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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
Get BIC TALENT
Elks Will Bring Noted Artists
Here This Winter.
Give Concerts To Raise Money
for the Soldiers.

Paul Althouse alternate tenor with
Enrico Caruso at the Metropolitan opera
house, and a feature of Kansas City spring
festival.
Florence Macbeth, prima donna colora-
tura soprano of the Chicago Grand Opera
company, referred to often another
Patti"
Karl Kfrksmith trio. Karl Kirksmith
He is supported by Madame Braynard.
concert pianiste, and Miss Anita Taylor,
soprano.
Oscar Seagle, concert baritone, assistant
and co-worker with Jean Derake.
Arthur Middleton. primo basso Metro
politan Opera company, the most popular
William A. Brady's production OF
Little Women with nine of the original
New York cast.
and contralto, who appeared in Topeka
last May at state bankers convention.
Mscha Levitski, pianist, first time west
Oratorio quartet-Reed Miller. Nevada
Van der Veer, Frederick Wheeler and
Myrtle Thornburg.
Alice Nielsen, American prima donna.
The above is the talent selected for
the Elks' war benefit concerts to be
held in Topeka during the winter. Be
fore signing up for this talent, the
Elks consulted Leslie Guild and Miss
Myrtle Radcliffe. Both pronounced
the talent excellent.
After the big free fair, ticket SELL
ing campaign will be started by The
Elks Season tickets will cost from
50 to IS. The concerts will be held
at the city auditorium.
The money will be divided. The
Grand lodge at it's meeting at Boston
voted one million dollars for soldiers
in France. belonging to the order A
part of the proceeds will he rurned
into this fund. The remainder OF
the money will he used in 7upplyine
the local Elks, 100 in number. who
have enlisted. solid gold card case
will be given to every Elk enlisting
in the army
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
NEXT LOAN OCT. |
Treasury Dept Sets Date for
Big Liberty Campaign.
Bond Issue Will Be for 8 Bill
lion; Closes Nov. 1.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The next
liberty loan campaign will be launch
ed October 1. according to plans OF
the treasury department.
Liberty loan committees thruout the
country, in response to Secretary Nc
Adoo's appeal, are today perfecting
their orga nizations in preparation for
the campaign. No announcement con :
corning details of the second offering
will be made until congress acts on
the pending bond bill. 1t is expected,
however, that the issue will be for
about $4,000, 100000 and the subscrip-
ton books will close NnYemher i
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
CHICAGO PEEVED NOW
Windy City Traders Say Hoover's
Wheat Prices Unfair to Them.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-Chicago business
men, fearing that the governments
price fixing program will make this
a "wheatless city" have protested to
Herbert c. Hoover against the rank
discrimination"
The joint protest of board of trade
members, bankers and railroad Off
Gals last night was preceded by a tel
egram from Joseph P. Griffin, presi-
dent of the board of trade, declaring:
IF the schedule of price differen-
tials at which the food control will
buy wheat in different terminal mar
kets as published is authoritative, it
discriminates against Chicago mar
kets both east and west of u.s."
The claim is made that shippers
may sell wheat in practically every
other market at advances as high as
three cents a bushel over Chicago
prices.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

mentioned, but there was no broken
down car in sight. However, the
mysterious man appeared, covered
the driver with a gun and got in the
seat beside him, ordering him to drive
to several places.
The unknown man forced the driver
to give him a four-hour joy ride, then
got out of the car and ordered it out
of his sight as fast as it could travel.
The sheriff was called and in an un-
successful effort to capture the man
exchanged several shots with him
Later, posse was formed by Hia-
watha and Fairview citizens and the
man was again located after several
hours search. He was ordered to
throw up his hands. but began shoot
ing instead and another running fight
ensued. Finally the man stopped to
make a stand and was killed by the
posse.
There is absolutely nothing to iden-
tify the man except a penitentiary
mark on his underclothes.
First Federal Land Bank Loan.
Jetmore, Kan, Sept. 1.-The first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

Paris, Sept. Gabrielle d. Annun-i 10.
the Italian poet, took a prominent
part in the recent Italian air raid over
the enemy lines above Pola and was
wounded slightly, according to a
Havas dispatch from Milan. On Au-
gust 10, d'Annunzio remained over the
enemy lines for forty eight minutes
at an altitude between 300 and 500
meters and was attacked by the Aus
trian infantry with much gunfire. The
poets machine, which he calls the
Ace of Spades" was pierced by 1T
bullets. D'Annunzio was wounded
slightly in the left wrist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
LIFE FOR A RIDE
Unknown Man Forced Car
Driver To Entertain Him.
After Resisting Arrest, Brown
Co. Posse Kills Him.

Fairview, Kan, Sept. Forcing a
garage man to drive him around over
the country at the point of a gun cost
an unknown man his life here and the
body is today being held with the
hope that some clue to his identity
can be found.
The unknown man called up a
garage at Hiawatha. stating that his
car was broken down and that he
wanted a car sent out to get him A
car from the garage went to the place
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

The supreme court of Massachusetts, has
decided that Mormon marriages are valid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

authorized mortgage filed In Hodge
man county, made to the Federal
Land bank is given by Thomas A.
O'Keefe and Alice O'keefe. his w-fe.
of Sterling township Mr. . heeIt
has purchased three-quarters OF iano
in that township, which is ore of the
best wheat raising districts of this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

week engagement in Omaha. Here,
he will put on tabloid and the enter
tainments will run to the lighter vein.
Appropriately. they will be precede led
by Keystone comedies.
Matinees will begin at o'clock
Night shows will start at 7:45 and
9:15 o'clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

First Federal Land Bank Loan.
Jetmore, Kan, Sept. 1.-The first
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

The Kansas Free Fair has been designated by Herbert c.
Hoover, National Food Commissioner Food Training
Camp Lectures and demonstrations food production and
conservation will be given daily in The Peoples Pavilion.
lectures. Demonstrations by Mothers and
DAUGHTERS Canning Clubs daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
jewell CHAUTAUQUA

Henderson Martin. Ono OF Cniei At
fractions on the Program
Jewell CITY. Kan, Sept 1.-The an
nual Chautauqua event is on at TINS
place this week with big crowds in at
tendance One of the best prograu ms
ever put on here by the Horner-heo-
path circuit is being offSreo. Inc
kansas statesman, Henderson Mar-in'
was one of the lecturers, his subject
being After the War"
The Melting Pot" by New YORK
cast of performers was the one drama
other features are music, readinSs'
cartoonist and childrens work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

Entire building devoted to products of farm
County collection displays. Big corn show. Dair
exhibits. Women's building. Wonderful textile ez
tiful Kansas art display. Practical lessons in
partment. Finest live stock from 20 states. Sta
head Judging and live stock parades daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

crops. L. H. Fairchild. fellow last
year, will be assistant in dairy hus-
bandry. Carl Homes of Kalamazoo,
Mich, will assist in shop practice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

Ed Lucas, accompanied by Miss
Hazel Heston and a bunch of pretty
girls. will open Monday at the Ma
jestic theater in musical tabloid. They
expect to remain at the play house
all season.
Lucas has just finished a forty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22

ed a very interesting sermon at the
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday
night to a, large audience. Rev. R.
D. Hall preached at Baxter.
Mrs. A. W. Snyder will entertain the
w. C. T. U. at her home at Basnett'
vile Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Q. F. Yost left Honday for her
home at Pontiac, III. She will visit at
Fairmont and Wheeling before her
husband Q. F. Yost and her son, Paul
Yost will join her and they will all
return home together,
L. W. Wipgate Of Clarksburg was a
business visitor here Monday.
The funeral services Of Mrs. Minnie
Leona Hess, wife Of W. RI Hess OF
Fairmont was held at the home OF
her father Albert Clayton Monday az
ternoon at one o'clock conducted by
Rev. Meredith Of Fairmont. Interment
at the Clayton Cemetery by Undertake
er R. C. Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. sapp Of Morgan
town were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs
james E. Sutton Sunday.
Russell Gray, of Washington, Pa,
Thos. Stahl of Rodgersville, Pa, were
visitors here Monday,
Miss Jet Short OF Fairmont is Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Short.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
BY A GARDENER

Already many gardeners have trans
planted from cold frames or seed
boxes such plants as tomatoes, egg.
plant, peppers and other semt.tropical
vegetables that require lot Of warm
weather and a long season.
II you have not done so, get busy.
II you donn't have hotbed, get seed
lIngs from the seedman or q neighbor
who did raise them.
A few hours before removing plants
from seed bed or plant bed they should
be well watered and the water allow
ga to soak into the soil, This will in
suite soil adhering to roots and pre-,
vent plants from whiting. Run knife
or trowel around each plant, cutting
tie soil into cubes that are transfer.
red. with the plants into the garden.
Previous to setting out plants, the
gafden spot should be worked over
and nut into good condition and every
thing should be ready for quick opera
ton.
The best time for transferring plants
fo open ground tg when there is con-
siderable moisture IN the air and
clouds obscure the sun. II the plants
can Sc let before q shower there Will
IS 10 difficulty IN getting them TO
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
Oil and Gas.

In the Southeastern Ohio and West
Virginia fields the week opens with
few compilations reported, all within
defined territory and nothing better
than ordinary-size producers,
On Straight Creek, Burning Springs
district, Writ county, the South Penn
Oil company has completed its No. IL
on the N. w. Taught farm in the salt
sand and 1t is five barrel day
pumper. In Union district peasants
county, L. C. White & Co. have com
pleted their initial test on the p. Car
penter farm and have a five-barrel pro-
Queer in the Keener sand.
In the st. Mary's field, in Union dis
trict, Peasants county, Taylor & Dye
have completed their initial test on the
Frank Riggs farm and have a buster
In the Intun sand. In the same district
Sloan & Co. have completed their sec
ond test on the ]. D. Riggs farm and It
Is dry in the Cow Run sand. On Pinch
Creek, Elk district, Kanawha county,
the United Fuel Gas company has
completed its No. S on the Nancy E..
Myers farm and after shot in the
Weir sand It produced 20 barrels in
the ensuing "a hous. This completion
is located 600 feet northwest Of the
same company's No. on this farm,
On Big Run of Sycamore Steer Creek.
In Sherman district Calhoun county
the South Penn OIL company has drill
ed its initial test on the Henry Bran.
non farm, through the Big Injun sand
and after a shot it Is producing 10
barrels a day.
On Warriors Fork Of Buffalo Creek
Warrington district, Marion county,
Mead & Koen have completed their mi.
tial test on the ]. D. Hayhurst heirs
farm, located about one mile north Of
Ryner, and It is dry. Near the mouth
Of Bartholomew Run, Warrington dis.
trict, the Duval OIL company has com.
pleted its second test on the Kendall
heirs farm and 1t is dry. At Beech
Bottom, Buffalo district Brooke coun-
~, John Mildren &Sons company have
completed their No. we'll and 1t is
dry In the Berea sand. On Java Run,
Union district, Peasants county, Dye
& Taylor have completed their initial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
New York

NEW YORK, May 22.-Industrials,
notably the steel and iron stocks, rul-
ed Yesterdays active but relatively re-
stricted market to an extraordinary
degree. Inquiry for those issues seem
cd to be prompted by additional trade
adiVces Of highly favorable tenor.
Extensive short covering and growing
public participation were accelerating
factors.
United States Steel occupied its GUS
tomary commanding position and CON
tributed almost 33 per cent. to the
total Of $4,000 shares. At its extreme
rise of SA points to 1854 the stock
came within four points OF its record
made in the latter part Of 1916.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
pRooLAMATIoNs
PROCLAMATION,
10 IN Whom q May eonoeFn.

To An Whom It May Concern.
/ take this method Of calling atten--
ton to certain violations which have
crept in upon US without intent or
purpose to offend the law, but which
nevertheless have become q source Of
great annoyance and in some instanc'
es Of great danger; and hereby earn
estly request that every such violation
be Immediately rectified. Knowing the
people Of Fairmont as think do this
notice will be all that will be neces-
sary 70 obtain full and complete OBJ
servance Of the law governing the mat
tiers herein mentioned
FlrsLAWnlnas.
All awnings must have clearance
above the sidewalk of at least feet.
A great many awnings In the bust
ness section are too low and are men
ace to public conveniences and public
safety.
This law must be observed.
Second-shade Trees.
Many shade trees are being injured
and destroyed through the careless
ness Of drivers hitching or standing
their horses near them. The law Is
specific on this and must be obeyed.
Protect the shade trees.
Third-AutomoblIe Engines Must Not
Be Left Running.
Within the past year two accidents
either of which could have been fatal.
have occurred, caused by delivery
trucks left at the curb with the en-
gines running. The public safety De-
mands that this practice shall cease:
When you leave your car on any Of
the streets or alleys of the city always
stop your engine and see that the
brakes are securely set.
A faithful observance of the above
will tend to the greater convenience
and safety Of our people, and is a rea-
sonable requirement.
ANTHONY BOWEN,
Mayor.
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LEGAL NOTICES

Section One Of the Monongahela In.
dustrial Company's addition to the city
of Fairmont, fronting for 40 feet on
the Speedway and extending back for
a distance of 140 feet to an alley, to.
gether with all the Improvements and
appurtenances belonging to said Lot
No. 3S, and being a part Of the same
real estate which was sold and con-
veyed unto the said oluey B. Leyelle ct
al by John w. Mason, Jro by deed dat
ed August oath, 1912, and Of record
in said County Clerks office.
The terms Of sale shall be one
third the purchase money cash in hand
paid on day of sale, one-third thereof
with interest to be paid in one year
and the residue thereof, with inter
est, to be paid in two years from the
day of sale, the, the purchaser to give
his notes, with good security, for said
deferred payments, and a vendors
lieu to be retained in the deed OF
conveyance to secure the payment of
the same. The undersigned trustee
will act by his agent or attorney in
making said sale of said property.
Given under my hand this goth day
of April, 1917.
D. S. HUFFMAN,
Trustee.
BY Attorney
A. S. Fleming, Attorney.
AoA 6.1Q.1S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
FAIRVIEW.

Mrs. Henry Lambert Of Monongah
was week end guest of her mother
Mrs. Ellen Powell.
Mrs. Brose McCray was at Fair
mont shopping Saturday.
Mrs. Denham of Belington is visit
ing her sister Mrs. w. H. Coontz on
Main street.
Everett Hamilton and Miss Made
line Fleming motored to Clarksburg
Sunday and we're guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. ]. Lynch.
Ralph Machesney of Pittsburgh
was week end guest Of his family,
Mrs. Ralph Machesney and sons.
DR.. and Mrs. G. R. Miller and daugh-
ter Miss Aldine motored to Fairmont
Saturday.
Frank McCray was at Barrackville
Sunday visiting his sister Mrs. Belle
Billingslea.
P. L. DEMPSEY Of waynesburg, Pa,
was week end guest Of his family.
DR.. L. N. Yost and daughters, DR..
and Mrs. Ollie Hill, Mrs. Leila Mckay
and children of Fairmont motored
here Sunday and we're the guests of
Mrs. Malinda Yost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse D. Wilson, Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Wilson Of Fairmont,
were week end guests of the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Pinkney VIII
son.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Warner, Mrs.
Marion Bowman, Miss Daisy Williams
motored to Fairmont Sunday morn
Jesse D. Wilson of Fairmont was a
visitor here Saturday night and at
tended Prof. "Pepp" at the gymnas'
ium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter E. Johnson
of Fairmont motored here Sunday
and were the guests of his grandmoth-
er Mrs. Malinda Yost.
James Kendall Of Hundred was a
week end guest of John Slater and
family.
Mr. Phillips, inspector Of Clarks-
burg was here on Friday inspecting
the restaurants and hotel
Mr.. Harry Afford and son Henry,
Jr,. Mrs. Avon Reynolds, Mrs. Maude
Amos and daughter Miss Ruth motor.
ed here Sunday afternoon and visited
relatives.
Mrs. Larney McBee was at Fair
mont shopping Saturday.
P. w. Yost was week end visitor
with his daughter Mrs. Charles Ber-
ry at Morgantown. i,
Miss Madeline Fleming entertained
Misses Frida Shanks, Lulu Evans and
Lillian McBee at o'clock dinner FRI
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taught enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Bar
rack of shinnston and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Yost and children at twelve
o'clock dinner Sunday.
The high school play "Prof. Pepp"
at the gymnasium was very largely
attended and enjoyed by every one
present The young people should be
congratulated upon the success OF the
entertainment. A large crowd OF peo'
pIe from Warrington attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Y. Hamilton and
Miss Fern, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Ham
ilton motored to Barrackville Sunday.
Harry Morris visited the Manning.
ton high school Friday morning and
the Fairmont Normal Friday after
Rev. D. H. Reid Of Fairmont preach.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
stsoi Strikers Return.

WHEELING. W. W.. Nay Tie
YorkYilIe plant 81 the wheeling Steel
ana non Company. employing 900
men, resumed opera tons IA full yes
terd1y al d nearly q week. susper.
sion because az Q strike Of less than
40 openers who demanded Increased
wages. The Amalgamated Association
Of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers de:
cfded openers had violated their con.
tract with the company and they re-
sumed work today after filing the
places Of the strikers.
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Pittsburgh

PITTsBuRGH. May 22.-oH the
ttshurgh exchange business was mod
ately active but in price movement
is irregular, Westinghouse issues
ore strongest. Air Brake advanced
40 and closed at 116, a gain Of 81 over
Saturday. Electric was * higher at
sSl1t.
Pure on was the most active OF
itb grotp, advancing to 23A and clos
ing at 49,. Ohio Fuel OIL was y high.
eriat 17a and Union Natural Gas ad.
Vanced 50 TO S172. Light and Heat,
Ohio Fuel Supply and Pittsburgh OIL
and Gas closed steady and unchang'
"a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-22
ALLISON s. FLEMING,
cnaoioI HhynY1iaainf1Af
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust,
bearing date on the 26th day OF An
gust, 1919, executed by 0lney B,
Ievelle and Edna Levelle, his wife,
Jennie R. Levelle, Florence w. Car
raher and Frank ]. Carraher, her hus'
band, to the undersigned, as Trustee,
and duly or record In the office Of the
Clerk Of the County Court Of Marion
County west Virginia, IN Trust Deed
BOOK No. 50 ct page so, ] will sell to
the highest bidder on Friday the 25th
day Of May, 1917, commencing at two
o'clock p. M, ct the front door Of the
Court House IN the city Of Faifnont'
Marion county, West Virginia, all the
following described property as fol-
lows: All Of that certain tract or par
eol Of land known 90 Lot NO, 80 ~
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srEo1AL NOTICES
NOTICE

NOTICE
In fire which completely destroyed
my residence on the night Of the 9th
day of October, 1916, there was de-
stroyed, among other things, the fol-
lowing certificates Of the capital stock
Of Monongah./ Glass Company, Fair
mont, West Virginia, standing in my
name:
Certificate No. 81 for IA shares Of
the Preferred Capital Stock Of the
said Company, bearing date August
20, 1914; Certificate No. n for Z
shares of Common Stock Of the Mo.
nongah Glass Company, Fairmont,
West Virginia, bearing date August 20,
1914.
There was also destroyed the fol,
lowing certificates of like stock, Is
sued in the name Of Catherine Davis:
Certificate No. SO for 16 shares of
the Preferred Capital Stock, bearing
date August 20, 1914, and Certificate
No. Is for shares Of the Common
Stock, bearing date Of August 20,
1914.
Notice is hereby given that after
the publication Of this notice for the
period prescribed by the Statutes Of
West Virginia, demand will be made
by the undersigned upon the said Mo
nongah Glass Company for the issue
of certificates of stock to the under
signed, in lieu of the ones SO destroy
ed.
w. o. 3. DAVIS.
w. o. B. Davis, Executor Catherine
Davis, Deceased.
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Carr Beat Army Surgeons.

WHEELING, W. Va, May ~
When ]. c. Brown applied at the local
United States army recruiting station
for place in the first line trenches
it seems as If he was going to get
away with 1t when Sergeant Freder,
ticks 20 KID" him, but he came to grief
when he was compelled to strip for
examination by the army surgeon. 1t
was found Brown had criss crossed
adhesive tape on both of his heels
increasing his height one inch.
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Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, May 32.-wheat became
a mere side line yesterday in Board
Of Trade business. The volume Of
transactions in the breadstufts had
become 50 trifling in view Of pending
legislation at Washington that the
few brokers still engaged were NOV.
ed from the pit, where prices had
largely been determined for the en-
tire world. Oats traders took the
place vacated by the wheat crowd.
Thereafter oats and corn nearly mono
polized attention. Prices finished low
err all around-wheat down &c, corn
off Y to rs C, oats rs to 1%c and
,,or{gfoas OK IA 96n
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OH AND Gas

test on 1.-THE W. 1. Scott and J. Il. Riggs
Tarm through the 1njun sand ana i y
dry. On Dry Run, in Clay district,
Wood county, Rorthwell and others
have completed their initial test on
the Mary Dare farm and It will make
q light producer from the Second Cow
Run sand.