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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-19
MI. ZION CHURCH.


The church at Mt Zion wa or
gained In the year Of our Lord is3,
by the Presiding Elder Cain. The
log house vas built near that date
The charter members we're Rilon
Heath aud wife. VIM. Hill, wifc aud
son, Dr. Bristow aud wife Wm.
Hughc.' Ezekiel Porter, Jane.
Broadfoot and wife aud Ingram La.
cas-. Patsy Hughes, j. Il Hin.
Jane. T Taylor aud wife came IN
later on.
The writer j. under the impression
that old brother Ira Num- and wife
we're also charter members. a. ser.
vices we're held at his house aud also
at DR.. Bristow before the church
was built
When the log house va. built
Uncle Highlcy Gilbert helped TO cut
down the first tree that wa put IN
the building lie was Just a boy at
that time aud died a member Of the
church The promise is to the faith
full j. W. Hill was a boy l3 years
old at that time. The nae g. Of
many more could be given but. as
the tree Is known by the fruit. We
are sure their names are in the
Lambs book Of life.
Well does the writer remember.
when quite little girl, seeing old
Brother Num- going by to class and
prayer meeting just as regular a.
the time came he was there.
Many were the good meetings held
in the old log house aud many we're
brought into the fold of Christ that
were bright and shining lights, and
were ornaments TO the church aud
community.
Many have gone out from here to
build homes for themselves and their
influence has helped to build up other
churches so their influence still lives.
Among those was the father of the
writers who was member of this
church. He and his wife we're the
founders Of the Methodist church at
Shady Grove. They have passed
away, and still their work goes on.
Praise to His holy name
Mt. Zion can well be called the
mother of Methodism in this county.
On Jan. 20, 1859 a deed was made
to the church and Masonic fraternity
by VIM. Williams aud wife for the
sum of five dollars and was recorded
in 1864 by Berry 5. Young.
During the civil war tho chr-ch
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-19

Il was a grand sight when Admiral
Rojestvensky, knowing he was limo
cen,. stood before a Russian court
ma.,ial at Cronstadt, vehemently de-
clar,ng himself guilty and demand
ing the death punishment in order to
save his staff officers. "Greater love
tlun, this hath no man for his kind. -
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-19
Or. James Gets Nomination,

Bowling Green, Ky, July l6.-
DR.. A. u. James was nominated
this morning for Congress in the
Third district on the Republican
ticket. He was formerly u. 5.
MARSHALL.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-19

ouisyille has been selected as the
p. &c at which the S a'e Fair is to be
.. lanently loeatei. Louisville
b y i65, 900 to Lexiug on's $50, 600
a. he fair. which heretofore
no, proven a very b'illi uocess.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-07-19

Car load of Lime just received at
Cochran & Pickeus.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
'Mdzy WhIfI' Was TOO Ml6h
For K8ntuCky CONGRESSMAN VINO
Got CAUGHT For a snug Sum

The congressman was so interested
in the "mazy whirl" that he told Kirk
man he hadn't time to, write check,
but that for him to draw one for $50
and he would sign 1t.
Kirkman dashed down stairs and to
the Office of a friend, drew the check
for $4,000 instead of $50 AMI hasten
ed back to the ball room. The gay
and festive congressman was so deep
ly interested in the social festivities
that he did not notice the amount, but
simply affixed his signature.
Kirkman left on a midnight train
for Cattlettsburg, KY, and was the
first man at the door when the bank
opened next morning. He secured the
money on the check and took the next
train for Cincinnati. Congressman
Bennett yesterday learned that the
check had been drawn for $4,000 In
stead Of $50, AMI he at once put the
authorities at work to locate Kirk
man. He was arrested in Cincinnati.
and will be brougt back here and pros
ecuted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
LANDED HIM
MAN WANTED FOR VIOLATION OF
LAW IN HARRISON COUNTY
CAUGHT HERE YES.
TERpAY.

Constable John s. Walker put a
man in the county jail yesterday after
noon. The man that Walker arrested
is wanted in Harrison county for as.
saulting another man with stone and
bruislng him up considerably About
three weeks ago warrant issued by
the authorities of Harrison county
was placed in the hands of Constable
Clark w. Walker. Constable Clark
W. Walker was unable to locate the
man for whom the writ had been is
sued. The man succeeded in avoiding
the officers until yesterday afternoon
when Constable John s. Walker locat-
ed him in the First ward. The Harri-
son county authorities were notified of
the prisoners arrest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
Chain OF CLUBS FOR THE RAILROAD men
Fifty Recreation Houses Provided for Pennsyva-
MIA Ernloyes--Invest tnent Pays Big Dividends
in Better Service

In conjunction with the>rest houses
arrangements are made to gel meals
at the least possible cost,
Club Comforts Free.
The site and furnishings Of the
house on Fllbert street, Philadelphia,
cost more than $4,000 and the service
cost between $4O0 and $500 a month.
Everything in the place is absolutely
free to the men. There are reading,
lonnging and game rooms, 72 beds for
night use, and 1G couches for day use.
Nine hundred and eIgbty,three lock-
ers are provided for the mems cloths.
The library has $1,2S6 books circulate
ing among the families of the men at
the rate of.8OO a month. The reading
room privileges are enjoyed every day
by 1000 men. To get a bed, ohe has
only to register; the clerks see that he
is called in time to catch his train.
The company reanzes that anythlnS
which provides for the physical well
fare Of the men, not only benefits them
btu also the railroad, in that it re-
ceives from the employees better aud
more loyal service. Where men have
left the employ of the Pennsylvania
railroad, engaging with some other
company under different conditions,
they have returned to their old places.
An experience Of more than twenty.
years with the railroad has shown
that the company receives large re-
turns on It's Investment BY tie ex.I
ceEsnt service received from rs men
and the loyal supporr that the employ.
~ sasllght n giving.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
MANY VISITORS
AT OPENING
LARGE CROWDS ATTENDED OPEN.
ING OF NEW BOOK AND STA.
TloNERY STORE.

The opening OF A. c. Kinkead's book
and statloner's store yesterday after
noon and evening attracted large
crowds of visitors and the opening
was adtadged a huge success by the
many people who we're guests of the
store on this occasion. The interior
which has been recently fitted, was at
tractiyeIy arranged for the occasion
and many complimentary remarks
we're passed upon the stock of new
goods displayed. Miss Florence Clay
ton furnished music during the after.
room and in the evening was assisted
by the Messrs. Gwynne, on the violin,
mandolin and guitar. Mr.. A. G. Kin
kead will be assisted by his father,
J II. Kinkead, as booikeeper and the
book department will be in charge of
I.arney Lloyd, assisted by Miss Mar
garet Kinkead. Mr. Sam Ridenour
will have charge Of the music. Last
evening each lady visitor was present
ed with sheet Of music and n good
cigar was presented to the gentlemen
A circulating library has heen started
in connection with the tor, fec for
membership will be so cents and books
will be loaned to members at the rate
OF two cents day. A rubber works
is also in connection with the firm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
HUNTINGTON, W. Val. Nov. 24.-

HUNTINGTON, W. Va, Nov. "a
Congressman j, $. Bennett, of the
Ninth Kentucky district, was Yictim-
tzed out of $1,000 on the floor of a
swell bali room in this city and the
man who worked the game, ]. c. Kirk
man, by name, is in Cincinnati jail
awaiting extradition papers to bring
him back to this city
II was one week ago that Congress-
man Bennett tourneyed from his Ken.
tWcky home, Greengp, to Huntington
to attend a banquet of the Mystic
,shrlners given at the opening Of the
new Hotel Frederick here. The con-
gresham, in full dress, had just re-
linquished his partner after a grand
waltz in which more than sixty cou.
pies participated, when he was beck.
oned to the door by an acquaintance
from his old home.
The acquaintance was Kirkman, and
he whispered into the congressman's
ear that he was "broke" and that he
needed $50 to tide him over,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
FOUND RIVER
WATERFORD r
pERANeEp NEeREss MAb Al.
TEMPT TO COMMIT sUIolnE
BUT CHANGED HER MlNn

WHEELING, Nov. 24. airs fsizzle
Glisson, colored. waded ii ths Ohio
at the foot Of Twelfth street shorti
afteh II O'Clock Friday night VIII sui
cidal intent Finding the RatoF cold
she walked out again.
Such was the story she sStolatlie po
lice after being taken to police head
quarters by Officer Wells.
Mrs. ellison, who lives Win her
husband al No. 1874 Eighteenth ree
Is slightly mentally unbsIsHcsd and
had been in the hospital tortte IN
sane for a short time,
Friday evening two yopng men nQ-
ticed negro woman who scsea u
peculiar manner. and wstelIed her
maneuyers. She walked DOM lies
8 to Its intersection with Allsy s and
then south ir Alley Is 10! eenlh
street, where she turned Main
street, She went up Maip9strae 70
Twelfth and then turned towards ihe
river. They lost sight Of her or 4
short time, but again eneouals ter
upon Foarteehth street wrbgis
and coming from the direction y the
river.
Officer Wells was summoned and tlie
woman told him that she waded lnln
the river with the intention c drown
ing herself but changed Aer mind
when she felt the chilly water Sic
was later escorted 70 har Iloaie N
turned over tosthe custody her
husband
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
Wage Increase
For Laborers
UNITED STATES STEEL WILL GIVE
TEN CENT RAISE TAKING EFF.
Feet JANUARY FIRST.

NEW YORK. Nov. PAT. H. Gary,
chairman of the board of directors of
the United States Steel Corporation.
announced yesterday that the wages
of common labor in the plants Of the
subsidiary companies of the United
States Steel Corporation would be in.
creased ten cents a day beginnins
January 1st next. The wages Of day
and turn labor will be adjusted &C,
cordingly.
The announcement was contained in
the following statement issued by
Judge Gary:
Common labor at the manufactur-
ing plants of the subsidiary companies
of the United States Steel Corpora
tton will be increased ten cents per
day, commencing January 1st, 1907.
and dayand turn labor will be adjust.
ed accordingly. Notices to this ef-
feet will be posted by the respective
companies about December 1st, 1906.
(Slgned) "E. H. barry"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2+.-Rest
for It's employees has been put OH an
organized basis by the Pennsylvania
railroad. On the lile east of Pitts
burg and Erie the company has estab-
llshed rest houses at freight yards
and termini, where train crews are
changed. On furniture alone $4,000
has been spent, and maintenance costs
100000 annually.
In some places thu rest houses are
connected with the train dtspatcher's
office by electric wires. The wreck
trainmen's headquarters are always
connected in that way, It reminds one
somewhat OF a fine company. If an
accident happens the telegraph opera,
tor touches a button and a bell rings
in the bedroom of every man needed.
About three and a half minutes is
enough for dressing and in five min
utes the wreck train Is on its way.
Good Returns on investment.
Return on the investment in rest
houses comes in the form of better
service from the men. "A clear brain
is needed 10 operate trains safely. In
furnishing the rest houses the com-
pany supplied not only the essentials
beds, cupbords, laEatorles and res.
taurants- It supplied means cf
amusement, such as newspapers, pc.
riodicals, libraries and games, Some
Of the houses, even. are fitted with me-
chaRicai appliances sor instruction in
air btakes and Inlsct6fs and siilIed
nen5sEe a. Shaad - giye straetioas
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
DIED YESTERDAY
MRS. JOHN cURLEY PASSED
AWAY YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON AT HOME ON WAL.
NUT AVENUE.

Yesterday afternoon at her home on
Walnut avenue occurred the death of
Mrs. John Curley. She had been in
declining health for some time and
while death was not unexpected It has
fallen heavily upon her family and
friends. Deceased was about ffty-one
years of age and is survived by her
husband and eleven children, Mrs.
Nicholas White. Of Clarksburg, Mrs.
George Walters. Mrs. Joseph Hanley,
Misses -Cece1la, Anna. Julia, Margaret
and Florence. Messrs. John, Joseph
and Pat Curley, all of this city. Mr..
and Mrs, Curley have been residents
of Fairmont for the past ten years.
Prior to that time they resided in
Clarksburg. Deceased was formerly
Miss KatharXn Dougherty. The FL
neral services will be held on Monday
morning at o'clock in the Catholic
Church. Interment in Holy Cross
Cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
STATE
C0AlIISSI0NER
MAI D SIGN
Unautho orized
Staterne Ssiit Out

FAYETTEVILLE. Noy Hon.
C. w. Dillon viii shortly tender TO
Governor Dawson his rsignaiion as
State tax commissioner ItIs his de-
sire to be relieved Of the dpttes Of the
Office by the first of lsapat
This announcement mad without
authority Of Mr.. Dillon, VIM occasion
no surprise to the intimate friends Of
Mr. Dillon who have been aware for
several months that hs vas eslrous
Of retiring from the Office so Fiat he
could devote his entire attention to
his law practice. Gov DsTon has
been apprlsed,of Mr.. DilIons tnt tentions
and is now yainly seeking SOMEONE
with ths necessary abillly ytos take up
the important work So ably inauglir-
ated by Mr., Dillon ASsaece With
the ability and courage ot AIl Dillon
is not easily found, despite Tie $4,000
salary that attaches to thepo position
The duties Of the otice,o ta com
missioner have proven more shoriots
than those Of any other Department Of
Stats. When Mr.. Dillon accepted the
office it was with the expectation that
he would be able to devote gcod
share Of his time to looking after his
law practice. In this he has been
much disappointed, as heShas found
the Office requiring all HIS tlme and at
tention much to the iniaSg 81 his law
practice. The duties Of thenew once
have never been pleasant of 70 the
liking OF Mr. Dillon, but he ms shirl-
ed no responsibility or labor attached
to his position. He has been Slipping
affairs up with a view totufnine the
job over to someone elsestoF several
months and would have resigned long
ago had 1t not been his aim ee the
finish to many importantslabots begun
by him. BY the tirst Of tile year he
hopes to have the ahairs Il the once
in good shape for his successor
Mr.. Dillon is easily 81 the head ol
The, Fayette bar and as asnember o.
the firm Of Dillon 9 Nackoils com
uands a law practice far hore lucra
i've than any Office within tie gin oi
he people Of the state, nekolls
has been III for several weeks Hot
Springs, Ark, and the business 81 the
Arm has not been receiving en
ion 1t requires. Coy. Dawson ili be
asked to relieve Mr. Dlilonsacs later
han January |.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
Famous Tenor SdyS H6 is
PallBd and RadZ6d at The
V6RdI6I Rendered RQ0InSt Him

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-Enrice Ca
russo, the famous grand opera tenor,
was found guilty yesterday of having
annoyed people at the biological gar
den in Central park. He was fined
$40 by Magistrate Baker.
Caruso's counsel Immediately an
nounced that they would appeal. The
appeal will take the form Of a writ
Of sertlorarl, directing review OF the
case by the court of special sessions.
Former Judge Dittenhofer, for his
client. will seek to expedite the appeal
because Caruso is billed to sing at the
Metropolitan opera house next Wed.
nesday, Tonight director conreid de.
clared that the conviction would not
interfere with Caruso's appearance.
In a quiet manner Magistrate Baker
endorsed the affidavit Guilty, fine
$tb." and handed 1t to a clerk of the
court He then ordered that Roderick
G. Spelling of the counsel for Caruso,
be informed Of the decision, so that he
might come to the court and pay the
fine. There were comparatively few
people in the court at the time.
Three Word Verdict.
'waen asked if he would write an
extended opinion, Magistrate Baker
saii::
MY verdict Is confined to just three
words: Guilty. Fine So"
Former Judge Dittenhoefer ex-
pressed surprise when told the decl-
sion was against his client,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
Be SURE TO co
And HEAR HIM
HONORABLE JOHN G. WooLLEY
Ar THE OPERA HOUSE SUN.
DAY AFTERNOON.

Great interest is being manifested
in the address to be delivered by Hon.
John G. Woolley at the opera house,
Fairmont Sunday afternoon, Noyem.
her 25ths at three O'clock. Mr. Wool
1syss fame as temperance lecturer
has reached every part 0F The clyiEiz'
ed world, and wherever he speaks au.
uIenee that TAX the capacity Of the
largest houses listen to his pleading
eloquence.
His dtetion resembles that Of Phil
lips. his .oratory that Of Beecaer; his
dramatic power that Of GeEet lr
sltiss command Of pure Elugi,
surpassed by any other spea cur
day. No other American orat " ever
achieved greater success tran the
man who will speak to Tatrmont peo-
pie Sunday afternoon.
HIS remarkable tour Rufnpeh Eng
land where he addressed crowds that
filled to s;iffocation the largest halls
and churches is remembered with
great pleasure by those who were
fortunate enough to hear him speak.
It has been said that oratory is the
thing Of the past, but those who have
entertained this deIusion viii be con-
sinced that this is not so after hearing
John G. WooIley. A cordial invita-
stIon is extended to all to come out
tomorrow afternoon and hear this
noted man. Admission free.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24

I'VE shall appeal" he said at
once. We consider the decision un.
Just and unwarrauted by the evidence,
III caruso was guilty of the conduct
Cain in his testimony charges him
with, but which was absolutely refut
ed, he should have been punished Sc.
yerely. II he, on the other hand, is in
nocent. he should not have been fined
at all.
THE non.appearance of Hannah Ora
ham. the woman who Cain said was in,
suited by Caruso, in itself stamps the
case with so much suspicion that It
should have been dismissed on that
alone"
When Mr. Conread was interviewed
regarding the verdict he said:
caruso win Sing.
n concur entirely in all that Mr.
Caruso's counsel says.
u have not even contemplated max.
ing any change in the ARRANGEMENT for
next week as a consequence of the
verdict. Nothing short of the abso.
lutte inability Of Mr.. Caruso to sing
will prevent his appearing as annouuc.
ed on wednesday as Rodolfo in La Bo,
heme."
Mr.. Caruso said:
q am naturally panied and amazed
at the verdict. After all the evidence
had been presented in court l took III
for granted that would be discharged
and honorably. do not
doubt that the verdict will be revers'
ed on appeal"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
MERCHANTS MAKE FIGHT AGAINST MAIL ORDER H0USES|
LOCAL MERCHANTS
SIGN PETITION

Mr.. L. B. Thomas, Of Des Moines
Iowa. representing the Merchants
Trade Journal. of Des Moines. is call.
Ing upon the merchants In the inter.
est Of the petition that is to be pre-
sented 10 the President OF the United
States demonstrating against the bill
to be presented to Congress raising
the weight Of merchandise that may
he sent by mail to II ponds instead
o four.
This bill, II is claimed, is being
pushed by Sears, Roebuck 6 Co, and
other large msil order houses for their
direct benefit. To secure the passage
OF this measure these houses have ap-
powlatcd S1OOO,OOO.
The retail associations all over the
country are taliug up the fght that
Is being waged against this measure
and already $4,000 names have been
signed 10 thiS HiaWtnoth p"hAoA. NlF.
Thomas inrorns us that he and eight
Cther men haves made personal can,
Nass over nineteen States and that
West Virginia makes the twentieth
State to be worked.
Mr.. Thomas Is one of the most ac.
Tive men Of his age that we have seen
in Fairmont for some time He is
now over 10 years of age. straight, ac-
live and full of good humor, He
would not be taken for a man over so
Or 60 years Of age.
He has been quite a Joiner in his
rIme and Is a member of the shrin-
prs. X. of p, Odd Fellows and various
other organizations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
MANY PEOPlE
LISTENED TO STRONG SERMON
BY REV. sHEARER AT CHRIS.
TIAN CHURCH LAST
NIGHT.

The auditorium was filled to Its ca.
paclty last night at the Central Chris
iIan Church. Arrangements are being
made to-day so as to be able to seat
more people tomorrow night. Rev.
Shearer preached last night on Hell,
Why? What? How long?" He used
Proverbs 2S:13 and Ps. 1922 as his
isSt, sSt,,..--;..,...,s,.,3 .1e..
He said: "stn Is not so much a prob
lem as it is a fact, It has always
had its existence in human life and
not apart from 1t, 1t is not a mistake
Or human weakness. 1t is wrong doing.
II is dark, damnable soul destroying
power. Men try to hide their sin, Some
by plungIng into strong drink which
is going deeper into bellishness.
Some try to hide their sin by as
sumlng garb Of hypocriticaI sanctl-
ty which is the meanest of all, for
they want 10 be seen of men, and
men see through their shallow guise
and behold their real contemplate
lives. There are no bitter sins. 1t Is
a lie that has existed since the Car
den of Eden that one is unduly infn-
enced to do wrong.
Another blames his environment for
BIS evil life. God has offered you
hoy righteous environment and you
would not have it, so you are to blame.
Another blames his heredity for all
that he is: of course you inherit some
traits, but you are responsible II you
choose to live in sin: for God has Of
fered deliverance, but men would not
accept it. Another says my conscience
does not condemn me so / feel all
right; but conscience can be educated
to accept evil, as well as good; your
conscience alone is not safe guide,
Sin will blind the eyes of men and
women TO that which is evil. God pity
the man who has to stand in fear Of
an oncomlng judgment. The drunk.
ard, the adulturer, the dishonest life
of sin. the saloon keeper or gambler
Some try to read the doctrine Of hell
out of the Bible, Gods book. That
would be pleasant, II it we're true
There is a he'll for The one VINO retu9.
es pardon in Christ's name but choos,
es 10 live in sin.
Gods book says eternal, everlasting
punishment, everlasting fire. There
are saloon keepers and Infamous peo.
pie and infldels who will cry out and
plead for their souls in the presence
of God; opportunity then will be gone
forever. E.taa
The other side Is the Christ who
said whosoever confesseth me before
men, him will / confess before my
Father which is in heaven.
Sunday morning Rev. shearer will
preach using for his subject, "The
Face Of Jesus" in the evening "The
sin" A male Quartette
wlllsing in the evening service. There
will be baptisms at the close Of the
services.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-11-24
STREET CAR
WAS TELEscoPEo TODAY BY
HEAVILY LADEN TROLLEY
FREIGHT WITH SAD
RESULTS.

DETROIT, Nov. PA well fillel
street car was telescoped by heavily
laden trolley freight car at Birming'
ham twelve miles from Detroit early
to-day. Mrs. Harriet Harger. 2S, a
prominent society woman of Pontiac,
Mich, was killed outright, and nins
other passengers severely injured.
Nearly all Of them were from Pontiac
en- route to Detroit. The accident oc
Cured directly in front of the Power
house.