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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01
FIVE CHILDREN PERIsHED.
Burned to Death in Fire Which De-
stroyed Home in Scranton, Pa.

SCRANTON, Pa, April Five chill
dren were burned to death early today
in a fire which destroyed the home of
Patrick Marion in this city. The moth
er was seriously injured by leaping
from a window with the burned body
Of the infant in her arms and her hus
band and boarder also were hurt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01
THE WEATHER.
Probably Rain Tonight and Sunday
Fresh South Winds.

WASHINGTON, April ]. The
weather forecast: Probably rain to
night and Sunday. Somewhat lower
temperature Sunday. Fresh south
winds.
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LONDON, April 1.-LIoyd's reports the
sinking Of the Norwegian steamship Me
mento. of 1000 tons gross. All the mem
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Unitarian Church

Unitarian Literature Free.
Leaflets describing the Unitarian belief
may be obtained on application to Mrs
James NJ Adams. Cedar st.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01

1890 n. m.-Sermon. Subject, Grieve
Not the Holy Spirit.
1lAj a. m.-Bible School. Glasses for
all ages.
3.4j p. m.--Junior Christian Endeav-
or. O..
7.3o y. Sermon subioct, The
Great Mock Tfial. Of He Hath
Spoken Basphepty nugau 5 or.
ohostra Chorus choir Alexander
HYMNS
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In Odd Fellows Hall

Monday night at 7.3o-Regular meet
ing OF Wantastiquet lodge.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01

The naked truth usually looks better
in pajamas.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01

Monday at 3 p. n. - The mission
study classes VIII meet with Mrs A. T.
KirlIwood OF 10 Birge street and Mrs
@. &. Fits Of - Oak street
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-04-01
First Baptist Church

Rev. George z. Tomkinson, Minister.
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Centre Congregational Church
Sunday Services.

1880 a. m.-Sefmon 10y Rev. Richard
II. ClaTp.
las n. in.-Suuday sihool. T..
800 p. m.-Junior Endeavor meet.
ing.
700 j. m.-Christian Endeavor meet
ing. .--....
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
FA|RMONT ELKS
To MOVE INTO
NEW BUILDING
Will Occupy Two Stories of
New Building Now in Pro-
cess of Construction.

FAIRMoNT. May 6-The local
lodge of Benevolent Protective Order
Of Elks will occupy two stories of
the Deveny building to be erected on
the site of the old Marietta hotel on
Main and Monroe streets now under
process of razing.
The two stories will be reserved
for their use and will contain large
assembly hall, twelve bed rooms and
club rooms. They will be fitted up
in excellent style and will form II
splendid home. The present Elks'
home is situated on upper Main
street and with the growth of the
lodge the quarters had become
cramped. A committee was appoint
ed several weeks ago to look for a
better home with the above result.
The Deveny building will cost 500
600 and will be six stories high. The
first floor will contain store rooms
and the second and third and fourth
stories will be Office rooms. The
plans are being drawn by ]. c.
Burchinal.
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Sessions Are Brought to Close
with Reception by Mrs.
Howard Sutherland.

ELk1Ns, May 6.-The Federated
Clubs of the Second congressional
district met in Elkins, holding three
very interesting sessions. Delegates
from Morgantown. Parsons. Parkers-
burg and other points were present.
a feature OF the meeting was reports
from the eleven clubs OF the district
showing splendid progress and much
interest was manifested in discus
sion OF ways and means OF increasing
membership and promoting interest
In the work. Miss Adella Potter, of
New York, was present and delivered
an address on woman suffrage. The
session closed with reception. ten
oered by Mrs. Howard Sutherland.
president of the Elklns Civic League.
at the Methodist church parlors.
Among those present for the session
were Mrs. Joseph c. Cochrane, of
Parkersburg, president OF the State
Federation: Mrs. j. NJ. Callahan, OF
Morgantown, former president of the
Second district, Mrs. L. G. Lazelle,
OF Morgantown, former president OF
the Second district; Mrs. Clarence
Ollie, Mrs. Pierce Mcdonald, Mrs. a.
r. Whitehill and Mrs. Frank Cox,
of Morgantown; Mrs. Albert Minear,
Mrs. Kent Scott. and Mrs. H. L. Ben
nett, of Parsons.
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Social and Personal.

The young ladies OF St. Brendan's
Catholic church entertained at a
dance In Nathan Hall Thursday night.
A largo crowd attended and INDUCED
in a program OF "a dances.
Mrs. H. B. Mccormick and daugh-
ter, Helen, are in Cumberland
Mrs G. H. Overholt is spending
the week with her parents in Man
nIngton.
Mrs. Lee ]. sandrldge. of Philippl.
spent part OF the week at Beverly
and Ellsins.
Mrs. Howard Sutherland has re-
turned from Washington, where she
spent some time with her husband,
Congrcssman-at-L Sutherland.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. c. Woodford, OF
Los Angeles. Cal. visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph II. Woodford during the
week.
Miss Edith NJ, Dorm. OF Cumber-
land, Md. is guest OF Mrs. NJ. J.
Vest, Randolph avenue,
Mrs. Q. J Lavellee has returned TO
her home in Marietta. o., after visit
with her sister, Mrs. P. E. Clarke,
Buffalo street,
Mrs. W. D. Ryan. Of Cumberland,
is visiting her son, Sterling w. Ryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rudd and lit
tie daughter. of Panama. who have
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Attend Convention.

Many women Of the city, including
members of three denominations,
the Baptist. Presbyterian and Meth
odlst Episcopal, attended conven-
lions of missionary societies in other
cities during the week. Mesdames
a. J. Stone, Arthur Lynch, C. F. Jen-
kins, Minor Durham, Floyd Cole, T.
Il. Clelland, A. Watson, Z. n. Eddy,
and c. o. Henry representing the
Baptist Missionary Society, attended
the TRANSPORTATION meeting of Baptist
women's societies in Morgantown on
Wednesday. Members of the Presby-
terrain missionary societies attended
the state state Presbytery at Terra
Alta Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day including Mesdames w. S. May
Grs. Ira Aiken, A. T. Hunsaker, NJ.
j. Brooks, Andrew Closson, Walter
Barnes. Hugh Smith. Richard Gilke-
son, Misses Davlnna Brown, Edna
Wilfong, Monta Faust and Louise
Showaltcr. The Methodist Episcopal
missionary convention OF the Nor
gantown district held in Grafton was
attended by Mesdames Hugh VIII
son, Richard G. Hall, Lee Hall, c. o.
Jackson, 4. c. Ross and ]. z. Nor
fan. The latter party spent Thurs
day in Clarksburg, where they at
tended TIE Buckhannon district socl-
rtS,
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E. Buckley. E. L. Lively, Arch San.

+. Buckley, E. L. Lively, Arch San
dy, Carl Springer, Jesse Lynch,
Misses Elizabeth Davis. Madge
Barnes and Hazel Holt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawson left after the marri-
age for Clarksburg. where they will
reside. Mr.. Lawson is county SUI
intendent Of schools in Harrison
county. His bride is well known
and popular young woman. Among
the guests here for the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. n. Lawson. of Har
rison county, parents OF the bride
groom; Miss Blanche Lawson, of
Bridgeport; Misses Nellie Reese,
Nan Goodwin, Ora Leatherman;
Messrs o. L. Mcdonald, X. l.. Swi-
ger, Clarksburg; Miss Ora Griffin,
Independence: n. Golf Lawson.
Bridgeport; Mrs. Carrie Gray, Mrs.
Fred Hess, Miss Pearl Gray. Nor
gantown; Miss Nina Knavenshue,
keyser; Miss Ida Garner, Miss Audra
Garner. Burton; Mrs. ]. G. Lawson.
Bridgeport; and Mrs. H. A. Garner.
McMochen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Powell and
little daughter. Lucy. went to Web
ster Springs Monday to spend several
weeks.
Mrs. NJ. A. Joliffe and daughter
Mrs. Arthur Frey. entertained at auc-
tion bridge Friday afternoon at the
home of the former.
Mrs. John Mccoy and son, Page.
left Thursday for Boston to visit rel
atives.
Mrs. c. f. Smith and daughters,
Caroline and Betty, are guests this
week of Col. and Mrs. O'Brlen in
Wheeling, where Marshall Smith is
stationed for few weeks.
Mrs. Edward Slack. who had been
guest of her mother, Mrs U. S.
Fleming, left Thursday for her home
in Pittsburg.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
MADE INSANE
BY CIGARETS
Is Sent to Asylum upon Saloon
Mans Complaint and Doc
tors Testimony.

DETROIT, Mich, May 6.-Frank
Winters, the man who smoked 100
cigarets day, was committed to the
Pontiac asylum by Judge Hubert
recently in the probate court.
The "incessant use of the clgarets"
was declared by DR.. S. L. Layton.
who examined Winters, to have af-
fected his mind. Frequenting a sa-
loon at the corner Of Chamberlain
and Lawndale avenues, Winters
smoked until his supply gave out and
lis money. too. After that he
begged smokes from the customers Of
the saloon, according to Joseph Ber-
man. the proprietor of the place.
Berman petitloned the court 10
have Winters taken to an asylum. A
German by birth, Winters was get
ting along well in this country until
the cigaret habit got the upper land.
Given jobs by Berman. Winters evcl.
lost his power Of application TO sim
ple work.
mo more work for me-" he would
say, as he would sit down on the
Job. Berman told Investigators.
The nicotine undoubtedly had a
deterlorating effect on his mentality,
DIR. Layton declared.
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Recount Demanded.

One hundred citizens OF Lincoln
district, who on April &c voted a
$650,0Q0 bond election for good
roads. appeared before the Marion
county court on Tuesday and de-
manded recount. Tuesday being
the fifth day after the election the
county court was scheduled to meet
and make formal canvas OF the vote.
Citizens from Lincoln district, how
ever, preceded the members Of the
court TO the court room and filed
their demand. The recount was
mnde on Thursday. changing the
vote which stood at S57 for and 43G
against, for $40 for and 435 against.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
d. & E. Commencement.

Arrangements are being made for
the annual commencement of the
Davis & Elklns College June II to 4
Inclusive. The haccalaureate preach
er will be Rev. ]. Gray McAllister,
of the Presbyterian Theological Sem
mary, Louisville, Ky. DR.. McAllis-
ter was one time president of Hamp-
den Sidney college and later profess
sor in Union Theological Seminary.
Virginia. The commencement ad-
dress will be delivered by Dean H. c.
Jones of the law department OF the
University OF West Virginia. The
first alumni banquet of the college
will be held either Tuesday or Thurs
day Of commencement week. There
ere four candidates for degree this
.-aa--Miss May Wilt, Miss Gertrude
Hickman, Mr.. Richard Hamill and Mr.
e. E. Tabscott. The annual meeting
OF the trustees will be held Tuesday
morning, June 10, at j o'clock.
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terial. Mrs. Dorines is president of
the home department.
DR.. Cecil Denham, of the state hos
pltal for the insane at Weston, spent
Sunday in this city with his sister,
Miss NJ. Denham, Of Florida.
Thomas c. Farnsworth, accompan.
led by his wife and granddaughter,
Constance Marshall, has gone to
Wililamsville, Va. to visit their SON
son, Hugh, and look after his bust.
ness interests in the old dominion.
Miss Guinivere Chidester, of Wcs-
ton, came over the other day to at
tend the dance given in honor of the
Marietta college baseball team.
Howard Berthy and little daughter
left Friday for their home in Cowen.
]. G. Mayheld made business
trip to Pittsburg this week.
Mrs. Katherine Knutti, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. ].
Cunningham, has gone to visit her
daughter. Mrs. ]. w. Longshire, of
Rowlesburg.
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FEDERATED CLUBS
HOLD BIG MEETING

Protestant church, 81 successive
years of which time he served as a
steward. The body was brought to
Elkins Wednesday and buried in
Maplewood, The Rev. William Craig
conducting the services. Surviving
are the widow and the following chill
dren: NJ. E.. Of Kansas City. Mo-;
f. A.. and H. 7. Jr.. of Elkins; Rev.
Frank A.. of Stormtown, Pa; ]. H..
of Montrose; Mrs G. T. Schoonover,
of Parsons; Mrs. W. F. Kelley. of
Montrose. and Miss Kittie A.. OF
Richmond, Va.
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The mirage of Miss Beulah Eliz-
abeth Garner. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. Garner, to Mr.. Carl Law
son, of Clarksburg. was solemnized
here Wednesday night at the home of
the brides parents, the Rev. James
Allen, OF the Church of Christ, Of
ficiating. The bride was attended by
Miss Pearl Gray, of Morgantown, and
Goff Lawson, Of Bridgeport. was the
best man. Miss Ora Leatherman. of
Clarksburg. rendered the wedding
march, and Miss Virginia Mulvey
sang. An informal reception fol-
lowed at the home of the bride.
where the aides were Mesdames w.
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been visiting Mrs. Rudd's parents

been visiting Mrs. Rudd's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Ewing. Sr.. left
this week for New York, whence they
will sail for their home.
Hon and Mrs. w. G. Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Spiker, Mai. j. II,
Four and Lee Crouch spent the week
ut the Cheat Mountain clubhouse fish
ing for trout Mrs. Wilson was sue.
cessful In making one OF the finest
catches Of the week-a l3-lnch noun
tain trout.
Simon Talbot has returned from
his winter home in Florida, and is
occupying his new residence In Hill
side addition.
Miss Goldie Fox, of Davis, Is a
guest OF Miss Hannah Goldberg.
Mrs. +. d. Teter and daughter,
Nadine. of Hendricks, were in the city
this week.
Mrs. Frank A. Rowan entertained
THE Beverly Tea" at her home on
kerens avenue yesterday afternoon.
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Dies After Operation.

Mrs. Robert C. Greenwade, 81,
died in local hospital Tuesday. fol-
lowing an operation. Mrs. Grenwade,
whose maiden name was Miss Minnie
Z. Lucky was born in Cincinnati. o.
One brother. Clarence B. Lucky. OF
Cincinnati, ana one sister, Miss Fun
ice B. Lucky. Of San Francisco. Cal.
survive. Mrs. Greenwade was a men,
bier of the Davis Memorial Presby-
terrain church and one OF the most
active workers in the Ladies' Aid and
other church organizations. The
body was buried Thursday afternoon
1T Maplewood, this city.
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Ketch Blair, who attends Bethany
College, was home for a few days the
last week.
Miss Bell Maxwell, of Salem, visit
ed friends at Market this week.
George Taylor, who holds re-
sponsble position with the public
service commission at Charleston,
spent few days the first OF the week
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. z. G.
Taylor, at Morganville.
Mrs. J. Z. Underwood and children
have gone to Oklahoma TO join Mr..
Underwood. who has employment in
the oil fields there.
W. j. Trough, of Smithton, was a
business caller at Salem Thursday.
Smith Blair. of Jacksonburg, spent
a few days the first Of the week his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Blair.
On May Day about twenty-five OF
the high school pupils enjoyed a
pleasant days outing on Bluestone.
Mrs. Earl Drummond has returned
from a visit to relatives at eBling-
ton.
William Smith went to Cincinnati
this week to meet Mrs. Smith, who
was returning from Eustis, Fla,
where she spent the winter.
Miss Gladly Brown was visitor
at Salem Thursday.
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War Veteran Dead

f. G. Morris. a Civil war veteran.
died on Wednesday night at his home
at Hoodsville. near the city. aged ~
years He was member of Com
pany G. Sixth West Virginia regl-
ment. He is survived by his wife
and four children, J. B. Morris, OF
unlontown, Pa: Mrs. Newt Walker.
of Behler. W. Va; Mrs. Morris Nc
Mutt, of Cleveland. o.; and Mrs. Ivan
Tenant, OF Hoodsville. The body
was Inferred at Ballah cemetery Fri
day afternoon.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
hIrs. Matthews Dcnd.

Mrs. Sarah C. Squires Matthew
aged IS years, is dead at the home OF
her daughter Mrs. ]. w. Stretchber-
ry. at Hoult. from the effects OF
burns received several weeks ago.
She was the widow OF Benjamin Matt
news. Surviving her are five chill
dren, Mrs. John Polling, Blooming
ton, H.; Mrs. Stretchberry. Mrs. J.
r. Knaggs, OF Junior; A. L. Matt
hews. OF Clarksburg; and A. J. Matt
hews. OF Buckhanncn. The body was
Inferred in this city Tuesday.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
baggage Master Shocked.

While assisting in unloading cas-
ket from a Western Maryland train
here this week Baggage Master
George Hinchman looked to see
whose name was on the tag. He was
shocked to see that it was the body
OF his aged father, veteran OF the
Union army, who had died at Buck
harmon and whose body was being
shipped to his former home at Bev-
erly fer burial.
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COLLEGE MAY
DAY PROGRAM
IS VERY FINE
Other Happenings of Week in
Upshur County Reported by
Correspondent.

BUCKHANNoN. May 6.-The an
nual May day exercises at the college
were held on the campus in the pres.
cnce of large crowd. The day was
perfect and Miss Butler, the women s
physical director, had drilled the
girls, who presented the May polo
dance, the Highland Fling, and the
other quaint dances to the point OF
perfection. Miss Bethanne Carter, OF
Parkersburg, was crowned Queen OF
the May.
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1,nrre Graduating Clnss.

The Elkins high school, at It's an
nual commencement. June 8, will
graduate a class of 81, the largest
in the history OF the school. The
commencement exercises will open on
May "a, rs and 26. with the annual
exhibit; the annual sermon to seniors
will be preached on Sunday morning,
June 4; field day exercises at the far
grounds, 2 p. IN, June s; promotion
exercises, eighth grade, Thursday ev-
ening. June 6; commencement exer-
cises June 8.
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pollitt Rccnrers.

Basil Pollltt. son of the Rev and
Mrs. S. r. Pollitt, who has been in a
Cincinnati hospital for three months
suffering from burns, has practically
recovered and will resume his studies
at the Cincinnati university. He was
burned when his clothing ignited
from gas stove. Skin was grated
on his body to save his life.
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small opossum was captured on
the Main street of the city.early We'd
nesday morning just at daylight
A clerk in restaurant noted the lit
tie animal and with the assistance OF
another clerk gave chase and he was
captured easily. He was the first
visitor to arrive for the Sparks cir
Gus, which showed in the city that
day,
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Girl Eats Poison Tnblct.

Martha Jane Hamilton. the three
year-old daughter of Will Hamilton,
conductor on the Fairmont-Clarks-
burg line of the Monongahela Valley
Traction Company. ate poison tablets
on Monday, which she found in an
abandoned dressing table. For a
time 1t was thought she would die.
but prompt medical attention saved
her life.
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Tearing Down Hotel.

The old Marietta Hotel, formerly
the Continental hotel, erected in this
city in 1910, is under process of
razng work which began early in
the week. The property is owned by
\. A. Deveny. who will erect a mod
ern structure on the site.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07

Helen Kellar, that marvellous wom-
an, who has been blind, deaf and
dumb since infancy is coming to the
college auditorium this month to de-
liver lecture.
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Pretty Neslr the Trnth.

The duties of the vice president of
the United States were defined here
in a conrt OF naturalization Wednes-
day by an Italian as washing
windows and sweeping out the White
House" with thirteen other appli-
cants he was made a citizen of the
United States.
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]. w. Kite, secretary of the Young
Mems Christian Association, was
made member of the board of the
Associated Charities to represent
the Ministerial Association. The ac-
ton was taken at meeting of the
association Monday.
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Annual BANQUET.

The annual banquet of the cham
Der of commerce scheduled to be held
on Thursday, May II, has been post
poned one day, to May 10, on ac-
count OF the Choral Society concert
on the eleventh. Nine directors will
be elected at the meeting.
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Close stores nj Z n. m.

Local mercantile establishments
with few exceptions on May l closed
their stores at p. m. and will con-
Itlnuc through the summer months.
The earlier closing was an innovation
last summer and was found to be a
paying investment.
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]. ]. Moeb, who recently purchased
from j. F. Conway the Watson ho-
tel, has arrived hero and has assumed
the management. The hotel will be
completely renovated and put in first
class condition.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
Free Dental Clinic

Free dental clinics are soon to be
established in the city. local dentists
having agreed to give certain
amount of time each week to this
work. A general office will be es-
tahlished, probably In the city hall.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07

Henry T. Lawson. 70, for almost
half century one Of the best known
men In Randolph county. died at Wes-
ton, where he had resided for few
years on farm. Mr.. Lawson was for
! 81 years members OF the Methodist
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07

Fairmont is to have pay as you
enter" cars in service here in August.
The trucks for five new Brill P. 4. Y.
+. cars have arrived at the car barns.
the first installment of the shipment
of the new cars.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
Buys Bonds.

Harris, Forbes 6 Co.. OF New York,
this week bought the 100000
LeadsvIlle district road bonds at par,
accrued interest to date Of delivery
and premium OF $500.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
Boosting Convention.

F. ]. Morton. special representa-
tive of the West Virginia Sunday
School Association. spent several
days Of the week in the city boosting
the convention which convenes in
Morgantown May 10, II and 10.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07

a. Meredith and G. NJ. Alexander.
Member Of the club who will at
tend the First congressional district
convention in Weston on Thursday
next are Mesdames DeBolt, Mere
dith, b. L. Butcher. T. F. Hartley
and Hugh Smith.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07
BIG PAPER BUYER.

WASHINGTON, May g.
More than 30,0O0,00O pounds of
paper, embracing almost every
kind in present day use and
costing approximately $780,
900 a year. is used in the gov
eminent printing Office, making
the United States one of the
largest buyers of paper in the
world.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-05-07

At the ball game the other day
Miss Beryl Gibson. one of the col.
lege students fell from the bleachers
and was rendered unconscious for q
few minutes. She was not seriously
injured.
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Dies of Measles,

Belle, little girl of William Fitz-
patrlck's, who resides near the tan
merry, died one day this week with
the measles,