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The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20
WINE HE LEFT MOST PRECIOUS.
sut Nearly All His Bonds and Stocks
Were Worthless,

Were Worthless.
The executors Of the estate of the
late Moses Graeff, owner of the New
erslnk vineyards, says the Philadel-
phia Record, discovered to-day in a
strong box in one of the banks 100000
IN stocks and bonds which are worth
less. Attached to the bonds are twen-
ty coupons, which show that no in
terest was ever paid.
Quite a number of other securities
OF the same nature have been found,
showing that Mr.. Graeff in his long
business career managed to go into
ventures that proved disastrous. If all
had been good he would have left an
estate of $200,000
The appraisers devoted a day to the
Graef wine vaults on Neversink
mountain and found 115 barrels of
wine, valued at $4,000.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Prof. Samuel Williston says the
earth 100000 years hence will be
given over entirely to BIRDS Hence
the anti-Audobon milliners are seen
to be only taking their revenge for
extinction beforehand.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

lMvElMI'1GN,
Moth-Proof1 Clothes Basket.

.t@ Moth-Proof Clothes Basket.
The moth-proof storage receptacle
will soon be sought by every house.
wife, for with the advent of spring the
winter woolen apparel and blankets,
etc., have to be disposed of for an
other season. The difficulty with most
of these devices is that they are not
tight enough to prevent the entrance
OF moths and bugs Boxes or chests
with loose fitting lids are not satisfac-
tory, as the Objectionable insects man.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Four cents was recently added to
the United States conscience fund.
One cent more, and the aforesaid sum
would doubtless have gone to swell
some brewers bankroll.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

The human heart is said to beat
92,1O0 times a day. Hard to believe
that there's any such activity in the
immediate vicinity Of Russell Sage's
ossificatiOn.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

If the existing portraits and statues
of Mother Eve may be regarded as
even approximately accurate the poor
woman's waist must have been fright
fully out of fashion.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20
Close Figuring.

"Politeness costs nothing" said the
genial man.
'"That's where you are wrong" said
Mr.. Grab. II have to pay for the
time it takes my clerks to write
please remit thousands of times.
And the word please never brings in
4 penny" Il
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A recently invented machine, it is
said, will turn out 10000 900 matches
a day; but nobody will ever be able
to find match when he wants it, all
the same.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

In New York mother and her
daughter have hypnotized each other
speechless. That beats all records in
mutual admiration societies.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Mr.. Carnegie says wealth is not so
much after all. However, it may be
easier for man in Carnegie's position
to take this philosophical view.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Cassie Chadwick says that the loan
sharks made all the trouble. In the
words of the transporting melodrama,
"Alone they done it,"
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

The Philadelphia Ledger says that
fame awaits the man who will give us
national song. What's the matter
with Hiawatha?
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

It's a mighty poor sort of man who
hasn't cure for grip; but under some
circumstances it is we'll to encourage
poverty.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

At last the real yellow peril has
been discovered. An English doctor
has found that the grip germ comes
from China
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

AS soon as the jury learned that
Cassie was to write book it hesitated
no longer and fixed the sentence at
ten years.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

If a man can't gst enough trouble to
suit him any other way, he can always
try to raise a vegetable garden.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

When lovely woman wields the ham,
mer, she sometimes hits the nail on
the head-the thumb nail.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A California professor has found an
1chthyosourus. Why didn't he get on
the water wagon as it was driven by?
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A Baltimore scientist has discover
ed that Adam had thirteen ribs. No
wonder he was willing to part with
one.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

There may be $4,000 germs in dol
lar bill, but we prefer to count the
bills and estimate the germs.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

1t would be decided relief to find
some man cleaning up $3.50 in stock
deal instead Of making $1,OOO,OOO.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A Pennsylvania city council will
from now on open it's meetings with
prayer. 1t will no doubt continue to
open the town treasury in the old
fashioned way.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Andrew Carnegie now says he has
no intention of dying poor. Has the
needles eye lost it's terrors?
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A saline solution may bring the
dead to life, but has no effect on
those politically dead.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

King Edward is no longer able to
set the pace, but he has store of in
teresting recollections.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

Build your own monument Do not
strive to compel your fellow-citizens
to build it for you.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

If, as Mark Twain contends, clothes
are royalty, it is easy to see why
some women are queens.
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

A easement or pocket is provided be-
low the sash, into which they disap-
pear, and a movable sill covers the
sash in this position, giving a suitable
finish to the opening. This sliding sill
carries in it's ends recesses for the re-
tention of the sash cords, locking the
sash securely in the concealed posi-
ton. When the weather is warm the
window is transformed into an unob.
structed opening, and when the wealth
er is cold or stormy the sill is ad-
justed and the sash raised and locked
in position, when they resemble the
ordinary window construction.
Naturally.
What makes McSosh's voice so
husky?' b.
drinking so much corn whisky"
The Cook County herald., 1905-05-20

The spit ball and the high ball viii
be rivals in the public mind this sum.
mer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
tiassIer lnterment.

The remains of Edgar Hassler, son
in-la of the late Rev. w. w. Bolton,
OF this city, who died suddenly of
hearts disease at Pittsburg on Mon
day are expected to arrive here this
afternoon. They will be accompan-
led BY his wife, mother and brother.
an aunt and others, who will be en-
tertained by F. H. Robinson and his
sons Harry and Clarence. The inter
ment will take place Thursday at II
O'clock in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Wlhat BOY May Reeome.


Arthur Rice, son of Rev. W. j. Rice.
who was ten years ago resident boy
of this city, and with his father en-
tied The Gospel Echo" in the First
ward after removed to Oklahoma
where he grew up and continued with
mis- father in the editorial work To
show what any boy may become, who
in like manner improves the opportu-
mites that open before him. we note
that Arthur, the boy of our former
acqnaintance, and now only % years
OF age passed through our city yes
tertlay and stopped off for two hours
while en- route TO Washington d. c..
The object of his mission is to rep
resent the interests of Oklahoma in
It's effort to secure the honors OF
Statehood. This is an encouragement
( to any boy. even with meagre abil-
5ties, 70 improve his time and oppor
tnnities SO that when needed he may
ile ready to fill some place of higher
honor in furthering the interests not
only of his own State bur of the Ma
ton as well thereby
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
PLIGHT OF AN Ex-coNvlcT.
Finds His Wife Had Secured Di-
vorce-Oepends on Charity.

PORT HURON. Mich. Jan. lire
leased from prison on Christmas day,
after serving 10 years for arson. aged
Matthew Jones finds himself depend
ent upon charity. disowned by his
former wife and forbidden to live in
the town and country where his
daughter and other relatives reside
Jones. who is 6S years of age, was
serving a life-sentence in the Cana
dian penitentfary at Kingston. Ont,
when, on Christmas day. he was
granted parole
fastening at once to his wife's
home, in Port Huron, he learned for
the first time that the woman had Sc
cured a divorce and had remarked
No welcome and no home awaited
him here, and in few days he was
driven to appeal to the poor commits
sioners for relief. This move only in
creased his troubles for the immigra-
ton officials Immediately took up the
case and sent him back 10 Canada as
public charge not wanted in the
United States
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
50 IS Welded TO 90.
Nononsenarian, Who Obtains a Gov
eminent Pension, Finds Help
mate After a Hunt.

HOWARD CITY. Mich, Jan. 1o.--A
nonogenarfan bridegroom and an oc-
togenarfan bride are the boast of this
village. Andrew Nellis, ninety-two
years old, veteran of two wars, and
a greatgrandfather, was welded to
Mrs. Elizabeth Cassel, eighty-three
years old. of Lakeview. This event
was the talk of the entire section.
Careful preparations had been
made for the wedding and invitations
were sent all over the country TO
relatives. Forty-three great-grand-
children and grandchildren attended
the nuptials.
The bridegroom, who saw service
in the war of the rebellion and prior
to that fought Indians on the from
tier obtained a short time ago pen
sion of $50 month. and thus provi-
ded, he began to seek for COM
panion for his home. Both are
sprightly and in good health.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Getting Together.

For the last two years we have
witnessed the satisfactory meeting of
producers and transportation corpo-
rations face to face to discuss the
needs of one of the claims of the 9TH
er. Neither has always got what it
wanted, but both have got what they
needed. better understanding. Each
has learned something of the others
point Of view, and that always leads
to better understanding San
Francisco Call.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
coNsIJAapTIoN's WARNING.

qThe aid of scientific inventions is mot
needed 10 determine whether your 1ungs
are affected. The first symptoms can Sc
readily noted by anyone Of average in
QThere 10 no disease known that gives 80
many plain warnings of its approach as
consumption, and no serious disease that
can be 30 quickly reached and checked,
if the medicine used is DR.. Boachee's
German Syrup. which IS made to cure
consumption.
GIT 10 in the early stages that German
Syrup ahouid be taken, when warnings
are given in the cough that won't quit,
the Congestion of the bronchial tubes and
the gradual weakening of the lungs, ac-
companied by frequent expectoration.
qBut no matter how deep-seated your
cough, even II dread consumption has
already attacked your lungs, German
Syrup will aurely effect cufe-as it has
done before in thousands of apparently
hopeless cases of lung trouble.
qNew trial bottles, 25c. Regular size,
75c. At all druggists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
IRlS ARD !:
Ry Our Regular Correspondents. . 9
BY Our Regular Correspondent.

of grape and canister as this. And
while it entered its fort for further
safety against their charge. the boys
were making tracks to secure some
cleansing lotion and felt no further
desire for sense-sachet, musk or rare
myrrh, for they had plenty of all
the perfume they needed even to the
extent of nausea. Thus suddenly
ended the improSised combat wagea
against the polecat by the broom,
brigade in the heart of the city,
leaving the victor in the fight all the
safer by its willy prowess, and the
boys by their experience both siclrer
and wiser. There is no humiliation
which brings such retribution as that
from self-imposed retaliation, even
though it comes, if need be. from the
circumlocution of suddenly exas-
perated yet always seIf-primed pole
cat.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
MeaotiatIons Revived.

he Fairmont Industrial Company
IS again Negotiating deal with Tom
Hughes. our nearby neighbor If it
Is consuinmated the Company will
procure 40 acres of land with ten
acres Of coal on the way to Hoult, and
In the rear OF the Black farm already
owned By il. The consideration is
sufficient TO justify Tom in making
the sale, and the purchase likewise
a valuable accession TO the company's
land for future development
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
GOING RAcKNvARDs

In a financial. sense presents poor
outlook for. the future Put by some
thing of your savings, no matter how
little, and get the benefit of the secur-
ity of this strong savings.bank and
its per cent. interest When worse
times prevail you'n have yonr owa
plus compounded interest. Booklet
for postal.
CITIZENS DOLLAR SAVINGS 5Asss.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
HASSLER

By the death yesterday of Edgar
w. Hassler, city clerk of Pittsburg
the newspaper profession of this town
lost one of its number who was
gloomy and peculiar, but not grand
He was one of tie most competent
men in the fourth estate, and one of
the most companionab1e. He was
very widely informed. thoroughly
grounded and well read There was
nothing in the line of newspaper work
that he could not do well and with
most complete satisfaction to the
journal upon which he was employed.
He was sinsuiariy accurate and pains
taking. his copy was a marvel of
neatness, his language was clear and
exact-in short, when lie laid down
his story or his article it was finished
and perfect; and it was difficult in.
deed TO find in ii either flaw, room
to boil or need of padding" He
was equally at home in the editorial
chair or at the reporters machine,
and during the same day could Gov.
err an art exhibit, ball game, a
synod and few general assignments
and do them all with a master hand
1t is given to few to know as much
as he did of literature. history and the
ennobling pursuits of life. to few who
have the mind to appreciate the
beauty and the benefit of these
things; though many there be. as he
was. who fall short of the will power
10 make of them the handspring of
existence.
Hassler was strange character. 1t
was a rare thing TO see him in sun
ny mood. yet he was far from
grouchy. In his intercourse with 9TH
err men he was ditfident. almost color
less; and he Will go down to his grave
mourned by very few intimates,
though he had many acquaintance
Nor had he any enemies. For this
man was ever impassive and never
impulsive. He was ever frank. but
never confidential. He was quiet, in
offensive and often laekadaisical. but
invariably impressed you as one hav-
ing abundant reserve force and inev-
itaDlS Iett upon those associated
with him the idea that he knew just a
little bit more about the subject in
hand than they did-which. not infre-
quentIy, was a fact
Somewhat of poet he was, and
something akin to an odd philosopher.
He had great love for history and a
great hatred for work, yet did much
of both. But all the time and forever
he was a dreamer of dreams. with
more worry of the morrow than
thought for it. He disliked fuss. and
it is not unlikely that if he had been
given the choice of his manner of
death he would have selected just
such fate as overlook him yesterday
morning on his way TO work. May
the best of his dreams now be real
iZed.-Pittsburg Times.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Charging Upon a PoIecat.


On Monday night polecat sailed
forth from its hiding place on for.
aging expedition. or it may be in quest.
of better quarters during this cold.
winter weather. A number of boys
marshalling their forces on Merchant
street, where it was first discovered,
and arming themselves with sticks
and brooms, proceeded to charge ii
down Market street. The wild tu-
mutt as they rushed on down the hill,
poiecat in the lead and the boys close
afteras aroused an intense desire to
see how matters might end. Upon
reaching Charley I4loyd's house. it
tried. to get under and thus secure it.
self against its frantic pursuers. but
failing in this it changed its base and
made another effort. The oncoming
brigade now more ierceiy pressed
their charge. not knowing the polecat
instinct nor its weapon of warfare al
ways loaded and primed, when 10! TO
their painful surprise it fred only
one yolIey, and my, oh. my it sent
them flying IN every direction, panic
stricken and GREATNESS. with the
feeling that clubs and brooms were
no protection against such shower
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Tickets will be sold at above very
low rate for the round trip, including
all expenses as described in timer
airy. These delightful tours afford a
choice of different routes, with stop
over at Washington in each direc-
ton.
Descriptive itineraries, tickets and
sleeping car reservations may be pro-
cured from Baltimore & Ohio Ticket
agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Our imported Japan and hand paint
ed ware, German and Haviland china
ware. are Xmas presents that are
stylish and sensible. At easy prices
at ]. L. Halls Hardware. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
More Money Needed.

"a mistake was made when the
taxes imposed for war purposes dur
ing the little spat with Spain were
abolished. No one felt those taxes.
Had they been retained we should
be having an income something like
seventy-five millions more than at
present, and that would be sufficient
for everything. ''-Philadelphia En-
quirer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Returned Home.

Mrs. Charles G. Higinbotham. of
ElEins street, returned home yes
terday morning from EIkhart lndi-
ana. where she went to visit her son,
Robert after his injury heretofore
noted She reports him to be doing
well, with present indications that
the danger crisis is passed. and that
he will be able TO return home within
a few weeks at most.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
THE CITY EDITORS
courtship and Divorce.

1T is natural in courtship for the
man to put his best foot forward.
Sometimes the girl, too, may convey
ideas, about her lineage and wealth
and even her beauty, that the facts
do not bear out. If deception either
before or after marriage were good
ground for divorce laws might as
well be abolished. New York World.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
For Sale.

Lot on Cherry avenue one block
from Jackson street, containing a
three room house. and a foundation
costing 100000, on which business
house or large dwelling could be
erected. Will be sold cheap. For
further particulars inquire at this
Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
engagements.

"a number of German papers are
discussing in all seriousness that
young women be called on to. serve
the State in the military service
Considering leap year has passed. this
might be good way for girls to get
engagements" Boston Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
JOIN THE GOLDEN SEAL.

Pays in sickness, pays in accidents,
pays at death. pays in full if you live
six years; don't wait, time is money;
will organize this month; investigate
and be convinced.
K DAVID E. FRITZ. Organizer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

We will name few of the many
things we have that will delight the
little girls for Xmas; tricycles. sIeds;
toy sewing machines. tea sets. tea ket-
ties and waffle irons. at j. L. Halls
Hardware y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

Special Tours to Florida via Wash
ineton-only $500 Round Trip
From Fairmont, Tuesday, Febru-
airy 9TH, via Atlantic Coast Line.
Tuesday, February 21st, via Sea-
board Air Lfne-Tuesday, March
9TH, via Southern Railway.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
NOTICE

If you see a nice 'oking
couple driving around with a
good stylish horse, elegant harness,
hobby run-a-bout, carriage or trap,
with nice clean robes, and everything
to match, you can wager ten to one it
was hired from the Jackson Livery
Barn, as we put out only that kind
FRED s. JACKSON, Manager. Open
day and night. <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
JosEPH scHUsTER.

Contractor for Cement Sidewalks.
Cellar Floors. Yards, Retaining Walk
and Steps. Stable Floors and CeIlars
made water tight specially.
Residence-Spence street, near lEasl
pie avenue. F. & NJ. Phone. 6gz. p.
o. Box. 476. Fairmont, W. va.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Annual Meeting.

The official members, directors and
stockholders OF the Monongahela
Bank held their annual meeting yes
terday az which the original officers
we're elected for the ensuing year
The directors held meeting later
for the transaction of other business.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Forestry.

cit is the art of providing trees for
use that forestry teaches. and the
lumber industry is beginning to real
ize that the forest conservator is his
friend. "-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

have some good lots In tive squares
of Courthouse for sale at ss75.oo n.
H. Lanham. =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
Limit to Rights.

Even the free citizen of free
country may not have in all cases the
right to do what he pIeases with his
own property Galveston News.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

have some good bargains ON Fair:
mont avenue. CAN and see me. II.
n. Lanham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11
For Sale.

General store in new mining town.
Stock will invoice $4,000. A good
discount will be given. Inquire at
this Office.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Repairing and upholstering of fur.
allure a specially. Brokerage. stor.
age and Auction CO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Cash aid for up-to-date secondhand
household goods. Brokerage. Storage
and Auction Co. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Allen Hi, wife and company of
Others came into the city yesterday.
gliding over the snow in their big
twoshorse sled.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

New goods to exchange for your
old. Brokerage. Storage and Auction
Co. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for your :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Harry the young son of j. Reed
smonse. Of Market street. who has
been quite sick for some weeks of ty-
phoid fever. is convalescent for which
sse are glad. he being a bright prom
ising lad
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

81 Q. Baker, OF Forksburg. was
trading ia the city yesterday. He re-
ports deep snow and their telephone
yssem quite deranged, but that they
now have It about repaired again.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

Guy Carter was a business caller in
the city yesterday His holdings in
the hrst ward unite his interests in a
measure with its interests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-01-11

lay of ,unirg energy
OF all affections
an typhoid
ID
Assembly Chamber Albany 9th,