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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
AN IDEAL OF PEACE.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Tlmes.
In addressing the Senate as he did
yesterday President Wilson spoke to
the warning governments of Europe
in manner that can give them no
ohense and 10 more effective purpose
than If he had gone directly to them.
He could not say to the Entente Al
lies or to the Central Powers what
lie said to the Senate. But what he
said was intended for their ears
more than it was for those of the
American people, and though they
will take no formal notice of 1t, we
may be sure they will give careful
thought to the principles which the
President so plainly stated. And they
must be impressed with his opinions,
for they are sound sense, in the main.
The speech may be taken as notice
that there will be no more notes from
Washington, for which we can be
thankful. until the belligerent coun-
tries give some sign that they are
ready TO listen to reason or invite the
mediation which the United States
always Will Re ready to undertake.
The President clearly does not ex-
pect the present attitude of either
side in Europe to lead to peace con-
ferences. AS clearly he does not pin
any hopes of a lasting peace on any
settlement that may be made by the
present belligerents. The Allies stat
ed terms are as unsatisfactory in
their provision for the future as is
Germany's stand for a conference be-
lore making public her terms. Pres
ldent Wilson does not say so, but it
is to be inferred from his address
that he has no faith in the sincerity
oil the motives of either set of bellig-
orents or the good faith of their pro-
LESSONS of concern for humanity. In
his apparent conviction that a settle
ment between the present enemies.
either by compulsion of one side or
by agreement brought about by COM
mon exhaustion, would be but a
truce during which there would be
formed new alliances of defense and
oHense he undoubtedly reflects pre-
ponderant public opinoin in the Unit
ed States. Peace there is bound to
be some day, but that 1t can be made
permanent by agreement in Europe
alone or by the maintenance of mill
tary supremacy of one group OF ma
tons over another nc sane person be-
lleves. This war is the symptom of
the failure Of those very methods.
Therefore, If the world is to be spar.
ed another upheaval better scheme
must be put in practice. That better
scheme, the only one that has sug-
gested itself to the minds of men, is
a league of nations, of all nations,
united in determining to secure rights
and enforce justice throughout the
world. AS President Wilson says.
evidently anticipating those who will
object to participation by the United
States on the ground that II would be
violative of our, traditional policy of |
aloofness from European politics and
an abandonment of the Monroe Doc
trine: There is no entangling ALI
ance in concert of power"
The president manifests a clear
of the primary requisites
TO permanent world peace. It will
not do to treat his address lightly
because they are impossible Of
achievement short of the millennium,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
Imposing Funeral
For Grant Town Child

The body of the little child of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Siminjinich, of Grant
Town, whose death occurred on Mon.
DAY, was inferred in Holy Cross GENE.
terry in this city yesterday afternoon.
The funeral party came here from
Grafton and the casket was carried
through the streets of the city to the
cemetery by members of an Austrian
lodge of which the father of the child
was member. Behind the casket two
little girls walked carrying candles,
while other members of the lodge and
the members of the family followed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
MONoNGAH
High School PLAY.

The students OF the TEoburn High
school will be seen in i hcme talent
play at the Lyric theatre on Mortday
evening wnen they present western
1rama entitled Iris, or Beyond the
Rockies. The students under the
direction Of Principal G. Blaine Mich.
bison, have been working ON the pro.
uuction for some time. 1t is expected
70 DO one of the best home talent
plays ever presented on local stage.
Special scenery has beel painted for
The play.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
Seth E. Martin Was
Buried This Morning

Funeral services over the body of
Seth E. Martin, whose death occurred
or Sunday at the home of his son,
Marion Martin, at Middleton, were held
this morning from the church at Ell
cora. The Monongah lodge of |. o.
o. F. attended the services and the
ritualistic service was conducted at
the grace. Rev. Mr.. Rittenhouse, OF
Morgantown, and Rev. Mr.. Lawson, OF
Moonngah, conducted the services.
1nterment was made in the Eldora
cemetery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
LITTLE BINGAM0N.

Ebert Tate spent Saturday and Sun.
day with his wife who is a patient
at the Sanitarium at Terra Alta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Sturm and
daughter, Miss Josie, were shopping
in Fairmont Thursday.
Mrs. John Wright and children visit.
ed at j. L. Sharp's Sunday.
Jesse F. Sturm returned from Char.
lesion Wednesday where he was q
guest of Hon. and Mrs. Georke Sturm.
for week.
Isaac Norris and Lawrence Hupo,
OF Underwood, were business callers
here last week.
Charles and Glenn Sturm and Her.
shell Tetrick, who are working at
White Rock, spent Sunday at their
homes here.
James Hite and Charles Stewart.
of Enterprise, were here Saturday on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Walsh and daugh.
ter, Miss Lura, were calling on rela-
lives at Big Run Sunday.
Miss Edith Hess was visiting here
Sunday. Miss Hess attends Farming.
ton High school.
Ellis w. Helm is indisposed at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tate visited
relatives at Gray's Run Sunday.
Joseph Holbert returned from
Grangeville last week.
Several members of the 1. o. o. T.
attended lodge at Wyatt Saturday ev.
ening.
Considerable damage was done by
the high water Sunday night. Fences,
water gates and bridges being washed
away in many places.
Miss Lucil Tetrick is teaching the
Robinson school this winter.
Trinket Coffee. A delicious coffee
at moderate price. Sold on it's mer-
its. No prizes. No eoupons.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
MIS-. PhoEeg Kern bias.

Mrs. Phoebe Kern, of near Hagaus,
aionogaiia county, died this morning
about . o'clock. Mrs. Kern, who was
about so years old, is survived by thrae
Children, +. T. Kern. of this city; n,
\. Kern with whom she lived. and Mrs.
VERNE Hawkins, of Doddridge coun.
ty. Her husband died several years
ago. Funsral arrangements have NOT
set been completed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

At the request of Miss Eula Mcclary, who prepared
the fare the New York police diet squad the white
House is to try the simple life according to dispatches
from the seat of government. If you are willing to
take the word of the Washington merchants and taxi
drivers for it, that is all the White House has been
having since the stirring days the Roosevelt admin
istraton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
Road Blocked.

AS a result of the recent flood, the
foad leading to Everson and other
owns up the river was found TO be
blocked yesterday morning after the
eater had lowered to its normal
'eight The road under the railroad
ridge near the mouth OF Booth screek
Tas completely washed away
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

They referred Senator Ben Rosenbloom's resolution
calling for resubmlssOn of the prohibition amend
ment to the Virginia Debt committee Heaping him
with r!dcue may hold the Ohio county statesman but
it should be remembered that he has very tough hide
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

election board scheme as outlined in Kansas and changed
70 meet conditions peculiar thus stale gels around that
objection II also reduces e danger of the corruption
Of election boards The poIdeiahwho m close election
would not hesitate to Try to buy up several entire election
boards for the purpose Of fraudulently carrying county
district will think long time before he undertakes to
amper with twice the number Of men that are now en-
PLAYED.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

Senator Wesley Jones accuses the President Of being
systematic lobbyist and wants him to stay away from
the capitol Well If Congress is no more successful in
getting rid of Lobbyist Wilson than it is in making the
regular lobbyists behave the STUFF is on" as far as the
Jones kick is concerned.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

Now that the tension on the southern border has
eased up bit and the Ell Paso rumor factory has slow
ed down. New London which is the favorite American
port of the German underseas craft is coming forward
as candidate for honors the birthplace of news that
isn't SO.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
5000 pamaae.

The teams courts under the Brook.
dale bridge, built last fnli by the Acme
Literary society at cost of 5000,
were completely destroyed by the
food. Much work will be required to
rebuild the courts in the spring.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
SHORT AND sNAPPY.

tAS ASah investigation committee is preparing to
leak some of the peoples money through the employ
ment of attorneys to conduct the Gght-Connellsvie
The Allies seem to be under the impression that
peace oy International agreement is nothing than
mere scrap of paper.'-Chareston Mail.
The Otto bill to legalize prizefghting will probably
secure the support of Senator Rosenbloom of Ohio
county.-Parkersburg State Journal.
The Morgan county Jail has been empty the Da,t ssv-
eral months Prohibition must be prohibiting" at
berkeley Springs.-Wheeing Register n
If the league ball players unionized they NAV re-
tuse to play under non-union umplres-Wheeling In
The dry laws said be responsible for the short
gas?-Buckhannon Delta '"ee VI
me Times Record here and guarantees that any,
one who will attend the revival meetings on three sn
eesslve days VIII enjoy it; and If not satisfied call at
TINS Office and your money will be cheerfully refunded
Spencer Times-Record. "DNe'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

so the entire day without gas, while
work was being done on the regulator.
Late yesterday evening gas was fur.
nished for that section o. the town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

1t is said that President Wilson is being urged in
Washington as candidate for the Nobel peace prize
Would 1t not be good idea to wait until Mr. Wilson
effected some peace before starting that sort of move
ment?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

What lot of good that flood would have done If the
water had been tmpounded in huge reservoirs among
the hills where it originated for in navigation dur
ing the dry of the late summer Some day that
is what will happen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

1t seems to be the common opinion that Sherman
Whpple not much for looks But he does appear to
have uncommon genius going straight after the
thing he wants.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

The new prohibition bill provides for one quart per
month per Individual Thank goodness there are plen
y of jobs looking for men, there is no danger that
the bootleggers will have to go to the poor house
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
Gas supply Weak.

Again yesterday tho gas supply was
sAak and sroo&daie was compelled to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

Go to the poultry show and give few real chickens
the o. o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

Now that the bonds have been sold one can almost
vizualze those two new bridges.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24
.iF YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
IWESTERN UNIONn

"WEsTERN UNION"
Subscribers our routes falling to get The
West Virginan any evening should call WESTERN
UNION state the fact and give name and residence
and messenger will deliver paper your door at
once. There is charge the subscriber for this
service. The West Virglnan plans to render to its
subscribers the best newspaper delivery service pos
EIble and this is part OF the plan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

Trinket Coffee. A delicious coffee
at moderate price. Sold on it's mer-
its. No prizes. No eoupons.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-24

The Allies seem to be under the impression
Il mere Scrap of paper"-Charleston Mail
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
Eln0re Carl

Gilmore Carl, a well known citizen
of Madison. passed away at his home
on Park street, early Monday morn
ing. at the age of SO years.
Mr.. Carl was born in New Portland
the son of Justus and Mercy Crosby
Carl. When but young man, he
came to this town. where he has ever
since resided.
On October IA, 1882, he was united
in marriage to Miss Caroline Church
i'll Of New Portland, who survives
him.
Besides three brothers. he leaves
four daughters to mourn his loss. Mrs
Walon Mantor. Miss Vesta Carl, Miss
Evie Carl and Miss Alice Carl, all OF
Madison.
A year ago Mr. Carl had the grippe
which left him in a weakened condi-
ton and from which he never recov-
cred
The funeral services were held al
the home. on Wednesday afternoon
Rev. w. Clements pastor of the Bap-
fist Church, officiating.
There was an abundance of beauti-
full flowers and the pail bearers were
Howard Fillebrown, Aston Walton
Hamlin Perkins and lie Roy Gray.
The remains were placed in Forest
Hill Cemetery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01

her six children were present at the
funeral. Mrs. Octavia Pooler of Pitts
field; Mrs. Helen Green of Manches-
ter. n. H.. Mrs. Annie Porter of Al
ton; Miss Ida Roberts of Hartland
and William Roberts of Scion The
oldest SON. Augustus lives in Wilcox,
Arizona. She leaves II grandchild-
rem
Mrs. Shorey was born September
%, 1924, the daughter and one of 10
children of Anna Bradbury and
Jacob kinsmore. Her mother was
one of the first children born in
Athens being the daughter of Jabez
Bradbury, one of the first settlers,
who came to Athens about 1898 and
located near where Mackey Brothers
one of several Germans who were
taken prisoners at the battle of Wa
terloo making their escape To this
country and settling in different
towns in Maine. The family moved
from the Martin Jones place in
Brighton to the northeast part of
Cornville about 1884. This was Mrs.
Shoreys home till her marriage to
William Roberts of Scion by whom
she had nine children, the six named,
two who died i'll infancy and Mrs.
Arabella Bran the Oldest child, who
died in May 1915. in Cornfrey, MINI.
and was brought to Scion for burial.
Mr.. Roberts death occurred in
June. 1873. Three years later she
married Albert Shorey of Athens
whose death occurred in Alton sew
eral years ago, since which time her
home has been in Hartland about
three miles from the village, with
her youngest daughter Miss Ida
Roberts The deceased is the last
of the family OF ten children, unless
a brother John Kinsmore. is living
near Australia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
Hazel ID. Waterbury

The many friends in Skowhegan
will be panied to hear of the death on
January 22nd of Hazel D. Waterbury
daughter of Mrs. Thos. r. Bennett OF
No. 245 West 33rd St, Los Angeles.
Calf. Mrs. Bennett (nee ANGELA
Jewett was the daughter of Samuel
Jewett of Skowhegan and has lived in
Los Angeles for many years Hazel
was the only child. and was born in
Somerville. Mass, on July 10, 1888.
She married Henry Waterbury, a ia
nous jockey who rode for Burns and
Waterhouse Lucky" Baldwin and
other prominent hOrsemen.
There was one child by their mar
riage, girl. Charlotte Furnald Wat
erbury. now II years of age who lives
with her grandmother Hazel was a
very pretty woman. bright and must
cal very entertaining and a favorito
wherever she went. Her health had
been failing for some years. and de-
veloped into heart trouble which
eventually caused her death. The
large number of friends who attended
the funeral services and the many
beautiful floral offerings, bore testi-
mony of the love in which she was
held. Her remains were laid To rest in
beautiful lnglewood Cemetery
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
WAS PROBABLY LAST
Of FAMILY
Brother in Australia is
Thought to be Living
Mrs. Lucy Shorey Was Il Highly Re
spected Resident OF Hartland

The death of Mrs. Lucy Shorey. an
aged and respected resident of Hart
land occurred at the home of her
youngest daughter Miss Ida Roberts,
Saturday morning, February 10, at 4
o'clock Death came after several
months of failing health from heart
trouble. The funeral was held at
the home Monday. February II, at l
o'clock the Hartland Methodist pas
tor officiating. Three beautiful Sc
lections were sung by Mr.. and Mrs
Goodrich and Richard Goodrich The
pail bearers were Richard and Almer
Goodrich, Everett Cooley and William
Soule. The body was placed in the
Hartland receiving tomb to await
burial later in the family lot at South
Scion. Her four daughters were
privileged to be with her and five of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
Coming Events
Covering 4 Period Of Three Mesths
Dates selected beyond that period are on
file at this Office. and may be consulted at
any time.

March 2-Chapman Concert-Opera
House.
March 7-Grange meeting.
March 9-Joint Concert of Four
High Schools, Opera House.
March 9-Cony High basketball at
Skowhegan.
March 12-Town Meeting.
March 13-Grange sale. 6 o'clock
supper, play and dance.
March 14-Philathea Glass March
hare party.
March 21-First baseball game S.
H. S. aid Madison.
April 4-Grange Degree evening.
April 8-Easter Sunday.
April 21-First baseball game S II
S. and Madison.
May 4-Recital by Mr.. and Mrs
Rice.
June 25-Fiftieth Anniversary OF
De Molay Commandery.
July 16-Vote on Skowhegan Wa
ter District Charter
August 28-31-Eastern Maine State
Fair, Bangor.
Sept. 3-6-State Fair. Lewiston.
Sept. 6-8-Hartland Fair
Sept. 11-14-Central Maine Fair
Waterville.
Sept 20-22-Somerset Central Fair
Skowhegan.
Sept 25-27-Franklin County Fair
Pennington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
High School Notes

Lewis w. Brown, S. H. S, '16. was
recently elected manager of the
freshman track team of Bowdoin Col
lege.
Miss Smiley, of the faculty, was abb
sent Monday and Tuesday on account
of illness.
Joel E. Taylor, II. accompanied the
girls basketball team to Waterville
last Saturday. He returned home
Sunday afternoon.
AS a result of canvass of the
school, over two hundred subscrip-
tons to this years Lever" have been
obtained. The alumni will soon be
approached on this subject and a
hearty response is expected.
Plans for the big Joint Concert"
and Prize Speaking Contest are
going forward with a rush. Tickets
have already been placed on sale. Mr.
Towne has spared no pains and
energy on the musical part of the en-
tertainment and the speakers are
preparing for the preliminaries 1t is
hoped that. if possible, this years af-
fair may be bigger success than that
of last year.
A fast and interesting game of bas-
ketball was played last Saturday
hight between the girls of Coburn
Classical Institute and Skowhegan
High School at the Coburn gym. 1t
resulted in a victory for Skowhegan
by score of - The lineup
Skowhegan Coburn Classical
Steward, f. G.. Oliver
Lessor I. g.. Youngman
Blunt JIG. JIG. Carnegie
Wentworth sc, Sc. II. Hawthorne
7mery, & f., NJ. Hawthorne
Smiley, &. f.. Fletcher
The game was played in three ten
minute periods.
An enjoyable class party was given
recently in assembly hall at the High
school building, when the members of
the class of 1918, chaperoned by Miss
Rowena Flynt and Miss Nora Plum
mer, entertained the sophomores. The
Misses Gala Gordon and Christine
Pooler comprised the committee in
charge The decorations were especi-
ally pretty, being red and white,
hearts and cupids suggesting the val
entine season. Miss Marion Thomp-
son furnished the music for the dane
ing.
The annual Junior entertainment is
now being planned. John Wadsworth
has been elected business manager
and at meeting held recently com
mittee of three was appointed to con-
fer with Mrs. J. p. Oak, the prospec-
tive coach. This committee included
Miss Helen Whiteside. Joseph Has
kell and Francis Croteau. The enter
tanment will consist of a play. the
name being as yet undecided. Altho
the exact date is not set, it is prob
able that it will be given the last of
March or the first of April. Only
those who have attained a certain
rank in their school studies may par
ticipate.
We, of the High school, appreciate
the spirit shown by the townspeople
in supporting the girls basketball
team, and we hope that their enthusi-
asm will be lasting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01
"Iligbee of Harvard" Presented At
Athens For Church Benefit.

The play. "Higbee of Harvard. un-
der the direction of Mrs. l.. c. Will
lams, was presented last Thursday
evening in the |. o. O. r. hall at
Athens, before a large and appreci-
alive audience. The play was given
by some of the young people of the
town for the benefit of the Methodist
i church.
The costumes and the scenery were
exceptionally good and the parts
We're all we'll portrayed. 1t was pro-
nounced one of the best plays ever
given in Athens and it is expected
that ii Will be given in other towns.
Refreshments were served during the
social hour which followed the pre-
! sentation of the piece. Mrs. Charles
Brayley furnished music for the So
cal.
The members of the cast were as
! follows:
Watson W. Higbce. from Montana
John l.. Foss
] Hon. V d Withro. Forrest Cleaves
! Lorin Higbee, of Harvard, son of
Watson Guy f. futile
/ Theodore DalrympIc Mylon H. Mason
/ Higgins the butler
Howard +. Chapman
Nancy WithroW. the Senator's
daughter Lillian Shepard
Madee Cummings. from Montana,
Hilda Boston
Mrs Ballou the Senator's sister
from New York. Beatrice Sdell
| Mrs. Malvina Mcddigrew origi-
nally from Missouri Nelma G. Bush