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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR
A FRANCHISE.

Notice of the application of the
Company to the County Court of Ma.
rion county, West Virginia, for fran.
chise for railroad operated by cleo.
tricity or other motive power on and
Marion, State of West Virginia:
Pursuant to Chapter 30, pages 80
and SO of the acts of the legislature
OF 1901, notice is hereby given that
the Fairmont and Fairview Traction
Company will apply to the County
Court Of Marion county, West Vir-
ginia. on the 2Sth day of October,
1905. at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of that day.
for the right, privilege and franchise
of constructing, maintaining and op.
Grating railroad tracks, with neces.
sary and convenient turnouts, switch.
es, side tracks, poles, wires, supports,
masts and other appliances and fix
lures, and to be operated by cleo.
tricity or other motive power. on,
over, along and across public roads
and county bridges of said Marion
county, West Virginia.
At which time and place an opport
tunity will be given any citizen or
corporation Interested in the granting
or refusing said franchise to be
heard.
FAIRMoNT & FAIRvIEw TRAc-
TON COMPANY, q
BY T. j. CoNAwAY, Pres.
Dated the 25th day Of September,
1905.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

GIN our Almanac for many years past we
have given unusual advice to those attic.
ted with coughs, colds, throat or lung
troubles or consumption. We have told
them if they did not receive any special
benefit after the use Of one 75-cent size
bottle of German Syrup, to consult their
doctor. give did not ask them or urge
them to use a large number of bottles, as
other remedies. Our confidence in Ger
man Syrup makes it possible for us to
give such advice. give know by the ex.
perience Of over IS years that one 75.cent
bottle of German Syrup will speedily re.
lieve or cure the worst coughs, colds,
bronchial or lung troubles-and that,
even in bad cases of consumption, one
large bottle of German Syrup will work
wonders. qNew trial bottles, 2sc.; reg
ular size. 7sc. At all druggists.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

Conductor j. G. Kerns, and Brake.
man E. d. Baker, have purchased for
themselves a pair of natural pacing
bay colts, of the Lee Wilt stock, at
Gray's Flat. Both for build and gait,
they claim the pair can not be beaten
in either Marion or Harrison county,
and are ready to exhibit the goods.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

The city taxes for the year 1905 are
now in my hands for collection, and
all persons paying the same during
the month Of October will be allowed
discount Of two and one-half (2La)
per cent, but no discount allowed at.
ter the a1st day Of October.
JNo. S. SCOTT,
City Collector.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
Royalty Honored.

The Mononganela Club enjoyed the
hospitality of Clyde Miller in the pro.
vision made and carried out by him
for a social dance given in their room
recently. under the Monongahela
Bank building. About 40 or more,
including their lady friends, were
present who tripped the fantastic toe
until in their judgment the seasonable
hour had arrived to close, when they
dispersed going at two by two as
nearly as they could. and all mutually
agreeing that they had spent most
delightful evening at the instance of
their gracious host.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
He Means to Stay.

L. Mckinney, of Columbia street
has taken a position at the first chair
in Bud Jenkins barbershop on Bridge
street. He has started out well, and
1t now remains for him to only keep
up his reputation or drop to second
place. The present indications are,
however, that he means to stay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
More Gas.

The Oil and Gas Company are sink.
ing several more wells for gas in the
Downs territory. The one farthest
advanced has just been brought in
and produced very favorable show
ing. Upon being tested and gagged
1t proved TO have sufficient pressure
to warrant lining it up for operation.
This is now being done, and in the
mean time they are pushing on down
with the others in process of being
drilled.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

FIRST contingent Of visitors into Pres
ton county, while Charley Meredith.
at the head of his delegation froE,
Diamond street Is expected to round
in by this evening. "A
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

" JdineS Ndu1ilueT, one Oh the OIuer
resident citizens of Forksburg, and
his nearby niece, Mrs. Rose Watson.
were in the city trading yesterday.
Nathan Linn, of Grafton, surgi-
cal patient at the City Hospital. after
"a prescribed course of treatment was
dismissed well and returned home
yesterday.
The w. S. Thomas transfer was
called into requisition yesterday and
moved Paul Page from the crematory
to Barrackville.
Mrs. Gussie Rowe, of Grafton, Is
in the city, as the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. James H. Leonard, of Water
street, for a week or ten days.
Miss Anna Gerkins, of the City Hos.
pital, was called upon today to go out
on Burners Ridge and nurse Mrs.
Calvin Moran, who has been seriously
Ill for over week.
Mrs. Ira Williams, of East Park
avenue, returned home yesterday
evening from Morgantown, where she
was visiting among friends for week,
and in the mean time attended the NJ.
E. Conference in session there.
Sanford Scott and his daughter
Maggie, of Taylor county, are in the
city as the guests of their relatives,
John and Ernest Scott. and Mrs. ]. H.
Leonard, of Water street. for few
days.
NJ. Cannon, superintendent of the
Philadelphia Oil Company, was in the
city last evening, en- route to Clarks.
burg. looking after the interests of
the company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

James vanGilder, one of the older
resident citizens of Forksburg. and
his nearby niece, Mrs. Rose Watson.
were in the city trading yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
Gone With the Shooters.

Johnny Merrifield, of the Merrifield
Hotel, left the city yesterday in COM
pany with our other crack shots for
McMechen to enter contest by the
best marksmen from all the local
teams Of the State for a prize-cup to
be presented to the man making the
highest score. Johnny has been max
ing good record and stands chance
along with the others of winning the
prize.
. Returning to Their shacks.
w. d. Morrison and family, Of Hay
mond street, returned home yester-
day evening from Reedsyilie, as our
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

Copyright books, s1.1o this week at
Globe Book Store. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

Alberta eallatin, Grand Opera
House, tonight.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
WANT COLUMN
Do You Know What We Want2
Several Short Ads" at
One Cent Per Word.

WANTED.-A bright active laborer.
Apply Fairmont Ice s. Fuel Co., So4
Main street..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11
FIRST WARD NOTES.
BY Our Regular Correspondent.

!. J. !. j. i !. j. j. i :. j. ]. j. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

WANTED-A girl. for general house.
work. Apply to $50 Fairrnont avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

Of course you are going to Gee
Cousin Kate. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-10-11

The w. S. Thomas transfer was
called into requisition yesterday and
moved Paul Page from the crematory
to Barrackville.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30


nacn 6nu every ne" sport ina fS ""
trodueed brings new fashions 10 It's tram
end these are the logical outcome OF fhe
necessities Of the game Mere mao qaS
~ro,la tho, ,naua Fashion and logic ane
- h,., hnt ,4.re
a'e"''oneu =" wy W
No not doubt IN We m'hds OF uNf
voices that the same lady is logical. even
10 her most tickle moments.
Yachts and the Yacht races lo0rs vTp
srop,ipeurlv M oil the resorts along the
-. ,.,, ,ha.o ,s ,.,r.o,r a s.,shorr
- -, ,,,, LEAD.
~ah''e' Ou' "h"t "o"S'N % '"'
whether ITS heef ne OF pahtlai no"'S 'Ha'
It takes thousands week to maintain
or collection Of cathoats and dories that.
frurb TO teH often afford far more sport
"a sor ,,ora .npsap,ept IN theIr cuee+
-..'.. a.. ~, ,,uo,. o.oo :, .,,o,,,.
~ "a ,.,,,,.I,,
sacS'> WY" 'ne'' ''"'e'' "1
a0n crew
The sailor dress is one that has "eeS
restored 10 full favor this late summer
fine Ybe small folks have never drnied
a. ,Ao,. 60, a, CIV s,.os ~ tho game
,.,. .,..ua - xoor,,, 4,
~" nv" wy" - -.
WIN o'T'er o' enthusiasm, .n". nus
well Tor MS futnre. ohe mus them )"
the smart shops fashioned on inen' DUCK.
one tailor who CATERS to the smart set.
announces thar he can furnish correct
sailor costumes OF grfffonette. a fabric
that sheds the water Just as the pro-
verbal duck does. This would seem to
offer an ideal costume for the practical
yachtswoman. she who steers her boat
In the teeth of the wind and does NOT
mind one scrap II sfle snips a wave VI
two ana takes thorough drehchlne az
philosophicahy as may ee-n Is All p"i'
OF the game with her.
The exireheies OF goir ara tennis nav
brought nhout style OF dress that u hs
practica, as Is attrac'iVe me co' ~
oiouse Tor THESE Sports Is now one Una.
Is cut cotniortaoy Iu'i sno tiree; ou' ss'
escapes une reproacn OF an unlIuy pass
ness nt tur'n' eu. oV". c,,ar
iacI tne oase OF tne necS - ,he eo.Nis
nne an AROUND on 'hese' a"o there
turnover collar OF the soeos sewn on
without any intervening pane wna,so.
ever. THIS same loose 'oea Is carried GUY
tne se, - ..a.nh,, =, a.
on 'he shoulder anu Is pIeielapiy "a .ne
w.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

Comfortable House for the Golfer.
The open tbroated. short sleeved blouse,
is the one that is accepted as correct for
golf and tennis wear. and truly, not only
does il add a lot to a pretty girls ap
pearance, but still more to her comfort
as well. A very smart mode Is that Of
the illustration in which the throat is
cut down low. the collar attached 10 the
base, and deep tucks In the shoulder
seem TO afford the requisite fullness 10
the body Of the garment Inc sleeve
is a full, loose leg 0 mutton pattern, set
10 comfortably low on the shoulder, 30
that there is no Interference whatsoever
with the free and broad swing of the
arm, and the fuilness IL gathered into
turnover band cuff that fsstens with
smart link buttons. rhe belt Is OF the
same linen as the blouse, and a smart
broad SILK Is loosely snotted under the
collar and hangs down the front to the
ceinture. Alto. ether this design well
solves the problem Of q smart loose and
comfortable blouse for outdoor sports that
shall conform with fashion and fashion
able appearance.
Correct style for the Yachtswoman.
TIE sailor blouse has come into almost
universal favor for general sporting wear;
but its original environment. the deck Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

Indispensable adjunct TO outing and out
commend It. One can treat II with a
negligence and careless ness that any other
item Of the wardrobe would resent. and
vet, after being rolled up In a ball. thrust
under the boat or buggy seat, sat npon
used as pillow for ones back. II
comes OUT without crease or wrinkle.
ready 10 he drawn on and locks its very
smarteSt best
Some of the later sweaters are fash
toned after the loose box coat. and are
intended 80 be worn without n belt
Others display loose cape sleeve thar Is
decidedly attractive and tlis goes with
a G-cut neck: while still others maintain
the <slose west shape. ending with tight
rubbing at the waistline. and dispensing
altogether with that puffiness or baggi
aess above the waist that characterized
the sweaters of season or two ago.
But. In spite of a keen and ardent pur-
suit OF outdoor sports, the small items
of the toilette that tell for so much In
oae's ~ppearanne are not supposed 70 be
neglected The short skirt displays the
shoe and hose to full sight, and the
shiny black shoe must lie kept in trim,
the skirt edge bound with velveteeD or
braid. the plac6et hole guiltless' 81 gap
tag: ones collars In trim and trig shape
and the cciffure with It's restraining hair
nets right up TO the moment In the mat
ter OF style.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

face 'iounce r,ifies NJ the 10
The l,Uie lace cont is altogether unlined.
ans is uup 81 those dainty :r1es that
are worn NJ = finish 10 the outdoor
toiicf5e rither than as u wrap. The hat
Il what one tuilin"r terms a converted
saii"r Is ruoanfed upon n deep bandeau.
and the trimmings are ruches OF white
ribbon win kuots Of black velvet tucked
In at Intervals, and big roses likewise
fashioned from the same material. The
greater part Of the trimming is Oh the
handcau Ia the back
A Piazza Picture.
Gown Of pale green linen with smart
little holero that stands sell out from
tie figure and with a loose pagoda sleeve
makes nm Ideally cool and pretty toilette
for piazza wear The skirt is 10 y cores.
with double box piaits all around. aud Is
made In walking length. The silken hose
show gnuze stripes, silk embroidered. aud
the smart shiny black pumps are trimmed
with fat. square bow OF ribbon al the
vamp
The hat. Of white erin, has the under
briin literally RULED IN narrow Vaien-
cienues lace o concealed wire piuched TO
afford gracefully undulnriug edge. There
is loose band Of white satin ribbon
around the crown. with broao. =cicsr9
Alsntiau bow IN front. the same effect re-
peatcd IN miniature on the baudeau, aud
little punches OF banksla roses are tucked
Ia With teliing effect
DInner Gown OF the New Princesse
Point.
The lace rome remains one OF the chief
est OF fashion - favorites, largely. one
suspects. because their cost will always
prevent their becoming too popular, ana,
therefore. common Waist, sleeves aud
skirt nfe al fashioned en- forme-t that Is.
the lace IL Designed aud worked exactly
10 shape. NO that there is no plecing or
cutting when the robe comes 10 be
mounted.
That OF tie picture IS mounted en- prin-
cesse, the Iece def ly Joined at the
waistline 30 that the Joining Is Invisible.
There Is layer of soft, white chiffon
between the lace and the SILK foundation,
the latter having AT interliniDg OF
princess bHircloth in the hem, With sew
eral chiffon rufies, so that there Is the
modish fare at the foot The throat 10
cut out somewhat. and the sleeves I'm
ishec at the elbow with a blllowy rutiie
OF plisse chiffon.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
Cool and Comfortable Outing 7 oilettes.

that may ne either turned over 10 Byron
style or else brttoBed up close around
the throat The fronts OF snug,y. and
the pouch at the waist is dispensed with.
The skirt that Is illustrated with the
sweater is one Of those brilliantly finished
sicillenDes that seem to shed dust and
dirt as the duck sheds water The Dip
yoke Is continued in panels down the
skirt, the space between these panels
hlled with deeply plated sections that
are stitched down FOR a short space and
then well pressed TO the hem. Straps
fastened with little golo buttons appear
on the yoke With very smart effect
A modish Afternoon Toilette.
Lice lie in the highest vogue for tot
iettes to appear at any time after the
luncheon bOur. A simple oriental net lace
fashions the rock. The bodice 10 on bebe
lines with transparent yoke, and a very
deep eeinture Of paie-blue silk ribbon
that comes halfway under the ar and
ends 10 very sharp point IN front. The
waist blouses giriIshiy over this. and the
iong sash ends are trimmed with bouii-
lonuf OF narrow ribbon OF the same tint,
the lAatherbone cordlngs used this con
nection serving 10 keep the sash ends
from curling up. The skirt is plain.
sbirred at The top, aud flushed with two
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

Like the little pouch bodice, the short
skirt Is making a determined stand
against being ousted from the newer
fashions. But with the extremely full
examples that are coming % the fore II
is TO be feared that the silhouette OF the
figure viii not stand a conspicuOusly
short skirt witt any great degree Of
grace Especially Is this the case II the
new halrcloth interlining be employed.
and there seems 10 be DOT even the faint
est suspicion that this feature will be
omitted from the dress bindings Of nigh
class costumes for autumn and winter
wear
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
Some Little Nubs Of Current Fashion News

after the usual r'yle, but the other dis
plays shat Is known as willow" tip,
for which extremely long nues are Sc
lected. and a thick bunch Of these, some
10 TO IS Inches 10 length, droop over the
aide or the back Of the hat The eject is
odd. and not particularly pretty. But
since II Is a costly one TO produce, there
IL 90 dopbt that Il will retain quite
measure Of fashionable favor. Because OF
~ price IL Ia feature that will be con
aned 70 the few rather than TO the many,
and there IL but little danger Of its b.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
A Ez4z IA RnzZzzE

a boat. is the more correct one, after all.
That OF the picture shows a white linen.
with the characteristic collar and shield,
as well as the cuf, lr an admirable blue
linen braided In wh'-e soutache and eno-
broidered with nautical emblems In white.
The blouse is so fashioned that the shield
may be omitted for very warm weather.
Tue blouse is plain In cut. caught down
taut inside the belt and has the sleeve
Of very moderate dimensions throughout,
the blue cuff being one Of the upstand-
ing. close pointed kind. The skirt lie
gored and fits over the hips without darts.
the back closing 10 a double Inverted
pleat The circular voiant that makes a
smart finish is cut double. with an inter
lining, and row upon row OF machine
stitching serves 10 hold # 10 shape
through the laundry.
New white Sweater and SiCilienne
skirt.
The manifold uses TO which the sweater
so well lends itself max IL an almost
Indispensable article for outing and out
door wear. II can be rolled into a ball
and tucked IN anywl're without at all
injuring its shape or appearance, aad II is
ready TO be put on and look well after
the toughest kind Of treatment The re-
cent models IN sweaters display collar
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
coming too popular or OverdOns.

coming too popular or oyerdone.
Small chenille ball friugea are among thS
trimmings that are expected to oblSfn
some vogue IN the autumn gowns. 1eny
balls. covered with Jet beads. are nise
shown, and drops OF all kinds are n0oEEs-
ed upon narrow ribbons for applications
wherever suitable. Flounces offer oBaea
some Involvement for the use Of suE3
trimmings as these. and dounees ara
scheduled for quite al inning in ~
newer modeA
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

. Ribbon embroideries upon white and
pearl gray kid. suede, MORE sllk are
muchly used upon der i-tallleur gowns Tor
reveres. collars and cuffs, and. when the
design permits. for a waisteoat likewise
Ribbon quilIlngs In close. -ttT pleats are
making their anpearanee upon tallofea
COWS. but their application Is OF the
sttn variety that tailored work Demands
Tan and mode suede gloves are being
nsed abroad for wear With the tinted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
New white Sweater and sictIienne
skirt.
line largely depends the success of the
gown.

Some Independent importers from fash
ioa eenters abroad are showing robes Of
henrietta, In dainty coiorfngs. with aounces
that are worked 10 solid silk embroid-
cry, the pattern cleyeriy touched up with
beadwOrk. IL 10 evident that this com-
binAtion will play q strong part or high
class gowns for the autumn, the henri
eta. silk and beads are all an exact
match. the latter being Of the iriceScent
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
g.lmmering Kind.

The ostrich plume continues TO wave
along its triumphant way. chapeaux
destined for autumn wear show even more
Of them than ever-if this were possible
after the extended ose they have en-
joyed upon the sumner batA The yra
eurl-or the lobster curl, - II u Some
What ineleSantiy termed BY some-is ST.!
In high favor, and one Of the newest
demonstratione shows this with two dif-
ferent endA The one end 10 IN q tip
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

The newest neck chains and necklaces
are conspcuousIy short. and are Intended
to encircle the collar without any droop-
ing whatsoever Some of them are OF
dogcolar shape aud are intended to be
closely clasped around the throat in such
instances as when a collar is not part
of the toilette. There are some really
exquisite examples of this fad In dull
wrought silver. inset with huge cabochon
cuttings In mock jewels. The star sap
phire II well initiated is one of the most
effective OF these; and the usual anne
thyst turquoise, topaz and emerald tmi-
tations are likewise seen.
All sorts Of Vanity" attachments are
furnished with hand and wrist bags Of
every degree of costliness. The powder
book, with its detachable leaflets, has
largely replaced the ubiquitous powder
puff; and smelling salts are really a sensi-
Die addition TO the fittings
One Of the newest Parsienne IDEAS
shows a gold chain mesh bag. gilt van
ity case containing the powder leaves, lip
rouge and tiny mirror: a card case that
matches exactly the foregoing. and--a
cigarette case. These are all mounted
upon a large ring that may be slipped
over the hand. Tue grandes danes OF
Russia and France. as well as Spain and
Italy, all use cigarettes freely; and there
is no reproach whatsoever attached to
their smoking In fact, at all continental
dinners the cigarettes are passed among
the guests Just as are the olives; and
they are likewise passed with coffee and
cordials In the drawing room after the
ladies' have left the dining-room.
However, we on this side Of the water
are more conservative. and doubtless these
fascinating etuis will be minus the cigar
cite case.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

The princesse gown, both in fact and
In effect. continues to attract much a.
ieution- One OF the newest Developments
shows II with q yoke that extends IN q
front panel down the skirt 70 the feet
Lace 70 favored material for this effect
ard upon its ,haping from bust 70 hip
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

toilettes that are making such q furore
for themselves. This Is a fad that Is
really an economy, for those neutral
tinted gloves ~ harmonic well with
any color, and they really look well and
keep fresh with far less cleaning than
almost any other Of the soft shaoes.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

Piaids are largely ousting the smaller
checks IN favor. HIT they are themselves
the lsfscal successor Of those same
eheckA II 10 the smaller Of the elau
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30

tartans that are being used. and 1t ls
quite a fad abroad to be able to Identify
and name the tartans Of the different
Scotch clans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1905-08-30
Novelties of Fashion.

Long chaius, with all sorts of 'dingle-
bangles" strung at intervals and a watch
NJ the end. are shown in smart jewelers.
shops.