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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Commencement dates of number
Of the state schools have been an
nounced by j. Frank Marsh of the
state department of schools. The
commencement exercises Of West Vir.
GINA university will be held Tuesday,
June IL. The commencement OF Mar.
shall college will be held in con-
nection with the meeting of the State
Education Association in Huntington
beginning Wednesday, June 10. other
commencement dates are announced
as follows: West Virginia Collegiate
Institute. May 80; Concord Normal
school, June 6; Bluefield Colored In
stitute, June 5; West Liberty Normal
school, June q; Fairmont Normal
school, June s; Shepherd college, June
8; Keyser Preparatory school, June
8; Granville Normal, June z, and
Montgomery Preparatory school, June
n.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
Department 70 Meet

A meeting of the Home Economics
department of the Woman's club will
be held on Monday afternoon at three
o'clock at the club rooms in the Wat.
son hotel. Prof. Walter Barnes OF
the English department Of the Normal
school will address the meeting on
subject Literature in the Home" An
invitation is extended to the general
club members to attend his meeting.
1t is also urged that the members OF
he department will be present in large
numbers as matters pertaining to Che
Penny Lunch moyemen will be dis
cussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Among the important coal develop.
ments in West Virginia this year is
that proposed by the recently organic.
ed United Thacker Coal and Coke
Company, which has $4,000 acres of
coal property In Mingo county. Labora.
tory test Of the coal there are being
made preparatory to extensive opera
lions. The company is controlled by
New York bankers who own not only
this tract but several others in this
state and Kentucky. The land has
been held for several years and it was
not decided until recently that opera
tons would be started.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

A great deal of coal has been moved
from along the several branches of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad here
recently consigned to Newport News
navy yard to be used on United States
warships. One train passing through
Hinton drey hurry.up order
of 81 cars of Piney River coal
Shipments of coal for the govern.
ment are facilitated as much as pos.
sible and so far the car shortage has
not affected the filling of such orders.
1t is said that several contracts have
been signed with West Virginia op.
orators for an enormous supply of coal
to be delivered under Federal orders
at tidewater.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

East Side schools and together With
DR.. Boyer visited the schools and
made an inspection OF the children
enrolled there as we'll as the sanitary
condition Of the various buiidingss
Both gentlemen expressed themselves
as gratified with the splendid appear
ance of the children who were found
to be singularly free from disease %
any kind and also with the excellent
sanitary system used in the schools
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Of court on account Of the epidemic
Of infantile paralysis here, has decid-
ed that q jury term Is necessary and
has directed that grand and petit jur-
ies be summoned. the former for
March z and the latter for March 10.
Judge Kittle made his decision after
receiving information from the health
authorities that infantile paralysis
has practically been stamped out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
East Side Schools
Are Healthy Places

Drs. W. R. Werlich and Harold B.
Wood of the state health department
who are spending several days in this
city were guests yesterday of DR.. VIM.
F. Boyers, medical examiner for the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
To Return % Fairmont

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Richie and
daughter, Miss Jean, former residents
Of Fairmont. who have resided in Nor.
gantown for the last several years,
will return here in the near future.
Mr.. Richie has accepted a position
with the Stevenson Grocery company
and will take up his duties at once.
Mrs. Richie and Miss Ritchta will Join
him at the close OF the school year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Complaints are received almost daily
by Governor Hatfield from citizens
who refer to the high cost of living
and say that notwithstanding the fact
there is plenty of work good wages
they are unable to pay the food prices
demanded and live comfortably. Many
letters have been sent to the COVER.
nor by miners, some of whom show
that while they earn wages which
would have been considered highly
sufficient for all purposes a few years
ago, that they have difficulty in pay.
ing their grocery bills and rent.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Julius steEer is among the peers of
the pictureplayers and his work in
"The Stolen Triumph" has contribut.
ed more to his success than anything
he has yet appeared In. The story
Is powerfully dramatic and is told in
five acts. Screened today at the Prin.
cess where 1t yesterday pleased large
crowds. OLD STAGER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
LISTEN

If you are contemplating buying a
piano in the near future now is the
time to turn the trick. We have few
elegant instruments on our floor at
the old price and in fact We will give
you liberal discount off the price of
any plano we have during the balance
of this month. Prices will be higher
on pianos later on. You wont find a mic.
or assortment of pianos anywhere else,
or lower prices, Easy payments with
out interest. Courteous treatment ex.
tended to all. We are looking for you
in.
C. A. HOUSE MUSIC Co.
FRANK M. SHARPE, Mgr.
Jacobs Bldg. Bell Phone es1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Large ice gorges in the Guyandotte
river short distance above the mouth
are giving timber and boatmen con.
siderable uneasiness. There is a gorge
near the mouth of Russell Creek
which is described as being at least
20 feet high and others scarcely less
dangerous are said to have formed
further up the river. Workmen for
several days have been clearing the
mouth Of the river of logs and RATS
to prevent loss when the ice goes
out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Scores of foreign born residents of
Southern West Virginia have filed
the preliminary papers for naturali-
cation since the United States sew.
cred relations with Germany. A ma.
jority of these were born in Ger
many. Some of them declare that in
event of war they will take up arms
for the United States even to fight
against the country of their birth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
chaddock.Lake

Miss Lalah Lake, Of Warrington,
and Charles Chaddock, of Cameron,
were united in marriage on Wednes-
day at the home of the latter's aunt
in Morgantown. They will reside in
Warrington where the former is EN-.
ployed with the Hope Gas company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS.
EntertaIned For Mather

Mrs. Walter Barnes, Of Benonl ave-
nue., entertained at a sewing party
yesterday honoring her mother. Mrs.
Winchester, Of Cleveland, o., who Is
her guest.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
panee On AnrlI 1oth

April the tenth has been named as
the date for the dance to be given
by the local lodge B. P. o. E. It will
be held at the Masonic Assembly hall
and Vlncent's orchestra will render
music.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Lee OFT, workmen's compensation
commissioner for West Virginia says
the merit system employed in his de.
partment has been proving a great
factor in the prevention OF accidents
and the state compensation act is a
complete success. Mr.. OFT declares
in favor of exclusive state insurance
as 1t operates here, which makes 1t
practically compulsory in that the EN-.
ployer not covered has his common
law defense taken away from him in
case Of suits for damages by reason
of accidents to his employees. Mr..
OFT has been called on recently to ex-
plain the operation of his department
to officials of a number of Western
states.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

The annual conference of the AID.
palachian Logging Congress will be
held in Huntington April 10 to 20, &C.
cording to announcement made fol-
lowing meeting of the executing
committee in Asheville, N. C. The
meeting here will be attended by rep.
resentatlves of prominent lumber in.
terests in the Eastern states.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

Judge W. B. Kittle, who, at the re-
quest of large number of citizens OF
Elkins, dispensed with the grand and
petit juries for the February term
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

d'rince Carl, styled by his press
Kent "the man of mystery" is com.
ag with the Carter & Rose aggrega-
ion next week. His chief right to the
fame he claims has been won by his
open-air exhibitions, free to the pub
lie, such as he will give in front Of
the Hippodrome theatre on Monday at
noon. The stunt consists of 1.-The
prince" being handcuffed to the hood
of an automobile from which he frees
himself while the machine is flying
about the city streets at speed limit
gait. In other cities he has created
a great lot of excitement, and because
OF the hour, when office employees
are out for lunch, the crowds have
been enormous.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

euyandotte Club Coffee, a eombIna.
ton Of the finest eoffees erown.-Adyt,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24
M TIE
FRONT ROW
HEApLINERs TONIGHT
Musical Comedy
Hippo drome-It Happened in Arkansi
Photoplay

0iahu' ''sss'ss's...... Hearts AQrltt
tn OIL BURKA is a great believer in
- the keeping everlastingly at it"
idea and he has been keeping him
self and everyone else about the house
unusually busy during the week Just
closing. Last night he acted as host
70. about twenty-five young women
from the Bell telephone office and they
enjoyed ut Happened In Arkansas"
and were profuse In expressing their
appreciation Of Mr.. Burka's thought.
fitness and hospitality. Some night
next week the girls from the Consoli.
dated exchange will attend a per-
Torrance Of 1.-THE Sunshine Girls"
which Carter & Rose will bring to the
Htppodrome for a weeks stay.
Today the Hippodrome is having
open house for all the hddies under
10 years who have been barred from
local amusement resorts on account
OF the infantile paralysis ban. The
Kentucky Bellies are playing ut Hap
pened in Arkansas" and 1t is very
funny skit. Instead OF the overwork.
ed Dutch and Irish" comedy teams
there are three "hayseed" characters
that inspire one to laughter every half
minute. Dan Langford, Leslie Keli
and Paul Zallee are the three "rubes,"
who create number of situations and
say such funny lines that big and lit
tie folks are not able to control their
risibles. The chorus looks pretty,
sings well, steps lively, but we ara
forced to repeat an expressed regret
OF the earlier part of the week. 1t
is the best trained string of pranc-
ing femininity that ever broke loose
on the Htpp stage. They are crowd
OF willing workers, not one evincing
any symptoms of spring fever, but
we never saw chorus with such an
easy Job. Only in one bill of the week
did 1t strike US they were contribut.
ing as much to the show as the audi.
ence desired. We often have seen
poorly organized choruses that would
work their heads off and felt sorry
for them and the spectators and now
when something good comes along
we are forced to lament the lack of
quantity. Probably one ought not to
nIypect both quality and quantity"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

"The Death Swing" is the title OF
the Helen Gibson picture at the Mel.
son today. The Williams plot to spoil
the demonstration of Benton's newly
invented safety stop for trains seems
certain OF success when suddenly the
locomotive starts on wild rampage
down the track, gaining momentum
every second. Helen saves the day by
climbing out on a wire stretching
across the tracks and dropping to the
speeding engine. The shock of land
ing momentarily dazes her but 1t is
only a matter Of a few seconds before
she has brought the train to stop.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-24

This town has become thespians'
paradise. or either a theatrical grave
yard. No less than three companies
during the week have made Fairmont a
loafing place-some from choice and
some who had no choice. but Just
fingered about waiting for something
70 turn up. "a Night in Broadway
went dead here and the company is
taking few days lay off to get their
wind for a fresh start. Mr.. Kron,
who is with the show looking after the
business end for the Kron-Powell
Amusement company told your Uncle
Dudley the other night that the "rest''
was needed.
Sol Burka, who has the right fra.
ternal spirit and recognizes the, pro-
fession, had a number of the Broadway
crowd In the Hipp audience last night.
1--WE observed the attention some Of the
chorus ladies from Kron's company
were giving to the work of Zallee's
girls and we're pleased to deduce from
their hand clapping and pleased facial
expression that our minds are flowing
in the same channel. Sure they do
good work. but It doesn't cost more
than twobtts at the Hippodrome.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
GLENDALE.

Mrs. John Burdick is still very ill.
A cousin is helping to care for her
this week.
r. f. and H. B. Allen spent last
week at the Stock show in Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Griffin entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Patchen of
Cheshire on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kitzmiller and Miss
Clarice Beach were dinner guests at
d. M. Allen home Sunday.
School will close Saturday with a
picnic. All the parents should plan
to enjoy the day with the children.
Miss Goldie Owen is at home after
having spent several weeks in Almena
the guest of Mrs. Halo Scott.
Miss Clarice Beach closed her
school in Almena last Friday with a
picnic which the children enjoyed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
ANOTHER PAW PAW CASE.

1t proves that there is a way out
for many suffering Paw Paw folks.
Just another report of a case in
Paw Paw. Another typical case. Kid
ney ailments relieved in Paw Paw
with Doan's Kidney Pills.
Mrs. C. j. Libbe, North Gremps ST.,
Paw Paw, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills have helped me and l gladly re-
commend them. My kidneys were
out of order and l had soreness and
dull aching across my back. / felt
dull and languid. My kidneys acted
irregularly. Doan's Kidney Pills pro-
cured from Longwell Bros. Drug store
relieved the trouble and helped me in
every way"
Price so cents at all dealers-don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Libbe had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, N. Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
Consultation, Examination and
Advice Free
Making No Charge Except for Cost
of Medicine or Material Used in
Treatment.

DR.. Hayden was for years examin-
ing physician employed by the U. S.
Government.
That everyone may have an oppor-
tunity to consult witt: the doctor, it
has been decll:i that he will visit
the principle towns and demonstrate
to the sick and afflicted in every
community the latest successful
methods of treating these long
standing diseases.
A partial list of diseases treated:
Diseases of stomach, bowels, includ-
ing appendicitis, liver, including gall
stones, kidneys, spleen, blood, skin,
heart, eye, ear, nose, throat, worms,
epilepsy, swelling of the lig,bs, leg
ulcers, rheumatism, sciatica (sci-
attic rheumatism), paralysis, back
ward or undeveloped children, dis
eases of the respiratory tract in
GLIDING catarrh and bronchitis.
Tumors, goitre, piles, enlarged
glands and all external growths
treated with special medicine and
serum by hypodermic injections.
Nervous diseases, neuritis, neural
gia, headache, disturbance OF meta
bolism causing weakness and lack of
vital energy.
Diseases peculiar to the young.
the middle aged and the old.
Those who are discouraged by
having been treated with no benefit
or who have been told an operation
is necessary or who have been told
their case is hopeless-are especially
invited to call. Also at Lawton on
May 18th, at Giddings Hotel. 1912
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
GOBLEVILLE.

Mrs. Belle Bush was in her &C
costumed seat in church Sunday morn
ing but could not remain for Sunday
school. She was pretty tired but no
i'll effects followed.
Mrs. Sarah Bush entertained a
brother from near Lansing for the
week end.
Mrs. ]. Graham from Ostego is
spending a few weeks at the home Of
her son Orly Graham.
Greeta Powers has been on the sick
list.
J. Coffenger and family are now
occupying their new house.
Molle Rich has been visiting friends
in Glendale.
Mike Dorgan IS able tc be out after
a severe siege Of oman ora
Mrs. Celtic Woodruff is suffering
from some badly bruised fingers.
While helping at the homo of Mrs
Hutchins, large window came down
on them. Mrs. Hutchins was unable
tao open the window without assist
ance and in the meantime the fingers
were imprisoned. DR.. Bennett is car
ing for them and hopest save them.
Mae Corey was home from, Keller
over Sunday.
The exercises of the Women's Miss
ionary society were good Sunday
morning.
Prof. II. II. Severens of Kalamazoo
college will give the address at the
commencement exercises. The Bac-
calaureate sermon will be preached at
the F. B. church Sunday evening June
third, by the pastor Rev. Lemon.
Miss l.. w. Churchill has a sister
visiting her.
Mrs. A. Shaw is limping from fall
through floor.
Mrs. w. w. Whitney is doing nicely
since her operation. Mr.. Whitney
spent Sunday with her and we are
all anxious to see here home again
and fully recovered.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Convey motored to
Grand Rapids Thursday to visit his
father Luther Convey, who is very low
and there are no hopes entertained for
his recovery.
p. Bush received word from REQ
Hart stating he regrets he cannot be
in Gobleville for Decoration day on
account of his health. He hopes to be
able to be here for the fourth of July.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
Correspondence
RIVERSIDE.

Joseph Nadwornik of Chicago has
purchased the Burt Colbun farm and
taken possession.
Vena Hawkins visited over Sunday
with relatives and friends at the home
of Charles Weatherwax near Buchan-
an.
Riverside school boys played a re-
turn game of ball with the Clapp
school last Friday which resulted in
another victory for Riverside. Never
theless Clapp school boys are not
afraid of our team and extended a
cordial invitation to them to come
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Dagner and baby
visited Mr.. Tom Dagner and family
the past week. Ray had his finger
damned SO he was unable to work for
a short time. He returned to Flint
Tuesday, leaving his wife and baby
for longer visit.
Mr.. Schwab has purchased and
moved onto the Swander farm.
School will close this Friday with
a picnic dinner. There will also be
program, and ball game with the
Lake View boys.
Will Gleason and family and Chas.
Barnes and family visited Mrs. Anna
Dillon Sunday.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25

Mrs. II. f. Pollard and daughter of
Chicago are visiting her father A. H.
Long.
The Fortnightly club met with Mrs.
Gilchrist Thursday and reelected
their former officers for the coming
year. Mrs. Travis, President; Mrs.
Gilchrist, Vice President; Mrs. How
ard, Secretary; Mrs. Styles, Treasurer
Mrs. Bennett, Parlamentarian. Mrs.
Graves furnished the music and all
partook of fine Pot-luck dinner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
81: Let Me Clean Your 81:
Carpets & Rugs

WORK DONE THOROUGHLY,
SCIENTIFICALLY AND SAM
TARY. NO FOUNDING. BUT A
MECHANICAL DEVISE THAT
DOES THE WORK RIGHT.
MY PRICES ARE REASON
ABLE AND MY WORK is GUAR
ANTEED.
CALL AT MACHINE SHOP,
JUST NORTH OF THE DYCKMAN
HOUSE BARN AND SEE THE
WORK DONE AND GET PARTIC-
ULARS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25

Joseph Nadwornik of Chicago has
purchased the Burt Colburn farm and
taken nossession
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
BAPTIST CHURCH.

The memorial sermon will be given
next Sunday morning at the Metho-
dist church by the Rev. A. o. Carman.
Subject for Sunday evening "What
is it for Man to Live?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25


shaken
and have gathered together the
veybe goods the lowest prices
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Mrs. VIM. Griffin
w. f; Hand
Orian Hamilton
Mrs. F. j. North
Miss Vera Wolf.
Mrs. Meller
Mrs. Ray Snowman
Postmaster
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-27
MAXWELL SCORES
II AT LAKEWOOD
Philadelphian Tuning Up
for Golf Match Which Be-
gins Thanksgiving
Y. NJ. {. \. BENEFICIARY

Tho last golf tournament of the year in
this section of the country. so far .ls COM
prtitiNc affairs are concerned, " Ill bc played
tins week al the l.allcW cod Country club
Tho qualifying round will be plnycd there
on Thanksgiving Day and the final round
viii bc played Saturday afternoon. Tic
proceeds vii 20 ~ the \. VI. =. a., and In
order - make suro chat Il good sum Is
realized the entrants will he charged $40.
There viii be lv other prizes than gun
metal trophies Already forty play crg halo
aunonnced their intentions of cnterin; aud
it i, expected that tn" entry list viii be
large enough So that at least four or five
siAtecns viii play.
Norman II. MaNwcu Of Aronimini who
Won The event last year, dcfcatit; Gardiner
White in the final round, played over the
course yesterday and registered Il -, which
is not at al bad for the course ut this time
of the year when golhng is not quite ae
pleasant "a it Il Oh a sunny day In June.
lhiS Lakewood tournament will be- the
last competitive event In the \urth
Everything points TO the season having Il
splendid SendoT, and from the entries
already received il seems almost assured
that Maxwell will not have it all his own
way with the metropolitan representations
u 70 last evening Gardner W. White, of
Flushing had not sent in his name. but he
is expected to De i'll the lineup, nevertheless
Charles Il. Van Week, .Ir., Of Baltusrol and
INC blOtllcIS, ~. -. ana W. :. lH"naru, OF
St. Andrews, are other certain starters.
while it Is also said that j. & WorthingtoI,
the English international player. will bc on
hand.
II is just possible that the final round
will bc played out between White and
Maxwell, or that the pair will at lcas l.
meet, as they have done several times al
ready somewhere down the bracket AS
the Flushing star has had much the worst
Of these encounters, he no doubt would
welcome another chance 20 try conclusions
with one Of the best amateur golfers that
Philadelphia has ever turned out.
The officials of the club expect T. see
enough players in the qualifying round to
fill four sXteens With this number tn.
club will be in II position to donate sum
of $64O to the Y. NJ. G. A. entertainment
fund for soldiers iii the cantonmentS in tho
United States. each contestant will have
10 pay Il fec II SO for this purpose, The
entry fec will cover tine medal play handi-
cap, which is to DO held on Saturday.