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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04

Grated on for appendicitis. She is
recovering from the operation. and
viii be brought home as sbon Is pos
sTble.
Oldest Woman Dead.
Mrs. Paulser Butcher, aged 50
years. died at Gee Lick recently. aud
was buried near the place Of her
death. She was the Oldest woman in
the county. and an aunt OF DR.. simp-
son, formerly Of this city.
Fast Driver Fined.
An automobile driven by Chauffeur
Ray, was held up Monday night by
Policeman Simmer for fast driving.
The occupants OF the car were on
their way to the insane asylum, where
a New Years bail was being given
by some young men OF the city. The
chauffeur was fined for going faster
than the speed limit.
Prof. and Mrs. L. B. Linger have
returned from their wedding trip to
Plttsburg and other points.
Mayors Friends Pleased.
The many friends OF Mayor Jack
son Arnold are delighted to know
that he has been promoted from cap
tain TO major of the First Infantry.
Major Arnold is one Of the best mil
itary men in West Virginia. It has
always been his policy to let right
and the citizens of Weston
can boast Of having the laws rlgldly
enforced since his administration as
mayor. Captain, Mayor, Major Ar
mold has more titles than any man Of
his age in West Virginia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04
DEEDS FILED
In the Office Of the County
Clerk for Recorda-
tion.,

Washington Harbert to Rebecca ].
and Ross B. Harbert lot, West Mil
ford.
Cora E. White to William E. Flow
ers, IS acres, Elk district.
Charles Post to Daniel Mcpherson,
lot, Lost Creek.
Nathan c, strother to Harriet h.
strother, all interest in French stroth
er real estate, sardis district.
o. E. swartz, special commissioner
for May E. Slider, to Curtis W. Davis,
/ lot, Wallace.
George W. darlington to Layada
], Davis, 1875 acres, sardis district,
John A. Fleming to Mary NJ, Short,
lot, shinnston.
Ella NJ. Lowe ct al, to Luther r.
Sullivan, 65 acres, Clay district.
Dayls-Hornor Company to H S.
zickafoose, lot, Grasselli.
NJ. Alice Chorpening to Simon c.
Morgan, 21 acres, near Bridgeport.
George w zerbey to D. Lester Hall,
I lot steaIey Heights.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04
MONEY
Is Plentiful in the State
Treasury as Shown by
Official Report.

CHARLESTON. Ian. 2-The re-
port Of the state auditor and state
treasurer for the month of Deem
Der shows balance of 81, ssl, O22 81
In all funds, as follows:
STATE Fund.
Bal. Nov. 80, 1911. IS e45, sss.52
Receipts during Dec. 7l.234.O6
SUCCESSES
Disbursements during
December. ....$ 212,616.s2
Balance Dec. a1.....S 864,o26.es
State Road Fund.
Balance Nov. So.....s 1o.276.79
Receipts during Dec. 1,so5.4S
$ 12,1s2.27
Disbursements during
December, ... 1882
Balance Dec. S1.....$ l,6ss.75
General School Fund.
Balance Nov. 3d.. s sS,797.42
Receipts during Dec. 1s,sSs.14
$ 4s5, 1906
during
December. ...... 25O,47S.36
Balance Dec. 81. IS 1s5, sO7.2o
The School Fund.
Balance Nov. 3O...s 14,5OO.OO
Receipts during Dec. 100000
$ 21,5Oooo.
Disbursements during
December. .... 2d,5oo.OO.
Balance Dec. 81. IS 21,5Oo.oo.
Invested in bons, etc. 97s,5o0.OO
Total the school fund
drreducible) ri, ooO,ooo.Oo
Total in all funds. . 81 ,9S1, o22.Oo
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04
SMALL CHILD
Gets Foot Crushed in Line Shaft at
CIarksburg Caslict Factory.

Marie Harris. aged II years, had
her right foot badly mashed sattur-
day morning when she got it caught
in line shaft at the plant of the
clarksburg casket Factory 1t is not
thought by physicians that 1t will be
necessary to amputate the foot but
1t will be in a bad condition for n
long time. She is a patient in the st,
Mary's hospital.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04
GAMBLING WAR
Is Believe&5y the Police to Be
the Cause Of a Shoot
ing Accident.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2-Joseph Har-
ris, clerk, was shot and mortally
wounded today by a man who
leaned out of a big automobile in
the Bowery early today. Har-
ris declined to make any explana-
ton but the police think it was part
of a gambling war.
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Wallace

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WALLACE. w. Va, Jan. oval
lace Lodge, No. 1913, 4. o. o. F., ded-
s,icated It's new hall Saturday after
moon at 1880 O'Clock Members OF
the lodge and all visiting members
met at the Wallace hall, the former
home Of the Odd Fellows, and with
the sisters OF the Rebecca lodge as
an escort, marched to the new hal
In front Of the procession DR.. s. A
Cavalier and F. S. Eetlack led. the
goat. With Il. T. Baker, of carl-
den, district deputy grand master;
7. F. Lambert grand marshal, r. v.
Thompson grand warden, Claude G.
Cavalier grand chaplain, w. r. q.
Hall herald of the North, B. F.
Harbert herald of the South, Festua
u. Robinson herald of the East, and
w. ID. Fielding herald Of the West,
the dedication ceremonies proceeded
in a very pleasing manner. The dis
tinguished visitors present were e.
M. Rouse, past grand master, OF
New Martinsville; Il. T. Baker, dis
trict deputy, of Camden; G. D.
Smith, prominent attorney OF st.
Marys, and the Hon M. a. Riblett,
former member of the legislature,
of Lumberport, all of whom made
interesting addresses on odd Eel
lowship.
In the evening in the fine store
room, which was recently completed
under the hall, and which is owned
by r. S. Estlack, there was given a
box and oyster supper. which was
grand success sThe large room was
packed full of men, women and chill
dren who seemed to enjoy them.
selves immensely during the entire
evening. The boxes sold for hand
some prices, one bringing $500 The
total cash receipts of the evening
were 5000.
Much credit is due the building
committee for the handsome hall it
turned over to the lodge, and also
the committee which had the sup
per in charge.
Store Invoiced.
The Wallace Cooperative Store
Company had its semi-annual in
voice made last week by F. d. Rob-
inson and Meta Robinson. The re-
port has not yet been submitted to
the directors. The annual meeting
of the stockholders will be held Fri
day evening at which time directors
for the ensuing year will be elected.
Mrs. James McGarvey and son,
Clovis, of Adamston, and DR.. and
Mrs. G, w. Brown took dinner Sun
day with DR.. and Mrs. A o. Kelley
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cunningham
and Miss Mary Hansford. of Clarks-
burg. visited friends here recently.
John ]. Ashcraft, of near sardis,
was here Saturday looking after
business matters.
Small Pay of Gas.
Treat and Rowland have COM
pleted their well on the A. c. Pigott
farm on Little Elk, which proved to
be of little or no good, only getting
a small pay of gas.
The Rev P D. Fisher, who re-
Gently resigned his work here as pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal
church, on account of his wlfe's
serious illness, came here last week
Tand shipped his household goods to
Ripley, and returned to Spencer,
where he will join his wife, who is
there taking treatment
Mrs, John n. Dotson, of Republic,
o., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah
! E. iHeldreth, ofyUpperBig Elk.
n Isaac l.. DAVIDSON, of the Davis
son addition, has returned from a
business visit at Fairmont.
Marshall Gains, of Salem, was a
visitor here recently.
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Steve Savisson, who is working in
the Lewis county oil and gas field,
is at home on visit.
Ira Kay has moved into one Of
the new buildings on pike street.
Miss Edna Maxwell attended the
Weekly-camp wedding.
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BANK IS CLOSED.

ALBION, Mich, Jan. 2-The Al
bion National Bank was closed to-
day by the comptroller of the cur
rency. Its capital stock is $4,000
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Mt. Clare

Mt. CLAIRE, Dec. 8O-Miss Ada
Young is here from clarksburg Wis
iting Mrs. Joseph Matheny.
Misses Stella and Belle Jackson,
of Parkersburg, are guests of their
sister, Mrs. Joseph Dixon.
Several robins were seen here
Thursday The meories of the old
est residents were taxed in vain to
recall time when these birds were
known to appear at this season of
the year. ;.
Mrs. Almira Post is visiting
friends and relatives at Bridgeport
and Flemington and will visit
friends in clarksburg on her re-
turn next week.
Earl Mitchell, who has been act
ing as assistant to the agent for the
Baltimore 3nd Ohio railroad here,
has ben appointed agent for the
company at Haywood.
lab Hulderman, who recently
fractured his knee by fall, is able
to be out on crutches.
Mrs. w. T. Owens is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Martin, at Bridgeport
Mrs. Sarah Mitchell, is visiting
relatives at columbus, o.
g. E. Wilson and family are spend
ing the holidays with relatives at
Weston and Buckhannon.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04

DR.. Herbert and Miss Cora NJ. At
Gibson will leave this evening for
Washington to visit their sister, Mrs.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04
WIS I'm
services

WESTON, Dec. 2S-The home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Minnach on
Main avenue was the scene of a
very pretty home wedding Wednes-
day afternoon, when promptly at 4
o'clock their daughter, Miss Leo
nora, became the wife of County
Superintendent NJ. l.. B, Linger.
The bride is the art teacher in the
city schools and a very popular
young lady,
A small child of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
u. Morris, who reside in the Hale
vile suburbs. of this city, drank I've
yesterday morning and died in few
minutes.
The Rev. D. G. Helmick united
in marriage at the Methodist Prot
estant parsonage yesterday evening
Miss Miss Eftie Crummit and Mr..
Solomon Myers. The young couple
are very deserving and are receiy-
ing the congratulations of a number
of trends.
AT the home of the bride at Free
mansburg at an early hour yester,
day morning the Rev. j. F. Pritch,
ard united in marriage Miss Fannie
Nutter and Mr.. Kelsel Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Ryan left
this morning for New York, where
mt. Ryan will enter a tailor's cutting
school.
Mrs. Laura Sheets has purchased
a lot in the newMcGary addition
and she will have residence erect
ed in the spring.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04

WESTON, Jan. 3-The Weston
Shoe Company store was sold here re-
Gently to Harry C. Bailey and the
Thomas wyclaoff store was sold to
]. A. Chittum. Both stores were sold
by Receiver Lloyd Rinehart for s13,-
900. The shoe store will be conduct
ed at the same tsand, while the stock
of goods in the Thomas wyckoft store
will be disposed OF and Markowltz
Bros. will move their stock of cloth
ing to the building.
Taken TO Hospital.
Mrs. w. B. Patton has been taken
to ST. Joseph's hospital in Baltimore,
where she will undergo an operation
for appendicitis. She was accom-
panied by her husband and brother.
w. c. Cassidy. OF this city. and A. b.
Cassidy, of Fairmont.
Operated On.
Mrs. Simon Kelley was taken from
here to clarksburg hospital the
first of the week, where she was OPP
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1912-01-04

MT. CLARE, Jan. 2-The Will
ing Workers were very pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. John Lowther
Saturday at her home. After the
business transactions were over, re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess and little daughter, Nina.
Miss Edith Malone is spending a
few days with relatives at scottdale.
Misses Esther, Anna and Nadine
skidmore, of Clarksburg, were Wis
iting relatives here Saturday and
Sunday.
The Rev. Howard Snyder, for
mer pastor at this place, visited rel
atives here this recently.
Ruben Bartlett is wearing smile
that will not come off. A little boy
came to his home to stay Saturday
morning. Mother and babe are do
ing nicely.
Miss Maude Wolfe has returned
to Warrington, where she is s
teacher in the public schools there
Mrs. Thomas Fisher has an attach
of bronchitis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
STEPNEY

One of the largest crowds that the Methodist church basement ever held, gathered on Friday evening when the
 play, Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard, was presented At the close of the play Mrs. Briggs CMrs. Fred Sutherland) was presented with a bouquet of white carnations from the 80 was cleared, which will be used for a Christmas tree fund for the children.
 John Benedict. who has been very sick for the past week, is now gain ing slowly.
 The junior circle of Kings Daugh- ters held meeting at the home of Preparations are being made for a supper and sale to be held next week by the circles of Kings Daughters. Capt. Frank Allen of Stratford has visited for several days at the home of Birdsey Peck.
 William Shelton and John Hickey are to serve grand jurors in the criminal Superior court, this week. John Summers had the misfortune to lose two of his horses last week. It is thought they were poisoned from eating a bag of grain found in front of MT. Summers house. John T. Eastwood has recovered from an attack of the grip. Miss Ethel F'anton and Jesse Luck ner sprang quite a surprise upon their friends in this place when they stole quietly away to New Haven on We'd nesday. Dec. ,, and were united in marriage by Rev. c. V. Dunn, who is pastor of the Baptist church in this place.
 Methodist nid-week prayer meeting
 will be held at the parsonage on We'd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

To the Board of County Commission CTS of Fairfield County:
 I hereby apply for 8 transfer of a license No. B to sell Spirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider, from Geo. J. Morse and wife, at 45-47 Fairfield ave. Town of Bridgeport. The proposed place Of business is not located within 200 feet in direct line of a Church Edifce, or Public schooI-house or the premises pertaining thereto, or any Post Office, Public Library Or Ceme- tery.
 Dated at Br rdgepcrt, this 9th day Of Nov. A. D., 1912.
 JAMES A. MORSE & WIFE,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, electors and taxpayers, as defined by law. of the Town of Bridgeport, hereby endorse the application of the above named Jas. A. Morse and wife for such license himself that we are owners of real estate situated in said Town of Bridgeport.
 Dated at Brid this 9th day of Nov. A. D.. 1912.
 E. M. Christie Bpt.; Henry E. ReiI- ly. Bpt.; Charles J. Berger. Bpt.: Pat Stapleton, Bpt.
 I hereby certify that the above named endorsers are electors and tax payers, defined by law, of the named endorSers are electors and tax payers, as defined by law, of the Town of Bridgeport. Dated at Bridgeport, this 9th dav of Nov. A. D., 1912.
 VIM. T. MULLINS, T 10 b. 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
EASTON

State Master and Mrs. J. Arthu Sherwood have returned from the trip West. They came on Sund; morning and report having had a vel fine time, having visited Los Angel San Francisco, Portland, Salt LaI City. Chicago. and many other place of interest.
 There will be meeting at the Bap- tist church on Wednesday evening, after which a rehearsal for the Christ mas concert will be held, also a re- hearsa1 on Friday evening at the church.
 Miss Lillian Krohmer is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. end Mrs. John Krohmer.
 Mrs. Marilla Staples has returned to her home at Jump Hill, having spent 9 few days as guest Of MT. and Mrs. SXlvanus Mallette at Sweet Briar.''
 MT. and Mrs. G. Burr Tucker enter tained on Sunday MT. and Mrs Fred Lyford and son, Fillmore, and Miss Belle Lyford. of Bridgeport, at their home. Mrs. Annie Bowdy, who has been spending several days as guest of Mrs Tucker returned home with MT and Mrs Lyford
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
Copyright. 1910. by Emerson Housh
EMERSON HOUGH

say no more."
 Yet we sit here and discuss this matter as though we contemplated a simple, proper and disnified act!'
 Murder is perhaps not legal, even for the sake of ones country. But SUD- pose we halt this side of murder. Sup pose that by means known only to yourself, and not even to myself. you gained this young woman's free con- sent to accompany you, say. to Europe that would be legal, dignifed. proper and ah, so usefuIp'
 "And quite impossible"
 "Altogether impossible. Oh, utterlyr'
 They spoke with gravity. What the gentleman from New York really thought lay in his unvoiced question: Could it by any possibility be true that the Fillmore administration would give me support for the next nomina- ton if I agree to swing the Free Soil
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10


 vote nearer to the e-compromise?' What the gentleman from Kentucky asked in his own mind was this: twill he play fair with us or will he simply make this an occasion to break into our ranks?"
 T was just saying,'' the Kentuckian remarked. that we have been told the adorable countess perhaps contem- plates only a short visit in America after all. She might be easy to lead back to Europe. If necessary. you shall have a dignified errand made for you abroad-entirely what you your self would call fitring."
 Again you have forgotten about q have forgotten nothing, and to show you that I speak with authority I will tell you this: Within the hour the Countess St. Auban will leave her entertainment at the theater and re- turn to her hotel You see, we are ad- vised of all her movements. We give you an hour to meet her at her hotel. an hour to persuade her. There the curtain drops. No one in Washington or in New York seeks to look beyond that curtain" he concluded slowly. ''No one counsels you what to do. and indeed, no one can suggest Only take this woman away and lose her-that is all! There is risk, and there is no security. Customarily the rewards of large risks and poor security are great when there are any rewards
 The gentleman from Kentucky rose as he spoke and, adroft in mana ging men, reached out his hand as though to take the others and so clinch the matter. Yet his heart leaped in surprise when the latter met his hand with so hearty a grasp of affirmation.
 'It should not be so difficult.'' he said. Ut is only a case of logical argu- ment. It is long since I have address ed the people or addressed a lady. but I shall try my skill once more tonight. All that is necessary is to explain to this young lady that our political am- bitions are quite the same and that 1 might be of service did we share the same public means of travel in jour- ney already planned by both. I was intending a visit to Europe this very summer. But might be younger and fare better at that sort of thing"
 Altogether to the contrary. my friend. Do not mistake this lady. Youth would be an absolute bar to suc- cess. Age. dignity. public reputation such as yourS-these are the only things which by any possibility could gain success: and. frankly. even these may fail. Take my advice. Put her in a sack, drop her overheard in mid ocean. In return, all I ask of you iB not to throw overheard the sack any, where close to this country's shorer'
 
 Meanwhile. the Countess St. Auban, innocent of these plans which had gone forward regarding her. completed her attendance at the entertainment which the evening was offering the elite of Washington. and in due time arrived at the entrance of her hotel
 Vital. self confident. a trif1e foreign, certainly distinguished. at first there might have seemed a trace of defia nee in the carriage, even in the glance of Josephine St. Auban. But a second look into the wide dark eyes would have found there rather a trace Of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
CLUB NOTES.

Dear Doctor:
 I am a reader Of your lectures and I wish you would answer one question through the columns of the Home Health Club. What proportions of mu1lein. 1obeIia and black cohash should be used to make 1fnirnent?
 I think you would get the best re- suits from tincture of mu1lein 75 per cent; tincture of lobelia, 15 Der cent; tincture of black cohaSh 10 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
HOW HE MADE IT.

Who's the thin little man with the melancholy expression ?''
 That's Hummer, the poet, who wrote the beautiful verses with the refrain, Life is what you make it. you can make it glad He suffers from chronic dyspepsia - Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10
On Second Thought
By Jay E. House


 It is easy to walk up to cannon's mouth. The brave man is one who admits his name is "A1gernon." The objection to association with a great man is that one must also meet the chumps who, standing in line, await opportunity to shake hands with him. Expr essed in the phraseology of football, Leap Year gives a woman the right to tackle the man she is pur- suing.
 The older the man the less the nec- essity for batting his reading matter with a love motif.
 The people who retard progress and those who believe the grounding fixes all belong to the same crowd. As soon as the members of the fani- 1y leave the room in which they are on display, criticism of the wedding pres ents begins.
 It has been discovered that the mur- is true the murder germ practically is indestructfble.
 What has become Of the old fash toned man who had tapeworm? Tank Beverly says he has noticed that the man who says he likes Scotch matters.
 Generally speaking, an optimiSt is a. man who has had a couple of drinks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

nesday evening, after which rehea sal of the Christmas music.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

Remember your health depends on taking Turkish Baths at the Hotel Atlas. T9b*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

Generally speaking, an optimist is a man who has had couple of drinks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

It is easy to walk up to a cannon's mouth The brave man is one who admits his name is "AIgernon.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

Tank Beverly says he has noticed that the man who says he likes Scotch whiskey often is untruthful in other matters
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

Expr essed in the phraseology of football Leap Year gives a woman
 the right to tackle the man she is pur-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

Farmer Want Ads. Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

What has become of the old fash toned man who had a tapeworm?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

The older the man the less the nec- essity for batting his reading matter with a love motif.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

| It has been discovered that the nur- l der germ exists in hard cider. If that
 is true the murder germ practically is 1 indestructible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-10

1 The people who retard progress and I those who believe the grounding fixes 1 the weather for February and March
 all belong to the same crowd.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-15

terms of court prior to the creation
of the office attorney amounted to
$14,6S510, while for the five terms
since the office was created the costs
have totalled only $9,35720, a reduc-
ton of nearly forty per cent. These
figures apply only to criminal cases.
So far as can be learned, no detern-
ined fight will be made in any county
at the general election on November
9Th to abolish the office of county at
torney, and the incumbents of that
office are not at all worried over the
outcome of the litigation now pending
before the Supreme Court to pass on
the constitutionality of the legisla-
tive act referring the proposition of
abolishing the office to vote of the
qualified electors.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-15
LITERARY SOCIETIES
ORGANIZED AT NORMAL

The young ladies of the State Nor
NAL have organized two literary So
cieties and will engage in active work
throughout the session. The Missis-
sippian Literary Society, organized
with Miss Marie Miller, president;
Miss Frances Bryant, vice-president;
Miss Caroline Gilbert, secretary; Miss
Amanda Dyess. treasurer. The com
mittee to draw up bylaws and con
stitution is as follows: Misses Mar
Bond, Pattie Beard and Bessie Pace
Program committee, Misses Lilly Bow
en-, Deana Brown and Eula Williams
Olive and blue are the chosen colors
for The Mississippian and meetings
will be held weekly.
The Sherwood Bonnet Society has
organized with Miss Maud Richardson
president; Miss Eliza Baxton, vice
president; Miss Stella McLaurin, sec
rotary; Miss Rosalin Clayton, treas
urer.