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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

Stiles Hotel.
Horace Weiser's home and resi-
dence was in the early times, where
now stands the Severson building, oc-
cupied by the U. S. post office.
John Hard established the first
foundry in DEBORAH, located on
Washington street.
A. j. Smith. from Mt. Gilead,
Ohio, ran the first jewelry and watch
repairing shop opened, and was To-
Gated on Water street in the build
ing of A. H. H. Perkins, in 1854.
Mr.. Smith was an old-time musician
and portrait painter.
Next west and adjoining the Win
neshiek Hotel property. A. H. H. Per-
kins and c. W. Freeman did a gen.
eral merchandise business, continu-
ing in business until 1863, at which
time Mr.. Freeman went with Capt.
E. E. Cooley, Commissary Subsis-
tence and remained in the service
until the close of the war Mr.. Per-
kins died in Chicago, Ill. at the age
Of 80 years.
Silas Dayton owned and conducted
general store in the building now
owned and occupied by l.. A. Noeck-
er, as an upholstery and repair store.
Charles McMasters settled in the
village of DEBORAH in 1865, and has
been identified with the affairs of the
town since that time, having been
repeatedly selected as Assessor. He
came from New York, married here,
and is yet resident at an advanced
age.
About the early SO to so Nathan
lei Otis built the St. Cloud Hotel.
G. F. Francies, pioneer, built the
residence where now resides A. Brad
ish, the business block on Washing
ton street, now owned by C. j. Weis-
er, also the residence of Mrs. Stand
ring. He was engaged in many
business enterprises, and now resides
on East Main street. at an advanced
age.
l.. Standing from Lowville. New
York, was one of the firm of Easton
& Standring, bankers, but preferring
an out door life. for many years re-
sided on his farm adjacent TO the cor
poration.
Wilson & Ames was a business
firm on Water'street long years ago.
Wilson died in DEBORAH and Ames
emigrated TO Colorado, where he is
now living.
Col. Hughes came to DEBORAH from
New York, lawyer by profession,
and built home on Broadway. He
enlisted in the service in the early
DAYS of war, and died in the army.
His remains were brought to DEBORAH
and buried here.
For fifty miles about the name OF
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

the winter of 1853 and
1854 William Day and fam
lily lived in a small log cabin
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

John w. Stiles came from Ohio,
engaged in the livery business and
afterward in the hotel business, and
died here at an advanced age.
John Curtin and his brother Mike
were long time together in the liv-
cry business. The building now oc-
cupied by John Oneil was built by
them for the livery business.
Everybody knew Tom Filbert, the
happiest man in town; at one time
one of the firm of Weiser & Filbert,
bankers.
James Relf came here from Mt.
Vernon, Ohio, was farmer for a
time, and built the building now oc-
cupied by w. B. Coup as a restaur-
ant-a jolly Engnshman.
Howell, of the firm of Howell &
Heively, moved to Minnesota, after
wards returning TO DEBORAH and built
residence on Broadway.
The first ice cream sold in the town
was made by S. G. Treat.
In the early days of DEBORAH Eli
George was living and keeping hotel
at Trout Run. He built the frame
hotel where now stands the Luther
an Publishing House. afterwards
kept by Ira Protheroe.
A Mr.. Eaton kept boot and shoe
store nearly opposite the Citizens
Savings Bank. The last heard of
him he was travelling in Kansas.
In 1854 and 1855 -four mill was
in operation at Cummings Spring,
and making excellent flour. Andrew
McCauley. q Scotchman, was miller.
who with his family moved to Ne
braska. He was prominent Mason
and Master of DEBORAH Lodge a. F.
& A. NJ.
In order to jog the memory of
some of the first settlers, will mem
ton a few of the landlords of the
famous old DEBORAH House. Every
body wanted 1t, because il was a
money and everyone sold at
an advance: Judge Reed was the
first landlord; A. III. White, formerly
agent of M. o. Walkers stage line;
James Smith, real estate dealer,
moved to Waukon; Beardsley, a
photographer; Henry Kleghorn. for
merly agent for M, o. Walker; Quin-
cy Adams, afterwards a resident of
Chicago; Fred Comstock, if living
now resident of Colorado; l.. ID.
Townsley, cashier of Cooley & Eas-
tons bank; George Gamer. formerly
agent for M. o, Walker.
Tom Esby was early on the ground
with stock of groceries and notions,
located about where A. Larsen's
Hub Clothing Store now is. in the
Hitler building He afterwards
found home in Missouri where he
died.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

The old firm was once Comstock Il
Vending.
Enos Weiser came in 1854 or les!
and was a druggist He built and
conducted for many years the drug
store now occupied by Wangler
Bros, known as the Pioneer Drug
Store.
George Phelps was early OH the
ground and conducted a wagon shop,
at which time all wood work was
done by hand.
Doctor Shannon was an early set
tier, and was in the real estate bust
ness. His wife died and was buried
here, and he afterwards moved to
Texas.
Col John w. Taylor, of the firm of
Taylor & Burden, Dubuque, Iowa.
was here at an early date in the
real estate business, and was well
and favorably known throughout the
northeast part of the state. He NOV
to New Jersey and died in 1885.
E. E. Cooley, lawyer, formerly
from New York, appointed by Presi-
dent Lincoln Captain and Commits
sary of Subsistence, served in the
army until peace was declared
A. D. Thomas was prominent here
for many years in the butcher and
stock business, coming from Pennsyl-
vania.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

The first grout house was built by
Judge Reed. the first mill by VIM.
Painter, the first hotel Log House"
by William Day. the first store OPEN
ed and kept by Aaran Newell, the
first hardware store by A. Bradish.
The stone mill was the center of
activity for settlers for fifty miles
about. Often dozens were in line
waiting for -four or grain to be
ground. Ok teams were constantly
in evidence, no rubber tire vehicles,
no fur coats, no patent leather
CATERS, nor "stoye pipe" hats. The
Rosebud agency was not in it, strict
ly Iowa and southern Minnesota, and
everybody happy.
Charles and George Holdship came
from Pittsburg. Pa. in 1856 and
opened a real estate and banking
business, located on Water street.
They remained during Land Office
times and owing to the delicate
health of the former, returned to
Pennsylvania.
S. c. Treat was the first baker in
DEBORAH For many years he carried
on a successful business, and is now
living on Main street at an advanced
age of ov years past.
Glib Maddox, formerly of New
York. opened and conducted cloth
ing store near where now stands the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25
NOTES OF THE "FIFTIES."
Brief Items of "Reminiscences of De-
cOrah's Early Business History,
as Related by MIR. G.. w.
Freeman.

Tin the winter of 1853 and
1854 William Day and fam
lily lived in small log cabin
directly in the rear of the present
Winneshiek Hotel, which at that
time was the hotel of DEBORAH.
In the following year the frame
Winneshiek Hotel was built by the
Days. 1t was three stories in
height, and remained until torn down
a few years ago to build the present
commodious hostelry.
One Of the prominent business
houses was that of Aaron Newell,
dry goods and groceries, two story
frame building on the opposite cor
ner, where now stands the brick
building occupied by A. Neish G
Sons, where for many years c. N.
Goddard conducted his dry goods
store next west. and was at one time
Mayor of DEBORAH.
Howell & Heively conducted a dry
goods store, and for many years did
thriving business.
A. Bradish was the proprietor of
the principal hardware store in De-
corah for many years, arriving in
DEBORAH in 1852, and is still here, an
honorable and respected citizen.
For some years William Kimble
kept a general store on the corner
where now stands the Citizens Saw
ings Bank. Mr.. Kimble was also
postmaster for a number of years,
afterwards moving to st. Louis, Mo.
Asher Atkins, another old-timer.
kept general hardware store for
may years, emigrating long since to
California.
Robert Logan, an early settler, was
in the hardware store Later he
moved with his family to Oregon.
William H. Freeman came in 1853
and built and occupied a building
where the Steyers opera house block
now stands, doing a general bust
ness.
The Weiser bank was located near
where the Stiles Hotel now stands,
and was the first and only bank in
the county at that time. Horace
Weiser was we'll and favorably
known throughout this country
In 1855 the Land office was located
here. Mr.. Jenkins was appointed
Register, and during the cold win
ter of that year parties seeking en-
try built fires on the street, and re-
manned all night, so as to be on hand
at nine o'clock in the morning, when
the Office opened.
The law firm of Smith & Onstine
was among the first. and occupied
an Office over Newell's store. On
stine lived to be over 80 years of
age and died in Ohio.
DR.. H. C. Bulls was an early prac-
titioner. and perhaps the only ply
stefan at that time. 1884. Doctor
Bowman preceded DR.. Bulls.
All the old timers remember Doc"
Temple, who was always called on to
play the fife on all important occa-
sions.
The DEBORAH Hotel was located
where the State Bank now is, and all
stages arrived and departed from
the old DEBORAH House.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

The town was full OF Land Offices
and Surveyors Il. l.. Baldwin was
perhaps the most favorably known.
The old stone mill was known the
county over as Painters Mill, as he
originally built it.
Judge Reed was the first Judge
in the. county. as memory serves me,
and built the Grout House, now own
ed by James Bucknell.
Fred Hitler was the furniture man
of the city.
Fred Comstock, whom all the old
timers know, was blacksmith, no.
tel keeper and good fellow. Many
years since he moved TO Colorado,
and at last accounts was working at
his trade. at the age of over eighty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

McHenry & Landers did a flourish
ing business, with a general stock
of merchandise.
The business houses were mostly
of frame, those of Bradish and Daley
(now owned by VIM. McClaskey)
being of stone. The first brick build
ings was what is now the Weiser
Bank and was built by Ole Lund for
a harness shop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

WASHINGTON STREET.
Showing the old frame Winneshiek
Hotel at the head of the street, the
stores of G. +. Francis on the right,
the livery barn of Curtin Bros. and
the old DEBORAH House, where the
DEBORAH State Bank now stands. In
the foreground is the old Rescue
Hose Co. No. I, and the chemical fire
extinguisher.
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The first instrumental band was
organized by Livingston of New
York.
The first surveyor and craftsman
was Averill. now living in Washing
ton, ID. c.
The original plans for the first
court hose were drawn by Hon. F.
h. Cooley.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1909-08-25

At later date Hugh Hazlett, with
a stock of merchandise, occupied tEe
stand where now is the mammoth
clothing store of Ben Bear. and next
adjoining was located r. G. Wheeler,
with a stock of dry goods and gro
ceries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Deeds Recorded.

Deed dated March 20, 1909, Howard
w. showalter ct ux. to Lucian H. Boor.
parcel OF land on High street, Gould
Addition to the Cisy of Warrington;
consideration, $3.50.
Deed dated April 1, 1909, Sidney
Tenant to Curtis w. Freeland, lot in
Barrackville; consideration, $3.50.
Deed dated April Z, 1909, Rebecca
E, Parrish and R. F. Parrish to Chas.
Crater, parcel of land in Tnoburn;
consideration. $3.50.
Tndenture dated April, 1909, Charles
Koehler ct ux. to E. Cunningham, par,
Gel of land in Lincoln district; consid.
Grafton, 5000.
Deed dated April Z, 1908, Jacob Harr
and Mary E. Harr to W. R. Neptune,
lot No. 10, block 10, East Park ave
nue.; consideration. $549.26.
Deed dated April Z, 1908, Jacob Harr
ct ux. to David Evans and Flora Ev-
ans, lot No. II, block is, East Park
avenue; consideration, $542.52.
Deed dated March G, 1909, David
Davis ct ux.. to F. C. Mcdonald, par.
eel Of land in Grant district; consid.
GRAFTON, $tGO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
JOHNSON URGES TAFT.

WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator
Johnson. of North Dakota, who as a
member of the house of representa-
tives some years ago, introduced one
of the first antt-canteen laws for the
army and navy, called at the White
House and urged President Taft to
indicate in some way that promo
ton to higher grades in both branches
of the service in the future would de-
pend upon the strict sobriety Of the
officers, No information was given by
Senator Johnson as to what action i;
any the President will take.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
8 TWINS
JOHNSON UPPIsH
The Negro Champion Receives the
Challenges Of Kaufman, ketctteiI
and Langford.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Atter meet,
ing the three heavy welghts-nn1 near
heavies-who are anxious to fight him
Jack Johnson, the colored Heavy
weight champion last night announced
that he would not decide as to whose
challenge he would accept until. Thurs.
day. Willis Britt representing Stanley
Ketchel; Joe Woodman, for Sam Lang.
ford, and Billy Delaney, representing
Koufman, each demanded the right to
fight Johnson at the conference.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Funeral of Wesley Fisher.

This afternoon at the NJ p cburcn
at three O'Clock funeral services were
neld over. the remains Of Mr.. Wesley
Fisher, whose death occurred early
Monday morning, Rev. j. G. Broom.
field conducted the services assisted
by Rev. J. Engle. At the conclusion
OF the services at the church the re-
mains were conveyed to woodlawn
Cemetery where thy were laid to rest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
] An Elsie Janls soma.

The success Of pretty little Elsie
s5anis has been spontaneous. She is
known over two continents. Her lat
est success, following 'sThe Wander.
BILL cupe Is 1.-THE Fair Cold" now
appearing at the Knickerbocker Thea
teF. New York. The New York Sun.
day World mas picked the very best
song In this clever musical comedy
and will give IT away, words and mu-
sic complete next Sunday. Music by
arFaP cement with N. wltmark & Sons.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
eRoNNrNeER HERE LAST NIGHT.

President Gronninger was mere last
night. He stated that his umpiring
staff for this season is n very efficient
one. Bob ,Fetterngham, OF Massillon,
Ohio, who umpired game at Trac-
ton Park last season, will be one. The
other two men are Az W4idiga, OF
Erie, Pa, and Bill Smith, Of Paterson.
New Jersey.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Died at Miners, HOSPITAL.

Sam mileage. Hungarian, died
on Monday night at the Miners Hos
pital from injuries received by a fall
Of slate in the mine at Pennington.
Deceased was aged 20 years and was
unmarried: The remains werei inter-
red in Holy Cross Cemetery this aft.
ernoon by Undertaken Cunningham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
were married by Rev. DR.. FL 8. How,
ard. the pastor.
MESSAGE OF oEATt,.

HUNTINGTON, W. va, April Ia.
''nost at the moment Bishop q. Il,
Hendrix was preparing to ascend Tie
pulpit Of the Johnson Memorial
church to deliver the morning Eas.
ter sermon, he received a message
announcing the death of his mother
at rer home in Fayette, Mo. ma.
HeHdtis was over 9oyears of age.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
GRAFTON MAN DEAD.

GRAFTON. w. Va. April 13.-wil.
liam Huckles, aged SO years, of Sand
Lick, died yesterday morning after a
lingering illness of tuberculosis. The
funeral VII take place Tuesday after.
noon at Simpson, where the inter.
ment will be made.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
kANAwHA's OLDEST MAN DEAD.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April 49,
Grandfather William Huron, the
Oldest man in Kanawha county, died
Sunday night at the home of his dali
ghter here. His age was 100 years
and IA days.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
MINING OUTLOOK. IS

FRIGHTENING.
The outlook for the mines in this
region is frightening. lne work for
me last half OF April VIII be much
hetteq than II was for the last half
of March. By the first Of May the lake
trade will be open and that will give
en- impetus TO the coal business here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
viii Meet Thursday NIGHT.

The annual stockholders meeting OF
the Fairmont Baseball Association has
been called for Thursday night The
meeting wifi be held in Presiden.
Thomas s, Haymond's office. New d.
rectors will be elected and other i'm,
portant business matters will come
up.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Snow al Denver.

DENVER, Col, April 1.-Two and
one half inches Of snow fell in Denver
yesterday AMI last night. This was
the 44th day on which snow has fai-
len in Denver, since the cold weather
began, and brings the total snowfall
of thew inter up to nine feet, seven
and one-half inches, the heaviest re-
corded in rs years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Harden had high Toll Of 11s and
high average of 90. The schedule for
tonight:
7:45 p. M, Knapp and Streets VS..
Alexander and Ashcraft.
S:45 p. mr Kirkpatrick and Watkins
vs.. Henderson and Kelley.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Special sale Of furniture. chairs,
rugs and mating at ]. H. snider's big
furniture house on Locust avenue will
be continued till Saturday. April "a.
Sold rs rugs last week. Small profits
of course but as long as the number
Of sales keep up we are satisfied XXX
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

capaa, Sorrento and Florence, who
had come to pay last loving trlh-
ute to the memory Of the dead au-
thor.
The public Buildings Of Sorrento, as
we'll as many private houses, display
ed flags at half mast. 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
PETE !. PETITE

PLACED IN Jail on charge Of Using
Knife.
Constable u. Lee Parker went to
sray's Flats yesterday afternoon with
Warrant for Pete Petite. an Italian,
vented for cutting william Fast. The
icatting strape occurred last Novem.
sBers but no evidence could be gathered
against the man that did it. Yesterday
! ecutihg Attorney Morris had the
warrant prepared. Parker brought in
IFS man last night and placed him in
jail. Justice q. s. Amos issued the
warrant
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Walter A. ireland appointed execn.
tor Of the last will and testament OF
Elihu Martin. deceased. Bond, 5000.
A. ]. McDaniels. surety.
]. Frank Tichnel appointed admins
traitor of the personal estate of Robert
w. West, deceased Bond, $500. III
deity and Deposit Company Of Mary
land, surety.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
QUIET GRAFTON WEDDING.

GRAFTON, w. Va, April Is. = A
quiet wedding occurred at the An.
drews NJ. E. parsonage Saturday even
ing when Miss Lottie Keener aud
John Wesley Brown, goth of this city,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
puckPIN LEAGUE.

In the Two Men DuckpIn League
last night at the Temple alleys, Carr
and Reeves" took two out Of three
games from Fleming and Harden, by
the following scoras.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Ready for Bids.

President Thomas s. Raymond is
ready to receive bids for the score
card and refreshment privilege at
South Side and Traction Parks. The
bids may be for one or both privileges.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

HARRISON COUNTY MAN pEAp.

CLARKsBURG, W. Va, April 4a-
John A Lfnville is dead at his home
near Wilsonburg at the age OF 70
years. Surviving are his wife. and
four children. The funeral will be
held Tuesday afternoon at 1870
O'Clock at the late home, with tle
Rev. W. ]. Newton in charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
CRAWFORD FUNERAL.
Exceedingly Simple Ceremonies over
the Body Of the American
Novelist.

Novelist
SORRENTO, April 1S.-The funeral
OF F. Marion Crawford the American
novelist, who died here April 9, took
place yesterday. The ceremony was en-
ceedingly simple. The little town OF
SAINT Agnello was filed with we'll
known persons from Rome, Naples,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

J. H, snlder pays no rent and selIs
furniture on smallest profit margin
Of any house in Fafrmont Special
sale, Rugs, Mattinas and Chairs go.
Ing on. xxx
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Yesterdays Results.
Philadelphia, s., Boston. /.
Washington, 4; New York I.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
DIR. CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT.
COURT NEWS.
Suits Instituted.

Michael q. Cochran vs.. W. Grant
Cochran ct al, Circuit Court, in chan.
Gerry; May rules. W. 8. Raymond, at
torney for plaintiff.
W. NJ. Hess, Benjamin F. Pratt vs.
Joe Shaver ct al, Circuit Court, debt;
May rules. W. NJ. Hess, attorney for
plaintiff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
8 TWINS
AT FIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH
School Secretary viii Be
There Tonight

A big Sunday school rally will be
held at the First Baptist Church to-
night General Secretary A. II. Ar,
mold, Of Wheeling, successor of the
late VIM. c. shafer, will be here and
will make an addresse. The new Sec
rotary will be given hearty recep-
ton by the Sunday school workers Ct
the city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Go to J. H. snlders sale for Rugs,
Mattinss and Chairs. xne,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13

Want advertise it-shat "opportun,
ycu are able to ofFer to someone
Nth 9 little money 70 invest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Exhibition Games.

New York Nationals, 4; Newark, 0.
Indianapolis, 3; Brooklyn. 1.
Baltimore, A; Philadelphia Nat, 8.
Nashville, 8; st. Paul, 5.
Toledo, 1; st. Louis, 5.
(Jfm Corbet Umpire.)
Columbus. 4; Detroit, 8.
Wheeling. IL: Bellaire, o.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Wednesdays Games.
Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Boston.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
To-daY,s
To-day's Games.
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.


Wednesdays Games.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Washington.
Chicago at Detroit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
Big
League
Games

The American League opened the
season yesterday afternoon. Washing.
ton downed New York and Pniladel.
phia vanquished Boston. The stories
of the games is given below:
WASHINGTON, April 18.-FHfteen
thousand people saw The opening Of
the baseball seasN7 mere yesterday.
Thickly mingled with the crowd were
persons prominent in the official and
diplomatic circles. The locals hal lit.
tie trouble in holding the unfortunate
Hignlanders down to one run. Score
By innings:
Washington $4,000 0OO-4 s 1
New York 30 100 O.OO-1 A 9
Smith, Street, Newton. BrocEhart,
Klenow.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-04-13
SIX BELOW ZERO.

CRIPPLE CREEK, COL, April ia
Thermometers last night registered
six degrees below zero.