The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1914-06-19
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ORGANIZATION
Colored, Hold Import
ant Meeting
at Kimban
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HA RM0NY PREVAILED


lucSuay OF this week, June 10Th, pur-
suant 10 a call, the representative men,
bers of the Mcdowell Coiored Republican
Organization met i'm Kimball at 10 o. clock
a. m and at once proceeded to do bus
iness- Each Of the early trains going
east and west brought quite a crowd OF
men, all of whom seemed to have caugh,
the real spirit OF the meeting. They wen
all anxious that there be a unit in senti-
ment and action by the race on political
matters. They were all anxious to dis
pell any and all causes for grievances
that might have in the past existed and
that for the sake OF race protection and
race recognition by political leaders, gel
togsther. To tell the truth it was tn.
most harmonious meeting that has beer
held by the boys in many moons
The meeting was called to order by
Deputy Sheriff J. f. Parson, who is pres
ident OF the organization. Prayer by
Rev. r T. Johnson, pastor of Ebenezer
Presbyterian church in Kimbali.
The President then in a short though
timely address stated the object Of the
meeting and made some very strong state
ments relative to the merits of the organ
ization and declared that the meeting was
not called at this time TO endorse candi-
dates but to transact the real business
that usually comes before it. He then
called to the chair So. Samuel Crider and
Attorney Wm- "a Drewry was made
temporary secretary. On motion by Mr..
Thomas Quarles the temporary organ
ization was made permanent.
So. Crider made a strong address on
accepting the Craftsmanship on the sub
ject OF Standing together" and especi-
ally by the Republican party.
Welcome address on behalf of the
Browns Greek District Republican Club
was delivered 10y DIR. Roscoe G. Harrison.
This address was scholarly, fearless and
practical IL was admitted by all who
heard him to be literary gem. He elo
quently welcomed everybody in a way
that no one had need To feel other than
welcome. He recspitulsted the past DO
iitical conditions, praised the unity Of the
race and strongly recommended that the
Negro reason, think and act soberly and
inteligentiy in the exercise Of their fran
chise- He paid a high tribute to the
Constitution Of the United States and de-
clsred that the Republican party was not
only the Negro = friend bit that through
It alone had this sountry prospered. His
speech was frequently punctured with
loud and prolonged applause.
Editor NJ. T. Whittico was called OF TO
respond on behalf OF the Mcdowell Col
ored Republican Organization and for Is
minutes he held the house absolutely ST.
lent He too praised the harmonious
sentiment and the determination on the
part Of the members TO stand together.
lie praised the merit OF the organization,
ecmplirnented DIR. Harrison and aocepted
the assured hospitality Of the people Of
Kimbail with expressions that made the
house 90 Wild.
The Chairman az this junction gave
one hour for five minutes speech making
by any one who felt like speaking.
Tbose who spoke were the following dis
tinguished colored and white gentlemen:
Jas. Knox Smith, the National Jail
Robber," the celebrated orator entertain
er; Hon. I,C. Herndon, Judge Of the
Eighth Judicial Circuit, who made an
able speech. lie was positive in his de-
fense Of the Republican party, paid q
very high compliments 70 the colored Re
publican organization and gave his un-
prejudiced endorsement n the boy. who
recommended the rrtting together Of all
faction and the maintenance Of harmony
m the ranks Of the boys.
Judge q. l.. Counts, Assistant Prose
cutting Attorney, Wa introiuced and he.
in q very good naturcd way, spoke Of the
good tire Colored Republican Organiza-
ton had done.
Lawyer A. g. Froe, Of welch, Tres.-
urer Of TIE above named organization and
our oolorcd member Of the Board Of I'd
ucation for the Browns Greek district
spoke and made it strong that. harmony
among the boys must be the motto Of The
boys.
Hon. George Wolfe, one of the best
busine-s men in the state, general man.
sger Of two coal operations, one m Nc
Doveil county and the other IN Raleigh,
and our e-tsemed and highly respected
Member Of the legislature from Mellow
ell wss called for BY the body. lie made
IN able speech filed with prscticsiities-
He y q strong Republican sno u man
VIM never goes back on friend He %