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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
Very Large Audience Assembled
At The High Schoo Auditorium
70 WITNESS GRADUATING EXERCISES EIGHTEEN AWARDED OIL
PlomAs-RERYLi cRoWL WINNER OF BuTct,
Err WHITE PRIZE st

a large crowd was present a. the
High School auditorium last evening
TO witness the twenty-sixth annual
commencement OF this instltatien. A
class composed OF eighteen, eleven
young ladies and seven young men.
graduated from the school and we're
given diplomas Of graduation. The
large auditorium was artistically dec.
Grated for the occasion tn tie class
eolors, purple and gold, interspersed
With palms and ferns and together
with the members of the class seated
on the platform, presented a very at.
tractiye appearance. Supt, Joseph Ro,
sier. Principal T. J. Humphrey, Judge
John ". Mason and Rev. Bates were
also seated on the stage. On account
Of the large enrolment Of the class.
six members were chosen TO represent
the class at the closing exercises. The
essays and oratIons were all Of a
high standard Of excellence and show.
ed careful thought aud preparation on
the part Of the pupils. Mr.. Cecil!
Clyde Mcdonald gave nm excellent ora.
tion, his subject being "Gooi Roads"
He was followed by Miss Margaret
Fanny Robinson, who read a well pre-.
pared essay on Manual Training"
Mr.. VIII Palmer. Nuzum gave an es:
say on The History OF Railroads" !"
His essay was excellent and showed
careful preparation. Miss Edna ia
'cobs chose as her subject t.The Sim
pie Life" and her essay was among
the best Of the evening, Mr.. Beryl
crowi read hts History on the For.
nation Of West Virginia. This was
an excellent production and won for
It's writer the ButcherWhite Prize.
Miss Lena Tracy Bartletts essay on
"shakespearne's HeroInes" was good
and was we'll received. Principal T.
]. Humphrey In few: well chosen and
complimentary words presented the
class 10 s;iht. Roster supt. Roster
paid high and deserving compliments
10 the Mckinney class and urged them
10 further continue their studies. This
class Is generally conceded to be one
Of the very best that has ever been
graduated from this institution. AZ
ter short address, Mr. Roster present.
ed the eighteen young ladies' and gen.
tlemen with diplomas.
The class consists OF the following
young people: Lena Tracey Bartlett,
Ethel Emma Ferguson, Dena Clara
Knight, Sadie Exiey Lloyd, Fannie
Margaret Robinson. Jessie Snider,
Walter Beryl Crowl, Will Palmer NJ.
zum, president; Russell Sutterfeid,
Fanny Emily Collins, Edna May ia.
cobs, treasurer; Margaret Frances
Kennedy, Liiiie Belle Rejic, Sara
Florence Roster, secretary; Clay Dil.
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L. Amos vice president; /; Ceeli; elyae
Macdonald, Malvln Ii. Relnhelmar.
Howard Spring. \!
The class was named IN honor ot
Miss Jane Eta Mckinney, 4 member
of the High School faculty. othsr
members Of the faculty are n. d
Humphrey, Miss Mary Oldham sliss
lisa Nell, Miss Jennie Fleming slr.
Bruce Davis and Mr.. r. L. Cole. The
bonors Of the class were almost equal.
ly divided among tlye members iofs The
class, The average Of these ave sbess
Ing very close. Prof. H,mnateySan.
nounced The names as follows: Clay
Amos, Lena Bartlett, Edna jacobs,
Russell satteraeld and Berry, cspRl.
The average Of Clay Amos was slight
ly higher than the others
At the close Of the programme Judge
John W.gMasoa was introduced By
sunt. Roster and gave "a short bptyety
interesting address before announcing
the winner Of the Batcher.@hlte D
prize. The grand prize was awarded
to Mr. Beryl crowli iaS member q the
Senior class. The other prizes we're
awarded as follows:
Beryl crowl, Senior class, INST
prize and grand prize. 5Is
Clay Amos, Senior class, sscoad
prize,
Miss Daisy HlldiisSrraad junior slass
prize. .s$;!. 81 I, n
Miss Roberta Fleming, second year
class first prize.
Miss Katherine, Russell, 'll second
class second prize. #
Miss Mary sturm, asst year class
first prize,
~ fhr zrl q t-SFf ~ ~ -
Miss Elizabeth NlcNeely, sfrsta year!
class second prize.
These prizes we're offered bs Hon.
.B, L. Butcher and Mr. ksthbls White
for the best essay on the History of
the Formation Of Vest virginia. The
sum Of fifty dollars was given BY
these gentlemen, AIhrsts and second
prize Of fiye dollars each being oifsrs
ed to each of the four classes ofs the \
High School, and grand prize Of 5ten
dollars to be yenfor the one to be
selected from among the swlnnersgo
the first and second prizes, Some very
excellent papers were written on this
subject by the pupils Of the High
School. I, |, sili5
omen's orchestra furnished excelis
net music for this occasion.
Tonight at the auditorium the
alumni receI5lon will be held toSwhleh
the public generally Is invited. This
wifi mark the close Of the High school
for the present year.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
SHOT men INSTEAD OF THE RATS
THERE. MR.. RAT, I'VE GOT YOU"
SAID TEN.YEAR.oLD BOY AS
He KILLED A MAN.

HUNTINGTON. W. Va, June 81
There, Mr.. Rat, I've got you" glee.
fully shouted ten.year-old Erwin Rob.
erts, dlschargIng his 22.calibre rifle
at scurryIng gray form. But the
bullet struck WV. Perry, 2S years
old, a clerk for Sanford Bros, the
boys father, WHO keeps store III Cot.
tage Grove.
Perry was bending down watching
the rat, consequently the buifetiraug:
ed down through the brain into the
throat Death came in q few minutes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
A ANARROW..E!::SCAPE:
TWO slsrERsVlLLE sYo uNo MEN
ALMOST DRAWN UNDER
WHEELS OF ToWsoAT.

NJ 4 j
slsTERsvILLE, June s. - Robert
Thaw, a distant relative of Harry
Thaw, and N. H. Hysong. y local sun.i
dertaker, last evening had d narrow
escape from drowning or other serl.
Gus iaiary while out .skif riding. The
two young men had rowed TO "a pass.
Ing towboat, and took passage on it
up stream. Finally re.entsrlng their
skin they showed of, but the suction
of the boat drew them back towards
the wheel and they missed Il BYs but
a few inches, while as tit was they
made shore with difficulty with no
more serious injuries than d daekiag
but badly frightened. ss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
CHARLES DAVIS, BOY OF TWELVE
SHOT AND FATALLY WOUND.
ED HIS BROTHER.

+ CLARKSBURG. ". Va, June -
Charles Davis, aged i2 years, son OF
II. H. Davis. was perhaps fatally shot
( by his brother, Dana Davis, aged Il
years, Monday, while out hunting In
a field east Of the city.
Dana saw a rat and pointed dou'
bie-barrel shot gun al 1t. At this juno.
sture his brother, Charles, ran in front
Of the gun and received some OF the
shot as the gun was fired. He was
wounded over the heart, in the stom'
':ash ss and in one leg:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
DENIED |! {: MOTION
MRS. -EDoYs TRUSTEES LOSE
tMDTIoN-"NEXT FRIENDS"
PREVAIL.

!. tCoNCoRN, n. H., June 5.--Judge
Chamberlain to-day denied the motion
of the three trustes recently appoint
ed to take charge OF Mrs. Edly's
property for leave TO be substituted as
plaintiffs, in place OF "Sext friends
who began litigation TO secure an nc.
counting Of Mrs. Eddy's property.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
!. SHOCKS s FELT
MOTHER EARTH STILL ouAKiNG
-sHocks RECORDED LAST
NIGHT AND THIS
q. MORNING.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 5.-A
distinct earthquake of relatively small
Intensity was recorded last night by
selsmograph at the weather bureau
beginning ten twenty-alae, lasting an
5ihour. Vibrations werc greatest In
Seast and west direction. The conclu.
sion based upon records Is that the
1 disturbance was not more than two
Sor! three thousand miles distant from
Washington.
S;.sssAN FRANCISCO, Cal. June 81
Earthquake shock lasting about ten
seccndsjwas felt here at twelve twen.
ty;seyen this morning. The oscilla.
stions were from northNto south. No
damage has been reported.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
.Y'yoLUJM.E (: J W: IY.

LONDON. June 5.--The EPSON Der
by, the blue ribbon event of the turf,
was won, today By orby. Richard Gro
sker,s entry, with Johnny Belft, an Am.
erican Jockey, up. This is the third
time in the history of the race that
an American owner has captured the
coveted prize of the English turf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05

MORROW
CONVENTION TO NOMINATE
STATE TREASURER-KNox
TO BE ENDORSED.

HARRISBURG. Pa, June 5.--Unless
all signs fal! there will be several can.
didates for the nomination for Stale
treasurer placed before the Republi.
can State convention tomorrow. For.
mer Senator Cummings, Of Warren, is
still supposed to be the slated candl.
date. The convention tt Is expected
will endorse Senator Knox for Presi.
dency. e
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
Fairmont Pcstoftiee.

The Fairmont postofiice occupies the
entire first iioor OF the new Masonic
Temple on Jefferson street. and has a
floor space OF 4,s7O square feet, and
Is one of the largest. best arranged
and equipped postotllces in West Vlr.
ginia.
Each department is separate and
distinct within Itself. being cut of
with partitions and screen work. The
equipment is the most modern and
uP.to.date that can be procured. All
carriers and dumping tables are made
with maple tops and Of the latest pat.
tern. The mailing room is supplied
with the very best equipment, lnclud.
ing n sixty.four sectional and portable
bag rack and electric canceillng ma.
chine.
The Office is supplied with $40 auto.
matte combination lock.boxes, fire
and burglar proof safe and vaults.
The private Offices are nicely car.
petea and are supplied with number.
Ing machines. two Oliver tyPewriters,
Burroughs adding machine, Rapid
Roller copler, desks and filing cases.
The Office has some Of the best Ia.
specior's look-outs In the country.
City free delivery was established
December Is. 1895, and rural free de.
livery service on April /, 1900.
Receipts for the year ending June
so. 1907 testimated). sSS,5oO. Amount
Of business transacted In the money
order department for the four quarters
ending March 81, 1907. 81 .396,O00.S0.
Total number Of letters handled In
the registry division for the four quar-.
tiers ending March 81, 1907. ?2.029.
After July 1. Fairmont postotice viii
have four stations. Two independent
stations, Watson and Monongah. Two
numbered stations, No. located on
Water street, First ward. No, . 10.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
SEALED VERDICT
TELLER OF ENTERPRISE BANK
FOUND 6ulLTY-sEkLEo YER.
DICT OPENED TODAY.

PlTTsBURG, Pa, June ST.. s.
District Court to-day sealed verdict
Of Jury in Charles Mensemer case. for.
mer assistant teller Of the Enterprise
National Bank. was opened. Found
Menzemer guilty on eight indictments,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
independents Grow.

CHICAGO. June 5.-PresIdent Hoge,
International Independent Telephone
Association, reported 100000 tele.
phones had been added 10 the indie.
pendent system during the past year.
Independent companies have obtained
franchises in Boston, San Francisco,
Denver, Omaha. Springfield, Mass,
and Nashville, Tenn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
MASONIC Temple THROWN open
FOR. PUBLIC INSPECTION TODAY
New PostoAice The Main Attraction
Many Visitors See The Temple

In response to the public invitation
10 the citizens OF Falrmont sent out
BY the Falrmoat Masonic Building Co.
a throng OF visitors streamed through
the building from the basement to the
roof. At twothlrty o'clock the doors
were opened to admit the large NUN.
Der Of people who were eager to see
one Of Fairmont's handsomest ediaces.
This evening at seven o'clock the
doors will again be opened to the pub.
tic and will not be closed until II
O'Clock. All who did not get chance
to visit the building this aiternon will
have a splendid opportunity TO do so
this evening.
No part OF the building seemed 10
please the people so much as the
first story In which the Postofflce is
located. The public were anxious 10
gaze behind the screens, The force
of the Office we're obliglng and gave
much information concerning the de.
tall workings of the office.
Postmaster Fleming had a handsome
souvenir booklet printed for distsi-
button. The booklet contains cuts Of
the office force, the Offices and some
Interesting data. Fairmoni Free Press
printers did the work. Persons visit.
Ing the postoftice are requested to
register.
Below We give some interesting in.
formation which will aid in remem,
beriRs the things seen In The post.
Office and In relating the story to
friends:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05

M ailing Division.

.
the Falrmont postotfice, 50.
Mailing Division.
Hours, o. M. tol2 midnight.
Number Of mails dispatched, Il.
Number Of mails received, "a.
Number of pieces handled per month
1884.
Capacity Of electric cancellIng ma
chine, 100 per minute.
The following Is the FaIrmont pos.
office roster:
a. Howard Fleming, postmaster.
Wilbur H. Brand. assistant postmas
Ter.
Postofhce cierks-sylvester R. Clay
ton. James A. Cochran, francesca A,
CIrm8. Albert l. B. Dudley, Harry E
Engle. Raymond Haller. Cora E. Kin
caId, Charles A. Robinson, William L
Sat,eraeld.
Clerks In Charge OF Statloas-L!oyt
NJ. Kuhn, Zebulon NJ. Reese, Jesse H
Rex. Albert Merrifeii.
Railway Postal Clerks-Creed B
Collins. waitman 7. ". Garner. Claude
S. Phillips. Edwin D. Prim. Wayne ]
Wolrertoa.
Messengers From Depot-Alhert De
Berry, messenger; James E. Jones
assistant.
Special Delivery Messeugrr-lIarvr.
S. Kopp.
City Letter carrIers-Wnl H. Fisher
Fred C. Fleming, Ernest B. Harden
fcoa.iaued on Page Eioht.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
King Edward Sees American
III Horses Win The Epson Derby
THIRD TIME IN HISTORY THAT AN AMERICAN OWNER LIFTS THE
sf5 PRzE-EleHT CONTESTANTS IN
Ssss5 RACE.

Hundreds Of Americans witnessed the
event and many were winners OF hand.
some purses. orby was made third
choice by the tookies with odds niue
to one. orby Is an Irish bred horse.
There were eight contestants. orby's
lead at the finish was two lengths.
King Edward and an enormous crowd
we're interested spectators.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05

WASHINGTON, June 5.--News Ia
eagerly awaited here to confirm the
report that British sailing vessel
has been captured by the United
States revenue cutter Thetis In the
Behrlng sea while poaching.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
Wins Long Fight.

PERU, Ind, June 5.-E. B. wether.
ow, Republican, at Converse, was elect.
ed County Superintendent on the 250th
ballot at noon yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05
THIS is THE PROGRAMME THAT
HAS BEEN OUTLINED FOR THE
Pennsylvania STATE CON.
VENTloN ON THURSDAY.
Penrose In control-The Senior Sen.
asor In Hearty Accord Wlsh the
Movement for the Endorsement Of
His Colleague.

HARRISBURG. Pa, June STINT.
ted States Senator Knox will be for.
mally endorsed for President and
pledged the support OF the Pennsyi.
yanla delegation TO the next Repub.
lican national convention. which viii
be held in this city on next Thursday.
for the; nomination Of State treasurers.
Senator knox's Interests are Ia
charge Of Congressman James Fran:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-06-05

Rural Route Mail Boxes.
Heavily galvanized, large size, ap.
proved by Post Master General. Spe.
eial price with your name, 90c.
ECONOMY STORE,
It. S93 Madison Street.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
TO PERFECT ORGANIZATION
Real Estate Men TO Meet July 8 ia
Complete Organization and Dis
euss Important Subjects to
the Profession.

An adjourned meeting of the real es1
tate dealers of the Chickasaw Nation
will be held in this ,ity on July s for
the purpose Of electing the five vice
presidents, and five additional dlrec-
tors.
During the course of the meeiinp|
q number Of important matters look
ing toward the betterment Of condil
tions in this section uf the country
will be discussed. The subject Of ad
vertisinR this section OF The country|
with a view Of securing the Location
Of settlers here, the question OF in|
ducing immigration and suitable legis
lation through congress looking to tn.
removal of restrictions will be abl,
handled.
The most important subject to bl
considered Is that Of railroad rates.
All real estate dealers who are mol
members Of the association. bnt VIII
live in the Indian Territory are carr
estly requested to be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
DISTRICT COURT SESSION
Argument compi,ted IN L. N. Glenn
Cas'-Jury Commissioners Report
Filed with ClNrk-Court Ad.
journs Until July !.

The attorneys for the city com.
pletcd their arguments for a motion
for new trial IN tie case Of L. y.
Glenn vs. the city OF Nrdmore When
the attorneys had finished Judge
Townsend requested that brief be
filed of the authorities quoted in sub
sanitation of the claims of the de.
fendant.
The report Of the jury commission
ers containing the INST OF NAMES ot
the grand and petit jury to serve
the next term of the court was filled
A petition of appeal and assignment
Of errors was filed iu the case of j.
A. Biven ct al vs.. WaIcott ana Mul.
key.
\ judgment for plaintiffs by default
was rendered in the case of $. \. Ap.
pie ct al, vs.. Florence Burns ct al.
Court adjourned to reconycne again
Monday. July ], when the grand jury
will be called together to transact
any business that may come before il.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
EVANS MALE QUARTET
Was the Pleasing Attraction at the
opera House Last Night, and
the Second Number Of the
Chautauqua Course.

The Evans Male quartet the second
number Of the Summer Chautauqua
gave it's concert last night to a fairly
well filled house hut not near as large
as what should have been present t.
greet the singers. The voices are har.
monious and the entertainment was
greatly enjoyed. The quartet sang a
number of the old songs which were
wei received and intcrspcrsed with
the singing Of the old songs were a
few of the late popular pieces Of the
day set t. quartet music
During the interim between the first
part of the program aud tre last part
Rev Sims, Prof Evans. the city
schools. Rev. Weith and .of Evans
Of the quartet made short talks ON the
Chautauqua movement and what IL
meant for the upbuldng Of the city
Tonight the place of holding the scs.
sion is changed from the opera house
to the skating rink to accommodate
the large crowd that will be here from
all over this section of the country
to hear William Jennings Bryan. The
Great Commoner' will speak on the
subject OF The World and Its Ways
Every seat in the house has been taxi
en- and when he arrives here the
speaker will be met by committee
of the leading citizens OF the city aud
county
\ number of the most prominent
democrats and business men left at
o'clock this morning TO meet the
great man at Durant The following is
the committee which left for Dugant:
Lee Cruce, c. d. Carter. r. W. Dick,
Col. Suggs and l. X. Mason
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
Paradise Alley Sanitary.

Paradise alley. running for on
block east and west between Mai
and Broadway, and for years one
the filthiest parts of the city hi
been thoroughly cleaned and is now
sanitary condition.
Numerous efforts have been made
keep 1t in a sanitary condition, b.
heretofore all have failed, howeve
with the assistance of the police an
other city authorities the alley Id
been put in good condition.
The alley comes in the improvement
district No. l Of the city and will sod
be paved from one end to the 9TH
and storm sewer installed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25

Santiago. chile. June 2i-The Pa.
cinc Steam Navigation Compauy's
coasuug steamer Santiago. vessel OF
1866 tons trading between Panama
aud thc south coast ut Africa. has
been wrecked in heavy squall, hfN
miles north of Carrul one passenger
and one officer are known to have
been saved The remainder of the
crew are reported To have persisted.
The Santiago left Corral with her
engines out of order as result Of
storms, and, instead OF proceeding to
Ancud, she started to return to Val.
pariaso, a much greater distance. She
carried four passengers ana So in her
crew. IL is feared that all except two
persons pcrishod.
\ sister ship. the Arequipa. sunk
during a terrible storm at Valparaiso
about four years ago. when many lost
their lives
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
HEAlDTON.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Healdton, l. r, June 22-The past
has been good week for the farmer
and all have bee nat work
Young cotton looks well and is
showing good color and growth.
Corn is promising TO be fair crop
Brad Hays preached here Sunday
last.
Miss Mabel Murphy has returned
home to Oklahoma City.
A. NJ. Greenwood of Chagris was
here this week.
Ben Head is In Ardmore today.
Our boys will cross bats with Hew-
itt here tomorrow. 1t will be a hard
game.
The heavy rains have put the
creeks up again.
We had quite a storm last night and
storm houses We're all well patronized.
DR. Gordon and family and Mrs. Nc.
Knight visited Simon this week.
Grandma Jones came home with them
for a visit
j, X. Allen and wife rejoice IN the
arrival Of a little son. All doing well.
Our A. +. x A. NJ. meet today for
election of officers.
We hear of no sickness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25

outiield Mr Ardmorc. Dit Spencer Of
Denison has been signed TO play third
for Gainesville. Sullmau replacing Nv.
ers in right
Wilcox, an inhclder, arrived in the
city this morning from Tulsa and will
20 TO Gainesville this afternoon for
a try-out at second. hc played In
the Trolley League last YEAR Carl
White who missed the train to Gaines
vile yesterday viii bc In the game
thorc this afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-06-25
No BRYAN BANQUET
The Nebraskan viii Hold an informal
Reception But Desires No Ban.
gust Tendend Him in
Ardmore.

There will be no reception or dinner
rendered Mr.. Bryan here tonight, as
was at first anticipated. but an in
formal reception will be held SO as
to give the public an opportunity to
meet the great American. Mr. Bryan
expressed a desire to meet the people
of Ardmore and would have gladly
rartaken Of the hospitality was it not
for the fact that his time is limited
and that he is working under a heavy
pressure.
Mr.. Cruce telephoned TO s r. Bled-
soc TO call OF the dinner which was
to have been rendered Mr.. Bryan by
the Democrats of this city.