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FINANCE, OIL AND GAS

has completed a wildcat on the John
Crissinger farm. Nothing vas found
In this test but a very light gas pres
sure, capable Of producing about 50,-
900 cubic feet day. On Laurel fork,
Union district, Clay county. the Dayen-
port OIL company is starting test on
the Elk River Lumber Company's prop
erty.
On Rocky fork, Harper district,
Roane county, the Sidney OIL and Gas
company has completed test on the
G. NJ. Walker farm. II is gasser in
the Cow Run sand with a capacity OF
100000 cubic feet a day. There is
considerable test work starting in
Roane county. On Barns run, Spencer
district, G. l.. Cabot has the rig COM
pleted for second test on the Clyde
Nichols farm. The Carter Oil COM
pany has started to drill another test
on the L. S. Goff farm. This location is
one mile east OF production. The same
company is starting a second test on
the r. L. Bartlett farm. In the same
district, the South Penn Oil company
has drilled a second test on the ]. NJ.
Perrine farm into the Big Injun sand
and 1t is showing for 15.barrel pump
er.
On Cobbs run, Washington district,
Lincoln county, the Wayland Oil and
Gas company has material on the
ground for test on the S. o. Dunlap
farm. On Dry Branch. Duval district,
the same company is due in the sand
at test on the w. c. Wilkinson farm.
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TOMATOES WILL GROW IN A
BARREL.
sy A GARDNER.


l received another letter telling
about vegetable that takes up too
much room in the writer's small back
yard:
Tomatoes occupy SO much space
have decided to buy ours and use that
space for something else" the writer
says.
For him and others who may be in
the same frame of thought l am going
to suggest barrel gardening" That
will enable them to have nice fresh
tomatoes, such as can't be obtained at
any store for store tomatoes usually
are picked while green and allowed to
ripen on the way to market.
Use any vacant corner, preferably
on the south side Of the house or shed
or fence. That insures plenty Of sun
shine, which is absolutely necessary
for such a tropical plant as the to-
mato.
In this corner, or corners, plant a
barrel. A common rain barrel is best,
good and strong. In the bottom place
a nice collection of brickbats or clink-
ers, say about foot or two in depth.
On his put enough earth to cove
well, fill half of the remaining dis
lance with we'll rotted manure, or well
rotted compost, now fill with good
rich garden SOIL and firm the whole.
In the center plant good, healthy to-
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SPECIAL NOTICES



In fire which completely DESTROYED
my residence on the night of the 9th
day Of October, 1916, there was de.
stroyed, among other things, the fol.
lowing certificates of the capital stock
OF Monongah Glass CompHny, Fair.
mont, West Virginia, standing in my
name:
Certificate No. 81 for Il shares OF
the Preferred Capital Stock of the
said Company, bearing date August
20. 1914; Certificate No. a for Z
shares OF Common Stock of the Mo.
nongah Glass Company, Fairmont,
West Virginia, bearing date August 20,
1914.
There was also destroyed the fol.
lowing certificates of like stock, is.
sued in the name of Catherine Davis:
Certificate No. SO for 16 shares OF
the Preferred. Capital Stock, bearing
date August co. 1914, and Certificate
No. rs for shares of the Common
Stock, bearing date OF August 90
1914.
Notice is hereby given that after
the publication of this notice for the
period prescribed by the Statutes OF
West Virginia, demand will be made
by the undersigned upon the said Mo.
Eongah Glass Company for the issue
of certificates of stock to the under.
signed, in lieu of the ones SO destroy.
ed.
W. o. B. DAVIS.
w. o. B. Davis, Executor Catherine
Davis, Deceased.
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MORE RHEUMATISM
THAN EVER BEFORE
clersymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Mechan-
les and Merchants Stricken.

Our old friend Rheumatic is having
his inning this year, and few words
Of caution from one who knows all
about 1t may not be amiss.
Wear rubbers in damp weather;
keep your feet dry; drink plenty Of
lemonade, and avoid strong alcoholic
drinks.
II rheumatism gets you, or sciat.ca,
and you have sharp twinges, gnawing
pain or swollen joints or muscles, you
can get rid of all agony in just few
days by taking one-half teaspoonful OF
Rheuma once day.
All druggists know about Rheuma;
it's harmless, yet powerful; cheap, yet
sure, and a 50-cent bottle will last a
long time. Ask Holt Drug Co. or any
druggist.
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LEGAL NOTICES

Court House in the city of Fairmont,
Marion county, West Virginia, all the
following described property as fol.
lows: All of that certain tract or par
eel of land known as Lot No. IS in
Section One of the Monongahela In
dustrial Company's addition to the city
OF Fairmont, fronting for 40 feet OH
the Speedway and extending back for
a distance of 140 feet to an alley, to.
gether with all the improvements and
appurtenances belonging to said Lot
No. IS, and being a part of the same
real estate which was sold and con-
veyed unto the said Olney B. Levelle ct
al by John w. Mason, Jr, by deed dat
ed August 24th, 1912, and of record
in said County Clerks office.
The terms of sale shall be one
third the purchase money cash in hand
paid on day of sale, one-thifd thereof
with interest to be paid in one year
and the residue thereof. with inter
est, to be paid in two years from the
day Of sale, the, the purchaser to give
his notes, with good security, for said
deferred payments, and a vendors
lieu to be retained in the deed OF
conveyance to secure the payment of
the same. The undersigned trustee
will act by his agent or attorney in
making said sale Of said property.
Given under my hand this Goth day
OF April, 1917.
D. S. HUFFMAN,
Trustee
BY Attorney
A. S. Fleming, Attorney.
,oI - -
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LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
By virtue of certain deed OF trust,
bearing date on the Goth day of Au.
gust, 1912, executed by Olney b.
Levelle and Edna Levelle, his wife,
Jennie R. Levelle, Florence w. Car
raher and Frank j. Carraher, her hus-
band, to the undersigned, as Trustee,
and duly or record in the office of the
Clerk Of the County Court of Marion
County. West Virginia, in Trust Deed
Book No. 80 at page so, will sell to
the highest bidder on Friday the 18th
day of May, 1917, commencing at two
o'clock p. M, at the front door OF the
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mato plant. Keep 1t well watered and
as the soil sinks down add more.
The vine can fall over the side Of
the barrel.
On this vine tomatoes will grow I'M.
til late in the fall, later than in the
open garden, for it is protected from
cool fall winds because it has only
southern exposure.
The barrel must have a leaky bot.
tom. Ii 1t hasn't punch two or three
small holes in 1t near the bottom, so
surplus water may drain.
This barrel must be watered fire.
Quently all season.
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Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, April 24.-The Pitts.
burgh stock market was extremely dull
and prices averaged lower. Westing-
house Air Brake declined IL points
TO 1904, the lowest price in more than
a year. and closed offered at 121. West
tnghouse Electric was rs lower at 4S1s.
American Window Glass Machine COM
mon was II lower at 52h. Independ-
ent Brewing bonds weer in fair demand
and advanced 2 per cent. to 40. These
were the only important changes Of
the day.
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Love 81 Family.

IN the family Is laid the foundation
Of character. Family affection Is a
restraint for the wnnderer. comfort
to one far separated from home ties.
q reliance and refuge. Love Of fam
lily gives JOY that nothing else can
inspire, q giadness that goes through
Life. Then value those who are your
own. Show appreciation OF the good
and forbearance with faults.-MTl.
waukee Journal.
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Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, April 24.-Restriction of
wheat trading to the smallest volume
in weeks was accompanied yesterday
by decided lowering OF prices. but
there was something of rally after
ward owing to notable falling off in
the United States visible supply total.
The market closed unsettled at $2.32@
2.321k for May and S1.97& @1.9SA for
July, with the finish as whole rang
ing from 11sc decline to 11sc advance
as compared with Saturdays latest fig
ures. Corn closed &c to 1Ac dow
and oats off &c to &c. In provisions
the outcome varied from 21ac loss to
n ,.iua NJ IN
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New York

NEW YORK, April 24.-Dealings in
stocks yesterday differed in no i'm
portant particular from those OF the
past fortnight, except that operations
were on a lighter and narrower basis.
Such initiative as was seen at odd mo-
ments owed its impulse wholly to the
professionals who sold OF one group
and bought Of another.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
EXECUTORS No1IcE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
All persons having claims against c.
S. Pitzer, deceased, will present them
to ]. S. Musgrave, Executor. at Man
nington, r. F. D. No. z, duly verified,
and all persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate will make remit
lance to the undersigned.
This the 10Th day of April, 1917.
]. S. MUSGRAVE,
Executor of C. S. Pitzer,
4.20.21-24-27 Deceased.
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Riches In a Long Arm.
The longer u prize fighters reach,
the more money he seems able to pull
down.-Birminghnm Age-Herald.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PLAN for big profits. Unusual sroand
floor opportunity Buy United
Magma Copper at SOC. Active curb
trading starts Monday. April ID. Write
for particulars Harry Lefkopits. IS Ex,
change Place, New York.
s-24-tf No. 2OSa
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INDUSTRIAL
FAIRMONT

Building materials for the Valve and
Tank factory are at last beginning to
arrive with promising regularity and
the work from now on will move with
much greater rapidly. The grading
is finished and the foundation almost
completed, while two sand houses have
been erected in which sand and ma
chinery will be stored. 1t is hoped
to have the frame work erected and
the brick work started within a few
DAYS.
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The Fairmont Electric Service COM
pany has secured a contract for the
wiring of thirty-eight houses for the
Consolidation Coal company at Wyatt
and the work was begun yesterday.
The houses will be modernly wired
and electrically equipped throughout.
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FOR RhNT-6'room frame house. Ohio
avenue. Brooks S. hutchinson, Bell
Phone 9S6 and 176. 3,2I.tf 40. sOes
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The Fairmont Wall Plaster com
pany were the successful bidders for
furnishing sand and cement to be
used in the construction of roads
throughout the county this summer
and If the materials test up to speci.
fications the contract will be awarded
to them. An order was recently plac-
ed with this company for materials
to be used in the construction of the
additions to the Willetts Pottery plant
on East Park avenue which work is
being done by contractor George May.
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HOUSES FOR RRNT

FOR RENT s.room mouse, ogder
avenue. Inquire f. N. Murphy
Phone 7S3-Y Consol. 1-25.tf No 1871
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
ONE CENT AwoRo CASH WITH ORDER
HELP WANTEp-MALR

MEN WANTED-Steady employment
Helmick Foundry Machine Co.
3-2-tf No. 1882
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WANTED-Good mechanic. Straight
time. Apply Newcomer AutC Sales
Co. Slit No 2O4S
The record., 1917-01-18
Protecting Bird Life.

Farmers who appreciate the
value of bird life have been making
special provision for their feathered
helpers during the spell of cold and
snow. Quail, particularly have
been having hard time of 1t, and
vast numbers of them have been
found around barns and feeding
places. Many thoughtful persons
have taken grain out to spots away
from the home, and placed it where
the birds will find it and use it..
Birds are fine scavengers, and de-
stroy vast quantity Of insect life
which we'll pays for their Keep. A
large number of birds have been
left from the hunting season, and
with little help they will all be
saved, despite the hard weather.
The record., 1917-01-18
Sleeping Porch.

There still are folks who sleep
indoors, in closed rooms they heave
their snores and breathe the stale and
staguant air which harbors germs and
microbes there. And when The shades
of night are sped and the crawl stitfly
out of bed, they say they're feeling
worse, a heap, then ere they had
their little sleep. used to slumber
in a room that was as alright as a
tomb and | was always out of whack
with rheumatism in my back and
eorns and bunions on my knees and
every other punk disease. But now
a sleeping porch is mine and over
me the night winds whine. rise
when comes the sunrise glow and
from my whiskers brush the snow
and thaw the ice from nose and ears
and greet the day with hearty c. rs
And Pm so hearty and So hale the
undertaken lifts wall. He used
to think he'd get me soon and plant
me out heneath the moon when I was
sroaning of my ills and blowing coin
for beeswax pills. But seeing me on
bouvant feet go scoo,ing the up vii
lage street and pranclng like an &C
robat he doesn't know where be is
at.
Walt Masot.
The record., 1917-01-18
Asks For His Job Again.

Mr.. +. H. Lewis this week an
nounces his candidacy tor the office
of County Court clerk, subject to
the action of the Republican pri
mary In August. Having held this
position, he is familiar with the
duties thereof, and the people also
have knowledge of the business like
way in which the office was con-
Quoted, and the unfailing accommo-
dations which they also received.
No man In Muhlenberg IS known by
more of~its citizens, and it is being
said uThe man who beats Lewis
will win" He, will make an active
campaign, in an effort that no other
candidate shall do that little trick
The record., 1917-01-18
Seeks School Superintendency.

If the office sought the man,
there could not be a wiser selection
made than Prof. V. NJ. Moseley.
For many years he has been princi
pal of the public school here, and
every one of the hundreds Of pupils
who have come under his instruc-
ton and guidance is impressed with
his ability and deep concern. One
of the most important, if, in fact, 1t
is not just that, offices in the county
has worthy candidate, for Prot.
Moseley has this week made his
candidacy known in these columns.
His party could not make mistake
in his selection, and the people
could not elect man who would
better fill the position.
The record., 1917-01-18
HutchinS=R

Mr.. Gilbert Reynolds of this city
and Miss Olive Hutchlngs of Cen
trail City were married Monday aftel
noon in Jefersonvllle. The marri-
age was surprise to all except a
few intimate friends. After a short
honeymoon trip they will return
here to their home Both are popu-
lar young people, and the bride has
a>wide circule of friends and admir-
efs here where she will be made most
welcome. Mr.. Reynolds Is carrier
on rural route No. 3.
The record., 1917-01-18
If You Are Interested

in music-and you should be, even
if you do not play or sing-we have
a very valuable book which we
shall be glad to give you. L, is
richly decorated, beautiful lllus,ra-
tlons and contains information of
music, composers and artists which
can be found in no other volume in
the world. The supply is limited,
and therefore no general distriba-
'ion can be made, but on personal
application, either by calling on
US or by correspondence, we
Will gladly supply you. Out. Of
town applicants will have their
copies delivered, postage free.
THE J. l. ROARK ESTATE
Greenville, Kentucky
The record., 1917-01-18
HOuSebreakerS Are Active.

Thieves have been operating
against coal company stores recent
ly. The Graham store of the w. G..
Duncan Coal Co. was broken into
and abonts175 worth of goods taken
Monday night of last week. Las,
Thursday night the Greenville Coal
Co. store at Powderly was entered
and about Sis loss has been check
ed up. Officers are busy on both
jobs, and are tracing clues which
may bring developments.
The record., 1917-01-18
IMPROPER FEEDING OF CALF
'no'aestten ts Most Common Afflietion
Attacking Growing Animal
Causes Of Condition.

The most common afffietion which
may attack. the growing calf is indi-
EeStion. Tie causes OF this condition
are numerous; the most important
ones are overfeeding. feeding of cold
or sour milk, feeding dirty milk, feed
ing milk that is high in fat, Improper
housing and fFeNuent or sudden
Changes tn temperature. Frequent at-:
tacks Of indigestion are an Indication
6 1@psopsr feeding practice. ,
The record., 1917-01-18

There has just been issued a cata
log and announcement of Greenviile
Public Schools, and distribution is
being made bv Prof p. /. Casio,
superintendent. 1t is highly cred
table volume, and one which will
be priced and preserved by everyone
who secures copy. This has been
very anspicious year, up to the
present, and promises fuller develop
ment with the opening of the spring
term, when many pupils will be
received from the county.
The record., 1917-01-18
Mr.. Chas. b. Wickllffe, regis

Mr.. Chas. b. Wickllffe, registrar
of this district, No. ST., has made
his report u The State Board for
1910. His records show ito deaths
with 224 births. This shows very
gratifying proportion, there being
more than twice as many births.
fOf the ITO deaths, tubcrcul isis
caused sixteen.
The record., 1917-01-18
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Kelly CeIe.
brate Their Golden Wedding
Last Monday Night.

Just fifty years ago in little town
IN Pennsylvania James C. Kelly
and lean Duncan were married at
10 a. m, January 18th, 1867.
A deep snow covered the ground
and after the ceremony the bridal
party embarked on long sleigh
ride--their honeymoon.
The groom, native Of Pennsyl-
vapia, was born in Northumberland
county May 81, 1912.
He enlisted IN the army of the
Potomac in '63 and served the last
two and half years of the war.
The bride, a daughter of Jean
and David Duncan, was born in
Scotland, July 81, 1850. At an
early age she came with her parents
to this country to make their home.
Years of happiness followed their
sleighride honeymoon and to this
union were born six children, FIVE
girls and one boy: Mrs. Jean Simp-
son, Greenville; Mrs. C. w Taylor,
Greenville; Mrs. L. l.. Stewart,
McHenry; Mrs. Albert Christian,
Central City; Mrs. r. D. Brooks,
Greenville; A NJ. Kelly, Madison
vile.
There are twenty-five grand
children and four great grandchild
rem.
On last Monday night, Jan. 18th,
they celebrated their Golden Anui
versary, and with family and friends
gathered about them a glad evening
was spent remembering days gone
by.
At ten o'clock refreshments were
served. The guests gathered around
a table on which was placed large
white wedding cake bearing fifty
tiny rosebuds holding fifty tiny can
dies all aglow.
Many letters of copgratulation
and cards of greeting, with numer-
Gus and useful gifts, were received
by the happy couple.
Their children, desiring to make
their gifts in gold, presented them
with one dozen beautiful rosebuds
tied with gold ribbon to which was
attached small bag made of ribbon
which held goodly number of gold
, coins. Many of their relatives also
remembered them with gold coins.
At late hour the guests departed
leaving Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly, even
though wee bit tired, very, very
happy.
All of their children were present,
all the grandchildren were present
except Tom Taylor, Buffalo, N. Y,
J. G. Taylor, Kentucky Military
Institute, Florida, and Dame
Christian, University of Kentucky,
Lexington. All the great grand
children were pres ent.
The out town guests were
Mrs. Herrick Johnson and Mis-.
Ella d. Boone, Of Louisville; MIR.
R. O. Caldwell and daughter, OF
Louisville; Miss Nettie Christian,
Owensboro; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
r Christian, Central City; Mr.. and
Mrs. d. NJ. Kelly, Madisonville
VIM. Williamson, Graham.
The record., 1917-01-18

Mr.. J. II. Moore, of Marion,
the new county farm agent, arrived
this week, and is actively entering
upon his duties. He comes with
highest recommendations, and will
no doubt render vast aid in the
development which is taking place
in old Muhi1nberg.
The record., 1917-01-18

The public will be interested in
the statement of the condition of the
First National Bank, pBbIished else
where, since it shows the most
prosperous condition ever shown by
this stalwart institution.
The record., 1917-01-18

Greenville is fast becoming one
of the best lighted towns III this
section. a new gas filled electric
light bulb is being almost universal
lily adopted, and Nj ain street is tax
ing on the appearance of uwhite
way"
The record., 1917-01-18

The vast advantages of our pixies
are now being demonstrated In the
convincing way. Dirt roads have
been almost impossible, for the past
several days, but if one can get to
the pixies, there IS no trouble to come
on in town.
The record., 1917-01-18
Notice to the Public.

Beginning February I my busi-
ness will be transacted on a strictly
spot cash basis. This rule will ap-
ply without exception, and my
prices will be made as low as pos
slble.
IOHN d. Hunt.
The record., 1917-01-18

Miss Amy Longest was in Frank
fort this week, attending the annual
meeting of the State School Super
intendents.
The record., 1917-01-18

/ Carol and Mary Elizabeth Roark
are recovering from an attack of the
measles, which has confined them
to the home for several days.
The record., 1917-01-18

There will be union service at
the Methodist church tonight, to
discuss state and nationwide pro
hibition. \ very attractive program
has been planned, and ministers
and laymen will make short address
ses. The church wi i'll undoubtedly
be we'll filed, as much interest IS
being manifested.
The record., 1917-01-18

The State Game Warden yester-
day telephoned all his deputies to
have the newspapers of Kentucky
make public plea for people to feed
the birds.
The record., 1917-01-18

Mrs. A. w. Duncan was in
Louisville last week on a visit with
relatives.
The record., 1917-01-18

There is no local quotation on
eggs, fo1 none has been offered for
two weeks. 1t is thought, however,
that some fresh eggs would bring
very fancy prices.
The record., 1917-01-18

Mr.. Martin Morgan was here from
Murphysboro, Ills, a day or SO the
latter part Of the week on business.
The record., 1917-01-18

The cold spell has had no appre
ciable effect in slowing down the
activity of the candidates.
The record., 1917-01-18

Small boys and girls have been
getting great fun from the use of
sleds for the past several days.
The record., 1917-01-18

The heavy SHOWS developed the
scarcity of sleighs, only few being
used.
The record., 1917-01-18
Hon. ". 2. sAndldge Is here from
Qwenshoroton legal business.

Feed the birds, they are having d
hard time of it now.
The record., 1917-01-18

Buy yonF Nictrola from Roark,
and get personal service. There is
one standard price the world over.
The record., 1917-01-18

Mr.. J. S. Miller left this week On
his annual visit to t. be west coast of
Florida, where he will spend the
next three months.
The record., 1917-01-18

If SHOWS insure good crops, ok
out for Jumper product n in
1917.
We are glad to give space to a
communication from "Old Sub
scriber," and to urge our old and
young subscribers to read and study
this. article HIS suggestions are
good, and his warnings should be
needed. The concentration OF
wealth in The large centers should
be fought by the citizens of every
community.
The record., 1917-01-18

1t looks good that we are to have
the three feet of snow this winter
that was predicted by local fore
caster early IN the season.