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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

icaf. business Before tho war her
foreign business was largely in the
hands OF the Germans. because The
English and French had neglected the
Tnarkets. The Germans offered long
credits; Shy OF SIX months % wear,
asking only . part payment down.
lsWhiies the Germans have not % had
|heehl stated. any very large invest
ffnents lofscapital here, they did! succeed
dIngdoing a prosperous business. One
1iof the for this, with the small
4 ers houses, was also because the Ger
lmans quoted prices and gifts in
italian money and by the metricssyg!
Item. v
%"ltalys will perhaps come out OF this
Ewar in better cond itions than any 9th.
4 er nation in Europe and therefore be
one whose business Is worth going at:
ter. She will have not been devastas
ted: and will not have lost SO many
linen, and those she has lost will be
rapidly replaced because of the we'll
4 known fecundity Of the Italian family.
Her business will not be shot to,
A pieces. One has but to look at her
4 stores now to see that they are full
4 Of cash buyers. The recent postal
savings bank reports show a continual
increase on deposits. My own bank
and other banks are growing too
There will be no difficulty with her
'Inew loan, one half OF 1t being already.
guaranteed. by Italian bankers. There
is much loose talk about the war I'M
poyerlshing nations. In Italy much OF
4 the money spent on the war is spent
right in the country, and the money
changes hands. Taxations from now
on 10 pay tt1e interest on these war
.Iloans and to later pay them OF will
increase. Yet Italian taxation will
not be SO severe as not to be met.
There is still good margin Of profit
forus after we pay our taxes, present
and future"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
FOOD FACTS
WHAT AN M. o. LEARNED.

A prominent physician down in
Georgia went through food expert.
ence which he makes public:
ut was my own experience that
first led me to advocate Grape-Nuts
food; and ! also know from having
prescribed It to convalescents and
other weak patients that this food Is
a wonderful rebuilder and restorer Of
nerve, and brain tissues, as we'll as
muscle. II improves the digestion
and patients gain, just as I did in
strength and weight, very rapidly.
II was IN such q low state that /
had; to give up my work entirely and
go to the mountains, but two months
there did not improve me; In fact !
was not quite as well when ] left
home. My food did not sustain me
and it became plain that / must
change. Hsa55,,,
II began to use Crap Nuts and in
two weeks i could walk a mile, and
In Ave weeks returned to my home.
and practice, taking up hard work;
again. Since that, time I; have felt as
well and strong as I ever did in my
life SE....
"As a physician who seeks to help
all sufferers consider 1t q duty to
make these facts public"
Trial 10 days on Grape;N Nuts when
the regular food does not seem to-
sustain the body! will work wonders.
There's % Reason y Name given
by Postum, Co.. Bait tie Greek Mich.
Ever read the above letter? A8B
new one appears from time to time.
They are genuine, true and full OIL
human Interest,"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

H... FEFtoOUtB 7.
Master Donald Musgrove is i'll al
the home OF his grandfather, MT. Rob
ert Musgrove, on Morgantown ave
Mrs. A. ]. Vincent Is attending the
series of meetings which are being
conducted by Evngelist NORM at Bar
racksville.
here the past week, has returned to
his home at winchester, Va.
Mrs. Edward Jenkins, OF Diamond
street. is quite i'll. Va
Miss Inez Jacobs is spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. L. L. Light
ner. at Terra Alta.
M, L. Brown, of Morgantown, was
a business visitor in this city yester-
day.
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles RACER,
OF East Park.
Miss Armstrong went to Norwood
Yesterday to nurse patient at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Blosser.
m Mrs, William ATnett, OF Little FAILS,
came up yesterday and after q short
visit with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Miller,
went on to Gypsy to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hall. Miss Catharine Miller,
who was guest at the Hall home,
returned Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Shumaker
entertained the Rev. Mr.. Null, Prof:
p. ]. Mckinley, Rev. and Mrs. L. p.
oldaker and children, Joseph and
Louise, at dinner yesterday. Mr.. Null
and Prof. Mckinley are assisting Rev.
oldaker In evangelisttc services at
the First NJ. P. church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Personals

Personals.
r. E. Davis is visiting with his
niece, Mrs. George Murphy. in Wheel
ing.
Of this city, is business visitor in
Cleveland, O. ~
Mrs. James O'Day was visiting with
relatives in Fairmont Tuesday.
A. n. Conway, of the Hess Hard
ware company, has returned from a
buYinegs trip TO Chicago.
Miss Edith Lancaster, of Main ST.,
has gone to Parkersburg where she,
will visit with relatives. 8
C. L. Cottrill, OF the Burt Hill. was
looking after business interests in
Wheeling Tuesday.
Miss Cora Humes, OF the Morrison
& Humcs millinery shop. has returned
from business trip to Fairmont.
Frank E. Furbee is Ill at his home
on Locust street.
Miss Neva Monroe, of the Clayton
addition. has returned from Salem,
where she was visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Pltzer, who
formerly lived in Fairmont, have
moved to this city. Mr.. Pitzer has
located in business here.
Miss Frances Furbee, of Center
street, mas EnLeFeu Inc 4 tth A4oAS W.
NAL for tho rest of the school year
instead OF continuing her studies at
the w. v. u. N
Miss Flora Heb.s, of C1arksburg
street, is recovering from an attack Of
grip.
b. s. Jones has returned from Lit
tleton, Hundred and Burton, where
he was looking after his distributing
business
f. John oliver, of Folsom. w. Va.
looking after several important bust
ness matters.
Mrs. M. ouirk has returned from a
visit with relatives in Ohio.
Elwood Haught, OF McMechen, has
returned to his home after visit in
this city with his parents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
5EnfeFtained.

Mr8. John i. Kuhn entertained q
large number oGs friends at her home
in tho BIookSide addition Tuesday
evening. The evening was spent in a
Joyous manner. Dainty refreshments
we're served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Ln,.caIEAaaocIatIonI.

The automobile owners OF Manning.
ton, and surrounding country held a
meeting in the Chamber. Of Commerce
rooms at seven thirty O'clock Tues
day evening to organize a local auto
mobile association. The president and
secretary OF the state organization
were present. Avery interesting meet
ing was. held. Al large crowd attend:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Mfs. ArchSC owan, OF the Clayton ad-
dftfon. ms returned from Wheeling,
Were she has been patient for sew
eraI weeks IN the Ohio Valley Cen
efal, hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Il. W Noble who for several years
faasfbeen3manager' OF the Oil Well Sup
By ccmpany;s store in this city, has
been transferred TO Oklahoma, and
with his family leaves today to take
ehafgesofjl iis new. position.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Miss Eleanor clelland OF the Clay
tom addition left terday for Wheel
ing, Whereahe has cceoted q position
with i whotesnIe millinery. house.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
..lIViiANNlINGTON NEWS

the coming city eiactio First wagt.
CT 81. Wells, Il w! Shaw and !. CT
straight; Second ward 81 w b. Charlsl
ton. r. sW Beall and ]. y c. sturm;; Third
ward + 4: v. Morgan, + ]. q. Furbee and
# W. Bowers. Fl N As II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
went 70 Adrian TodaY.

Rev. i. A. Barnes went to Adrian,
Mich, today, After few days In that
city. he will go to Rtdgway, Ohio,
where he will conduct eyangehstic
serYfces.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Chclo 10. 8 o. the Ladies' AID OF
the u. g. church viii snieet at the home
Of Mis-, Jesse Shimp, on Water street
Thursday, FebrrarI 10; TO make plans
for the coming years work The other
circles are already nt work and Cir;
cd No. Thnee does not Wish to be out:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Returned to clarksbura

Miss Lutte Baker, of Clarksburg,
was the guest OF relatives here sun
day. Miss Baker was enroute home
from attending patient at Manning
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

The funeral Of Miss Elsie Merrifield
will be held from the family residence
on Columbia street, Thursday after
noon at 1880 o'clock. Rev. L. e. Old
aker officiating.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

lillian is expected to leave
today for Tampico Mexico. where he
has aecepted q position with the OIL
We'll suppl company. Mr.. MILAN has
years. Hissmany friends wish him sue
cess
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
EAST SIDE
= NEWS
Nicotine Recalled

There will be no meeting Of the
Aid Society OF the Diamond Street
church this week on account OF the
funeral OF Miss Elsie Merrideld.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Appointed.
The following commissioners were
appointed the Council at their meet.
ing On Monday evening, to serve at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
From Ruckhatnnon.

Ms. singiton, OF clarksburg street,
has returned from gBuckhannon, where
she has baen visiting with her son.
William, who was seriously i'll for some
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

How 1t Works. --"How Muscular sa:
die has become in the last few years."
eyes. You know she has turned
feminist.'--Life. ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Here From Grafton

Miss Sylvia Bonnet, Of Grafton
spent Sunday here with her sister,
Mrs. W. K. Shaffer, in Newton street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Chief.

d. II. Watts has announced himself
B. eandidateS for the nomination Of the.
oftine 30 Chief of. Police of the city
of Mannington.s Mr.. Watts is the pres.
enk chief and deserves the support Of
the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
Eoir.5VIeIit.

ReE. u. B! Smith and children. OF
me Burt Hill have gone to Mounds
vile. where Stheylwill visit with rela-
kiFes. r1--.-.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

4 i5canta1unch will be served in the
day fsoms1 to one o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

a Change.-"bo you think your
father would consent to our rnarr =
,ass?" {. y /.
I..ije ruighl. Fathers SO eccentric
As-s.I3utfnioS Expresa. ~ NJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
8CaIIe,d Home

Called Home.
James D: Allen has been called to
hiH home In NewiJersey by the death
81 ifis IA her.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Lunch.

Cl1arle8l Shawn sing a tenor solo
III Bttrte Thursday night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Gut W. Clayton has been appointed
registrar for the Third ward and will
be at Furbee's furniture store ON
Clarksburg street on the 10th and 18th
days OF February for the purpose Of
registering and qualifying the voters
OF said Third ward, or making any cor
rections.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09
M, ~, IA. t,ro4i,er Thomas HRy,

sunday with his brother Thomas Hay
hurst near this place.
e. E. Harris was calling on J: q.
Jolifre and family at Catawba Sunday.
Ernest Miller of Mt. Nebo was q
brief caller at the home OF II. Z. Har:
ris Saturday. !.
MRS. Charles Campbell Of Point
Marion is visiting her sister Mrs:
Thomas Hayhurst this week. \:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Incredibly Bad.-suftere GOSH
this insomnia's gettin' worse. Can't
even sleep when it's time to- get up
Judge. sis
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

Defined Mr.. Wilson, it IS said.
willsmodifya his foreign policy. Cues.
ton for political actuaries:g What;s
the surrender value ?'-C Chicago III:
bune.
It hasn't any surrender value. You
see. it's a term policy.-New.
Tribune:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

PHOTO SNAPPED IN MIDST OF
So, 600, 900 BLAZE AT OTTAWA, AND
ONE OF THE SIX VICTIMS. MRS.
NORM IS THE WIFE OF A PROM
tINENT ATTORNEY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

\ Master Donald Muagrove Is III "a
the home OF his grandfather, Mr.. Rot
ert Musgrove, on Morgantown ave
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-09

r. e. Davis is visiting with his
niece, Mrs. George Murphy, in Wheel
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
5s7.6k7 FINANCIAL AND MARKET NEWS Local
Marine
FIVE VESSELS
RUN ASHORE
SINCE SUNDAY

CLEVELAND, o. April 25.-Ffve
STANDINGS, none OF serious conse-
quence. have been reported since
sunday morning.
The steamer Zenith City. coal
laden and bound for Milwaukee. hit
the shore at Nine-Mile point, Lake
Huron, Sunday night. She shortly
will be released by the tug S. c.
Schenck. and the lighter Reliance.
The Luzon, bound from Chicago
with corn, while going through Man
itou passage. struck the shore AT
Pyramid point. Her cargo must be
lightered.
On soft sand bottom. near the en-
trance to Green Bay hartor, the
steamer John ?. Reiss Is stranded
She was bound 70 Green Ray with
coal She will De released Tuesday
by a tug that has been sent 10 her
assistance.
The Canadian steamer Colling
wood went on the shore above
Whiteiish point. Sunday. She was
laden with $4,000 bushels Of wheat
and was dovnbound from Fort Will
liam. Although TWO tugs have been
working on her. they have been un
able 10 release the vessel
Release OF the c. ]. Grammer
from shoal OF Harsen Island, in
ST. Clair river. has been effected by
the tug Michigan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
steel PRODUCTS
PRICES ADVANCE
However, Buyers Hesitate to
Place Orders Under Con-
gested Conditions

Demand for iron and steel prod
ucts continues SO heavy that during
the last week an Increase IN prices
was made IN pipes and tubes, and
an increase In wire prices Is mo-
mentarily expected.
At the same time buyers are more
generally assuming ths Eftitude that
there is nothing TO be gained AT this
time in placing orders for delivery
In six and eight months hence, when
they estimate that prices are likely
10 be lower and, at the worst, very
little higher in the average list OF
products. This has resulted in some
falling of in the amount of new
business. but has had absolutely no
effect on conditions IN the mills.
Plants are being operated to the Ut
most Of capocity. and are still falling
behind, while the volume OF new
specifications Is as great as ever re-
ceiyed by the mills. Bessemer iron
is in more active demand, both Tor
domestic use as we'll as fer export,
and in munitions steel there is a
growing demand for material for
delivery, in some cases until IN the
third quarter of the coming wear.
The Youngstown Sheet and Iuoe
Company has purchased 10000 tons
OF Bessemer for delivery over the
remainder Of the year. at 81 per
ton, while another sale OF 5000 tons
10 a steel mill was made at the same
price, 10 be delivered at the rate OIL
/ 500 tons monthly. starting in May
The Republic Iron and Steel com
uany has closed for $4,000 tons OF
basic iron for delivery over tour
months at $3.50 per ton, and Is III
the market for an additional amount.
Much In the way OF structural
work IS being put on on account OF
the high prices and deferred deilS-
cries that work placed now must be
subjected 10. The list Of deferred
projects is daily growing, hut mills
are rushed to the utmost with the
added demand for structural forms
such as are used in car and snip
building. One Of the most import
ant factors at the present time Is the
large amount OF bridge and other
work that "a being closed
by the railroads.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
DOWN RIVER DRY
WORKERS BUSY

Quietly, but actively. ia the slo-
gan OF down river workers for state
wide prohibition. With handicsps
of the "wettest" sort, the campai gn
for dry votes In going steadily on
and some people are beginning TO
look on the coming November cleo
ton with uneasiness.
In Trenton. where Evangelist
Weaver and Revs. Guichard and
Smith are cooperating for a dry ma
jcrity. definite results are seen: all
saloons were tightly closed Sunday
and assurances are given by the
ministers that they will be kept
closed. An action, said one minis
ter, which seems 20 displease the
saloonkeepers nightly.
Another fact. said this pastor
which does not meet with approval
from the Trenton liquor dealers, IS
that many men are coming 20 the
revival services. who formerly at
tended nightly booze sessions In The
saloons.
Nyandotte dry workers are
Also working quietly for dry votes
10 November by sermon and per.
scnal work. as are the other com
raunities. "down-river way
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
NEW CONCERN
TO MANUFACTURE
COOLING DEVICES

The Iceless Refriserating Co.. .
Detroit concern. was incorporated
this week to manufacture artificial
cooling machines for home use. The
machine is compact. occupying but
. square foot OF space, and is auto
matte In operating. maintaining a
stationary degree Of temperature at
all times. The machine Is gov
erned by q one-fourth horsepower
motor.
Oficers Of the company are: 0.
f. v. Sells, president; David NJ
Marx. vice-president and treasurer;
Thomas L. Dalton. secretary and
attorney. The once Of the com
pany is at No. 313 Hammond build
ing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
BERLIN is
FACED BY
DILEMMA
Continued from Page OneD

try has done its part and there viii
BE- no relaxation in the purpose 70
stop U-boat warfare pending adop-
ton Of methods meeting Ams TiCan
approval II has been reported In
Official circles that German officials
have assured Ambassador Gerard
tina, Germany is ready To make con
ccssions. Whether or not such as.
surances will be acceptable TO the
United States, can only De detcrIuin-
ed after Germany has halted her
present submarine campaign during
a readjustment.
II IL nov generally believer WORD
already has gone out to submarine
commanders for a temporary cessa.
ton Of activity against commerce.
The president viii return tonight,
and tomorrow faces a busy day oil
conferences with members OF con
gress. Tomorrow evening he viii
confer with Chairman Stone, OF the
senate foreign relations committee
on the International situation. IL II
believed Stone desires 10 know what
the presidents course OF action viii
be should Germany send an unfavor'
able reply ard what would be con
sidered an unfavora6le reply.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
GERMAN FAIR
DRAWS CROWDS
Thousands Flock to Palace
Gardens and Contribute to
Relief of War Sufferers

Tonight will be society night at
The German fair in Palace Gardens,
which is being conducted for the
benefit OF German and Austrian war
sufferers. Preparations are being
made for large crowd.
Monday was Austro-Hungarisn
day. The big auditorium was
thronged with visitors all day and
In the evening right up TO closing
time.
The Irish exhibit representing
Barney castle. was In full swing
for the first time A piece or the
original caste wall was displayed
in q vase, and visitors we're allowed
to kiss It for 10 cents
An art gallery containing paint
ings and sculptures. the work Of
local artists. is on display under the
direction OF Berthold Seiffert. The
paintings are offered for sale. An
other feature or the bazaar Is mar
rage license bureau conducted b,
the Harmonic club. This booth II
doing a fourishing business.
Scores OF girls arrayed In peasant
costumes. green. blue, pink ant
black, hold up every visitor who
looks like ready money for contri
buttons to the relief fund.
here are nurseries where children
can be checked. restaurant and Kit
chen booths, chocolate booths. now
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-04-25
WAGNER BAKERY
PLAYING HOST
Huge Plant Is Inspected by
Customers of Enter
prising Firm

-
The Wagner Baking Co, is Keep
ing open house" this week in it's
recently completed $500 900 building.
at the intersection Of Grand River.
ave, Bagg and Sixth-sts., entertain.
ing the retail grocers, hotel pro
prietors and others who purchase
the products OF the Wagner company
in wholesale Quantities. About the
middle of Nay the big establishment
will be thrown open 10 the general
public for inspection.
The Wagner company believes il
has one Of the finest, most modern,
sanitary, and best equipped bakeries
in the world. and after a visitor has
been escorted TO every nook and cor
ner of its five floors. the conviction
obtains that there is no room for
argument, or need TO challenge this
optimistic and proud statement.
Everywhere immaculate cleanli-
ness reigns. The employees are
CARRIED in white from caps 10 shoes
the walls and the floors are as
snowy locking as white paint and
diligent scrubbing can make them
the machinery used Is white wher-
ever possible, and every article in
the big building has its place. and
is kept there, free fro mdust ana con-
tact with any other object.
Almost no handling OF the dough
from which the bread. rolls. cough
nuts and special bread mixtures
which the Wagner Company manu-
features, Is necessary by the human
hand Modern electrically controlled
machinery has taken the place OF the
muscle an6 Drawn and physician
la Dor formerly necessary 10 knead "A
batch OF bread dough, and form il
into loaves, rolls, etc. Now. even
electric mixers put the ingredients
together and the white-garbed bak-
ers are really there only TO be watch
ful of the manner in. which the. huge
machines perform the duties which
the electric push button assigns
them Only the best ard purest OF
materials are used in the Wagner
factory-pure lard, pure butter, the
finest blends OF flours. the cleanest
and best brands OF cuIrants AMI
raisins, the purest cane sugar. snd
finest table salt
Much of the machinery in the
plant was made especially for the
Wagner company. and is not dupli-
Gated IN any other bread -maKing fac
tory in The world The machine
which takes the freshly baked leaf.
draps IL in wax paper, and ties II
with string. was produced by its in
ventor especially for the Wagner
company.
The Wagner company recently
adopted the blue symbol OF
happiness as its trademark. Hence
forth all bread. rolls, etc. coming
from the Wagner factory will be
wrapped In paper bearing the flying
blue bird.
Dainty and beautiful souvenirs OF
blue enamel blue bird pin, for a
ladys use, and cuf links and scarf
pin OF gold-mounted white enamel,
with a blue enamel blue bird. are be
ing presented to all of the Wagner
company's guests this week. On
Sunday, the firm entertained about
1856 people. and expects an average
daily atte ndance Of about COO during
the week. Following the inspection
Of the factory, which is conducted
under guides who explain the min
utest detail of the business OF max
ing bread as the Wagner company
makes II, a buffet luncheon is sery-
ed in the attractive reception room
on the second floor.