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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13
WELCOME WINTER.

n ROM all over the west and as far north as the
+ sturdy young cities in the new Canadian wheat
country and far south as the cotton district Of
Texas come reports Of winter weather The government
forecasters promise that shall have some Of it. too.
AS these lines written it is impossible to say Just
how much really will get but whatever our portion
gratefully.
Even those of who do not let the weather get on
our nerves are tired of the kind have been having
recently Streams out Of their banks at time when
they ought to be celocked spring lasstude in the air
at time when it should be full Of ozone, may be all
very well in natures grand scheme but they are decd
eddy tiresome Bring on the winter and-up to certain
point-the OF 1t the better
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13
STRA NJ POLITICIANS.

rs EMoCRACIEs are never at disadvantage
sthan8when they are at war. Some of them have
beengyery warlike and very successful in imposing
their will upon the world, but without exception they
conducted war badly compared with nations that
for the rights Of individuals SO in clas
seal and It both sides this country
during the civil war And England going through
theSsame experience on larger SCALE
instance the great revolt CONSUMPTION which
eme observers predicted would split the mighty British
and leave something in the way Of
government in its place, has simmered down to few
Fotess protest There was somewhat similar expert.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Eastern capital is said to be inter:
ested in the establishment Of a plant
in which to manufacture gasoline in
Lincoln county. 1t is said that Phtla-
delphia bankers connected with gas
producing companies operating IN
Lincoln, Wayne, Cabell. Putnam ana
Mingo counties are now negotiating
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Lean Eren capa,sa Death.

WHEELING, Viva, Jan. 1S.-Ber.
nard Murphy, aged 20, is dead here as
the result of a game OF leap frog year
and half ago. While another young
man was jleaping over Murphy's back,
he accidentally kicked him In the
spine. Tuberculosis OF the spine de.
.veloped, which caused Murphy's
death at the Ohio Valley General Hos.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Colonel Finley, the COW puncher OF
fame, is about the city again singing
the cows brother. The wild man likes
to sit in restaurants and make speech:
es to the entire line up Of coffee and
rolls f1ends.r V,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Mrs. George Thomas Watson and
daughter, Miss Rose, left yesterday
for Boston where they will spend
snYI1a time. Mr.. Nafann Sa ccomnan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

An. increase of about 100000 short
tons in the production of bituminous
coal in West Virginia in 1915 over the
production in 1914 is recorded In a
statement that has Just been issued
by the United States geological sur
vey at Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

When speaking to strangers about
the sinking of the Kanawha, it Is hard
to tell Just how many different boats
the said stranger is talking about.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

For sales.--future theatre, fully
equipped near Charleston. Price 500,
or will trade for automobile on vacant
lot Charleston Post. !.
Auto must not be in garage or u
won't be accepted.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

How in the blazes does dime saw
ings bank ever mango to get the thin
pieces?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Nobody but West virginians can
pronounce Kanawha correctly
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

was quite open on the matter Of that
appointment.
Judge Moss call at the White
House was upon his own Initiative
and without suggestion from any one.
He and Solicitor General Davis are
warm personal friends.
By unanimous consent, secured by
Congressman Nicely, the House Of
Representatives, has passed bill
granting the Ohio & West virginia
Bridge Company permission to CON
struct a bridge across the Ohio river
at Steubenville. AS this was the first
bill by West virginian, to pass the
House at this Congress, Major Nicely
is somewhat pleased with this par
ticular transaction.
It is rumored here that Jos. Mac
Lain Is likely to be named as success
or to the late Charles B. Kefauver.
who was clerk of Judge A. G. Dayton's
court. When INTERCEPTED about 1t,
Mr.. MacLain said it was the first he
had heard Of it. and that he was not
a candidate. 1t is positively known,
however. that friends OF MacLain
have made move in his behalf-sev-
eral moves. in fact. The appointment
will be made to fill the vacancy by
Judge Dayton, himself.
A bill to grant a pension Increase
to Jacob A, Steringer, of Parsons, has
been introduced by Congressman
Brown.
e. ~
Among the West virginians in the
city are State Senator Writ Hawley,
of Blueffetd; State Senator G. c. Coul-
ter, of Hinton; Gordon Fought, pub.
Usher Of the Pennsboro News; Will
lam Nicholson, of Echols, Fayette
county: Mr.. and Mrs. B. s. Brook
shanks. Of Redwood; Jefferson New
berry, OF Huntington; H. L, Lambert
on, Richie county; and Henry Alder
son, the shoe man OF Charleston.
Lawrence Giddtngs, formerly well
known young man, resident Of Park
ersburg, now a representative OF a
rubber manufacturing concern with
his headquarters at .Philadelphia, Is in
the city for several days calling on
the trade.
Col. and Mrs. Charles s. smoot, Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13
RUFF STUFF
-2Y- RED.

A Chicago man IS SUING MS Wlle loF
divorce on the ground that she wears
old.styIed clothes. we don't get this
unless they're so lar behind style that
they extend back to the days Of the
garden of Eden.
New record not being played on the
Texas border-"The Spirit of '7G."
. A piece Of tooth which he was ex:
tracing flew into dentists eye and
has blinded the member, Everybody
likes to see a dentist, cop and
waiter suffering. .
Why not change it around and call
Ely Cobb the Benny KauH OF the Ma
ton League. Ts,
Harry Sinclair says he'll sell Kauif
for $4,000. We couldn't even ouy
cough of Kauff at that price.
AS Hollenbach who was picked for
West Virginia has gone to Syracuse
it's UP to the dream man to dream
some more.
The greatest cold wave in history
is slated for Uncle Sans front yard.
Letter come. If it's the greatest IN
history we'll be glad to look 1t over.
General Bond says there are 1885,
$50 males available for military duty
in West Virginia. Men are numbered
like herds Of cattle when fighting Time.
comes.
How many females ready for mill
tary duty in West Virginia?
Have you lost count Of the number
Of Americans killed in border fights
with Mexicans and through being MUIR
.dered by Mexican bandits?
on a rainy,night when you have no
place to co. take a trip in your fancy
to Cusihuiriachic, Chihuahua, Mexico.
The river at Weston has gone on
rampage. Probably due to the enVi'
ronment.
A Wheeling man was discovered
selling whtskey out Of an automobiie
tire inncrtuhe which he carried on
his shoulder. Pretty soon they'll pc
selling squirt guns loaded with inc
ioyjuice.
No one ever knows the score at a
basketball game but the scoreKeep'
er.
Free Trade hasn't made things so
cheap that the present tariff Is worth
lauding.
Cars continue to leave the. road on
the way to Barrackville.
%h N# l.
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for the establishment Of the plant,
which, it is said, will cost In the
neiehborhood Of 100000

Mike Rosky, an Italian employed by
tho North American Coal company az
Its works near Vaudeville, Monongalla
county, and Mary Finninntz have been
arrested on complaint made by the
Finninntz woman's husband, Mike FIN
ninntz. Finninntz alleges, It is said,
that Rosky offered him $500 LOT ms
wife. and that when he refused tue
offer, Rosky threatened to XIII MN:
The princapls in the case AL i've neaF
the mine OF the North American Coal
company. .-
Homer Huffman, 81 years old,
smothered to death in the sand pit at
Kevser B. & o. yards when the SAND
cayed In on him. A search was made
and only by removing the sand in the
pit was his lifeless body found he
was on duty at the sand house ana II
IL supposed that he had trouble IN
getting the sand down and went In the
hin to start 1t when he was engulfed.
Young Huffman was member OF tne
P. o. S. of A. and went to Keyser from
Flats, Hardy County.
\ Speaking Of the difficulty OF main
tanning party maiorities in the state
senate in voting through measures OF
Importance, Secretary Of State Reed
the other day recalled an experience
of his when he was a member Of that
body in 1897, says the Charleston Mail.
The Republicans at that Tin, time ,,l had la
was Senator Henry Clay Getzendan-
ner, the only Republican ever elected
from the Jefferson county section OF
the state, The senator from Jefferson
had failed to get any Of his bills pass,
ed up to time late in the session and
II seemed that there was to be no Get
zendanner law in the next issue Of the
acts. Finally he rebelled and declared
he would vote for no more Of the ma
jority bills. Then to hold him in line
the Republican leaders promised to
support the next bill he offered and
declared that they would even make
speeches in supporting It. The lead.
ers had no idea what the bill would be
but when it was introduced Senator
IA Il. N j.
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Getzendanner had kept his word with
them, and they had to stick to their
promises, so they voted for and made
speeches in support of /" bill Great:
ing a license on 1ackasses.@ The bill
passed the senate but was killed in
the house.
Mayor Edmund sebon of Hunting
ton had an idea the other day and as
result a paper baler may soon be do; 4
ing the same service in that town that
the rock pile does in the average COM
munity. Under the mayors plan the
baler would be purchased by the the
city and Operated Under its superytsss
ion by labor secured from persona
who apply to the overseer Of the poors
or TO the federated charities bureau
for aid. Tho applicant, If he is able
to work, will be sent out o nthe street
with instructions to gather up waste
paper, which he will convey to- the
baler, where 1t will be baled and sold
to be remade into paper products:
Under the present system no labor
is required to be performed by appllsl
cants for charity in return for aid ads
vanced by the city poor department.:
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= Col. and Mrs. Charles s. smoot, Of
Parkersburg, are visitors in, the Cap
ital. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

The weather in Texas is at zero and
It was SO hot here last night that IN
doors was uncomfortable. Buy your
winter vacations at home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Maynard F. stiles has been chosen
president OF the Kanawha Bar Asso-
citation. He succeeds c.. Beverly
Broun. John G. Donnally was elected
TO serve as secretary during the pres
ent year, succeeding ]. E. Campbell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

lii this weeks issue Of the Weston
Independent the following is printed:
ELIAS Lawson was In yesterday on
business. He said that his son-in'l law
in shooting at crow the other day
missed Mr.. Crow and hitting the cor
ner of the barn glanced off and killed
fine two.year.old heifer that was
ed her instantly. Preparedness should
her Instantly Preparedness should
now become study in Elias family"
az Hsrt#s ..-
Some charges have been made in
the committees of the State Board OF
Trade. The name Of former Cover
nor A. B. Fleming of Fairmont has
been withdrawn from the committee
on taxation: by request, and F. M.
Stanton Of Charleston has been sub:
stituted. o. A: Hood Of Keyser has
been named as an additional member
Of the agricultural committee and H,
B. Hagan and DR.. L. v. Guthrie OF
Huntington, have been added to the
committee on entertainment. All
members Of the last.named committee
reside in Huntington where the next
meeting of the State Board will be
held. m9
1t is rumored that Henry Ford will
extend his automobile industry to
Wheeling. Tuesday afternoon the ru-
NOR was freely circulated that the
Ford Automobile company had pur-
chased the idle plant Of the Packers
Motor Car company at Warwood, says
the Wheeling Register.
1t is limited that the reported pur:
chase OF the Packers plant is but the
first step Of this famous automobile
company in the establishment OF a
branch plant there. The Packers
plant has been idle for some. time.
When asked concerning the reported
purchase, Albert NJ. Schenk, former
president of the Packers company,
said that he knew nothing OF It. &
Maynard F. Stiles has been chosen
president of the Kanawha Bar Assoc
citation. He succeeds c.. Beverly
Broun. John G. Donnally was elected
10 serve as secretary during the pres
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

Cars continue to leave the. road on
the way to Barrackville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

A bill to grant pension Increase
to Jacob A. Steringer, Of Parsons, has
been introduced by Congressman
Brown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

. A piece Of tooth which he was ex:
tracing flew into dentists eye ana
has. blinded the member, Everybody
likes to see dentist, a cop ana
waiter suffering. I'D
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-13

IN reply. the President thanks
Judge Moss for his interest In the
matter. paid q high compliment to
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Free Trade hasn't made things 80
cheap that the present tariff Is worth
laudinR.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Mrs. Agnes f. Michaelis has return
ed to her home in Evansville, Ind, af.
ter pleasant visit with her brother
W. A. Wilkerson of Dancyville, and
other relatives. A few days prior to
her departure her nth birthday was
celebrated at the residence of J. S.
Rogers, with whom Mr.. Wilkerson
makes his home, Her brothers chill
dren and grandchildren were instru-
mental in the affair and all came to the
appointed place with baskets filled
with eatables to please the palate of
the most fastidious. A long table, at
which twenty-five guests were seated
fairly groaned under the weight of
good things placed upon it. Pleasant
ry and good humor prevailed, and af-
ter dinner the company repaired to a
nearby grove and were grouped and
had pictures taken. Those present
were Mr., and Mrs Henry Wallace and
son, Clifton; Mr.. and Mrs. ?. 0. WI
kerson and daughter, Miss Ruble. Mrs.
Edgar Gates, Mrs John w. Wilker-
son; Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gates, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Scott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Griffin, Mr.. Stuart, Miss Esther
Stuart, Mrs. r. E. Stuart and children.
David and Ann Kathryn; Mr.. and Mrs
J. S. Rogers and son Perry, Mr.. w. A.
Wilkerson and Mrs. Agnes Z. Mich
aelis. A good time was enjoyed by all
and later goodbyes were said to the
guest of honor and host and hostess
and all departed for their homes.
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MISCELLANEOUS
es-Sternberger.
AND PERSONAL

The double parlors of the Hotel
Gayoso, Memphis, were the scene Of a
beautiful wedding Tuesday evening,
when Miss Florence Gates, the charm
ing young daughter Of Mrs. Fred
Gates became the bride of Mr.. Milton
A. Sternberger Both the bride and
groom are very popular and their
marriage was an event of much inter-
est. Palms, ferns and tropical plants
were massed about the walls in the
parlors, while the place Of ceremony
was marked by three arches wreathed
in smilaX and studded with Easter
lilies, with an impyoyised altar bank
ed with lilies and ferns and on which
white candles burned in silver Candida
bra. An orchestra rendered the mu-
sic for the wedding. the ceremony tax
ing place at G:30 o'clock the Rev. VIM.
Fineschriber officiating in the presence
of large gathering of relatives and
friends. The brides only attendants
were her two attractive little twin
nieces, Misses Marian and Elizabeth
Gates, who wore dainty frocks of
white silk net over pink taffeta, and
carried rose petals in baskets caught
with pink tulle bows. The groom was
attended by his brother, Mr.. Lawrence
Sternberger, who served as best man.
Following the ceremony a delicious
menu was served to the guests, who
were seated at an elegantly appointed
table, where a couleur de rose motif
was artistically carried out in the dec
orations, Down the center of the
board were dainty parasols in Japan
csc shapes, fashioned of pink tulle and
pink roses and pretty pink parasols
filled with pink roses marked the pla-
ces. AT the conclusion of the menu
the guests enjoyed informal dancing
until late hour.
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Turkey Dinner.


The young men of Brownsville en-
tertained with an elaborate TURKEY
dinner on Friday evening at the home
ST Mrs. Bumpass. Under the auspices
of Mrs. Bumpass the affair was one
Of the most attractive of the season.
The long table, which seated thirty
five, was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, the yellow and white color
scheme predominating. A large vase
of yellow chrysanthemums was used
as center piece, At one end of the
table wicker cart with two turkeys
in the harness was filled with luscious
autumn fruits; at the other end a
Thanksgiving gobler offered quill to
each guest to which was attached a
bon-bon of the color scheme. The
menu consisted of orange ice, oyster
cocktail, olives, sailed almonds, Gel
cry turkey, green peas, cream pota-
toes, asparagus on toast, pine apple
salad, frozen pudding, yellow and
white cake, coffee, cheese straws,
minis.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

family, The table was prettily deco.
rated with chrysanthemums and the
menu was carefully carried out under
the skilled supervision of Mrs. Wag-
ner. Covers were laid for DR.. and
Mrs. J. H. Sewer, Mr. and Mrs. E. V,
Adams, Masters Edward and Wagner
Adams, Mamie Lewis and Lucille Ad-
ans, Mr.. and Mrs Emory Wagner and
daughter Katherine, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
W. Wagner.
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HoW's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
f.. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the Undersigned have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
BY all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Mrs. Young COmplimented.

Mrs.E. C. Sturdivant was the host
ess on Wednesday of a beautiful
luncheon given in honor of her guest,
Mrs. Alice Young. Covers were laid
for Mesdames Alice Young, J. X.
Walker, Vernon Mann, w. D. Moore,
c. E. Wellington, C. G. Chambers,
Sam M. Taylor, Miss Harriet C. Mann,
and Mrs. f. c. Sturdivant.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Mrs. L. A. Thornton Complimented.

Mrs. L. NJ. Short was the hostess
of a very attractive Luncheon on Sat-
urday given in honor of Mrs. L. A.
Thornton of Memphis, the guest of
Mrs. Mann Wills. The table was beau
tifully decorated for the occasion with
'chrysanthemums and the menu con-
sisted Of six delicious courses Covers
were laid for Mesdames L. A. Thorn
ton, S. f. Thomas, D. d. Shaw, Opal
Burton, Mann Wills, John Halliburton,
j. X. Walker, L, NJ. Short and Miss
Martha Thomas.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Thanksgiving Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs Dunlap Cannon enter
tanned with bountiful Thanksgiving
dinner at their country home. Covers
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs. B. Y. Will
son, Miss Bessie Fain, Miss Ethel
Turner, Mr., Henry Cannon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dunlap Cannon.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
An Enjoyable Day.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Evans enter
tanned delightfully."- last Thursday at
their home south of town with a
Thanksgiving dinner. The guests were
Mesdames Lilly Estes and A. NJ. Es-
ties and Mr.. Lawrence Estes of Orysa.
Mrs. j. NJ. Dykes and sons of Nash
vile, and Mrs. Mildred Rice of this
city.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

On Thanksgiving day at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Forrest covers
were laid for Mr.. andMrs. f. W. Lyle,
Mrs. William Neblett and son, William
Mr.. and Mrs, Deannis Robertson, Miss
Marye Neblett, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest
and Walter Forrest.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
For Bride.EIect.
'EHETE

Miss Mary Dupree will entertain
with miscellaneous shower at her
home on Lafayette street, Saturday
afternoon in honor of Miss Martha
Roberts, an attractive bride-elect.
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Mrs. Thornton Hostess.

A beautiful dinner was given last
week by Mrs. John Thornton at her
attractive country home. Covers were
laid for Mesdames Clarence Berson,
Opal Burton, Livingston Taylor, Mar
shall Walker and the hostess.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Junior MatrOns.

Mrs. j. C. Hutchinson was the host
ess on Tuesday of the Junior Matrons.
A most delightful meeting was re-
ported with only the club members
present. A delightful salad course
was served at the close of the after
noon.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Mr.. T. B. Harrell of Crockett coun-
ty and Mrs. Lillian Mcneil of Jones
were married in Central Hotel, this
city, Saturday, December 2, Esq. w.
T. Currie officiating.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Ragland's
THE HOUSE OF QUALITY.
Twentieth Century Clnh-

Mrs. C. R. Sherman was the hostess
of the Twentieth Century Club last
week. A delightful meeting was held,
the study being unusually interest
ing. Mrs. Halliburton will be the
hostess next Wednesday. December 10.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Harrison Roberts.

The marriage of Miss Martha Rob-
erts and Mr. David A. Harrison will
take place next Thursday afternoon
at 5 o'clock at the Methodist church.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Forrest Chapter, U. d. c.
Mrs, W. W. Wagner will be the
hostess of Forrest Chapter, U. D c.,
this friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08
Family Dinner.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W w.
Wagner on Saturday, a family dinner
was enjoyed. An interesting feature
of the OCCASION was the presence Of
four generations of Mr.. Wagner's
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-12-08

Ivory Buck top, with mahogany
Russia vamp, with the new wing tips
Fashions latest creation. Where
they always show the new styles
first.