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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Warrington
News Notes

Delays are dangerous, mouners, faith
ers and friends Of the babies whose
names have been kindly handed in for
nomination. In order to keep your
baby in the contest You must nIace
at least n subscription to his or .,er
credit before the close Of the week,
While we are anxious to have each
one become an active contestant, at
the same time we are very anxious to
know who the real workers mny be
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
LEFT For MARYLAND.

Mrs. John r. Cook and children,
Virginia and John, left last night for
Lutherville, Md, where they will at
tend the graduating EXERCISES Of the
Maryland College. Miss Louise Cook
will graduate from the institution.
After the commencement exercises
Mrs. Cook and children will go to the
Eastern shore OF Maryland where they
will spend a few weeks with relatives
and also will spend some time in Vir-
GINA before returning to this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that a Ger.
tiflcate numbered 25S for FIVE SHARES OF
the capital stock of the bank Of Fair
mont, issued December list. 1901. to E.
NJ. showalter, has been lost. and a du
plicate certificate issued therefor. That
ire said original certificate has never
been assigned or otherwise negotiated,
and If the same be in existence, is
owned by me
Given under my hand this gath day
of May 1903.
.5.244wkh. E. M. sHowALTER.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
MOUNTAIN CRY 1RuG col
OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE
HOUSEHOLD REMEDIES

are a blessing to til vast army of
pie who live in rurai districts and sdgh
standard medicines us Lydia b Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. which has
stood the test Of time, growing Ia pom
and favor every year, will con.
tinue to be the safeguard Of American
women for all diseases peculiar !
their sex.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Police Court News

Happy Sam Clemens, colored, had
some trouble with whistling Sam
Walker colored, and Wrapped him
over the eye. The matter came up
In police count this morning. Happy
Sam got $3.50.
Four men were ordered before the
mayor for playing ball on the street.
Their case was dismissed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Invitations to Weddina.

Invitations were received here today
to the marriage Of Miss Nary Watt
and Mr.. Palmer Hodge Laughlin, Of
B~arncsville, Ohio. The wedding will
be celebrated on Wednesday, the ninth
day Of June, Mt eight O'Clock at the
Fist Presbyterian Church at Barnes
vile. Miss Watt is the daughter of
the late James Huston Watt. former
president Of the Watt Mining Car
Wheel Company, at B%arnesville, and
is well known in this city, where she
has visited on several occasions as the
guest of the family of Mr.. A. ]. Stone,
on Quincy street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Eieetee Directors.

The Marion County Law Library AS
sociatlon held a meeting last night
and elected the following directors.
B: L. Butcher, E. F. Morggn, Harry
Slnw. Scott c. Lowe and James 4.
Meredith, The organization Of the
directors will be effected at a meet.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
N REINsTATED.
Deputy Mine Inspector Against Whom
Charges Were Preferred; Is
Exonerated.

CHARLESTON, May 26.-James A.
Springer, one of tle deputy mine in
spectors in the northern section OF
the State, who. it seems, was suspend
ed from the force on tine first Of May
by Chief Mine Inspector John Laing.
when charges OF neglect of duty we're
filed against him, has been reinstated.
The generation and reinstatement
came after a hearing before Governor
Glasscock, and Springer was informed
by the Governor that he had been ex.
onerated and ~relnstated.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
viii Meet With Mrs. Lsntz.

The Women's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the First NJ. f. Church will
be entertained by Ms. NJ. J.. Lantz at
her home on Fairmont avenue, Thurs.
day evening. This meeting promises
to be one of the most interesting anil
enjoyable Of this circle,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

Mrs. A. L. Lehman had as her
guests yesterday Capt. James 2, Say
ers and Miss Mary sayers, of waynes-
burg Pa. Capt sayers and Miss Say
ers were an route to Philinpi, Barbour
county where they own a fifteen nun.
dred acre farm,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

Board at the woman's Hall, 50 per
week. Strong faculty, we'll equipped
Laboratory, regular training teacher;
credit given for regular work. Teach.
ers prepared for examination and to
teach better. Send for Information. Il
Summer tern OF lie Fairmcnt Nsr.
nal opens June II, 4
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Mrs. Lucy Dering, or Morgantowa
the guest Of relatives here.
G. 4. 3. NorlcE.

The members Of Meade Post No
G. A. R., will feet at Capt BogdstoaS
office at $3.50 a. m, Sunday May SutA
'O9, to go in a body to the First BlB
tlst Church, in which our memorial
services will be held, Rev. W. sBd
will preach the sermon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

'or,ng her sister, Mrs. Homer VIII
liams, a recent bride. Mrs. Nicely will
receive Saturday afternoon from three
TO five at ler home in the Fifth ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OF GOOD
INVESTMENT, where a few thousand
dollars could be profitably invested in
mining or Industrial proposition. Give
brief description and price of any
good stock. Address, 1. A. Lesher, 12O
S. Clinton ST., Chicago, Ill.
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ing to be called by the president.
The stockholders number about %
and that many hundred dollars have
been subscribed.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Miscellaneous

W4NTED-Tc rent, Z Or 5 room house
centrally located. Apply Renter, care
this Office. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

WANTED = Men to De salosmen, tc
take our correspondence course In the
Science Of salesmanship. The shcl.
ion School has Increased the earning
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by knowing and applying Sheldon sell
Ing. methods. We have helped thou.
sands Of men secure good positions
Write today and learn how we can
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

WANTED-White girl for general
house work, Small family. Apply 41S
Walnut avenue. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

WANTED-small cottage, or rooms
suitable for light house keeping. Ad.
dress L. H. Bats, care West Virgin
ian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

IN Honor Of rs.NWlNlams
Invitations we're issued today by
Mrs " y. Nicely for q reception hon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

wANTEo-Girl for general house.
work. Small family, good wages. APP,
ply o24 Walnut Ave. t.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Lost and Found

LosT-Gold fob locket; design-Lion,
with diamond setting. Reward IL re.
turned to Courtney's Store. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

J. ENelR commaader
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26

EXPERIENCED IRoNER WANTED.
at once. Girl or woman in laundry;
good wages to rignt party. Board AMI
room. Apply to N. Trudo, Redwood,
w. Va. Box 355. Ct
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-26
Help Wanted

WANTE0-A cook, AIS Merchant
street. II
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
DEATH TOLL IS
 RAISED TO 300

City of Mexico, July 31.-From every railroad station in Mexico City the government is today dispatching sup plies to the cities and towns devas- tated by yesterdays earthquake. Fem porary shelter is being arranged through the military departments and attachments of troops are leaving for several of the stricken towns, where reports indicate that disorders are threatened in the aftermath of the earthquake.
 Incoming reports today raised the death toll to five hundred. Five towns are completely destroyed and a num- Der of others partially wrecked. The more widely spread havoc was and Guerrero. The towns of Chilpan- cingo, Chilapa, Conception, Fetillia and CoAtepre were nearly razed. Fire followed in the wake of the earth quake in Chilapa. It is known that scores were crushed to death by fall in the burning ruins. Even after the quake which extended from the At lantic to the Pacific coasts. six addi- tional tremors were felt and dis patches today say the people are in a state of frenzy and are moving from many of the smaller towns in the valleys to the mountains Acapulco, the seahOard town on the Pacific coast which was reported entirely des- troyed in the first dispatches, was but partially wrecked, but from reports of conditions there today the situation is very grave. It will be some time be- fore the actual number of dead is in the City of Mexico is growing, but six persons are known to have lost their lives. Many are in the hospit aIs injured beyond recovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
DISLOCATED STORM
 BRINGS COOLER AIR

The storm which passed over the city, yesterday afternoon coming down in torrents in some sections and not leaving a drop of rain in other places had an excellent effect in re- ducing the temperature today. The highest record today, according to the recording thermometer of F. Ly- man. on Main street, registered s8 as a maximum temperature At the same time yesterday the recorder marked 94 degres.
 The day started cooler than yester- day. At r o'clock this morning the temeprature was 72 degrees against 80 degrees yesterday at the same time. Yesterday afternoon at Beardsley Park the temperature went up to 97 degrees. Al Seaside Park however the weather was comparative cool.
 The storm was so severe at Black Rock that everybody sought cover. In Fairfield center an inch of water stood in the streets. Five miles from shore the Port Jefferson boat. out of this city ran into a torential rain accom- panied by a fierce electrical display.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
Lobster Association"
 In Merry Outing

Last evening a merry group of pi- rates swooped down upon Art Felix and while they did not "scuttle the ship there was plenty doing. Ex- Alderman Ives entertained the party while anchored out in the middle of the Sound, Ben Buckelew brought plenty of rope to larrup the Holsters, also his resonant bass voice which was heard in several choice songs. It was noticed how popular some brands of ginger ale were. The ex-Alderman brought a blue ribbon mosquito from Uncle Jeem's" park, and it kept Stickles and the towner busy. Browns quartette with the graphophone did great work up in the bow. It's funny what a. hit My Wife's Gone to the Country made with the married men. Behn and Levy spotted a shark coming forty miles an hour past the Stamford light. and took a ride on it's back for a mile or so-they reported a pleasant trip. Every one on board found it very refreshing after the heat of the day to hold service with old Uncle Neptune"
 The party comprised the Messrs. Capt. Felix, Master of Ceremonies Ben Buckelew. Pilot Nordoby, ex-Alderman Fred Ives, E. c. Stickles, Howard Behn, George Brown, Harry Green, Harry Levy, Mrs. Fred Ives, Mrs. Bahnes, and the Misses Nairn, Mo Keon. Johnson, MacKinnan, and Brady
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
WORLDS CRACKS
 TO COMPETE HERE United Irish Societies Sure
 of Successful Meet.

The field day committee of the United Irish societies will meet to- morrow aftsrnoon in Emmet Hall at State and Court streets for the pur-l pose of furthering the arrangements for the event which is going to bring more of the crack athletes of the coun- try into Connecticut than ever came here before. Already Col. IT. J. Mur- phy has assurances that Flanagan, the hammer throwing champion. Mar tin Sheridan, the worlds all around champion, Matt McGrath, Melvin Shepard, Harry Porter, the champion high jumper of the world, and many others. The event will be held at the Steeplechase Island ball grounds on Saturday, August 21. The societies are going to make every effort to show that Bridgeport can give an athletic event that will be second to none held in the East.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
CYCLES MAY BE ORDERED FOR
 LOCAL "COPS''

At the meeting of the Police Com missioners to be held this evening the matter of speeding by automobilists will be brought up and suitable meth ods decided upon to catch the offend CTS and impress upon the minds of speed maniacs that the law in this city relating to their speed must be ob- served. that he believed that it would be nec- essary to procure motorcycles for the officers looking after the speeders, as the old method of timing them between stations had proved a farce. The su- perintendent will probably request the board to procure at least two motor cycles and have men detailed to chase up the autoists. The system used in New York city of having the police men on motors with speedometers that they might follow up suspected off, lenders and catch their speed will probably be put into effect.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

from Main street to Water street it could put it's tracks in on 10 foot cen ters and there would be three inches more room for tea ms between the out side rails and the curb. This addi- tional space appealed to the members Of the commission who own autonno- piles. MT. ElwelI said that if it se- sured the consent it would have to or der new special work for the two cor ners-
 Before Supt. Chapman left the room the Mayor said the only trouble with the superintendent was that he was too economical.
 MT. Chapman said: "I wish the May or would say those things when some of my superiors are about
 He added that he thought the rail-. road company kept the center of the streets it's lines passed through in as good condition as the city kept the outside of the streets. The Mayor said the condition the city kept: the streets in did not excuse the company from keeping their part in good shape MT. Chapman said that the Mayor was mistaken as the State law on the mat ter did not require the railroad com panies to furnish any better material. or to keep it's streets in any better condition than they were kept by the towns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
BILTZ IS SCORCHED
Continued from First Page.o

(COnt1nued rom F1rSt Pdge.) standing in Golden Hill street for 30 days doing nothing.''
 The mayor defended the director, saying that he did not believe he had a fair show. on the Golden Hill street and tbat 1t was not his fault that the railroad company had not brought its special work and had it on the ground.
 President Rogers replied that the fault was less withs the railroad than in the failure of the director to look ahead. It had just been discovered, he said, that a man hole of the United illuminating Company was in the way of the special work that the Con- necticut will have to lay, and that Manager Paul of the Electric Com pany had informed him that this meant weeks delay. to make a change Rogers thought this situation should have been seen in advance.
 The commission finally voted to ad- vertise for bids for labor to lay the South Main street pavement. Bids are to be received in which the use of the city's cement mixer is consid- cred, and not considered. Director Biltz will also submit bids.
 The contracts for furnishing materi- a1s have already been awarded to Silliman & Godfrey.
 President Rogers inquired of the auditor as the ownership of the con- the city owns it. MT. Rogers then asked if the director was authorized by the Council to buy it. The auditor said that no authorization had, been obtained and none was required by Nthe charter. i
 The auditor explained that some years ago the old board of public works bought road roller. Complaint was made at this time and the opin- ion of the city attorney was sought. He found that a road roller was tool and that the board of public works was authorized to purchase tools.
 Nevertheless the members of the commission thought the mixer time and money saver. ]
 Director Riltz could not be located in this city to-day. It is understood that the director was at Laurel Beach taking much needed rest as the work undertaken by him in carrying out the plan of having the city law its own pavement has proven a big task In addition he has had all of the other duties of his office to look after.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
NEWTOWN.

Misses Helena and Margaret Fisher of Danbury, are guests Of Misses Mary and Catherine Farrell.
 Gustave w. Carlson returned from a two weeks vacation, Thursday.
 The High School Alumni Association will hold a meeting Tuesday evening at 7:3o in the High school building. All persons holding offices and all who have ever held offices, also all pupils of the High school who are interested in the picnic. are requested to be present, as the different classes did not choose their committees during the school year.
 Master Francis Ray who fell from a beam in a barn a short time ago, was brought home from the hospital, Thursday, much improved.
 William Siegert, of Bridgeport, is the guest of Francis Ward of Walnut Tree Hill. Bee Publishing Co.,, is enjoying a two weeks vacation.
 MT. and Mrs. Garry Oakley and family of Mamaroneck, N Y., have opened their summer home, in Zoar for two weeks.
 A. E. Brinton is enjoying a few days with New Milford friends.
 The horse owned by J. B. Nichols and driven by George Thompson be- came frightened Friday morning, while the young boy was going around on his milk route, and ran from Mt. Pleasant through Newtown Street. The Dlucky little fellow held fast to the ,reins, but no one seemed able to stop it, until it reached Young's house at the foot of the Street. No serious damage was done.
 Miss Edith McKernan of New York is the guest of Mr. and Ms William Ryan, of Bctsford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
WALL STREET TO-DAY.

New York, July 31.-The market was featured in the opening by new high record in Union Pacific which better ed yesterdays highest record by 1-S Initial improvements ranging from IA to 3-4 were bettered in the immediately succeeding transactions by some stocks while others shaded Is to IA per cent At the end of the first fifteen minutes the market showed continued irregular strength. a
 Il a.. m.In the first hour to-day the market after a strong opening con- tinued to exhibit the varying aspects of strong bull speculation. With Steel Common, Union Pacific, Reading and the Hill stocks showing advances ranging from fractions to IF per cent. higher, the general market was con sidered extremely firm.
 Closing.-In the late trading the market retained its generally strong qualities. Recessions here and there of A to 1A per cent. that occurred on selling for both accounts were more than offset by new high prices making net gains extending to nearly points in Great Northern, Canadian Pacific and Car Foundry. Reading retained its lead in the gains of the final tram sections, rising to 262 %.
 Government bonds unchanged; other bonds strong. f4
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
Miss Georgia Feeley Is Chosen Secretary
 Of Queens Daughters

It was learned today that the lawn fete given by the Queens Daughters on the lawns about the homes of Mrs. James A. McGuinness and Mrs. Wal ter Wilmot on Stratford avenue Thurs day afternoon and evening has net ted $175. The lawn fete was we'll pa- tronized and the unique features got ten up for the occasion proved a suc- cess. The proceeds of the fete are used in the interest of charity in this city.
 election of Miss Georgia Feeley of Nichols street as successor to Mrs. J. E. Devlin as secretary of the society Mrs. Devlin lately removed to Water bury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
CAKES, ILL, SHOT
 HIMSELF IN NECK

While in fit of despondency, yes terday afternoon, at 5:30 o'clock, James O. Oakes of 9S Butler street shot himself through the neck. He died while being taken to St. Vim cents hospital. Illness brought about his mental condition. He had been suffering from stomach trouble and cnlv an hour before his suicide Dr. Frederick c. Graves attended him. The doctor cheered the man up and told him that he would be well again in a few days.
 A letter read, Enclosed find formu- la for grease. Hope you have suc- cess with it. I am tired of living D It was the only message he left. This was addressed to a fellow engineer in the Cornwall and Patterson Co.,, where Oakes was employed He is survived by a brother, George and a sister, Carrie, who live at Hinsdale, N. H.. and a sister, Mrs. Wilder, of Saxton River, Vt. The, deceased was a member of the Society of Station ary Engineers and of the Odd Eel lows. Relatives of the deceased were notified
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-31
REAL ESTATE BOOM
 SHOWS A DECREASE

IA considerable drop in the amount of building for which building per mits were issued last week is noted from the report of the building de- partment. The total valuation of new structures for which permits have been given is $103, 405, a drop of $77,000 from the report of the previous week. The bulk of the valuation of the buildings authorized last week is in the brick factories to be built on the east side of Bishop street by the Whiting Mfg. Go. They are to cost s60.000. The other permits are as follows: building, on west side of Park street.
 William Krophlin. barn on Center street.
 M. H. Lyford, alterations to change barn to dwelling on Huntington road.
 B. Glass, frame three family flat on Highland avenue.
 Louis Kroff, four family cement building on Main street.
 A. Sherman, three two family frame houses on Carroll avenue.
 w. R. Mcfarland, two family frame house on Poplar street.
 Adolf Kergland, two family frame house on Carroll avenue. United Illuminating Co.,, brick stock house on Bishop avenue
 F. Guamielli. frame addition to house on Booth street
 J. M- Blackman, two family frame house on French.
 J. H. Clampett, remodelling store on Madison avenue.
 Mrs. c. Colgan, remodelling store at 747 East Main street.
 l.. Weiss, remodelling front of store on Main street.
 A three story tenement building in Columbus avenue is being designed for J. D. Smarto. It will have two stores on the ground floor and eight tene- HeIftS above.
 Plans for an office building for the Pacific Iron Works are being made. It is to be a two story building with a fireDroof vault
 A three family house on Highland avenue will be built by B. Glass very soon- It will be a frame structure with five room tenements- Also a three family house is being built by the Bridgeport Trust Co. in Maple street.
 Thomas Morrissey is to erect a fire proof block. It will be three stories high, and 60x70 feet.