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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-28
VIOLA NEWS

Mrs. Drusilla Harris is quite sick at
this writing.
Mrs. Rebecca Robes and Miss Ellen
Pickett we're visiting friends at Ca
tawba Sunday.
Miss slnda Prickett was calling ON
Evelyn Frlckett Sunday afternoon
Miss May Palmer was visiting
friends and relatives ut Fatrmont Sat
urday anu Sunday.
Mr.. NJ. w. Harris. of Fairm.n., was
caile'1 to tias place Monday on tho ac-
count of the Illness of mis- mother.
Mrs, D1usiIla Harrts.
Mrs. s, r. sergent and daughter,
Rosie, were visiting Mrs. Hrusllla
Harris Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will West AMI two
children, o. Grly's Flat, spen. Christ
mas with Mrs Vests parents. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. j. Harris. at this place.
Mrs. Cyrus sSlsher and three
children. of Montana. were visiting
Airs. Thomas Hayhurst Christmas day.
Misses Sailie and .iettie Barns. of
the Little Falls. spent Christmas with
their brother, Frank Barns. at this
place.
Miss Ellen lprfcl,et$ was visiting
friends and relatives a. Barrackvjne a
few days the last of the week.
Mss Ruth Pickett spent Christ
mas with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davfd Prickett, at RivesviI1e.
Mrs. Rebecca Robes was shopping
in Fatrmtnt Thursday.
visa to thank the editor ~ the
West virginian for the beautiful
Christmas present, The New Home
Library Wall Chart, which was re-
cc'ved christmas day.
Miss Dens Clevenger was calling
on Mile and Rosa Jones Friday aft
ernoon.
Ethel Clevenger was visiting Mar
guerlte Prlckett and Malaline Flem-
ing Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Sergent were
calling on Mr. and Mrs. John Harris
Friday evening.
Mr. Ray Pitcher, OF Chartered spent
Christmas with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs E. A, Pitcher. at this place.
Mrs. Drusilla Harris was greatly
surprised Chrlstmas morning waen
she saw that her children and part of
her grandchildren and three of her
sreat grandchildren had come to
spend the day with her. Every one
brought well filed baskets Of good
things to eat and good time was
had by all Mrs. Harris received
many nice and useful presents which
were :lighly appreciated by her. After
dinner Mr.. Ansel Ktsner Of Cataw
ba, was sent for and he took their
pictures. Those present were. Mr.. NJ.
w. Harris and wife. Mrs. George Van
glider OF FaIrmont, Mr.. and Mrs, s..
NJ. Fcrrsll, of Murray, Mr.. Levi Har-
r's. 4 this place: grandchildren Mr..
Willie Harris and wife, Agnes, Velvie
and Roy Ferrel, Clara. Maggie and
Howard Harris: great grandchildren
were Opal, TheIma and Clyde Harris
Success to the great paper
TWO CHuNfS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-28

Election Of ofaeers.

The seven star Rebekah IloIge No.
AZ viii elect officers t.. tie coming
year this evenIng
on TUESDAY evening the Knights OF
Pythlas will elect bmcers.
On "Wednesday evening he :. @. o.
+. will EJECT officers after which ban
nuet will be held for tie Members
and their wives and the members OF
the Rebe,tan Lodge also.
The Setting Sun Tribe. OF Ike I'm
proved Order o. Red Mta will elect
officers on Thursday evening.
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a noeltIAR AarEl

The number of people from Fair
mont registering AT the Hotel Waldo
exceeds that OF eli other places III
CiarksbHrg combined. And, why not7
It Is the leading hosiery Of this part
OF the United States, its rooms are
elegantly fitted out. It's table service
unsurpassed, and besides, Its rates for
meals is only fifty cents, American
plan. The a la carte dining room at
fords the opportunity for guests or.
derfng Just what is desired at reason
able prices.
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Well known Couple p,ar,e j.

Miss F7oss;o shafier and Mr.. Dent
Hawkins, of this city were married
list Thursday, Mrs. Ha .kins IS the
daughter OF Mr. an Ms. WILLIAM
shaffer. who recently moved tc Tun-
lr'lton. Mr.. Hawkins popular
Young man and is employed stir the
!. and o. R. R. Company. They have
re best wishes Of host OF friends.
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surprise For MIR. HawkIns.

Mrs. N. y. Hawk'ns OF Meo1:wdale,
entertained at twelve O'Clock 4'nner
Friday. Tae affair was in honyr of
her husband and was arranseG as a
surprise TO him. Those p. esept we're:
Mrs Mandy Hawkins. Mr.. Etmore
1tswktns. Mr.. John Hawkins, Mt. and
Mrs. H w. Woody and sons. Herman
and George, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hout and SOD. Claude, :1r. and Mrs.
Morgan Hartley and daneatcr Ruth,
nj. and Mrs. Jake Swisher and daugh-
'rr. Edna, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Heis-
FcII. AIR. and Mrs. Ernest Hawkins
and daughter harg ret Louise. Guy.
Vince and Hattie Hawk ms. en- elab-
crate dinner was served aud TIC affair
vas greatly enjoyed by all present.
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Enjoyable EVENING.

The members of the B. F. Club
nrd a few friends spent yer, pleas.
ant evening at the home o, Nj Ralph
1rnns and sisters. Ruth and IFalen
on Walnut avenue. Saturday e''ening
The nours were spent with muctc and
Games and a tempting. coursa - re-
freshments was served.
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WIN Begin Mee.ino.

Rev. J, P. Turkelson, pesto. O. the
First NJ. P. Church. expects N be.
T'n a series Of revival SERVICES next
Sunday.
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WtII Entertain -cIIh.

Mrs. J. B. LeveIle. o; Merchant
street, will entertain the men,Eers Of
TIE sicilian' TaimbEe CLUB tomorrow
evening.
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Aid society.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Sc Dia-
"ond stleet NJ. f. c,urch VII! meet
January =. at the home o! Mrs. David
Rogers. on Merchant street.
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evening.
5. S. Attenaancs.

The Sunday School attendance yes
;"rday was as follows:
Diamond Street NJ. E. 147
First NJ. F. .... Tx
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over = srpa< many men, and that he
Dad proved aimseil to be g uaa Of
sSeet executive abHit
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s"'i ".-a'' Flour leads them ~ a..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-28

A store will NOT grow FASTER
pretty nearly keep pace.
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We solicit your business, Which -
receive prompt and careful aatoans
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
ssThe Vampire"

The role of Allene Arden in "The Vampire" which is to be presented at the Hyperion, January 1 and will in- troduce Katherine Florence as the leading woman of the Messrs Shuberts company Trained principally upon the stage of the Lyceum thcatcr New York, in Daniel Frohman's well known stock company, her selection for this part was made because of her physical and tempermental fitness to he the hc- rone of the Wooif and viereck drama of symbolism and love. As leading woman In many well known road com- panics she has become a general fav- orite Her most recent appearances were made as KGte Wells in Margaret Mayo's Commencement Days and she will be remembered as leading member of the companies which have supported William Gillette, F. II. soth- ern, Henrietta Crossman, Wm, H.. Crane and William Faversham
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DOCKsTADER's SHOW.
Novelty in Minstrel Llne--A Good
 Show.

Lew Dockstader kept his promise and gave local theatergoers something new and original in negro minstrelsy at the Hyperion theater yesterday af- ternoon and evening.
 Instead of the customary circle for the first part the stage was set to rep resent the Possum Hunt club holding a social at its clubhouse. The orches- tra was stationed on the veranda and the members of the glee club were so- ciably seated at tables. w. Fl. Hallett ofticiated as president of the club and called upon the members of the glee club for solos The club member dis cussed a proposition to discover the North Pole and Prof Hightower, a wcll-known aeronaut. impersonated by Lew Dockstader, agreed to undertake the job of bringing back the pole to the club Dockstader sang three dit tics, one of which, Welcome to Our City" gave him opportunity to in- troduce some local grlnds. Tt Looks Like a Big Night Tonight and Broke" also proved popular song hits. Neil O'Brien, as president of the Rac- coon club, had opportunity to sing a comic song in his nimitable style and also cracked several jokes Al Jol- son, a new comedian, made good with a song entitled Iris Better to Have a Little Too Much The soloists. VIII Otkland, William II, Thompson, George NJ. Wall and Rees Prosser, made individual successes and the concerted numbers were harmoniously sung. In fact, 1t would be difficult to improve upon a vocal part of the show. The finale of the first part was a ludicrous skit about welsh rabbit, and introduced very melodious re- fraln entitled Dream, Dream, Dream"
 The second part of the show opened with an African song and dance bur letta in which Mr. Thompson's fine baritone was heard to advantage. Lew Dockstader. Al Johnson. Eddie Mazler and Pete Detzel supplied the non- sense. Then followed Nell O'Briens ludicrous skit, in which he assumed the duties of keeper of a lunatic asy- lum Mir. O'Brlen is at his happiest when portraylng a much terrified dar- key and the ridiculous stunts which were performed and his own funny Isms produced a gale of laughter When Matilda Sings" was a high
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
FINANCIERS MEET.
Approve Payrolls So Clerks Can Draw
 Salaries.

The board of finance met again at i o'clock yesterday to approve the regu- lar weekly bills in order that the city employees who have a holiday on F'rl- day may get their salaries before the holiday. It was expected that the heads of several of the city depart ments would appear and ask the board to provide, out of the sundry accounts. for the amounts that they have been compelled to expend over their appro- priations for the year This. however, did not mature as the board and the department heads agreed before the meeting. that the accounts should be left open until the end of the year. and not estimated. This was on the under standing, as 1t has been had all along that the accounts will be taken care of The highest amount will bc in the de- parlment of charities, where the dcflcl. ency will run ever sl0.00o This is due to tho hard times of last winter X smai deficiency is also expected in the pub lI' woGhs department. which put on many eTt~a men at the first of the yea, in order to give them work. Several minor transfers were granted.
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AT THE HYPERION,
"The Rcjuyenation of Aunt Mary
 T'hls Evening,

At the Hyperion theater tonight, L. s. Sire will present for return en- gagement, May Robson in the new American comedy "The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary by Anne Warner. It was while reading the novel Miss Rob son saw herself as Aunt Mary and asked Miss Warner to dramati2e the book. Many novel stage effects will be found in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary, and none of the comedy has been lost In dramatIzng the book. The supporting company is strong one and the stage setting most elab- crate
 The play has to do with a maiden aunt living in the country who goes to the city and has the time of her life, finally returning to the country where she finds life too slow and decides to move to the city for good, There is plenty of comedy at all times, with a pretty love story interwoven.
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class song and dance speciality. Her bert Wilson's solo was especially wor- thy of compliment
 Dockstader's monologue took the form of submarine political confab between Dockstader as the imperson- ator of Judge Taft and William IT. Hallett as William ]. Bryan. Clever dialogue was exchanged between the two and then Dockstader got busy with the telephone and announced the appointment of several prominent Springfield mon as members of his cabinet. Al Jolson's speciality, which was a combination of monologue,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
Elm in q Boarding House Coming.

"Fun in Boarding House" one of B. A. Rolfe's newest and best erea- tIons under the direction of Pat Rooney and leo Curley will he the top line offering of the Poli bill next week
 Fun in a Boarding House is a title that suggests great possibilities and tre fnn-maklng is said to he of the riotous nature, Clean-cut comedy by tho Gag boys. [ M Great the actor and rottlo Williams the actorlnc besides the addition of the landlady, the ex- prcgsman who wants to get a trunk
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AT THE GRAND.
"Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

Like a crisp and refreshing breeze from the hills of New England bring Ing with 1t the sweet aroma of the woods, and the homely music of the farmyard, Quincy Adams Sawyer" is playing at the Grand Opera House a return engagement, and so favorable was the impression made when this big production was here before that crowd led attendance is the result Quincy Adams Sawyer Is entirely unlike any of the several great rural dramas that have found their way to the hearts of the people In the past decade. It has quaintness and unobtruslve sentl- ment pecularily its own It's chief charm is its naturalness. It is never theatrical never dramatic, but always natural The characters are drawn so near to life that 1t requires an effort to become convinced that 1t Is not real Though the story is simple and very homelN lt appeals In mighty way to all kinds of playgoers. Nearly every one of the country plays on the stage today make 1t point 10 caracature rural life and rural characters, but Quincy Adams Sawyer depicts life as 1t really is in quiet Massachusetts farming town.
 The husking-bee scene in the third act has created more talk along those who have seen lt than any one incident in a play for a long time in this coun- try, The same cast and scenic ef- fleets used in New York Philadelphia and Boston runs, MatInees daily
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upstairs and the aundrynan who also participates In a mix-up keeps things humming in this house of mirth.
 The stage setting of this act shows four rooms and hallway, of the boarding house. every detail being car rled out even to the piano in the star boarders room and the small room for the Gag boys Pat Rooney has sup piled some of the comedy situations and they need no further boosting
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burlesque, grand opera, mimioj whistling, aroused whirlwind thusiasm. He is a versatile con and his funmaking is apparentl spontaneous that he had the audi going. Dockstader discovered hi} the west and is to be congratul on adding him to his company. T| was a unique finale to the perfd ance, in which all the company ticipated. It included singing dancing, picturesque staging novel lighting effects. It was ting finish to an original and ell minstrel show.
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"Thc Easiest Way"

A new David Belasco production will be given playgoers of New Haven, Thursday, January when at the Eiy- porlon theater, David Belasco will pre- sent Frances Starr in "The Easiest Way" This is the new play by Ell- gene Walter. the author of Paid in Full" and thai for which the follow CTS of things theatrical have been anxl- ously waiting ever since Mr. Walter demonstrated the possession of remark able ability by his creation of that human drama.
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AT PoLIs.

Theatergoers will miss rare treat if they neglect to see Thos F. Shea present "The Bells" as the headline of the Poli bill this week. Mr. Shea is giving a masterly interpretation of the great play and Is sure to win further triumphs as an actor of note In his vaudeville venture
 The varied bill Of novelty and speci- alty acts offering in connection with the headllncr at this popular vaudeville house is meeting with approval
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aah Minutes from nron.lwnr.,

Truth is stranger than fiction and nowhere ls lt moro cleverly depicted than in Geo M cohan's musical play "Fortv-fye Minutes From Broadway, which cohan & Harris present al the Hyperion, Monday, January 1
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31

The funera! of Mrs. George F. French will be held from her late residence on Alden avenue at 2:30 o'clock this af- ternoon. The interment will be in the Westville cemetery
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31

The young people of the Methodist church will hold watch-nlght service this evening in the church The ser vice will commence at 10 o'clock The public are invited to attend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
NASHVILLE.

The Westyille postofice will close at 12 m. Friday noon being New Years s day. All of the carriers except the rural delivery will make one trip,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31

Patrick McGowan has returned to his home in Manchester, after a weeks visit with his brother. Hugh McGowan of Whalley avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31

Mir Nelson Blakeslee of Whallcy ave nue announces the marriage of his daughter Maud Leta to H. E, French of Middletown
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31

The Westville Athletic club will hold their next dance Friday evening. Jan uary ia in Lenox hall
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
HOW ABOUT YOUR EYES {

Now that the holiday rush Is over. possibly your Eyes may need attention. IT SD. call mp ii0S-@ and make an ap- pointmcnt with
 C. N. PARKER, S1O-A Chapel Street. One flight nm
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-31
SeaSonabIe Goods.

What we seek is to sell to satisfy and thereby sell again. Your selec- tions are facilitated here because our personal attention has been carefully given In the selection of all our stock, We offer nice assortment of
 BATH ROBES,
 HOUSE COATS,
 PAJAMAS,
 NECK WEAR,
 GLOVES,
 UMBRELLAS, CANES,
 TOILET CASES,
 HAT BOXES,
 SILK and OPERA HATS.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-04-02
A. g. GLEASON,
Forest Hill.
Sbeeiai 10 The NewG

Sbeciai 10 The Ne7O5.
Ii has Just now began to rain, and as
| can't go anywhere today | will write
70 the News.
Some Of us sit around when they
don work and the rest try TO farm,
and it seems like it rains every time
the mines don't run, but that Is none
of our business but the Lords will. It
seems like everything goes crosswise
with me. j had little trouble last
week while / was off and when / went
to work my place hal fallen in 80 /
didn't get to work.
If every body kept their tongue they
would get along better. / don't like TO
hear a person talk about someone else
that is as good a. they are and may be
better / don't think anyone can be
good and every time person says
think myself better than some one else,
they commit a sin. A person that con.
ducts themselves Alright is Just as good
AZ person with thousands of dollars,
if they are not worth five cents. This
may fit someone and they don't know
it, but II is true. every word of it.
] heard fellow say that if he goi
10 heaven IL wouldn't be for ANYTHING
he ever did. Well, If that is 10, b,
won ever get there. 30 he bad bette
take the Word Of God and read il
change his ways and do better.
Short Sfop.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-04-02
Sayre, Ala,

SbeltdL 10 ne Ne7OS.
As times is so dull and l have been
80 bothered, | have not had anything
to write about. We miners are in a
straight about something to do to
scare old Pete off / have been work
ing at Cardiff, but that place is so
crowded that we do no good there.
/ gathered some wild greens today
and we will have one more good old
fashioned supper tonight. We have got
meat to cook with our poke salad and
meal to make bread Our old COW is
dry yet and may stay that way.
This place is still dead, though it is
said that it will start sometime be-
tween the LIST and 10th Of next month.
| hope it will for it is about five miles
to where work and it seems like it is
up hill both ways
They are painting the store here in
side and keep plenty in the store.
There is no danger of anyone stealing
for the price is so high that we can t
reach anything hardly. We go over
the river and trade some.
/ would like to hear from all mining
camps through the News
/ wonder where Brady Jones went.
The last time | heard from him he was
in Tennessee near Whiteside. If any
one sees him tell him to write and let
us know where he is
We want to hear from Bellville, Ill.
when the miners get a settlement
Today when / was on stroll, met
with one of the men that came to Blue
Creek and worked through the strike,
taking my job, "open shop men
they call themselves.
read in the News about the dog
law and the tick law. We would al
do better if we we're not so much like
ticks. We should let other people,
stock alone and rub little lye SOAP
on our old cows and take the ticks off
of them. Someone told me that | wa'
country. | can't see that way
What sort of laws will be next W.
can't tell.
| would love to hear from 'Fat
Bill " for | would love TO know abou
Connersville and Blue Creek, as to how
work is at those places
There are two baby's in our camp
No use 10 tell their names. Listen AM
see if you know their voices One be
longs here, and the other one is a
John Milligan's. Ed Milligan carrie
the water and gets stove wood up Their
and thinks the baby is fine, and
know the one here is. Benny Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-04-02
ENDORSES "HOT BOX. "

Editor News:
want TO say TO "Hot Box y that he
is a crackerjack. He knows what ne
and every good man needs. l nave
worked by "Hot Box" in the coal
bank for Is years. He is a good. hon
est union man and gentleman III
every respect.
II every good, honest man would on
ly consider his request, in three years
from today our women|and chlidreIl
could have enough raiment in winter
10 keep their bodies warm and plenty
Of nourishment. What does man
work forY Toll nine and ten hours IN
the bowels Of the earth, away from his
little children and good wife, and the
best word he gets is when his wife
tells him, 81 settled up today in the
company store and now you only owe
$25 but we will soon be free. The
clerk said he would hold back one hall
until you got out Of debtr" 1t Is q
shame the way poor men have TO toil
and he deprived Of pleasure In this
world, but who caused conditions that
are now present. The people that the
money Of our town brought here
brought about this great curse on the
people. This is what will make all
honest men stay where Jane did foi
about three years.
Now, the thing is, what to do tC
better our conditions. | think the on
" way we can do is to keep clean our
selves and ask every man to get clean.
Honesty will come out on top. YOU
can dip a black sheep in water al
your life and when you pull him out
he will still be black. think there il
to much time wasted by union mer
trying to wash black sheep. l don
| think there ever was man who coult
make union man. Neither do be
lieve any man can make christian
man. II he has clean, white hear
and can be checked from working non
union send him to Tracy City.
/ once saw Tracy ON boom. Tit
pretty girls all looked like roses an(
young men went with high heads
Their lives were a pleasure, but thu
poor peoplJ that were shipped into thu
town are enough to make sad hearts
| long to see the time come when oil
Tracy can say, we are free. Why cal
uOI p6stCb Do WIN hh pcopiO ohN BoO'
will2 1t is just as easy as strife. LIE
all things work together for good. ]
must If people ever live in peace ant
prosper in this world. Let all poo
men say, who have to work, II low
my brother and will lay down my lif
for him or his family. This is the on
ly thing that will make happy homes
1t will make lovely homes and goo'
men and women, and teach childrel
to be wise. Let every laboring ma
say, Brother, will look for you
best interests, and you look for mine. ;
Don't "suck" around after a dolla
when honesty will put it in you
pocket and leave you with clear con
science. II poor men could just Sc
what the muscle Of labor could accom-
plish, it would soon be dream of tn
past that man who labored could no
live in happy home with money +
spend, but just as long as labor stay
against labor we will be under bon
, dage. N. ID.
Tracy City.