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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
"KITING" OF CHECKS.

Huntington.-The expose of high
finance came in connection with the
trial of the suit of N. G. Hunter, u
Pittsburg contractor, against the indie
pendent Steel Co. of America, and
which ended in a verdict for the de
PENDANT. Hunter sued to recover $50,
GOO which he claimed that he had lost
in a ''kiting" transaction with Arthur
Hirsch, promoter OF the steel company,
but inasmuch as Hirsch Is no longer
connected with the corporation sued,
Judge Keller held that the defendant
corporation was not responsible.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Many new shades OF brown are
shown in the new tailor.mades. two OF
these being known as Egyptian sand
and cedar brown. suit OF either
shade In homespun. with merest
touch Of harmonizing shade OF blue.
would make an exceedingly smart
costume II made I'm the new double
breasted bolero style. with the side
revers and hmono sleeves.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
STILL ANOTHER INJUNCTION.

Fairmont-Before Judge John w.
Mason, an application of the Buck
harmon & Northern Railway Co. for
an injunction against the county court
OF Marion county and the prosecuting
attorney was made.
AT the conclusion Judge Mason
granted temporary injunction, which
restraints from interfering with the
construction work OF the railroad
company. The injunction states that
the company must not interfere with
the traffic along the county road
where the work is in progress, and
that the road must be left in as good
condition as IL was found.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
THE MYSTIC CHAIN.

Wheeling.-R. C.. Okey and John
Cardona left for Thomas, where
they will attend the sessions of the
Select Castle. Knights of the Mystic
Chain, representing the Wheeling
lodges at the 23d annual session.
One OF the principal matters the
delegates will take up will be the in
stttuting of new castles throughout
the state. There are at present about
ID castles in the state, bu the mem
bers desire to increase this number ma
terially.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

achieved.
The playground idea must be pushed if health
and physical efficiency to be incorporated in our
chdren's lives, but what is done in the playground
would certainly constitute very desultory education
Everybody who thinks realizes that the play element
should be fosterednot only in children but in grown
uPs-from the kindergarten games, tops and marbles,
hop-Scotch and tag TO tennis, baseball cricket etc.,
for children of older growth They are all in the
category-thc recreaonal st-and are valu-
able, they meet the individual need for recreation
and fun.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
a New Model

Among new models might be men
toned the draped cutaway. and one
which fastens high over the bust al
ihe left side with both elges curved
10 a rounded point at the center back.
then faced all the way on the OUTSIDE
with sclfmatedaL
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
MADE CHIEF.

Notwithstanding fifth annual meet.
ing of the West Virginia Fish and
Game Protective association came to
an end. State Game Warden J. A.
VisQuesney. of Belington, was elected
president, and l.. C. Grille, OF Clarks
burg, secretary and treasurer
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
FELL TO HIS DEATH.

Huntington.-Daniel Adkins. an
S-year-old lad, lost his life to-day. He
climbed onto a huckster's wagon TO
get pear and fell backward, break
ing his neck. Death ensued in a Few
minutes.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

l can tell many girls why they have
missed their chance of marrying. While
they may be good looking and may dress
well, if they have that awful habit of gum
chewing there is not one gentleman out of
five hundred who will take one of them for
a wife unless he is habitual gum chewer
himself.
Why is it that women persist in gum
chewing in public when it is, as we all
know, vulgar habit? If one must chew
gum for indigestion one should do so in
the privacy of ones room at home.
/ have talked To dozens of mon both
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Now a Russian noblewoman comes
forward TO add TO the general dennp.
citation or American women by SAYING
that the American husband. under the
rule OF his marital autocrat IL no net.
ter on than q Russian serf But the
American woman VIII come out Of
This present torrent Of objurgauon in
which she IS submerged just now. n
there Is anything IN the doctrine Of
inc survival Of the httost
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Good Appointments.

Gov. Glasscock has appointed DR..
Henry n. Loban. of Grafton, and Or.
John II. Koch. of Charleston, as mem.
bers of the board for examination In
optometry, each for term of three
years. Or. Loban succeeds TT. Church.
man. of Charleston, while DR.. Koch,
who was formerly resident or Hin
ton, succeeds himself.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

practically any CAPTURE. AS will be
seen by the picture. 1t has deep dip
back and front and is shallow at the
sides so as to allow of the hair show
Ing. white cockade worn at the
right side gives the necessary height
enect. The crown is OF lattice work
braid. The hat may be worn at any
slope that suits the face contour of its
owner.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
LARGE 'PossUM FAMILY.

Mink Shoals.-While a bunch of
boys were playing under a rock cliff
on j. II. Corners farm, they discov-
cred den of 'possums which consist
ed of a mother and eleven young ones.
This, no doubt, is one OF the largest
'possum families ever heard of.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
MEETING OF ENGINEERS.

Parkersburg.-The elgth quarterly
meeting o. the Brotherhood OF Loco
motive Engineers OF tho Baltimore &
Ohio railroad convened here. Grand
Chief stone and stan were present.
as well as large number Of engi
neers from all over the system.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

A sidewheel steamer that will carry
5000 people is being built for use on
the Hudson river. Even 1t will doubt
less be overcrowded on Saturdays
and holidays unless the authorities
watch carefully.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
LARGE SWEET POTATO.

OIL RIDGE. Il. viller is showing
sweet potato of the Giant
Vineless' variety that is eighteen
inches in circumference and weighs
three and onefourth pounds.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

The center Of population always was
Wobbly point. anyway. and Union.
vile. Ind, should be glad TO lose IL
The town that has an enterprisine
population In. not around it, is the one
that counts.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

To hold clean shirtwaists take a
Hight board a little wider than the
shoulders OF the waist and as long
as desired. From an old sheet make
bag and tack the top around three
sides Of the board on the fourth
side leave st open part way doNn.
butloning 81 in place TO strips Of
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
chARrFR IsaIIEn

Charleston charter has been is.
sued by the secretary Of state to the
Beckley Timing & Roofing CO.. OF
West Virginia. to deal in slate. tile.
building skylights and do general
roofing and heater building.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Many
Girls Have
Chewing
Gum Habit
BY BLANCHE BRUCE
Nashville. Tenn.

IN business and professional life and they tell that the gum chewing
habit repuls that makes them
Or a business deal.
have young Yale university and he will make
the acquaintance of young woman who chews gum.
lie and his formed club and there
this club of young miona DOCTORS signed
pledges to matter how
who chews in public.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
It Used To Be a Graveyard.

Workmen excavating for new
building next to the telephone ex.
change unearthed portions OF human
skeleton. Built upon these fragments
of bone has come tale OF murder
and OF mystery with few frills add
ed to give spice and realism to the
narrative.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Huntington.-James ID. Lowry pur-
chased tract Of 1000 acres Of coal
land on the Clear Fork OF Guyan riv.
err, i'm Raleigh and Wyoming counties.
from T.. -. Cook for $50. 600. Opera.
tons will be started at once.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Garry an onion in your pocket"
gays the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
''and you will not have Ats" We pass
the advice along to the people who
are looking for a European war over
the Moroccan question.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Billie Burke. after having her ward
robe soaked in the Carlton fire, ar
rived In New York to find that her
trunks had been forwarded on the
wrong steamer Some women have
wonderful luck In advertising.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Public Accountants.

The first certificates for public ac-
countants issued in this state have
been signed by the governor and the
secretary OF state. and were mailed to
the proper persons. These certif-
Gates are issued as result of the
examination held some time ago by
the board for the examination OF ac-
countants, which was created by the
last regular session of the legislature.
BY the act the governor was given the
power to appoint three members, two
OF whom had to be accountants OF at
least five years experience and a law.
yer.
AS members of the board Gov.
Glasscock appointed Attorney n. C.
Mcneil, of Marlinton; A. u. Wilson, OF
Wheeling, and Samuel Logan, of Park
ersburg. The board organized by
electing Mcneil president, Wilson sec.
rotary and Logan treasurer
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
RoNDs vorEn

Grafton.-Ninety thousand dollars
for bonds to improve the city's water
system was voted at a special cleo
ton, there being three times as many
votes in favor Of their issue as those
i'm opposition
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Persons who attended wrestling
matches and other bouts in the Colos.
Eeum OF old Rome did not have field
glasses with which to combat the by
no means inconsiderable distances of
that historic Enclosure. SO the world.
after all. has made progress.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Boston is shocked because a well.
known young man married his nurse.
Roston Is the city that BENJAMIN
Franklin moved away from when he
started TO grow up.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Considerable fuss r. made over the
discovery by a Pasadena woman OF an
unpublished poem by Bryant Poets
who are complaining because OF their
inability 60 get their poems publish.
ed should make note Of the fact that
thero Is nearly always widespread e1.
citement when unpublished poems OF
dead poets are discovered
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

The New York milliner who went
broke rather than bother his custom
ers with bills made a fatal mistake
when he allowed his business address
20 be published
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
EvangeIIstic Meetings.

The committee on evangelism OF
the Men and Religion Forward Move
ment is now engaged in holding many
interesting and successful MONDAY
and evening meetings. There has
been deep earnestness manifested in
the gatherings and it is believed that
great good is being accomplished
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
COUNTY COURT EMJoInep.

Fairmont.-Judge Mason granted an
Injunction restraining Marion county
and the county court from interfering
with the b. & N. railroad In the con.
struction OF their new road.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

stout cloth fasten patent clothes pins
and tack Che strips across the board
inside OF the bag II is then sas-
pended from the closet ceiling. Here
the waists hang like tailored suits in
store There is no danger OF
crushing and they are easier of ac-
cess than in box or drawer.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
CONFEDERATE REUNION.

The state divisions of the United
Confederate Veterans and the United
Sons of Confederate Veterans will
meet Jointly in annual convention a;
Hinton.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

What is the matter with the twentieth
century child? We seldom see one that
treats grown persons with the respect that
we, as children, we're taught was due them
They say, Eyes" and mo-" they put in"
in all conversations, and they seldom show
any Difference to the aged.
Are the parents responsible for this?
Teach children to be polite Teach them
there is nothing but goodness of heart of so
much durability as pleasing department
They will lose the idea after a while,
that it IS smart TO be pert and boisterous
and take pride in being little ladies and
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
A GREAT eAsseR.

Redwood. - Reliable information
was received to the effect that a we'll
near Summersville is producing gas
to the extent of 100000 feet a day.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Huntington. Raymond Ellis. aged
g. while playing with q rife, pulled
the trigger and the bullet entered The
stomach Of his ten.year-old brother.
Averl Ellis. killing him.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
To Advertise Their State.


In accordance with the Land Show
which will be held in Pittsburg Octo-
Der II TO 2S inclusive, Secretary
Puffer has shipped 500 booklets, re-
Gently published by the chamber of
commerce for the purpose OF advertis-
ing the advantages of Charleston, to
headquarters at Pittsburg.
The shipment was made in response
to letter from r. b. Naylor, secre-
tary TO the state board of trade in
which he stated that the officials of
the land show wished to give the diff
ferent localities of West Virginia ev-
cry opportunity to show their advan-
tages TO patrons of the affair. The
state board of trade has taken charge
of West Virginia's interests in the
matter and the exhibit will be in
charge of Mr.. James II. Stewart, Of
Morgantown. The attendance last
year at the land show aggregated over
100000 and this number will be swell
ed to 100000 this year.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

The value Of physical culture is but
little appreciated by those persons who lead
sedentary lives Perhaps one reason is that
the words call up visions Of special gar
ments and gymnasium paraphernaia, while
really just the opposite is the reality
The man who needs most some form OF
physical culture is the one who can devote
but little time 10 it. Yet these men. by
giving but few moments each day to e1..
crcise, can greatly benefit themselves.
But Is minutes a morning is needed.
and the only exercise necessary is deep
LrcalhLng and few movcmenis with
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Pardon Refused.

Gov. Glasscock has refused a par-I
don to DR.. G. b. Bailey. serving a
three years sentence for forgery. Bal
ley was sent up from Wyoming county
in the latter part OF 1910.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

One hundred and eighty feet of
blacksnakes were killed by Connect
cut farmer in seven minutes. Now
we do not miss the sea serpent any
more.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

A New, York woman, attired in a
hobble skirt. took a kick at dog.
We leave the reader TO imagine
the rest
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
state Nurses to Meet.

The sixth annual convention of the
Graduate Nurses association will
meet October 31st and November LIST
and End. The visitors who are ex-
pected from parts of the state. will be
banquetted by the directors of the
city hospital.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

If New York city has the 5000. 900
Inhabitants that the directory publish
ers suggest. 1t follows that a good
many OF them are outside Of the 400.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

A New York hack driver ate 81
ears of corn in one sitting, which prob
ably accounts for the fact that he is
hack driver.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

narrow ruffies OF the material and
oaby irish insertion. The girdIe, pref.
lilly knotted at the side, is or liberty.
The dress is made up over taffeta
or some imitation silk.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Teach
Children
Always
to be
Polite

gentlemen Teach them say, Excuse me- leaving
the others passing in front OF one
Teach them to quietly into where people and
not TO take part in the conversation.
polite child is the best Of companions but rude trouble
nuisance and will find himself learning eighteen twenty
Of things which should taught
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07


side of physical training and public
athletics instead Of educational development to
clear line between the though thoughtful
that the distinction is real
Exercise that develops brain
ndlng must be symmetrical design
pick Such training educational Exercise
object fun recreation, competition
play ground division of physical training The tendency
to induce asymmy of one
part and underdevelopment of another.
Gould our college faculties this throughout there would
be less uncertainty handling football
paratvey few of the students and the
gymnasium directors and understanding the
With the
Games conduce to increase
the acquisition of good qualities certain limits
Ills question whether selfcontro Of
tion, restricting eye ticng public is con-
troll that will ordinary living where makes
lives without them Athletics, within heahful limits highly
be priced but they should be entirely
educational field of all educational
progressive training they would part
used only until the special development giving
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Boston is in receipt OF strange
and unidentified sea monster. The
thing came to the right port to get It
self named scientifically.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

After several years in the ministry
p Massachusetts man has gone into
the coal business. where opportupi
ties for missionary work are moi lack
INK.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

AS yet science has failed to produce
the betless race meeting.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

News that the 1912 automobiles are
on the market causes us to look with
pity on those unfortunates who have
no homes TO mortgage.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

For the benefit of those who abhor
dictionaries be It explained that a
philatelist is boy stamp collector
after he grows up.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Some people like 10 have a war
scare every once in a while just as a
relaxation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

New York woman spends $4,000 a
year for face messages. on hand.
without seeing the lady. we'd say her
face isn't worth II.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Still. II the katydid were infallible
IL would incur the jealousy OF the pro-
lessons OF the weather bureau.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Another mother has entered her lit
tie boy for perfect child" honors. All
children are perfect-to their mothers.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Aigrettes are now barred In New
York. but lovely woman is Just as fas
cinating.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Many of the mems fall hats need
lawn mower run over them.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

IL sneeEing means disaster in an
aeroplane. we prefer TO walk and
sneeze to our hearts content
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Great
Value of
Physical
Culture
BY W.. II. HANSELL

not iron dumotes but wooden is not TO
gain massive muscle but develop feasibility general muscle move
mept
Even bath not necessary. although it more beneficial
y so'd rub down with very it's place 70,
the bath if Geld water shocks much. use cpd water
Tie exercise should be taken regularly best results
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

DOMINIC felt hat does nor noces
rariiy Indicate any lack OF FEELING fof
ii.e melancholy old straw.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Shrub is become a coach at Har
ward. Another bush leaguer2
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

Politics is fiourishing like measles
In careless community.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07
Physical
Athletics When
Carried to Ex-
cess are Harmful
BY MARY f. ALLEN. Boston

He educator whose domain physical training recognizes
his special educational field unlike any other comprises
distinct factorshe resultant be brain development and
health In other division of education the ACQUISITION
Of health essential feature Indeed thought of health
exists in connection with the ordinary phases of education
deciding whether he will study the classics the sciences
seldom does student consider the question of health
encng his decision. For this the general public looks
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1911-11-07

met OF dainty hue and material.
This helmet" which has reached
these shores by way OF Paris. Is bound
TO become a prime favorite, not only
by reason OF its chicness. but also be-
cause 1t is so entirely adaptable TO