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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

MISS Ethel Halsey, of Williamson,
is visiting Miss Launah Ireson, at
North Tazewell, this week.
The film, "Pilgrim's Progress" to
be given at the New Theater tomor-
row afternoon and night, is directly
in line with all Bible teaching. The
book is immortal because of the
truths it teaches, and the picture, if
true to the book, should be seen by
neutrality-suspicious. included.
A Sunday school picnic, participant
ed in by several different schools
will be given mt Shawvers Mills next
Sunday. The Editor of this paper APP.
preciates kind invitation to be pre-
sent. Other members of the Squad
ron" are also invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. M. Witten and
several of their children, were here
last week visiting relatives and
friends. Mr.. Witten is one of the ad,
ministrators of the estate of his ia
Their, the late Robert Witten. "Wilk'
is doing finely in Washington county
There are only ten children in his
family-two by the first marriage and
eight by the last. Fine fellows they
are, too, and not one too many. The
mother, Mrs. Witten, looks like a
young girl yet.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

FOR SALE-1915 Ford, in good
condition, Just been Overhauled, good
as new, good tires. Apply al this
Office. I'M. 2Stf
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

There are changes in several adj.
IN this paper. Read them. TIL
changes are important.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Postmaster C. P. Greever is SER
iously ill at his home in Graham. He
suffered stroke Of paralysis Sum
day, since which time his family and
friends have been very apprehensive
of his recovery. 1t was reported yes
tcrday that his condition was much
improved.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Mrs. Frank w. Whit has returned
from II visit OF her brother, Mr.. Ro,
Wynn ut Coeburn.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Miss jamie Thompson went to Wit
tens Mills Tuesday for Il visit to he
friends.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Miss Ethel Halsey, of Williamson,
is visiting Miss Launah Ireson, at
North Tazewell, this week.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Mr.. William Mcneil has returned
from visit to Roanoke county,
looking over Il farm ne recently
bought. He will not get possession
of the place until late in the fall
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Audry Lane. the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Lane, of Graham,
was struck by an automobile in that
town Tuesday and received painful
injuries. She is now under treatment
in the Bluefield sanitarium.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Miss Maggie Myers and sister,
Mrs. John McCraw, of Portsmouth,
Va, visited their brother, f. Myers,
and friends here recently, later going
to Roanoke to visit relatives.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

The thanks of the Editor are due
ana hereby extended to his young
friend, Curtis Shufllebarger for box
OF line, large juicy peaches, grown
IN his orchard on Cove Creek. They
were fine. Such acts on the part of
our friends cover a multitude of
shortcomings and failures.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Now is the time to sow alfalfa. W.
have the best seed and furnish inocu
lation free. Star Milling Co.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Rev. j. N. Graham and son, of
Swords Creek, visited his sister, Mrs
IL w. Christian Sunday, on their
way from Ocean View
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Have you Il house for rent? Schoo
opens soon, and house hunters vii
be here. Report to this office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Judge James French Strother, of
WEIGH, was here this week in connec-
ton with the settlement of the es-
tate of the late George w. Litz
Judge Strothcr and A. u. Litz have
been made executors of the estate.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-08-04

Mr.. w. b. Young, of Bandy, who
has been visiting here, left yesterday
morning for Blueficld to visit DR.
Peery, the eye, ear and nose special
list.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
s.rATE. G0NVENTION

FROM M the present time it seems that
the Republican state committee, at meeting which
VIII likely hold the near future, will decide to
cali STATE conyenttont select delegates from West vr
Ena 70 the Republican National convention, to be held
in Chicago early Owing the fact that the Re
publican convention opens day after the state pr
:naro4 hi West Virginia those who at the helm of
she o. p believe that it would betwel adopt the
state convention idea insure West vrginias
ssnsasi9n ii the Chicago gathering.
Al the call state committee, county in the
state VIII send delegates, according to the Republican
vote in that county the state convention. which win
DO minattnk convention The entire body will select
four Delegates Of and four alternates to represent
the Republican Virginia at the big dongs
in ehiego Then delegates from each Congressional
distrcs WIN get together and select delegates and
two arernates % Che Chicago convention These men
VIII b put on the primary election ticket merely
matter q form and be sent to the Chicago meet
Ing. rho Republican National committee has the right
to these delegates it not being bound by the
primary iagss o. anysstate
Az stated before West virginan is not particularly
nteresfed IN what manner of selecting delegates Is de-
rded upon, soongas Virginia has truly repre-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
CHILDREN HATE
Pills, GALO.NEL
If CROSS, FEvERIsH, coNsTlPAT-
ED, GIVE "cALlFoRNlA
SYRUP OF FIGS"

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the "dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply. don't realize what they
do: The children's revolt is well.
founded. Their tender little "insides'
are injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli.
cious california Syrup Of Figs" Its
action Is positive but GENTLE Millions
Of mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy they know children
love to take It.; that It never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and thatia teaspoon!
full given today saves a sick child to-
morrow.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full. directions for babies,
children OF all ages and for grown.ups
plainly on each bottle: Beware of
counterfeits sold here. See that It is
made by california Fig Syrup Com
pany." Refuse any other kind with
contempt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
THuHspAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 10.
THE ESKIMO AND THE PARCEL
POST.

IN difference between being cheated and being falr-
" treate1 10 the difference which the natives OF
northern Aiasha owe to the fact that Uncle Sam
finally decided TO go Into the parcel post business
Before the parcel post came it possible for the
Eskinaos on tho shores OF Boring Sea and the Arctic
ocean and regions OF Alaska to dispose
OF their valuable ivory and whalebone only to local
raders With the result that they usually received low
PRICES tcr constantly in debt to the
traders.
Now however since Uncle Sam went into the business
Of transporting parcels many Eskmos who have been
educated schools forward regularly their packages
Of fox lynx mink Skins and their ivory and whale
bone to he the Alaska division of the bureau
OF education Seattle which sells the furs for them at
public AUCTIONS Result many natives now receiving
full value Tor their goods. and becoming rich men
riehes so II the! Arctic.
money from these sales is either returned
70 the individual natyesagain by Uncle Sans regis
tered mai serwceis applied to the settlement of &C.
counts Tor which they desire to make in Seat
te or Is placed to their credit in savings banksand
they can utilize Uncle Sans postal savings banks they
wish.
During the hscal year 1914 learn from the bureau
education at Washington, the net proceeds of these
sales Of surs tyory,Sand whalebone for the natives
amounted 70 4se15s0.
And II couldn't be done f Uncle Sam hadn't gone into
the BUSINESS Of Transporting parcel post packages. be-
cause the express companies profits in express
nustness III northern Alaska.
Uncle sans other hand thinks that human well
sufficient profit and he does business at actual
cost
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
INC rhree Phllosophera.

For the first time in their llvei
three genuine. simonpure philosophers
went out riding in a motor car. After
they had ridden about twenty miles
out in the country the car broke down
Said the first philosopher: II have
long wanted to study certain aspects
of nature, and this affords me the par
ticular prospect most admire" Said
the second philosopher: ~ observe
there is a farmhouse over there where
food can doubtless be obtained in suf
fcfent quantities" Said the third phil
osopher:. 81 have long wanted to bt
in o situation where, without moving
sustenance would be brought to md
by one friend, while Gthe other dis
coursed on the beauties of Nature
Life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
LlttIe Plea for the Rleh.

History, even in recent times, shows
as a matter of hard fact that wealth
is not fiagrantly misused, Bacon, In
slyly warning his readers against
those who pretend to despise riches,
remarks that no people make worse
use ofriches when they acquire them.
And that inexorable test would be no
more merciful IL It were applied TO.
day. Those who condemn the rich
would beyond question do more harm
with wealth to themselves and others
than Is done now by rich class, Of
whom the greater part have inherited
certain responsibilities, inseparable
from their fortune, or have developed
q selt.restraint In the very process
which laboriously built up their cap
ital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
HInIE Main rh.lounht.

Two sturdy men happened to be seat
edfat the same table In q famous Mu
mich concert hall. In front of eaei
rested o largo glass, the amber con.
tents of which were decorated with
white and sparkling foam. One mum
bersof the Wagner program had just
been given and the conductor was pro
pairing for the next. Nelghborsae
tasked one of the gent emen. with Be
yarianI friend iineas, mel hbor are yos
/ enjoying the concert a. We'll n ttid
other answered, ~ wish not 70 be
critical. but the beer b to mo g ilittls
aour. Musical America.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
BITS OF
STA TIE. NEWS

The state hotel Inspector dropped
into Grafton the other day without
sending notice ahead and before he
LEFT two restaurant keepers were
mourning the loss OF fines; one for
maintaining IN tunsanit ary kitchen and
the other for tsaYingI cooked food upon
e counter III which customers eat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
Warm Weather.

Mr.. W. Somerset Vaughan, the Eng.
lish novelist, being asked: "How do
you pronounce your nameT responds:
"My nane is pronounced exactly as
written. It rhymes with Shaugham,
as In with trumpets also and
shaughams, vide Psalm 90. Likewise
with vaughn, as in vaughan wealth
.-,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
VICTIM- on CHIVALRY.

A CERTAIN chivalrous Scranton man gave up his
~ seat in a car to woman and stood on the plat
FORM. The car struck curve. the was thrown
OF; ard now when he sues the company for damages,
the companys lawyer says, Unfortunately the laws Of
statutes"
This sounds good deal like quotation from diplo
matte defense by foreign belgerent for the sinking Of
an American ship es.#
In the sacred name of justice, can't we find some way
to keep lawyers plagarizng the language and
methods Of diplomatic usage?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
ton to Milwaukee would be all right
provided the war were over.


A suit case containing 81 pints of
liquor was to be sent as an exhibit
to the jury room yesterday in q trail
to ascertain whether or not label
was properly placed on the case. TAX
ing an awful chancei
Someone has suggested to the city
commissioners that they use force to
make Charley Goettings wear neck
tie.
Prosecuting Attorney Haggerty says
he wants to know when his constables
are guilty Of any wrong doing. Sub.
scribe for the West Virginian, Wal
ter.
Wilson might arrange in his pre-.
paredness program a proviso to pro
tect Fairmont from an invasion OF
Lincoln Day speech makers.
Pretty soon it will be SO in Fair
mont that anyone who does not belong
to the YIN. c. A. will be looked
upon as German spy.
The secretary of the Fairmont as.
ISOLATION generally flies his Right
higher than other West Virginia Sec
retaries.
That Charleston woman who has
to pay back the fellow she threw down
all the money she got from him is
lucky enough now to have his hand
to work to help her pay 1t.
Wednesday our contained the
following gem: "a few designations
at the roundhouse have occurred for
purely private reasons and not for
any congenial cause"
Truly, as Lawrence Sullivan kept
saying at the Hipodrome the first
three days of this week, What q
funny world this Isl"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Charleston paper what's the matter? Has he changed
his mind again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

West Virginia is to spend millions Of dollars ON road
improvements during the present year. The money
could not be put to better use.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

The Thompson affair is unfortunate all the way
through While it is evident that Mr.. Thompson has
guilty of serious mistakes there is consider
able public sympathy for him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

For my part" says President wilson," hope every
man in public win get what's coming to him" Mr. VIII.
November-and what is coming to him is not second
term in the White House.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

guy from Milwaukee wants to move the capital Of
the United States to that city And say you can't
get full on beer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Every time hear of organization striking for
higher pay shed tear for the poor baseball slaves
who work three hours day during the for un-
seemingly low wages.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
gave review Of the enactment Of the
probationary legislation of this state.

Lewis B. Farley, former sheriff Of
Mercer county, still owes the county
and district fuds the sum of S,S10.45
and the state $620.64, according to the
second audit Of the books of the county
Just completed by accountants Of the
state tax commissioners Office under
the district funds the sum of $S,S10.45,
countant. 3. L. Bowman, former coun-
ty clerk, was found to be owing the
county and district the sum of 1885,.
So. Several other former officials were
found to be In debt to the county and
district IN small amounts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Mattingly & Moore whiskey, 45o pints
in all, that were packed In the oil bar
rels with wood shavings to keep them
from breaking. This is the first
whiskey to be seized at Clarksburg,
shipped in a like manner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

W. ]. Bryan wants to be temporary chairman Of the
Democratic national convention There many things
Mr. Bryan desires of which is universal peace but
he is willing to fight for the convention job
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

The Merchants National Bank at
Clarksburg was showing the new Pan.
anna Pacific coins Tuesday. a half
dollar and a gold dollar were theg new
coins. These coins were made lespec.
tally for, the Panama. Pacific exposition
and the words are embossed on the
front Of each piece. The new money is
very pretty and all seeing It are anx'
ious1to secure one of the pieces.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

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The installing Of the iron work on
the Parkersburg.Belpre bridge has
progressed to that point where the
end is in sight and the company
which has been handling the construc.
ton work are taking down their ma.
chtnery with a view of taking 1t to
headquarters The main truss span
over the channel OF, the river which
had been constructed outward from
the two cable piers, has been connect.
ed In the middle and the span from
the cable end to the approach on the
Belpre side has also been connected.
There is only one section open, from
the cable pier on this side to the first
river pier leading to the approach at
the foot Of Fifth street. The concrete
work on the anchor pier on the West
Virginia side has also been completed
and the forms are being removed: Riv.
eters are at work on all sections of the
bridge, and on Monday, says the Park
ersburg Sentinel, when the wind was
blowing q gale. the men were hammer
ing away as II It were midsummer.
5Esa{ 9t3ta
According to- this weeks issue of
the Weston Independent, the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad has instructed the
construction department to proceed at
once laying steel from Clarksburg to
Redwood and have the work com.
pleted IL possible, In nine weeks. Shis
and the other improveme ntsS are to be
made at once, itk Is said |, 10 provide a
better roadbed for, the through Pull.
man trains that are planned to be run
through Clarksburg from Pfttsburgh,
to Charle It Is q known fact that
a corps Of surveyors have for some
time been engaged in the reliminaryi
survey to- connect the Baltimore and
Ohio line with the Coal q SCoketat Or
Elando! Only about 200 feet OF track will
have to be laid to connect the two,
roads. That the road is to be improved
for the heavy trainsii Sc assured for CIV
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Now that the Lusttania has been settled. what
win we have to argue about?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Raney may be Wilson's mate in tHS presidential cam
pagn Quite good Rainey and stormy go well together
The campaign will be both.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

John R. Baker arrived here today
from Keyser, to attend the funeral OF
hts sisterin.law, Miss elsie Merrifleld,i
which took place this afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Wilson is trying to speed up Congress. Well, it 4
his party that is holding up the parade.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OODlROADs.7

LANs calling for the expenditure q ss12 900 for
good roads in the Lincoln district during the pres:
emit year win be submitted to the people at mass
meeting to be held one week from tomorrow Half OF
this amount be expended within the limits Of the
East Side district Of Farmon the city district to pro-
vide $4,000 OF! the fund proposed
In the districts outside of Fairmont the roads are
% be Of uniform width Of 10 and viii be either Of
brick or grout approved concrete construction. The
sum proposedto be spent road Improvement will be
sufficient to construct about 10 miles Of highways.
OF course final action in the matter must be delayed
until people Of the district signify their willingness
to adept plans made by the districts good roads
committee; It IS very likely that the measure will
go through without much opposition
Good highways great benefit to ALL and there is
no special class that is favored Money spent better
roads IS money spent for community benefit Of the
highest order and in which every has equal share
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Helen Keller will undoubtedly attract large audi.
es the heart.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Wine coored full dress suits are the latest. Rather
poor taste for West Virginia.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

The Federal grand jury has lot of Pennsylvania
brewers in fine stew"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Geraldine Farrar has married. Cupid lands the best
of them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Following arguments Of some length,
Judge John Q. StnFsiSs, OF AIonongal.
e county oyefruIed the mo ton to set
tald8 the verdict returned by the Jury.
81 the case Of the state against Will.
lam Nu1bnum, wealthy G larksburg
hcrrhant. and fned him 800 and i'm.
posed q snii senteneeE OF -four months.
Iudfmanr WIS euspended Tor go Z days
on the nlinF Of anahpeali bond In The!
81 or $1,000 by thef defense. At the
6 e nrgumentes gndge 6tufgisg
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10
PoLIrLcAL ADVERTISING
ANNOUNCEMENT.

am a candidate for, the Republican
nomination for Congress in the First
Congressional District, subject to the
decision o fthe primary election to be
held June 6, 1916. The support OF the
voters in said district is respectfully
solicited \
THOMAS w. FLEMING
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

FIR. McQuilken. q well-to-do retired
farmer of Jefferson county, reports
the winter wheat outlook the best in
many years. The acreage Is extremely
large as sown the past fall, and the
growth was luxuriant. and It is green
many fields Is also green and grow
ing. IA w VI "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Three barrels ofwhiskey labelled as
coup grease" the product of the 4Reas
Run Oil company, and consigned to
the Monte Supply company, CIarks-
burg, were seized at the Baltimore q
Ohio freik hit stat ion at Clarlfsburgs by
Deputy Sheriff Eaco w. Wolfe. The
barrels each CONT aimed $50 pints OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

AS d result OF enforcement OF the
!edfct barring labeled liquor from Ches.
iapeakey q Ohio passenger trains, reve.
.nues OF the huntington ticket Office
have been lessened to- the extent OF
$4,000 in the month of January alone,
according to the estimate of Passenger
Agent Joseph 8. Newman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

sentative body OF delegates at Chicago convention
VINO Win look after the welfare Of the c. O. P in this
state "a 4 conseientous and ssraiehtcrWa1d manner.
IL tcse WHO are guiding the Gestntes Of the parry be-
ieys the convention pin VII produce the best results
ven and good.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Wilson might arrange in his pre-.
paredness program a proviso to pro
tect Fairmont from an invasion OF
Lincoln Day speech makers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

A man charged with violating the
Yost law intimated yesterday that the
cops took two bottles Of beer from
him. This clearly shows that the
cops have more sense that they are
given credit for.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

Someone has suggested to the city
make Charley Goettings wear q neck
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

A.vtgorous note Is to be dispatched
to Britain protesting against interior
ence with commerce.. AS short as we
are OF paper in America the Presi-
dent should try to write these notes
on his cuff and send the cuff to the
laundry. 1t will be the same in the
end.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-02-10

"singbad the Tailor" will be put
on at the Colonial next Friday when
Ed. Hardy makes his appearance.