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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
PERSONAL

W r stevenson Is here from
Wheeling.
William @. Cook, Of Elkins, is a
city visitor.
Robert ]. Ray, Of Weston, is a busl-
ness visitor here
George S. cochrane, OF Parkers-
burg, Is in the city.
Attorney Eefix o. Sutton has re.
turned from a business torlp to New
York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence w. Eeggett
and daughter Miss Frances. have
returned from Hot Springs, Ark !,
where they sojourned six weeks.
James Carmcay, former first
baseman of the Fairmont baseball
team in the old West Penn League,
was in the city for short time
Tuesday while enroute to Hunting
ton, where he viii play ball this
season. Carmony spent last winter
working for Earl Dresbach at the
Temple bowling alleys at Fairmon;.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22

Read the TsIegram want I'd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
FUNERAL
OF James II. Pratt Held at ii O'Clock
Monday Morning.

Funeral services over the body OF
James R. Pratt. aged IS years, who
died at 'Newstraitsvllie. o., Friday
morning after an illness Of apoplexy,
were held at the warne-Lynch NOR
tuary chapel here Tuesday morning
at IL o'clock and the burial was in
the Eikvlew cemetery. The body ar.
rived here from Newstraitsvivlle Mon.
day evening on No. 12 and was taken
to the warne-Lyneh chapel wher,
many local friends viewed the body
last evening ana this morning,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate
Of William Burke, deceased, will
please pay the same to the under
signed executrices at 1877 East Pike
street, clarksburg, West Virginia, and
all persons having claims against said
estate will please prove the same be-
fore said executrices at 1877 East Pike
Street, aforesaid. All which will be
done on or before the 18th day of
April, 1918.
Respectfully,
NARY BURKE.
ELLEN NULHERAN,
Executives OF the. viii Of William
Burke deceased
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
[lARAIlIE-
Here Of Sunday School Work.
ers is Outlined by the
i Chief Marshal.

6, H. Duthie, chief marshal, has
issued the following announcement
about the state Sunday, school con
vention parade to be held here a.
i6:15 o'clock THURSDAY evening:
Boys from ten to ninety years OF
age, Sunday school boys or not, all
come and make this the largest and
best parade that ever marched the
streets Of Clarksburg.
There will be two bands, the full
police force on 6orsess the city Of
fcials and others in automobiles,
followed by long line of marchers.
please assemble early as follows.
First division: Gather on Pike
street from Third east to the bridge,
in the following order: The police,
first band, city officials, page boys,
and boys from ten to twenty years
of age.
Second division: Gather on First
street, north of Pike. young men
from twenty to twenty-five years.
Third division: North Second
street. all men over fifty years Of
age.
Fourth division: South Second
street. band No. 2, and all men be
tween the ages of % and 50.
Line of march: West on Pike
to Sixth, south on sixth to Main, east
on Main to Maple, north on Maple Il
pike, and thence back to the FRS
Methodist church.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
CASE pRAGs.

The trial Of the j. g. Lang audit
case befofs Judge James W. Robin.
son sdrags along. Among the state
witnesses today we're w. Guy Tel
trick, John NJ. Flanagan and John III.
Knox
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-04-22
ONE MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license has been is.
sued to George DIekerson and Ada
Cross.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27

Large congregations greeted the
pastor of the Methodist church last
Sunday and also on Christmas morn
ing. Sermons appropriate 10 the sea.
son were preached ut all the services,
and the music by the choir was ex.
ceptionally good. On Christmas morn.
ing Miss Rowley rendered a vocal solo
with splendid effect. and at the close
of the sermon the congregation was
treated 10 a number Of Christmas
carols by a choir from Iron River,
secured by Capt w. J. Richards.
The carols were finely rendered and
much enjoyed by the audience
Mrs. Ira Odgers entertained her
many lady friends at her home on
Friday and Saturday afternoons Of last
week She divided her friends alpha
beticslly. those in the first half being
entertained on Friday and the last
halt the following day. Cards follow
al by a turkey dinner were the fea.
lures and Mrs. Odgers was highly
comphmented by her guests upon the
splendid manner in which she enter
tanned
Frank u. Ball and his corps OF assis
tsnts are about the hardest worked Of
any people in the city this week A
double load Of mail has been deliver
ed regularly every Say for week
previous 20 last Thursday The par
cells post business during the holiday
was something beyond all expectation
Outgoing passenger traffic on the
st. Paul was heavy last Wednesday
morning, thirty.fge tickets being sold
out OF this station. Among tho pas
sengers were Mr. and Mrs wm Har
vey of Stambaugh who we're on their
way TO Negaunee 10 speni their
Christmas vacation.
Miss Rose Bjork came home
from southern Michigan last
Saturday and is spending the yaca.
ton with her parents, Supt. and
Mrs Arvid Bjork Of this city
Chas. Carter had his two boys out
for exercise last Tuesday after ser
ious illness OF both. one had severe
attack Of bronchitis and the other
pneumonia
Miss Stella Wilcox OF the Marquette
Normal is spending the holidays in
this city, the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs
kobt Wilson.
3 shows Monday night at the Uno.
Special music male quartette aud
orchestra next Monday night at Stol-
berg biiou.
Married on Tuesday 23rd inst. bS
Rev. Davis az St Marks Rectory. VIM
J. Powell to Title LeMny both OF Iron
River.
Miss Freda Kluttig went to Esca
naba this morning to visit over Sun.
day with Miss Jean Met ALI
Miss Grace Carroll Of CaIumets j.
spending Christmas with Rev aud
Mrs W. - Coombs.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27
Edison I alking Pictures

The famous Edison talking picturel
are coming to Crystal Falls. This has
been decided and they will be showr
at the Opera House Monday only Dec,
30. A complete entertainment, con.
sisting of drama, comedy, tragedy.
operate selections and speeches by
we'll known men and women, will be
enough to convince the most skeptical
that at last silent pictures are doom
cd and hereafter they will talk the
same as real actors on "a real stage
One of the most stupendeus under
takings in the 'talkies' was the stag
ing of the big minstrel number COM
prisinG thirty FIVE people. This is a
genuine minstrel CLEO. with black
faced comedians. clog dancers, cake
walkers. quartettes and the grand
finale of old veterans. showing the
spirit of the Civil War Other sub.
jects deal with Mayor Gaynor, of tho
city OF New York and his cabinet /;
group Of well known sulfragettes I;
the miser scene from the Chimes OF
Normandy clever skit known a.
the Musical Blacksmiths and the
Nursery Favorites subject that
will gladden. the hearts OF all lovers
Of child life, dealing with Jack the
Giant Killer" "Old King Cole THE
witch" The Fairy Little Red
Riding Hood and all the old favorites
80 dear to the hearts Of the young.
There is no end OF imitation on
talking pictures for every action and
every sound OF voice or effect are re-
produced as naturally as though one
were witnessing the genuine exhibi.
tion on regular stage This is con
sidered one OF the greatest inventions
OF the wizard Edison and has created
the greatest excitmont throughout
the country. They are at present be.
ing shown only in the largest cities.
where they are drawing capacity bust
ness daily in the large vaudeville
theatres. This is the first time offered
TO the country at large aud the citi
zens OF Crystal Falls will await with
interest the opening night here. Two
complete performances will be given
at 2 80 and 900 p. IN Admission
adults 25 cents. children ~ cents.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27
LAROuNDz''f 9Al
2|zaa'1OwN*c:'a

Mrs. Chas. II. Watson and John
Watson left last Thursday evening for
their winter home at 1T. Petersburg
Fla. They will be joined later in
the year by Mr.. Watson who will
rpend few weeks vacation in the
south. Mr.. Watson purchased home
in st. Petersburg year ago so that
the family are not dependant upon
hotel accommodations which are very
rrnwdud in the resort city during
ne latter part OF the winter. Mrs.
atson and John will remain in
Florida until the warm weather OF
Nay makes il safe for a person TO
return to this northern climate.
DO not forget the moving picture
show at Stolberg's bijou next Monday
afternoon and evening "Ivanhoe"
will be the special attraction prices.
10 a. 10 cents for both matinee and
evening Afternoon show begins at
. o'clock.
Mas Flora Grattan arrived home
from her school duties at Oshkosh to
spend the holiday with her parents ia
this city.
Miss Alma Justified ccame down
from Calumet Saturday to spend the
holiday vacation at her old h ma
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27
ORGANIZATION PERFECTED


Final arrangements were made for
the Incorporation of the mems club
which has been In process Of organiza-
trion here for a couple OF months.
Chas II. Watson was instructed 10
prepare incorporation papers and 10
Incorporate under the name of "Crys-
tai Falls Climb.
The lease upon the Bendick fat was
ordered taken and the committee in
struoted TO confer with an architect
about the rsmodeline Of the Hat into
rooms suitable for club purposes. Sew.
eral bids are already IN On the heating
plant and ii is expected that the en-
tire work viii be contracted for before
Jan /.
The thirty charter members were
secured and the charter closed. These
thirty men undertake the starting of
the club and the financing Of the
repairs to tia building which are
quite extensive
Officers and directors were chosen
as follows:
President NJ f. Richards
Vice President NJ H. Morisrty
Secretary Thos Conlin
Treasurer John Wall
Directors james +. Corcoran. w. j.
Richards. Herman Holmes, Aryid
Bjork and Charles II. Watson.
The directors compose the managing
body OF the club their powers being
very great undei the by laws. The
committee IL a representative one in
every way.
Regular meetings will be held each
Tuesday evening al 3 80 at the Iron
County National Bank until the club
rooms are ready II is hoped 70 in
crease the membership to about 100
and applications will lie received ut
any time by any of the directors or
members. TIE initiation fee is $25 for
local members which includes any
person living within seven miles OF
Crystal Falls by air line, aud dues OF
So per month per member: county
members. which includes any person
living in Iron county outsi0e of the
7-mile limit will be admitted on the
payment OF $40 az years dues in
advance and foreign members includ
ing my person living outside of Iron
comfy will b. admitted on the pay
meut Of $i2 az year dues in ad-
vance County and foreign members
pay no monthly dues their advance
payment being considered dues. A
number of foreign membership sppli.
cations have been registered already
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27

Miss Dryer OF Evanston is the guest
OF Miss Ruby Rowley during the holi.
day vacation.
Eugene Imbert spent Christmas with
relatives In Iron Mountain
The mary friends OF Mrs John stol.
berg will be pleased 70 learn that her
condition is greatly improved and that
she Is ont Of all danger.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-12-27
ST. Marks, Church

Sunday school at 1880. evening
prayer ana sermon. Watch-night SER
vice Tuesday II 'i5. Holy Commun
ion after Midnight.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
CITATION BY PUBLICATION

THE STATE OF TEXAS-TO the
Sheriff or Any Constable of Brazos
County, Greeting
You are hereby commanded to sum
mon the unknown heirs OF the follow
ing named persons, to-wit: Anna +
| Harris. Rebecca Harris, Bette b
| Fisher. a feme sole, Cora Davenport
a feme sole, John w. Harris and the
heirs and legal representatives oil
each of all said unknown heirs, by
| making publication OF this citation
once in each week for eight successive
weeks previous to the return day
hereof, in some newspaper published
in your county, il there be news
paper published therein, but If. not,
then in any newspaper published in
the Twentieth Judicial District; but
if there be no newspaper published in
said Judicial District, then in news
paper published in the nearest Dis
trict to said Twentieth Judicial Dis
trict. to appear at the next regular
term of the District Court of Brazos
County, to be holden at the Court
House thereof, in City of Bryan, on
the first Monday in March, 1914, the
same being the second day of March,
1914, then and there to answer a pc
tition filed in said Court on the 18th
day of December, 1913 in a suit, num-
bered on the docket of said Court No.
6719, wherein Mrs. Sallie B. Harris,
widow, for herself as next friend
for Titus Harris. Tennessee Harris,
John Harris and Joy Harris and
Francis Harris, her minor children, R.
d. Harris and wife, R. P. Harris, Ed
Harris, Hunter Harris and E. A.
Harris are plaintiffs, and the unknown
heirs of Anna P. Harris. Rebecca
Harris, Bette B. Fisher, Cora Daven-
port and John W. Harris and the
unknown heirs of each of the above
named persons are defendants, and
said petition alleging in substance as
follows: That plaintiffs. Mrs. Sallie
B. Harris, Titus Harris, Tennessee
Harris, John Harris, Joy Harris and
Francis Harris are residents of Fort
Bend County, Texas, but now tenn
porarily residing in Williamson Coun-
ty, Texas; that R. d. Harris, R. P.
Harris, Ed Harris and Hunter Harris
are residents of Fort Bend County,
Texas: that E. A. Harris is resident
of Grimes County. Texas; that the
said defendants, Anna p. Harris and
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

residence and names Of their heirs
and legal representatives are unknown
to plaintiffs, and that the residence oil
the defendants, Bette b, Fisher, Cora
Davenport and John w. Harris is un
known to plaintiffs.
That Sallie B. Harris and X. r
Harris are the children and sole heirs
at law of Titus Holiday and Tennes
see Holiday, deceased, and that all
of said plaintiffs are the sole heirs
of r. l.. Harris, deceased.
That plaintiffs are lawfully seized
and possessed of the following de-
scribed land and premises situated in
the Jas. d. Millican League in Brazos
County, Texas, and known as Lot No.
Nine 90 of the upland, which was
set apart to John II. Millican, in the
partition of the James ID. Millican
League among the heirs, and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at the n. W. corner of
the Upland tract set apart to William
Millican in the partition Of the said
Jas. d. Millican League among the
heirs; thence run south $40 yrs. to
a stake set in the west line of the
tract set apart to Elmina j. Norwood
in said partition. from which pin
oak ms. in dia. brs. S. 81 f. yrs.
mrkd. R., another 8 ms. in dia. mrkd,
C. brs. n. 81 w. yrs. Thence west
500 yrs. to a stake, from which a
Spanish oak IL ms. in da. mrkd. "a"
w. YRS, another ms. in Ola. mrkd.
X. brs. N. yrs. Thence north $40
yrs. intersecting the north boundary
line of the league at stake, from
which P. o. 10 ms. in dia. mrkd.
s. brs. S. w. 4.5 YRS, another mrkd.
T. brs. N. 80 E. 3.5 yrs. Thence east
with said north line 600 yrs. to the
place of beginning, containing 100
acres of land, more or less. That in
addition to plaintiffs fee simple title,
by record in and to the above de-
scribed land and premises, that they
and those whose title they claim and
own, have had peaceable. adverse and
possession of same, using,
enjoying and paying all taxes due
thereon, under deeds duly registered
for more than FIVE years next before
the filing of suit, and for more than
five years next after the cause of
action of said defendants, or either of
them, accrued, II any, they ever had.
That the plaintiffs and those under
whom they claim, have had and held
peaceable, adverse and continuous
possession of the above described land
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20

and premises, using, occupying and
enjoying the same for more than ten
years next before the filing of their
petition, and for more than ten years
since the defendants cause of action
accrued, If any, they, or either Of
them ever had; and plaintiffs specially
plead the Statute of Limitation of
five and ten years in support of their
title to the above described land and
premises.
That the defendants are asserting
some sort of title in and to said land,
under a certain deed recorded in
Brazos County, Texas, adverse to
plaintiffs, and that the claim of title
so asserted is a cloud upon plaintiffs
title.
Plaintiffs pray for process to de-
PENDANTS as required by law, and upon
hearing, that they have judgment
against all of the defendants for the
title. restitution and possession of
said land and premises, and to remove
cloud from the title to same, and for
such other and further relief which
they may show themselves entitled,
both in law and in equity.
Herein fai. not, but have before
said Court, at its aforesaid next regu-
lar term, this writ, with your re-
turn thereon, showing how you have
executed the same.
Witness, ]. w. BARRON, Clerk of
the District Court of Brazos County,
Texas.
Given under my hand, and the seal
of said Court, at office in Bryan, this
the 10th day of December, A. d. 1918.
(SeaD J. w. BARRON,
Clerk, District Court, Brazos County,
Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS

Corsage bouquets, $3.50 each. Holly
wreaths for cemetery and home, s1.5O
each. Holly sprays, $3.50 per box.
Roses and carnations (red pink and
white), American beuties. narcissus
and valley. Potted hyacinths, spren-
gerie and ferns at $50 each Order
now SCOTT FLORAL CO..
Nayasota, Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
FIREWORKS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that shooting
fireworks on Main street, or any part
of the business district will not be per-
mitted. The ordinance covering fire
works will be rigidly enforced and all
who violate it must suffer the penalty.
Let all remember this. There will be
no exceptions.
w. w. HARRIS,
Mayor of Bryan.
December 10, 1913.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-12-20
Holiday Exurcsion Fares Via lnterna.
tional & Great Northern Railway.


Tickets on sale at one and one-third
fare to all points in Texas, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and to
Memphis, Tenn, on December 23, "a,
25. 26, 81, 1913, and January /, 1914;
return limit January o; and to st.
Louis, Chicago, Washington, Kansas
City, all points in the Southeast, and
to certain points in Colorado on De-
cember 20, 81 and 90; return limit Jan
uary is. For further information see
tickets agent International & Great
Northern Railway.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-12-26

and was obliged to call a taxi by the
way. stop for M again at s sharp"
he told the driver as he left the car at
his club. And he was glad that he
had made this concession to weak
ness when he came out again into the
night. The taxi waited obediently.
..Forty-four?" questioned the la
and. nodding absently. Philip stepped
inside. His head swan In an annoy
ing as they bowled along. and
his hands were strangely cold. Then
presently he became aware of a warm,
comforting. presence. Vaguely his
hand reached out toward that familiar
rhythmic sound:
Jack Johnson Philip murmured in
weary %perplexity. He still Graded the
invincible cat against the lapel of his
dress suit as he waited TO pay the
driver.
"Found her. did your the man ask
ed. THE lady's cat followed her into
the car. you see. and she didn't discover
her till we had reached the club. Then
she told me to keep the doors shut and
she would send the gentleman out to
take the cat home after dinner, so l
brought you here without further or
ders."
He sought the elevator. smiling grim
~. SO he had happened upon the same
taxi which had lately borne the girl.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-12-26

tached toethe plucky, comforting little
creature. He sent the Japanese to
purchase a collar for his pet.
1--WE can't risk losing him while we
are sketching." he explained. so see
that Suit "A, Lexon Apartments is
engraved upon the plate"
"Wish your name also?" inquired
Tenno. Philip shook his head. "You
might" he added humorously, "have
his own name inscribed-Jack john
son" And the very night that the col
lar was carefully adjusted the black
cat disappeared. ~Protestingly Tenno
declared his vigilance:
81 close all DOORS" he insisted. Phil
ip was disgustedly destroying his latest
sketch upon the following morning
when the japanese accosted him excit-
eddy. Lady will see you, sir" he whis-
pered. II tell her you are engaged, but
she says
"That l will detain you but a few
moments" called a clear, girlish voice.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-12-26
The Little :
Black Cat:
An UNLIMITED Guest That
Brought Joy In It's Wake
By AGNES G. 0 G

Wind and storm ratified at the win
down of Philip Duncombe's apartment
while that young man settled back in
his chair with a weary sigh. The few
weeks Imprisonment an illness had i'm
posed left him in an unenviable state
of discomfort. Magazines and books of
alluring titles failed to amuse.
"Inanei' exclaimed Philip and tossed
the last one to the floor. The tele-
phones imperative call came as a re-
lief from his own gloomy meditation.
"Hello!" cried a hearty voice. "Thdt
you. Phil? What about the illustration
called Homer We're waiting for it,
you know. Can't you rush the thing
off? Just a young man and woman
seated before an open fire. cat curled
up in the foreground. or something like
that. Get the idea? OF curse we
know you've been sick. but
at has not been illness alone which
kept me back" Philip replied. Truth
is l can't find a suitable girls face for
the picture"
Brown chuckled over the phone.
Temperament" he said derisively.
Philip went back Illuminating to his
chair beside the fire.
"What do | desire to make me hap
py? he unused bitterly. money
enough for all reasonable purposes,
fame-more than l deserve-friends
who tire me-" He bent forward, gaz-
ing steadily into the glowing Goals.
Family from without came a tiny muf-
fed cry, and as Philip stopped to lis
ten the cry was repeated with louder
persisteney. Following the direction
of the sound, Philip drew aside a cur
tain. There upon the outer sill hud-
died a small furry creature whose gold
en- eyes begged ~piteously for shelter.
by Jovei" cried Philip Duncombe
and raised the window. With a new
of gratitude the little black cat sprane
into the room. Philip looked quickly
along the smooth side of the building
and down the seven straight stories to
the street. by Jove!" he calculated
again. The little cat ~vouchsafed nc
explanation. 1t was calmly engaged
in grooming its wet fur in the grateful
warmth of the fire. That delicate oper.
alton accomplished. the cat climbed con.
fdingly to the arm of Philips chair.
you queer little beggar!" Philip
laughed under his breath and put forth
his hand to pat the cats head, but IN
quick defense a black paw was I'M
sheathed to parry an expected blow.
The japanese servant glided in curl
ously at the unexpected sound of Phil
Ups laughter. His black eyes were
round and beadlike. 1.-THE catl" he ex
claimed. How does it come here?"
dropped from the Clouds" Philip
told him. but we shall keep him &c
sketch. See that the cat does not es
cape, Tenno."
81 will watch" he said, and Philip
taken off guard at this moment, receiv
ed a well aimed scratch.
THAT will do for you, Jack Johnson,
he remarked. You have proved YOU
pugilistic ability" The longer Philip
kept the cat the more he became at