The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-25
NewsNotes
OF Bristol
Community Happenings Of In
terest Are Reported by TEL
egram Correspondent.

BRISTOL, Feb. 25.-Following is
prayer" which is being sent all
over the country-a copy Of which
was received by the correspondent
few days back:
1.-THE following prayer was sent to
me with the request that | send 1t
to nine friends within nine days:
70 Lord! l implore Thee to bless
all mankind! Bring us to Thee!
Keep us to dwell within Thee!'
This prayer is to be sent all over
the world. am told that in ancient
days all Of those who wrote it would
be free from calamity, and those who
refused would meet with misfortune.
At this time, when most of the world
is strife-ridden, it seems most appro-
pirate.
"Please send it along 10 nine
friends within nine days and within
the month, according to the legend.
you will meet with good luck.
please do not break the chain
and may good luck come to you in
large quantities.
Very sincerely.
"A FRIEND"
Mrs. Susan 0ttie Marsh, Of Salem
Fork creek, was a visitor to Clarks-
burg few days ago on shopping
tour and to visit her mother-in-law.
Mrs. Mary Marsh, who is patient at
the Kessler hospital.
julius C. Matthey was Salem Wis
itor Wednesday pertaining to import
ant business matters.
The singing school at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church on Indian run,
conducted by Professor L. D. Wentz.
of Buckhannon, ended Wednesday
night. after an exceedingly successful
term. Indeed the success of the
school was far beyond the highest ex-
pectations of the singing master. Sun
day last, being the regular preaching
day of this church. the new choir
made its debut under the leadership
of Professor WentZ. and the rare ex-
cellence of the vocal music was laud-
ed by all who heard 1t. Professor
Wentz left on train No. IA Thursday
morning for his home at Buckhannon,
but not before he promised to return
some time in April to teach two more
terms of twelve lessons each. The tidy
sum of $25 was made up as remun-
Grafton for his services Tuesday
night.
a series of revival meetings are In
progress at the Enon Baptist church
in the east end OF town at this time.
The meetings are conducted by the
Rev. James Kirby, pastor, who is de-
livering some excellent sermons to
large and enthusiastic congregations.
Although the revival is Just fairly
started great interest is manifest and
good work is being done.
Samuel I. Ritter, successful Graz
run farmer, was visitor on business
to Clarksburg the middle of the
week.
William Tate, of Clarksburg, state
agent for the Great Eastern Casualty
Company, of New York City, was can
wasting this district the first of the
week in the interest OF his company.
His canvass was very successful.
Mrs. Anna Dennison, of rural route
No. /. was guest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Edna Hickman, on
still House run, Wednesday.
Simon Allen moved his household
goods from the John r. Dennison
farm in Lonesome Hollow to the How
ard Jones property the last Of the
week.
Miss Alclnda Dennison, Of Still
House run, was recent guest OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry e. Skin
ner, of Salem Fork creek.
cousin" Abe Lilly's pernicious
mud-slinging isn't taking worth a
cent" with local voters, while on the
other hand the very air seems to be
permeated with Robinson is our
choice" Also the fact that Cousin"
Abe does not favor the worklngman's
compensation law is playing the
deuce" with his candidacy herea-
bouts. 1t is the general opinion that
Cousin" Abe would do we'll to leave
Governor Hatfield alone, because that
gentleman has a punch" behind his
statements that "hurts"-the COVER
nor's statement that besides hiring
two assistants, special counsel had to
be employed to protect the interests
Of the state meaning cousin" Abe
couldn't "hold her down"-when i'm
potant matters arose, is evidence of
this. Eyes, Cousin" Abe Is a good
man-but he can't beat Robinson. So
there,