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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Honolulu is at present favored in
having Miss Charlotte A. Powers, a
reader of much experience and attain
ment, within its gates. She is graz
uate of the Chicago Musical college
and has taught with very successful
results in Chicago. Grand Rapids and
Los Angeles.
Miss Powers has visited many cities
on her professional tours in the East
and West, among them being New
York city, Washington, Richmond,
Virginia. and Rochester, San Fran
cisco, Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Miss Powers has had much expert
ence as an entertainer at clubs both
for men or women. Today she APP
pears at the luncheon of the College
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

ing good health now and owe It all to
your remedies. ! take pleasure in tell
ing my friends and neighbors about
them. Mrs. MATTE HALEY, sol Col
quhone Street. Danville, Va.
No woman suffering from any form
of female troubles should lose hope un-
til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
Ingredients Of which are derived
from native roots and herbs, has for
forty years proved to be most valua-
BILE tonic and invigorator of the fe-
male organism. Women everywhere
bear willing testimony to the wonderful
virtue of Lydis. E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinlzham's Eegeta-
BILE COmpOundwi help yeH,write
to Lydia e. PinkhamM edicineC Co.
(c0nfidential) Lynn, Mass. for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered by q woman,
and held I'm strict confidence.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

club. given in honor of Mrs. Hunting
ton. On Thursday afternoon at the
Central Union church social Miss
Powers Is going to give Hans Chris
tian Andersen's The Little Mermaid'
and Mrs. Bessie Abbot Rowland 10
going to sing the songs.
Miss Powers often gives a Shake
spearian evening. but at the recital
which she expects to give on February
10 she will probably chose q mixed
program.
Hawaiian legends, myth and history
are at present this artists study. and
so much of interest does she find that
she expects to design a Hawaiian en-
tertainment This may be given IN
Honolulu or later on the mainland.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
Engagement Announced

Engagement Announced -.
Members of the younger set will be
much interested to learn OF the en-
gagement Of Miss Anne Buckland of
Holyoke, Massachusetts, and Mr..
Francis Brown Of Honolulu. Miss
auckland is one of the most popular
young society women in Holyoke. II
was during the last college. year that
she met Mr.. Brown. ..-... T.
Francis Brown. the youngest son OF
Mrs. G, s. Holloway. is one of the
faVorites in the younger set. During
his days al Punahou academy he led
his class in the school affairs. For
the last three or four years he has
attended college in the East, returning
to the Islands during the summer
months. 49,. f..
No definite date has been set for
the marriage, but it will probably take
place some time during the fall.
.-s. .@..- - - -
Miss Catherine Smith of W1524 Riy-
erside will leave today for California,
where she will join her sister, who
has just returned from a six months
visit in MISUNDERSTANDING Chronicle.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

{ turn 10 the islands in the near future,
for recently Mr.. Tomkins bought a
piece of property at Waikiki where
handsome building is TO be erected FOR
winter home. -,-
The Tomkins are prominent in So
ciety in Denver Mrs. TomkinS Is a
charming woman and during her visit
in Honolulu has made many friends
who have entertained her extensively.
She is tall and dark and has the grace
and poise which makes all Texas
women so charming. While she re-
sides now in Denver her home was
formerly in the Southern state.
Nearly so years afo Mr.. Tomkins
went to Colorado and engaged in
mining and afterwards in the merean-
tile business. Mining, however, had
a fascination for him and as a side
issue he prospected and succeeded. In
the middle res. when there was but
a trail to Leadville, he mounted his
burro and made the trip over grades
too steep for holding ground for a
transit and for 10000 feet of elevation.
Here he grubstaked and engaged in
business, establishing a general store,
carrying a stock OF miners supplies
which was afterwards enlarged so that
machinery was included in the stock.
His business prospered and where
there was rich strike in the
then territory that showed indi-
cation of holding out, and where
there would be demand for
mining supplies and machinery he.
established store and today Colo
RADIO is dotted with Tomkins stores,
and all of them are prospecting. A
few years ago, Mr.. Tomkins saw an
opportunity to add to his fortune by
engaging in the cattle business. He
bcughtIa herd of Herefords after Sc
curing Hand whose area in acres is
counted bt the thousands. His herd
of Herefords now numbers approx
mately 10000 and some Of them may
be seen here in the future on Hawaii's
cattle ranches. Practically, Mr. Tom
kins is the successor of the Wilson
brothers and the late John w. Fill.
who were for years regarded as the
cattle kings of Colorado ....:" 7
Mr.. and Mrs. Tomkins have no def
mite idea as to when they will return
to the islands, but in all probability
their friends will greet them again in
the summerS ...... IL
- - - ..:..:
Miss Marion Rodolph is expecting
the arrival this week of her fianee.
James McCandless, accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. John McCandless,
from Philadelphia, en- route for their
home in Honolulu, where the former
will remain for some months reeuper-
ating from the effects Of a serious
accident which occurred
In December. Mrs. McCandless and
her son will stop in Oakland for. two
weeks before continuing their journey
10 the islands. -San Francisco Exam
iner.
- - - :...--
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Moore are home |
again after a delightful visit in Homo
lulu, where they were extensively en-
.ertained by their hospitable friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore are residing at
he home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wolff,
who expect to leave shortly for a visit
n the East.-San Francisco News-Let-l
or 49, 49,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
WHAT $40 DID
FOR THIS WOMAN
The Price She Paid for Lydia
E.Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound Which Brought
Good Health.
Danville, Fa.-"Ihave only spent ten
dollars on your medicine and feel 80

much DETER Lnan !
did when the doctor
was treating me. ]
don't suffer any
bearing down pains
at all now and ] sleep
we'll. / cannot say
enough for Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound and
Liver Pills as they
have done 30 much
for me. j am enjoy
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hunt

Tomkins TO Return to Honolulu.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Hunt Tomkins
OF Denver. who have been visiting in
Honolulu for-the past few weeks, left
for their mainland home by the Mat
sonia this morning but they will re-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
His Favorite Joke
Finally Proves Fatal

PITTSBURGH, March San "nn.
loaded" revolver pressed to his head
as joke for the amusement of a
crowd of friends in his home, turned
out fatally for Thomas Williams,
twcnty-three.
Watch me now: I'm going to show
you something new" called out vii.
liams.
Young folk pressed about him as
he placed the muzzlc OF revolver
against his right temple. The weapon
was discharged and Williams fell
dead with a bullet through his head.
He frequently had placed a revolver
to his head jokingly, and friends who
had seen him to it felt no alarm.
However. he had failed to examine
the revolver closely this time and did
not know it contained a cartridge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Little Woodpecker
Helps to Mulct City

ILWACo, Wash. March s. - a
woodpecker is blamed for large add,
tons TO llwaco's bill for pumping city
water. The contract for filling the
municipal reservoir is let to power
company, and an electric Indicator
notifies the engineer when the re.
CURED depth OF water has been pro.
vided.
For some months tho bill was re.
garded as excessive. and the number
OF hours required daily to fill. the
basin varied to a marked degree. In.
vestigation placed the blame on an
innocent woodpecker, which chose one
wire for a perch and with It's tail
touching the other wire made ashort
circuit so that the engineers signal
to stop pumping was controlled by the
woodpecker's rest rather than the
depth provided, So
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Show Boat on Way Up.
River to Fairnlont

From Wheeling comes the word
that show boat is headed for Fair.
mont, where it viii open the season.
1t was too dark for the wharf loaf.
ers to see her name, but 1t Is surnlised
she is either the Cotton Blossom or
the Sunny South. Tho report said
she was being towed by the gasoline
steamer Liberty.
When these floating playhouses
come out Of the south where they win.
ter and reach the local river towns
1t is sure sign that spring is here.
There is great rivalry among the man.
ayers OF the boats to get to tho upper
Ohio and Monongahela towns first, as
the premier appearance usually gets
the money.
Practically every boat opens It's sea.
son at Fairmont in the spring and then
proceeds down the river until New
Orleans and the bayou points are all
played in the winter. II the boat dis
covered ut Wheeling keeps on her way
her caillope will be heard hereabouts
within short time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
O. c, c. LEAGUE.

O. G. G. LEAGUE.
The bowlers in the Consolidation
three.man two.ball duckpin league
ended "a very exciting and successful
season the past week at the Temple
alleys, Each and every bowler took
great interest in their respective team
to pull them up in the league race.
The Pay Roll department had easy
sailing. winning the pennant. They
had all the other teams outclassed,
winning out by ten games over the
next contender. the Legals. and Gypsy
Division had 1t nip and tuck for third
money up to the last game. and but
one game separated them at the fin
fish. The Operating and Engineering
squads were busy all season fighting
for the cellar position, but the Engin.
ers won out at the finish. The fol.
lowing is the final league standing Of
thspa1r,1,n f'g TTa'.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Poultry Men to Hold
Meeting This Week

The annual meeting Of the Fairmont
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
will be held at the fire department
one night this week. Reports OF the
work during the last year, including
the poultry show which was held in
January, will be made and new OIL
GERS elected for the coming year.
Greater interest in better poultry ia
being manifested more at the present
time than ever before in Marion coun.
ty. Poultry growers are filling orders
for settings of eggs and in many cases
the demand is much larger than the
supply.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
OPPOSES Plan TO
ABOLISH ENGLISH
German Says His People
Need To Become Profici-
emf In the Language.
tBy Associated ISfcss.)

BERLIN, March sThe much.
mooted plan 10 abolish the study OF
English In the German public schools.
is strongly opposed by Albert Bockel,
mann. director Of the uelzen higher
academy, in All interview in the Rhen,
isch'Westfaelische Zeitung.
He declares that, much as patriotic
students may. regret 8, English will
undoubtedly. continue to be the trade
language Of the world, and that so fur
from ceasing to learn IT, Germana
should be come profcientsinit.
Quite as unreasonable as the prop.
osition to put the ban on English In
Germany, he'says, is the talk In Eng;
land 10 forego German in favor Of
Simple, rich and musicals Russian,
Serbian. Flemish or Japanese. The
Germans. he says, might as we'll take
up Turkish. $50
Even the most brilliant victory
over England" deciares Herr Bockei-
mann, "and its various dependencies.
will not mean that English as o uni
versal trade language viii be easily
displaced. More than ever wifi the
German youth, going utintothe world
to mako living, have need of know.
ing English. For file does, he can.
In the friendly blockade OF trade,
sink the boats Of his opponent. More
than ever, II We arctic live the .prac-
teal life,' the sioganEm be learn
English
THAT after the war the world will
have to learn German, we believe To
be a fact. Even England Will have
TO take an Inherent I'M the Language of
the German tbarbarlans' Id spite Of
the wealth. simplicity and music Of
Russian. And the national conscious
ness OF the German.American has
been SO strengthened by the war that
the care aud growth Or the German
language in North America is certain
TO be promoted.
Our own beautiful, verile, we'll
CONSTRUCTED German tongue would
suffer end1essly It were to become the
universal medium OF everyday inter
course. Wherever We may require 1t
and We hope that we shall require Il
the world will have to find IL con.
venfent to speak German. But Il were
a terrible pity for &c to become the
iargon Of universal ports and the pat
ter Of the highways and byways OF the
world. German must be the language
OF masters"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Indian Shortstop
Slipping in Minors

ST. LOUIS. NO., March s. Mike
Ballenti, the Indian, who shortstopped
for the Browns in a few games when
George stevail was manager, has been
sold to San Antonio In the Texas
League by the Chattanooga Southern
League) team.
Balenti has been with the Southern
League outfit since being released by
the Browns. Balenti was sold by the
Chattanooga management because he
refused to accept cut in salary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Rlmhsim.

Avery famous victory" was that Of
Blenheim, which Is the English cor
ruption of Blindhelm, the village on
the upper Danube where John Church
III won his dukedom, his magnificent
palace In oxfordshire and his yearly
pension Of 5000. This Is stiil enjoyed
by his heir, the present Duke Of Mari.
borough. who annually places a French
fieur-de-lis fagiet over the bust Of his
ancestor IN the guardroom Of windsor
castle. the condition Of iiis tenure Of
the estate o. Blenheims Iondon An.
swerz.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
s90,00O,O0O Added
to Federal Backing

CHICAGO. Mar. s.-Therc's another
million dollar mystery moving around
the Federal League headquarters
here. Another real business man has
seen the golden fleece hanging low
over the diamond. He is going to be
president OF the Indianapolis Fed.
erals.
1.-THE Hoofteds now have a backing
OF nearly s3o,0Oo.Oo0," said President
Weeghman of the Whales, speaking
for Prexy Gilmore. "But not word
about who's who. That will be an.
nounced later"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
LATEST SPORTING NEWS

second money, also rolling high indi.
vldual score and bowling the most
games during the tournament, rolling
In 81 games. Murray took away the
high individual average honors, aver.
aging 1877 in SO games. Following are
the winning teams scores and indi.
yidual high scores:
Harden $780,. III 1877 1871
Rosenmerkle 144 1856 116-416-S27
Prize S17.T0.
Harden ...... 1877 173 1886
Heckert $500. So 142 11S-35o-S1G
/. Prize $1,000.
Green $4,000. 152 14s 158-451
White .....-. 80 1853 117-36O-S11
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08

Ohio. granddaughters: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Burner, Of philippi, the latter
a granddaughter; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Barker, Of GAINESVILLE: Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Nuzum, Messrs. James
Knox and Richard Robinson, Of
Shinnston; Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker,
Z. C. Martin, e. G. Ice, G. c. Martin,
Of Warrington; Mr.. and Mrs. Hustead,
Reeve Hardesty, Of Enterprise; New
ton Bissett. OF New Frccport. Pal;
Mr.. David Nuzum, Of BRIDGEPORT, w.
Va. r.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
BODY ANDREW ICE
/ IS LAID AT REST
Large Crowds Attended the
Funeral Interment
Near Home.

The remains oftheilatc Andrew Ice.
whose death occurred on Thursday,
we're consigned to the earth yesterday
afternoon, the remains being laid at
rest in the cemetery known as tho
Ice cemetery at Barrackville, the
ground for which was contributed by
the deceased. Funeral services were
held previous to the interment in the
Christian church. which stands. on
ground which has, also a contribution
of Mr.. Ice. n
The services were largely attended,
tile church being entirely filled and
many were unable to obtain entrance.
Friends from this city, Warrington,
Clarksburg,. Shinnston, and many 9th.
er surrounding towns were present at
the obsequies, and the population .,
Barrackville and vicinity turned out
en- masse to pay a last tribute of5rc.
spect to the memory. of beloved and
honored citizen.
Elder J. N. Rice, of the Christian
church, Of which the deceased was a
member, conducted the services and
In his remarks paid "a high tribute to
the memory Of Mr.. Ice as citizen,
a husband and a father, and as Z a
Christian man. dHe spoke Of his en-.
viabie family relations and Of his use
as citizen OF. tile community. and
also OF. his generosity toward his
church and the exemplary Christian
life which he had lived.
Mr.. Ice was Christian OF the old
school, and in recognition OF this the
service was conducted along the lines
Of former days. The congregation
Joined In singing hymns which had
been favorites Of the deceased, includ.
ing "In the Sweet BY, and By" when
the Roll is Called Up Yonder," 1.-THE
Home Of the Soul" and meet Me
There" A hymn was also sung by
the friends as they gathered at the
open grave in thescemetery.
There were many beautiful floral
tributes, including "a handsome piece
from the Knights Of Pythias lodge and
a handsome wreath from his 4 grand
children, numbering twenty:three.
The children and grandchildren,
with the exception OF the son residing
in Arizona and hts children, were
present at the services. The active
pail bearers were: Clarence Glass.
cock, w. g. Straight, 3. C. Martin, e.
c. Ice, f. L. Reynolds and Roy Shack.
elford. and the honorary pail bearers
were Judge w. s. Raymond, Attorney.
B. u. Butcher, f. NJ! JHawkinberry, ].
b. Glasscock. David Nuzum and j. M.
Cook. - :
Among the relatives from distance
at the funeral were Mr.. Andrew Ice.
of Bay City. Mich. nephew: Misses
Lila and Hazel Ice. OF Martins Ferry,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
MERRY WIDOW TOURNAMENT.

The merry widow two.men duckpin
tournament, which has been in prog
resss at the Temple bowling alleys the
past two weeks ended Saturday night,
when some of the teams gave the
leaders q good scare. especially Muir
ray and Rocco. at the final hour, only
needed $50 in the last game to take
the lead in the tourney. but slumped
and did not get in position with'79s.
It shows that the tournament was a
success and much interest was taken
when 81 teams were entered.
Harden's good bowling needs spc.
cialS mention, he helping in first and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Norway.

Norway has an area Of 124,525 square
miles. but Of this 1852 square miles
are barren mountains, 2o,S17 are for
est, 4.7se are lakes ,4,es2 are boys and
Loaf are snow and Ice. Grain fields,
cultivated meadows and natural mead
ows only comprise 1864 square miles
and cultivated land, strictly speaking,
only LOLA square miles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Varsity Loses to
Bethany College

BETHANY. March s.-Bethany col.
lege basketball FIVE Saturday night
won from West Virginia University in
q good game here. SO to 20. A few
weeks ago West Virginia defeated
bethany at Morgantown by large
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire TO express our heartfelt
thanks to neighbors and friends for
their kindness during the illness and
death Of our beloved mother.
MISS EMMA FRANKINBERRY,
MR.. MILES FRANKINBERRY,
MRS. J. L.. CARPENTER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08
Fairnlont Wins Game
From Wheeling Team

The Fairmont z. M. G. A. basket
ball team defeated the Wheeling As
ISOLATION team by the score OF s to 80
The Fairmont boys outclassed the
visitors and lat no time In the game
I'D the Wheeling team have any
chance of winning the game. The
score:
Fatrmont-5s. wheellng-s2.
Cobun .-.---e.-... F...,..... Steele
Slater Observation-Disclosures. Turk
Davis .....-.......C......... Marsh
SchWarm 3...-......F.... Satterfield
Amos Observation-Disclosures. Nay
Field Goals-Fairmont, Cobun IL
Slater 9. Davis s.; Wheeling, Steele 4
Turk 8. Marsh 8, satterfield 2.
Goals from Fouls-Fairmont, Slater
30 out of 10; Wheeling, 2 out OF 8
Turk o out OF 2, satterfield 2 out OF
Referee-Arnett.
Timer-Kennedy. "
Scorer-McKinney.
Time OF Halves-2O minutes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-03-08

Among the relatives from a distance
at the funeral were Mr.. Andrew Ice.
of Bay City. Mich. nephew: Misses
Lila and Hazel Ice. OF Martins Ferry,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-14

Michael Crock has returned to In
diana Harbor after a weeks visit here.
Mrs. Constance Gramza is serious
ly i'll at the home of her son, Lucas
Gramza, 307 5. Walnut st.
Frank ROznicki of Milwaukee ar
rived here today on business.
Marion Logozik, S. Chaplin ST.. left
Wednesday afternoon for Chicago 10
spend n week with relatives and
friends
Mrs. Barbara Jaczynska, who has
been here for a few days visiting with
friends, returned today 10 her home
in Toledo.
Miss Natalia Glembik returned this
morning TO Detroit after a two weeks
visit with friends here. She was the
guest of Mrs Mary Piezicka, Hill st.
Mrs. Josephine SzymoWska has re-
turned 10 East Chicago after a few
days visit with relatives and friends
in this city.
Walter smith of Valparaiso. is in
the city on business.
Matthew Krengielski of Buffalo ar
rived in the city on business.
Stephen Winkel, who has been here
on business. left this afternoon for
Racine, Wis.
Peter Szaranski, W. Jefferson St,
left today for Toledo to spend a few
days with relatives.
Edward Troszczykowski Of Gary ar
rived this morning TO spend the week
end with friends here. He is the
guest Of Leo Bryglewski w. Sample
st.
Mrs. Magdalena Andrgy kOwska left
Wednesday for her home IN Hammond
after a weeks visit with friends
here
Miss Sophia Mlynarska has arrived
here from Michigan City for a visit
with relatives and friends She is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ski
binski. W. Washington ST
Mrs. Nowak and daughter, Anna. OF