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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25

inIevefy bone. ::church and Xsc6ooI lin
thisocounsry. IL wouldcbe e splendid
thing, n 49, OF our men OF rnsans would
have DE article .reprnssd. u: svsryS pscsf
inotheStss. ::mors:spscially ansshs3psp-
srs Of thisscounty.
In concluding this series:of our,Arscls
on The Patriotism OF the Negro"
wish 10 thank the Hon. NJ. +. Whissico,
Editor Of the Mcdowell Times, inos only
forlhis appreciation Of myself in request
ing the articles, but for his: unselfish in
terest and the devotion Of bis best efforts
10 the welfare OF the community and
the race. His columns have besn open 20
me- IN the defense OF our peoples patriot
Ism without money and without price, at
a time ~hrn. b~csuee 81 special tsx alton
and tile high cost Of material, space Of
-nch prominence and length means .
startling -serits~ % papers with large
capital. much ls-s- u psper whose greatest
asset Is the regard ii - poor but grateful
u--oI,le. | CONSIDER such sacrifice in be-
half Of hls peoples patriotism. the high
est manifestation Of his own. and worthy
OF our highest appreciation and emulas-
ION. ! make this statement unasked and
unsolicited, t+csuse believe il the man's
due.
To our readers. We appreciate your in
tere-t and iortearance and trust We have
at least put halt To some who would
nave the world believe Us a race OF CO.
wards. because Of the writings and utter
snees of those effected with Negro phohia.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25

Of Chsfieston are hal ins elshor.t- prep
srssions for the ent.rt. apent Of the vie
ting Demhess az the Profession. A clinic
will b< held st the critchlow Hospital
and several cf the leading white physi-
clans Will cN-oeerste With the local col
orsd doctors 70 make the meeting pleas
ant and profitable.
WlLCOE TEACHER TO WE'D.
Rev. and Mrs- A. ID. Allen, formerly
oil Engiish but now OF this city. announce
The marriage Of their daughter, Miss Lula
Allen. TO Mr.. Joseph Brooks on June ,.
next Mics Allen u sell known in Ne
Do~eli county having Taught school there
tor several year.. She cane t. THE city
lev seexs ago after finishing Teaching
out the term At wiicoe. Mr. Brooks IL
also from Mcdowell. h.virg lived for
several y~.rs st Excelsior where two sis-
s~rs, Mr.. Galloway aid Miss Laura
Brooks reside
COUNTY CLERK HERE.
Hon. W. w whyte. County Clerk of
Mcdowell county and one 81 the beet
known Republicans in the state, arrived
IN this city today The distinguishes,
veteran and leader Of a hundred political
battles In the Free state Of Mcdowell
rs attending 10 business and greeting
friends Attorney r. q. Marshall, Of
WEIGH. 10 alec here.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25
Splendid opportunity for excellent homes with good garden spots fin
schools and churches for all employees

Wages the best Ten Per Cen. increase
wages effective May l. 1917 Don FORD
Touring Cars be 1917 1t the above n.mad
coal operations Vivian w. Va Now car
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25

Mn. Mamie Anthony 100
Green Pate 50
Witcher Waldron 90
Herbert Williams 10
Byrd waestsd so
Mn Sarah Grim 20
Mr.. Kyser 80
Dsd Hahort 50
Ned Adams 10
Louis Tssstad LOO
Robert Brown 200
Ars- minnie Davis 50
Henry Hancock 2z5
Stafford Tipping IO
Mr.. Preston IS
Agnes HAnson 10
Miss Daisy Dews 90
q" Fannie Adams 50
Mrs. Fila rikins $50
- Mary Walker S.
Mis- Cora Walker %
Louis rsnnell 81
George Hsrris POP
Mrs Lucy Hsrris So
I" Blanche Webb I lu|
DALEY Pannsil up
Minnie Wade I Un
Lucy Martin ca
Agnes Keen 81
" q. >. Miller 2Dl
Oliver Martin 200
Miss Mary Webster 81
- Annie Jsckson 80
Z" Olivia Wade So
Eimore Thomas 75
George Wsde "a
SOLICITED On CARS
Mis- Marie Brandon , %
" Mamie Anthony 3 35
Mrs. Ruth Walden G6
Arthur " aldron "a,
James Walden rs
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25
COOPERS


delayed
The second sunday was = great day
with the church folks here.
SUNDAY school WAS conducted by Suot
Edmonds
At 1870 g. m. Rev. NJ. j. Mos
preached q soul stirring sermon from
Ac's 26:5, subject, Our religion q"
Music was rendered by the 8luesrone
choir.
At p. m. Rev. j. w. Crockett. pas
tor 81 Boissevsin and Switchback Baptist
churches, delivered q spiritual sermon
using Matt l3:s for his text. Boissevain
choir rendered music.
AT 40 p. m, the pastor filed the
pulpit and preached an able sermon.
On Monday night, Rev. A. Il. Padrrs,
preached powerful sermon from At.
s:2l. lie is a very good speaker.
Tuesday night, Rev r. X. Henry. OF
Tszewell. pastor OF WiIcoe and Powha.
tan Baptist churches, preached q splrn.
did sermon from I Peter 3:24. He 10 9
fine preacher.
The tribe of Benjamin, Mr.. Louis Pan.
nell, President, reported $62 - and thu
tribe OF Judah, Mrs- Ruth Walden, Presi
dent. reported SIS JO. Total amount
raised $751; "a. The pastor praised hi,
people TO the highest for their faithful
work. We are now putting q new top OF
our church.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-05-25
BEST OF SERVICE GUARANTEED

WANTED: A petition ~ chsffeur or
earaee helper by Floyd Adams (coIorrd \
L,osnsed chauffeur under the state Of
w. We Can drive any make Of car
VINE me before June 7th. FLOYD l..
Adsms. Cooper, W. Va, Bofs5.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
GENERAL.

Announcement was made at the Al berta temperance convention hera that a dominionwide prohibition cam paign is to be begun immediately.
 A severe epidemic of measles has broken out in San Juan. 1,700 cases having been reported. Several deaths have occurred.
 Mothers flat iron is wonderful germ killer. The United States pub, lie health service reports germs may live through the family washing, but the flat iron wielder gets 'em.
 German credit abroad has been strengthened by about S7,oo0, ,0oo through the purchase of German in terests in the Lehigh Valley Coal Go.
 E. J. Simon, a radio engineer, flew from San Diego to Los Angeles and sent radio messages from the airplane a distance of 112 miles.
 The coal shortage in Toronto con- tinues acute and the University of To ronto had to close owing to scarcity of fuel.
 The Philippine National Bank has been designated as correspondent of the Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
 Two of the attaches of the American embassy at Vienna were married, the brides being natives of Vienna
 President Wilson has restored to the public domain 475,000 acres of Papago Indian reservation in Arizona
 The United States navy has com- pleted arrangements for arming all sea-going tugs at Galveston and other gulf and Atlantic ports.
 Early in June will be the first na- tional gathering of one-legged men in Washington to organize the National One-Legged Mems association.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
" "CASCARETS' ACT
 0N LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, biIiousness, bad taste or constipation
 by morning.
Get a 1O-cent box.

Are you keeping your bowels. liver. and stomach clean, pure and fresh with Cascarets, or merely forcing a passageway every few days with Salts, Cathartic Pills. Castor Oil or Purgative Waters?
 Stop having bowel wash-day. Let Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg ulate the stomach, remove the sour and fermenting food and foul gases, take the excess bile from the liver and carry out of the system all the eonstipated waste matter and poisons in the bowels.
 A Cascaret tonight will make you feel great by morning They work while you sleep-never gripe, sicken or cause any inconvenience, and cost only 10 cents box from your store. Millions of men and women take a Cascaret now and then and never have Headache, Biliousness, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Sour Stomach or Constipation. Adv.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
PERSONAL.

Blind, 86 years old and weighing 300 pounds, former Police Inspector Henry Steers of New York risked death going back through his burning house to rescue his bravery medals.
 Representative Thomas G. Patten. who represents the district including New York county, was nominated by President Wilson as postmaster of New York City.
 Billy" Sunday is coming to Chi cago Sept. 20 to purge the "wickedest city in America" of it's sins.
 The engagement of Gen. John l. Pershing, commander of the Ameri. can forces recently withdrawn from Mexico, to a New York widow will be announced early in March.
 Speaker Champ Clark of the house of representatives joined the ranks of grandfathers with the arrival of Champ Clark Thompson, son of James NJ. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson was Genevieve Clark.
 lgnaeio Bonillas has been designat ed by Gen. Carranza to be Mexican ambassador to the United States.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
SCEIL.ANEOUS.

By vote of 19 to IT the Ohio sen. ate passed the Reynolds house presi- dential suffrage bill. It goes to Gov. Cox. who will sign it.
 Fire broke out in the Holland-Amer- ican liner Noordam at New York and entrapped six men in the ccal bunk. CTS. One man was killed
 Although reward of $20,000 is of. fered by the German government for his capture. Capt. William Miller. steamer Clan Robertson, left New York to take a general cargo to Eng land.
 A plot to blow up the Massachu. setts statehouse was reported to the authorities. They refuse to disclose the identity of their informant. According to the German papers letters for delivery to foreign coun tries by submarines will not be ao cepted at present
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
NEWS AT A GLANCE
CONDENSATION OF WEEK HERE
 rERSELY TOLD.
Strange and Interesting Happenings That Are Taking Place Daily
 In the Wide World.
 FOREIGN.

The maximum issue of notes by the Bank of France has been raised by the government decree to s4,200. 100000.
 Francisco Villa, the bandit leader has called convention of his chiefs to be held at San Andres to form a civil government and select officials
 The pope has informed the nuneio at Munich that he contemplates an appeal to all neutral governments to take joint action in favor of peace.
 Representative of the American commission for relief in Belgium will remain in Belgium and northern France for the present
 Germany's war costs to date have reached the total of 50, 0,000,000, 900 marks ($15,o0o. .ooo, ,0OO).
 By order of the military commander of Santiago, Cuba, the entrance of the harbor has been mined
 Two large ammunition factories at Thern, East Prussia, and at Guleck-  auf, near Hamburg, were destroyed by explosions last week. Sixty-three per sons were killed.
 Sir Henry Norman was informed by the home secretary that London would follow the example of other cit ies and issue licenses to women to drive taxis.
 Reconstruction work in East Prus- sia has made marked progress. It is said 11,000 buildings out of 30,000 de- stroyed by the Russians have been rebuilt.
 The Chinese cabinet has endorsed the American action against Germany on the submarine campaign.
 Public prayers will be offered for the French armies throughout Lent through the action of Cardinal Lucon, archbishop of Reims, and Cardinal Annette. archbishop of Paris.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
ACCIDENTS

Mrs. Teresa Walsh, 50, patient at a St. Louis hospital, jumped from a fifth-story window of the institution. She was dead when picked up.
 Samuel Adams, manager of shoe factory in Lowell, who formerly lived at Montgomery, Ala, killed himself by leaping from the fourth floor of a rooming house.
 Engineer Charles M. George and Fireman J. H. Marsee were instantly killed when an old type of Frisco en- zine exploded three miles out of Thayer, Mo.
 Blood poisoning from a scratch on the hand result in the death here of Wilbur H. Roberts, stockman of Au- rora, III.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
GRIM NAL.

Sidney Zinn, 21, a newspaper man of Toledo, Kan, was shot and killed by Clyde Brown, newspaper mailing clerk. Brown found Finn with his wife.
 Charles Big John" Murphy was hanged for having murdered Louis and George Romas at Hillery, H.. Oct. g, 1915. when he attempted to rob the brothers in bunk car.
 George Holler, 45, farmer of Pal myra, Mo, was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary on the charge of attacking Lillian Reed, T.
 Police began searching for a woman who, they believe, shot and killed c. c. Harl, 30 years old, Memphis real estate broker.
 Mrs. Ida Mae Innes. wife of Victor lnnes of Portland, Ore, was sem fenced to three years for larceny in connection with the disappearance and supposed murder of Lois and Be atrice Nelms.
 John Dowis, a farmer living near Sheridan, Mo, was arrested following his indictment on a charge of having poisoned his mother, Mrs. Isaac Dowis.
 Louis kamerad, suspected of the murder of little Alice Parkos at Ord. Neb., confessed bis guilt, after severe questioning on the part of officers.
 Gov. Lowden is considering the ap- plcation for reprieve of Vincenzo Marteliaro, the Joliet murderer sen- fenced to hang Feb. 16.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

have an eight pound baby girl. l know Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound saved me from an operation which every woman dreads "- Mrs. NELLIE FIsHBACK, 1521 Christy Ave, Louisville, Ky.
 Everyone naturally dreads the sur- geon's knife. Sometimes nothing else will do, but many times Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound has saved the patient ard made an operation un- necessary.
 Ifyou have any symptom about which you would like to know, write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice given free.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

 Washington deeply dig canals Below the Highway bridge and north of Alexandria, he sad there lie HOO shallow which be reclaimed 
 
   Virginia Ambassador providence Mir
  hs of he a carried   but
   For Falls
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
GRE ESSIONAl.

The general dam bill-one of the water power measures before con- gress-was killed for this session by hopeless disagreement of conferees.
 Miss Dubose, the 17-year-old daugh- ter of the man who is entitled to the position to which Dr. Cary T. Gray son has been appointed, has secured enough senatorial support to prevent his immediate confirmation.
 President Wilson has signed the act establishing national leprosarium to provide for the care and treatment of persons afflicted with leprosy.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
DOMESTIC.

Cone Johnson, solicitor of the state department. has presented his resig- nation, to take effect March 1. He will resume the practice of law.
 Of s676,00o.00o given to all benevo- fences in the United States in 191c the largest single amount was $11,- G00,000 which went to the pension fund of the Methodist Episcopal church.
 Abraham Lincoln Goldschmidt. 2l born at Posen. in Prussia, has applied for first papers at the federal natural ization bureau, Manhattan.
 Henry r. Fletcher, American ambas sador to Mexico. spent one day 1T conference with Gen. Funston and i, aeY at his post.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

She could still bake kind Nubian nobeman of which Regina Taylor boasd when she received the prize for
  Macais Spanish Robert
  William for
  tears
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN
e,bildren love skinner,s MacaronI

Children love skinner's MacaronI md Spaghetti because of its delicious taste. It is good for them and you can give them all they want. It Is n great builder of bone and muscle. and does not make them nervous and irri- table like meat. The most economical and nutritious food known. Made from the finest Durum wheat Write Skin her Mfg. Go. Omaha. Nebr.. for beau ttful cook book. 1t Is sent free td mothers.-Adv.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

 be That inter Mabel and Maud Csse followed persen by large mob really
  parent stuck and  beauty either
  when both of them fall on him.
 
 
  of go bridgewel. all other skatipg insignifcance
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

J turned loose on its very small parcel of ice to enjoy in the pleasant, crisp air all the carnival spirit that Jack Frost will allow in this southern lati- tude. Only few hours journey to the north will bring one to a re zion where ice skating lasts for days at time-often for weeks.
 The pretty little lake out Chevy Chase has the reputation of freezing first, with the water of the pelican pond in the zoo q close second.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
LABOR.

German authorities have suddenly called to the colors all officials of trade unions and Socialist organiza- lions. These officials have previous ly been exempted from military serv- ice.
 Tulsa is threatened with strike of the building trades as the result of an organization effected by local contrac- tors, who in labor troubles hereafter have decided to act as a unit.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVE 5 TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as the formula IS printed on every label, showing 1t IS Quinine and Iron in tasteless form. The 0uinine drives out malaria. the Iron builds up the system. 50 cents.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
A FRIEND'S
 ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri-
 ous Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-"For four years I suffered from female troubles, head aches, and nervousness. could not sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to walk. If | tried to do any work, I would have to lie down before it was
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

by Wanoans who have taken sort of pride in the pancg their official P- Roosevelt first chief executive to discard the White House limousine doing taxicab bargain with exclusive annual
  allowed advertise ko
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
sToo THAT HACKING COUCH.

Mansfield dormeriy Hungafiant Cough Balsam heals the inflamed and lacerated membranes and quiets the tickling nerves that lie underneath the Infected portions. Invaluable for ba- hies. Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

HPCtIHR WItH LIIt upptf fUtUI1dC pdIK development.
 These, in brief, were the sugges- tions made to the national park con- ference by A. B. Casselman, as the next stage in the development of Washington's park system.
 Mir. Casselman, an employee of the interior department has made a prolonged study of the scenic beauties of the Potomac, with a view to adapt ing a park plan to make them access sibla M. GaccalIaaaza 1aaiIatad oi1t tko
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

Six hundred thousand boy scouts throughout the country have been or dered by the national council of their organization to prepare for non-mili- tary service in the event of war. dered to leave Austria at the earliest possible moment.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
Equal to the Demand.

q never use any but pasteurized milk in the city" said the new board CT: "can you furnish it?"
 "Yes, indeed !" was the confident re ply: "our COWS re kept in the pasture all summer."-The Christian Herald.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
LITERARY.

Thirty-seven thousand verses have been submitted by the Japanese peo- pie in the annual poetic competition under imperial auspices. This year the subject is: ''The Distant Snow Clad Mountain"
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

finished. The doc tors said 1 would have to be opera ted on and l simply brok 6 down. A friend advised me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's V ege- ta ble Compound, and the result is 1 feel like a new wom- an. l am well and strong, do all my <Ntxyv, ho,raA v4~vr .1
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

CluDS, when the prlzeS were awarded 5n the domestic servants contest.
 She was awarded a diploma and first prize of $10 for having served the most number of years as a servant in one family. She is now in the house of George Clifford Boarman, and has been in the Boarman family since she was child.
 Theresa was brought downtown In nn automobile to receive her prize, and she said that 1t was the first time that she was south of NJ street in 40
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
Fl IRES.

Foyr buildings containing 10000 bar rels of potatoes, valued at present market prices at upward of s50,000. were destroyed by fire at Maysville Siding, Me.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
It's Sort.

Good story this about the rattle snake. wasn't it?"
 Yes; rattling good story"
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

The chief enemies of plants in heavy soils are damp and cold during the rainy months.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

To avenge our wrongs costs more than to protect our rights.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

Oil fuel Is used to some extent on no fewer than 10 railroads in the United States.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
In a Novel.

Well. this heroine marries early. l must say"
 "Huh?"
 Page thirteen.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

For genuine comfort and lasting pleas ure use Red Cross Ball Blue on wash day. All good grocers. Adv.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

hppropriation biII for the tradItionaI horse-drawn carriages used by mem- bers of the presidents official family The secretary asked for $6,000 ma chine. The house scaled the allowance to S4,000.
 When he gets his motor car the secretary of states pair of sleek bays will be relegated to the depleted equine market. It may be expected that other cabinet officers will follow the premier's lead. The passing of the cabinet carriages will be regretted
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
Aged Servants in Washington Are Awarded Prizes

IJ meeting
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
When the Residents of the Capital Go Skating

M AsHINGToN Washing diplomats whlrng gliding Washington
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
Bou|evards Along the Potomac River Are Advocated
eo 0Iedl C dho' these boulevards.

BOULEVARD both sides of the Potomac from Washington to "A Falls connecting Washington south Mt Vernon
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
I>WIiTNAIIONALWW >IiT WT GApIIAL AffAIpS
Cabinet Coachmen Fear Intrusion of Automobile

III cabinet Secretary the legislative judicial
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24
PSYCHOLOGICAL,

Jacob c. Marsh, 99, said to be the last survivor of the Seminole war, is dead at Lincoln, Neb.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

Judge John Gibbons, 69, for A years a judge on the circuit bench in Chi cago is dead.
The Huttig news., 1917-02-24

The maximum issue of notes by the Bank of France has been raised by the government decree to s4,200,- mn 0on
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-18
Prefer Dynamite to Sugar.

At first sight it would seem that dy- namite was cargo to be carefully avoided: But from sailors point of sview there are far more dangerous loads. He dreads for, instance, car go of sugar. Put hundreds of tons of cane sugar in casks in the hold of vessel and let the ship steam through a bale of hot weather. The odor is sickening. The sailors cannot get the sweet taste out of their mouths and crave vinegar or lemon juice-any- thing sour. They lose their capacities and are always glad when voyage on which the cargo is sugar is over. Cof- fee is as disagreeable as sugar, in ad- dition being very dangerous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-18
Was Very Weak.

Business men cften have excuses from debtors for nonpayment of &C., counts which give themselves away. A short time ago firm had occasion to press for niuch-overdue account The usual letters were sent, first, mi'd second stronger, and the third ending up with the grand ultimatum, wh;S'. drought the, following reply |: ''Ds:.T SIrs: am writing you from bei. v.is-e I have been i'll for sev- eral weeks" After enumerating all his family and business worries in a very long letter, he finished by say- ng: "When have strength I will write you out check"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-18
COL0RED MAS0NS
 ADJOURN TO 1918
FOrty-fiith Annual Session of Grand Lodge Elects Officers and Completes
 Business for Masonic Year,

The A5th annual meeting of tho most worshipful sovereign grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, colored, completed its work yesterday and ad- journed to the 46th annual session.
 The election of officers, which was not completed Friday night, was taken up yesterday morning, the re- suit shC wing the following elected to serve for the ensuing year:
 J. II Harrison, grand master, Will ,ner.
 R. H. Hcnton, senior grand warden, BiscOe.
 NJ. D Davis, junior grand warden, Noble La'kc.
 &. r. Brock, grand treasurer, An toine.