The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
EAST WILLIAMSON.

Williamson Is " DC ldfOTeu With q
revival conducted by one of the fin
est students the country affords, a
man OF God, and filed With the spirit,
Rev. Lucius B. Compton, OF Ashville,
\. G.. will conduct series of reyiy-
ais in the New Christian Church, be-
ginning January 24th to February
End inclusive. Mr.. Compton has ms
der his care a large orphanage at
faith, as he has no organization be-
hind it. The people of Williamson
are invited to hearsthe gospel preach
ed and explained by one who has had
experience and travel through the
Holy Land, viewing the places where
the New Testament was bbrought
forth, and where Christ preached and
taught the people by word of mouth.
Atgreat gathering of souls is expect
ed. and reWYing of the Saints. All
are'cordially invited.
The. recent fires in the East end
have put the people to thinking. We
have no volunteer fire Company and
the consequence is everyone most is
wanting to do, but does not know.
what do. Ave must say that at the
recent fire OF December 29th, when
there were three houses consumed,
two young boys did some good work,
not ito have any experience before.
Mayor Pinsoa. showed his aptness
and ability. in lighting fire by plan
ming and manipulating the work to
save two cottage houses near
BY, Several volunteers did good
work by taking turns, the water
pressure beng very low the fire. had
tG be fought at close range, and
the heat (was, 20 intense that one
could mott stand 1t very long at a
time, Mayor rinson has promised
that II a volunteer fire company is
organized the city will furnish gum
boots, coats. and helmets, which is
very necessary to efficient work 1t
is hoped the East end will soon haze
a good substantial volunteer fire
company
The city is doing a good piece of
work land very necessary one as
well BY putting substantial bridge
roadway UP Calross Hollow, This
has been needed for a long time, as
the road is almost impossible during
the winter This, work is welcomed
by the .teamsters and all those who
have any hauling done on this road.
Work has begun on the new
building across the street from the
y. NJ. C. A. This promises to be
very substantial building, a credit
and an ornament TO the East end.
We welcome these new enterprises
and predict for them success.
One thing we need very much, and
that is good road TO West William
son. II there ,Wassa good road on
level with the. railroad, the travel
and interchange would be increased
nc doubt one hundred per cent. We
understand committee has been APP
pointed from the Council to see to
placing four street lights along the
curve between. .East and West Will
hanson. We hope how soon this will
be accomplished.
According TO the per cent OF popu-
lation, East Williamson is entitled
to two councilmen. We hope to elect
two at our next election and We feel
that one of them should be good
reliable railroad man.
Watch night services were held
a the Y NJ G. A. Chapel Tuesday
nioht. Quite q number witnessed
the fading away of the old year and
the ushering In of the new, while
the whistles. were blowing. welcom-
ing In the. new year. A number OF
people, wereaat the altar consecrating
themselves for services and starting
ttre new year with prayer.
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