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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
MURDER I'm SUMMERS.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, May g.
James Lilly, a prominent Summers
county family, was shot and killed by
his brother in law Robert Farley, near
Ellison, Summers county, according
to "a message received here today. Lii
ly is said to have started to draw a
pistol as Farley approached, but the
latter shot him before he could use his
firearm. Farley declares Lilly had
threatened to kill him on sight, as
result of a family quarrel involving
Lilly's wife. Farley has surrendered,
claiming that he shot in self-defense.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
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HIM asIiirg fftr Courts approval
81 4 deal involving more tAan .g 3 "
acres or coal land and over $3.50 V9V
was presented In Court BY Attorney
3. G. Hlgbee for /. ". Seaman, whose
business is in the hands Of receiver.
The Pittsburgh Coal Company e nam
ed the receiver. W
The DEAL which involves 446s,st
acres Of coal lands in South Strapane
Amwell West Bethlehem and Somen
set townships, Washington county,
was consummated in Pittsburgh @ {
conference Of @. E. Lenhart, ]. Edgar
Husteatl and Joseph F. Guiey, receiy.
ers for /. W. Seaman, and represen'
tatives of the Pittsburgh Coal Com:
pany, and awaits only the court 9 q
proval. The purchase price Is slignp
ly above S76S,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

"When the President selected Daniel
willard: Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. to assist the government in
its gigantic war preparations he got
hold Of an ideal man for that work,"
said Major Randolph Stalnaker, Of
Wheeling, at the Ebbitt.
"Mr. Willard is not only great rail.
road president, but he is q statesman
Of the highest order. He is big
enough man to be a president of any
government in the world. 1t is a fortu'
nate thing that men of his caliber can
be found at this crisis in the life OF
the nation. The very fact that men Of
sucll capacity are willing to respond
to the call of country is the best proof
of the genuine patriotism that can be
found among all classes Of Americans.
More than that, it is an earnest Oh
that indomitable spirit that is essen
TALLY American and that will not be
stayed util then American cause is
triumphant"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
weddIno Presents In Hungary.

Wedding presents in Hungary are
given only to poor couples to help
them to get their home together The
girl friends Of the bride show atten-
ton by making cakes of various
kinds to be partaken Of. at the we'd
ding feast. There IS no wedding cake
as we understand 1t, but each guest
receives n kind of sweet cak' Of the
substance of cracknel biscuits made IN
the form of a ring about ten inches in
diameter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
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his orders through supine Democrats.
For example, a Republican senator and
a Republican representative offered
resolutions calling for the creation
of committee on the conduct Of the
war. The administration wanted no
such committee, but instead Of explain
ing why to the men who proposed the
idea, he ran up on Capitol hill, called
in a group of Democrats and told them
to go out and beat the resolution.
The result of the Presidents policy
has been to breed an ugly frame OF
mind throughout Congress which soon
er or later will develop into a serious
defeat; for it must be understood that
while Republican members are COM
PEELED to differ from the President in
the open and to bear the brunt of the
fighting, many of the Democrats are
secretly in sympathy with their views
and are awaiting their chance to
strike, if they can summon up the
courage to do so.
Never before has the Democratic
party in Congress been as spineless
as It is today. Members Of the ma
iority party have proceeded on the
theory that their political lives depend
ed absolutely upon standing in with
the White House, and very few OF them
have had the courage to stand out.
The result has been that Congress has
sunk to SO low point in the estima-
ton of the White House the President
feels that he need no longer concern
himself over it, except to pass up or
ders that things shall be done his way
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

AS a result of Governor John ]. Corn.
wells visit to Washington to attend
a conference Of governors with heads
of the national government with q
with to closer cooperation during the
war, the special session of the West
Virginia legislature which has been
called by him, will doubtless take on
some of the aspects of a war legisla'
tive body. 1t is understood here that
it will be necessary for the legislature
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
Found Not Wanting.

Hades, so they say, is paved with
good intentions. Evidently these have
proved to be a superior sort OF mate
rial Cor paving purposes, as it'wouldntt
do, you know, to have the streets O
that place torn up all the time.-sxi
chnnGe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
Elijah Up TO Date.

Little Benny was looking at a pic
ture of Elijah going to heaven in q
chariot Of fire. Pointing to the halo
about the prophets head, Benny ex-
claimed: "see, mamma, he's carry
ing an extra tire"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Mead Abrogast, of Marlinton, accom-
panied by Congressman A. B. Little
page, called at the War department
Yesterday, and that branch Of the gov
eminent will make use OF his services
as a result. Mr.. Abrogast has had MIL
itary training and has been NUM-
lions inspector for the allies for two
years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

g. G. Millirons, Of Huntington, is in
the city and through Senator Suther'
land and Representative woodward
was enabled to get in touch with the
munitions experts at the War depart
ment. Mr.. Millirons has invented q
bomb, something new, and he explain
cd the drawings Of his invention to the
army officials.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

A petition from the McClelland Bible
class with 400 signers, and from the
Central Christian church, also Of
Clarksburg, with 300 signers, asking
Congress to enact nationwide prohibit
ton as a war measure, were present
ed in the House by Congressman S, +;
Reed. Mr.. Reed today recommended
A. K. Fleming, Of Clarksburg, for a
commission in the officers reserve
corps, and G. G. Wilson, OF Buckhan'
non, for employment as shipwright In
one Of the governments yards.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Senator Sutherland has forwarded
application blanks and training camp
Information to L. H. McCamic and
Richard D. Miller of Wellsburg, and
W. J. Briant, Of Moundsville. He has
recommended Wade Cooper, of Salem;
Newman A. Smith, of Keyser; Jos. .
Rinehart, of Moundsville, and J. Craig
Miller, Of Huntington, for commission
in The reserve corps, excepting Miller
whose recommendation was for the
engineers reserve corps.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

A change in a rural route at Need
more has been ordered by department
upon request of Congressman Bowers,
acting on the petition of W. D. Wilkins
and other residents on the route IN
question.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

10 pass certain laws, which VIII altord.
Tie close working harmony which the
federal government desires to bring
about between It and the various
states. Governor Cornwell Is expect
ed to add these war measures TO his
calrshortly after be returns to Charles.
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Virginia Abbott, the new director of
affairs at the Dixie Theatre, Manning
ton, and erstwhile Tor long whitley
ticket salesman at the Hippodrome, is
gradually recovering from recent ILL
ness and counts on being on the JOB
rext Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Dr.. H. G. slawter, of Charleston, has
been recommended by Senator Suther-
land to receive military training aud
a commission In the officers reserve
corps as an army surgeon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

The following fourth class postnas.
tiers have been commissioned: Porter
F. Harris, Glenray; William Marcum.
Kirk; Charles Lewis, Lester. and
Robert s. Dunlap, Tad.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

which are engraved two cross lines.
He moves the gun literally until the
center of the enemy ship comedies
with the dissection of the cross lines.
Then the fire control officer presses
a button and the great shell goes roar
ing on its errand of destruction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

M. ]. stalnaker, Of Jane Lew, was at
home on sick leave when his company
was mustered out of the service and
failed to receive an honorable discharge
or any discharge at all. Congressman
Reed paid a visit to the War depart
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

]. ]. Hendricks, Of Chenille, and
Hon. Vernon E. Johnson, Of Berkeley
Springs, are among the West Virginia
visitors in town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

The Hoyt & Adams troupe, next
weeks attraction at the Hipp, has on
its roster besides Milt Adams and Hal
Hoyt, an artist of exceptional ability
in the person Of Miss Anna Stein, who
is the prima donna of what is heralded
as laughable musical revue with ar
fist extraordinary.
DIN STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Congressman Geo. n. Bowers has
introduced special pension bills in be-
half Of JOS. G. Kitchen. OF Hedgesville,
and Geo. Dettmer, Of Martinsburg.
Both bills are for $50 month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Senator Sutherland today introduced
a pension bill for John NJ. Jones. Of
Morgantown. It calls for $40 a month.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Messrs. Lockwood and King, we'll
known residents Of Clarksburg, are
the Capital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Neil, of Elkins,
are in the city, stopping OF here for
a few days visit on the way to their
home from Florida where they spent
the winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

others are we'll cast and act with the
dignity or abandon suited to their
roles,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Photo shows range-finder to be put
on Uncle Sans newest superdread'
naught, the New Mexico; diagram
shows how big gun Is fired. .
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

William Mugall Brast, brother OF
Col. Edward Brast, proprietor OF tho
Chancellor at Parkersburg, will attend
one Of the military training camps
Senator Sutherland having made ar
rangements for him, and also formally
recommended commission for him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

A bill to grant pension Of $50 a
month to Wilbur S. Chapman, OF
Charleston, was introduced in the
House today by Congressman Little.
page. The congressman has been no
titled by the Pension Bureau Of in.
creases granted to Mrs. S. A. Ltversay,
of Grassy Meadows, $40 month, and
George w. Tate, of Guthrie, $21.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

nent today to secure Ssalnake dc.
ehaEge for lin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Maybe So.
Justice is blind. That riaJ be why
so many people want to whisper to her.
Kansas City Journal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

preceding the performance at inc
siSpodrome a huge American flag is
f6fown on the screen, while the or
chestrap plays an appropriate hymn
s,sd I ia audience gets on its feet. Ali
3 which is altogether fitting and
oFoDer, with just one exception. Inc
ar i'll the nag is not red, but 1t was
niained to us last night that 1t
.o,,idn't be made any "redder" because
y Germans have all the dyestutf.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

ippodrome. ...... The New Boy
Photoplays.
mo 80 Sssss - .s...'.'.. .Cam14Ie
8oflss......s..... The Second Shot
Dixie ........ Heart Of Texas Ryan
cess 49,. ..........T The Promise
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22
NOTICE

An entertainment viii be given at
the Masonic (Colored) Hall Saturday
evening by the st. John Choir of the
A. NJ. E. Church.
Be sure and come and bring some
one with you, a good time is expected.
Refreshments will be served. Mrs.
Carrie Norman, Pres; Mrs. COnda
Burnet, Treas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22
EIrnuesd,a Good Work.

Fireweed, otherwise known as the
great wIllOw-herb," seems to have
been created as an antldote for one
Of the ugllest sights q landscape may
Offer-burnt-over ground. The hre-
weed Il a genuine cosmoDohta tor u
sends its consollng SHIFT above ne
ashes Of burnt forests not only
throughout America but n Europe
and Asia, -
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22

Please be- present at the regular
meeting Of BGxtsr Lodge No. is on
Friday night. this week, at 7:So
o'clock. Important business Win b
transacted and this win Be followed
BY TIE serving Of rStssShmsutS.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22
TAKE NOTICE

Hunting or treSpssSing In any man
aer whatever on what q known -
he overtOn farm, three milss SOSth
If Baxter Springs, and occupied By
he undersigned, Il hereby strictly
forbidden.
Dated this 18th day Of November.
1917. !
Nov. 1873 p. o. PoTTORFf.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22

It Il at The Golden Rule that the
extra values in wool dress goods, cut
ings, cotton fannelS and undsrwsar
are 10 b found
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22

Have yuu picksd yOuF Wiutug ohsag
ct The Golden RulA IL pries ~
Car below tOdayt maJtst vllu's'
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-11-22

French ana Americans. arose a. one
man. without the faintest suggestion
OF a smile from the Americans, and
shook the little man from Pau BY the
hand.
1T IL one of the happiest moments
OF my life" said the latter simply 40
the company resumed their places.
Despite the obstacle OF language q
strong feeling Of fraternity has
sprung up between the men. Many
an American commlssary sergeant has
won the heart Of higher French on
Ger BY presenting him with q loaf Of
white bread fresh from the Geld
bakery.
The French In return gave presents
Of sardlnes, sausages and other items
from their supplies that 90 to vary
the American menu. Through an ar
rangement made by one wideawake
American commlssary sergeant his
mess has more than once been treated
to Q real chicken dinner. White bread
has been q thing Of the past In France
for some months, and nothing tickles
the French palate more than we'll
baked, fresh white bread. for bread Ii
one Of the principal articles Of food In
this country. Because Of the short
age of wheat, an official decree In ef-
feet for nearly q year, provides that
the white -four must be mixed with q
large percentage Of rye. barley or Oat-
meal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-03-29
SESSION Of
pep CLUB HELD
LAST NIGHT
WENT ON RECORD FOR STOCK
SHOW AND BORDER DAYS THE
COMING FALL
Will ASSIST THE CIVIC CLUB
Assist Ladies in Movement to Beautify
City Park-offer to Build Band
Stand In Park

The Pep Club at a lively session at
the fire station rooms Wednesday even
ing indorsed the plan of Livestock
Show and Border Days entertainment
for Grangeville this fall and will take
hold of the project Immediately and
begin boosting in the Pep Club way
for this meritorious move. The club
members expressed themselves as
heartily in accord with the idea of
fall show and carnival of some kind and
it seemed to be the sense Of the meeting
that the livestock show, combining q
properly conducted Border Days feature
for entertainment, placed in competent
hands, would be the best plan Of q
festival, in view of the fact that the
livestock business is one of the leading
industries of this section and is GER
tainly worthy of support.
1t was argued that with the Salmon
and Snake river sections right at our
doors we have the best territory in the
world from which to draw talent for
the Border Days feature as well as ex-
hibits for the livestock department.
A ripping good program of enter
tainment features has been outlined and
committee is already at work on the
proposition. OF course the popular
Cowboy band will be prominent in the
show, which right now promises to
eclipse all former Border Days exhibi-
tions, which is saying lot.
The baseball committee reported pro-
gress, which report was satisfactory to
the club.
At the meeting of the club last night
the following standing committees were
appointed for the ensuing year:
Civic Affairs-Mark Robinson, Ches.
ter Arnold and Harris r. Hilbourne.
Good Roads-Dr. G. w. Slusser, A.
r. Wiley and j. G. Eimers.
Athletics-Hub. Wood.
Auditing and Finance-H. Rothwell,
l.. A. Wisener and G. w. Eimers.
Benevolent Affairs-Dr. G. w. Slus-
ser, II. Rothwell and Ed Abramson.
Entertainment-John p. Eimers.
The club voted unanimously to Join
with the Ladies of the Civic club in
the highly eOmmendable move to i'm
prove and beautify the city park on
east Main street and to indicate that
| the club would fall in line with this
project motion was made and carried
that the Pep Club build a modern
bandstand at convenient location in
the park, providing this meets with the
approval of the ladies, who are the
originators of the Improvement idea. 1t
is the plan to build the bandstand of the
latest approved shell model which will
be thoroughly up-to-datc.
The Civic affairs committee will take
this matter up with the ladies of the
Civic club at an early date.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-03-29
SUPPLIES AND MACHINERY NOW
BEING RUSHED IN FROM Sites
10 THE MINING SECTIONS OF
ELK CITY AND NEIGHBOR-
ING CAMPS

twenty-five teams are now engaged
II, m freighting to the mining district.
~ fne first car load of machinery for the
I've" York mine and the Wonder are on
'ne way. Several loads of the tube
,aiiis Tor the Orogrande Gold Mining
W. nave been started for the interior
auu suites has felt that in the past week
~ na' she will be placed on the map as
ne outfltting point for the mining dis
Lict. The new life that is taking hold
'hls large undeveloped area will see
an expenditure of thousands of dollars
nee ueiofe the summer is over. Several
pioPefnes have been Investigated and
m Vnaed during the winter, and arrange
ents are under way to install machin-
n, ana operate the property.
tot new modern equipment being
neh y"sa IN by the Orogrande and New
th Nm properties is conclusive evidence
ma ' ,hese properties have the values
w;n she many other mines that are or
soaa oe placed in operation during this
laaa - recent article from Elk City we
Jonn that approximately half million
s;x ;als 's was expended during the last
H.; b. months in the Elk City, Orogrande,
M and Ten Mile mining district, in
hn;, @ purchase of mining properties, the
flnmnng of quartz mills, construction of
mill es and bitches, Installation of saw
|dsva,Iat AT the mines ind in underground
'0SSeiopment work.
months ago OILY one quartz mine
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-03-29
MILL AND ELEVATOR ASSURED
Third Of the Money Already Subscribed
and No Trouble to Raise Balance.

At the meeting of the farmers and
business men interested in the construc-
ton of mill and elevator held last
Saturday most encouraging report was
made by those in charge of the solicit
ing. A third of the money necessary
for the project has already been sub
scribed Notwithstanding the bad wealth
er and consequent inability to see peo-
pie who might naturally be expected to
look upon the plan with favor. Ways
and means of rapidly securing the en-
tire amount were discussed and it was
decided to divide the section in small.
er units and increase the committee.
The work will be pushed rapidly and
there is no doubt as to the sum nee
essary to build being raised. The next
meeting will be held in two weeks from
last Saturday and at that time it is
probable such progress will have been
made as to justify those in charge tax
ing actual steps toward construction.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-03-29
OPEN-BIG ROTARY CALLED ON
THE JoB-MoST SEVERE WIN
TER IN YEARS SAY OLD
TIMERS

After six days of no train service the
high line passenger arrived Monday
night several hours behind the regular
schedule and things are again normal
in the passenger, freight, express and
mail business and incidentally people
have been given a little of an idea as
to what strike would have meant in
the way of Inconvenience if not real
suffering. The train out Tuesday a
week ago never got any farther on its
way to Lewiston than several miles
beyond Cottonwood and was tied up at
that point until Saturday when it re-
turned to Grangeville. The long touted
Russell plow was put ON the job of
clearing the line but did not prove
equal to the occasion and not until
the rotary arrived did hope revive.
With the rotary and a large crew of
shovelers the track was opened late
Monday afternoon and regular service
again established Tuesday morning.
Old timers say they have not known
such weather as we have had in this
March in years and local observer in
forms us it was just six months last
Saturday since the first snow fell on
the prairie this winter. The winter
has not been so severe as it has been
drawn out and as a result has beer
exceptionally expensive on all alike
The cattlemen have perhaps suffered
most in the backward spring and the
shortage of hay making their condition
one of constant worry. However, hay
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-03-29
WILL LOCATE HERE.

Albert White, son-in-law Of Treasurer
Bradbury, who with his wife have been
visiting at the Bradbury home for the
past several weeks, has decided to
locate here and with that object in
view rented the Batty block, formerly
occupied by the Jurgen restaurant, and
will open modern bowling alley and
cigar store in the same. He will handle
the very best of cigars and tobaccos as
will as candies, magazines, ETC., and in
tends fixing up an exceptionally fine
place. just as soon as the weather will
permit Mr.. Batty will extend the build
ing 20 feet thus providing room for the
bowling alleys which are now ordered
and on the way. Mr.. White is mighty
fine gentleman to meet and comes from
Valdez, Alaska where he was in bust
ness number of years and one of the
most prominent boosters of that city of
live wires. You will find him a most
congenial welcome at Mr.. White g place
of business.