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The Charleston Daily Mail from Charleston, West Virginia • Page 8

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THE-; A A I MAIL, I VE BE'E EVENING! the questions that commonly worry Questions of Capital, Labor and such Questions of business, that oftentimes blurry us--7 They are forgotten, today, pretty much; There's but one question we freely reiterate for food that we plan to obliterate), "When do we eat?" Smells from the kitchen are witching and Odors of turkey and dressing and What if our stomachs-DO hold us in slavery, It is a bondage we joyfully prize; Off'fbr today all banting and dieting, We shall gorge grandly until we're replete, Meanwhile we cry, as our hunger grows rioting-, "When do we eat?" Thankful are we for the blessings that come to us, Thankful for freedom and thankful for peace; This is the day when the Fates can't be glum to us, This is the time when our troubles So all our faces are wearing, a grin on them CEoy, but the smell of the cooking IB Bring oa your viands and let us start iri on them, "When do we eat?" By Tom Sims was predicted by this weeks ago, Thanks- Day has arrived. it falls on a holl- They practiced the "giving-," while wo mostly notice the "thanks." For those who think thay have nothing to bs thankful several reasons free. for we give i f- the odda favored us tn hacausa nearly all great celebra-j i fall on i it, thws 4 if It had been orio or one day later, would: i- Salaae'd both guesses. contrary to not originated turkey Brs Sealers. y.A tfce cranberry men -were ab- 300 years ago when the i thought of how much obliged thanks because they before we did.

We give thanks thankful you are not missing link. Just jthink of what hs is missing. Be thankful you are not Tom Edison who doesn't sleep muob. Be thankful you don't have to have your picture made 385 days a year like Harding. Really, all of us can be thankful except the turkey gobbler.

Eat, blink and be weary, for Friday we may be in bed. Try This On Your Wise Frlena When ex-Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated he lost something on which his life depended. Yet, ha still" ha-s it with h-im and can't do without It. What is it? siase we landed after they had Answer- and. 24.

celebration was held op wild while only thing -wild ar turkeys is the price. prices, are harder turkeys were. to Jact, some of us must do with- iurkeyl These can be thankful be no hash Friday. J'fhoy can lauh while the others ijfce talking tarkey. -r Pilgrims, of whom we spoke, only the Redrnen.

Wa invite everybody. i AX to 36, 12 The breaking- waves dashed high On a stern and rock-bound coast, And the woods against a stormy sky Their giant branches tossed. And the heavy night hung dark The hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England sboro. Ay, call it holy ground, The spot where first they trod; They left unstained what there they ILHEI Representatives From i i Fields to Gather Here December Prominent Speakers The: fourth, arinual conference of Y. M.

C. A. representatives oS West Virginia fields will be held at the Hotel Kanawha here on De- 7 and 8. In addition to discussions of the policies arid methods of C. A.

work, the programme arranged offers much opportunity for the discussion of the general aspects of human relationship in the coal mining industry. Among the speakers will be ex- Governor John Cornwell; Biachoff, general manager of the 'West Virginia 6oal and "coke company, Elkins," aid president of the West Virginia mining Carl Scholz, of tho Raleigh-Wyoming coal company, Charleston; Charles R. Towson, head of the industrial department of the international committee of Y. M. C.

New York city, and one of the outstanding experts in the field of human relations in the United States; J. Elaine Withoe, sta.te boys' work secretary of the C. Parkersburg, West Virginia, an.d Dr. Henry F. Kallenberg, secretary of the international committee for health and recreation, New York City.

Messrs. J. G. Bradley of Dundon, J. R.

Thomas of Charleston, A. R. Beieel of Huntingdon, and E. E. Drennen of Elkins, constitute the advisory committee of tha Y.

M. A. for the coal mining industry of West Virginia. A special dinner session of the conference, under the auspices of this committee, will be held the Hotel Kan- considered in the selection- ot site tw Prof. C.

W. Boyd, supervising prin- capitol. The sessions of the attended by Caes New York, the architect, -who, it was said, plans to here December cipal ot the Charleston schools for commission colored pupils. Gilbert. of school may fly the flag for is.

month, after which It be passed on to next winner. Peoision Not Yet Beached (Regard to of Capitol Site lytr. Young left last night for Morgantown to attend the football game between West Virginia university and Washington fend Jefferson. Postponing a decision in regard to locating a site for. the state capitol, i the capitol building commission at ,6 o'clock last night recessed until Thursday, December for Thanksgiving holidays.

Progress was made yesterday, said. Secretary Houston Colored School First Winner of Prize Flag For the first time since the orgin of the movement, a colored school has won the flag offered each month by the Good Citizens league for the cleanest school yard and best showing In cleanliness about school premises, winner for the present month is taintna- i i taining- information, which cannot be Young in ob Washington school. The presentation was made in the school on Tuesday Mrs Ernest Thompson on behalf of gathered in a few days, because there the ladies of the league. The flag was are thousand and one thing sto be received on 'behalf of the school by awha Sth. Thursday -evening, December EJEWIS IS NOW HERO Iiewla Takes Place Corpentier In Europe NEW YORK, Nov.

(Kid) wis, the British boxer who last night won the 'English light heavyweight title by defeating Boy Mcormick, has become the Georges arpentier of tho British Isles. Carpentisr started out as a bantam and won all the championships of Eu- I ope and has progressed a bit farther han Lewis. The latter, however, was eathweight champion oj Europe be- ore he made his first tiSp to Amerca. Ha'grained weight-on this aide! and 1 then won and lost the welterweight championship In bouts with Britton. He returned to Eng- and and twice knocked out Johnny 3asham for -welter honors of Eng- and.

Now that he has defeated McCornick it is probable -Lewis will ehal- enge Joe Beckett for heavyweight onors. found-Freedom to worship God. -Hemans. 3-1, ST. ALBANS NEWS MEADS DRIVERS Thomas W.

Murphy was the leading vlnner among the drivers during- tho racing season, with a total of orty-two victories; Harry Brusle anks second, with forty; Walter Cox as third, with thirty-nine, and Fred dman fourth, with thirty-five. Othra with good winning records were Joo Johnson, with thirty-one," in spite of a rather limited stable; Sop JFalin, with thirty; Vic'Fleming, with twenty-five, and Stokes Crozier and Whitehead, with twenty-one each. Of the reinsmen who made a good show! ing with one horse, Lon McDonald led 1 with. Jeannette Rankin, winning races with her. Jean and Agnes Fogle, who, Eustace Chilton, Keith and Ned Chil' Hall, Staunton, ton, of Spring Hill, will be Thanks' giving guests of Mr.

and Mrs. W. C. Sharp e. Mr.

and Mrs. Marvin Watts have returned from a visit with relatives at Barboursville. are spending the Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr. and O. at the Hotel Euffner i Charleston.

i ani, Mrs. A. J. Winkler are in for tho Thanksgiving ho.li- as tha guests of Mr. and Mrs.

C. Higgins, Delany and, Everett Alelllgan are from Marshail college, Huiiting- for Thanksgiving 1 McDe'rmitt, riat and Elizabeth. Hanks attended a to Clothier Wednesday night. and Mrs. 'A.

J. had as -Jthelr dinner guests on Sunday Mrs. Isabel! Hoover, of'BeckTey; Mr. and Waiter gaunders and Mr. and Mrs, C.

Higgins, Charleston. Barrett's Bend, urns here yesterday on business. Mrs. Mr. John Jposle, now of Charleston, were visiting ijriejids here yesterday.

J. S. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Grace Moore, of Irontori, Is spending- the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents here.

Mrs. C. L. Short and children are In Huntington for Thanksgiving ariU are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Wallace. Mrs. George McDermitt will be the hostess to the Daughters jf the Confederacy jyicmday "afternoon at 2:30 at her home. After the business meeting a few friends are being Invited to tsa to meet Mr. McDeritt'a aunt, Mrs.

I.OQ llanna, of Parkers burg. Miss Nell Jennison, of Barboursville, is hero as the guest of Miss Reba Hollanswortb. Mies Emily Mynes ana Miss Xtoai0e Goodall will entertain a number of their friends tonight with s. party at the home of Miss Goodall. PKBUM1NAEIES STAET Elks Sfa-lcSngr Kcwdy for Their An- Minstrels COMPENSATION AWARDED State compensation Commissioner Ott has announced the granting of an award of $12 a week for 340 weeks to E.

L. Davidson, of Matoaka, whose spine was injured while he was employed by the Pwana coal and coke company, of Matoaka. A PERSOXAIjS work will be started E. Westfall is visiting Ms son at night at a meeting to be Stop Six. in the Elk club to preparation Miss Pearl Robinson, of Kanawha (or the minatrel show to be given Ci wa guest of Miss Ruby Gar- retc last Monday.

I Jty Charleston Elks, in accordance Mr a Marearet Raines lg able to the. custom of putting on a local about again after a. three weeks 111-j show every winter. All com- ness. "mitteee appointed for the minstrels Howard Martin Is making great' fe to meet -together for a under guidance of S.

Mathews, chairman of tho sxecmtive committee. Arrangements have been made by EJi'e executive committee with -Miller 4t Draper; who directed laat year's JBUfe minstrels, an.d also previous performance, to rehearse the taking part in the entertainment, provide 'the paraphernalia and' attend to details. The Plaza theatre has been Jcjbtalned for 'three nights, Thursday, and Saturday, February 2, 4, With" a Saturday Howard Martin Is improvements to hin property. Among general ot er things he is building a cellar. One for mellowness.

BURLEY One far axoma.TURKISH the finest tobaccos perfectly ANNOUNCING THE are that- this win be oaly show except movies to be in this theatrical sea- BUCINS Chamber of commerce esnployraent ot business man- Elkins as the low salaries of Officials forbid their devoting their en- tftne to the city's business. i KBTSER--- Jihn PraclsUm Bonson, 1004 Central Ave. BUILDING, REPAIRING a PAINTING AUTOMOBILE BODIES, FENDERS and RADIATORS Our mechanics have had over ten (10) years factory experience which enable us to offer you FACTORY WORK GUARANTEED 1 JACK CARTER, Mgp, FOR THE CHILDREN'S LUNCH What can be better for the children than milk for lunch? Valley Bell Milk is of that pasteurized purity, in absolutely clean bottles, that makes for healthy, happy children. Give your boy or girl a bottle of Valley Bell Milk for lunch today. Valley Bell Dairy Company Phone 450 SUCCESSORS TO LEWIS BROS.

DAIRY Friday Ntdkt Ladis Admitted Free' The Dance Floor at; Luna is tli4 largest and the best in Charleston, Enclosed and well hleated. Music will be furnished by -the bept Orchestra i Charleston. Come out and learn how enjqyable dancing can be at liUna. FRIDAY NIGHT--DANCE--LUNA PARK After That 'Thanksgiving Dinner High Life and Rye-Life With the Famous Written and Ulrected by CHARLES CHAPLIN A First National Attraction ADDED 1TEATORE--CONWAT In "-THE Thanksgiving At this, the first Thanksgiving in its history, the Summers Store has much to be thankfuffor. It is truly proud of the many friendships it has formed in Charleston.

And it hopes, In living up to its slogan of "The Store of Courteous Service," it may continue to warrant manifold friendships. F. Summers Department Store Co. 214-216 Capitol St. Christmas Greeting --Cards-- Make Your Selections Today Christmas is just about a month off and our Greeting Cards are going fast, although had the largest stock and variety in our history.

You still have time to have your name engraved or printed on your selection if you do so: at once. Let your Greeting Cards have personality. Greeting Cards--Main Floor, Left Aisle S.S.S. Drugs GET- AN A'OMOBILE FREE! With every dollar's worth of Drugs and Sundries we will give you a coupon which is good for a chance on the new "Four-Ninety" Chevrolet Touring Car, which w.e are going to give away on January 15th to the one holding the lucky number. 1 Gty Taxi Go's.

Are Self BECAUSE--being more centrally located, as we are, on Aldersira street, wo cover less dead mileage, which means leas operative expenses, and thus give tho traveling public' a much quicker service. BECAUSE--having: introduced this pretty seven-passenger, encloses car in Charleston, and recently secured the agency we purchase in carload lots, direct from the factory and ara giving our customers tho benefit of the profits. BECAUSE--while a of t.h« taxi-cab companies buy their oil Bas, and other supplies in small quantities, and must attractive prices for repairs; we do our own repair work and maintain our own 'gasoline service station. BECAUSE--being the'oldest, and not affiliated with any of tha local taxi-cab companies, experience has taught that Charleston people will support good, reliable service such as we are giving, and is receiving pleasing new up-to-date and reasonable fares- are just what tho traveling public and Charleston people want--every car is equipped with' foot-pads, 'dome lights and electrical heaters. The driver operates the car from the outside, which affords privacy to the sengera, using oar inclosed cars.

otru asc ZONE At present our 25c xone extends from the G. depot on-' the South Side, to the K. M. depot street) including--' Piedmont street; and from Elk river, 'to HufEner avenue thus giving a 50 percent better rate to the hotel guest and the' bust- district than any other taxi-cab company. Note extension of our 25c rate will be limited to the volume of business coming to us from outside of the above zone.

Recognize cars by Gold Stripes, Rfed Dots on windshield jmd headlights; 'also by drivers wearing Hod Caps at all railroaS stations. are bonded with the K. and and railways, and insure and check baggage from residences "ana to destination, DAT OK NIGHT SERVICE Phones: Capitol 18-10--1841. City Taxi Cab iNEWSPA'PERf NEWSPAPER!.

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