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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-01

row. The advance sale Of seats has
been very heavy and special bleachers
have been erected to- hold the record
crowd. Z,
There was no .scrimmage yesterday
Tor the Morgantown lads. The coach
sent them through along signal drill
and the puntcrs had a. long workout.
After the signal drill there was prac.
stice at breaking up punts, but the
players were instructed not TO tackle
or throw anyone, but to simply so
through the formalities. il was evi.
dent that the coach was not going to
take any chances OF raying some soI
his stars injured before the Wash.
tJetf game.
King, q new man, who has been out
but few days. is showing remarka'
BILE ability and is making the coaches
sit up and take notice. He is fast as
lightning, can carry the ball well and
punts beautifully. He was being drill.
ed to take Rogers place in case he
did not play against the Red and
Black. 4,
Colebank and Hrtchison showed up
well in practice. Hutch, has a bad
finger, but it will not keep him GU.
of the big battle.
( The whole town is on edge for the
game. The streets are decorated with
big signs, the pavements have been
painted with witty sayings and Nor
gantown 10 eating drinking and sleep
ing football. II ". v. U, beats w. &
j. tomorrow there will be a celebra.
ton In. tho old burg tomorrow night
that will so down as the greatest in
the history Of Morgantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-01
TAKE is MEN ALONG.

Sixteen men from the sharadin
stables are going to Buckhannon to
meet the gang from the class rooms
of the High School there. II the
bunch at Buckhannon are beaten, the
Fatrmont eleven may consider having
beaten Wesleyan as several OF the
Wesleyan bunch are doing some
healthy work trying to make the
Buckhannon High School team rep.
one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-01
ELECTS OFFICERS.

1.-THE Athletic Association. of the
Fairmont High School yesterday elect
ed the officers Of the athletic board
for the ensuing school year. Tie
membership of the association is the
largest this year in several years.
The result Of the election was: Der.
nard Arnett, president; Harold Roush,
vice president: Ruth Hamilton, secre.
tary; Ensel Hawkins, treasurer.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
EST GLOCESTER

Clarence Heath and wife of Putnam
called on Mrs. II. f. Smith Sunday.
Misses Susie and Lille Place and
William Place visited with Marc Ship
pee and wife of Chestnut Hill Sunday.
Crawford Greene and children visit
ed with Roy Law and wife Sunday.
Miss May Flint of Providence who
has been spending few days with her
father, Harry Flint, and her grand
mother, MIS-. Hannah Smith, returned
home to Providence Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Morse and child return
ed home to Canada Monday having
visited her mother, Mrs. Maria BOur-
geois, several weeks.
G. w. Place and wife were the guests
of Mrs. Hannah Smith Sunday.
An nuto of friends from Providence
were the guests of Harry Flint Sunday.
George Babbitt of Putnam spent
Sunday with Fred Ba5bitt and wife
and other friends.
In case of emergency the quickest
route to the source of reliet is by tele'
phone. AdY
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
See the New Dresses
tor Women
From $3.50 to $25

Attractive new models of serge and
combinations of serge and tafeta, made
ON tie long lines of the season, some
decidedly coat like in effect. These are
in navy blue aud black, and have pretty
touches of embroidery aud smart button
trimming.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
EASTFORD

A. w. Marcy and Gerald, NJ. Oar.
win Lewis and wife and Miss Elsie
Lewis of Putnam were in town sun.
day.
James Bouck and wife of New York
were at their summeg home over the
week end.
Rev. and Mrs. Miller of West
Thompson spent several days in town
last week.
Gilbert Deane spent Sunday inNorth
Woodstock.
{. e. Buell., Kenreth and Ruth
were in Putnam Saturday.
Mrs. c. II. Buell. is entertaining her
sister, Miss Annie, Goodhali ofPomfret.
Miss Maoel Jones returned Friday
from visit with friends in South
bridge.
George Bowen and family spent Sat
urday in Southbridge. They made
the trip in Clifford Bowen's new Over
land.
Mrs. Sarah Sumner of WillimantiC
is spending this week with William
Warren's family.
About tnirty.five from here attended
the Stafford fair Wednesday,
Bruces truck was here Tuesday
from Putnam To convey load of Rev
j. b. Kings goods 10 Hopkinton, NJ ASS
Charles johnson of Groton spen
Sunday and Monday at his home here
Pleasant chats with neighbors, by
telephone, make dull hours bright.
Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
Empire Theatre

Lovers of plays of adventure with on
abundance of thrills, military effects
| infantry and cavalry, Will have their
hearts gratified when they see Orrin
| johnson in the latest photo drama,
| "Fighting Bob" This screen produc-
ton which is thrill from start TO fin.
ish will be seen on the metro program
at the Empire this Friday.
On Saturday Gertrude Mccoy will
be seen in"Throu zhTui bulentW alters,
TOUR reel Edison drama. Those that
saw "W hat could she do, and "On
the stroke of twelve will know what
is in prospect when IL Is announced
that this new feature is by the same
author, Gertrude Lyon, in reality Ger
trude Mccoy. That same quality of
emotions, the ability TO build up sus
pense upon suspense is splendidiy evil
denced in this featuTe, big with grip
and wholly absorbing in new situa-
tions.
On Monday "PrisoR life in the Ohio
penitentiary," which is in three reels
of films taken behind the prison walls
at Columbus, Ohio, by permission of
the state authorities will be shown.
This novel attraction is bound to at
tract great attention. G.. IL. Roman of
Columbus, who is making tour OF
the country in the interest Of prison
reform, will lecture while The pictures
are on the screen.
Tuesday Edward Earle and Gladys
Hulette in.sThe working of a miracle,
an Edison sthIee part featureiof great
interest.
On " ednesdsy George Kletue pre-
sents "rhe make q truth iiniiive pHfts,
from the famous French novel Dy Hen
~ Bataille featuring the celebrated
actress, LYDIA Boreili-
Thursday, "Nehl Of the Navy the
great American serial, featuring Lillian
Lorraine and William CouTtleigh, Jr.
Florence Reed, iate associate star IN
the David Belaseo and Charles Froh-
man all star production OF "a Celebra-
ted Case" will be shown on the screen
as a photo play star in the production
of Clyde Hitch's "ffer own way re-
Gently flashed iby the Popular Plays
and Players Company. THIS strong
drama will have place on the metro
program at the Empire on Friday, Oct.
y. In addition 10 theaabove mention
ed features we show each day our
usual number of one and two reel fea-
lures of merit, SO that each days pro-
gram contains variety of the best in
photo plays. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mrs. Mary Whitaker and daughter,
Mrs. r. IL Hicks, have been spending
few days in New York.
Rev. z. 5. Collins of North Ashford
was the preacher at the Baptist church
last Sunday.
J. NJ. Perrin and family motored to
Chepachet last sunday
Rev. II. d. Baker preached at North
Ashford last Sunday morning.
FL. Williamson and family of Hart
tord were the guests of the Misses Ellen
and Laura Williams over Sunday.
Miss Lydia Hartig will supply at
the Congregations church here this
winter. She will reese at the Foster
place during her stay in iowa.
Mrs. G. NJ. Jones and Miss Palmer
were callers at Longmeadow farm on
Sunday
Frederick Ross of Cocoanut Grove,
Florida, has returned 10 his home al
ter spending several weeks here as the
guest OF his brother, Mowry Ross, ST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Walker mo-
tored to Westford last Sunday and
were callers at Archa Walkers.
Arthur Wood and family of South
Coventry were guests at Farley Walk
er's last Sunday.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will serve dinner in the YES
try Friday.
Robert Fiske of Stafford motored to
town last Monday.
Charles Cham berlin WAS at Stafford
attending the fair Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Keep your friends and relatives
-sjust next door, by telephone. ADV
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
WOODSTOCK

The pastor on account of a severe
cold was unable 10 preach Sunday
morning and F. w. Barber of Putnam
delivered most practical and helpful
sermon upon "Melody and harmony
in life" Mr.. Baroer is always wei.
coined in Woodstock in whatever Gu.
paeity.
Wednesday afternoon by invitation
Of N Is. l.. Il. Southworth the ladies'
missionary meeting WAS held at Ar.
nold's Inn. This beautiful colonial
home with lis treasury of rare heir
looms was most fitting place for this
colonial meeting having for a subject
BACKGROUND OF Missions. Nearly
thirty ladies were in attendance and
ladies IN costume represented different
colonies in early days.
Nalleyside guests for Columbus Day
were IL. J Green ard wife and Il. l.
Child OF Worcester, also George Bass
and wife from Hyde Park Harry f.
Child was also home for the week end.
Horatio Rich and daughter from OK
ford spent Sunday al w. j. Ltnde-
man :.
harvest supper was given in the
church dining room Friday evening
and was ali that could be desired in
quality and quantity. a social in the
chapel followed which was fall OF good
cheer with soeiaoilitY, games and ma
sic. Proceeds were for The piano fund,
The Sunday evening service was led
by Mr.. Hinnchs ia his usual happy
manner.
Palmer Dean entertained a company
of young trends Saturday afternoon
in honor Of his birthday.
Have you telephone in youI
home? ADV
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
EAST PUTNAM

Miss Adams, the evangelist gave us
another of her good sermons Sunday
afternoon. There was large attend
ance, but still room for more. Miss
Adams will be with US again October
oath, at p. m.
A goodly number of friends and
neig hbors gathered at the home OF @.
NJ. Burrill Saturday evening fo' Il
husking bee. After the corn was
hush ed all entered the house where a
pleasant evening WAS spent in games
and music. Refreshments were served.
Miss Clara Burrill and Miss Mildred
Torrey spent Columbus day in West
Woodstock with Mr.. and AIRS Henry
Baker.
Miss EnIund spent Tuesday with
Miss Bessie Chase.
A number from this place enjoyed a
trip to the Rrockton fair last week
making the journey in Hawkins
truck.
Miss Olson of Worcester is the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Fred Rabbit.
George .Babbitt is working in Put
nam for Richard Babbitt.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Neighborhood Social Danes spent a
very pleasant afternoon last ThuIsdaY
with Mrs. Bernice Lyon. There was a
short musical and literary program
and poem read which was written by
Calvin l.. Rawson. Mrs. Wendell
Witter, whose birthday it was, receiv,
ed u guest book from the other mem
bers OF 1.-THE club. Refreshments were
served.
Miss Sarah Potter has returned from
visit TO Norwich.
No church services were held here
last Sunday as Rev. = A. Harrison
was ON the sick list. The &. +. meet
ing was led by Charles +. Breeken-
ridge.
Mrs. Ellen Paine accompanied her
daughter, Mrs. John Adams, and
children to her home in Washington
and later expects TO go to Illinois for
the winter.
Mrs. Frank Chaffee, Mrs. Hiram
Jordan, Herman Chaffee, Robert and
Spencer Jordan motored TO Tolland
last Saturday where they spent the
day with relatives.
Robert Turner and wife of Lynn
were in town last Monday 10 visit
their nephew, Albert Aldrich.
Henry Hill and family of South
bridge were guests of Irving Paine's
family last Sunday.
Mrs. Calvin Rawson is under the
doctors care this week, being quite
sick.
The Healey family called on Mrs.
Ida Adams at Charlton last Sunday.
Mrs. Darius Adams and Miss Mary
Adams of Providence are guests OF
Mrs. George Morse.
Make the long winter days brighter
by keeping in touch by telephone. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
POMFRET LANDING

Mrs. Ella Palmer and daughter OF
Danielson called on friends here sun
day.
Mr.. Spinks, who lately moved here,
goes to PhoenIxviile 10 work for Mr..
Wheaton.
Miss Josephine Hanley Of Provi-
dence has been a guest Of Miss Kate
Hanley.
William Kelly of Abingdon lately
moved into one of F. l.. Wright's tene-
ments, and is in the employ OF Z. +.
kempton.
Miss Edna Lillibridge of Danielson
is visiting Mrs. J. ID. johnson and
daughter.
MIR. and Mrs. E. t. White and son,
William Darling, wife and son, attend
ed the Grafton fair last week.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Hopkins has rambler
rose bush which has full blown rose
and five buds on it. The first rose OF
fall.
MRS. A. Noon and son Frank motor
ed to Providence Monday.
Winter the "shut in" season lis
coming. Have you telephone In
your home? Adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
Blizzard Ensilage Cutter
LESS POWER REQUIRED
Seasons

Claims easy make but capacity for capacity, Biz
operated with less power than any other cutters
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
Ought to Paint

I ought TO have painted last wear,
but | hated 10 pay - gallon.
I've got TO paint this year; it'll take
little more paint; | suppose / gallon
in 10; and a little more work, | sup
pose l day in 10.
My job would have cost last year
about $50; il is going TO cost this year
$50.
50 gone. | suppose it'll be the same
again, If / wait again.
What if paint goes down toSl - U
gallon? 81 80 on the job,
| shan't wait; what a fool | was.
DENOE
II. l.. Burt sells il.
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15

Keep in touch with friends and alb
sent loved ones-by telephone. ADV
Always ready TO perform The service
you demand Of tia telephone. Adv
Just a few pennies day for resi-
dence telephone service. Adv
Cost and results tell the story. Res.
iden nee telephone service costs little
but is of value every day in the year.
ADV
Putnam patriot., 1915-10-15
Suits from $3.50 to $95 Coats from $3.50. to $5OOO
Dresses from $3.50 to $500
Sweater Coats

These Sweater Coats are real
necessities in your Fall wardrobe.
On cool days when heavy coat
perfectly meets the requirements OF q
wrap. These Sweaters of ours are not
only comfortable and seryiceable, but
they are remarkably good looking, toe.
Nothing finer for sports and out door
wear on cool Fall days, aud even in early
winter Inexpensive when you consider
the fact that they will wear for many
seasons
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09

Krumbles, Corn Puffs, Puffed Rice, Putfed Wheat, Rolled Oats, Cream of Wheat, Grape Nuts, Shredded Wheat, Corn Flakes, Post Toasties, Hominy Grits, Pan Cake Flour, Buckwheat Flour. We carry a complete line,- Douglas Brooks X Go. Phone 157.
 Advt.
 Harry Benham, who plays John Storm in "Zudora," the new Than houser-Mutual serial has the unique distinction of having been the first motion picture actor to play more than one role in the same photo play. In "Harry's Waterloo" he played, through the beneficence of friendly photography, five different roles and scored great success.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09

Subscribe for The Nevada News One Dollar Per Year.
 Hon Thos. c. McRae is attending to business matters in Little Rock today One car of cattle was slipped from Prescott today to St. Louis by Messrs. Denman & Loomis.
 Miss Dorothy Shaver is down at Texarkana today and will spend to- morrow there with home folks.
 For Sale or Trade-580 acres, 400 acres fenced and 300 acres cleared and we'll improved. The making of an ideal stock farm.-Nat Martin.
 Advt. c. w. Drury came around today and added his name to our weekly mailing list. Mr. Drury and family recently moved to Prescott from Missouri and are living on the Edmonds place on route number one from this city
 Superintendent Taylor of the Wat CT and Light Plant wishes to inform patrons that the lights will be turned eff. tomorrow morning at 5 o'clock. This is done to repair the drive belt. The service will be resumed in the af- ternoon at the usual hour.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Ed TaIliaferro, expert Cleaner, Presser Oyer and Hat Blocker is employed by me and will be glad to
 do your work
Satisfaction Guaranteed
 Phone PAS
ENTERTAINS

Mrs. and Mrs. E. w. Conklin en- tertained the young people of Prescott last evening in honor of Miss Hazel Phillips and Miss Annie Forney Duckett of Hope. Mrs. Teal and Miss Eaves assisted in receiving and enter taining.
 The amusements of the evening were progressive conversation, word of advice to your neighbor, and conun- drums. Miss Myrtle Butcher received the lady's prize for answering all questions correctly, and MT. Pratt, the mems prize for correct answers. Miss Hazel Hamilton and Miss Maude Moore cut for the consolation prize, Miss Hamilton cutting the tray high. Light refreshments were served.
 The following were those present.: Misses. Mary Jones, Sue Jones, Maude Moore, Electa Cantley, Eunice White, Beuna Nichols, Mae Duke Nor ma McMillian, Hazel Hamilton, Ethel Bailey Marion Brooks, Clara Young. Kate Few, Dell Few, Myrtle Butcher, Dorothy Shaver, Phles Stone, Eliza beth Beidleman, Lillie Butcher, Lil- lian Eaves, Ethel Steele, Beulah Hes terly, and Mrs. Phillips. Messrs. Leonard Hamby, Shell Marsh, Harris Powell, Fred Guthrie, Otho Sullivan, Dale Mcdaniel, Bob Moore, Frank Brock, Ed Barham, Tom Meadows, Dexter Bush, Martin Guthrie, Imon Buchanon, Emon Logan, Richard White, Watson White, Sam T. White, John Terry, Emmet Pratt, Joe Harrell Cliff Holland, Cecil Weaver, Ess White, Paul Bowden, and Otho Stephenson.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
First Methodist Church

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., c. c. Calhoun, Supt. Preaching at II a. m. by the pastor, Missionary theme: "The Call of the World" Epworth League service at p. m., L. B. Marble president.
 Service at : p. m. After Mission ary praise and testimony service the pastor will preach on Business Diff faculties Overcome" Everybody in vited. 400 free seats. Bring your friends.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
An HOnor..
Pittsburg Dispatch.

Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The British have honored Gen. Bo- tha by naming a destroyer after hinl' This is stated to be the first case since the time of the Duke of Wellington that a naval vessel has been named after person living outside of the royal family. Which makes it a pig honor for man who was in arms against Great Britain about 13 years ago.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Presbyterian Church

Sunday School 10 a. m. Preaching at II by the pastor, subject, Doing the Impossible" Christian Endeavor, 6;o0 D. n. Preaching at 7:15, sub- ject, "The Early Life and Training of Saul of Tarsus."
 The church is comfortable, seats free and the welcome will be cordial to all who will come.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Madison, Wis, Jan. 1, 1913.

M. D. Reynolds says:-
 This is to certify that 1 have been a great sufferer from Rheumatism since 1894. Con- tracted the disease while work ing with a snow blow on the rail- road. For several years 1 have been obliged to use crutches a great part of the time. Having used three boxes of the Meritol Rheumatism Powders, 1 have thrown away the crutches and am now almost fully recovered. It certainly has done wonders for me and 1 heartily recommend it. M. D. Reynolds. Prices soc and $1.00. Hesterly Drug Store ex- elusive agents.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Far Better

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
 It is stated that the German and English honor the dead of the oppos- ing armies. But it is better to be q living artisan or farmer honored by the neighbors than a dead conscript or volunteer honored by the enemy.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Local News.

Go to church tomorrow.
 M. w. Greson is business visitor to Little Rock today.
 A few more days like this one and our streets will be dry.
 The price of The Nevada News is only one dollar per year.
 Jack Johnson, Jr., wants to sell you Saturday Evening Post.
 B. F. Lowe, of Drab. was in Pres colt today on business matters.
 W. T. Rosborough went over to Rosboro this morning on business mat ters.
 w. c. finders, of Emmet, was among the business visitors to Pres colt today.
 We regret to report the illness of Mrs. Sam E. Mum who is suffering from an attack of pneumonia.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan & Cummins Advt.
 Rev. c. H. Gilmore went over to Okolona this morning and will con- duct religious worship there tomor- row.
 w. P. Buchanan, route number five Prescott, came around today and gave us his subscription for The Daily News.
 Money to Lend-I am prepared to lend mony on improved farms and de- sirable city property.-R. L. Blakely
 Advt. If.
 Mrs. Dolphus Whitten and son, Master Horace Whitten, came up this morning from Hope for visit with relatives and friends.
 We carry the most complete line of Groceries, Produce, Fruits, and Vege- tables in the city.-Douglas Brooks x Co. Phone 157. Advt.
 A big show at the Gem this evening for and 10 cents-Four reels and five pictures-you will enjoy over an hours entertainment. Advt.
 Jack Johnson, Jr., has the January Ladies Home Journal and it is an un- usually good issue. If you want one call PAP and he will bring it to you.
 Alfred Smith, former Nevada County citizen who is living at Ellis, Clark county is here today seeing old friends and attending to business af- fairs.
 Four reels and five subjects at the Gem this evening-one of the best and  biggest shows of the week for , and 10 cents. Drama, comedy and west ell pictures.
 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will meet Mon day afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Tag gart. Members are requested to be there at this hour
 Miss Bess Vaughan, after spending two weeks in the city with relatives and friends will leave this afternoon for Blytheville, Arkansas, where she is teaching in the schools.
 Just received a fresh shipment of Crisp Celery, Head Lettuce, Cranber- ries, Emperor Grapes, Oranges, App pies, Bananas, Cocoa Nuts, and complete line of produce.-Douglas Brooks X Go. Phone 157. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
SPECIAL NOTICE

All preachers or Prescott District are urgently requested to meet each other and the presiding elder in P es- colt on January 26, 27 and 28. Lets all be there. You are needed.
 w. M. Hayes,
 Presiding Elder.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
HUMOR OF THE HOUR

Little Mary while visiting in the country, chanced to spy peacock, a bird she had never seen before. Run ming quickly into the house she cried out:
 "Oh, grandma, come out and see! There's an old chicken in full bloom!"
 She looked at him doubtfully after the proposal. "The man l marry" she said, must be both brave and brainy,"
 "Well," he declared, q think I can lay just claim to being both.'
 q admit you are brave" she res bonded, "for you saved my life when our boat upset the other day; but that wasn't brainy, was it?"
 Tt certinly was," he retored. q upset the boat on purpose.
 Tom was very careful of the truth 1; punctilious, in fact. So when he got married and the minister asked him, Well, Tom, I suppose you feel you got the best wife in the world ?" Tom replied:
 q think, sir, she is Gods handi- work, but I shouldn't say she is His masterpiece"
 Little Marys mother was writing a letter to her sister one day, and Mary who did everything her mother did, was writing also. As she began she looked up and asked:
 Mamma, how do you spell aunt the kind that ain't buzz"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
Her Royal Nibs.

Louisville Courier-J Journal.
 "Well, is our dinner party going oh all right tonight?"
 "I hope so."
 And what are we to have
 "I don't know as yet. The cook s to give me an audience at 4:30.'
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
AT PRESCOTT.

State of Arkansas, County of Nevada SS,
 We, Thos. c. McRae, president and Thos. c. McRae Jr., cashier, of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
 Thos. c. McRae, President.
 Thos. c. McRae, Jr., Cashier. Attest:-
 D. l.. McRae
 w. V. Tompkins,
 $. T. White,
 Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of January, 1915. My commission expires Marsh 23, 1917.
 WREN SCOTT,
 Notary Public.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-01-09
TIME CARD

Prescott . Northwestern
 AHive NoFveA. .l2s47 pm Train No. leave NorveH. .1:i6 p.m.
 Arrive Prescott. .4:25 p.m. Train No. 6 leave Preseott. 8 :S0 m.