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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
PURE DRINKING WATER
is A VALUABLE ASSET

of the great national assets, the ex-
tent of this study of under ground
water resources furnishes measure
of its value to the public. Reports
have been published covering &c.,
600 square miles in the Atlantic and
gulf states, reports on $1,000 square
miles are completed though not yet
published, field work has been COM
pleted on $4,000 square miles, and
work is contemplated to cover 10000
square miles. These areas of nearly
half a million square miles include
the parts OF the United States in which
impure water supplies involve the
greatest danger. The value Of such
surveys in conserving public health
has already been demonstrated, for
1t has been noted that wherever an
adequate supply Of deep well water
has been obtained, typhoid fever, amo-
chic dysentery, and malaria have abat-
ed.
Important Keys.
The methods used by biologists in
working out the distribution OF ground
waters are complex, but 1t is note
worthy that among the more 'signifi-
cant criteria used are the fossil re-
mains occurring in the different beds.
Each one of the geologic horizons US
ually has its distinctive fossils, and
by an accurate knowledge Of these
vestiges OF organisms the geologist
Is aided in recognizing particular
geologic formations. In this way he
may be able to determine by means
~ 10 oil t1,n
the depth to certain water horizon.
That this science OF paleontology,
so generally regarded as purely sci
entific study, has great value in the
Investigation Of economic resources
may not be generally recognized. In
order, however, to understand the
conditions controlling the occurrence
Of any one of the three Of the most
important mineral resources-ground
waters, coal and oil and gas-an ac-
curate knowledge OF the succession OF
the different rock sheets and their ge-
ologic structure Is essential, and the
determination Of that order Of success
sion depends upon the study of fossil
remains included in these rocks. The
value OF the work OF the paleontolo-
gists who have studied the geologic
formations in the coastal plain area
is therefore inestimable. Among the
men who have aided in the paleonto-
logic Characterization Of hohrizons
and thereby assisted in the develops
ment of ground water and oil and gas
resources Of the coastal plain, W. n.
Dali, @. D. Harris and R. T. Hill
should be specially mentioned. Addi-
tional accurate information will as.
sist in the further development Of
many OF the natural resources Of tho
coastal plain region. tFrom the thir-
ty-sixth annual report. Director Unit
ed States Geological surveya
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

James Oliver Curwood has written
another novel Of animal life. He be-
heves that 1t is a more absorbing
story than "Kazan," his story Of a
wolf dog, which attracted such wide
spread attention year ago. The new
novel is entitled "The Grizzly" It,
like his other stories, is TO be pub
lished first as serial In the Red Book
Magazine. The opening installment is
in the January issue. Mr.. Curwood
seems to be the bne writer who can
build an animal into more Interest,"
ing hero than human being.
This issue OF the Red Book also
contains installments OF 1.-THE Thir-
teenth Commandment" by Rupert
Hughes; and "The Proof of the Pud-
ding" by Meredith Nicholson. Among
its twelve short stories one finds "Ket-
ties and Bells" which was the last
story completed by George Fitch be-
fore his death; new story by opie
Read. and other stories by Ethel K
Train, Maude Radford Warren, Albert
Payson Terhune, Ellis Parker Butler
and other well known writers.
y = y
The profession OF doctor was once
defined as that OF man who pours
into the human body, vessel of which
he does not know the action, and gets
a result which he cannot explain
However, in these later years some
progress is being made in regard to
the reasons for the action of drugs
and the knowledge gained does not
tend to simplify matters, but on the
contrary II opens almost appalling
prospects of enormous complications
The subject is reviewed in simple Ian
guage by Sir William Ramsay, who is
one Of the foremost chemists in the
world, in the next volume of the
Youths Companion.
a a a
The Metropolitan for January has
for its leading article, 1.-THE Unlimited
States" by William Hard, In which he
tells how the coal tar industry was
lost to the United States through in
adequate tariff protection. Theodore
Roosevelt. in America Ffrst-a
Phrase or Fact" says that the Unit
ed States has lost the friendship o.
other nations because it has permit
ted its chosen representatives to prac-
tice the gospel of cowardice. There
Is an Illuminating article by John
Reed, about the war stricken coun-
tries in the East. entitled Constant
inople the Great" 1.-THE Wishing
Moon." which begins in this issue, is
one of the most interesting serials
ever published in the magazine. 1t is
by Louise Dutton, the author of 1.-THE
Goddess Girl" 1.-THE Lions Share" by
Arnold Bennett, is continued and there
are short stories by Fannie Hurst and
Booth Harrington.
a a a
Three short stories Of varied ap-
peal in the January Century are 1.-THE
Sixth Canvasser." by Inez Haynes Gil
more; Jane Proposes" by Ruth Com.
fort Mitchell, and "a Ticket to North
Carolina" by Frederick Stuart Greene
a a a
In the January American Magazine
in most unusual article by James
Hay, Jr., on the working habits of the
president of the United States-an ar.
ticle that not only has great genera
interest, but one that should prove
itself valuable to business and profes.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
~ The CURRENT
III A G. AIN ES

sional workers throughout the coun
try.
Making Money Out of Footsteps
by Fred Kelly, will show the retailer
how to master the curious. though ex.
act. science of placing his store in tn,
past Of the customer.
The revolution in aeronautics tina
has been brought about by the wal
and the tremendous future Of thu
aeroplane in commerce are described
by Merle Crowell.
In "The Great American Conscrip.
tion," Ray Stannard Baker contributes
an interesting prediction of future
economic conditions in this country.
Why fat men, smokers moderate
drinkers, heavy eaters and all city
people are in particular danger from
pneumonia is explained by DR.. Arthur
r. Reynolds, former health commits
sioner Of Chicago.
Varied and original fiction is con-
trfbuted by Sophie Kerr, Dana BUR-
net, John A. Moroso, John Taintor
Foote and Olive Higgins Prouty.
For a new series Of articles on the
individual values Of the various states
of the union, William Allen White
gives description OF Kansas. New
things in the theater are discussed by
the American Magazines dramatic re-
porter. Walter Prichard Eaton.
a q a
The Wide World Magazine, which
occupies the unique field OF publish
ing stories and adventures Of actual
happenings, offers the following pro-
gram of entertainment in its January
number:
1.-THE Doctors Story" by R. ]. Fras-
err, THE Princess Haamoura" by ]. E,
Browne, 1.-TWO Girls on Ranch"-1
by Laura Frances Colston, Under
False Colours" by Paul Trench, "a
City in the Rocks" by S. ]. Harold,
"Mr. KS Ghost" by E. ]. Murphy.
'Raiding the Moonshiners" by David
A. Gates, Down the Amazon from
Source to Mouth" w by J. Campbell
Besley, "a Persistent Stowaway" by
A. D. Grocper, Housekeeping in Far
Japan Uy -hEs. JudeI %. MCGONern,
Five Men in Boat by Captain
George Brown and odds and ends
from all parts of the world.
a a q
"one's Famous Friends" chat
about prominent people, is an article
of interest In the January number OF
the Designer. Anthony Comstock's
Last Appeal" stirring words written
for the Designer by the late noted sec,
rotary OF the New York Society for
the Suppression Of Vice, constitutes
an important and interesting contri-
button. Olivia Howard Dunbar con-
tributes "First Prize for Baby Gull
ture." lone Great Interrogation" Is
good short story by Edith Tatum.
1.-THE Girlhood of Edith Boiling" is
treated in an article of timely inter-
est. A helpful and valuable featureI
is found in house designs and illus
trations by Raymond Mathews. Jr., an
architect. There is another INSTALL
ment of "a Burglar of Hearts,
splendid serial by Mary Caroline
Davies. The fashion department this
month is large, varied and instructive,
numerous plates being given some OF
them in colors.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

HAPPENINGS
CHR0N|CLED
News of the Week in Upshur
County Seat Reviewed by
Correspondent.

BUCKHANNCN, Dec. 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. z. B. Smith and two children, of
Granum, Alberta, Canada, arrived in
the city last week and are. guests of
Mrs. Smiths parents, DR.. and Mrs.
j. j. Morgan, OF Meade street. Mr..
Smith while in Canada Is agricultural
ly engaged and says that this year his
yield Of wheat reached tremendous
proportions, having harvested $4,000
bushels of the golden grain and aside
from this he gathered in 10000 bushels
of oats. Mr.. Smith and family will
spend the winter here.
Messrs. Worth and Paul Forman
have arrived home from Pittsburg and
will spent their Christmas vacation
with their parents, DR.. and Mrs. L. H.
Forman.
County Clerk Ernest Phillips has
issued 1890 hunting licenses since
July 1.
Mrs. Robert Felty and daughter.
Roberta, OF Springfield. o.. are guests
of Mrs. Felty's sister, Mrs. j. H.
sharps. H't
Miss Elgenia Young, who Is attend
ing school at Baltimore. is spending
the Christmas holidays here with her
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

than on cultivated ground and as the
country becomes cleared out the
streams rise higher and get lower.
This is owing to the trees. logs and
leaves acting as a sponge and retain
ing the water. and preventing It run
ming of rapidly, while in cultivated
lands It drains of at once thus caus-
ing high water in the streams.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Mrs. Blanche Salmon and daugh-
ter. OF Delaware, o., who have been
guests of Mrs. C. IK. Wigner, departed
for their home Tuesday evening.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

The Epworth League, the Young
Peoples Union and the Christian En-
deayor societies will hold union
meeting at the Harrisyille Methodist
Protestant church Sunday.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

(, Misses Anna and Sallie Douglass.
of CORVALLIS, have gone to Indiana
polls, Ind, where they will visit their
brother. the Rev. Elmer Douglass.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

R. K. Neff and son will be all fixed
up in their new quarters on East
Main street in the paper, paint and
varnish business.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
NEWS OF R|TCH|E
COUNTY IS
TOLD
Teiegram's Correspondent at
EIlenboro Writes Breezy
News Letter.

ELLENBoRo, Dec. 25-The
Ritchie County Bar Association.
through Attorney Victor F. Cooper,
has published notice of vacation,
beginning December %, and ending
January 1. Clients are requested to
call during the vacation period only
on matters of such urgency as will
not admit of delay.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

A pie social will be held at the Den
Run school house Friday night.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Miss Audrey Root, who has been Wis.,
iting in Monongah for several weeks,
has returned to her home here.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

brother, the Rev. Elmer Douglass.
The Harrisville lodge OF Royal
Neighbors has elected the following
officers: Oracle, Mrs. Rose Coffield;
vice oracle, Mrs. Etiie linn; recorder,
Mrs. Mary Powell; receiver, Miss Ma
tilda Haddox; marshal, Miss Mamie
Chapman; CHANCELLOR, Miss Ida Will
son; inside sentinel. Mrs. Mary Tay-
Tor: outside sentinel, Miss May
Vince; managers, Miss Kitty Woods
and NJ. NJ. Powell.
Russell McGinnlss, who is stud
emit at the Morgantown university. is
home for the holidays. William Fer
rell, of Courthouse. who also attends
this school, Is at home.
g. W. Miller, former resident OF
League, but who now conducts res
taurant on Sixth street, Parkers-
burg. was at his old home threatened
with pneumonia, but has recovered
sufficiently to return to his business
in Parkersburg.
Rufus Adams. a well known oil
field worker of the Goose Creek re-
gion, has moved his family to Par
kersburg. where he win be near his
work.
N. G. Taylor has returned from
business trip to Pittsburg. where ne
succeeded in disposing of the Cottrill
oil lease, located on Lynn Camp run.
& g. o
r. e. Allen is now superintendent
OF the Big Four Development Com
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Frank Bartlett, who Is attending
military school IN New Jersey, Is
spending the CHRISTMAS holidays at
his home here
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Miller are spend
ing Christmas with relatives of Mr..
Miller at Harrisburg, Pa.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Heenen. OF
Huntington, are visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Heenen.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

R, B. Cody. of Elkins. was in town
Wednesday on business.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26
Mr.. and Mrs. U. c. Young.

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. U. G. Young
R. K. Neff and son will be all fixed
up in their new quarters on East
Main street in the paper, paint and
varnish business.
R. B. Cody. of Elkins. was in town
Wednesday on business.
Miss Audrey Root, who has been Wis
iting in Monongah for several weeks,
has returned to her home here.
Mrs. Sadie Lake, who has been a
guest OF Mrs. Hugh Young, of this
city, has returned to her home at
Phllippi.
Miss Gertrude Latham. who is teach
ing school in the southern part of the
state. is guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, c. o. Latham.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Grosscup have
arrived home from Indiana.
Miss Gertrude Holt was a guest Of
Miss Margaret Peterson, of weston,
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Heenen. OF
Huntington, are visiting his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heenen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Miller are SPEND
ing Christmas with relatives of Mr..
Miller at Harrisburg, Pa.
Frank Bartlett, who Is attending
military school IN New Jersey, Is
spending the CHRISTMAS holidays at
his home here
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Miss Gertrude Holt was a guest of
Miss Margaret Peterson, of Weston,
last week.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

County Clerk Ernest Phillips has
issued 1880 hunting licenses since
July /.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Miss E,lgenia Young, who Is attend
ing school at Baltimore. is spending
the Christmas holidays here with her
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Mrs. Sadie Lake, who has been a
guest of Mrs. Hugh Young. of this
city, has returned to her home at
Phllippi.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Edward Pyles. an octogenarian.
who has resided at Pike for many
years. died on Monday from the eff
fects OF blood poisoning. His aged
widow and large family of grown
children survive him.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

The Methodist Protestant Sunday
school. Of Harrisville, rendered a
pretty cantata at the church last
night. Alarge crowd attended.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Miss Gertrude Latham. who is teach
ing school in the southern part of the
state. is guest OF her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. C. o. Latham.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William Grosscup have
arrived home from Indiana.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

The Cairo lodge of Owls elected
the following officers: president, j..
P. Rice; vice president, Harry Can't
we'll; past president, ]. H. Hatfield;
invocator, B. P. Goff; recording sec
retaray, Charles Nutter; financial sec
rotary, F. G. Petty; trustees, B. P.
Goff, o. P. Hendershot and Frank
Denning.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

The Wide World Magazine, which
occupies the unique field of publish
ing stories and adventures Of actual
happenings. offers the following pro-
gram of entertainment in its January
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-26

Early in January the various mu-
throughout the county
will elect their mayors, recorders and
councilmen for the ensuing year.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
Local News.

Another episode of "The Master Key" appears in today's paper. J. $. Began is a business visitor to Gurdon today.
 For Sale-Pony, buggy and har- ness.-O. H. Helbig. Advt. Miss Marion Brooks is at home from 8 weeks visit in TeXarkana. J. H. Crow spent yesterday out at Blevins attending to business mat ters.
 Childrens day at the Natatorium Mondays, the water will b shallow.
 advt We have the goods and the service Use your phone.-Douglas Brooks X Co. Phone 157. Advt
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
U. 5. GOVERNMENT
 LAND FREE
Agricultural Land in U. $. Forest Reserves of Arkansas Now Free To Homesteaders Under Spe-
 cial Homestead Act

Mild, climate, very healthy, no crop failures No overflow lands. Sur rounding country well settled with all white people. Good schools and churches. Soldiers and sailors with two years army service entitled to pa tent after one years residence. Their widows have the same rights. Other citizens after three years residence. We have now over 200 separate tracts located, every one of which has been examined and approved by Govern ment as agricultural lands. Located land within 8 to IS miles of railroad. We have separate descriptions of 19o of these tracts. We make applica tion to the land, aid in making selec- tion and making out Government pa pers. Send 25 cents for State map showing Forest Reserves, -opy of Spe- cial Forest Homestead Act a.,d par ticulars to
 4. V. ALEXANDER & SON, Locating Engineers, Little Rock, Ark.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
Money to loan or in1- proved farms. R. L. BIakeiy. Advf. tf

Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan & Cummins Advt.
 Try Hamilton's Bread. We guaran- tee it to be extra high quality.-Doug- las Brooks & Go.
 Jack Johnson, IT,, has the July Ladies Home Journal for sale. Call 242 and he will bring you one. Advt.
 The Business Mems Bible Class of the Methodist church will meet Thurs day July 1st at the church at p. m. instead of tonight-Pres.
 H. J. Wilson. travelling agent of the Ritchie Grocer Co.,, is attending to the wants of the Gurdon merchants today.
 Fresh Home Grown Water Melons, California Cantaloupes, Fresh Toma toes. Bananas. and Lemons.-Douglas Brooks & Co. H0Vt.
 Mrs. Joe Ward left yesterday for Shangaloo. Louisiana, where she was called on account of the serious ill., ness of her sister, Mrs. Elisha Ward.
 We will deliver The Daily News anywhere in the city one week for ten cents-cheaper than you can get it anyother way. Why don't you try it one week?
 J. G. Hollenbeck, general passenger agent for the Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain railroad, spent yesterday in the city. Mr. Hollenbeck visited his farm near this place.
 Prof. Dwight Blake, of Hope, is here this afternoon and will give the Pres .cott Concert Band it's regular weekly instruction at the court house this evening. The band will give another of their enjoyable open-air concerts soon.
 The West Side Ball team defeated the East Siders in a game at the Old Ball Park yesterday by score of eight to five. The game was slow throughout and should have been a better one. Practice will make good ball players in Prescott. There is an abundance of good material and we hope that these games will occur every other day during this season
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
Cheer Up!
That Tired GrOuchy Feeling Means a
 Lazy Liver

Liv-Ver-Lax will clear you out' and make you feel fine and dan- dy again. It is just as effective as calomel but has none or lts we'll known disagreeable after effects.
 Liv-Ver-Lax eliminates DOT sons, cleanses the system anu relieves constipation in thoi ough but pleasant manner. a little taken regularly, means cor .,ll .sistent health and no doctor pilis'
 Guarantee. Every bottle peal ing the likeness of l.. K. Grigsps lis guaranteed to give $; Satlsiao ,.o- tion or your money will De Ioo le turned. For sale here III oJr I', and S1 size bottles at HesteiS Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25

O. B. Gordon. of Camden, came over yesterday to spend a few days with Prescott folks. Mir. Gordon is connect ed with the land office at Camden and has large number of friends in Prescott who are always glad to have him with them.
 We are glad to report the condition of Nat Martin as being improved to- day. Mir. Martins condition was worse yesterday. but began to show improvement in the evening. We trust he may continue to improve.
 The first load of water melons was brought to Prescott yesterday after noon by Jesse Pirtle, who lives down near Mt. Moriah. The melons were of uniform size and not very large. They netted MT. Pirtle a nice sum.
 "Tha Master Key" the fourth epi- sode is in today's paper. If you read the story today go to the Gem thea tle tomorrow afternoon or evening and see the pictures. It is one of the greatest stories ever shown on the cur tain.
 Prescott has received TT inches of rainfall this week. While this is a small amount it has helped everything growing great deal. And our people all feel better too. Reports from over Nevada are that about the same amount of rain was received.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25

Ladies day at the Natatorium Tues days. morning and afternoons.
 Gentlemen accompanied by ladies will be admitted to the Natatorium on ladies day.
 ChaDerored hy AIr. and Mrs. Wren Scott party of our young folks will go to Main Spring camp ground this afternoon to enjoy moonlight pie nic."
 Read The Master Key" in today's paper. This is the fourth episode ant is the best yet published in The News. At the Gem Saturday matinee and night
 A delightful time was had at the home of Hon. and Mrs. Thos. C. Me Rae last evening when their daughter Mrs. Mary McRae entertained with a "Bunco" party fer Miss Mary Bemis. of St. Louis. A large number of guests were present and enjoyed the evening thoroughly.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25

The teacher sent the son of New burgh politician before the schoolmas- ter for a serious misdemeanor.
 Young man." said the schoolmaster as he gazed severely at the youth, do you know you are candidate for a severe whipping ?"
 Yes, sir" replied the boy, and hope I'll be defeated. ."-Newbrurg Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
PRESCOTT, ARKANSAS.

The Daily News will be delivered to your home or anywhere else in the city limits for 10 cents per week. We begin today the great serial "The Master Key" and will run it each week until it is completed the day before it is shown at the Gem Theatre The story will last sixteen weeks and you will more thoroughly enjoy the pictures if you read it in the News The paper by mail is 25 cents per month. Subscribe at once and read "The Master Key"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-06-25
PEN. POPULATION GROWS
Miller County Sheriff Brings 9 Pris
 Oners-1, ,250 Total.

Another addition to the already crowded population of the state peni- tentiary was made yesterday when Sheriff A. G. Sanderson of Miller coun- ty brought to Little Rock 23 prison- CTS convicted at the last tern of the Miller county Circuit Court. One other prisoner was received this week, from Johnson County, making the to- tai number more than 1,250. Most of the prisoners received yesterday will be sent to the state farm at Cummins soon. It is probable a special car will be employed to transport the men to Warner, from where they will be taken overland to the farm.
 The Miller county prisoners, with one exception are negroes.