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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-10-09

find him. don't know where
ne Is and / have no idea where
to look for him. I'll don't find
him | will go back to Webster
Springs alone in the morning. {"
he delivered this with a laugh
d|sT0garding the fact. as he said.
That he bad Undergone all that
man could possibly suffer"
Delegate Rhodes, who has been
In the Webster Springs Jail since
ne was sentenced several weeks
aGo with the other four leeisla.
tors, seemed 10 enjoy the free.
dom immensely. AS he Passed a
fruit stand he noticed chestnuts
displayed and he purchased all
that ne could carry conveniently
AFTER filing his pockets with the
nuts ne ordered a dozen packages
to be placed in sack and he
Went away carrying them. He
explained tina be- was very fond
OF chcstnuts Saturdays Dis.
paJch-News.
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Glenyille Pathfinder Pick-upS

Miss Ala Smith of Calhoun
county, has just enrolled as a
student at the Normal.
Tracy G. Owens, late assistant
postmaster at Chenille, has OPP
ened a store at Trubana. We
wish him success from the start.
Lewis E. Ayers, travelling
salesman for Fred A. Lang Mar
bic and Granite Works at Par
kersburg, was in town last
Thursday.
F. M. Bell will shortly COM
mence the erection of a new
building on his lot adjoining the
county superintendent office,
into which he will move his pic
ture show.
Rev. Harley Francis, of the
Baptist Church, at Grantsyille,
was a pleasant visitor in Glen
vile Sunday, 1t seems the good
Reverend has a deep interest in
our Citigen's central office. We
always welcome him 70 our town.
We are informed that Harmon
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-10-09

- - - we
Many cases Of
typh old fever,
appendicitis a n d
other severe dis
eases are trace
able to prolonged
clogging of the
bowels. Regard
t h c effects of
constipation, C.
+. Ayers, 6 Sabin
5 St., Montpelier.
w, says:
II was afflicted
with constipation
nNal tNnr-
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-10-09
constipation, if Neglected,
Causes Serious Illness

Constipation, if neglected. leads
10 almost innumerable complica-
tons affecting the general health
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-10-09
LOCALS AND PERSONALS.

Tell Mcdonald, of Mt. Zion,
was trading in town Friday.
Justice A. H. Minney, of Rus
sett, was looking after official
business in town Friday.
Ex-Sheriff E. w. Gamer, of
White Pine, was attending to
business affairs here Saturday.
J. G.. Wilson, a leading citizen
of Minnora, was a visitori in town
a day or two this week.
Spencer White, of White Pine,
was attending to business af-
fairs in town Friday.
]. w. Chenoweth, of Euclid,
was a business visitor in town
over Friday night.
Airing Stutler returned Thurs
day from Parkersburg where he
went to consult a throat special
list.
Battell and Bob Terrell, of Big
bend, were attending to business
matters here Saturday.
Charley Richards, of Little
Creek, was a pleasant visitor at
the Chronicle office Monday.
Assessor w. j. Sturm, of Hur,
was a business visitor here Satur-
day.
Louis E. Ayers, hustling bus
mess man of Revere, was a Wis
itor in the burg one day last
week.
Sylvia Geho, an Industrious
farmer of Bull River, was look
ing after personal interests here
Friday.
Fred Gamer, the White Pine
merchant and business man.
drove over from home in his Ford
automobile Monday.
We are requested to announce
that there will be pie supper at
the Oak Hill, Sherman district,
Schoolhouse on October, 18th for
the benefit of the library.
S. F. Flemming and family of
Richardson, are the guests of the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Coberley. Elizabeth Mes
senger.
M. K. Duty, Deputy Grand
Lecturer of Masons, and Marsh
Wilson, both of Pennsboro, are
here this week, instructing the
local lodge of Masons.
R. P. Wilson, reliable Demo
crau of Big Springs, was milling
here Friday. He had just re-
turned from trip through Cal
houn and Richie with his thresh-
ing machine.
Bert Otto, Of Gassaway, spent
several days Of last week visiting
friends and relatives at and near
this place. He is a brakeman of
the Elk & Little Kanawha rail
road, running between Gassaway
and Rosedale.
Hon. Louis Bennett and Sena-
tor Bailey, of Weston, motored
over from Weston Wednesday
and remained few hours at
tending to business affairs at the
Courthouse. They went on to
Elizabeth the same evening.
Mrs. r. J. Chenoweth and son,
Wheeler, are now residents OF
GrantsVllle, having moved into
the Cook property on Main street
the latter part of last week. Mr..
Chenoweth's duties as county
superintendent keep him at the
county seat a good portion of the
year, as he is compelled to keep
an office open under the new law,
Mrs. S. p. Bell has been very
sick for the past few days. Mrs.
w. r. Bell, of North Point Pleas
ant. has been very sick for the
past few days. Mr.. o. J. Huff.
man, a prominent farmer and
riverman, of Grantsville. on the
Little Kanawha river, was here
last week taking an examination
before Inspectors Clark anc
Thomas. PIT. Pleasant Register
Hagan Francis, who has beer
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Report Of school, Lee No. 6
known as Lynch school for the
first month beginning Sept. 8 and
ending Oct. 3, 1913.
Pupils enrolled this month:
boys, 13; girls, Is; total &c,
Those perfect in attendance
tbic month owe.
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Report of Rush Run school,
Sherman district for the first
month ending October 8, 1913.
No. of pupils enrolled boys. IS:
girls, 20.
Average daily attendance 40.
Percent of attendance, boys,
81; girls, 90.
Pupils present every day:
Dennis Gamer, French Barr,
Earl Minney, Carl Stump,
Victor Stnmp, John Stump Jr.
lima Linger, Beulah Stump.
Nina Barr, Utah Bennett
Olive Burrows, Eda Stump.
Wanda Stump, Della Shock,
Hattie Bennett, Lelah Bennett,
and Ina Bennett.
The school is progressing as
we'll as could be expected con-
sidering inconveniencies.
ORA STUMP,
Teacher.
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Minnie Nicholson. Ella Gibson,
Eula Gibson, Laura Whytsell,
Hazel Mccoy, Pauline Mccoy,
Thelma Mccoy, Sadie Morgan.
Essie Mora an, Vina Morgan
Lena Morgan. Jennie Polling,
Crazy Gibson, Robert Mccoy,
SUIT Nicholson, Ivan Morgan,
Delbert Lynch, Earl Morgan,
Eddie Whytsell, Earl Sturm.
Percent of attendance, girls,
100; boys, 90; total 81.
Pupils seem to be much inter-
ested in their studies. Every
thing is going along nicely, Par
ents, come join US for a few
hours.
HOLLY NESTER,
Teacher.
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We are informed that Harmon
Martin, of Big Springs, purchas-
ed an automobile last week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
LAW HAS BEARING
On FERTILIZERS
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE
HAS ACT PROVIDING FOR
SPECIFIC LABELLING.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian)
RALEIGH, n. G. Feb. 1.-THE
Virginia fertilizer manufacturers, as
well as those within this State. are
mach Interested in the important
changes which a new bill in the
legislature. now pending. makes in the
present State fertilizer laws.
The senate committee on agricuI-
ture reported it favorably, but dur
ing the debate which followed import
ant amendments were offered and the
measure was, after a lengthy debate,
recommended in order that certain
changes might be made and the opin-
ion Of the State chemist seemed as
to the practicability of enforcing some
of the proposed provisions contained
in the original bill.
Among other things il requires tags
to be attached by the manufacturers
stating plainly the character of each
bag of fertilizer. Especial emphasis
was laid in the debate in the senate
upon the fact that fertilizers contain
ing quick acting or slow acting am
monia should he SO labeled that the
kind needed for the various crops
could be better selected by buyers.
Many representatives Of fertilizer
manufacturers are here, and others
are expected to appear before the
committee,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
new RAILROAD
GETS A CHARTER
LINE PROJECTED FROM NOR
FOLK THROUGH YORKTOWN
TO FAIRFAX.

The State corporation commission
yesterday granted a charter for the
construction of a new railroad. to be
known as the Norfolk, Yorktown and
Washington railroad which is it is
proposed to operate between Norfolk
and Fairfax, extending through New
port News. Hampton. Yorktown. and
the counties of Gloucester, Middle
sex. Caroline. King George Stafford
and Prince William, a distance Of 1856
miles. The charter authorizes a CAPT
talization' of $4,000.
The officers Of the proposed road
are: c. T. Hobart, president. Leon
G. STEELE, vice president and secretary:
s. S. Pope, treasurer. The directors
are Louis Fue Feurstein. Louis Mans
bach, Harvey NJ. Dickson. w. r
busch, George II, Lewis, G. T. Hobart
w. w. Terry. all of Norfolk and C.
r. Blake, of Greenburg. Pa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
AFTER THE TIGERS"
DOWN At BOYk|NS
SCAR CHING INVESTIGATION
MADE AND SUSPECTS ARE
LEAVING VICINITY.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
BOYKINS. VA. Feb. 27.--Like a
good many other places. Boykins has
been afflicted with blind tigers" Late
iy the tiger" seems TO have been I'M
usually bold. AS a consequence. his
business Is about broken upon. Here
is the story;
On Monday the town council met
and authorized the mayor to employ
Attorney Guy r. Horner TO prosecute
all violators Of the liquor laws An
investigation began that night. result
ing In the issuance of sixteen warrants
by Tuesday at noon. BY Tuesday night
ten arrests were made. So search
ing and vigorous was the investigation
that ten negroes left town Monday
night and Tuesday. On Wednesday
ten cases Were tried before Mayor E.
D. Priddy, with Justice n r. Ridley
sitting as an associate. Ten convic-
tons were secured. Only one Of these
noted an appeal. and that after ten
dering plea of guilty and after SEN
tence was passed. One negro Jumped
his appearance bond. The fines, ag-
gregating $500. were substantially
paid. Those unable to pay provided
bonds The investigation will con-
tinue until the business is broken up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
STATE LAW IS To
AID NATIONAL ACT
NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE
HAS STATUTE FURTHERING
THE WEBB BILL.

Especial 10 The Richmond Eirginian)
RALEIGH. \. c., Feb. 27.--By the
terms of q bill just presented in the
State senate. there is provided an adj
junct to the State prohibition law
which is designed to facilitate the en-
forcement also Of the Webb law Of
congress, if the president does not
veto that measure.
The new measure is entitled an
act to provide for the inspection and
test of intoxicating liquors shipped In
to North Carolina territory, and to
provide for the collection Of revenue
TO meet the expenses of such inspec-
ton.
The search and seizure bill. whic h
the house passed sometime ago. has
not yet been enacted by the senate
When IL came upon the calendar it
was ordered printed, and will be ia
ken up within the next few days.
as only. ten days of the present SEES
sion of the general assembly remain.
1t is believed both bills will be en-
acted, and II so with the Webb bill
a law1 the statutory provisions for
at least adequately enforcing the State
prohibition law will have been pro-
vided.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
TEMPERANCE MEETING
HELD AT CHESTER

CHESTER. VA, Feb. 27.---A tenn
perance meeting was held In the Bap-
tist church at this place last night,
conducted by the Rev. DIR. Pitcher.
Echoes from the Roanoke Anti-Sa-
loon league convention were given by
delegates who attended from the .vari-
Gus churches here. followed by STIR
ring address by Rev, David Hepburn,
of the league
The meeting was an enthusiastic
one and Is a forecast of n near-to-be
saloonless day for Virginia.
The fine Offering given 10 the w. c.
T. l.. to help carry on the work show
ed an appreciative and understanding
audience of the real cause and needs
of the temperance forces.
Miss Frances Wizards beautiful life
was eulogized by one of the
delegates. being given the honor of
having been the great first cause of
the temperance movement as it is to-
day.
Music by a quartet from the Meth
odist church was seemingly greatly
enjoyed.
There will be given in the home Of
Mrs. Susan Martin social bic by the
local w. c, L. L. at this place next
week for the purpose Of enlistIng new
members and presenting some forms
OF the womar's work as well.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
Boarders Wanted

Roarders and Hoomers Wanted-~Good
location, reasonable. THE WASH
INGTON, 1904 East Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
TO HELP ENTERTAIN
COOK COUNTY CLUB
CITY COMMITTEE ASKS ADVER-
TISING BODY To HELP LOOK
AFTER DISTINGUISHED
O..
VISITORS.
VISITORS.

Having no funds at it's disposal,
the committee, on advertising last
night contented itself with the read
ing of the minute Of the previous
meeting; with hearing Mr.. Jesse Ladd,
of the city central committee. in a
plea for assistance in entertaining
the Cook county Democratic club of
Chicago, expected here a part of the
day, March 9Th, and discussion as to
whether the ordinances permitted the
committee TO spend city money in
entertaining political organizations
1t was stated by Chairman Peters
that the estimated number Of people,
to be entertained, If the city takes a
hand in 1t, would be 400, including the
visitors (about 270 men) the city com
mittee. city council, city officials and
a few invited guests.
In the party Will be q number of
Illinois dignitaries. The mayor OF
Chicago will be present, with mem
bers Of his official family.
1t was suggested that as the board
Of aldermen would act on the budget
tonight, and after that the commit
tee would have funds at its command,
and then, with some schedule at Its
disposal, to be presented by the city
committee, there might be something
tangible to work upon.
Chairman Peters will see the city at
torney today. and get an opinion as
to the rights of the committee to
spend money for entertainment of po-
Iitical bodies. If the committee can
so spend its funds. a special meeting
Of the committee will be held. when
representatives of the city commit
tee will be present to confer with the
council committee.
The Cook county club will leave
Washington after the Inaugural ton, SC
down the Potomac river to Old +,
and Norfolk. spend a day there, and
then reach Richmond the next after
noon The party will stop over in
Staunton, on the road to Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
DR.. CHAMBERLAYNE
TO SWEET BRIAR

The Rev. DR.. Churchill @. Cham
berlayne, principal and founder Of
the Chamberlayne School for Boys In
this city, has accepted the professor
ship of economics in the Sweet Briar
institute for girls near Lynchburg. and
will enter upon his duties there next
September, according to a news item
in the current issue of the Southern
Churchman.
Dr. hamberlayne established him
self in the school business here the
fall of 1911. after teaching for sew
eral years in the Country School for
Boys near Baltimore. He is a grad
uate of the University of Virginia and
the Theological Seminary near Alex
andria. He also holds a degree from
a German university,
He is a nephew of Bishop Gibson
and "A son of the late Captain John
Hampden Chamberlayne. for many
years editor of the old Richmond
State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
ROY SULLIVAN TO
DIE IN CHAIR TODAY

Roy Maxwell Sullivan, thirty years
old. who murdered Guard John Ho-
ward. at a convict road camp near
Chatham, Va. last supmer while
serving a term for forgery, will die in
the electric chair at the State prison
this morning
Preparations for the execution at.
the prisoner are complete; the jury mas
been summoned and every detail look
ed after, and the chair is in readt-
ness to receive its victim. IL Is pre-
sumed that Sullivan viii meet his
fate at sunrise this morning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28

The object OF this suit is to remove
clouds from and quiet, confirm and
establish plaintiffs title TO a tract Of
land in the county of Henrico. Va,
about seven %. miles north Of the
city of Richmond, and west OF the r.,
f. and 2. r. r., containing about 8
acres, shown on plat made by James
T Redd. April 2, 1925, and recorded
with deed from Ryland Jennings and
wife to Captain John Cussons. record
ed In the clerks office OF said county
in Deed Book 14s-B. p. 304, ct seq.
And the bill stating that there may
be persons interested in the subject of
this suit wtfosss names are unknown,
and making such persons defendants
by the general description Of parties
unknown. an affidavit having been
made. and fled that the said parties
are unknown. to-wit. The unknown
heirs. devisees. personal representa-
tlves and successors Tn title OF Martha
A. Lake and Of Albert Turner, II is
ordered that said arknown heirs
devisees. personal representatives and
successors In title Of Martha A Lake
and OF Albert TurRer do appear within
fifteen days after due publication of
this order and do what Is necessary to
protect their interest in this suit
A Copy--Teste:
SAMUEL r. WADDILL, Clerk
Howell. Atty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
RAILROADS.
Richmond, FTGdGriCkSh'g & Potomac RI.
70 AND FROM WASHING ron AND BEYOND.
ACCOMMODATION rRalss-wEEKDAYs.


Lesve Byrd vi. Sta. 400 r. M for fredericksburg.
Leave Efba Sta. T.30 A. H.. 30 p. VI. for Ashland
Arrive Byrd vt. Sta. .a5 AN. from Frederfeksbg.
Arrive EIba Sta. $50 An. 5.42 pm. from Ashland.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF HENRiCo. THE 1ST DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1913.

William II. Adams
VS..
Unknown heirs, devisees, personal re-
representatives. and successors in title
Frederick W Knapp. James Dunlop
ARthoay Thqratsn, Ell H. Richards.
George s Palmer, William F. Butler,
Eayette Lathrop, Thomas II Roberts,
James e. Heath; Judah Mysrs
liam II. Christian, jackson b, Wood.
William Burke. James S. Kent. Ed
mund r. Winston, isaac a. Goddiu.
John NJ. Cioddin, James u. Thornton.
William NJ Justice, and also Thomas
johnson and Ruth Logan.
The object of this suit. is to remove
the clouds from and quiet. confirm and
establish the plaintiffs title to a tract
Of land In Henrtco county. Va, lying a
r r. r., between the Hungary and
Mountain roads, containing 40 acres,
more or less and being the same tract
q land which was granted to the late
John q, Blackburn by Commonw ealth
Land Grant, dated July g. 1881. and
recorded n the Register of the Land
office q the state Of Virginia in Grant
Book No. 49, p SOL, ct seq. to which
special reference is made and the bill
stating that there may be persons in
terested in the subject of this suit
such persons defendants by general
description of parties unknown, and
the bin stating that the two last named
defendants are not residents of this
State, an affidavit having been made
and filed that the said parties are un-
known, to-wit: The unknown heirs,
successors in title of Joseph johnson,
John Gaynor. Frederick w, Knapp,
James Dunlop. Anthony Thornton. Hi
Fl. Richards. Beverly w Mason, Titus
G. Rice. George S; Palmer, William f.
Roberts Roberts, j james Z. Rea tnomJ 5uda n
Myers, James Reid. Thomas r. Butler,
William H Christian, jackson r. Wood,
William Burke, James $. Kent Ed :
mund I. Winston, Isaac A. Goddin,
John NJ, Goddin, James u. Thornton.
William NJ. Justice, and that Thomas
Johnson and Ruth Logan are not resi-
dents OF this State.
1t Is ordered that the said defendants
do appear within hfteen (l5) DAYS of
this order and do what is necessary to
protect their interest in this suit
"a Copy--Teste;
SAMUEL +. wADDILL. Clerk.
Howell. Atty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
.sreeners. tParlor 80.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Premier Carrier of the south.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
n B,~-Following schedule figures
published as information and not
guaranteed
6;to A. .M-Daily--I-ocal for Char-
lotte Durham and Raleigh.
1915 4. u -paily--Limited- Far all
points South. Drawing, Rosann Buffet.
Zoo p. MEX sunday Local FOR
Durham ana intermediate stations,
500 p. Daily-For Danville. At
lanta and Birmingham, with electric
1t.45 p. n1aliy--1.tyntted Tor IL
YORK RIVER LINE.
400 +. M-Daily West Point.
Wednesday and Friday.
600 A. Mex, sunday, and 2:ls r.
M.-Monday. Wednesday and Friday
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South 80 A. NJ. $50 A.
n. 2;qo r NJ. and S:05 = NJ daily:
:, From West Point 90; 30 4 NJ dailsyi
Friday; 4:25 ?. NJ except sunday.
Net, 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28

The object % this suit is TO remove
clouds from and quiet. confirm and
establish the plaintiffs title to a tract
of land in Heurico county. short dis
lance west of the r., F. and T. r. r,
between the Hungary and Mountain
roads, containing 81 acres, more or less,
being the same tract OF land conveyed
to the late Captain John Cussons, by
a certain tax deed from Samuel +
WaddiN, clerk, dated July TO, 1897 and
recorded IN. Henrico County court
clerks office In u, b. 1884, p. sa1, and
n bill stating that there may he per
sons interested In the subject of this
suit whose names are unknown and
making such persons defendants by
the general description of parties I'M
known. an AFFIDAVIT having been made
and filed that the said parties are uu-
known. to-wit, The unknown heirs
devisees. personal representatives and
successors in title of Charles, Nathaniel
r., Thomas, John and Philip r Howard.
It is ordered that the unknown
heirs, deyisees. personal representatives
and successors In title OF Charles,
Nathaniel, Thomas. John and Philip T
Howard do appear within fifteen days
after due publication OF this order and
do what is necessary to protect their
interest in this suit.
A Copy--Teste:
SAMUEL p. WADDIEL, Clerk,
Howell, Atty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
SONS OF REVOLUTION
ELECT THEIR OFFICERS

The following officers of the Sons
of the American Revolution have been
elected at meeting held at the Com
monwealth club:
Josiah staunton Moore, president,
Arthur Bell Clarke, first vice-presi-
dent. Fred Elton Emerson, second
vice president; Henry Robinson Pol
lard, third vice president; Ernest
Walker Moore, secretary and treas
arer. The above officers, with the
following mbers, were elected as
board of managers: Peter Helm.
Mayor George f. Crawford. Edwin
Holmes Lea. Charles Evelyn Smith,
Turner Ashby Miller. Lunsford Lo-
max Lewis.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-28
SOLOS DENIES AND
THEN PAYS FINE

r. r. Cosby pleaded guilty in the
Hastings court yesterday TO the
charge of violating the city electrical
ordinance in two cases. and was fined
SO in each case,
Thomas Solos pleaded not guilty OF
operating a chestnut stard without
a license. and was fined So.
A. y. Sprenkle, charged with not
having q lamp on certain building
material piled in the street was ac-
quilted.
The Rev. John J Wicker, u. D,
charged with speeding in his auto
mobile was acquitted.