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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
Home For HOLIDAYS
From Naval School

Kenna Clark and Lindsay Frame
two local young men who are in train
ing at the United States Navy train
ing school at Wissahickon Barracks,
Cape May, n. j., will arrive here to
spend the Christmas holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Clark and Mr. and Mrs. e. c. Frame.
Harold Hutchinson another local boy
who is at Wissahickon Barracks, was
one Of two hundred recruits who drew
numbers requiring that they remain
at the barracks for Christmas. How.
ever, he will arrive here December
20 to spend furlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E, Hutchinson, at Son.
nencroft.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
Basketball at the
Y. M. G. A. Tonight

Some real good basketball games
are scheduled for the city basketball
league this evening. The most import
ant game, at least in deciding the
standing OF the teams. is the exhibit
ton between the Faculty and the team
from Hartley's. At present Hartley's
is but one game ahead of the peda-
sogues.
The Dormitory five will meet the
East Siders and il the latter team is
going we'll real good game should
result. The standing of the teams in
the city league league is as follows:
Standina of the Clubs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

the deceased. The body was inferred
in Holy Cross cemetery. High re.
QUEEN mass was solemnized this
morning at eight o'clock at the
church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
Mrs, Seba Tough Dies
at Locust Ave. Home

Mrs. Seba Tough, aged 81 years,
widow of Harry Tough, died yester,
day afternoon at her home at SO4 Lo.
Gust avenue, from a complication of
diseases. Mrs. Tough formerly rcsid.
ed at Basnettsville, having come here
to reside two months ago following
the death of her husband. Her daugh.
ter. Mrs. Alice Lamberton, resided
with her. Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday from the Bas,
nettsville church at 2 o'clock and
the body will be inferred in the
Cemetery there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
u. G. Kurkendall's
Injuries Prove Fatal

J.sc. Kurkendall, q widely known
farmer OF Barbour county, died yes.
terday evening at Fairmont Hospital
No. 8, from the effects of injuries
he sustained about month ago when
ne was hit by q fall Of coal in mine
at Century. w. Va, his back being
broken.
Mr.. Kurkendall had completed his
work on the farm for the season and
decided to enter the mine for few
weeks work. A short time after he
uttered the mine he met with TIA
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

Property of these American heiress.
es-Countess Sigray (ahovc) and
Mountess Mansfield (below)-may be
seized by the United States unless
they file reports showing that any
property they have in America is not
helping the enemy. They are Ameri-
can wives OF alien mobiles. Countess
Sigray was formerly Harriet DAILY and
Countess Mansfield was formerly Nora
Islein.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
Miss Anna A. C1lrran
Buried at Holy Cross

Funearal services over the body OF
Miss Anna Amelia Curran, whose
death occurred on Friday were held
on Sunday afternoon at 2::3O o'clock
from st. Peters Catholic church.
Rev. A. Boutlou conducted the ser.
vices which were attended by large
number of relatives and friends of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
DON'T BE DRUNK CHRISTMAS EVE

On this day of all days, don't be
drunk. Don't take chance at being
drunk on Christmas Eve, bringing
shame and grief into hearts that have
looked forward all year to that happy
day. Make up your mind right now
that it will be different this year. Sur
prise with the best Christmas gift that
you or any any one could give them.
Destroy the desire for d;.:nk. The Neal
Treatment will help you as it has helped
thousands of other men before you.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAY
E. e. Meredith Press Bureau)

IE. r. Meredith Press Bureau)
MANNlNGTON. W. Va, Dec. II.
j. o. Huey. prominent resident of
this city, well known to Republican
politicians over the state and post.
master here for one term, is celebrat.
ing his 5Sth birthday today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
CARTIER cRlss buried

Funeral services over the body of
Carter, little son of DR.. and Mrs. II.
l.. Criss, were held on Sunday after.
noon, at 2:30 o'clock from the resi-
dence of his parents on East Park
avenue. The body was inferred in
Maple Grove Cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17
DR.. Tisdale at the
Grangeville Meeting

DR.. E. S. Tisdale, member of
the public health commission. OF
Charleston, will address community
meeting at the Grangeville Baptist
church on Wednesday evening. He
will speak on public Health and
Sanitation in Rural Communities. {"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

accident which caused his death.
He is survived by his wife and ten
children. The body was prepared
for burial at the Carpenter and Ford
undertaking establishment and this
morning was taken to his late home
for interment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

Just three days will do it, surely. easily.
You'll be a better man. a stronger man.
happier man. Come today and you'll
be home before Christmas Eve. SUI
rounded with the happiest family you
ever knew. Day and hight. tie Neal
Institute is always open fer interviews
and patients.
Call. write or phone The Neal In
stitute, COL, Maple Ave. Cincin1ati,
%. Phone, Avon 1920. Osher Neal
Institutes at Cleveland, Pittsburgh and
Detroit.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

who are all these peopleT'
We're giving q party. father dear.
"A partyi What for?"
"why-just for fun" faitered Con-
stance.
Mr.. Brooke surveyed the unexarn-
pied richness of his environment and
fastened stecly blue glance upon his
daughter.
80, It's 4 party. is It? That's a
fine way to welcome your father home
Juggling several hundred people into
my house with q gtrapHo gang Of SER
wants."
But. father dear. we didn't expect
you. Not for ever SO long. You see,
It's nowhere near the 1sth of Febru-
airy. It's only little after New
Ye..r's.
Constance was infinitely more mar
vous than was her wont, even with
John w. Brooke In tsntrum.
sol" he barked. "Just because I
came home Unexpectedly I catch you
at it, do II And you call this a party!
/ call 1t riot"
Constance cast q nervous glance at
H. Hedge. who was in the background.
"Do you know what they did to me?"
demanded Mr.. Brooke. They led me
into the library, before I knew what
was happening, and some flossy little
pony. In a pink dress tried to get me to
dance. Me! And then when told
them l was boss here they sent for a
couple Of strong arms and tried to
pitch me out Of my own house."
John w. Brooke. stu CARRIED in hat
and overcoat, paused. painting.
"Wheres Alice?" he demanded. TN
bed?"
Constance shook her head family.
Alice was dancing somewhere. reveling
in new found 1iberty.
Where's Bill?"
"Oh, he's around somewhere. Shall
/ call him?"
Mr.. Brooke made gesture Of dis
gust.
None Of my children at the door to
meet me- he declainrd nugrily. 80.
body but PACK -f xtrangers-and q
party"
You're looking awfully we'll
father" said Constance soothingly
"You look younger,
Ito Be Continued.)
4
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
A SOLEMN DUTY

TT is not enough for those who must stay behind In this
to merely help pay the bill and provide food from
conservations cupboard for the allies and for own
soldiers THEY MUST BE THE REAR GUARD AT
HOME They must help protect the Of armies
and they must protect the situation at home in 'front.' be-
hind and on both Sides
There two back of that demand. First, to
curb at home Second restrain excitabe
people who good citizens but who may lose their heads
The supporters of the kaiser-which all those
who are not with the United States-have become en-
boldened because unchecked.
They have not out openly because of fear of the
federal law but have worked with the jimmy Of specous
argument and the dark lantern of delusion.
There is only fundamentally that check and,
necessary punish them in the absence of open rebellion
and that is public sentiment crystalized into actionand
because there has been emphatic step in that direction
these agencies have become active and less cautious
in the belief that the body American citizenship
truly nterestedhe basis for the reports that have been
carried from the United States to Potsdam and respect
ing which the kaiser mind has not been shaken notwh
standing bond subscriptions volunteering and conscrp
ton =. f'H%tIl.I
IT Is UP TO THE PUBLIC TO APPLY THE COR
RECEIVES, AND TO DO IT DELIBERATELY AND
NOT IN sPAsMODIC PASSION, IF WE ARE TO
HAVE THE SEEDS OF SEDITION EARLY DIVEST-
ED OF THEIR DAMAGING PRODUCTIVENESS. Tt
is the solemn duty of every citizen to enlist for home de-
fense with it's unquestioned bearing upon national de-
tense
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

ing beneath the shade Of war.
Though we may push the dag
ger on foemen. to the hilt, when fran
the scrap we staSger. there'n be no
sense of guilt. We did not start TO
scatter the blood around in showers,
no treaties did we shatter, the rough
house Is not ours. The trouble we
evaded SO long the neighbors cried that
dollar lust had faded our courage and
our pride. Not to impose our kultur
on other nations schools do we ply
catapult or the other deadly tools. Not
that our bounds may widen to take In
neighbors' lands. do we to war 90 rid
in, with pitchforks in our hands. Not
that our hearts are burning with hate
for wilhelm's hordes. do Ne begin
Affirming our stovehooks into swords.
When peace again IL reigning. and
seems as good as new. there'll be no
shamed explaining for Uncle Sam to
do. No words need then be spoken, in
Uncle Sans defense; he has no
pledges broken. in spirit or In sense,
For this we should be grateful. while
smiling cooks produce the large and
Drumming plateful Of turkey, duck or
goose.
Copyright, 1917. by George Matthew
Adams.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
A WISE MOVE

m HAS been decided that treasury bills savings
tficates something of that kind shall play larger
u part in program of finance This is wise.
The certificates, issued they will be- in small sums will
enable hundreds of thousands people to buy them who
could not their way clear to subscribing to liberty
bonds under the most advantageous Of banking
:erms
Many man woman can buy treasury certificate
for S., perhaps knowing that the transaction is
then ended who would hesitate to pay that much
initial instalment liberty bond knowing that like
payment would have to be made each month for long
time in future none too clear.
The disposition of these securities is to be the work of
Mr. Vanderbilt who has been at Washington for time
serving the government without compensation; and his
trained perceptions of the absorbent capacity Of the
American people in financial will enable him to
make glowing success of the endeavor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
WHY he VOTED "No".

Obed had lamp chimney which was
20 years old and for several years he
had used 1t as an ear trumpet. 1t was
claimed by Obed that no one could
break his lamp chimney, but one night
recently he went to hear an equal suf-
frage campaign speech. He got into a
front seat and fastened the lamp Chin
ney to his ear?
He was holding the chimney and
nodding assent to everything the fem
mime orator said until she screamed:
Down with the tyrants." and the con-
cussion broke the lamp chimney into
~ pieces. Obed IL now against the
idea of votes for women and he voted
mo.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
THERE ARE OTHERS

PHE commission that is now in Europe to participate
in the inter allied council, headed by Col House, is
composed of patriotic men, but there three well
known gentlemen in this country who would have served
with distinction that body without interfering with the
participation of the others They Theodore Roose-
welt, Elihu Root and General Leonard Wood
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

EVOLUTION.
1880.
A man went forth with a two-dollar
bill.
And never a doleful thought.
He gave the dealers a list to fill
And this Is what he bought:
porterhouse steaks.
l bushel potatoes.
4 pounds butter.
/ ham.
pounds lard.
20 pounds sugar.
l sack flour.
8 pounds sausage.
IL bars soap.
A man went forth with q five -dlk.ar
Five dollars was quite a lot.
He gave the dealers list to fill
And this is what he got:
l peck potatoes.
1 pound butter.
2 pounds ham.
1 pound lard.
10 pounds sugar.
% pounds of flour.
l pound sausage.
bars soap.
/ dozen eggs.
porterhouse steak.
1917.
A man went forth with ten dollar bill
And worry. it filled his dome,
He gave the dealers a list to fill
And this Is what he lugged home:
l pound potatoes.
l ounce butter.
" pound ham.
l pinch of sugar.
l teaspoonful Of lard.
! pound of flour.
l sausage link.
2 eggs.
l pound round steak.
P. S.-Only not so much SO m f017.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
A SURE WAY.

A man has travelled all the way from
Chicago to New York to do uplift work.
That is the first result Of the Sox vic
tory. The only uplifters who really de-
liver the goods. however. are The ele-
vator men.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
How to Harden Children.

A child Of two or three years
should have daily cold wash, eth
Or after . warm bath, or standing In
warm water watch covers the fest,
or lying on the attendant's lap or on
. mattress. A brisk rubbing with q
wet towel, one Or two minutes, and
with . dry towel until the surface 10
dry and warm, y sufficient. Older
children may have . VET sponge
squ0eged out over them, this proos-
dure being followed by the same II.
fective friction: or they may plunge
into cold water-in winter . single
moment, In summer several minutes.
While In any bath. the skin should
be thoroughly rubbed. This rule
must not become q routine applicable
to every individual. Cold water and
friction require . healthy heart and
. certain degree Of strength. TAsy
only facilitate the reaction that
should b looked for In every In
stance. The same healthy child.
when taken sick, or when convAles-
cent from . disease, lacks the neceo-
sary vigor; and the routine must
be interrupted. A child under size
and under weight requires warm
water and friction. That is why .
newly born baby or an infant Of lsss
than oas OF two years should b
opArei . low tempsratIre. That II
why also child whose fset After .
bath or washing do not get %
warm a. the rest Of the body should
be rubbed down. not with cold, bat
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
PhlLANpER ls RloHr.

Philander johnson says:
It's easy to say what another should do
In the struggle for glory and pelf;
But, when the same problems are put
to you,
Z Amt It hard to decide for yourself7
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
A GOOD LOSER.

win the war in the Kitchen
Herbert Hoover
1t can't be done, Herb. We have
had a war in our kitchen ever since
we had our first maid, and we can't
win it.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
TRUE.
"YOu can

"You cannot know too much about
food. or Doc Barnard.
We can't even know enough about 1t.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
AS TO AUSTRIA

M\UR nominal peace with Austria puts us at great
III disadvantage in dealing with Austrian subjects in
w this country who under suspicion of espionage.
Not being enemy aliens they may not be ntened pro-
ceeded against except upon legal evidence which is
too easy to get in most If should declare
against Austria those under surveillance could be
once taken in hand
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
= A DAY

10 tAsvs cry Ao~ss treotmlse fof
the ct0ovstts As6Stf beot boose otter
O tough battle; bvt ON osh0sed to
odSsst otgorsttss Adpe me Vorse than
bose ho6 ne. ! smoke aboxt q q
1Gy. hove men working for me that
sssoks 80 and Aore amd It does not
sesws to effect tAeSs n the teost. Nv
health = bsses0 Dor. I On s~dsr-
sostSAt, led color. bososIs sJeso.
~ervss bod, no pep. Conswlted the
best doctor here without resxH.
Ans,or-You present q typical
case Of cigarette degeneration. Don't
you believe those smokers Of 80 and
more . day are not affected! The
best doctor this side of Jordan can.
not help . man who will not help
himself. Am mailing you further in.
formation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

:. .WtH yos ktsdJv prssovSAe good
blood tonic for boiIs. For SsontAs /
swoxsst Of them. They all seem to
eoxss oxt On NY Neck. oN1 srSss,
Which think msst b DE - ny
blood.
Anssoer-Boils are due TO local
skin infection. Poor bloodedness
may predispose to boils but local
applications are the BEST for par,
mAnsnt cure of the boil crops. Amy.
prescription you need q best given
BY your family doctor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
THE VILLAGE cuT.uP.

THE VILLAGE CUT-UP.
Dear Pops: l have lamped the fol-
lowing signs:
DIR. CARVER,
Physician and Surgeon.
Al.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

Dr. Huber vinan an
Will be
sddrssss will
naked
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

tho Same thing It 10 not the same.
1t II with hygiene a. It In with diet.
The very young. the older. tho heal
thy, and the sick, the robust, and the
feeble must not be treated or fed
according to ironclad ruleA
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
WHATCHAMA
COLUMN.
p Z p s

The returns from Russia are not all
in but some of the candidates seem to
be.
Next year we may have to eat the
straw vote along with the alfalfa.
do they not have unnecessary food
at social functions?" we are asked
Judging from all those we have at
tended, they do not.
The Bolsheviki leader Is named
Trotzky, but they seem to be gallop-
ing.
If we get 1t right, Herbert Hoover
is the commanding general OF the
American fronts.
The czar ought to be encouraged by
the rapid change Of administration in
his country. Maybe one of them will
bring him back.
Why not Society for the Proven
ton Of Useless Grouches?
THE POOR WORM!
what is the price Of white taper"
asked the lady
Five cents per yard" said the as
sistant.
That's very dear" said the lady.
well, you see," said the hopeful
assistant, seeing his masters eyes
upon him, its on account of the
scarcity of tapeworms."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16
{Uncle Wall Has for}
)You This EVENING"
THANKSGIVING.

HERE'S much on this Thanks
giving, we should be grateful
for. although we now are liv-
ing beneath the shade Of war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-11-16

The returns from Russia are not all
in but some of the candidates seem to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-21
RESOLUTION RELATIVE
TO SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Whereas. the county Of Carter is the
owner of Lot s, block 800. of the city
of Ardmore, Oklahoma. and said lot is
not needed by the county of Carter Tor
court house or Jail purposes. and,
Whereas, said property is now value
less TO the county of Carter for any
purpose for which same can be legally
used.
Now therefore, be 1t resolved by the
Board of Commissioners of Carter
county, Oklahoma:
l. That said property, towit: Lot 8.
block 800. of the city of Ardmore Ok
lahoma, is not needed for court house
purposes or for Jail purposes, and
.. That said lot should be sold, and
the proceeds turned over to the county
treasurer, to be used for the purposes
as provided by law, and
s. That this resolution be spread on
the minutes of this board and a certi.
fed copy of this resolution. properly
certified TO as required by law, be Ger.
titled to the judge of the district
court of Carter county. Oklahoma, and
thereupon he be prayed to appoint
three disinterested freeholders of Car
ter county, TO appraise said property
ana return such appraisement forth.
with TO the Board OF County Commits
sioners of Carter county Oklahoma.
Passed and approved this the 4th
day of December, 1917
G. w YOUNG,
Chairman, Board of County Commits
sioners. Carter county, OklR
Attest: CLARENCE HARRIS,
County Clerk. Carter County.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-21
CIVIL WAR IN
RUSSIA SPREADS
UKRAINE PROCLAIMs DEMO
CRATIC REPUBLIC-COSSAC
ADVANCING ON ARMY.

London. Wednesday. Dec. 20.-Dls.
patches from Petrograd indicate that
the struggle between the Cossacks and
the maximalists In southern Russia is
increasing In severity. The correspond.
ent at Petrograd OF Reuters Limited,
telegraphing under date of Tues lay.
says the flame OF civil war ls spreading
northward along the Volga river from
Astrakhan 10 Samara.
The maximalists hold Astralhan.
from which the Cossacks wer reported
on Monday to be twenty versts dis.
tant. Fighting probably has now te.
gun. The maximalists are said To have
many machine guns, but are lamost
without cannon. The Cossacks are ro.
ported TO be equipped with light field
guns.
An extraordinary state Of affairs Is
depicted at Tsaritsyn in the province
of Amara, where neither the maxinai.
lists nor the Cossacks have gained the
mastery, both being known as Iliadore,
the mad monk" who advanced against
them. singing Save, Lord. Thy people"
Cossacks Aggressive.
Orenburg Cossacks, commanded by
General Dutor, are advancing against
Samara, the maximalist garrisons en-
route being dispersed. Cossacks have
Ottupitu All tue tdSttIIl part VI NTt
province of Voronezh, a province In
south central Russia.
Fighting continues at Odessa. where
Ukrainian troops hold the arsenal and
the telegraph and telephone stations.
The municipal theater repeatedly
changed hands before finally remaining
in the possession of the Ukrainians.
The maximalists hold the port, which
the Ukrainians sheled with heavy and
field artillery, in response to a lombard.
ment Of the town by naval guns.
Ukrs sinians are disarming and remov-
ing the maximalist troops in the prov
ince of Kiev and at Konotop. about 100
miles east of Tchernigov.
Ukraine Republic Proclaimed.
The Ukraine central rada has issued
message to Ukrainians proclaiming a
Ukraine democratic republic TO form
part of an allRussian federal republic
Pending the meeting of the Ukrainian
constituent assembly in January, the
rada in its message recognizes the
principle of appropriation without com.
pensation of private lands, monastery
lands and some church lands for the
benefit OF the laboring classes.
In the expectation of an early peace.
Russian soldiers i'm increasing numbers
are leaving the northern front. Urgent
kilograms are being received from Petro.
grad for reinforcements, the soldiers be.
ing promised the best conditions and
food. DR.. Petrofsky, lecturer at the
Moscow University. has been assigned
by the bolsheviki government to discuss
peace questions with the Germans at
Brest-Litovsk
According to the Russian official news
agency. delegates recently met at
Kharkov and resolved to regard the
yada as a bourgeois an danti-revolu.
tionary institution and to oppose IL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-21
Legal Notices.

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS-Notice
is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of stockholders of the Guaranty
State Bank will be held in the bank
ing rooms of the bank building on the
second Tuesday in January January
81 1918. from 10 a. m. to 4. p. m. for
the election of directors for the ensu'
ing year and such other business
as may come up for consideration
o at that time. j. NJ. Landlord, Asst.
Cashier. 9-3ot