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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30

ing editor 1i the Tribune udd has
oeen preserved IN AR. Keeley's nri
fnte espondence. u is now ouh
Eshed Is snpplement aiy % The stais
iment Of John D. R0elzeleller .hat sis
ti:sEller never dis GUS Win him
sciIica ~ pt NANCE eounecs
Will the ahive
Wien l ilest my work ii New ii sss
zen to come g chieaso. reads taIs
letter, = was laying greatest emphasi IS
on>the scholarly work. on coming 10
'chicase 1 had TO turn aside Tor ne
next 10 or IL years TO secure money
for the University and In dong TIM.
! was compelled to throw myself into
that side Of the work. The consc-
qrence Is that Chicago and the North
west think Of me as a money getter.
and that is the reputation i have en-.
epywhere reputation which is harr..
ly lair in view OF the antipathy for
this kind Of work. and my love TO-
the other.
The thing that troubles me is that
7 seem to stand in the west for some.
thing that do no- really represent.
and the thing which represent is not
appreciated or understood, or even
Known by the great majority OF the
people VINO are familiar with the work.
ing Of the University. J"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30

eanism. Mr. Williams is bright.
able, honest and energetic young mar,
thoroughly familiar with parliament
any usages and every respect quail
fed for the position. An eminent III
vine recently said: 81 have known
MIR. Williams for some years and have
noticed him in a number Of gathe-.
ings and at all times he has SHOWN
the keenest grasp of parliamentary
laws. He would make an ideal pre-
siding officer" A prominent attorney
said: Yes, I know A. D. Williams
and nave known him since boyhood.
think he would make an ideal Speak.
eli of the House. He has been a stu.
dent all his life, OF parliamentary laws
and during his teens was president or
various literary societies and clubs.
He seems to love the work, whica
backed up by his disposition to be
fair to all men, in my mind, eminent
" qualities him for the place"
B Mr.. Williams mas been lifelong
Republican and has spent his money
and time for many years for the lip
building of the party in his county
He is a man Of progressive disposition
and will be very valuable member
of the House this winter and whethet
he be Speaker or not, he will be found.
working early and late for the good
OF the State.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
W.&J. Concert
LARGE NUMBER DELIGHTED LAST
EVENING AT ELKs CLUB
IN WHEELING.

WHEELING, Dec. 30.-The concert
given last night at the Elks' Club b.
the combined musical clubs of Wash
fngton and jefferson college was de-
lightful in every respect.
The combination consists OF gIee
club, mandolin club and banjo
club. and each one is an aggregation
of stars 1t would be hard indeed to
say what feature OF the varied and
plehsEng programme presented was
the best for all shared equally in the
hearty applause of the large and ap-
preciaHve audience, and every number
was enthusiastically encored. From
the flood of melody of the opening cho-
rus to the beautiful and inspiring
close the fortunate auditors sat enrap-
tured, and all pronounced it one OF
the most successful affairs Of the kind
ever held in Wheeling.
Following is the personnel OF the
clubs:
Glee Club - Charles H, Troutman,
leader; 3. H. Wicks. president: w. H.
Dithrich, manager, first tenor, Woods,
'Os; Trimbles 10; wragg, II; Cum
ningham, ~; second tenor, Trout
man, '09; Wait Worth, IL; Schmerber
IL: Minett, IL: first bass, George, '09;
Kefrer, 10; Brush, 10; Mccarthy, TO-;
Langfitt, 10; C'Connell, ~, second
bass, Ditr!ch, '0s; Hall, 10; Evans,
10; Wilson, II; Schmidt. II; Beam,
ii.
Mandolin club = Abrams leader;
first mandolin. Abrams, 10; Palmer,
10: smutz. 10; schmerber, II;
Whitehead, III; second mandolin.
sprcwls, 10; Wilson. II; Minett, ii;
wragg, II; Beam, II; guitar, Trout
man. 90; Hall, 10: Cochran. 10; Con.
way II; o'Connell. 10; cello Keffer,
10; flute, George. 'Oe.
Banjo club whitworth, leader;
.Langfitt, 10; evans, 10; whitworth,
IL; Schmidt, IL; smutz, 10; Cochran,
100; Cleaver, IL; Emerson Megrail
IL. Accompanist, g. M. Couch; d.
rector banjo and mandolin clubs, G..
Garrett; director glee club. DR.. Johann
Blose.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30


lefudpn fawcet HIS been se-
sienHiy u III some tinie eccyer
sfns
iss 81 ~ Connolly, of Littiefon 81,
t.e guest 81 her parents Mr.. and MS.
ii Holden
Hiss Stella wise Is IN Pittsburg for
: iew days.
NJ. Preston CroxeIl, who with Mrs.
CrOweII. had been tle quests Of their
daughter Mrs. Robert Reed. in the
Yost F1ats for several days. left this
morning for New orleans. Mrs.
emKes1 VIII remain here for some
time Preston Crowell, Jr.. Who also
spent Christmas at the Reed home,
win leave tomorrow morning for
Ptttabrfg, where he will resume his
studies at Carnegie Tech.
Mrs. G. w. Core and children, Ruth
and Eugene. who have been in the
rity the guests ofMrs. Cores parents,
DR. and Mrs. J. q Dowden. have re.
tanned TO their home at Columbus
Grove, ohio.
Mrs. l. C. Clutter OF Clarksburg, re-
turned home Sunday evening after
spending a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. sam Merrineld
Mrs. A. L. Hefraer and MISS Nell
Donres speut several days the guests
OF Mrs. Josephine Calvert. in Pitts.
burg, Pa recently.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
BIG LAND DEAL.
Merger of seven Million Acres Of
Land Worth sz5.ooo. onn

"eE9sr OF seven Million Acres of
Land Worth s75ooo,ooo.
DENVER, Col. Dec. Cs.-Accordins
to private dispatches merger OF Tex
as ranches In the territory penetrated
by the Colorado and Southern Railroad
is forming, and it will comprise 1000.
600 acres OF land worth $4,000, 900.
James j. Hill, who. it is said, mas gain.
ed control of the Colorado and South.
"rn. is named as a hacker of the
merger.
G. W. HoIdredge, general manager
II the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy
! abroad, accompanied by Mr.. Maders,
an eastern attorney. arrived in Denver
yesterday to inspect the terminal Of
the colorado<and Southern and tnves.
tfgate operating conditions of the
ioad.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
HONEYMOON IN A BALLOON.
Couple Will Also Have an Auto at
Their Disposal.

Couple VIII Also Have an Auto at
Their Disposal.
CHICAGO, Dec. SO.-A honeymoon
in the clouds is the remarkable ar.
Management for wedding trip made BY
Charles A. Coey, prominent in automo.
bile circles and an enthusiastic aero.
naut. His marriage with Miss Carrie
Hume Lewis, of Kansas City. Mo-. viii
take place in that city next Saturday
morning. Mr.. Coey shipped his i'm.
mense balloon, Chicago" and his au.
tnmobile to Los Angeles week ago
Immediately after the marriage ecre
mony Mr.. Coey and his bride will start
for the California city, where they will
spend two months in motoring ami
making balloon ascensions. His fan.
Gee, Mr., Coey explains, has been an
enthusiast for some time in aeronaut-
Ice.
Il am told said he, that expert.
ments have been made at Los Angeles,
which show that at an altitude Of
about 10000 feet there Is an air cur,
rent which will carry balloon east
ward. My balloon Is big enough for
every reasonable trial and il tiu,V
conditions suitable it is likely that we
will sail back over the mountains 10
Chicago and drop in on our friends
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Police Court
WAS NOT VERY EXCITING THIS
MoRNINe-HEARiNG OF LAW.
RENcE WEST POSTPONED.

Ar police court this morning young
maH giving MS name as Dumire was
fined six dollars.
lawrence West was to have been
up for shooting Harry Hager. West
took peep over the barrel OF his air
gun. pulled the trigger Young Hagcr
was In line OF the path of the small
bullet which struck him behind the
ear He took aim at Hager once more
and the shot struck him on the arm.
West viii be given a hearing in po-
Ece court tomorrow morning.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
ro srupYeAoME ECONOMIES.
tRy s: w. Press AssocIatlon.o

tBy s. w, Press kBsocfa tlon.3
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30-Improvs-
ment in conditions OF living and adj
vancement to higher standards OF
home life are the aims of mal!y earn
est men and women who are assem-
bling in Washington to-day to take up.
the work OF organizing an American
Association Of Home Economies.
Teachers in colleges and Industrial
training schools all over the country,
as we'll as many students OF home eco
nonics not actively engaged in educa-
ttonal work, are here for the conven-
ton, which will continue through to-
morrow, Friday and Saturday
1t Is expected; that tae new national
body will achieve practical results by
focusing attention on matters of food
and nutrition. hygiene in its personal,
home and public aspects, more en-
lightened care Of children, the intel.
ngent financing of the home through
attention to standards, budgets, and
accounting, and such municipal topics
as clean streets and markets. The
distinguishing feature OF the organi-
zataon is that 1t proposes the educa-
tional method for advancing these
IDEAS.
The committee on organization In
cludes the following: DR.. G. F. Lang
worthy, expert in nutrition United
States Department OF Agriculture,
chairman Isabel Beyfer, professor OF
household science. University OF iii.
nois; Mrs. Melyil Dewey, Lake Placid
Club. Essex County. New York; Alice
lP- Norton. professor OF dnmestic sci
ence. University Of Chicago. AIDE
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
SHANNON WINS MARATHON RACE

F1TrsPURG Dec. 80. ~ starting
seven miles from Exposition nall
where the holiday !ndoos athletic meet
is being held and running that dis
lance through busy thoroughfares, CON
testants in the 10-mtle Marathon race
attracted large crowds along the
course, a large portion of which fol-
lowed them to the big hall.
W. r. Shannon, representing the
Edgeworth athletes, won the Mara
thon, finishing n / hour I As seconds
(official time.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Motions in c. o D. Case.

CLARKSBURG, Dec. 3O-Judge Ma
than Cor heard motions in the Thorn
as Burke injunction case against the
United States EXPIRES Company, in
which Burke wants the curt to com
pel the express company to carry, col
lcct and deliver liquor packages. Fur
Their time was given for both sides to
take dispositions and the ase will come
up again before Judge GoH in U. s.
court in January.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
GRAFTON PREsRYTERY
viii Meet Here Tomorrow Morning
at 1880 O'Clock.

There VIII he meeting OF the
Grafton Presbytery tomorrow morning
at eEeyen-thtrtv at the Presbyterian
Church in this city for the purpose OF
Diminishing Rev. L. A. Lindemdth, Of
Huntington. who has resigned his
church at Warrington to accept call
in New York. There will also be spe-
ciaI meetings at the Presbyterian
Church this evening and tomorrow
evening at seventhirty O'clock.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
WILLIAMS FOR sPEAKER.

Among the many candidates FOR
Speaker of the House OF Deles5tcs
the name OF A. D. Williams, of Mar.
linton, the newly elected delegate
from Pocahontas county, is attracting
some attention, and well it should. as
Mr.. Williams comes from county
that never has had any recognition
ana has made the greatest gain Of
any county in the State for Republi,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
FraternaI Men Gather.

cLARKsBURG, Dec. 80. = Three
hundred delegats from all the kinds
OF fraternal insurance orders in the
State win attend a meeting at the
Waldo hotel here next week to adopt
measures booking to the repeal of the
insurance laws of the State by the
next Legislature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Funeral Of Rev. Reese.

GRAFTON, Dec. so.-The Grafton
Ministerial Association left this morn
ing for Buckhannon to attend the fu-
neral of Rev. e. Berten Reese, fo"-
merly pastor of the United Brethren
church mere, who died there Monday
afternoon. There were many mem
Bers OF the U. B. congregation OF Graz
ton also in attendance. The funeral
tock place at noon to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30

laide Nutng, professor Of domestic
administration, Teachers, College,
Columbia University; Ellen II. Rich.
ards, Massachusetts institute nf Tech.
nology. chairman of Lake Placid Con.
ference; Benjaa,tn R. Andrews. sec.
Rotary, Department Of Domestic Econ:
omy' Teachers college; Maurice LIE.
Bosquet, director American school Of
Home Economics, Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
NOTICE.

important change in a prominent
ssore in Fairmont takes place Janu-
AIRY list. Watch for advertisement of
special stock transfer sale. Begin
ming Tuesday, january 5th. See Mon
days paper of January 9Th for par
tteuIars. st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Small Wound causes pea,h.

PARKERsBURG, Dec. 80. = Blood
poisoning. brought on by a pin prfck.
caused the death here of AtwelI Tav-
Tor formerly a prominent oil operator
of Calhoun county. Mr. Taylor OPEN
ed small pimple with a pin and a
few days afterward b1od poison set in.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
HARPER was eENsIrIvg.

Preferred Reins known as Educator
Rather Than as Money-eetter.
CHICAGO, Dec. S0.-The sensitive
ness Of William R. Harper. president
of the University Of Chicago, from the
foundation of the school until his
death, as to his reputation as a mon
eygetter' for the university is illus
trated in a letter which is published
In the Chicago Tribune. This letter
was written sometime before air. Har.
per's demise to James Keeley, manass.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30

Hal Reid's new play, sunto tho
Fourth Generation" is it said. has,
been secured by Henry B. Harris for
possible use Of Robert Edeson. chas-
les Frohman has Reds THE Pagan"
which, it is said. Arthur Byron may
use.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
kELsEY no cum.

ALBANY, N. Y. Dec. S0.-otto KEEL
sey will retire as State superintend-
ent of insurance tomorrow, in order
to become deputy State COMPTROLLER
under Charles H. Gaus.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Robbers Escaped with Booty.
(By United Press.)

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. 80.
Six mashed robbers held the resi-
dents OF wellston at bay for three
bours today, while they thoroughly
rnnsacked the place, dynamited and
robbed a bank and escaped with more
t;Aan s6.00S. A posse is pursuing
them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-30
Bows Evaded the oftfeers.

Several boys have been using the
new Y. NJ. G: A. building for play
house. Their lettering there has been
a practice for some time. This morn
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.
Quite a Lot of Important Business Taken
 Up the SOIons Last Night.

The city council met last night at the office of the Ie o"d r M y or Arnold presiding, Recorder McRae at the desk, and the fol- lowing aldermen present; Gee Bemis, Greeson, Pittman, Wright and White
 The Mayors report for the months of May and June was presented and ordered filed.
 The report of the Marshall for the months of May and June, to- gether with a convict board bill for S2925 was presented and fil- ed
 Both of the above reports were referred to the finance commit tee.
 The license of the Thatorium was fixed at $25 annually.
 An ordinance was passed which appears elsewhere, increasing the salary of the city marshal from S25 a month to $65 a month.
 On motion the following citi- zens were appointed a committee to investigate the advisability of putting in sewerage system in Prescott, fixing the limits, etc. w. B. Waller, Wm. Gee, T. C. Me Rae and R. H. Logan.
 Action upon the petition of 10 residents, was deferred pending the action of the above commit.' tee.
 The salary of John Sweeny sex ton of DeAnn cemetery was in- creased from S25 to $3O a month.
 A motion was made and carried that the city attorney prepare the necessary ordinances and resolutions for calling in and re- issuing the outstanding war rants of the City of Prescott.
 The Finance Committee and Re- corder filed their repots and statement for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908. Said re-
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08

The News Great Popularity Contest is the talk of the town On every side, everywhere, you hear the query, how cam they do it? How can they afford it? It's no secret we'll gladly tell you. We want new subscribers, want want to extend The News influ- ence way out wider than it now goes. The News, we firmly be- lieve, and you, we think, believe too, is the best local nwspapeE published in any town the size of Prescott in the United Staes. The News is good reading. It's help full. To have the The News go into 1000 homes where it does not go now, every week for a year, means much, not only to the homes it visits and the paper itself, but to the whole commun- ity. With this object in view cannot we well afford to expend all the profits of this first years increase in circulation in getting these new 1000 subscriptions? Yes, we can, and we are.s\ Our prizes cost us the profit, but the good to the town and the com munity will well repay us for the work we are doing.
 There is no candidate so far in advance that you cannot over take him. There is room in the field for 20 hustlers more and you better get startA1 at once.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
Mrs. Dale Wilson of Prescott Leads and Mrs. T. J. Mendenhall of Rosston
 Holds Second Place Today.
WATCH FOR OUR BIG BONUS OFFER NEXT WEEK
There is No Candidate So Far in Advance That You Cannot Overtake Them. The Fun Has Only Begun and
 It's Not too Late to Enter

Just one week ago today we announced our Great Popularity Contest. In last weeks issue we told you we were going to give away seven valuable prizes ab- solutely FREE.
 We are doing this to increase the power and prestige of The Daily and Weekly News. We want to show our enterprise in a way and manner that will con- clusively demonstrate that The News is first in everything; that we place the interest of our town and county first that we are de- termined to keep The News in the front rank of newspapers in Arkansas.
 As we said before, we are go- ing to give these prizes away free, to those who will give us a little of their spare time. You can win one if you will work for it. The contest is open to every one who desires to enter There is plenty of time and a large ter ritory to work in. Enter at once and begin work in real ernest aud you are sure to secure tnt c! th. prizes.
 Go to your friends and ask them to subscribe for the best country newspaper in Arkasas, daily or weekly They will take it if you do. See all your friends and relatives and get them to subscribe and thus help you get fine prize free.
 Everybody has left our home,
 In search of subscribers;
 Jim all over the town does roam.
 For News subscriptions.
 Mothers out at sunrise,
 To help brother Dan,
 Everybody works at our house,
 Even the old man.
 That's the idea--work wins
 And they are hustling No dis tancU is too great for them to travel if there is business at the end of the trip. They are dig gin, iu |. win. and they are get ting. Naiuc received for the effort they make. Not only do they get chance at the Grand Prizes, but at the district prizes, any of which are valuable.
 Any candidate who really wants to win the First Grand Prize, and is really willing Ito work for it, can get it. It's all in the trying. If you have not already entered the contest now is the time to get busV- The fun has only begun, and it is not too late. Just send in your name and we'll show you how to go to work to get right in line for the big prize.
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The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
An Ordinance.

Be It Ordained by the City Coun- cil of Prescott. Arkansas: Section 1. That the salary of City Marshal be sixty-five dol lars per month dating from May 1, 1908.
 Section ?. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
 This July ', 1908.
 R. P. ARNOLD, Mayor Attested:
 D. l.. McRAE, Recorder
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
House Struck by Lightning.

Waldo, July 7-During storm at this place yesterday, lightning struck the residence of Leonard Smith, tearing away the chim- neys and tearing up the floors.
 Fortunately all members of the family had left the house n few minutes before the bolt hit.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
To divide these prizes

To divide these prizes equally over the territory in which The News circu- lates we have created the following districts:
 District No. Town ef Prescott District No. 2-Bsughten, Miss. curl aad Rsdland Tewsshlps.
 Dlsirlei No. 3-Emmet and M. bany Tewnshlps.
 District No. 4-cansy, Taylsr and leaks Townships.
 District No. 5-Alahama and Par- ker Tewnshlps.
 Dlsirlet No. 6-0sersla, Jaeksen and unlen Tewnshlps.
 Dlstrlet No. 7-All territory out. slds Nevada County.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-07-08
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

port was read to the council and ordered published.
 The council then adjourned un- til the next regular meeting on JuIy o1
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-22

In the District Court of the Third
Judicial District of the State of Utah,
County of Salt Lake.
Albert w. Yates, Plaintiff, VS.. Julia
Yates, Defendant
Summons.
The State of Utah to the said De-
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the SER
vice of this summons upon you, if
served within the County in which
this action is brought, otherwise, with
in thirty days after service, and de-
fend the above entitled action; and
in case of your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you ac-
cording to the demand of the COM
plant, which has been filed with the
Clerk of said Court. This action is
brought to recover judgment dis
solving the bonds of matrimony here
tofore existing between you and the
plaintiff.
S. X. CHRISTENSEN,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. Address: 228 D. F. Walker bldg,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1908-08-22
Expert finishing Harry Shper Commercial Photog
rapher, Isl South Main Street
EXCURSIONS TO PACIFIC COAST.
Via Oregon Short Line daily June LIST September 18th Ask
agents for particulars City Ticket office 2O1 Main Street

Carolina Sophia Judd, Plaintiff, VS..
Arthur Judd, Defendant.
Summons.
The State of Utah to the said De-
fendant:
You are hereby summoned to ap-
pear within twenty days after the SER
vice of this summons upon you, if
served within the county in which
this action is brought, otherwise,
within thirty days after service, and
defend the above entitled action; and
in case of your failure so to do, judg-
ment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the COM
plant which has been filed in this
court. This action is brought to OBJ
tain decree dissolving the bonds of
matrimony existing between the plain
tiff and the defendant
w. r. WHITE,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. o. Address: 312 D. F. Walker bldg,
West Second South street, Salt
Lake City, Utah.