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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20
REV. J. w. COCER'S
FAREWELL ADDRESS
TO THE MILL CREEK BAPTIST
CHURCH, COOPER, W. VA.

Rev. j. w. Coger, who pastored th,
Mill Greek Baptist church, Cooper, fol
eight yeaas and who resigned To accep
the Mournsrs Valley Baptist church 81
hsrytown, preached his farewell sermon
last Sunday night from Acts D:3I. Al
the CONCLUSION OF his able sermon. he
said:
To the Officers, Members and Friends OF
the Mill Greek Baptist Church:
Time 10 ne seems slow, but il swiftly
moves. IL seems | have been with YOU
bus lev days. but have been with
you for the space ef eight years. Whs,
shall say about the years, months. DAYS
and hours that have spent with Won
There have been such few hours of
darkness; there have been such a few
hours Of grief; there have been such a
lev hours Of sorrow; there surely have
been lev difficulties; the trials have
been such fsw. until I must say by the
help OF the Lord we have had q pleasant
sail. ! have found . cordial welcome H.
al OF your homes. There never Wa a
request made 70 the church by me that
~As nos complied with. You have biyh-
y appreciated me in every way, and !
have held you IN high esteem. This
church seems like home 70 me. but nov
the spirit ssys make q change, - M, de-
pArture 70 81 hand and I must 20.
Now after arm gone, when you are
upon the sess Of commitment. remember
me IN your prayers, and when how b.
lore Jehovsh's throne I shall ever al
God 10 les his blessings rest upon you.
hoping that when this neetng life send
ID and We from time he removed and 70
TO ret in the upper region where only
Ohrist 10 heard N speak and Jesus reigns
alone ] shall meet ron bard By the thros.s
Of God.
Yours for Christ,
J. W. COGER.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20

(Conunued Prom PaRe One.
grammed and then some No helpful
cause or agency wAs turned aside but ev-
cry one representing anything for the
good OF humanity wss allowed An oppor-
tunity To present his side OF the work 10
the Association and Was courteously and
gladly heard.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20
Slightly Bruised
in 5-Story Fall
Under Big Piano
Gee, That Was Some Drop. :
Comments Mover AfteI Mirac.
ulous Escape.

ST. LOUIS. Suly Ia Failing down
So - lssS=gh Az elevator shaft
with q 3lO-pound piano and landing NJ
the bottom with the piano on top of him
wss a mere incident" ia the life of r.
Z. simm-. Negro mover. employed by
the Central Moving Company.
Slmms proved thl- at the Buckingham
Annex, when, after making the drop
downward IN All elevator, he calmly
arsse from the fio)r. brushed his clothes
end said:
Tree, that wa- some drop"
Nevertheless. the che-rfuA victim had
To he taken To the city hospital, where
he stzyd twenty-four hours for treatment
Tor a larcerAtel scalp and crushed leg.
When Simnr came out OF the ruins OF
the smashed Baldwin piano he greatly
relieved several bystanders who witness
ell tile incident and were ready TO send
the man u tine morgue immediately.
The accident happened when Simms
MAS assisting IN moving the piano from
the fourth fisOr OF the Buckingham An
mex to the Baldwin company. He VA
inside the freight elevator and part OF
the piano had been placed inside when
the ear dropped Suddenly and didn',
stop until il reached the basement floor
The piano. following the fall, was in
splinters AMI Vac consigned to the Junk
pile.
Just one of the up and downs OF .
movers life, said Simms, and dismissed
the Incident.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20

Of sunday scnool Missions, spoke reid
tive 10 their respective work.
In the evening, Rev. w. d. Chisholm,
b D.. Who wss recently called 70 the
Gslilss Baptist church, preached . Won
dsrful ssrmon from Rom. 20. subject.
Law and Grace" and il was . gem,
full OF eospsl truth. backed up by Bibli-
cal authority. His contrast between two
We st times vivid, and the saints threw
on every restraint - this divine portray
ed the working Of Grace and rejoiced o.
taisy were p'~sss~~ -..--~ lux ~
the hearts of men. IL was . spiritual
treat.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20


the hearts of men. IL was . spiritual
treat
FnDhT
In the morning the routine work was
carried on The Temperance report was
uniquentiy discussed by Rev. y. I.
Zleglsr. lt WAS followed by q discussion
on the report on Education by Prot. J.
W. Mos. whose remarks were in every
way practical. full OF wholesome instruc-
ton lie urged that consist teachers lie
employed and declared that some COM
mon sense needed g. lie applied in play
ing the drama of life. Prof Moss j.
wrapped up IN the training OF the boys
and girls IN the right direction and he is
well prepared for the work.
The officers were then elected A. fol-
lows:
Moderator. Rev. q. w. Woody. l.. ID.
Vice. Moderator, Rev. l.. Dabney,
ID. ID.
Secretary. Rev. X III. McKov, ID. ID.
Cor. Secretary, Prof. J. w. Moss.
Statistical SEC, Rev. l.. A. Watkins,
Is. ID.
Treasurer, Rev. j. r.. Pryor, Il. :.
After . brief intermission, Rev. q. II.
Rawlings preached All able sermon from
Peter 3;2I, subject. Principles of the
Bsptists." lie WAS gladly heard.
In the afternoon, the several commit
tees reported. Rev. e.. Horace Jenkins,
pastor of the A. NJ. r. Church, Blue.
field, wss introduced, and lac make some
timely remarks, complimenting the
brethren upon tie manner in which
they transacted business. The writer
spoke of the Mcdowell Times.
In the evening, the final session Wa,
held. Rev. j. r. Thompson preache,
An excellent sermon from Glen. - .
The Finance Committee reported tina
$sss had been raised for all purposes
The banner, . gift from the Baptis
church st Tams, pastored by Rev. h. l..
Zieglar, Was presented to Lovely Zior
Baptist Church ct Vivian, where Rev
j. r. Pryor holds sway, It having sen
up the most money. Mrs MaIind,
Cobbs wss given time 10 speak of tn
Red Oross. ''Blest be the tie tina
binds Was sung and the closing praye
was offered by Rev. Mason. Thus clos
cd the greatest session OF the Associatio
Rev. DIR. hcKoy and his good peopl
entertained the large delegation to
fault. Everybody Was satisfied an
pleasant The wss writer entertained b
Mr.. and Mrs. Green Pate and he her
record his high appreciation for thei
care OF him. They satisfied his ever
wish and made him content.
The next session OF the Associatio
will lie held with the Mt Chapel Bapti,
church. Keystone, Rev. l.. A. wstkin,
b. d., pastor. Wednesday before Oh
third Sunday in July. 1918.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
THREE EVANGELISTS
 IMPRESS AUDIENCES

The three evangelistS now seeking the salvation of souls in Bridgeport made rapid strides last night even though the inclemency of the weather had been feared as a bar to attend ance
 In the State street Casino Dr. Mill ton S. Rees preached the gospel with an appeal to the people to tell him where they expect to spend eternity He elaborated upon the theme with great spirit and depth of thought that carried his audience with him and forward to the salvation traiI
 Rev. Ward Mosher, of Ithaca, N. Y., addressed large audience at the evangelical meeting in Washington Park M. E. church, taking for his sub- ject, How To Get Rich.''
 Though the world is governed by certain natural laws, the speaker de- clared that the greatest business of all is the saving of souls and he was proud that he 'is a salesman of God. D
 Rev. Mosher's topic next Sunday af- ternoon in the Second Baptist church will be White Slaves
 At NewfieDd M. E.. church, Rev. Jo- heph A11nlbrl1st in his whirlwind dis course disclosed the face that more than 800 college trained men may be found as "bums'' on New York's Bow cry. ''The road to Hell is broad one,'' shouted the speaker, '1but it is crooked and rough He further said that some of our greatest troubles may be blessings in disguise. The rallying spirit towards redemption was largely in evidence at the close of the meet ing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
CONTRACT IS LET
 FOR UNIFORMS OF
 STATE HOME GUARD

Hartford, March 22-The state military emergency board has made a contract with the American Woolen Co. for cloth for the uniforms for the Connecticut Home Guard and it is ex- pected that some of the uniforms will be delivered in 10 or 12 days. A maximum of 5000 uniforms will be bought. The color will be olive drab. Hats and overcoats will be included. Leggine will come later.
 Arrangements for rifles and arms will be made as soon as possible. The board is negotiating with the United States government for Kreg-J -Jorgen- sen rifles, but is having difficulties in cutting federal 'tred tape." If ma chine guns and pistols are to be pur- chased, negotiations will be made with the Colts Patent Fire Arms Manufac- turing Co.
 The board was told yesterday that there are nearly 200 in Torrington ready to enlist and that manufactur- CTS there would allow drill time in working hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
BURT FARNSWORTH WILL
 ADDRESS Y. M. C. A. CLASS

Burt Farnsworth, general secretary of the Twenty -third Street Y. M. C. A. of New York city, will be the guest of honor and speaker of the evening at the closing banquet of the religious educational clubs of the Bridgeport Y. M. c. A. tonight at 6:15 o'clock.
 The five religious educational clubs of the association have completed courses of studies extending over a period of 21 weeks and will bring to a close one of the most successful years in their history.
 MT. Farnsworth, whom the clubs were successful in rersua ding to at tend this occasion and to speak, before entering Y. M- c. A. work, was one of the most prominent educators in the country. His phenomenal work in the educational department of one of the metropolitan associations won for him recognition and later he was ap- preached by a group of the members of the board of directors of the Twen- ty-third street association and asked to accept the position of general sec retary of that association. For many years MT. FarsnwortI has been one of the most efficient general secretaries in America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
GERMAN RETREAT
 CONTINUES OVER EXTENSIVE AREA

Paris, March 22.-The German re-
 treat to the Arras-St. Quentin-Lafoie
 line is now practically complete since
 the French are now within artillery
 range of St. Quentin aIld Lafoie. The retirement has been carried out by echelons, according to approved pr1n-
 ciples, one section holding firm while the next fell back. The allied opera tions are now concerned with driving
 in the last of these sections which are still resisting. They are situated re- spectively south of ATas, southeast
 and east of Peronne, east of Ham and
 the valley Of the Ailette and north of SoiSSons.
 Just in the middle of the line, east of Peronne and between the plain of Cambral to the north and the plain of the Somme to the south, is one of the few positions of defensive. value run- ming to the east of Roissel and Ver-
 mand. The Germans showed signs of intending to cling to this salient, but 1t, too, is now gone, the British being close to both 'Roisel and Vermand. Another strong section which is still holding out occupies formidable de- fensive position formed by the forest of Coucy but, from the signs of de-
 struction in the rear of the defenders,
 apparently resistance is made only to
 secure the retreat to the principal line at St. Gobain.
 As the result of Wednesdays opera tions the British line is now level with the French, which runs along the Cro-
 zat canal from St. Simon to Terg-
 nier. At the latter point the French positions are less than two and half
 miles from Lafoie.
 The military commissariat has sent 200 bullocks to Noyon and distributed 10000 Dread rations Before leaving the Germans made a clean sweep of the Noyon banks, sending to Germany securities valued at 18,00OO0O francs.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
FORMAL OPENING OF CONNECTICUT CO.'S
 BALLROOM SUCCESS

A very enoyable whist, pinoch1e, and dance was held on Tuesday night at the office building of The Connec- ticut Co. in. Congress street, under the auspices of The Connecticut Go. club, the event formally opening the new ball room of the company which has been completely fitted up on the top floor of the new offices in the Logan Bros. building for the office forces. A large attendance responded to the invitations issued, and a pleasant evening was spent in cards and dancing, many friends of the mem bers being present, At 10 o'clock refreshments were served, after which the dancing was resumed.
 A number of handsome prizes in- vited keen but friendly competition. Those claiming prizes were Mrs. F.. Quinn, Mrs. J. G. Anderson, MT. O. B. Patterson, Mrs. Wm. McEncrowe, Mrs. Wm. Thomas, Miss Clara Hen nessey, A. H. Mandell, MT. M. E. Stark, Mrs. O. B. Patterson, Mr. C. Fowler, Miss T. Burnstein and Mrs. F. Lee. &ETh@ a~sF
 The hostesses who modestly dis claimed all credit for the success of the event were the Misses Kathryn Ayres, Grace Ayres, Clara Hennessey, Estelle J Mohr, Helen Gilson, Kath- ryn Clark, T. Burnstein, Mae Mo- Carthy, Mrs. Thomas Higgins, and Mrs. Francis Lee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
AEROPLANE MAKERS
 DISCUSS PLANS FOR
 SUPPLYING U. s. NEEDS

Washington, March 22-Aerop1ane makers, in conference with war, navy and post office department represen- tatives today, proposed that the gov- ernment choose not more than five models of airplanes for various pur- poses, and that builders concentrate their efforts on these as a means of stAndardizing and hastening the out put. Nearly 30 different models are produced now. The makers suggested that two kinds of light, speedy planes for army and navy reconnaissance work, a heavy armored battle flyer, 8 cargo carrier for mail transportation. and lighter machine for commercial purposes should be sufficient types for all present needs.
 Assurance was given the govern ment representatives that the entire output of the 12 American plants making aeroplanes is already going
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
ST. JOHNS MEMS CLUB
 WILL HEAR ALEX. M'NAB

The Mems club of St. Johns Epis- copa1 church will hold it's monthly meeting at o'clock this evening i,1 the parish rooms, Park and Fairfield avenues The speaker will be Alex ander McNajb, of Bridgeport.
 Mir. McNaIb was formerly lieutenant commander in the British Royal Navy, and since the outbreak of the present war has visitad the other side several times, and has had exceptional oppor- tunity to study war conditions in England and France. He will speak on Personal Impressions of the War" Light refreshments will be served, and all interested persons vii be cordially welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
FICTITIOUS NAMES MAY AFFECT CLAIMS
 FOR COMPENSATION

Warning has been, issued by Com pensation Commissioner Edward. T. Buckingham against the prevalence of a practice of procuring employ ment in Fairfield county factories un- der assumed names. In the payment of death claims hereafter the burden of proof will lie with. the claimant.
 The contention arose from the fact that Antonio DiAbiso, employed at the American Graphophone Co. was employed under the name of "Caruso" when he was. killed. Witnesses were able to testify that DiAbiso was the same man as "Caruso."
 The use of fictitious names to get employment in Bridgeport is admitted to be widespread and is said to have originated from the prevalent belief that a system of blacklisting exists between many factory employment agencies in this city. Hereafter the use of fictitious names may cost com pensation to those dependent upon victims of accident.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Discovers Preventive
 For Infantile Plague

Rutland, Vt, March 22-Announce- lessor of tropical medicine at the University of Vermont, had made an important discovery as to the manner in which infantile paralysis is spread was made today by pr. Charles s. Cav erly, president of the state board of health.
 'Dr. Taylor has. apparently shown" pr, Caverly said, "that diseased noses and threats allow the passage of the virus into the central nervous sys- tenn, while normal noses and throats seem to neutralize this poison. The simple process of cleansing the nose and throat with warm water, in which table salt has been dissolved, is per- haps as good preventive as we have"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Curley Probes
 Controversy On Milk

Boston, March 22-Mayor Curley has taken a hand in the controversy between local milk contractors and the New England Milk Producers as- sociation, which has announced that it will insist on the maintenance dur ing this summer of the prices paid to producers in the winter months The mayor has asked District Attor- ney Pelletier to make an investigation as to whether increased prices to con- sumers, which the contractors say would be necessary if they granted the producers demands, would come as result of violation of antitrust laws.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
SUIT HIS ONLY ASSET.

Alleging that his only asset in the world is suit of clothes upon his back, and that money must be found elsewhere to defray the expenses of bankruptcy David Pishoff, of Nor walk, yesterday filed schedules of bankruptcy in the United States Dis trict Court. His liabilities are listed at $13,606.99, mostly among dealers in tailors' supplies. The declaration shows that all his liabilities were in cured in the Western Manufacturing Co. of which he was a partner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

B, Third Infantry, c. N. G., to be held in the parlors of the Fourth company at 8 o'clock Friday evening. The com pany is now known as the Fourth company, Connecticut Coast Artillery N. G. Mayor Wilson was a former captain of the company. The purpose of the meeting is to stimulate enlist ments in the company and in the Coast Artillery corps. It is expected that every former member of the company will attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
BLACKSMITHS, SHIP
 FITTER AND BOILER
 MAKERS TO ORGANIZE

Fred c. Boiam, general vice presi- of Blacksmiths & Helpers, and John J. Dowd, vice president of the Boiler makers union, are in Bridgeport plan ming to organize blacksmiths, boiler makers and ship filters.
 A meeting will be held tomorrow evening, beginning at 7:30, in the rooms of Machinists' headquarters, 27 Cannon street. Lake Torpedo Boat Co. employees will be asked to at- tend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
YALE MEN FOR OFFICERS

New Haven, March 22-In call for Yale men to indicate whether they would be ready for service in case of war by signing information blanks, today, the fact is mentioned that 1.200 Yale men would be wanted for the reserve officers training corps which would be trained at the col lege
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
RAILROAD BRIDGES GUARDED.

Baltimore March 22-The Balti- more & Ohio and the Pennsylvania railroad bridges over the Susque- hanna river in ,Havre de Grace. Md, were placed under guard of state troops today by direction of Gov Harrington. All the north and south traffic of the two roads passes over these brid2aS,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
BY BROTHER
 AWARDED $197 DAMAGES.

Without leaving the bench Judge Walsh in the common pleas court yes- terday handed down decision in the suit brought by Giuseppe Rinaldi of Stamford against his brother, Salva- tor. The court awarded the plaintiff $197 with costs. The suit was brought to recover for injuries received when the plaintiff was assaulted by Salvador
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
as result of dispute regarding the plaintiffs right to draw water from a well.
RELIEF SHIPS SAFE

New York, March 22.-The com mission for relief in Belgium has ca bled advices that the relief ships Lacksley and Voss, which sailed from New York Feb. II and 15 respective ly have arrived in Rotterdam. They followed the course prescribed by the German government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
TAKE JUDD TO PRISON

Nelson Judd, allies Google Wat son." Bridgeport resident convicted in the United States district court of vending narcotics, was taken to the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. yesterday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
STEAL FLAG STAFF ROPE.
Special to The .Farmer.)

(OpcCIdI CO T Ie IT dI IIIe1'I
 Fairfield, March 22-Investigation is being conducted by the Fairfield police authorities to apprehend the culprits who some time last night cut off 200 feet of rope from the flag pole located in front of the Sherman school. The police believe thatt 1t is the work of boys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
STRIKE AT AERO PLANT

Buffalo, Mach 22.-Two hundred men employed by the Curtiss Aero plane Co.,, went on strike yesterday. The men are employed in the metal parts division, where work is under way on army and navy orders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

The regular meeting of Elias Howe IT,, Post, No. 8, G. A. R., will be held his evening at o'clock in G. A. R. Hall, 925 Main street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
COMPANY B TO MEET.

Mayor Wilson has called meeting of all former members of Company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

to fill war and navy department or- ders, and that no machines are export ed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-21
NEW MYSTERY IN GERMAN
PURCHASE OF JAP GOODS.

gERNE. Switzerland, May 2l.--
The Swiss government is curious
10 know why Germany wants huge
quantities OF japanese crepe paper
napkins. German agents through
cut Switzerland have been placing
orders for largo quantities. paying
for them in napkins OF their own
manufacture and money which alone
equals the value OF the Japanese
variety. Whether this Is some new
Teutonic intrigue involving the Far
East or whether TIE japanese vsrle-
~ has been found valuable for the
manufacture Of explosives 10 q prob
lem which the Swiss secret service
is working out.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-21
AMERICAN SWEETS ARE
BOON FOR ENGLAND.

LONDON. May 2t.-American
popcorn has come into vogue here
20 help Engiand's sweet tooth over
the impending sugar shortage.
Morsnmellowa and other New
World delieaeies requiring little
gweetening are sapplaating the
standard English candies In the
shops. Despite Kennedy Jones de-
elamation that the candy trade in
tie United Kingdom. on whics
more than 100000 neople depend
fer livelihood, would not be i'm
seffered with, the country's sugar
sapnly is falling so low that choco~
lates and similar confectionery viii
soon be a thing Of the past. and the
flapgefs are taking 10 the AmeIi-
can substitutes with adyisity
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-21
TO OPEN V. VI. c. A. ROOM
AT THE TRAINING CAMP

COLLEGE STATION. Texas, May
2f-Mr Charles Firth, chief stu
dent adviser and coach Of tho track
team at Texas A. & NJ. college, left
last night for Leon Springs, where
he will establish Y. NJ. G. A. center
for rest, recreation and devotional
services for the benefit of the A. 4
" graduates. old and recent, who
make up such a considerable part OF
the mon in training there.
This post is TO be tie gift of the
faculty and students Of the college
and Of patriotic citizens Of Bryan,
and is to be supported By their vol
untary subscriptions There viii be
a tent for rest and reading and ath-
letics aud other games viii be or
ganized. Regular devotional ser
vices viii be held Sundays, If this
part of the plan does not conflict
with tue schedule OF the camp Y. NJ
G. A., with which Mr. Firth viii CO.
operate closely.