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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
Restricted District
Closed to Soldiers

DOUGLAS, Ari1. Dec 2o-A cor
don OF military police surrounded the
restricted district here last night to en-
force an order OF Newton ~ Baker,
secretary OF war, that no soldier, either
regular or gusrdsman, could enter it.
The order was made public by Brrra-
der General T +. Davis. commanding
the Arizona district Severe penalties
were attached TO It's iniracnon Several
arrests have been made
The order was so wordcd that il
.mtght apply to any other part of the
border, mentioning douglas or any
other locality where such conditions
nhtnln"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26

How Dr. Petit Solved the Mystery OF
Grace Diapers Dclrium.
A S Dr. Pc'rr turned from Lillian
~ and me when | had declared my
intention OF keeping my promise
TO stay with Grace Draper until he.
death and strobe toward the bed where
the sick girl lay apparently rayiug in
dcllumm ! called ou, to him in horror
"Oh'duu't disturb that del,rious. d,
ing girl"
l. made an impcuuu, step forward 10
tr' lretep HIM when Lillian caught m,
arm and whlrIcL Nlc into a recess OF
the ADoyc.
You m,u,pccrlng little ,dior" She
'a'd giving me a tender little shaec
that robbed the words of their harsh
ness can't YOU see that that girl is
shamminc7"
For moment | could not comprc-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-26
One-Third Inch of
Rain in 10 Minutes

Nearly one mira of nm inch OF rain
fell in Oklahoma City IN ten minutes
this morning
1t was about ; o'clock when many
citizens were aroused by loud clapS oi
thunder and were then fully awakened
as the rain beat down on roofs with
terrific force.
At the weather bureau it was an
nounccd tina, the precipitation regis
tered 32 OF an inch
Sell that COW now through a Tines
want ad Is words three times IS cents.
Phone PBX s.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Community Silver Knives and Forks
Patrician and other designs at Hues-
gems, 5000.

F. Lee Shippy, 172 N. Halsted ST.,
Chicago, ILL.,, General Sales Manager
Of the largest concern of it's kind IN
the world, wants three OF four men in
Ramsey county and several men in adj
joining counties, to- work for him
spare time or all the time. He can use
only those who have a rig or auto.
Work is very pleasant and no previous
selling experience is necessary. Work
consists Of leaving a wonderful new
household necessity in the homes Oh
free trial. Tests at more than thirty
Of the leading Universities and the
Government Bureau of Standards
show this new article to be four times
as efficient as articles now in use il
this section. Article is needed in every
rural home and benefits every member
Of the household, bringing cheer, COM
fort and happiness into the home.
Not necessary to be away from home
nights. Pay from $500 to $500 per
day according to ability and number
of homes visited. In writing MI.
Sleepy, mention what townships will
Be most convenient for you to work in;
what your regular occupation is;
your age, married or single; how long
Iyou have lived in the community; what
kind Of a rig or auto you have; wheth-
er you wish to work spare time or
steady; how. much time you will have
Ito devote to the work; when you can
start; and about how many homes are
within six miles Of you in each direc3
ton. This is a splendid opportunity
for several men in Ramsey county and
counties adjoining to make good mon
ey, working steady o. spare time
Some of the field. men arm $500 pei
month"; one farmer earned $1,O00.O0
working spare time only. No invest.
ment or bond necessary. 5O-2'
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

tgAEna, - n Fl s4- ErE.Ss--H III = ~. ~ y%H.H.t-H
Friday night last the local Elks
lodge held q most pleasant meeting.
There were over $50 members present
and the work was exemplified on sew
eral candidates. After the work was
finished Manager Miller Of the local
opera house invited the lodge to the
opera house where he put on agood
show for their benefit. The members
then returned to the banquet rooms
ST the home where a splendid banquet
was served. There were many mem
bers from the outsidespresent. It was
one Of the most pleasant meetings that
the local order has yer had, and those
there had a most enjoyable time.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

County Commissioner G. O. johnson
was over from his Lawton home to at
tend a meeting Of the board of county
commissioners this week. The MANY
friends Of MI. johnson will be so1ry
to know that Re is having serious trou-
bic with his eyes. He recently return.
ed from st. Paul where he consulted
a specialist and later he expects to 60
there again and possibly he will have
to have an operation.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

The much looked-forward to cream
express rate hearing, which was to
have been held at Grand Forks on Dec.
18th, has again been adjourned this
time to some indefinite date in jan
uary, when the hearing will receive the
attention Of the new railroad commits
sion. The adjournment was taken at
the request of the original petitioners,
the Commercial Club Of Grand Forks.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Gem Fountains, FILTERS, from 81
to $500 at Huesgen's.

Tomorrow, (Friday) evening the
Elks will give their annual Christmas
ball in their home in the city. Invita-
tions have been ISSUED and a good time
is locked forward to.
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Positions

Edgar Raymond and Miss Mar
ha 'Lilleboe are no doubt glad that
ey secured q business education.
One is with the Freda. State Bank,
Freda, N. Oak, and the other with
Lyons. Auto Co., Grand Forks.
Send for free catalog and let us
show you other young people who
have made good. Board only $3.50.
Union Commercial College, Grand.
Forks, N. OAK.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

According to reports coming from
Washington, North Dakota's banking
business has increased $47,00O,000, AZ
per cent in the three months ending
with October. Growth in the coun-
try's banking resources in the same
time is put at $6,5OO,OOO,O00. The
record is declared to be without a par
allel in the history of this or any 9th
er country. Great gains have been
made in most all states but the middle
west shows the best gain in the past
three years. III
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

The frame building at the res of
Henry Erickson's store at Towner was
torn down laast week. This was the
first building erected on the Townel
townsite and was used by a French
man, who conducted the first store in
the town in the summer Of 1886. He
remained but a short time. and Andrew
Gilbertson then became the owner OF
the building and used it for storage
purposes. .
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Nonresident landlordship is d

Nonresident landlordship is destin-
ed to become less popular after the
next session Of the legislature, and
Herewith adoption Of a compulsors'
hail. insurance law. This measure as
sesses against every acre Of arabic
land a tax from which is accumulated
a fund for the payment Of hail losses,
There is no further expense to the
farmer. The state administers the
fund and distributes it pro rata each
fall the amount levied, spreading it
over the hail losses as adjusted.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

At a meeting of the stockholders Of
the Rolla Light and Milling Company
held yesterday afternoon at the First
National Bank, it. was decided to in.
the capital stock from $4,000
to $25 5000. Only sufficient shares Of
the additional stock will be sold to
meet the expenditures incident to
enlargement of the plant. The pur-
chase will be made by the present
stockholders. The mill will be read
to begin work in few days
Mountain Star.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

We make u candies right here N
store and you will find them the
purest and best that you can sbuy.
Your Christmas dinner will not be
complete without some of these can
dies. Bells Drug Store. a,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

A consignmentsof fish from the U.
s. Department Of Agriculture was re-
ceived in Botti1eau last Friday 70,
stocking a number Of the lakes in the
Turtle Mountains. The shipment was
contained in 10 shipping cans and con-
sisted OF. black bass and croppies.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

The two Dakotas may enter an
agreement with the Legislative bodies
which will bring about a closed season
for prairie chickens and grouse.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Attorneys Hunt and Blood returned
the latter part Of the week from Lang
don, where they Were attorneys in the
Hay-Revis law suit. Mr.. Hunt REP
resented the defendent and Blood the
plaintiff.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. HID. Olin, who for the
past number Of years have been en-.
engaged in the hotel business at Inr
dian Head, Sask., arrived in Devils
Lake last week and will make North
Dakota their home, having sold out
in Canada. Mrs. Olin is a sister Of
Mrs. r. NJ. Crary.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Hamilton 17-jewel wrist watches
$4,000 at Huesgen's.Sa

Monday evening Cryene Comman-
derry; KIT, held a regular meeting
and at that time. the following officers
were elected for the coming. year..
Imminent commander, w. G. Toilette;
Generalismq,. Blanding Fisher; Capt.
General, A. v. :Haig; Senior Warden,
Ed. Dunn; Junior, Warden, j. M. Child
lister; Recorder, Milford Graham:
Treasurer, Ole Serumgard; Prelate, A.
j. Stade. The balance Of the officers
will be duly appointed by the Com
mander.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

John A. Honey, who has been writ
ing life insurance here during the
summer leaves this week for Oregon,
where he will spend some time, pre-
paratory to moving to Montana, where
he will become one Of the state agentE
for the company he represents.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Rehr, who for
many years lived and farmed near
Keith, this county hut went Ahe
Canadian northwest some yearsf DO.
have sold out their interests in that
country and have returned to this
county to make their home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Miss Inez1 Lonnevik, who is attend
ing school at Northfield, MINI, arriy-
ed home this week and will spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Lonnevik..
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Gen. and Mrs. II. N. Creel left Fri
day for the east and south where the::Is
will spend the winter. Mrs. Creel will
spend most Of the winter in New
York, while the General will go to
their winter home at Miami, Florida,
and later Mrs. Creel will join him.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

VIM. Harris, who has been visiting
old time friends and, relatives in this
county for the past few days left for
jamestown where he will visit a: few
days before returning to his Montana
home. /.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

N. o. Simenstad, who travels for a
Duluth drug house, spent Sunday
with his family here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Solid gold scarffpins $l:OO at Hues-
gems & s4s.sis 5s,ss 81. .is54s issgss ss:.s 4
Solid gold Baby rings SOC at Aues-

Nj. and Mrs. Ward Nelson are ex-
Ipected home this week from their we'd
ding trip. They spent some time in
Minneapolis and Grand Forks, where
they visited with friends.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Diamond rings, blue-white, $500
and higher at Huesgen's.

David MINIS of Hampden was q
pleasant caller at our office Monday.
He was on his way home from Lang
don, where he was called as a witness
in a law suit.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

DR.. Hyslin of Aneta was a business
visitor in the city Tuesday, having
brought a patient over to the hospital
here. He returned home on the after
noon train.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Fine Victims $1,000 and up at Hues.

Banker H. j. Nyhus Of Edmore was
attending to business matters in the
city Tuesday, remaining over night
and returning home yesterday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Solid gold Diarnoad I.avaliers $50
at Huesgenh s Il zs.5sg i ]. ssr,s ssSI 5.

MI. and Mrs. Al Jackson and .chal-
dren left this week for st. Paul where
they will spend the holidays with re-
latives and friends.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Choice home made candies Of all
kinds at Bells Drug Store. ;
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

w. w. Flynn, the Democratic war,
horse Of Odessa township was the.
guest Of friends in the city over Sun
day.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Get your violin strings at Hues.
gems.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

The board of county commissioners
We're in session this week.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Beavers are proving an expensive
luxury in Western North Dakota. The
busy little masons are thriving so rap
idly under protection that they havs
become a veritable nuisance w. F.
rRecko of Mandan, chief game warden
in the second district, was at the cap.
ital last week and he reported that he
has received this fall, fifty-two COM
plants Of serious damage to property
resulting from the activity Of beavers.
Il, CTS.
IA. II and is K. solid gold wedding
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Gold filled Bracelet watches $1,000
and up at Huesgen's.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

A want ad, in The World will do the
BUSINESS.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Get your Christmas candles at Bells
Drug Store.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21
Cut glass sugar and cream $3.50 at

Huesgen's.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

Mouth organs and accordions at
Huesgen's.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-12-21

il, 12 and is X. solid gold wedding
$500 at H~uesgen's. E
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
danger zone. have been operated
since the food disaster.

It Is safe to say Harry weekley,
conductor on the Grasseli car line,
will look before he drinks" in the
future. says the Clarksburg Exponent.
Weekley is going around town with
a swollen mouth and throat as the
result OF mistaking sheep dip for
sweet cider. ]. B. Supler, who owns
farm on the Grasseli line, has prom.
Used several times to give the street
car force jug Of cider and this caus.
ed the mistake. The car had reached
the end of the line and was making
the return to Clarksburg. When the
car rounded curve in the road, the
light picked out Jug sitting on Sup
ler's station. Motorman H. E.
Hinkle spied 1t and sent Weekley at.
tor 1t, thinking It was the cider. Week.
ley grabbed the jug, jumped on the
car and jerked the cork. The next
minute his face was wreathed In ag.
ony. The sheep dip, used to kill bugs
that get in the wool. nearly killed
Weekley. A DIR. Peck administered
medical aid last night and the con.
ductor was resting easily. It seems
that an outbound car had left the
sheep dip on the station platform and
before. Supler arrived for It. the in.
coming car had passed and Week.
ley had received the sudden shock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
STOMACH AILMENTS
The NATIONS CURSE

There is no ailment causing more
woe and misery than Stomach Trou.
BILE. Often Gall Stones. Cancer and
Ulcers Of the Stomach and Intestines,
Constipation. Acute Indigestion. Auto.
lntoxication, Yellow Jaundice, AID.
pendicitis and other serious and fatal
ailments result from it. Thousands
Of Stomach Sufferers owe their com.
plete recovery to Mayr's Wonderful
emedy. 1t is unlike any other remedy.
1t sweeps the poisonous bile and ca.
tarrhal accretions from the system.
Sothes and allays Chronic Inflamma.
ton. Many declare it has saved their
lives. and prevented serious surgical
operations. Try one dose today.
Watch its marvellous results. Con.
tains no alcohol-no habit.forming
drugs. Books on Stomach Ailments
FREE. Address Geo. H. Mayr, Mfg.
Chemist, Chicago. Better yet-obtain
bottle Of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
from Cranes Drug Store. Holt, Drug
Co., Fairmont; Prescription Phar-
macy, Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
GEORGETOWN.

Mrs. Hettie Kinkaid and son. Her.
schel, Of Fairmont, spent Thursday
with Mrs. Mary Morgan.
Mrs. Clark Merrifeld, Mrs. Hattie
Kinkaid, Herschel Kinkaid, Of Fair.
mont, and Mrs. Mary Morgan and Miss
Belle Morgan, all motored to Mt. Zion
and Meadowdale last Sunday.
N. E. Fisher attended church at the
Union last Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Morgan and Miss Belle
Morgan spent Sunday with Mrs. Hat.
tie Kinkaid at Fairmont.
James Arnett attended the Baptist
association at the Union last Sunday.
Rev. Chapman preached his farewell
sermon in the afternoon.
Mrs. Anna Chapman and children
went last Friday to visit her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Groves. in Nicholas coun.
ty.
Rev. Chapman will preach his fare
well sermon next Sunday at Arnetts-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
No Foundation.

A bold, unsubdued citizen went to q
new boarding house. and as he had
always met his obligations promptly,
he had become notably outspoken. On
his second day the hostess asked :
"Why don't you say blessing, Mr.,
GoldenT He looked over the table
and said sloomily: I'D like to know
what for?'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
PERSONALS.

Miss Jessie RACER has returned
from trip to Atlantic City and Pitts.
burg.
Charles Layman and family Of
Wheeling. are guests Of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Layman on Mary.
land avenue.
Mrs. Frank Technell has returned
from visit at Hoult.
Mrs. Matte Cordray Hall and son,
Harold. who have spent the summer
here, leave Saturday for their home
at Cleveland, Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08

a dispatch from Charleston says,
For the first time since the flooding
fcf the Cabin creek coal field last
month, coal miners are in operation,
twas announced today at the Offices
softhe Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal
company. whose operations at Belle.
clare and Ruby were resumed. No
;othertmines on the creek. except those
sat Dry Branch, which were below the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
Miss HawkIns EntertaIned.

Miss Hawkins Entertained.
Miss Wanda Hawkins. Of Raymond
street entertaind several friends last
night. A delightful evening was spent
with various amusements and refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
Entertained at pInner.

Mr.. and Mrs J. L. Carpenter Of
Diamond street entertained at. twelve
o'clock dinner yesterday. The guests
were Mrs. Matte Hall and son Har.
old. OF Cleveland, Ohio. and Mrs. Will
lis Irons and children, Ruth and Dale,
OF Collar.
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T. A. s. Club.

The FIRST meeting of the season win
be held next Thursday afternoon by
the T. A. S. Club when Mrs. Frank
Amos will be the hostess. An enjoy.
able meeting is anticipated.
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1EAssI . SIDE
NEWS -
EnjoyabIe Evenino

A number Of young folks spcnt an
enjoyable evening yesterday when
Miss Esther Layman entertained in.
formally. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08

silis ana xin tAea % . Nicknlss eouns
u . Wit his father and than % %
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The Petersburg Sentinel is re

The Parkersburg Sentinel Is re.
,sponsib1e for the following:
sJohn P. Wait, in addition to his
other business affairs, is engaged in
agriculture and assists in raising tire.
lmendous corn crops on Blennerhas.
lsett Island, where he has a large
farm, also gives attention to garden.
ing and to horticulture as a side Is.
tste and his garden on Greene street
- one Of the show places of the city
10th lin regard to fruit and vegeta.
Sfles.. Mr.. Waits latest exploit has
ibeen with a fig tree. It is four years
hold and In the winter Is removed to
The cellar, as It could not stand the
trigors Of this climate as 1t is q trop
acal plant. It was set out this spring
land apparently the excessively hot
weather was Just right, as the tree
!thriyed and had yield Of forty figs,
(which are now matured. and are as
sweet as honey. is his reward for his
work on the plant" -.
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Taken 70 IunneIton.

Paris Pratt. the twelve-year-old boy.
who has been patient at Fairmont
Hospital No. 3, for several weeks, was
removed to his home at function yes.
terday. He was accompanied home
by his parents, who have been here
for some time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
MRS. ]. N. COTTR|LL
OF SALEM STRONG
FOR WENTWORTH
Tonic Proved Great Upbuild-
=, er to This Grateful
s.: 81; s.s.A. Woman :sdEs


Has the reader bad nerves, a bad
stomach? Does he pass restless
nights?
So did this Salem sufferer But see
what happened:
Burke's Drug Store: I have been
troubled with my nerves and stomach
for IL years and have .doctored with
different doctors and none seemed to
cure me.
Since I have taken three bottles of
Wentworth I have done more work
than I have done for two years, and
sleep well at night. ! recommend
Wentworth highly. :.
, Yours truly,
MRS. J. NJ. COTTRLL.
Salem, ". Va, Box 155.
Wentworth steadies the nerves.
Nerv-Worth regulates the bowels.
Nerv.Worth aids digestion.
Nerv-Worth banishes headaches,
Nerv.Worth builds up rundown sys.
TENS.
II 1t fails to do this for you you get
your dollar back at Cranes Drug
Store.-Advt. - a.-..sS,k.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08
ATTENDING Associatlof

Mr.. and Mrs. James Gwynn, Mrs.
Edward T. Bishop. Miss Rebecca Sum
mers and Rev. John Brown have spent
the past fsw days at. Gainesville, ct
tending the Baptist association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08

Entertained Friends.
Miss Mary Powell entertained
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-08

Aunt Julia" Ross, colored, aged
about 80 years and one of the Oldest
residents In Harrison county. died at
her home in Ferry street Wednesday
with ailments incident to old age.
She lived alone and as far as could
be learned, she has no surviving rel.
Eatiyes. AUNT Julia" as she was well
known in Clarksburg and 'neighbor.
hood, was a slave on the old Ross es.
tate down below. Bridgeport before
the war broke out. She was born in
islayery and never left this commu1.
I5ty. She,was employed In Clarksburg
households until she became SO fee.
Ole that It was impossible for her to