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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

DR.. and Mrs. James "a. Tierney
have returned from an extended
visit to Michigan relatives.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FoR. RENT-six room apartment. with
+ porch; instantaneous hot water and
4 steam heat; good neighborhood. Rent
I 500. Charles D. Johnston, Droaddus
h Apartments, Bell phone 6O0-R.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENr-one nicely furnished apart
4 ment for light housekeeping, central
location. Apply to housekeeper, Towers
Il Apartments, 212 Hewes street, adjoining
/ Towers school Dell phone 767.R. =
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

BRIDGE PAINTERS are asked to submit
estimates for cleaning, scraping and
painting the Montpelier bridge. over the
Baltimore s ohio railroad tracks at
Clarksburg, Jackson Land and Mining
Co., in care OF C.. o. Findlay.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
FOR RENT-iouses

foR RENT-one four room fat, with pri.
yute bath, large front porch; also oMe
three room fiat, with large front porcn
and private bath. Apply to w. c..
Burnside, 800 Milford street, Stealey
Il Heights.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANTED-Good girl rer general house
+ work; Elast know how to cook. Good
wages for right girl. Apply to Mrs. J..
r. Hickman. Hartland. Bell phone 1850
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANTED-A woman for general house.
work. Apply Mt once to Mrs. Mary TAy.
lor. 632 South Seventh street, Colonla!
neighte.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

WANTED colored girl to do general
homework and cook, in family Of two.
good wages. Apply at $40 West Main
street. -. ~ .ttr,ll
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Mrs. Joseph Mendeson is, spending
some time with her parents at
Frostburg. Nd.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR sALE-Registered Jersey bull calf,
sire, Eminents No. 02,410. Dam Hill,
Home Golden Leaf No. 2s,400. First
check for $500 gets it. Apply to Geo.
r. Criss, Adamston, w. Va. h
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
6WANTED---MaIe Help

MEN-Learn barber trade; earn ali ex-
epnses back in our finishing dept; enroll
now, we cut SIS; write for catalox. Lead
er Barber College. 315 4th, Cincinnati.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Ia RRENr-one three room apartment,
z suitable for lady or gentleman. Apply
4 at aOS Main street, Smith building, Bell
II nhone 634-J. II
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

WANTED-A lady, permanent and pro.
Afables p0AitiQn.ts Huetnase ok your own,
heftteAee ie6uiE I. ,lditsis "a. d. s y
care Telegram once. e
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

The success Of the Lewis Couh-
" Fair and races was far beyond exss
pectations of the promo tiers, and 't6e
attendance on the second, day was
estimated at 1000. The time ID
ripe for a real agricultural county
fair ~, M ~ n E4is. - - . 81
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

DR.. g. NJ. Burton is on business
trip to Richmond. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANTED-A man to wash windows; rta-
I sonable. Apply In person to House.
keeper, Waldo Hotel. a.l
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FoR RENT-one furnished room to one
or two gentlemen, private family; no
children, no other roomers centraii.
Monticello avenue. Home phone 6i0-L.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

women and children to
buy shoes, will sell car. load OF new
fall style shoes at wholesale prices. We
output at sacrifice price. and will sell
the same. Come and try us. Browns
Department Store, $3.50 West Main street.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Homer Troxell has accepted 4 po-
sition with WEIGH and Fullerton,
druggists, Of clarkssb3prg; s..
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANrED-Glrl or middle aged woman
who can cook and do general homework,
to so to country; only two in family, NO
milking, no children, splendid treatment;
have water and gas In house. Apply to
Mrs. John Ritfee, care Hope Gas Co,
Wolf Summit, w. VI.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR. .RENT-Five room house. with bath
Il and porch; Cheap rent. Apply to ]. ".
Il Thorne, SEQ West Pike street.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

.NANTED--At once, girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. l.. N. sutton, 800
Broaddus avenue, Broaddus addition.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

WANTED-Girl for general homework In
small family. Apply to Mrs. William
L. Geppert. $50 South Seventh street,
Colonial Heights.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

By Splrella Company, Inc, one
lady to represent us in Ciarksburg and
nearby territory. Permanent and pro.
ltable position. Address "Spirellav care
Telegram ONCE.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANTED-white woman for cook in a
boarding house. Apply to Mrs. Frank
Peck, Norwood addition,
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

WANTED-Young man. stenoE.raphelrg and
Office assistant, must be experienced ana
accurate. Address by letter only. Adj
dress 800" care Telegram Office. Do
not applyin person. Il y !. !, 3 M
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENr-rhree nicely furnished rooms
for light housekeeping; use Of phone
and bath, to parties without children;
Ave minutes walk from court house. Call
Bell phone 331-J., or apply to 105 Vir-
rinia Avenue.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. no.
Hale, "a daughter. s. s
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Magistrate Will Hall, of Auburn.
waef here to attend the Hail res
union b .sgsr u
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT FURNISHED room with use
OF bath, two minutes walk from court
house. Rent reasonable. Call at 343
Hickman street, or call Bell phone
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping; also bed room for
gentleman; all modern conveniences. APP
ply at s11S West Poplar street
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR BIG BARGAINS in Typewriters,
4 Moving Picture Machines, Films, Opera
Chairs, Photographs, Records. Call at
the Clarksburg Record Exchange, Room
!, Irwin Building, Opposite Postotiicc
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

wANTED-A girl for general homework,
a colored or foreign girl preferred. Write
box 1856. Shinnston, w. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

"A pleasant time Is ANTICIPATED at
the Grand Army OF the Republic
reunion and picnic at, Beechwood
Park today. ~
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Mrs. Linn Branno1 has some
cannas growing IN her yard that
measure eleven feet and three inches
high. ';i 3.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT-rwo furnished bed rooms.
Apply at 10 Candy avenue OF West
Pike street. 49,; az
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room
with use of bath and phone. three
minutes walk from Empire Building.
Apply at 463 Lee street. ~ ~
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

tor. two horse cuiJyater, breaking pillow;
miles from Ohio river and railroad;
$3,1O0. 30-acre farm for 31.100. acre
corn, acre potatoes, balance in clover
and mixed grass: acre apples and
peaches, all kinds Of fruit: room house..
large cellar. 20xB0 bank barn, outbtild-
inss. well fenced, near graded school.
chas. Haw1ey. X. F. D. No, q Coolviiie,
Bellevilie. W. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

An eleven pound daughter has ar.
rived at the home Of Okey Miller.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished front room.
one or two ladies. al West Main street.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Mrs. q. A. Fisher is a guest o
Mrs. Thomas Law at Jane Lew.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR SALE Farm Of IS acres. near Ohio
river and two railroads. large orchard.
good land. also house and lot in Little
Hooking, Ohio; good opening for hotel
or nice residence property. Mrs. F..
Knowles. coolyille. Ohio.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Mrs Frank Mckinley and daugh.
ters, Lorraine. Marion and Arose
have returned from q visit to rela
tives II New York state
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
Robert Cook and daughter, OF
Clarksburg. were guests OF Mrs.
2. =. Pomeroy Wednesday night.
Earle Roger and family are guests
Of relatives at Elkins and Berry

Earle Roger and family are guests
Of relatives at Elkins and Berry
burg. = Z
Miss Hester Newfourth, w.A45 has
been guest Of her sister. Mrs,
Frank Hall, for come time, returned
Ito her home at Cincinnati, o.. this
week. II ss & N. &, :
Mrs. Margaret Ryan, Of Elkins. is
Sa guest OF her sister. Mrs George
Corder, Il
Mrs. George Snyder, Mrs. b. p.
Pomerpy and Mrs. Ralph Thompson
have gone to Baltiinql D. -.hsre the
children Of the two latter. will un-
dergo an operation at hospital
there.
Mrs. Charles Stewart Friend, Of
Piedmont. IS visiting her aunt. Mrs.
George Corder.
William Brewster has gone. to
Stanton Va to attend school.
Il
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

''.s
William Hudnall and sister. Miss
blanche re- visiting In Pittshurg.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

e Several persons from here at
tended the ceremonies connected
with the corner stone laying Of the
new Methodist Episcopal church at
Jane Lew this afternoon. n.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

G. 6. Hinzman, carrier onssone Of
the city ma!l routes, went to Cedar
creek Friday for q few days yaca-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
BARRED ROCK
/, COCKERELS

TEE FAIR is pAST-You raw seen the
Barred Plymputh.R Rocks. have 100 cock
erels. DO you want the best In the state.
have never lost Blue Ribbon. Call
Con. 3s5. Glenwood Yards. w. 3. Starch
err Owner and Prom.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

~ James Yyassar,, Jr., Eugene Grant,
Harold Kane, Russell Bailey and
Sullivan Fuccy and Misses Nellie
:Copely and Jennie Tierney, have en-
tered the university at Morgantown.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

WANTED no REST-A room in private
family, by gentleman. Address
Room" care Telegram Office.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
WANTED 10 RENT

WANTED TO RESn-Two or three fur-
nished rooms fortnight housekeeping, by
newly married couple; must be In de-
sirable location. Address "B. u IT,"
care Telegram office.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Ellis L. Smith, superintendent of
schools, has moved his family to
the city. g E-.7fA 5 ~ III .sst:
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR SALE-100 empty Cocoa-C Cola bar
refs, good for cider, etc. Cocoa Cola Bot
ting Works, Glen Elk, Bell phone POS
or Home phone 315.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

The Rev, ?. s. stFader, who has
been ,pagtor 81 the Broad street
United Brethren church for two
years, is arranging to go to West
Union, whore he has been assigned
for the coming year. The Rev. w.
Il. Scott succeeds him here.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Lyman Bass has returned from a
trip to Baltimore. = q 4 y
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENN-one furnished room suitable
for man or woman. Apply at 1850 Poplar
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

j. 7. McCarty, Il Orlando, is i,i' Wis
ting his son. Mac istrate ". v. Nc
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
FOR SALE: Mlscellaneo us =.

FOR SALE only bakery in town Of 300;
town will be booming soon; new glass
plant just opened. Call or address H.
Hamburger, Cairo, w. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Robert Roger. Of clarksburg, and
Miss Frances Fuller, Of Colorado,
were married here the first of the
week by the Rev. John Beddow, and
are now at Webster Springs. ~
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

- I. IA n 4
An eleven pound daughter has az
rived at the home Of Okey Miller.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. ROY
Hale, 10 daughter. "a g, 81
The success Of the Lewis Couh-
W Fair and races was far heyon exs
ations OF the prom ters. and the
attendance on the second day was
estimated at 1000. The time Is
ripe for q real agricultural county
fair. 'ss Eaiss e ~ VS.
Lyman Bass has returned from a
trip to Baltimore. 81 ist -
"A pleasant time Is antics.fated at
the Grand Army Of the Republic
reunion and picnic at, Beechwood
PARK 'flE today !, s., ~; 81
MRS Linn Brannod has some
cannas growing IN her yard that
measure eleven feet and three inches
high. 4. !. l.,, &
r. om AZ Trova,, ~ , 3 accss,;;tadls ~ "a.
sition t y,th AS WaIcb ~ and I FvI,srt an
= - ...s:ILs.fF s'se sifi q lss.,s
~, .rd nx.. "a :, \. "A =; i, 4,
hava rat,,rnad al from ,es an = eytandsa.
- = -s.-.- 49, 81
Dr q NJ burton q an 2 h,,s,ness
trim i. NJ To Richnon nor az Va 70 - : Dus1-e9s
Mrs 1o.snh ,5ands.or lii 1. sn.n "a !,
some time with her parents az
"
Ma p,str.+e w,u IAN 20 Aphnrn
union ala i. -, asssAe 'Ae t1N.
sEsi ~, $50 50
tenesad the 70 c sgn ,,a,s connected
with the conner. stone laying Of the
new Methodist Episcopal church at
N as q, -----:-.!7s
The new Christian church at
day October 8. with an, all day
meeting and, q free dinner. s,.,
Il. in Gissy, of Alum Bridge, vas
~ a a a NJ
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR RENT-one furnished room for gem
tieman only: use Of bath and all mod
ern cenvenicnces. Apply at No. 8
fTimberlake Court. West Main street.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

TRY THEM ToDAI7For the Liver, Kid
neys, Blood, Bowels, Stomach and Nerves,
try GR1fFITH'S RoOTS AND HERES.
They stop Rheumatic Aches and Pains,
DC per package, one months treatment.
Druggists aud dealers everywhere.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR SAE!s-.One new No. 8 Jeffrey Lime
Pulver, complete. Address "X22s, care
Telegram Office. s5f. :. III.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

[ Harley Burnside, Of clarksburg,
is here for a few days. He recently
returned from a vacation trip to
Montreal, Canada, and Niagara
Falls. 800 = Fl, 5asi.S
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Is Mayor Berkert Hall OF Jane Lew,
was a business visitor here Wednes-
day ~ S.a I 4,s9
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

The Mems brotherhood now
meets every two weeks and on Sum
day afternoon at 2s30 O'Clock. the
Rev. Earle A. Brooks will deliver an
address which will be full Of inter
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

FOR sALE-one mechanical shooting
gallery, complete with motor ana guns,
at once. Call Of write e. B. Stroud,
0 Summers St, Charleston, w. Va.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

William Brewster has gone /
Stanton Va to attend school.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Miss Giadine stack; one 4 ;of the
obliglng clerks at the, postoflee, has
the distinction Of bping the only
lady in Lewis county now holding a
hunters license, having secured
one from County Clerk Troxell
Tlnursaay. Il.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

All the Smiths in Lewis and adj
joining counties are enjoying a re-
union on Smith run near the city
today.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

W. b. TAYLOR,
ssA ~ ~. President.
JAMES N. HESS,
s,55 Secretary.
Holmboe 8 Lanerty, Architects.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Il ]. II. Gissy; sof Alum Bridge, was
here Wednesday enroute to Clncln-
natj4to enter. a veterinary school.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
Mrs. Margaret Ryan, Of Elkins. is
q guest OF her. sister, Mrs. George

Mrs. Charles Stewart Friend, Of
Piedmont. Is visiting her aunt. Mrs.
George Corfier IS M 4 n
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

The new Christian church at
Brownsville will be dedicated Sum
day, October. 8. with an all, day
meeting and, a free dinner. 81.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

The Rev. John Beddow viii close
his labors as pastor of the local
Methodist Eptsco opal church with
the services Sunday morning and
evening, and will go to FairiAont to
attend the annual conference next
week. s. L.. Richards will repre-
sent the church as a: delegate. Il z n
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

Michael Rafferty, and Miss Ella
Casey, Of this city, were married at
an early. hour Thursd ayamo fning by
the Rev. Father u ohm Swint at the
Catholic church, and left at once
for Pittsburs. 4 "
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19
5DRESsMRKlNG

WANTED -Dressmaking, at 100 Hotel
Averfne. Bell phone 740-L. Opposite new
electric light plant.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

&c. 9 &C. 9. :. 9. &C. ).
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-12
:: personals :

Miss Mary Louise Nihrols has re.
turned from Pittsburgh and Union.
tewn, Pa, where she had spent the
last several weeks with friends.
Mrs. II. p. Lingcr has returned. from
n visit with relatives In Clarksburg,
Weston and Jane Lew.
Born to MIR. and Mrs. Guy 3. Watts
at their home on CASTOR avenue a
daughter.
Mrs. V. NJ. Jones and daughter.
Miss Pauline, OF Sistersville, who had
been the guests OF the formers faith.
or. DR.. c. +. Boycrs, Sr.. for several
days, have gone 10 Triune TO visit rel,
attves for few days.
Mrs. J. u. Levelle has returned from
West Milford, where she had been the
guest Of relatives for several days.
Mrs. flosmere Crop and little son,
OF fleetwood, are the guests of Mrs.
Paul Hamilton on Fairmont avenue.
Mrs. J. +. Conway has returned
from Wheeling. where she had been
the guest of relatives for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Jones, Of
near Pennington, and the Misses Lii.
lian Scrannage, Beulah Snyder, and
Beryl Toothman, OF this city, were
guests at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
W. L. Brand Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-12
eY DEAN HALLIDAY.
formerly Manager Japan Advertiser,

At a cost Of 100000 an emperor
and empress will soon be crowned in
in about the queerest way possible.
The ceremony, which will take place
November 10 in kyoto, the ancient
capital. will be more impressive than
the coronation cf the car OF Russia.
1t will be moro gorgeous than the
great durbar in India.
1t will, in fact, be the most wonder.
full ceremony in the wcrld-but It will
also be tho flnnicst-to the eyes OF
the western world.
All the ancient rites and customs
will be observed. Already oil the tops
o: the highest mountains throughout
Japan, including the famous sacred
mountain, Fuji-yama, fires have been
lighted. This is one OF tho century.
old ways of announcing to the people
that the coronation OF their emperor
i5 approaching
The coronation will be conducted
on a grander, yaster scale than WAC
the great funeral OF the old emperor
AIutshito, two years ago.
Another funny thing abont 1t Is that
there is no state reason for a corona.
ton ceremony. According 10 custom
dating from tho reign OF the first
heayen.born mikado, Yoshihito be.
came emperor when breath left his
venerable fathers body.
The old emperor did not have a
coronation because he3 was sacred
from birth, but Yoshihito, who was
the son OF his fathers fayorite concu.
bine, did not become direct de.
scendant Of heaven" until his lather's
death made him emperor. Hence the
coming elaborate ceremony TO impress
his people.
1t has been delayed two years. dur.
ing which time Ioshihito has sat on
the throne, because the gods that
guard Japan would have been greatly
offended had the coronation ceremony
been held during the year OF mourning
that followed the death OF old
Mutshitc.
1t was delayed still another year
because Of the III health OF Emperor
Yoshihito, who has never been strong.
He will be dressed In kimonos that
are priceless and have been treas.
ured for years. The outer robe is OF
yellow silk, but as one looks closely
1t can be seen that the robe is COW
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-12
Farewell Party.

Miss Delsia Mundcl entertained last
evening at n farewell party in honor
of her cousin, Miss Ethel Hall, who
left this morning for her home in Al.
lenport. Pa. Various games we're
played and refreshments we're served.
The guests included the Misses Grace
Brown, Beryl Harr, Laura Baker, Mat,
tic Moran. Anna Hamilton, Icie Win.
cent, Elizabeth Conway, barley
kerns. Ethel Hall, Delsia Mundel and
the Messrs. Den2il alundel, Darrell
Lynn, Jake Lynn, Harry Holt, FREQ
Holt, Virgil Rarr, Gobel Carr, Allison
Springer. Oryal Edgar, Dixie Hawkins,
Layfette Vincent, Clay Satterileld,
Bert Shaw, Bert Tompson, Brady
Tompson. 9th Moran, Earl Glen, J. l..
Curry, John Knight. james Bots,
Charles Lawrence, Moses Jacobs. Bill
Morgan and Curtis Brown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-10-12

cred with delicate embroidery of flow.
ers, worked in gold thread.
The cap is black with a funny wav.
ing plume which really is sacred
emblem and plays an important part
In the shinto rites. In his hand the
emperor holds piece OF wood called
shaka, which also figures in tile shin.
10 rites. On his feet are clogs of red
anu black lacquer which have formed
part OF the coronation costume from
the time when Japanese history
merged into mythology.
The cmpress-will occupy smaller
throne at the left of her lord and mas.
ter. She will wear more than dozen
klmonos-for that is. sign of high.
born woman. Like the emperor her
outer kimono will be OF yellow silk
and gold, but the under ones will be
of green and purple. Her hair will be
dressed in the ancient style with two
long silk tassels hanging from price.
less jewel piece on her forehead.
The throne room IN which they will
receive after the browning ceremony
| Is in the center OF the shishin.den or
great hall OF the wonderful palace in
kyote, the ancient capital. j..
Japan, in spite of the burden of war
and debts, is hailiug the expensive
coronation ceremony with delight, for
there has been no such event since
1865. more than a dozen years after
Commodore Perry had opened the
doors Of Japan TO the world.