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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
THE ACID TEST.

Progressive thought and action
have become 50 prevalent and popu-
lar that everybody claims to be pro-
glessive, The professional politician
makes a speciality Of loudly proclaim
ing himself a progressive. Not even
the corner grocery statesman will
ever acknowledge himself standpat
ter or a reactionary, but we snail
see.
Congress is now in session. Every
American citizen has a repre9 -Hgallta
at oul national capitol IN the House
of ~Repl esentatives and swo repre-
sentatiYes in the u S.v,enate.
There are many ilnpori4 nl i,Gas..
ures that every true progressive IS
anxious to see enacted inro law by
this congress.
The proper regulation OF all pqDitl
utilities $ the most important work
that congress could do this session
or any other session until it shall
have been accomplished The means
of transportation Of both freightsand
passengers by means Of interstate
lines OF every kiilu need careful aud
fearless leg station.
Matters of freight oand passenger
rates together with the questions Of
safety and responsibility for loss or
damage the matter OF shipping for
hidden goods, such a. Intoxicating
liquors, cigarettes, etc into forbid
den territory. The matters concern
ing the safety and health Of the ems
ployees Of interstate transportation
companies and the responsibility for
failure to perform these duties.
The matter of preventing specuia-
ton or gambling in any kind Of food
supplies or other agricultural prod
ucts, which would include cotton
and wool and their products,
The matter Of issuing or selling
stocks and bonds in excess Of the
real value upon which they are
based
The proper development Of inter
state water transportation
The proper protection Of natural
water power and all other natural
products from private greed and
trust control
The further development Of the
great irrigation system begun By
President Roosevelt and ever since
neglected.
The proper regulation. Of ihc tariff
and all other systems and Sources
of government revenue by a commits
sion OF experts provideT for and reg
ulated BY proper regulation
These are a few Of the things the
real progressives in Congress should
and will try to accomplish
Watch how your representatives
iii Congress vote when such matters
are lip for consideration. 10 not
take his word that he is a progress
sive. especially his word delivered in
a campaign speech. Watch how he
speak,, works and votes in Congress
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
NOTICE.

To the Tax Payers, City of William
son.
/ will be in my Office at the CITY
Hall, from November goth to 18th
tc collect taxes All taxes paid be-
fore December 1st will get the dis
count of 2 1-2 per cent. After
January 1st, 10 per cent will be
added.
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON,
City Tax Collector
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Ours will be the Christmas store
The "a. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
Make the best use of your Christ
mas money by pure .asing Practical
Gifts at our store.
The A. H. 'BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
COAL NOTICE.

Owing to the inconvenience of col
lecting accounts, we, the undersign-
ed agree not to deliver coal except
C. o. D. or cash at office, after No
vember 18th, 1912.
SUPERIOR TIACKER COAL co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

If the people are not sufficiently
or are too coWardly to
openly express themselves and vote
the bosses and political
crooks will continue to run the gov
eminent from Washington down to
Williamson.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

We have nice lot OF Sflverware,
Niekle-plated Ware, Aluminium
War;, Chinaware, Glassware, etc. ..
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

FOR RENT -One nice furnished
front room with board. Apply 218s
Second ave-, next door to the DR.. Am
burgy residence. Two men preferred.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Read what we stand FOR at the
head Of our column and if there is
anything in it you don't like tell us
about it.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
BULL MOOSEI4E rs.
Contributed.

Look out for what is happening to-
day in Chicago at the Bull Moose
Teddy is there.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

We have put the saloons out of
the government business in West Vir-
ginia. Now lets put ne politicians
of the whiskey ring type out.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed
with the use of Hot Blast Heater.
A. 81. Beall Hardware Co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Watch orr Windows for Useful
and Appropriate Christmas Gifts.
The A. H. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

We believe in peace, give us peace
il we have to fight for It,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

The saloon in West Virginia was
murdered by the crooked politicians.
The saloon people did not want to go
into politics He was forced iii by
the peanut politicians of county cali
bre.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Audree Alley, Opal Austin George
Farley, Homer Farrar, Norman Lii
gen Clarence Wingo Alonzo Preece.
Jack Sampselle, Maynard Stafford,
Raymond Walker, Kathleen O'Con-
nor, Victoria Preece Mary f. Smith
Margaret Spauding Lydia Steele
Frances Stephenson, Fay Nicholson.
First Grade B-Miss DAVIS Teacher.
Clyde Blackburn, Morrison Brown,
John Bee, Myres Clevenger, Russell
Essmay James Goodwin Taylor Hell
vey Willie Helvey, Carl Helvey, Mil
ard Hall, Cullen Hall, Willie Hend-
ricks, Leo Hodge, Cullen Justice,
Willie Austin, Alma Carleton, Annie
Goodwin.
Second Grade, Miss Graham Teacher.
Pearl Morrison. Kathryn McNam-
ara May Johnson. Ora May Stros-
nider, Flora Adkins, Sadie Winsted,
Lulu v. Alley. Gadys Thomas, Es-
Their Long. Marie Perry, William
Jordan, Earnest Hornbarger, Will
lam Wise, John Wies. Neighbert
Stratton.
Third Grade, Miss Robinson Teacher.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
HONOR ROLL
or Our City High School VII, h
Should Have Appeared
Before.

This honor roll was mislaid and
would have appeared before but
for this. Hereafter we shall be more
careful as we wish to do all in OR
power to forward the interests of
our excellent educational institution.
First Grade A-Miss Barnes, Teach
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

The political crook is the crooked
est crook that ever crooked
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Your government is just as good
as you make it or just as bad as you
allow the bosses and politicians to
make it. :.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Government by bosses always de-
velops into gratifying machine
What do you suppose the political
boss wants with his job if there is
in it?
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Hadley says he has deferred the reor-
ganization of the republican party
for a year. Good scheme that. The
longer he defers it the less material
he will have to handle. II he will
wait two years we win save him the
trouble altogether.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

1t is necessary to purify elections
II we would have an honest govern
ment. A man that will get an office
dishonesty will be dishonest after he
gets it, and dishonest officials is
what makes dishonest government.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Robert Lusk, Basil Alley Walter.
Perry, George McNeeey
BULL MOOSELETs.
Contributed
Look out for what is happening t1-
day in Chicago al the Bull Moose
conference. Teddy is there,
Read what we stand for at the
head Of our column and if there is
anything in it you don't like tell us
about it,
If the people are not sufficiently
interested or are too coWardly to-
openly express themselves and vote
Independently the bosses and political
crooks will continue to run the gov
eminent from Washington down to
Williamson.
Your government is just as good
as you make it or just as bad as you
allow the bosses and politicians to
make it. 4
Government by bosses always de-
velops into a gratifying machine.
What do you suppose the political
boss wants with his job if there is
nothing in it?
Government by the people is as
good as the people are capable of
making it and that is good enough
| fer any people.
We don't send our best men to the
legislature very often, nor our worst
ones to the penitentary
| The modern trend Of political
thought among the mass IS is making
the professional politician profess TO
believe in things he would MT have
to happen for anything imaginable.
Beware of the chronic office seeker.
He will profess to be all things 10 all
men. There is no creed raat he will
not confess. No shrine at which he
will not worship. No deception tc
which he viii not stoop. r., get your
vote and his job is his mission.
1t is necessary to purify elections
II we would have an honest govern
ment. A man that will get an office
dishonesty will be dishonest after he
gets it, and dishonest officials is
what makes dishonest government.
The political crook is the crooked
est crook that ever crooked.
We believe in peace. give us peace
If we have to fight for 1t.
We have put the saloons out of
the government business in West Vir-
ginia. Now lets put ne politicians
of the whiskey ring type out.
The saloon in West Virginia was
murdered by the crooked politicians.
The saloon people did not want to 20
into politics. He was forced iii by
the peanut politicians of county cali
bre
There will be no more coalition in
West Virginia of the Progressives
and the old republican machine
That old machine is too badly worn,
rrSted and saturated with the lio-
nor traffic and has absorbed too
much filthy material to ever be re-
paired, rubbed up, cleaned and rem
ovated. 1t must go to the scrap pile
If there are any real progressives
in the w. Va, legislature why not
look around and try to ind real
progressive to vote for u. S. Senate
The peope of the state would applaud
ssuch action Lets defer the election
of senator until after the next cleo
tion and we can elect a progressive
We don't want semi-progressive.
Hadley says he has deferred the reor-
ganization of the republican party
for a year Good scheme that The
longer he defers it the less material
he will have to handle. II he will
wait two years we win save him the
trouble altogether.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed
with the use of a Hot Blast Heater
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Government by the people is as
good as the people are capable of
it and that is good enough
fer any people.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

We don't send our best men to the
legislature very often, nor our worst
ones to the penitentary.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

There will be no more coalition in
West Virginia of the Progressives
and the old republican machine.
That old machine is too badly worn,
r. sted and saturated with the liq-
nor traffic and has absorbed too
much filthy material to ever be re-
paired, rubbed up, cleaned and rem
ovated. It must go to the scrap pile.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

Beware of the chronic office seeker.
He will profess to be all things 10 all
men. There is no creed mat he will
not confess. No shrine at which he
will not worship No deception tc
which he Will not stoop. r., get your
vote and his job is his mission.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

The modern trend Of political
thought among the mass IS is making
the professional politician profess TO
believe in things he would MT have
to happen for anything imaginable
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12
NOTICE.

MARK RUSSELL & co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-12-12

If there are any real progressives
in the w. Va, legislature why not
look around and try to Tnd real
progressive to vote for U. S. Senate.
The peope of the state would applaud
ssueh action Lets defer the election
of senator until after the next cleo
tion and we can elect progressive.
We don't want semi-progressive.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
MAXI GIVEN CONTRACT
TO LAY AHMEEK SEWERS
WORK TO BE COMMENCED AS
SOON AS TILE, ALREADY
ORDERED. ARRIVES.

The Ahmeek village council, at a
special meeting recently opened sealed
proposals for the work of laying 1000
feet Of sewer i'm the village as has
bcen frequently mentioned The con-
tract for the work was awarded To
Erick Maxi whose bid of twenty three
cents per cubic yard was the lowest.
The bid provides for the digging of
the trenches, laying of the tile. max
Ing connections and covering i'm the
trenches again. There were two 9TH
~ bidders.
The tile for the sewers which are to
be ten inches in diameter. has been
ordered from KeckoneR Hardware Co.
of Calumet and should be received any
time. No work viii be begun before
the tile arrives here, for fear that the
trenches will iii In again before the
tile is laid
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
Mort G.. Getchell

Seeking the nomiration for sheriff
oi Houshton county on the Republic2a
ticket, respectfully and earnestly sol
icits your aid and influence i'm securin-
same and promises II nominated and
elected to discharge the duties of this
honorable office in fair and impartial
manner To work I'm harmony with the
prosecuting attorney, whoever he may
be, To the end that the laws Of the
state may be properly enforced, and al
SO To aid and assist N giving Hough
ton county a business administrator
that VIII reflect credit on the party amt
on the county and It's officers
Let us show our interest In the par
~ and i'm the government of the couh-
try by taking part In the primary clee'
tinn ON August 27th.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
REPORT or FIRE EXPERTS
WILL Be RECEIVED SOON
WILL RECOMMEND PLAN TO I'M
PROVE FIRE PROTECTION
IN CALUMET.

Insurance men who have recently
visited Calumet. bring word that the
report of t. r., Townsend. chief engi-
neer OF the Fire Prevention Associa-
tion of Chicago ana w. f. Flickinger
of Detroit, from the Michigan office
of this association who recently visit
ed Calumet with a view of recon-
mendins changes in the organization
OF the fire departments here will soon
be ready and will be forwarded to the
municipal and township authorities.
II is probable this report win rec
ommend the reorganization of the To-
cal departments and placing them un-
der the direction of paid chief with
city experience. More effective meas
ures 20 safeguard against fires in the
matter Of improving building condi-
tions and surroundings probably also
win be recommended
Since their visit 20 Calumet. Messrs
Townsend and Flickineer have been
busy elsewhere and have been unable
to submit thdir report before. Their
investigation of local conditions was
purely in an advisory capacity and
they expressed the, opinion that while
Calumet's fire protection in the main
is equal TO the average to be found in
the country. there are some phases
which might he improved and it is
probable their report will be composed
principally Of minor suggestions. II
Is eagerly awaited In both villages and
by the township officials who un-
doubtedly win make an effort to carry
cut suggestions or ideas which seem
practical.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
GOLFERS WILL
HAVE TOURNEY
Golf Club Almost Certain to Fol-
low Next Summer

Calumet Is 90 nave Us first golf toni-
nament next Saturday afternoon 1'
I the Swedetown links Every golfer i
Calumet is invited to participate an,
entries VIII be received any time up t'
Saturday by the committee in chars'
OF the arrangements, OF which Attor-
ney E T.. Leiendre is chairman \
schedule of events is now being ar
ranged and those IN charge anticipat,
that the tournament viii be Ne'S
successful one.
Gclhne enthusiasm Was permitted 40
wanc in Calumet FOR several years, ua
ul this year. but il appears the tiGe
has now turned. There are five othei
towns in the upper peninsula repre-
scented by strong golf clubs end that
Calumet the largest city In the pen
msula. should be without a strong clul.
has long been source Of deep regret
to the de,otces al IA. gam, here. ru
links at SwcdetoWn are fully as good
as those in the other towns OF the az
per peninsula and the feeling exists
that the game should be fcstered and
promoted in every possible manner
II is suggested that if Satur3ay's .
tournament Is successful. tha, golf
club win be organized next year Those
who frequen, the links have been much
encouraged 10y the enthusiasm derel-
oped and believe that a strong clua ls
not an impossibility Tor next yea.
Calumet gcters would like 10 entci
the upper peninsula tournament to pe
held "a, Huuehton besinuins August ~
IL a strong ciuh can he secured. Al.
though The came is young here. ,hr
players are m5ued with confidence
and enthusiasm. that gives promise Of
better things
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
NEW POTATO PEST.
Black or Slate Gray Insect Attack,
the Vines.

Black or Slate Gray Insect Attacks
the Vines.
Potato growers have reported the
appearance Of a black or slate gray
insect about a hallf an inch wioe. THIS
insect attacks the potato vines. The
bugs are the so-called blister beetles.
being closely related To the variety
which is dried and used i'm making
ulster plaster. Their life history IS
very similar to that Of the potato bus
The eggs are attached To the under
side of the leaf and the newly ha;ched
larvae descend to the ground, whore
they mature The vines are attacked
by the adult beetle. The best remedy
for this pest is to spray. In some cases
farmers have tried burning hay OF
straw placed between the rows, but ths
is not recommended. as any heat sGfi-
cient 20 Kill the beetles is almost ocr-
tain to XIII the vines
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01

ly enioyed and one of the social sue
cesses of the season.
Arthur Norris. pianist ~ the Royai
the@er who has recently returned
from Milwaukee and Chicago, Is hav-
ing several Of his own composition,
published and they will shortly be
placed on sale.
Mrs. John Hudson e AuroFa, MINI,
who has been visiting with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin. of MohawS
the past month, has returned To her
home. She was accompanied by Mr.,
Richard Williams and Mrs. Jonn
Barlila of Mohawk.
Henry Honet becker has resigned
his position at the Mohqwl, meat mar
Ret to accept a position as assistant
keeper at the Gull Rock light station
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
NEW FURNISHING COMPANY.

Trriah c. Penberthv and Paul Spe-
bar. who have been clerks dt the Blu
mcnthal store for several wears have
formed a partnership and win open ~
a new furnishings business about oct
L. In the stand to br vacated 10y Mr
Rlumenthal. Both are wen known "a
Calumet and 4; IS expected they Will
enjoy good patronage.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT.

Mrs. Mary Vidosh. who was arrested
a short time ago, charged with usins
Indecent language in the presence Of
children, the complaint having been
made by a fourteen year old girl was
given hearing before Justice Jackola
this morning. The evidence was found
insufficient and the case was dismiss
ed
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
ORDER OF HOLY CROSS.

Noro Dame Ind. Aug. The e,J-
eral chapter If thc order of the Hog
Cross. when mects once every six
Years to legislatc for It's Members and
consid .r proposed changes i'm the laws
ut the order, convened at tuo Cniycr-
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
eLo.AMeRlcAN WEDDING

Paris, Alg 1.-The wedding of Miss
Charlotte r.. Kennedy, daughter of NJ.
ana Mrs William II. Kennedy of ritis-
nm Euelsh magistrate residing in Wilt
shire, took place today at The Ameri-
can embassy in this city.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
BECOMES NEW TRUNK LINE.

Baltimore. Md, Aug. with the
service tu the West today the West
cn Mar, land RAILWAY was transforms
ga from a local railroad into an indie
pendent trunk system. Tie western
outlet is gained through the new 81
mile extension from Cumberland. Md..
TO Connellsville. Pa, connecting with
the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie road.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01

sitv of Notrr Dame today for weeks
session Delegates are in attendance
from Italy France, India Canada and
the United states
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
NOTED WOMAN WRITER, DEAD.

Denver, Colo. Aug. Mrs. Jean
Hooper Page, authoress, poetess ana
magazine contributor. is dead
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF THE
VILLAGE OF PED JACKET.

The tax roll for the village of Red
Jacket is complete and now In my
hands for collection. Taxes can be
paid at my residence. POI Seventh St,
Red Jacket. between the hours Of .
a. m and p. M cacli day
JOSEPH C. KOHLHAAS.
e Treasurer
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
n. w. Villeneuve

9Th ST. OPP. RNAN'S LIVERY
hes received his wood and iron stoch
and is prepared to do all kinds OF re-
pairing, etc.
HORSESHOEiNG J. SPECIALITY.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
MERRILL TO RETURN.

At the last quarterly conference NJ
the Tamarack NJ. H. church held re-
Gently. Rev. c. NJ. Merrill. eho has
been pastor Of the church for the past
year. was unanimously invited 10 re-
turn. Rev. Merrill has done yery e.
fective work at Tamaraek and IL IS cy-
pected that superintendent Pascoe VIII
recommend his appointment
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01

city OF New York in 1911 amounted "a
1H,0o0,O0O tons.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01

Georgia legislature is urged to aboi
ish dog tax Jaw.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01
North Western Forestry Co.
Tree Surgeons
and Timber Estimators
IRON MOUNTAIN MICH.
Man Hanged

What takes place when man is
hanged
cervical (neck) vertebrae is dis
located pinching heavily upon the
spinal cord and entirely destroying it's
junction Death ensues. The above
shows why death is causedsb by im-
pinged nerves and not by disease. The
same with your ailment. Pinched
Nerves are the REAL cause of all
disease. No matter what your trou-
BILE may be. Call and talk this matter
over with me and ! viii explain your
case To your entire satisfaction.
r. JoBLING, D. c.
Graduate Chiropraotor.
312 Sixth Street
fhone bssJ Csumst.
The Calumet news., 1912-08-01

News Want Ads hring results
The Forrest City times., 1912-04-26

A few extra size pants left on hand about ten pair, ranging in size from 40 to 54, will be sold at half price. Sam Burd, The Tailor.