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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Storm stories make good reading
even when they are little late. Here
is one from the Marlinton Journal OF
June % which is unusually interest
ing. "The most damaging hailstorm
that has been seen in Pocahontas coun'
ty within the memory of the Oldest
inhabitant visited that section lying
around the heads Of Thomas's creek
and Laurel run, three miles from
Dunmore, last Wednesday, The storm
itself LASTED a couple of hours, and
for a half hour Of this time hailstones
literally poured out of the heavens.
Gardens in the path of the storm were
ruined and fruit trees we're greatly
damaged. John Grimes, who lives
near Dilleys Mill, reports having seen
hailstones piled up in the road to a
depth of four inches the next day at
10 O'Clock" .is,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Mike Mcmahon, of the Fourth ward,
Wellsburg, who volunteered his serv-
ices to Theodore Roosevelt in the di-
vision he desired to take to France,
has received letter Of appreciation
from the Colonel thanking him for
volunteering, and releasing him from
his promise to serve. With the let
ter is statement relative to the or.
ganization of his army division which
was prohibited by the refusal of the
President to grant permission to go.
Mr.. Mcmahon prizes the letter very
highly.
cas- iatshr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
LOOK AS YOUNG AS
YOU FEEL, DON'T
Be old AND GRAY
mEN-DoNT LET GRAY HAIR
HOLD YOU DOWN IN 5USl.
NESSl WoMEN-RESToRE
NATURAL COLOR.

Q.Ban is all ready to use-is guar
anteed to be harmless and is sold I'M
der the makers money-back guarantee
If not satisfied. Only SOC at Martins
Drug Stoe and all good drug stores.
Try Q.Bau Superine Hair Tonic; G.
Ban Liquid Shampoo; Q!Ban Toilet
Soap; Q-Ban Depilatory for removing
superfluous hair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Drilling is being continued on the
Raymond, property on Locust avenue,
where it Is hoped to find coal, and the
workmen have reached depth Of
about twenty feet. The owners of the
property are convinced that the land
is rich in coal and are determined to
remove the valuable mineral before
beginning the erection of the building
which has been designed to occupy
the lot.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

j. " Sullivan, Charleston newspa
per man, has been named secretary
of the state advisory council of de
tense and will relinquish active news
paper work for the present. He will
have office quarters at the capitol
probably in the speakers room of the
house Of delegates chamber, and will
have charge of all the publicity work
of the council and attend to its gen
eral correspondence.
Clarence L. Stonaker, of Newark
N. j., whose services have been &C
cepted by the executive council Of de-
tense from the Russell Sage Founda
ton, has started an investigation Of
the various institutions of the state
with the purpose Of determining their
availability as emergency war hos
pitfalls in the event they should be
needed later on. He is assisted In this
inspection by President James s. La
kin, Of the state board of control.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Five BARRIERS and two barber chairs
in one barber shop is the newest
wrinkle sprung in Wheeling to escape
going to the farm. In order that they
will not be arrested under the anti
vagranCy law three men do nothing in
"a certain barber shop but help the
customer with his hat and coat. One
takes his hat, the other his coat while
the other brushes his clothes. After
he is shaved one hands him his hat,
another his coat and the other brush
es the dust from his clothes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

The remarkable increase in the col.
lections of the internal revenue, ma
king the past month banner one in
tn history of the Parkersburg office,
is due 10 some extent to the recent
rise in the rates of taxes on incomes
and corporations, but was due to a
greater extent to the prOmptness Of
the taxpayers in remitting the money.
The total collections for the month
Of June amounted to $769,33S.30, max
in gan increase of 1921, SG9.21 over the
previous months collections, amount.
ing to s447,469.09. The collections for
the fiscal year ending June 30 amount
ed to sS,4OO,37O.SS, against $2,O09,'
127.46, making an increase Of $780,
1892.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Don't be a clam, A Clam never
moves; it never progresses. Don't
be a clam. Use Guyandotte Club Cot.
fee.a combination Of the finest cot.
fees grown.-AdVt. .
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Alpheus Griffin. one Of the pioneer
residents of Wood county, is as active
at ninety.one years of age as many
men Of half that age, says the Park
ersburg Sentinel. Mr. Griffin has a
large patch of potatoes at his home
in Williamstown which he is giving
his personal attention. On Friday, one
of the hottest days Of the season, he
put in the whole day hoeing and cult
waiting his crop, and repeated the per-
Torrance on Saturday without appar-
ent fatigue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Several Jefferson county firms
have united with similar interests in
Winchester to protect themselves in
the purchase of coal by buying coal
mine near Confluence, Pa, the output
of which is shipped to them regular
ly, says the Martinsburg World. The
Northern Virginia Power Company, of
winchester; the Halltown Paper
Board Company, Of Jefferson county;
the Robinson Ice and Cold Storage
Corporation Of Winchester and Charles
Town, and the knitting mills, of Win
chester are said to be cooperating in
the plan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
Grain and Produce

CHICAGO, July 6.-overtopping of
all previous high prices continued yes
terday in the corn market, notwith-
standing that the record-smashing has
been going on since last Saturday I'M
checked. Urgency of demand was
largely due to reports that distillers
would be allowed to grind all corn OF
which they had ownership on July Is.
The market closed nervous, 2A to 5ssc
net higher, with July at $1.62h to
$1.62as and September at $1.544 to
$1.54%. Wheat gained SIS to Sc, clos.
ing unsettled, 500 for July and $685.
for September. Oats finished Y to
11sc up, and provisions unchanged to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
WANTED
SPECIAL

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
The undersigned, Floyd stalnaker
who resides at Anaabelle, ii Marion
County, West Virginia, and who K EN-.
ployed as Waterman and payroll
guard for the -Four States Coal Com
pany, at Its mines viii appiy % the
circuit court of Marion county West
Virginia, at the court house 81 said
county, on Monday, July 16, A. b. sI5,
for license to carry a revolver during
the ensuing year.
Given under my hand this STU day
Of July, A. D., 1911.
76'1Ot FLOYD sTALNAFFR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Work on the third story addition to
the Mining Machine Company's office
building Is progressing rapidly and It
is probable that the new addition will
be completed and in use by the first
Of September. The work will be done
under some difficulty since 1t is nee
essary to do it without stopping or
interfering with the activities of the
office or Of the drafting room which Is
located on the second COR. A few feet
of roofing was removed along the
caves Of the building and the bricks
for the new story are being placed
on the top of the old walls without
removing the entire roof or interfear-
ing in any way with the work in the
rooms beneath.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Ammonia Water as Fertilizer.
Ammonia water that has been usen
for washing may be used for plants.
Il is -, EXCELLENT fertilizer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

An experiment, SO far entirely sue
cessful, is being tried by the wheeling
Electrical Co., according to the Tele'
graph Of that town, One Of their big
autos is being run with coal oil sub
stituted for gasoline. While the ex.
pertinent was only begun a few days
ago, the result has been more than
satisfactory, and fuel bills have prac-
tically been reduced q half. Local
autoists are much interested in the
idea and II may revolutionize the
auto business locally at least.
The auto upon which the expert
ment is being tried, is equipped with
the large reservoir containing coal
oil, and then there is smaller reser-
voir filed with gasoline. The en-
CINE is printed with gasoline and
started, after which the switch is
made from gasoline to the coal oil.
Contrary to general opinion It is
declared that the coal oil does not
produce any more carbon than the
gasoline.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

The sheep.killing bear that has
been preying on the sheep and lambs
on the head of Williams river will
not commit any more depredations,
says, the Marlinton Journal. He was
killed the first Of the week by Fred
Galford on Spruce Knob. The bear
was one OF the largest ever seen In
that section Of Pocahontas county.
For some weeks bruin has been de-
your1hg sshesp, IN the Williams river
lenlHtltI:I md ~ 60. date Is Known to-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
HORSES, CATTLE, ETC.

esesNs@NcSeSe~-S0S~Go~~~~ e~r-H4NeN~N~IN~o~NN.
FOR SALE-Horse. harness, buggy,
wagon; bargain. Inquire by Bell
phone Straight's store, Gray's Flats.
6.27.tf-2519
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

AUTOMOBILES, ACCESSORIES
FOR sALE-Three passenger stude
baker Roadster; new tires and seat
covers. Call w. H. 0'Day, Eureka
Pipe Line Co., Warrington. W. Va.
7.6.2t2553
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
FARMS FOR SALE
FOR SALE.

Four acres of ground, good room
house, with laundry; good well Of wa
ter, so young fruit trees, some bear
ing; one block Of paved street and
five minutes walk to Court House
Apply to C. E. Prckett, 3O6 Jefferson
street, City.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
IIND IJS1R LAI
FAIR MON

Worlmsn in the employ OF the Fair.
mont Electric Service Company today
Installed the lights, at the entrances
to the new hotel and the result added
much to the attractiyeness Of the
building. The lights are inclosed in
large globes mounted on iron columns
on either side Of the entrances while
the columns themselves are Of the
corinthian type and are very artistic.
The work on the interior Of the build
ing is rapidly nearing completion and
the rooms win be ready for occupancy
when the furniture is installed. All
Of the bed rooms have been papered,
electric light fixtures and telephones
installed and the hall ways on the
upper floors have been papered. Paint.
ers are tnting the walls md ceiling
Of the dining room and foyer, other
employees are nnpaeldng furniture
and every thing is being gotten in
readiness for the grand opening on
the sixteenth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

wANTED-White girl for general
homework. Apply SIS Fairmont
Ave. 7.5.3t.2552
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Dutch Tavern Characterization
In every eup.-Advt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

sTRAYED OR STOLEN, Tyr. old colt
Black. Reward for return or intor-
nation leading to its whereabouts.
VIM. F. Sandy, Worthington, W. Va
Bell phone. 7-S-St.2544
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

have killed rs ewes and IT lambs
There was reward OF $40 offered for
the scalp of the bear.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

In the pronunciation ycsraghtines over the letters
"A and denote the sound, hate" and "duds"
curved lines these letters indicate the short sound
as Ia cAt and but" two dots the uindcate sound
somewhat similar to the GesnGn "ue" which Americans
may approach by trying long and long at
the same time.
The third lsssop viii deal with requests for postage
stamps, sehangs' etc."
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
lost AND ROUND

FoUND-Bunch Of keys. Owner 'can
have same by calling at this o.dce,
Box 25O9. 5.26-Lf 20O9
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Very desirable honser
and flats close Ia South Side in
Quire F. P, Kelley, Ben phone to7l In
5.26.tf No. $3.50
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
LOST AND FOUND

LosT-saturday evening in Kenyon
Hotel, red coral bead necklace. Re.
ward II returned tc 312 Madison St.
7.5.St
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FGLA ASSN led AID SIM
ONE CENT WORD CASH WIFI oRpEe
HoUsEsF0R SAFE

FOR sALE-Four room mouse With
bath. For information call Of cd.
dress a. @. KonaAlI, AEinine Machine
office. 1851 no 2o2l
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
MOTOR MECHANICIANS
r.. HELP HARVEST CROPS

The food administration has issued
the following:
A motor truck company in Charlotte,
Mich, learned that farmers in that To-
cality were short of harvest help. a
local business organization has en-
deavored to meet the situation by per.
suading clerks and factory workers to
subscribe days work to the farmers,
IS days being subscribed in a few
hours. But the situation had to be
dealt with in a bigger way. So the mo-
tor truck plant was closed down one
day and every employe worked in the
harvest fields. Farmers cooperated
by telling how many men each of them
needed, and the workers were taken to
the farms in so automobiles. When
they were brought back at night the
women of Charlotte served them a
dinner. The men received $3.50 per
day each and contributed the money to
the Red Cross. Motor trucks were
used in hauling crops from the field.
Time lost in the factory was made up
by working two half holidays on Sat.
urday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
MILES in
40 HOURS IS
RECORD MADE
Car travels From Milwaukee to
New York, Shifting Gears
Just Four Times

Driving from Milwaukee. Wis. to
New York City. a distance OF 1850
miles, in A. hours running time and
shifting gears only four times, is the
recent performance OF stock kisscl
Hundred Point Six 4-passCnGeT Sedan
let.
1t vas driven BY both Ray Cour-
telay, one OF the nlseeI factory men,
and Superintendent JaCCard Of the c..
7. Silver Auto Company OF New York
City, who was making the trip in the
interests OF his company. Immediate
ly On completion of the trip, which was
suggested by MIR Silver, this we'll
known metropolitan concern, one Of
the largest retail automobile distribu
tors in the world, closed a heavy con-
tract with the kisseI factory for the
exclusive distribution of kissel ALI
Year Cars and trucks in greater New
York and adjacent territory.
The party left Milwaukee at S: a.
IA, Sunday. September 9tl, arriving
at South Bend, Ind. at 500 p. m,
Sunday night, after stopping one hour
for lunch at Chicago.
The trip was resumed at 100 a. m,
Monday with one hour for lunch at
Toledo, arriving at Cleveland at 800
p. m, Monday. Leaving Cleveland at
$50 a. m, Tuesday, no stop was
made, excepting one hour for lunch
at Pittsburg and one hour for dinner
at Bedford, Pa, arriving in New York
City at 500 a. m, Wednesday, after
travelling all night.
In making this rum says G. A.
Kissel, President of the Kissel Motor
Car Company, speed was not so much
the object as consistent performance.
Most every kind and condition OF
roads were centended with. Between
Pittsburg and Philadelphia the car
struck the steep grades Of the Allie
ghany mountains Up to this point
the gears had not been shifted since
leaving Milwaukee. At the bottom OF
the first mountain grade was a sign
stating that the grade was miles
long and to start pulling at Ger.
tain point, where the first shift to the
second was necessary.
mo tire or engine trouble Of any
kind was experienced. The hood was
lifted only once during the entire trip,
and that was for oil"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
TRUCKS
DO SERVICE in
RELEAS|NGLAND

That motor trucks by replacing
horses by the thousands are perform.
ing yeoman service in the United
States in helping to solve the probte.h
of food supply is pointed out by j.
Elmer Pratt president of the Higfade
Motors company, of Grand Rapids and
Buffalo, manufacturers Of the three
Quarter ton Higrade u:k.
Every truck that goes into service,
according to Mr.. Pratt, whether on the
battle front abroad or in this country,
IS doing its share in releasing land
for feeding the people of this nation
and its allies, both soldiers, sailors
and civilians. In explaining this point,
Mr.. Pratt. states that each truck re-
places from two to five horses, and
the acreage formerly required to
maintain the horses with feed can now
be used to feed humans.
According to authentic figures,
there are about 100000 horses in
this country and it costs 100000 a
year to feed them,' says Mr.. Pratt.
1T is obvious, therefore, that by doub-
ling and tripling their production the
manufacturers of motor trucks are
performing a highly patriotic service
by releasing valuable ground which is
needed for human use. j..
There is another factor in the
growing demand for motor trucks aside
from their greater efficiency than
horses. This factor, which is gaining
more and more serious attention each
month from horse users, is the increas-
ed cost of horse feed. The unprece-
denied drain upon the grain supply
has boosted prices of horse feed far
above the figures of two or three
years ago.
The motor truck has established
and proved itself as one of the great
est agencies of transportation yet dis.
covered. 1t is relieving the over.
strained railroads in a way that was
not dreamed of several years ago.
Motor truck transportation is lifting
great burden from the railroads in
short haul work, and the RAILROADS are
grateful for the aid being rendered by
trucks in freight service within a 100,-
mile radius.
In the kinning of the war motor
trucks built in the United States may
not play as spectacular a part as some
other forces but they will be demon
strated to have been one Of the most
important factors of all, and their
value will be viewed with increasing
esteem in retrospect"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
,en,c,A star Bulletin corresDondenes -,

lilo oct. 6.--ln the re"
.hoye nrinted did Chairman hauh"n ~
t 1to,oso ~ all the talk and rumoE VI
tsnaIs having been made whereof! inc
,o',nt, of Hawaii had obligated l'Se.I
=. axTend a large sum OF money vi
80 Trucks and passenger auIohlu
- The statement Is a clealiI"
~ and coming from a man "hoSc
on is his bond. should end Ine
stories TO the effect OF au'oni r.air
deals having been MADE WIFI
concerns. -. An.
M Kauhane said that last Au
.,,st be had suggested to the Doaiu
oF superyisors that more auto Iut tLo
Cor the road work were needed III 'no
Hamakua and other distrlcIs.
Evidently this talk of the chalruan l
hacanoe General news and at once the
spents for different makes OF truchs
got busy. l. stiiI
very much in favor of standardlzlns
ali the trucks and cars OF the 80
ty. He considers that II TINS W.
done. great saving could be maoe ~
time and money. AS II now ls' nc
declares that when some part OF col
breaks down it generally means
wait of six to eight weeks until oupli'
cate narts are obtained. work Is sus'
nended or else is carried on In sucn
q manner that there is great loss Oh
money in the way of wages ana lllne.
To standardize the trucks and cars
of the county is the chairman
scheme and he, having FOUND py
actual practise. that one make OF
truck and passenger car has proved a
great success, naturally personally
fayors that type of machine. When
tie concern that builds tnat paIllc'
ular brand OF car expresses its deter
mination to instantly, II given the or
der for cars in the future 70 Keep
from $4,000 to SIS 900 worth OF oupi,
cate parts and accessories for these
wagons always ready for use in Hilo,
II would seem that long delays could
ba saved. said the chairman. Instead
of long waits of weeks for duplicate
rarts. the necessary duplicates could
h. supplied at once and sent to the
farthest points from Hilo IN the
course OF few hours. ~
eThat is what appeals to me, said
Mr. Kauhane. land I think that 1t is
N the interests OF the county, OF
which / am executive officer, when
saw that instead OF having several
makes OF cars and trucks we should
have ope type-the best We can hear
of lard stick TO that.
zone truck that has been in use
for 10 years almost is still on the jol.
only minor repairs have been made
to It. II all our trucks were Of that
kind we would be doing all right. /
wart to do the Test thing possible
for the county and, in my opinion,
the standardizing of all cars would
l,c q splendid thing. The next thing
is to get the best make of car and,
as far as / can learn from people who
have a thorough knowledge of that
KIND of thing and who know what
w,nk the car can do under all kinds
of weather, the best, in my opinion is
tile" (No free advertisements in
this paper. Editor.)
To sum up: Chairman Kauhane de-
clares that no cars have been pur-
chased and that neither he nor the
bcard of supervisors have concluded
any deal of the sort
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
TRACTORS TAKE
PLACE Of HORSES
ON PLANTATIONS

Since 1912 the census of caterpillar
tractors and motor trucks for use on
the plantations to replace animal
power has risen from three machines
to we'll over hundred. Nearly all OF
tie large, plantations throughout the
islands are equipped with one or two
Of the gasoline propelled machines.
Almost every crop in Hawaii Is now
harvested with tractors, *.....-...
Flowing. furrowing, cultivating,
hauling cane cars, clearing ground
and moving boulders are few Of the
many uses to which a plantation cater
pillar is put. The gasoline machine
saves time and money, for what for
merly required five four-mule teams
and ten men, can be done with one
tractor and two men. .-"..
At the Wailuku plantation, two cat
erpillars are doing excellent work, a
seventy-fiye horsepower machine
working thirty acres day. The plan
tation also uses a forty.five horse
power tractor for hauling and shunt-
ing cane cars. #
It is estimated that there are now
in use among the plantations through
out the islands 1876 tractors of various
types. During the past eighteen
months there have been imported
from the states eighty new caterpil-
lars. All the plantations are sending
back orders for more of the machin-
cry, and 1t will not be before long
that the final death knell OF the horse
and mule is sounded on the planta.
lions. r..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
AUTO PERSONALS

Goo Lln, manager of the Tire Shop,
has been temporarily incapacitated by
an appendicitis attack
bob" Buckholtz has joined Frank
.Coombs' establishment in the capacity
of an expert mechanic. He has been
with the firm since the beginning of
the week.
Hardly had Harry Murray Joined
the sales force of the Schuman Car
riage Co. that he was called away
again to enter the service of the gov.
eminent. Previous to joining the au.
tomobile firm he was head of the city
and county water and sewerage de-
partments.
Stanley Gawne of the tire depart.
ment of the Schuman Carriage Co.
received a broken foot and ankle last
Sunday when he was caught by q car
that was passing his machine Just
as he stepped out of it, Although
he was able to be in the Office this
last week, he was unable to be on
his feet at all, and will probabiy be
incapacitated for several weeks