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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
SAVED two DOLLARS.
BY INVESTIGATING.
Farmer Has Typical Exper-
fence With Mail Order
Business.

Without much difficulty, the adver-
Using man Of The West Virginian
could find an abundance OF material
right here in 'Fairmbnt to- prove be-
yond a reasonable doubt that the mail
horder houses do not sell cheaper than
the local merchant. Once in while
uus snoIauaS sos upm 9nSoI5lBo oQl
gives his customer fair article for
few cents less than the home mer-
chant asks for the same thing, but We
have caught the mail order house also
trying to sell goods of inferior quality
for more money than the local dealer
asks, and to Fairmont people, too.
A well known farmer living only a
few miles from Fairmont remarked
the other day while in the store OF
Morris and Martin at Tenth street.
that he was going to order some win.
dows from Chicago Arm, stating that
he could get them for dollar each,
and that was less than he could get
them at home. Mr.. Morris ventured
the suggestion that certain company
! hero in Fairmont would supply tina
same article for less money. The gen.
tlenan Investigated, and found that
The could buy windows two.etghths
heavier lOE IESS LlD4lCSs S@hS S4S
freight and get them at once with no
loss from breakage The farmer saw
red almost two dollars on the deal.
Ru: he also knows now. or ought TO
know, why this same mail order house
charged him less than the home mer.
chant for some other goods that he
bought some time ago.
Boiled down to actual facts, the orig.
inal sentence pronounced in the Gar
den OF Eden simply means you can
not get something for nothing. la was
true then, It is true INV. and the man
who figuers he is getting big bargains
off tho catalogue house only need re-
call that the owner Of one OF these
big houses died some months ago leay-
ing the insignificant sum OF s17,00O,000
as a monument to the fooishness Of
those who ask onuy tho price, forget |
ting that quality is the real standard
by which to Teasure value. Nothing
else is needed to prove that when they
lowered the price tehy. lowered" the
quality. ~ 't'sT
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
ARE YOU LOYAL TO FAIRMONT.i
.INETAMORPH0SIS of AN ENRIRE
REFLECTION A SANDWIGH5STAND

on a cellar track. Often there are
hours of difference between the first
and last kilograms, and o. train due to
arrive at 5 p. m. will pull In nearer 10
o'clock.
oneJof the first signs Of the coming
OF the troops is the gathering OF the
home guards A detail OF sixty OF
these men, most of them quite old end
all ineligible forE the sarmy, gather at
the station at 4 in the. afternoon! Tho
guards are distinguish led from the soIs
diers by green uniforms and red Rrm=
lets. They make themselves ueeful
by answering questions. putting tie
soldiers on the right buses and In pro
tecting them from outsiders who
invest the platform. 0ffictaf money
changers who give the men the sbene-
fit OF the best rate of exchange s0pan
up their booths Friepds rela ttgess
and idlers also begni to collect optstde
the gates to watch the troops pass By.
When the time for! the afrivnl OF tire
first section Isl accurate known Hrs.
Matthews, or her. quartermAstegs Miss
Perry, have, tables set up on the plat
form. There are three OF these long
tables, each covered with "a strip Of
oilcloth. Dishpans filled with sand
witches and cake are placed on the ~
bles and great urns full Of tea: Xaseg
OF flowers also grace the tables. It
is curious what a 9home5 touch $asfeR
flowers give. They ahoH, Sfplth pores
that there is, q real swelome in the
pans and urns.
One who thinks OF tie British f6fd-
my as he wass before theaMers ut
easily take the present type otaeeIll:
paigner for a rSegbia1 al, some othar
kind OF picturesque ri ting man.: on
hand, he looks 4rath ef Ike Robinson
Crusoe. Lifeinl the trenches and ss1es
cessive coats 10 Trench clay gsyeEltis
clothes new. individ duality The
smartness OF the THOR IS lost The
soft cap with its ear tabs and neck
protector or a. wilted Scotch benin it.
the overcoat, iplasteEed With mud eFd!
standing out over she epslsip 1asllfet
MS IL the wearer was iswathe In padss
the mudcovereds boots and sputtees md
the assortment nfpackas bags md 9TH.
err paraphenaliat of the sane solo an
hsi back have mott ling I'm commong5 ith
the parade ground. Often tiiss t9Stssn
pattern of kilt shows Itself sunde r the
bottom of an overcoatses ~
A quiet lot. Of men thaH- a1e,lsaltot
gether different from the gjpgs
whistling troops that march OH so
gaiy from the front. They are cam
paigners, now. Theyswents away boys,
lots of them, and come backimen.
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
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LONDON, Dec. 15.-The history of
the soldiers refreshment buffet.insvic-
toria Station, London, Is in a small
way the history of British effort in
the war! The buffet began in loose
and unorganized fashion, more or less
helpless from lack Of .pEeeedent and
gradually developed !, until 1t now reps
resentss high deficiency backed by a
steady determination to see thu. thing
out to the, end:tss
All the early organizations have
concentrates their EFFORTS in g single
management which, dispensesl $3.50
worth of tea, coffee, cocoa. sandwiches,
bread and butter and cake weekly, all
supplied by private donntions. Branch
buffets' are maintained at the stations
OF less military Importance, at an: adj
ditional expense, and the whole ma
chinery runs like clockwork.. It ,is the
same sort OF transformation that has
gone on In every department Of the
British. government. from the raising
OF recruits to the making OF munitions.
Victoria Station Is great barnlike
railway terminal in the center Of the
metropolitan area. Itsslines"fed many
important southern { and southeastern
ports, such as Portsmouth, ,Southamp-
ton, Brighton. Folkstone and Dover.
There the troop trains arrive at night
with their loads of'smen on 2furiough
from" the trenches, and. there. the re-
turning trains leave every m9rping to
carry back those whose week Of home
and liberty has expired: Between
times, there is constant stream of
soldiers arriving from or returning to
the great training camps ,,Aldershot
and other points. .,9 d
An average Of about 1000 so1dires
daily are fed at Victoria Station. Eigh-
ty women volunteer workers under
1.-THE direction OF Mrs. .Kenward Mat
thews stand six.hour shifts day and
night, for itzis in the early morning
iperfod that hot refreshments are most
needed and most appreciated by, the
soldiers.
The most exciting time fthe day
at Victoria is the hour OF the troop
trains. Their arrival is preceded by
number of kilograms. The first mes
sage approximates the time Of arrival
on news of the sailing of the channel
boat. This is corrected when the boat
arrives in the English port, again
when the train starts on its journey
and finally on the last lap tosLondon
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
COMMUNITY SPIR!IlE
!Sg!iI.!!I.[II:g'!l!....Bg!LgER
And Buying in Fairmont
Teach es c Community spirS
itS Above All Else.
.0s..a.:.. = .....ss. D:

Here are ten reasons. that Icon,
slider good, why people, in and around
Fairmont sho1id Trade there2 : =
z ia town that is good enough
fora man to live in Is good enough
Tor him to trade in. -yt.. srg
second-Ths. good farmer puts
Everything bach iptos the sohs that ,+she
can. likewise the good citizen should
put all he can into his own commun-
q Tfhird4ifi de farmer viii Datronize
sthe5merchant, then the merchant WI!
In turn pat 70 6ize the farmer, and mu-
itualE patronage brings mutual prosper
5ity.i III III l551'f-..-y-a
n iFourthABy keeping Fairfnont earn.
led money inseFn irmontt there Is no
danger of hard times.
e fFffth-It is unreasonable that money
earned in and around Fairmont should
3 beysent to Chicago; st. Louis or New
York; there to build beautiful
schurches, schools and sky:pisrcing
Ebuildings Where is the money com
sfng from to- build those things for us?
3 ISixth-Eyery dollar invested in Fair
mont helps Fairmont, and consequent
Nv YOU, a dollars. worth. while, every
cent spent outtof Fairmont helps some
6ther city and community.
'SeYenth-C spirit is the
greatest city builder known. "Buy at
homeg teaches pmmuntty, spiritSabore
Ill things else. I. 1919, (. :, = ],
Eighth&@Intensity cultivation of
sFairmont's resources and advantages
Swtll make IT a very wealthy city:
Ninth4Its ts7to the indiyidtal bene-
yfit5of every citizen ola commu1ityzto
trade in that community. 1t is the
only sound economic principle since
out of the pockets of home industries
are paid 5tlte taxe5s that, support. the
commonwealth. ,ss,x.,,y .:,.stI - ~
Tenth-Fafrmo1t Is farm" wait.
ing for cultfSad on.t Dollars planted
here: will bring In a surprisingly large
harvest IN very short time, It will
mean m6re Jobs bigger salaries, more
homes and prosperity for all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

over Mona river. When questioned
the man in Chinese grab refused to
talk. The conductor pulled of the
passengers cap and queue and dis.
covered that the man had brown hair
and stained his skin the color OF a
Chinese. =ae
"A search through the train result
ed In the discovery Of three other
passengers similarly disguised. All
OF the men were detained at Tsit-
sikor.
A heavy guard has been placed ov-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

to so cents a ton from the Kanawha
and Big Sandy fields. in w. Va. and
Kentucky to points in central Ken
lucky, SnED disapproved today by
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04
Germans Arrested \.
on Siberian Train
THREE OF THEM DETECTED
WITH STAINED SKINS AND ST. =.
coLoRED QUEUES
tBy Associated Press)

HARDIN, Nov. 1s-Three German
prisoners disguised as Chinese were
arrested on the night OF, November
is on a !Trans:Siberlan train at ,Tsit-
Skier, two hundred milest of Har:
bin. ~ .vss 4
The conductor saw one of the men
looking out of'the window IN the cor
rldor OF one Of the coaches, while the
train was crossing large bridge
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

boatman
can't imagine but
into this dangerous It's
The pracd lets go Of
practice cooperation Let
practice Let pull together that means
pro- to- Farmont It's of sink or swim togethnr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

List of Merchants, Manu-
facturers, Wholesalers and
Jobbers C Cooperating With
The West Virginian in the
Buy in in Eairrnont Cam
paign.' ..t7s !, ~ :
American Laundry.
Business Mems Association.
Brooks & Lake, Wholesalers.
City Market.
Black Diamond Products Co.
Chamber Of Commerce.
F FI:li nom Y Al l1l Co.
Fleming, Arch; Grain and
. eed. ssas
Home Savings Bank. -
~ ,Es,; IA :. .sJClsts Ss,E-, .--t-. =. -
HartIey's. u i
Iseman, Sam B., Gents Fur
hlAsils 60: 60, :,
James Speciality Co., Job
hers.
Jackson, a, q j Plumbing.
Knight 8 Haas, Decorators.
5KlaW's Department Store.
Lloyd, Frank, Wall. Paper.
Leopold, Mems. Furnishings j!
Miller Clark Grain Co.
Nc Ioskey Drug Co.
Model Laundry.
Mllnfor e., Plumber.
M0nOngah Glass Co.. L;
Morris & Martin, Grocers:
Model, Steam Bakery.
National Bank Of Fairmont.
Osgoods. !
Peoples National Bank. i
Purdy. ], w, Grocer.
Reed Plumbing Co. :, 1.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-04

er all tho bridges on the TRANSIT
berian line. So many attempts have
been made upon bridges since the be-
ginning of the war that special squads
now board oil trains and examine the
passengers before a train. is permit
ted to cross a bridge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
INTERESTING PROGRAM AT CLOSING RECEPTION
 OF QUILTY'S GLASSES

All roads will lead to the Colonial ballroom this evening, when the an- nua1 closing reception and exhibition of the dancing class of D. c. Guilty will take place. The program is an exceptionally interesting one and var jed in character.
 The first part of the program is to be devoted to ca1esthenics, and Port de Bras,'' for both the beginners and the advanced classes and the second part to aesthetic, interpretive, classic. stage, folk. national delsarte and step dancing.
 Other features include folk danc- ing, by the smaller children; the French Doll, (mechanicaD by Dor othy Phe1an; the Birth of a Nation, danced by eight young ladies, with Harry Abercrombie the soloist; Psyche, aesthe barefoot dance, and a historical Minuet. Murray's orches- tra is to play. Miss Florence Um- statter is to be at the piano.
 The closing number is to be the delsarte interpretation of the Holy City, with Miss Belle Sch o1lhorn, con- traIto of New Haven, the so1oist.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
CoNRID-RoCHFoRD.

Miss Margaret Rochford of 59 Berk- shire avenue and MT. William Conrid
 formerly of Portland, but now em- pIoyed at the U. M, c. Co.,. were mar ried yesterday morning in St. Charles church, with a nuptia1 mass at 10 o'clock Rev. John Rockford of Fordham, N. Y., brother of the bride, performed the ceremony assisted by Rev. Patrick J. McGivney, rector of St Charles The bride wore q gown of white pussy willow taffete with rhinestone trimmings and a ha- of white 1egh orn. Her bouquet wa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

of sweet peas and lilies of the valley Miss Margaret Conrid, sister of the bridegroom and William Rochford brother of the bride, attended the couple. Miss Conrid wore pink sat- in a pink hat and carried pink sweet peas MT. and Mrs. Conrid left after the ceremony on a wedding trip to Philadelphia and Washington D. C. When they return they will live at 59 Berkshire avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
Fownes Filosette' z

A new white wash glove of unusual quality and finish. It has the appearance of a soft suede and the fit is ex- cellent.
 The name of Fownes is sufficient to assure its high quality.
 All sizes. $1.OO with heavy silk
 stitching on backs 75S cts with lighter
 ! stitching
 Main floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
Over Sunday Candy

The Treasure Chest will make q delightful gift. One pound of as- : sorted chocolates and bonbons.
 50 cts
 A delicious Chocolate Mixture assorted davors
 40 cts Very special. A cherry cocoanut caramel, choc- olate covered.
 29 cts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

army reorganization bill to Secretary of War Baker for a report.
 Great Britain has added to her shipping blacklist the American schooner Clara Davis, owned at Fall River, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
SPECIAL SALE BETWE
DRIVER FALLS ASLEEP AND BLOCKS TRAFFIC

Phillip Brown, aged 29. who gave his address to the police as Water Street" tied up traffic in Fairfield
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

Rhodesia's gold output in April amounted to 80,557 fine ounces val ued at 3s9,386 pounds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

avenue at noon today when he fell asleep on a, truck bereath the rail- road viaduct. He is lodged in the police cells upon complaint of Traffic Policeman Poland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
Large Rugs Velvety Administers 9xl2

In good colorings softly blended browns, tans, and olives with forest green just the patterns and colors for living rooms, libraries and dining
 $18.75
 That is the price of these Rugs to-day or while they are here It would not be possible to buy them and sell them at $1875 We doubt if it will be possible again to offer such values The conditions of the rug market daily become complicated. The Read House shares profits with it's patrons
 While they last these good Administers $1875.
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
Be for Bridgeport

We very proud Brdgeport's spectacular growth:
 We expect to be proud of continued great city, of clean streets beautiful and substantial buildings dwellings and citizens who have unsesh the welfare of the whole city heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
Cbe Dm Read Go
 Eaa&aEGha9 a6v
Be for Bridgeport

David M Read of the House here would to the citizens of Bridgeport Wecome W
 This location favored natre seashore border fair green hills the other Build your dwellings, accept your good fortunes and live your lives in all fair play
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

FLOWERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
 JOHN RICK 6 SON.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

The French and Italian minister. to Greece have been recalled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

The hea1thieat time for children to play in the public streets is during g rainstorm when the automobilists are under cover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26
S2.8o very special
Second floor.
U. s. Flags

In Government Standard Bunting, all wool and fast eolors, in such dimesions practical for house use fs
 2x 3ft $l.O0
 to 6 x 10 fit. $500 Muslin Flags on sticks, 30, 40, 60 cts doz Silk Flags 10 to 9S cts C.. A. R. size, 45 cts Ensigns and Remnants.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

Yard wide and most attractive for rnen's shirts and women's blouses.
 79 cts Satin Stripe Wash Silks a very lustrous hand some stripe in beautiful coIorings
 89 cts Satin Stripe Crepe de Chine, most exclusive and egant of all washable silks Men like it as the per @sction of cool elegance. Women like it as it is beautiful enough for any occasion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

Presldent Wilson forwarded the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-26

Third floor.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
CLOSING EVENTS.
Some Ball Game Will Be Staged Next
 Wccll-Dunn and NanGan in It.

An extensive program has been ar ranged for the closing of the play ground season which will be held at Walnut Hill Park August PC. It is proposed to have all the grounds represented at the celebration. The grounds will not officially close until August 30. On next Friday the d1- rectOrs will hold an outing at Lake COmpOupce. Lovers of baseball should be out in full force next Wednesday afternoon at Walnut Hill Park, when the Professional Mems team will line up gainSt an aggregation composed of the director and his assistants at the grounds. On tho latter nine will De found Judge "BilT' Mangan, who has recently forsakcn the diamond for the exciting pastiminG of golf "Bill' has in his umpty-ump years of his baseball career staged many attempts to stage a comeback, the results of which are well known.
 Another deVOtee of golf will be found divertine from the game for one afternoon in the person of pr. Dunn, who will essay once moro to fill the role of first baseman for the Pros. The long absence from the diamond may have effected "DOC's' playing, but the lovers of the game have stood for it before so it is sur missed that they will be able to en- dure it again. For all around versa tility it is a close race for honors be- tween Bill" and "DOc."
 Both showed great promises as ten his players up to recently. Dunn "nearly" winning the city champion ship, while Mangan got along very well at the game until he played with 1 the Mrs. recently, with the result that he is not heard boosting his ability as a player so much since the en- | counter.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
MURPHY HAS BIG DAY.
Tommy Gets Placed in Every Event
 $4,OOO the Result.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 12.-Expres- sive Lou won in straight heats the Matron stake valued at $6,00 which was the feature event of the third day of grand circuit racing on the Brunots Island track yesterday after noon. Lightsome Watts, Geers up, finished second in the first heat and third in the second. Driver Tommy Murphy placed in every event on the program but one. His earnings for yesterday totaled over $4,000.
 The Comstocll $3,OOO purse was won by Box R, straight heats. Thomas Earl took the 2:14 pace, worth $1,000, with little difficulty, and Worthy Prince by finishing first in two heats and second in another won the 2:12 trOt. The best time of the afternoon was made in the second heat of the 2:05 pace, valued at $1,000, when Gen. Todd covered the mile in 2:O4
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
Red SOX at Home.

The Red SoX are now facing a fairly extended home stay of vital import anCe.
 As Carrigan's club spend most of September in the West, the hour is now ripe to get a running start on friendly sod, and so prepare for any trouble that may follow later on.
 To carry a first class chance the Red SoX must start west in Septem Der with a fair lead, for while they are facing Chicago. Cleveland. St. Louis and Detroit those last three weeks, the White Sox at home will be shoot ing at the MaCkmen. Tanks and Ma tiona1s-whiCh is something else again.
 Boston has been powerful at home ever since Carrigan's pitching staff came back to life, and, with the pen pant virtually at stake during this home stay. the Western clubs will need every detail they have in stock to hold the Red Sox at bay.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
PLAYGROUND RESJJTS
High and East Grounds Engage in a
 Duel Which Is Interestin0

Plenty of interest was manifested in the dual games between the East and High playgrounds yesterday after noon. The featuring event was the boys baseball game, which resulted in victory for the High street bat Nielders, score 16 to 15, Hopelesslv iii the rear at the beginning Of the ninth inning, the East boys staged a rally which tied the score, but the High boys showed that they can come back by pushing across the necessary tally in the tenth frame.
 The results were as follows:
 East vs. High Boys. East ..............0 .0120401 25O-1 5 Hlgh ............ .211 01145O1-16 Batteries. East, Sullivan and Eric son; High, Balinsky and Yusick.
 Dodge ball won by High street bows. score, to 0.
 Baseball, girls.
 East vs. High Street. o4o1 1o-lo 0 Captain ball won by East street girls, score, to 1.
 Relay race was also won by East street girls.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12

Cleveland, Aug. 12-Baseball fans Smith, the Indians pinch hitter. Since the season opened Smith and his big bat have won more games than any other emergency hitter in the Amer ican league. Smiths bat won a game here Aug. 9 in a sensational manner from the New York Yank- ees. ShaWkey pitched. The score was a tie, to 3, in the seventh inning. Manager Fohl called upon Smith to bat for Coveleskie. Elmer swung and missed. The next was a ball The third was a curve right in Elmer's groove. He swung. He did not miss
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
ZIMMERMAN FOR SALE.

Chicago, H., Aug. 12.-Specials to Chicago from Brooklyn yesterday where the Cubs are playing, confirm the statements made by Manager Tinker that Heinie Zimmerman, third Daaeman is to be put on the market. Tinker is quoted as saying that Zim- merman is losing interest in the game and his indifference eliminated in his neglect to report morning practice A fine of S innicted by the management served to bring diff ferenCes between Zimmerman and Tinker to an acute stage.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12

this time. The ball cleared the right field screen. and the Milan hero trOtted around the bases after Leon- ard, who was making his Cleveland debut by a bit of pinch running. This is the second time this season Smith has won a game with Shawkey pitch ing. The Indians were playing the Yankees at the Polo Grounds, New York, July 10. The eighth inning found the rivals deadlOcked, the score being ? to ?. Fohl sent Elmer Smith to bat for Klepfer, and he drove the first ball pitched into the grandstand in right field for a home run, Cleveland winning to ?. Pic ture shows Smith taking a healthy swing.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-12
zqCpORTI, <)& LI6Hr d:!::;i! II!
Another Entry.

In the meanwhile Fielder Jones has raised an unseemly squawk a about the A. l.. race being a "two-club" affair,
 The fielder is nearly always a later summer starter, but once he gets his machine under way there is always an unusual quantity of fur in his mediate wake.
 The Brown pace has been the swift est in the league for several weeks, and a ball club that can come that far from behind is not to be .counted out with seven weeks left.