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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
PAIN CONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub Pain Away with a Small
Trial Bottle Of Old, Penetrat-
ing .tSt. Jacobs Oil.
stop1 adosin q rheumatism.

Stop dosing. Rheumatism.
It's pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating st. Jacobs Oil"
right on the tender spot and BY the
time you say Jack Robinsonout
comes the rheumatic painand dis
.tress. .tSt. Jacobs Oil' is a harm
less rheumatism liniment which
never disappoints and doesn't burn
the skin 1t takes pain, soreness and
stiffness from aching Joints, muscles
and bones; stops sciatica, lumbago,
backache and neuralgia.
Timber up! Get a small trial bot
tie Of old-time, honest st. Jacobs
OIL from any drug store, and in a
moment, you'll be free from pains.
aches and stiffness Don't suffer-!
Rub rheumatism away.--Advertise-
ment.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
TODAY in Pugilistic Annals.

Perhaps the Oldest man who ever
put on the gloves in the professional
ring was Walter Edgerton. the Phila-
delphia negro boxer. better known as
Kentucky Rosebud. 4 He was born
in Raleigh. n. c., stxty-two years ago
today. November IS. 1854. and put up
a credttable exhibition Of the fistic art
when he was past sixty Edgerton's
most famous bouts were those With
George Dixon in the early '90s, when
the little "Choco1ate Drop was at his
best, and was the undisputed feather
weight champion OF the world. The
Rosebud held Dixon to a draw In
two bouts in j 892. but lost to Dixon
in four rounds the following year. He
fought Dixon again in 1897, going six
rounds, and also mingled with a lot of
other featherweigll.s Of that period.
Edgerton. always took good care OF
hinls elf, with the result that he has
attained ripe old age, while Dixon
long ago succumbcd to hard knocks
and fast living.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

Are You ready said the author
to his wife, who was also his amamuen
sis. She was ready.
Let's see, said the author Where
was lat? We haven't worked on this
story in more than a week.
'sYon were on the first chapter Of
Soaked in the Sunset. replied the
wife. You had written the opening
scenic description Of the bounoless
between characters. thus:
The man with the gray mustache
laid his gun on the bar and poured out
three fingers Of whiskey with steady
though Scared hand.
Stranger said he, you might az
well understand now that out here in
Gods country money means nothing.
We don't love the West because it's
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
WASH IRVING TEAM
Plays Fair1nont High Eleven on
Fairmont Field Today.

The Washington Irving high
school football eleven is scheduled
to meet the Fairmont high team in
game on South Side park field at
Fatrmont at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon. Coach Frank Arnett and the
local team went to Fairmont this
morning. All the players were IN
excellent shape for the game. IA
hard fought game is expected as the
teams are evenly matched; but with
anything like an even break IN the
luck the locals should win by a touch
down.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
HIGH SCHOOL. PUPILS PAY
A TRIBUTE TO JANITOR

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov IS
Shortridge high school, of this city.
each year renders tribute to the mem
DRY OF some man or woman who has
helped in the upbuilding of the insti-
tuition.
This year the alumni, after dis
cussing the names of several men who
had risen to place Of high esteem in
the world. chose to honor James Biddy,
for twenty-five years the janitor in the
building.
A tablet recounting his faithful la-
bors and telling Of the cheer he im-
parted to his boys and girls" during
a quarter of q century has been placed
in a conspicuous place In the halls.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

bountiful or because we can raise
wheat ard steers and sell EN-; We love
it for itself alone and its spirit. We
amt for taking anybody's sass, man
or nation. Our finger is always on the
trigger We don't want to borrow
anything from the government and
our pocket is our savings bank. Out
here you find Americanism. not the
craven, commercial greed Of the East,
and.
/ Strike out that. said the author.
and we'll begin all over:
The man with thea gray mustache
laid his Evening Post on the soda,
counter and called for a caramel sum
dac. He welded his spoon delicately,
his little finger at a quaint angle.
stranger, said he, Sit Is useless for
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
WILL PLAY TEN
CITIES IN WEEK

- ----1A-S. --A7--A1Ss - - - -
whose management the orchestra is
touring, has assured the manage
ment of the RblnBon Grand that the.
people Of Clarksburg can look upon
this engagement as an annual event
provided they show the same interest
as the larger cities and give 1t the
patronage II deserves.
.
Lucille Watson, who is now playing
tn Ellis Bridal Night" Is to go into
vaudeville With a playlet OF her own
called Lotus"
Francis X Bushman and Beverly
.Bayne, recognized rulers Of the
silent drama. are seen today at the
Robinson Grand in Man and His
SOUL" a Metro wonderfully in five
parts. produced by the Quality Pic
lures Corporation. The eighth cpl
+ode OF The Crimson Stain Mystery
and the Paramount-Bray artoon,
serve as added attractions.
Sophye Barnard. who was the prIma
fonna Of The Red widow" has been
Engaged for the New York EIippodromeI
show.
or THE Vagabond Prince featuring
IT. g. Warner and cast OF noted
stars. Is being presented to the
patrons Of the Orpheum theater to-
day. The story, which is a beautiful
one. abounds in romance and thrills.
NIL Warner in this production isl
given an excellent opportunity to-
display his talents. "A Lovers
Might" a two reel keystone comedy
with n thousand laughs, is also on
the program.
John f. Kellerd is to begin his
Shakespearcan tour late this month
with large company, including
Charles B Hanford.
The feature Offering today at the
Bijou theater is an Essanay produc-
tion in five parts called According
to the Code" starring Lewis S.
Stone. supported by Marguerite
Clayton, e. II. Calvert and Sydney
Ainsworth.
Anna Held made her first production
of her musical comedy Follow Me-
in Boston Tuesday night The piece
is an adaptation from the German.
Director Harry Pollard mas COM
pleted Margarita Fischer's prediction.
Miss Jackie or the Navy. and is pre-
pairing for A Night at Tarquizzi. .
while Henry Otto is directing Miss
Fischer in her third production, THE
Butterfly Girl. pretentious produc-
ton full OF unusual color. Miss ftsch-
er is supported by Jack Mover. John
ISteppling, Joseph Harris and J. Cor
I don Russell.
Frank Mayo will play the lead in
1.-The new Balboa feature with Jackie
Saunders.
'sweethearts, the Victor Herbert
operetta, is to be revived by Chris o.
Brown Julia Clifford will have the
leading role.
Kolb and Dill, in producing their
latest American-Mutua1 dramatic
farce, entitled Lonesome Town
Ehave revived a relic OF the early days
OF the automobile. In truth, it is the
first motor-impelled vehicle ever
driven by woman in Santa Bar
bara 1t is "one-lunger." and when
HIT is driven through the photoplay
scenes its noisy exhaust almost
shakes the mountains.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
" EST VIRGINIA
TAKES PART IN
CAPITAL news
Events Of Washington, .. G.,
Are Reported by TeIegram's
Correspondent There.
$500 e rrE-TrLgeRAnl

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.-Arthur
G. Hudkins has been commissioned
postmaster at Conings, Gilmer coun-l
ty. and William NJ. Alexander at
Westerley. The appointment Of
Charles II. Taylor as postmaster at i
ceed8 ]. w. Dixon. resigned, has beenHE
announced by the Office Of the fourth !
assistant postmaster general.
An application for an increased
pension has been filed with the
United States pension commissioner
by Congressman Sutherland in be-
half Of Mrs. Nancy ]. Davis. of Flat
woods; application blanks for in-E
crease have been forwarded to Mrs.
Rachel e. Meadows, of Paradise, and |
Mary f. Mul1enax, Of Gtrta.
While in the city today attending
to business with the departments, \
Con gresham George NJ. Bowers sci
cured from the officials at the war |
department an honorable discharge
for w. P. Hinton, a private soldier
stationed at Fort Jay, N. Y. Private
Hinton Is a former resident of Mon- !
ongalia county.
Mr.. William f. BraithWatte and
Miss Helen Crennan we're welded. |
last night at the home of the brides
1FAA :
81. Dubois. It was a pretty, but small
wedding. Billy Braithwaite Is
native Of Martinsburg, secretary OF
che West Virginia Society OF the Dis
.trict OF Columbia. and prominent in.
church musical circles as a tenor Of
talent and fine voice. His bride, too.
is musically inclined, and has sung
IN various churches Of the capital.
(She is a mezZa-soprano. The mar
rage ritual was read by the Rev.
Clarence Vincent, pastor of the
Mount Pleasant egational5
church. AR. and Mrs. Bratthwatte4
will be 1T home at the Wellington
apartments after their return from
their honeymoon.
IN the big redzfre parade Of
iuoilation over the reelection Of
Woodrow Wilson held Thursday
night on Pennsylvania avenue. the.
West Virginia division was led by
Colonel Dave w. Gall, who came to.
Washington from Barbour county.
The West Virginians who hold office
by grace of the present admintstra-s
Ition were in the procession IN force.
Oscar Price, of Greenbrier county,
with a stock of red fire in each hand
was such fascinating exhibit of
manly beauty that he set feminine.
hearts jumping with joyous excite
ment. While Captain Phil Walker
e & a Fl q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

HE STAYS ssWHERE DEVIL Is.-
STEUBENVLBE. o., Nov. 1S.-t'I
want to be where the most devil is"
This reason was given by the Rev
z. II. Wray, pastor Of the First Chris
tan church, this city. for declining a
call to the Broad Street church, CO.
lumbus.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

Many a square snort is ike a rail-
road-straight enough on his own map.
but In reality as full of kinks and
curves as a corkscrew
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
engagement of Russian sym,
phOny orchestra Here Next
Friday Important Event.

An event OF more than ordinary
imp rtance to harrisburg will be the
appearance OF the Russian Symptoms
Orchestra at the Robinson Grand
next Friday afternoon. This Won
lderful organization vii play ten
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

A youth who lived in Pawtucket
From school he one day did snuck it
TO play ball for dollar
But his paw made him boiler,
And as for the dollar, Pawtucket.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

of Charleston, doesn't enter for the
beauty class, he was certainly loud
and vociferous. Charley Peddicord.
of Clarksburg. gave vent to a couple
of hours of Wilson whoops, and
Homer Marcum. of Wayne, who has
only had his job two months, cut
loose in way which indicated that
he thinks we'll Of it and the man
who gave it to him. Governor-elect
John Cornwell had been invited to
come to town and join the parade,
but he didn't show up. John w.
Davis rode in an automobile.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

How queer that sounds" said the
authors wife. "Is this TO be new
kind OF western novel?"
The real Kind" said the author
approved by the critics before it IS
written The return from the widest
eight states prove it. But let's hurry
up with it. 1 am keen to get at our
next book, a genuine thriller, Bridge
port Fob. or Corra1led in Connecticut.
There viii always be a market in the
East for a gunman story.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
SPOR OGRAPHY
CIV .CIrayey.)
CBy "Gravg")

but he hasn't wholly lived up to the
ers. Personally he is one OF the most
popular players who ever wore a Chi
cago uniform.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

Golf got its real start III the United
States just twenty-eight years ago to-
day. November is, 1883, when Johi8
Reid, of YonkeTs. "thc daddy of'Ameri-
can golf" joined with six other in-
mates of Yonkers in launching the ST..
Andrews Golf Club. Some OF those
who played the Scotch game in S.
are still at 1t. hale and hearty which
goes a long way toward disproving the
statement Of the temperance people
that golf and such beverages shorten
life
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
The Fount az Wisdom.

Willie How did Al Mccoy get the
middleweight title?
Answer-As clearly as we can make
it out. he got it by knocking out fell
low who had knocked out q fellow
who had knocked out a fellow who
got the title in a graveyard at mid
night Of a dark. stormy night.
pires in China are boiled in oil. B says
they have their heads cut off. Which is
right?
Answer-sTt doesn't make any differ
ence One way is as effective as the
other. Besides. we can't waste time
deciding arguments between A and b.
You fellows are always squabbling
about something.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

you to remain in the West unless you
are willing to enter into the spiritual
unity which pervades all. Even two
dollar wheat and the farm loan. schame
are trifes compared with national abb
negation. Aut here it is altruism and
alfalfa, with the altruism bounded on
the east by the Mississippi. If you are
prepared to calm down and abandon
the blood thirst Of the East, remain
with us. Norman Angel has promised
to be our next sheriff and"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18
Ah1,n Ben kanfT.

About Ben. Kaun %, glory to his
Awoke one night from dreaming OF a
IN which he'd made six visits to the
plate
And got six homers. "say. you're cali
Cried Benny when he lamped within
his room
A witch who'd floated in upon broom,
And now sat writing in a book of brass.
The witch then spoke: Shut up, kid!
Stow that sass!"
What's eatin' on yuh2" Thus de-
manded Ben,
Whereat the witch raised up her bean
again:
I'm writin' names q them what leac
in hitting,
She answered. and now | must be
fitting
And is mine one?'' asked Benny.
Nay. nix. Bo."
Replied the spookess. Benny spoke
more low.
But sheerily still. and said, Come
round again
Next winter-I'Il show you somethin'
then
THE witch then wrote and vamoosed.
! When she came
a few months later she showed Ben
his name s
And 10. 1t stood Of all the list ahead
or those who in the Winter League
had led
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cities within one week. starting al
Quebec, Cam, and winding UP At
Norfolk, Va. The orchestra travels
in its own special train.
The performance here will start
promptly ut 2.15 as the orchestra
plays Marietta at night. The John
Froth ingham Company, Inc, under
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-11-18

Sophye Barnard. who was the prIma
fonna OF The Red Widow" has been
nngaged for the New York Hippodromc
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
CROOKED ROAD IS
TO Be UP FOR SALE
EIGHTEEN MILES OF TRACK
WHICH FOLLOWS CREEK
Is OFFERED.

Fort Dodge, Feb. II. -Four junk
firms are among the bidders expected
to make offers for the Crooked Creek
Railroad and Coal company's property
when the foreclosure sale is held. At
torneys for Sam Mcclure, receiver for
the road, have prepared a decree to be
sent to Judge H. T. Reed Of the federal
court for his signature authorizing sale
Of the property.
The First Trust company of Mil
waukee, the mortgage, also will bid
in the property, it is expected, in be.
half of the holders OF the $4,000
worth of bonds.
Claims against the property must be
filed not later than Feb. 20. The
amount against the road now claimed
is about 100000.
The eighteen-mile stretch of light
steel track, as crooked as it's name in
dicates, was built between Webster
City and Lehigh In 1872 when the coal
mining industry at Lehigh was at its
height. AS the mines became exhaust
ed, the fortunes of the road declined.
It's lone locomotive became incapaci-
tated for it's duties Of making one
round trip a day. The receiver Will
secure an order allowing him to rent
another locomotive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
IOWA SUPREME
COURT DECISIONS

Des Moines, Feb. 11.-Thursday S
supreme court decisions follows:
Des Moines Packing Co., VS.. Chas.
Uncaphor, defendant; G. F. Dyson,
garnishee, appellant; Boone county
r M. Wright Judge; Garnishment
proceeding. Reversed, opinion by
Preston.
Lund & Seamands VS.. w. P. Riggs.
executor, estate Geo. Reinicker, ap-
pellant, Hamilton county: Judge John
sL. Kamrar. Action to recover COM
mission. Affirmed, opinion by the
court.
f. H. Elder ct al, VS.. Grail & Grail.
lnterventors, appellants, Jefferson
county; Judge Seneca Cornell. Suit
in partition. Reversed and remand
ed, opinion by Weaver.
Julia B. Ferguson, appellant vs.. the
grand lodge, Legion of Honor, Page
county; Judge Thomas Arthur. Action
on policy. Affirmed, opinion by Pres
ton.
T. o. Kinman VS.. Joseph and Mary
Hill, appellants, Davis county; Judge
20. w. Vermilion. Action to foreclose
mortgage. Affirmed, opinion by Pres
ton.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
AGENCY.

Loss Lanning who was operated oll
Wednesday morning at the Ottu1llwa
hospital is getting along as we'll as can
be expected.
Mrs. w. c. White and daughter
Miss Leila from near Batavia visited
with friends here Thursday.
Mrs Jas. Connolly entertained rev
trends at 1 o'clock luncheon THURSDAY
at her home northwest Of town IN honoI
Of Mrs. Louie Newell OF MatsHelu
Green, Kans.
The funeral of the infant child OF MI.
and Mrs. Joe Smith of Missouri was
held at the home Of Willis Smlth
southeast Of town Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. M. d.
Cox. Interment took place In Agency
cemetery.
About eighteen high school students
enjoyed a bob sled ride to Batavia
Tuesday night.
The annual meeting Of the Agency
cemetery association will be held in the
town hall Monday February IA at l p
m. for the election Of officers and such
other business as may come before the
meeting.
Mrs. w. H. Rodibaugh who has bene
on the sick list is improving.
Mrs. Reed was shopping in Ottum"a
one day this week.
Helen Forney, Alberta and Marie
Lewis, Faye Davis, Grace McNiel. Edna
Norderen. Ethel Curtis and Milton
Bradshaw Of Batavia visited school at
Agency Tuesday.
DR.. W. S. Johnson and Miss Wava
Lee Owens spent Tusday morning al
the Agency high school
Miss Edna McEwen delightfully."- en-
tertained the freshman class Of the
Agency high school at a party at her
home Friday evening. The time was
spent with games and music. Refresh
ments were served. Fourteen members
were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. c. Banded and chill
dren spent Sunday at the Jesse Cremer
home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
Notice Of Incarceration.

Notice is hereby given of the incor-
poration Of the Central Auto Company,
with its principal place of transactins
business at Ottumwa, Iowa.
The general nature of the business to
be transacted by this corporation shall
!, be the operating of a general repair
shop for automobiles. motorcycles and
other vehicles; the operating of a gen.
eral automobile garage: the buying and
selling Of automobiles, motorcycles and
other vehicles, general supplies, re-
pairs and accessories for automobiles
and motorcycles: the operating of an
automobile livery and transfer bust
ness; the buying and selling of new
| and second hand automobiles, paint
ing, repairing, keeping and storing Of
, the same. Said corporation shall also
have the right to buy, sell, convey, ex-
change. lease and hold such real es-
, tate an6 personal property as may be
necessary and convenient to carry on
said business, and they shall have the
right to transact such other business
as Is usually conducted by institutions
! Of this nature. The authorized capital
stock is 100000 with 100000 paid
up in cash, and the balance to be issued
| and paid In at such times and upor
such conditions as shall be determined
| by the board of directors. Said corpor.
alton shall commence business on Feb.
ruary l, 1915, or as soon as the Certifi.
cate of incorporation is issued by tn,
secretary Of state. The affairs Of said
corporation are to be conducted by
| board Of directors, a president, vice
president, secretary and treasurer, all
to be elected by the stock holders at
their annual meeting on the first day
| or December in each year. The highest
amount Of Indebtedness to which said
corporation Is at any time to be subject
may equal but shall not exceed two
thirds of the capital stock paid in. Pri-
vate property Of the members and
| stockholders shall be exempt from
corporate debts. Until the next annual
meeting in December, 1916, J. o. John
son, Robert V. Stevens, Oscar A. Miller,
John N. Lewis and Roy A. Anderson
shall constitute the board of directors
J: 0: Johnson shall be president, Robert
| V. Stevens vice president and Oscar A.
Miller secretary and treasurer of said
| company.
J. 0. Johnson, Roy A. Anderson. Os-
car A. Miller. John NJ Lewis, Robert V.
Stevens. Incorporators.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
HIS LEG BROKEN
BY A B0B5[EO
ARTHUR HlNKLE STRUCK b.
COASTERS, SUFFERS FRAC-
TURE OF LIMB.

Arthur Hinkle, 623 East Main street
was seriously injured Thursday even
ing about $3.50 o'clock when he was
struck by bobsled laden with coast
ing party at Union and Main streets.
His right leg was broken below the
knee and the knee joint fractured The
attending physician stated this after
noon that the leg may have to be am
putated.
Mr.. Hinkle was en- route home from
town and was just crossing Union
street when the bob sled struck him.
The runners Of the front sled caught
him squarely on the leg and threw
him to the ground with much force.
When he tried to get up he couldnt
and bystanders called physician and
he was taken to the Ottumwa hospital.
The bone is broken in several places
and the knee joint is also In jured.
1t is feared that if amputation Is not
necessary that the knee will become
stiff.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-12
COMMUNITY WORK
VERY PROFITABLE
NEW CENTER JUST OPENED AT
IOWA CITY PROVES TO BE
POPULAR PLACE.

Iowa City, Feb. II. - After being
open for week, the community center
for men, the first of its kind IN Iowa,
has been pronounced great success.
More than 1900 have visited 1t during
this time and the number has been
increasing almost daily, reaching a
maximum, of course, on Saturday.
Custodian f. A. Doty Is authority
for the statement that the center IS
automatically coming to be used as a
business exchange. He says that some
business deals involving thousands OF
dollars have been contaminated across
the tables at the Community center
Lack Of chairs, tables, and furniture
did not keep the men away the hrst
two days after the room was opened
and now that furniture. papers, maya
zines, telephone, checking facilities
and a stock of tobacco have been add
ed to the rooms the place is proving
immensely popular.