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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Charles McKain
Found Dead on R. R

Charles McKain, printer former.
ly employed on The Times, was found
dead along the tracks of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad at Mckeesport yes.
Sterday morning. McKain left here last
Saturday for Morgantown and Pitts.
sburgh with the intent of securing work
In the latter city. At Morgantown he
became a member of the printers un-
ion and after receiving his card start.
ed for Pittsburgh. His body 'Thich
was found several feet from the rails,
was identified by this card.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Edward Rose
Died From Burns

Edward Rose, the young man of Man.
nington, who was burned Monday from
the explosion Of powder In his pocket,
died this morning at Fairmont Hos.
pital No. 3. The boys father, Clelland
Rose, was notified and came TO Fair.
mont on the ten O'Clock car to take
the remains to his home in Manning.
ton. The hoy had many friends and
was well known in and around Man.
nington. The arrangements for the fu.
neral have not yet been made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Horse Greek Again
Out of It's Banks
ANOTHER SMALL cLoupBuRST
VISITS SOUTHERN PART
OF THE STATE.

Especial Dispatch to West virginlan.)
CHARLESTON. Aug. II. = Horse
creek, branch Of Little Coal river. is
again experiencing flood, following
Il minia' are cloudburst OF last night,
which has driven the steam out of its
banks. again compelling many resi-.
dents to so TO the hills for safety.
There was no loss of life according
to messages received at the state
house. .-".... .9. ~.
Horse creek was devastated by :he
flood which followed u cloudburst in
the Cabin creek and Coal river valleys
last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Turn Children Back
at Point Marion
tBy Associated prcss,

POINT MARION. Aug. li.sThc Penn
sylvanIn quarantine aEnInst InfautiIc
paralysis has been extended 10 the wCs;
Virginia border
Al passenger trains on Baltimore and
Ohio railroad and nuto routes are closely
watched and children under lG pears with
out health certificates were not sermit-
ted To enter Pennsylvania from West
Virginia.
NIn" families were turned back yes.
terdRy and number today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17

NEW YORK. Aug. 17.-The railroad
presidents of the country have accept.
ed President Wilson's invitation to
visit and confer with him in Washing.
ton on the railroad strike situation. a
number will leave this city for theina.
tional capital ut four o'clock this aft
ernoon and another delegation will
leave from Chicago some time during
the day. lsili
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17

Especial Dispatch to West virsinian.) j
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug. H.
They are making up bundle Of cam.
paign literature at the Republican Ma.
tional Congressional headquarters here
for Col. George n. Latham. of Buck.
hannon. Col. Latham, who is 81 years
old, is getting UP campaign speech
and the literature that will be sent
him by the committee at the request
of Congressman Sutherland will be a
help to the venerable Republican spell.
binder. Col Latham expects to take
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Child Plague Appears
at Mountain Resort
tBy Associated Prcss.)

CUNNELLSVlLLE, Aug. Il. : A
case OF infatile paralysis has developed
at the Masonic coutry club a summer
resort in the mountains near here,
and the cottage In which the patient
resided was quarantined and many peo.
pie have left the resort.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Hard Coal Miners
Go Out on Strike

sHAMPK1N, Aug. II. = About 49,.
600 members OF the United Mine Work
ers of America engaged principally by
the Susquehanna Coal company and
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
1ro company, went on strike today to
compel all employees to become mem
tbersl Of the union.
subcommittee at e::h OF the af
sected mines will endeavor by next
Saturday to induce all unorganized
mento Join the union.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
LINCOLN DISTRICT RALLY.

A Sunday school rally will be held
by the Lincoln district Sunday school
workers It Bethel NJ. E. church Sun.
day afternoon. August q. 1880, Sun.
day school; 2:S0. rally service. All
who are interested in Sunday school
work are invited to come and help us
have good service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
YOUNG MARRIED coPLE RETURN

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jones are now
at the home of Mrs. Jones parents
near Rivesville, having returned from
Pittsburgh where they were married
last week. Mrs. Jones was formerly
Miss Aries Amos and It was rumored
that the couple. had been secretly
married some time ago. This however
was mistake and the marriage oc.
Cured In Pittsburgh last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
Girl Kept Secret Of
Pay Auto Robbers

DETROIT. Aus. 1.-THE Detroit News
today printed a statement by Miss les
sic Solile. stenographer. declaring thar
the Burroughs Adding Machine company
OF $4,000 or more on August I. hid III.
money In local roomlng houses end es-
capped with tho loot last Saturday She
said she knew one OF the alleged BAN
dts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
MILLERsvILLE CHILD DEAD.

Maggie, the eIghteen.months.Ol
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Swish.
er, died Wednesday afternoon at the
home of her parents at Millersville.
after short illness with brain fever.
No funeral arrangements have beer.
made pending the arrival OF relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
FUNERAL OF cHIEFToN soy,

The funeral of Writ Moorehead, aged
Is years, whose death occurred early
Wednesday morning. took place this
morning from the residence at Chief.
ton and interment was made in the
Enterprise cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
BELIEVED COMMITTEE Of MANAGERS
HAS REJECTED THE EIGHT HOUR. DAY
Wilson Decides to Put His Strike Settlement Plan Straight
Up to Heads of the
- Roads.
.DAN|EL WILLARD OF BIO IS HELPING INN
Six Hundred and Forty Committeeman Representing the
Train Men to Hear White House
Views this Afternoon.

regarding the invitation to the ran.
road presidents to come to the White
House and Mr.. Willard said he would
do everything possible to arrange
conference.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
RleLE CLASS no MEET.

The East F-irmont Bible class will
meet tonight in the school and a splen.
did program has been arranged for the
evening. Addresses will be given by
Rev. C. D. Mitchell and DR.. ]. a. jam
ison.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17

Here are the three men appointed
by the Mexican de facto government
to meet three American commission,
ers TO adjust differences between Mex,
leo and the United States.
They are top) Ingenlero Alberto ],
Pani general manager of the consti
tuttonalist railways OF Mexico: (cen'
teri Luis Cabrera, president OF delega.
ton. and secretary of finance and pub
lie credit. and lgnacio Bonillas, sub,
secretary In charge of ministry OF com.
munications and public works.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17

Temperature at s a. m. today, ca
Yesterdays weather cloudy: tenn
perature. maximum, 81; minimum, 63 ;
precipitation, none.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17

Mrs. C. X. Boyers and children have
returned home from a three weeks
visit at Rayenswood. W. Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-17
The Weather.

West virginia-Fair and somewha
warmer tonight and Friday.
LOCAL WEATHER READINGS.
+, p. Hall, Observer,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
SHE DARKENED Ter
GRAY HAIR
A Kansas City Lady Darkened Her
Gray Hair and Stimulated Its
Growth by a Simple
Home Process.
she TeIIs How SIC DC 4.

4 well-known resident OF Kansas
City. Mo. who darkened her gray hair
by a simple home process. made the
following statement: ANY lady or
gentleman can darken their gray or
faded hair. stimulate its growth and
make 10 soft and glossy with this sim
pie recipe. which they al mix at
home To half pint OF water add l OF.
OF bay rum, l small box OF Barbo Com
pound and OF. of gycerine. These
ingredients can be purchased at any
drug store NJ very little cost. Apply
10 the hair every other day until the
gray hair H. darkened sufficiently. then
every two weeks. This mixture re-.
lieyes scalp troubles and Is excellent
for dandrun and falling hair. II does
o stain the scalp. s. not sticky or
greasy and does not rub on. II Will
make a gray haired person look 10 10
20 years younger.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

and when he asked her 10 show him the
touch method on the typewriter. she let
her hands touch his more than was
strictly necessary. and she was always
the conversation around TO in
timat, topics. That kind. you know.
she was rather pretty. not terribly 50.
but pretty enough. and one Saturday
afternoon. when she offered TO stay and
do some work for him. and they were
alone and she was ~standing Close up to
him. looking up IN his face. the way
she does sometime. newell. ! guess
Do" accepted the Invitation and kissed
her. And then such "a row as here Nasi
Sh ecried and pretended tp DO insuited.
hen ne told her chat slc had led him
on. she was more up iu the air than
ever. OF course there wasn't anything
he could exactly las his Singer on. but
he knew that she had been deliberately
leading him or. lie apologized hut he
hasn't an yuse for her. and 7 can't say
that ] blame him"
THE Woman tempted NO."
Says FOLLY.
course not said Molly. The
woman tempted me. you know"
what do you think about ~ Lady,"
said the Cyric to the Observation-Disclosures
knows-somehow.
Don't you think. perhaps" said the
Lady. hcsit7tirgly. that even ~ she did
l'ud hi mon. she may have been partly
unconscious OF what she was DOING"
I think. dear lady said the Cynfc.
that ~ anyone could persuade me 10
take that point OF view. it would be
yourself"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
March kanee Ni.ite

The Ladies' Sewing society of 81.
James Lutheran church will be an,
other Of their delightfully."- appointed
kanee Nisites in the Sunday school
room Of the church. Thursday. March
2nd. From ~ until ? O'Clock. a lunch.
con will be served and from 3 until 4.
supper. The menus comprise MANY
delicious dishes and for luncheon the
following will be served
Homemade noodle soup
10 Wienies Baked Beans
Sandwiches
Apple Pie Coffee
Tn the evening tho menu viii be.
Baked Beans
Hot Wienle and Ham Sandwiches
Potato Salad Pickles
poughnuts Kuchen
Ice Cream Cake
The following ladies have charge OF
the AFFAIR. with Mrs VIII Schenk as
chairman
Mcsdamca-
= Naas Charles Soldier. Sr.
Fred S-trochmaun Edward Schenk
T. Cook George Bciswcnrer
Misses
iorcna Sch'nk Louisa Stifel
Emma Sianee
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
MASQUE BALL
A GRAND AFFAIR
ANNUAL MASQUERADE OF THE
CARROLL CLUB MEMBERS
AN ELABORATE AFFAIR.
Other Charming Affairs In the Social
world Occupy the Closing Winter
Days With a Brilliant Pre-
lenten Season.

b annual masquerade ball OF the
Carroll club was a wonderfully inter
estins affair OF last evening. Aside
from the amazing variety OF the cos
tunes. the decorations OF the club and
particularly OF the ball room were most
directive. The national colors were
layishly used. countless lengths OF red.
white n blue fell from the dome, and
were draped canopywise overhead.
Flags were draped on the sidewalks
and as a stage background one i'm
mense American flag bore a photo
graph of George Washington. Walk
ers saxophone orchestra stationed be-
hind palms on the stage. gave a charm
ing program for the dances, which
added TO the animated delight OF the
affair. This gala event is the last
evening party to be enjoyed until after
Lent. so 1t was perfectly natural that
the gay world should be out in its
full strength for one last fling before
the penetential season.
At ten-thirty O'Clock the grand
march was held and offered in its end.
less variety one OF the prettiest and
most interesting pleasures OF the eve.
ming. Following this. luncheon was
served in the dining room. at many
small tables. each bearing a fanciful
centerpiece in delicate shades OF pink.
blue and yellow.
With the many picturesque and
striking costumes. there was scarcely
a country or a walk OF life. which did
not have representatives. and all were
accurate in their costuming. So num-
erous were the participants In the
grand march that the big auditorium
was almost entirely filled with the
marchers. who had TO wind about in
order TO have room on the floor. In
the assemblage were some exquisitely
pretty dresses, while many INDUCED a
humorous within OF grotesque dress so
that there was great variety. Mrs.
J.. J. p. O'Brien was awarded first
prize. and made a dignihed Colonial
dame. with a costume fashioned with
bouffant draperies. and with powdered
hair. she look as If redy for the state
ly measures OF the minute. Miss Clara
Rose Coleman won second prize for
the most unique costume. Mr.. Edward
Schiller the third prize for the most
comic outfit. and Mr.. Lawrence Myers
the fourth.
The success of the affair was even
greater than had beer anticipated. and
the following committee. received un'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

One 81 the oldest and most anus.
ing entertainments will be presented
by the Sunday school teachers Of ST
James Lutheran church on Monday
March g. 40 the Elks club auditorium
This is entitled from "Potosi 10 20.
dunk and shows the car OF an express
train filled with interesting occupants
Farmer Bocgs who raises sugar beet.
from which hc derives q fabulous in.
come and on which be- and Ma Bogg.
travel about extensively. is accom-
panied by his family The vaunted
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

At the Market auditorium this even.
ing one OF the elaborate dances which
are being given this season under the
auspices OF the Scottish Rite Guard
will be held. The AFFAIR is a matter OF
very keen anticipation by the mem
beers and their friends and an exceed,
ingly large crowd is expected TO be
present. Appenzeller's orchestra will
furnish the music for the evening
dancing as usual proving the most
captivating of diversions. The com
mittee in charge Ia been very earn.
est in its efforts to make this event
surpass any OF the former numbers
and il is composed OF Messrs. Albert
Schairer, Robert Lindsay and Thomas
Meek.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
compIimentIna Miss camnhen

Miss Juliet Campbell. whose we'd
ding is set for early March. received
another charming attention in the aft.
ernoon party given yesterday by Mrs.
Gail Hamilton at her apartments in
the Stratford Springs hotel From
? o'clock the guests devoted the hours
to needlework. until tea was served a,
five. Grazing the tea table was A
mound of pink sweetpeas and lilies
Of the valley. with other details pref
lilly arranged in these hues. The guest.
Of Mrs. Hamilton were:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Special MEETING Today.

At the residence Of Mrs. J. J. Jone,
OF North Main street the Woman
Missionary Society of the First Pres
byterian church and many of It's
friends will gather this afternoon fol
one Of its fancy work parties which
prove so delightful The hours are
from > until 5 o'clock. during which
sewing and chat will afford pleasure
\ silver Offering will be taken which
will be added to the general church
fund. The committee in charge OF
these affairs includes:
Mesdames-
Fred HARPER Robert Nesbitt
Harry Bennett Miss Zoe Mcclure
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Aiesdames
viii Entertain e,o,,,,hooa

The brotherhood Of the First Eng.
hsh Lutheran church. will be pleasant
.ly entertained this evening by the
brotherhood Of ST. Jaes' German Luth-
eran church. An interesting program
viii begin at 1875 O'Clock. which viii
be followed by o social session. when
.T~efreshments will b. served.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

In the spresence of relatives OF the
immediate families. a pretty wedding
will he ~solemnized al the Catholic par
mag In Fairmont This afternoon
when Miss Bertha Beu OF that city
will become the bride OF Mr. Albert
Ritter of Wheeling. The double ring
ceremony will be used. Miss Beu Is
the daughter of Mr.. Henry Beu. mana
ger Of SINNERS tavern az FairmOnt,
and Is a young woman OF charming
personality and an accomplished mu-
stefan. Mr. Ritter is "A young man OF
sterling qualities and is connected
with the clerical force Of the News
Publishing company. He and his bride
will reside in Wheeling. where a cog
dial welcome will be extended by their
many friends.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Iuesdax

Mrs. o. A. Statler entertained a
small party OF intimate friends al a
luncheon on Tuesday. which had been
arranged for the pleasure OF Mrs. A
+. Wincher. a visitor in Wheeling. who
during her stay is being complimented
with many attentions. Luncheon was
served at l o'clock and was accom-
panied with pretty decorations.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

To be possessed Of a head OF heavy
beautiful hair: soft, iustrous, fluffy,
vavy and r from dandrun is merely
a matter OF using a little Danderine.
II is easy and inexpensive TO have
nice. soft hair and lots of IL. Just
get a % cent bottle Of Knowlton's
~Danderine now-all drug stores rec
ommend lt-apply a little as directed
and within ten minutes there will be
an appearance Of abundance, fresh
ness, fiuffiness and an incompatible
gloss and %lustre. and try as you will
you cannot find a trace OF dandrun or
falling hair; but your real surprise
Will De after about two weeks use.
when you will see new hair-hne and
downy at first-yes-but really new
hair-sprouting out all over your scalp
.-Danderine is. we believe. the only
sure hair grower. destroyer Of dan
drum and cure for itchy scalp and II
never fails to stop falling hair at once.
II you want TO prove how pretty and
soft you're hair really is, moisten a
cloth with a little Danderine and care
fully draw It through your hair-tak-
ing n small strand at a time. Your
hair Will be soft. glossy and beautiful
in just a few Moments delightful
surprise awaits everyone who tries
this.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

from New York last night. Mr.. and
Mrs. b. L. Walker and Miss Virginia
Walker OF Boston were among the ar
rivals to-day.
Mr.. n Mrs. George Doubleday re-
turned TO New York.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Leap Year Sumner

A leap year supper will be given
al the First United Presbyterian
church next Tuesday evening. the
ladies OF the congregation serving the
appeuzing menu. which is being ar
ranged for from 5 until 8 O'Clock. Tick
cts are being disposed Of rapidly,
which insures a large attendance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Arion Masnue RaIl-

Monday evening AT the Arion club
rooms on the South Side the annual
masque ball OF that organization will
be enjoyed by its members. Prepare,
tons on an elaborate scale forecast
one OF the very plessureable events
Of the social calendar. All guests will
be en- costume. and a large number
will be in attendance. a special mus
cal program will be furnished for tnC
dance. u supper viii be served at II
o'clock The committee includes:
II. ; Lindsey. Chairman
F. Thurm II. G. Kalbitzer
NJ. kovelan August Rocka-
Charles Freese brand
Harry Schmeichel Henry Weimer
Ed Schmeichel \. G. Schneider
Albert Schaircr H.. G. Freidrichs
Fred ". Colmar Albin Schubart
". G. Elig
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

This afternoon at her home on
South Penn street Miss Sarah Red
man VIII be hostess to a sewing club,
OF which she is a member. The guests
VIII bring their needlework. and the
hours will be devoted I this pastime
until the serving OF a dainty lunch
con. The guests will include:
Misses
Helen Rolf Mildred Pracht
Mamie steel Edith Bonnesan
Sarah Goetze Bess Parker
lrma Schenerlein Mrs. William Scot,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Harry Brennan. al her home
IN Elm Grove. was hostess yesterday
with a l O'Clock luncheon. having as
her guests the members OF the Il. ID
6. club. Tiny flags and cherries were
used in the decoration Of the table.
which bore covers for the following
guests
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Visitors

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. w:ncner OF Buff
falo. y. Y. were guests OF honor at a
dinner party given last evening by
Mrs. Ray Torrey at her home on the
Island. The table decorations were
charmingly combined and other pref.
" appointments distinguished the af-
FAIR as particularly enjoyable.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Luncheon IomorroM-

Tomorrow afternoon at the Mcclure
Grill one OF the established social GUS
toms of the home economics depart
ment OF the WOmen's club will be Oh.
served. This is their luncheon. which
the members Of the other departments
with their guests are invited. Res.
ervations are being received until this
evening by Mrs. &. J. BeeFman. chair.
man Of this department s. large mum.
Der have been made already. assuring
the C. Of the affair. Following
the serving Of the menu. "a program
will be given. Mrs. -. G.. Ewing will
talk on Education in the Home.
Mrs. {. J. Beekman VIII address the
guests on Preparedness in the
Home The subjects are all OF inter.
est 10 the members and will prove
both valuable and entertaining.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24
Birthday Party.

Miss Minnie Wenzel. entertained a
number OF her friends az he home ON
south Jacob street. Monday evening.
in honor Of her birthday Nariou
games were the past time Of the even.
ing and at "a late hour a delicious table
was spread Those present were
Misses.
Virginia Cosser Virginia Davis
Ella May smith Emma Wodarczek
Nurklc Spcck Johanna V odarCzel
M|aEdaline Kessler Jeona Wiutertauor
Adelia Craig Minnie b. Wcnzol
Messrs.
George Watson Hanield Dtegan
Dave Cossor VIM. Sc%hellcnbcrg
John Winterbauer VIM Cossc
Thomas Traux John Wcuzci Dr.
Kennedy Richards Irwin Wcnzci
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-24

was the guest OF honor at a merry
little party given last evening by Miss
Dorothy Greig. al her home on the
Island. The guests included a group
Of friends. who spent the evening with
dancing and games. \ charmingly
appointed luncheon was served al 10
o'clock. AT which Miss Stanton was
presented with a prettily arranged
corsage Of sweet peas. The guests
were.
Misses
Lille Birch Mary Wigal
Edith B%onnesan Bertha S%teinhauser
Ruth Bonnesan Dorothy stanton
Sarah Moss
MeSsrs.-
carl Jeffries George Helfer
VIM Cotton Robert Harkins
James Mcclure Thomas Schofield
Oliver Edwards Norman Greic
John Fischer