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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08
GEORGIA-Cobb county,

To all whom it may concern: S.
l., and j. II. Reed, Jr, administra-
tors of the estate of J. H. Reed, Sr., late
of said county, deceased, have IN due
form applied to the undersigned for
leave to sell the lands belonging to said
estate, and the application will be heard
at my Office on the first Monday in Sep.
TENDER next, 1907. This August Sd, 1907.
JOHN AwTREY, Ordinary.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08

We always laugh at Mark
Twaln's jokes for fear we may be
deemed deficient in the sense of
humor.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08
WARMING.

II you have kidney and bladder trou-
bic and do not use Foley's kidney
Cure, you will have only yourself to
blame for results, as it positively cures
all forms of kidney and bladder dis
eases. Sold by all druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08

1t is funny to see how much
harder man will work to get a
graft than he will to get a bigger
amount otherwise.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08

There is no one quite so disagree
able as the little man who pre-
sumes too much upon his small
size.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08
HAY FEVER AND SUMMER COLDS

Victims of hay fever will experience
great benefit by taking FoleY's Hone Y
and Tar, as it stops difficult breathing
Immediately and heals the inflamed air
passages, and even if it should fail to
cure you. it gives instant relief" The
genuine is.in a yellow package. Sold by
all druggists.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08

There are mighty few poor men
who would not exchange their
troubles for those of the rich.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08

A man will have to get used to
q lot of Things he doesn't know
about here to enjoy heaven.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1907-08-08
South Kennesaw

Miss TrudieCox and Mr. Clint
Darby were the guests of Mr. A
Thompson and family Sunday
evening.
Miss Eta Colbert, of Acworth
and Miss Katie Robson of Wood
stock, are the charming guests of
Miss Carrie Brock. Lilac.
Men who ride hobbies usually
enjoy the excursion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Dies in Sons Arms
After Taking Acid
MOTHER RePENTs RAsHNEss
AND PLEADS PlTEousLY TO
BE SAVED BUT IN VAIN.

PTTTsBuRG, Feb. 25.-swallowing
carbolic acid to end the life of which
she was tired, repenting her rashness
when too late, and finally dying in the
arms OF herson, WITH whom she plead.
ed to save ner, were narrowing fea.
lures which marked the suicide yes.
terday afternoon of Mrs. Freda Con.
well. aged IS, at Z Marion street.
where she resided with her mother
and her children.
Her husband. James conweii, is a
glass-blower. He works in East Liv-
erpool, Ohio and was not present When
his wife died. She had been an in.
valid for some time and is said TO
have become Respondent. 1t is beliey-
ed that she took the acid while in a
fit Of dependency. but moment la.
ter realized her terrible act She
screamed loudly and her son, william.
rushed to her bedside. She told MIN
what had happened and he hurriediy
called DIR. w. F. Barclay.
Vain efforts were made to save the
woman's life. Piteousry she pleaded
with the doctor. then with her son, to
save ner. Her son grasped her in his
arms and tried to soothe her. She
fingered for only half an hour.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
A s; Spectacular pI,v.

The grand spectacular play, @Amerf-
ca" will be given at the Grand on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Of
this week. 1t will be one OF the most
pretenttous home talent plays ever Civ
en- in Tairmont and those who fail to
witness It will miss rare treat. The
play opens with the discovery of Am
erica BY Columbus and a large num-
Der of beautiful dances and tableaux
are introduced. A large number of
children will participate in this per
formance. which promises to be OF I'm.
usual interest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25

JOHN c. CHASE. OF THIS couN.
Tr, BACK TO HIS OLD HOME
ON A SHORT VISIT.

WHEELING. Feb. 25.-Iohn c.
Chase. an elderly man Of 1T least 20
SUMMERS. passed through the city yes
terday en- route for his old home near
Amos, Marion county. west Virginia,
having Just returned from Latah
county, Oregon, where he has been for
the past twenty years. he was met
here in the city by relatives, who de.
clared Mr.. Chase was NOS one whit
older than when he left for the west
two decades ago. which by the way
was on washington's birthday.
Mr. Chase is a native OF old Virgin.
Ia. and went west primarily for the
benefit Of his health. The venture
proved such success that instead
OF remaining in the west for q sea.
son or two he remained all these years,
and aside from regaining his health he
mas acquired some very fine holdings
in ranch property as well as timber
land. Moscow, which is the county
seat Of Latah county, rs thriving
little city of nearly 5000 population.
and is situated in the beautiful Pa
louise valley, which is one OF the sight.
seeing places OF that part Of the
State. Mr.. Chase. after visiting in this
State for about one month win re.
turn west. He says his only reason
for returning was to catch glimpse
of the scenes of his younger days be.
fore he became too old to travel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Humane Officer
HAD MAN FINED FOR lNHuMAN
TREATMENT OF TWELVE
YEAR OLD BOY.

Humane omcer sample was called
to Lumberport to look after case
of cruelty of a father to his twelve
year old son. The accused man was
a slav, John Halcove by name. Some
people had informed Mr.. Sample that
Halcove stripped his boy naked and
ran him from the house. He is said
to nave stayed out in the fields with
out any clothes on. The man was
tried before Justice Martin who fined
him $40 and costs. amounting to s1s.o5
in all.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
organ Recital ro.Niaht.

Mr.. Edwin Arthur Graft arrived in
the city this afternoon and tonight
will give pipe organ recital at Christ
Episcopal Church. Mr.. Craft is an
organist of rare, ability and those who
fail to hear him, tonight will miss a
rare treat. Mr.. Craft will play sever
al selections from the old masters. Mr..
clarsn V Kinsey will be the soloist for
the evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
w. c. T. U. Meeting.

The W. c. T. u. will hold its regu.
lar weekly meeting on Tuesday even
ing at 1880 o'clock in the public library
parlors. An important business meet.
ing will be held at the close OF the
Programme and it is earnestly desired
that all the members be present. The
following is the programme:
devotional 10000. Miss Eta Bishop
Selected Article -. Miss Flo Lloyd
Recitation ........ Miss Ida Hawkins
Question Drawer, Miss Lenore Reeves
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Home From aexcrlx

Misses Jennie Fisher and Eva Branl
and Mrs. Marry F. Smith returned Sun
day night from Beverly, where they
had been the guests of Mrs. Stark d.
Baker. for the past few days. On Sat
urday afternoon from three till five
o'clock Mrs. Jared wamsley entertain
ed with a reception at which Mrs.
Smith and Misses Fisher ana Brand
were the honor guests. The reception
was delightful affair and quite a
large number of guests called during
the afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Mrs. MeDermott Enteratins.

The Bridge Whist clab was enter.
tanned Friday afternoon at Wash
ingtons birthday party, given by
Mrs. J. Il. McDermott at her home.
the Cliffs, in honor of Miss Naomi
Davis, Of steubenville, the guest Of
Mrs. Virginia Fast, and Mrs. Frank
Randolph Lyon, of Somerset, Pa, the
guest Of Mrs. Louis Krebbs. The
decorations were in the national col.
ors. red. white and blue. Eight tables
We're occupied by the guests.
The out OF town guests were Miss
Villa Butcher, Of Fairmont, and Mrs.
Richard Dawson. Of Uniontown.-Mor.
gantown Post.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25

To stop a Cold with "Preventics' is
safer than to let It run and cure It
afterwards. Ta,.Nn at the "sneeze
stage" Preyentics viii head of all
colds and grippe, and perhaps save
you from Pneumonia or Bronchitis.
Preventics are little toothsome candy
cold cure tablets shilling in cent and
% sent boxes. II you are chilly. II
you begin to sneeze, try Preventics.
They win surely check the cold. and
please You. Sold by E. a. Billingsiea
6 Co
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Merry Dancers q. .he ca.I,,o.

That the jackson Street Casino is
growing in favor more and more is
evidenced by the increasing attend.
ancs at its dances. banquets and 9th.
er socinl affairs, and Saturday nignr
was the banner night of them all. Mt
Jackson, who has devoted his entire
time and attention to building up this
business for the past several months
was greatly pleased with the public
response to his efforts Saturday night,
He estimates that there was fully six
hundred people in the building satur.
day evening and the continual whirl
of the merry dancers was sufficient
evidence of the pleasurable enjoyment
bis patrons were experiencing.
The orchestra rendered some very
fine music during the evening and the
crowd seemed to be sorry when the
hour of twelve arrived, putting an end
to the dance. -
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25

- ~>t~tff- Tt|tt't~ . ar j.
The following Invitations have been
received in town BY the friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Parker:
1877 1907
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Lee Parker
requests the honor of your presence
at the
Thirtieth Anniversary
OF their marriage
February twenty-fifth
nineteen hundred and seven
8 to n o'clock p. m.
Box Supper Tonight.
A box supper will be held tonight
at the Watson school for the benefi,
Of the school library. Everybody Is
invited to come and bring a box.
a. d. 4 : =
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
SOCIETY
9 .. = = ,.aAssss 80 ). = = ; =
4AmerIca.n

"America-"
on Tuesday and Wednesday nights
Fairmcnt people viii have the pleasure
Of attending one Of the most elabor.
ate and Spectacular productions ever
attempted by home talent, 4 America y
Much time and trouble has been ex.
pended in preparing for the syent and
those vino have seen the practice re.
hearsals are loud In their praise
Among the many grand things offered
are magnificent tabieaux, a grand
chorus Of fifty voices, spectacular
marches. grand ballots and beautifa,
dances. specialties by home and visit.
ing artists. Songs and dances by Fair.
mont's leading people, grand march
OF the Apollos In beautiful armor and
costumes. Seat sale opens tomorrow
morning. See the grand kaleidoscope
by all means. There will be a special
car from ciarksburg. returning after
the performance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
Special Notice.

All boys Of Fairrnont and vicinity
between s and 1s years of age who
have good voices are invited to call
upon Prof. Fleming at the Normal
School before Wednesday. 9th, in or
der that arrangements may be made
for the trial of their voices by Mr.. Ron.
ey of the 'Roney Boys" Some time
on Wednesday next Mr.. Rooney will
meet all talented boy singers. also
players upon any instruments, or
young elocutionists that he may give
them free hearing.
Mr.. ]. E. Anderson returned Sunday
afternoon from a trip to eastern cities.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
WIN peeosa.e wa.son tIome s.ead.

G. n. Reese, r. A. Plowman, Joseph
Iambsrs AZ NJ. Hurlbutt; Jr.. of the
firm Of fIprlbutt and Hurlbutt. of Bal.
timore, nre here and will decorate the
Watson homestead, The walls will BIO
upholstered from the lower floor up
The home will be furnished with ele.
CANT drapsries. The men expect to be
here some time. They are stopping at
the Tavern.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
A Erettiiy Appointed Dinner.

Major and Mrs. G. ID. Elliott. of Par.
kersbure. entertained at the Kanawha
hotel Thursday a wsof their Charles
ton friends with prettily appointed
dinner. Among those who enjoyed
the hospitality of the hosts were Gov
ernor aud Mrs. Dawson, Secretary of
State am: Mrs. swisher. Attorney Cen
.eral and Mrs May Charleston Mail
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
ITHE RoNEY boys PROGRAMME.

THE RoMEY soYe' PROGRAMME.
The high class Of music which dom
mates the programmes Of "Roney,s
Boys" concerts It the wonder of must.
clans, and the delight Of lovers Of the
best In music. Educators everywhere,
who are interested in having the high.
est ideats presented for the instrue-
tion and cultivation Of a correct must.
cal taste in yeann people, welcome the
presentation of such standard music
as an object Lesson and an inspiration.
The best is nene TOO good for the Am
eriean people. and the steady growth
in musical taste go noticeable all over
the country is gratifying proof of the
wisdom, Ct raising the standard Of the
programmes every year. "Roney's
Boys ceneert Company stands for the
highest order d rnuoie and the most
finished and sr.istis Interpretation pos.
sible to attain With talented boys. 1.
has nothing . eorsron with the music
Of the vaudeville stage or the trashy
effustons Of tne music halls.
u you believe IN nigh art music hear
the Ronsy Boys ne,t Wednesday night
at the Normal school. Tickets, SO
cents for adults and rs cents for chill.
dren under Y, may be procured Of any
Is the :eaehsfs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
NEWSPAPER MEN
ARE KEPT OUT
ANOTHER ACCIDENT ON pENNsy
LINES BUT DETAILS ARE RE-
FUSED FOR PuBLlcA.

! "a =
PITTsBURG Feb. 25. Passengers
We're tossed about the cars and tnn-
bled out in the aisles. four day coaches
OF the Pittsburg Express were batter.
ed and disabled and an unoccapied
private car was put out OF commission
early last night in the Fifteenth street
yards OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company Just outside Union station
when tie private car crashed into the
Limited on a network OF switches. 1t
station train shed.
Fearing another big wreck had oc-
Cured calls were Immediately sent for
the ambulances OF the Allegheny Gem
erai and Mercy Hospitals and they
were hurried to the station.
Speedy investigation made disclosed
no person was injured seriously,
though every passenger in the four
coaches on the limited was shaken up
The Pittsburg Express is known as
Train is and a few minutes after 1t
arrives here, at 6:S5 o'clock. is made
up for q run to Chicago. Last evening
through the yards and had Just pass.
ed UF tower at Fifteenth street. AS
she was approaching network OF
switches 1t was seen that special car
7505. which was to make the run TO
Chicago with the limited. was being
backed down toward the same switch.
es.
coue,ins Snaps; Trouble starts.
When the engine of the Express was
going over the switch the coupling
connecting the private car and engine
snapped. and the car shot forward and
struck the express between the third
and fourth coaches from the engine.
vestibules OF both cars were smashed.
the passengers knocked to the aisles
and floor, and the cars were forced
from the tracks. The tracks run close
together Ut that point, and, the special
car continued toward the switch. The
Express had stopped and the special
car scraped against the first two coach
es, treating them the same as the third
and fourth coaches. Then the special
car stopped. She was badly scraped
and splintered in places.
Yardmen ran to the scene and a
short tine 'afterward 1t had been learn.
ed that notpassengers were badly hurt
The special car and two of the coach
es had been placed on the tracks and
run out in the yards. A work train
was brought up, and after several
hours managed to place coaches 1903
and .17s back on the tracks and re.
move them out of the way. They had
blocked traffic all that time.
Details Suppressed, as Usual.
The report of the collision spread
rapidly, and persons who were expect
ing relatives and friends on the Elk
press became excited and made inquir-
les from the station attaches. only to
receive rcbuffs and discourteous an
swers. Newspaper men were denied
admission to the yards, and those who
succeeaedt in getting out there were
threatened with violence IT, they did
not leave. Some OF the railroad men
showed a disposition to be fair, but
they could do nothing in the face of
: .,tI,. a -. n a ,,,p F..... 1.o..a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
A Luncheon.

Mrs. n. III. smith gave d srnali lunch.
con Friday at her home on Market
street, IN honor of Miss Sue Maxwell,
of Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
LOST

LOST Feb. 18th. black silk ribbon
watch fob, gold oblong buckle. pen.
dant lions head, set with brs..iants.
Reward for return of same. DR.. w. F.
Leech. Rivesyille. w. Va. st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25

Mrs. Ii. "A. iJuzataI is quite III with
grippe ana other complications at her
home OF Locust avenue. a trained
nurse from Cooks hospital is in att
tendance.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
'WAN:llTED

WANTED salespeople $500 per
week and commission. Also General
Manager, good salary and expenses.
Inquire Mr.. Fleming. Watson Hotel. ct
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE e For
town property. 80 acres of ground,
near Fairmont. Apply 1874 Benoni
avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-10-26
TOaight's Musical Comedy

rba famous musical comedy organi-
zasfyn The Cohan q Harris comedians.
y 80 present George NJ. COhaB's very
popular musical play "George Wash
3 Ton, JT. at the Colonial Theatre to-
nihgt. Although this makes the third
season for this play, ii bias thus far
been press led only in a few cities.
It's Immediate and emphatic success
kept IL in New York for many weeks
at the Herald Square Theatre, after
which IL enjoyed an engagement last
ing half season at the Colonial Thea
tire, Chicago.
II was then taken to Boston for a
run and is now on tour for the first
time. II Is being presented by the
Cohan q Harris comedians, an organ
ization Of the Grstclass, which enjoys
a distinct reputation as one Of the very
best companies in America presenting
this style of entertainment. George
Washington, Jr." musical play
With all the Conan ear-marks, comedy,
melo-drama,f farce and music pleasant
ly and consistently introduced. The
play is beautifully mounted in three
acts, showing the grounds and exter-
Tor of Washington's home at Mt.
Vernon, Va, the Office and corridor
of the willard Hotel in Washington,
j. c., and the exterior of Senator
Belgrave's residence at Pawtucket,
II. /.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-10-26

At the jamestown Exposition. The
President also spoke IL the dedication
Of the monument 10 Gen. George y.
Mcclellan in the capital. During the
latter part Of May be took a short trip
into the middle West and spoke Al the
unveiiing of the Lawton MONUMENT AZ
Indianapolis and Al the semi-eenfeD-
NAL celebration 81 the Michigan Agri-
cultural colIegs AZ Lansing.
TIE President apparently was never
IN more perfect health or IN better
spirits than now. prepared 10 push
bis policies with the utmost yigOr
during the sixteen months he is 10
remain at the helm Of the nation 8
Affairs. According 10 announcement
made al the White House no arrange
nents have been made for any celebra-
tiou Of the Presidents birthday, and
IN All probability be wiII pass the
day very nruch according 20 the Ton-
tine which usually marks his obsery-
ance Of the Sabbath.
The only reminder Of the approach
Of the birthday anniversary was the
arrival Of a number Of early mes
sages Of eongratulafion today. These
came from friends and admirers in
all sections Of the country.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-10-26
LICENSED TO WE'D
Farmers Daughter Who Disappear
ed Gets Married

4 marriages license was isucd today
at the Court House by The Clerk OF the
Court 70 Walter Wbittington. q years
old. of the Third district. and E,enA
Garrison, lS.also ~ the Third district.
The couple were married today
More or less interest attaches 10 the Ia
cense and tho marriage because 81 the
girls disappearaDee from her home
at st. Margaret's. about four miles
from Annapolis. on Thursday after
noon last. She Is the daughter of
Andrew Garrison. farmer IN that
section, and Is said to be bot - years
old, although well gT0~n for her
age. In the marriage license the
girls age was given az - years.
The neighborbOod in which the girl
lives was excited over beE disappear
ance on Thursday. She remaiEed
away over night aud nothing has been
heard Of her until today. when the
license was issued. Her disappearance
at llse time was not thought 70 have
been premedifated as the girl left 10
her worls-a-day clothes, not carrying
any luggage with her.
Tn disappearance was explained to-
day xbep the marriage license was Is
sued
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-10-26
Death of Mr.. c.L. Chase

Mr.. Charles Lot Chase, father OF
Mrs. James ~. Munroe. OF this city.
died this morning ut 8 o'coek. MIR.
Chase was a native of Iitchfield,
Conn, but early in life went West
and settled at Minneapolis, then St.
Antbony's Falls. lie was Acting GOV.
Of Minnesota, under President Buef-
anan, at the time of Minnesota S ad-
mission as a State. lie was later en-
gagged in business in New Orleans and
New York, but retired from active
life in 1897. Since that time he has
made Annapolis his home, but usually
spent alternate years in Asheyille,
y. c. His fatal illness began III July
last. the cause OF death being Angina
pectoris. The funeral viii take place
Monday, October Is, at noon from
the residence OF Mr.. James NJ. Nun
roe, West street, tbs ETY..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-10-26
Rear Admiral Sebree's Squadron
Sails for RIO

The special service squadron, con-
sisting Of the armored Cruisers Wash
ington and Tennessee, under the com
mand Of Rear Admiral UrieI Sebree.
has sailed from Port Of Spain, Trini-
dad, for Rio JaneirO, Brazil, accord
ing 10 despatch received yesterday
at the Navy Department. The squad
ron is on its way 10 join the Pacific
feet and will probably reach the Pa
cifc Coast the latter part Of December.
The squadron sailed from Hampton
Roads on October II. II will arrive
At Rio on about November ?.