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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
SOUTH RIDING MODEsTLY AND
CALAMITY.

The New York American says:
"If the South Is in the middle now,
II Is riding as modestly as CALAMITY.
Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia,
who was young Congressman In
1884, remembers how the regiments
OF Southern Democrats, long exiled
and hungry, swarmed over the
Cleveland bosom in such numbers
and enthusiasm that the only Demo-
cratic President fed for refuge to
the duck marshes of Virginia And
Senator swanson notes now with
pardonable pride the dignity and re-
serve with which the more prosper
Gus sons of Dixie are waiting on
Wilson'S pleasure for the distribu-
ton of the spoills. Our neighbor,
the Sun, Is more cynical than his
torical when it challenges the right
Of the Democratic South to any es-
pecial claim to patronage and Office.
The Sun has forgotten. 1t was the
South Which for a quarter century
after the war was the vertebrae and
stalwart ribs Of the Democratic par
,ty. From Grant to Cleveland the
South furnished the great majority
o. the votes and a general share Of
brains, and it's claim to reward IL
past perfect in loyalty At the time
too when the South's strong person
al pillars are propping the Demo
cratic structure in Congress and the
Senate and the courts, any Southern
modesty in the neighborhood of the
offices is as commendable as it IS
rare.,,
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Mr.. Arthur Supart, who has been
spending the holidays with his fam
lily in Indiana, has returned to Will
hanson where he is experimenting
the construction of our magnificent
new court house. He was present
in indianapolis and saw the big dele
cation of dynamiters start for the
Toilette prison We are sorry Mr..
Supart is only temporary resident
OF our city. We need him perma-
nently and. should have him with us
always.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
JUICE EyERETT LEFTwIcH
AT CatIettsburg Before the Board on
Big Sandy Improvement.

Judge Everett, Leftwich Of Will
hanson addressed the board in behalf
Of the Tug river Improvement. Mr..
Leftwich read his address, which
showed very careful preparation and
in bristed with facts ana figures. He
said he was accompanied here by
sixteen Of the leading business men
Of Williamson who came to show
their interest in this great work.
Mr.. Leftwich said the N. & w.
railroad now handled 10000 tons
OF coal daily, all of which came to
the Ohio river But he said the coAl
developments here was in its infancy
He said they had just discovered a
newsvein Of coal which is shown to
be the finest in the world He says
this vein is from S to feet thick
and it is estimated to cover $500
square miles Of land in the Big San
ly valley.
Mr.. Leftwich's address was so full
Of facts that it was really startling.
II made most marked impression
upon the board Of engineers especial
ii when he said that a car OF coal
left his city every minute in the day
and the railroads could not handle
their business now, with fine dou-
BILE track in operation He said the
Improvement of the Big Sandy river
would not in5hre the railroads, but
thatiit would benefit them. Mr.. Left
wichs made telling address and he
impressed the board most forcibly by
his vast array Of figures, which were
so intelligentlyi presented.
Here the board adjourned until
100 O'clock, when the hearing will
be concluded. Ashland Daily Inde-
pendent
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
NoTfgE FOR PARDON.

Notice is hereby given that on or
about the 18th day OF January, 1918,
an application will be fled with e.
G. Pierson, Pardon Attorney, Char
lesion, West Virginia, for the pardon
of Lansford Patterson, convicted OF
the crime OF murder, at the Septem-
Der term, 1903. Of the Circuit Court
of Mingo County and sentenced to
imprisonment in the West Virginia
Penitentiary for the period Of life.
LUNSFORD PATTERSON.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
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Eastern Standard Time.
schudule Effective May 20. 1912.


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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

Five Dollars Reward for informa~
ton that will lead to the recovery OF
one liver and white spotted English
Pointer. Last seen on a vacant lot
west end of Second Avenue, Decem-
Der 31sE
Description: Nose white, both ears
liver, small scaid scar on neck just
behind left ear. All liver spots about
3 1-2 inches in diameter and almost
perfectly round. Name of dog is
Tom. r. r. WINSTEAD, Will
hanson, WI Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

There was very pleasant inform
a party at the residence of Clarence
Peters, this city, last evening. Those
present were: Ernest Ryan, Writ
Hatfield, Alonzo and Okey Keadle,
Carl Lawson, Ralph Maynard, L. A.
Sampselle and James tStraton. and
Misses Lillian and Mary Kirk, Stella
Ball, Lucille Lawson, Pauline Burns,
Gayle Hutchinson. 1t was most en-
joyabe affair and good time gener-
ally was tine result.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Mr.. w. J. Harris, Of Nolan, this
county, has returned from the Ken
lucky State University, Lexington,
KY, to spend the holidays at home.
He is taking course in. agriculture
and is making excellent progress.
In a short while he will contribute
articles to this journal on the sub
ject Of better methods in this section
which will be Of interest to our
farmers.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.
L. 8. HATFIELD, Plaintiff, 4.

NO1LSH AZ A1AkAAN DAlA NcsOAlAO-NEos
L. 8. HATFIELD, Plaintiff, i
VS. in Chancery
T. E. BROWN, EFT. AL. Defendants.
The parties in the above styled
cause will take notice that on the
31st day Of January 1913, at my of
fee in the City of Williamson, Mingo
County, State of West Virginia,
will proceed to EXECUTE the decree
rendered In said cause by the Cir
cult Court of said County on the 5th
day Of December, 1912 when and
where they are required to attend
with such books, papers and their
evidence as will enable me to com
ply with the said order of court.
Given under my hand this 31st
day of December, 1912
JOHN A. WATSON,
Commissioner In Chancery for the
Circuit Court OF Mingo County, West
Virginia. 2-1-4t.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Mrs. T. B. Garner, this city, who
is still in Cleveland under medical
treatment, is somewhat improved at
present, but her recovery is of such
a nature that 1t will be extended
into quite awhile before she will re-
turn to her home. We make this
public statement in answer to her
friends who enquire as to her con
dition.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

MI. John Strosnider lost two resi-
dences by fire in the East End Sun
day night last. Mr. Harry Lawson
also had one residence consumed by
the Games. The fire originated in
the Lawson building and soon spread
to the Strosnider buildings which
were n close proximity. The build
ings were total loss with partial
insurance.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

1t is with sorrow that we. announce
The death of Dr. A. Az Farley, who
led in. Huntington last week. We
aad known DR.. Farley from his
youth and had admired his many
traits of excellent character He
came from "a leading family of this
county and was a good man in all
those things which, go to make a
good citizen. He leaves family
ana many friends and relatives in
his section to mourn his loss, to
ON we extend our sympathies.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Judge John b. Wilkinson goes to
another circuit to preside as Judge,
Judge L. A. Sampselle retires to pri-
vate life and Judge James Damron
assumes his duties as the incoming
Judge Of this district. We join the
legal profession OF this county in ex-
tending their respects and high re-
gard.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

President-elect Wilson had a
grand and glorious time at the old
homestead Of his birth place at
Stanton. There was a great crowd
present and the people greeted the
newly elected president with great
applause.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

The going out Of the old year and
the coming In of the new was cele-
brated in Williamson by the usual
firing of guns and ringing of bells,
This city hardly ever goes to sleep
and especially was it wide-aWake on
New Years night.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

William Griffith, of Matewan,
drank forty-two drinks of Tom. and
Jerry" without stopping during a
holiday festivity and died soon after
wards. The coroner's jury decided
he died from the effects Of the in
toxicant.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Let US start,th new year with the
resolve to make 1t more prosperous
than the past We are in rich and
undeveloped section which is just
coming into a greater prominence.
in the commercial world. Let w.
improve our opportunities during
1913.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Pond Creek is busy hive OF in
dustry now and passenger trains are
running right into the midst Of this
wonderful development every day.
Let the work of progress proceed
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Mr.. Medley F. Grun, of this city,
has been spending a pleasant. time
down in Ohio river towns and reports
good time He is one of our most
young men.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
Y. NJ. c. A. Notes.


pervade the entire East End. Never
has there been known such a spirit
of friendliness and charity known
among the people, each seemed de-
termined to make the other happy
Many presents were given, Which are
tokens of love long to be remember
ed.
Wedding.
One Christmas eve surprise was
the quiet wedding of Mr. Hampton
West to Miss Ida Francis. The we'd
ding took place at the home OF the
bride and those present were Mrs.
West, mother of the groom, and
Mrs Francis and Miss Atha Francis,
mother and sister of the bride. We
extend our congratulations to the
young couple and wish for them a
happy New Year.
Christmas Entertainment.
One of the most enjoyable events
that ever took place in the East End.
was the Christmas program and
treat given in the Y. M G A. Chapel
on Christmas night. The commodi-
Gus new building was packed to It's
capacity, possibly five hundred peo-
pie witnessed the excellent program
rendered by sixty-four boys and
girls. The large tree was laden with
many beautiful gifts and treat was
furnished for every boy and girl In
the East End under the age of Is
years. 276 presents we're purchased
for the children, and many others
were put on the tree by parents and
friends and many little hearts were
made to rejoice and feel the real
spirit Of Christmas.
Lost an Arm.
Just before Christmas, Vincey
Perry, about 13 years Of age. was
gathering coal in the yards, and in
some way got his right arm under
the wheels and 1t was terribly mang-
led DR.. Burgess was hastily sum-
moned and upon investigation found
that amputation was inevitable and
in very skillful manner removed
the arm just above the elbow. The
boy is convalescing nicely.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

~ can look for our daily edition
any day. We shall push it in
~ way possible ana shall hope
at least enough patronage to
it a permanent institution in
V. 1T is up to you good bust
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Hi and Deck Walker and George
Crum left last night to resume their
studies at williamsburg Military In
stitute, Kentucky
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

H. Waters and daughter,
ura Walker, Vaulear, KY,
ing friends in this city. We
EN-. a pleasant visit.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

No town In the State has grown
like Williamson during the past
Year Surely it has great future.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

G. Wiles and his excel
We been spending a few
lcinnati. They returned
.fter a pleasant visit.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

ath of Mr.. Dennis Gilman
Inspector Of the ~ & W.
residence in this city on
of the LIST. He leaves
'ldren and many friends
untimely death.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

When person gets to thinking
nobody loves him, it is time to call
in a specialist Manchester Union
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

R. w. Buskirk, proprietor Of
.otel Uria, Matewan, was trans.
& business in the city Monday
j greeting his numerous friends
re.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02
CAR LOAD FINE APPLES FOR



We have a car load of Black Ben
Davis, Champion, and Rome Beauty
assorted. They are good size and
III fine condition Call on or adj
dress either of lis.
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w. H. FERGUSON, SIDNEY, w.
Va. 2jan4t
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1913-01-02

Mr.. s. Shein, this
Huntington Tuesday.
gone to Huntington
funeral.
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aall see What the
gfslature will do.
,ur leaders posted
act.
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ulkes, yard conduc-
cry i'll at his home
'ttend to his du-
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RAGRAPHS

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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-15
ST. LOUIS ORGANIST
AT BAPTIST CHURCH
Impressive Services Both Morning and
notwithstanding by Miss Bane
and Chorus of 80.

Worshippers at the First Baptist
church yesterday were given a great
treat by the organist of the day, Viii
liam ~ jenkins Of St. Louis, who
PLAYED the entire morning service, and
the opening number in the evening.
A chorus of 80 voices gave great in
terest ana impetus to the service.
Rev Mr. Tomkinson certainly had
occasion for qualification at the large
attendance, both morning and evening,
and at the close attention to both dis
courses.
The morning service was given to an
Interpretation of the Twenty third
Psalm and in the evening the parable
Of the talents was used. Miss Bane 5
solos following each sermon were es
pecially well rendered and very effec-
tive in emphasizing the thought of the
preacher.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-15
100 AMERICANS IN
HANDS OF. REBELS
Minister Gamboa Blames President
Wilson'S Policy for Inability to
Protect Americans.

MENICO CITY, Sept. l5.-One hun
dred Americans, including a number of
women and children, refugees from
Torreon, are reported to have fallen
into the hands Of the rebels while pro
ceedng overland to Saltillo The au-
thoritics at Saltillo decline to take the
responsibility of sending force to
their rescue, fearing, they say, that the
rebels might commit atrocities upon
the refugees. which would possibly
otherwise be avoided.
The report comes from an official
source at Saltillo and has not been
confirmed. The American embassy has
called upon the Mexican foreign office
to investigate the matter and do what
ever is possible to relieve the Ameri-
cans should the report prove true.
Senor Gamboa, the foreign minister,
has had no advices further than the
communication from the embassy. He
expressed regret, but added that it was
no more than might be expected as the
result Of the neutrality policy of
the United States which had hampered
the Mexican administration is proceed
ing with a strong hand against rebels
and bandits.
Gen. Trucv Aubert, federal com
mander. with 1000 men, who is pro
| ceeding from the north to the reliet
of Torreon, passed Saltillo yesterday
/ lie is travelling over approximately the
same route as the Americans, and it i.
regarded as possible that the rebel,
viii disappear before his advance. H'
is however, making slow progress
Meantime the fate of the refugees il
| in doubt
| The Americans are headed by Depu
\ tv Consul General J. c. Allen of Mont
erev. who went to Torreon TO notify
American residents there of Presiden
WilsaS s exit warnings. They left Tor
reon the lst, travelling by the mos
/ available conyeyanees to be had acros
the plains in the direction of Saltillo
there having been no railroad commu
nication for many weeks. They wer
passed on the way by J. r. Everett o
Palestine, Tex, near Parras, abou
halfway to Saltillo or apProXimatel
SO miles from Torreon. Everett reach
ell Saltillo Wednesday, and reporte
that the caravan was making sloI
headway owing to the bad roads an
poor equipment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-15
PRIEST WAS
MURDERER
Mystery of the Dismembered
Body Found in Hudson
River Solved
SCHMIDT CONFESSED
ACCORDING TO POLICE
Gut Throat of the Woman While She
slept-says He Performed His Own
Marriage Ceremony to Anna Aumul-
Ter, Whom He Had Ruined

NEW YORK, Sept l5.-With the
arrest early Yesterday of Rev. Hans
Schmidt, assistant rector Of ST Jo
seph s Roman Catholic church, chorged
with the murder Of Anna Aumuler. a
domestic. the mystery surrounding the
finding II days ago Of parts of he
dismembered body of n woman in the
Hudson river was thought TO he solved
Schmidt, according TO the police, ha9
confessed, and at the time of his arrest
/ attempted to commit suicide by cutting
his throat with a safety razor blade
y killed her because | loved her so
much, Schmidt Is alleged to have
told his captors, but the police version
for the motive for the crime is that
/ the Young woman was about to become
q mother. Schmidt had married her
| through ceremony of his own per
/ forming without witnesses.
4 According to the police and the dis
/ trict attorney 5 office. Schmidt 5 con
fession was full and absolute In it he
I IS quoted as saying that he killed his
/ companion with q butcher 5 knife and
cut up the body with the knife and a
saw. The deed was committed, the
police say, while the woman slept. soon
after midnight of Tuesday, the 2d, in
an apartment at IS Bradhurst avenue.
where the priest had housed her FIVE
days before
/ When her heart had ceased beating
according to the alleged confession
Schmidt carried the body from the bed
to the bathroom, and placing it in the
tub began Immediately his CORY task
Of cutting ii up. With the keen knit,
and saw be cut off the head, arms and
legs. Still fearing detection, he thel
cut the body into pieces. Five bundles
wrapped in bedclothes and papers
were made Of the six parts. Five time
Schmidt left the apartment house witt
a bundle and crossed the Hudson rive
to the Jersey shore Five times HI
leaned over the stern Of the ferryboa
in midstream and gently gave the rive
his burden. Then he returned to hi
church
The stains of the girl 5 blood still
discoIored the bathtub when detective
p searched the Bradhurst avenue apart
ment Yesterday. Schmidt told the pc
lice he had taken the mattress O
. which she lay when She received tn
deathblow under cover of darkness t
vacant lot nearby and burned il
: The police found in the apartment
among other things, q marriage icens
! bearing the names of the priest an
: the murdered woman. According t
Schmidt's confession he went throug
a marriage ceremony with the girl. I
this ceremony Schmidt was both prizes
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-09-15
SEARCH FOR
A. B. ASHLEY
Has Not Been at His Room
or Boarding Place Since
Early Yesterday
NO REASON KNOWN
FOR DISAPPEARANCE
Seen at Entrance to Grand Army Hall
and Later in Railroad Yard -
Search Started When He Failed to
Return Home Last Night

\. B. Ashley, a well known Civil war
veteran and past commander Of Sedg-
wick post, who has roomed for some
time at the home Of Arthur l.. Billings,
8 Brook street, and boarded at Bes-
sett 5 restaurant, has not been seen
at pither place since early yesterday
morning. A search was instituted for
him last night and is being continued
today.
Mr.. Ashley has appeared rather So
ber, but had not said anything recently
to his friends that would indicate that
he had any intention Of leaving his
home or friends even temporarily
Fred Morse saw him Yesterday morn
ing standing on the steps leading to
the quarters of Sedgwick post in Grand
Army hall and spoke to him. This was
1T so clock, ana it Is not known posi-
lively that he was seen again by any
one who knew him.
Harrison Fisher and Thomas Cain,
who were down in the railroad yard
yesterday afternoon looking at the
construction work. are positive that
+ they met him down there walking
along with his head bent forward Mr..
\ Fisher nodded to the man he is posi-
tive was Mr.. Ashley, but did not
speak, nor did the man speak to him.
+ Mr.. Billings, when Mr.. Ashley did
not return to his room last evening,
/ telephoned around calling the hospi-
tai. the Brattleboro Retreat, where Mr.
/ Ashley one time lived a number OF
months, and notified Chief of Police
\ George Wilson Chief Wilson is en-
gagged with others today in trying tc
locate Mr.. Ashley
Mr.. Ashley was in the fatal accident
on the Brattleboro & Whitehall rail
road when a combination freight anC
passenger train went through thC
bridge at the mouth of the West rive
August Is 1886 He suffered com
pound fracture Of the left leg in thai
accident. lie was station agent a
West Dummerston at the time.
He received from the company
considerable sum in payment for his in
liuries and has done little or no worl
since that time, living quietly on hi
income and having for his intimate
friends members OF Sedgwick post es
pecially lie served in compan,
\, Sth Massachusetts, regiment
He has a half brother John Ashley
in Springfield, Mass. and a half-sistel
Miss Ashley, who is a teacher in tn
public schools of westfeld, Mass.