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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

George Cochrane, of Martins Ferry
ohio. has returned to his home after
visit with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Burt have re-
turned from Wheeling where they were
visiting with their son who is a pa.
tient in a hospital there.
H. D. Hickman is the owner OF a
new Stutz car.
Miss Frances Weed who has been
Ill with plurisy the past week. is i'm.
proving.
A. G. Clayton has returned from q
business visit to Pittsburgh.
Miss Hazel Connolly has gone Ia
Cambridge, Ohio, where she has &C
cepted position for the millinery sea.
son.
Jack Anderson has returned from a
visit to Fairmont.
William Rushford has returned to
his home in Glover Gap after a bust
ness visit to this city.
Mrs. R. F. Buchanan and daughter,
Miss Florence, will leave this week
for Cambridge Springs, Pa, where
they VIII visit for some time.
Earl Jackson is in town from Wash.
ington, D. C., for visit with relatives.
P. c. Farnsworth, of Ellison, Mich,
is in this city looking after business
interests.
Roy Torrance has returned from
Clarksburg where he was looking at
ter business interests.
Harry Tederick has returned from
Coltax where he was a business visi
tor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
Missionary Meeting.

The C. E. stillings Home and For.
eign Missionary Circle met at Miss
Gladys Snyder's home in Homewood
March 2. President Miss Edna Yost
was In the chair. The minutes OF the
February meeting were read by Miss
Eds Lazier and the roll called by Miss
Elizabeth Baker. Each member an
swering with scripture verse. Ten
members responded with two new
members names recorded. Then the
study was taken up which was very
interesting lasting 40 minutes. Miss
Elizabeth Baker received from the
leader a Red Letter Testament for a
birthday gift. Miss Gladys Snyder
also had a birthday and received a
Testament. Two solos by little five.
year-old Miss Snyder and several selec
tions rendered on the piano closed the
program. Then a delicious lap lunch
was served by the hostess and stand
ing invitation from Mrs. Snyder to
meet at her home was received.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
Death of Mrs. Sellers.

Mrs. Lucy Sellers, beloved wife Of
William X. Sellers, of Glover's Gap,
passed to her reward Tuesday, Febru-
airy 20, 1917, at the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Burns Moore in Fairmont.
After a protracted illness at her own
home she was removed to Fairmont
hospital where an unsuccessful opera
ton was performed, after which she
was taken to her daughters home.
At the time of her death she was at.
tended by the willing hands and low.
ing hearts OF kind friends and relatives
all of which could not avail to prolong
the useful life.
Mrs. Sellers, who in early life was
Miss Lucy Throne, daughter OF Seth
and Mary A. Thorne, was sixty years
of age, and was married in 1888 to VIM.
r. Sellers, a well known and respect
ed merchant, and postmaster at Glow
er's Gap. She is survived by her hus-
band and her daughter, Mrs. Moon.
Also by one sister, Mrs. Belle McClel-
Ian, Of Warrington; one son having
died in infancy. The late S. G. Thorne
was q brother. Hers was most beau
tiful and helpful life, and she was the
center of large circle of friends who
sought her kind influence and wise
counsel. She was always willing to
aid those in distress and shed gold
en- light on all about her.
She was consistent member OF the
NJ. E. church for the greater part Oh
her life, and was active and faithful
as teacher in the Sunday school, be-
ing always at her post Of duty except
when her failing health would not per-
NIT. Her life was marked by patience
and faithfulness to her master, at
whose call she was ready to go to her
Fathers House of many mansions.
The funeral services at Fairmont
were conducted Wednesday evening
by Rev. Meredith, of the Highland ave-
nue. church of that city; the choir OF
that church rendering some Of the
most loved hymns Of the deceased,
while the services at Glover's Gap
Thursday morning were conducted by
her own pastor, the Rev. Mr.. Phillips,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Meredith; the
church there being filled with sor-
rowing friends who had come to pay
their last loving tribute OF respect.
The choir there sang several beaut-
full selections impressively.
Six of her own nephews acted as
pallbearers and the flowers of which
there were a great profusion were car
ried by eight little neighbor girls. In
terment was made in the Glover GEM
etery.
In addition to the relatives there
were present many friends from Fair
mont, Warrington, Clarksburg, Hun
dred, Wheeling and other points.
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Clarksburg Plants
Taking to Coal

cLARKsBURG, w. Va, March T.
Factories in the Clarksburg district
were shut down or running light today
owing to a natural gas shortage caus.
ed by the cold weather Several thou.
sand men were temporarily thrown
out of employment.
A few of the larger plants, among
them the plant of the Phillips Zinc and
Tin Plate company, used coal and
therefore continued in operation. Vir
tually all the larger plants in the dis.
trict are being equipped for coal burn.
ing as a result of this seasons mum.
erous gas shortages.
A slowly rising temperature last
night indicated that industrial opera
tions will soon be resumed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
NAruRALIzATIoN RusH

CHICAGO Mrch Five hundred
aliens took out their first naturaliza.
tion papers at session of the Super.
Tor court last night. This establishes
record for naturalization at one ses.
sion Of court. in Chicago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
MORGANTOWN new
CHARTER DEFEATED
City Manager Plan Made
No Appeal to the
Voters.
MoRGANTowN, W. Va, March 4

MoRGANTowN, w. Va, March Z.
AT a special election held yesterday
the new city charter recently granted
by the State Legislature was decisely
defeated, the vote being S55 against
the charter and 345 for it.
The new charter would have given
Morgantown a new form OF municipal
government. 1t provided for the cleo
ton of three city commissioners.
whose salaries were to be 500 year
each and who were to have legislative
powers. They would be empowered to
employ a city manager, whose salary
could not exceed $4,000 year and who
would have entire executive charge OIL
the city. There was to be no mayor.
The legislature provided that the char
ter should be adopted by majority OF
the legally qualified voters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
MANNINGTON NEWS
ooney Sporting
Store, No. IL Railroad
Shakespeare Club

On account Of the entertainment at
the Auditorium Monday night the
Shakespeare club did not meet. on
next Monday evening the club will be-
gin the study OF Cymbeline, and an in.
vitation is extended to all who may be
interested in the study of Shakes.
peare to attend the meetings of the
club. The first four scenes of Act
! is the assignment for study.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
loudly tonight and
thursday probably
ain, warmer to.
light.
Local Readings
F. p. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
a. m. today 4.
Yesterdays wea,
her clear; temper
ture, maximum
o: minimum 8;
precipitation none,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Pipe Laying Delayed-Blasting and
working around sewers is causing diff.
flculties the laying of the new pipe
line up Coal Run. A large force of
men is employed. however, and it is
expected to have the job finished in
a few days. While working under
the South Side Bridge the efforts of
the pipe layers was watched with in.
terest by thousands.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
CRACK GOLFER DIVORCED

CHICAGO March Mrs. Helen c.
Sawyer wife of Ned Sawyer former
western amateur golf champion has
been granted divorce it was learned
today. The divorce was granted on
statutor grounds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Cut out enc picture ON an our
sides. Then carefully fold dotted line
] its entire length. Then dotted line
2, and so on. Fold each section un.
derneath accurately. When complet.
ed turn over and you'll find surpria-
ing result. Save pictures afterwa,d
for q collection.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Goes to Brooklyn-Mrs. C. NJ. Small.
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Seymore McIntire and brother, H. C.
Fetty, in Fairmont for some time. left
last evening for New York city where
she will join her husband. the Rev
erend G. NJ. Small. Reverend Mr..
Small, who was formerly pastor of the
Christian church at Beaver Falls, has
accepted a pastorate of Christian
church In Brooklyn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

the graduated article remaining In
either Of the local wholesale houses
and the best hoped for being q ship
ment not expected to arrive before
next week. Grocers are conserving
their stocks and keeping the price
down, retailers asking ten and eleven
cents today. Brown sugar is being
used in quantities to replace the scar.
Ger graduated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
WALTERS THREATEN srRlkE

NEW YORK March 7.-Waiters at
seven down town luncheon clubs threat
ened to strike unless their demands
are granted. The men ask 50 a day
for six days a week and working day
OF three and one-half hours.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07
EVENTS TONIGHT.

Normal School-NIiss Hettie Jane
Dunaway on Lecture course.
Armory-Drill of Company l, Nation
al Guard.
Modern woodmen Hall-Modern
Brotherhood of America.
315 Main Street-Fairmont Lodge L,
o. of NJ.
Odd FeilowsHall-Palatine Lodge 1. o.
OF.
K. Of P. Hall-Fairmont Camp Royal
Arcanum.
Modern woodmen Hall-Fairmont
Lodge A. o. U. W.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Many Invltatlons-one thousand in.
vitations are being sent out this week
TO educators all over the state and
alumni of the Normal school request.
ing their presence at the semi-centen-
NAL celebration and the spring meet
ing of the Monongahela Valley Round
Table Association to be held at the
Normal school on April 5, 6 and Z. The
Normal building will also be dedicated
mt this meeting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Wedding 5ells-A faint tinkling as
of far OF wedding bells has been
heard in the Y dorm frequently OF
late. each time growing more distinct
as though in warning of an approach
ing event When questioned Ed. Wor.
Ellington replied graphically that l. E.
McKenna of the George A. Fuller Com
pany who is staying at the "Y' would
leave tomorrow for Baltimore.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

FOR RENT-Furnished front rooms,
304 Quincy st. 3.6.6t
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Fire at Johntown-The home of John
Copen at Johntown was dest Dyed by
fire, according to reports from John.
town yesterday. The cause of the
fire, 1t was believed, was sparks from
passing locomotive on the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. The home and en-.
tire contents were destroyed. Due to
the absence OF fire plugs in Johntown
the city fire department was not call.
ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

WANTED by competent white woman
place in small family to do general
homework. Address Box 2001 care
est.virginian. S-7-St No 2OO1
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

All Around contest-Reports of the
"Y' Juniors All Round Contest for the
month of February are to be turned
in to the Office by Saturday, March 10.
The purple team is ahead in the Jun.
Tor "a" class while in the Junior "B"
the Delawares and Mohicans are lead
ing and this month will determine
which team will win the silver cup.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Cleaning House-A general house
cleaning was taking place today in the
executive offices of the Traction COM
pany Vice President Smith Hood,
General Manager E. B. Moore and
even President ]. o. Watson running
about with their hands full of papers
and letters.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Dies In Akron-eeorge Arthur lam.
ilton, former resident of Fairmont,
and popular machinist of this city,
died in Akron, Ohio. yesterday accord.
ing to telegram received by friends
here last night Blood poisoning was
the cause of Mr.. HWlilton's death ard
wife and two children survive him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Get charter-A certificate or incor.
poration was issued at Charleston to.
dav by the Secretary OF State to the
Fairmont Electric Service Company.
The authorized capital is $4,000.
The incorporators are James A. knight
D. e. VanFleet, Earl Knight, Anthony
Bowen, and W. Kenneth Barnes, all Of
Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Marriage Lieenses-A marriage Ii
cense was issued at the County Clerks
office today to Thomas W. Musgrave
age 40 and Clara NJ. Amos, age a.
both of Rivesville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

searee-A scarcity OF
3 in Fairmont and is ev-
ring worse, not a pound OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Many elds-Ten Bids for screen
wagon service between the postoffice
and the Baltimore and Ohio station in
this city have been received at the
post office and will be forwarded to
Washington tomorrow, where they will
be opened and the contract awarded.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

Snow is Going-The hot sun this at.
ternoon was rapidly melting the snow
which for days has been covering the
streets and this afternoon every gut.
ter was a river and between the car
tracks torrent. No signs OF the pre-.
dicted rain put in appearance and
Fairmonters enjoyed the first real
day Of more than a week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

story Telling cIub-The story tell
ing club Of the Fairmont State Nor
NAL school will make visit to Monu-
mental on Friday night. where they
win conduct an entertainment. The
club is composed of members Of the
English classes of the Normal school.
Miss punaway Here-Hettie Jane
Dunaway, the impersonator on the
Normal school lecture course, VINO
appear In her role as impersonator, in
costume, tonight at the Normal school
auditorium, arrived in the city today
1T 1 40.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-07

County Club MeetlnS-The annual
business meeting Of the membesr Of
the Fairmont Country club will be
held Tuesday, March. 20. The meeting
was called earlier in the year but was
postponed. Election of officers and
routine business will be disposed Of.
Coal Buyers Here-A purchasing
eommittee Of the North Western Fuel
company was inspecting the Fairmont
field yesterday and today. Commit
tees from the various coal purchasing
Companies are in the district nearly
every week looking over the coal and
methods of production.
Thrift Proaram-A thrift program
viii be given at the cayenne school
tomorrow evening by pupils and local
business men. A part OF the program
Follows: 'How the Schools Can Help
the Pupils Practice Thrift" Homer C.
Toothman; How Earned My First
Dollar" G. c.! Durham; How Spent
My Money" Isaac Rice; "opportuni-
ties in This Community for Boys and
Girls to Earn Money" ]. L, Hall;
"ctub Work" n. L. Smith.
paw Paw Round TabIe-A round Ia
Bile meeting of the teachers Of Paw
Paw district will be held at Fairview
Saturday, March 10. A feature of the
meeting will be an address on Boy
Scout work by Rev. Earl A. Brooks
~ Weston. Rev. Mr.. Brooks is Scout
.tary II OF West Virginia and is known
nesrs wide as the Bird Man" be-
student lis numerous contributions
,,-aes.. No one who is at all in.
~ ss he Boy Scout movement
his lecture.
searee-A scarcity OF
3 in Fairmont and is ev.
tfnor r,voV.aa not n ,.ar..a =. a
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04
ROAD BEING ROLLED.

Engineer Burridge informs the Dia-
mond Drill that the roller now work
ing on the Beeohwood stretch of road
will be kept at work Just as long as
possible this fall in an effort to roll
down the gravel that was hauled up.
on the road the past two winters
The gravel was allowed to lie loose
upon the road last year because of
the lack Of rollers with which 20
pack It down. but this year roller
can be spared and 1t will be kept at
work.
Clay Il being hauled and mixed with
the gravel to bind II and Mr. Bur
ridge expects to have the road in such
shape this fall that there will be nc
more complaint about having to drive
through loose gravel
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04
LOCAL BOARD NET.
County Exemption Board Held Initial
Meeting Last Monday.

The county exemption board, com
posed OF Robert Wilson, John Wall
and DR. A. M. Darling, met in the
court house last Monday for few
moments and perfected its organiza-
ton. County Clerk Wall was called
to Marquette by the federal court
shortly after the meeting convened 50
that the session was short one.
Mr.. Wall set at work at once to
summon the first 400 drafted to ap-
pear before the board and notices are
being sent out TO them now They
will be required to appear in FIVE days
TO claim exemption and then be pass
ed upon
The men will be considered in the
order OF their being drawn and when
sufficient number has been passed
to fill the county's quota the work OF
the board will be suspended until an
other call is made when IL will be re-
sumed, and II more than the 40C
called are needed then more will be
summoned
The board thinks II will require
the summoning OF 500 in order to nj
the quota OF 200 now required from
this county. Should the quota be re
duced as mentioned in another col
umn. then the number will not be 50
great but in any case 400 will be call
ed right away and II they are no
needed they will not be used.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04
CHANCERY SALE.

In pursuance and by virtue OF an or
der and decree of the Circuit Court
for the county of Iron in the State
OF Michigan in chancery, made and
entered on the twenty-hrst day OF
June. A. d.. 1917 in certain cause
therein pending wherein DAN II.
BALL and JOSEPH II. CHANDLER
were plaintiffs and JOHN NJ SAN
BORN. MARGARET Il. EVERETT,
EDITH A. TAFT. WILL C. TELLER,
RECA +. SHAFER. EMMA CLARK
MOTTL, JOSEPHINE M C. VAN
WAGNER, MARY +. BUCK. FLOR
ENCE l.. PUTNAM and AUGUSTA
CARTER HILL were defendants. NO
TICE is HEREBY GIVEN that I
shall at public auction at the front
door OF the Court House in the city
OF Crystal Falls In said county or
Iron and state OF Michigan, said
Court House being the place for hold
ing the circuit court for said county.
on Monday. the twenty-fourth day or
September. A. D.. 1917. at one o'clock
in the afternoon OF said day. all or
the following described lands, and
pursuant 10 the terms OF said decree
said lands will be offered in parcels
as hereinafter described to-wit:
The Northwest quarter OF section
twelve (l2) in township forty-six (4s)
north, Of range thirty-two (32) west:
The Southeast quarter OF section
twenty-five (22l in township forty
FIVE (45) north. OF range thirty-ono
(3I west:
The Southeast quarter OF the South
east quarter OF section twenty eight
(2S) in township forty-flve (45) north,
OF range thirty-one (sn west: and
! The Northwest quarter of the
Northwest quarter OF section thirty
four (34l in township forty-fve (45)
north, OF range thirty-one (5D west:
all ia the county Of Iron and state Of
Michigan.
! If no bids are received for said
parcels or any OF them separately,
then pursuant to said decree all OF
said lands or such Of them as are not
separately sold will be offered and
sold TO the highest bidder as one par
eel.
Dated August 4th, A. D.. 1917.
FRED F. MURPHY.
Circuit Court Commissioner in and
'or the county OF Iron, state of Mich
igan
BALL z GARvIN,
k;'orne,s for plaintiffs,
Business Address:
Marquette. Michigan.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04
TROOPS TO STAY.

Orders have been received 10 hold
the troops already on duty at the ore
docks and sault canal where they
are. II was understood that these
troops would be sent to the southern
camps right away for training and It
is though that the appearance OF the
labor troubles at the mines has caus-
ed the change In orders.
The federal government looks with
suspicion upon the actions OF the l.
w. W. as II is openly claimed that the
leaders, or some OF them. are in the
pay Of Germany and that they are
, stirring up trouble purposely to ham
per the government in its war prep
arations.
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04
HANsRN.CARLSOy.

A very pretty wedding took place
in this city last Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock at the home Of Mrs. Will
liam Carlson, when her daughter Lii.
liam was united in marriage to Lawr-
ence Freeman Hansen.
The bridal party marched to the
strains OF Lohengrin's bridal chorus,
which was played by Mrs. Charles
Uren sister OF the bride.
The bride wore white Georgette
and carried a shower boquet Of white
roses and lilies OF the valley.
Miss Elmie Carlson attended the
bride and wore cream Georgette and
carried Russell roses.
Lawrence Larson was the groom 5
attendant. The ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev W B. Coombe
After congratulations tasty din
ner was served.
The house was beautifully decorat-
ed with cut flowers and ferns The
color scheme was pink and white.
The out-of-town guests were Miss
Lillian Nichols OF Ishpeming and
Miss r. Theresa Widegren of Chicago
The happy couple left. the same
evening over the St Paul road for
short trip to Green Bay and other
cities
! ------O--
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04

1ss- l5-Ben Elietf. Iron River
twp Michigan.
l94- 905 Antonio Mengarelli, Iron
River. Michigan.
l95- s33 Francesca Maggioli, Iron
River, Michigan.
ls6-2331 Clinton Brown, Crystal
Falls, Michigan.
l97-153l Frank Mikael Parri, STAN
baugh, Michigan.
19S-2209 Joseph Louis Denis, Gaas-
ira. Michigan.
199-12sS Chester c. Shoemaker, Al
pha. Michigan.
200 452 John Anderson, Iron River.
Michigan.
col 355 F. Leon Burge, Amasa,
Michigan.
2O2-lS43 Peter Coleff. Palatka, STAN
baugh twp, Michigan.
203- $50 Nocolo Morana, Iron River
2O4- 500 Ignozion Bellin, Iron River,
Michigan
2O5-2579 John George Strand, Crys-
tai Falls, Michigan.
206-11l4 Yalmar Laurilla Iron Riv-
err Michigan.
2O7 2473 William Anderson, Crystal
Falls. Michigan.
2OS-147O John Lester Hill, STAN
baugh. Michigan.
209- CAS- Peter Heppen. Iron River
Michigan.
21O-2135 Maik Georgette, Palatka
Michigan.
2ll-- 21s Dominica Marchi, Crystal
Falls, Michigan.
2l2- go Vim Frederick Yakee, Iron
River. Michigan.
213-l334 Eli Lampi. Alpha, Michigan
214- $50 Frank Muaretto, Iron Riv
er. Michigan.
215-1611 Carl Lindwall, Stambaugh
Michigan
2l6I 574 Abe r. Krom, Iron River
Michigan
217- 81 Arne Salli, Iron River
Bates twp, Michigan
21S41432 Mamie wester, Stambaugh
Michigan.
219-l727 John Krosko, Quinnesec
Michigan.
220 2047 John Rosenberg. Palatka
Stambaugh twp, Michigan
22l- 9S1 John stetunoic, Iron Riy
er. Michigan.
222-1S4S Tonic shusia, Palatka. Mcl
223--157O Stanley szpiga. stambaugh
Michigan.
224-1Sl7 Kosta Atonasoff. Palatka
Michigan.
225-2577 Virgil B. sexton, Crysta
Falls. Michigan.
226- TO John oberg. Iron River
Michigan.
The diamond drill., 1917-08-04

Alex Rogers. ar. came up from
Palm Beach. Fla. last Monday and is
spending the week visiting his faith
er, Alex Rogers. register OF deeds of
Iron county Alex says that a call
has been issued for the Florida ma
tional guard OF which he Is a mem
ber, TO encamp next Monday, and he
expects TO Join his regiment at Ma
con. Georgia, where II will be en-
camped