The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-08-19
TOWNSVILLE

Rev. odell, pastor OF the Riyes-
vile Circuit NJ. E. Church South de-
Iiyered his farewell sermon at Mt.
Hood last Sunday morning to a large.
and appreciatiye audience. For three
years Rev. Odell has served faithful
~ the charge entrusted to him, and
Through his untiring efforts and zeal
the church and its various institu-
tions have reached a high degree Of
efficiency.
Mr. and Mrs. p. ". Lowe were the
Of Mrs. Loves brother, Ross
A7usgrave, Of Fairmont, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs: Thomas H. Robey,
Hf Pittsburgh, r spending a few
aysr among friends and relatives in
our vicinity.
Mrs. Fred Haney, of Fairmont,
who has been the weekend guest of
her sister. Mrs. John Hood, return
ed home last Sunday.
Lawrence Downey, OF Pittsburgh,
is visiting relatives in our commun-
ity.
Arriving on the G:19 train Sunday
morning, Arthur Williams, of Nor
gantown, spent the day with his
many frineds here.
Miss Lucy Hawley returned home
Sunday evening from a weeks visit
Ito her aunt, Mrs. William Smith, Gf
near Hutchinson.
The Democrat Pot, the Republican
Kettle and the Progressive Skillet
are beginning to call each other
black.
According to the North American,
this nation, opulent, populous, ex-
pansive, the richest pickings ever
offered to a conqueror in all the
length of history, has but one safe
guard against attack. 1t is the In
ternational .paraphrase Of the Crom-
lSellian advice, Trust in God and
keep your powder dry
Mrs. Victor Saunders, Of Fair
mont, who some time ago underwent
"a severe operation in the City hospi-
Nal and later on removed to her
home, is now with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. P. T.. Long, of townsville:
where she will remain until restored
to her former health.
The Monongalia Coal Company
plant commenced work Monday pre-.
.'paratory to grading and laying side
track:
"A correspondent in writing up the
locals for a certain newspaper not
long since had occasion to visit a
downtown drug store and after fill
ing up on that innocent foaming fizz
water that you inject into your
throat through n rye straw to keep
the taste out of your month, under
took to write up the account OF a 10,
cal wedding, and got it g~loriously
mixed UP with the notice of an auc-
tion sale he had tried to write out
for publication. The following, may
sound a little boozy, but show the
copy to your friends anyhow. Here's
how II reads:
William Smith, the elder son Of
MIR. and Mrs. Josiah Smith, was dis
posed of at public auction to Jennie
Snow on my farm one mile east lof
'Possum Trot, In the presence Of sew
Snty guests, including the following,
|to-wit: Two mules, twelve head Of
cattle. Elder scroggins tide the nup.
tial knot. Averaging 1886 ponds to
the hoof. The beautiful home was
tastefully decorated In one spade, one
sulky rake. one feed grinder, one SET
of double harness, nearly new. Just
before the ceremony was pronounced
Meddlesome's inspiring wedding
march was softly rendered by n
imilch COW, n Jersey COW, to be,
fresh in August, carrying n bunch Of
flowers in her hand and looking very
Charming in a gown made of light
wagon, box of apples, six
stacks of hay, one grind stone, mus
Hin lingerie trimed with about 100
bushels Of Irish potatoes. The
is a well known. and popular
young man and has always stood
well among society circles of twelve
berkshire hogs. while thegbride is mn
accomplished school teacher OF q
splendid drove Of Poland Chinas!
Pedigree Is complete. Among the
beautiful presents were two sets lsf-
%silverware, one spring harrow, one
'wheelbarrow, one go=cart and other
articles too numerous to mention.
The bridal couple left Monday for an
extended trip. Terms: nine mohths'
time to responsible parties; othera
spot cash. Lunch will be served at
the stable. After this Mr.. and MRS,
Smith will go to housekeeping on
the corner 'andfAb. Gizzard. auctions
eer."
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