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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
Town Talk

Home from Funeral-Judge and Mrs.
W. s. Raymond and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Peddlcord have returned from
Baltimore. where they attended the
funeral Of Mrs. Helen Peddicord wEich
took place on Friday morning from st.
Martins Catholic church. Interment
vas made in Bonnie Brae cemetery.
Mrs. II. v. Hill, who also attended the
funeral, will return here within a few
days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
WIFE MURDERER ELEcrRocurEr

BELLFoFINTE, Pa. Jan. S.-Jonas
Brobst, aged %, who was convicted
of numbering his 2O-year.wife at Beth.
lehem last May when she refused TO
return and live with him, was electro.
cuted at the Rockview penitentiary at
1902 a. m. today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Annual Meeting-The annual stock
holders meeting OF the Evansville
Wooden Mills company is being held
at their office here this afternoon. a
board of directors will be elected for
1917 and other business matters dis
posed OF. The company is completing
two new buildings to care for the great.
~ increased business developing in
the past year and prospective for the
coming twelve months.
5ootleaaers In Trouble. W. Skin
ner. colored, who was arrested Satur
day evening By Constables Conner and
Michael, is now in the county jail
awaiting a hearing charged with vic.
lating the prohibition law. Skinner
was found on the street with whiskey
In his pocket. Sam Lewis, the negro
arrested Friday evening by Constables
Tucker, Conner and Michaels. was
brought before Justice w. W. Conway
Saturday charged with having whis-
key in public place. After confess.
ing TO the charges brought against
him he was given the minimum of 500
fine and two months in the county jail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Charities meetins-Thc Associated
Charities will hold the first meeting
OF tho new year this afternoon at four
O'Clock In the offices in the city build
ing, Important matters are up for con.
sideratlon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The police were this morning ask.
ed to assist in finding Miss Margaret L.
Abbott. for whom a Chicago firm is
holding a valuable package. Miss Alb.
bolt is believed to be living in or near
Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

good results. The Senior Christian En-.
deayor at $3.50 made an excellent be-
ginning leader Arthur lie Seur. A
solo by c. H. Bloom was enjoyed by
all. The evening worship was based
on the Epiphany Festival thought. The
choir rendered special music. The
Sunday School association has arrang.
ed for special meeting on Tuesday,
January o. at 1880 p. m. The Sem
ior Christian Endeayor will have b
social hour election and program on
Friday, January IL, at p. M. in the
Sunday school room.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

sme From clinic-Dr. II. S. Keist.
er has returned from Chicago where he
attended the medical clinic at the Cook
county hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

To install offcers-Tomorrow ev.
ening at their hall on Monroe street
the members Of Fidelity Castle,
knights of the Golden Eagle, will in.
stall new officers. The ladies of Noun
tain City temple have been invited to
attend the social session which will
be held at tho conclusion of the ses-
sion.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The mayor felt pretty clipper this
morning and decided that he didn't
care what happened. Therefore when
the Board members came struggling i'll
several minutes late he remarked that
1t was always next to impossible TO
get the men away from Kerns' steno.
grapher. He blushed rosily as he said
1t and asked that his remark be treat.
ed leniently by the press.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Taken to Weston-Pearl Johnson,
q white girl, at a meeting of the lun-
acy board held ut ten o'clock this
morning. was pronounced insane. She
was taken to the Weston hospital on
the. eleven o'clock car out of Fairmont
this morning. where tits believed that
with little treatment she will be re.
stored to her normal mind.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

ISlfoC " mOOU-NGdLuGT CO0ul-
tions were ideal for observation of the
eclipse OF the moon which began this
morning at 1910 and was total at 2
o'clock.
Troublesome Fraeture-Since his
arm was broken just before Christ.
mas, Harold Vanata, son of j. Fl. Van.
alta, of the East side, has had to have
the fracture set three times.
Rebekan Meeting-There will be in
itiatory work at the meeting of the
West Virginia Rebekan lodge which
will be held tomorrow evening begin.
ming at 7:15 o'clock.
In Government serviee-Miss Jessie
Arnold, of the East side, who for some
time has been clerk in the Harri.
son store has gone to Washington to
take a civil service position in the
Bureau of Engraving. She passed the
necessary examination some time ago.
county's Health-Dr. L. n. Yost's
monthly report on the transmissable
disease in this county contains the
following statistics: Chicken pox, II:
diphtheria, 40; measles, $50; infantile
paralysis, L; scarlet fever, 26; trac.
homa, 20; tuberculosis, 2S; typhoid
fever, %; whooping cough, 100.
In Parkersburs-Local people have
been summoned to appear before the
Federal court converting in Parkers.
burg tomorrow. Deputy Sheriff Tom
Buckley, ex.Sheriff Conway, Consta.
BILE Conner, Policemen Seamon and
kerns left today. One prisoner, a wo.
man who formerly conducted a res.
taurant in the old Madison hotel, and a
man who is witness against her,
were also taken.
Mrs. Martin Improvins-The con-
dition of Mrs. Minnie NJ. Martin who
underwent an operation several DAYS
ago at Cook hospital is satisfactory
at this time and physicians believe
she will recover.
Janitors to MeetThe principals
and tanitors of the various graded
schools OF the city will hold a meet.
ing this evening at the Miller school
Superintendent Otis G. Wilson and I
Walter Barnes will address the meet.
ing. This is the semi annual meeting
OF the principals and jauttors.
Paw Paws Petition - POSTPONED
from day to day since last Tuesday, the
petition for special election to au.
thorize road bonds in Paw Paw district
will be granted this afternoon, saw
members OF the county court. The
date for the election, asked for in the
petition, is February 5.
/ Four Months in JaiI-Howard Metz,
of Warrington, started serving time
in the county Jail yesterday under the
sentence of Justice ]. NJ. Barrackman.
of Warrington, on charges of illegal
selling. His sentence was four months
in jail and a fine of $500.
At Grace chureh-The Sunday
school opened with 102 present and
started with the graded system. The
morning service was devoted to new
years meditation based on Josh. "a:
10. Choose you this day whom we will
serve" The sermon was by Pastor
Kunkle. The choir rendered two suit.
able anthems in an able manner. The
Junior Christian Endeavor and Catech.
etical class met in the afternoon with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

MILAN Takes seat-M. v. MILAN OF
Lincoln district has resumed his posi-
ton as a member of the county court
The vacancy Was made by A. NJ,
Glover, who was previous to his cleo
ton as sheriff member of the court
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Eclipse Of Moon-Weather condi.
tions were ideal for observation of the
eclipse OF the moon which began this
morning at 1910 and was total at 2
o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

The most disquieting job about the
city building is the reading the min.
utes of the meetings before the board
of affairs sessions. This morning
Clerk Kerns started to reading him
self red in the face but not a bit of
attention did the commissioners pay.
Ira Smith talked with man who drop
ped in to see him. Mr.. Barnes frown-
ed over the bills to be o. Ked. The
mayor polished his specs and frown
ed. Then Kerns had an idea. He start.
ed reading all over again Just to see
If any one would notice the mistake.
Ira Smith was too sharp for that, how
ever. and made motion that one read.
ing was bad enough.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Had An Open Razor-Robert Brown,
colored, who was arrested by Consta-
bles Michael and Conner Saturday
evening for stealing was brought to
the county Jail where he was found to
he carrying an open razor. Complaint
of theft was made by another negro.
Jess Abbott He is charged with steal
ing clothes valued at SS6.50 which will
make the case felony. The date for
his hearing has not been set.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Coal Operators to Meet-The annual
meeting of the Central West Virginia
Coal Operators Association will be
held tomorrow afternoon at two
o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect
officers and directors for the coming
year. Nothing but routine matters
will be discussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Troublesome Fraeture-Since his
arm was broken just before Christ.
mas, Harold Vanata, son of j. II. Van.
alta, Of the East side, has had to have
the fracture set three times.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Four Months in JaiI-Howard Metz,
OF Warrington, started serving time
In the county Jail yesterday under the
sentence of Justice J. NJ. Barrackman.
of Warrington, on charges of illegal
selling. His sentence was four months
in jail and a fine of $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08
City Hall Notes

Two offenders answered present to
the police court roll call this morning.
j. II. Latta pleaded guilty to traffic
violation and was fined the minimum,
81. Mr. Latta backed his automobile
into Main street Friday evening. John
Doe, a genial tousel headed Irishman.
said yes sir" when the mayor asked
him If he had been drunk as hcarged.
Are you going to come UP before
me again on u similar charge" asked
the mayor.
Not If OF liver git out this pine, -
he said.
He said lie got his whiskey at the
Point on Christmas; that the supply
is now exhausted and that it is ''nev-
err again" for him. He was fined So
and arranged for payment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Rebekan Meeting-There will be in
ttiatory work at the meeting of the
West Virginia Rebekan lodge which
will be held tomorrow evening begin.
ming at 7:15 o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Mrs. Martin Improvins-The con-
dition of Mrs. Minnie NJ. Martin who
underwent an operation several days
ago at Cook hospital is satisfactory
at this time and physicians believe
she will recover.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-08

Paw Paws Petition - Postponed
from day to day since last Tuesday, the
petition for special election to au
thorize road bonds in Paw Paw district
Will be granted this afternoon, say
members Of the county court. The
date for the election, asked for in the
petition, is February 5.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

w A. Monroe has been added to the
clerical force taking care of the fair
week trade at the W. A. Scott store.
Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies.
Two sizes 3Oc and Goo at all stores.
Miss Katherine Mitchell, of Mime
apolis: is a fair week guest at the
home of her friend, Miss Ellenora
Koehmstedt, being among the arrivals
on Tuesdays train.
FOR SALE-Residence property in
Langdon, one block from business
center. For sale at a bargain if
taken at once. ADDRESS P. 0. Box
325, or enquire at this office. 1-2
Itch Itch Itch !-Scratch scratch
Srcatch! The more you scratch, the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
For eczema, any skin itching. 60
cents a box.
Joseph and Louis Bimler, accom-
panied by their, wives are here from
Michigan, N. D., visiting the Lang
don home of their motheI while atten-
ding the county fair the balance of
the week.
Miss Fannie Powles and sister, who
are making a viist of part of the sum
mer with friends at the old home of
the family at Milton, are guests dur.
ing fair week of DR.. and Mrs. Ton
Smith.
James P. Brennan and family
were in the city Tuesday, a%utoine
from Antlers, N. D.. to spend the
week with relatives of the famil,
at St. Thomas and other Pembin;
county points.
Miss Alice Maloney, a former tea
cher of the Langdon city schools
who the. year has been at Edge
ley, N. D., is spending her vacation
with friends at Osnabrock, Hannal
and Langdon.
Gallo was among the towns from
the southwestern part of the count,
that sent a ood.sized delegation t
Langdon last Wednesday to atten
the band concert of the "Smashin,
Second regimental band.
Rev. George C. Lee, the Liebe]er
Ebert and Denler families numbe
among those from Langdon attendin
the annual Epworth League conven
ton in session yesterday and to da
in the Mayer grove at Walhalla.
, Sergeant Henry Clay Anderson, VIII
spent some time here en]isting re
cruits for Company C., of Grafton, ha
been advanced in rank and is now tn
ranking non-commissioned officer {
his company.
l Joseph Webster, one of the oil
standbys of the Cavalier county fai
association, is here from his farm i
the vicinity of Calvin taking a spt
cial interest in the live stock an
other EXHIBITS at the fair.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

Innumerable pan-handlers of the
MANNED, halt and the blind variety
have put in an appearance within the
past ten days, forerunners no doubt
of the transients who in reality are
parasites of the fair. They don't
want to work and poster the residen-
tial part of the town for either money
or hand outs. The real deserving
cases are few and the professional
beggar type should be kept eon the
move by the authorities. Langdon
people will confne their giving now
a-days to the demands of the Red
Cross and funds for the boys of Com
pany E.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

Four dollars a day and double time
for over ten hours is the demand be.
ing made where harvesting is UNDER
way in the middle and southwestern
states. With the poor yield, in
many instances of less than half an
average crop, Cavalier county far.
mers will be in no humor to acceed
TO the high-handed demands of the I.
w. w. "undesirables." When har-
vest and threshing time comes,
should there be any attempt at a
hold up when a fair days wage is
offered by the farmer, men of the
won't work type will find it un-
healthy to congregate in Langdon and
immediate vicinity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
THE HONOR OF THE DRAFT

The day numbers are drawn for the
first American draft since 1868
should be made a day of patriotic
celebration. That day will be his
horic. 1t will see the performance of
a solemn act of state of the highest
dignity and consequence. BY this act
the worlds mightiest republic, the
worlds greatest community of free
men, will nominate those of its citi-
'zens who are to be its defenders on
the field of battle.
This in such a democracy as ours
is an august expression of the orderly
will of a free people moving for
their W security and welfare
through law enacted by their repre-
sentatives to the exercise of the peo.
pies sovereignty. 1t does not differ
from the call for volunteers except
as any other due process of law is
differnent from the process of private
initiative. We do not adopt the vol
unteer system for jury service. When
there is riot or other public service
our laws permit the drafting of citi.
zens for the common service. We
do not rely upon volunteers to pay
taxes. All of these functions are not
only necessary to a civilized society
they are honorable in the highest de.
gree.
The principle of the draft has been
abused and distorted by sentimental
lists and mischief makers. In other
republics it has been recognized to be
what it is, the orderly expression of
the highest duty of citizenship. In
despotism it is an expression of the
will of the despot. In a democracy
like ours it is the expression of the
peoples will, formulated by the PEG.
pies representatives like other laws
we bind ourselves by our citizenship
to obey. The draft in a free state is
therefore voluntary in the final sense
az the expression of our collective
will. Every man who is drafted can
feel that he is taking up service by
his W will He has willed to be an
American citizen. He has willed to
partake in and obey the laws enacted
for the common welfare by himself
and his fellow citizens through their
chosen representatives. A free man
expresses his freedom in a free coun.
try by obeying the laws he or his fell
low freemen have made.
There has been a deal of buncombe
and vicious fallacy spread abroad to
defeat the draft. Common sense will
clear it away. The draft of an auto.
crat is an act of despotism. The draft
of a republic is the will of the people
conveying the highest responsibility
and therefore the highest honor upon
the citizens whom it calls.
Let the drafted men, therefore, re.
celve the salute of the nation. The
republic has called him in its great
need. 1t has given him the accolode.
Freedom has named him her knight,
n he goes to fight as his heroic pre-
decessors fought for the Stars and
Stripes in the wars of the republic.
If the drafted man is not proud to
be called to the colors he does not be.
long to the great tradition of Ameri-
can freeman. But we are confident
ne will be proud and that the repub-
lie will have cause to be proud of
him. Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

The "Keep to the Right signs in
use on Langdon's main thoroughfare
have proven the means of drivers
avoiding several bad auto collisions
during the heavy traffic of this week.
That no accidents of this kind have
so far occurred during fair week is
due wholly to the way in which the
city authorities have handled the con.
gested traffic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

Terminal points of delivery seem
to be unable to take care of the ship
ments of scrap iron received from
over the state. Parties from Lang
don attending the state fair at Grand
Forks last week report seventy cars
standing on track waiting to be un-
loaded. each arriving freight train
bringing in more. 1t is stated that
the Minneapolis market has become
glutted to an ever greater extent.
To this fact no doubt is largely due
the slump in price for scrap iron.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
An interesting feature this week.

An interesting feature this week,
particularly so to all of u out of
town readers, is the list Of available
publications that can be obtained for
the asking by addressing the N. Oak.
Agricultural college at Fargo, N. D.
Look the list over, you are sure to
find something helpful. Better still
have your name placed on Their regu-
lar mailing list.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

The Walhalla Mountaineer has been
issued the past two weeks by Editor
Chas. H. Lees oldest son, Ivan Lee,
who has been recalled home from u.
S. naval training quarters at Great
Lakes, ILL.,, by the serious illness of
his father. He was given a two
week furlough.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
TREREAsUR's REPORT FOR
South Dresden School District

County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota |
for the year 19l6-l7.
RECEIPTS
Cash on Hand at beginning of School
year July LIST. 1916. :....".;...... 356.93
Total amount received during the year
from the apportionment of the state r.,
Total amount received during the year
from the apportionment of the
county tuition fund In.12
Amount received during the year from
taxes levied by the district school
board, including outstanding war
rants redeemed or endorsed IN the
collection of taxes .:..";."".,:.. 2673.oo
Amount received during the year into
the Sinking Fund. 1885
Amount received during the year from
other sources ~
Total receipts for the year including
cash on hand July 1, 1916 ............S 4291.27
EXPENDITURES
Amount paid during year for School
Houses, Sites and Furniture S $40
Amount paid during the year for
Amount paid during the year to Co:
Treasurer on account of Teachers 49,
Retirement Fund, Observation-Disclosures. 6.15
Amount paid during the year for, SER
vices and expenses of school officers 2O2.2O
Amount paid during the year for In
terest on Bonds and Warrants..:.. l5o.S4
cidentaI expenses. 8l9.76
Total expenditures for the year. ....... se47. 80
Cash on Hand June 80. 1917 5000. 649 81
Grand Total Expenditures and Cash
on Hand to Balance above Total
Receipts ........ :. .............S 1927 81
RELATING To SINKING FUND
Amount Of Sinking Fund in treasury,
July l, 1915. 297.75
Amount received into and transferred
to the Sinking Fund during the year 1875
Total s15. 81
JOHN A. TERHAAR,
Treasurer of South Dresden School District.
Approved this 10th day Of July. A, D.. 1917.
BY Order of the District School Board
Attest: l. DAWSON, President.
GEO. A, WILLIAMS, Clerk,
CLERKS STATEMENT or NDEBTEDNEs
OF DISTRICT.
Whole Amount Of Bonds outstand-
ing June Both, 1917. $500. 90
Total Indebtedness of Distsict, June
Approved tits 10th day Of July. A. b, 1917
By Order of the District School Board:
GEO. A. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR
Fremont School District
County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota
for the year 19l6-1917
DT,rJ,,T,r,

County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota
for the year 19l6-1917
RECEIPTS
Cash on hand at beginning of school
year, July LIST, 1915 ................S 1924 %
Total amount received during the year
from the superintendent of the State
Total amount received during the year
from the apportionment of the
COUNTY Tuition Fund ,.n........ 223 oS
taxes levied by the district school
board. including sustaining war
rants redeemed or endorsed in the
collection of taxes 205S 33
Amount received during the year into
the Sinking Fund ......... 236 80
Amount received during the year from
Other Sources..... :. ......... 95 OS
Total receipts for the year, including
Cash on Hand July 1, 1916 .......... S 512S IS
EXPENDITURES
Amount paid during the year for
school houses sites and furniture. 90. 1871. 80
Amount paid during tile year for
apparatus. fixtures etc. ........ 277.1
Amount paid during the year for
Teachers Wages 1918. 80
Amount paid during the year to Co.
Treasurer on Account of Teachers
retirement Fund .......... %
Amount paid during the year for ser
vices and expenses of School Officers 81 90
Amount paid during the year for In
terest on Bonds and Warrants. ..... 103 10
Amount paid during the year for
transportation of pupils......... 80 81
Amount paid during the year for In.
cldental Expenses 592 81
-
Total expenditures for the year. ....... 1851 IS
Cash on hand June 80, 1917 .........$ 1867 "
Grand Total, Expenditures and Cash
on Hand, to balance above Total
Recelpts.......... ................ S OPS 80
RELATING TO SINKING FUND
Amount of sinking fund in treasury
July /, 1916. 225 .65
Amount received into and transferred
to the Sinking Fund during year.. no. 90
G. V. GRAVELINE,
Treasurer of Fremont School District
Approved this 10th day of July, A. D., 1917
By Order of the District School Board:
Attest. LEON II. LUCIER. President.
MRS. j. H. SCHURMAN, Clerk
CLERKS STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF DISTRICT
Whole amount Of Warrants Outstand-
ing June 80, 1917 ............. 10. so
Whole amount of Bonds Outstanding
Total indebtedness of District June
81. 1911 lllO.0
Approved this 18th day of July A. D. 1917
BY Order of the District School Board:
MRS. j. II. SCHURMAN, Clerk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

"Stay at Homes of Langdon can
do their bit when they get over the
strenuosity of fair week by swattine
the fly and cutting down the weeds.
Both flies and weeds come under the
head of expensive luxuries in these
days of economical living.