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Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
ID Wis For Police Judge

! We are authorized to announce
the name of X. +. Davis as a
candidate for the nomination for
the office ofPolice Judge of the
city of Barbourville subject to
the action of the Republicans at
the primary to be held August
4th, 1917. Mr.. Davis is a bro,t-
err to Ex-Jailer w. H. Davis, he
has ever since he has been a re-
sident of the city been engaged
in the barber business. lie is
sober, honest and discrete, and
would in our judgment do his ut
most to enforce the law. he is
IA young man and would naturally
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
For Sale

have a good combination sad
die and harness mare that de-
sire to sell, she is five years old,
well kept, and as sound as a dol
llr, want $l25. 90 cash.
John Poindexter.
Barbourville, KY.
2.16 1T.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16


city last Wednesday.
w. M. Baker the drummer was
in Artemus yesterday.
T. G. Cole says he will soon
announce as a candidate for the
Office of Police Judge.
1t comes to us from reliable in
formation that B. P. Walker will
be a candidate for the Office of
County Court Clerk.
1t is thought that Uncle Logan
Runyon and Mrs. Runyon will
soon leave for the Odd Fellows
Home at Eminence Ky.
j. M. Robson, went to London
Thursday morning, to Pineville
that night, and came home on
the 11:45 train that night.
j. Fred Catron, who is candi-
date for Circuit Judge, did not
attend court at Whitley City, as
was expected, he had dose of
tonsilitis and could not get away.
Sawyer A. Smith left today
for Maysville where he will re-
present some people in motion
to vacate a judgment, the case
is to be tried before Judge Coch-
ran.
In this weeks issue we have
the announcement of Mr.. James
Hinkle of Dishman Springs, near
here as a candidate tor the office
of Jailer of Knox County. Mr..
Hinkle will stay in the fight un-
til victory shall have crowned
his Iabors, so he says.
Mr.. Jason Afford a Private
First class, of Company "a" 10,
Infantry stationed at Fort Sam
Houston, Texas, has been promot-
ed to be a Corporal in his COM
pany. The friends of Mr.. Afford
will be gratifed to learn that he
has been selected for promotion
to Corporal, which is a tribute to
his merit and attention to duty.
DR.. J. S. Locke, has resigned
the position he has filled for sew
eral years with the Rockefeller
Association, and left last We'd
nesday for Louisville, Ky. where
he will enter school for a time
and will 90 from there to either
Chicago, Ill. or New York City
where he will take post gradu-
ations, when he will return home
to take up the practic of medi-
cine and surgery again.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
c. 6 NJ. TINE TABLE.
Local Briefs

All aboard for Manchester!
When? February %, and %.
W. ]. Campbell of Gray, was
here Tuesday, looking over the
game.
Mr.. John Turner of Emanuel
was here this morning, he came
down to have some job printing
done.
Miss Maud Siler. of Jellico,
Tenn, is visiting her aunt Mrs.
Nicholson on Pine street this
week.
Mrs. r. Y. Chappell of Corbin
was in our town Sunday and at
tended the revival at the Baptist
church.
Rev. j. a. McCord, Pastor OF
Pineville Baptist Church was here
Tuesday attending the revival
meeting.
John F. Laws of Place was
here last Tuesday. John has a
job now running for County
Court Clerk.
Congressman Powers was here
between trains Monday morning
he came to Cumberland Gap to
participate in the ceremonies OF
the Lincoln Memorial exercises,
and returned to Washington DC.
Tuesday by Special train over the
Southern.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
Ganter--Swearingen.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Frederick
Ganter, of Glasgow, announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Joanah Ganter, to Mr..
Charles Clark Swearingen. The
Courier Journal.
Mr.. Swearingen, who is auto
mobile editor of the Courier
Journal, is the son of Mrs. Cath
crime Swearingen and a brother
of Mrs. H. M. Oldfield and Mrs.
j. E. Faulkner, of this city.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
For a Bilious Attack.

When you have a severe head
ache, accompanied by a coated
tongue, loathing of food, constip-
alton, torpid liver, vomiting Of
partly digested food and then
bile, you may know that you
have a severe bilious attack.
While you may be quite sick
there is much consolation in kno-
wing that relief may be had by
taking three of Chamberlain
Tablets. They ARE prompt and
effectual. Obtainable everywhere
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16

Mr.. Nelson II. Berry. VINO now
lives at New Hampton, Iowa, has
been confined to a hospital, where
he underwent an operation for
append ici,is, he will soon be out
again.
l.. S. Monhollen, who is the
Justice of the Peace in the Sth
district was here last Wednesday
and left word that he wanted to
succeed himself.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Robson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol 7. Steele, Mr..
and Mrs. C. F. Heidrick, attend
ed the Lincoln Banquet at the
Seelsbach Hotel at Louisville,
Monday night.
Miss Bertha Lane. who taught
so long here in the High School
took the State examination in
Knoxville, Tenn, last week max
ing next to the best certificate of
a large number who took the eX-
animation.
NJ. E. Church South Sunday
School every Sunday morning at
9:45; preaching every second and
fourth Sunday by the pastor.
S. C.. Williams, Pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Spar have
leased the home Of w. H. Nc
Donald on Depot Street, and will
move there as soon as Mcdonald
moves to Union College.
The many friends Of w. H.
Green are urging him to enter
the race for the Office Of County
Court Clerk. Mr.. Green is well
known and if he enters the race
he will be heard from, he is a
politician of the old school.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Hopper,
and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Farmer
went to Bailey's Switch last Sun
day to attend the funeral of their
cousin, Mrs. Allie Asher Garland.
Rev. T. M. Anderson, pastor
of the NJ. E. Church, returned
from Berea, KY, last Saturday
where Mrs. Anderson went for
an operation, she is improving
and will be at home in about two
weeks.
Mr.. T. J. Moore returned from
Murphey, N. C. last Monday,
where he had been on account Of
the death of his father of his
father. His sister, Mrs. c. B.
Comley, came home with him to
spend a few weeks.
Mr.. Andrew J. Moore, father
of T. j. Moore, who lived at Muir
nhev N C.. died last week. in his
seventy-hfth year. He was one
of the 39th North Carolina lnfan-
try of the Confederate Army,
and was wounded at the siege OF
Vicksburg. He carried that
wound and suffered with it until
his death. He has another son
who is in the wholesale dry goods
BUSINESS at Jellico, Tenn.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chambsrlaia's Tat
lets for constipation. They are
pleasant to take and their effect
is so agreeable and so natural
that YOU will not realize thaRi1
has been produced BY a medisine
0btainable everywhsare. -.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16

do his utmost to make us a good
Judge. He says that in the event
of nomination and election, he
will deal out justice to- the poor
and the rich without regard to
their race or c)lor,-
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
NOTICE

have had in my possession
since January 9th 1917, one stray
black hog, weight 100 pounds,
and has white front legs, split in
right ear. Owner can have same
by paying for this ad. and keep
ing. w. M. Dean, Flat Lick, KY.
2-9 At.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
Sunday School Contest

Attendance for Sunday Feby.
18th, was as follows:
London, 249
Corbin, l54
Barbourville, 27O
Second Church at Williamsburg
refused to enter the contest. We
continue to lead, but it looks as
if the other churches are going
after us.
So it behooves us to do our best
the two remaining Sundays. We
earnestly hope that no one who
is a Baptist or inclined that way
will remain away from Sunday
School.
B Z. Parker, S. S. S.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
L g. N TIME TABLE

NORTH BOUND
No. Il Daily except
Sunday...... :52 p. m
No. % Daily, due ....-- .l0:lS a. m.
No. 81 Daily, due ........ll:4 2 p. m.
SOUTH BOUND
No. IL Daily, except
Sunday .....6: 43 q. m.
No. 81 Daily, Due ..........3:3S am.
No. % Daily, due .........4:l0 p. m.
Street car leaves Hotel Jones y
minutes before schedule time for
trains.
Mountain advocate., 1917-02-16
Cumberland q. II. Company
We ia Bile
Nth Bound.

TRAINS DAILY
No. 3, I've. Artemus 1890 a. IN
No 5, I've. Artemus 4:40 p. m,
No. 80, Live. Sundays 7:30 a. m
No.37, I've. Sundays 4:30 p. m
North Bound.
No. +, Arr. Artemus leo p. m.
No. 6. Arr. Artemus 6:45 p. m IL.
No. Sc, Arr. Sunday $40 a. m .
No 3S, Arr. Sunday 6:45 p. m.
w. B. STARKE, Gen. Pass. Agt.
~ II. Hayden. Gen. Mgr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Bayour Unable to
Go to jamestown
annual Pilgrimage of Il. p. Y.
n. viii Be Made on Steam
or Brandon To-iNorrow.

Expressing great interest in the
events associated with the ruins of the
first English settlement i'm America AT
jamestown and keen regret at being
unable TO visit the historic spot the
III Hon. Arthur james Balfour has
declined the invitation of the Associa =.
ton for the Preservation OF Virginia
Antiquities to accompany the members,
on their annual pilgrimage to James
town. which will he made tomorrow
Lack OF time WAS the reason given by
the distinguished Briton for not max
ing the trip. For the same reason lie
VIII spend but Il few hours in Rirh-
mond when he comes TO the city to-
morrow TO pay his respects throur n
II. 10 the entire South
Although Mr. Balfour will not he
ap'e TO accompany the party to James
town. indications now point to a mos,
successful and enjoyable trip There
Will probably he several hundred per.
sons in the party. The Association for
the Preservation OF Virginia Antiuui-
ties owns the old town site, and has
expended considerable money in re-
storing landmarks and keeping the
grounds in order.
Leaving the wharf in Richmond a,
CLOCK Tomorrow morning. the party
VIII spend the day on the James and
return late tomorrow night; The
steamer brandon is engaged for the
TRIP. Miss Betty Ellyson will have
charge OF the refreshments. and Mrs.
l.. -. liotchkiss viii receive applica-
lions for stateroomS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
EIGHT MEN JOIN NAVY
Recruiting Continues nj Low Ebb,
Army and Marine Corps oct
Three Each.

Recruiting continues at compare.
lively low cbb. cnliStmcuts Yesterday
totaling up At about tho customary
strength. Eight mon joined the navy
three signed for tho Marine Corps. and
like number for the army. The army
In addition. passed seven men, none Of
whom has yet enlisted
Lieutcnant-Co Commander John Grady
United States Navy recruiting Inspector
of the eastern district. visited tho
navy station in Richmond Yesterday
leaving last night for rarkcrsburE, w.
Va
Recruiting has been temporarily dis
continued by the richmond Blues on
account OF the absence OF the recruit
ing officer. who will be out OF the
city for the rest Of tho week
Those cnlistinG Yesterday were as
follows:
Navy-Marion y. Enroughty. 3s.a
Lester street. Richmond: Jessie Greene
i'akersvillc. y. G.: John T.. Swcpston,
Charlottesville. Ark: Arthur Nichols.
Roanoke: Milton II. Ryan. Mcacow
Views I'D l.. Cunningham. IIaIston:
robert 7. Amos, Miles g. Walton, Jr..
Virginia.
Army-Or!hndo - Holmes and Irving
T.. OConncll. Richmond. and Hanford
u. Nolan. Newark Valley. ~ Y.
Marine Corps-Col,Imbus s. Wallace.
Charlotte, ~ c.; William 4. Winston.
Raleigh, y. c.. and Linwood II. Per-
rot, Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
RiCHMONO'S CLEARINGS
AST0NlSH WHOLE COUNTRY
Total Cor Three Months Exceeds Totals
Tor itlnntn aud New Orleans
Combined.

demonstrating kiChmond's steady
march TO the front and the fight for
recognition as banking center OF
note, the report Of the executive com
Dlittcc Of the clearing house section
Of the American Bankers Association
shows that tho clcarincs OF the nuan-
rial institutions Of the city were far
greater than many cities in other Scc-
lions nf tho country with greater
population. The report covers tho
transactions for the months OF Janu-
airy. February and March
Tho clcarincS in Richmond for that
pcriod aggregated Si,5S0.l 100000. near
~ four times as great as the total
cleared IN Atlantis. 'anl ;.ncarly twice
those Of Now pr.-,ai.s,. 1.-TWO other large
southern cities Tho .transa ctions III
this city compared with clcarinca OF
>iiS .so7,0o0 IN Atlanta. and $SiS.3i7. O0C
N Sew Orleans.
The report OF tho executive commit
tee also shows that tho cicarinEs IL
Richmond were greater than tho trans
actions 10 other banking ccutcrs in
various parts OF the United States
The cioarmcs N Detroit were si,i!?.
$50 600; Minneapolis, Sl,t22,"l >, 900
seattle. s51I5H@,ooo. and Louisville
S1l6,2o6,00u.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
WILL CONDUCT UNION SHOP
"arhn"r \Ercrs Ia RcNicu ~ Member
"f Nh-'rr Painters Association
as ItichmOnd.

ANNOUNCEMENT was made ycstcr,ia !
That u. H. Gardner is the latest con
traciing painter in Richmond to agree
10 employ only union painters, and TO
operate - strictly union shop in the
future MIR. Gardner will also resign
as member Of the Master Painters
Association. OF Richmond, Of which he
IS the vice president.
Not only viii workmcn in GARDENERS
employ become affiliated with Painters
onion No. lois. but Mr.. Gardner him
sell has already filed his application
TOR membership III the union This
action was agreed on yesterday at a
conference between Mr. Gardner and T.
IL. MaXcy, business agent OF the Paint
erS Union. and follows similar steps.
ny othcr contractors. II was stated
that contractors arc eligible to mem
bership in the union. but have no
voice on Questions affecting hours or
wages Of the men
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
CHAMBER WILL EMPLOY
AGRICULTURAL EXPERT
Seek 10 Double Production From Farms
la IIcnrico aud Chesterfield
Counties.

An agricultural expert to give in
struction and introduce new methods to
/ tn" farmers OF Hcnrico and Chester
Held Counties and possibly others adj
Joining VIII be employed within the
next few weeks By tho Richmond
Chamber Of Commerce. according to
the plan OF the agricultural commit
tee which was decided upon Wcdncs-
day. Oliver j. Sands, chairman OF the
committee. announced that he was in
negotiation with suitable man for
the position and the committee au-
thorizcd HIM TO engage him at once
Fart of the expense incident to re-
tanning the agricultural expert will be
borne by the Federal government. but
the larger portion will be paid by tho
Richmond Chamber or Commerce. II
Is believed that by the application of
advanced scientific principles in farm
ing, the land OF central Virginia can
nc made 10 Weld crops double tho
size Of those last year
bulletin already issued by the
chamber calls attention 10 the fact
that on account OF tho proximity of
Hcnrico and Chesterfield Counties to
tho coast. two crops can he harvest cd
from land in a single wear hy SOW
ing rape. miilct and other seed as soon
as tho wheat has been cut The builc-
tin urges the Importance OF silos as
means OF conserving all tho products OF
tho soil There arc 1000 men in Rich
mond ready to spend their vacations
on tthc farm. according to estimates
made by officers Of tho chamber. and
chorts VIII bc made to secure places
FOR them on farms near tho city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
RAILROAD CLAIMS RIGHT
TO TEAR UP ITS RAILS
Petition OF 'ridewatcr and Western
Is Argued Before State Cor.
poration Commission.
FINAL DECISION is RESERVED
Several Counties and Interested Cit
liens Appear to Oppose Dissolution
Claiming That Railroad Has Pub.
lie Duties to Perform.

The state Corporation Commission.
following the Ming OF briefs by coun-
sci for both sides. will hand down an
the petition of the Underwater and
Western railroad Company for disso-
luton. Oral argument was heard yes
icrtay morning. At its conclusion
the commission announced that an
opinion would be Forthcoming rs soon
as the written briefs were nled
The contention OF T.. Randolph Will
liams. chiefs counsel for the railroad
company. is that Il public service cor
poration. upon the unanimous petition
OF its stockholders. may dissolve at
will. after tiling with the State Cor
poration Commission Il perfunctory APP
plication for dissolution. He says the
Virginia statutes are very plain on
this point.
In opposition to this view. Charles
'. Meredith. representing interests op-
posed to the dissolution of tho com
pany. intcrprets the right of corpora
ton to dissolve AS applying only to
concerns Of private nature, with no
the legal question 10 be determined by
the commission.
With Mr.. Meredith. there appeared
Attorneys James T.. Cannon. Haskins
Hobson and William NJ. Justis. Jr AS
counsel for the Counties OF Prince Ed
ward. CUNT -and Powhatan and
other parties opposed 10 the dissolu-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
FOR ARMY Y. M. c. A. FUND
Entertainment Under National Guard
Auspices to he Given at Academy
OF Music Tonight.

Governor Stuart is expected to oc-
cupy a box and to make Il brief ad-
dress At the local talent performance
for the benefit of the Army Young
Mems Christian Association. which will
be given tonight at the Academy OF
Music The entertainment will be re-
pcatcd Tomorrow, both matinee and
night. ON account Of the extensive
preparations involved by the produc-
ton, the opening performance was not
given last night had been expect cd
Talks will hc made. also. by Hugh
Gerow aud Kenneth Bowycr. two for
mcr Richmond men who have been with
the Canadian army in France and are
now home on account of their wounds
Each has received military decorations
OF honor for Nalor Oh tho field They
Will tell some Of their war expert
cuccS.
To stir up interest IN the show Ser
geant Thomas l.. Garrett. OF tho Rich
mond Grays. will put "A man 10 sleep
by hypnotic innucnce at 10 oclo.k
this morning in Wcisbcrgcr's window
and awaken him on the stage to-
night. Sergeant Garrett save several
hypnotic entertainments last summer
and fall while stationed AT BROWNSVILLE
TcN. Other features OF tho program
Will he songs and dances by Richmond
girls and soldiers and a sketch by
Billy Eurkc's minstrel company An
proceeds from the performances will Ia.
devoted 10 the work OF tho Young
Mems Christian Association in military
camps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
Y. M. c. A. BOARD NAMED
bid Members trc Rc-t.icctcd Tor Three
Year Tcrms-Mcmhcrship
- Now 2.uuS.

third Of tho directors OF the Cen
irsl Young Mems Christian Association
were reelected last night for 4 three
wear term At the annual meeting OF
tho association held a. O'Clock fol
loving the monthly supper OF the get
together club. The directors elected
were -. j. sands, j. T. Jones. Il &.
iIawkins, lr James Louis Anderson
" I; Crawford Frank W l.aughton
and Il. W Farley Justice IIogc
Kicks was elected for a term of one
year 10 III tho vacancy caused by tn,
esiGnation Of Neil u. Sins. The nom
which the chairman was Il. ". Miles.
lr
5. K Mckee. the general secretary.
exported that the year which ended on
May was tho best from the point OF
N'cw Of both membership and finances
in the history Of tho associations The
gross income for the year was APP
proNimatc!y $4,000 %: which voiun-
tary contributions composed olrly-
$500. For tn" seventh consecutive
'i'uc the association closed the wear
free from debt for currcn, expenses
-. l.. buchanan, chc mcmbcrship Soc
rctary reported mat The ASSOCIATION
had n total Of 9.1OS members. the lnr.-
ost number IN rs history Only once
before has the number amounted to as
much as 1000. Reports wcr. made by
members OF the Eat-tor"thcr ciuh
showing that ,hirty-fvo members OF
The association had been secured since
ihe close Of the spring mcmhcrsli
contest less than three weeks ago tn.
members of the association voted to
mold another meeting for business on
the night OF September 20.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
ALDERMEN CALLED
VIII Meet Monday NiEht-Chnrtcr
Changers Meet with Another
Scf-UnCk

The Council Committee on Finance
does not intend 10 lose any time in
having the new license tax ordinance
enacted into law FOR Immediate en-
forccmcnt. Tho measure was unani.
mously adopted at special meeting
OF the Common Council. held on Wed
nesday night, and Yesterday, at the re-
quest OF tho Finance Committee. Vice
President Joseph T.. Powers called a
special meeting OF the Board of Al
dermcn 10 be held at o'clock on Mon
Day night to concur in the ordinance
Alderman Powers acted in the absence
OF President William II. Adams. prcsi-
dent OF the board. City Clerk Ben r
August promptly caused all members
10 he imm cdiaicly notified. II is cx-
pcctcd that tho board wrlI concur in
the measure without any amendments
II IS likely that the meeting Of the
committee on Charter Change set for
Monday night. will be intcrfered with
by tho boards special session The
COMMITTEES suffered the Same intcrrup.
ton on Wcdncdasy night. when it was
scheduled TO meet but tho session was
postponed on account Of the Common
Council! meeting
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
COLD WEATHER KEEPS BACK
GROWTH OF SPRING TRUCK
Local Strawberries Coming In-NeIun.
Not Doing Well. anu VIII Gem
orally Have to he Replnnted.

The following synopsis of weather
ana crop conditions in Virginia for
the week ending yesterday was issued
yesterday by Edward ~ Evans. meteor
ologist OF the local United States
weather Bureaus:
The week was nbnormally cold
the average daily deficiency III tom
peraturc ranging from ten 10 fourteen
degrees as compared with the normal
mere was also considerable cloudi-
ness and lack Of rainfall. all con-
tributing to retarding the development
oil crops and vegetation generally
Light frosts occurred on several dates
ana these were locally injurious TO
tender plants. tomatoes and peas
and to garden stuff and alfalfa. though
the damage done was not important
Beans and corn ycllowcd somewhat
whllc grasses and pastures made very
little growth, though they are. as a
rule. III good condition in all sections
Wheat oats and rye showed some fur
Their improvement. the iirst-namcd
making tho best progress some fields
result of the cool. cloudy weather, and
repianting Of the same is under way
Planting Of peanuts and transplantinS
Of tobacco. which was expected to be
begun during tho week. vas DELAYED
in many localities. Truck crops arc
coming on slowly. Strawberries arc
rtpennG in southeast counties and
some shipments Of them have bccn
marketed. Melons are not doing we'll.
and. locally. correspondents rcport that
the crop viii have to be rcplantcd.
Apples were unhurt by tho frosts
Recent adviccS from the central
Office OF the Weather Bureau Indicate
mat TN" end of tho prolonged cool
period in this section is NJ hand"