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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

wide sphere of his great influence.
There is none to take his place. II,
was the last of his type.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
presented for entry upon the records
Of the circuit and criminal courts OF
this county and presented to the fam.
lily Of Judge Mason as an expression
OF our appreciation of the deceased
and our sympathy for them in their
great bereavement in his taking away
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Potato Club seed-H. L. Smith, coun.
ty agricultural agent, has secured be-
tween thirty and forty bushels of Car.
men Number Three seed potatoes for
distribution to the boy club members
Of Marion county. The potatoes, which
are an extra good variety, were Sc
cured from A. G. Hathaway. of Beling.
ton, and any boys who are unable to
procure potatoes for planting will be
supplied with limited number OF
these upon applying to Mr. Smith.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Personals.

Mrs. NJ. S. Thompson has returned
from Canton, Ohio. where she was
called by illness of relatives.
D. F. Hollobaugh has returned from
a business visit to Chicago.
Mrs. John Rogerson, Jr., is visiting
with friends in Morgantown.
Mrs. o. N. Koen will entertain the
Ladies' Birthday club at her home on
West Main street Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Jerry Staunton and daughter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
day morning where he viii attend
q district teachers meeting.

Sang at Normal sehooI-w. D. Bar.
rtngton. popular local tenor, gave o
concert at the chapel exercises at the
Fairmont State Normal school this
morning. Mr.. Barrtngtons program
consisted OF four numbers and so en-.
Enthusiastically was he received by the
faculty and student body that he was
obliged to respond to four encores.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
To Name Memorial
Day Committee

At the meeting of the knights Of
Pythias lodge this evening, commit
tee will be appointed to meet with
Meade Post G. A. r. committee, for
the purpose of completing plans for the
big Decoration day ceremony which
the two organizations are going to get
started. The committees will meet to.
morrow morning it Is planned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
EVENTS TONIGHT.

Odd Fellows hall = 9Sth anniversary
celebration.
1Y. NJ. c. Affecting of members Of
the Country Club.
East Park school = Meeting of East
Side Bible class.
Maccabees halo. 90.
X. of P. hall-Mountain City Lodge,
X. of P.
Red Men hall = Setting Sun Tribe, 1.
o. R. NJ.
Normal schOol-Johnson Story Telling
Grand Theatre-concert by Greater
b Fairmont band for benefit of Elks'
Charity fund.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
MANNINGTON NEWS
oeney g. Jones' Correspondents
Store, No. IL Railroad

have returned to their home In Oak
land. Md. after visit In this city with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Barlow.
Miss Frances McMunn has returned
to her home in Gloyer's Gap after a
visit In this city.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. ". Kelly have re
turned from motor trip to Uniontown
Pa.
Miss Stella Hall and Miss Jennie
Hess have returned to their home III
Fairmont after visit to this city.
L. S. Schwenck is business visitor
in the East.
Harry Anderson has returned from
a business visit to Wheeling.
Mrs. Zana Blackstone and daughter
Mrs. Earl Patterson. have returned
from visit to Wheeling.
Mrs. ]. L. Bernhard, district presi
dent of the State Federation, and Mrs
L. II. Boor, president Of the local Wo
mans club. are attending the state
meeting of Federated clubs at Wells
burg this week.
Mrs. Ed. Reed has returned from
Alta, Fla, where she spent the winter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Good Producer.

The Carter OH company's second
test on the Hays farm in the thirty foot
sand proves q good producer. 1t is
making about 12o barrels per day
This location Is $500 feet from Fred
Bartlett's No. on the 2. E. Batson
farm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Cut out the picture on all four sides.
Then carefully fold dotted line l its
entire length. Then dotted line g.
and 50 on. Fold each section under
meath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll find a surprising
result. Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Realizing the need Of every family in Faont and vicinity
patriotic holidays
number Of readers at sn9uy small cost in spite Of the that
clip Of the above coupons numbered and
cents extra for mailing II called
To those desiring will furnish foot ointed
holder all packed with the complete
additional
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Fair tonight and
Friday; cooler to-
night.
Local Readings
r. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
s a. m. today SO.
Yesterdays wea-
Their clear; temp.
erature, maximum
II; minimum Az;
precipitation "a.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Road Bids-Bids for the construction
of improved roads and streets in Paw
Paw district were opened by the coun-
ty court yesterday and the engineers
are now engaged in making computa-
tions to determine which of the bids
is most favorable. The court will to-
morrow receive bids for the construc.
tion of the roads in Lincoln district.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Today's Legal Transfers-sarah e.
Martin and husband to NJ. A. Jolliff,
an interest in the Pittsburgh vein of
coal underlying rs acres on Plum run
in Lincoln district; 81 and other con-
siderations. Rachel Belle Enoch to
NJ. A. Jolliff. parcel of land in Lin
coin district; consideration, $1,10O. P.
B. Swearingen, trustee, to NJ. A. Jollifr,
4 acres in Marion county; consldera-
ton $780,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
Notice.

All the officers and chiveliers Of
Buffalo Canton No. 16 are requested to
meet at the hall on Thursday evening,
April 26, at 1880 in full dress uniform.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Folice Court-Fred Patterson, taxi
driver, was fined 81 this morning for
passing street car as it was unload
ing and taking on passengers. He paid.
William Jakeway, found drunk at the
Baltimore and Ohio station last night
and guest at the city jail until this
morning, was fined SIS for fun. He paid
New Chief Clerk-F. ]. Patton, for.
mer chief clerk of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroads Monongah Division
with headquarters at Grafton, and re-
Z porting to Superintendent ]. M. Scott,
has resigned. He leaves the Baltimore
g and Ohio to become coal operator, to
eat of the same food as it were he gave
the coal operators when he for many
years was chief car distributor Of the
4 Monengah division. c. l.. Ford has
been appointed to take the place of
Mr. Patton.
Many Heard Or. cadman-Dr. SAM
uel Parks Cadman delivered a splen-
did address last night at the First NJ
-. church, the event being one of the
numbers of the Normal Lyceum course
DIR. Cadman was heard by large audi
ence.
Told Of: crittenton Home-Following
a brief prayer service at the First NJ
j.. church last night Mrs. Elizabeth
Rungee, of the Florence Crittenton
home in Wheeling, addressed an audi
%anee composed Of members of various
denoQinations OF the city. She was
heard with interest, her talk being rela-
. tive to the work done by the institu-
ton she represents and of its needs.
Elks Benefit Tonight - A record
breaking crowd will witness the Elks'
benefit show at the Grand this even.
ing Judging from the seat sale which
s has been unusually large. Vincent's
orchestra and the Greater Fairmon.
Band will give the entertainment
which is classy one. Several new
and interesting features will be intro
duced.
supt. Wilson to Make Address-otis
g. Wilson, superintendent of the city
schools, will go 10 Weston tomorrow
where he will address the commence
ment exercises OF the eighth grade
school Mr.. Wilson will return Satur-
day.
Graduate Nurses Meet-The May
meeting of the Marion County Gradu-
ate Nurses Association was held this
afternoon at Fairmont Hospital No. 3.
Miss Emma Vernon. president Of the
association, presided at the meeting
md matters OF Importance to the asso-
citation were discussed.
Patient Recovering - Mrs. ]. o.
Prickett, who was operated upon at
Cook hospital last week, is improving
rapidly. Her daughter, Mrs. Harry
IF. Davis, Of Blairsville, Pennsylvania,
is here until her mother is recovered.
Officers Installed - Installation Of
the newly elected officers for Lodge
No. 8, Loyal Order OF Moose, was OBJ
served at meeting of the lodge last
evening.
Elected Trustee-At the third an.
nual convention Of the Grand Council
Of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North
< America which was held in Parkers'
burg, w. H. Debendarfer, Of Manning.
ton, was elected a trustee for three
years.
Dramatic Club Play-The Dramatic
club Of the Fairmont State Normal
school under the direction of Miss
Beatrice Fitzwater head Of the depart
ieat of expression, will present THE
Rfyafg' Sheridan's famous comedy on
MAY 10. at the Normal school auditor.
iutn. Further announcements of the
play will be made later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Dramatic Club Play-The Dramatic
club Of the Fairmont State Normal
school under the direction of Miss
eeatrice Fitzwater head Of the depart
ieat of expression, will present THE
sfvafS' Sheridan's famous comedy on
May 10. at the Normal school auditor
iufn. Further announcements Of the
play viii be made later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Prot. Barnes at shlnnston-Prof.
Waited Barnes Of the Normal school
faculty win go to shinnston Satur;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

HELP WANTED-FEMALE
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WANTED at once. Laundress at Cook
Hospital. 4.26.tf No. 226G
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Elected Trustee-At the third an.
nual convention of the Grand Council
Of the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North
America which was held in Parkers'
burg, w. H. Debendarfer, Of Manning.
ton, was elected a trustee for three
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

officers Installed - Installation Of
the newly elected officers for Lodge
NO. 8, Loyal Order OF Moose, was OBJ
served at a meeting of the lodge last
evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Graduate Nurses Meet-The May
meeting of the Marion County Gradu-
ate Nurses Association was held this
afternoon at Fairmont Hospital No. 3.
Miss Emma Vernon. president Of the
association, presided at the meeting
md matters OF importance to the asso-
citation were discussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

patient Recovering - Mrs. ]. o.
Prickett, who was operated upon at
Cook hospital last week, is improving
rapidly. Her daughter, Mrs. Harry
f. Davis, Of Blairsville, Pennsylvania,
is here until her mother is recovered.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Many Heard Or. cadman-Dr. Sam
uel Parks Cadman delivered a splen-
did address last night at the First NJ.
u. church, the event being one of the
numbers of the Normal Lyceum course.
DIR. Cadman was heard by large audi
ence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

supt. Wilson to Make Address-otia
G. Wilson, superintendent of the city
schools, will go 10 Weston tomorrow
where he will address the commence
ment exercises Of the eighth grade
school. Mr.. Wilson will return Satur-
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-26

Police court-Fred Patterson, taxi
driver, was fined 81 this morning for
passing a street car as it was unload.
ing and taking on passengers. He paid
William Jakeway, found drunk at the
baltimore and Ohio station last night
and guest at the city jail until this
morning, was fined IS for fun. He paid
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
Never Employed Folke Cronholn to Convey Mes sages to Berlin, and Never Recommended Him For Decoration, He Declares.
State Department at Wash ington Unruffled by News of German Minister S De nial-Swedish Press Is Greatly Incsnsed.

Standing out and above all else in the. days develop ,1nents following the state de- ipartment's expose of Swedish intriEues with Germany, is the strenuous denial by Won Eckhart, German minister to Mexico, of the authenticity of the letter published and alleg- ed to have been written by him, .e
 The state department is "sit- ting tight,' apparently with confidence that evidence back ing up it's disclosures is incon- ltrovertible.
 Reports from Sweden indi- cate that the nation is greatly stirred by the stain which has been cast upon its honor. The press, even the pro German press, clamors loudly for an explanation from Germany, and a vigorous attitude toward Germany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
BRITISH TROOPS ADVANCE ON THE
 1. BELGIAN FRONT
Gain Ground East of West hoek-Defeat Coun-
 ter Attacks

London, Sept. 15-British troops last night made slight advance on the Belgian front, east of Westhoek, and improved their. position, accord ing to the British official statement today A strong German detachment which attempted to regain the ground captured by the British earlier in the day northeast of St. Julien was dis persed by artillery fire. The state ment reads:
 'In the course of the night we i'm proved our positions slightly east of Westhoek. A strong party of the enemy yesterday evening attacked the ground gained by us during the cay northeast of St. Julien. As they ad- vanced to attack, the Germans were caught in our artillery barrage s.nd dispersed.
 Considerable activity continues to be shown by. hostile artillery north of Langemarck.''
 Berlin, Sept. 15, via London-Ar- tillery preparation which attained drum fire intensity this morning or the battle front in Flanders was fol lowed by a British attack on the Ger man positions in St. Julien, the Ger man general staff reported today. The attackers were frustrated by a Ger man counter attack and a number o1 Englishmen were taken prisoner
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
ANDREW RIKER INSPECTS U. s. LIBERTY MOTOR
 
 Built for Production, Bridge port Expert Says of New
 Aero Engine. PARTS MAY BE BUILT AT VARIOUS PLANTS Motor Weighs Half a Pound Per Horsepower More,
 Than Lightest.

The new Liberty motor, upon which war department officials are building many hopeshas been inspected by An drew L. Riker of the naval advisory board, and pronounced 2 remarkable motor.
 MT Rtker did not contribute to the design of the motor and none of the parts was made at the Locomobile plant, but because of the fact that he is recognized authority on motors is opinion of the finished product WAS awaited with interest.
 While the Liberty motor is not the most wonderful motor mades" Mir. Riker said, "it Is remarkable. It is the first aeroplane motor built from a production standpoint. The frills have been cut out.
 .'The nghtest motor every made weighed two pounds to the horsepow- CT. The Liberty motor weighs two pounds and one-half to the horsepow- CT. It is so constructed, however, that 1t can be turned out in great quanti- ties. While one manufacturer is mak- ing cylinder, others can be making valves, crank cases or pistons."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
Betsy H. Booth Dies
 At Lake City, Minn.

After an illness of several months. Betsy H. Andrews, widow of Fred erick A. Booth, died Friday at Lake City, Minn.
 Mrs. Booth was visiting the home of her son-in-law, Rev. c. H. Plum mer.
 Her sons, Herbert M., formerly mechanical Superintendent of The Farmer, and now member of the Naval Reserves, and Silas c. Booth, foreman in the Singer Manufac curing Co.,, besides her daughter, Mrs. Plum mer, survive her. Mrs. Booth was born in Branford ESQ years ago. She lived there untiI she was married to Frederick A. Booth, crockery merchant of this city, and then she moved to Bridge port. where she lived more than 50 years. She lived in the West End for many years after which she went to live with her son Herbert in East Bridgeport. Later she again moved | to the West End. 1 She was a member of St. Johns Episcopal church and belonged to the guild of the church. I Her husband was a veteran of the 1 Civil War
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
AMERICAN ARMY. l. IN FRANCE WILL
 DIRECT TRAFFIC
Speedy Movement of Troops Important to Success
 of Armies

Paris, Tuesday, Sept. 11-Notwith- standing the increased size of the American army, together with the necessary changes in the rules and regulations of the provost marshal de- partment, the principal duties of the department will consist, as heretofore. in traffic control, maintenance of dis cipline and the care of prisoners of war.
 Traffic control, which consists of regulating the movement of troops. munitions and ships in the war zone and surrounding territory, has be- come of prime importance in this war, because the field of operations is limited and speedy and orderly troop and transport movements are necessary to insure the success of huge armies. The American system of traffic control will be patterned which has been found most efficient in the war zone. Thousands of pamphlets with the rules and regula- tions are printed and will be distri- buted for the guidance of members of the provost narshal's department
 The maintenance, of discipline in the American army involves the use of military police, which also are un- der the control of the provost mar shal. The provost marshal of the Allied armies has been of great as- sistance to the Americans in formu- 1ating new rules
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
|BL AMES RAILROAD WATER FOR LOSS
 OF EIGHT HORSES
Bridgeport Veterinary Su ing Long Island Road
 for $2,OOO.

Declaring that eight of his horses were killed by drinking impure water given them on train, Charles E. C. Atkins, a local veterinary, has brought suit against the Long Island R. R. Co. for $2,00e. Papers have been filed in the superior court and are returnable to the October term.
 Adkins claims he sent 21 horses to the freight station in Long Island City to have. the animals shipped to this city. Seventeen horses were taken i'll on the train and in addition to. those that died, nine have since been use- less because of the effects of illness. It is alleged that the employees of the arilroad gave the horses water which contained germs. When the horses were shipped they were in good health the plaintiff declares. Negligence on the part of the railroad company agents is alleged.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
ACCUSE BROTHERS
 OF TAKING $5,00G
 WORTH OF METALS

Charged with the larceny of about s5, 1000 worth of metals from Jacob Brothers, junk dealers in Kossuth street, John and Andrew Dennison, brothers, living at 225 Fairfield ave- nue, were arrested in Stamford last nigh and brought hack to this city this morning.
 In an automobile in which the brothers were riding the police found 1,SO0 pounds of brass chips. One Of the brothers was arrested about six and other stock which was sold to job- bers in this city.
 He was employed as clerk by James J. Conlin, 70-72 Elm. When the store had been closed for the day, Dennison, a. trusted employe, would return and open the shop, selling the goods at half the wholesale price te jobbers with whom he had arrangG& to visit the store with their teanR The brothers, riding in a pleasure car, the rear tires of which were flat, were arrested in Stamford. The fact that the pleasure car had a. commer- cial number plate and that it was be- ing driven despite the fiat tires aroused the suspicons of policeman, For two weeks detectives have been trying to solve the wholesale theft of metal from the yards of Jacob broth CTS. They were notified of the find- ing of the brass chips in the auto and identified the property as theirs It had been taken from barrels in their yards. The brothers will be given a l hearing in the city court next Wed- nesda.y.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-15
U. $. LABOR WILL
 GIVE SUPPORT TO ]. RUSS DEMOCRACY Gompers Wires Premier
 Kerensky Text of Reso-. lution Adopted. BIG CONFERENCE AT MINNEAPOLIS A. E. of L. Sees in Russian Fight For Liberty a Blow For Socialism.

Washington, Sept Is = Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. has cabled to Premier Kerensky a resolution adopt ed by the Minneapolis conference of the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy, pledging the support of the American working class to the new Russian democracy. The mes- sage follows:
 "Kerensky, Premier Russian Revol- utfonary Government. Petrograd, Rus sia:
 "At a tremendo ously important na- tiona1 conference three days of rep resentatiye of labor and socialists at Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sept, 5, 6, z, called to solidify working class and all people of United States, among other declarations thief ollowing was adopted with great enthusiasm and without dissenting" voice or vote. We address ourselves to the:
 Sons of liberty in all lands are now watching with heavy hearts the desperate contest of their brothers in spirit and arms now battling on the plains of Russia. Born amidst the thunders of the greatest war of all y brought to all lovers of mans free- dom a new hope and inspiration. As sailed on all sides by a terrible and insidious foe, now spreading death and devastation in it's ranks and now masquerading as a friend and pene- trating, under the guise of revolu- tionist, into the very councils of the revolution, the Russian democray is now passing through the most critical time in it's struggle for existence.
 ""The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy sends greetings to the fighters for liberty in Russia as broth CTS in the same cause. The aims oi the Russian democracy are our aims; dts victory is our victory and it's de- feat is our defeat; and even the trait. ors that assail the Russian democracy I likewise assail us. In the conflict fol l the liberty of Russian the liberty o1
 America is likewise at stake. Every
 Russian soldier who faces unf1inch- | ingly the enemy in the field is strik. | ing blow for the liberty of America
 The American Alliance for Labor
 and Democracy, representing every | loyal thought of American labor ant American socialism, pledges an6 | dedicates the American working Sie1s>9 eo lhe SuppoII anu SerVice oI t1is Russian democracy. It calls on the working people and the socialists o! America and on the government 0.
 the United States to strain every eff i fort and resource in their command
 to the aid of the Russian democracy. | SAMUEL GOMPERS, | President American Federation o1 | Labor. | President American Alliance for La | Dor and Democracy"