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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-11-02
Rev. Scherer Ordained.

The Baltimore American, in speak
ing of the Maryland Synod of the
Lutheran Church now in session at
harrisburg says:
One of the most impressive ser
vices of the meeting of the synod
was the ordination of four young men
to the ministry. The candidates
were Philip Mullen, G. H. Eas terday,
o. E. Bregenzer and J. j. Scherer, Jr-
At the same time S. H. Cutler, R. s.
Poffenberger, A. G.. Null and F. A.
Hightman were elevated to the grade
of licentiates. The sermon or ordina-
ton was delivered by Rev G. w. Null
Ter, D. D., whose subject was The
Qualifications for the Gospel Min
istry."
The sessions of the Synod are ex-
pected to close tonight
Rev. Scherer is pastor of the Luther
an Mission in this city
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Me- American voters are too shreWd at
bart ering to fall into the Democratic
error Of expecting something for
nothing
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part he new tax legislation in
4 cfeases he license tax on saloon
Keepers, brewers and distillers and
makes provision for a better regula-
az liquo rafhc IN this State.
DOL AMI y these laws repealed ??FSf5
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SIS vas unkind Of Speaker Cannon
designate Judge Parker as Mr..
Facing Both Mays The true Dem
socrat always faces the rear
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The Republicans found an empty
treasury when they took the State
goWernment from the Democrats sew
et5 years ago: We have 100000 sur
plus nov. Do you want to go back
TIL Bemocratic methods
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For sessor--Western District,
Al. MCDANIEL.
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Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for you? <
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All round satisfac Dorothy
Dodd shoe for women c. B. High
land
WI. Douglass shoes for men. c.
B. Highland.
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All wfnners-best made--best by
test-W. L. Douglass shoe for men.
C. B. Highland. x
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For County Surveyor,
L. IT. WILCOX.

FOR Assessor-Eastern District,
GILBERT HOLMAN.
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WANT COLUMN |

WANT COLUMN
-
Do You Know What We Want7
Several Short Ads at
One Cent Per Word.
FOR RENT-Three unfinished
rooms, suitable for light housekeep-
ing. For information call at 3O4
Quincy street.
WANTED - An experienced shoe
salesman Address I'll in care Of
West Virginian.
FOR RENT-Ten room house on
Castor avenue. All modern conven-
fences. Inquire at this office.
FOR RENT-12 roomed brick house,
known as the Morrow House in First
ward c. E Hutchinson.
WANTED-Lady or gentleman OF fair
education to travel for firm of $780,
900 capital. Salary $1,072 per year
and expenses; paid weekly. Address
NJ. Percival, Fairmont, w. Va.
FOR SALE-One milk COW, one year
ling bull, SOW and eight pigs three
weeks old.
W. b. BAKER
r. R. No. 8.
LOST-English setter bird dog;
more black than white; very large
Information as to his whereabouts
will be highly appreciated. L. G. Ice.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms; Du-
walls; Rhea Terrace
WANTED-To sell you hats and p ct
ty millinery cheaper than any one
else in town.
MRS. LAURA FRAZER,
Madison Street,
Opposite Yeagers.
WANTED-Four gentlemen boarders
at 81 per week. SIG Locust avenue.
FOR sALE-Fine penny picture CAM
era; complete; first-class order; cheap.
Box 353, city.
FOR REIMBURSEMENT room, 'front.'
ing on Parks avenue, under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank.
FOR SALE-One dresser, some lace
curtains, stand tables, hall carpet and
other furniture. VIII sell cheap at |
once. Call at 423 Jackson street.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms AZ
ply 1876 Walnut avenue.
FOR RENT-A few choice ONCE
rooms in the new Peoples Bank build
ing Apply at the Peoples Bank.
FOR Rem IA numbe Of nne oflce
rooms for rent in the Geo. n. Jacobs
building, Monroe street. Inquire OIL
Geo. M. Jacobs, County Clerks once.
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gEor Judge OF Circuit Court,
JOHN MASON.
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For Treasurer,
NEWTON OGDIN,
Of peasants county.
For Attorney General,
CLARK w MAY,
y faIincoln county.
Of marion county.

gFof 8uperintendento OF Free Schools,
THOMAS C. MILLER,
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ARNOLD g. scHERR,
Of Mineral county.
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kl5 LEES a EtEIEI9 75FEAIRBAFHFAS
Of Indiana.
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for Prosecuting Attorney,
HARRY SHAW.

For County Commissioner,
C Up. MOORE.
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For Secretary of State,
w CwISHEP
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RElPUB:|L !. TICKET.
For President,
gEIE0DORE ROOSEVELT,
FOR Wee President.

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EorsAuditor,

q Marion county.
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For Sheriff,
q HOWARD r. FURBEE.
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Sg1IIaLIAM# M o. DAWSON,
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l3L.ARAR g. POWELL.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
DR.. FRANK GARDNER HAS AN ACCIDENT.
Was Thrown HeadIOng Into a Thorn Hedge
and Dragged Distance Of Fifty Yards.

CEDAR LANE, Oct. A. - DR.. Frank
Gardner, Smyrna's popular and genial
veterinary surgeon, came near meet
ing the sad fate of being tickled to
death on thorn hedge while driving
along the public road last Saturday.
His horse became frightened in front
of the lane of Fred Thomas, "Glen-
fern Farm" and he was thrown from
the carriage with considerable force,
but managed to hang on to the reins
and have the pleasant (?) sensation of
being dragged diagonally through a
thorn hedge and about fifty yards
over rough ground before the horse
was brought to standstill. The scene
was funny enough to behold but some
what embarrassing to the Doctor, who
fortunately received no other injuries
than a few abrasions of the skin. He
was obliged to borrow carriage and
some harness before he conld return
to Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
.COLOREO FESTIVAL NEAR
BLANCO ENOS IN MURDER
GEORGE HAZELTON, YOUNG LAD OF SEY.
ENTEEN YEARS, ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
Affair Occurred Friday Night as a Festival
Was at Its Height When a Quarrel Took
Place aud RevOlvers Were Used.

KENToN, October 4.-While a festi
val was in progress under auspices of
some colOred people of Blanco in the
old vacant house recently occupied by
Della Hudson, situated at Simmons
Corner" near Blanco about two miles
from Kenton Friday night, fracas
occurred which resulted in one death
and two injuries. The festival was
completely routed and the colored
people fed in terror. George Hazel
ton, a young lad of Il years, was shot
in the back and died twelve hours
later. Neal Dickson was shot in the
arm and severely wounded, and Lou
Clark was badly injured in the back
of the neck. 1t appears that while
the festival was it's height an alter
cation took place between Isaac and
! Robert Boyer and EIwood Wilson on
the one hand and Lou Clark and his
friends on the other hand, the result
of grudge that had been harbCred
for some time. Hazelton, the young
lad who was killed, was not interested
in the fight, it is said, but was looking
on when he was struck down by al
accidental shot Just what led up t.
the fight could not be definitely
learned, but will be drawn out at thu
trial, which is scheduled to take plac,
before Magistrate Johns at Kenton to
day. The Boyer boys and Wilson
were arrested and lodged in Dove
Jail, and Lou Clark surrendered him
self to the authorities at Kenton
George Hazelton was attended to b.
DIR. William H. Cooper who was sum
moned to the dying man, and foun
; that the wound was a very serious one
the bullet having entered the back an
: passed nearly through him. Hazelto
: died twelve hours later. The shoot
. ing affray has caused considerable el
. citement in this vicinity and the heal
ing before Magistrate Johns promise
to develop much interest.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
MUSKRATS BUSY PREPARING FOR WINTER
Trappers Watching Their Movements With
Interest and Predict Good Season.

THoROUGHFARE NECK, October A.
The signs of muskrat architectural
achievements can now be seen on the
marshes. They are now preparing for
the winter, and the trapper watches
their work with considerable interest,
and predicts good season. From
jersey comes the word that muskrats
have multiplied so rapidly over there
that the old rats have five sets of little
ones running at their heels. Knowing
that all things are possible in the
Sand Snipe State, we don't doubt the
statement for a moment but congratu-
late the Jersey trappers who will, ac-
cording to the rule of muskratdom,
if he can devise a trap of sufficient
size, catch 81 rats in one trap as,
without making any allowances for
premature deaths, there are four baby
muskrats to the set. The furs, will no
doubt bring a good price again this
year. Fur buyers claim that the
great demand in the Russian army for
fur is the cause of the good prices.
Japan will no doubt have a corner on
the fur market in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
FIRE WIPES OUT BIG CREAMERY.
George Virgins, of Near Blackblrd, Loses
His FieIdsbOrO Plant at a Loss Of About
S3OOO-Origin Of Fire a Mystery.

BLAcKBIRD, Oct. 4. - Mr.. George
Wiggins, of near Blackbird, who op-
crates two creameries, one near Fields
bOrO and another in ThOrOughfare
Neck, had the misfortune to lose his
creamery near Fieldsboro Saturday
evening by a fire that completely
wiped the industry out, entailing q
loss of about So, 900, which was partly
insured. The origin of the fire Is 8
mystery. The members of the family
left home sometime between seven aud
half past for Townsend Mr.. George
Daniels, neighbor, passed the cream
cry, which is opposite the Virgins
homestead, at about eight thirty aud
at that time all was well. When he
| beyond, he saw the creamery was q
/ blaze of fire. From present appear
ances the fire started inside. although
there had been no fire around since
morning. 1t is very hard to set
value upon the machinery, which is
very expensive, but the insurance is
about only half of its value. Mr. Wig
gins still continues to receive the milk
brought by his Feldsboro customers
aud is having it taken down to Thor
Oughfare Neck where he has another
separator, situated near Taylor
Bridge.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
DISTRICT MINISTER'S MEET IN SMYRNA
Hold an Enjoyable Conference al Asbury NJ. e.
Church aud Organized a Forward Move
ment in Interest Of Evangellstic Work.

meut III INTEREST OF EVa0geiiStic work.
Through the efforts of Presiding FL
der W. G. Koons and Rev. Robert
Watt, d. D., profitable and enjoyable.
conference was held in Smyrna Thurs
day composed of nearly all the preach
ers of Easton District of the Whining
ton Conference. The object of the
meeting was to set upon foot a for
ward movement in evangelism on the
district and the meeting gave fresh
impetus to the work that had been out
lined. There was considerable disap-
pointment in the failure Of the Rev.
Don S. Colt, d. D., pastor of Grace
NJ. E. Church, Baltimore, to be pres
ent. He was to have given a special
address to the ministers at 10. 30 o'clock
in the morning, followed IN the after
noon by cOnfe renee The program
was changed to an all-day conference,
which was interesting, instructive and
full of enthusiasm. At the morning
session, after devotional services, Rev.
w L. White of Chestertown, Md,
opened with an Impressive address a
conference on "The Place of Prayer
in Eyangelistic Work. Several short
addresses by other ministers and a
prayer followed. A conference on
"Some Elements of Evangelistic
Preaching" was opened by Rev. c. L.
Wyatt, D. D. of Middletown, whose
stirring words elected several short
addresses by other ministers. In the
afternoon Rev. II. G. Budd of Centre
Vile, Md, conducted devotional exer-
cises, after which Rev. W. I. Lewis
of Oxford, Md, opened stirring con-
ference on "What shall we do to reach
and save those who are not in attend
ance at our churches?" Several short
addresses and earnest prayers followed.
They appointed Revs. W. G. Koons.
W. l.. White, II. G.. Budd, Robert
Watt, d. D., Joseph A. Arters anG
G. 7. Wyatt: d. D., committee Oh
evangelism and authoriz them t.
form plans for a CO. operation of neigh
boring charges in revival work this
fall and winter and to procure a ten
for evangelistic work on the distric
next summer. During che luncl
hour the good ladies of Asbury NJ. E
Church provided splendid dinner il
the basement which was pronoucet
especially fine and highly enJoyabl,
feature of the entertainment. For tn
thoughtfulness and kindly consider
alto ndisplayed onthe part of the ladie
the ministers extended a unanimou
vote of thanks.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
cALlrHUMPIAN FOLLOWS QUIET WEDDING
Marriage Of Miss Viola Burchard to EIw OOd
David Interests Friends of TayIOrs Bridge.

Marriage Of Miss Viola Burchard to Elw OOd
David Interests Friends Of TayIOrs Bridge.
TAYLoRs BRIDGE, October A
quiet wedding and one that took the
many friends of the contracting parties
by surprise, took place at the Smyrna
Circuit parsonage last Wednesday
evening when Mr.. Elwood David, son
of B. F. David of the Liston farm, and
Miss Mary Viola Burchard, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burchard, of
near the "TeEt," were united in mar
riage by Rev. Albert Chandler. After the
ceremony the happy couple returned
to the home of the groom where they
will reside. So we'll had they con-
cealed their plans that only the i'm
mediate families knew anything about
1t until it was all over. On Saturday
evening they were given a rousing
calithumpian serenade. Horse fiddles,
guns, bells and tin pans were used in
making a noise that was heard five
miles distant. After a few moments
of this hideous music, the bride and
groom made their appearance and in
vited the jolly crowd of serenaders tc
partake of refreshments. Many con
gratulations and good wishes were ex
tended to the happy couple.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
BIG CORN IN TnOROUGHFARR NECK.
William Kelser, of Deakyneville, Grows Some
Ears that Measure Over IA Inches,

DEAKYNEvILLE, Oct. 4.-The biggest
corn in Thoroughfare Neck and corn
that would do justice even to any of
the Western corn-raising States, was
grown by Mr.. VIM. Keiser, of near
here. The sample, consisting of five
ears, one of which measures fourteen
inches in length and contains twenty
we'll formed rows of corn, to be
seen at the Office of L. M. Price, Smyr-
ma, is attracting considerable attention
among farmers and others interested
in this staple crop. Mr.. Keiser says
that he has corn much larger than this,
as it was picked at random while he
was out driving blackbirds from the
field and that he will bring basket of
real big corn in town and place it on
exhibition. Mr.. Keiser has a field of
20 acres of this corn The fodder is
from 10 to Is feet in length and the
ears are of a size that is unequaled
here and hereabout. Despite It's rank
growth the corn natures reasonably
early. The seed was obtained from
Ohio and is known as "Ohio corn,
and was fertilized by L. NJ. Prices
we'll known brand of phosphates. Mr..
Keiser estimates his yield at 800 bush
els and he will hold it all as seed corn.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
WEDDING TOOK PLACE NEAR KENTON.
Mrs. Emma GOOtee Becomes the Wife of Mr.
William Jones, a Prominent Farmer.

At the country residence of Mr..
William W. Jones near Kenton Satur-
day evening, quiet wedding took
place when Mrs. Emma Raughley
Gootee, widow of Harry Gootee and
daughter of Mr.. John Raugbley of
Smyrna, became the wife of Mr.. Will
liam W. Jones. So strictly was the
affair kept secret that no one knew
just when the event was to happen out
side of a very few. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Albert
Chandler, pastor'o of Smyrna Circuit at
seven o'clock. The bride and groom
were unattended but Mrs. Albert
Chandler played the wedding march.
The only ones present outside of Mr..
Jones two children. were his mother
Mrs. S. E. Jones, and sister Miss
Elizabeth Jones of Smyrna, and Pas.
tor Chandler and wife. A wedding
feast followed the ceremony. The
groom is one of the best known
farmers of Kenton Hundred, and bott
he and his bride have the best wishes
and congratulations of their many
friends.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
BOILER AT ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT FIXED
Two Places Where a Leak Sprung We're
Patched by WstheriII and Company.

The wOrkmen from Robert Wether-
i'll & Company of Chester, Pa. boiler
makers, who were summoned to Smyr-
ma last week to repair and examine
the Berry boiler, which mad sprung q
leak at the Electric Light Station,
have completed their work and re-
turned home. Two leaks were found
in the tube sheet and to repair them
it was necessary to take out several
tubes. The holes were patched but
how many more weak places there
might be cannot be ascertained with
out taking the whole structure down.
The opinion prevails that the tub,
sheet is badly eaten by the chemical
action of our town water and that it
is only question of time before an
other place will break. The boiler
will be put in active service again and
may last a considerable while, but
sooner or later it will have to be sub
stituted by new one and the coming
sessions of Council may consider
making a change and putting the
plant in good condition for which
they already have the right to borrow
$4,000.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
MEETING OF NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERY
Session Called to Order at Rock, Nd. Ysster-
day aud Business Of importance Taken Up.

Rev. J. L. Estlin, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church, is attending the
Fall Session of the Presbytery at
Rock, Nd. The session was called to
order yesterday by Moderator j. B.
North and the special sermon wGs
preached by Rev. S. B. Wylie of New
Castle Rev. DIR. North besides haV-
ing been twice elected to the moder-
atorship, has been called upon by vir-
tue of being the retiring moderator to
preside over the Presbytery four
times. This is unique in the history
of any such body. Rev. J. R. Milli-
gan, D. D., is the clerk for the Pres
bytery. This PresbYtery includes in
its territory Delaware and the entire
Eastern Shore of Maryland. There
are Al ministers, with five candidates
for the ministry, 81 churches and 1873
elders.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
NEW CASTLE EPROHIBITIONISTS OBJECT
Would Not Take Off Their Lee gislative Ticket
Like Kent County PrOhibltlOnists But
Name Ticket from Top TO Bottom.

New Castle county Prohibitionists /
made it plain at their county conven-
tion Saturday that no matter what
members of their party in other parts
of the State may do, they are seeking
no alliance with any one and they are
going straight down the line with
their own ticket. Notwithstanding
the advice of R. M. Cooper, the State
chairman, and the Rev. Robert Watt,
who think it would not be advisable
to nominate candidates for legislative
offices at this time, the party in con-
ventiOn in Wilmington on Saturday
decided it would be best to name
a full ticket as far as possible. 1t
was finally decided it would be best
to put a full ticket in the field and es-
pecially in those districts in which
there had been active work by the
State Temperance Alliance in getting
signatures for the local option pledge,
and where there was a probability of
either of the other parties being able
to elect members of the Legislature
who were in favor of submitting the
local option vote to the people. The
/ state committee was authorized to fill
all vacancies. The Prohibition ticket
named Saturday follows: Prothono-
taIy, Charles E. Wilson; Clerk of the
Peace, Nathan W. Bard; Sheriff, Jo-
seph DerricksOn; Receiver of Taxes
d. B. Maloney of Townsend; Comp
troller, w. Atwood Weldin of New
port; Coroner, Edwin A. Webb. Levy
Courtmen, First district, Nathaniel S.
Taylor; second, Andrew NJ. Price
third, Isaac S. Tally; fourth, Richard
Fisher, of Ashland; fifth, J. Herber
Mole of Newark sixth, Alexander Dea
kyne. Senators. Second district
William E. Shumar; fourth district
James Hardness. Representatives
First district, William E. Nichols
second, A. Cliuton Bostick; third
James A. Dougherty; fifth, Alexande
Anderson; sixth, Charles P. Weldin
seventh, William H. Wingate; eighth
David A. Cornbrooks. County Com
mitteemeh, Richard W. Brown, chair
man; l.. W. BrOsius, secretary; Gee
A. Rhoades, treasurer; Rev. Joel S
Gllfllan and Leonard V. Aspril.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
cHESwOLD FRUIT FARMS CHANGE HANDS
ArmwelI s. Dlsch Sells His Farm Near Leip.
sic and Purchases the Emerson Farm.

CHEswoLD, October 3.-Some re-
ports of sale of farms near Cheswo Id
are flying, in which three are reported
to have or are on the eve of changing
owners. Joseph Kann who a few
months back purchased the J. W.
Emerson at Bishops Corner" wish
ing to return to Canada, has sold to
A. @. Disch. This farm is finely To-
Gated, has about 80 acres and the pur-
chase price is said to be about So, 700.
Mr.. Disch has sold his farm of about
the same size, toward Leipsic, for
$34OO, the name of the purchaser we
have not learned, and takes posses
sion of his new purchase Immediately.
Also Mr.. T. r. George near Leipsic,
whose health is poor, together with
scarcity of labor decided to give up
farming, is reported to have sold last
week and may possibly move to Ches.
void. The terms of sale we did not
learn.
Smyrna times., 1904-10-05
CENTURY CLUB RESUMES ITS MEETINGS
First Meeting Of the New Club Year Will
Take Place Friday Afternoon Next.

The opening meeting of the Twen-
tieth Century Club will be held in the
club room Friday afternoon, Oct. 18th,
at $50 o'clock. AS has been custom
ary for several years, social will be
the'prominentf feature. Greetings will
be exchanged, there will be roll call
and the responses will tell of the ben
efits the summer days have brought.
The prospect is bright for an enjoyable
and profitable year. Con. SEC.