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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

Mere man makes his rebut on the
fashion page today as a regular be
longer" in Betty Browns family fash
ion circle. We welcome him cordially
and we'll see that there's always a
place for him among the mentors Of
fashion.
The high waist line in the new fall
coats is what the man fashion de-
signer call attention TO today. This
high line is well above the normal
waistline and 1t has just the right
curve to give a becoming Swing"
from the waist down. Patch pockets
with flaps are another new fashion
wrinkle. and Still another is to leave
the last button OF the coat open and
it's equally good fashion form to
leave the last button OF the new low
cut waistcoat open. A fawn color felt
hat with a colored band is a nobby
top piece worn by men who study
styles
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
BUTTERMILK.

The popularity of buttemilk as a
food and beverage in the hot season
is shown by It's widespread sale.
Any drink which can successfully
invade the precincts Of the saloon
and compete for sale, as buttermilk
now does. side by side with alcoholic
beverages deserves attention.
The plan Of allowing milk to I'M
dergo fermentation OF such char
acter that the products are not I'M
pleasant or unwholesome for human
consumption yet serves as preserva-
tives TO prevent undesirable types or
decomposition, is not new.
The fermentation product chiefly
depended upon in such cases is latte
acid. although in certain types alco-
holic fermentation may also be in
evidence.
Buttermilk belongs to the acid type
and usually contains from O.6 to O.9
per cent Of acid. Strictly speaking
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Fairmont Baptists
Start to Philippii

A large number Of local people left
today for Philippi. where they will
attend the sixth annual Baptist Young
Peoples Assembly. which will be held
at Broaddus Institute week, begin,
ming tomorrow. A number Of people
will go up later in the week and re
main over Sunday.
Among those who will attend the
sessions. are Rev. and Mrs, w. J.
Eddy and children. Katherine and
Ruth. Rev. John Brown. Mrs f. E.
Boord and Miss Opal Boord. Miss lnez
Jacobs. Miss Mary Powell, Misses
Villa and Fairy Vangilder. Miss Lena
Parks and Miss Louise Leonard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

The princess gown is to queen
over the fashion world this fall. Not
that all the gowns will be princesses,
but according to fashion forecasts |
hear most Of the smart gowns Will be
-hutlt on princess lines.
"a demure little frock to be shown
soon at the Chicago Garment Manu-.
facturers association style show with
a quaint fichu draped about the
shoulders attracted so much atten'
ton at a recent style show that
sketched It for the benefit of The West
Virgtnisn readers. It's dark blue char
meuse with fichu OF black Chantilly
drawn through the inside panel and
reappearing at the back where 1t Is
tied in q sash. The skirt is short as
are all the new skirts, and the seal
loped edge is one OF the new ideas
so often seen on the new gowns.
BETTY BROWN.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

ted underwear, or any other soft ma.
iteriaI. and have two pieces, one Tor
the face and head and one for the
body. The towel should be soft and
clean also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Father Of Local
Woman is Dead

Mrs. John r. Cook left last night
for her home at Strasburg. Va. called
by a message announcing the death
Of her father. Rev. Mr.. Watts. which
occurred suddenly at his home. He
had been In declining health for some
time, but his condition was not con-
sidered Immediately alarming until a
few hours before his death.
Rev. Watts was well known here,
having been frequent guest in his
daughters home. He was proml'
nent minister OF the Southern NJ. f,
denomination. Miss Virginia Brown,
Of Strasburg. a granddaughter OF Rev.
watts, who has been a guest here for
some time, remained here with Miss
Virginia Cook during her mothers alb
sence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

er, but should not be cold enough to
chill or frighten him.
Never rub the soap directly on the
baby's skin, and be sure that it is
thoroughly rinsed off, as very trou-
blesome skin disease may result II a
harsh soap Is used or II soap is al
lowed to dry on the skin.
Use a soft wash cloth made from
a piece OF old table linen, towel. knit
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
School for Wives Run
by Former Helen Gould

NEW YORK Aug Married three years herself AfrA
Finley Sheppard the world as Helen Could has
established Lyndhurst her Place a.
Tarytwon. New York
expert and fond Of everything which pertains 10
home making Shepard today class than 400 younG
Saturday morning receive
sewing cooking keeping household accounts
There Lndhur houekeepers class for married women
who wish TO improve and instruction
given economical buying.
Shepard pride in the fact that she can order
plain economical dinner than IN her ability give her government
in time OF 100000 for batteship.
An College. New York City addresses
cooking class Saturday morning Even boys are not barred
attending the cooking class.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
rINED For DRUNKENNESS,

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02
Leave for Christian
Endeavor Convention

Miss nellie v. Layman. Miss Rose
Gaskill, Miss Edna Hamilton, Leo
Patterson and Kenneth Barnes, leave
tomorrow for Wheeling where they
VIII attend the state Christian En-
deavor convention, which convenes
there II a several days saSsion TO-
morrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

The Misses Florence LeMasterS and
Pauline Snider spent Sunday with
friends in Fairview.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-02

FINED FOR DRUNKENNESS,
c. K. Welsh. Of Grant Town, waa
tried before Squire Musgrove thit
morning on a charge OF drunkenness
He was fined 81 and costs and va
released. Welsh was arrested la
night by Constable Skinner. s
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
LITTLEJOHN'S
Carnival Company Opens To Large Crowds

For the fourth consecutive time the
Littlejohn Carnival Company is playing
to large and pleased audiences in This
city. They arrived last Monday and
have pitched their shows on Richmond
street near the railroad crossing This
company comes under the auspices of
the local lodge OF Odd Fellows and it
can be truthfully said that they carry
the cleanest and the best Carnival out
fit on the road. The music this year
is unusually good, having two brass
bands. which give concerts on the
street every evening and afternoon.
Professor Rocco Grella, so well and
fsvorably known here, is still with this
company and the music he furnishes
this wear is even better than ever be-
fore All the attractions are free from
anything that would offend and merits
the patronage of the entire public.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
BAPTIST CHURCH
May Call Rev. A. ]. Clere.

Rev. A. J. CIere. Of Georgetown,
who preached at the Baptist church
here last Sunday morning and at the
Union services at the school Auditorium
the same night. will preach again for
Baptist congregation next Sunday
morning DIR. Clere made a decided
and favorable impression on the con-
gregstion and it is probable that this
church may call him. He is a very
fluent speaker and has been on the
Cleveland Lvceum Bereau as a lecturer
for some time. They have this to say
of him in their recommendation of him as
a lecturer: HE has sincere convic-
tons and heroic courage to defend
them. He has a message worth while
for both old and Young and breaches
she gospel Of humanity, sunshine and
tentiment'
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
PAINT LICK
PUTS BIG POT IN LITTLE one
And Entertains Fourth OF July Patriots

Most of Garrard county, all Of Lam
caster and good portion of Madison
county assembled at Paint Lick last
Monday and were royslly entertained
by the good people of this thriving and
enterprising little city. Every form
of amusement was to be had and there
was entertainment for the young as
well as the old. Every citizen Of Paint
Lick seemed to have been committee
of one to see that every one was shown
a good time, and that this was success
full in every way is sttested by the tact
that the two thousand people who were
so fortunate to have been there. will
confederate. The Danville brass band
rendered some patriotic airs end Paul's
Carnival shows drew large crowds to
every performance. Many speakers of
prominence were on hand, loaded with
patriotic talks and each held the az
tention of the crowd for two hours in
the morning and about two hours in
the afternoon. Among those who
spoke, were, Judge Charles Hardin,
Hon. c. c. Fox. Judge Rodes Shackle-
ford. H. Clay Kaufman. Emmett Pur-
year. J. l. Hamilton and others. all of
whom were listened to with the keenest
interest and at times the crowd was
stirred to high pitch of patriotic en-
thusiasm. A bountiful and sumptuous
dinner was served on the ground, by
the good people of and near Paint
Lick. all of which was thoroughly
enjoyed bv the out-of-town guests.
A ball game between Whiee Station
and Paint Lick in the afternoon was
witnessed by large crowd. which re-
suited in score of IL to in favor of
White Station
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
BUMPER CROWD
Sees Close or Auto and Pony Contest.

The Ford runabout advertised to be
given away last Saturday as well as the
second prize IN the Pony contest,
brought one of the largest, if not the
largest. crowd ever seen in Lancaster.
The public square was literally jammed
with people and long before the hour
announced for the drawing. every road
leading into Lancaster was lined with
buggies. automobiles, wagons and foot
men. The second prize IN the Pony
contest was announced first and the
winner of this prize. which was a
beautiful shetland pony, proved to be
Miss Pearl Crutchfield, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. II. G.. Crutchfeld, of this
city. Miss Pearl and her friends have
worked faithfully for this prize and
undaunted by her failure to win the
first prize. she never for moment lost
hope Of winning the second. and she as
we'll as her friends are proud Of her
victory. She is very happy and asks
tn. Record to thank those who worked
90 faithfully in her interest.
The drawing for the Automobile
came off promptly at three O'Clock.
Little Eugenis Dunlap was selected to
draw the numbers and after the stubs
were thoroughly mixed. she being
blindfolded. was asked to draw one.
the number drawn to be awarded the
machine. The first number drawn was
's7s9i' and was held by Mr.. X. l..
Burton. who was present and the ma
chine was awarded him. Mr.. Burton
was already the owner of handsome
touring car and he Immediately sold the
one drawn to the highest bidder. who
proved to be Mr.. Dave Sanders. for
1885. Ten other prizes were awarded
to the value Of $500 each and were
given by the ten enterprising merchants
as consolation prizes. While many
were disappointed In not getting ths
machine. yet everybody was happy and
the crowd was in the best of humoI
during the entire drawing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
TWENTY AMERICANS MISSING

A German submarine shelled, torpe-
doed and sunk the Dominion Line
freight steamer Armenian off the coast
OF Cornwall England. Monday night.
and as a result twenty Americsny are
among the missing. The Armenian.
flying the British flag. carried a cargo
Of mules from Newport News. Va. and
twelve of the missing Americans are
negro rsuleteers. The other eight are
whites. hailing from various parts Of
the United States.
No tension or apprehension exists in
Washington as a result Of the sinking
Of the Armenian aud the loss Of Ameri-
can life because the ship is recognized
as a possible transport Of belligerent
Power subject to the natural hazards
of war and IL wrs essentially cargo
carrier of distinct contraband. and as
all the facts are not at hand Washing
ton prefers to await possible evidence
that the Armenian resisted or tried to
escape from the submarine, thus pre-
venting opportunity for seizure and
search.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08

Desperate conditions in Mexico City,
with unchecked mobs rioting and loot
ing have been described IN dispatches
cabled to the United States Govern
ment from Vera Cruz by courier. who
eft the Mexican capital Friday. June
25. No mention was made Of attacks
upon foreigners. so officials assumed
that they were safe. Many stores had
been looted. the dispatches said. and
great mobs were rioting and seizing
food wherever il was to be found.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
One RESULT OF THE WAR.

An attempt against the life Of J. P.
Morgan. head of the firm Of j. p. Nor
gan & Co., financial agents Of the Brit
ish Government, and the explosion Of
a bomb in the Capitol building at
Washington are two Of the dramatic
incidents growing out Of the European
war. Mr.. Morgan's asssilant. Frank
Holt. an American Of German descent
and teacher Of languages. in explain
ing his visit to Mr.. Morgan said il was
for the purpose of having him end the
European war. Holt has confessed that
he was responsible for the explosion IN
the Capitol building this with the OBJ
ject of bringing ITO the attention of
the American people the terrible muir
ders being committed in Europe" Mr..
Morgan is suffering from two bullet
wounds. the gravity Of which is known
only TO the attending physicians. but
they announce that the bullets do not
involve any vital organ.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
A PAYING auto.

II everybody got as much actual and
valuable service from an automobile
as does James Hatcher. the mail car
rier between Lancaster and Danville.
the buzz buggies would prove profitable.
Mr.. Hatcher not only makes his round
trip every day. but frequently carries
passengers to other points after his
regular work is done. he can put more
passengers and packages in his car
than can be carried in railway coach.
all going In comfort. He runs like a
scared rabbit. but never has an acct
dent. His wife is really better driver
than Jim, and the two are about the
busiest people We know. -Danville
Messenger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
HUERTA SALUTES
FLAG AT LAST.

Sduatting at window of his i'm
provised prison at Fit. Bliss, Texas. in
his shirt sleeves and using an old copy
of an army order with which to fan
himself. General Victorisns Huerta
watched the ceremony of trooping the
colors at the United States army post
last Sunday afternoon and stood at at
tention when the colors that he once
refused to salute were furled for the
day Of the national air.
As the colors bilIowed from the
masthead, the aged general stood at
attention like q msnikin, his heels
clicked together. and delivered that
salute. the refusal of
which had almost plunged his country
and the United States into warfare.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
IMPORTANT MEETING
on Commercial Club To-Night.

Every member of the mmercial
club and every citizen interested in the
betterment Of the town ard county are
urged and requested to attend the
meeting Of the club tonight. The
meeting will be held over store room of
the Joseph Mercantile Co. All bust
ness concerns, whether great or small,
should be represented in the CONNER
cisl club. Good ideas are often advan-
ced by the little fellow. and sometimes
are very large in furthering big busi-
ness.
There should be concerted pull by
everyone in one direction. for the good
of Lancaster and Garrard county, not
what is there in it for you individually,
but team work for the greatest prog
ress for the city and county's develop
ment. Arrangements are being made
to have meet with the Commercial club
next Thursday night. July 18th. Mr..
Edward A. Qusrles, secretary of the
Board of Commerce. Of Lexington, Mr..
Robert M. Allen and Mr.. Charles ID.
Bohanan. of Agriculture Experiment
Station, of Lexington. all of whom are
high up in the commercial world and
will be prepared to give some interest
ing talks as to the advantages to be
derived from a Commercial club. The
latter two gentlemen will have some
thing of interest to say to the farmers
of the county and it is to be hoped that
they will come out on this occasion.
Remember the date. Thursday night.
July 18th, at the school Auditorium.
More details will be announced in our
next issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
AT METHODIST CHURCH.

Mr.. S. H. Pollitt. who Is now in a
meeting at Spears Chapel. in Jessa-
mine county. says that Rev. Claude
Fswns will fill his pulpit here next
Sunday morning. Brother Pollitt has
recently closed fine meeting at Car
tsrsyille. with number Of confessions.
While it rained most every day during
the meeting the church was always
crowded and the best attention was
given by those present.
Beginning at the Methodist church
next Saturday week. Elder W. Z.
Arnold will speak that night and the
following Sunday morning. This will
be the last quarterly conference of the
year and the entire membership is
urged to be present at these meetings.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
new SOFT DRINK and
LUNCHEONETTE.

Mr.. Harry Ware will in the next few
days open up new solf drink and
luncheonette room in the room adjoin-
ing the Romans Opera House. The
new soda fountain, which has been
shipped. will arrive to-day and Harry
tells Us he hopes to be open by the
middle of next week. Everything will
be new. sanitary ard up-to-date and we
wish him much success in his new en-
terprise
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
LIVE STOCK SALES.

Mr.. w. v. Gastineau, one of the best
hog raisers in the county recently sold
to V. A. Lear. 90 head Of hogs that
averaged 2i2 pounds each. for II cents
pound. Mr. Gastinesu has over 100
head still on his farm that will be ready
for market in the early fall. W. b.
Burton bought twelve head Of horses
and mules at Richmnnd last Monday at
an average Of $40 to $40 head. He
also bought II head Of mules in STAN
ford. that average from sl15 to $40.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08

The United States is seriously con
sidering taking over the Ssyville wire
less plant. which has direct communica-
tion with Germany. through fear Of
neutrality violations. Investigation
has shown that il is possible to COM
municate with submarines across the
Atlantic through this powerful plant.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08

More than 1000 persons, representing
North Carolina. Tennessee, Virginia
and Kentucky. gathered at Cumberland
Gap Wednesday TO participate in the
unveiling Of monument commemorate
ing the entry Of Daniel Boone and the
first party Of pioneers into Kentucky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
REPUBLICANS
Put Out County Ticket.

At meeting called by the chairman
OF the republican county committee
last Saturday. a full ticket was launch
ed to oppose the democratic ticket in
this county in November. Since the
announcement Of Judge L. l.. Walker,
for Lieutenant Governor. quite a num-
Der offered themselves for slaughter.
but the ticket as finally made up is as
follows: For Circuit Court Clerk. Joe
A. Burnside; for Sheriff. Joe Ham
monds. with Henley V. Basin as deputy
and for Representative. Joe S. Hasel-
den.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08

This is your street in your city"
reads n sign posted by the New York
street cleaning department. Keep it
as clean as your room in YOUR house. ="
An exscting request. but a good motto
for any section Of any city. Too many
citizens, old and young seem to think
that their obligations of neatness ard
end at the front gate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
CLEARANCE SALE.

On another page of this issue appears
a full page advertisement. announcing
the July Clearance sale Of Mr.. j. W.
Smith. This House Of quality" is
noted for its up-to-dste and clean stock
Of goods and the prices that are beng
offered during this sale should soon re-
duce his stock TO a minimum.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
PROGRESSIVE MEETING.

There will be meeting Of the Pro-
gressives Of Garrard county on July
i7th 1915 at three o'clock in Lancaster.
All progressives and those interested
are urged TO attend.
G. M. Patterson. Chairman
It. Of the Progressive Co Com.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
PROTRACTED MEETING.

Our protracted meeting at Forks of
Dix River Church will begin the first
Sunday in August. Rev. J. w. Beagle
Of Hustonville will assist the pastor.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
THE Diamond From The Sky,
$40, 900 90 for suggestion.

Confirmation was obtained in WASH
ington last week Of the report that
Secretary Bryan will oppose the re-
Of Woodrow Wilson in 1916
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-07-08
LOST.

French Poodle Dog. solid white,
year old. Reward IL returned to
lt-pd. Bob Meadows, Lancaster.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-03-12
Trustees Sale.

Under the provisions OF trust deed
executed by William Gregory and wife
Lizzie Gregory to d. E Slaughter, TrGs-
tee, January sth, 1913, to secure certain
indebtedness. said trust deed being re-
corded in deed book No. los, page 592
in Chancery Clerks Office in Oktibbeha
County Mississippi, will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash
at front door of Court House of said
county in Starkville, within legal hours
on April 5th 1915, the following proper
ty located in said county, viz:
All North East Quarter of Section
One in Township Seventeen range -Four
teen East, except Sc 1-3 acres in south
end thereof aud except about 16 acres in
north east corner of said section, said
l6 acres being 1888 chains east and
west and 1860 chains north and south.
Also horses and red poll cows and
increase. all described in said trust deed
Default having been made in paying
said Indebtedness and the owner of same
and the beneficiary having requested
said trustee to execute said trust and
foreclose. March 9th 1915.
d. e. SLAUGHTER,
Trustee.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-03-12
Sturgis Lo Gals
(Ry MISS Sallie Bevill.)

Mr., Jim Rainey, of Choctaw,
visited relatives Eere last week
Miss Davidson had relatives
from Highpoint for the week
end.
Miss Moliie Crumpton Of
Longview High School was the
guest of Mrs. Friday last week.
Misses Hassle Cotton and Ech-
OILS, of Maben, visited Mrs. En-
ma Skies
Mr.. VIM. Rainey, of Nav hew,
visited Mrs. Koonce's family last
week.
Miss Edith Sullivan was at
home Saturday and Sunday.
MIR. Bertram Wallace spent a
couple of days with his parents.
Mrs. Jim Davis is visiting her
her parents this week.
Rev. Bess Wallace left, Mon
day for Louisville.
Prof's McReynolds and Wat
kins, Mrs. Jodle Morgan. Misses
Velma Wallace and Sallie Bevill
and Mr.. John Hutchinson attend
ed the Teachers meeting at the
court house Saturday.
Rev. Jordan, Messrs R.B. Neal
VIM. Ward and Thos. JWood
we're here Monday looking after
the interests of the 100 f.
Mrs. Leila Richardson passed
thru Saturday, en- route home
from Starkyille.
Mr.. Will Mitchell returned
home Saturday much improved
after a few weeks treatment in
West Point.
DIR. Murphy suffered another
accident this week when his
horse fell upon one Of our good
roads,. However, he was moi
seriously hurt
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1915-03-12
NOTICE.

The next regular meeting OF
the Oktibbeha Camp, 1911 U'C.V V
will be held at 10 o'clock, a. N.
at the Court Honse, on The first
Saturday in April. The election
of officers and other business OF
Importance is to be transacted. A
full attendance is earnestly de-
sired.
Murry Maxwell.
Aojutant.