The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-21
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Only II days more remain of the
West yIrSnian diamond contest. but
from present Indications they VIII be
full of fcterest for everyone identi-
titled with the lodges and societies
Of this city and county and especial
" to those which have representa-
tires in the list OF candidates.
1t has been a clean cut struggle to
date and it is generally conceded
that It has served 10 bring out a list
Of candidates such as any lodge or
society might be proud to win with
The latter phase OF the contest
has been much commented on during
the last few days. and it is frequent
1y been said that it would be difficult
to make up a list of candidates so
thoroughly representative OF the
many prosperous societies in this sec
ton.
That this is true is more than
pleasing to the West Eirginian. for
it indicates real cooperation on the
part Of the public in deciding who
shall wear the handsome diamond
trophies. and it means that no mat
ter what the outcome. they will final
ly be awarded to those who are de-
serving OF the honors.
No one has been named. SO far as
the West virSinian can learn. who
does not measure up to the highest
requirements OF the useful lodge or
society member and those who have
figured more prominently in the re-
turns are in every case so well known
through their church. lodge or soci-
ETY. work as scarcely to require ar
introduction to the peoule Of this
city.
The question Of who will win"
becomes more and more prominent
as the days go by and easily shares
honors with telephone inquiries as
to How are the votes running to-
day.?
AS to the former inquiry the best
that can be said is that the race is
still to be run.
1t now depends altogether upon
the kind OF support which the various
societies give to those who have
been named in the returns.
The strength in number Of a lodge
against united support. and some Of
the candidates are getting the latter
in the most effective form. How far
this will carry their candidates re-
mains to be seen but it can be safely
predicted that some of the younger
organizations will poll a vote which
viii be a distinct surprise to many
Of their elders.
Some societies have a vel! earned
reputation for loyalty to their mem
bers and one pleasing feature of the
West virginian contest IS to be
didateS can complain of any lack of
this spirit on the part Of those to
whom they naturally look for sup
port
1t has been Forthcoming generous
ly in most cases. but the remaining
days will tell the story for the real
race has only just begun.
It is surprising how few of the con-
testaatS expect to carry away first
honorS.
The West VirSinnian has been fire.
quently commended for offering such
ho-l.~-,1 - ~Nrfact Of ShiC
character and we only regret that
but two ladies and gentlemen are to
be the final posseSSors of the beauti-
full trophies offered
Exactly 1856 votes were cast on
Wednesday and a general shake up"
among the candidates resulted.
Miss Nellie Bartlett of the Rebek-
abs passes Miss Pople and leads the
ladies' with a total of SOS votes to
her credit.
Miss Maggie Toothman OF the same
lodge is a good second and was the
best supported candidate yes
terday-
Miss Edna Pople drops to third
place and Miss Olive Harden follows.
Fairmont seems 10 have zone con
test mad for over 1900 votes came
in yesterday and is new candidates
were entere and nearly Every one
with a substantial bunch of votes.
o. E Mcmillan. Of the Knights OF
the N~accabees. came in very strong
yesterday-936 votes were cast for
him-and he leads his nearest COM
petitor. Mr.. Wiley. by S3S votes
w. 4. Fisher. of the letter carriers.
is third and is certainly going
Ed Ford's friend gave him a boost
of over 900 and he is fourth and only
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