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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

Strange as it may seem, little book,
after my nurses story Invent straight
to sleep. felt deeply over my trou-
lBbles, but it had taken hours for her
to tell them to me, so after she had
finished and we had wept together as
women will at such times, she again
Fixed my pillows and after settling me
fiitafmost comfortable position said:
.It was positively disgraceful, Mrs.
SVaverly, for me to have forgotten
that Il was your nurse, for the last few
hours l have been only stormtossed
woman pouring her troubles into the
Ssympathetic heart of another woman.
You will forgive me, won't you, for
ayen forgetting that you might be in
physical pain and needing my care"
surely will, my DEAR" said.
WhensI awoke it was nearly noon:
Dick had called to see me, but would
not let me be awakened; said he
would call in the afternoon when they
* we're going to take the cast on my leg
and put on lighter one.
That was done yesterday afternoon
and while the doctors smiled william
Gus smiles and assured each other
that the leg looked beautiful" don't
mind telling you, little book, that It
was the most awful affair have ever
Eazed upon. / burst into tears when
Iilsaw 1t. I never had an idea that
bruised flesh could take on SO many
scolors and beside there was the wound
thatSwas not healed.
iaAnd II was so proud OF my ankles
and feet" unconsctously whispered
asRIstried to picture myself In the split
skirts and thin silk stockings this
summer.
I'm that you had nothing on me my
DEAR" said Dick as he bent down ana
kissedHm
some way this little compliment
from Dick comforted me strangely.
Dick, you know, little book. seldom
compIiments me, and while had often
heard him speak rather contemptuous'
Iy8of some other woman's ugly feet
and thick ankles. he never by word or
iooltflet me surmise that he was com
nafingSthem with mine. For the first
meSinS all these years Dick had told
ffeifes thought had goodlooking feet.
Poor old Dick, i really feel very sor.
fysfor him. have been lying here
now8ten weeks and the end does not
aeemFtog be yet. I cannot understand
wify5tliey will not let me sit UP min.
nc! and when speak OF going home
soineFo one in authority always says I
hid better stay here a few days long.
err
Yesterday when the nurse was out
Il tried ito move my body UP little.
Sbtit3 whether It was the heavy cast
which reaches from above my hip
down the ankle or-oh, little book.
doE you suppose there Is some awful
fhingSthe matter with me that5no one
mas told me {? There have at last
4 Written my terrible suspicion down
Here. II have been afraid TO ask. but
surely lust a broken leg, even Il Il
had to he set and reset, as mine has
ind Is be; SWould not keep me nat on
nv bacl like this all these weary,
weary weekss 32ss S..i
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
w, J. Eddy, Pastor.


Plans are maturing for the evan
gelfstic campaign which begins the
eth. Will not the church membership
and friends come out to participate In
the services which will be preparatory
to the campaign?
9:30-Sunday school.
10:45-Morntng service. Subject,
"The Soul Winner-A Wise Person"
Junior Congregation Sermon "A
Crutch."
2:00-Sunday school, Virginia Ave.
Sunday school, RivesVille.
2:00-Junior B. Y. P. u, Ruth
Barseman, leader.
6:3o-senior B. Y. P. U.
" 7:30-Evening service. Subject.
"The Evils Growing Out of Backsltd-
Ing" After meeting.
The pastor will conduct his meetings
at Rivesville next week. A good inter
est is already manifest. The choir
will furnish good music for the serv-
ices of the day.
Come and participate with US in the
services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
PALATlNE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Home-llE<e Church.
4 w Rrn(ASn Bantor

Sunday school at $3.50, Prof. W. A.
Hustead, superintendent. Our school
has been making a good record, but
with the coming of spring, the attend
ance should be much larger
Morning service at 10:45 Subject,
"The Great Harvest"
B. Y. P, U. at $3.50. Leader, Miss
Mildred Maple.
Evening service at 1880. Subject,
Jesus the King" 5.
You are welcome at The Home.like
church. Ifyou are stranger in the
city, come and worship with as.
This ought to be great meeting.
DR.. Mahool will preach another of his
great sermons. Come early and en-
Joy the song service. Bring your
"Red Book with you. !.
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eRAcElurHERAN CHURCH.

Rev. John Robinson, Acting Pastor
Sunday School at $3.50, J. T. Shaffer
man. superintendent. Everybody is
welcome.
Morning Service. 1o:45. Service
will be conducted by Rev. Robinson.
Junior Christian Endeavor, 2:15
Mrs. C.. H.BFpom. superintendent
Topic "How Can We Make the Best
Use OF the Bible"
Senior Christian Endeayor, $3.50
leader Mr. H. w. Leaman. Topic
THE Causes OF Failure in Life"
Evening Service, 1880. Rev. o. a.
Bremen, Of Oakland. Md. will preach
to the congregation. Rev. Bremen
will also perform any Pastoral acts
that Ii is friends in Fairmont may
wish. @
Mid week prayer service wednes.
day evening at 1880. Rev. Robinson
has been conducting a very helpful
and interesting series of meetings the
last few weeks and will pay all who
can to attend.
A meeting of the congregation OF
Grace Lutheran Church to consider the
eection OF Pastor will be held imme'
diately after the morning services oil
Sunday, March 26. 1916. This is a
very important meeting and every
member should be in attendance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
3Ciarence p. Mitchell, D. D., Minister.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
Jackson and jefferson Streets.
II. G.. Stoetzer, Minister.

y re- ~. u otoetZeFt WH'StST'
Sunday school at $3.50. Classes for
All, ages. A special class for business
men at Pythian Hall. Fleming build
ing. ]. Walter Barnes, superintendent.
Worship at 10:45 with address by
Prof q L, Strickland, professor OF
philosophy at the West Virginia I'm
Siversity.
Christian Endeavor at 6:30. Causes
sof Some Failures in Life" Dalton
Evans Van Fleet, leader. ~
Evening service at 1880. Prof.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
.G0ESON A DIET I
LS!g0IW!!I.N TO 800
Frank Mailman, Waterman,
Reduced to Literally
Skin and Bone.

CHICAGO, March Hit is as
founding to note how thin Frank Hal
lihan has been getting lately. The
poor fellow is now only matter Of
skin and bones-390 pounds.
Thirteen pounds have departed from
! him bv reason of his entire abandon
!. .,,:,eSz q white bread aud potatoes,
9Ssc abandonment, says Frank,
makes him feel better.
Despite his weight loss, however,
Frank Hallihan is still the largest
watchman in Cook county. Also 1o
believes no man OF his pounds is so
nimble.
Hallihan is Waterman in the county
collectors office. He has owned the
job since December Z, 1914, when Hen
~ Stuckart became county treasurer.
Frank had presided in Stuckart's pre-
cinct for IS years.
In the old days when ballot box
stuffing was a common exercise at the
polls, Hallihan was personal body
guard to Stuckart.
Hallihan stands six feet two inches
tall. Both his chest and waist meas.
urements are 81 inches. He Is exceed.
ingly nimhle, because the only fat on
him is a couple OF inches at the waist
He swims, boxes. and plays ball. In
former days he ran races.
A few days ago he lifted marble
slab which measured II feet by five
in length and width, and was one and
one-hnlf inches thick. 1t weighed 1000
pounds.
.Many's the time I've. been mistaken
for John l.. Sullivan" said Hallt-
han. "Men would tap me on the
shoulder and say: Hello, there, John
L."
Hallihan Is as years old, is married
and lives at 456S Archer avenue. He
boasts an ancient acquaintance with
Jimmy Durkin, the worlds greatest
office boy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
sT. PETER,s CATHOLIC CHURCH.
CHRIST CHURCH (EPlscopAL)

Rev A. n. Beavin, Rector.
1880 a. m., Holy Communion.
9:45 a. NJ, Sunday school.
10:45 a. M, Morning Prayer and
Sermon, subject "Enchantment."
1880 p. M, Vesper service and ser.
mon, subject "a Perfect Tribute"
These sermons form the opening
ones in the Lenten Series. A hearty
welcome awaits all who come.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
mi. P. TEMPLE.-

q J. C. 6roomtield, o. o., Pastor.
Give careful attention to our pro:
gram for tomorrow. Sunday school
at Q 80 a. m. DR.. Mahood will address
the school and conduct q decisto nser.
vice. Teachers are urged to secure
full attendance OF their classes
Preaching service at 10:45. Theme
Of sermon, "our Responsibility in the
present evangelistic campaign" n.
Junior endeayor at $3.50 O'Clock.
!. Meeting for men only at 8 o'clock
to be addressed by DR.. Mahood. Sub
ject, Drifters.
Meeting for young women at 3
o'clock in the NJ. E. South Church, to
be addressed by the evangellst's
daughter, Miss Manhood.
Our Endeayor Society will join with
the Epworth League at $3.50 in the
First NJ. e. church.
No service at7:30 o'clock. We 1oir
in the Union services to hear DR.. Ma
hood speak on "Amusements."
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FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.

Claude e. Goodwin, Pastor.
Services tomorrow will be as fol.
lows:
all ages. Let US plan for a big school.
Public worship and sermon at 10:45.
There will be a meeting for men at
the Methodist Protestant Temple at
o'clock. This service will be under
the auspices Of the three churches now
engaged in union services. This meet
ing will DO addressed by DR.. Mahood.
His subject will be "Drifters."
Miss Edith Mahood will address a
meeting for young women at the
Methodist church, South. at the same
hour. All young women are invited
to the service.
Epworth League devotional meeting
at $3.50. The young people are urged
to make this service one of great
helpfulness
Union cvangelistic service at 1880.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

What Is the real secret OF smart
dressing in this 1916 year OF fashion;
Is the poser I put to Nine. ALA Ripley
noted designer Of styles. Quick came
her answer. "The point about being
modishly dressed this spring is the
'toutensembIe' as the French say
the general effect from top to toe
There must be a sequence OF line-a
high hat must be worn with a high
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
DIAMOND ST. M. e. CHURCH,
~ a. Workman. Minister,

Sunday School $3.50. NJ. L. West,
superintendent. II you are Metho-
dist Episcopal and reside In the ter
ritory of this church. you and yours
should be loyal to this Sunday School.
We have room for you and teachers
who will help you.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

the family comes home "wet to the
ankles" doa't fill him full of medictna
or rub liniment en- his chest Instead
carefully dry the feet, put on a warm
dry pair Of stockings and shoe and
forget to worry about possible
Cold"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH.
M. D. Willis, Pastor.

$3.50 a. nj sabbath school.
10:45 a. Morning worship. Sub
tect theme, 1.-The Passover"
$3.50 p. NIB. Y. r. U.
1880 D. m.-The Lords Supper.
1880 p. m. Observation-Disclosures
prayer service.
A cordial invitation is extended 10
the public.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

collar and the accessories-hand bag,
mun and hosiery must harmonic with
the gown, or else they must be In de-
cided contrast"
Then Just to illustrate her little
Epreachment, the maker of modes"
lsketched for me this charming outfit,
which proves the Importance OF the
general effect striped hat and strip
cd purse, low collar and fiat hat. The
is perfect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

strickIand's evening address will be
preceded by5a splendid song service
led by the choir. t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11

A healthy person is the best asset
for any community sick person the
opposite.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-11
T0zN0RROWIN THE LOCAL. CHURCHES

Preaching 10 45-'How to Prepare
for the Coming OF Christ"
Epworth League 6:30-"The 5Urgen-
cy OF a Great Task, Guy McDougal.
leader.
Sermon 7:30-"self Examination"
The evening service will be preced-
ed by a stirring song service by tue
choir and chorus beng formed for the
meetings.
Preaching each evening during the
week except on Saturday evening. a
song service will be conducted for 20
minutes each evening at the opening
Of the service. "a
we invite all who desire the prog
ress of the Kingdom to cooperate with
US in these services. Mrs. Mcmillan
will have charge Of the music for all
the services /.
ST. PETERS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Sunday services:
Mass at s and 1920 o'clock.
Benediction at 1880 o'clock.
Weekly services: !
Mass each morning at $3.50 and q
o'clock except Thursday morning
when ""Children's Mass" Is at $500
o'clock.
Lenten evening services:
"Wednesday evening short sermon
and Benedctton.
Friday evening Stations of the
Cross" and Benediction.
REV. A. B. BOUTLoN, Rector.
$ REV. EGAN, Assistant
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WiLLiAMs' MEMORIAL M. e.
CHURCH, SOUTH.
Corner Fairmont Avenue and End

III
Rev. r. T.. Webb, Pastor.
Sunday school at 8: 80 a. M, conduct.
ed by ia. T., Webb, Supt DR.. Mahood
%fIlSaddress the school at $3.50 and 1t
1sYearnestly hoped that every member
WILDE present to hear this great Man
pfGod. /.
Monday evening at 1880 our school
isfinvited to unite with the schools OF
the First NJ. Z. and the NJ. p. Temple
in IA great mass meeting at the M. e.
Church.
The pastor will preach at l0:45 a.
mas usual. At 1880 p. m. union service
ice at the First M. E. Church. DR..
Mahood will preach. AT 8 p. NJ. two
services will be in progress. union
meeting for men ut them. p Temple
addressed by DR.. Mahool, and a SER
vice in the M. E. Church, South, for
ladies, led by Miss Mahood.
fEpworth League at $3.50 p. NJ, Q. L.
Wilson, president. This will be a
service OF prayer for the union meet
ling now in progress.
The pastor is exceedingly anxious
for all his people to be present at the
services OF the Sabbath. and to take
aSlarge part in the union meeting. A
cordial invitation is extended to the
general public to worship with us.
scENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
clarence D. Mitchell, D. D., Minister.
Revival meeting begins Sunday.
Evangelists ]. j. Taylor and Snyder.
of Lexington, Ky, will be with us Sun
! day at all services. Join in the even
ing service for next Sunday.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
Morning worship and preaching a.
ss10:45 q. m.
Endeavor at $3.50 p. m.
Evening preaching at 1880 p. m.
Evangelists Taylor, and Snyder will
have charge of all preaching services.
The public will receive most cordial
welcome to all our erangelistic serv-
fees. 5i hl
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Returned 70 His Work.


Mr. Henry Kneck, lo< 81. 10. ills
II wrote you about four weeks. ago
that had rsin In my stomach. q I
followed your advice, and used three
bottles Of your peruna, and nm al
rgKht 9now. am very thaukfH Tor
your advice and your medicine"
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iPFtIIAL MEETING Z II ron MINIS.

BPEcIAL MEETING FOR MINIS
TIERS OF MARION COUNTY.
On at 1890 a. m. in the Z,
Q: tA., Dr.. Mahood, Of Sioux City,
Iowa the evangelist now conducting
union revival services in Fatrmont,
will meet the ministers OF all denoml.
nations in Marion county, and will
speak To- them on Modern Evangelism.
Every minister is urged to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-10-05
Uncle Johns the Happiest
Man On Earth

Oh say, Charley, Uncle John IS
the happiest man on earth, You
remember he used to hang his feet
out of the window nights so as to
give them thorough airing in Or.
der to stay with them the next DAY.
Well the health officer got after him
and threatend TO quarantine him
for contagious disease unless Be
hauled in his feet. The consequent
ceS were that he was compelled to
either fish or cut bait, and he vert
to using Bankers Antiseptic, and
today his feet are finer than silk.
For sale at Taggart's and Free.
mans drug stores. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-10-05
MALE HELP WANTED

Help Wanted at Once-The Bankers
Life Co, DesMoines, Iowa, want a
first class man to act as local agent
in this territory. We have very
attractive salary or commission
contract to offer to the right man.
If not experienced we will teach
you the business. Call and see L.
A. Hogan, District Mgr, at Glad
stone Hotel River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-10-05

For Sale-Good refrigerator, dishes,
fruit jars. Last chance to secure
fine lot of used clothing at rum
mage prices, including winter
coats in splendid condition. Sale
begins nine o'clock Saturday
morning. Come early. Mrs. Frank
Spaldng.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-10-05

smoker" next Tuesday evening.
Senator Robert M. LaFollette will
speak in the normal school auditori-
UNI this evening.
The Stewart Mercantile Co. and |.
|. Lusk expect to be located in their
new building next week.
DR.. E. Randolph Smith will attend
an osteopathic convention in Mime
apOlis tomorrow and Saturday.
Orie White, A. G. Dunn, August
Block and L. F. and John Oakley
motored to Glenwood City Sunday.
DR.. P F. Quinn, recently at Ham
mond and Baldwin, has now located
his dental parlors in New Richmond.
Mrs. John Knowlton and Mrs.
Geo. w. Chinook, Jr., have issued
invitations for luncheon Saturday
evening.
Everal Perkins of Ellsworth has
gone to Chicago where he was sum-
moned for a try-out with Dunbar
concert troup
Mr.. and Mrs Casper Schwalen
have moved back to this city from
Hudson. and are occupying their
house on N. Main street.
The South Fork Ladies Aid socie-
ty will hold their annual fair and
chicken pie supper at the Oscar NAL
berg home, Friday evening, Oct. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank West have re-
turned to this city from Minneapo-
lis Mr.. West is again advertising
manager for the Stewart Mercantile
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John BEDFORD re-
turned to Milwaukee Sunday after a
two weeks visit here with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.
Knowles.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Ulrich, Mrs.
Curtis Johnson and Mrs. j. w. Al
lard motored to Minneapolis Satur
day and visited at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Golden.
The Stewart Mercantile Co.'s new
store opening will occur Oct. IA.
This opening will be Of unusual in
terest. Special announcement will
be given next week.
Atty. and Mrs. j. II Grimm and
Senator and Mrs. Geo. B. Skogmo
have issued invitations for costume
party to be held at Syndicate hall on
Friday evening, Oct. 10.
The local high school will open it's
football season Saturday in game
here with Cumberland high. The
locals are light and fast, and it is
sure to be good game.
''The Shepherd Of the Hills" at
the auditorium last Thursday even
ing was well patronized. The same
play was given a much better pres
entation on it's former appearance
here three years ago.
X
Louie Wigen, who has been en-
ployed as chemist for a mining COM
pany at Hibbing, Mimi, arrived
home Monday, the company releas-
ing all employees until February on
half-pay on account Of the strike Of
the miners.
Evangelist Rayburn, assisted by
Prof. Wickland, is holding revival
meetings in Barron. The following
party from here motored to that city
Sunday to attend the meetings: Mr..
and Mrs. T. M E. Hamilton, Mr..
and Mrs D. V. Dawson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Chapman. DR.. Rork,
Judge Sanderson, Mr.. Bellum, Geo.
Dodge and Frank Baker.
The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapc-
lis and Omaha Ry. have ready for
diStri hutton nrOfl1SelV illustrated
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-10-05

Eat more of Shepard's honey.
C. o. Chinook served on the jury
at Hudson last week.
Hundreds of new overcoats at
johnson & Cranmer.-adv.
Mrs. A. F. Block and Mrs. r. z.
Colwen were Twin City visitors Fri
day.
Miss Belle Briggs Of Hudson was
a guest of Mrs. E. Hartman few
days last week.
Mrs. Theodore Jensen has gone to
Plaza, North Dakota, for months
visit with relatives.
A safety razor goes with the cor
rect, or nearest correct. guess on the
clock in Freeman's window.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Freeman and
Mrs. Nellie Sackett left Tuesday to
spend the winter in San Diego, Cal.
Chas. 4. Hanson has moved to
this city from his farm just east OF
town. His son Fred is living on the
farm.
The Mems Methodist Brotherhood
will serve an oyster supper Tuesday
evening, Oct. II. Reserve this date.
adv.
There will be live model exhibit
ton of suits, overcoats, etc.. at the
johnson & Cranmer Co. store
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Coley Krauth and
daughter Doris were St. Paul visit
ors Saturday.
John Bartosh has rented j. j. Eos
ter's farm. w. Rupert and family
will move from there to their house
now occupied by Allan Chinook.
Mrs. P. c.. Flint and daughters,
Misses Abbie, Hattie and Laura, and
Misses Emma and Hattie Levings
left Tuesday to spend the winter in
Miami, Florida.
We can show you more sweaters
than any sweater house in st. Paul
or Minneapolis. Our prices are at
least Is per cent less than marked
value. johnson & Cranmer. -adv.
George A. Carleton and Miss Alice
M. Bruner, both of Minneapolis,
were married Sept. 16. Mr.. Carrie
tons many River Falls friends eX-
tend congratulations and best
wishes.
Upon petition from the town of
Trenton, Pierce county, the state
highway commission has ordered a
public hearing to be held at Hager
City to determine the necessity of
bridge over the Mississippi channel
at Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs George Cuyderman
of Spokane, Wash, spent Tuesday
in the city. They are enroute to-
Evansville, Indiana, and Louisville,
Kentucky, where they expect TO
spend several weeks visiting Mr.
Cuyderman is a former resident of
Mann Valley.
Evenings, long about this time of
the year, are usually pretty chilly,
but on Monday and Tuesday nights
people in this vicinity were enjoying
the comforts of a temperature not
cooler than IS above while reading
of the snow storms that ragged in
Montana and North Dakota on those
dates.
DIR. and Mrs. r. u. Cairns motor
ed to Rochester, Mimi, the first of
last week, and from there to Madi-
son where the doctor is attending
the state medical convention. On