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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
BOARD WANTED

WANTED-Board and room by young
man. Must be In walking distance
OF Court House. Apply F. c., BOX
1904, west yirrntan. syst No 1904
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
Evening Picnic

A party OF young folks chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Miller and Mr..
and Mrs. James Hawkins enjoyed an
evening picnic last evening on East
Park.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Neeksle soeial-There will be an
epron and necktie social at Barnes.
vile church tomorrow evening. The
public So invited
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

For Miss stealey
An enjoyable meeting of the Links
class was held last night at the Dia.
mond Street NJ. E. church in honor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Tuesday al colfax.
Rev. J.Ew. Brown Is spending a cou.
pie OF days at Philippi.
Miss Flora Jacobs, OF Grafton, Is
visiting relatives here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
CityHalIMotes

In order to keep tetanus out of the
city clerks Office while he is issuing
dog licenses these dog days has placed
an electric fan under Mr.. Albert Kern's
noce. He's APPARENTLY keeping cool for
the numerous answers that are com.
ing into his want I'D for 10000 men are
beginning to make life burdensome.
A letter was received this morning
from gentleman 60 years OF age S
feet 10 inches tall weight 160 pounds
asking for job doing anything either
on the streets or in the mines. He
writes from Frederick, Nd, and gives
a list Of II OF Frederick's citizens to
prove that he is worthy Of one of the
Jobs.
The city yesterday afternoon for.
mally accepted the deed for the John
l.. Leach property on the East Side
which is to be used for fire station
site.
J. Walter Tarnes is al Parkersbrrg
today saving the country from ruin
by standing behind the President, so
he informed the city hall force before
leaving,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Circle No. indicates NUM-
tons valued at millions
CIRCLE NO indicates the partial destruction
large plate glass windows in In
Circle No. indicates the
windows blown houses
beds. " " - 80
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
EAST SIDE
= NEWS =
Mrs. Sears Improving

Mrs. Mary Sears, Of Littleton, who
was injured In an automobile accident
Is improving slowly at Fairmont Hos.
pital No. 3.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

These figures are pointers indicating that the mer-
chant who wants to get the best results from
ey he puts in advertising must advertise in EWEST
V1RGINIAN. Every other plan is contrary to the
theory Of advertising and the experience of
er merchant who has attained the fullest degree Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Mrs. L. L. Price is seriously Ill at
her home on East Park avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Red Cross Meeting-The local chap.
ter of the Red Cross Society will meet
Friday morning between the hours of
ten and twelve O'Clock at the Episco.
pal parish house for the continuance
ofsthelr work. Last week they rolled
bandages. It Is hoped that all mem.
bers will be present and help in this
work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Go To kinsmont
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Poe and daugh.
ter. Grace. Misses Louise Lloyd, Iva
sHustead, Pearl Scott, Louise Leonard
and Rev. J. W. Brown will leave Fri.
day morning for Kingmont to spend
couple OF weeks camping.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02
HELPSwANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-Two or three experienced
waftresses. hanley Hotel. 8-24t
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Blickley at Silver Bay-George ".
Blickley, athletic director Of the Y.
M. @. "a. is at Silver Bay on Lake
George attending the summer term
ofsschool there. Blick will be home
soon as the the term is over.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Presbyterian Church Services
The Christian Endeavor OF the Pres
byterian church will conduct prayer
service of that church tonight in the
y. M c. "A. auditorium In the absence
Of the pastor Rev. H. G. StOetzer who
10 out of the city. Secretary J. w.
Right of the Y. M. c. A. will speak
atsthe Sunday morning service OF the
Presbyterian church and there will
be no Sunday evening service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Leaves for CIeveland-Mrs. ]. H.
who was Miss Mort of Monongah. a
recent bride, left Sunday for Cleve.
land where she will join her husband
who holds position In that city. Mrs.
Williams is very popular with the
younger set OF Monongah was former.
" stenographer for Justice OF the
Peace Price. Many of herf riends
were at the train to see her off and
toywish; her long and happy married
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Returned From Motor Trip. NJ.
Hartley and daughter Mrs. Glenn Greer
and the latter's children Joe and Miss
Mary returned today from an automo.
bile trip to Romney, Terra Alta and
points In Virginia including a visit
to Luray Cave at Luray, Va. Mr..
Greer accompanied the party on part
OF the trip and stopped off at Terra
Alta where the entire party spent the
night.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

Boys Take Tramp-Edgar wor.
thington and twenty-five or thirty
young boys Of the Y. NJ. C. A. left
this morning for an all day hike. Each
boy was requested to bring grub and
q bathing suit.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-02

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20

ing I cannot help him. It must mean
his giving up the Bar and entering some
profession where a pittance can be earned
at once. 1t means turning his back on
great opportunities"
Mustn't he judge?"
And you"
She smiled so bitterly that he blenched
and asked in a whisper:
Mustn't YOU weigh il too, Miss Hay?"
I have so much 10 lose. haven't u"
she said. and sharply raised her head at
the shrill whir of an electric bell Their
eyes met
I'D prefer not to meet him-here," said
Father Edmund hastily He will be an
nsyed-naturally annoyed. l intend 10
tell him of my errand here when next he
comes home"
She hesitated. then said.
He won't stay long He's on his way
20 a lecture. Wait If you like. There's
only my room-and the kitchen"
In her bedroom the Father trOd up and
down. He had heard Arthur's voice and
the snap Of the drawing room latch. The
minutes seemd very long TO him. The
reck of that all-prevailine scent was
more Overpowering than ever. At length,
nursing his hat and clasping his UNI
brella he sat down on a chair that stood
DeIOTe long, Swinging mirror In the
glass he saw his own round face and
white hair and seedy, black clothes. then
started. peered. and slowly turned
round
Il was the reflection OF a photograph
IN a silver frame that had arrested his
gaze. He rose up and tiptOed to H.
Ever my lovely Hets. Jack" he read,
taking the frame between his two hands
and staring at the photograph intently.
Hetty Hays coming surprised him. Ar
thur had gone and she had closed the
door upon him silently. The Father set
down the photograph IN guilty Taste and
turned 10 her
He has found work at the Offices OF
the Law Chronicle" she said. He wants
- -us-tO-marry at once"
Father Edmund passed very slowly out
into the narrow passage On the threshold
OF the sitting room he paused and asked:
May / know your answer"
at was-Yes she said. and added,
very hastily: You'll blame me, but you
don't know. There are-circumstances
You're asking too much love Arthur.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
E ID M u N ID s

TO say by telling you that Arthur Is quite
unaware of my coming-even of my
knowing of your existence? Ny boy has
changed He seemed to have lost his
love for me- saw your name and ad-
dress on many envelopes. Arthurs your
friend?"
We're pals-ch. yes"
MAY I sit down? The stairs tire me.
Country people are so unused to stairs.
Thank YOU"
She sat down. too. on he sofa, cycling
him watchfully.
I'VE are very poor. Arthur and l." went
on Father Edmund. Years ago an old
friend left me one thousand pounds.
spent some of the capital on Aruthur's
education. When he was nineteen we
had a long chat Ii resulted in my hand
ing over the remainder Of the legacy TO
the boy, and his going to Oxford first and
then reading for the bar. We have no
other means; my stipend at Hadley Moor
is very slender. enough for an old man
whose tastes are very simple and moth
ing more. Arthur, then, IS dependent on
himself and his own eXertions."
why do you tell me this?'
Il have come to ask you 10 send Arthur
back 10 work"
She could not help a feeting smile.
He's sill little boy to me. but IL was
a kind smile I know" he added hastily.
Arthur mustn't think OF marriage for
many a year
Has he-eyer-thought Of it?" she
asked.
Il think so. I'm sure he has. He has
greatly altered Perhaps because l was
a wind0wer before became a priest
can read certain signs more surely than
some. I read this in Arthur's face: 1
love Miss Hay. ask no questions about
Arthur. l don't try 10 elicit information
from you. But I know he is spending
more money than he can afford
You've not come 10 tell me that" she
returned. All young men spend more
money than they can afford"
do they? Do they-nOwadays? II Is
those who encourage them We must
blame"
I'm used 70 that-to being blamed"
said Hetty, and her little face grew rigid.
Not by me- he said gently. How
could you know Arthur's circumstances
young man doesn't tell the lady who
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20

You're asking me to give up my only
chance of happiness"
He stood there looking at her, al
tered, more grave, more sad, his eyes
more perplexed and haTassed.
Il can't help it. You're asking too
much"
There were tears in her eyes.
He went slowly into the room, up to
the fireplace draped with Old-rose velvet,
and stared down between his arms.
his fingers clutching the edge.
You're asking too much" she said
again. TREMENDOUSLY. You're thinking only
of him. I've myself 70 think of. too
She doubted il he heard her. He did
not move. and only HIS head sunk lower
between his outstretched wrists.
'Tt's easy 10 talk, to give advice. Any
one can advise" she burst out in low
tones why should l make him miser-
able. make him hate me-tO please you?
Heaps of poor people marry We shan't
be poorer than tons of others. I'm sick Of
fighting alone-sick OF It. II want some
one. It's been so hard-so awfulIy hard"
She hid her face, and suddenly ne
swung round.
"All nv life it's been hard" she said.
holding her handkerchief 70 her lips
Fright from tn efrst it's been-hell to
me. I've never had ehanee-tin now
not one
"And stin beg you &C pass It by" be
said, and tears stood in his eyes.
81 WON'T can't"
He did not speak She dried her eyes
and rose UP.
81 won't You hear me? I won't.
II shall still pray"
He WINGED at her short, derisive laugh.
After a long pause, he added:
"Ive failed"
You had to fail" she said. But you
couldn't have been more kind"
He held out his hand.
She looked at it, and then up into his
eyes.
You overlooking at a photograph
just now"
"GoOd-by" he said.
"Did-did you know it2"
81 knew him-yes. GoOd-by"
She shrank back, whittier yet
"He-was a Catholic, too
"Good-by," said Father Edmund again.
and moved towards the door.
"He-told your"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
FATHER

The porter at the mansions in Hoblyn
street. behind the British Museum,
glanced at Father Edmund Moore in sur
prised amusement The little spare
white-faced man with his sad blue eyes
and rosy cheeks had come gazing about
him, a rose in his bOttOnhole, an umbrel-
la clutched in his hands (Which he held
clasped behind HIM. had hurried down
HOblyn street staring up at each block
OF fats. the strangHst caller the porter
ever remembered visiting dweller in the
mansions That be was a whited sep
ulchre or an innocent was the gist OF ths
porters reflections.
Father Edmund mounted the stairs
BY day so silent and deserted-stopped
to read each number on the dark green
doors. and finally pressed the white but
ton Of an electric bell outside No u.
The young woman who opened the
door at length, opened 1t a few inches
and asked who was there and what was
wanted. was very pretty, though Ger dress
was negligent enough 20 cause some
some alarm TO her visitor, and her brown
ewes were as hard looking as a snakes
and &c glittering.
Miss Hays" asked Father Edmund
Miss Hetty Hay7'
Yes"
MY name is Moore. May ] come IN"
10 seemed he took her consent for
granted He had taken of his hat as the
door opened. and now stepped conf
IDENTIFY forward She was obviously
taken aback; her color deepened and the
ace at her breast rose and fell very
swiftly; also her fingers trembled as they
rested on the knob of the Yale latch.
Thank you. said Father Edmund
turning 30 her in the hall. Il shall de-
tain you very few minutes"
There was a reek OF some powerful
scent about the narrow passage which
almost nauseated him. The fat was
terribly close. the exhausted air laden
with tobacco smoke and the stale stencil
Of spirits. Hetty Hay opened a side door.
You're HIS father"
Father Edmund bowed and followed
her into her little sitting room, blinking,
amazed az its rose colored muslin cur
tains its heavy rugs. its furnished brass
work. huge bowls and elaborate electric
light fttings
I've come 20 tell you exactly how
Arthur stands and-tO make an appeal"
be said May / preface the little I have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
I @ A S I

fascinates him that he's pauper. tail
less fox keeps his nose turned TO a vixen.
We hide our defects No blame attaches
to you. Are you-may I asian
actress?"
She nodded.
ARTHUR" he went on, as very dear TO
me. He is all have to love in the world.
He is a clever boy. He will feel sure.
carve his way. He should gain high
place in his profession But he must work.
He isn't working. Miss Hay. hear that
from two persons. old friends whom | can
trust He is running his chances You
didn't know-of course. I'm aware or
that
She flushed a little.
ct must seem 10 you such an ogre-the
villainous father of Old-fashiOned melo-
drama" he said earnestly. Il have come
to try 10 intervene to sever you from
Arthur Do yOu-Care for himE
You mustn't ask me that"
He started. Mono. OF course not.
apologize he said hastily. It's a hard
thing I'm asking you 10 do. It's hard TO
dismiss a friend Yet it's the only way
TO save Arthur. know that. You know
II. The boy cares for you deeply. He's
counting the world well lost. Miss Hay
in five years time Arthur may be in
very different position
"And l shall be an old woman" she re-
torted.
you won't have changed, a lot in his
eyes-if he loves YOU" said be.
"Do you believe that stuff she said
scornfully.
He looked hurt and surprised.
Indeed, l do
You're very simple"
He looked az her. hurt and puzzled.
Isn't Il Arthur you should appeal TOP
she asked What right have you to come
n me2'
why. none-nOt at all-except that
hoped you'd understand and-if You cared
for my boy-yOu'd make the sacrifice
I'm only hereto interCede. Have /
spoken as though had rights? II SO, for
give me; ] have none. Arthur is OF age
She plucked at the tassel OF an oldrose
CINshiOn and said:
Suppose we've had decided 10 face
poverty together?"
MY dear. d'you realize what 4 means?
What would you live on? How could you
live? Arthur has nothing moth
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
TWO ARE HELD
FOR FORGERIES
Young Woman and Young Man
Are Arrested by Indian
apoIiS Police.

TNDIANAPOLIs. oct. 20.-Mrs.
Hazel Krider.s21 years old and Cliff
ford Goodwin. "a years old OF Terre
Haute. were arrested late Thursday
and are held charged with forging
checks for sums asgregatins about
$1,000. When arrested they had
their trunks packed and were pre-
pared TO leave the city.
Goodwin. in his statements 10 the
police. places most OF the blame on
the woman. His home is In Sellers
burg. Ind. but until about three
weeks ago ne had been driving "a
taxlcab I'm Terre Haute. IL was while
ENGAGED in this work that he met
Mrs. Krider. He said he was sur
prised when she offered 70 buy him
an automobile and 1T him out with
fine clothes.
shortly after they met, he told
the police they went 20 his home in
Seuersburg. where ne introduced
Mrs. Krider as his wife He said her
first check was cashed at his home
town. Coming TO Indianapolis they
engaged rooms at :; motel and had
been living together.
The police recovered a great deal
81 clothing and jewelry which the
couple had bought. A few days ago
they bought an automobile from a
local firm. giving in part payment
a check for $500. The machine was
not delivered. pending an investiga-
ti1n of the check.
Mrs. Krider told the police she
and her husband hab been separat-
ed for some time and that she had
become respondent because she was
not permitted to see her litsle
daughter. who is said 10 be in custo-
DIV Of "A Mrs Graham at Terre
Haute. Without her daughter. Mrs.
Kdider told the police, she did not
care what became Of her.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20

lie told me as his confessor an bonr
before he died. He was bitterly repent-
ant The thought of you and his child
haunted MIN. He begged me TO try -
trace you. / heard then only this. that
the baby was dead and YOU had changed
your name and Disappeared
SO you we're going without a word
going straight TO Arthur"
Heaven forbid" he cried loudly.
You wouldn't have spoken You
were going without a word-githout a
threat?" She chOked and clung TO the
back Of a chair for support L was six.
teen-only sixteen. p
q know, my child. know ALL God
does not blame you"
She looked up once more into his
grave, white face, at those earnest, pa
tient eyes
When Heaven absolved the trans
gressor," he said gently. and laid his
hand on her shoulder, was the fault laid
on the innocent? Surely not
"Oh, if only-f only you had found me
before it was-toO late
The stencil Of the scent rose up as she
stood erect
Don't stay-Dromise NEEDN'T stay
Arthur's so young, and youre"-she
laughed but Father Edmund heard only
a sob-"and you're even younger than he.
Didn't you guess? Couldn't YOU seer
Isn't 1t obvious? I was alone, penniless.
characterless Yes
She faced him. chin erect. eyes blaz-
ing.
That's what happened. Tell Arthur.
It's all up"
She turned. ran swiftly across the pas
sage 10 her bedroom, and locked herself
IN.
wratislaw. the London stipendiary.
had been violently attacking a certain
unfortunate class the whole OF dinner
through Father Edmund had sat listen
ing with patient resignation. When
Wratislaw's TRADE was done. the Father
irritatcd the magistrate and surprised
me by saying wineglass In hand
Il once heard a toast-it seems to me
the spirit OF live Christianity. Il was
this: There's so much bad in the hes.
OF US and so much good In the worst OF
US. that il nl-behOOves the best OF MS 70
look down on the worst OF as. give Il
you.
And afterwards he told ne this story.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
CoFFTNs AT CUT PRICES.

owing to the dull business during
,he summer months. and a desire to
clear out his spring and summer
stock of collins and baskets. J. a.
Newsome. colored undertaken here
has announced a bargain sale of cof-
fins and caskrts that should prove
attractive TO the colored people OF
the city. especially when the high
cost Of living makes cheap burial
very attractive--Dublin (Ga) Dis
patch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
WILLIAM THAW ALIVE
American Aviator, Reported Killed,
Attends Another's Funeral.

PARIS. oct 20.-William Thaw.
the American aviator. is alive and
well lie arrived from the front and
attended the funeral of Sergt. Nor
mar Prince. another American. who
was killed while raiding German
territory
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
sEIlECT RICHMOND.

I<OKOMO, Ind, oct %. - Rich
mond. Ind. was selected for the
1917 reunion Of the survivors of the
hfty-seventh regiment a its meet
ing here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20

o
ndov HI
alone than you'll Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
HIS GREAT NEED.

Danny am doing my best TO
Get ahead.
Dolly-Well. Danny heaven knows
you need one.-Puck
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-10-20
And Found How Enthusiastic He Is About Them?

heyre eager the benetshe themselves Many
buy Every South Bend and vicinity would buy suits
of suits and More styles patterns this price
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-10-18
LOCAL NOTES
H. L. Runck visited at Springfield last

H. L. Runck visited at Springfield last
week.
Attorney Frank Hopkins, accompanied
by Mrs. Hopkins, has been here from
Fairfax, visiting friends.
\ Otto Neumann of Lamberton under
went an operation for appendicitis last
week at the Union Hospital
Howard H. Grundmeyer, aged "a
years, OF Sleepy Eye, was adjudged in
sane in probate court Monday, and COM
united to the state hospital at St. Peter.
DR.. Stricken and DR.. Hammermeister
ATTENDED the meetings of the State
Medical Society in the Cities last week
Thursday and Friday.
q Mrs. Fred Willmar, who has been here
during the illness of her mother, Mrs.
Trautmiller, left Sunday for her home
lat Minot, North Dakota.
Auto drivers, the police say, are in
sclined to ignore the keep to the Right"
signs, and arrests are likely to follow,
unless there in more heed paid to them.
John H. Williams, former resident
,of Mankato, and for several years state
/'boiler inspector, was found dead in his
bed in a Minneapolis hotel Saturday
night. He had turned on the gas, after
closing all openings in the windows
before going to bed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-10-18
AUCTION!
AUCTION!

AUCTION! AUCTION
Tuesday, Oct. "a, 1916, the under
sigend will sell at Public Auction on the
John Rees farm 8 miles Southeast OF
New Ulm, miles South of CORTLAND,
3 miles East of Searles, at 10 a. m. sharp,
the following property to wit:
2 Working Horses, 10 years old; 1
Matched Team of Grays, 4 and years
old; Team Geldings, 3 years old, Bay
and Sorrel; Mich Cows; 2 Holstein
Cows coming 8 years old; Hereford
Bull year old; Holstein Calf, months
old; Deering Binder 8 it. cut, nearly
new; Minneapolis Binder in good shape;
l Minneapolis Mower in good shape;
1 Mccormick Mower, 2 Truck Wagons,
Bob Sleigh, new, 1 Fuller & Johnson
Gang Plow, 8 Riding Cultivators, Corn
Planter good as new, Van Brunt Disc
Drill, 1 Disc Harrow, l Deering Hay
Rake, 2 Hay Racks new, lift. Harrow,
100 lbs. of Pure Manila Irvine, Some
Native Lumber, 400 lbs. of Barb Wire,
1 400 ID. Scale, Grind Stone, Six H.
P. Saw Outfit, l Blacksmith Wise, 1
Scotch Collie Pup, Several tons of hay.
Also large number of other articles
too numerous to mention. This stuff
is mostly all new and in good shape.
Free Lunch at noon.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums under
$40 cash; all sums above $40 at years
time on good approved notes with in
terest at per cent.
VIM REEFS and CHARLIE FENSKE,
Owners.
A. S. DORM, CHAS. BLOCK,
Auctioneer. Clerk.
Adv. A..