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SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, Sac.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court of Taylor County, West Vir.
ginia, made and entered on the 9Th
day Of March, 1914, in the chancery
cause Of Crawford Thorn against
John B. Watson ct al, we will on
Tuesday, the 18th day Of September,
1917, at the front door of the Court
House of Taylor County West Viz.
ginia, at one o'clock P. NJ. of that
day, offer for sale to the hihest bid,
der, the following described real
estate: All that certain tract or par.
eel of real estate situated in Fetter.
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RooMS-FURNIsHED
ROOMS WANTED
SPECIAL NOTICES

On account of the prevalence Of In.
fantile Paralysis in Marion County
and on account of an order OF the
Health Board of Marion and adIolH-
ing counties and confirmed by the
State Board Of Health: Which or.
der states that no children under the
age of sixteen years shall be permit
ted to congregate or attend moving
picture shows, Sunday schools or 9TH
er gatherings; and by virtue Of the
authority in US vested we do hereby
proclaim that children under the age
Of sixteen years will not be permitted
to attend the Sells-Floto Shows,
showing in the City Of Fairmont on
Wednesday, August 20, 1917.
Let all parents and children takQ
notice hereof.
Board of Health, City Of Fairmont
By Anthony Bowen, Mayor
H. L. Griss, MD.
Acting City Physician, \
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NOTICE,

Sealed bids will be received until
one o'clock p. m. August 80, 1917, by
the undersigned commission Of finance
for all or a part OF the general i'm
proyement and refunding bonds of
the city of Fairmont, ANS, annual
serial, Dated January l, 1917. In
terest and principal payable in Fair
mont or New York, amount $76O,OOO
or $40 900 thereof, Of average maturi
ties Bonds ready for delivery at
time of sale. Bidding forms and in
formation on request. Right reserv
ed to reject any or all bids.
]. WALTER BARNES,
Conn. of Finance.
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W. c. 7. U.

The mothers meeting Of the W. C.,
7. U. will be held at the home Of
Mrs. A. B. Stealey in Guffy street
on Friday afternoon. all members
are urged to be present as the annual
election of officers will take place.
The election Of delegates to the State
and county conventions will be held
also
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AGENTS WANTED

wANTED-Salesman: Young man
with high school training preferred
to represent the largest machine spec
ialty company in this country, In fine
West Virginia territory. Previous
Experience not necessary. Men
having railroad, general store, Or Of
flee training should investigate this
opening which will pay a live wire,
liberal compensation, with oppoEtunt-
ty for advancement, L. A, Huff.
man, 1913 Union Nat Bank BLDG
Clarksburg, w. Va. 7'SO.tf.
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EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
At soothvlIIs,

Mrs. Cora Monan and son Floyd,
Mrs. Della Patterson and son Boyd,
Of this city and Mrs. Thompson and
son Dale of Cameron spent the week
end with their aunt, Mrs. Rachel
Craig at Boothsville. Newton Monon
was guest Of Mrs. Craig on Sunday.
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Aid Society.

The Aid Society of the Diamond
street M. E, Church will meet
Thursday afternoon at the church to
quilt. The members are each re.
quested to be present and assist in
the work,
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NorIoE Of Dissolution.

Notice is herby given that the part
nership heretofore existing between
B. NJ, Chalfant, Elihu Yost, ]. c. Yost
W,D. Yost OF Fairview under the firm
name of Chalfant, Yost & Sons is thit
9Th day Of August, 1917 dissolved By
mutual consent, The business will BIZ
continued by E. L. Yost and Sons who
are authorized to settle the affairs o.
Chalfant, Yost & Sons.
B. NJ. CHALFANT,
ELIHU Y0ST,
]. C. YoST,
W. D. YosT.
August 6.13.2O.27.
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Called to Cleveland.

Mrs. Fred Reeves was called to
Cleveland, o., Sunday night by the
serious Hines Of her mther, Mrs,
Robertson. Mr., Reeves acompain'
ed her.
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FOR sALE-Fiveroom cottage with
bath. Also corner lot on Sixth and
Walnut. Apply 525 Coleman Ave.
S.21-5t.272S
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Grain and Produce

CHICAGO, Aug. 2S.-Fear of frost
In the Northwest did much to strength.
en- corn prices yesterday after liberal
offerings had taken away an initial raj.
". The market closed strong and near
the top, lie to 14c higher, with Decem-
Der at $1.O9 to $1.O91s, and May at
$1,0G1s, Oats closed strong, Is to 7sc
higher, and provisions finished at an
advance of from to zoe, final figures
being at the top for the day.
Articles. Open. Close.
Wheat
No trading.
Corn
December .........$1.O7A $1O9
May '............. 1.05h 1868
Oats
December ..:...... SO "a
May .............. .56B .571s
The wheat pit was silent, trading in
future having ceased with the last sale
Saturday. Cash wheat was somewhat
easier but traders were awaiting the
price to be fixed by the government.
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FARMS FnR SALE

FOR A NEW FARM LIST, write ].
B. Rice & Co., Cortland, Ohio, or
Warren, Ohio. S-1O-26tSS7S
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HOUSES FOR SALE

Fob sALE-6.room house with bath
Big lot. Apply S25 Jefferson street
t-2O.tt No 1895
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WANTED

VNNN~0NSNSN0N|NS~~N N"s~S1~97V9TNIN-S| -
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter If broken, 1 pay up
to SIS per set, Send by parcel post
an directive check by return mail, l..
Mazer, 2OO7 S 5th ST., Philadelphia,
Pa, S-24-26t. 2742
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S935 CAR, 1916 model, 6 cylinder, fine
condition for S535.OO to quick buyer.
Call Bell 71-R, S'2I'6t'zISS
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"DoN7T BUY A FARM0

"DoN'T BUY A FARM"
Until you see this 125 acre dairy and
general farm. Two dwellings,. Spring
water to buildings by gravity. Rich
valley land. Mile TO manufacturing
town. Sacrifice, $500. illustrated
catalogue describing this and 200 9th.
er Observation-Disclosures county
bargains surrounding Philadelphia on
request. H. C. Reese & Son, 6 East
Airy St., Norristown, Pa. s.22,25'27gg
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FOR SALE-1OO acres on improved
road, good buildings, large dairy
barn alfalfa, fruit, fine farm worth
$4,000 for $4,000 quick sale, $4,000 re.
mainder mortgage. Conneaut, o. RI
8. Box III. S.20.6t. 2726
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FOR SALE-Team of horses and wa
gon. Mrs. Huff, Barrackville, W.
Va. S.25-3t. 2752
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SPECIAL NOTICES
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
On or after this date / will not be
responsible for any bills conducted
by my wife Nora Pride, as she has
left my bed and board. El5ae Pride
Advt.
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WANTED-Lady school teacher or stu
dent for room mate for light house
keeping. Address Box 2745 West Viz.
ginian. S.25.3t-2745
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FOR SALE-A 24.aCre farm in SPRING
hill township, on road from Fair
chance to Morgantown. Five room
house, good barn and other outbulld.
ings; plenty of good water. B. F. Oar.
by, Falrchance, Pa. S.16.l2t21il
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FOR sALE-Maxwell Roadster in
good condition, Bell 466.W.
S.27 ?6t3757.
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AUTOMOBILES ACCESS CRIES
~-N[S~.NeSNrSSN~
FOR sALE-ons carload Of used Ford
cars, all models and prices. See Q.
A. Powell. Bell phone slS-M.
s-26-6t-274S
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WANTED-Men. Steady work. Hell
mick Foundry Machine Co.
S-24.tf2744
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WANTED-2O MORE LABoRERs
AT FAIRMoNT CHEMICAL COM
PANY's PLANT NEAR CITY PUMP
STATION. S-2S-lt. 2759
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WANTED-Two masops for coke oven
repair work, Apply Supt., JamiSon
Coal and Coke Co., Pennington, W. Va.
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W. OWN 10000 acres in Duval Mas.
suu and Palm Beach countless price
Sc to $50 an acre; all good cultyatlg
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WANTIED-Bookke who has had
pay rool experience. Single man pre-
terred. Apply in person to c. B. Mar
tin, Bingamon, W. Va. S-2S'6t2ISs
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q He'd AID FER ISIN q
FoNEicEtrA WORD CASH WITH ORDER B
HELP WANTED-MAI,E

WANTED-RELIABLE MEN. CITY
ICE co. MANLEY BLDG. S.22-tt.27S!
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IdIUIsI al MINUS UI 'VbuNUVIVsI VIAU0
fruits; terms can be arranged to suit
purchaser; land in Duval ana Nassau
counties will grow $50 bushels Irish
potatoes from February until May, and
100 bushels of sweet potatoes from
June until November, This product
,,,iu coll or mn ovaroge Of S1 q buubaY
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24
Vermont Important Departure.

springfield Republican,
Gov. Graham has had his Yav in the
Vermont Legislature, and so 4 board of
control Is provided which is to have
supervision over all other state boards.
officers and departments, except the iu-
dietary. In this way 80 commissioners
have been done away with at one
stroke. The board of control is to con,
slst OF the governor, treasurer, auditor
director of state institutions, and one
other member to be appointed biennial
ly by the governor. To the board OF con.
troll the power is given to regulate EN-
ployment and salaries, and all depart
ments and officers are required to make
monthly reports showing the work don,
and the eXepnse incurred. To the boart
IS also given power to remove minor
state officers and employees. In short
a remarkable concentration of authori
~ and responsibility has been brough
about in the line of modern thinkin.
and efficiency of service.
The good that will be accomplished
must depend, as in all human affairs
upon the quality of the men who ar,
to do the work and the way in whiel
they exercise their authority. Yer
mont is to do away with lot of rec
tape and so greatly simplify the ma
chinery of state government. The new
/ body takes over the duties of visitor
TO state institutions and the board o
public printing. 1t is evident that III
/ amount of work thus concentrated i
| very large, and the men who are to as
sumo responsibility for the new de
| parture can make it successful o
| otherwise according TO the attentio
which they give to their new dutie
and the manner in which they dis
charge them Whether the increase i
efficiency is to equal GOV. Graham
expectations time will disclose, but i
is at least clear that the way has bee
opened for the better discharge o
much public business. The response t
Gov. Graham 5 program has been S
| prompt as to constitute an encouras
ment for the future. The represents
tives of the people were "ready fo
the question. The executive is to b
at the head of the board of eontro
and his success with the Legislature
an assurance that the new order &
things will not be left at the start t
settle into the mere routine of oflicia
dom.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24
STATE NEWS NOTES.
Board of Geographic Names.

Dean George II. Perkins, the state
geologist, and Walter H. Crockett, cor
responding secretary of the Vermont
Historical society, with the state libra
rian, George W. Wing, of Montpelier,
have been appointed members of the
board of geographic names, provided
for III an act approved by the govern
or.
The act, which was produced by Sen
ator Redfeld Proctor, reads as follows:
The state librarian, the state geolo-
gist, and an officer of the Vermont His
torical society, to be designated by
said society, are hereby constituted q
board of geographic names and said
board shall serve without expense tC
the state. Said board is authorized t.
furnish for any federal or state publ
cation the proper spelling of any geo
graphic name in Vermont and may ad
wise the United States postoffice depart
ment or any railroad company regard
ing the spelling of the name of Yer
mont station. The names used on the
topographic maps of the state now be
ing prepared by the United States geo
logical survey in cooperation with tn,
state, shall be spelled in accordance
with the recommendations of sale
board -
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their mother. You will find biscuits
and jam, and quite a lot to eat in
there. AS it's Saturday afternoon
you can have a little Feast
"Off went the Children to the pan
try. Now, the Mice had not been
bothered all afternoon. They had seen
the Cook leave the kitchen and the
pantry was just off the kitchen.
"'Well have feast this afternoon,
said Mother Mouse. And all the lit
tie Mice had thought it was wonder
full scheme to have Il regular feast.
"They had been enjoying themselves
and having splendid time when the
Children arrived.
'Nhen they heard the door open and
the Children coming in, the Mice scam
pered to their holes and to their hid
ing places back on the shelves. They
made Il great deal of noise, and some
of them squeaied in their hurry to get
past each other.
1.-The pantry is full of Mice said
the Children. And when they went
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

Nothing seems possible TO avert the
formal declaration of war by the Unit
ed States against Germany. The EN-
rire has committed overt acts Of war
against rs repeatedly without a formal
declaration. We are at liberty to fol
low the precedent, as we did in the
ease of our troubles with France over
Ice years ago, but il is rather the mod
crn practice TO make the official dcclara-
tiou as q notice to all the world, as
well as to the hostile nation. Hence.
it is to bc expected that President Will
son will soon have the approval Of
congress for the formal declaration.
We shall enter the war with the
feeling that it has been forced upon
ms. There is nothing like the sacred
ness Of enthusiasm and conservation
which stirred the north in the Civil
war. There is not the sympathy which
caused the heated rush into war with
Spain. But there is resentment and q
sense that we are forced in honor tC
! 40 lhlS anu lhdl HotHlhE snort VII
satisfy our ease.
1t is to be hoped that there win he
/ ample reasons to the demands for en-
listmcnts aud that our fighting force,
win render good account of themselves
if they get into action. 1t is likely
that the German submarines which cam,
/ over recently were for the sake of mott
flying us Of what they can do. W.
shall have to face that possibility. Blu
it is certain that American efficiency
can accomplish much in a short tim
if emergency demands many men an,
ships.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

A Pittsburg banking house says, "a
nation will spend 81 ,000,000,000 a year
for liquors, Sl,000,0O0.O00 for tobacco,
II, 0oO, 0oo,0o0 for corrections, injurious
soft drinks, etc, $1,000, 100000 for ex-
ira display in attire and throw still an
other Sl,oo0,0o0,000 of good money into
the garbage can of wasteful farming
and cooking all the while not have
the slightest notion that it is doing the
least damage TO its economic capital re-
sources. Then war comes, and under its
grim compassion the people begin to
save. That the United States could
save not merely IS ,O0O,OO0,0Oo, but $40,
100000 year under the spur of such
an ordeal as Great Britain, France
Germany and Russia are going through
and (barring the loss of life actually
emerge n harder, soberer, intellectually
better organized and more efficient ;
people, we cannot reasonably doubt il
view of what has transpired across tn,
Atlantic in the last two years.
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THE S E. Il N On

The sermon is a long, aggressive
missile which is aimed at the heads of
people who are not present i'll the con
gregation.
The habit of sermonizing was brought
to this country from England in the
NayfloWer, along with a new brand of
conscience and some antique furniture
which is still on sale The most dead
~ and uninterrupted form of sermon
ever perpetrated upon the American
people sprang up in the thirteen colon
les, and lasted as long as the hour
glass could stand It. 1t must have
been a terrifying sight 10 thirteen
year old Pilgrim Father to watch the
hour glass at the morning service and
count the number Of times il was
turned cld for end, while the minister
delivered a sermon with the smooth
gliding motion Of a CorliSs engine II
those days the sermon which started
at 900 a. ne. and was finished befor.
three clock IN the =. N. of the sam,
day was considered a total failure. anC
still hunt for new preacher was i'm
mediately instituted.
1 The modern sermon does not cove
as much ground as the samples whici
Protected by The Adj
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

A good start has been made in the
proposed construction of the central
New Hampshire read from Claremont
to Dover by the simultaneous action
Of Claremont and Newport in making
available substantial sums of money
to be expended this year, the former
having voted 100000 and the latter
$4,000. The completion of a modern
highway between the progressive vii
lagos Of Claremont and Newport will
remove about the only thing for which
either of these communities feel called
upon to make apologies to strangers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

homes we've had in long time
Yes said Mrs. Mouse. And there
are no traps, and there is not q single
Cat in the House. That is what call
right. It's very wrong to keep a Cat.
They're such horrid creatures
The little Mice shivered and
squealed when they heard the very
word CAT, for they had been chased
several times by Cats, and had only
just escaped with their lives. One of
their little Brothers had been killed by
Cat, and so they were very much
afraid of them.
DAY after day the Mice enjoyed the
pantry, and ut night when everyone in
the house was in bed and asleep, the
Mice would talk about their wonder
full home.
"They would frisk about the pantry,
behind the shelves and through the
drawers which were often left half
open.
1t is SO stupid and inconsiderate,
said Mr., Mouse, for People to close all
the drawers and lock up their things in
| tin boxes. For my part | hate tin
boxes. They can't be bitten and they re
so apt to cut me when l try to get
them opened
Yes, they're horrid,' said Mrs
Mouse. We can't open them, no mat
ter how much we try, l like little card.
board boxes best that we can nibble
through
II don't like to eat cardboard,
said one of the Mice Children.
You're not supposed to eat it
silly, said one of the other Mice Chill
dren. You only nibble through it, be
cause of something you will get in
side
And so they went on talking.
Now one day the Children wht
lived in the house had been out coast
ing all the afternoon. 1t had been ;
| glorious afternoon, and they had coast
ed so hard they were very hungry.
when they came in they aske,
their mother for something to eat.
"'Go and look in the pantry salt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

were put out in colonial DAYS, which
teaches Us that We should know when
we have had enough. 1t is a lamenta-
BILE fact, however, that vestryman
who will begin to yawn like an army
tent after the home pastor has
preached for twenty-five minutes will
sit in a saw-dust tabernacle on a seat
without any back for two hours and a
halt. while some evangelist rips up the
community from fetlocks to collar but
ton, and never notices the flight of time
or the size of the criek in his back.
Most people would rather listen to a
super-heated evangelist raise blisters on
the hides of the members of the church
than attend the evening service and lis
ten to a sermon which lasts fifteen min
utes and then runs into a series Of
moving pictures.
| The missionary sermon is an effort
which secures better results when no
| body knows it is coming. 1t has 8
| sublime mission, which is to extract
money from people who would rather
spend it for new non-skid tires. 1t re
| quires courage to preach one of these
sermons, but probably no more than i
required to live on the average pas
tor 5 salary.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24
Social Life in Old New England, Mary
c. Crawford.

Social Life in Old New England, Mary
c. Crawford.
A most diverting account Of the
early manners and customs of our fore
fathers, includes education, marriage,
amusements, festivals, travelling, sing
ing school and life in general. The
author quotes freely from letters and
diaries AID relates anecdotes of famous
people, thus adding to the vivid pic
ture Of American life OF the olden time
In the chapter, Tendin' Meetin ap-
pears this protest against singing the
psalms by note:
Could poor King David but for once
To Salem Church repair;
And hear his psalms thus warbled out,
Good Lord, how he would swear.
" But could St. Paul but just pop in,
From higher scenes distracted,
And hear his Gospel now explained,
/ By Heavens, he a run distracted
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-24

Every patriotic citizen will endorse
the government 5 stand that it will lis
ten to no peace proposals from Germany
as long as that country continues to
make war upon us with its submarines.
If Germany wishes peace with US there
IS only one way to get it, and that is
by recognizing the right of the United
States to the freedom of the seas, which
means that it will cease its attacks up
on our merchantmen.