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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Irwin county's commissioner seems
to have lain down on his job. The
Dixie Highway through his county is
badly in need of repairs. 1t is said
to be the worst stretch of road be-
tween Macon and Waycross. A large
number of cars are prefrring the
route via Osierheld, avoiding the cap
ital of Irwin.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

In Biblical times person whose
business it was to compound olntments
was called an "apothecaty" (Nehemiah
Iii, s; Ecclesiastes x, y. The work was
sometimes carried on by woman 'con-
Dictionaries" Il Samuel viii, 49,.
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SALE OF NOTES AND AC-
COUNTS

Notice is hereby given that all
notes, accounts and judgments be-
longing to the estate of Dodd Supply
Company, bankrupt, will be sold in the
Office of Hon. Hal Lambdin, Referee
August II, 1917 Terms of sale cash,
subject to confirmation of Referee.
1t Drew w. Paulk, Trustee.
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Iona Lived Fish.

Eels have been known to live in
captivity sixty years, salmon are said
to live in healthy condition 100 years
carp occasionally reach $50, and pike
have been known to enjoy an even
longer span Of life.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr.. J. E. Mercer, of Washington,
dropped in on US Thursday morning,
hale and hearty and as handsome as
ever. He is spending his vacation
visiting relatives in the state, being
a guest of his sister. Mrs R. H. Pow
ell and family while in the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

w. R. Bowen, Rev. L. A. Hill, Bar
ry Clare and l. Gelders made tip a
party who attended the Douglas to-
bacco sales in Mr.. Bowen's auto.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Milk cows and fine seed oats for
sale. Apply to H. H. James, Fitz-
gerald, Ga. #
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Frank Hager J. J. Dorminey. J. M.
Mcdonald, and Vim. Hyatt were in
terested spectators at the tobacco
sales in Douglas wednesday.
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We list below for this week:

Van Camps Canned Homny, per can Northumberland. loo
Nabob Fancy Corn, per &c
'erhel oauer Nfaut per can Zoe
Jumbo Early Red Beets, per Observation-Disclosures. nc
Monsoon Gut Green Beans per 1sc
Rlchelieu xxx Sifted Peas per observation-disclosures. 25c
No Standard Tomatoes, per Observation-Disclosures. 15c
No. Over Sea Okra and Tomatoes, can
NO Rcheleu Red Kidney Beans per ..........15c
NO. Rlohelieu Pork and Beans .........2 Oct
NO R1cheieu Clam Chowder Observation-Disclosures.
No Richeieu White Asparagus Tips Observation-Disclosures
no Walkers Chill Con Carne per ..........1 oc
No Nabob Fish Roe
No Pink Alaska Salmon, per Observation-Disclosures. 15c
NO Fancest Flat Salmon Steak SOC
NO II Gold Bar Peaches, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
No IL White Rose Sweet Picked Peaches .......35c
No 2 II Richeie Red Pitted Cherries ......... 35c
No 2 IL Premier Yellow Peaches
No II Rcheleu Aprcots per Observation-Disclosures
No - Richeieu Hawaiian Pineapple per
Ns. Richeeu Hawaiian Pineapple observation-disclosures. 25c
NO II Monsoon Canned Apples per .........l5c
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Editor Joseph Tarver, OF the Hawk
insville Dispatch and News. made
this office pleasant call Thursday.
Mr.. Tarver attended the w. o. w
picnic in the city.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs, Annie Johnson, her daughter,
Miss Nora, and her granddaughter,
Miss Vera Hubert, accompanied Mr..
Bitch on an automobile trip to Pan
anna City, where they will visit rela-
tives for short time.
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We still have a few seed peas on
hand. The last we will have to offer
this season. Garwood BROKERAGE
Company q
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Mr. J. C. Peavey left Monday morn
ing for White Springs, Fla, to spend
week or ten days in the interest of
his health.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

l.. 0. Tisdeil is the owner OF a ned
Cole . which he purchased from the
Cole Motor Co., of Fitzgerald.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr.. VIM. McLendon spent few
days in Savannah, returning to the
city last night
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Sale of Canned Goods at
Prices Regardless.

Cash stores usually handle low priced goods in order To
make the prices look attractive which you must know is at sacr
ce OF quality Our line of canned goods highest QUALITY
ana we are selling this fine line OF canned goods with but
few exeptons Of last year. the face of least 81
per cent advanceths should look like GREAT CUT PRICE nm
QUALITY CANNED GOODS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Kelly, of Mayo,
Fua., are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Sword and other reia-
tives in the county.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

The party chaperoned by Mrs. C..
{. Parker who have been enjoying an
outing at Bone Lake this week re-
turned to their homes today.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

The swimming pool and skating
rink at the park were we'll patronized
by the visitors Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs. J.%s Maynard and her daugh-
tiers, Misses Lille Mae and Myrtle,
and Miss Gladys Baker, of Abbeville,
and Mr.. A. R. Royal, of Americus,
were guests of DR.. Warren Royal in
the city today
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Miss Lois Paulk who has been hav-
ing a very pleasant visit with Miss
Mavis Paulk returned to her home in
Ocilla Thursday.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

A tobacco club among the country
boys will be feature Of agricultural
development in this county next fall.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

T. J. Woofter, of Athens, is a visitor
to the city today
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony and SON,
Earl, and Mr.. Elliott Baker, of Column
bus, drove to our city Thursday and
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey
Culberson, on Roanoke Drive.
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Always on the job for quicker and
better service chat will stick" "We
do it now" You will NOT be over
charged. Tourist Garage, Billy Keim.
Prop If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs. H. G, Powell and son, Ell
bridge, accompanied Mr.. Jesse Mer-
Ger to Dawson today.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Miss Mary Berry Cobb, of Triton
is the guest of Miss Hazel jolly TODAY
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

We still have a few seed peas on
hand. The last we will have to offer
this season. ~-Garwood Brokerage
Company. q
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr. Dell Pittyes, District Manager
OF the Empire Motor Co., of Atlanta
spent Tuesday in the city visiting at
the nome of Mr. w. A. Green.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Miss lsla Green has returned from
visit to Mrs. w. P. Horn in AtIant,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs. {. A. Jones, of Tampa, Fla
VIII arrive in the city this week to
be the guest of Miss Isla Green for
several weeks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs: A B. Cook leaves tomorrow,
Tor her home in Gastonia, N. c., after
a very pleasant visit with Mrs. G. E.
Kicker and other friends in the c;t,,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Bush and Miss
"ashburn motored to Douglas We'd
nesday to attend the tobacco sales
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

Mrs. A. w. Roar won the ladies,
prize for skating and Mr.. J. D. Hem
derson, of DELLA, the gentleman's
prize for this sport at the W. O w
picnic at the park
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-10

MessrS. lnman Padgett, of Reds
VILE and Edward Lassiter, of Cordele.
arrived Wednesday to be guests of
Mr. Edgar Patterson. Mr. Patterson
will entertain them this evening with
a party at his home south of the CITY
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HOWE STIDGER
Continued from page ~

Miss Mcclure and Mrs. Mary Berry.
The line Of march was made up OF
the drafted men followed by the mem.
hers of the local draft board. The
Grand Army men also attended the
dinner and marched with the boys to
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad sta.
lion.
Some OF the boys in the line OF march
carried grips, others boxes. They we're
al! dressed comfortably and looked as
though they were ready for immediate
service. They marched to the station
and here there were hundreds Of other
friends to bid the fifteen drafted men
farewell.
AT press time this afternoon the boys
are at the station awaiting the arrival
OF the $3.50 o'clock train. On the train
there will be approximately 235 men
from West Virginia. Early in the aft.
emoon the Monongalia county boys ar.
rived at the local station and will join
the Fairmont boys that leave at $3.50
O'clock. The p that are in the Nlonon.
gala county bunch left Morgantown at
1925 p. m. The following counties
Will be represented when the train
leaves the local station at $3.50 o'clock:
Chic, SO; Tyler, 81; Marshall %: Ma
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HOULT

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hail and
daughter Gertrude returned Sunday
from a visit to Ellington.
Miss Nellie McElfresh was visiting
relatives near Little Falls at the week
end.
Lloyd Huffman is on hunting trip
In Barbour county.
The families of W. F. Hoult and
Claude Tichnell were at Little Falls
yesterday attending the funreal OF
Mrs. Jennie West, sister of Mr.. Itch
nell and Mrs. Hoult.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Squirting
are in New York attending the fun
eral of. Mr.. Spurling's brothers wife.
Mrs. William Bailey and daughter
yelma of Baxter. were visiting rela-
tiyes at Hoult last week.
John Bowman vas hunting in Mo-
mongolia county last week.
Messrs. C. B. Satterfield and s. o.
Cummings weer attending the con-
ference Of the NJ. E. church at Clarks-
burg Sunday. They were accompan-
led to shinnston by Mrs. Satterfield
and daughter. Mrs. Cummings, and
son Ross and Miss Essie McElfresh.
R. A. Prickett and Miss Laura Sni-
der were visiting Miss Gladys Wat
kins Sunday at Goose Creek. where
Miss Watkins is teaching school.
Edward and Bessie Burnworth, OF
Pennsylvania, are visiting their uncle,
Liston Burnworth, here.
Some of the machinery at the Corn
ing Mill of the black powder plant
broke down last week and force OF
men worked all day Sunday getting It
in shape. They are ready TO resume
work once more and started yester-
day.
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WAR BASIS
Continued from page /
o'clock this afternoon.
CONVENTION NOTES.

WV -ANN WV wv So
One phase OF the West Virginia
State Medical Society meetings which
is being greatly developed each year is
the array OF exhibits. This year Fair.
rent has the distinction Of having the
very best ever shown. The mezIanine
floor is crowded with exhibits. Among
the firms exhibiting are: The Charles
4. Phillips Chemical Company, OF New
Work city; The Engeln Electric Co..
Cleveland, o.; Victor Electric Corpora.
ton, New York city; Thompson.Plaster
Company, Leesburg, Va; H. H. Hess
.er, Cleveland, o.; Feick Bros, Pitts.
burgh; Charles Lentz & Sons, Philadel.
rhia; Abbott laboratories. Chicago :;
Powers G. Anderson, Richmond, Va. !;
The Max Wocher & Son Co., Cincin.
rati, O.; The Gibson Co. Inc, Wash.
ington. D. c.; Hynson, Westcott & Dun.
ming, Baltimore. The exhibit OF the
X-rays machines are especially won.
derful. Quite few OF the firms have
disposed OF machines and eQuipmen;
while they exhibited here.
Among the physicians present is DR..
j. ]. Mccarthy. Of New York city, who
represents The Charles H. Phillips
Chemical Co., New York city. He is
an old newspaper man, having had his
schooling on The New York World.
Later he was city editor OF The Hart.
ford Telegraph and had been connect.
cd with other newspapers. Mr.. Nc.
Carthy studied medicine and then took
the road for The Phillips company,
which he has represented seventeen
years. In figuring up his lists OF ban.
Duets he had attended he places last
Light at The Fairmont the lOOlst one.
DR.. Mccarthy has written number of
magazine articles on badness and spe.
cisl subjects in addition to feature stor.
les on medical topics for big newspa.
pers.
Attendance figures show that the
Fsrmont meeting this year was about
formal despite the fact that fully sixty.
seven men are signed up in war ser.
wee.
Spirited bidding was put up for the
next place Of meeting. Among the cit.
les that wanted the convention for
next year were Harper's Ferry. White
Sulphur Springs and Berkeley.
Ten years have elapsed since the
West Virginia Medical Society last met
in Fairmont.
The two oldest members OF the State
Medical Society are DR.. ]. H. Brown.
field, Of Fairmont, who has passed his
eightieth mile stone and DR.. S. L. Jep.
son, the State health commissioner
who is nearing the eighty mark.
The present membership OF the
State Medical Society is 9O9
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Tax Case Settled
By An Agreement

A chancery suit was settled on Wed.
nesday between the State Of West vir
ginia and Mrs. Sarah Collins Of Riyes.
vile. The action was brought by L.
c. Sturm, school commissioner, to re-.
cover taxes on the property from 1909
and 1917. In some manner prior to
the time the sale was made the tract
did not appear on the county tax book.
after paying the taxes TO date Mrs.
Collins was given full title to the prop
erty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Oct. 4.-This
rat was the best little digger nature
ever developed.
AS a tunnel maker 1t was In class
all its own.
In fact, It got so 1t wouldn't, or
couldn't do anything but dig.
That was its finish. Nature has no
use for an animal that can do but one
thing.
This rodent lived million or so
years ago. 1t had pitchfork horns
which came in handy tunnelling under.
ground. Its forefeet consisted OF i'm.
mense claws-the latest model steam
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Deeds Reeorded-Up to 2 O'Clock
today these deeds were recorded :
Paul Billingslea 10 Harry B. Kramer,
tl,5 Sewickley vein OF coal underIy.
lag parcel OF land in Lincoln dis.
trict; consideration S22,513.26; L. NJ
Davis and wife ,et ais, TO ]. c. Shaw,
a parcel of land in the GoIdenview
addition to the city Of Fairmont; con.
sideration, 1925: Fairmont G Cleve,
land Company 10 Paul Bilingslea, the
Sew:ckley vein Of coal underlying a
parcel o. land Ia Lincoln district;
consideration Ss6.503.13; Michael
Powell and wife 10 Fairmont Land
Company, a parcel OF land in the
Second ward Of the city OF Fair
mont; consideration 500; G. c.
POWELL and wife to Fairmont Land
Company, a parcel Of land in the
Second ward Of the city OF Fairmont;
consideration 81 and other valuable
consideration; Elizabeth Stsrrett to
Rachel Gas Coal Company, pared OF
land near Downs run, Lincoln dis.
trict, 81; William H. Douglas. q us,
to John Maple, five lots OF the Mo.
nongahela Industrial Conpany's tract
on Grafton Pike. 1925 and lot No
$40, Grasselli; Susan a. Higgins. TO
Ida B. Gallagher, tract OF land along
the Glade Fork OF the Buffalo creek
IN the district OF Warrington, 81.
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SERVICE PAY FOR OFFICERS.

CHARLESTON. Oct 4-Adjutant
General Bond today received infor.
nation from Washington that officers
Of the West Virginia National Guard
now in the Federal service are TO re.
ceive pay increases based on their
service in the guard. He at once set
to work making out the official record
OF lis officers which will be sent to
Washington. The rate of increase will
be SO month for each FIVE years
o. service
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04
LAST CHANCE FOB STRIKERS

WASHINGTON, Oct. "A last warn
ing was issued today to drafted men
who have failed to answer the call to
the colors. The Government gave
notice to those who have not reported
that they will be given opportunity to
escape punishment now and explain
previous failure to do so. II they
show wilful disposition to avert ser,
vice they will be charged with deser.
ton and every effort made 10 appre,
bend and punish them.
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thovel in 100000 {. C. Its hind feet
we're SO pigeon.toed that it couldn't
walk without stepping on itself.
Horns, claws and feet did nothing
hut dig.
The specimen which has just been
mounted in the United States national
museum was prepared by Prof. ]. w.
Gidley OF the department of geology.
1t was found near Long Island, Kan,
embedded in what high.browed geolo.
giCts call the Miocene beds. The lit.
tie fellow was about is inches long in
those days. its official name is Epigau.
lus Hatcheri.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04
Final Opportunity
to Consult DR., Noe

DR.. Peter Noe. Jr., yesterday closed
the poliomyelitis hospital at Traction
park and Saturday he will leave for
his home in New York state. Tomor.
row afternoon, however, he will be at
the hospital so that any one who may
want to consult him about infantile
paralysis or any phase OF the recent
outbreak here may do so.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Relatives and friends OF United
States soldiers will learn of their work
and health through the information
bureau organized by General Mccain
al Washington. The bureau will col.
lect all information possible concern
ing the forces both IN Europe and
America and furnish the data free to
!nquirers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

AS director Of the women's bureau
of the National Red Cross. Miss Mar
shall, formerly director OF the Manhat.
tan Trade school in New York, is mob.
:iizing the wo.Ianhood of the country
for humanitarian work. Sac Is devot.
ing most OF her Efforts toward getting
together supplies for the soldiers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

RON (Mannington). 30 Fairmont, is:
lendleton, Is; Monongalia, 81; Grant,
10; Hardy, Is; Hampshire, 81, and
Ierkeley, %.
II the train leaves Esirmont on time
the boys will arrive at Camp Lee 70.
morrow morning at 6:so o'clock. ...,l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

which, though somewhat of a pet, has
learned how TO use the teeth and is
gnawing away the wall of the we'll,
letting the water leak away into the
sand. Workmen are afraid to give It
battle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Tier carefully fold dotted line l It's
cnt;se length. Then dotted line 2, and
sc Oh. Fold each section underneath
accurately When completed turn
over snd you'll find surprising result
AVE the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Health ImprovIns-w. E. Watson,
sr., who has been seriously Ill at his
home at Smithtown for several weeks,
Is improving in satisfactory manner
and is able to leave his bed for short
time each day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04
EXENTs ToNlGHr.

Barnes school-Patrons' meeting.
Fairmont ayenue-Meeting of Queen
Esther circle at home of Miss Bessie
Jacobs.
Bell Run-Corn roast for Patriarchs
Militant and Daughters OF Rebekah
at home of Mrs. Sim Bright
Fairmont avenue-Executive board p
HIN. S. at home Of Mrs. Bert Leopold
Masonic temple - Fairmont chapter
Eastern Star.
Odd Fellows hall-Seven Sisters lodge:
Knights of Malta.
Maccabees' hall - Fairmont Nest OF
Owls.
K. of P. hall-Mountain City lodge.
Red Mems hall-Setting Sun tribe.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04
The WEATHEa.

West Virginia.
Probably rain to-
night and Friday.
Cooler tonight and
warmer Friday.
Local Readings.
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
S a. N. today, SO.
Yesterdays wealth
er, clear; tempera-
ture. maximum, 75;
minimum. AZ; pre-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

the East Side painter, was fined 800
and sentenced to sixty days on the road
and Neigs McCray, OF Weston, resolved
the same sentence and fine as Arnold.
Az Of the parties confessed their guilt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Patrons MeetIns-A patrons meet.
ar III. be held this evening at the
PaTnes school and an interesting pro.
gram has been arranged for the event.
The program will be followed by an In.
tsrmRl reception at which time the pa.
rors will be introduced TO the new
pr'ucipa! Of the school, Glen A. Keister.
f-onitHent men will address the meet.
-. Tomorrow evening a similar
Nesting will be held at the Miller
6cEco; tc-: speakers on this occasion
being George M. Alexander and Ira l..
Ernitk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

5pti.tef In EyebaII--Guy o. Parker,
d res.Gent of Murray avenue, Bellview.
was seriously injured yesterday when
4 piece OF steel penetrated his left eye
lal: anG lodged there. Mr. Parker is
NJ employe of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad company and while at work In
tbs bo:.er room Of the shops below the
estY. d piece of steel from some steel
hsNras hemmering struck him In the
-. III. Ii. R. Johnson was summoned
End care1 for the eye and upon his 40.
yico s,r. Parker left for Baltimore
95sre he win have the eye operated on
1t JohrS Hopkins hospital. While the
h;ury is a serious one 1t is hoped the
cye ray be saved by the operation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Injured Boy Well-E.gene Holland,
who was injured in an accident a week
ago when he vas struck by an automo-
BILE. has recovered and returned to
school today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04
SNAKE Has FALSE TEETH.

INDIo, Cal.-while Cynthia Stone.
spinster, vas hauling bucket Of water
out OF her deep well her false tOeth
fell in. There they were appropriated
by an old and toothless water snake
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

100 much idleness, have ohserv.
ed, fills up a mans tine much more
completely and leaves him less his
own master than any sort Of employ.
ment tsoever."-Edmund Burke.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Soo.lesssrs senteneed-!Three boot.
lsggsrS were sentenced by Justice Con.
aFa1 o. Wednesday afternoon as fol.
low5: Anna Legates or Anna Payne.
the woman who had booze when she
trriyea ,aom Untontown was given six.
b days an6 fiued 500: Frank Arnold,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

WANTED - Computing scales, two
show cases for counter, cigar show
case, cash register. Must be in good
condition. Howard L. Conner. care
Norwood Coal Co., Fairmont, w. Va.
1o-4.st-2s2S',
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

Mothers Pension AlIowed-These
mothers pensions were allowed at the
session OF county court on Wednes.
day afternoon: Mrs. Daisy Watson
SIS a month; Mrs. Vodie L. Hartley
SIS month, and Mrs. Belle Ellis,
$25 month. The bills found correct
were ordered paid. The members OF
the county court visited Rivesville
TO inspect some road work. Another
session Of court will be held on Fri
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-04

At Mt Lake ParR-R. L. Cunning
ham went TO Mt. Lake Park, Nd, this
morning on business trip.