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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

That which was mortal of a
no. le life came to al end when
John NJ. Hamilton passed to his
reward December 9th. A well
rounded life with 4 spotless rec.
ord of devotion 10 his God, his
country and his reighhors was
closed and across the bottom Of
his page the Keeper OF the Is ok
OF Life wrote, well done.
1t is given 20 few m TO gai'
and hold the confidence ard ro-
spect Of their countrymen t. such
an extent as was given Mr. Har
ilton by the people of Iii; adop d
county. For more than forty
years his advice and oni los
were sought and accented and
never was the trust repOsed in
him violated. Scrupulously hon
est in all his dealings; benevolent
and charitable to those in need
who approached him; kind and
generous to his family and
friends. his place in the commun
ity where he lived and which Re
loved will be long vacant.
But the memory Of John NJ.
Hamilton will continue to eXis'
in the hearts of his fellowmen.
As the pebble cast into the bos-
o n of the placid millpord creates
circles that widen and ever widen
until they break upon the nearly
shore, so the circles Of the infiu-
ence of this good man spread
and widened never to break IN
til they reach the shores of eter.
nifty.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Household Hints

To prevent pie crust putting up in the
middle when baked prick in several
places with a fork before putting in
the oven
A basin of cold water placed I'm an
oven Will soon lower the temperature
To clean enameled bathtubs rub with
salt mOistened with lemon juice Then
wash with hot water and soapsuds.
Sprinkle carpets before sweeping
with salt 1t keeps the dust down ef-
fectiyely, and the carpets will look
fresber Salt also prevents moths at
lacking carpets.
OIL stains can be removed from linen
and cotton goods by rubbing the mate
rial on both sides with talcum powder.
The powder should be left on for few
hours and then brushed Off
To clean wicker chairs wash with
salt and water then rub os dry as pos
slble and place I'm the open air 20 finish
drying.
Holes I'm kid gloves can be mcnded by
irst buttonholing around the hole and
hen filing I'm with buttonholc stitch
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Treatment of Common
Ailments of the Ear

Earache in children is best treated
by using hot water. This not only
gives the most prompt relief from pain,
but is also one of the best remedies
employed TO stop Inflammation and pre-
vent Il running ear. Fill the ear with
water as hot as 1t can be borne, using
a common medicine dropper. Next re-
move n dropperful of water and re-
place 1t with dropperful of hot wa
ter, pressing the bulb between the
thumb and finger three or four times
to mix thoroughly. Keep this up for
twenty minutes and repeat every two
TO four hours as needed to control the
pain. In case the pain continues after
two or three treatments n physician
should be consulted. Boils I'm the ear
are treated in the same manner.
Eczema Of the external portion Of the
ear is usually relieved by the applica.
ton of zinc oxide ointment, keeping the
surface covered continuously This
can he procured under this name from
any druggist. Children with sensitive
ears should protect them by wearing
little plug Of cotton in the ear when
out of doors in cold or windy weather,
especially IL driving in an open vehicle.
Frozen or frosted ears should first be
thawed out by very cold water or snow
and then covered by olive oil or vase
line. In case an insect gets into the
ear drop few drops of sweet oil (olive
OLD In the canal and then wash out
gently with warm water, using a medi-
cine dropper. The insect will usually
float out a foreign body should be
treated I'm the same way, but II 1t does
not come out easily physician should
be seen at once. Under no circum-
stances should the removal be attempt
ed by means Of forceps or other instru-
ments, as the foreign body is very apt
to be pushed down so far in the canal
that It will be very difficult to remove.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Like q Circus.

Mr. s. had a peculiarly irritating
neezc. It began with complex and
terrifying series OF facial commissions.
but instead Of concluding with the ronr
Of q shot Hon it ended with a most
lame parOxysm that always disappoint
cd tbe cXpectant observer.
Your sneeze," said friend after
watching him through one Of his ster.
mutations. lis regular circus"
"a circusT said Mr.. s.
Yes SIR was the rcioinder "The
performance never comes up to the adj
vance notices. o. Cleveland leader
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
GIRL, BLIND FOUR YEARS,
SUDDENLY REGAINS SIGHT
Physicians BaffIed, Mother Re-
CARDS Cure of the Child
as Miraculous.

lrvington, n. J.-"I can see man,
ma! said Genevieve King, eleven-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John ].
hlng, to her mother. The mother
could hardly believe it was true. but
the child can see plainly, after. having
been blind four years.
1t must have been the hand of God
which lifted the blindness from my
daughters eyes," said Mrs. King.
"Genevieve was sent home from
school four years ago by the medical
Inspector, with instructions that she
be treated for pink eye. She rapidly
grew worse, and two months later be-
came totally blind. Physicians treat
ment seemed TO have no effect.
She began 10 show improvement
when l massaged her eyes with boz
racic acid. witch hazel and water.
For five months have continued this
constantly. l wished to get n bill
changed, and she asked If she might
do the errand. | was afraid to let her
go out alone, but she insisted. In a
few moments she returned. She ran
swiftly across the room aud flung her
self into my arms with the cry. Il
can see, mammal"
The girl said she CROPPED her way
downstairs AID upon the walk, when
suddenly everything was light in front
OF me, ana | could see and ran back
to tell mamma. Ny eyes do not hurt
now, but the back Of my head aches
awfully."
She will return to school soon.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
To Review Meeraw Case.

The John McGraw case will be han
died by the board of directors OF the
National league when it meets I'm New
York on the second TUESDAY In De-
cember. 1t Is said that severl} OF the
club owners are anxious to have Nc
Graw's statement that the Giants were
not playing their best against Brook
Ign thoroughly reviewed and want the
New York leader to make his state
ment clear that he did not mean to re-
fleet on the honesty of the game. The
rule under which the McGraw case
will come provides for the directors
TO handle all incidents which might be
construed as being "prejudicial to the
good Tepute Of the game OF baseball"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned Committee, appoint
ed by the County Court of Cal
houn county, West Virginia, on
the 9th day Of December, 1916,
at a special term Of said Court,
will on Friday, the 9TH day of
January, 1917, at the Courthouse
of said county, meet and receive
all proposals and bids for the
letting Of the contract for the
construction Of a bridge across
the West Fork, at Everett Starch
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
a. G.. MATHEWS,
S. =. BELL,
Specinl Commissioned
Notice of Commissioners Sale
Of Valuable Real Estate
LEE GAMER, Clerk.

BY virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court OF Calhoun county, West Virginia,
rendered ut the November term thereof,
1916, in certain chancery cause therein
pending, wherein G. A. Witte was plat tiff
and Spencer &. Tmeman and Others were
defendants, the undersigned commissioner
will on thursday, the fourth day of Jam
uary, 1917, offer fsr sale and sell by public
auction, TO the highest idder, uuon the
terms hereiualte: Gc-ignated, the following
described real estate 10y said decree direct
ed to be sod, to-wit all the right, title
and interest Of the defendant, Spencer e..
Trueman, in and TO all the OH and gas with.
in and under yings six coulil Uous lois,
tracts or parcels Of land, containing re-
spectively GGi, 5ls rs, j2l, SO $3.50 and
81 acres aggregating about 27j acres, lying
and being situate in the district Of Wash
ington, county of alhoun, state Of West
Virginia, on the left hand fork 0f White
Oak Creek, being known as the home
farm Of the late George w. Trueman, de
ceased, which interest in said oil and gas
was reserved unto the sal d Spencer c. Trn-
IN a certain deed Of conveyance made by
him and his wife to one Guy Trueman
bearing date ON the Goth day Of October,
1914, of record in the office Of the Jerk Of
the County Court OF Calhoun county, West
Virginia, in Deed Book No. 81, at page
-iOl and which interest in said oil and gas
underlying said real estate was ATTEMPTED
to he conveyed by the said defendant
Spencer G. Trueman, TO the defendant, Ef
iie Trueman, by deed bearing date ON the
Goth day Of May, 1916, Of record in the
Clerks Office aforesaid in Deed Book No.
So, at page 24G, which SAID last named
deed was set aside ana cancelled bv said
decree; reference is hereby made 10 said
two deeds, certified copies whereof ore filed
with the plaintiffs bill ia said cause. for n
'uoSe definite description Of the said real
estate 10 be sold as aforesaid.
Terms Of sale: one-h8lf Of the purchase
money cash in hand on day Of sale and the
residue upon q credit Of six months, taking
from the purchaser or purchasers a note or
bond with good security for the deferred
insiallment, bearing interest from day
Of sale.
LORENTZ c. HAMILTON.
Commissioner.
]. Lee Gamer. Clerk or the Circuit
Court OF Calhoun county West vir-
ginia, do hereby certify that the above
named commissioner, Iorentz g. Hamil
ton, has executed and G'cl in my Office
bond ~ the penalty Of 10000 as reqrired
by decree in said causc.
Foste:--
LEE GAMER. clerk.
A Copy Toste.
LEI GAMER. clerk
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
TAT POISON FUMES
KILL SHIP CARPENTERS
Three Die and Several Violently no
After inhaIins Chemicals.

Boston.-Three carpenters lost their
lives after inhaling fumes from chem
icals with which the Leyland line
steamship Devoaian was fumigated I'm
an effort 20 extermlnate rats. Three
others. members of the same working
squad, who went TO their rescue. were
overcome. Hospital physicians said
their condition was serious.
William Il. Sterling and Daniel Demp-
sey. first to enter the hold, died on the
deck OF the steamer after being brought
out by members Of the Devonian's
crew wearing improvised gas masks.
William L. Sterling. foreman OF the
gang and father of one of the victims,
died later at hospital.
Manager Thomas OF the International
Mercantile Marine company said the
fumigation was under direction of the
port authorities.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04


er's grist mill at or near the
mouth of Henrys' Fork, in Lee
district of said county, the plans
and specifications of which said
bridge are now on file in the of
flee of the Clerk of the County
Court of said county and are
open to the inspection of all per-
sons; the Committee reserves the
right to reject any and all pro-
posals and bids offered.
S. K. KEITH.
G.. w. DYE,
Committee.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Sheldon Lost to Yale.

Club Sheldon, veteran left tackle at
Yale, has probably played his last game
at football. He is suffering from in
fiammatory rheumatism, believed to
have been contracted while a member
of the Yale artillery battalion in camp
at Tobyhanna. Pa, during the summer
He prepared for Yale at Andover and
was the chief competitor of Cupid"
Black for the Yale captaincy last win
ter. His home is in Joplin, Mo. Char
ley Taft, son OF the ex-president, sue
ceeds TO the position at left tackle.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
GIRLS LIVED ON PEANUTS.
Two California Students Ate Nothing
Else For Three Months.

Berkeley, Cal - Living on nothing
but peanuts for three months is the
feat performed by two University Of
California goods.
The two girls were acting under in
structions from Professor VI. y. Jaffa,
head OF the department OF nutrition,
who carried OH the experiment TO test
iis theory that peanuts are among the
best and most concentrated foods
available for humans
The experiment was complete sci
entihc success.
We never felt better" said one OF
them who insisted that their names
be kept secret. But IN never eat an.
other peanut ] can't bear the sight
~ them now"
The peanuts cost each girl 10 cents
a day or $1.OJ a week This cut their ex.
pcnses down tO $40 q month. break
Ing the record for frugalty on the
campus
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
TWO RODE A FISH.
Man and His Son Were Mounted For q
Long Time In River.

Long Time In River.
Wichita, Kan. - c. A. Whitney Of
Route 0, on the west side. and his six
teen-year-old son rode around on the
back OF n forty-two pound catfish for
half an hour In the Chickaskia river
near Drury the other day. They final
ly landed the fish and brought 1t to
Wichita.
Mr.. Whitney and his son have been
camping for the last month. Neigh
bors told them of several times seeing
a monster fish in the river. Mr.. Whit
ney, wading into the river. felt around
until he located the fish.
He got one hand In the catfish's gills
and jumped on its back. The fish dart
ed forward and whipped around in the
water until it was about TO throw it's
rider Off. Mr.. Whitney's son rushed to
his fathers aid and climbed on top Of
the latter's back TO weigh down the
catfish For half an hour the two men
rode the fish around, struggling to get it
to the bank. They finally succeeded.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

Chehalis WASH when pr0wliue
cougar crossed the Pacific highway
near The north end OF Jackson prairie.
eleven miles southeast OF Chchalls. &c
fell q victim To- rifle shot fred by
George BIattner who was sitting on
his front porch One shot near the
heart caused The animal to give wild
lunge into the air and fall dead Tho
cougar measured seven feet three
Inches from tip 10 tip and was "a
hungry looking female 10 is thought
that lack Of food emboldcncd Il to-
some out into the open.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
BARK MAKES DOG A HERO,
Nelghbors Find Mrs. Matt Allen Near
Death From Gas.

New York-Should Mrs. Matthew
Allen. slxty-seven years old, of 416
Fourth street, Brooklyn, wife OF Matt
Allen, former racing trainer, recover
she probably will owe her life to her
pet dog, Baby.
The barking OF her dog aroused
neighbc who detected the odor OF
gas coming from Mrs. Aliens apart
mcnt. They broke In and found the
woman half conscious. She was taken
to the Methodist Episcopal hospital
The gas escaped from a leaky Jet.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Notice of Judicial Sale

The undersigned commissioners having
by virtue of decree of the Circuit Courl
OF Calhoun county, West Virginia, entered
in the cons lidated chancery eau ses of G.
A. Jarvis, administrator with the will an-
| nexed of wv. ii. Campbell, deceased,
against Elizabeth Campbell and Others
and &. A. Jarvis, administrator with the
will annexed of w. IL. Campo II, deceased,
against Gusta IL. Campbell and others, at
the August, 1916, term of said court, adj
vertised and sold, as directed by decree;
the tract of 1872 acres of land in said
decree directed to be sold, on the 12tk da :
Of October 1916, TO Elizabeth Campbell, at
one thousand dollars, on the terms and in
having reported said sale to said Circuit
Court for confirmation on the Dist day of
November, 1916, j. +. Lambert, guardian
for Gay Campbell, rendered and offered in
court an upset bid of fourteen hundred
dollars, accompanied by bond, made by the
said ). f. LAMBERT, guardian, and ID. o.
Chenoweth and + Chenoweth in the pen
atty of two thousand dollars conditioned
Tor the faithful compliance with said bid,
the court refused to confirm the sale SO
msde 10 Elizabeth Campbell, and by de-
cree entered in sad consolidated causes al
the sal November, 1916, term of SAID
court, directed resale of sand land, by
virtue Of which, your commissioners will
on the 4th day of January, 1917, at the
front door of the Court House of Calhoun
county, again offer for sale by public auc-
ton the said tract Of 1872 acres of land be-
ing that port on of the w. Ii. Campbell
home farm allotted to Gusta III. Campbell
in the partition of the lands of said dcce-
dent IN the first above named cause, start
ing the same at the bid of the said j. +.
Lambert, guardian, of Sl400; and for q
more particular description Of said land
reference is here had TO the plat and pa
pers on file in sad chancery caus 5.
Term Of Sale: One-third the pur-
chase money cash in hand on day OF
sale. and the residue upon a credit OF
six and twelve months. taking from the
purchaser for the deferred installments
interest bearing notes with good Sc.
curity.
A. c.. MATTHEWS.
S. p. BELL,
Special Commissioners.
/. Lee Gamer, Clerk of the Circuit
Court OF Calhoun county. West Virginia
do certify that the above named Commits
sioners have executed bond IN the penalty
of 100000. as required by decree il
aboqe styled causes.
Teste:
LEE GAMER CIerls
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

Chicaeo.-Joscph Henermau. accord.
ing 20 q verdict in the Chicago munich
ml court. had DIS teeth pulled 10 get
The gold pawned the product and
bought whisky with the proceeds. 10
was sent 10 the house Of correction ON
complaint Of the dentist whom he
failed 10 pay.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
WHIPPlNGS HIS PENALTY.
And They viii Be With Switches From
Trees Boy Cut Down.

New York.-That he got thrashing
week for three weeks was the SEN
tence imposed I'm tho chidrens court
at Jamaica on Edward Schultz, fifteen
years old. Of that place The boy had
admitted chopping down three trees
on property owned by John J. Bliss.
president OF the Citizens association.
Lick him with switches from the
trees he chopped" suggested Justice
Morgan J.. Ryan to the culprlt's father.
who nodded grimly in the affirmative.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
ELECTRIC FAN FOB FOWLS.
Ducks ousek With Joy When Water 10
Sprayed over Them.

California. Mo.-Tho birds ON a poul.
try plant here are real highdlers They
have ono convenience that no monarch
could have enjoyed Any years ago.
That convenience Is electric fans.
The fans and running water have been
installed IN the large feeding station
Of the A. b. Cole q Sons plant
Under the spray Of fountain in the
foedlDg station Is the favOrite haunt or
}he ducks end geese. The management
has found the fans and water Of eco
monte value as it saves the lives Of
many fowls and makes them fattcn
faster IA the hot weather
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
In the Arena
Of Sports
Pit.sbursh's Strong Center.

Glenn Warner, head coach. has de-
veloped one of the strongest teams
that has ever represented the Univer-
sity of Pittsburgh. In Captain Bob
Peck he has the best center OF any Of
the eastern universities and probably
the ablest OF the year. Although much
lighter than most centers, Captain
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

Peck has had no trouble so far in
more than holding his own in the line.
In the recent game with Syracuse he
played havoc with their gigantic line
men, tumbling them about with COM
parative ease. Pittsburgh, by the way,
has the best eleven that has represent
ed that university in many years. 1t
is strong on both offense and defense.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
What
HOUSEWIVES
Wish to Know
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is featured in taupe, green. brown,
burgundy or plum color. Model de-
signed by Franklin Simon & Co., New
York. The coat is cut in straight lines.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04

Biblical mention Is made Of nineteen
different precious stones. six metals
lot trees and plants. thirty-nve ami
mails, Thirty birds, six fishes, elev-
en- reptiles, twenty insects and other
smaller creatures London telegraph
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
R. l. HAMILTON,
Editor and Owner.

Entered at the GruntSUille,
". Va, Post Office as second
class mail matter.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-01-04
Talking and Listening.

Probably It would be better for ey-
cry one OF us II we listened more and
talked less Some need the advice
more than others, but there are few
that could not profit by It. with most
people listening is a good deal a mat
ter OF bargain We let others tell US
their troubles and interests and expert
ences so that we may have a decent ex-
cuse FOR telling them Exchange.
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Advertising rates made kno,CH
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-10

married Katherine Clemens, actress,
from whom he is divorced. He is now
said to be worshipping another Amer
lean actress who has been very pop
ular in London for four years. A sis
ter of Katherine Clemens is the wife
of San Francisco Chinaman.
Edwin Gould married Sarah shra-
dy. They have two children; but it is
not recorded that the marriage was
a happy one.
Anna Gould's love affairs furnish
ed newspaper copy for a decade Her
first romance was with Harry Wood
ruff, an actor, who was sent to Har-
ward by brother George that he
might become Annals equal" But
before Harvard polished Harry, An
mas heart was won by Count Bonf de
CastelIane, whom she married in
1895. They had three children be-
fore their divorce in 1906. She then
married the Duke de Talleyrand,
Boni's cousin, by whom she has two
children.
Helen Gould, at As, married Finley
They Lave adopted chill
dren.
The Gould boys just married have
four sisters and brother.
The brother, Jay Gould, married in
1911 Annie Douglas Graham, who is
part Hawaiian. Among the guests at