The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-12

1t has been frequently said that no
city Of its size In West Virginia has
more lodges and societies than has
Fairmont, and the same may be said
of Marion county.
: The past year has been one In
which the different organizations
have done much good and the mem
bers have cause to feHcitate them
selves on the achievements and prog
ress made, and while congratulate
are in order, it is well not to forget
these men and women who have
made possible the success and good
which have obtained
For the growth and prosperity
which have attended the different Or
ders all of the members are entitled
to share Of the credit The loyalty
Of the rank and file Of those enlisted
in the cause OF the different societies
and lodges has never been question
ed but after all has been said and,
done it will not be denied that the
work of extending the principles TO-
which all are contending and OF fur
therinS at all times the best inter
ests OF the organizations have de
volved upon the few
This is true Of societies every
where It has been true Of every
movement designed for the better
ment of humanity since time began
and no doubt the handful of workers
viii continue to do the work that the
many be benefited until the end Of
time.
These men and women, few in
number in every community, have
given of their time unsparingly and
willingly that their favorite order
might live and prosper. With them
it has been labor Of love with no
thought of reward other than the con-
sciousness Of duty well performed
But while their services have been
rendered thus unselfshly it does not
follow. that they should go entirely
unrewarded. Votes of thanks are
good in their way. but the West Vir-
ginian believes in something more
substantial.
The West Virsinian has always ad-
vocated those things which it beEev-
ed We're good for the people OF Fair
mont and Marion county. and judg-
ing from the support it has receiv.
ed. they have appreciated its efforts
Diamond Rings as Trophies
In order to increase its list as
Eos f,,1
effort on the part of the lodge and
society workers-the West VirSiniap
is impeIled to offer two handsome
diamond rings to be voted to the Ia
dy and gentleman who. in the opip-
ion OF the people OF the city and coun-
ty. are most entitled to the honor
and tokens of esteem. and who re-
ceive the largest number Of votes
In addition to these a fine diamond
will be given to the lady and gen.
tleman receiving the second largest
vote.
These handsome diamonds are on
display at the following well known
jewelers.: Ladies first trophy. W. a.
Fisher: Ladies. second diamond. o. a
and II. H. Hedges: Gents First rro
ply. Rheildaffer & Brownfeli: Gents
second diamond. c. L Beard. All arc
beautiful gems and the general pub
lie is invited 10 see them They are
beauties
1t is the desire Of the West Virgin
ian that every subscriber and in fact
every one. in Marion county should
have voice in awarding the tropb
les and the only regret Is that-a sim
liar offer cannot be made for every
one deserving OF such testimonial
The rules governing the ballotins
have been made as clear as possible
to permit Of absolute justice and i'm
partially to all. The simple c1ippinI
of the ballot published herewith aoe
filing in the names Of those counted
deserving OF the honor will serve tc
place them in nomination when the
ballot is received at this Office, and
surely there are many who sit il
lodge meetings with you who deserve
TAnJEC,