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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Browns Creek District
Institute

Prof. h. X. Barrie Was the last speak
er and gave . very nsttsring statistical
report Of the work. He showed himself
well acquainted with the work and he
side having every phase Of the work at
heart and at the very tip ends of his fin
gers. Was equally and enthusiast
cally interested and anxious that this be
the banner year Of his district education
ally. He announced the prize offer
prizes 70 range from $40, SO. SaO and
$50. lie said much Of the illiteraey OF
the state MAS largely braught about be-
cause test MAS being put on the for-ig n
element Who Was highly educated i'm their
own country but illiterste when tested
by the standard of our own country.
About this time those teachers who were
tired, and 10y the way about all were,
everybody became quickly rested, en-
livened AMI new life seemed u have Ia
ken hold on every teacher when the,
were called from labor To refrrshment by
Mrs Phoebe L. Grimes and Miss Pans,
Howard who kindly lei the way to the
dining hall Of the domestic science build.
ing where every teacher at times became
scared less ne or she might hurt himself
50 plentious Was food spread. Not ,
Lazarus went away hungry but surely
We all Jared As sumptiously AS did Dives
with the exception We all had big hearts
big rymPsthies and big eongratulation
for these good teachers who 80 royal,
Entertained us and for the good feeling
prevailing among teachers
Sarah &. Whittico, Sec'y
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Mother Search For Son

Mrs. Eliza HemphiIl. of Par
<ersburg. W. Va. is in this sec
ton looking for her son, George
Clingmsn HemphiIl. who used te
i've in Keystone When las,
heard from. which was about
two years aeo, young Hemphi /
was in Roanoke. Va
George Clingmsn HemphiIl is
% years 81 sge. about 5 n. 7ir.
high. dark brown eyes, brow n
complexioned. With black hal,
Any infor nation a. TO the where
abouts Of the young man will be
greatly appreciated by the de-
spondent mother.
Address Mrs. Eliza HemphiIl
10 Grant st., Petersburg, W.
Va. or The Mcdowell Tines.
Ksys&0s, " Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
BLUEFIElD

Maj. Moten, the distinguished Hsmp-
tonian, Wa tile guest Of Atty. w. J.
Parker while in the city on his return
rom Tazewell. Va, where he delivered
the principal address on Negro Day al
the county fair. lie was highly enter.
tanned 10y Atty. Parker and Mr.. Frank
T. Burnsm during his stay in SUNNI,
City.
Squire Howard was pleasant visitor
10 our city.
Fisk jubilee Singers acquitted them
selves with glory during their concert II
q. @. J.. maintaining the high standard
known TO all music loving people
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Church Entertainment
and Personal Notes
At CHESTNUT KNOB, VA. .

Last week few of the ladies in the
persons of Mesdames Missouri Spencer,
Mahals Wade and Loula Scales gave an
entertainment for the benefit of Holmes
Memorial church at Chestnut Knob, Va
1t which they were very successful, rails
ing money enough almost sufficient to
pay for fine heater recently purchased
for the above named church. There are
several other ladies i'm the same eommu-
nifty connected with this church who are
also making heroic efforts &c remove
from the door of their church any imam
eial claims that may be outstanding. The
church work, under Rev. Davis, is pro-
gressing very nicely and the recently re-
built church is admitted to lie one OF the
best in the state.
School work has also begun il full
bloom and the attendance point favor
ably 70 a successful school year.
Farmers OF Henry county are making
an heroic effort TO save their crops which
are generally good. Wheat sowing il
claiming their attention ut this time more
than anything else.
Miss Fannie Burnett, teacher at Spen-
Ger. Va, but formerly of West virginia,
10 doing good work at her school. She
was pleasant visitor at the home O
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Hereford last Satur
day and Sunday.
Miss Annie Diggs of Winston-Salem
~ e., Is visiting her sister, Mrs. :. A
Penn.
Born 70 Rev. and Mrs Mitchell q tin
boy. Mother and baby dong we'll.
visitor arrived at the home of Rev
:. A. Penn and wife last week in tn
person OF fine young lady weighing ,
pounds This little creature came ..
stay and from present indicat viii
become mistress or queen of the home
All orders, We understand, will be giver
and countermanded by her hereafter.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
New Hospital For
Trachoma at Welcb

The West Virginia health council will
the cooperation of the United State,
health service. has established at WEIGH.
this county, hospital for the treatment
OF trschoma- DIR. S. l.. Jep~on, stat.
health commissioner, said recently tina
that disorder is widely prevalent in thi.
county. Physicians all over the stat.
have been notified Of the new hoepits
and they have been asked TO adverti-.
the Tact - much ~ possible and to senc
aheir cases there when trschoma is sus
pe,ted.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Colored School
(Continued from Page One }

tie peace, prosperity and security Of
every community is endangered by the
ignorant and unhealthy members If that
community whatever their race may he.
Ii would seem that color.,i school
will be Of far more importance IN th,
oymmunity than a new modern Jail or
an up-to-ds'e municipal building. botl
OF which has been built at a vrry great
cost to the town. Something should he
done at once To correct tins evil and
provide for the education Of 80 large a
proportion OF the productive part Of the
city who pay directly one sixth of thu
taxes. most q the fines and disTensary
chargss and contribute to the support f
very business in the town.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
PA6ET0N
(wfLLA JkcKsOx.)

VILLA 'Afk~DNsI
October ~, 1915.
Rev. W. n. Harris Of Keystone preach.
Cd Two very good sermons sunday at IN.
-. John Baptist church. Both sermon.
we're well attended.
Rev. Gardner. the new methodist min.
later, vas here Sunday. file will soon
bring his family hare.
Rev. w. III. Harris gave an intcre-tins
talk 20 the school children Monday sf-
ssrnoon- The teacher and pupils are
hoping he will end time 10 talk 70 them
ae.in soon.
School work is progressing nicely.
NM Lime Ross and Mr.. Csnnsdv
vre - AnawaIt Wednesday IN have
s'os dental work done BY DIR. stuart
NM Js.s Scales = moving 10 Coal
- sB.ssr lsfs fsr Msgh,sy Mon
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Colored Firm to
Build Automobile.

III Jon chance 70 see a new model an
tomobile with many distinctive features
pleasing IN general makeup and mote,
Tor it easy riding qualities and upo,
closer Investigation find that il is ,
fstterson-Greerfield please rememhe,
that it is car built from the ground n,
By she g. x. Patterson and Sons firm
OF Greenfield. Ohio, a colored firm o
buggy makers, known ali over the a. :
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
FOR 5 ALE
Mt-ti1sviiis Islrv C,ulty. Va
District ~ Horsepasture.

This land = f,r sal- ~ q ". Staples.
u lie- on Turtle Crcrk running into
Meadow Creek. and j. = part ~ the old
Jarrett = tracf Dne sloufle log cabin
on u snd nic~ orchar'i. consisting Of APP
pies, peaches anil other fruit- Good
water (iour -prinrS). ftetn acres in
woods. eight ARE lr,ttom land and one
barn. fayrlent ON easy terms. One
ihIrd cssh. balance monthly II desired.
for further information call on !. l..
Spence or Writ J II staples, 10 Nor
folk avenue. Roanoke. Va.
Whole tract contains ~ acre~.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Geo. PENIS House
Destroyed by Fire

Monday morning Of tb;- week five
broke cut and buroed to the ground tho
~ me of Mr.. George Penn. on the hill
between Keystone and ClarKtown. The,
we're sble 20 save but very little
They carried some Insurance but .,
nc mesn- sufficient % cover total loss.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22

Hughes, Borah and Root rec-ived vote
from every state polled, the s"lidIy Dem
ocratic states Of the South and the stat. :
of Arizona. Nevada and New Mexico h.
ing omitted from the poll. Burton and
cummins each received votes from II
states, Weeks from IA, and Sherman
from one. his own state OF Illinois.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22
Veterans For G. o. P.
CONTINUED from Page One

tContnued rom Page One
second choice of all but Ia of the 97l
who expressed any preference as 70 Re-
publican candidates, tho standing of all
thu Republican presidential possibilities
being.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1915-10-22

WANTED: A man who can give
good reference a. 10 his honest y
so5riesy and cspsbilisy Of doing
restaurant business. Write +. l..
Smith. 502. Raleigh 81, Blse
6e)d. w. Va 8 20 rs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

The Observer, a Twice-a-Week pa
per. costs no more than a weekly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Dallas Public Schools
Shoe Marked Progress

grade; Miss Gertrude Pollow, third
grade; Mrs. Emma Jost, third grade
Miss Edna Morrison, fourth grade
Miss Alta Savage. fifth grade; Mrs.
Bonnie Smith, sixth grade; Mrs. X. N.
Wood, sixth grade; Miss Cora Rossi-
ter, seventh grade; Mrs. Adelaide
Erskine, seventh grade; Miss Ruth
Num-, eighth grade; Miss Gertrude
Irwin, music in grades and high
school.
In the high school are H. H. Dun
kleberger, principal high school math-
ematics and United States history !;
0. |. Chenoweth. manual training and
bookkeeping; Maude A. Macdonald,
sciences and Latin; Rose M. Shcri-
dan, domestic science and art and
chemistry; Gladys Cartwright, Eng
lish; Bess c. Owens, history and Ger
man; Walter I. Ford, superintendent
of schools, teachers training class.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Lime as a Fertilizer.

A shipment of ITO tons of lime fol-
Fertilizer received in Eugene today
from Southern Oregon and being dis
tributed about the farms of Lane
county is regarded by farmers as
highly significant in a concerted effort
to increase the fertility of Lane coun-
ty farm land. 1t also marks the OPEN
ing of market for the Southern Ore
gon limestone quarries, recently de-
veloped. The Willamette Valley is
said to have large acreage of low
bottom land so acidifed by the effects
OF the heavy winter rains that its fer
tility is low. The planting of clover
has been hailed as one remedy. Lime
stone has similar effect, it is de-
clared.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
MORTALITY RATE Low
POLK COUNTY is HEALTHFUI,
ACCORDING TO FIGURES.
Death Rate Greatest Among Infants
in Rural Communities-Some
Interesting Data.

The first bulletin of the state boarc
OF health since DR.. David N. ROBBERS
became secretary of the board anc
state health officer, succeeding DR.
CALVIN 5. White, shows that there
were 5S births, "a deaths and 42 mar.
riages in Polk county in the quarter
ending with September 80. Of the
births q were boys and 81 girls; OF
the deaths IA were male and 10 fe-
male. of which total only two were
caused from infectious diseases, and
in the same length of time there were
~ marriages recorded. That the
county is noticeably free from the
ravages of infectious disease is the
startling feature of the statistics pre-
pared by the board, insofar as they
concern Polk county. Only two deaths
resulted from this cause, and onlv one
case other than these was reported.
In August there was a death from tu-
berculosis and in September one pa
tlent succumbed to typhoid fever.
That the popular belief that infant
mortality is greater in the cities than
In the rural communities is a state
ment made and apparently borne out
by Dr. Roberg, who, since he took of
fee, has carried out in detail the plan
OF appointing district registrars for
the proper collecting of correct vital
statistics. In fact infant mortality is
greatest in the rural districts. accord
ing to the state health officer. Save
In the case of crowded city homes the
city baby has a better chance to live
than has the baby in the country. The
cheapness and ease with which ice can
be secured, dustless condition of city
streets and better milk supply are
some of the reasons given by the doe
tor In bearing out his statement as TO
the comparative mortality. A cam
palgn OF education is under wav to
relieve, or equalize this condition. 1t |
is DIR. Roberg's contention that condi-
tlons IN the country can be so improv-
ed as to give the rural baby a chance
to live that is as good as any enjoyed
by the city children. Oiled roads.
good water supply and the improve
nent of milk supply will bring about
The proper conditions in the rural sec
lions if the state health board has its
way.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

building that will provide a more eff
ficient heating and ventilating system
and at the same time minimize the
danger of fire. The thought of fire
suggests the necessity of well organiz-
ed and efficiently executed fire-drills.
The patrons of the Dallas schools will
probably be interested and gratified to
learn that such drills are weekly oc-
currences in the Dallas schools, and
that as a result of this the buildings
can be emptied in time varying from
% to 65 seconds, and that in addition
to the usual outside stairway fire es-
eapes both buildings are equipped
with canvas movable escapes.
Teachers Training Course.
There should also be included under
the additional courses offered in the
high school, the elementary Teachers
training course which has been intro
dueed this year. Students who sue
cessfully complete this course will be
granted without examination a one
year certificate to teach in the public
schools of Oregon.
The grade teachers arc: Mrs. F. H.
Morrison. principal of grammar
school, first grade; Miss Nola Coad.
first grade; Miss Alice Grant. second
grade; Mrs Edith Plank, second
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
THE DALLAS HIGH SCHOOL

with the voting of grades above TIN
eighth, the work has been EXTENDED
until there is now established a com
plete four-year high school, employ
ing six regular teachers, enrolling on,
hundred sixty active students, and of
fering in addition to the usual acad
emic subjects excellent two-year cours
es in manual training and domestic
science and art. Previous to 1911 on.
ly the ninth and tenth grades were
offered, with forty-two students en-
rolled. In that year the eleventh
grade was added, and in 1912 the first
class, six in number, in the history OF
Dallas was graduated from the full
four-year course. Domestic Science
and Art classes for girls were first
organized in the fall of 1912, and
courses in manual training for the
boys were formed in 1915. A well
equipped kitchen, sewing room and
work shop have been provided for these
departments. In addition to the above.
apparatus and equipment for labora-
tory work in physics, chemistry, biol
ogy, and physiographey have been
supplied.
In addition to the regular work
further opportunities for broader
growth by the students are provided
through the organization of "The As
sociated Student Body of Dallas High
School,, " an organization which has
for its aim the direction and control
OF all recognized student activities;
through participation in the work of
the Philogia and Adelphian literary
societies; and through training receiv-
ed in the various athletic games and
in the general chorus work. A very
creditable high school orchestra has
been maintained.
School Property Improved.
Great improvements have been made
IN the last two years in the appear
ance of both the grammar school and
the high school grounds. At the for
mer place part of the yard has been
graded and seeded and another Dor
lion of the play ground has been COW
cred with gravel and this then over
aid with sand, thus making an ex-
'ellent surface for play. At the high
school also. the grounds have been
'raded and seeded, making one of the
'rettiest lawns in the city. This re.
emily has been further beautiied by
he planting of hedge of roses along
he borders of the lawn.
Provision was made at a recent
'oard meeting for the installation of
lew furnaces at the grammar school
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
Superintendent Ford,

The Observer grants that it is per
missible in connection with the above
"story' by Superintendent Walter I.
Ford to add a word regarding the
head of the Dallas schools, for to this
educator much of the success attained
is due. He has had eleven years
teaching experience, ten years Of
which have been in the Dallas public
schools. During this time Mr. Ford
has been an untiring worker in his
chosen profession, never permitting
an opportunity for the betterment of
conditions to escape him. That he is
most capable organizer is shown hy
the harmony which has prevailed in
the various departments of education
al work during the four years he has
had the superintendency of the Dal-
las schools, this alone making his ser
vices highly valuable to his constitu-
ency and TO the board Of governors.
Walter [. Ford is a Polk county
product, having been born at Indepen-
dence in 1885. He is graduate of
the high school at that place, La Gre
ole academy and Dallas college. After
having graduated, Mr.. Ford taught a
rural school for one year, and then
came to this city, in which place he
has since devoted his time and ener-
g1es to the public schools, first as
teacher in the seventh grade for one
year, followed by two years in the
eighth grade and as assistant princi.
pal. The succeeding two years he
served as principal of the high school,
when he was elected superintendent,
I position which he fills with great
credit to himself and To Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
FAIR EXCHANGE,
A New Back for an Old One-How {
Dallas Resident Made Bad
Back Strong.

The back aches at times with a dull
indescribable feeling, making you
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot across the region of the kidneys,
and again the loins are so lame that
to stoop is agony. No use to rub or
apply plaster to the back if the kid
neys are weak. You cannot reach the
cause. Follow the example of this
Dallas citizen.
Mrs. Mary e. ellison, GA Church
street, Dallas, says: IT have used
Doan's Kidney Pills and they have
been taken by others in our family.
We think they are the best kidney
medicine to be had. Doan's Kidney
Pills act quickly on the system, rid
ding one of pain in a short time. They
also strengthen and regulate the ac-
tion of the kidneys"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. ellison had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17

quet at Portland on Wednesday even
ing. The association comprises thu
prominent swine breeders from the
states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho
and Montana and is one that accom-.
plishes great good for the breeders
and the swine industry in general. AT
the present time there is a movement
being fostered by the association to
work with the railroads in trying to
reduce freight rates on swine ship
ments.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-12-17
BRUNK ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Swine Breeders Ask Railroads For
Lower Rate of Shipment.

Thomas Brunk of Brunk s Corners.
Polk county, was elected president Of
the Northwest Swine Breeders asso-
eiation at its annual meeting and ban
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-01-07

course is to make the constitution
meet the needs Of this day and gen
Grafton.
"The remed seems to me. is
the adoption at constitutional
amendment d ,.ng the president
Of his power TO nominate pos.mas-
tiers. collectors of customs and. IN
tcrnal revenue, registers and re-
ceivers Of land offices. district at
torneys and United States marshals,
and provide that they shall be elect
ed by the people in their several
Jurisdictions. Take from The pres
ident the power of their removal,
give him only the power Of suspen-
sion, with the right of appeal by the
suspended employee to the civil ser
vice commission. which would have
the power of reinstatement or re-
moval This would in no manner
interfere with proper administers
] ton of government. Federal office.
holders would still give bonds, be
subject to executive suspension, but
would not be politically subservien'
to the executive.
Thus only can we destroy the evi
power of patronage, free congress
from subserviency to the White
House. and make congress coord
mate branch of government in thu
sense in which it was intended to III
and should be.
Congress. consisting of 53l mem
bers. can far more intelligently ant
unsnlfshly legislate for one hundred
million peopIe than can any presi
dent. The sole power of n presiden
should be administration. not legis
lation-suggestion. not coercion
veto resubmission to congress, no
the executive barter and sale o
patronage for the initiation of de
feat of legislation. A one-man gov
eminent cannot last.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-01-07

Brother Colburn. Of the Hazelton
Republican, is threatening" to pub
lish q big boom addition in the
spring. 1t is a good move from the
interests of the county. But it
takes work and money to make it
go. II the printer ism t to be caught
holding the bag" some source of
revenue must needs be in evidence
and that of no small and nigpardly
character. either. However. il he
decides to tackle the proposition, he
can call on "we'uns" for any help
that we can render except to foot
the bills.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1915-01-07

a assumed that the president and the
senate could make personal inquiry
and form personal judg nent upon
the qualifications of prospective ap-
pOiutees
"Bnt conditions have undergone
change they could not fOrsee. Today
over 10000 appointments are made
by the president by and with the
advice and consent of the sena te.
Over a thousand appointments are
| made by the president without con-
firmaton by the senate. There may
be a dozen candidates for each posi-
ton. IT is absurd to imagine that
any prcsi lent can intelligently &C.
lect the most desirable men for over
| 900 Offices out of probably u hun
drcd thousand applicants. IL he
gave his entire time to the matter
he could probably not intolligently
| fill 800 of these positions. Neither
! the president nor the senate as a
body, can pass inlelipcntlv upon the
qualifications of candidates for all
appointivc positions
''Ihc result has bocn that the
president acts upon the rccommcn-
dations Of his political friends and
Legislative supporters, while the
senate usually acts upon the recon-
mendation ni the members from the
state in which the appoiniee is to
serve, if one or both Of the members
from such state he Of the majority
party Hence. presidents usually
favor senators and congressman who
support the policies. and reject
the advice of those who do not.
Patronage. therefore. has be.
come means by which the execu.
tive rewards those who agree with
him m legislation. and Furnishes
those who differ and have courage
to exercise he Inherent right anc
sworn duty of independent thought
and action.
Patronage has almost destroyed
congress as n coordinate branch al
government and made it largely sub
servient to the White House
Important Legislation is nov
planned and written IN the executive
branch of government and forced
through congress partly by the ait
$ of patronage.
Such a procedure is a menace t
popular and representative govern
: ment It is the beginning of dicta
$ torship.
] Since we no longer live under con
| "a
constitution was adopted, the wis