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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
Because He Stuck
To Railroad w ork
TO THIS MR.. MASON ATTRIBUTES
HIS LUCK IN BEING LEFT
THE SMITH MILLIONS.

CHICAGO. May lS.-George Grant
Mason, chief nclr to silent" Smiths
fortune, who has been here attending
the family reunion, wired his resisna.
tion as division superintendent OF the
Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail,
way, at Aberdeen, 5. D. He has Just
come into 100000, and he attributes
the favor Of his uncle TO the fact that
he stuck" TO the railroad which was
very dear TO Silent" Smith. His
brother, William S. Mason, OF Evans.
ton, who did not like raIlroading and
quit the profession, must be satisfied
with much smaller bequest.
George Grant Mason left last night
for New York. He says he shall con.
tInue 10 look carefully after the for.
tunes OF the St. Paul Railway, and in.
tends to invest most Of his new fortune
in that company.
any uncle must have kept close
watcn Of all OF us" said Mr.. Mason this
afternoon, "and believe he favored
me because stuck to the work he
outlined for me, incidentally making
good In the way OF earning promotion
from time to time"
Mr.. Mason Is a quiet, well.lressed,
rather handsome young man, who
gives one the impression of wonder.
fal reserve force. He says he has CT.
loyed his relations with Western rail.
road men and dlslikes to quilt his po-
Isition, but the demands Of his new es.
tate require his presence in the East.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
DR.. C. 0. HENRY
IS HONORED
FAlRMoNT PHYSICIAN. ELECTED
AS FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF
w. VA. MEDICAL Asso.
CATION.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, May 1S.-
The fortIeth annual session of the
West Virginia State Medical associ
alton closed here last night with q
banquet at the Hotel Frederick. The
banquet was the most elaborate ever
given in Huntington, iI5 covers being
laid.
Probably the most interesting feat
ure Of the last days session was The
annual election OF officers, which was
made a special order Of business yes
terday morning. Drs. C. o. Henry,
Fleming Howell, v. 7. Churchman, and
c. R. Enslow were placed In nomlna.
tion for president The first ballot re.
suited In Is for Churchman, II for
Howell and for Henry. On the next
ballot Henry withdrew and Enslow
was dropped aud the ballot resulted
In the election Of DR.. Fleming Howell
by vote Of 81 to 10.
There was no contests for the eIec,
tion Of secretary, treasurer and Vice
presidents, and the following we're
elected by acclamation: First vice
president. Dr.. c. o. Heary; second
vice president, Or. P. E. RAIDER; third
vice president, DR.. J. Schwinn; sec,
ieary, Dr.. l.. ". Moore; treasurer
DR.. H. X. Owens. The, election Of
councillors resulted as follows: In the
first district DR.. o. a. Thomas won
out over DR.. johnson by "a to II. In
the second district Dr.. J. C. Irons
received q votes, to 10 for DR.. R. ".
Fisher. In the third district Or. G.
H. Lind was elected over DR.. J. ".
Hopkins By vote OF .? TO l2. In the
fourth district DR.. N. W. Burwett was
elected by acclamation. In the fifth
district DR.. J. W. Preston was elect.
by By acclamation. ]. B. churchman
was elected delegate to the next meet.
ing Of the American Medical society.
Clarksburg was decided on as the
next place Of holding the meeting OF
the association, and the time will be
announced later through the Medical
Journal. The reports were ordered
published In the Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
DR.. .STETS0N
" V|E|T||'W||O||EVE:.RY {
F:.I||.N|'|lE|:AI|.D||:||.D|RESSES. Il: |
Teachers CT atty
Pleased /: a. ;a':n'd:H: / ]: ]

DR., ", ". stetson, Of Maine; Who
lectured in the Normal Auditorium
yesterday afternoon and In the High
School Auditorium. last evening, Is ono
Of the most brilliant and forclble I
speakers 1t has ever been the prlsil.
ege Of Fairmolt people 10 listen To-.
Fine audiences greeted The speaker az
both the afternoon and evening meet.
lugs and the audiences were composed
Of the representative people Of ths3
city. At the afternoon meeting, Prot
U. S. Fleming introduced Prof. 7. c.
Miller, who gave a short talk, and sin.
trodaced DR.. stetsoa. D Stetsoa took
as his theme English Literature as
a basis Of study; and spoke to some
length on this subject To- a yery ap,
preciatiye audience. In the evening,
DR.. stetson gave a brilliant discourse
on the relation Of the teacher % tho
parent, and also the proper teaching
Of children.
DR., stetson was very much pleased
with the school facilities o. Fairmont
especially with the new High school
building and said that Falrmont should
Justly be proud Of this building as no.
town Of the size Of Falrmont in the
New England States can boast tof 50,
handsome a High school building.
Dr.. Stetson left tits morning for! bis
home in Maine, but Prof. Miller viii.
remain in the city for a short time.
Among the distinguished visitors here
for the lecture last night, were hi.
Waltman 7: Barbe and Prof. u: NJ
Deahl. Of Morgantown, and Prof. cole.5
bank, Of Grafton.
y. i D. y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
WILDE
TRIED monday.
RUFF WAS BEFORE THE GRAND
JURY AGAIN, suT,No: MORE OF 3
HIS TEsrlmoNY,ls Is. KNOWN. Z

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. May IS. y.
The examination Of Abraham Raets
before the, grand jury was resumed
yesterday afternoon. He vas further
questioned as TO the alleged bribery oe
Mayor schmitz and the superyisorsSbys
the United Railways pursuant to his
testimony Of yesterday that $4,000
was paid by that corporation for the
purpose of slectrifylns the street cas-
system. q i II
Ruef refused to forecast TIE infossS
nation he will impart Mr.. Matzen
OF his counsel. states that Mayor
schmltz will appear for trial In Judge
Dunne's department Of the supefies
court on Monday next
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
Band CONCERT
FIRST REGIMENT BAND WILL
GIVE FIRST OF WEEKLY CON.
cERTs THIS EVENING.

The following select programme will
be given by the First Regiment Band,
under the leadership Of Prof. W. H.
Omen on. the Watson Hotel corner
this evening. This is the first OF a
series Of weekly concerts that will be
given by this popular organization.
These concerts are a source of much
5l'easure to the people generally OF
Fairmont.
March, "Chief Executive" So.
................... LHadfals:
Overture "Rlo Grande". Bergenholtz
Waltz. "The jolly Dutchman". Bennett
ION popular German airs.)
Selection from "Tne Spring Chick.
en" observation-disclosures. Carle
Intro, "a Lemon In the Garden Of
Love-" et)
Two-step, "Pretzel Pete" ....Durana
(NIade In Germany
Medley overture, "Rialto" .Ascher
March, "Under Arms" ...... Hayes
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
Verdict Against
Saloon Keeper
JURY AWARDED DAMAGES TO
WIDOW OF MAN WHO WAS
KILLED WHILE lNTox.
icATEo. *.

PARSONS. W. Va, May lS.-Judgc
Francis NJ. Reynolds has denied new
trial to C. D. Gillespie, of Brooklyn
Heights. near Hendricks, against
whom jury awarded $500 damages
for the death Of Jack Pennington, the
suit having been brought by his wid.
oT, Diana J. Pennington, Pennington
was run over and killed by train at
Brooklyn Heights while intoxicated.
Mrs. Pennington had notified Gillespie
not TO sell her husband liquor. It was
shown that the man had obtained the
llqaor at GlllespIe's place. according
to the testimony submitted. Mr.. Gil.
lespie will carry the case to the Su.
preme Court Of Appeals Of West vir.
s!nla. to which he will apply for a
writ Of error. In view OF Jack Pen.
nington's earning capacity and the ex.
pectancy of bis natural llfe, Judge
Reynolds thought the Jury acted fairly
in the case. Gillespie built the town
of Brooklyn Heights after he had been
refused license at Hendricks, organ.
lied a government and had license is.
sued to himself, He Is very wealthy,
being said 10 be worth quarter OF q
million. He owns valuable coal lands
In Gerrett county, Md. and in West
Virginia. Recently he was refused Il.
cense at Brooklyn Heights by the
county court and be has since bought
a saloon at Gormania, ". Va. on the
Garrett county, Nd, line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
The Operator Skidooed.

CLAiSVlllE, Pa, May lS.-The nc,
cident near Washington on the B. and
o. seems 10 have been caused by the
giving Of wrong orders by the opera.
tor at TaylorstOwn. He gave a cle.,r
track order when he should have held
one Of the trains. The operators name
could not be learned. lie was abou,
IL years old and had only been EN-.
ployed at TaylOrstowR a few days. As
soon as the wreck occurred the opeY
rator left the station and started across
the hills. I;e has not been back since,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
ALL FOR TAFT
SAYS BROWN
OHIO STATE CHAIRMAN BREAKS
THE SILENCE \ BY MAKING
STRONG STATEMENT.

TOLEDO. O.. May lS.-Chairman
Walter F. Brown, of the Ohio State
Central Committee, yesterday broke
through The reticence he has so far OBJ.
served since the commencement OF the
iSleforaKer imoroKio' he declared
hlnlset as uhquaiitedly for Taft, and
said the Republicans OF Ohio we're SOL
ia'! IN ia'or oil his Candidacy and de.
CARED 'hat senators Foraker and Dick
owe IL 10 themselves and their friends
10 settle the report that they are Sc
cfe''! supporting the candidacy Of
vice fresiaeht falfDanks' he declar'
Ed however that The sentiment for
'a't Is so strong 'hat II this was il
any way misrepresented by Senators
rofaNer ana Dick 1t VIII burst all
bounds and demand explanation In b
pFoper consequence Chairman
brown opinion oil The Ohio situation
as reia'ihs 10 secretary TAFT was sun.
med up in this sentence:
There Is not TO my knowledge a
Republican leader whose prominence
Is acknowledged throughout Ohio who
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
AN EXPERIMENT
WITH CHINESE AND RUSSIANS AS
RAILROAD BUILDERS TO BE
MADE BY HARTMAN.

LONDON. May lS.-An experiment
with Chinese and Russians as railway
builders Is TO be tried by ". H. Harrl.
man, the American railway masnate, in
building mis- new line in Mexico. The
first installment Of fourteen hundred
men for tina. purpose is now on way
from vladivostok to Mexico.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
ENJOYING LIFE
BARON KURoKl MUCH PLEASED
WITH HIS WARM RECEPTION
IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Fresh and
smiling after banquet In his honor,
last night Gen. Bason Kuroki. the Jap.
anese war veteran. was ready today
for any form Of entertainment his
strenuous hosts had to offer. A trip
to Governors Island and 4 visit to
Belmont race track were two OF the
Incidents on the days programme.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
OFFERED JUSTICE
TWENTY poLrk8ss
To Secure the Freedom Of . Country
man and Got in Bad.

CHARLESTON, ", Va, Nay 1sl
Albert sahey tried to brlbe JlstIce
cottrell TO secure the freed lon oi q
countryman. cottrell told him ia
come in later and then lati 1 tap. As
sahey handed him a $40 sold piece Ds-
tectlye Grass raised out Of . trunk
scut my throat and throw me In the
river cried the terroriled allen. He
was lodged fnS fall.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Christ Episcopal Church has had
the l6 candle power electric lights
replaced by the new 100 c, p. globes
and is getting very much better
light by the change.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18
Programme Electric Theater.

Monday-"Crystal Slipper"
Song-"Whea the Evening Breezrs
Sigh Home, Sweet Home,-
Tuesday-The Spy and, Old Glory.
Song--"The Good Old U. S. A."
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Miss wlnifred South, Of Morgan.
town, who has been the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse LeMasters on Fair.
mont avenue, has returned home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. George Malone, Of
Columbus, Ohio, are In the city the
glests Of Misses Annie and eBrnlco
Malone on Jackson street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Mrs. Luclan Boor, Of Warrington,
is in the city the guest Of Miss Jean.
ette Bright on Jackson street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Ansco cameras, films, developer and
printing paper, reduced prices. at
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-05-18

Fred Boydston Is here from Morgan.
town to spend several days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
CHURCH NOTES.

the Congregational ladies aid society
rdll he entertained on Wednesday after.
noon, November 6, by Mrs n. z.
Rogers, Jr., and Mr. William Li1de-
mann at the home of Mrs Rogers
Missionary society Of the Synod Lu-
theran church meets with Mrs. Bolstad,
November 9th, everybody welcome.
The Springyille w. c. T. u. meets
with Mrs. Cora Honaker, November Z,
at II O'Clock.
Communion services will be conducted
by Rev l.. &. jacobson al Viroqua
next Sunday at 1920. ia the morning
He viii also preach at Harrison Hollow,
at 3 o'clock p. m. and on Pleasant Ridge
7:30 in the evening.
The ladies aid society of the Franklin
church will meet with Mrs, Solfest
Stegene on Thursday, the 7thof Novem-
ber.
The young peoples society of the
Synod chureh will meet on Thursday
night, November Z, with Mrs. O. M.
Asbjornson. in this city
&Fhere will be confirm alton service at
the Coon Prairie church. Sunday No
vember 3. A large class of young peo.
pie will be confirmed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
(From the Viola InteIlieencet,l

Cashier S. NJ Gore is taking weeks
vacation and with his family is visiting
in Viroqua.
Harvey Ekleberry of Ash Ridge, has
moved his family to Avalanche, where
he will have charge of the creamery.
J. M. Lepley, formerly of Viola, has
been reelected secretary of the Rusk
county fair associationand DeH Richards
one Of the directors.
J, B. Kinder has purchased two and
a half dozen pairs of roller skates and
will convert the Sham rock opera house
into roller skating rink this winter.
The Methodist congregation at Knapp,
has decided TO abolish the old custom
of having ice cream sJcials and similar
functions TO raise money for the preach
er's salary. At ameeting in the church
it was unanimously agreed>that here
after the funds must be- raised from
some other sources. Rev. II. Al. Waste.
formerly of Viola, is pastor of this
church.
J. NJ. Taylor has moved from La
Fargo to Viola and is now busy fixing
up and arranging his stock of goods in
his Mound Park store building.
G. H. Nye, Sr., and wife arrived from
Lancaster and are getting settled in
their new home. MIR. Nye has served
as county superintendent of Grant
county for many years and severed his
connections with that office last July.
Justin, 12-year-old son of DIR. and
Mrs. A. J. Dake of this village. fell
through the vent hole in the roof of the
new concrete ,eservoir, a distance of
over twenty hAt, breaking his right
leg near the hip and breaking one Of
his thumbs. lie was very badly bruised
and il is :niracle that he was not i'm
stantly Aflled. The fracture was very
bad - one end of the large bone pro-
truded through the flesh.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30

Michael Brody and Godfrey Dofchied
left here, enroute to Montana and the
Dakotas. They were joined at La
Crosse by Bernard 0'Connell and sew
erai other gentlemen Their intentions
are to purchase land If suitable bargains
can be had.
An eight pound girl came to gladden.
the hearts of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Coe.
This is their first born and the Record
along with their many friends extend
congratulations.
John Heinz, who resides near Port
land, met with a painful accident
while harnessing his horses; one of the
animals bit at the other, which threw
his head to one side and struck MIR.
Heinz a hard blow in the face. His
nose was broken and deep cash was
cut in his jaw
T. r. Hickok met with very pain
ful and severe accident wh,.e hunting
in the woods south Of town, and it is
wonder he was not hurt worse. Mr..
Hickok and Henry Laufenberg were in
rrush together shooting at Isrtriges on
the wing, Henry being down hill and
about two rods from Hickok. A bird
flew up between them and Henry fired,
six of the shot lodging in Mr.. Hickok s
arm, hand, leg and side. The force of
the shot knocked Earl down, but he
soon recovered sufficiently to enable
him to walk home. His wounds were
dressed and he will undoubtedly be all
right in a few DAYS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
PlenLy of good wood a Thayer ).


Mrs. Gus Hook Of La Fargo, ia
visiting relatives in the city
Passion Play at the Opera house,
Saturday night. Admission 10 cent
Hon. d. O. Mahoney spent severa.
days last week at Portage on legal BUSH
ness.
Sever Thompson and family moved
Monday to Boyceyille, where they have
bought farm.
Get May Manton pattern at the
Fair Savings Store For fit and style
they have no equal.
A party of young ladies'. mostly
from the clerical force at Lindemanns
were entertained by Miss Haugen al
her Westby home. Sunday, and partoOk
OF bountiful dinner.
John Deylin sold one Of his fine
drivers 70 $. &. Jackson. who shipped
il with his household goods 10 Montana
Mr.. Devlin is now casting about for q
mate to his remaining roadster
Ed. Chase. j. II. Potts. William
Hart, Saul Klitsner. Harry klitsner,
Albert Dixon, Phillip Dixon, and J. f..
Neefe we're over from la Fargo. yes
terday. as witnesses IN a law suit be-
fore s r. Pollard.
In the Ia Crosse Tribune voting
contest this City secured two prizes,
Miss FiOssie Stricken is the recipient
Of a god watch, Miss Emily Morse re.
ceiyes a scholarship IN the "a Crosse
business college.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
PROBATE COURT MATTERS
Calendar for Regular Term on Novem
ber Sth. 1907.

Estate of l.. C. Rice hearing or
Estate of chas. hearing on
claims.
Estate of James P. Sullivan hearing
on claims.
Estate of VIM, J. Rogers hearing on
claims.
Estate of jefferson Shumate- hear
ing on claims.
Estate of Franz Michel hearing on
Felaims.
Estate of Chas. W. Delap hearing
on claims.
Estate of Forester Straight hear
ing on claims
Estate Of Adam Shambaugh petition
for administration.
Estate of Caroline Walker petition
for administration.
Estate of Knudt Tjoltolaon petition
for administration.
Estate of Christian C. Tosterud proof
Of will.
Estate OF Oswald Yanggen proof of
will
Estate of Frank Shema proof OF
will.
Estate of Karen Kleven final settle
ment.
Estate of Ailon Alloway final settle
ment.
Estate OF Elene Hotter final settle
ment.
Estate of George W. Hamilton final
settlement
Estate of Peletiah Grubb fina! s,ttle-
ment.
Estate of John Dalton final settle
ment
Adoption Of Philip Legore petit ion
for adoption.
Guardianship of Kate Dalton peti-
tiou for ado0flop
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30
a LETTER WRITER IN WAR tt :
Mr.. Emory Hyde Tells Of StreDuot :
vice on Road 20 Richmond.
MoRGANzA. la. juno 10. +

MoRGANzA, La, June 40, 1eiA
P"NR FRIEND: This is my last sheet
o. 9r and you are better emitted to
it than any one else. Yours of 2lss,
ult., arrived today; still you complain
that you had no word from me, and no
wonder, as you will see VIII, YOU d.
get letter from me. hav carrh d
this sheet 700 miles on foot, ,d 100
miles by government transports. ION. so
it ought to be quite valuable if 'xten-
sive movements can make it so.
If John thinks writing one letter a
week is as bad as three years service,
let him think of a tramp of 500 miles in
mud and dust rain or shine, and q
days in succession within hearing of
fighting, and nearly as many days more
not in succession. Let him think of
marching night and day till he gets so
sleepy that he cant keep awake while
walking, and often is awakened from
actual dreams by stumbling against his
file leader. till ne would willingly give
$5 for two hours sleep, though battle
was roaring a little ways TO front or
rear ! think one such campaign as we
have just ended would cure him of the
opinion But if not. let him imagine
the terrible bloody road to Richmond,
where he would have TO walk in human
blood with great care lest he slip in il
and fall upon his fallen comrade. This
is not an overdrawn picture, terrible as
it may seem. had heard of men sleep
ing while a battle was roaring near by,
but scarcely believed till experienced
il. Such is service in war And
think. selfish as it may appear. that
those who endure such trials ought to
be entitled to words of cheer, ana am
glad You coincide with my views on that
point.
| closed letter to you week ago
today ! am not very well yet, but do
my regular duty Why don't you tell
me about Mrs. Roberts. Chas. Darrh
and other sick? | mailed book to w.
j. Mckay from up Red river, but sup
pose that mail was captured. / sent
you a letter the same mail. want TO
hear about the Sunday school OH how
would like to be there aud engage in
giving $. S. instruction, etc. Do not
beg me 10 try for a furlough: it would
be bat short time that | could be
there il | should come. and the thoughts
of leaving such pleasant associations to
again engage in terrific strife, is said
to he very much worse than the first
parting was Ard about nine -tenths of
the ftirloughed men advise US to stay
here 'tiIl we can go home TO stay, and
think that is the more sensible way,
unless person gets sick and takes
sick furl0ugh.
The Seutinel comes every mail
Thanks Did gen receive two little
hooiss Of s. S. questions and answers
which sent IN the winter ! sent them
by Robert Cray of our company. Capt.
Commit is here. and is noted. at pres
ent, FOR having forgotten nearly all he
ever learned about drill. Who from
there are IN the 100 days service? /
sent pamphlet and rebel paper to
syonr father iast mail I.et.me know IL
he gets it. We exl nct 10 go down the
river soon To where we shall have good
sea bree2es to brace US up, No more
at present Yours ~ ever,
EMORY HYDE. Co X, Goth Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1907-10-30

Olson Nordahl Of Westhy, has beer
listed from Vernon county in the short
course in agriculture ut the University
OF Wisconsin There wlll doubtlessly
be- many young Vernon county farmers,
who wiz avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity TO attend TINS popular agricultural
school during he coming winter. The
records at the college Of agriculture
indicate that the attendance at the
short course will be greatly increased.
Two new buildings will be available for
the farmer boys this coming winter.
any other young.man from this county
who desires to take the course should
send IN his appheation as soon as pos
sibse to Prof q, II. Otis, Madison.