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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
10 MONTHS OLD AND HAPPY
Johnny Wilkes, Weight 8s Pounds,
Has Good Appetite.

Worldly worries never bother little
Johnny Wilkes, who Is worth two pounds
In weight for every month of HIS age
AT the age OF 19 months he tips the
scales al sS pounds. A perseverinE appe-
tite. an optimistic disposition and good
care by his parents Is the combination
which accomplished this result.
Johnny Is the son of DR.. Roy A. Wilkes,
specialist In chlldren's diseases az the
University Hospital, and lives at 725
South 22d street He Is a grandson OF the
late W. j. Milligan, who was chief clerk
OF Select Council. When the baby was
born August T. 1918. he weighed slA
pounds. AS early as last September ne
started to eat cream Of wheat. soft boiled
eggs, toast and baked potatoes. In add
ton 70 good food he got lots OF fresh air
he was kept baref00ted until last Octo-
Der.
Johnny's vocabulary - still somewhat
limited, but that doesn't bother him IN
the least
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
University Y. M. C. A. Meetin.

James C. Patterson, president Of /.
University of Pennsylvania Christian 4
soclation, has announced that the sna.l
meeting of the association will b b
In Houston Hall, March 15, at I o'ccx
In addition to the election a numha Z
important amendments to the constltuda
and bylaws will be submitted The >
ject of the amendments is to permit i
association to take more initiative % !
work among the students.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
To a Lady

You ask verse to sing (ah, laughing
face)
Your happy art of growing old with
grace?
hold!
First let me see that you are growing
old.
JOHN JAMES PLATT.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09

sene. Each strip is the length of the
carpet-sweeper and about two inches
wide. Place one in each of the dust
boxes and you will have a dustless carpet
sweeper
A prize of so cents has been nvnrded :,
Mrs. Louise Baden, 22i7 North 9th street,
Philadelphia, for the following suggestion:
Instead of taking out tucks or hens to
make pettlcoats longer took my little
girls petticoats and opened up the shoul-
der seams and sewed pieces of muslin to
the edges Made buttonholes, so that
could button it to the front could thus
drop the skirt to the desired length, and
easily shorten 1t If another dress hap
pened to be a little shorter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
WIN Trx ont u. of P. nehnters

Trials for the annual debate between
the freshman and sophomore classes of
the University of Pennsylvania will be
held tomorrow night. The subject of the
debate is, Resolved. That the Evils OF
Labor Unions Outweigh Their Benefits
Each speaker will be given five minutes
to present his argument
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
"In and About Jerusalem"

"In and About Jerusalem an ID
trated lecture by James Clarency, VII
delivered tonight at the Wagner j
Institute of Science, 18th street and hsi
gomery avenue. The picturesque eoinl
of the old city will be portrayed q
the present relation of the city =.
relation to the Turkish campaign, vii
developed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
Lace Makers Take Civil Service Test

An open competitive examination for
hlet lacemaker, for women only, was
held today in the Postofice Building.
This position pays 5000 a year in the
Indian service at the Soboba School, Cali
fcrnia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09

All suggestions should be addressed to Ellen
Adalr Editor of Women's Page EVENING
LEDGER Independence Square. Philadelphia
prize Of @ q has been awarded to A. X.
g., sharon Hill, Pa. for the following sug-
gestiOn:
Very attractive and inexpensive place
cards can be made by purchasing visiting
cards Q5 cents a pack). then cutting from
picture postals, colored or plain, little
views of bits of scenery. Paste these
tightly on the cards. Press we'll under
something heavy. Colored cardboard can
be used If desired to accentuate color
scheme. IF there is a common interest
among the guests in any special place,
postal cards from that place can be used.
One postal will often make three place
cards
A prize of 80 cents has been awarded to
Elizabeth Herter, 2I72 East LehIgh avenue,
Philadelphia, for the following suggestion:
When cut-glass, or even common glass,
has lost its lustre, take raw white po-
tato, peel 1t, cut 1t in half and rub over
the dull part of the glass until you have
used the whole piece, then rinse in luke
warm water and you will find the glass
as good as when newly purchased.
prize of so cents has been awarded TO
Mrs. G. Kressell, 1889 MRnayunk avenue
ROxbOrough, Philadelphia, for the following
suggestion:
saturate two strips of cloth with kero-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-09
PRIZES OFFERED DAILY

For the following suggestions sent in by
readers of the EVENING LEDGER PRICES of 81
and so cents are awarded.
All suggestions should be addressed to Ellen
Adalr, Editor of Women's Page. EVENING
LEDGER Independence Square. Philadelphia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
Confessions of a Wife
Copyright 1915 BY Il z ~
MY EMOTIONS ARE NOT ALL DEAD.

have found out that can feel all
right.
Mother Waverly always succeeds
N stirring me up and she did it most
effectively this morning.
In the first place she received the
news OF Aunt Mary's trouble in a most
selfish and cruel manner. l told her
that l had an engagement to go down
with Aunt Mary for the examination
by a specialist and that we were afraid
he would pronounce her trouble can
Ger and her answer was: Il have
something OF much more importance
to talk to you and have you help me
about Mary can 60 alone. can't
she?"
Indeed she can't and just at the
present moment there can be nothing
Of any more consequence to me in all
the world than dear Aunt Mary and
her trouble"
Il never could see. Margie, why you
were so devoted to Mary. Certainly
you and Dick have done lot for her
having her live with you. You never
offered me a home with you"
did not tell her. little book, that
Dick and ! talked the matter over
when Dad died and we both decided
that it would be impossible for her
to live with US ! wanted to tell her
what Dick said at the time about how
"she always either muddles or mars
things" for my blood was boiling, but
l am afraid TO say was able to keep
my temper.
Il am going down town with her
as soon as she Is ready"
ION the way back, then" said Moth.
er Waverly. 81 want you to stop at the
book shop and have talk with Mary.
In her stubborn way she still insists
that she will not live with Jack any
more and Jack says that It would be
too humiliating for him to come back
here and have people know that he
was not living with his wife. He
wants most to go back into the shop
He. says that II Mary won't live with
him she might at least let him take
charge of the shop"
laughed. | could not help 1t, lit
tie book, and then got cold with
rage.
In the first place Mary can do
nothing about putting Jack in charge
OF the shop. The law says Mary shal:
do Il, and that Is settled. but II she
could hope she has backbone enough
to refuse"
Must I always have some egotis.
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THREE YEARS BEHIND THE GUNS.
G. 7.
Copyright by Century Coz
Battle Drill at Night! Booming of Twenty Three Big
Guns Splits Heavens.

clubs and knives. They dubbed and
cut, rode on its back, and beat 1t with
their feet and fists. until resistance
ceased; then some spent the excess
Of their fury by throwing themselves
upon the creature and imbeddinS their
teeth in the carcass!
The call to general quarters, or
battle drill" we answer as readily as
the mess call. Although it has no
stated time, and is supposed to come
surprise whether in port or at sea
1t mas always come in the daytime
But last week 1t was 2 bells before
the midwatch when the gongs sound
ed Cast loose and provide" 1t was
the battle call"
In less time than it takes to write
It, every officer, every man. was at
his station. Up the hoists come the
ammunition: the guns are loaded; tho
next order is. Aim" Then the loads
are withdrawn, returned to the mag
azineS. and the drill is over.
But that night, instead OF Secure,
the bugle sounded "Fire!" Not a MAJ
Numbered; but am sure the stars Ii
heaven ceased 10 twinkle, as % guns
went of in unison. Was the ordel
given TO test US, or was a junior Of
fcer giving orders in his dreams
We shall never know.
Ito be eontlnued.)
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NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS
July 10.17-24.31

NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.
To Carrie Blanche Bennett:
Take notice that on Monday, the 9Th
day Of August, 1915. at the Office or
M. E. Morgan, at the Jacobs Building,
in the City OF Fairmont, Marion Coun'
ty, West Virginia, between the hours
OF nine o'clock a. m. and nine o'clock
o. m. OF that day, l shall proceed to
take the dispositions OF NJ. ]. Bennett,
Harry Knapp, myself and Others, to be
read in evidence In certain chancery
cause depending in the intermediate
Court OF Marion County, West Vir-
ginia. in which am plaintiff and you
are defendant; and II from any cause
the taking OF the said depositoIns be
not commenced on that day. or II com.
menced they be not completed on that
day. the taking Of the same Will be
adjourned and continued from time to
time at teh same place and between
the same hours until they are com.
pleted. ..,a-
BY Counsel.
NJ. E. MORGAN,
Counsel for Plaintiff.
July 17-2+31;Aug. Z
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teal woman run me and my business
them"
Il am afraid you must unless your
drunken scoundrel OF son turns over
a new leaf and I think that is impos
sible for him now"
"oh. oh! II John could only bear
me talked to like this. Oh! why did
he leave me to the mercy Of lot OF
strange, unfeeling women"
You seem to be doing right well,
You are boarding at fine hotel. Your
income is conserved for your com
fort"
THAT'S just tt can't spend it as
want to-"
You are allowed to do that until
it was found you were incapable OF
handling money"
"Oh, wish l were dead"
did not speak.
"And l expect all you people wish
It too"
well. you don't make things any
too agreeable for us" The moment
said that, little book, was ashamed
Of myself and fastened to apologize.
II did not mean to imply that any
one wished you any bad luck. Mother
Waverly, but can't you see that eV'
eryone is doing all he can to keep
you In comfort except Jack. and ne
would rob you to further his selfish
ends II he could"
II won't hear my boy illuminated
and am going to my lawyer as soon
as can to see If I can't get that ter
rible will set aside. They tell me
that book shop is Just a rendezvous
for men since that actress woman
took charge Of it."
stop! You must not intimate such
things about Mary"
What about Mary?" asked Aunt
Mary.
swered. Are you ready to go?"
All ready"
Then. Mother Waverly, we will
take you around to the hotel or any,
where else you want to CO."
NO. thank you. can walk when
am sent home. You can tell my son
when he wants to see me I'll be at
my hotel. He must not expect to see
me at his house any more"
Very WELL
Whatever is the matter. Margie?''
asked Aunt Mary.
Nothing, DEAR" I said as we drove
on, leaving Mother Waverly raging on
the sidewalk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
September 3.

Disgust and disappointment! We
were met by tug whose mission
was to report cholera IN Honolulu;
NSS'ere am, not gorgng myself on
teal fruits as had imagined, but
held in quarantine!
: This was the order that came 10 US
this morning:
"The Uniform for the day will be
white working clothes and barred feet.
/ was breathing at every pore from
excessive humidity, as dragged my
self to quarters-beginning TO feel like
an invalid, and feeling sure l should
never smile again-whenI cast side
long glance down the line, and grew
faint from suppressed laughter. The
feet Of my shipmates were anything
Z but In uniform. Some OF them are so
elaborately tattooed they look for ali
the world like carpet slippers; while
others have only star on each toe.
3 We are anchored about a mile out
from the surf, seemingly as notion
less as "a painted ship upon a paint
ed ocean" while the shifting pano-
rama Of Molokai shows US to be rid
ing great ground swells.
When on top we see the leper VII
lagos, guarded by sharp rocks cutting
the waves as they ride shoreward.
and tossing the spray 50 or 100 feet
into the air, whence it falls into
snowy foam, like garland OF white
roses upon living sepulcher.
blush to own it. but so longcd
for closer look that / was delighted
to be OF cutter crew which carried
the American consul from our SHIP
out to meet the little white leper ship
She is small steamer that plies
among the islands, picking up the I'M
fortunate, and carrying them to this
place OF refuge.
AS we drew alongside, the consul
boarding her upper deck. could look
In on the lower. There were about 20
victims that day. Some Of them were
in irons, and swearing like pirates.
There were but two women; they
chung about each others neck and
cried piteously.
We were not there longer than half
an hour; and, in showing away from
her, / noticed every one used oar or
boat hook, instead OF placing hands
upon the .leper boat.
II there is a day on board that q
sailor can call his own, It is Rope.
Yarn Sunday, which always falls on
wednesday. 1t is then he mends or
puts his traps In shipshape. What an
odd picture the deck presented today!
Half a dozen little hurdygurdy sew
ing machines running. some cobbling,
and all sorts Of things which fellow
used to have done he must do for him.
self.
It has been said that the native Of
India rejoices not more over the kill.
ing of tiger than the native Ha-
waiian over the killing OF a tiger
!, shark. Yesterday. an officer shot
tiger, or basking shark, that must
have measured more than 80 feet In
length. It was wounded and bleeding.
when the men from the fishing boats
saw It, and begged that 1t be not shot
again, but given to them.
They came into the water, bringing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting Of the stockholders OF The B.
F. Evans Company, corporation Gre
ated and organized under the laws OF
the State OF West Virginia, held at
Room No. 702, Watson Building, in
the City OF Fairmont. Marion County
West Virginia, on the 10th day OF
July, 1915. the following resolutions
were adopted:
Resolved, First. That The B. F.
Evans Company, a corporation created
and organized under the laws OF the
State of West Virginia. does hereby
discontinue business as corporation
and surrenders TO said State its char
ter and corporate franchises, The
Board of Directors will proceed to
convert the property and all assets OF
this corporation into cash and pay on
and discharge all its debts, liabilities
and obligations; and after fully dis
charging same divide the remainder
among the stockholders pro rata with
their several holdings Of stock, but no
such payments shall be made to any
stockholders until after the publica-
ton OF the notice herein contained.
And,
Resolved, Second. That the Presi-
dent Of this corporation cause notice
Of the adoption Of the foregoing reso-
luton to be published in some news.
paper of general circulation published
near the principal Office or place OF
business OF this corporation once a
week for four successive weeks; anu
that he certify these resolutions to the
Secretary of State OF the State OF
Westzvirginia and deliver to him a
certificate showing the publication OF
said notice, as provided by Law,
Given under my hand this 10th day
Of July. 1915.
w. D. EVANS. President,
The B. F. Evans Company.
Attest: B. F, Evans,
Secretary.
July 10.17.24-31
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NOTICE OF SALE OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to decree of the Inter
mediate Court Of Marion County, West
Virginia, made and entered on the Sth
day OF May, 1915. in the chancery
cause therein pending in which Nancy
]. Sine was plaintiff and Clark Sine
was defendant, will on the 3lst day OF
July. 1915, at o'clock p. m, at the
front door OF the courthouse OF Marion
County, offer for sale to the highest
bidder, the Curtesy interest or life
estate Of Clark Sine. in and to all that
certain parcel OF real estate situate in
the town Of Amos, or Fafrview Marion
County, West Virginia, and bounded
as follows: On the East by Washing
ton Street; on the North by lands OF
Yost heirs; on the West by lands Of
Yost heirs, and on the South by lands
of Otis Boor, containing one-tourth Of
an acre, except the coal and rs OF
the oil. together with the usual min
ing rights and privileges.
Terms OF sale. Cash in hand on day
of sale.
Given under by hand this, the 25th
E. F. MORGAN,
l, W. S. Black. clerk of the Inter
mediate Court Of Marion County. here
by certify that bond with security ap-
proved by me as sufficient, and in the
penalty provided by said decree has
been given by said Special Commits
sioner.
W. S. BLACK.
Clerk of the intermediate Court OF
Marion County. West Virginia.
June 26-July 3-10-17.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
START MOVIE EARN.

WELLSBURG, v. Va, July IL
Moving pictures will be produced for
the first time at the beautiful Vande'
grift estate near this city Monday,
July Is. Frank J. Baker, director OF
the Chateau De Luxe Films Company
expects to begin operations by that
time.
Among the prominent players who
will arrive in about ten days are
Misses Marguerite Bryant. Catherine
Baker, May Marsh. formerly with the
Vitagraph; Catherine Mallory. former
" from Lubin, and Charles Kramer,
comedian, formerly from the Keystone
and others.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO HOLDERS OF OWNERS
OF GENERAL FUND ORDERS OF
THE CITY OF FAIRMoNT ISSUED
PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1915.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to
Act of the legislature Of 1915, amend
ing Chapter OF the West Virginia
Code, that all persons holding or own
ing General Fund Orders OF the City
Of Fairmont, issued prior 10 July l,
1915. are required to bring said Orders
to the Office Of the undersigned for
the purpose Of having said Orders list
ed as provided by law
ALBERT J. KERN,
City Clerk OF the City OF Fairmont,
west Virginia. July 12-10t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

Activity is necessary II one hopes
to keep the vital forces at the point OF
perfection and the human system
healthy.
Action accelerates the blood circula'
ton. 1t stimulates the digestive sys'
TEN. 1t augments the action OF the
stomach. liver and bowels. 1t in
creases the respiratory action. more
thoroughly originating the blood
through q greater lung expansion.
1t also regulates appetite by stimu'
lating the gastric and salivic secretion
II there is not enough activity too much
blood goes TO the nerve centers; and
the entire muscular, digestive and cir
culatory system gets out Of order.
Standing still. sitting still. or lying
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
FINED FOR SWEARING.

Harry Knapp was arrested yester-
day ma charge Of swearing In a pub
lie place and was taken before Justice
R. Leigh Fleming an dtried. He was
found guilty and fined 81 and costs,
which he paid
1t was claimed Knapp cussed one Of
the prohibition officers working here.
calling him sneak and other things
even worse. and this resulted In the
Arrest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
FOR WOMEN AND TIE HOME
Muscles and Internal Organs Degenerate
Unless Exercise is INDUCED in Regularly

, still for any great length Of time e.
deteriorating TO the whole body. Be
ware OF laziness and idleness It win
have its effect on your whole system.
1t will bring on degeneration Of the
muscles and the internal organs.
Sometimes this results IN an unhealthy
accumulation Of tat and sometimes IN.
ternal adhesions. In some eonstttus
tons It results in shrinkage and pre-.
mature old age.
The three important factors In the
treatment OF tuberculosis are food,
rest and fresh air. Meat. eggs and,
milk are generous quantities are the.
staple articles OF diet. The process OF
overlooking must be watched, how
ever. and Indigestion prevented
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17
APPRoPRIATE.

:. APPROPRIATE. ;,
Teacher-Now pupils, what is the
rational flower Of England?
Pupil-The rose.
Teacner-And France2
Puptl-The lily.
Teacher-And Spain?
Pupil-Bui1 rushes!
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LOST AND FOUND

~SNS~ONNS~SNS~~NSSH~~S~~~
LoST-A roll Of money, SO, s. and 81
bills, either between Fourth street
from bridge to Locust avenue, or Lo-
Gust avenue to Billingsleas corner.
Return to West virginian and receive
reward. 7-17lt-No. 2aS.
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AFRO AMERICAN news
BY James o. Heath.

(By James o. Heath.)
Trinity NJ. E. Church Sunday ser
vices. Rev. Mapson F. Hayling. pas
tor.
Morning service at II q. m. Sub
iect: Nothing New"
Sunday school at p. m.
Evening service at S p. m. subject:
The Value OF Scriptural Intercourse
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at s O'Clock.
All are cordially invited to attend
the above services.
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To spend Sunday in Pittsburgh.

o 0pEHu 0UIIUdJ III BIT
Misses Hazel B. Carter, Francis
Jones. Mildred Atkins, Irma Whiting
and Mrs. F. H. Jackson and several
Young men will leave Sunday morning
for Pittsburgh, where they will spend
the day in the beautiful parks OF the
smoky City and will return Sunday
evening on late train.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

Miss Elsie Hays. Of Wilmington. is a
visitor in the city.
Mrs. Lee Gillom was called 70
Clarksburg Monday to attend the ~
neral of Mrs. Johnson.
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Rnturn From Vacation.

Miss Anna Dawson returned from
the east Thursday, where she has
been spending her summer vacation.
While away she visited the following
cities: New York Baltimore. Phila-
deiphia and Atlantic City.
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Attending Expedition.

Messrs. John Cole, Charlie Williams
and Ben Turner left this week for
Richmond, Va, where they win attend
the great Afro-American Exposition
which is being held in that city and
they expect TO visit several large cities
in the east while away.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

E. B. Williams. rilroad man OF
Wheeling, is visitor in this city TO-
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

Dame Fashion had the Seeing
America" maid in mind when she de.
vised the folding hattie jaunty sky
piece that folds up like bathing cap
and slips into the tightest corner OF
suit case or trunk.
The Seeing America" hat is de-
signed by Nine. Wright Of Chicago and
it's already very popular with women
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-17

Better After Long illness.
Mrs. R. C. Freeland. who has been
very i'll for the past four weeks. IS i'm
proving very fast at the present time.
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PROCLAMATION

Good citizens in a good city will strive always
to keep the weeds and other filth from growing
and accumulating on their premises.
We al recognize our own people and our own
city to be as good as the best, and feeling sure
therefore of hearty response to this request or
proclamation do hereby order and proclaim that
ing Saturday July 26, 1915 shall be set aside and
constituted as the week in which all citizens will cut
the weeds and other filth from their properties
and from all the vacant lots which they own or con-
troll within the boundaries Of the City of Fairmont
The degree of compliance with this request will
determine the standing of Fairmont among up to
date cities.
Respectfully submitted, ~
ANTHONY BOWEN, .
Mayor.