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The Washington times., 1916-09-25

get up at every morning instead OF
!, you would have to wait Just an hour
longer for school to open"
ION the other hand" replied Uncle
Harry, school would actually open at 8
o'clock instead of .. All the shops and
stores would open for business at 7
o'clock instead of 8. All the railroad
trains would run an nour ahead Of time.
In fact. all the business of the country
would be. done just an. hour earlier in
the day than formerly"
But how In the world would II be
possible to get everybody to agree TO
get up an hour earlier and TO do every
thing an hour earlier than usual ?
over again, so that all the 10 o'clock
trains would run at o'clock, and 80
on" This from Jimmy,
IT can think OF something harder than
that. Think OF trying to- get all the
sleepyheads out OF bed an hour before
laughed.
yet there is a very easy way Of doing
all this. said Uncle Harry.
by merely setting all the clocks one
hour ahead. Then the boy who Is used
to getting up at 7 o'clock would really
get up an hour nearer sunrise than pre-
viously. and the schools and shopl
would open earlier and the railroad
But nobody would notice 1t. because, ac.
cording TO their watches and the towr
clock, they would do things Just al
usual"
Then what would be the differenceT
asked Helen.
when we rose In the morning the
skies would be golden with the glory
OF the sunrise. and you you'd breathe
great lungfuls of bracing air on youl
way TO school, instead OF air already
mellowed by the warm sun. The after
moons would last longer. and business
men homeward bound from their offices
would have another hour of daylight
the glow Of the, setting sun instead o.
by electric light"
what good would It do. Uncle Har
ry?.' =. -,
us snect wm0TId m % 70 give ns
II 10 being urged In England. pArticu'
The Washington times., 1916-09-25

NEW YORK, Sept. IA grizzly wit
ness stood before detectives Of the sew
enth branch bureau. A dead mans
clothes hid the bare bones OF HIS ribs
and legs. A dead mans hat was
perched upon the hairless head.
Friends Of 9 man who disappeared
loosely hung clothing and the horribly
them impartially. but tsey did not
smile back. Instead they looked once
and then hurried from the room, cross
ing. themselves and muuttering In
But before the police stripped the
clothes from the grewsome shape and
locked II up Il had told them the story
of an old murder, whose secret had lain
hidden eight feet below the surface OF
avenues lot which dwellers in
Canarsie are beginning to call the
skeleton farm
Exhibit Leads To Arrest.
For an hour the skeleton held its
ghastly reception before Captain Carey,
of the Seventh branch bureau beiieTed
that he had sufficient evidence to ar
rest Giovanni Romano. of Brooklyn. The
police now are trying to make him tell
why two skeletons, each with Its skull
battered In, have been dug out OF the
skeleton farm" In the last two weeks.
Romano was arrested on two charges OF
homicide.
The bones are now believed to be all
that 10 left OF Rosario Passerello, who
lived in Brooklyn, and Dominic La
Rosa, who dwelt In q tenement near by.
One skeleton. tricked out in the clothes
OF Psserello. gave the police this infor-
nation.
Passereilo disappeared from his home
on November 16, 1914. Three men came
to the door that evening and he went
case was reported to the police, who
were unable to find q trace Of him.
The story OF how one Of the dead
men were Identified. according to the
police. 10 as follows:
The skull was turned over TO Lieu
tenant williams OF the bureau Of miss
ing persons. He talked with DR.. Pee
chenl, Of the Standard Testing Labor
atory on the possibilities Of fashioning
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Allan E. Walker, Stock Exchange
President, Indorses Move
ment and Asks All to Aid.
RETAIL MERCHANTS TO ACT
William F. GUIDE Suggests Site
at Buzzard's Point, Near
+, Ordnance Factory.

Added impetus is being given to the
campaign to bring to Washington the
Federal armor plate plant. Though
the direction Of the fight remains in
the hands OF the Chamber OF Com
merce. other civic and business bodies
are urging their membership to Join in
the effort to bring Influence to bear
on Government officials who will
have a say In selection OF site for
y, Allan 2: walker. president of the
endorsed the campaign being made
In this city's behalf and called on all
der q share OF work necessary TO inn
press the Importance OF Washington's
,''washinston is the logical city for
Walker. ''It should be the aim OF
the Government to concentrate as
much as possible all Federal institu-
tions here at the National Capital.
Capital Has Advantages.
No other city enjoys any material
advantage over Washington. It is
situated near deep water and has ex-
ceilent shipping facilities. The in
gradients that go into the manufac-
ture OF the armor plate could be
transported here as expeditiousiy as
ny other community under con-
1T but remains to impress these
11scts on the officials who Will select
the site; This is q work in which
desyor to aid. should the factory
be located here, II would materiaIly
stimulate all manner Of business"
announcement that a resolution re-
considered at the meeting OF direce
tors OF the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation tomorrow night has aroused
mucn interest ni among members of the
EVERY merchant in Washington is
ne share In the fight to locate. the
bus, secretary Of the association.
ton needs. It would mean Increased
creased bank accounts. which % Would
SsSSs. every ''n' OF business to i'm
New York Circulates Booklet.
Tho New York Mercantile Associa-
tion has already issued several book
lets setting forth the claims OF that
city to the armor factory. The mer-
chants Of this city should and will do
their share In promoting the cam
William r. GUIDE, a member of tho
by President Moran. Of the Chamber
OF Commerce. to take charge OF the
campaign. is convinced that Wash
angton's chances are becoming
brighter.
Mr.. GUIDE not only thinks that
Washington, as the National Capital
he has picked out a site-Buzzards
"Some have raised the point that the
location Of the plant here would mar
the beauty of the Capital, or disturb
the city through the noises that would
result, said Mr.. GUIDE. Placed on Bug
Yards Point, or near the Washington
Ordnance Works at Giesboro Point,
there could not possibly be cause for
complaint The ordnance works have
been run night and day. and no Wash
ingtonian has been occasioned incon-
venience thereby. or in any manner dis
turbed."
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Baby's Death Accidental.

Coroner Neyitt has issued a -certifi-
cate of accidental death in the case
OF six-months-old Chester Forrest.
whose neck was broken when his
and fell while carrying him down the
steps of their home. Alt Florida ay-
enue northwest, Saturday.
DR.. Henry H. Stromberger, OF 1876
Florida avenue northwest. hurried to
dead. The father, Chester A. Forrest.
Is an employe OF the District govern
ment,
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
SEARCH FOR MAN
WHO WOUNDED BOY
Marks Shugrue, Innocent Bystand-
er, Was Wounded in Wrist.

Central office detectives are searching
south Washington this morning for the
coiored man who accidentally shot
Marks Shugrue, seventeen years old. In
the wrist at Sixth and @ streets south
west yesterday evening.
They was standing on the corner with
several other colored men. and, II Is
said. was either showing the gun or had
quarreled with one OF his companions
when the weapon went off.
shugrue was on the opposite corner.
The wound in his wrist Is not serious.
He was taken to his home. 62s Sixth
street southwest.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
KIDDIES
TO HAVE JOINT PICNIC
lexington, Bloomingdale, and Mt.
Pleasant Youngsters to Play.

The children Of lexington. Blooming
dale and Mt Pleasant are to have
joint picnic at the Blomingdale play
ground tomorrow. They will assemble
at 10 a. m. and stay until dark.
Special field games such as baseball,
soccer, basketball. and tennis have been
arranged. Folk dancing by the girls
and ring games by the smaller children
are part OF the program.
Miss Randolph Livingston, and Thom-
sa Crowley will have charge OF the
Blomingdale youngsters. Miss Colder
Norton and Miss Florence Chambers. OF
the New York Avenue Playground dele
cation. and Miss Elsie Nicel, OF those
from Mt. Pleasant.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Holland Accepts Proposal

THE HAGUE. Sept. D.-It u an
nounced officially that the Dutch gov
ernment has agreed to Germany's pro-
posal to submit the case OF the steam
ship Tubaptia to an international COM
mittee OF investigation after the end OF
the war. The Nieuwe Courant charac-
terizes the agreement as humiliation
for Holland.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Sues Transfer Co.
Pro Printers Death

To recover damages OF $4,000 for
the death OF Arthur A. Allison, a
printer. which occurred February rs
last. Ellen T. Allison, administrative
the District Supreme Court against
the Union Transfer Company.
The plaintiff alleges that Allison
came to his death by being run down
by an automobile truck OF the de-
and q streets. Her attorney is Albert
d, Esher
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
FUNERAL RITES FOR -
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Places and Time Of Services Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families.
Margaret ]. Brooks.

Funeral services for Margaret Jo-
sephine Brooks, daughter OF Walter j..
Jr.. and Maude Brooks. who died yes
terday at the residence OF her parents
Garrett Park, Nd. will be held at the
residence OF her grandmother. Mrs. L.
A. Kelser. 126 Sixth street northeast. to-
morrow at o'clock. Interment will be
IN Glenwood Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Uncle Harry Explains
Economy in Daylight
Tells How by Setting All the Clocks an Hour Ahead
People Are Made to Get Up With the Sun
and Do More Work in Day.

larry, and in some OF the other countries
at war because the longer the day the
more time the people will have to make
munitions to fight their enemies. And
as this Is a war of machinery and am
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
John III. PRYOR.

Funeral services for John II. Pryor.
who died Saturday in his seventy eighth
year, will be held at his late residence,
28 Fifth street southeast, tomorrow at
o'clock. Interment will be made In
Congressional Cemetery
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Mrs. Miranda A. Morgan.

Funeral services for Mrs, Maranda A.
Morgan. who died Saturday, aged eighty
years, lifelong resident OF Georgetown,
will be held at her late residence, 320S
o street, today at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Frederick A. Schneider.

Funeral services for Frederick A.
schneider, who died Saturday at Walter
Reed Hospital, will be held at the Gaw-
Ter Chapel, tomorrow at 3 o'clock. In
lerment win be private.
The Washington times., 1916-09-25
Joseph DAILY.

Funeral services for Joseph DAILY, who
died yesterday, will be held at his late
residence, 536 First street southeast, to-
morrow at $3.50 o'clock, thence to st.
Vincent de Paul Church, where requiem
mass will be celebrated at o o'clock.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Church School

Report OF Church school for the first
month beginning October 9. 1916. and
ending November 3, 1916.
Primary Room-Number enrolled.
90: average daily attendance. AZ: per
cent OF daily attendance. 90. Those
present every day: Maud Bobo. Nellie
Bobo. Anna Loss. Evelyn hester. Lucy
Rhodes. Lena Loss. Mary Cramer. Az
mes Greaser. June Shaffer, Anna
Walls. Alice Walls. James Loss, James
Parker. Charles Bobo. Howard Lem
mon. James Sheets. Ernest Core. Will
lie Core John Walls. Francis Metheny.
Hide Stevenson. Della Stevenson
Carl Wright, teacher.
Upper Room-Number enrolled. 90
average daily attendance. 25: per cent
OF daily attendance, 9S. Those present
every day: Dale hester. Ralph ShafTer.
clifford Core, Sherald Jones. Beno
Loss. Paul Greaser. Paul Bobo. Fred
Bobo. Edna Lennon, Olive Lennon.
Mary Loss. Cecilia Bobo. Lillian
Swearingen. Ruth Farrell Mary Walls.
Regina Borgman.-D. T.. Carroll.
teacher.
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Oak Flat

Oak Flat school is progressing nicely
with Robert Ashburn as teacher.
Mrs. ID. X. Field is visiting friends
and relatives In this vicinity.
Ethel linn spent Saturday and Sun
day with home folks
Mrs q. A. Reed and daughter Susie
were shopping In Kingwood Thursday
Gertrude Johns Of Falrchance, is
visiting her sister at this place.
Dallas Carroll was calling at j. s.
Zinn's Saturday evening.
Mrs l.. j. Watson was the guest of
Mrs. John Fields Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Zlnn were calling
on Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Reed Monday
evening.
Fay linn and Raymond Reed are at
tending MasontqWn high schpel
Mrs. Learner Field and son have
moved to this vicinity.
Mrs, Fay Watson and Mrs. Earl
Snyder were the guests Of Mrs, Art
Galloway Sunday
Beulah Terrell visited the Bethle-
hem school last Monday,
Many of the boys from here have
been attracted TO Pleasant Dale lately.
a large crowd attended preaching
at this place Saturday night
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

A very unexpected death occurred
at the home OF Il. J. Crogah Tuesday
evening when Mrs. Crogan's niece,
Miss Thelma Fawcett, died suddenly.
She had been enjoying her usual
health until the day before when she
became unconscious and never rallied.
Miss Fawcett is a daughter of Mrs.
Sue M. Fawcett OF Wheeling, and had
been here the past month visiting at
the home Of Mr.. Crogan. Her mother
was summoned as soon as It was
known Miss Fawcett was III and ar
rived before her daughters death. The
young lady's father. the late william
Fawcett. was quite well known here
during his life time as we'll as his fam
lily. The mother and one brother,
Murdoch, survive. The remains will
be taken to Wheeling tomorrow and
the funeral will be conducted from the
late home OF the deceased on Satur-
day. Diabetes was the cause OF Miss
Fawcett's death, who was in her
nineteenth year at the time OF death
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16

George Gordon, g colOred man about
35 years OF age and employed as a
miner at Cascade, this county, died in
the Miners hospital at Fairmont this
week as result Of a bullet wound in
the abdgmeH. The wsund Is said 10
have been inflicted by his wife during
a quarrel at their home Sunday even
ing, The injured man was taken 70
Fairmont the next day but died that
night. The matter was looked into by
the authorities from this place but no
arrests were made The woman adj
mitted' doing the shooting but ciainied
ls wss accidental and similar state
ment was made by Gordon before his
death. II IL said the couple had quar-
relied previously and had been drink
ing ON Sunday Gordon had been en-
ployed at Cascade for the past four
years.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Bruceton Mills

Rev Johnson preached hsle Qu sun
day evening
Sanford Ryan was seen on the
streets Of this town Monday evening
Cottage prayer meeting was held 81
the parsonage enc nigh, during the
week
The Woman's Farm club met at the
home Of one OF the members. Mrs. Earl
Benson, Saturday afternoon. The next
meeting will be at the home Of Miss
Anna Darby.
Mrs. G. r. Wilkinson, who has re-
Gently undergone an operation for 40
pendfcits is betting slong nieely
Miss sue Spindler Of Brandonville.
visited with her sisters Of this place
on Friday.
Miss Mayme Gale and her brother
are keeping house for DR.. wilkinson
during Mrs. wilklnson's absence
@. G. Cuppett has been assisting
Frank siibaugh for several days with
his fall work
Miss Marie groves IL visiting her
sister, Mrs. Louis Freeman Of Clarks-
burg,
Several persons from here attended
the sale at Clifton Mills Saturday.
Misses Ethel and Marie Thomas Wis
tied Miss Mary Kelley Saturday after
noon,
i.rultI
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Sale Of Collateral

The undersigned will offer at pub
lie sale at the front door OF the court
house OF Preston county, w. Va. on
SATURDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1916,
between the hours OF 10 a. m. and 4
p. m. five shares OF stock of the First
National Bank OF Hingwood, par value
500 per share; said shares so offered
being deposited as collateral TO secure
the payment OF certain promissory
note. dated February LIST, 1911, calling
for $500 with interest on call, made
by II. J. Bowermaster In favor of VIM.
q. Brown and assigned by said Brown
to Margaret y. Brown. Payment of
above note together with the interest
thereon having been demanded and
remaining unpaid. the said collateral
ID here offered for sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on day of
sale.
JESSIE 7. BROWN BROWN,
At Admx. Margaret p. Brown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Broadway

S.v Elliott was at Masontown Sat
urday on business.
Mrs. w. c. Pell was at Bruceton
over Sunday.
Frank Calvert is at Morgantown
working for brick company.
K. c. Groves moved TO the Levi
Greathouse farm short time ago.
Most OF our people are well along
with their fall work
T. +. Garner is loading n car OF
buckwheat this week.
X. ID. Liston is building new barn
this fall.
We suppose that J. J. Cornwell will
show doc" Hatfield some new faces
I'm our state affairs.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Cuzzart

John Rodeheaver is visiting his
father. John has been sick the most
OF the summer.
Frank Smith has lost three calves
with black leg. Ira Bishop lost one
with the same disease.
The election passed of quietly at
this place.
Ira Bishoff expects to move to Nor
gantown in the near future.
Hume Livengood traded his auto for
a horse and buggy.
Frank Cuppett sold two horses the
past week for good prices.
Charles Miller is having a well
drilled
j, l., HeGkart made business trip
TO Kingwood Monday. He was accom-
panied by d. s. Feather and Earl
Feather.
Awman, Jenkins and Ringer have
been busily engaged shocking the
farmers corn the past two weeks.
Maud Livengood is visiting friends
In the Locust Grove settlement.
The measles are still staying with
some of our folks
", A. Wolfe cleTked for ], l.. Reck-
art Monday.
Samuel Feather and wife visited
John 8. Kelley Sunday.
A number OF our young people at
tended church at Locust Grove Satur-
day night.
Rev Bragg will preach at the new
church here the coming Sunday at 90
p. m.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-11-16
Rowlesburs

Hurrah for Woodrow Wilson and
Governor Cornwell.
Ralph Carrieo OF Green Spring, was
in town for a short time last week.
Chas. Shriver was a weekend visi-
tor TO Baltimore.
Mrs. Chas. Stewart OF Clsrksburg.
is the guest OF her son Harry Shahan.
this week.
Mrs. Kanavy and Maggie Case were
Wheeling visitors Thursday.
Raymond Carnes OF Philadelphia.
was visiting his father. J. II. Carues.
Sunday.
Misses Mae and Helen Carrico OF
Wesleyan College. spent the weekend
at their home here.
=. $. King and son Ralph are in
Gary. Indiana. this week.
Mrs. Martha Shaffer. who has been
very sick for a few days. is able TO be
up.
Mrs. Melissa Wolfe OF Morgantown.
was visiting friends I'm town Monday.
Valley Farm" a play to be given by
the League. and being coached by
Mrs. Blanche Rankin Wolfe. will be
given soon.
The Ladies' = q society OF the NJ. T..
church served chicken and waffle
supper on last Tuesday evening. from
which they realized a large profit
Miss Ella Grub has returned home
from visit with friends in Cumber-
land.
Miss Bernice King was visiting with
friends I'm Kingwood last week and
consulting the throat specialist. DIR.
Miller. at that place
Mrs. Albert Eliason and son Harold
were weekend visitors in Cumber-
land
c. V. Hooton of Cumberland. was I'm
town last Tuesday TO cast his vote and
see his old friends.
Mrs. Clay Bucklew is very IN at
her home on Church street.
Mrs. Lloyd Lewis and Mrs. James
Cottrell of Pittsburgh. who have been
visiting relatives in town for few
days, have returned home
Mrs. Bennett. OF Frederick. Md, was
called here on Monday owing to the
illness of her sister. Mrs. w. w. Shoch.
Lloyd Sanders and family of Fair
mont, were i'm town last week attend
ing the funeral OF the formers father.
Mr.. Alex Sanders.
We feel somewhat worried about
our good Republican friends here.
They seem to be dying such hard
death
Mrs. w. w. Shoch was taken very
seriously i'll OH Monday. but at this
time we are pleased to state she is
slightly improved.
c. p. Dawson has returned to Char
lesion after spending the past two
weeks visiting his family
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Donohoe and
little daughter of Elkins, are visiting
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
Maloney this week
George Treutle is visiting his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Harry Davis. at Haywood, w.
Va, for few days.
Mrs. lola Stump will leave for Nor
gantown in few days to be the guest
of friends there next week.
Ellis Wiles spent Sunday at his
home in Tunnelton.
c. r. Treutle and family of Keyser.
are visiting relatives I'm town this
week.
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Notice OF Trust Sale

BY virtue OF "A deed OF trust, dated
on the 14th day OF August, 1909, made
by George N. Dewitt and Jennie De-
Witt, OF Irona, Preston county. West
Virginia, to Thomas Braham, trustee,
OF said Irona. county and state, and
same recorded In tho office OF the clerk
of the County court OF said Preston
county, in Deed Book No. 10, page 42O,
and
Whereas, the said Thomas Brahani,
the aforesaid trustee. has refused 10
act In such capacity. and
Whereas, by virtue of said deed OF
trust, the beneficiary Hereunder may
nominate and appoint some one else In
his stead, with full power and author
ity TO perform all the duties under
said trust, to sell the said property
and apply the proceeds therefrom to
the payment OF the debt therein So
cured, and
Whereas, the j. I. Case Threshing
Machine Company, the beneficiary, has
duly substituted and appointed l.. +.
Miller. of Terra Alta. w. Va, to act
as such trustee, I'm the place and stead
of the said Thomas Braham;
Now, therefore. I. l.. f. Miller, trus-
tee. by virtue OF the authority OF said
deed OF trust as aforesaid, will sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder,
on
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1sT,
commencing at 2 o'clock, at the front
door OF the court house at Klngwood,
Preston county. West Virginia, the
following real estate. to-wit:
tract of land containing one-haIf
on acre, more or less, situate I'm
Kingwood district, Preston county,
West Virginia. adjoining lands OF A.
q. Harshbarger. J. III. Cool, J. w. Funk
and Mary McGinnis, the title thereto
being in said Jennie Dewitt; also sep
arator break nd. Ed. att; ! pulley, No.
1905 T, Cooper saw mill, size o. with
saw and all attachments.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash in hand on
day OF sale.
l.. +. MILLER, Trustee.
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Valley Point

The most of the people have their
corn all husked
We are sorry 70 bear of the death OF
pntle Terry metheny lie was away
on trip and died while he was gone.
o. S. Conner bought a house and
lot in Valley Point and will locate IN
the near future,
Earl swartzwelder is doing a bust
ling business cutting timber up near
Valley Point
The election is over and everybody
IL at their ease that Wilson is Presi-
dent.
There will be Bible services at Mt
Moriah Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Preaching az 400 O'Clock and prayer
tneetine ~ 1889 O'Clock at night.
Come everybody and bring your
friends
Bruce Martin Is teaching school at
Gusemsn this winter We wish him
success
Carl Messenger has sold his house
and lot 70 o. S. Conner.
The measles are still around IN our
neighborho0d
The wooden mill IL running at full
blast now.
Work II plentiful at the present
time. People need not be out OF work
n work Is what they are looking for.
We are glad to see what a good road
they are geeting up from Albright
Our turn y comine. Come on good
roads, every one Will enjoy them.
Preaching at Mt Moriah every two
weeks. Prayer meeting every Sunday
night At 1880 O'Clock.