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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

an AFTERNOON spent first ct mnsic nj
The MUSIC room. when nfadge end her
little charges played for the entert i'm
lnent az the tutor. md Iaters hours
Sspent In the library wien Madge
ont surprised herself with her tenn;
ierity in reading elections from her
.fayorite writers. s n 8 4 s ~ Z
After the girls had gone to bed.
fadge made her way down 70 the
library, this time because the tutor
had made her promise to meet him
there when they parted at dinner.
Haven't the children been wonder
ful?'' she said as soon as they had
taken their places before the embers
OF the slow-burning fires on the hearth.
Hadge had changed her simple navy
blue day dress for an equally simple
evening frock OF white that added a
hundredfold to her charms. In that
wonderful day she had become well
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
TRIUNE.

Miss Ellen Smyth and daughter
Opal, and Helen Smyth, were visit
ing Mrs. Gertie Rumble recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Fletcher and
two children, Lester and Ruth, were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Stevens
last Saturday night.
Esther and Matte Poe are staying
with Edward Jetfreys near Clinton
Furnace.
Sim Smyth bought a nice flock Of
chickens OF Mr.. Hale last week.
Samuel Smyth will only grind one
day in the week. He will grind every
Friday instead Of Tuesday and Friday
after the first OF April. .4
Samuel Smyth and Mearl Moran
we're at Hallick last Saturday on busl-
ness.
Andy Hays was calling on Hershal
Johnson one day last week.
Jacob Ham and his three sisters
were visiting at S. D.. Smyth's one
night Hast week.
Mearl Moran was at Luther fetch
ers one night recently.
Burr Fletcher and Russell Galiger
from Morgantown, were visiting Lu'
Their Fletcher last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Moran and daugh.
ter, Myrtle. were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ID. Smyth last Sunday.
Lloyd Carlow. of Fafrmont, was Wis
iting his parents here recently.
Jacob Bunner and Harry Cumpton
were hauling hay from near Halllck
last week.
Brooner Musgrove and Troy Stevens
were at L. P. Hann's Saturday night.
Lloyd and Larney Carlow were call
ing on Willie Rumble last SATURDAY
Robert Phillips and Clarence McCan'
key were at Samuel Smyth's one day
last week. Y
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clayton, oil
Fairmont, will move in Sim Smyth's
house here some time in the month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

acouafnted wath the tutor and she
eyen wanted him to admire her
Il didn't seeIn Of III presump tuous.
lint simply rs the cn1minat ion of 9
swonderfnlEe xperien when the tutor
told her mt he loved her that she she
was the lowell lest woman he had ever
stnown and that the day with her had
been the most lbeauti tul inihis life
And III SO gstrange.S she was say:
ing as they sat there in the glow Of
the embers. II had such distinct
impression OF what Mr.. Sneed would
be like: Thought he would have grey
eyes, but not at all the kind Of gray
eyes that you have
aft was because I had gray eyes that
YOU knew | was Mr. Sneed, then? The
funny part of 1t that am not sneed
at ALL !.
amazement.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

u
other through breakfast.
"Billy is the limit put in Vivian,
with a knowing glance at Hildegarde.
at Is just dreadful when he is at
meals. I'm glad Mr.. sneed made him
have breakfast upstairs"
81 am quite sure shall be great
friends with that bad Billy brother OF
yours" said Madge, although secretly
she was glad that the complications OF
the first morning had not been IN
creased by the addition Of Billy.
The first of the Easter holidays was
one OF those days that seems like the
longest and the shortest of a lifetime
1t was long in the richness Of the ex
periences it contained and short in the
rapidly with which 1t slipped by. Al
Mr.. sneed's suggestion, there was O
morning horseback ride in the mild
spring air, lunch in the sun parlor and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
Miss Sallie Reyes
Dies in Kentucky

News was received here today Of the
death of Miss sallie Keyes, which oc-
Cured on Monday at the home of
her sister, Mrs. William Allen, near
Maysville, KY. Miss Keyss was a
daughter of the late Rev. Cleon Reyes,
a pioneer Baptist minister and for
mer pastor at Pruntytown and in
Clarksburg. The family resided in
Pruntytown. Miss Reyes had been a
visitor in this city since the removal
OF the family to Kentucky about 20
years ago. The body was inferred this
morning at NASHVILLE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

Mrs. Russell Malone is Ill OF grip
atsher home on Market street:
Knabenshue; have returned from a few
Mrs. 10. G. Farrance, of Raymond
street. who has been quite i'll, is i'm.
proving
Mrs. IL. n. Steele, Of Little Falls,
isfyislting In this city.
JIG. Nj Donohue is recovering from
afew days illness.
George Burdess, Of Grafton, spent
Tuesday In this city. 4.
6ManceTs Carpenter; of Yermant, ave:
nue., who 81 very III ! was slight y i'm.
pFoved vest erday. @
DE- Dr! 81 II Boyers, SJr.,s ots Triune. was
In this csty yeaterday. NJ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
FvVeddIno Anniversary.

Ned ding gAnnlN eEt1aII *
ma! and Mrs! IL. IA. Bartlett enter
fainad at dinner today! at their home
on Quincy street, honoring the fifth
anniYersaryso Of their wed ding. Their
guests Included 4 relatives from this
CITY Warrington and Clarksburg. MI
and Mrs Bartlett have been residents
81 this city but few months, the
former being manager Of the Universal
Products Co.
For Miss Hill. -
Honoring Miss Laura Bell Hill
wiSoseyengagement to B. Smith Hatnes'
81 Hill, N: M, was announced yes
terday,f Miss Helen Stevenson Will en-,
fertafn on Thursday at an afternoon
party on Friday Mrs. Arthur Frey
WIN entertain for Miss Hill. and on
Saturday Mrs. Samuel Leeper and
MfSssNell Peppers will entertain at
dgo,clock luncheon for her.
Moved To Church.
EOnSaccount Of the art exhibit which
closed last night at the Y. NJ. G. a
saudftorium. the rehearsal Of the Fair
mont choral society was held at tht
First Baptist church. Rehearsals art
proRressing satisfactorily under tht
direction OF Prof. Louis Black. MIS-
Hazel Book Is piano accompanies. !, D =,
spitasthe bad weather which prevailed
last night, there was large ana ~
teFested attendance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
Local SOCIAL E'V EN- IT'S

& u. ID. injecting.
The regular meeting of the Robert
ii. Lee chapter Of the United Daugh'
tiers OF the Confede racy was held yes
terday at the Hote Manley, with prest-
dent Mrs. J. II. Abbott as hostess. s
Entertained Class.
Miss Florence WiIfong entertained
the j. M. Black Sunday school class
OF the First Presbyterian church, at
her home on Locust avenue. The even
ing was spent at games and music,
and refreshments were served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
Meetlnn wen Attended.
lBtreet

IA large number Of the members
were present at the meeting OF the
missionary society of the Palatine
Baptist church, which was held last
evening at the home OF Mrs. Edward
wolf, on Elkins street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

MI. and Mrs. c. F. Malone, Of
State street, have returned from Col
fax, where they were called by the
illness, OF the formers father, Mr.. Ma
lone, who Ia recovering slowly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
NJ. Asst SIDE
]. y NEWS -
Business Meeting.

A business meeting Of the W. c.
T:U. was held Tuesday afternoon at
the home Of Mrs. Hannah Jones. near
sGuffey street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
8Guhey street

Miss Winnie Musgrove, teacher Of
the5fifth grade in the Central school,
ISM Sof grip at her home on Morgan
town avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

Mr. and Mrs. George Burdess, who
have resided in Grafton for the past
few months, expect to return here
the first OF April and take UP their
residence in their property on Market
street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15
Wise WOrllenSB Buy
Spring Suiting low

=
We have read at; thisrae=.
ment a good assortment o.
weaves between the prices.
Of ST. 90 and 81. yard
They are Of all wool and
Of light weight tina can be
worn until quite warm
weather. None oft these Could
be replaced in our stock 70
sell at these low pric esto day.
Good plain col red gse1ges
and Trans in fashionable
spring shades, Sine es wide
$1.OO a yard. Smart cheelks,
broken checks and over
plaids, white and black and
colors, light and dark tones
$1.OO to $1.75 afyaEd:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-03-15

For tailored straw hats their small children and
here they aeo little shapes in colors and
browns copenhagen green and black Prices are
$1.00, to $500. Second Floor
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28

member of the First Baptist church.
of Columbia, one of the builders of the
church that stood where the present
handsome structure now stands, for
more than half century one of the
pillars of the church, and one Of the
best known citizens of the city, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A.
F. Burnley, at $3.50 o'clock last night.
He was born on February IL, 1929,
near Chapel Hill, but had lived most
of his life in Maury county.
Mr.. Sheppard became a member Of
the Baptist church of Columbia in
1857, joining during the pastorate of
Rev. ]. w. Griffin, and for nearly sixty
years he had been one of the most
faithful and devout members Of the
First Baptist church. serving as dea-
con for a great many years and being
active in every line of church en-.
deavor.
Mr.. Sheppard was married in 1856
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
MOTHER! Il CAILD'S
TONGUE Is COATED
IT Cross, FeVerish, Constipated, Bilious,
Stomach Sour Give california
Syrup of Figs"

A laxative today saves sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, or your child is listless, cross.
reVerish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full Of cold or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment
give teaspoonful of California Syrun
OF Figs" then don't worry, because
II is perfectly harmless, and in a few
hours all this constipation poison, sour
pile and fermenting waste will gently
move out OF the bowels, and you have
. well, playful child again. A thor.
ougn Inside cleaning" is oftimes all
mat is necessary. 1t should be the
nrst treatment given in any sickness
beware OF counterfeit figs syrups,
ASK your druggist for a 5O-cent bottle
OF California Syrup of Figs" which
mas full directions for babies. children
OF all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that it is made by the "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Company."-(Advt1 4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28

to Miss Emma Harrison, a sister of
DR.. w. B. Harrison, who died about
eight years ago. He is survived by
his daughters, Mrs. A. F. Burnley,
Mrs. Sol T. Maxwell and Mrs. Trude
Shelton and one son, ]. Madison Shep-
pard, the well-known writer and poet.
One sister, Mrs. Josie Lancaster, also
survives him.
During the war between the states,
Mr.. Sheppard was commissioned by
the Southern Confederacy to supply
horse shoes, nails, etc. to the cavalry
and artillery forces and was engaged
during that sanguinary conflict in the
making and delivery of these NUM-
tons of war. During a part of the
time he operated a wagon line from
here to Bowling Green, KY, where he
hauled supplies to the Confederate
army, often at great danger. In that
conflict he rendered valuable aid to
the cause Of the South.
After the war Mr.. Sheppard was en-
gagged for many years in the mercan
tile business, but failing health and
the infirmities of age, caused him to
retire some years ago. He enjoyed
/ to an unusual degree the confidence
and esteem of all, and was a devout
! Christian, man Of exceptional cour
tesy and dignified bearing, always
pleasant and affable in manner. AL
though sick for many years he en-
! dured his. failing health with true
Christian fortitude.
The funeral services will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
at the First Baptist church, and will
be conducted by DR.. Charles T. Alex
ander, assisted by DR.. w. T. Ussery
and DR.. j. C. Molloy.
Cakes and Nichols, funeral direc
tors, in charge.
The following friends will act az
pail bearers:
Honorary. P. Brownlow, Taylor
Peters, William Buchnau, William J.
Webster, William s. Fleming, J. Sykes
Orman.
Active-Frank Nicholson, Joseph F.
Brownlow, John L. Robinson, Wallace
Wilkes, Joseph M. Dedman, W. C.
Whitthorne.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
0. GUlLtY, OF
COLUMBIA KILLED
AT FLORENCE, ALA.
BRAKEMAN ON THE LOUISVILLE
g. NASHVILLE MEETS TRAGIC
DEATH.
CRUSHED BETWEEN TIL CARS
Had Been With The Company For
About a Year and Half-Remains
Brought Here For Burial Tomorrow
Was Unmarried.

Lee o. Gulley. Of Columbia, brake
man on the Sheffield and Florence
division of the Louisville & Nashville
railroad, was killed at Florence this
morning. Exact details Of how the
young man lost his life are not known,
but while engaged in the performance
of his duty he was caught between
cars and crushed. The remains were
brought here at $3.50 o'clock on train
No. 40.
Young Gulley lived with his brother
on Ninth street and had been en-
ployed by the railroad as freight
brakeman for about year and hall,
making a splendid record for faithful
service. He was unmarried, but is
survived by two brothers and four
sisters, as follows: J. J. and H. Gull
ley and Mrs. Lula Bell, Mrs. Ella
Owen, Mrs. Mary Renfro and Miss
LESSEE Gulley.
He was a member Of the Woodmen
Of the World and will be buried with
the honors of that order tomorrow.
The members of the local lodge are
urged to meet tonight at 1880 O'Clock
at the office Of Hays & Nichols to
make necessary arrangements for the
funeral.
The tragic 1death Of Mr.. Gulley
has brought gloom to a large circle Of
friends, especially among the railroad
men Of this section with whom he was
quite popular.
The funeral services will be held at
the Second Baptist church tomor-
row at 10 o'clock and will be conduct
ed by DR.. James B. Cheek, pastor of
the South Columbia Methodist church.
Cakes & Nichols funeral directors,
In charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
GOOD WOMAN GOES:
TO HER REWARD
MRS. G. w. ERWIN DIED FRIDAY
AFTERNOON AT HER HOME
NEAR suNNYslDE.

Mrs. G. w. Erwin, one of the noblest
Christian women of the county, died
Friday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at
her home near Sunnyside, at the age
of seventy-ive years. She is survived
by her husband, G. w. Erwin and two
sons, John Erwin, of Columbia, and
Jim Erwin, who lives with his pa.
rents, and two brothers, N. E. Due, OF
Columbia, and Granville Due, of Giles
county, and host Of warm personal
friends. The funeral will take place
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the Cumberland Presbyterian church
at McCains. conducted by Rev. W. A.
Blades, the pastor, with interment In
McCains cemetery. Her nephews,
Alex Erwin, Walker Erwin, Robert
Erwin, Bradley Erwin, Joe Due and
Pillow Due, will act as pall-bearers.
Deceased had been a member Of the
McCains church since 1855 and was a
devoted Christian, wife and mother.
She will be greatly missed in the
neighborhood where she has spent her
useful life.
Cakes & Nichols, funeral directors,
in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
JOHN c. SOWELL'S
WILL PROBATED
LEAVES ALL OF HIS ESTATE TO
HIS DAUGHTER, MRS. KATE
SoWELl JONES.

In the County Court today the last
will Of John C. Sowell, the prominent
farmer and horseman who died a few
days ago, was admitted to probate.
The will leaves all of the property,
real and personal, in trust to the testa-
tors daughter, Mrs. Kate sowell
Jones, or as she was at the time the
instrument was written, Miss Kate
Sowell. She was the only child of
the deceased The Naury County
Trust Company is appointed trustee
and executor of the will and qualified
this morning by the execution Of bond
in the sum of $4,000. Mr. Sowell left
a handsome estate
The will was dated Dec. /, 1911,
and was witnessed by H. Bruce Coch-
ran and Geo. w. Hayes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
MlLLER'S ANTISEPTlc OIL
KNOWN AS
Snake Oil
viii Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes.

viii Positively Relieve Pain in Three
Minutes.
Try 1t right now for rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Lumbago, sore, stiff and
swollen joints, pains in the head,
back and limbs, corns, bunions, etc.
After one application pain disappears
as if by magic.
A never-failing remedy used inter.
nally and externally for Coughs,
Colds, Group, Sore Throat, Diptheria
and Tonsilitis.
This OIL is conceded to be the mos,
penetrating remedy known. Its
prompt and immediate effect in re-
lieving pain is due to the fact that II
penetrates to the affected parts al
once. AS an illustration pour Ten
Drops on the thickest piece of sole
leather and 1t will penetrate this sub
stance through and through in three
minutes.
! Accept no substitute. This great
Oil is golden red color only. Every
bottle guaranteed; 25c and SOC bot
tie or money refunded. At leading
druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
Sr1liiser's
The Leading Druggists
On the Square.
(Advt.)
VERNON .NEELEY
HIT BY AUTOMOBILE

Little Vernon Medley was painfully
injured Sunday afternoon by an auto
mobile driven by Mrs. Jas. Dedman.
Vernon. who is Is years of age, re-
sides with his parents at Mt. Pleas
ant, but was in the city on visit to
his grandfather, Thomas Medley.
He was riding a bicycle on West
Seventh street and was crossing the
corner at Woldridge's drug store when
he was struck by the car. Mrs. Ded,
man intended to make the turn from
South Garden to Seventh street and
did not see the little fellow until II
was too late to stop the engine. The
car was running very slow when the
accident occurred. The boy was
knocked from his bicycle and sus'
tanned a painfully bruised ankle and
feet
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
M. B. COLLIER
DRUG STOCK SOLD
BOUGHT IN BY IRVINE REIN5ERG-
Err, OF PINE BLUFF,
ARKANSAS.

The drug stock of M. B. Collier was
sold Thursday afternoon to Irvine
Reinberger, of Pine Bluff, Ark, and
brought about 33b cents on the dol
lar. Before the sale took place the
creditors elected William R. PEBBLES,
receiver, who will still have charge of
the fixtures. Mr.. Reinberger is the
father-in-law of Mr.. Collier, and he
bought the stock of goods to be
shipped to his sons store in Pine
Bluff.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
Be FULL OF JOY!
TAKE CASCARETS
FEEL FINE! REMOVE THE WIN.
TER'S LIVER AND BOWEL PoIS-
ON WHILE YOU SLEEP.
Spend 10 cents Don't stay sick
bilious headachy and
constipated.

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets
and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver
and bowel cleansing you ever exper.
fenced. Cascarets will liven your
liver and clean your thirty feet Of
bowels without gripping. You will
wake up feeling grand. Your head
will be clear, breath right, tongue
clean, stomach sweet-Get a 1O-cent
box now at any drug store.-Best
cathartic for children.-(Advt.) 4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
FINE TOBACCO

l will be In Columbia on the First
Monday in February with load Of
the very finest, hand picked Tobacco
in the country. take great pains
with my tobacco and have hundreds
of satisfied customers who will give
testimonials Of its high quality. II
you want the finest favored tobacco
for either smoking or chewing, see
me on the square on First Monday.
74t J.. H. MOORE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
TO CURE cHILpRENs COLDS

Keep child dry, clothe comfortable,
avoid exposure and give DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey. It Is pleasant,
soothing, antiseptic, raises phlegn
and reduces Inflammation. The first
dose gives relief, continued treatment
with proper care will avoid serious
illness or a long cold. Don't delay
treatment. Don't let your child sui.
fer. Get q bottle to-day. Insist on
DR., Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. 25c. at
Druggists.-(Advt.) 2
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-01-28
MEMPHIS CUSTER
In HIGH COURT

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. 21.-The
Memphis custer case was argued be-
fore the supreme court tday. G. T.
Fftzhugh for the compliments and T.
X. Reddick and K. T. MeConnico
spoke for the defendants, Crump and
others.
The Detroit times., 1916-06-09
HENRIETTA JUST
CAN'T STAY AWAY
FROM DETROIT

Henrietta Ruth Barton Smith sim
ply can't stay on the Windsor side
OF the river The white lights on the
Detroit side fascinate her so she
can't resist the temptation, despite
the fact that II means Jail sen
ence for Henrietta every time the
immigration officials catch her try.
ing to slip through the lines. Sew
erai years ago the woman was de-
ported az an undesirable. alien She
persisted In her attempts 10 return
and was sentenced to serve a term
In jail. On being released she was
escorted TO the border and again
warned not TO return. Rather than
remain In Windsor, Henrietta took
another chance. She was caught,
and this time the judge gave her an
ls.months sentence in the Detroit
house OF correction.
Two weeks ago she was deported
at the expiration Of her term. Again
the immigration officials warned her
not to return. Wednesday she was
again turned back She told the OF.
ficlals that she intended returning 10
Detroit at the first opportunity.
Fred Larsh, wife and three chill
dren were deported. Wednesday. be
cause Larsh came from Canada in
violation OF the contract labor law.
May Matson. an Indian. and Jacob
Levine, his wife and two children,
were also deported.