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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09

From the size Of the house Thurs
day night, the second night of the en-
gagement OF the Elks-Marcato Clubs
with their Maid in Clarksburg"
show al the Robinson Grand thea
ter. the aggregation could have sue
.cessful run for many nights here, as
there was just as large an audience
the second ghta as there was the first
night. Indeed, the first nights per-
Torrance was really what drew the
big house the second night. The
show advertised itself, a marked mer-
it similar to the best professional
shows.
Another pleasing feature OF the
second nights performance was that
the tendency toward stiffness in the
initial performance had disappeared.
thus resulting in free and easy acting,
right at home, If you Will, with the re-
suit that those who saw both per
formances enthusiastically declared
that Maid in Clarksburg'' is like
vine in that it grows better as it
grows older.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09
Easter Week Meeting,

Most elaborate In all its appoint
ments and floral decorations was the
Easter week meeting Of the Five
bic Card Club entertained by Mrs.
Albert w. Rapp from to S o'clock
Thursday afternoon. Spring blossoms
and flowers were used in profusion9
throughout the rooms. With the
bright sunshine OF the afternoon and
the smart costumes worn by the many
women and girls. represented a pleas
ing scene not soon to be forgotten
The breath OF spring seemed to be
everywhere. Tall lilies, jonquils,
hydrangea and spring flowers were
charming ely grouped here and there,
filing the rooms with their sweet
fragrance.
Upon the arrival OF the guests re-
freq hments were served In the dining
room, where huge mound Of flowers
formed tn centerpiece The Ices were
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09
Junior Bridge Club.

"a cry attractive meeting of the
Junior Bridge Club was held in the
home OF Mrs. George Leatherbury
from 3 to S O'Clock Friday afternoon,
with Mrs. Edward Leatherbury hos
tess. Upon the arrival of the guests
a salad course was served at small
tables. and later auction bridge was
played at four tbles.
The guest list includ ed NIrs..David
B. Carper. Mrs. William Newton,
Miss Florence Jackson, Miss Mildred
Lamberd, Miss Flora Crosby. Of
iPittsburg; Miss Elise Gibson, of
Miss Webster, OF York,
Pa; Mrs. p. Mayburry Harrison, Mrs.
w: 81. Pitcher of Baltimore; Miss
Edith Newton, Mrs. Boyd Fleming,
Mrs. ]. Ward Russell. Miss Anne Bog
CESS. Mrs. Joseph Wetherell, Mrs.
Henry Alexander and Mrs. Arthur
Cundell.
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p. ]. SommervilIe. of Point Pleas
ant. Is a business visitor in the city.
g. g. W. Windle. of Charleston, Is a
visitor here.
L. C Grille, attorney. has returned
from ~ business visit at Parkersburg
and Marietta.
Mrs. William Isl. Parkers. who was
a guest Of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Shinn. has returned to her
home in Huntington
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09
C,loss is Initia+.ed

A class Of fifteen candidates was
inducted into the second degree of
1Pythianism at meeting of Clarks-
burg lodge No. 80 OF the order
Thursday night in the Pythian hall.
Samuel b. Montgomery, OF Kingwood.
delivered an interesting address.
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Attractive Card Partr.

Snap dragons and sweet reas
formed the floral decorations OF a
small but attractive card party given
Thursday evening by Mrs Lynn S.
Hornor. comp imentary to Mrs. Viii
liam =. Alexander. Four tables OF
auction bridge were arranged and at
the completion OF the games souve-
Mrs were presented by the hostess to
Mrs. Albert w. Rapp and Charles b.
AfA-lexand err. Later refreshments were
served. 855I
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09
Dish Shower.

# A dish shower will be held in the
basement rooms Of the new Method
ist Episcopal church at Adamston
Tuesday evening Dishes suitable
Tor serving purposes for the Ladies
Aid Society are desired. All are in
ssvtted to- attend and take a dish. a
social hour will be spent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09

amston Methodist Episcopal church
was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
Arthur Kidd at her home at that
place Wednesday afternoon. "A large
number of the members were present
and much business Of the society was
transacted, after which refreshments
were served.
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White Pine Tor Baqs
THE PARSONS SOUDERS COlNPANY .
served 81 Mrs. Mord lewis and MIS-

served by Mrs. Mord Lewis and Mrs.
Robrt r.. Wilson poured coffee. Later
cards were the diversion. and the
souvenirs were presented by the
hostess to Miss Ewing, Mrs. George
Leatherbury, Mrs. Charles B. Alexan-
der, Miss Flora Crosby. Of Pittsburg;
and Mrs. Arthur Cunde1l.
Among the out Of town guests who
attended were Mrs. Ida Wood, of
Moorefeld, Mrs. William #. Alexan-
der and Mrs. w n. Pitcher, of Balti
more, and Miss Flora Crosby, of
Plttsburg.
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PERSONALS

William Beard is here from Par
kersbrrg on a business mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. RuddeH. or
Chenille. are visiting In the city. ss
II. Getty. OF Elkins. is IN the
city on a business visit.
w n. Fred derrick. OF Wheeling. is
in the city on a brief visit. @
J: B.syVolfe. OF Palmer, IS a visitor
in the city.
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Wedding OF Afifrets

wedding of the Midgets'' is the
title of an entertainment to be given
IN the auditorium OF the Adamston
school house tonight. The program
will be as follows:
Opening song u gu Are Welcome
If You Keep Right Still Great
house children.
solo-...1'y Been Shopping with
Mama RI It'll Zearott.
| Duet Bernice MIXERS and Doris
Kidd.
II Vocal duet ock OF Ages
Mrs. Will Smith and Mrs. A. 3.
Smith. 53
Declamati Aunt Ellen's Hero"
Ethel Minter.
Wedding of the Mid GETS ,S
Duet--Louis Zearott and Charles
Miller.
# Bird Ruth Zearott-
tBridegroom-E Gump.
Maid OF honor Margaret Smith.
Best man Ralph Courtney.
Brides maids-Margaret Shana-
barger, Annette McFarlin and several
guests.
Minister-Harold Smith.
Solo Sybil Schultz.
Discriminatory Hunting Dea-
con -Bernice MIXERS.
Duets Sofia and Thedma Scanes.
Virginia reel dri1l-seventh and
eighth grade Pupils. OF Adamston
school. 5Ss
Pianist Tony smith.
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VI Circle Entertained.

Mrs. george Schultz. Of Adamston.
entertained the Ladies' Sewing Cir
srleR of that place from s to IL o'clock
Thursday evening Fancy needle
work was INDUCED In after which
guessing contest was a feature Mrs.
William Barth and Mrs. Petrey we're
sawsrded prizes. Delicious refresh
ments we're served and a very ENJOY
able time had.
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A CARD OF THANKS.

gram. ] desire to thank the many
friends and neighbors and especially
the Knights of Pythias. DR.. M. )
Bartlett. the ministers for theil
kindness and sympathy IN the recent
illness and death Of my husband Fl
w. Elliott.
MRS. II. w. ELLIOTT.
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Card Party at Waldo.

Mrs. Osman Ellis SWartz sent out
cards Friday for a large card party,
which she will give in the ball room
Of the Waldo at 8 o'clock Friday
afternoon, April ] g.. Ell
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The usual Friday evening rehearsal
of music by the choir Of the First
Methodist Episcopal church will be
set aside this week. but a full attend
ance is urged for Friday evening,
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Entertains Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the A'd5L -;
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Q. y, Waldo is here from Rich
wood. 55ssS5
Mrs. Ida Wood. Of Moore1eld. is a
guest Of Mrs. Lucius Hoge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley d. Britt are
spending a week in b Baltimore.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09

Cake and Candy Sale.
The teachers or the beginners de-
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OF INTEREST TO vvOMEN

Little Helps In Cooking.
Cream Of tartar and soda will take
the place Of baking powder. Use
twice the amount Of cream of5tartar
as soda.
Any recipe that calls for mo1asses,
or GLASSES and water, or molasses
and sour milk. use soda. 5S3 5ls
n 8 n aking cake always beat the
whites and yolks OF the eggs sepa-
rately and then ogether.
When making doug hnuts put IN
half q spoonful Of ginger and they
will not soak fat.
AS poonfu1 of white sugar in a
batch OF tea biscuit will give the
crustSa d elicate brown
The l1ge N more you sift your 1our, tie
lighter will be your pastry \. I.
Ask your neig hbors II he has seen
our cat. n II Al q. An sSsIsss IN
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-04-09
lslks-NIarcato Show Fine.

April 1 6.
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u TSO lls S 1eTs

Housekeepers are very proud Of. q. clean house.
They enjoy changing the appearance and arrange
ment Of the furnishings and very much delig
ed when they able to find their ideal colorings
according to their own IDEAS. We have put forth
every effort to assemble stock Of Carpets, Rugs,
Mating Curtains and Draperies. We have ex-
perienced salespeople il these departments who
capable Of suggesting attractive ideas Of inter
Tor furnishing and decorating
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will hold cake and candy sale from
- to o'clock Saturday afternoon at
No Choir Rehearsal.

the church. 81
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Finance, OH and Real Estate

Observation-Disclosures
to day! About the same number OF
wells are completed in the old dis
itticts and In sizes they are yeryimuch|
the same. Operators would willingly.
make the effort to find new producing
territory II the market showed signs.
Of Improvement. All agree that con-
dftions In a general way are more
promising, but to bring about greater
activity it will require a higher mar.
ket.
The salt sand development. at Rose
dale. Birch district, Braxton county,
w. Va, Is showing some improvement.
The last few competitions are OF a
better average size. The latest we'll
to reach the sand Is the South Penn
Oil Company's test on the Julia Rider
lot and is good for 20 barrels a day.
The better average has stimulated de-
yelopment work in that district. The
next well due in Sands & Stevens
test on the J. E. Carvell lot.
Across the dividing line, in Center
district, Gilmer county, located $50.
feet northwest OF the Interstate Oil
and Gas Company's test on the E. E.
Cottrell lot, Glasco & Co, have now
drilled their test on the M. c. Rifle
lot through the salt sand and have a
f%our-barrel pumper.
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NEW scHooLFoR GRAFTON.

Contracts have been let for the
erection OF the new high school at
Grafton. The contract price OF the
building. without equipment. is $780,
202, and the contract provides that
the building shall be completed by
January i, 1916.
The contract for the building itself,
exclusive OF heating and ventilating,
Building Company, OF Cincinnati, o.,
at the price Of $74,s22. The Column
bia Heating and ventilating Company,
OF Columbus, Ohio. took the contract
for installing the heating system at
a price Of $1,000. A system Of auto:
matte heat regulation was adopted
which contract went to the Ameri-
can Regulator Company OF Pittsburgh,
Pa, at $3.50. D. A. Ebbinger, Of CO.
lumbus, took the s~ub-contract for the
plumbing on the building.
Ho1beftand spedden local contract
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OLE MARKET.
~woRrHINeToN NEWS.

H. 8. Snyder, of Fairvtew, w. Va,
was a business visitor in Worthtng-
ton last Tuesday.
70. F. Davis, OF Fatrmont, was In
town last Tuesday on business con
nected with the First National Bank.
Mrs. Geo. w. MILAN, Of Carolina,
was shopping in town on Tuesday.
Miss Nellie Long, OF. C~larksburg,
who was the guest OF Mrs. Elizabeth
Snoderly, returned to her home on
Monday.
George Murray, who has been locat-
ed at Oglesby, ILL.,, for several months,
returned to Worthington yesterday.
Charles A. Short, of Shinnston, has
been awarded the contract for haul.
ing all material for the construction
work at the Carolina mines.
Saturday, May Is, has been destg-
mated as "Clean up" day in Worthing-
ton, and the mayor has posted notices
warning all citizens to clean up their
premises on or before that day.
Jas. Knox, who was seriously burn
ed by coming in contact with a v
wire at Hutchinson power plant re-
Gently, came very nearly bleeding to
death on Monday evening last. Fro
sion Of the wound caused q hemmorr-
hage Of the occipital artery. DIR. Orr
was called an dsucceeded in stopping
the flow OF blood.
Ringing Brothers show was well
patronized from this section on Fri
day. Persons who have not patroniz-
ed a circus for twenty years were in
attendance.
The First National Bank of Worth
inpton seems to be in a prosperous
condition as shown by the latest re-
port to the Comptroller of the Treas
.ury. The report was for May !. but
since that time the resources have
about reached the 100000 mark, and
are increasing rapidly. I,
The parties who purchased the old
public school property are having the
building removed to the rear of the
lot. Charles A. Short, OF
understand it, will be. made into an
apartment house and a new dwelling
built on the old site.
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Tomorrow in the Churches

Baptist Mission.
$3.50, B. Y. P. U. service. leader,
Miss Martha Taylor. Subject. why
Am l Proud Of My Denomination?
$3.50, B. Y. P. U. at Riyesville, with
the above subject.
: 1880, evening service, subject, THE
Most Interesting Place on Earth"
Baptism at close Of this service.
DR.. Carter Fleming will sing at the
morning service. The choir will furn:
ish good music for the day.
A cordial reception will be given
to all who come.
Monday, at 1880, Baptist Brother
hood will hold its regular monthly
meeting. The subject will be. THE
Efficient Layman in the Church"
MIR. E. j. Thomas will discuss The
Church Winning Men"
Mr.. j. F. Cole, THE Church Train
ing Men," :.
Mr.. A. H. Lynch. "a Lay Ministry"
After the addresses there will be
general discussion. The public is IN
.vited.
ginia avenue.
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DIAMOND STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. J. 8. WORKMAN. Minister.

..a. new -. D. "0tHttlAIb "IINIohStH
Sunday School at $3.50, M. L. West,
Superintendent.
Preaching at 11o:45. Mothers Day
Sermon" II your mother is living,
bring her to the service; If she has
gone home" honor her memory by
wearing a white flower and attending
divine service.
Junior League at 2:30. A band Of
capable workers will have charge OF
this service. See that your boys and
girls are there.
Epworth League at $3.50. Good mu-
sic and an interesting service. En-
courage the young people by your
Preaching at 1880, "Demas the
Traitor"
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday at 1880
p. m.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon.
We especially desire a large attend
ance at the service Sunday morning.
Come and bring your friends.
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NJ. p. TEMPLE.

.. .... .||. ...... ..-.|
Rev. J. c. Rroomtfeld, Q. D., Pastor.
In line with the movement that has
assumed international proportions, we
will observe Mothers Day" at both
public services. Tomorrow will be q
busy day with u.s., six services in all
will be held.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
Preaching service at 10:45 a.. m,
with sermon on "a Child's Tribute
to Mother" Wear your carnation.
Meeting for men only at $3.50 p. m,
addressed by DR.. McCuaig.
Christian Endeavor at $3.50 p. m
Evening worship at 1880 p. m. Sub
ject OF Sermon, ~"Out-Mothering a
Mother"
address a mixed audience to which
the general public is invited. HIS
subject will be 1.-THE Basis of Marri-
age."
Monday evening the Chapel Choir
OF the West Virginia University will
render a concert in u auditorium.
Admission so cents.
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FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
Harry c. Moward. o. D. Pastor.

... .nN..a.- "-H. r..#H 70 n.HHa". ....
Sunday School at $3.50 a. M, Chas.
". Evans, superintendent. Mothers
Day should see every family in the
church present for this service. Let
everyone try to be present. New
members will receive a hearty vel
come.
Morning worship at 1o:45 a, m. Ser
mon by DR.. ]. Aspinall McCuaig.
Epworth League devotional service
at $3.50. Topic: "a prophet Who
Wrote Nothing, But Did All Kinds Of
Things" Leader, DR.. Earl McCray'
The young people will he glad to vel
come you at this service.
Evening worship at 1850 p. m. Ser
mon by Dr.. j. Asptnall McCuaig.
At $3.50 p. NJ. DR.. McCuatg Will
speak to men in the NJ. P. Temple and
at 1900 O'Clock to women in this
church.
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM.

The following program will be rem
dered tomorrow morning at the First
Song Primary-Mrs. jenkins Dept.
The White Flower-Three small
song-1ntermediate Dept.
The Old Time Hymns-Three girls.
Solo, The Songs that Mother Used
to sing-Miss Flossie Mccullough.
Recitation, A Letter from Mother
Mrs. Belle Pople.
Song, Help Somebody Today.
Recitation. You Have but One Moth
er to Lose-Mrs. Cleland.
Duet-Mrs. Efrie Compton, Mrs.
Roll Cali OF Cradle ROLLINS. Maud
Pople, Supt.
Roll Call and Report Of Home De:
partment-Mrs. J. A. Swtger, Sppt.
Song 1873.
Duet, Little Red Cradle"-c. o.
Parker and daughter. ..a'
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PALATINE sAPTlsT CHURCH.
"The Home:Ltke Church"
Reu 4 w. Brown. Pastor.

..... "H.Es#r'EHtHsuEr .'
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m, Prof
w. A. Hustead, superintendent.
Mothers Day" service at 10:45 p
m. Sermon by the pastor.
B. Y. B. U. at GAS p. m. Leader
Miss Pruntz.
SONG SERVICE.
Hymn No. 27S--"Jesus Calls U.s.
Anthem9'Pratse Ye the Father
(Gonnod.)
Scripture reading and prayer.
solo-Selected by Prof. Brake. /,
Anthem-"Sweet Is Thy Mercy, Lord
-Barnby)-Miss Lloyd, soprano.
Hymn No. 12S3-"Lead Kindly Light
congregation.
soIo-"The Good Shepherd (Vande
water)-Miss Edith NJ. Dean.
Anthem-"The Palms. (Faure)-Mr
George H. Brobst, bass.
Announcements.
solo-selected by Prof. Brake.
Anthem-"God Be Merciful"-(Goss,)
Hymn-Congregation.
Benediction.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
II e Stoetzer. Pastor,

You are cordially invited to worship
with US tomorrow.
Bible School at $3.50 a. m.
Morning Service at 10:46 o'clock.
Ordination and Installation of Ell
ders and Deacons. Sermon by the
pastor, subject 1.-THE Power of Person.
atty and the Opportunity OF Response
bility."
Junior Society at 8 p. m.
Senior Society at $3.50 O'Clock, topic
"Why I am Proud of My Denomina'
tion."
Evening Service at 1880. service OF
song and sermon by the pastor, THE
Publicity of the Secret Life"
Mid-Week Service, Wednesday. 1880.
Praise and Paryer Service to s o'clock.
They a Congregational meeting Will be
held.
CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL.
Rev. A. H. Beavtn, Rector.
1880 a.. m.-Holy Communion.
9:45 a.. m.-Sunday School and Adult
Bible Glass. /;
1O:45 a. m.-Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
The Vesper Service has been discon.
tlnued until the Fall.
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CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL.
r M. p. CHURCH
e. 0Idaker, Pastor.

9:S0-sunday School, ]. a. swlgeF,
Sunday is Mothers Day. There will
be a brief study of the lesson. followed
by a special program which has been
arranged In honor Of Mother.
The parents are requested to bring
their children and sit with them in
their respective classes during the
study of the lesson. All members OF
the home department and cradle roll
are requested to be present.
The pastor will give an address, sub.
ject Mother" after a which a vote
will be taken for delegates to the an.
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nual conference. which will convene
at Grafton the last Thursday in Au-
gust. The candidates r George H.
Shoemaker and J. A Swiger.
1900 Christian Endeavor, Miss
Madge Helmick, President. Come and
take some active part in the society.
S:00-Sermon by the pastor. An In
vitation will be given any who desire
to unite with the church.
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omy to taxpayers, the greatest human
itarian plan SO far proposed, and the
most effective means Of building up
the rising generation and preventing
the production of sickly or criminal
citizens" said Judge Neil. The great
est danger to a nation is chtld-poverty
and its results. The greatest asset to
a nation Is healthy, normal children,
raised in their own homes by their
own mothers"
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
,or. First Street and Walnut Avenue,
Rev. w. j. Eddy, Pastor.

.W.-L E.N.##M ##TUN rL-r a#-
Mothers Day" is to be observed by
425 in Sunday School, and that many
or more, at the church service:
Wear a flower of convenient in
honor OF mother.
$3.50 is the time for the Sunday
School, Plans are on for a very large
mems class. All Baptist men who
have strayed away into some other
class is invited to join the ranks OF
his own work.
10:45, morning service. Subject,
Mother and Mothers Day" Junior
congregation sermon subject, "a Boy
and Girl Who TalkBW With Their Feet"
900, Sunday School, Virginia ave
900, Junior 3: z: 2. o. leader,
Joseph Thomas. subject, Gazing
Mother Blessed"
Sunday School. Rivesyille'
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support OF their natural breadwtnner.
In FebruaryNof 1911 Judge Henry
Neil secured the adoption by the
Illinois legislature Of the first moth
ers' pension law. In the fall Of 1912
mothers pensions became an issue in
a large number Of states and by the
following summer laws had been
passed by IS or 10 states.
THE states which now give moth
ers' pensions will find it a great econ
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Since January 1 the mothers pen
sion system has been adopted by New
In January, 1911, there was no such
thing as a mothers pension law in
any state. Today rs OF the 4S states
have adopted this system by law,
thereby establishing a new principle.
This principle. is that all the people
are responsible for children who for
any reason whatever are without the
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UnreaUtteS.

Why is 1t that q banker on the stage
always wears muttonchop whtskers!
Why does the stake lawyer always
carry his papers in his hat? A real
lawyer v does that?
WHY is the stage reporter always
distinguished by a big notebook? "A
real reporter never carries one
Pittsburgh.
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. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.

1HGV' - " = UUotl OsU' "~sOF'
Sunday School 1T $3.50 a.. m.
Morning service at 10:45 a. M, sub
ject, Mothers Day" @
Junior C. E. at $3.50 p. m.
Senior C. E. at $3.50 p. m.
Evening service at 1880 p. m.
Monday evening, at $500 o'clock, the
Rev. C.. P. B~asttan, Of Charleroi, Pa,
will deliver a popular lecture under
the auspices of the Christian Endeavor
Society: Subject, "My Boy and J."
Price OF tickets, 25 and 10 cents.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening
at $500 o'clock.
A cordial welcome to all services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-05-08
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