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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
MOVIES" IN THE CHURCHES
Called Silent Sermons and Have Be-
come Exceedingly Popular In
Numerous Sections.

Hundreds OF churches throughout
the country are now equipped with
all the machinery used for giving NOV
ing picture shows Tho church movie
which has aptly been called the ST.
lent sermon. is proving a great sue
cess In attracting large congregations.
a great variety OF special films
have been prepared suitable for such
use. and clergyman I'm selecting a
subject 10 his taste finds a surprising
variety 20 choose from. There are
films suitable for sermons on all the
commandments. as well as many OF
the most familiar texts in the Bible
Several OF the firms making n special
ty OF such films issue regular cata-
logues to assist clergymcn in select
Ing silent sermons.
In scores or churches the projecting
machines are part OF the church furni.
ture. The rigid laws laid down by
the fire departments apply as well to
churches as to theaters and the ma.
chimes must be set up In fireproof me.
tallic rooms. The electric wiring *
arranged so that the sermon may be
'''h Nu VII conveniently IN the main
church auditorium or the lecture or
chapter rooms.
The screens and the rest OF the
equipment are OF the usual standard
type. Many OF the film houses which
supply churches have small theaters
or exhibition rooms where n clergy.
nan may have trial exhibition OF a
silent sermon before definitely order.
ing It,
The film sermons are rented out at
a regular rate. according to their
length and the nature OF the produc
ton. In producing these silent ser.
mons regular church service is fol
lowed, consisting OF the singing OF
hymns, prayers and reading of the
lesson. The films are carefully timed
to fit into the place assigned them
Some OF the catalogues OF silent ser.
mons suggest church services to nc.
company them, giving the numbers OF
appropriate hymns and Scriptural les
sons.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
All a Part Of Beauty.

whats the use OF discussing the
question as TO how homely girls may
secure husbands" said an observant
Broadwayite as he watched the mat.
inee crowd. There are no homely
girls in this city. You may SEQ plenty
that you think are homely, but do not
feel sorry for them-they don't think
so. There is not a woman who In her
heart does not feel that she looks we'll.
/ know a young lady who is distress.
ingly cross-eyed. One day expressed
sympathy for her. Don't pity her. ex.
claimed another woman. She likes her
eyes. She believes they are her chief
beauty. Thinks they make her look
cute And 80 It is with all women.
Their blemishes are regarded as aids
TO beauty. There is a wellknown
actress who has a large pale brown
mole on enc Of her cheeks. II Is near.
~ as large ns a dime. Do you think
she regards It as blemish? Not at
all; she likes It and has suits made
TO match II in color"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
How 70 Pronounce ILL.,

While learned professors may differ
as to the correct pronunciation Of Eng.
lish, II is a comforting reflection that
our language offers no obstacles equal
20 those which have TO be surmounted
by students OF Welsh. One OF Doctor
Owens predecessors in the See OF st.
Dayid's who set about learning Welsh
as soon as he was appointed told his
chaplain that he feared he would never
succeed in mastering the cultural I'll"
Il will tell you how TO do II, my lord, Z"
was the reply. Put the tip Of your
apostolic tongue IN the roof OF your
Episcopal mouth and then hiss Ike a
naturalization Chronicle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
WIN NJ KINCAID.

Cameron. Marshall Co, W Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

Tie readers n this paper will be pleased
~ learn That there De- at least one Dreaded
disease That science has heen able % cure
10 al ~ -tagcs and that IL Catarrh.
Halle Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known ~ the medical fraternity.
CataTh being a constitutional diaeaac.
require constitutional treatment. Hars
Caiarfi Cure l- taken Internally, acting
Directly upon thr b.ood'and mucous sur-
faces " the system. thereby destroviry
The foundation ~ tIo disease. and giving
the patient strength ~ huIdiny up the
constitution and assisting nature iu doing
Jta work. The proprietor have s1 much
laith "a it, curative pOWcrs that they offer
One Hundred Dollars Tor any case that 10
fails ~ cure Send for list 81 testimonial.
Address FL. CHgvRY Il Co, ToIedOiO.
Sold BY all druggists, 7jc.
Take Hall Family Pills fOv cOnsti patton
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
The AlIenlst.

The alienist is the most recent pro
duct Of diversified psychology. Dur
ing the past few years he has investt
gated every degree Of mental abnor
mality, from incipient paranoia 70 auc.
ton bridge. He is a very present help
in time OF trial, being more valuable
than a mediocre prosecutor or an ig
norant jury. lie IS able 20 establish
any degree OF sanity for any human
being with money and with or with.
out brains. AS soon as legislators ap
preciate the necessity OF making emo
tional incongruides a basis for d.
vorce. the alienist will come into his
own Then will the riddle OF affinity
approach solution and the onslaught
Of eugenics be checked.-Judge-
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Is That Sol

Dear Luke-On Saturday you had
the Beer club last I'm your Rheumatism
league, with record OF no games won
and thirty-hve games lost. And you
had the Water club first with IA record
OF thirty-five won and no losers. I sup
pose the season lasts until October, and
/ represent syndicate that desires To
bet $10OOo.O00 to n dime that the Beer
club wins the pennant in your league
Are you on7-X. y, u.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
NJ. & X. Railroad

Leave Morgantown-t6:50 a. IN. I2:45
p. m, and $3.50 p. IN.
Leave Kingwood-sS:1S a. IN. 2:I3 T..
m, and '4:57 p. m.
Arrive NJ. * X Juncton-+q: OF a n.
2:56 p. m, and t5;4I y. m
Leave NJ. IL K. Junction-s9:2 u m
4;2O p. m, and 5000 p. M
Leave Kingwood-slU:O7 a m..h.Io
p. m, and ;6:4l p. m.
Arrive :S5a M. Il 80
p. m, and sos p. IN.
+Dailv except Sunday.
saturdays only.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
WecClno WILLIAM.

me weeping willows, so-called (sc,.
eiNinc name S. babylonica), is a ma.
1--WE OF China, from which country n
has been taken over most of tho
owned earth. 1t varies in height
ana dimensions. according to climate
ana SOIL and invariably maintains its
dropping habit. the chief cause OF ire
attractiveness.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
HuhI

My, my" exclaimed the old fogy.
wonders Will never cease. The scien-
lists have now discovered fluid by
use OF which the human body can be
rendered transparent"
More useless work." commented the
crouch. why. ever since marriage
was invented women have been able
to see through their husbands"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Earths Diameter

The earh's greatest diameter is not
necessarily at the equator According
to the eminent Professor Henkey. the
actual greatest diameter is that taken
from the summit OF Mount Chimbo.
razo. The line drawn from this point
to the opposite side on point i'm Su.
matra gives diameter NJ 1929 miles
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Yes, Rheumatism With Boil. O, u.

y Johns Hopkins professor is quoted
as saying that rheumatism IL n myth.
Which seems 10 fit IN with the general
understanding that everything IL
purely psychological" these days
New York Herald Luke McI.uke
says he's liar.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Strong words. Luke So It was rheu-
matism this time, was itf-New York
Evening Telegram.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Splendid Hot Weather Drink

A fine drink for tho hot weather is
made OF four lemons and six oranges,
squeezed into a gallon and n half of
water, to which ice and sugar are
added. This sort of drink applied at
Just the right time during the sum-
mer days sometimes saves Doctors
bill
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
He Had H.

In honor OF a visit 20 his plant by
the governor Of the state an automo-
bile manufacturer once had a com.
plete car assembled ia something like
seven minutes Some weeks later,
after this feat vas herlded IN tho
daily papers, the phone rang yigor-
ously. 'Is It true that you asseSibled
car in seven minutes at your fac
toryY" the voice asked Yes" came
tho reply "Why7" "Oh. nothing
said tho calm inquirer. only I've got
the car"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Bits Of Byplay
BY Luke McLuke
Copyrisht,i1e16, the Cincinnati
Enquirer
WuHl
BY Luke McLuke

o. musician asked for n vacation
Ana the loader was heard 60 shy: pray.
nat need have you for rocreatLon7
why. all that you DO. sir. IL play"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Tho elevator runner asked N -raiso
That he might better dine and sun
But tho boss looked at him I'm amaze.
why. aren't you always going up7''
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
But Suppose He Don, Ansver,

II any fish is caught that IL under SIX
inches and answers 20 the namo OF
bass catfish. pike, crappie or trout no
must be thrown back at once.-Game
Laws OF the State OF Iowa
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
act

III good. hard sense you viii employ.
No matter what your job may be,
You'll mako yourself AN asset, boy.
And not liability.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Oh, Very Well!

Communications complaining OF the
condition OF sewers. groceries and 9TH
er plnces of business are being receiy-
ed by members of the board OF health
In this city.-Bellcvue QIy) Item In
Cincinnati Contemporary.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Travelino Win Air ina

Joseph Rather, farmer residing
near Unity, was brought TO st. Josephs
hospital the first OF the week by the
explosion OF dynamite cap.-Marsh-
field (Wis) Herald.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Ho, Huml

While you may dodge ono pretty miss.
You can't dodge ali her sisters:
And then you'll exchange single bliss
For matrimonial blisters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
COnNLnrnnAinn

There was an old fellow named Trapp,
Who kept his Jaw filed up with, scrap
With a pack slowed away
In his mouth he would say.
''Ubwabbagamashn
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

through neglect or
overwork i get run
down and my appe-
tite Is poor and /
have that weak, Ian
guild, always tired
feeling, ] get q bot
tie Of Lydia T.. Pink
hams V Vegetable
Compound, and it
builds me up, gives
me strength, and re-
stores mo 20 porf,ct
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Nance Is Namea
Cole Black lives ut Jet, Ky.

From Dining Hall to Dairy Lunch.
FAIR GROUNDS ARE
TO BE IMPROVED.
Dining Hall VIII BE Used as "A Cattle
Shed.
A heading In an exchange.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Tho Wisdom of tho Inv.

Southern Il Il Go. versus Phillips
100 Tennessee. 100. 43 s. w. Rep. 025:
The court knows Judicially that II IL
dangerous to approach mule. whetb-
or Ire IL frightened or not.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
OUGHT

why do you refer to the boob a. a
human pnrrot?" asked the old fogy.
because he talks all tho time with
out knowing what no IL talking about"
replied the crouch.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

health again. II IS truly a great bless
ing TO women, and ] cannot speak too
highly Of II. take pleasure in recon-
mending II 10 others, Mrs. ANgrE
CAMERON RED, No. /, Swan Creek.
Michigan.
Another Sufferer Relieved,
Hebron, Ne. Before taking vour
remedies / was all run down. discouy.
aged and had female weakness. TOOK
Lydia p. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and used the Sanative Wash. and
find today that ! am an entirely new
woman, ready and willing % do nv
homework now, where before taking
your medicine II WAS a dread. try to
impress upon the minds Of all a6ing
women ] meet the benefits they car
derive from your medicines ~ Mrs..
CHARLES ROWE. Kennebago, Maine.
" You want special ndvice
write TO Lydia y. Pinkham Med
icine Coz (confidentiaD Lynn.
Mass Your letter viii DC opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held I'm strict confidence.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Due for 4 IoIt

Those people who have an impres.
sion that the wheels wouldn't On
round II they sat down and folded
their arms will get sharp jolt sooner
or later
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Some Chanaearble.

Brown Is very changeable fellow.
isn't hep remarked Jones.
should say So" agreed Smith.
why. he's as changeable as wo-
mans waist line"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Paw knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what Is crank?
Paw-A crank * man who mag
ines that no IL the whole machine. my
SON
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Never Faila

Though other crops mny fade and drop
And fan TO meet tho tost.
You'll find tho dandolion crup
Is always at it's best.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Bits Of Byplay
By 6uke$Rt1nke
Copyrigha >lg16. Tho Cincinnati
Enquirer
The Winner.

II does not take long 90 sanpplant
Tho man who whinCs and says. IT can'tl-
Hts place is always takenIby
Tho man who merely says, "In try!'
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

When you buy a newspaper you
have q right 70 demand the news.
That's what you pay for The Argus
delivers
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
a Benefaetor.

Save all your praise
For Enoch Pratt.
Who seeks 10 raise
The yoiCcless cat.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
He's Anotherl

Dear Luke-Do you know that Dan
ID. Carr Of Parkersburg. w. Va. drives
cheap machinei-Pnrkersbu
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
MercNI

Dear Luke. Demmit runs dry
goods store in Tulsa. Okln.--P. T.. Scott.
Gushing, Okla.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

n your mirror DO broken. says q
Hindu proverb. look into still water;
but have a care that you do not fail In
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

The best advertised. the most pat
tonized, tho least criticised, the most
eulogized paper IN Preston county
The Argus. Try ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Things to Worry About.
Names Ia Nannaa

There were 25,OO0OO0 Indians In
America when Columbus landed here.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

The mani'cstaticI called heat IA
with humans and most other animals
sonsation indoscribablc From the
time OF Dcmocriius nd Epl,urus. nd
far back of that the mystery ~ the
source of heat was houy discussed
A. time flew ora and ON the mystery
was aggregated into learned words.
and Sir Iiumphy Dayy explained II
OIL b. saying that heat vas merely the
vibration Of corpusclca Of tho body.
lie DID not tell ~ The origin Of tho
corDuscles or why they vibrated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Sad.

With vague fears no ia harrled.
1 speak OF Mr.. Heap.
For this poor dub IL married.
And no talks In his sleep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
WOMEN WHO ARE
ALWAYS TIRED
May Find Help in This
Letter.

Swan Creek, Mich. p, " ] cannot speak
TOO highly of your medicine. When
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

Don't Popp or Popp- Don't.
George Popp and Emma Don't have
been licensed TO wed at Hamilton. O.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09

Things to Worry About.
The word whisky had Its origin In
the Irish word uisque
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Helped Some.

FIVIpOU OOFUt.
Tho rheumatic
Might have been worse.
But Luke picked out
a corn fed nurse.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-09
Our Daily Speoial

o. 1. See lives at Parkersburg. w. Va
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-31

Warsaw, ILL.,, Dec. 81, 1915.
with the dawn Of 1915 larger

With the dawn Of 1916 larger
activities are in prospect during
iof probation work, that Is to promote
the wise and more extended use OF
this system. A study of juvenile de-
Ilinquency and probation In rural dis
trfcts is planned. This propaganda
will be strongly supported by the
mems movement as we'll as by the Y.
n. 8. OF this district A few days ago
the National Probation association
got in touch with the mems movement
|of this vicinity for the purpose Of CO.
operation in this work OF saving the
young. The probation work is a home
mission work the church must take a
hand in, II she will follow in the steps
of her master, who declared that ne
has come to seek and to save that
which was lost. Probation IL also
social service, since 1t has its educa-
tional and religious as well as its So
cial and economic aspects. Few II
any social reforms have made more
progress since the beginning Of the
present century, than has probation.
One Of its hrst and foremost principles
is: The human soul is more precious
than anything else, founded on Chrtst's
teaching: What shall It profit . man
IL he shall gain the whole world and
lose his own soul?" In perfect agree
ment with Christ, the slogan OF the
new system Is: What shall It profit
society II It protects the whole worlds
property and thousands Of young min
or delinquents and children OF tender
age lose their own souls? Judges
have testified that Of $4,000 young Of
tenders and minors. 10000 have been
wrongly treated by the law. Proba-
ton is not merely q system" or a
beautiful doctrine. the fulfillment Of
which must be kept for tho millennium.
but probation Is rather most i'm
portant, practical step and construc.
tive work for the gradual improving
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-31
CARRY STOMACH JOY
in YOUR VEST POCKET
Wilkinson T. Co. Have Such Faith In
This Dyspepsia Remedy that
They Guarantee IL

Ihey 0uaT9nIeo u.
One OF the greatest successes in the
sale Of medicine has been achieved by
Mi-o-na, the standard dyspepsia rem.
edy, and its sale Is increasing SO rap
idly that Wilkinson & Co, the popu-
lar druggists, have hard work to keep
stock on hand. It Is very popular
with bankers, ministers, lawyers and
others whose business or profession
keeps them closely confined. while
those who have brought on 1ndiges-
ton through irregular eating, worry,
or other causes, have found relief in
this reliable remedy.
Mona comes in tablet form and is
sold in metal box especially design.
ed for convenience in carrying the
medicine in the pocket or purse. It Is
pleasant to take, gives quick relief
and should help any case, no matter
OF how long standing. This remedy
has been so uniformly successful that
Wilkinson C Co., in the future
will sell Mona under posi-
tive guarantee to refund the
money II It should not prove entirely
satisfactory. No other dyspepsia
medicine ever had large enough per
centage of cures so that 1t could be
sold in this manner. A guarantee like
this speaks volumes for the merit OF
the remedy
There Is no time like the present to
do thing that ought to be done. II
any one has dyspepsia, today Is the
best time to begin curing it
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-31
.SCOv|LLE BEGINS
EMPOR|A SERIES
evangelist Who Come. to keokuk In
February Is Conducting Services n
In William Allen Whites
Town.
BIG PARADE AS STARTER
EvangeiIstic Party Of Nine All on
Deck and Mayor Leads citI-
gems in March Through
Street.
Especial to The Gate city. !

Especial to The Gate City.l
/ EMPORIA. Kas.. Dec. 31.-With
nearly three thousand persons march
ing through the business section of
the city and all traffic on the down
town streets temporarily checked. the
| Charles Reign Scoville evangelistic
campaign was launched here last
| night. The parade from the court
house down Commercial street to the
great tabernacle extended for nearly
| five blocks. The crowd sang time
Where He Leads Me, ! Will Fol-
low" and curious onlookers and 9TH
ers too timid to march down the
street car tracks. watched the pro
cession from the sidewalks.
The tabernacle has seating capa-
city of more than 5000 persons, and
a choral loft that viii hold six hun.
dred. After introducing the members
Of his large party. the evangelist
launched into his Initial sermon. He
did not take a text He declared that
he Is mot here after the Hittites or
the Amelekites. but the Emporfates."
He asserted that the success Of the
meetings depends upon the members
Of the local churches.
A New Years watch party win be
held in the big worship shed tonight.
1t Is expected that more than a thou
rand persons will remain most Of the
| night for prayer. Evangelist Scoville.
Mrs. Arlene DuX Scoville, and a col
ored maid reached here yesterday aft
ernoon from Chicago. There are nine
members in the company, and all are
| here for the local campaign. SEQ
vile was introduced last night by
! Mayor r. M. Hamer. who marched at
/! the head of the parade with the re-
vivalist. Scoville came to Emporfa
from Jefferson City. Mo-, where he
| converted more tnaa four thousand
persons. and preached to approximate
ly two hundred and twenty thousand
men and women in six weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-31
are Permanently Located II
ksokuk.
CHRONIC DlaEAeEe

We treat all Diseases Of the
Nerves, Blood, Stomach, Liver and
Kidneys. Such ~ rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Epilepsy or Fits, st. VI
tus Dance, Neuritis, Nervous Hx.
haustion. Headaches. Paralysis, Lo-
comotor Ataxia, Cab Stones. Jaun-
dice. Dyspepsia, Gas ana Sour
Stomach, Constipation, Inhamma-
ton OF Bladder, Bed Wetting. ca
tarrh. Bronchitis. Asthma. doftre
Chg Neck, Tumors, Cancers, Fe-
male Weakness and m Chronic
Diseases Of mon ana women.