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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07
COLUMBUS
DISPATCH
Pays Worthy Tribute to
Black Men

A gang Of men we're working on ia,
railroad out IN the suburbs OF the city
fifty or more Of them performing th.
heaviest kind of work in the hot sun.
They were about equal numb. ~ ss re-
gar'is color-twenty- of them white
and the balance Negroes.
The whites spoke seldom. They went
about their work -ulenly, IL SEEMED
Certainly they were not cheerful Rut
with the blacks II Mas different. They
bantered each other, and seemed a.
cheerful ss a lot OF school boys ON th-ii
vacation. They sang ss they toiied-
which Was the secret OF their cheerful
ne@.
No race gould have " th-tood What tie
Negro has passed through n II did no,
sing. We would not lie getting along
with any other race so we'll, If IL had
twelve million members OccupyIng III,
lo~iy positions which the mai prity Of Z. /,
Negroes now occupy, if the lovly fellow.
did not sing. Or. 10 put IL differently
49, H-AHAcAr Va -NCkiDrc WHO nov
with us, doing much If our hard worl
for small pay and living under condi-
tons that are not the be-t. would b.
causing Us great deal more trouble bu,
tor the melody that l. in them.
The Negro 10 the most cheerful indi-
vidual on earth, and tie mott musical
Slavery could not or did NOS crush hi,
spirit; toll has not robbed him OF his
melody; discrimination upon the part o
. dominant race has not soured hls dis
position, because be sings while h.
"orks--Columtus Daily Dipatch.
In the face OF the above fscts. how
can any white man or -et oil White mer
content themselves at race llscriminA-
ton The Columbus Daily Dispatch is .
white paper and the admission of ia.
Negro greatness comes from the hear,
OF q big phIlanthropic white man AMI
We hope will be read and re-read d,
every * narrowly contracted preiu
diced white Negro hster.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07

Va. regret tine los 81 Sister Tsnis Fore,
the beloved wife OF Deacon Paul Fore.
Her seat in the chsir 10 vacant, her voic<
10 hushed and abe 10 gone 70 dwell among
the saints above, and bss heard the vel.
come voice OF the Son Of God sayins
Come ye blessed Of my Father. inheri,
the Kingdom prepared for you from the
foundation of the world" Remembrance
stili exists among us; she has paid the
debt We all most pay soon or late.
We pray that God will take care OF
her four little children.
Deacon Paul Fore 10 q Christian gen
temsn, and has served - Deacon Of the
Gslilee Baptist Church for several years.
We Pm, - -. 49, ~ taxi
care OF him and his little family.
Respectfully,
GAIILEE B,s'rI~r CHrkcH.
Arlington. w Va
Committee:
Rev. W. ID. Chisholm. h. ID.
Pastor.
Mamie McAfee.
Deacon j. A. Tyree.
Carrie swanson,
Rev :. W. Cobbs.
Deacon W. r. Watts.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07
District Grand Lodge

CONTINUED from Page One.)
Commonwealth. Any one who doubt,
what We say has only to refer to our re-.
ords and by comparison be convinced.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07

tContlnuei from Page One.)
Commonwealth. Any one who donht,
what We say has only to refer to our re-.
ords and by comparison be- convinced.
Rev. j. r. Prior. pastor, Of Lovely
Zlon Baptist Church, Vivi4n. W. Va.
one Of the most able and forceful A. x,l
a. one Of the most scholarly preachers H.
the State, was present, and il was Dote
worthy 20 Sc how AUTOMATICALLY he
sought aud directed matters for an hsr-
monious meeting.
Rev. j. T. Gibbons, Of CIark-bury
pastor OF the Methodist church. and =
Fighter" from his heart for his rights.
whether imaginary or visionary. ya-
there with the boys. He Wa an Admin
istrstion man and from start ~ 6nish.
was found working heartily in connec
ton with every other member for resI
success. On Oh, floor, be ha- the repnts
ton Of being one oi the most Singing
Hornets that eyer came down the pike
u he happens 10 he against you and IN. n
again, be y great stay M migi Is
storm II he happens 20 ~ for you. on
Gibbons will scrap Jon for every inch o.
the ground he calls hi- own.
%.
The Assistant Secretaries. Mes-r- A
j. Fisss, Of Huntington. aud In, ms-H.
Taylor, Of Welcb. received great and
complimentary credit for having gotten
out the hest records Of the Grand Io.Iee
IN IL history. There Wa never a sinele
correction 70 he made during the entire
session.
%.
On the whole this was meeting in
which men and women from every 80
ton OF this great state met. con-ults a
over and transacted busif es- vitl, = -t.irit
OF fairness, accuracy, and with a hone
and ides Of making favorable impression I.
Tor rood on everybody and 10 make IA.
world 70 kno~ that the great principles
Of Friendship. Love and Truth SUPPORT
ID and co-opersted with those xho rep
remit and have for their motto Peace.
Hsppinss and Prosperity are - dear
- snsrsd - thsn - their vely live.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07
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Of MCDONNELL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURT: Eighth Ju-
dicaal Circuitp Counties Of Nc
Dowsu. Mercer and Monroe.
Hon. Isaiah O. Hsrndon, Judge
WEIGH: W. Burbridgs Payn
Clerk.
Terms Of Court Second Tues
day inlFebrsAry L. end Sep
ssmber.
CRIMINAL COURT: Hon. Jss.
French Strothsr. Judge; W. b
Payne, Clerk.
Terms Of Court Second Mon
day in January. April, July and
October.
COUNTY COURT: DR.. r. K
BraGonier. President, Keystone
Col. Jas. Ewood Jones. and
Howard N Esvenson,
Commissioners
W. W. White. clerk. Walch
Terms of Court. First Mon
day in January. April. Angus,
and October.
License Term. 6rst Monday ir
June.
COUNTY OFFICERS:
Sheriff. 3 A. Daniels. wecf
! Prosecuting Attorney G. l.
Counts, WEIGH.
Assistant Pros. Attorney
Samuel 6olins.
Clerk Circuitand Grim. Cou rts
Burb ridge Payne
Clerk County Court, W. "
Whyte
County Surveyor. " c MorRa
Vivian
Supt. Free Schools, w Cassiu'
Cook. WEIGH
Assessor, w. , Hatfield, WEIGH
County Road Engineer, w. J
McClaren
County Health Ofdcer and cor
'ner. Dr.. 81. G. Camper
Commissioner School Lands
- < Rusmisell. Mcdowell
Members Rouse of Delegates
Harvey aaggerman. e. HIxare
Harper, j. Buel Swope, FIoye
Waldron.
State Senators, Sixth Ssnat
rial district Counties Of McOo v
ell. Mingo, wayne and wyominS
John W. Luther, WEIGH; Well
GoodykootE. williamson.
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Letter Of Condolance

Arlington, August 3I.-wberess, God
N Hfs ~i.e Providence say Dc 70 take
from our midst our beloved sister, Mr..
renie Fore, We feei that We should bow
our hesds and hearts in humble submi.-
s'on 10 God's will. lie has appointed
unto oil men 10 die.
We, The member and pastor Of the
Gsiiiss Bspt;ss Church, Arlington. w
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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07

FOR SAIL good house and l)t AT
W. Va, At . bargain. See j
McNEELEI, Anawalt, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07
COALWOOD

The fourth sunday in August, 1917
passed into history - the greatest and
most joyful day that has ever been wit
messed by the Baptist church at Coal
wood. The ocoasion Wa the celebrate n
Of the 9TH anniversary Of our beloved
pastor, W. q. Clements, ID. ID. The an
niversary sermon WAS preached 10y Rev
J. r. Pryor. p H. d., the most honor, d
pastor Of the Great Lovely Zion Baptist
Church. at Vivian, w. Va. lie took {. !
uis text Thess- 81: Pray for u.s." ",
believe that he preached from this tex
the greatest sermon We ever heard. II
also preached another great sermon 81
night oh, may live long Dr. Pryor.
We expected DIR. Coleman, from th.
Institute, Bluefeld. but he WAS unable 1.
get TO us. 90 We were entertained by .
very good sermon from Rev J. ID. Oar
rington. Tuesday night Rev. Il. l.
Zlegler gave us . xioriou. sermon
Wednesday night Q committee compose,
Of Sisters Betsie Martin, Maggie Eldrig.
Baker, Tiney Budgers, and others CAV
very tine banquet in honor Of the pa
tor and friends. Their were two yer
line papers read at this meeting, one /.
Mics Clementine Pillsrd, whose subje.
Mas 'Is Pastor . Necessity in the Con
munityY' IL was . masterpiece. Til
one by T. A. Pillard. subject ''Ho'
should . Church Support Its Pastor?
This Was also oil that one could exre,
from q well prepared brain. This Lad
has just finished the 9Th year in the Blu.
held Institute and 10 ready to serve a.
world.
| The following are those who cove
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-09-07


Or J. r. Pryor "a
DeIlsr Williams y
A. L. Fuggerson 81
+. b. Baker -
Gsrlind Williams 10
Charlie Dickson p
Boss Johnson p
Lena Dickson 2
Hannah Coles p
Susie Harris a
Ball Moore -
Matha Staples ..
Flora Carson -
:. A. Jackson =
George Budgers >.
Msriah Baker ..
SUSIE Anderson
Martha Britton -
Maggie Eldrige -
Cassie Eldrige p
Robert Berger =
Linsrd Hines =
Robert Britton 3
Willie Fugserson y
Massey Davies p
sam Carson %
Howard Bailey -
PJllie Taylor 8
Mary Martin -
l. zzie I.ogin >.
J. r. Martin =
o. Garter -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Margaret P. Abbott

Miss Margaret P. Abbott died this morning at St. Vincent's hospital from the result of an operation.
 Miss Abbott was 39 years of age and has been a resident of this city practically all her life. She was an active church worker and took prom inent part in church affairs, being a devout member of the Methodist church.
 She is survived by two brothers and one sister. Mrs. A. M. Foster, John P. Abbott and Allen D. Abbott, all of this city.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the residence, sos Cotton avenue, West End at o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. Dr. Freeman of the Walker Memorial church will officiate.
 The following have been selected to act as pallbearers: Robert c. Morefield, Palmer F. Daugette, John B. McCarty. Paul IT. Shropshire, John McNamara and John c. Rowlett,
 The Johrfs Undertaking company will be in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The employees of the Ensley steel plant were paid off yesterday. The pay was the first for the steel plant employees for the present month and includes two weeks work.
 All corporations in this district have paid off their employees for the first pay day of the month. Other corporations gave their employees their sefni-monthly stipends about a week ago.
 Dr. and Mrs. B. T. Fields of this city will leave either tomorrow or Monday. for New York city, where they will spend the next two weeks. Dr. Fields is mak- ing the trip in the interest of his pro- fession.
 The address of Harry De La Rue of the Ensley High school was made to the members of the School Improvement as- sociation of the Fairview school.
 A meeting of Purity Temple No 8, Pythian Sisters was held yesterday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. Young, 1900 Avenue G. A large attendance was re- corded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Robert Edeson


 MT. Robert Edeson andshis excellent Jefferson today matinee and night, nj a new modern drama in four acts from his ownR pen, entitled, His Brothers Keeper"
 This is Mir. Edeson's first appearance in this city since his visit some three and half years ago, when he created little short of sensation by his won derful performance with the all-star cast of Fine Feathers" There are no doubt many of our theatregoers who not only remember that memora- ble occasion. but also remember hls most excellent work in those famous successes in which he starred, "Strong- heart" and "Where the Trail Di- vides."
 In His Brothers Keeper," which is gripping drama of love, the higher and greater love, it should be said, MT Edeson essays the role of a doctor, who, because of his younger brothers cowardice and treachery, marries his adopted sister to save her from dis grace as also the family name. In the course of short time the daugh- ter of an old friend appears upon the scene. and the doctor realizes the first romance of his life. It is at this point that the drama really begins, and in the unraveling of the plot, Mr. Edeson fully demonstrates that the saving, "We are become so wise that love itself is no longer sentiment, only a sensa- tion," is only applicable in cases where the mind has not been properly trained, and never holds good in the minds or hearts of the thoroughly real man and woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

love and loyalty, The Crisis" as pre- scented on the screen this week at the BiJou, Is finding a responsive chord in the theatre-going people of the city, for everyone who witnesses the remarkable .photoplay is most enthusiastic in it's praise and crowded houses are the result. The strong, coherent plot, the clean-cut acting, the remarkable faithfulness of de- tail, the stirring scenes and striking cli- maxes and the appropriate music and effects make it one of the best screniza- tions of powerful story that has ever been produced
 It is a story of the love of two strong men; one of the north and the other of the south. for the hand of one of the souths fairest daughters, and as the set ting is laid at the time of the Civil war the situations are intensely striking. A feature of the play is reproduction of the historic siege of Vicksburg, in which the entire National Guard of Mississippi took part. Matinee today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ROCK FALL KILLS
 NEGROES IN MINE
Three Dead and Three Others May Die From
 Fossil Mine Accident

A rock fall in the Fossil mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany Thursday night about 11:S0 o'clock resulted in the death of three negroes and the serious injury of four other negroes, 1t became known yesterday aft ernoon.
 Tom Bentley and Chapman McGraw were instantly killed by the falling rock and Joe Shores died at the Readers in- firmary yesterday from injuries sustained. Four other negroes. whose names could not be ascertained, are at the Feeders s inhrmary in serious condition.
 According to authorities at the inhrm- ary, little hope is held out for the recov- cry of three of the negroes. One has a fractured skull, another broken leg and
 internal injuries, while the third has a broken ankle and internal injuries. The fourth negro, who is only slightly in jured, has a broken arm and several other minor injuries.
 sFrom the best information which could be obtained, the seven negroes were work ing together in the mines. The rock had been piled on a scaffold, under which they were working. The scaffold gave way under the heavy pressure of the rock falling on the negro worlmen. Bentley and McGraw were instantly killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
BLACK WILL HAVE NO TROUBLE TOGET
 FUNDS FOR OFFICE
Under Decision of Court the Chief Prosecuting Attor- ney of Jefferson Will
 Have Clear Headway

Montgomery, February 16-(Special.) Hugo L.. Black, county solicitor of Jeff ferson county, who was designated as chief prosecuting officer of the Jefferson circuit court during the remainder of his term by the supreme court Thursday, will have no trouble about obtaining funds with which to pay the salaries of his as- sistants which he may appoint under the courts decision. thorough reading of the courts opinion coupled with the local act for Jefferson county making an ap- propriation out of the county treasury for salaries of the assistants, shows that the local act will remain in force until the end of Solicitor Black term and that Mir. Black is the sole authority in the employment of the assistants and the fixing of their salaries
 The local act for Jefferson county re- quires the county board of revenue to make an appropriation for salaries. It was not repealed by the legislature in the passage of the court consolidation laws, but will remain on the statute books However, it's field of usefulness will be lost when MT. Black retires and it's effect after 1919 will be nil.
 From this time until the expiration of MT. Blacks term in January, 1919, Jefferson county will have two prosecut- ing solicitors, each of whom twill have three assistants and each of whom will hold the authority to represent the state in the prosecution of criminal cases. As sistants of Joseph R. Tate, circuit solici- tor, will be paid as assistants of all other circuit solicitors, while the board Of revenue of Jefferson county must make provision for the salaries of the assist ants named by Solicitor Black.
 OBSTACLES IN WAY
 Great obstacles have been thrown in the way of the state board of equaliza- ton and county boards of equalization Of the large counties by the decision of the supreme court Thursday which holds that the county boards must complete their work within six months each year, or before August l, and that members of the county boards cannot collect their per diem for services after August 1. It will be a physical impossibility for the county board of Jefferson county to complete it's work before August 1. In fact, it has been unable to complete it's duties while working greater part Of the year.
 The attorney generals department has determined to ask the supreme court for rehearing and will attempt to con- vince it that the decision is erroneous and should be cancelled. In the opinion which was rendered with the decision, the court intimated that work done by the county boards after August 1 would not be valid, but one section of the tax law specifically says that no assessments shall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Ramsay to Speak to
 Sunday School Class

J. E. Ramsey, who is well known as the founder of the Ramsey Bible classes in several cities in the United States. will address the Christian class of the Woodlawn Methodist church at 10 O clock tomorrow morning. MT. Ramsey is a forceful speaker and President R. L. Cason of the class promises a treat for the members of the class and visitors who attend. The address will be on the lesson for the day, and the adult Bible class organization. General Chairman J. K. Pickens announces that the new red and blue campaign cards will be ready for distribution tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
GOES TO CONFER ON
 PLANS FOR BIENNIAL
Mrs. Davis Will Arrange Details of Musical Clubs Convention
 With Officers

For the purpose of conferring with the national officers of the Federation of Musical clubs regarding the biennial con- vention to be held here in April, Mrs. Houston Davis, chairman of the local board in charge of arrangements, leaves today for Chicago.
 Following this conference with the na- tional officers Mrs. Davis will be in posi- ton to announce upon her return the definite plans for the convention.
 Tentative plans already outlined provide for the presentation of the pageant "Jo- seph," as one of the distinctive features of the biennial. A number of concerts in which artists of international and na- tional fame are to participate are also being planned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Col. Melvin Grigsby

The remains of Col Melvin Grigsby, aged n, who died at a local infirmary Thursday night, were shipped to Sioux Falls, S. D., yesterday by the Johns Un- dertaking company for interment. Colo mel Grigsby, who is a resident of Sioux Falls. was touring the south and con- tracted pneumonia here the earlier part of the week, which caused his death. He was former attorney general of Alaska. His son. George E. Grigsby, now holds that position Colonel Csrigsby is also a veteran of the Civil and Spanish-Ameri- can wars. he had resided in the west during his entire life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
"Deestrick skuIe" Pleases

The "Old Deestrick Skule," as pre- scented at the Jefferson theatre last night very enjoyable. The parts were we'll filled and the audience was kept in an uproar for the greater part of the per- foImance.
 1t was the initial presentation here and the success recorded last night indi- eates that a return engagement will be played in the near future Clark Will Hams as the "skulemaster" played his part excellently, while other members of the cast made most favorable i'm pression.
 The play was presented for the benefit of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church and neat sum was realized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
CURED HIS DAUGHTER

Women who have backache. sore muscles, stiff joints, rheumatic pains. dark circles under eyes and a languid, tired-out feeling do not always know that these are symptoms of kidney trouble. A. Mitchell, Bagdad, Ky, writes: q think you have one of the greatest kidney remedies there is. My daughter was in 8 terrible shape with kidney trouble. I got her to take Foley Kidney Pills and she is completely cured" They strengthen the kidneys and bladder and help rid the blood of acids and poisons Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Watching Border

Hachita. N. M., February 1e.-Lieut. Col. J. c. Waterman, commanding the Hachita district, sent orders to his troops today to maintain constant patrols along the border. Unofficial reports said all cavalry regiments on the border from Fl Paso to Douglass Ariz., had been in structed to hold themselves in readiness to move immediately on instructions from General Funston. These preparations are cautionary against Salazar's threat of another raid. Two troops of regular cav airy reinforced the border patrola today and two more were to leave for the bor- der tonight These troops, according to Lieutenant Colonel Waterman, have no orders to go into Mexico. The funeral of Andrew P. Peterson. Burton Jensen and Hugh Accord, killed at the Corner ranch, New Mexico, by Mexican raiders last Monday, have been postponed until to- morrow. Philip Hurst, presiding Mormon elder at Fl Paso. and a number of Nor mon missionaries, will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Bringing Up Father"-Biiou

The new musical show, Bringing up Father in Politics." will be next weeks attraction at the Bijou theatre. It will be presented by large company and with new scenery and electrical ef- fects. Bringing up Father in Poli- tics" might be called sequel to Bringing up Father which was one of the laughing hits of the past two seasons. The story deals mainly with Jiggs Mahoney. that crude Irishman who made all his money in the con- tracting business. Besides Jiggs, there are all the other comic individuals already we'll known to the public. This season, Jiggs is elected to Congress through no fault of his own, but as the result of his ambitious wife, Mag gie. Danny Simmons. who will be re- membered for his characterization of Happy Hooligan, will be seen in the character of Jiggs Mahoney, role that fits his talent admirably.
 "The Crisis"-Bijou
 The heartfelt and all absorbing appeal of Winston Churchills romance novel of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
MARYLAND TROOPS TO
 PASS THROUGH TODAY

thousand guardsmen from Maryland will pass through Birmingham today. The Fifth Maryland regiment, bound for the state demobilization camp from the Mex ican border, will arrive in Birmingham this afternoon and will exercise, in all probability in the sti eets.
 The Maryland tr 'ops were sent home by the southern route, which is by the way of New Orleans. They will pass through on. three separate trains. The Southern railway conducts the movement from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Bonnie McCullock

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Bonnie McCullock. aged 43, who died last night about 10 o'clock at the family residence, 491S First avenue. Woodlawn
 will be held this morning at Il o'clock from the private chapel of the Shaw Undertaking company. The remains will be shipped to Minneapolis for interment.