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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

~ W. X Nelson Was called b
Ciars mont ON account of the illness OF
her mother. Mrs.. Anna Hicks.
Mr. T. Freeman CONTINUES ill., The
Delxhb.rs oi this I,,sc- gave him a pouI a
ing saturday night Aboufxlo ca worth
Of provisions was given him.
Mr.. Edward .gs~ was called to vir-
rinis or The account a the serious IN
ness Of his brother. Mr.. James Age.
Miss Ethel Brown. t-scher st this
Mt bore
Miss Ethel Carroll. t. srher at Finlow
is visiting her parents MIR. aud Mrs A.
Csrroll
Mr.. Floyd chn-on. who has under
gone thr,~ OPERATIONS ~ NcEendrree
ho~pitsl, l. much improved at this writ
ing.
Misses Burnice Williams ard Elmirs
NJ. GIsLdison at l..st.r Saturday and
sunday.
We are sorry Ia say that We have had
q great deal ri sick. am"ng the school
children here So m ch so that Il will
lower our average attendance very much
Had Mr. Grippe not visited us We intend
FL To make this a bann~r year i'm stten-
dance
The Civic League met Thursday night,
with President W r. Nelson m the
chair. The meeting wa~ we'll attended
Everybody MS int-re-ts A nm the cinder
walk proposition connecting Oak Hill
and Hilltop. About So m cash Was
subscribed Others offered labor on the
walks Ii our n-iyhbors will get inter
ested in the prof e, il will not he long
before We will have the walks. The cry
is Come over into Macedonia and i.~lp
Us "
The Parents Meeting held on Friday
night was we'll attended. Every parent
here is much ter. -ted m the SUCCESS of
our school and ~ cooperating with the
teachers to make the school -uccess
Mesdames y. r. Nelson. \ettic Monr, e
and Eva Tucker are arranging a nice
program for Friday night, March 3. Al
ter the program. luncheon will lie
served hv the Domestic Science Glass.
j. VI. Ellis Was in Charleston Monday
on legal buiiness.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
EKLHORN

Rev. X. III. Mickey conducted services
81 & ozr-r Temple Sunday.
Me~srs--. Robert Dalton and Junius
Gilbert, Students at Bluefield Colored
j stitute. spent the week end at hcme
Mr.. ad6lphus Galloway, Of Goode,
Va, returned howe Monday after a two
weeks stay with his brother, Mr.. o. s.
Galloway
Mrs. Mary r Mitchell was calling on
friends at Kyle Supday.
Mr.. Dave PIeessnts. OF Graham, was
the gnest Of Miss Erma Mosley sunday.
Mr.. 6:< Galloway j. suffering from
La Grippe.
Mrs. J.. Genaway. of Wytheville, Va e,
returned h-me Wednesday morning. sf-
tar a stay with her daughter and son-in-
law. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickerson.
Misses Taylor. Galloway, Williams,
Brown Mitchell. Nowlin and Mr.. John
son we've hfyhly entertained at Mise
Carriers Thursday evening.
Mrs Ellen NJ Waystsf stopped here
for few minutes enroute to her home
in Lynchburg
The.Help Zach other Club which is
composed of the patrons Of the Flkhorn
Graded school u progressing rapidly. We
wish more yarent- would Join rs
Mr.. Jerry Jones has been i'll for the
past week.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
Eccles People Surprise
Mrs. Melinda Cobbs.

\ few days ago when Mrs. Malinfa
Cobbs was rallied To- Eccles on busine $
mission, the good people slowed their
exalted appreciation of the worth, ser
vice and kindness Of Mrs. Cobl,s by sur
prising her ith almost a cart load IL
goods To Fat and wear, tn u-e in tire
home and for ornamentation. Mr-
Cobbs is as the head Of the -. Lukes
Society in this state, is a strong support
er Of Governor Hatfield and his admin
istration and - proved from the very
bottom Of her heart for this expression Of
friendship by the good people of Eccles
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

We all smiled with Rev. 4. IA. Moss
last week
Mrs. Chester Clark, of Stuart, WAS il
town Tuesday on business.
Mesdames ;. A. Trotter, Lucy Rsdd
and Mary Holland spent a very pleasant
evening with Mrs. Victoria Hsirston at
East Martinsviile on Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry and her daughter. of Pres
ton, were the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. J..
l.. Law last week.
The children are glad to see it'll. Lucy
Belle Law well again.
There 10 plenty Of sickness in town.
DIR. Baldwin keep- too busy u rat.
Union prayer meeting will be at the
High Street Baptist church Wednesday
night.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
WHAT RETREncHnBIT
MEANS TO YOUR
BOYs.hAD GIRLS

We hear n great deal about retrench
er .er On a plsiic' m in oppcsition tn III .
tie Repobasc.s state admins tr ton
PROMISE tn eople that il elected Gov
srn n. he Wi r-trench. What does this
u can tn thr Negro? Every man must
admit that WHEN -retrepchmens begins it
always fans ira 1t the door of the Neg
70. He is the FIRST to suffer. Our Stat
Normal schools arr poorly equipped and
overcrowde sl.- At the Wet Virginia Col
lesiste and Blrefeld Colored Institutes
three strdsnts are
sleeping in one b~d, an unsapitary ron-
dition. and We might say almost immor
NJ Some Of Won who read 'his have boys
and l. ip ihess Institutions. Would you
Wish this. eons,tion to become wors-
than il is? That is what retrenchment
means to your hoy. The library of the
Collegiate Institute has only few books
in = damp, mu-ty. dark cellar with very
inacaquite sqnipsment. R@trenchment
means a continuation OF this condition
There H. great reed Of an sdministrr-
tion building. laundry and apparatus for
the Tracking Of sgricn' ture,, Il, mestic
ssieLce, -cBstbistry, botany and allied
subjects. Retrenchment means that you
will not get these needed buildings and
equipments. At the Bluefs ld Colored
Institute there should he an engineering
and electrical department.. Can We get
il if tins policy Is persned. We can not
keep the h~st qualified teachers in the
Normal school At Bluefield or the Col
lege at Institute. because We pay such
poor salaries Other states get them, be-
cause they have the money to pay them
better. The rssilt ~ our boys and girls
must suffer 1T we must send them to
other states To he educated
DO you want this kind of r. trench
ment2 II 10. '.you will vote for Lilly.
But if you want your boys and girls to
get the the beet right here ina West vir-
GINA where yon live and where your in
terests are at take. you will work for
and vote for Robinson who stands for an
equal chance To- the West Virginia boys
and girls. II you are good citizen, you
can nol stand for this kind of retrench-
ment.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Mr.. Richard Watkins, Ct Blufeld.
President of the Southwestern Mutual
Fire Insurance Company, not only at
tended the meeting of theH atfield- Robin
son Republican Club at Northfolk ard
asked to he enrolled a member but at
tended the meetings at Kimball and
Gary To reporter of tins paper Mr.
Watkins stated that II am with the ad
ministration Of Governor Hatfield first.
last and all time. l am for Judge Ira
E. Robinson, because he is a big. broad
able man who will be absolutely fair to
all and i am too well acquainted with
the Lillys to vote for ones nomination
for Governor. Count me with Hatfield
and Robinson and any one else recon-
mended by Governor Hatfield. Make il
as strong rs you can.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
MART|NSV|LLE

Everybody in this vicinity Is enjoying
the fine weather ~ are having.
Ms y. E Garter has heen forced In
her led With the Rheumatism. She j.
improving.s
MIrs J.. Kate Harper was in town
sunday.
TIE Young Mems society met with
Mr.. -'t'hs x. Hair-ton sunday evening
Rey.J. y. Garter will be ont Of town
for ten dag.
Mr.; Thomas IIoyid wss at home Mcn n
day.
Mrs Bonnie T. Garter. who has been
very. ~, - improving we are glad N say.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Hon. X. w. White. Prof r. T. Nor
ton and Rev. Geo. r. Fountain, the
. Lilly Negro leaders, came 10 Me
Dowell, saw and found that Lilly couId
not conquer, % they departed Tuesday
for more likely sections.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
FOR SALE
Martinsville, uslry C,u1sy. Va
District of Horsepasture.

THIS land ~ for sale 10y j. ~. Staples
IL lies on Turtle Greek running into
Meadow Greek, aud IL "A part of the old
Jarrett- tract. One double log cabin
on II and nice orchard, consisting OF ap-
piles, peaches and other fruits Go 81
water (iour sprIngS), tteen acres in
woods, eight acres Ipttom land and one
barn. Payment on easy terms. One
third cash, balance monthly il de-iresi
For further Information call on J. L..
spence or write j. n. Staples, ~ Nor
folk avenue. Roanoke, Va.
Whole tract conts iDs ~ acres.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
BUY NOW.
Get on the Ground Floor.
Royal Investment Association

OF MOUNT CALM, W. VA.
Stock now on sale at $40 per
share, payable in installments of
81 90 each. This is fraternal.
beneficial and general mercantile
association; paws sick and death
benetiss and will deal in merch.
andise. Now il the chance of
life time To make a good invest
ment.
w. A. TURNER,
President.
Mount Calm. w Va.
ZIG 5
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
snap SHOTS TAKEN SAT-
UROAY

Hon. J. O. Simp~oo. Of Bius6eld. one
Of The bess and lnsss respected citizens
ard . snbssansisl property owner. wss in
Northfork saturday 1t the Lincoln Day
Celeorssion- He wss loud in his praise
of Hatfield. his administration and VA.
firm in his endorsement Of Judge Robin
son for Governor
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Hon Gray g. Mace. Chief Clerk for
the U. ;. Coal and Coke Company. wa-
q hero in his efforts and arrangements of
the Lincoln day celebration at which the
Governor made most ststesmanlike
speech.
W. L. Jones, proprietor OF the Bis
mark Cafe, u preparing 70 install one Of
the finest soda fountains for the general
accommodation Of hi, large patronage
that has ever been brought to Keystone.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Prof. X. p. Slime. Principal Of the
Bluefield Coiored Institute, WA . most
conspicuous figure and moving spirit at
Northfork. He ably and most eloquent
~ introduced the Governor to the lJOo
men and women.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Hon. William Heath, Of Elkhorn. was
not only at the public meeting, hut took
an part in tire completion OF the orgsni-
zation of the Hatfield Robinson Club.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Mr.. Sinkford, OF the firm OF Sinkford
and Warren, the leading undertakes m
this county, WAS moving among the boys
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Smith Baker, of Switchbsck. . very
conservative and respectable citizen. to-
gether with Mr.. Dave Lawson and ssv-
ersl other strong citizens. were at North
fork Saturday. took IN active part IN the
completion Of the Hatfield Robinson Re
publican organization and very strong
bonsters Of Robinson for Governor Mr.
Smith sub~cribed for the Mellow ell
Times TO he sent 70 his sister and friend :
at Bsssett. Va, saying he wanted the
people 70 read about the hest Governor
OF this country.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
NOTICE.!

i. l.. u. TO TIE FRONT
We want a reliable person. woman or
man. in every town and locality to rep
resent the 1. l.. u. Department OF the
North American Accident Insurance,
Company OF Chicago We want suci
persons TO be- protsrted by our license
and all rights reserved
Such persons will be appointed by on
State Depufv
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Some Of the leading women who rep
resent fraternal organizations, tearhers
and others we're there smiling. applaud
ing. praislne and Wishing for a right To
vote saying. if theydid have. they wonld
vote and work tor the election Of such
men as would stand up for the people
like Governor Hatfield.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18

Hon. A. l.. Calhoun. tie same influ-
entail Calhoun, business man and strong
Republican,. MAS active among his many
friends and the great mass Of men for
Robinson Saturday.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1916-02-18
F. D. THOMAS, WeIch, W. Va

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His Office l. O.ly ~ yards from the
station. For full particulars call an
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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
RETAILER SHOULD CULTIVATE
MORE POLITICAL FRIENDS
OFrom a staff correspondent.

CFrom STAFF Correspondent)
LINCOLN, Feb. 9.-(Speoial Telegranl.)
Dealers in Politics" was the
theme OF an address given by j. j. Ryan
OF st. Paul, MINI. secretary OF the Ma
tional Retail Grocers' association. at the
session OF the Retail Merchants associ-
alton held at the Lincoln hotel today.
He qualified his remarks. however. by
asserting that he did not mean partisan
politics, but in support OF their friends
who favor fair business legislation and
a square deal all around. He said that
the retail dealer paid 20 per cent OF the
taxes but his influence with the men
who made the laws was very small The
remedy for the ills lay in education and
legislation.
Other speakers were Fred Stone Of
Lincoln. accounting expert. and l.. r.
Utterback OF Omaha.
Tint latter spoke OF the difference in
doing business In 1882. when he began in
Kansas. and the present day. lie came
to Nebraska City in 1873 aad went on the
road in 1855. lie Is the oldest travelling
man in the dry goods line IN the South
Platte country. He gave a history OF
the changes which have taken place dur
ing the time he has been on the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
Body of Harry
Schaupp Buried
at Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND. Neb.. Feb. s.-1spe-
cial)-The body Of Harry Schaupp ar
rived here from New York City and the
funeral took place this afternoon at 3
O'Clock Harry Schaupp was the son
Of one of Hall county's pioneer fam
lilies. His father erected the first
mill in the county at point on Wood
River now known as Schauppsville. Later
the father erected min in Grand Island.
but the same was destroyed in the eight
les with a heavy financial loss. The
senior schaupp then went to Arcadia,
also engaging in the mill business. and
from this point Harry Schaupp wandered
to the Black Hills and engaged in the
mining business in South Dakota and
Idaho. finally venturing to Alaska many
years ago. In the northern country he
became interested in mining engineering
and followed the profession for some
time. Later he went 10 South America
and from there to South Africa In May
last, and has been engaged in work in
New York City. He was taken M with
pneumonia and died suddenly. lie leaves
seven brothers and three, sisters.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross
and peevish. See II tongue is coated; ;
this is a sure sign the little stomach. liver
and bowels need a cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverlsh, full OF
cold, breath bad. throat SORE doesn't eat.
sleep or act naturally. has stomach-aohe.
dairrhoea. remember. a gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given
Nothing equals California Syrup Of
Figs for children's ills; give a teaspoon
full, and in few hours all the foul waste.
sour bile and fermenting food which Is
clogged in the bowels passes out of the
system, and you have a well and playful
child again. All children love this harm
less. delicious fruit laxative" and It
never fails to effect good inside
cleansing. Directions for babies, children
OF all ages and grown-ups are plainly on
the bottle.
Keep II handy in your home. A little
given today saves a sick child tomorrow.
but get the genuine. Ask your druggist
for a 0-cent bottle of California Syrup
of Figs" then see that 1t is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at
the Cause and Remove it.

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi-
tute for calomel. act gently on the bow
els and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards Olive
Tablets. The pleasant. sugar-coated tab
lets are taken for bad breath by all who
know them.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets act gently
but firmly on the bowels and liver, slim
ulatlng them to natural action, clearing
the blood and gently purifying the en-
tire system.
They do that which dangerous caloniel
Toes without any of the bad after effects.
All the benefits of nasty. siclkening,
gripping cathartics are derived from DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets without gripping,
pain or disagreeable effectss OF any kihd.
DR. f. NJ Edwards discovered the for
mula- after seventeen years Of practice
among patients afflicted with bowel and
liver complaint with the attendant bad
breath.
: DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are purely
a vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil; you will know them by their olive
color.
Take one or two every night for a
week and note the effect. lOc and 25c per
box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus
Ohio
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
CHAMBER or COMMERCE
CEMSuRES MADGETT

HASTINGS. Neb.. Feb. 9.-(Special Tel
egram) 1.-THE Chamber OF Commerce held
its annual banquet last night. the speak
ers being President j. y. Clarke, w. A.
Taylor. f. stockham and w. A. Taylor.
New directors were elected.
The year just closed was one OF the
most successful In the history of the or
ganization. Mr.. Clarke in his speech CEN
sured Mayor Msdgett for acts In connec-
ton with the South Platte exposition. He
said the committee had asked Mr..
Madgett TO communicate with It II any
of the shows In the exposition were OBJ
jectionable to him He said Mr., Madsett
ignored the request "and took things into
his own hands"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
Municipal Matters
Subject of Debate
At Kearney Meeting

KEARNEY, Neb,, Feb. e.-(Specisl Tel
egran )-Nearly n hundred DELEGATES
from the forty-siN cities and towns over
the state. members OF the Nebraska
League OF Municipalities. had registered
here this afternoon to attend tho two
DAY session OF the league in its annual
convention.
The first session was held last night
in the city hal auditorium. c. W. Kib-
Ter. mayor Of Kearney. delivered the adj
dress Of welcome, and the response was
delivered by the presidentfof the league.
G. w. Mayer, mayor OF Beatrice
The annual report was also given by
Mr.. Mayer. r. b. Howell OF Omaha de-
livered the address OF the evening. The
Probable Results OF Legal Regulation OF
Public Rates" After the annual report
lie read by Roscoe c. Ozman. secretary
treasurer OF the league, OF Lincoln. to-
morrow morning. an address is to be de
ivered by Clarence f. Hartman. chief
deputy state food commissioner.
The discussion OF the subject. Pure
and Clean Food Law Enforcement will
be by w. f.. Davidson of Holdrege and
DR.. r. A. Davis OF Arlington.
IVY piuHfoinE ana enBlneSrlnR prob
lens OF smaller cities will also he dis
cursed during the forenoon by j. l..
Herschey OF Beatrice. In the afternoon
an address will be made by G. +. WOLF
OF Fremont. WHO will tell of street paving
and country roads needed in the state.
Charles G. Ryan Of Grand Island. c. j.
Mcnamara of North Platte and T. J.
Hensley of Lincoln will also talk upo !
the same subject. Prof a. ]. Mercer
of kcarney and e w. Mason of Fair.
bury are also on the program for adj
dresses. A banquet will be given to
morrow night in the Midway motel and
about 200 plates will be laid.
Durable Roads for Country and CT "
is the topic for the address of the closin Z
session by T. Warren Alien of the Blu
reau OF Public Roads and Rural En-
cheering of Washington
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
Notes from Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Nsb-, Feb. S.-(speciaI. -
Lyman jenkins and Maggie Baker. both
OF Lincoln, were married yesterday al
the court house by County Judge Walden.
The annual tanauet OF the Commercial
club viii be held at the Paddock hotel on
March and viii he open TO the public IN
general. The number or guests has been
limited 20 40
Fred Warren. an employe OF the Union
Pacific Of this point. has announced that
he would enter the race for the office Of
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
Nebraska
SUTTON WOULD
HOLD TALKFEST
Dry Candidate for Governor Sug-
gests Discussions with George
and Miles.
MILES GIVES REPLY AT ONCE

Eager to precpitate a talkfest as soon
as possible, judge A. L. sutton mas ad-
dressed Walter \. George and Clarence
J. Miles. as his two principal compeji-
tors for the republican nomination FOR
governor challenging them individually
and collectively TO DEBATE with him THE
wet and dry question"
In the coming campaign" he saws.
the people want 60 know what mans
position on the liquor question u.s. and
the reasons he has for taNrg the posi-
ton he does u Is known, and the people
OF Nebraska believe, that YOU stand fot
the brewery and saloons of Nebraska.
while | am known as q drv candidate
and I am In favor OF tho adjustment
OF the breweries and saloons In this
state. In my Judgment. the people
Nebraska would like to know what rea-
sons you have to offer for the con
tinued eNis' ence Of the bHeweries and
saloons in this state and why / am Oh.
posed to them.
incidentally. the Judge suggests that
the performance be biiled for thirty or
more cities and towns IN the state, with
$3.50 division Of the hall rent and other
expenses
Miles Time L. Fitted.
HASTINGS. Neb Feb s.-(speciai Tel
egram)-C. ]. Miles this afternoon made
the following reply 20 A, l.. sutton's
challenge;
MY Dear Sir; Your letter OF the Sth
inst received, and in reply would say
that II I felt that Il was essential TO be
either an orator or politician to render
proper service as governor | would not
have allowed myself to be candidate.
81 do not believe that the voters OF this
state will decide on the fitness OF candl-
dates for the office OF governor solely on
their attitude upon the issue between
high license and prohibition. have my
own independent business, and I endeavor
to give II good attention. Between my
business and my candidacy for governor
my time will be well apportoned up
until after the primaries. Yours truly
90. !. MILES "
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTlSTS
PUT IN DAY AT BIBLE STUDY

LINCOLN. Feb. G-The sessions today
of the Central Union conference OF the
Seventh Day Adventist church. being
held at College View. a suburb were de-
voted TO Bible study The meetings were
in charge OF l. N. Evans and r. r.
Thompson. president and secretary. re-
spectively. of the North American DIS
trict conference. THE Victorious Chris
tian Life" was the subject OF a discus
sion led by Mr.. Evans. and soul Win
ming was the topic discussed by Mr..
Thompson.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-10
Nebraska

representative from Gage county on the
republican ticket. Mr.. Warren has been
a resident OF Beatrice for about fo~ty
years.
The funeral OF John l.. Ashenfelter OF
this city, who was killed by being run
over by box car in South Omaha Mon
day evening, will he held at Nebraska
City Thursday afternoon at ESQ O'Clock.