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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
MRS. WATHERWAX
DIES ON SUNDAY
Funeral Will Be Wednesday
and lnterment in Wood
lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Cordelia NJ. Watherwax, wifi =.
OF Joseph B. NNatherwax. died Sunday
morning at her home on High street
after a weeks serious illness She
had been in poor health for the last
eighteen months and over year ago
suffered a severe illness when her
life was dispaired OF for many days
She recovered from this illness, how
ever and hal since been in .irlY good
health. On Tuesday Of last week she
was again taken i'll and continued to
grow worse until the end.
Mrs. WatherwaX was formerly Miss
Eordelia Roberts. and she was born fl
Northampton county. Va. She was
twice married, her first husband was
Richard Gordon, and a daughter, Mrs.
Margaret Gordon Mack, wife Of j. S.
Mack, o. Mckeesport. Pa. survives
the union. After the death OF Mr.. Cor.
con Mrs. WatheTwaX was united in
marriage with Mr.. WatherwaX, who
survives her with two sons, Arthur"
WatherwaX, OF Beverley, W. Va. and
Charley Wntherwax, Of Wilmerding.
Fn. A stcp-dauehtcr, Mrs. Arthur
Roberts. of Cape Charles, Va also sur.
wives.
After her marriage with Mr.. Watle:
wax they resided for number of
years on Long Island coming to Fair.
mont about fifteen years ago where
they had since resided. Mrs. Wathcr.
wax was woman of splendid quail.
ties and was greatly beloved III her
home and among wide circle OF
friends. Her death has caused the
deepest sorrow in tho home.
She was member 0f the NJ. P. TEN.
pie and funeral services will he held
from that place on "Wednesday aftew.
noon at 2:3G O'Clock conducted BY the
pastor. DR.. J. G. Broomfcld. Inter.
ment will be made in WoCdlawn GENE.
terry by Undertaken Il. c. Jones. Mrs.
Mack reached the city several days
ago and Mrs. Roberts and Messrs.
Charles and Arthur Watherwax will
arrive here today tC attend the funeral
services.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DOWNRIGHT
HLJNCRYo

N fave you ever been hungry-rcally hungy-so
NJ hungry that you've been tempted to knock down an
other man who possessed that which would give you
Fooda
/, Have you ever been so poor that you hadn't place
sleep. outside of park bench, doorway or over
warm sratnga
Most solutions of the social problems of the day are
based upon the assumption that the average man well
nigh ideal-all that he needs is system to bring in the
glad new day-the ''miIlennial dawn"
Whatever may be the arguments for or against this prop
oon. it's safe say that there will always be some men
who will drop by the waysde beaten and discouraged no
matter what economic system may be. Some of them
were literally cursed into the world Nobody really want
ed them at any time in their lives. How could they ever
have had fair chance to make aood9
I, What you going to do with these men-alow them
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
MONDAY EVENING. DECEMBER is. 1915
A VICuANT PUBLIC OFFICER.

TUST how valuable county scaler Of weights and
measures who attends strictly to his duty is 10 the COM
munity which he serves was shown the other day in
Morsantown when George B. Stewart, the sealer for
Monongaia county. discovered that short weight flour was
being Sold Mr.. Stewart did not attempt anything spec
taeular but he did effectively protect the public when he
served notice upon the distributors of the -four They COM
icated with the mlers with the result that the material
was resacked and properly labeled.
Morgantown people saved about 5000 pounds of
-four the result of this one instance of vigilance 1t is
however not an isolated case for the newspapers of Nor
sanown says that Sealer Stewart is constantly at work.
and that he especially Jealous in seeking out package
goods that honestly labeled with respect to the size
Or weight of the contents.
These things that the office of county seaer of weights
and measures created for. Wonder why it that
more of the men who hold the job and enjoy the pay do
not take an equal interest in their duties3
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
RUFF STUFF
~ RED.

ing. A gu ''''" N''' 'D'' '''"
And maybe colder, but we did not
yet out Of bed until 4:45 a. NJ.
= We got hot Immediately, just as
Soon as we saw that Ed. Slack is to
be deputy sheriff under Glover.
Should be reversed, Ed. the sheriff
bnd Glover the deputy.
All! at last we have discovered the
cause of the average train auditors
sleeping sickness
We noticed Saturday evening that
the one into whose grimy hand We
thrust our ticket was pretty we'll SCOT.
hd up.
Neck and face and necktie were
black but this morning-ah! we OBJ
served that the necktie had been wash.
ed.
Twas too cold for the neck and face
though.
Washing neckties on Sunday ought
to be against tho rules of tho Ba!t.
more and Ohio
With it's initial appearanc Q
tGraphs" by gosh! or pardon, by Shir-
Iey vamoosed into the other.
Probably Joe Lehman and John Nc.
Kinney desire their work to be dis.
hnguished from Graphs.
We notice the editorial policy of The
Times is that John Fly had no gun
when he went bear hunting.
We don't know whether Felix Shay
p Ebert Hubbard (youngster) wrote
mat dope in The Fra about newspaper
men but since reading it we love all
Me more the asperity of the Fra.
Remarkable move to raise $4,000
lor Jewish war sufferers"
Remarkable" is the right void.
We'd make a remarkable move 10
raise good mess OF spuds.
Or chase chicken thousand miles
10 get three eggs for market so thai
We could get several broadway lots
On which to raise more chickens
Rhere chickens are plentiful.
tnitt,a AlIInn Ja.,, A..
p win q hand full of kings.'-The
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

to go straight to he'll waya They're near enough
to it now-physically and mentally.
Whatever else may be true of these men with regard to
their blood and bodies and breed and burdens there's no
doubt that their hearts beat like other mems hearts, and
that in the main, their needs are just the same
But how who hasn't travelled the rough road un-
deand what these up agans-the fierce tempta-
tons, the horrible pull of the old e standing again and
again the brink of perdton. because they have failed
and failed and failed
hese need strong about them; they need food
and shelter and cothng-and friendship and then more
friendship They lack nearly everything man
has an overcoa many Of them have merely top-coat an
undershrt pair Of trousers and pair of shoes-and
maybe the thermometer will go down to zero during the
night!
With the approach of the btterest period of the winter
season. when will suffer most intensely on account Of
the cold the hearts and pockebooks of comfortable folk
should be opened. But when your pocketbook is open
don't forget to open your heart!
Some of are driving hard to change social and econ
omc conditions there will longer be homeless men,
But don't let's wait until that lime before giving
boost to the who is now down and out-no matter
how he got there.
Be good fellow!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
STOCK DIVIDENDS AND BONUSES.

n NE day this week well known firm that has made
" millions in munitions announced stock dividend
Of 100 per cent AT first glance looked like one Of
the most luscious melons cut long time but the very
mex! day tall hin with very grave and deeply
lined face got up nall in Berlin and spoke carefully
prepared piece" that lasted about 0 minutes and the
stock certificates of companies that have made fortunes
out of munitions took The appearance that the Belgian
neutrality treaty the eyes of Elem Won agow some
time foreign minister Of the German empire
The bonus system which is another outgrowh Of the
great prosperity the has brought to America we like
mach bette han hand cuts OF stock that may not be worth
the price Of Ike paper they painted by the middle of
next week he bonuses commit the firms and corporations
that give them to nothing, YET they do permit the employees
who have helped nightly in making the money to share in
the unusual rewards
good stiff bonus at time when prices like the COW Of
nursery rhyme trying to jump the moon comes
in mighty handy. Here is hoping that many of them will
be announced before the winter and that all of them
will be well deserved those that will come to the en-
ployes OF the Western Union Telegraph company in this
CITY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Chicago Guests Gamma

Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Moderwell and
sons, Horace, of Chicago, Miss Mabel
Modcrwell and Miss Cora Guild will
arrive here on next Sunday to spend
the holidays with relatives. Miss
Guild will be the guest of Mrs. E. +.
Hartley and Mr.. and Mrs. Moderwell,
Horace Moderwell and Miss Mabel
Moderwell will be the guests at High.
gate, the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. y.
Watson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Home For the HOLIDAYS

Miss Mary Frances Hartley will ar.
rive home on Thursday from Smith
college, to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Hartley
on Fairmont avenue. She will be &C.
companied home by two school mates,
Misses Alice and Mary Harsh, of Rirm
ingham, Ala, who will spend the first
week Of the holidays as her guests.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Petty Arithmetic.

II suppose YOU always look out for
number one?" said the admlring friend,
"No, sir" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. "a
man who confines himself to such n
small figure as number one is likely to
get left out Of the big calculations
that go with modern affairs"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

Fatherland. That's because 4 hand
full Of Kings Is crooked deal.
Times this morning says that West
Virginia university is going to play
Pitt at MOrgantOwn September 90 mex.
year Times this morning says that
West Virginia university Is going to
play Pitt at Fairmont September %
next year.
Kate the C. m. says that the first two
quarters will be played here and the
last two at Morgantown.
Shows a Fairmont houses are nice
and clean this week, frinstance: The
Lure, Worlds Traffic in Young Girls
Truth. Where is My Wife? The Com
mon Law, etc, etc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
More Liuht Needed.

Lecturer lin small town. -'"Of
course You all know what the inside
of corpuscle Is like?" Chairman of
Meeting NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of us
do, but ye better explain it for the
benefit of them rs have never been
inside one."-Puck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

Odd the doctor give you much en-
couragcment?" asked Mrs. Dumson.
"Yes, indeed" answered Mr.. Dumson.
"Iie said would he able to whip my
weight in wildcats before long" "Denr
me! Where will you find the Wild
Cats2"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
ALI snseeh conaIsted OF.

ehe-"What did papa say when you
told him Of our engagement" He
"Well-er-really, dear" She-"Oh,
you can leave out the swear words"
He-"Then there's nothing 10 tell you"
Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

This picture show N. An.
derson, United States district attor,
ney, leaving Washington with orders
from Uncle Sam to investigate high
food prices in Cleveland, Detroit and
western cities. He has authority TO
call grand juries into session to make
his probe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
Fun on Board a RaeIfle Liner.

One Of the latest Innovations for the
amusement of passengers on an ocean
ctp Is the outdoor swimming pool
hIch consists Of huge canvas bag
holding about five feet Of water. This
ls constructed on one Of the lower
decks. The swimmers dive from the
1eck above. This helps to amuse not
only the swimmers, but the onlookers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
To Entertain Rridqe Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. F. Robertson will
entertain the Friday Bridge club at
seven O'Clock dinner at the Country
club on Tuesday evening, December
26. The members Of the club ana
their house guests will be entertain.
n1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

az suppose it's to be Il campaign Of
education out your way?" Tin afraid
So" replied Senator Sorghum. Some
Of my constituents say this is the year
they are going TO teach me lesson"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
ANY Shane.

Butcher-"Will YOU have q round
steak, ma'am?" Mrs. Youngbrlde-"I
don't care whnt shape 1t is, SO it's
tender."-Boston Transcript.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
=WESTERN UNION"

Subscribers on carrier routes failing got The
West Virgnian any eTe ng should call WESTERN
UNION" 5ate.the fact and give name and residence
and messenS0T will deliver paper to your door at
once. There no charge to the subscriber for this
service. The West Nirg.nian plans render to Its
subscribers the tca, Nor delivery service pos
Iihle and this Is par q iEr plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
SHORT AND SNAPPY.
city.

Because mere boy OF II years unable to pay a
tine Farmont officials locked him UP in Jail Il result
OF his getting drunk liquor which that ctys officials
permit to be distributed to the youths OF that city Bet
ter send the boy home to his mother and arrest the
real offenders.--WestOn Free Press.
1t begins to look il Bill instead of Henry will get
the boys out of the trenches before Christmas
nellsvllle Courier.
Even talk of peace will have the effect of reducing
the high cost OF living.-parkersburg State Journal
When Yale dropped W. d J. and Penn dropped West
Virginia they merely followed the example OF the fellow
who picked up the hot potato-Uniontown Evening
Genius.
War brides who contemplated divorce proceedings
nave decided to wait awhie.-Whecling News.
Mstletoe is going to be bit higher this year. but
still low enough for all practical Carksburg
Exponent
"Germany's Food Supply Ample. Headline. Then
Germany is away ahead Of some of the rest of u.s.
Buefeld Telegraph
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

1t begins to look il Bill instead of Henry will "g
the boys out OF the trenches before Christmas Cor
nellsville Courier
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18

Even talk of peace will have the effect Of reducn
the high cost of MISUNDERSTANDING State Journal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-18
E. C: JONtS--ZHE CHRISTMAS STORE
Open EDenings All This Week

This busy store helping thousands this haupy
mas The hVe shopping days from until Christmas Wn 30 l
busiest OF the year The afternoons especially WIN perhaps M
facilities to the utmost But preparations
quickly and make buying Morning shoD
pers will find real advantages please shop foInoon
Thank you.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Notice Is hereby given that on Monday the 18th
~ day OF June. A. ID. 1916. A. y. Davis. the nd
':ainistra.or of the estate of Frank d. Davis de-
ceased: Emma B. Grain. the administrative of the
estate Of Arthur B. Grain. deceased: A. +. Rowe.
the admin TRAITOR of the estate of Oles T. Ness.
deceased; Henry W Brockaw. administrator of the
estate of Samuel Whips. deceased: Addie Will
liams administratrix of the estate of Charles
Williams deceased: Joseph Robinson. Conservator
of the estate of James Clements. deceased: Char
les J. DAGGER. administrator of the estate of Pat
rick dagger. deceased.
Will attend before the Judge Of the County
Court at the Court House in Cheyenne Wells in
the county of Cheyenne. Colorado. Mt 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day for the purpose Of set
Ting and adjusting claims. ut which time all per-
sons having claims and demands against any Of
said estates are requested to present the same to
the Court. All persons indebted to any Of said
estates are requested to make immediate payment
Witness. v. H. johnson. Judge and Clerk of
the County Court within and for the County of
Cheyenne in the State of Colorado and the seal of
said Court this 23rd day of May. A. D. 1916
lLS.l v. H. JOHNSON.
my 254 At Judge and citing Clerk.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08

What do you think of busi-
man like this? A lady realestate
dealer listed tract of land for
an auto. She asked a business
man If he did not have a car to
trade for the land, His answer
was, II have not, the land is 70
good. It is all sand and rocks, "
The lady knew better. however,
and the next day bargained to
deal the land for car and had
found u party who would buy the
car for $1,000. In the interim
the business man closed a deal
with the owner of the land
whereby the owner received an
old Ford. This lady has be % ted
his business wherever she went,
and that is over several counties.
She has always been a booster
for Colorado and for the people
of her town. She is on the
square and no one can find an
instance of where she has ever
made crooked deal. All of her
clients say when they come here
to see the country, "well it is
better than you said it was. :"
This lady is independent. self
reliant. highly cultured and well
respected and is deserving Of all
Of the assistance that the busi-
ness people and in fact all inter.
ested in this country, can give
her. But what do think of the
business man who depends upon
this same lady. her friends,
neighbors and acquaintances for
his support. Is he shrewd or
does he lack something which
would promote progress and
devel ,pment in his town and
conn unity.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIoN

Department Of the interior. U. S. Land oTee at
Hugo. Colo. April "a, 1916.
Notiea is hereby given that Ida L. Kitch Of
~ Cheyenne Wells. Colo, who on Septemb..r "a
1918 made Homestead entry serial No. ol3s4s
fer Lots Nos. 8-s-1 OIL Ia 2-i5-14 and Is of the
(Sl9| section 6 township 15s range 43Wcst
9Th principal meridian has ed notice Of intention to
make final three year homestead proof. to es-
tatlish claim to the land above described. before
the Clork OF the District Court of Cheyenne County,
Colorado at Cheyenne Wells Colorado. on the 9Th
day Of June 1916.
CLAIMANT names as witnesses:
Herman Beck. H M Schumm. John V ktken
David W Simpson, all four Of Cheyenne Wells.
Colorado.
apr e7 jun Ct j. F. Be,vers. Register
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior U. S. Land Cfice at
Hugo. Colo. April Is. 9i6.
T. Office is hereby given thet r. CLYDE Snyder OF
~ Arapahoe. Colorado. who. en- May eid. 1911.
made Homestead entry serial No. oi2Ia1 for the
West Hall (wii) of section 8 township SIS range
~ 9th principal meridian. has filed notice Of
in,en,.c to make final FIVE year homestead proof
establish claim to the land above described. before
the Clerk OF the District Court of Cheyenne county.
Colorado. at Cheyenne Wells. Colorado. on :he
9Th Gay OF June SIS
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles Dagger. Samuel @ Snyder. Harvey
Snyder. Fred G Snyder, all four Of Arapahoe Colo
apr 40 mav25 St J r Beavers. Register.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
KNOX'S BLACK SATIN

REGISTRY No. 1914
Is a Thoroughbred Pedigreed Jack,
Registered in the American Stud book
of Jacks and Jeanettes, State License
No. 362l he is Is hands high, and is a
Black with white points.
Will make the season of 1916 at my
ranch, " miles northwest of Cheyenne
Wells, every day in tho week.
TERMS- Berton, sl2 to insure live
colt: KnoX's Black Satin, 80 to in
sure live colt. Care will be taken to
avoid accidents, but will not be re-
sponsible should any occur.
j. r. CROFT,
Owner and Manager.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the Interior. U. S. Land Office at
Hugo. Colo. May 90. 1916
n Office Is hereby given that .Iudson Johns Of
~ Arapahoe. Colo. who on September 90, 1918
made Homestead entry No. ..ol3si4 for Lots Nos
1-2-5-4-s-e-7 and 8 or (NlD Of section 20 town
ship 15s range 42w. 9Th principal meridian has
filed notice OF intention to make final Three year
homestead proof to establish claim to the land above
described. before the Clerk Of the District Court Of
Cheyenne county Colorado at Cheyenne Wells.
Colorado on the 9TH day Of July 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses,
Lee Weidman. Sam 0 Snyder. C Norton. A H
Sherman. all four Of Arapahoe. Colorado.
may IS jun 90 Ct JR Beavers. Register.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08

II you want . paper that gives
you all the news take the Record
One dollar per year.
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
Notice For Publication

Department Of the Interior U. s. Land Office
Lamar. Colorado. Msyi9, 1916
Notice is hereby given that John A Person OF
~ hrapuhoe. Colorado, who on June % leii
made homestead entry No 0IOoso for Lots l-2-7
9 and o Hth & Ma SEA) of section l2 township
les range ~ W 9th prinoiraimeridian has filed nc
tee of intention to make final three year procf to
establish claim to the land abpve described before
the Clerk Of the District Court at Cheyenne Wells.
Colorado. on the 9th day CT July 1916
Claimant names witnesses:
L L Wsidman M Blood. John Shepard. Albert
winters. all Of Arnpahoe, Colorado.
may s5 jun 90 Ct A L Beavers. Pegster
Cheyenne record., 1916-06-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of tho Interior. U Land Ofiise at
Hugo. Colorado. May lG. 1915. .
Notice Is hereby given that Sterling Holman.
~ OF oriska. Colorado. who on March lst 1919.
made homestead entry serial No. ol2766 for the
east half tE,s) section ~ township l2s range 4ew
9Th principal meridian has filed notice Of inten-
ton to make final three year homestead proof to
establish claim to tho land above described before
the Clerk Of the District Court Of Cheyenne county.
Colorado. at Cheyenne Wells. Colorado. on the 9TH
day Of July 1916.
Claimant names as Witnesses:
Louis Book. A Martin. both Of oriska. Colorado.
Arthur Radspinner. N Williams. both Of Stratton.
Colorado.
may o. jun 70 Ct J r Beavers, Register