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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

University officials have been aoti-
fled by United States Department of
Agriculture Of the assignment OF two
special instructors to the agricultural
extension department OF West Virgin.
ia University. One is a specialist in
sheep breeding and the other Is the
manufacture Of cheese. The Reymann
farm recently presented to the vniver.
sity has the only complete cheese fac.
tory in the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Colored domestics Of welIsburg
have announced that hereafter eight
hours will constitute days work and
the rate Of pay shall be $500 a day.
The high cost of food and clothing is
given as the cause for this action.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Explaining a FASCINATION.

Father" said the small boy,
what is an epigram?"
IAN epigram. my son, Is a phrase
that great many people remember
easily, because it does not mean any
thing in particular. and therefore
does not burden the mind" -Wash-
ington Star.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Eorsakes the Postofflce.

Blake McIntire who has been assist
ant postmaster for the past two years
has thrown up the job and is now
working OH "a water we'll drilling ma
chine at Willard mines near Shinnstou
Charles o. Messenger takes his place
in the postoffice!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

A movement has been started at
Wheeling to organize n company Of vol
lrnteers Immediately should the Uni.
tod States become involved in war.
Meetings are being held each evening
at which the names Of applicants for
enlistment are being taken.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
WORTHINGToN.
Moyjnq to Town.

Jas. S. Bllingslea an aged resident
of Harter Hill for the past forty six
years has retired from the farm and
is moving him family to Worthington
and will occupy the house recently pur
chased from E. w. McDougal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

The semi.annual meeting Of the Pan.
handle Bee Keepers Association will
be held In Wheeling April IL. Because
OF the high cost Of sugar, last years
entire crop Of honey has been sold.
Members of the association own ap.
proximately 1000 colonies Of bees.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Arrangements are boing made by
the Ohio Valley Anti-Tuberculosi
League for the reopening of View
Point Sanitorium, five miles west of
Wheeling. The institution has been
closed nearly year, because OF lack
Of funds. Recently the county com,
missioners appropriated $4,000 for its
maintenance. The sauitorium is sit.
uated on the highest point in Ohio
county,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
MANY STUDENTS TO ENLIsT.

MoRGANTowN. W. Va. March %.
Over 200 members OF the West vii.
sinia University regiment OF cadets to.
day volunteered to enter the service,
of the Nation II q state Of war with
Germany is declared, The call for voie
unteers was made In an informal way.
but the response was quick. one entire
company Of the corps volunteering as
a unit. 49,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
A THIRSTY PARODY.

Old Father Hubbard
Went to the cupboard
To wet his whistle with rye,
But he unused as he drank
and patted his tank.
Old tummy you'll soon be bone dry
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
30 FRO PLAY wv. U.

MORGANTOWN, w, Va, March y.
%. s. e. will open the University's
5ei7 season; it was announced last
night having been signed yesterday
1or a game ON the local field Saturday.
SeptembeF,22. The clash with the d.
& =. boys Is expected to be fine condi-
tioning for the University boys pre-
'Sious to their meeting the University
'of pittsburgh on the 29th
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
BY PAUL PuRMAN

(The West Virglnian Special
Sport Writer Touring the Major
League Training Camps to Size
up the Teams as They Prepare
for the 1917 Campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Po1npeian
HAIR Massage

a eI.qr au,bs, liquid Mst.sgs u
Not sticky.
neglected chokes the life out Of the ksir
roots and viii cause scalp itehinx and
badness. early in life.
Use Pompeisn HAIR Massage tedsS.
Bottles and applications a ths IlzhR
sc. Soc and 81 hsssss .. de drue,
stores. &
Pompsian HAIR Massage Is an smber
liquid pleasant TO use made b. ia
reliable makers of the famous Ponpsian
MASSAGE Cream. A6.IRR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Plans are being made for the first
uniform examination Of school teach.
ers for 1917 which will be held Thurs.
day and Friday, April and 6. in every
county of the state. Nearly all the
county superintendent have request.
ed those intending to take the exam.
ination to report the day before the
opening for the purpose of enrolling.
So far as can be learned at the depart
ment of schools, the number of ap-
plicants for certificates 20 teach school
will exceed that enrolled last year in
the first examination
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Personals.

T. S. Neptune of Fairmont was a
business visitor here on Tuesday.
DIR. George L. Howell was a busi-
ness visitor at Clarksburg on Tues
day.
W. E. Basnett was at Annabelle on
Wednesday on official business.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

ciety Is perfecting the organizations
and It is believed that the Kanawha
Valley, particularly that part about
Charleston, WILDE able to furnish sew
eral score Of nurses In event Of actual
warfare with Germany.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

-Four classes in giving first aid 20
the injured are taking lessons IN
Charleston, under the direction Of ply
sicians and surgeons and trained
nurses. The American Red Cross So.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

From some dope from the Wesleyan
camp it looks as though Morrison was
out to take the state pitching honors
this season.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Bumstead's WormSyruu

=. a .ass and ssss :asnsdy for Worn
FAILS. TO children Il IN an 8ngel 81
mercy. P1IAEANT TO TAKE. no
StCENE6B. NO PRYEI0 NEEDED. One
bottle has killed LA worms. All drug
giBtS and dealers, or By mal1-a6o bot.
Est 9. a. VOORHEES,, X Ds Rhila-. Pa
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Much activity in Logan county is
expected during the next few months
as the result of the recent purchase of
the Del Carlo coal mining interests
embracing more than one thousand
acres of land and including the lands
under lease by the Deegans-Eagle and
Virginia. Buffalo interests. W. L. Dee.
gans, formerly of Fayette, now Of
Cabell, is at the head of the purchas.
ing corporation. and it is said that
more than 100000 was involved in the
deal by which the holdings changed
ownership.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Independents Take
Game From Shinnston

The Fairmont Independents in a last
OF the season contest beat sShinnston
IN a hard played "A to AZ game last
night, the score being tied at the end
of the regular playing period and an
extra five minutes being needed to de-
eide. Shinnston could not keep tile
pace in the ( final five minutes and
scored but two points to Fai1nont's
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

The crack of the bats in South Side
park last evening was good for the jad.
cd soul.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

consigned to the has.heen class when
he injured himself with the Athletics
q few years ago, but he came back
and pitched some masterful games.
VIII he be able 70 stage another
freat year? II would be a wonderful
achievement indeed.
When Robinson sent in a relief
pitcher he did not pick. as would have
been supposed, left.hsnder to take
the place Of Coombs. Instead he sent
IN Galore, another right.mitted hurl.
was treated to another surprise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Yh0FfyIaDtBS
aNRw9FBv

The biggest crowd of the tourna-
ment was packed in the basement Of
the "Y" last night witnessing the grand
stand fishing of the alley warriors.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Through the efforts of the Chamber
OF Commerce property owners in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
ANOTHER EoR WESLEYAN.

CLEMSON coLLEGE, S. C.. March
29.-The Trenton Aggies were no
match for Morrison aud his Wesleyan
clubbers here yesterday and the Caro-
iinians were defeated 0 TO 3. wesleyan
took the lead in the first inning with
one tally. The score:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

1t is estimated by prohibition Off.
GERS who have been working in Nc
Dowell county this week that sen.
fences approximating six years have
been imposed during the last six
weeks by the courts of Harrison, Min
go and Mcdowell counties, on persons
convicted of violating the prohibition
laws. Several of those convicted were
sent to the penitentiary having been
convicted previously for the same kind
Of offense. The others were sentenced
to work on the public roads iroln two
to four months.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Manager Harry Watkins, of the Nor
NAL nine. is talking mysteriously OF a
pitcher of renown who is expected to
enroll at the school in few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
Fairmont, "a.

for stur1n. Fairmont: Funk for Rice,
Fox for Hamilton. Field baskets
Shinnston: Sturm, A; Weinstein, a;
Parsons. 5; yassaT. 4; Storage, L;
Smell. i. Fairmont: Fleming, 4; Binns,
Mills, 6; Hamilton, 3; Funk. 2. Foul
baskets Shinns. 4out of L. Fairmont,
Mills; none out Of 2.
Referee, Miller.
Time Of periods, 90 minutes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The night of Wednesday, April a. is
the time set for the start of three
nights of fox hunting by the members
Of the Roane County Fox Hunters AS
ISOLATION. The first race will be held
at Billings Station. The place for the
races on each night after the first
will be decided the night before so that
visitors may reach the place of start.
ing by trains out of either Reedy or
Spencer. The alI.age race will be be-
gun the opening night and close Thurs
day night. The bench show ana deci.
sions by the judges are scheduled for
Thursday night, at which time the der.
by will be run. j. II. Depue is presi.
dent and R. L. Hays, secretary OF the
association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29
cADoRE HAS SHOWN UNUSUAL
oALArNEss AND CONTROL FOR A
ROOKIE FACING VETERANS.

peake & Ohio railroad. being construct.
ed to extend from the Coal river
branch, is being rapidly finished.
Three miles of track has been lalu
and grading has been finished for a
distance of eight miles. Extensive
coal and timber areas will be opened
through the building Of this line. Boone
county is thriving and the Pond Fork
developments are only small part Of
those either already started this year
or in immediate prospect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

nae Pond Fork branch Of the thesa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

A movement started some time ago
looking forward to the erection of
new county Jail to be used also by
the city Of Spencer, is expected to re
suit in the construction Of suitable
structure within the next year, but
there is much difference of opinion as
to its size and style Of architecture.
The city council and Spencer chamber
of commerce have recommended two
story structure with basement arrange
ments for prison purposes. II present
plans carry each city and county will
pay half the cost of the structure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-29

Community purchases Of fertilizer
for use this spring have been made by
the farmers of Jackson, Roane. Clay
and Kanawha counties. In many In
stances carload lots are being bought
through the county farm agents, the
farmers saving considerable money
when such extensive purchases are
made. More fertilizer than in former
years, will be used in this part of the
State this year for much greater area
will be farmed than usual.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
AuInsViIIe News

Capital journal Special Service)
Aumsville. April 2S.-On Tuesday
night of this week. about forty mem
bers Of the Rebekah lodge of salem
attended initiation ceremonies OF their
sister lodge in this city, when 4. A.
Rlevins and wife and j. Steele were
given the degree work. The climax of
the evening : entertainment was the
chicken pie supper served by the Aums-
willie lodge
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. f. Bilveu went to
Albany Friday evening TO attend the
funeral of their nephew, Wade Deu-
any which will be held in that city to-
day.
T. w. johnson, W. c. Anderson, II
{. Lewis, r. A. Blevins and Ross Con
Git went to Portland Thursday even
ing with the Salem Masonic lodge whe
conferred the Nj. NJ degree.
: A meeting was held at the home OF
Katie Brock Wednesday afternoon t.
organize a club for the younger set
The age limit was II to 2l years and
| it is to be good time club as theil
name suggests 1.-THE Jolly Fourteen.
Mrs. II. G. Porter and Maude Boone
entertained the Endeavor members al
the home of the former Wednesday
evening. The diversions of the evening
were games. followed by lunch.
Mrs. A. p. Speer entertained the
Priscilla club at her home Friday af
ternoon. Ten members were present ano
a pleasant afternoon was spent. Mrs
Matt Flier was admitted rs mem
ber. Out of town guests were Mrs NJ
| Mikelson. Mrs. H. Kane and Mrs. Eve
lyn Ryder of Salem.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Fulkerson of Salem, whC
is president of the county association
will give her delightful lecture "Th'
Heart of a Girl, at the next meeting
of the parent-teachers association Fri
day, May T. The parents will furnish
the entertainment and the usual uncl
viii be served.
Mrs. b. +. Doughty and daughter
Iva, visited her son, who is at Naneou
yer, member of the aviation corps,
A meeting was held at the Christian
church Thursday evening to organic
the Red Cross auxiliary. DIR. l.. Il
Sleeves, Mrs. L. Il. Fischer, David w
Eyre and wife, and Mrs. Trasker O
Salem were present and helped organ
ize. Mrs. Fischer explained the worl
and Mrs Trasker, whose home is n
Canada, gave an interesting talk. Mrs
Chas. Ransom was elected chairman
Sherm Swank treasurer and Mrs. W
lC. Anderson secretary. Twenty flv'
members were secured and there vii
be fifty by the next meeting
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
Willamette Valley NeuOs

the past weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinkle, Of Corvallis.
Mr.. and Mrs Click, Of Clinton, Okla.
are visiting with Mrs. Click 5 parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDonongh. They were
called here ON account Of the illness OF
Mrs. McDonough
Mr. Albert Grilley and family. Of
Portland, spent Sunday at the Grilley
home.
Last Saturday evening the young lad
les enjoyed hah hour in military drill
under the direction of Mr.. Grove Hens.
by.
I Mrs. L. Campbell spent Sunday with
her aunt at Corvallis and Monday with
friends at Albany.
The meWbers of the Aid society en-
ioyed the hospitality Of Mrs. VIM. Me
Collum, president Of the society, al
her home ON Wednesday afternoon.
! A number of Instrumental and vocal
solos were enjoyed. The afternoon was
spent with fancy work and chatter. The
hostess was assisted in serving dainty
refreshments by Miss Leora Morris anC
Miss Clara Miller.
! Fred Spranger, of o. A. c., is
{ spending the weekend with his parents
Misses Martha and Olga Wikberg
who are attending school at Monmouth
are spending the weekend at home.
The many friends of Mrs. J. II. Mer
riman will be sorry to hear of her con
tinued illness. She has gone to Port
( land for treatment.
Harold Benjamin is spending tn,
/ weekend with his parents at Forres
/ Grove
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
A GERvAIs BRIDEGROOM

The marriage of Miss Ferrol Lam
baugh and Dean d. Dilley, of Falls City,
took place in Portland last week. Miss
Lambaugh is the daughter Of Mr., and
Mrs. J. f. Lambaugh and recently has
resided in Fall City. Mr.. Dilly is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Dilly, Of Ger
vais, and is an employee of the South
ern Pacific company. After an extend
ed honeymoon in California, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dilly will make their home at Orc
gon City.--Gervais Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
MEDICINES, LIKE men
HAVE CHARACTER

From their fine outward appearances.
through the various elements OF
strength that go 10 make up the
standing Of a remedy, including the
final and absolute test-does IL make
good" docs Il cure Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and Peptiron Pills conclusively
prove every day that they are medi-
cines of the highest character.
Hoods Sarsaparilla originated in n
physicians successful prescription.
Peptiron Pills. named from pepsin
and iron. include nux and other tonics.
For scrofula, eczema. humors, boils.
pimples and other eruptions-for loss
OF appetite. indigestion and dyspepsia
for kidney and liver troubles-for
loss OF appetite. that tired feeling
for brain-fag, nerve exhaustion.
anemia and poor. thin blood-Hood's 8
Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills make
the ideal course of medicine, the
former before meals. the latter afte-.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
jefferson News
.apital journal speeial service. }

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Jefferson, Ore, April 2S.-Mr George
Lamb returned Monday from the hos
pital in Salem where he has been under
the DOCTORS care for several weeks.
The Jefferson people are not lacking
in patriotism as is shown by the fact
thata Home Guard has been organized
by the citizens. George Griffith has
been made captain, Harry Roland first
lieutenant, and Guy Roland second hep-
tenant.
Miss june Cooley, of Salem, was in
town the first of the week visiting the
Misses Hazel and Jeanette Hayes.
Mrs Joe Tontaine has been on the
sicklist with bronchitis this week.
Several parties from Jefferson visited
"The Daughters of the Gods" shown in
in Albany Monday night.
F. A. Cooper has purchased an Over
land car.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. VanWinlle, of Al
bany, were in town Wednesday visit
ing Dr. and Mrs. VanWinllle and theil
daughter, Miss Keith VanWinlIle
Mr.. Milton Mason is home from Mil
City this week.
Much enjoyed was the entertainment
furnished by the band of Jolly enter
tainers here Saturday and Sunday
nights. This band of 25 little musician,
is making a tour through the countr.
and the little folks are entertained a
the home of the citizens in the differen
towns.
/ Mr.. VIM. Kotthoff has purchased
new Buick
In honor of Miss Keith VanWinkle'
birthday, a high school party was helt
in the high school building Wednesda,
night. A pleasant time was reported
Since the weather has settled littl
some road work is being done in thi
community
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
ROsedale News
Capital Journal Special service.)

Capital Journal Special Service.)
Rosedale, Ore, April 2S.--John Parr
has gone to Idaho where his father and
brothers are working.
Gus Whelan had an accident with his
car coming out from town Tuesday
night.
Ellen Pemberton is out of school a
few days on account of sickness
Quite large delegation of Salem peo-
Pile attended the revival meeting one
night last week. The meetings closed
Sunday night.
Luther Pemherton started back to
Iowa Tuesday and Grandma Pember.
ton is staying with her daughter, Mrs
Grocer.
Supervisor John w. L. Smith visited
school Thursday.
Clifford Cammack sold his 10-acre
prune orchard and drier this week to
Chas. Elgin of Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
LATE HOP NOTES

II is said that some hop growers are
willing to contract this years crop at
nine cents, but few dealers are able to
place contracts at any price.
Estimates of the number of acres of
hops that will be plowed up now place
the figures at 10000 acres. This, of
course, is more or less a guess, but prob
ably correct one. Conditions have be-
come worse so rapidly that yards are
being abandoned daily. With little or
no prospect of improvement, a so per
cent decrease in acreage is not surpris-
ing.-Aurora Observer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
Salem Heights Notes
Capital Journal Special service.)

Capital Journal Special Serviee.)
Salem Heights, Ore, April 2S-Mr.
and Mrs. Ebert Thompson spent sun
day with friends at Philomath.
Mrs. d. Cade, of West Salem, is
spending the weekend as the guest of
Mrs F. A. Thompson, Mrs. Cade form.
erly resided in Salem Heights.
The Parent-Teachers' association helc
a splendid meeting at the hall last Sat
urday evening. The primary pupils gave
play under the direction of their
teacher, Miss Grettie The play was a
great success and was enjoyed by all
After the program pie was served and
an enjoyable time enjoyed.
Mrs. VIII McCollum spent the past
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
Retail Prices
PORTLAND MARKET

Portland, Or, April 2S.-Wheat
Club $2.65
Red Russian $3.50
Bluestcm 1910
Fortyfold $2.6j
Oats, No. l white feed $3.50
Barley, feed $55.25
Hogs, best live $500
Prime steers $10.50
Fancy cows 1915
Calves $40
Spring lambs 1880
Butter, city creamery 39@40c
Eggs, selected local eX. Bic
Hens POE
Broilers 300 40c
Geese 12613c
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

There is no telling what is the cor
rect wheat market in the present spec
ulative condition Of the market. To-
day in Minneapolis hard wheat was
sold for So
In the wholesale market lettuce is
reduced in price and the same may be
said OF celery. Flour is up GO cents a
barrel to become effective Monday in
the Salem retail stores.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

The following prices for fruits
and vegetables are those asked by
the wholesaler of the retailer, and
not what is paid to the producer.
All other prices are those paid the
producer. Corrections are made
daily.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28
Livestock Market

Portland, Or, April 2s.-Cattle re-
ceipts 3. Market strong. Light steers
$l6Ml0.50; heavy steers $9.6509.75; !;
cows $S.50@S.65; heifers $s.50@9.
Sheep receipts none. Market steady.
Best east of mountain ycariings 5000
ii; valley lambs $l0G 1850; wethers
$40; ewes $S.50Ml0.
Hog receipts 253. Market steady.
Heavy $15.50M1560; light $l5. 400
1550
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

Miss Bernice Parr and Nellie Fowler
visited high school and other points of
interest in Salem Wednesday.
Miss Rose Morgali and Miss Flora
Turnbull attended the girls conference
i'll McMinnville last Saturday and Sum
La
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-04-28

An engineer who has investigated
Commissioner Daly's light plant scheme
says it would cost a-out double the
estimates Portland 8 commissioner made
of it.