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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The state commissioner Of weights
and measures has received notice
from wheeling that Edward A. Brookes
county sealer for Ohio county, has
been designated as city sealer in
Wheeling. That city formerly had an
Independent sealer, but 1t was found
that one man could Dc the work In both
city and county, 30 q combination was
made between the municipality and
The county court In regard to expense
and county and city sealer was made
into one office.
Robert r. Knowlton. of Huntington,
was examined by DR.. Gilmer at the
naval office at Parkersburg and found
&c be is good physical condition with
the exception Of hammer toes" Moth.
ing daunted by q conditional rejection.
the applicant eft the recruiting office
10 make arrangements at the City hos
rital for the amputation Of the two
toes which are abnormal. He was
promised that II the operation was sub
mitted to he would be accepted for the
sea-service, and he Immediately re-
solved to get into the fighting game
though 1t meant the sacrifice OF all Of
his toes.
About the shortest receivership on
record was that Of DR.. T. +. Lanham
for the Grafton Light and Power com.
pony, which embraces also the Grafton
Traction company. 1t lasted two and
nne-kalf hours. Attorneys for inter
ests opposing DR.. Lanham caught
Judge Dayton. of the United States Dis.
trict court on train en- route to his
home in Philippi from Wheeling where
lie had Just adjourned session of the
Federal court. They hastily prepared
C petition and an order, which Judge
Dayton signed, forcing DR.. Lanham to
deliver possession CT the property to
Gene W. Ford and A. W. Burdette as
receivers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

course; tie ftrst 10 sense the valns OF
ltlie rumpf md the mt TO attempt 4
determination Of Its foundation. They
are stfll without any facts.
A report from st. Adams seys that
the Blackwood farm across the river
and north Of st. Adams near Lock Z
mas been leased to prominent Industrial
interests, name unknown. Reports
also have 1t. and this has been yeri.
FED, that there Is o party OF thirty
engineers working on the location at
present. Fro mthe engineers It was
learned that the work 10 being done
for "The Pittsburgh Steel company"
The Hinton 1ndependent.Herald in
a recent issue printed the following:
"A very pretty wedding took place to-
day at high noon at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. B. ]. Greenland, ITO Park
avenue, when Miss Ledotia B. Hyatt,
the attractive young woman connected
with the Hinton Millinery Co.. on Tenn
pie street, was Joined in matrimony
10 Mr.. ]. Dalo Jackson. Of Spokane.
Washington. Miss Hyatt's home is in
Cincinnati. Ohio; Mr.. jackson is in the
service Of his country with his pres
ent location with the Marine corps at
Quantico. Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Green.
land were attendants. Rev. j. J. Rives,
Of the Methodist church. officlated.
There is also a rather pretty little
romance connected with this wedding.
1t seems that in passing through on
train few weeks ago, Mr.. jackson
threw note off, bearing his name,
near Virgins station, and It was pick.
&C up by Miss Hyatt, who happened
TO be out walking on a Sunday after
noon. She answered It, though brief.
ly. This led to a correspondence and
when Mr.. Jackson secured a furlough,
10 came here to see Miss Hyatt last
Friday. It appears to have been a case
CT love at first sight and the happy al
lance was the result.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

Or the first time in several months
man who. as secretary Of state sent
primal Invitation TO the Swiss navy.
a visit to the capital. He was no
pr than William Jenning Bryan and
rode In on his latest hobby and
hted the praises of grape Juice on
canvas for a few hundred OF US
, crowded into Mr.. Polls theatre.
ktever one may thing of W. ]. B. 9th
Use. he's. genius as an orator and
worth the time and the money
old time to hear him talk on any
ject whether you approve or not. "I
PIE the atmosphere and odor in
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

Rumors involving the location of
LUCE new industrial plant at Lock z
on the Kanawha and Michigan rail-.
read have been-most lively In Charles.
ton. The real estate men were, Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

JSS1S AhtO w Iltdku
beverage, let 1t stand for day or two
to ferment good and plenty, then pro.
coed to acquire one beautiful bun with
It, the boys are liable to understand
in quite a different way why Bryan
spoke SO highly Of the juice OF the be.
witching grape.
Men OF prominence In that state
who have arrived here from Wisconsin
are authority for the information that
among the men mentioned as ayaila.
BILE from the Republican party view.
point, to succeed the late Senator Kus.
ting is Major Guy Goff. Of Milwaukee,
who was called from his law offices in
that city, without any inkling Of the
call being made on him to come to
Washington and Join the STAFF Of the
Judge advocate general OF the army.
Major Goff has been prominent in the
Wolverine state for years, and served
two terms as District Attorney at Mil.
waukee. When war broke out he tour.
ed the state delivering loyalist speech.
es and he is credited with having more
to do with lining up the foreign ele.
ment for the government than any 9TH
or single individual. It was this nota-
BILE campaign Of patriotism which at
tracted the attention Of the Admins.
tration's leaders, and they honored him
with an opportunity to do his bit"
regularly. Major Golf sacrificed his
law practise to answer the call to du.
ty. It has happened several times
that father was serving in the Sen.
ate and a son in the House at the
same time. There is case of that
now-the Bankheads. But In all his.
tory there has never been a case where
father and son served in the Senate
at one and the same time, but It may
happen in the case of the COTS, at that.
Equally as strange and unusual things
have happened in American politics.
Only 16 arrests for drunkenness
were made in Washington during the
first two. weeks of saloonless existence
and while the surprise is general, the
most surprised people of The lot are
the policemen. It was sudden shock
to them. I haven't seen a staggerer
on the streets since the night of the
big blow-off when the bartenders threw
the bungstarters into the Potomac and
put up the Bevo literature. But there
have been number OF serious auto
smashups on the road between here
and Baltimore. four instantaneous
deaths last week and dozen or more
seriously injured. All of the accidents
occurred late at night, and are charg.
ed TO joyriding home from Baltimore
where General Barleycorn retreated
to new line after he was hurled back
from Washington. When the police
nab man who is intoxicated at the
wheel. his drivers license is automati.
cally revoked. and the usual police
court trimmings are hung on to him.
There were fifty revocations in the
month of October. But the Washing.
ton-Baitimore pike is taking heavy
toll In human lives since the city went
dry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

twenty-five Cent SInok
One for you, maybe; 100 for a soldier
YOU probably know what that when you have one
maybe two for quarter your favorite spend
But the value Of smoke isn't only in what costs; It's
partly in who smokes it. and what it to him.
Most who smoke will give up quarter without think
ing much about it, smoke you drop and get
quarter nothing you then
But F1ance where they can't drop in at the next
the soldiers hungry for the quarters worth Of
American smokes, that you take and enjoy so lightly.
Our Tobacco Fund for Soldiers is Supplying Men1
The kit Of good smokes that your quarter buy for the
soldiers is about double what buys for YOU We've ar
ranged with the American Tobacco Company make up these
"its" with Is worth for Is cents
Your quarter will farther dnths
e s any cents s that n you ever tossed on the
gsfts age tin Tu sa n two packs Lucky Strike
addressed I1s to You 81 fo mas
Better make $100 $500 $1,000 send or loot
these kits to fellows who need em than you ever did
The West Virginian
TOBACCO FUNI,
' 8 J
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-15

Washington" he told us. There Is
more Of the grape Juice odor here than
ever before, and ] am enjoying the
aroma considerably" Down in West
Virginia where they drop a cake OF
yeast into William Jennings favorite
beverage, let 1t stand for day or two
to ferment good and plenty, then pro.
coed to acquire one beautiful bun with
It, the boys are liable to understand
in quite a different way why Bryan
spoke SO highly OF the juice OF the be.
witching grape.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
FEEL LIKE GIVING UP?
Many Phoebe People on the Verge of
Collapse.

Many Pioche PeopIa on the Verge OF
Collapse.
-
4 bad back makes you miserable
all the time
Lame every morning; sore all day.
1t hurts to stoop-it hurts to
straighten.
What with headaches. dizzy spells
urinarv weakness.
No wonder people are discouraged.
Who do not know the kidneys may
be The cause of 1t all.
Give the weakened kidneys need.
full help.
Use tested and proven kidney
remedy.
None endorsed like Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Robert Ferguson. North c St.,
Virginia City, New. says: 81 suffer
ed from kidney complaint, brought
on by my work in the mines. The
kidney secretions were highly color.
slid GeupIY s.ugoQ .oseqmnT pgu
osIs I 7uemIpes peuIeauoo pue pa
quickly relieved me-"
Price SOC. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Ferguson had. Foster-Mil
burn Co. Props. Buffalo. N. Y. Advt
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23

II. w. Rand arrived in town last
Monday to attend meeting of stock
holders of the Virginia-Loulse Min
ing company.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
GOVERNOR BOYLE SIGNS
FEMALE S.HOUR LAW

Governor Boyle yesterday signed
the bill providing for an S-hour day
for females, and as the bill fails to
state the day the law is to become eff
fective, 1t is presumed that it is, at
the present time in force. The act
provides that no female shall be en-
ployed in any manufacturing, me-
chanical or mercantile establishment,
laundry. hotel. public lodging house,
hospital, place of amusement, restau-
rant, or by and express or transpor-
tation company in the state for more
than eight hours during any one day,
or more than Sc hours in any one
week. This law, however, does not
effect employment in harvesting, cur
Ing, canning or drying OF perisha BILE
fruits, nor nurses or nurses in train
ing.-Carson News
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23

N. p, Epson of Beaver, Utah, one
Of the principal stockholders in the
Bank of Phoebe, was in town this
week to attend bank stockholders
meeting.
James E. Price spent over Mon
day night at Panaca, the guest of
his daughter, Mrs. ID. j. Ronnow.
WANTED: Agents for Phoebe and
vicinity. Good proposition. Previ-
Gus experience unnecessary. Free
School of Instruction. Address MAS
SACHUSETTS BONDING AND IN
SURANCE COMPANY, Accident and
Health Dept. Saginaw, Michigan
Capital $1,600,O00,
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
PIOCHE LOCAL NEWS

Bob Succetti, wife and little son
were passengers from the Delmue
ranch last Wednesday evening.
Ivan Kendall returned Tuesday
morning from Groom where he has
been for some time
BORN-At Caliente, to Mr.. and
Mrs. win Cook, February 18th, a
baby boy.
A. n. Mcdonald, engineer for the
Bullionville plant of the Prince Con.
M. & S. Co., was at Bullionville We'd
nesday on his return from Chloride.
Ariz., where he has acquired extern
sive mining interests.
Manager Carr of the Geyser
Ranch company arrived in town Mon
day from Kingman, Ariz., and left
for the ranch with Foreman Sam
Haggans.
Former Deputy Sheriff c. p.
Christensen left Caliente Monday
night for New Dayton, Alberta, Can
ada, where he expects to locate per-
manently.
A. H. Godbe, president of the
Prince Con. Mining & Smelling COM
pany was at Bullionville last Wed
nesday on his return from Los Ang-
eles.
Mrs. J. A. Jacobson, who was call
ed to Panaca on account of the ill
ness and death of her brother, James
Higgins, returned last Monday to
Pomona, Calf, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacobson now make their home.
w. H. Pitts and E. Kahn left last
Sunday evening on trip to Los
Angeles and San Diego.
M. M. Johnson, manager of the
uvada Copper company, returned to
Salt. Lake Sunday evening after a
trip to the mine to reduce the work
ing force.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
Severe Cold Quicly Cured

ION December first l had very
severe cold or attack of the grip as
it may be, and was nearly down sick
in bed" writes o. ]. Metcalf, Wealth
erby, Mo. Il bought two bottles Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
it was only few days until l was
completely restored to health. l
firmly believe that Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is one Of the very best
medicines and will know what to
do when have another cold. Obtain
able everywhere. Advt.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
Thomas II. Ince's Civilization

"Civilization," the most pre.en-
tious motion picture creation ever
conceived and produced will be the
attraction at a special show at Eiec-
trio Movies on Wednesday, Feb 2S
Thomas H. Ince is the genius re,
sponsible for the production of civ.
iliZation." Submarine warfare which
with all its terrors has been brought
to the very gateway of America by
the underwater fighting crafts il
wildly pictured.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23

ID. p. Sullivan was up from the
Bullionvllle mill yesterday.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
MORE PAY FOR DEPUTY
SHERIFFS IN THIS COUNTY

CARSON CITY, Feb. l7.-Senate
bill No. 81, amending the law relat.
Ii & to Lincoln county officials was
introduced in the upper house to-
day by the Lincoln county delegation
The measure gives the Lincoln sher-
III authority to appoint two deputies
one for Phoebe and one for Caliente
at salary of $125 monthly Ad-
ditional deputies may be named
when an emergency arises at sala-
ry not to exceed 500 monthly.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
Panaca Citizen Dead

James Higgins, an old-time res.
ident Of Panaca, died at his home in
the high school town on the 18th
inst. after a brief illness from kid
ney and heart trouble. The funeral
occurred on the 18th inst. and inter-
ment took place in the Panaca Gene
terry. The deceased was 81 years of
age and is survived by a widow and
eight children.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
Found a Sure Thing

l. B. Wixon, Farmers Mills, N. Y.
has used Chamberlain's Tablets for
years for disorder of the stomach and
liver and says, "Chamberlain's Tab
let's are the best | have ever used"
Obtainable everywhere
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
UVADA COPPER COMPANY
REDUCES WORKING FORCE

Claiming that the smelters are act
ing arbitrarily, the management Of
the Uvada Copper company has made
big reduction in its working force
at Bristol, leaving only about fifteen
men on the pay roll who will be en-
gagged on development work. The
company has been marketing an av-
erage Of 60 tons of ore per day.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
3I25lAl5ZII21IY
Nz22z2z2Z2 z222ZZ lzzZ3

FRIDAY, FEB 23
Triangle Pictures-The Apostle of
Vengeance, w. S. Hart.
Walters Ball. Arbuckle.
MONDAY, FEB. 26
The Girl From Frisco and six
other selected pictures
WEDNESDAY, FEB. %
Special Show. The greatest pic
ture in the world today
"CIVILIZATION"
Admission Csc and soc Every
person should see this show.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
CALIENTE SCHOOL CLOSED
ON ACCOUNT OF MEASLES

Special to The Record
CALIENTE, NEW, Feb 2l-The
Caliente Public schools have been
closed for a period of two weeks on
account OF an epidemic of measles
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23

Statistics show that there is in
circulation at the present time in
the United States $4,O24,095,762,
about half of which is in gold This
is enough to give every man, woman,
and child $392S. We wish the par
ty who had our share would bring
it in.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
Granted a Divorce

Ralph c. Rust was granted a d.
vorce from Ella e. Rust, by Judge
Horsey last Tuesday. upon the
ground of desertion.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
CAIIENTE MAN MEETS
WITH BAD ACCIDENT
Special to The Record.

CALIENTE, NEW, Feb. 21.-Lou
King, employed as car whacker
at the railroad shops met with an
accident Monday which resulted in
a broken arm. He was taken to Salt
Lake for medical attention.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-02-23
b e u m a ii s m attacks the

I'D heum a ii s m attacks the
n outside man. Pains and
aches stiffen his joints and
muscles and reduces his efficiency.
At the first twinge get Sloan's
Llnlment, easy to apply, it pene-
trates z0ithout rubbing and soothes
the soreness.
After that long drive or tedious
wait in the cold rain apply Sloan 5
Linlment to those stiff fingers,
aching wrists and arms.
For govt. neuralgia. toothache, bruises,
sprains, cold feet, it is promptly effective.
AT all druggists, 2Sc. Soc. and Sl.OO.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-03
LAST SERVICES FOR
DR.. F. D. STURGIS
Remains Forwarded to Salli-
saw for Burial After OBJ
sequies Yesterday.

Last rites were paid yesterday
morning to the Rev. Frederic ID. Stur-
gis, Phi. d. and noted religious writer
who died last week after short ill
ness. Funeral services were con-
Quoted from the Trinity Episcopal
church by Rev. c. V. Killing, rector,
at o'clock.
After the simple services here. the
remains were forwarded to Sallisaw,
which was Doctor Sturgis' home for
several years. More elaborate cere-
monies are being planned there, and
burial will be in the Sallisaw ceme-
terry.
Doctor Sturgis was rector OF the
Sapulpa Episcopal church, having
gone there Just before his death. Pre-
vious TO that he had studied two
years under Reverend King of Tulsa,
during which period he distinguished
himself by his theological essays and
discussions. In earlier life Reverend
Sturgis was a Presbyterian pastor,
having been converted to the Epis-
copal church in 1915.
lie has no living relatives.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-03
TO I.0LD W|LKERS0N
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Defendant Admits at Hearing
to Have Shot Clyde
McKensie.

George r. Wilkerson, who admits
having shot Clyde McKensie. "A taxi
cab driver, during a fight near Tan
cha last May, was arralgned before
Justice Lee Daniel yesterday morn
ins on a charge of grand larceny and
was bound over for trial at the next
term OF district court.
Prosecuting Attorney Carter Smith
attempted to show that Wilkerson's
motive for shooting McKensie was to
Sc; McKensies car. Two California
automobiles licenses, which were
found IN Wilkerson's possession, were
Introduced as evidence that the de-
fendart intended to get away with
the machine. using the foreign tags
to conceal its Identification.
Wilkerson claims that he hired Nc
kensie to take him out in the country,
and that he shot in elf-defensc after
quarrel had started between the
two men as 20 whether Mckonsie
should proceed despite bad roads.
Willlerson fired five shots, two of
which took effect. McKensie has re-
covered and appeared as prosecuting
witness.
Judge Daniel fixed bond at $500.
and Wilkerson left Immediately for
Sapulpa, where he will face trial this
morning on charge OF assault with
intent TO kill, the embrogiio itself
having occurred over the line in
O. eek county.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-03
Complexion Lotion!
Use Fresh Lemons
and Strain Juice

Any grocer will sell you two fresh
ply you with three ounces OF orchard
white. Put these in n bottle and shake
well. Here you have n whole quarter
pint Of the most wonderful lemon To-
ton at about the cost one must pay
for small jar OF the ordinary cold
cream.
Care should be taken to strain the
juice through fine cloth so no lemon
pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep
fresh for months. Every woman
knows that lemon juice is used to
bleach and remove such blemishes as
freckles. sallowness and tan, and Is
the ideal skin softener, smoother and
oeautfier.
Used by day this sweetly fragrant
lotion protects the skin from the evil
effects of the weather and prevents
roUghness. tredness. chatting and
smarting. At night 1t works in tho
pores while you sleep. and is intended
to bring freshness and peach-like
beauty ;hat wins envy and admira-
ton.
Just try II. Make up a quarter pint
Of this swcetly fragrant lemon lotion
and massage II daily into the face.
neckb arms and hands. II naturally
helps to whten. soften, freshen. and
bring out the roses and beauty OF any
skin. 1t works marvelously on rough.
red hands. Try 1t and see for your
self ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-03
MEXICAN SHOOTS
MAN AND z BOYS
Fires Point Blank at Trio as
They Leave With Woman's
Trunk.

Emptying both barrels of "A shotgun
into "A little group OF men, Grendola
Campas, "A Mexican miner. shot clyde
Ketner. aged 10. Garvin Ketner, aged
s. and Joe Alvarez, another Mexican.
at Scale Sunday night. None OF the
injured was seriously hurt because
OF the fact that the buckshot spread.
Campas is supposed TO have become
enraged because the two boys ana
Alvarez were carrying "A woman's
trunk away from Campas' house,
which is I'm Scales. Rushing from the
house, he shouted at them In Mexican
and fired point blank with the heavy
gun.
shot entered the legs OF both the
Ketner boys, who are cousins. Al
vareG was struck in the legs and suf-
fered the loss OF one finger,
According to the story told by Al
varez and the two youngsters, they
had been hired by another man to
get a trunk belonging To Campas'
wife. They claim that they asked
permission from Cam pas, who gave
it willingly. After having packed the
trunk, they had just left the house
when they were stopped by Cnmpas
Deputies Wolfe and pilkington were
called to the scene and took Campas
into custody. He is now being held
in the county Jail, althO charges have
not as yet been filed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-03
GERMAN PRISONERS DAzED TO SEE
AMERICANS PITCH CAMP IN FRANCE

rived during the night and because
of the late hour and unexpected Sc
lection of this town as the scene oi
the historic debarkation. they were
seen by few.
Landing Inspiring Sight.
In the early dawn the remaining
vessels could be seen nearly mile
down the harbor. preceded by bat
tleship and surrounded by destroyers
As the wind shifted the American
flags whipped in the breeze. became
visible. and great cry OF welcome
surged from the waiting crowds. A
the vessels neared the quay, bugies
sounded and the soldiers and sailors,
who had been leaning along the rails
In such numbers that the ships ca
reencd slightly. turned sharply to-
ward the stern and saluted the Flag.
The crowd stood silent as tho in awe,
Hats were removed as the strains or
america" pealed out. The people
Joined in tremendous chorus OF
welcome as the salute was concluded.
By the time the troops were In tine
streets the town was ablaze with color.
Bv companies the soldiers stirteu
for the camp, two miles from town
where they are to remain for the
present in training.
The people cheered each company
as IL passed, even each van and truck
and then. in their enthusiasm, forget
full of the heat. turned toward the
camp. They were eager not To miss
tho slightest detail Of the encamp-
mert of the Americans they had heard
so much about but never had hoped
to see.