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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
DOCTOR SAVEsA
BLACKSMITH

Some time ago l was taken with Kid
new trouble which caused me 70 give
up my work as a blacksmith. lost my
appetite and could not sleep, from the
dreadful pains that would come over
me, from my kidneys. was treated
nv a physician for about three months.
He could not help me so finally ne
prescribed DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
started taking same and before had
finished taking the first bottle began
70 eat and sleep better than had in
a long time. l continued to take the
same until was entirely cureu anu
took on considerable weight.
I am now working at my trade ana
never felt better in my life. appre'
ciate what Swamp Root has done Tor
me and will recommend It to anyone
who suffers with their kidneys. When
physicians fail to give relief and then
prescribe Swamp Root, they sure know
Of its merits. am,
Very truly yours,
' S. A. HALE,
Henrietta, N. Y.
state of New York
County Of Monroe =
S. A. Hale OF Henrietta, n. y, be.
ing duly sworn deposes and says that
he Is the person who wrote the fore
going testimonial letter to DR.. ktlmer
& Co, and knows the facts stated
therein to be true.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this goth day Of July, 1903.
Morris T. Griffin,
Notary Public.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
Hare From Charleston

Mrs. E. F. Morgan and son, Albert,
of Charleston, arrived here last even
ing to visit her mother, Mrs. Belle
Bennett OF Maryland avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

The partnership of I. L. Masters &
Co.. who were in the grocery business
here. was dissolved January 1. The
tlrm Of H. d. Atha & Co. have pur-
chased the store and are dong thriy-
ing business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
NEWS s
Attended Funeral

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward sLouden have
returned from Grafton, where they
attended the funeral Of win Shaw.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
Missionary Societies

The Home Missionary Society and
the Foreign Missionary Society OF the
Diamond Sstreet NJ. E. Church, VIII
both meet at the home Of Mrs. Flor
ence Gray. on Wednesday afternoon
at two o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
:.4,,n.d Ernn1 Wait

brill. Retuned From Visit
Mrs. ]. "A. swiger and Mrs. J. R..
Tuckwiller have returned from
Charleston where they were the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

Spent Week End at Keyser
Mr.. and Mrs. Bolyard, OF Front
street, spent the weekend win tne
formers brother, w. Z. Boiyao al
Keyse. "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

Mrs. Hutchinson. Of lioatayille. isy
the guest OF her son, "a. ID. Hutchin-l
son and family. on Diamond street.
Mrs. hutchinson will leave soon for
Catalonia to reside.
Personals
Robert, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jer-
ONE Steele, is recovering from an at
tack of pneumonia.
Miss Kate Linn. OF Bentons Ferry.
has been the guest Of Miss Magda
Wiley, Of Maple avenue. for several
days. l's
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wilson, Of Mary
land avenue, spent Sunday in Clarks-
burg the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Ken
ton Kyle.
Wayne, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Hudgius, is very sick
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
A Plain Talk to Voters:

l am candidate for the office of
Tax Receiver and / am very DESTROYS
OF securing your votes and your ac-
tive support.
1t you vote for me it is nv wish
that you do do so with the assurance
that have no masters other than the
people and the laws of the people:
that will have absolutely no personal
favorites after election; that I will
strive to the utmost to honestly and
tearlessly perform the duties of the
office; that my only guide in the per
torrance of those duties will be the
law as it is enacted by those in DOW
er; that the law will apply to all per-
sons alike, rich or poor; that all men
VIII look alike to me while l am in
office; that the body polite is the mas
ter and that / am its humble servant
obeying its will as expressed by the
law relating to the office to which 7
aspire.
III under these conditions you can
consistently favor me with your sxp-
port, then will be profoundly CRATE.
ML
! eaa offer you no greater rswsrd
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
AT ROANOKE MARCH 18TH.

The Roanoke Sunday School Box
Social, that was to have been given
Wednesday night, March 8, was called
Oft on account of bad weather. The
Sunday school takes pleasure in an
noancing that this social will be held
next Wednesday night March 8,to-
gether with the Vaughn Ouartette
classwhichhas been announced at the
above place.
We, the Roanoke Sunday school ex.
tend a cordial invitation to all to be
with usat that time, it will be a great
treat to hear this vocalclass. Mr.
Chas. w. Vaughnwill havecharge O.
the music. All the ladies of the Sun,
day school are requested tobring wei
filled boxeswhich will be sold to the
highest bidder for cash, fife receipt.
of which will be palcedto the organ
fund
G. L. TAYLOR, Supt.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
WILLIAM HECK.

William Heck, was born at Shelby
vile Indiana, March 31st, 1875, died
at Fitzgerald, Georgia, February 20,
1916, aged 40 years, 10 months and
10 days.
Mr.. Heck grew to manhood in his
native city and was graduate ofthe
high school of 'Shelbyville and also
held a diploma of graduation from
the Danville, Indiana college.
Married to Miss Myrtle May Shaw,
April oath, 1899, came to Fitzgerald
in 1901, and resided here continually
until his death. Mr. Heck was of a
genial, sunny disposition that attracted
a large circles ersonal friends who
esteeme ghly. Upright and
square, aealings, affectionate and
beloved 70 his family, good neighbor
and loyal friend. Mr.. Heck has
passed over the divide to the reward
which awaits him. Just few weeks
ago the deceased professed CONVEX
sion and united with the Central
church, and passed over expressing
perfect confidence in his acceptance
as one of the redeemed
Besides the wife and three children.
OF this city, the deceased was survived
by his father, one brother and one
sister, of Shelbyvillee, Indiana.
Before his DEATH Mr.. VIM. Heck
expressly requested that a public ex-
preston be given his heart felt thanks
and appreciation of the unusual kind
ness and attention of friends and
neighbors for himself and family dur
ing his long illness. Mr.. Hecks last
hours were rendered much less trying
by these continued acts of friendship
and he expressed the wish that Gods
richest blessing wight reward each Of
these unselfish friends. Mrs Heck
heartily joins in the sentiments of her
departed husband and assures her
friends that their kindness goes far
toward tightening the burden of her
great bereavement.
A Friend of the Family.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15

personally than my own gratitude
for officially can do no more for
you than for your neighbor, or far
any other law abiding citizen.
If in the exercise of your right oil
franchise sou feel it your duty to sup.
port so,re ether candida e be sure
there will be no hard feeling on my
par. IT cwn conscience is you,
guide, as miEc is my guide wal.a &c
to the POLLS. 1t will not affect rny
friendship or good will toward you in
the least.
But do want and earnestly solicit
YOU vote and your active support
and am taking this public method
OF speaking straight to you over my
own signature.
] have served in the office of the
several Tax Receivers of Ben Hill
county and have assisted the Board OF
Equalizers for the past two years. My
ability to fill the office is we'll known
to you if you have been a Taxpayer
in Ben Hill county. I ask you to
consider my candidacy for Tax Re-
ceiver solely on my own record in the
office.
8 taw p T. D. PAULK
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
Tor County Commissioner.

At the solicitation OF number Of
my friends, l hereby announce my
self a candidate for county commits
siouer of Ben Hill county, subject to
the primary called by the county exc
cutive committee. II elected 1 shall
be the servant of the people, and will
strive to have all fegalized graded road
in odr county Systematically worked
And 60 everything can for the coun.
tvs best interest in all business mat.
ters. I will appreciate The support 81
ali voters of the county.
Yours to serve,
3-t-aM G. I. TAYLOR.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
TO THE VOTERS OF BEN HILL
COUNTY:

I hereby announce myself a can
idate for the office of Sheriff of Ben
Hill county subject to the white pri-
mary to be called later.
I have been deputy Sheriff for the
psat S years and with the experience
I have had in this office I feel fully
qualified to serve the best interests
of the voters. T1~,
If elected I promise to faithfully
discharge my duties to the best of my
ability without fear or favor to any
man. Yours to serve,
+ C. F. DIXON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
70 the Voters of Ben Hill County

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
Owing to my physical condition and
disabilities of life, I hereby announce
myself a candidate for the office oil
Tax Receiver subject t. the Primary
to be called later and ask you to con-
slider my application. Should you fav-
or me with the office I promise tc
faithfully perform the duties thereof ir
a business like manner.
M&F c. L. WILLIAMSON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For Sheriff.
TO THE CITIZENS
OF BEN HILL COUNTY

At the solicitation of a great many
of my friends and neighbors, I here
by announce myself a candidate for
Sheriff of Ben Hill county, subject to
any Primary that may be called by
the county executive committee. II
elected, promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this high
office and the certain enforcement oil
the laws of the State as far as it will
be in the power of the office of the
Sheriff.
1 shall appreciate the vote of al
good citizens.
E. H. DORMINY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
To the Voters of Ben Hill county:

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
l hereby announce my candidacy to
succeed myself as Clerk of the Supe-
rior court of Ben Hill county, subject
to the primary, date to be fixed later.
If elected, promise to faithfully per-
form the duties of the office in the
same manner as have heretofore per-
formed thsm.
Assuring you OF. my sincere appre-
citation of all past favors shown me by
the voters, respectfully ask your sup
port in the coming primary.
3-t-a-wp D. w. M. WHITLEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For Representative. -m

~
10 the Voters of Bn Hill County:
l hereby offer myself to you, a
candidate to succeed myself as Rep
resentative of Ben Hill county.
will appreciate your indosement Of
me for second term. Ny acquain-
tence and experience in this office
makes me better qualified to serve my
county and state. I will look after
the interest of both county and state
to the best of my ability. I will sup
pert or introduce for passage such
Legislation as will benefit the people.
| wish t. thank those who have been
loyal to me in their support and will
appreciate the support of all voters
OF the county in the approaching E1ec-
ton for which I will endeavor to give
my best services as a public official.
The committee has called the nomina-
ton for March 10Th, 1916.
Respectfully yours,
WESLY R. WALKER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For Tax Collector.

L hereby announce myself, candi-
date for reelection to the office of
Tax Collector of Ben Hill county, sub
Ject to any white primary that may
be called. If elected, I will perform
the duties of the office in the future
as IN the past to the best of my ability,
Thanking the voters for past favors,
will appreciate their vote at the COM
ing primary.
evils FRED M GRAHAM
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For Tax Receiver.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of county tax re-
ceiver. If elected I promise the faith
full performance of all duties required
of me and shall administer the affairs
of this great office without prejudice
to any tax payer. I shall appreciate
the votes of the people of Ben Hill
county at the primary that may be
called by the county executive commit
tee. Truly yours,
o-t-aw-p w. H. F. LEE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For Clerk of Superior Court.


To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of clerk of the ST.
perior court of Ben Hill county, SUBJ
ject to the primary to be called. If
elected l promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this office,
to the very best of my ability, and it
will be the height of my ambition if
elected to this honorable office to
serve the people at all times.
Soliciting the support of all the vot-
ers of this county, l am
Yours to serve,
evils w. D. BRANCH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15

To the Voters of Ben Hill county.
Thanking you for your past favors
and support in electing me to the Of
flee of county treasurer, I again feel
the necessity of asking you for your
support for Ordinary at the coming
democratic nomination on March 49,
wish to state that l served in the
capacity of Ordinary in Berrien coun-
ty for the term of Four years and
with that experience I feel amply
qualified to serve you in the same
position here, as there was never an
appeal from judgment of mine
rendered in the Ordinary's court dur
ing my administration.
will be glad to meet all my friends
and those interested in that office and
discuss with you any subject pertain
ing to said office.
Thanking you for your past
support and asking you once more
for your vote and influence in the
coming primary, I am yours to serve
with the best of my ability,
3-t-a-w F. M. SMITH.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
FRED M. GRAHAM.

10 the Voters of Ben Hill County +:
l. hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector of
Ben Hill county, subject to the pri-
mary of March 10Th, 1916. Soliciting
the support of all the voters of the
county, l am,
Your very truly,
5 It wp JAMES FLETCHER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
J. H. BULLARD
To the White Voters of Ben Hill

To the White Voters of Ben Hill
County:
Having served Ben Hill county
since its organization as superinten-
dent of Public Instruction to the best
of my ability and for the best interest
of the children of the county, again
ask the voters for their support
pledging my renewed best efforts to
the continued improvement of the
school system of the county.
Respectfully
st w R. ]. PRENTISS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
For County Superintendent of Edu-
cation.

To the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of County Super
intendent of Education County
School Commissioner of Ben Hill
county, subject to the approaching
primary. If elected 1 promise the dis
charge of all duties of this office.
l have taught IA years in public
schools and S years of that time in
Ben Hill county.
l viii appreciate your vote and in
fluence.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15

/ am a candidate for Coroner of
Ben Hill county and would appreciate
the support Of the voters of the ooun-
ty at the primary March oath.
tt 6 G. REEVES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15

For Coroner,

l am a candidate for Coroner fol
Ben Hill County and will appreciate
the support of all voters.
Yours to serve,
lsw M. w. WARTIE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE
MENTS.
; %*+#%*+#*+%* %%
For Ordinary.
DO the Citizens of Ben Hill Cou

do the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
Having been elected to fill the ua-
expired term of the Hon. c. M. Wise,
as ordinary, I have tried to attend to
the duties hereof to the best interest
OF all parties concerned, I hereby ask
the good people of our county for sup
port and influence in any primary to
be called. l will, if elected attend to
the office to the best of my ability in
the future as have in the. past few
months.
ForIyour vote and influence I thank
you. Yours to serve,
3-t-a-w P J. R. HORTON.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-15

Let the Leader-Enterprise figure
with you on your next Job. They
are equipped to do any kind of work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-11-01
Important Announcement
Made to Smokers

High Quality of San Felice Cigars
Maintained - Now Sell Mt
&c Straight.
Owing to the greatly increased cost
of quality tobaccos. in fact everything
pertaining to high grade CIGARS the
makers of the San Felice cigar, The
Deisel Wemmer Company. have ad-
vanced the selling price to the Jobbers
and Dealers, and henceforth this cigar
will positively be sold to the consumer
at cents straight instead of six for a
quarter as previously.
The San Felice Is national in it's
scope and character, having justly at
tanned this eminence through its un-
exce1led excellence. To maintain this
unequaled standard Of quality, the ad-
vance in question Is absolutely un-
avoidable. The generous support of all
men using quality cigars is earnestly
desired ADV
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-11-01
HEARD AND SEEN
HERE AND THERE

Luke McLuke, that funny man of
Cincinnati, whose bits of Byplay" are
enjoyed daily in the NEWS. says many
a true word In jest. He has men and
women alike in his boosts and Is al
ways good for hearty laugh. But we
must, in fairness to the readers OF
Matawan and other places along the
sure, pick him up on squib of yes
terday. What we are trying to get at
is this in Luke's column yesterday he
said:
Things to Worry About.
The sharks sense of smell Is so keen
that 1t can detect the presence of a
human body in the water a distance OF
80 miles.
From the actions of sharks the past
summer 1t would seem plausible. Sure
ly when a man eater invades Matawan
creek and kills two, not to mention
other tragedies along the shore, 1t
would seem that shark is capable OF
almost anything.
Most Children Would Be For 1t.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 1-"Organic
education" as founded by Mrs. Mar
ietta ]. johnson, of Fairhope, Ala,
will be studied by the teachers at
tending the f1fty-fourth annual meet
ing of the Minnesota Educational AS
sociation, beginning today and con-
tinuing until Saturday. Mrs. johnson
will lecture.
Her school at Fairhope is sane, les
sons, sane scholastic grades and sane
desks. Pupils are divided into 'life
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-11-01
period classes" and are taught almost
entirely by conversation.

Wants to Unionize Postal Men.
Special on United Press Wire.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. IA Move
ment to affiliate all Federal postal
employees with the American Fedora
ton of Labor was launched at q meet
ing of Federation men and postal en-
ployes here today. r. A. Peabody, a
Federation organizer from San Fran
cisco, is one of the originators of the
move.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-11-01

We not only advertise the
greatest values for the
least money, but WE DE-
LIVER THEM - and a
visit to our store will in
stantly. convince you of
that fact. Intelligent in
vestigation and compari-
son cordially invited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1916-11-01
PERTH AMaoY EvENNa NEws WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER I 1916: z
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-12
PENINSULA DAPT|STs
MEET IN Williamsburg
Representative of Twcnty-eevn
Churches Open Sessions
Today.
CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY.
Hon. Marquis Jones, of Newport NewA
As Moderator Win Call Body TO-
Order-Dr. G. w. Mcdaniel Amona
Speakers.

Williamsburg. Va. Sept. 1.-THE
Peninsula Baptist Association. en-.
bracing twenty-seven churches In
Newport News Hampton. the Penin.
sula. and several north of York River.
convenes Tuesday morning At 10
o'clock in the Williamsburg Baptist
Church. Hon. Marquis Jones. Of New
port News. Is moderator and will call
the meeting to order. after which the
officers for the present session will Be
elected. The annual sermon win -
preached at 1C:46 by Rev. c. w. Hud.
son. pastor OF Union Church In 0lou.
cester County. Il
At p. NJ. DR.. Geo. W. Mcdaniel.
pastor Of the First Baptist Church.
Richmond. Va. will deliver an adj
dress on "Baptists and Tn Lr Plaos
In tho World
Other addresses of interest are the
doctrtnal sermon by Rev. J, T. Haley,
OF Hampton; discussions OF social ser.
vice In city and country churches,
Wednesday evening; the work Of the
Womans Missionary Union. by Mr..
W. G. James. Of Richmond. and Other
important discussions. The sessions
will continue until Thursday after~
noon.
Church In Fine Condition. M
The Williamsburg Baptist Church,
In which the body meetA In one Of
the most imposing and hAndsomaly
appointed buildings in the city. u
has recently been thoroughly reno.
waited.
The local church presents 10 tho
association this year the best report,
in many ways, that It has ever made.
The report for last year was above
the average Of former years, and thia
year good advance has been made
on the figures of last year. The conn
parative figures are:
For the support OF local work, this
year. $2,683.7s: last year. 31,246.07.
For other objects. including foreign,
homo and State missions. orphanaxo.
education. ministerial relief. etc. this
year, s56o-5s: last year. S284.1s.
There have been twenty-one add1.7
tons to the membership. Of whom
nine were by baptism. s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-12

Prenlsr Carrier Of the South.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN
STREET STATION.
N. B-Followtng schedule figures
published ~ Information and not
S:ss A 1-Dai,y local tot DanS.ne.
1880 A. N.-DAily-IAmited- all
points South. Pullman buffet parlor
car.
500 p. M-Except sunday-LocAl
for Chase City. Durham and interms-
date stations.
500 r. H.-Daily-For Danvills. At
lantA and Birmingham, with Pullman
ii:lG =. M-Dail$-fimits all
points so Sosx RivnSs I EisaE 800 P
4:lS r. M.-paiiy-Looal to West
Point.
s:ie p. M--steamsr train. daily az
cept sunday. for West Peint and Bal
timore. No stop.
7:Ss A. M.-Daily-Local to West
TRAINS ARRIVE RIcuMoNp.
From the South. 1:o6 A. N. 400 4.
~. $50 p. Nc ana s:Se p. II. daily:
$50 A. r.. except Sunday.
From West Point: e:l6 A. n. S:lg p.
~, daily, ana 1:4g A. M.-hteNme O.
train from Baltimore. daily except
Hic1uDER DENT. D. ?. 4.
81 1aet Hesn etrest. EAe4s Mad. STA
~ NeetA ooventh ottooG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-12
w. w. DUNTORD.
Clerk to Administrative Board,
Sept II 1914
Office Of
Administrative Board,
Richmond, Va,

September Sill, 1916.
To VIM. Fl. Parker. J. e. Moore. J. g.
Moore, J. A. Baecisaluppo, Fannie
Murray Headen. Jas. d. Gum. Jno.
g. Disney. Annie B. Crenshaw. Mary
NJ Batkins. r. d. watkins. Chas, W.
Hardwick. T. c. walford. TT. Alice
d. Hardwick: Geo w. Turner.
You are hereby notified that the
Administrative Board Of the oity Of
Richmond. Virginia, have made the
following ascertainmsnt ~ to dam
ages to abutting property owners
Whose property abuts on the alley be-
tween Broad ana Grace Strsses, sx-
tending from Twsnty-second to Tween
ty-third Streets, by reason OF the pro-
posed grading of said alley By the
city.
Location:
Alley between Broad and Grace
Streets. extending from Twsnty-sso-
ond to Twsnty-third Streets.
Owner:
VIM. H. Parkss no fsst.
J. E. Moore. - feet
J. g. Moore, 81 fact
J. A. Baccigaluppo, 30 feet.
Fannie Murray Hsadsn. ~ feet {
inches.
Jas. e. Dunn. - feet