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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
How l Saved
My Boys Life"
EIGHT YEAR OLD SON OF MAINE
MAN ON VERGE OF CON-
SUMPTION.


W. E. Morrell, of North Berwick,
Maine. says:
any little boy had the whooping
cough, which left him with very bad
bronchial trouble, Three doctors fail.
ed to do him any good at all. They
thought he was going into consump-
ton. He began TO cough this winter
just the same as before. We heard
Father Johns Medicine recommended
highly, so decided to give it a trial
and to my great delight 1 find It is do
ing wonders of good. Since we gave
him the second bottle he has not had
any cough at all, and he runs outdoors
all of the time now, and is getting fat
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

rnen and the chief on duty in the
day time and four on duty at
night. Is that too many for
town 81 this size2 Perhaps the
criminal GLASSES and the Demo
cratic leaders say yer Il So, let
the people know about It. An
early answer from the Democrat
ic bosses would be appreciated as
Il isn't long until election day.
Remember, the people would like
TO and have a right TO know where
you stand on these questions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

The political thermometer shows
that the temperature of the Office
seekers is already abnormal and that
1t will soon reach n fever heat. The
contagion is spreading; the microbes
are gnawing men hitherto thought to
be immune to an invasion of the pes
ky little mites. 1t Is thought that the
incubation stage will have elapsed by
the time the city election has been
held and following 1t there will be a
general breaking out of announce
ments for the nomination of the vari.
GUS county ofiees.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

Thomas w. Fleming, candidate for
Senate. says he voted for President
Grant. It would be more to his credit
and more pleasing to Republicans now.
a-days II he could say he voted for
Governor Dawson and tax reform
How about 1t?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

the same prosperity. In yesterdays
issue of the West virginian an able
editorial appeared written by the edi-
tor of this paper, entitled Just Told
one Side" which makes a comparison
Of figures and conditions in the two
towns to such an extent as to make
the prohibitionist claims about Nor
gantown look ridiculous. Read it
again and see for yourself. ADV.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

will be shortage OF revenue of about
$40, 100000, which of necessity will
have to be raised by taxataion. If a
levy of SO cents yielded 100000, it
will require an additional levy of 16S
cents on the present valuations to
raise the 100000 loss in revenue,
occasioned by no license, or to raise
the same amount of money as receiv-
ed last year from the licenses and
taxation would require levy of 1876
cents. The maximum rate of levy is
only 40 cents under the new law. The
fact that the assessable valuation on
this city's realty will decrease from
81 100000 to 100000 If the town
goes dry, should also be taken in con-
sideration.
1t will be argued that the number OF
policemen can be reduced, but 1 can't
see how the city even with no license,
can get along with smaller force.
At the present time there are only
two policemen and the chief in day
time and four at night. If the reduc-
ton is made in the cIty's light bill,
would it not require still large po-
lice force to keep down the crimes
that would become rampant If the
town was darkened at night. 1t will
also be argued that expenses can be
reduced in many other departments.
This is true in some instances, but
there cannot be sufficient reduction
but that the levy will necessarily be
raised without the revenue from IL
censes. Some will compare the cost
of our fire department with that of
other towns, our size, and say this
department is costing twice as much
as necessary. For instance, they will
compare the cost of our fire depart
ment with that Of Clarksburg, when
the First ward station alone is credit
to the entire department Of Clarks-
burg. would suggest that you in.
Quire into the fire loss between Clarks.
burg and Fairmont, then you will
quickly decide as to the accessibility
of maintaining department like our
own or one OF the character found in
the other towns. For illustration, the
rate on opera house insurance in
Clarksburg is 1864; in Morgantown
the rate is $3.50, while the same in
surance in Fairmont is $500. Clarks-
burg and Morgantcwn are rated by
the fire insurance companies as four
and one-half towns, while Fairmont
Is rated the same as Wheeling. at
three and onehali. This difference
in classification is certainly due to
the better fire deparlssSn,.
BY the report of the fire chief of
January 9TH the fire loss during the
past year, was less than 100000 and
almost $1,000, 100000 worth of property
endangered. One fire alone recently
in one OF the nelghboring towns did
more than 100000. These fires, you
will remember, were in neighboring
towns. where they have only volun-
teer department, except the chief and
very few firemen. 1t would not be
fair to the people to reduce this de-
partment, yet It costs the city about
100000 per year However, there
are other departments where expenses
can be reduced, and such should be
done.
The Anti-License people have persist /
edthrough this campaign in using Nor
gantown as an example of a no.llcense
municipality, which held Its public In
debtedness down to minimum They
have compared this city's finances with
Morgantown's and promised that 4
this town went dry we wonld enjoy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

And Grafton mas given up its Re.
publican ghost and come over into the
Democratic fold. Look in any diree-
ton and see the same sign.-Parkers.
burg Sentinel.
Not at rate to be alarmed over.
1t has all ten of the city council solid.
ly Republican. That doesn't seem to
be coming over so very rapidly. does
1t?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

Leader is edited by S. v. crum and
is one of the most sprightly papers Of
its age in the State. 1t is newsy,
well printed and ably edited. Located
rs it is in the center Of the Big Sandy
Valley it has a good field to support
good paper.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

There is so much difference be.
tween the two Toms mentioned by the
Times that It is hard to think of them
at the same time. Big Tom is loyal
Republican and was good soldier.
Little Tom is his direct opposite in
almost every respect.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

Dragging; who is considerate to
women, children and old people; who
is too brave to lie, too generous to
cheat, and who takes his share Of the
world and lets other people have
theirs, is the Leaders, idea of true
gentleman"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

The following from the Fort Gay
Leader has the right kind of man
pretty well sized up:
"A man that's clean inside and out,
who neither looks up to the rich nor
down on the poor; who can lose
without squealing and win without
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
THE LOCAL
CAMPAIGN
tsy Henry w. Lewls.)

Tie people who oppose license seem
to regret the fact that Rev. Smith
insists on fighting this campaign on
the line Of personalities. Several men
who say they meant to vote with Mr..
Smith have come to the writer and
stated that his break in the afternoon
paper Of yesterday was regretted by
them.
Friends of license are urged not to
bear any III will toward Mr.. Smith in
regard to his statement. 1t was III
advised and no doubt the Reverend
gentleman now regrets having used it.
Possibly he wrote it in hurry with
out fully considering what he was
saying, at any rate those who censure
Rev. Smith in this matter are request
ed not to hold the other ministers of
the city responsible, in any way.
Travelling men in all lines are COM
planning that the orders they are re-
ceiving in Fairmont are conditional
OTueIS. rus uuSluGSo Itu ASaAiSC
what 1t would mean to vtoe license
out of Falrmont. Voter, before you
cast your ballot. have talk with lead
ing business men.
$50
Figures as to the city's financial in
debtedness were banded back and
forth in yesterdays papers. These
statements repeat much that have
said as to the saloon and Fairmont's
finances.
The question at issue is do the peo-
pie prefer no license, with a very
great Increase of their taxes, or would
they rather pay low rate of taxation
on account of the revenue received
from licenses. This is a plain state
ment of facts for the consideration of
the people. and is of suficient import
ance to demand their careful atten-
ton.
II there are no license granted there
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

The Fort Gay Leader this week
calls attention to the fact that it has
just passed its first mile stone and
in summing up speaks well OF its
past experience and looks with much
hope to the future of the paper The
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
For Council.

First ward Clarence D. Robinson.
Second ward Harvey shain.
Third ward Thos. v. Buckley.
FOURTH ward-J. L. Hall.
fifth ward-w W, shroyer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

and rugged every day.
(signed) W. E. Aioreli. Boz
North Berwick Ne,
Prevents pneumonia and consufnp
ton. Not a patent mecldIne 50 years
in use; no opium. morphine Or pclsol-
GUS drugs In any form.
Mrs. James Justice Is the guest d
her sister. Mrs. Virgil Jones, ii SIS
Mrs. Fred Bartlett and Mrs. Means
of Warrington, were visitors in the
city yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

FOR RENT-Two rooms suitable Tor
ofices, over Sls Main street Apply
]. Parks.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms with
privilege of garden and chicken yard
Apply to West virsinian ONCE. Il
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

FoR Rents or furnished OF IN.
furnished rooms. ne Locust avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

ron sALE-one horse and wagon
address "A. this once.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

FOR sALE-Nev plano WIN sen d
sacrifice price or trade for anythins
of value. Address Box SEQ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-A good. 9 year old mare
cheap for cash, or will take good.
fresh COW as part payment Z.
Campbell, State and Raymond ST.
First ward. 17sst
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
WAN IEIO

WANTED-Buyer for Fountain Res.
taurant at once. See c. w. Hawkins.
Fairmont Trust Bldg.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

WANTEp-Young men to prepare for
exam. for railway man and other
government positions. superior
struction by mail. Estab. II years.
Thousands of successful students.
Sample questions and How Govt
Positions are Secured sent free.
Interstate Schools, $50 "a ave- ce7
dar Rapids, Iowa.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19

FOR RENT-Front bed room, furnish;
ed or unfurnished. Apply al cosner
ot High and Jefferson streets
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-19
zoe sor this ticket At the city Elee

Vote for this ticket at the City Eiee-
tIens
REPUBLICAN, TICKET
FOR Mayor.
j. o. McNEELY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-13

When the Christian looks away from
earth to his infinite heavenly Fathe,
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-15
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

In editorial announcement, the Evening News of Los
Angeles, makes the broad statement, that "o the revou-
tons in the scientific world the close of the nineteenth
century there has been added the political reconstruction
the opening of the twentieth, and there is every
believe that the third in this cycle of change
will be the remodeng of many of the creeds which have
remained unchanged from generation to generation.
Coming from what is commonly designated the "sec
uar press better known the daily public press such
statement is calculated open the eyes of many devou
Christian believers, for had it rgnally appeared in
purely Freethought publication the outside world would
have condemned it assertion, fiction, existing
in the mind of the writer.
But what such statement mean! Simply this
1t denotes that the time for constructive and educational
work along the lines of strictly Freethought sentiment is
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-15
WHY MURDER HUMAN JOY ?

Dryden says that mot heaven itself upon he past has
power and it that yesterday is fixed for all time like
some fossil in the strata of earth.
We cannot change undo the past. But we can i'm
prove the present and prepare for better future Pos
tery will Judge us, not by what profess be, but by
what actually and what have actually done
Each day becomes the material drawn from the workshop
of Time How shall we use it,
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-15
BLUE GRASS BLADE.


reached very soon figures convey minds any
conception of the vast periods that lay behind u.s. The
few thousand years OF which have historical evidence,
sink into absolute insignitcance beside the nnumbered
which unrol themselves by penetrate
the dim OF the past and decpher with feeble vision
the pOnderous volumes which the Of the earth
written Nainly does the strained intellect seek
take everreceding commencement and toll to gain
adequate grasp Of apparently endless succession In
time, space the universe concealed
from us, and Of the end know than of the
beginning.
But In the beginning god made the heavens and the
EARTH cries the theologan and the human heart that
weeps and rembes may well say with Richters pilgrim
Il will go farther, for the spirit of acheh with
this infnity. Let lie down in the grave and hide
from the persecution of the Infinite for end see there
none"
1t must follow if there be END" there be no be-
ginning, for what is beginning but end The theolog
ian strives to this by drawing distinction between
tine and eternity, distinction that is absolutely with
out difference We measure time for human conven-
fence from solar signs and movements, but the moved
giving both light and heat for numbered ages before
earth found place in which and swirl in the
mighty orbit Time even long before the earth
into existence and the believer in special creation
Pounds time itself with the divisions Of time made by
Ask the believer in special creation if he cam fix in
his mind, line or boundary of time He at
to Genesis and says In the beginning But III the be-
ginning of WHAT Grant may refer the beginning of
little earth, it could not the beginning of time,
for wherever such believer fixes such line or boundary
he must think Of time being before that And he
does for he attempts to call this eternity in which his god
is supposed to have existed alone
Once let the view obtain that there be end and you
have shattered the beginning If there could be begin
ning then there could be creation If creation be de-
sroyed forced accept evolution the only alter
native, and have reasoned god of the universe
Blue-grass blade., 1908-11-15

No person would consent to hang gloomy picture
upon the wall Then why do believers in superstitious
eeds insist upon casting shadows of darkness and gloom
npon the mind of man Both extremely calculated
produce meanchoa and this is recognized
of the manifestations Of orthodox belief The ''bloody
sweat and the of thorns produce happi-
Thinking people cannot be happy at the very
thought Of suffering and agony When believer in the
doctrine of crucifed Savior says he is really happy he
beittes his human is possessed of crude
conception of happiness
Mankind camors for religion of cheerfuness and Joy.
Orthodox Christianity the dust of unhappy
centuries and points with human figure stretch
cd thereon in the hroes of DEATH Tears and 90, but
with the enchantment that distance is said to lend to
given view, such picture, such a produce
naught but and grief There be joy in pain,
and the Christian who hopes and expects tread hOwery
pas not by his effort but through the uerings of
another would rob human life of every noble aspiration,
every righteous impulse and leave he pless and for
orn upon the shoals of despair.
The late beloved ngerso and realized all this, and
if passing Judgment upon such system, lie declared
that had moral right to murder the sunshine of
day" Through the chronic gloom of the centuries
Christianity brought not solitary ray of JOY. 1t was
then and is now the murderer Of the sunshine of life 1t
then and is now poisonous fungi that grows best in
the dark.
Freethought strives put light, more Joy,
happiness sunshine, i'll all human life 1t strives to
dspate the orthodox gloom La its very essence Free
thought is part and parcel of humanity
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
Ask Your Druggist for Free Feruna Almanac for 1903.
Mr.. WHITES INVENTION

Mr.. Thomas White Of Cleveland,
of the famous White
and machines, is at pres
ent with Mr.. L. J. White at Dupont,
where be has a force of men at work
putting up Mr.. Thomas Whites latest
invention in the automobile industry.
which will soon become famous as
the Incompatible White motor car
trestIe. This new device Of Mr..
Whites is being constructed across
Alligator branch on the Kings road,
near Dupont. Mr.. White. who is
sraving at Daytona. drives his White
steamer from DaytOua to Dupont,
which is about half way to this city
every morning TO superintend the
work Of installing the trestle. He is
making this Improvement over ALI
GATOR branch entirely voluntary and
Ian his own expense. UT. White Is
very much interested in the subject
Of GOOD roads. and viii DO all in his
power 70 help promote the good road
between this city and Ormond- Inc
motor car -res-e ts @ simple device
|of TWO curved tracks. We'll braced and
suDDorted by ZxG timbers. over which
/ the auto wheels track in crossing
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
From Fridays Daily:
JUNIOR PARSONAGE SHOWER

About forty-fve members of the
Ocala Junior Epworth League met at
the parsonage this afternoon, each
carrying a donation to the new pas
tor. Rev. R. H. Barnett, and his wife,
They had an election Of officers for
the new year. resulting as follows:
Carlton Erwin, president; Eta Moore
FIRST vice president: Ruth Lester, sec
ond vice president; Gladys Martin,
third vice president; Blanche Whaley.
fourth vice president; Mamie Ped
rick. treasurer: Lurline Bridges, sec
rotary: Rea Ferguson, reporter; DeX-
ter Phillips. Era agent.
There was a recitation and an IN
.srrumntaI selection by Kate May Ea-
sraton: q reading from VIII Carlton,
entitled. Elder Lambs Donation by
Ami. Pear! Liddon. and last, but NOS
|1,7-r. came difficult selections played
Inv Louise Jones from Georgia, who is
r-.frfrr her cousin. Raa Ferguson
she has most marked talent along inns
line. and for one of her age deserves
great credit for her excellent playing
The next in order was the read-h-
of the verses accompanying each do
.naran. the guests to guess at the co"
tents. These verses were origina
and created much merriment. as Their
3 we're a large number of them.
4 committee of three was appoint
cd TO draft resolutions of apprecia
ton for the services of Lucille Atki>
son. their president. since the organ
, ization of the League last June. Ii
0cjle has gone to Live Oak to reside
which the Juniors regret very muci
After this. the Juniors were invite
9 IN the veranda and lawn, where hom
made candy and cakes were served.
q Rev. and Mrs. Barnett won II
+ hearts of all by their generous hlsp
tality and the happy children toc
leave of them hoping that they wou
{. not suffer in consequence as ala
/, der Lamb" on a similar occasion.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
QUID PRO QUO

written for the Ocala BannerD
I love the grass and weeds that grow
i'm spring,
T love the trees. the vines that round
them cling.
In summer shades / love long hours
of ease,
With birds above me. singing in the
trees.
When summer goes and leaves her
robes of green
To filter fit a fairer fairy queen,
II love my autumn better than the
rest
And all her blooms-but Colder
Rod" the best.
! And tickle insect who that flower car
And other woo-he is no "Hunni-bee.
d. II. H.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
NEW YEAR PHILOSOPHY

Keep the saw in the log, and re-
member that it is good exercise to
keep it moving.
If YOU. burn all the bridges behind
YOU. how is the other fellow to cross
over?
The end Of the world is where you
lust sit down and give in to the troll
bles of it.
Don't raise too much dust in the
middle of the road. It may blind the
procession behind EOu.
Mark the perfect man. but don
waste 100 much time sfehfng because
YOU are six lengths behind him
Frank Stanton. in Atlanta Consttm
ton.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10
ITEMS FROM SILVER SPRINGS

Mrs. E. P. Rentz gave a launch
party yesterday in honor Of her new
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jack Rentz, and
a jollier party has never been here.
They visited Mr. Pat Randalls grove
and enjoyed a sumptuous fish fry a.
CCnnOr.
We have the Hiawatha tourist
steamer from Palatka booked to ar
rive on the 14th. and it amuses us out
here to see how little interest the
Ocala board of trade and the Ocala
Eouse take in these visitors. Fifty
10 seventy-fye every other day. and
ninety per cent. Of them have not the
faiutest idea where they are when
they reach Silver Springs.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mr.. R. NJ. Cook. an experienced
carpenter from Jacksonville, has the
contract for the erection of the big
Cl.lpepper tent. and was busy all day
Yesterday in getting it in order for
The big revival meetings that viii be
held Monday. as the seats are not yet
quite in shape. The MeJhodists. and
indeed. all the religious denomina-
tions are anticipating great good to
result from the said meetings. We
hone that they viii not be disappoint
ed.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-01-10

Mrs. 4. p. SucEey. wife of the Wen
known naval stores and railroad mag
nate Of Ocala and Sarasota. was on
Tuesday afternoon operated on for
nastafHts. a disease Of the ear, by
Drs. Helms and Lawrence, and the
onaration having pcoyed successful
she Is now improving rapidly at the
local infrmary Of the physicians men
tiona5 Mrs. SUckey, who recently
moved with her family from Ocala to
sarasota. was brought over from St,
petersburg on one Of the Independent
line boats. and her condition was SO
Sor,ous that she had 10 be taken 70
The infrmary in an ambulance. The
1s5v's friends throughout the state
vf1l ne pleased to know that she stood
tho shock Of the operation admirably
Tampa Tribune, January 2