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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
PERSONALS

Miss Grace Howard was called to
her home at Cameron this morning by
the serious illness OF her mother.
Miss Howard Is connected with the
millinery department at the Il. G.
Jones store.
Miss Mary Deyeney has returned
from Washington. D. G., where she
had spent week with her brother,
Brooks Deyeney. a student at George
town University. She also visited in
Baltimore.
Miss Ada Copeland, OF Columbus, o.,
Is guest at the home of her sister
Mrs. Frank Haas on Fairmont avenue.
Mrs. George DeBolt has returned
from Parkersburg where she had at
tended the Federation conyentiodn OF
Women's clubs OF the Fourth congress
sional district.
Born last night to Mr.. and Mrs. W.
ID. Evans at their home on Spring
street, son. The child is the third
son aIfl is a grand son of the lateRev.
sGeorg6Kinsey.
Marvin Linn has gone 10 Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, to join Mr.. Linn and
son who are the guests Of her father.
10. S. Rhodabarger. They will return
home after longer visit there.
Mrs. w. E. Wrick, of Belleview aT-
enue. underwent an operation several
days ago at Cook hospital. She is I'M
proving.
Mrs. Thomas S. Manley wso has
been very Ill at her home on Walnut
avenue, Ia recovering.
Mrs. L. l.. Goodrum and Miss Fir'
ginia Cook spent Thursday afternoon
in Warrington with the latter's little
niece, who arrived recently at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Clay
ton.
Mrs. E. Bling, of Locust avenue,
went to Elkins last hight where she
will visit relatives. Mrs. Bling former
slyl resided there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
ECZEMA CAN Be CURED
AND CURED QUICKLY

lrmo Eczema Remedy will positive.
Is cure any case of Eczema, no matter
how long standing or how stubborn.
All YOU have to do is simply apply
it to the external surface, 1t works
like magic. This remedy has cured
hundreds and II will cure you. There
Is no preparation on the market that
will excel lrmo Eczema Remedy for
Eczema, and skin irritations. See
your druggist today and procure a
package OF Irmo Eczema Remedy. II
your dealer does not carry It, mail
ST for n package to the irmo Remedy
Co., Box 90, Fairmont, West Virginia
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
A Matter Of Teeth.
II 4IUVVNI u = S~VH
BY HELEN MERRITT.
Copyright. 1916. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicatc.I

newspaper ~ hNaNoAS'f
Miss Arabclla was all in ilutter.
When woman, having attained the
age Of forty-fve, unmarried and I'M
cOurted, suddenly begins to receive
marked attentions from All eligible
man. she may be pardoned for getting
a little bit excited.
And Miss Arabclla's life had con.
tanned SO little love, so little persona,
interest. that the fact that some one
thought enough OF her TO show her
little attentions, bring her little gifts
and defer to her timidly expressed
opinions seemed to bring the dawn OF
new existence.
MIR. Jenkins had come unostenta.
tiously into his place at Miss Cross
boarding house two months before. At
first, lie had attended strictly to his
own affairs. but. as he was 4 gentle
man OF leisure. this soon grew monot-
onous. Then. in casting about for hui
han companionship, he passed over the
younger women and the girls and he
gan TO cultivate an acquaintance with
Miss Arabella. First 1t was just short
conversations in the parlor OF even
ings. Then 1t blossomed into offer.
ings of n new magazine. bunch OF
violcts, or box of candy. From this
was a short step TO an invitation to go
occasionally 10 the picture show III the
evening or for a walk in the nearby
park on Sunday afternoon. BY the
lime spring blossOmed into summer
the boarders had accepted the incipi'
cnt romance, and no one thought Of
intrutling on Miss Arahella'S corner
on the evenings when she and MIR.
Jenkins sat in the parlor, talking lit
tie. but beaming at each other beati.
ficially.
And now it was June, and the day
after tomorrow would he Mr.. Jenkins
birthday. And he had invited Miss
Arabella with all air which there was
no mistaking. TO motor with him to
the beach for an evening dinner. The
mfddleagcd wooer had not yet dc.
clared himself. but hrabella was NOR
ally certain that she would come back
from the beach trip an engaged wo'
man. Her hcart-even at forty.tve-
thrilled al the prospect
Alas for human hopes: On the very
morning OF the birthday, after Miss
Arabella had tImidly presented the
gift sha worked for her admirer with
her own fair hands, she bites into
piece OF candy taken from box which
Mr.. jenkins had brought her the oven.
ing before, and snap! went the plato
Of her upper teeth They were beau.
tiful, but deccittul teeth. Without
them, Miss Arabella looked every one
of her forty-fve years. With them,
she could easily have passed for ten
years younger.
Miss Arabella was in despair. But
she did.n ponder long over the stu
alton. Stealing out OF the house un'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

At a meeting OF the Woman's club
which was held yesterday committee
on civics was appointed. Members OF
which are: Mrs. Edward Conway,
Mrs. j. Robert Burt, Mrs. U, ii. De.
bendarfer, Mrs. D. S. Ferry and Mrs.
S. J. Leggett. This committee will take
up as their first work for the public
good. the cleaning up and identifying
OF the local company. Tho coopera.
tlon Of the general public, as well as
those who have burial plots or who
have friends buried there, is asked.
The date for cleanup day will DO an.
nounccd at later date.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

B Rev. Park will begin a series OF stu:
dies on the Bible in the Mems Bible
class OF the Presbyterian church, Sun
day morning April so. studying the BIZ
Bile book by book, Tho class meets at
$3.50 a. m. All mon arc cordially invi'
ted. At 1o:45 a. m. Rev. Park will
preach on Your Own or Anothcrs.'
The evening service at 1880 p. m. will
be devoted TO the 9th Anniversary
service OF the Evening Star Lodge, /.
%. o. F., Rev. Park will deliver the
address. Special music morning and
evening. Everybody invited,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
When Nails Loosen.

Deafness sends this hint: AS soon
as a picture nail driven in wall gets
loose and the plaster begins TO breaS
around 1t. It can be made solid and
arm by the following process. Sat
irate bit of waddIng with thick glue.
wrap as much as possible around the
nail and reinsert the latter in the
aole. pressing It home as strongly as
nossible. The nail will thus be firmly
iastened in its place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

Mrs. o. n. Koen, OF Main street, was
hostess to tho Ladies Birthday club
Thursday afternoon. After pleasant
social afternoon the guests were invi-
ted to the dining room where a six
course turkey dinner was served. The
room was decorated in green and
white. Mrs. Koen was assisted in en-
Pertaining by her daughter, Mrs, Glow
er Beardsley. OF New York, Mrs. J. F.
Beatty, Mrs. E. B. koen and Miss Ma.
srfon Shaw.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
No Camden rha. Evening.

no OdHuIc9 IWak GNSIWII8'
A friend calls at the house twice a
week and always brings my little sis
ter. Mildred, a box Of chocolates. Re
Gently he left town. unknown to her,
and Of course she waited for him just
as usual when Wednesday evening
came. After waiting In the parlor for
fifteen minutes she said: 81 dess my
chocolate man isn't coming tonight.
Exchange.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
How He Fooled Her.

One day mother left my little broth
er with neighbor while she went
shopping. When she returned he was
telling her what he had for lunch.
and in conclusion he said: She
poured water in my cup before she
poured the tea, but saw her do It
and | fooled her cause just drank
as far down as the water!"-Chtcago
Tribune.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

"a new holl has hcen placed in one
Of. the towers OF st. Patrick's church
on Locust street. It's weight is about
two thousand pounds. The bell was
rung for the first time Thursday night
during the prayer for the conversion
OF sinners.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

H. C. Anderson OF this city has an
snounced his candidacy for county com
missioner subject to tho primaries
Junel6. Mr.. Anderson has been life.
long Republican and has been resi-.
dent OF this city for many years. He
deserves the support of the people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
Shoe Stores Will
Close at $50

The following shoe stores will close
at $40 p. M. beginning May !:
Shurtleff and Welton. F. J. Smith. Ice
and Hardesty, lines Shoe Store, Miller
Shoe Store.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

Mrs. NJ. A. Beatty. Mrs. Harry Clark
and son. Dick. have gone TO Martins
Ferry, Ohio, where they will visit with
Mrs. Beatty's daughter, Mrs. g. S.
gCochrane.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
WARRINGTON NEWS

range to attend the anniversary scrv-
ices which are TO be held al :he rrcs-
bytcrlan church at seven thirty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

Mrs. NJ. F. Hamilton arrived home
Friday from Philadelphia where she
ATTENDED the convention OF the Pres
tbyterian missionary societies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
Anniversary,

AlIfmembers OF Mannington Odd
Fellows Lodge and visiting brothers
are urged ito be present at the local
hall Sunday evening at seven and ar;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
Pupils Recital.

The pupils in music of Miss Iva
Ginkel gave pianoforte recital this
afternoon at Miss Ginkel's studio on
Castor avenue. An interesting pro
gram was rendered the following
young people taking part: Mary Tay-
Tor. Gertrude Morgan. Virginia Hutch.
inson, Harriet White, Louise Hay
mond, Mary Josephine Roster. Dorothy
Moore. Maxine Jenkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
M. RobInson 3 euest.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Paul Grosscup
entertained with box party Thursday
at the Burlewlto see the ktrmess, the
guests included: Judge and Mrs. u:
ID. Rummell, Mr.. Lynn S. Homer. OF
sGiarksburg, president of the West yir'
fginia National Gas Association, MI
Edwin Robinson, OF Fairmont, secre'
tary and treasurer OF the association
Mr.. w. Y. Cartright, general manager
1.-THE United Fuel and Gas company,
Hon. Elliott Northcott, chairman oil
the public service commission, Cen
IL z. Abbott, OF Huntington. Pro. !. e
White, OF Morgantown, state geologtst.
Following the theatre, Judge and Mrs
sRummell entertained with a buffet
supper at their home on Kanawha
street Gazette.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29
For Miss HutehlnOon.

Mrs. Thomas Bledsoe will entertain
a few friends informally at bridge
Saturday afternoon at her home on
Bradford street in honor of Miss
Hutchinson, OF Fairmont. who is
guest OF Mrs. John ". Mason.-Char.
feEt0n Gazette
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-29

Your first guess may be that this
is a gas mask. We will save you a
second guess by telling you It is the
new garden veil. which is q part OF
the newest thing IN garden outfits.
There's Swiss apron and Cartridge
bag full Of tools. All fashionable gar
deners will be wearing these new out
fits before the summer is over, it is
said.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
Es cathedra.

Nowadays II you read the latest ex.
ira while you are having. your shoes
shined by the Italian bootblack who
counts you as a regular customer. you
are very likely to have this sort Of
thing happen TO you:
Wat II say about de war with
ltalee, Mr. Jones?"
well. II says here. Tony. that Lieu.
tenant General Count Cadorna reports
10 the war office In Rome that in the
upper Val Camonica the enemy, hav.
ing passed through venerodolol and
Brizio Passes, made an attack in force
against our positions near Rifugio
Garibaldi. but was repulsed with loss,
leaving many prisoners in our hands.
Our Alpine troops after driving back
the adversary occupied the two passes.
which have an elevation OF 10000 feet.
In the lsonzo region the situation al
Prepipappy is unchanged"
Hope to God that not true. Mr.
Jones. Them Austrians rotten liars
I'd kill one now" And Tony in great
excitement pulls his hair. calls upon
his patron saint and other saints and
finally draws his blaoking brush
across your collar to show you what
he would do to his enemy's throat II
he had II handy. II takes you all OF
fifteen minutes at hard labor to con.
VINCE him that the report is, or seems
20 be- in ltaly's favor. Then he wipes
away tear cshed for the 100000 ltal
fans lost according to the version OF
the news supplied by your predecessor
in the chair and proceeds TO finish
your shoes with such loving care as
you have not had lavished upon then
since bootblacking became an organ.
lied industry and ceased to be a fine
art practiced by the Afro-American for
Its own sake.
The job done, you get down from the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
MAY RUN FOR CONGRESS.

Senator ]. Robert Astin OF Bryan.
the big farmer from the Brazos bot
tom. has been In Austin on business
connected with one Of the state de-
partments. His friends have been urg.
ing him to become a candidate for the
seat In congress now held by Judge
Hardy. and 1t is understood that In a
short time he will be a full Pledged
candidate for this office. His friends
say that as Texas is almost wholly an
agricultural state, few big farmers
in congress would be of advantage to
the whole state.-Austin American.
Colonel Astin has been considering
for some time the question Of yielding
to the wishes Of his friends and enter
ing the race for congress from this
district. He has not yet fully made
up his mind in regard to the matter,
however, and is not ready to make
any positive announcement at this
time,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS.

There is no greater virtue than con-
sideration for others and now at the
beginning OF the new year would be
n good time for all TO include this
virtue in their higher and better re.
solves for the future. A writer In the
Baltimore sun emphasizes This beauti.
ful thought in the language Of the
Scriptures as follows:
III you could gather all the defini.
tions that have ever been offered. or
could be advanced. Of what consti.
tutes true lady or a true gentleman,
they could not be summed up, or
rather boiled down. to a nearer cor.
rect and more universally accepted
statement characterization for
others.
These three words eminently ex.
press the profoundest fundamental
principle which is the first requisite
Of true culture and refinement.
Though speak with the tongues
of men and OF angels. and have not
consideration for others. am become
as sounding brass. or a tinkling Gym
bal.
And though have the gift OF
prophesy, and understand all mys
teries. and all knowledge; and though
] have all faith. so that could re
move mountains. and have not consid
GRAFTON for others. am nothing.
"And though bestow all my goods
10 feed the poor. and though give m,
body to be burned. and have not con
sideration for others. It profi,eth ms
nothing.
Consideration for others sufferetl
long. and Is kind: consideration fo
others envieth not: consideration 70
others yaunteth not itself. is not puff
ed up.
Doth not behave Itself unseemly
seeketh not her own. is not easily rro
voked, thinketh no evil;
"Rejoiceth not in iniQuity, but re
joiceth in the truth;
"Beareth all things. belieyeth al
things, hopeth all things, endureth al
things.
Consideration for others never fai
eth. but whether there be prophesie:
they shall fail; whether there b
tongues. they shall cease: whethe
there be knowledge, II shall wants
away.
And now abideth culture. rein,
ment. consideration for others, thes
three, but the greatest OF all these
consideration for others"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
Humor in the Trenches.

In his book. with Our Army in
Flanders" Mr.. Valentine Williams says
that humor is probably the largest
component OF the spirit OF the British
soldier. "A Jack Johnson bursts
close beside British soldier who is
lighting his pipe with one OF those
odious French sulphur matches. The
shell blows a foul Whit Of chemicals
right across the mans face. oh.
dear" he exolaims with a perfectly
genuine sigh. these ere French
matches will be the death OF mel"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
ACQUIRING A FARM.
ny VIM. l.. Cavert)

by Vim. l.. Cavert)
The question is frequently raised as
TO whether, under present conditions.
1t is possible for young man with no
capital but health and industry to ac-
Quire farm OF his own. In Washing.
ton County Minnesota. lives James
Blank. young farmer whose expert.
ence should be an encouragement to
other young farmers. But his real
name isn't Blank.
This young farmer. leaving home
and parents, came to this country from
Sweden at Il years OF age. For nine
years he worked as farm hand for
the best farmers In the county. Prac.
tically all Of the nine years were spent
in the employ OF two farmers After
nine years OF apprenticeship as a farm
hand. he had saved sufficient money
so that he was able 20 buy a small
farm equipment and rent farm. As
with many other young farmers. the
time OF changing from hired man to
tenant was that OF his marriage.
After three years he bought for S.
oOO the i2Oacre place which he was
then farming as a tenant Since buying
the original place he has bought an.
other forty acres. Now he owns 100
acres. worth. with improvements
about $4,000. and farm equipment. in
the way Of live stock. feed and ma
chinery, worth $500. There is 81
600 mortgage on the farm. Deducting
this. leaves the young farmer worth
5000.
During the year OF 1914 this farmer
made 1880 as his labor income. In
other words. he had 1880 for his own
work above farm expenses, and 8 per
cent interest on the investment OF
sii.lOc.
The secret Of this young mans sue
cess seems to have been good health
good business judgment in managing
the farm business, frugal living. In
dustry and knowledge Of the most
successful methods OF handling crops
and live stock as learned from success
full farmers during his apprenticeship
as a hired man.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03

Il Is announced that Congressman
Geo. 2. Burgess viii quit the race for
United States senator. Quit the race,
Hanged II we knew he had COTTON
away from the post. Mr.. Burgess Is
no doubt following the example OF
Camp Ciark. VINO once upon 4 time
startef to give dr his seat in congress
and try for the senate. After running
short time he quit and announced
for congress. When asked the reason
his reply, which was characteristic OF
him. was that "A bird in hand is the
noblest work OF God"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
HOW OUR EXPENSES GROW.

For some time the Eagle has inter.
ested itself in the matter Of increased
and increasing governmental expenses,
state and national, and has tried in a
small way to impress upon the people
the dangers that Turk in the reckless
and lavish expenditure OF public
funds. The burden OF taxation is be.
ing piled upon the people until they are
groaning beneath the load. and out OF
this burden the very safety Of the re.
pubic Is threatened.
People are willing to stand Just SO
much and no more, and when the limit
ts passed dissatisfaction and restless.
ness appears both Of which are the
sure forerunners Of the spirit Of revo.
luton. An exchange has compiled a
schedule OF the increase OF our national
expenses as follows.
in the year 1899 the total ordinary
expenses of the United States govern.
ment amounted to slO.s13,s7l, writes
Thomas +, Logan In Leslies. In 1850
the total ordinary disbursements had
jumped TO s4O.O00.OO0. which was an
increase of less than three.fourths Is
a million dollars year The big Jump
in the expenses OF the government was
in the year 1862. when the total ordi.
nary disbursements jumped from sec.
100000 to s474.000. 200. This. OF course
was due 20 the war between the
states. and by 1865 the expenses OF the
government had reached the total Of
81. 2s5. 100000 The following year the
ordinary expenses dropped TO $500.
600. 900. recedIng the next year 20
ss46. 900, 900. down to 1872. when the
expenses dropped back to $2ss.ooo. 600.
The expenses Of the government how
cred around this figure until 1891
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03

The pastor OF the First Baptist
Church preached Sunday morning on
The Fruits of the Land OF Canaan"
and We wish every farmer in Brazos
County could have heard H. The
strong point Of the sermon was the
longing OF the people in their wander.
lngs through the wilderness TO feast
once more upon the fruits OF their
home country-the Land OF Canaan,
II our farmers would only come to
look upon Brazos County as the Land
Of Canaan and hunger for the fruits OF
her soil-in other words raise upon
their own farms all those things
needed to supply the home. We would
have the greatest era of prosperity
the country has ever known. What We
need is TO fall in love with our coun'
ty and yearn for those things her sol
will produce-the fruits Of the Land
OF Canaan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
STATES THAT ARE "DRY."

The prohibition states Of the country
today:
Alabama. Kansas, Maine. Georgia
Mississippi. North Carolina. North Da'
kota. Oklahoma, Tennessee. West Vir'
ginia, Arizona.
Here are the states that Joined this
list on Jan. l. 1916:
Colorado, Washington. Iowa, Oregon
Idaho. Arkansas, South Carolina.
Montana will vote on prohibition IL
November. Vermont viii vote March
z. South Dakota win vote in Noyem
Der. Nebraska is expected to vote or
prohibition also at the next general
election.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03

Henry Ford Is back in this land OF
peace and plenty-of Ford automo-
biles. About all he accomplished in
his late peace fiasco was 10 dror
something like half a million dollars
Mr.. Ford is smart man, however,
and no doubt figures the free adver-
Using II gave him was worth the
money
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03

In its Christmas number the Bryan
Eagle said; The happiest people in
Bryan today are those who have done
the most in contributing to the needs
OF others. We do not mean the most
In dollars but the most in service. 20
The only unalloyed happiness is that
which comes from unselfish service.
But the animal man cannot understand
this because It is spiritually discerned.
East Texas Register.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
Clever Idea.

An old lady on board a vessel OBJ
served two sailors pumping up water
to wash the deck and. the captain be.
ing near, she aceosted him as follows:
We'll captain. so you've got n well
aboard. eh?"
Yes, ma'am; always carry one. g
said the polite captain.
We'll. that's clever. It's so much
better than the nasty sea water. whif>
! always dislike so."-Pittsburg Chron.
icle-Telegraph
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03

Associate Justice Joseph r. Lamar
OF the United States supreme court is
dead. He had been on the supreme
bench for five years, was Southern.
or, native Of Georgia. and a Democrat.
His death leaves a vacancy to be filled
by Mr.. Wilson and no doubt another
Democrat will be appointed, though
Justice Lamar had the distinction Of
having been appointed by Republican
president.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-01-03
STRAY SONG AND STORY.
In Movie Land.

In Movie Land.
In movie land. what harmless boobs
Are jocularly booted,
In movie land. what sweet girls are
BY demons prosecuted,
In movie land. what innocents
Are often Calmosu shooted,
Yet trust the kind directors heart
II is not made Of Ice
Always the final filum shows
Virtue conquerlng vice.
Death comes to them what has done
wrong,
And wealth to them that's NICE
New York Evening sun.