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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22

WISCONSIN,
Created the first State Council of
Defense.
Was the first state to pass legisla-
ton providing aid for soldiers de-
pendents.
Was the first state to use election
machinery, at local expense, for reg
istration of men subject to draft.
Sent her National Guard to Camp
Macarthur, fully equipped at states
expense.
Exceeded the voluntary enlistment
Of Iowa, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, In
diana, North Dakota, Michigan, Geor-
gia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and other
states.
Exceeded it's net quota of men
heretofore allotted under the draft
by 1874. 1876 were asked, 1850
were provided, the excess voluntar
lily presenting themselves for Undue
ton into the service.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22

After racing for several miles in
an effort to beat out tornado, which
he saw approaching across the Miss
issippi, Alfred Fosterk, a railroad en-
gineer, stopped his train in Craw-
ford county, just in time to allow the
storm to cross the track ahead of the
Burlington passenger of which he had
charge. The "twister" wrecked four
houses and three barns and demol-
ished several trees within a short dis
lance of the train.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT MONTFORT

A fire from unknown causes de-
stroyed the big barn on the John
Laufenberg farm located northeast
of Montfort on Monday afternoon Of
last week. John Laufenberg Jr., was
in the field and noticed the blaze. He
was able to get a bull out of stall
but saved nothing else. Five calves
besides 400 bushels of barley, straw
stack and some machinery were de-
StrOved
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22
LANDS DONATES HAT.

Judge K. M. Lands, who recently
spoke on Grants birthday at Galena,
has been called on for his hat at the
Galena Red Cross auction. The
ledge sent his topper" and best
regards. He refused, point blank, any
payment for expenses on his trip
there saying that he would be fooling
himself that he was helping the cause
by so doing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22

The Greatest Mother In the World
STRETCHING forth her hands to all in need; to
- Jew or Gentle, black or white; knowing no
favorite yet favoring ALL
Ready and eager to comfort at a time when
comfort is most needed. Helping the little home
that's crushed beneath an iron hand by showing
mercy in healthy, human way; rebuilding it, in
fact, with stone stone; replenishing empty bins
and empty cupboards; bringing warmth to hearts
and hearths too long neglected
Seeing all things with mothers seventh sense
that's blind to jealousy and meanness; seeing men
in their true light as naughty children snatchng
biting, bitter but with hidden side that's quickest
touched by mercy.
Reaching out her hands across the sea to
No Mans Land to cheer with warmer comforts
thousands who must stand and wait in stenched and
crawling holes and watersoaked entertainments
where cold and wet bite DEEPER SO they write than
BOche steel or lead.
She's warming thousands, feeding thousands,
healing thousands from her store; the Greatest
Mother in the World-the Red Cross
Your help is needed give till the heart says
STOP
THIS SPACE DONATED BY
BRITTINGHAM & F1IXON
LUMBER COMPANY
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-05-22

NUT Of the bleeding heart of Europe there comes
~ cry heard above the moan of the broken body
racked with pain The Soul of Freedom at bay
with DEATH cries out to Liberty for the of
1t is your LIBERTY your nations Freedom your
chIdrens brthright, that is fighting for it's life.
All that life holds for you as an American is at
stake in this war, and you must fight for it to the
utmost limits of your power.
We cannot all be in the trenches but every one
OF us can-and mmst-sustain those who are.
Not as an act of mercy but as an act of war
a Soldier of the Nation-help the Red Cross heal,
support cheer our Soldiers and Sailors Of Liberty
that they may fight the sooner the harder the longer
in this Holy War;
Give to the Red Cross every dollar, every cent
that you possibly cangve till your heart says stop.
GEO. p. GOBLE. & SON
FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERs
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
POLITICAL DOss OF MCDOWELL COUNTY SAFE FIRST FOR RPUBlclSm

We told weeks political pot be-
ginning to boil Chairman McGinnis Hatfield
executive committee said this I'VE safeguard
eectng the best and safest
interest in the Legislature and further
ments operation in this before allow
become unnecessarily affairs
senatorial contest Yes our walls
of old Mcdowell and actcna diff uo
the wind though be that and strong
ave ticket the maintenance of good court our
Criminal Judge retained the bench
protected under the scholarly supernentshp
Cook and the reelection OF good with the
various boards of education will Mcdowell will
reading her in the records and will
her the high Ideals Of the
nothing but in this biggest Re-
publican majority will polls
November certain the Demo
cratic hold this
secondary proposition And rather
been remarkable deveopm during this
all of which, will make their bow the public
days Men going continue
and going pre fer
the selection United States
Senator We will all be together November the
that differ the nomination The congressional situa
doesn't to be altogether might bu
that like all other things will work salts
faction of all good Republicans.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

themselves sufficient, no doubt
to close the schools down that
were delayed on account OF new
buildings. And while the chill
dren will have lost two months
training, IT certainly will and
ought to be the honest am bition
OF such parents as those who
want their children for garden
ing purposes To see TO il tina,
they at least try To make up the
great loss in mental training by
producing food enough u accom-
modste and give comfort To the
hungry soldiers in France. Ger.
tainly every parent with a spark
OF patriotism IN his heart will
prove TO the Board OF Ed ucation
that "FOOD' will amply be the
reward for the loss Of the two
months schooling Of their chill
dren.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
KNIGHTS Of
PYTH|As
OF Logan County Hold Very Soc
eessful District Csnvest;sa
Shares Of Stock Sub
seribed.

The 9th district of Knights OF
Pythias OF West Virginia held
it's first convention at Holden
Nav Is, 1918. The convention
was entertained by st. Jose oh
Lodge. No 90 This convention
Is the result Of the splendid work
of Deputy Grand Chancellor Sir
L. L. Page. The session the con.
yention was held in the theatre
before a large and enthusiastic
audience. The public meeting
was addressed by Rev. Moore,
the white pastor who extended
the welcome on behalf of the
citizens The Prosecuting Attor-
ney OF Logan county and Grand
Chancellor j. w. Robinson also
spoke. The general manager of
Island Creek Coal Co. who was
also present gave some encour-
aging remarks.
The following lodges we're rep
resented: Slagle Light. Climax
III Omar. Buffalo Standard, St.
Joseph and Ollie Wilson Court.
The convention, was . decided
success. many shares of P. MI
A. stock were subscribed and
paid for. St Joseph Lodge sub
scribed for four paid up shares.
The Holden colored band furn-
ished music. Following officers
we're elected:
Samuel L. Wolf. president
Frank Richardson, vice Pres,
Miss Lantha Beatty. secretary;
James Williams. asst. secretary:
Mrs. L. B. Early. treasurer; Rev.
James Graham, chaplain; New
ton Fritgh. sergeant at arms.
Sir Thomas Page acted a. MAJ
ter OF ceremonies at the public
meeting.
The next convention will con-
vene at Omar, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
Unique School Closing

Elkhorn District under the supervision
of Mr.. X. Moore DodrilI, has taken the
initiative IN joint exercises for graduates
in the same district.
it has been conceded that the best
school closing in the history Of the Elk
horn district was held at Grocer Temple
Wednesday night, May Is, in which nine
graduates from Msybuery, nine from
Elkhorn and one from Kyle played their
parts IN mastery way. Five of the
graduates delivered speeches which show
cd splendid training on the part of the
teachers. The music Was excellent.
Prof. IA. Walden, Of Buefield Colored
institute, delivered an excellent speech
in which he showed the Importance Of
developing the boys and girls in physi-
cal ~ well ss intellectual and moral
strength DIR. :. II. Neal, President of
the Board OF Education, awarded the ,ii-
plomss in q speech that showed his deep
Interest In the progressive work OF the
school Mr.. Thos. Curry, our colorei
member OF the board. delivered q speech
IN befitting words and exhibited rare
ideas of progress in eduestion. Then
Mr. X Moore Dodrill. who is no doubt
the best District superintendent in the
state, made the closing speech. This
ends most successful school year of
Elkhorn district. Most of the teachers
will soon lie OF for summer school.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
THEY STILL LYNCH ,EGROEs, BUT BE:BRlVE AND LOYAL.

Still they lynch Negroes Georgia
and Mississippi Still they, like cruel Germany
bullets build and
blow citizens
and disregard provisions OF the Con-
stituon OF humanity Negro patriotism
loyalty and the black absolute devotion
their willingness ON the
bloody bate6eds of France nothing con
scienceless criminals murdeers ynchers But black
be still brave be loyal love-
justice Big white folks do mo-,
favor these local Southern criminals belongs to cbeap
bone beaded measy pta class of humanity Obey
decently be fair and and still by your lag
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
PETITION FOR DETENTION HOME-V0TtRs SIGN IT,

question o establishment o a
county dependent delinquent
provided Virginia
holders
county County being
the
election this all and important question OF
providing which be
taken made respectable
of lls gal
The State OF West Virginia
enough such dependent
ected deinquen children found
who become objects of charity When the
presented free holders the that
refuse Look for the petition, pre-
scented, by saving boys
and girls.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

aoesd 49, Rsvs- L. Dsbosy, J. q.
Evena. L .. Gsnmoa. J. W. Hanlsss.
J. H. Adans. Roos- Ausin, J. q. Prics.
B. g. Dent. r. ". Barksdals, A. I.
Rcd. J. +. Bsonsss. W. T. MeNnHsn.
W. ID Ohisholn; Msdsns n. ". Wss-
kline. Bsssis Bond. Fannis Smith, A. n.
Ohsseham. - Hail; Mics Essis
scoss, Sarah Robinson. Eta saddlsr !;
Dsa- J. s. Tyre.
The winter stopped st the home of Dee.
and Mr. J. l. Terry and THE happy
couple made is real pleasant and CON-
Portable for him.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

Having been waited on by a number
of personal friends requesting me to be-
come o came for member of Board of Ed
ucstion for the above named district and
feeling that If nominated and elected |
might be OF service. hereby snnounce
myself . candidate for nomination for
member OF the Board of Education for
Big Greek District subject to the Repub-
lican PRIMARY 70 be held in August.
promising % give my best service il sue
cessful. solicit your support.
NJ. M. KING.
Coaiwood, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
HATF|ELDS
ACQUITTED
In Famous Rock house
Election Case--Case
Against Majority Of
Mingo Men End

HUNTINGTON, w. Va. May 2l.-
Valentine Hatfield. Greenawsy Hatfield,
George Riley Maynard and Noah Whit
we're today acquitted by jury in the
federal district court here of chsrg,,
growing out of alleged bribery in Minso
county elections for congress IN 1914.
The jury in the case of Jack Brewster.
indicted on the same charges, could not
agree.
The government conferred efforts ON
conviction OF Brewster, who is wss con-
tended was one Of two armed and MAX =
ell men who entered the little school
house which served - . polling place. IL
was at that time that the ballot box Wa
stolen. The jury delibersted all night
and dissgreement was unmistakAbls.
The so-called Rockhouse election fraud
case gained considerable attention. the
men being tried twice before their nnsl
arrangement on May IA ct . special term
OF federal court.
Judge CHARLES A. Wood, OF the United
states circuit court, presided st the trial
here. the attorneys for the prosecution
being Lon h. Kelly. Of the department.
OF justice, and senator ID. r French. of
Blueiield. The defense Was ably repre-
-ented by Judge John n. Holt and John
;. Msrcum.
These cases were the mott ceIsbrsted
election fraud Gases ever tried in the STATE
and have been in the court for nearly
iour years. The great mass Of people in
southern West Virgins are slsted over
the verdict.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
Orders School to Close
Shortage Of Funds and Need Of
Children for Gardening De-
mand IL.

Northfork, w. Va,
May IL, 1915.
Mrs. Ida T. Whlttico,
Keystone. w. Va.
Dear Mrs. Whittco:
/ have been officially notified
By the Northfork District Board
Of Education 70 inform you and
Miss Watkins that the North
fork Graded School will close
Friday May "a. The school funds
are running .ow; and many par
ents are stating that they need
their children at horne for gar
denine.
Yours truly,
II. o. CRAVER.
p. s. please advise Miss Wat
kins Monday. and give her one OF
the enclosed letters Of inform
alton.
EDITORIAL NoTE: Both reas-
60 - above stated Are within
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

The Mcdowell Times is authorized to
announce my candidacy for nomination
10y the Republican party for United
states senate from West Virginia, sub
lect to all the rules of the party and the
laws oil the state governing the primary
election To he held August q. lels
JAMES A. HUGHES,
Huntington, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
Johnson-Lewis Nuptials

Mr.. Pinckney Bernard Johnson, Of
New York, and Mis Mamie Viola Lew
10. OF kimbsll, were happily united In
tie holy bonds Of wedlock &C the home
OF Mr.. and Mn. T. N. Lewis, the OAR
ents OF the BRIDE May Is. Tie cere-
mony was performed by Rev. J. W..
Robinson, pastor Of the First Bspsist
church, Of Kimball. DIR. X. q. Harri-
son acted - best man and Miss Carrie
q. Watkins Was the bridesmaid. The
bride Wa given away by her father, Mr..
I. y. Lewis. The bride was beautifully
sttired in white Crepe de Chine and car
ried . bouquet Of white lillies.
The bridal dinner was served ut q
O'Clock. The wedding ceremony was
performed promptly st s o'clock. Re-
freshments were then served. The hap
py couple left on No. 3 for Columbus,
Piitsburg, thence to New York where
they will make their future home.
The bride 10 well known in this section
- . musician and school teacher. She
taught in the public schools in this coun-
~ since her graduation at the Bluefisld
Oolored Institute The past two years
she taught in her home town and wac
an active worker in the church of her
choice The groom IL An energetic young
man with hign ideals. He Is now in
the pullman service with headquarters in
New York City.
The bride and groom carry with them
the best wishes Of the citizens Of Nc
Dowell county and OF the state for long
and happy marriage life.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
POLITICAL announcements.
ANNOUNCEMENT S. SENATE

We are authorized 70 announce Davis
hlkins, OF Morgantown, Monongalis
county, for nomination by the Repub
lean party for the United States senate
from West Virgins. subject to all the
rules Of the party and the laws Of the
state governing the primary election To
lie heid August, 1915
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
UNITED STATES SENATOR.

The Mcdowell Times 10 officially re-
qnested To announce the csndidscy If
Hon. Virgil l.. Highland for U ). Sen.
ator.
TO tile Republican voters Of w. virgi mia
l am candidate for the Republican
nomination for United States senator.
subject to the will Of the voters at the
primary election To be held on August
the sixth Your vote and influence will
he greatly appreciated
VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND.
- loIl2w- Clsrksbnrg, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
NOTICE FOR PISTOL LICENSE

Notics = hereby given that the under A..
signed will apply % the circuit court Of
Mcdowell comfy during 10 next torn
ior licsnse 70 carry pistol in sccOrdance
Win section OF chapter lfs, Of the code
on "et virginia, ~ amended and re-
enacted By the Legislature Of 1914.
J. q. SIMMS.
Police Of CLARK, Northfork. w v.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24
FOR CONGREss-FIFrH DISTRICT

FOR CONGRkSS-FIFTH DISTRICT.
To the Voters Of the Fifth Congre--iora Al
District:
After discussing the matter with a num-
her OF party members in the vsrion-
eounties oi the district, and fully weigh
ing the imp"rtznee Of the obligations
hat Will attach o. ,he position in this
crisis IN our ns'ipnsl life, I respectfully
snnounoe that ] will IL . candidate for
the k~pnhllrsn nomination for congrr>.
from the Fifth DISTRICT -nbiect 10 the
primary ~ August q. 1918 assure nv
fellow citlzrns thrt 1 will represent them
with feryid devotion 20 the welfare of
our country, and with fidelity Co the
highest idesis-of patriotism and the Amer
lean standards OF just and impartial rep
re~entstlOn.
Respectfully.
HUGH IKE sHOrT.
Blue6eld, W. va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

To the Voters 81 Big Greek District.
Gentemsn: ] have decided u become
. candidate for President II Board Of
hducstion for Biz Creek District. -nbisrt
u TIE rules and regulations a the R.trf,-
licsr party and the laws Of the state
governing Primary elections n be held
m August, 1915.
o. c. TICE,
Yukon, W. Va
%:
To the Voters Of Big Greek District:
Alter carefully Considering the school
situation, ! have conciuded 10 become a
candidsts Tor member nj the Board OF
Educsslon Of the Bic Creek District. snb-
lect 70 The rules and laws governing the
Republican primary 10 b. held in Agsut.
1918, promising II nominated and eIectpd
20 faithfully discharge the dutie~ Of the
once 70 the oest Of my ability and belief.
solicit your support.
A. NJ. HARTMAN.
War. W. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

FRIDAY NAY -. 1918
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1918-05-24

ADVERTISING RATES FURNISHED
UPON REQUEST
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Special rates 70 churches. schools and
colleges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Tbis Springs Seeming
20pp CHE @rtbune 9nstute 7Droppeo the gasbton aqe

W YOU miss the fashion page? us So It
was good of it's kind-the with
france IN the of mortal struggle long the adj
vance guard OF our falling the fields Picardy
the war; find page of French fashions and
styles seemed to us both futile in bad TASTE ~ ~
we SUI believe clothes good that will
ast not es that need constant money
nt be spent tor Liberty Bonds Saving Stamps We believe
out not IN buness usua The
JUST 1 IS 70 hgnt And that thank God
Cothe should be Hooverized we'll means
shou be we'll clothed from the
IRON e viewpoint of pleasures that far as possible
materials not needed for uniforms
eh ana other equipment This
utility and thoughtful buying conditions
that
Tree for important things. 4"' Nc '0V
we poa no superiority fashions
but must the right place We mist not
sop 10 chr ourselves with chons
money and time nonenta hurry-p lob Of word
be ~ wv W N0i'o-
we believe women intent welfare of their country
ana he eartache OF the world They eing their own
ana p1aclng the buckers of their vanish
Land Have we time to read and wonder
where the waist line whether sleeves short
krt shoud stop? The styles are the Red Cn
patterns lor paaas and surgical Shirts knitting
peasants of Northern France need. ' 0 ''a' 'he
1t is always ones self ft and n on about o
now IS an hour stolen from the great need Bv the time r
spring sewing done the NAV be over - ~ '0AA
shaH clothes
VINO Know as to what and hv And
t TO- 70 tn new woman citizen visuazng what she can
~ WIN he vote tor her home her
~ 'oo s"o VI soily OIL the change! I'VE Want To Know"
ANNE LEWIS PIERCE,
Director The Tribune Institute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Substitute Homes for
Soldiers
BY MAY BOSNIAN

WAS an amusing incident that first made
the need of the hostess house apparent in
London. In 1917 certain American men,
bers OF Canadian unit had business with the
American Ambassador, but could come to him
only on Sunday. Mr. Page suggested that
they come to tea at his house. Six of them ar.
rived, and Mrs. Page poured tea in the draw
ing room 1t was very CHEEKY and cordial but
somehow the business hung over. Thew had
TO meet another Sunday
ms time there were ten Americans-and
the business was not completed. Mr.. pago
suggested third Sunday, and twenty Amer;-
cans came to transact business with him m
that day.
during the following week he suggested
tnat the Americans in the Canadian unit who
sui wished to talk to him should come to his
mouse fourth Sunday and wind up affairs
with him, and on the fourth Sunday the Pare
drawing room was packed with soldiers
The ambassador told his associates about
IT, and one OF them chaffed an American who
had gone there to tea Ambassadors ara
popular with you Yanks!" he said.
"Oh, the ambassadors all rightw conceded
the American. "But we didn't attach much
Importance to the business 1t was Mrs
Page. She served us tea around an honest~to
goodness log fire, with a tea wagon and fix
ings. It was greatw
And there you are! Mindful Of those Sun
days, Mr.. Page realized that with the advent
Of American forces in England a substitute
home for them was an immediate necessity.
so he was the moving spirit in the establish.
ment by the Y. M. c. A. of the American OFF,
GERS Inn at S. Cavendish Square, London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-12
Fall In, Fall Out
and About Face
By NANCY FITZHUcH R!cHEy

1T WAS nearly midnight, and she walked
gayy, and alone, down Fifth Avenue
from the Grand Central subway station
She was thinking, strangely enough how
splendid 1t was to be modern woman-to be
able to walk unprotected at night when need
be IN great city. Yes, in great city, alone
She was still thinking about it when she
stopped at her cross street waiting for the up
town bus to pass that she might cross the
avenue. 1t stopped, and she was half con-
sclous OF khaki-clad figure that descended
from it, figure that waited, as she waited.
for the chance to cross.
There was a lull in the stream of untown
traffic, and she dashed out into the middle of
tho avenue, where the downtown automobiles
again held her up. Again she was conscious
OF the silent khaki-clad figure beside her. also
waiting.
When she took wild chance and darted
forward under the very nose of a speeding car
she found that not she alone had taken a
chance. The persistent uniformed person was
beside her as she gained the curb.
She hurried on down her side-street with
out turning her head, and he hurried beside
ner Annoyed, she slowed her steps. onlv to
ma MS also grow slower. She broke into a
run, and ne took a few swift strides, ALWAYS
III m s'ep; Wnen, at last, trembling with anger,
she matted and turned blazing eyes upon the
soldier, confident, beguiling smile met her
What do you mean by this?" she demanded.
The eyes below the visor of the military car
lost lost bit Of their cool confidence; the mis-
chlevous little smile still lurked
On, came the debonair reply, 81 was onlv
summer to do" 7"' q"
And with a gallant lift of the KHAKI; can ba
turned and began slow, dignifed retreat.