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The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
SERVED RIGHT.

Alexander Bergman and Emma Gold
man, two dangerous anarchists, have each
been fined $4,000 and sent to prison for
two years. After they are discharged
from Jail they will be deported to Russia,
the country from which they came. Berg
man has served sentence of 16 years for
murderous assault. Both the criminals
have been engaged in REASONABLE and in
cendiary work for years and should have
been deported long ago.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
APPLETON.

-oad machine with eight horses
Jus ,er men has been doing much need
,rk on our roads this week.
Rosa Gushee has returned from
M n.dbam, Mass, where she is teach
,ool and is spending her vacation
,a home
Mary Robinson, her nephew, Mr..
"" las and his daughter, all. of Rock
V' m have been here recently call
% friends
,,as big crowd at the dance in
.5e hall July Sd. The music by
n.,gor orchestra was the best dance
ID, We nave had,
nss Fudora Ramsey gave a very in
an. lecture on women suffrage in
church Tuesday evening, July Sd,
.4a very favorable impression.
In Proctor, who has had a fine po-
the Charlestown, Mass, State
.- fair sex eTal years, is spending his
..r with his mother, Mrs. Erastus
aa
ID. wilson of Presque Isle has put
,.7g rods on the houses of Charles
r. e. Wentworth, Elbridge Perry
M Arlington. Lightning has struck
/ ..1 umes in the vicinity of tn ese
s
,l, schools in onr village taught by
|. 1smonie Robbins and Miss Grace
.,sq ..gsed July 9th. Miss Robbins had
[. GRAMMAR department. These young
.s have had several years experience
.ss-gsrs in our schools and are we'll
5d
The annual meeting of the North Knox
,. West Waldo Veterans Association
al. rad 10 the Union church Wednes-
ID, sf,eruoon, June 9th. Lysander
-raad resident of the association,
-.g.ea The meeting was opened with
,,-r v Rev. Walter L. Sykes. After
,,sa. 9 he choir, with piano and
,,ao.. impairment, the following Off
b. were elected: Secretary and treas
~. Mr. B, F. Simmons; vice presi-
.,-. Caas WelIman, Mr.. Wellington and
rnsn NcLain. The program, which
Is, -aea announced by Mrs. Georgia
,~ao5d was interspersed with singing
Ind remarks by members of the associa-
-r All. was as follows: Readings by
.ls Eteecomb, Mary Ames, Rosa Rip
FL and Mary Towle; recitations by Ruth
,~nErou Martha Arlington, Georgia
lsa Hazel Edgecomb, Glenice Hall and
isre Keller. The 1918 meeting will be
The same place. ''One of the best
IseiHgs We have ever held" was the
-mon expressed by those in attendance.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
UNITY.

MI and Mrs. j. L. Ames were in Bel
FAST July Bird.
VQlCe a number attended the dance at
u'eE Hall, July 4th.
- MIS- q L. Woodwork has opened the
'1ueImere Hotel for the summer.
'ue'e was meeting of the Red Cross
"'DA0ers at Adams Hall July 10th.
WIS II L. Rand arrived at Camp Win
"'00A With about fifty boys July End.
,a ,f Campfire Girls have been at the
'u00uTy cottage, Windermere, for an
@Aq.
. VIZ and Mrs. Horace Chase of Connec-
a.. '' nave opened their summer home for
DE SEASON.
''''ly Murray and brother Carroll have
l.. ie'lfned from Aroostook, where they
~ been buying cows.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
TWO LONG YEARS
He SUFFERED
Fruit -nves" Made Him Feel
As Il Walking On Air
ORILLIA. Nov 22th !

ORILLIA, Nov. 2Sth. 1914.
For over two years, was troubled
with Constipation, D,osvsiness, Lack of
Appetite and Headaches. One dav saw
your sign which read "Fruit-a-tives
make you feel like walking on air. /"
This appealed to me, SO l decided to
try a box. In very short time. 7
began to feel better. and nozv Ifeel fine.
lhaveagood appetite, relish everything
eat, and the Headaches are gone
entirely. l recommend this pleasant
fruit medicine to all my friends",
DAN MCLEAN.
Soc. a box, 6 for $3.50, trial size, ESQ.
At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY,
The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
KNOX.

Melissa Post lost two years old colt
recently.
}. F. Bryant carried a party to Bangor
July 11th.
Misses Eva and Vivian Wentworth and
Nor man Woodbury. of Waldo visited
Melissa Post July 18th.
Jerry Halle of Knox and Maude Ware
OF Thorndike were married July 10th AT
the home of Rev. David Bracket, Bel
fast. Their friends extend congratula-
tions.
The dance given by Sunlight Grange
for the benefit of the Red Cross was 4
success IN every way and netted a sum
OF $50. 88. The grange wishes to thank
all those who furnished cake and helpec
to make the dance a success.
The Republican journal., 1917-07-19
SWANvILLE.

Miss Annie Nickerson visited friends in
Unity last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. D. Hartshorn are at
their country home for the summer.
Mr.. Noble of California is the guest Of
his sister, Mrs E. A. Robertson and
family.
D. C. Libbey of Unity is the guest of
his daughter, Mrs w. S. Nickerson and
family.
| Mr.. and Mrs Irving Howe of Concord,
Mass, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
S. Nickerson recently.
Miss Martha Nickerson has recently
had her buildings repaired and reprinted,
which greatly improves them.
Mrs Herbert Maddocks and two chill
dren of Brooks were guests of her sister,
; Mrs G. T. Nickerson and family recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Black of Chelsea,
Mass, are guests of Mrs. Nancy Nicker-
son and her daughter, Miss Harriet NJ
NickerSon.
Miss Julia Chase and her niece, Miss
Arletta Nickerson of Everett, Mass, are
guests of Miss Chase's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Chase.
The S. S. concert at the church Sunday
July 9Th, was very interesting and did
credit to the energy and perseverance of
the Supt, Mrs. w. E. Damn.
Comet Grange has a new flag, which
was first saluted Monday night, July End.
The children gave fine Flag Day pro-
gram and pound treat was greatly en-
joyed,
Mr.. Hall and friend of Bangor autoed
down July 9Th, to visit with his room mate
at Hebron, Mr. Charles A. Damn. The
three young men made a trip to Rock
land and return.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Paine, daughter
Priscilla and son Frederick of Brooklyn,
N Y, arrived July It'll in their car and
will spend the summer at their cottage
on the west shore of Swan Lake.
Mrs. Flora Holt of Princeton, Mass,
who had been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Mary F. Nickerson and daughter Celia,
left July 10th for Bradford, where she will
visit relatives before returning to Massa-
chusetts.
The ladies' of the Red Cross did much
good work Saturday afternoon July 7th,
but were sorry not to see more present.
Come next Saturday. The latch string is
always out. There is much to be done
and the laborers are few.
Mrs. Florence Fairbrother closed her
school in Dist. No. 5 with picnic on the
west shore of Swan Lake. Mrs Nettie
Maxim kindly gave them the use of her
cottage and although the day was lowery
it proved happy ending to a pleasant
term of school,
Mrs Henry Thompson of Waldo closed
a very successful term of school in Dist
1 and with a picnic on the west shore
of Swan Lake. Through the courtesy of
the Supervisor, Mrs Ray Robertson,
they were given the use of Hon. C. M.
Commits cottage. 1t is marked as one of
the children's happy days.
Saturday afternoon, j uly It'll, about thirty
of the men in the vicinity raised barn
40x60 feet for Mr.. W. S. Nickerson. Mr.
q r NickerSon chut down hic staam
mill and took his crew with him to assist
Refreshments were served on the lawn,
consisting of cake, coffee, doughnuts,
ham sandwiches and two kinds of cook
les. Mr. H. o. Bachelor was master
builder.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Vote Will Be Taken in Both
Houses Before End Of
Week.
five minute RULE SOON
After Today All Speeches in
House Will be So Limit
ed.
tRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April Co.
The army bill continues to thread its
way through the debate in both houses
Of Congress today under a constant
fire of attack from those who opposed
elective CONSUMPTION and ardently de.
Tended by those who support the ad.
ministration plan.
The first prospect of vote appeared
in the House where it was agreed that
general debate should close with ad.
journment today and leave only the
summing up speeches by leaders OF
each side.
Tomorrow Chairman Dent, of the
Military Affairs committee will close
the argument for the committees vol
unteer amendment and Representative
Kahn, ranking Republican of the COM
mittee. will close for the administra-
ton selective CONSUMPTION plan. Then
the bill will be considered by the
House under the five minute rule with
prospect of a vote probably Friday
night or Saturday.
An agreement to vote upon and fl
nally dispose of the bill not later than
Saturday night was reached in the
Senate.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
City Hall Notes

The city is considering the advis.
ability Of installing incandescent lights
under the Monongahela railroad cross.
over on Newton street, East side, com.
plants have been received that after
the lights on the Monongahela railroad
are turned off for the night 1t is so
dark under the railroad bridge as to
be dangerous for pedestrians, especial
ly when fast travelling taxis leave the
railroad station for town. The city
will confer with the Monongahela Rail.
way company concerning the matter.
One German record has been brok-
en-. Not meaning record for fine
fighting but meaning a graphaphone
record. This was done at the fire de-
partment today when in the midst Of
numerous patriotic airs being played
on the machine some one placed Ger.
man record on and turned the regula.
tor to full speed ahead. It's secret
concerning what happened to the rec.
ord.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
ODD FELLOWS TO
CELEBRATE TONIGHT
Elaborate Arrangements
Were Made for Anniver-
sary Ceremonies.

In their hall this evening, the mem
bers Of the l. O. o. F. lodge for Fair.
mont, with the Rebekas, will cele.
brate with fitting program theis
ninety-eighth anniversary. Commit.
tees have been at work for weeks
and every detail that will contribute
to the success of the occasion has
been carefully worked out.
The hall has been prettily decorat.
ed, the committee appointed for that
purpose having more than asjuitted
Itself creditably. The committee was
composed of I. C. Fitzhugh, ]. NJ.
Weaver, Curt Amos. Abe Hustead and
Otis Eddy.
The program will be started prompt.
ly at eight o'clock and will be opened
with an invocation by Reverend r. T.
Webb. At the conclusion Of the OK.
ercises delicious refreshments will be
served,
All Odd Fellows and Rebekas IN tho
city are invited to BIO present, as
we'll as those who may be so;ournins
here,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
HERBERT 7. GRIM
DIES At JOET0WN
Was Civil War Veteran and
Highly Respected Cit
iZen.

Herbert Taylor Grim, of Joetown,
aged 70 years, / / months and days !:
member Of Gooch Post G. A. r. and one
OF Marion county's Oldest and most re.
spected citizens, died at o'clock this
morning at his home in Joetown after
having been ailing the greater part of
the winter.
Mr.. Taylor was born May %, 1916,
in 1859 marrying Miss Anna Hall, eight
children blessing the union. These
children, three of whom are dead, arc
Mrs. Jenny Morgan, Mary Grim (de.
ceased), Perry Grim. Lloyd Grim, Mrs.
Allie Huey, of East Fulton, Ohio, Mrs.
Della Griffin and Miss Dale Grim.
Funeral services will be held at joe
town tomorrow afternoon and the re
mains will be buried in the JoetcWr
cemetery. Reverend Williams, of the
M. E. church, will officiate.
Mr.. Taylor was member Of the
Methodist Episcopal church for tho
past forty years. and was a conscien'
tious and willing worker In the COM
munity where he lived and in the coun'
ty and state, he was known and respect.
ed as God fearing and just man.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
CLUBWOMEN HONOR
MRS. {. c. JONES
Elect Her Secretary-Tre
urer of the First Con-
gressional District.

Mrs. f. C. Jones of this city was
elected secretary-treasurer of the
First Congressional district of the
West Virginia Federation of Women's
clubs at the annual convention OF the
organization held this week at Wells.
burg. Mrs, Charles H. Beckman of
Wheeling was made vice president.
These offices were created at this
convention and bylaws we're adopted.
Mrs. j. II. Bernhard OF Warrington.
president of the organization presided
at the sessions.
The president of this organization
is named by the State Federation at its
annual meeting at Wellsburg this
week the name of Mrs. Harry Zilli-
ken Of Wellsburg was recommended
by the convention to the Federation
for election to the presidency next
fall.
Mrs. o. I. woodley was present at
the Welsburg convention and made
an address
Mrs. j. A. Meredith president of
the Woman's club and Mrs. George
DeBolt prominent cluwoman of this
city were present as was also Mrs.
Bernhard and Mrs. l.. H. Boor of
Warrington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
LEAK IN GAS LINE
CAUSES EXPLOSIONS
Also Excitement About Bill
ly Mays Washington
Street Place.
Copyright Underwood and Underwood

1t is usually quiet around Billy
Mays on Washington street after sun
up each morning but today terrible in.
convenience of having their slumbers
disturbed just when they were into
their third hour of hay. The cause
OF this occurrence was a series of sew
en- or eight explosions which shook
the netghborhood and which caused
the same nightie clad platoon of dark
Completed brethren and sistern to
seek the streets and the sunshine
shouting Germans coming"
The explosions were caused by a
broken gas line under the pavement in
front of the Hnll garage opposite Hor-
vacki restaurant. This restaurant Is
in the Eureka hotel, located on the cor
ner OF Washington and Madison streets
At sos o'clock the first explosion
occurred and the gas company and the
fire department were called. From
that time until 8 o'clock the other ex.
plosions coming at regular intervals
kept the crowds away. Workmen for
the gas company working under the
supervision of Frank B. Pryor soon 10.
Gated the leak but were unable to say
what caused the flames to reach the
gas pipes.
Fifteen automobiles in the Hall
garage were run quickly into the
street after the first explosion and
left at safe distance. No damage
resulted from the accidents. Repairs
were made and the cars taken back
into the garage. The flames were ex-
tinguished only after the gas was shut
off.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
ON
WAY TO CAMP
Col. JoIliffe again Busy With
the Routine of the Reg
iment,

A carload of ammunition for the Mo
Utilization Camp is on the way here
and should arrive within the next day
or so. When this gets to camp the sol
diers will DC in much better condi
ton to hold regular drills and will be
supplied with all the requirements
needed to do guard duty within the
territory OF Colonel Clarence Jolliffe
Bayonet practice and target practice
will be part of the work allotted fol
each day when the supplies are turn
ed over to the men in the ranks.
The cold weather and sudden chang
es at camp must have worked havoc
with the pipe lines which are exposed
tothe elements for today both gas and
water line were discovered leaking
These have been repaired but during
the time when the gas was off the
officers had to wear overcoats and
keep out of the winds which almost
blew some of the tents off the map
None of them was loosed from the
ground but constant Tapping became
n nutsVnce to the men inside the
tents.
The regimental canteen has been
turned over to Burt Lynn an expert
at the game. Burt is not in the regl
ment but has taken over the canteen
because there were not enough off
GERS with nothing to do able to han
die the sales of Gigs and candy and
pop. The regulations require an off
GER and two sergeants TO give their
whole time to canteen and this the
First regiment could not do.
Colonel Jollitfe who has been some
what Ill for the past few days Is about
camp again today getting things back
into shape after the rains. Repairs
have been made at the Y. NJ. @. A.,
platform having been built for the
performers at concerts.
No arrangements were made this
morning at officers calI for parade
today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
COMMERCE BODY
ANNUAL BANQUET
Nine Directors to be Elected
at the Annual Meet
ing.

Plans for the annual meeting of the
Fairmont Chamber of Commerce are
being completed by Secretary Charles
Evans, the general plan of the meet
ing, which is to be held in the Chamber
on the evening of May 10, having al
ready been finished.
A dinner will be served in the assem-
bly, room of the Y. NJ. C. A. at six
o'clock, at the conclusion of which the
election of nine directors will be had.
A review Of the work that has been
done in the past year will be made.
also plans will be presented for the
Chambers work for the coming year.
A campaign for new members is to
be started, not bang and rattle affair,
but a quiet effort on the part of the IN.
dividual members.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
ROOT TO CO TO
RUSSIA FOR ], s,
Accepts Post After Confer
ence With President
and Lansing.
tRy Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 26.-
Elihu Root, former Secretary of State,
utter conferences early today with
President Wilson and Secretary Ian.
sing, formerly accepted the chairman.
ship OF the American commission to
Russia.
Mr. Root spent an hour with the
President at the White House discuss.
ing the Russian situation. The Presi-
dent outlined fully what he desired to
accomplish.
The commission will be composed of
three or four principal members and
a staff of secretaries and assistants.
1t is expected to leave for Russia with
in few days. The needs Of Russia as
outlined to President Wilson are for
political, financial, transportation and
commercial advice and assistance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Germans Destroy
American Schooner
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, April 26.-The de
struction without warning by subma
rine gunfire of the American schooner
Percy Birdsall of New York, was re.
ported today to the State department.
Time and place were not announced.
The submarine fired ten shots, sew
en- of which struck the schooner below
the water line, some of them while
the captain and crew Of nine were tax.
ing to the boats. The survivors were
rescued by British patrol after being
in the boat about one and one-halt
hours.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Government Accepts
Armor Plate Site

WASHINGTON. April 2e-Atter an
inspection OF available Rites in the vi.
cinity OF Charleston, w. Va, for the
governments arrnor plate and projeo.
tile factories, Secretary Daniels has
accepted from the Charleston city
government the oessIon Of aob,eB
acres Of land located in South Charles
ton. Tho reservation Ia between the
Great KRnawhn River and tho chesa.
peake and Ohio Railway. Natural gas,
electric lights. facilities OF three rail.
roads and city water are available
thore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
On Way From Funeral.
Stop to Attend Another.

Mr.. and MIRA. George Miller, Of
Charleston, formerly OF this city, ara
here today an Feute home from Gerry,
Pa, whore they were called by the nj.
ness and death Of the formers father,
Edmund Trewhridge Miller, which 90
CURED before their arrival al tho
homestead which is located at Spar.
tanAhurg, near Cory. Mr. and Mrs,
Miller came by Fairmeat an receipt OF
q message announcing the death Of
Judge John W, Mason and attended
the funeral this afternoon, They will
spend tonight with relatives In Man,
niagtea and leave temeFFew for
Charleston,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Civil Service Exams
To Be Held Weekly
tRy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 26,-
The civil service commission an.
nounced today that owing to the un-
usual demand made on 1t by the gov.
eminent for stenographers and TYNE.
writer's, incident to the international
situation examinations for both men
and women would for the present be
held every Tuesday in 400 of the prin.
cipal cities of the country.
The usual entrance salaries for this
class OF employees range from $500 to
$1,000 year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
American Sailor
Prisoner of Germans

LONDON, April 26.-The taking OF
the first American prisoner of war was
reported to the American embassy to.
day through the American consul at
Glasgow. 1t Is the usual practice with
the Germans to take prisoner the cap.
tains of merchantmen sunk by subma.
rines. In view Of this fact the above
dispatch may mean that an American
vessel has been sunk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
AUSTRIAN PARLIAMENT CALLED
(By Associated Press

VIENNA. April 26. - Official an.
nouncement was made today that the
Austrian government had decided to
convoke parliament for May 30 to deal
with questions Of food supply and with
economic, social and financial prob.
lens" The Austrian parliament has
not been In session since before the
war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
RurrER GOING DOWN

CHICAGO, April 2e.-Butter at
wholesale today sold ut Ss cents per
pound, marking decline 1T sh cents
since last Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Balfour Very Much Pleased
With Way Business
Progresses.
FRENCH At WHITE HOUSE
Viviani Presents Letter
From President Poincare
to Pres. Wilson.
tRy Associated press>


WASHINGTON. April 26.-An.
nouncement was made today that Brit.
ish Foreign Minister Balfour and Sec
rotary McAdoo have arrived at COM
plete understanding on questions af-
fecting finance, trade. shipping, bank
ing, exchange and kindred problems
Mr.. Balfour expressed himself today
as tremendously pleased with sym.
pathetic understanding and co.opera.
ton of the American government.
WASHINGTON, April 2s. - The
French commission began Its first
day in Washington with a round of Of.
fetal calls. The first was at the
State, War and Navy departments.
Former Premier viviani, head OF the
mission, Marshal Joffre, Admiral
Chochepret and Viscount De Chambre
called first at Secretary Lansing's Of
flee.
Former Secretary of State Elfhu
Root was comforting with Mr.. Lansing
at the time. Clerks of the build.
ing lined the halls and gave the
a reception of almost con.
tinuous cheering and hand clapping.
After spending few minutes with
Secretary Lansing, M. Viviani, Mar.
shall Joffre and Admiral Chochepret
went over to the White House to be
formally received by President Wilson.
AS the French party left the building
the rhnerinp waa ackn0wladpad ht NIL
who heard it to be most enthusiastic
and loudest ever heard there. The
corridors of the building faily rang
with hurrahs for France.
While at the White House M. vivi.
ami presented to President Wilson a
letter from President Poincare.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REACH UNDERS TANDNC
War Relief Fund
Instead of Meet
forM. B.P.O.E.

AURORA, H., Apr. 26-The Elk.
ecutive Committee Of the Illinois
Blks today decided to call off the
State convention of the Illinois B.
P. o. e. which was to have been
held here next month and instead
to raise q war relief fund of 100000