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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
Reward

We the undersigned will give 500
to any man who can furnish evil
dence that we can use in a court
of justice that will convict each
and every party using the names
of the undersigned that they at
tempted to blow up and destroy the
masonic temple.
We will also pay a liberal reward
for evidence of any one. whether
OF not we can use it in court who
poisoned the minds of the school
children and caused them to use
our names in connection with the
deed.
We know the source of the tales
and will give $500 to any four men
in Monterey who will step up to US
and say to our faces what we have
heard behind our backs.
A. C. Suddarth and W. F. Kyle
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
From Doe Hill.
June 3, 1912

Randolph Eagle went to Staun
ton today in Mr.. Shoulders car
and had as passengers Mrs. A. D
Armstrong, Mrs. Hedrick and Mr.
Oscar Rexrode. Mrs. Armstrong
and Mrs. Hedrick were going tc
Illinois to visit relatives. Mr.
Rexrode was going to the hospital
at Charlottesville. Mrs. Mary
Monroe and little son, Watson, and
Misses Carrie and Louie Boggs were
passengers on the return trip this
afternoon. They were met here
by Mr.. Arthur Hiner, Mrs. Monroe's
brother, with whom she will spend
summer.
DR.. Walden and wife, and Chap
man Pitsenberger went to Staunton
yesterday and returned today.
Messrs. L. w. Shoulder, Ezra
Beverage and Geo. Mitchell spent
two days last week fishing hiram
sey's Draft.
Misses Iona and Mary Pope
went to Franklin and returned last
Saturday.
~ In the electrical storm yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Will Hull's little son,
Henry, was struck by lightning
while standing by the sewing ma
chine, near the phone, and his hair
singed, and was rendered uncon-
cious for time. The machine was
badly damaged.
Ebert Rexrode met with pain
full accident last week. The horse
he was riding took fright at DR..
Vaiden's automobile, throwing
him, and stepping on the side OF
his head, and almost cut off his
ear. The DR.. dressed his wounds,
aid took him home in his car. He
is still suffering a great deal, and
it is feared will lose his ear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Keister and
little daughter came up Saturday.
Mr.. Keister returned yesterday,
but Ms. Keister will remain some
time with her mother, Mrs. Martha
Hover.
Miss Nancy Blagg returned today
after having spent a week with her
sister, Mrs. Josiah Wilson.
A church institute will be held
here the 25th to 9th of June. A
number of ministers and distinguish
ed speakers will be present, and it
is hoped that the meeting will be
pleasant and profitable.
Mrs. John Wilson and children,
of Dayton, Va, are visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Botkin.
Elmer Moore, spent last Wed
nesday night at the horde of his
father-in-law, DR.. H. H. Jones.
Samuel Hiner returned with him
Thursday and expects to spend the
summer in his employ.
Jno. M. Jones has begun improve
ments on his lot, preparatory to
building.
D. X. Hiner is also preparing to
build residence. ~
Mr.. Shoulder is having garage
built. Occasional
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
CNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received by
clerk of Stonewall District School
Board until one o'clock p. m. June
10Th, 1912 for the building of one
room school house at Erwin on the
Cow Pasture river in said district.
House must be completed by Oct.
18Th, 1912. Board reserves right
to reject any or all bids. For plans
and specifications call on S. C.
Eagle, Doe Hill, Va. By order of
Stonewall School Board.
E. J. Moloy, Charm.
S. c. Eagle, Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
For Sale

A valuable tract of land of 2S5
acres more or less on the Bullpas-
tufe mountain and adjoining the
land of v. v. Stuart and others.
Three never failing springs, 200
acres or more in fine timber and
the most of the timber is chestnut
oak, and is fine place for sheep
and young cattle. and also another
tract of land of SO acres on the
Cowpasture river. Call or write,
M. j. Diehl,
Headwaters, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
Non-Residence Notice
VIRGINIA.:

VIRGINIA:
In the Clerks office of Highland coun
ty, at rules, the 9Th day of May, 1919.
} r Laird, J L Benar. and w. F. Low
man Plaintiffs
against In Chanoery
Edward (arwell, John Carwell, D. c.
Graham, S II c and as such, Admr., of
J w Carwell, decd and Robt Armstrong
The object of this suit is to obtain a
settlement of the estate of ]. ". Carwell,
deceased, and distribution of the assets
thereof among those entitled thereto and
to enforce the payment of the debts Of
Nettie Lowman, deceased, out of any
estate due her from the said j W Car
wells estate
And it appearing from affidavit filed
according to law, that John Carwell, one
ofthe above lamed defendants, is non
resident of Virginia, and that process
cannot be served on him in the usual
way, it is therefore ordered that the said
John Carwell do appear. " thin fifteen
days after due publication of this order
in the clerks Office of our circuit court
and do what is necessary to project his
interests.
Teste:
w II Matheny, clerk
A L Jones, p.q.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
RECORDER HONOR LIST
New And Renewal Subscriptions
Since Our Last Issue

New-Dr. A. p. Derby, Monterey
Renewals Andy Ryder, Monte
rey R F D no l. Ada S Liehtener,
Mill Gap; Peter Gum, Meadow Dale,
Mrs. Anderson Stephenson, Bolar,
Rev J B Ferguson, Crabbottom; c,
S. Waybright Stanton; c D. New
man, Frost w Va, ] S Gibson, Mon
terey; Russell Hupman, Staunton
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
DEAD

Mrs. Sarah Arbogast, reject OF
Adam Arbogast, died at her home
near Barlow Monday, aged Is
years and was buried at the old
burying ground on the Flenner
place Wednesday. She is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Frank
McElwee, of Elkins, Mrs. C. C.
Arbogast and Mrs. P. M. Arbogast.
and two sons, DR.. P. D. Arbogast
and n. s. Arbogast, Of Durbin,-
Marlinton News.
Deceased was the mother of the
late Mrs. Ella Fleisher, of Monterey,
and was known by many of our
people.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07

During the summer months mothers of
young children should watch for any unnat-
ural looseness of the bowels. When given
prompt attention at this time serious trouble
may be avoided. Chamberlain Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be
depended upon. For sale by all dealers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07

All persons in arrears with lax
and Levies due in Highland county
are requested to settle by June |;
1919. I am in need of money and
will be compelled to place the
tickets in an officers hands for i'm
mediate collection after that date.
Willis Gibson, Treas.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07

The Virginia Mail Order Co.,
Inc, of Staunton, Va.

Has contracted with one of the
most important Hosiery Mills in
the South so that it can sell SOCKS
and STOCKINGS by mail cheaper
and better than most retailers.
SEE OUR PRICES
Mems Socks-Two pairs mems
mercerized Cotton Socks, reinforce
ed at heel and toe with linen thread,
25 cents.
Two pairs silk socks,.' reinforced
at heel and toe, mercerized tops,
40 cents.
Two pairs pure japanese Silk
Socks, reinforced at heel and toe,
genuine pure silk, rs cents.
WoMEN's STOCKINGS
Two pairs Real Maco Cotton
Stockings, reinforced at heel and
toe with linen thread, Is cents.
Two pairs mercerized Cotton
Stockings, reinforced at heel and
toe, 40 cents.
Two pairs real Japanese silk
stockings, reinforced at heel and
toe, garter tops, 80 cents.
THESE PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE
Two pair of socks and four-in-
hand tie to match for 35 cents, by
mail, postpaid.
You can't get "stung" at these
prices. Send us a trial order and
see for yourself.
VIRGINIA MAIL ORDER co. INC,
Stanton Va
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
REELECTION SALE

The remainder of my stock of
millinery to 60 at half price from
June 7 tolls.
Sallie Gibson
Vanderpool, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
OUR JOB OFFICE

Will do your printing such as bill heads,
letter heads, cards, pamphlets, circulars,
posters, etc. al reasonable prices. You
can't get along in business without sta
tionary, and we will be pleased to fix
You up in this line.
Advertise your business when it is
dull and notice how it benefits you. It
is excellent time &c start now. Write us
IabOut rates.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07

If check is lost in the mail or otherwise, notify
the bank at so payment can be stopped. BE
careful about giving your check to stranger
This is the cause ofmany frauds and you owe it
to YOUR bank to be extremely cautious.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07

Given under my hand this 9TH day of May, 1912
WILLIS GIBSON Treasr
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1912-06-07
Optometrist
Notice

MASONIC TEMPLE sTAUNTON, VA.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
"Figures OF 1909.
CHILD DIES
LITTLE SON, OF NIB. AND MRS.
z CARL HAMILTON PASSES AWAY
IN MERCY HOSPITAL.


Robert, the little son o. Mr.. and
Mrs. Karl Hamilton, died last night
at the Mercy hospital at Pittsburgh,
following an operation which was
performed several days ago. Tie child
on last Saturday, while at play, swal.
lowed one inch iron staple. Failing
TO locate the staple the child was TAX.
en- on Wednesday to Pittsburgh and
the operation revealed the fact that
the sharp staple had penetrated the
right lung so badly injurIng the child
that he passed away last night.
The remains were brought to this
city this morning and taken to the
family residence on Sixth street, Fifth
ward. by Undertaken r. C. Jones.
The funeral will take place from
the residence Saturday afternoon at
two O'Clock and interment will be
made in Woodla%n cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
WOMEN ARE RESCUED
FROM SINKING SHIP.

crew OF the Gayley were taken on the
Rensselaer,, but the boat having been,
damaged in the bow by the collision.
y was feared she might not be safe.'
SO the rescued passengers and crew
of the GayIey were again trapsferfed,3
this time to the steamer stadacohi.
Mate A H. Norton aud three other.
men were picked rom a yawi boat
by Corllss consort:of the iRenbsaIiasf
and takensto the 500 4
Heroic Work BY crsws.
Heroic work By Captain Nj ii.
Stewart, of the Gayley, aid Captain
c. D. Zord, of the Rensselaer,, With
the crews Of both vessels, provided
for life boats, The Gayiey and cargo
OF 1000 tons Of coal. isla total loss
She was not insured and the loss viii
be- s5oo,oOO. The Rensselaer, was
badly damaged but her bulk heads
held her up and she came Into Mar
quette under her own steam. MIS-,
Russell, who is the wife OF q prorii.
nent vessel man, paid great tribute
to the bravery and coolness Of Capt.
Stewart and his men.
"The men came to our stateroori
and told US gently and calmly that a
beat was running into US and that
she would strike our state room e,
as soon as we got on deck We could
see steamer which proved 70 besths.
Renssaiaer coming bow on3and d mo-.
ment later she stsnck US oHsthe star
board side. The Captain said sis
knew our.yessel was doomed and he
orderedt the Aiis, boats over the side.
Howevsb tfe Captain OF the Reussse
Ter ran up along side and dashed the
boats together The glrlsswere trans.
ferred and then the other boat
driftcd away. breaking the ropes. We
thought then that we were 5il}for II,
but the Rensselaer, steamed alongside
and the rest OF us were taken over
~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
NEAL IS
DEFEATED
STUART W. WALKER I. OF MAR.
TlNseURo NOMINATED CHAIR.
MAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC COM.
MlTTEE.

s P'ARKERsBuBG, W.. Va, Aug. g.
With the Wafson.Chilton steam rol.
Ter working perfectly Stuart. w. Walk.
er, OF MartInsburg. was yesterday
named chairman OF the Democratic
State committee, defeating George !.
Neal, of Huntington, and C. L. Shaver
of Fairmont. Neal hadrbeen slated for
the position by the Democrats of the
southern section of the State and
as result of the steam roller process
the members OF the party from that
section are very bitter against the
machine.
Three candidates figured in the
fight they being George l.. Neal, Of
Huntington, vice.chalrman OF the old
committee: Stuart w. Walker. Of
Martinsburg. and C. L. Shaver, OF
Fairmont. The election of Walker
was brought about through the ef.
forts OF Senator W. E. Chiffon who
although he did not appear before the
committee waged Ifhe fight against
Neal and SUCCEEDED in landing his
man. Mr: Thompson the candidate
for goyeronr, yfefererd Neal naturally
both being Of the same city. But his
choice Yas not permitted to have
sway. III the matter.
,.Hhe committee did not meet until 2
o'clock in the afternoon. and was
Continued on page E,unt.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
EUGENE MOORE UNDER ARREST.
/HE is CHARGED WITH PUR.
Looming CARPENTER TOOLS,

A man by the name Of Eugene
Moore, was arrested some few days
ago, and was committed to jail until
Monday, when he will be given a pre-.
llminary hearing in the court OF Jus.
tice Z. S. Amos today.
The prisoner was trailed over a
month or so ago by the Harris blood.
hounds. He is charged with having
stolen several articles, such as saws,
machine belts and other Implements
from a planning mill back Of the First
ward, owned by T. F. Henry. The
man at that time was not captured,
and few days. ago Mr.. Harris learn.
ed of his having been seen at Fair.
view. and Immediately Harris start
ed after him. From Fairyiew the
prisoner had gone to another nearby
locality.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
Fifteen HUNDRED miners
STRUCK AT BOOMER TODAY
CHARLESTON. W. Va, Aug. .

CHARLESTON. W. Va, Aug. o.
ACCOMPANIED by Adjutant General El,
lott, Majors Pratt. jerks, Arnold and
other officers and several newspaper
men, Governor William E. Glasscock
yesterday went from one end to the
other OF Paint creek and met every
officer and private OF the militia and
many miners. While the camps are
scattered up through a narrow ravInc
for fourteen miles, here and there 1T.
tie plateaus may be seen which n
week or two ago were covered with
weeds and inches OF water, but are
now as clean and as fresh looking as
n well kept lawn. Although every.
thing was quiet on Paint Creek yes.
terday and last night, the situation on
Cabin creek, where yesterday five
hundred miners refused to return 10
iContlnued on PAGE Five.l /.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
fifteen MORE /
CQUNBLV|EN !.
ARE.ARRE55TED
CHARGED WIFE ACCEPTING
RRl5Es FROM THE WABASH
RAlLRoAo. y ~
GREAT SENSATION SPRUNG
ALMOST ENTIRE soARn OF DE.
TRolT's COUNCIL ls%NoW uN.
DER ARREST.

DETROIT. M!ch.a Aug. 81 TlitceI
more councllmen were arrested today
on charges OF accepting brIbes from
the Wabash railroad. fhs arrest ol
these men created one Of The greatest
sensations sprung In the state\ \ol
Michigan for many years, !
Practically the entire board OF
council OF the city Of Detroit is now
under arrest, or held under suspicion
According to the prosecutors six
more arrests will be made before the
day is over.
Three more aldermen were arrest
ed in the bribery scandal this morn.
Ing. Aldermen mgle. Mason and
Koenit were the last three 10 be ar.
rested.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
NUldBER ss.
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION
/ CAUSES TERRIBLE EXPLOSION

the ground yesterday and the presi.
dent Of the republic Of Hayti. General
cincinnatas Leconte, perished. Mems
bers of his family who were awaken.
ed by the terrific shock. found them
selves almost surrounded BY flames,
but managed to make their way To-
safety.
The first explosion was followed .by
others when the fire reached the eel.
lars of the palace, wheye a great
quantity OF ammunition Was stored.
So great was the force OF The ex.
plosions that number Of small. can
non and fragments Of iron and shells
were thrown for great dittanees In
all directions. Many palace attend
ants were killed, and It is estimated
that the casualty list viii reach 400.
persons killed or injured.
For a time grea, panic prevailed
Continued on Page iFis63
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
MOUNTAIN \ STATE HAS MADE
RAPID STRIDES ALONG VARl.
Gus LINES OF INDUSTRIAL Ac.
= TtVlTY.

The following tells more graphlcal
iy and conyfnctngfy Of the remarka.
Bile progress of West Virginia than II
Is possible 10 convey in any other
way. il ia worth the close study OF
every person. that is interested in the
development Of the Mountain State.
II sttikihgly emphasizes not only our
slsa1S eSPansiol ma ma y alrss, q
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
| Al !.
PRESIDENT TAFT REFUSES TO
SIGN THE WOOL TARIFF BILL.
WANTS NEW MEASURE PASSED.
CBy United Press J

WASHINGTON, D. c. August g.
presIdent<Taft vetoed the wool tariff
bill in a special message to Congress
to-day. He appealed to the Iegisla.
tors not to adjourn without passing a
new bill along the lines recommended
BY the Tarln Board. The President
declared that he would stand by his
pledges to maintain the tariff,
He declared that the bill was too
radical reduction in present duties
and that 1t would result in great in.
jury to the wool growing buslness.
the enforced idleness of much ma.
chinery and the consequent throwing
out of employment many thousands
of workmen.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
COUNCIL WILL Be ASKED
TO WIDEN CITY. STREETS

street encroachment and will see that
some Of the tlloroughiares OF the old
part OF the city are widened to their
proper limits.
At the general meeting of the cham
her held Thursday night, the follow,
Ing resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the street lines and alley
lines Of tile City OF Fairmont are not
definitely located, but are OF well
defined width as shown on the orIgl
nal plat OF said town,
And, whereas, by reason of this
fact the streets and alleys are being
encrcached upon and not being kept
the proper width. as shown by the
plat OF said town.
Therefore, be It resolved. that the
Chamber OF Commerce urge the Com
mon Council OF the City OF Falrnion,
TO take such action as viii! definitely
determine the location and wilths ol
all streets and alleys, especially In
the old part OF the city. SO that en-
croaehmehts Of. property loldeis, ANON
said alleys and strests may ne AIS
continued. Z
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
.||)lI||'' D.
CAMERON MAN is sWlNpLED
OUT OF BIG SUM OF MONEY BY
CINCINNATI REAL ESTATE
, AGENTS. ~

CAMERON. w. Va, August 9.-Rel
atiyes of John Haggermah, of this
city, learned to-day that he was in
Mt. Clemens. Michigan, penniless
He drew $500 out of a Cameron bank
week ago, and told friends that he
would 'iRysst p Cincinnati, real estate
lie was sen with two strange ,,nen
and his relatives SOW fear that the
strangers swlndled the man out OF
his money
Hnggerman went to Mt. Clemens
for his health.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
SHERIFF OF FAYETTE COUNTY
HAS WIRED GOV. eLAsscock
. FOR TRooPs-IeRlEvANcE is
OVER QUESTION OF PAYDAY.
(BY UNITED pREss)

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Aug. o.
Further complications were added to
the serious situation in West Virginia
today when 1900 men at Boomer
Joined the strikers. Their grievance
is over the question OF pay day, but
the real cause OF the strike is that
union leaders have gotten the men to
come out In sympathy with the strik.
ers in the Paint Creek section. Boon,
er Is six miles from the militia camp.
and the sheriff of Fayette county has
wired the governor for troops. The
Pain Creek and Cabin Creek districts
are reported as quiet today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
COMMIT TED TO COUNTY
JAIL ON FELONY CHARGE

Officer Skinner. of Grant Town,
when questioned regarding the alleg.
ed culprit said that he knew where
Moore was working, and the officer
Immediately effected his capture.
In the Justice court this morning
the defendant was represented by At.
torney Howard N, Ogden, and the
State by Prosecuting Attorney Nor.
ris,
The charge against the defendant
is felony, and Attorney Ogden made
a strong plea to have this charge dis.
missed, but 1t was allowed to stand
until the preliminary hearing is held
on Monday. Several witnesses will
be present, and the case promises to
attract quite bit Of attention.
A bond of s5OO.OO was set for the
mans release until Monday, and he
10 now attempting 10 secure this bond
from some Of his friends.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
SHOCK FATAL TO WOMAN.

NEW BRIGHTON. Pa. Aug. .. :
Mrs. Lewis Evans, aged G5. died at
her home here yesterday afternoon
from shock following the sudden
death of her son.in.law. Howard
childs. last Saturday. Two daughters,
Mrs, childs and Mrs. Mary King, OF
this place. and son. the Rev. David
Evans. a missionary in Africa, sur.
vlve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
VESSEL SINKS SOON AFTER THE
Ht.4uE Ie MADE = HEROIC
WORK OF CAPTAIN STEWART,
OF THE GALLEY, AND CREW
t.tN- iiANY LIVES. "

DULUTH, Mimi, Aug. s.-Flve wo.
men, who, clad in their nIghtdresses,
were rescued from the steamer James
iayley, when that vessel sank yes.
terday; off Meanitou, after a collision
Withst the steamer Rehssalaef which
arrived here today.
They are Mrs. E. G Russell, Miss
Edith Russell, Miss Stone and Miss
White. all Of Buffalo, N. Y, and Mrs.
E. II. Meyers, Of Watertown. N. Y.
They were scantily clad and had to
replenish their wardrobes here.
When the collision occurred the five
Just named and 10 members Of the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC AND
FOUR HUNDRED NATIVES OF.
HAYTi PERISH WHEN POWDER
MAGAZINE BLOWS uP-AMMu-
NiTloN WAS STORED IN BASE.
MENT OF EXECUTIVE PALACE.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON. d. c.. August o.
United States Minister Furniss, Of
ilayti. reported to the State Depart.
ment to-day that the explosion in the
executive mansion that killed presi.
dent LIE conte and one hundred 9th.
ers yesterday was accidental. due to
spontaneous combustion among some
ammunition that was stored In the
basemnt of the executive palace.
PORT AU PRINCE, HaytI. Aug. 9.
The national palace was blown up
by a powder explosion and burned to
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
(By United Press J

NEW YORK, Aug. .. = Matthew
o'Callaghen. cotton broker. was ar.
rested today charged with shooting
his wife, who is in n critical condition.
He said that he shot her by mistake,
thinking her burglar. while his wife
said that he deliberately fired at her
and that her husband was drunk a,
the time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
CHEAP
PROGRESSIVE CONVENTION AT
CHICAGO COST ONLY $4,000.
MONEY MADE ON SEAT SALE.
(By United Press.)'

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Augut 9.-The com
mIttee Of the Progressive party today
made a statement OF the cost OF their
convention, giving the total cost rs
$4,000. The statement also showed
that the sale of seats and contribu
tons netted $4,000, more than enough
tc pay all expenses. ~
The Republican convention whIcl,
nominated Taft cost $4,000.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
WAGE CAMPAIGN AGAINST EN-.
cRoAcHED THoRouGHFAREe.

The Fairmont Chamber OF Com.
mcrGe has taken up the matter of
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-08-09
MARVELLOUS PROGRESS IS
MADE BY WEST VIRGINIA
deposits-"Sl9.32O,.

Other banks. deposits-"sl9.a2O.,
TO.
Property, true yalue-sl. .lGO. .OOO.O 900,
Railroad milage-3,GSO,
"FiGures OF 1909.