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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25

NJ. Downs, president.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 1880
p. m.
The Board of Stewards will meet
at the parsonage on Thursday at 1880
p. M. You are cordially invited to
these services. A special welcome
TO rthe stranger in our midst.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25

.in he Norfolk ana western Railruad
region. who goes to Kentucky with .
mining company. HIS successor was
appointed today in the person otThos.
Stockdale Of Northfork, His headquar-
tiers win be at Bramwell, Mercer couuT
ty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
PALATINE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Home-like Church.

]. ". Brown, PASTOR.
Sunday school at $3.50, Prof. w. A.
Hustead, superintendent Show your
loyalty to your school by being pres
emit promptly at 9:3O. At the close
of the lesson the pastor will give
short address.
A welcome for all at The Home
like Church
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Third 81. anu GdslOH AVG.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society will have charge of
the morning services. Rev. John Rob
inson will preach in the evening.
M. P. HELMAN. Acting Sec.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-The aIrplane
is going to become as common as the
automobile. Winged iitneys will be
an every day sight. The tremendous
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
WILLIAMS MEMORIAL M. E.
CHURCH, SOUTH.
Corner Fairmont Aye, and Second
street.
R. T. Webb, Pastor.

street.
R. T. Webb, Pastor.
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m, conduct
ed by II. T. Jones, superintendent,
The adult people of the church should
fill the ranks made vacant by the
children being absent.
Preaching at 10:45 a, m. by the
pastor. At this service the Sacra-
ment of the Lords supper will be OBJ
served. =.
At 1880 the presiding elder will
preach, and corjluct the business
meeting the fourth quarterly confer
ence.
Epwqrth League at GAS p. mo Ward
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
cHRIsT CAuRCH.

Charles Baird Mitchell, Pastor.
1880 4. m.-Holy Communion.
1O:45 a. m.-Morning prayer and
sermon.
Welcome.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
FLEMING CHAPEL.

All services in this church will be
omitted until the first Sunday in
September.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-25
CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Market and Columbia streets

MarK5L anu COIuWDIH sIIe6Io'
Services on Lords day, Aug. rs,
1917.
Bible reading at $3.50 a, M.
Introductory and the Breaking of
Bread at 1O:3O a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Preaching at 1880 in evening.
Jas. L. Allan,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
- -sAr VT
klNr

EVENTS in other paramount Importance that the
public has paid little attention the German crown
prince 10 estabN the German line south OF Laon bent back by
April of the French
Lacking of the operations the
oae or Highway OF the ladies' which would be
likely in
famous
losses have been tremendous and the absolutely nothing
The German reaction in the included the
and continued
June the German old rushing
he suest kd OF positions the face OF well fortified and
object behind the slaughter
One theory that indenbus intends puy hot between
and Rheims that the French
Of the magnitude of the April victory would probably nut the
French across the Aee the north bank which ground
before Should the French
the German OF the aon inevitable
The display such podga of losses before the French have
tendency to disturb the Paris and develop the belief
plans drive this 1t the Nn country
here that the Germans made their surprise attack which threw the French
the fall OF 95 Hopes
Quentin north have vanished The German opinion that France has her line
stretched to the limit Verdn being impossible would
to hammer the French line
demonstrated vulnerable deinses1 Then the indicating
determination offensive would tendency
unthreatened portion OF the 800 miles her
The writer OF those who thinks that still has
and the the the
DOMAIN movement the Italian effort and the British with their greatest
the yet undivered
northern provinces France that Neville be back
Dame, and into the low the Ae and
roll clean around Loan the of
many months before indenbug figures will be him
OF France
The chancellor weg demonstrated plainly yesterday that so long as
the party power rules 10 franz @
many going fight that means Hnduo rus h b
choose his times and places biz sector
without devastating the territory Systematically would great defeat for
With belt
chances recognizing and holding drng explain awav
like sheep order keep opponent of balance and nv
another successful blow IN this vital region-W. NJ H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
WANTED-A WATER PHILANTHRoPIsT

NOWN At the police station cooling waters bubbed out
Of the tank that was filled with ice Weary pilgrims
diag their way through Police alley stopped to quench
NJ thirst But no Since the price of ice is higher
~ Quanty iess and the water cooler at the STATION Is
- longes public drinking place.
In the hot days Of the time where's stranger
70 get drink Of water3 True there plenty OF stands
wre cold beverages sold probably there ten any
block But not every person want, sweetened drink III,
nsjoriy wants natures beverage cold and pure and
ifeshing 0~
What philanthropst will to the front in own
= Ia any other American city and fresh cold
= Be supplied in public fountains every busy corne'
People liberal in cities during the hot weather and
~ contribute freely to milk and ice funds for babies
They cannot give too much. since the is worthy
1 Why Stop thsl Why not arrange to have free water
b every American city during the hot mon,hs'
Hotel keepers are imposed upon by the thirsty, But
Wats fellow to do when he wants drnki The hotel is
~ first place that comes into his mind ~
II come Oklahoma millionaire wishes 70 build monu-
at that will keep his memory reh he will establish and
a1intain few drinking fountains where pure flows
x1on the sun shoots whitening rays to the pavement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Representatives,
BDMK Mason
'(ocrIyght I9I7
THE SOLDIERS.

IT'S sad to see the young men 20,
away from all they love and know,
= to where wars beacons burn; and
poignantly il pains the heart to feel.
while watching them depart, that they
may not return. We calmly read OF
others sons who went to face the Prus-
sian guns in yonder endless fray; we
gave the tribute OF sigh to English
men who went to debut they were far
away. We cannot truly sympathize
with foreigners; an ocean lies between
them and our doors; the story of their
sorrows seems like some vague horror
seen in dreams. when wintry tempest
roars. Now we behold our own depart;
through mists OF tears we see them
start, the laddies we have reared. per-
haps to see our home no more, perhaps
to come back to our door all stricken,
manned and scared. II racks the soul
to see them stride away, away. with
noble pride, so young, so brave, so
strong; we see them march in fine
array, and then kneel down somewhere
and pray that war may cease ere long.
II breaks the heart to see them 20; but
better far to face the foe and for their
country fall, than to pursue a peaceful
trade. and by base stratagem evade that
countrys urgent call,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
THE WISDOM OF THE VOTERS.

IF any person in this city doubted the wisdom OF
the voters in authorizing investment OF Sl,SOOO in
new water plant that doubt went gllmmerng yesterday
when Mayor Ed Overhoser issued proclamation prevent,
ing the Of city for sprinklng purposes, Every
drop of available water must be conserved for fire pro
lection after the small is used for strictly domestic
purposes
In former years had that caused the
popuace to turn pale the water situation having been such
that city at the mercy Of flames But since we now
are spending a large sum Of money in new water
works plant west of the city the present action OF the mayor
saving the water will cause no fright and only bit of
temporary inconvenience
OF course If we get no considerable amount of precpi
ation within the next months of the city back
yard gardens will suffer and few of the beautiful lawns
may show signs of withering But duty right now is TO
conform to the mayors order, that there shall be an
ample supply of water suppress any conagraton which
may threaten the property Of Oklahoma City
II will be recalled that few years ago the water stua
ton serious the little old Canadian refusing to de
liver enough fluid for household purposes. The water
department promptly shut off the supply giving household
ers something like couple of hours day to fill recep-
aces after which the water conserved for fire pros
lection In those days the family that had no private well
had inadequate bath facilities
So when think Of the trying times OF those drouth
years it should be quite easy for all of to reconcile
selves 70 the mayors proclamation to stop sprinking the
lawns and gardens. SO long Mr.. Mayor doesn't re-
strict the bath privileges we'll proceed in harmony with
his request
In the meantime army Of will be found at work
at the plant far out West Tenth 1t is
OF great satisfaction to all of to know that
each twen,yfour hours the big dam draws just little bit
completion. II had not already prepared for
the great water system this city would be in plight
that would bring prostraton TO most OF the in
habiants As it is, merely asked to cooperate
with the water department to stop the waste OF water
II few vines dry up in the garden that will not cause
famine The who loses a vine two from drouth
knows that year will have unlimited supply Of
water caused by the wisdom of the voters Of this city
realizing that Oklahoma City should depend upon
insignificant stream during the summer months.
Let he people stand with the mayor this time the in
convenience will be OF short duration Wen get rain soon,
the river will boom and the fall crops in the backyards
will blossom.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
fsSque the Waste and Win the War"
BILLIONS OF EXTRA MEALS.

EARMERS Of the United States responded noby TO the
call for more food and is announced by the agr'-
cultural department that this years production oi the
principal feed crops Of this country will be lUo"Wooo
hushels greater than the yield Of 1916
just how many extra billion meals can be served IRON
tAe huge farm production Of 1917 in the United States
matter to be determined by some expert who can use an
adding and multiplying machine Certain it is that the
farmers "oversubscrbed" the list OF oodsuiis which Uncle
oam asked them to produce.
Europe !, in bad way so far as the supply OF food IS
Spncerned and this nation has been appealed to for aid in
feeding the armies OF allies From the official reports
lest issued it appears that America is quite able to do
more than her part in wardng off famine among the
troops that are fighting against Prussanism.
I. The American farmer to the front when his help
~ needed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
THE NEW SALOON.

n b herethe saloon Just like In old time, II /,
observed that the sentee chap with the spotles white
Js draws two" but the glasses are devoid Of every
~ oe ntoxican For the saloon with tho resua-
~ bar sells only temperance beverages.
Ihs old timer who through the downtown sec
~ RIBS his eyes-he sees bars and fine mirrors and
soenins glasses just like in the period which desg
ated the good old days but which have passed never
y return In this center Of industry.
The foot rail is there as Of old The amber fluid ha.
b Semiliar appearance But the kick" is gone
The new saloon is here, But it is alcoholics
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
MAKING A REAL OZARK HIGHWAY.

MOTOR CARS will not stick in the mud on that part
''- Of the Ozark Trail between Joplin and Miami funds
having been raised in the of 100000 to make a
crete highway Of the Joplin Miami link.
For many months The Times has reflected the opinion
OF expert road builders by stating that the Ozark Trail
when hard surfaced would be real highway usable at
all times regardless Of the dust mud dirt roads,
There is no longer any discussion about the building Of
good roads. good road is hardsurfaced road dirt
road is good for few minutes after each rain, and at
other times is too dusty too muddy to give pleasure to
tourists -
The action OF the people along the Ozark Trail from
Joplin to Miami means real Ozark Trail The people
who live all along the Trail will be satisfied until
they also have hardsuraced road which can be used in
all kinds of weather The dirt trail has passed to the
discard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Luke McLuke Saws.

Luke McLuke Says.
While Congress is at il, why no,
finish the job by lacking an amcndmen,
onto war measure and abolshing
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day Friday and Saturday and making
the week consist OF seven Sundays'
a man likes to tell you how busy he
is and how overworked he is. But you
never saw a man who was too busy or
too tired to smoke.
Any fat-head can get into a fight
But it takes little gray matter tc
keep out of one.
A woman has such a hard time keep
ing track OF her husband when he Is
alive that YOU can't blame her for hav.
ing her doubts as to his whereabouts
after he is dead.
Some folks tell so much more thar
they hear that Nature should have
equipped them with two mouths and
only one ear.
There are all sorts Of people in the
world. including the fellow who doesn't
believe that the world is growing bet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
OLDST T0RlBN
INNEWTYpB
Twenty Years Ago,
Prom Zs TINES PILES

Twenty Years Ago.
Misses Ethel and Mayme Miner ar.
rived in the city this morning from
Kansas City
Program of the entertainment 20 he
given at the M +. church south thi,
evening
Instrumental music.
Fairy crowning.
Ruth Harper, queen.
Clio Woodruff, Edward ChittIe Nova
Gross, Mamie Burns Alice Krkpat
rick and Louise Phillips, fairies.
Solo, Mrs Majors
Recitation, Naomi Phillips.
Solo Alice Kirknatrick.
Recitation, Amy Gersor.
Tableau - Liberty Lighting the
World Good Night and the Artists
Dream.
Refreshments served afterward.
! G Street departed for Chicago to-
day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Fact.

II surely would cause YOU surprise
II you Just figured. friend;
How many things you criticize
And how few you commend.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Mistakes.

A man can make hundred mistakes
in day and then want divorce il his
wife happens to make one.-Luke Nc
Luke. And the mistake she makes is
very likely not following for four
blocks behind some swell dressed girl
in the hope that she will drop her
Observation-Disclosures Journal Re
publican.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

1t was noted in the 20yearsago items yesterday that
Sangets feed offered to sell alfalfa hay Is cents
bale II Mr. Sanger didn't dispose of all Of his forage
at that time, he cash it about four times the
price that he advertised.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Wlllie-Paw, what is experienced
Paw-Experiencc is something that
teaches us how othei people ought to
do things, my son.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Probably no confidence Is violated in stating that dis
eries working night and day TO add to their stocks
before the lid is clamped down tight that industry
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
'HlST0RYBITSS

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
l8l7-Constitu,ion ratified for the
ion'an Islands, which had been formed
into an independent state under the pro-
lection of Great Britain.
Seventy-tive Years Ago Today.
l&2-Military establishment of the
United States divided into nine geo
graphical departments.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
l8|-Reclproclty treaty between the
United States and Hawaii signed at
Washington
Twenty-Five Years Ago To-day.
l@2-Ravachol notorious anar-
chlst executed in Paris for bomb
throwing
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

ter because he can't see any improve
ment in himself.
One reason why dogs arc not per
mitted on street cars is because If they
were, a man would be expected to give
his seat to a woman who has poodle
in her arms
The fact that they have nothing to
say doesn't keep some people from
saying it.
II is easy to find out il a man is in
telligent. Get into an argument with
him, and II he agrees with you, he is.
Some people like to attend the circus.
But we would rather see an old bache
lor trying to keep a baby quiet.
You can argue all you please. But
you can't get a mother to believe that
she can't help the children by worrying
over them.
II you could buy physical exercise in
bottles at drug stores, nearly everyone
would take H.
Risking the charge OF conoclasm for
daring to dispute the we'll known adage
we nevertheless maintain that there is
no fool like young fool.
Lines Worth Remembering.
Wise sayings often fall on barren
ground, but a kind word is never
thrown Away.--hrthur Helms
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

The wires tell of boy who fell out Of fast-moving
train in eastern Oklahoma and received no injuries II
that railroad company overooks advertising 1t, safety
service, there will be general surprise
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

gentleman by the name of Constantine say, that he
is still king of Greece Maybe so but he's rnot on the
pay roll
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Household hint for home gardeners, put soap under the
finger nails before putting the fingers in the dirt and the
manicuring will be easier later on
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
One Year Ago Today In IN. War

July II, l9l6-Germans at Verdun
advanced east Of the Mcuse; Frencn
took La Mai'onet,e hill one mile from
Peronne British attack on the Somme
covered eigh,.mile front, including Ii
Boisselle, Wood Of Mameu ant
Trones woods.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Van Damn and Godtold are in busi
ness In Buffalo, N. Y.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

When Kitchener said that the war would last three
years he didn't have many believers He has more now
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Seatch Usl

Dear Luke: The Terwilligct COM
pany, Of this city advcrtises for girls
to sew aprons on power machines
What the hex does a power machine
want with an apron'-P, Tiffany Mil
waukee. Wis.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

s Fasmen Of Oklahoma don't need any urging to save
hsat for seed Some Of them saving the entire crop
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Ten Years Ago.

The formal opening OF Belle Isle park
will take place tomorrow. Band con-
certs will be given nightly and a first
class cafe provided.
Mrs. R. T. Edwards of West Six
tcenth street, and three children. and
Mrs. J. w. Grant Of Plainview, Tex,
leave today for Monte Ne Ark. Miss
Lesse McCarty of Ennis, Texas, will
join them later.
Miss Faye Rowlands charming
guests. Misses Cordela Moore, Alice
Washington Hazel Wood and Maude
Swanson. who arrived last night from
Muskogce for a visit will be enter.
tained informally this evening at the
home Of their hostess for the purpose
OF introducing them to Miss Faye's
friends.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Wise Girl

Miss Bright is a practical girl isn't
she" said Jones.
She certainly is," agreed Smith
She Is wearing gold engagement
tooth. She needed the tooth, and she
got her fiance to pay for the tooth in
stead of buying her an engagement
ring"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
OIIrhI
Paw Knows Eyerything

The Hard Manufacturing company
makes mattresses in Buffalo, N. Y.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Our Joe Miller Contest.

Our Joe Miller Contest.
John Fay claims that the oldest Joke
is the one about the farmer who came
to the city to see dentist and have
q tooth extracted, The dentist advised
him to take gas, What will the gas
do to me- asked the farmer. "Oh, :,
replied the dentist, you will be un
conscious for two or three minutes ~
"All right" replied the farmer as he
took out his pocketbook "l'll take H."
You do not have TO pay me now
said the dentist, as he saw the farmer
take his coin out OF his pocketbook.
You can pay me when I've finished"
u wasn't going to pay you said the
farmer. i was going to count my
money"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

His wife threw plates at Mr.. Farr,
ANA then she heard him Eroan,
| Will admit, my dear, you are
Tho power behind the throne"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

In Sapulpa today was closed a con-
vcntion OF the people Of the Creek ma
tion that had for its object the annex
alton Of all lands within the boundary
OF the Creek nation to Oklahoma.
There were about $50 delegates pres
cnt and the meeting wa. harmonious
one and successful in every way.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

The negotiations for the conclusion
of a treaty between the United States
and Colombia for the construction Of
the Panama canal were practically be-
pun today by Secretary Hay and Will
liam Nelson Cromwell of New York,
general counsel for the New Panama
Canal company. There are very few
points of difference between The two
governments and it appears certain
that the treaty will be signed within a
very short time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Jobs Is Jobs.
Fooeyl

keTist, the chemist, runs drug
store in Dawson, Neb.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Ladies Shirt Waists - Thirty-five
dozen of them, batiste and lawn light
cool cloth, nicely made with pleated
backs and the latest sleeves All col
ors and sizes Worth 7sc and $lOO
each; choice tomorrow Is cents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Names Is Names.
TX lives IN Toledo Ohio

Our Daily Special.
Women Are Most Eloquent When
They Are Silent.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11

Learn One New Thing Each Day.
There are 100000 cocoanut trees
in Ceyion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
The Wise Fool.

You can entertain an angel un-
awares, observed the Sage.
Maybe" replied the Fool. But you
can't entertain bore that way"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Lines Worth Remembering.

Wise sayings often fall on barren
ground but a kind word is never
thrown Away--Arthur Helps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
'LUKEM:LUKF
Ills COLUMN
@eyriyht 1917
act.

This Isn't f,inny, I'll confess.
But II 10 terse and worry true;
You should not take advice unless
You're suro that II belongs to you.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-11
Fifteen Years Ago.

J, G Street departed for Chicago to.
day.