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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
ALL LOOK ALIKE TO
DRAFT APPEAL BOARD

CLARKSBURG, W. Va, Sept. o.
Resuming its sessions for the week
today in the Federal building here, the
draft board of appeals for the North
ern district of West Virginia passed
on so appeal cases from various cou1-
ties in the district, denying all out
three. Most Of the cases were from Har-
rison and Hancock counties. There
we're IS cases from this county, and the
claims for exemption were denied IN
all Of them. Among these, the name
of Robert D. Faris, of Bridgeport, is
cited as an example Of the equality CT
the draft law. He is son of Samuel
S. Faris, one OF the wealthiest citizens
Of the county and former president of
the Harrison county court.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
NO APPEAL FROM
DISTRICT BOARDS

There seems to be an impression
that after the district board has passed
upon an appeal based on claim of de.
perdents, that the appellant may there.
after appeal to the President of the
United States. This is entirely errorc-
Gus. The decision of the district board
in all such cases is absolutely final.
The local board received information
of this error by letter this morning
from Charleston and was instruct ID
to make the correction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Stiff Fine for Wild BiII-"Wild Biz
Huffman, of Watson, was sent to Jail
yesterday in default OF payment OF d
$40 fine imposed upon him by Justice
Musgrove for assaulting a woman
Wild BILL" as he has come to be
known because OF his boosted untana.
BILE nature, started row at Watson re.
Gently and threw club at man, with
such poor aim that he struck woman
and broke her arm. He will serve a
sentence of sixty days and will then be
brought before justice to answer to two
other charges, one of being drunk ana
one of swearing in public place.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

The West virgiuian is on sa1e eSl
cry evening at the following places:
TENTH ST. PHARMACY. corner
Tenth and Virginia avenue.
EAST SIDE NEWS CO.. Market 81.
son street WI
sTEALEY's PLACE, Watson Hotel
Bldg.
UNION NEMo CO., Street Car sta.
ton and B. G o. Station.
WATSON BUILDING NEWS STAND.
Main entrance Watson Building.
FAIRMoNT NEWS CO.. 1241k Main
Street.
CLYDE S. HOLT, Main Street.
MORAN & PRCNIY, corner Bridge
and Water streets.
J. H. MCLoSKEY, corner Sixth and
Locust avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

US we would nevertheless continue the
war single handed until the end is
attained. Let us heartily back up the
government in every wise step it
takes for the speedy achievement of
this end; but let us, as partiots, not
less clearly emphasize the fact that
we demand from our government wis
dom, energy and a spirit of broad
Americanism and a patriotic absence
of partisanship in thus prosecuting
the war.
Let US Furthermore each as indi-
viduals do all we severally can to aid
in securing the triumph. Let US live
simply, cut out all extravaganza. and
all alcohol. show thrift, avoid waste,
and do eyI,y' bit of productive work
we can, in agriculture or industry, in
producing food, or clothing, or NUM-
lions, or in managing the transporta-
ton OF the country. Let us cheerful
ly pay our increased taxes, subscribe
to government loans, help the Red
Cross and the Young Mems Christian
Association, and all similar organiza-
tions whic hare trying to aid our SOL
tons which are trying to aid our sol.
so far as our bodily strength and
condition permit let us serve with our
bodies. If we are permitted, let US
volunteer in the army or the navy:
if We are drafted. let us treat the fact
as great privilege. Service should
be the law of life; and thrice blessed
is that man who in this world crisis is
granted the supreme good fortune of
risking his life and all else that he
has for the honor of serving his coun-
try and mankind"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
WHEELING FIRM Low eIppsR.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Sept. ST.
The State Board of Control yesterday
afternoon opened bids for the cons,ruc.
ton'of the West Liberty dormitory at
the West Liberty Normal school. which
was destroyed by fire some time ago.
The lowest bid for the building, minus
plumbing, heating and lighting. was
submitted by contracting company Of
Wheeling in the sum c: SS6,5oo.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
WILL TEST COG LAW.

BECKLEY, w. Va. Sept. 8. - fhe
Raleigh County Sheep Breeders and
Wool Growers Association, believing
that Attorney General E. T. England
and State Tax Commissioner Walter
Halirnan, hsve misconstrued the nav
dog law. in ruling that the killing Of
stray, untagged dogs need not be paid
for by the county court, today vcteu
to hear the expense OF test case ia
the circuit court.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
THIRD CALL IN KANAwHA.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Sept. g.
Because the lover draft selection
board in Kanawha county has been ur
able to obtain its quota OF 22O men in
two previous calls, aggregating 500
men, the board today issued another
call for 60 men to appear for examn4.
ton Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

censes were issued at the county
clerks office yesterday to the follow.
ing couples: James Satterfeld, age
%, of Joe's Run, and Mary Shrader.
age o. OF Glade Fork. John Hale, age
81, of Montana, ard Lucus Price, age
10, OF Fairmont, both colored. Clemon
Price mother of the girl, gave her coz.
sent in writing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Queen Esther Circle - The Queen
Esther Circle of the First NJ. f. church
will hold its regular monthly meeting
at the home OF Miss Blanche and Ir:na
Henry at Loop Park on Thursday even
ing, September 6.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
Coun., ---nn-~-.

Theco ought 10 be n system Of man
ncrs in every nation which n we'll
informed mind would be disposed to
relish. To make US love our country,
our c-''-t'" ought to he lovely.-Burke.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Another Coal company-Among the
charters granted at Charleston yes
terday was one to the Wyatt-Binga-
mon Coal Company, of Fairmont; to
operate mines on Bingamon creek,
Harrison county; capital stock S20,-
600. Incorporators, Edward F. Hol
bert, VIM. Chambers, o Z Bell, H
Robert Furman and E NJ Taylor all
of Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

FIaherty In Pittsburgh-W. ]. sla.
herty, a representative of the Monon.
gahela Valley Traction company, has
been in Pittsburgh for the past several
weeks looking after interests of the
company. He is expected to return in
Fairmont tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

ut GL; Sle p.cILTs ~. 80. .,... sues.
Then carefully fold dotted line l Its
entire length. Then dotted line 2, and
50 on. Fold each section underneath
accurately. When completed turn
over and you'll find a surprising result
Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Prayer meeting night.
First NJ. E. church-Meeting of Off
cial board.
Odd Fellows hall-Palatine lodge.
K of P hall-Royal Arcanum.
Modern Woodmen hall-Fairmont
lodge, A. o. U. w.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

FALL AND WINTER HATS made and
covered cheaply by first class mil.
liner. pol High street. 9-4.St.279l
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Motorboated from Pittsburgh party
composed OF Arthur BlXby, r Chain
and M. MacTaggart of Pittsburg came
I'D the river in the latter's motor boat
today. The party left Pittsburgh
Saturday night and were tied at the
local wharf last night. The return
trip viii be begun this evening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

MarlIaae LIeenses = Marrtage Y!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Charleston Guests-Mr and Mrs Ed
ward Hart, of Charleston, who have
been visiting relatives in Clarksburg
were the guests this week of Mr. and
Mrs Edwin Watson, Jr, at their home
on Fairmont avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

BaptIsts In Session - Members Of
the Palatine Baptist church are at
Forks of Cheat today attending the
sessions OF the Goshen association
with which the church is affiliated
Among those In attendance are Rev.
and Ms. John Brown, Miss Rose Nc,
Kinney and Miss Rebecca Summers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05

Metored to Waynesburs-F. P. Kel-
ley and nephew, Will Watkins, lett
this morning for an automobile trip to
Weynesburg. Pa, and Keyser, Mineral
county. They will be accompanied
home by Mr.. Kelley's son, James Kel,
ley, who had been visiting relatives
at Knobley Farm. Mineral county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-09-05
THE WEATHER.,
EVENTS TONIGHT.

mum, As; precipitation, none.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
WHO HOLDS THE LUCKY KEYa

This is what the Snodgress- Mann
Clothing company would like to know.
Several thousand keys have been turn
ed in and tried but the key which
unlocks the lock, and thereby wins the
handsome Harmonola has not been re-
turned. Wednesday, February 7th, is
he time set for determining the win
ner Of this handsome instrument. If
the right key is not returned by that
date the tenth name drawn from the
box in which are deposited the. slips
with the names of every person who
has returned their keys and tried the
lock, will be declared the winner of
the instrument. There are still large
number of keys out and the proprietors
are very anxious that the persons
holding the key which fits the lock
should have the instrument.
In case the master, or right key
is not presented in 80 days disinter-
ested persons will be selected to draw
slips from the box and the tenth
name drawn from the box will be
presented with the prize. Remember
the date, Wednesday, February 7th. If
you have keys don't fail to bring them
to the store. as someone holds the
right one, and will win the Harmon
Dla.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
RECEPTION ATARMORY.

Company H. was welcomed home in
real Manchester fashion last Wednes-
day evening, A. M, Cloud, president
Of the Manchester Commercial club
presided over the program which had
been arranged, and Hon. w. H. Norris.
in we'll chosen words, gave the ad-
dress of welcome. Among the officers
and men of the company who respond
ed were Capt. W. f. Grossman, Major
H. G. Utley, Lieutenants F. w. Miller.
Thos. d. Wilson. F. P. Walker, L. A.
Franks, Don A. Pfeussner. and a num-
ber of musical selections by a chorus
of militia men. DR.. T. e. Fleming, in
his usual good natured manner made
the closing remarks, following which
an informal reception was had. The
solo number given by Mrs. E. W. Will
liams, Mrs. Frank d. Wilson and Mrs.
Robert Harris, were greatly enjoyed
by the vast audience assembled.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
DEATH SUMMONS
MRS. ALBERT reeves
DEATH OCCURS AT FAMILY HOME
MONDAY MORNING.-FUNEEAL
SERVICES THURSDAY.
DEATH OF AARON R. AstIrT
Summons Comes Unexpectedly
neral Held. Thursday Afternoon,
From Family Residence.

Mrs. Albert Reeves, daughter of MIR,
and Mrs. George Slack. d;e'l at her
home on the West side Tuesday morn
ing, January 23rd, following an Ill
ness of several weeks. Eta Nav Slack
was born in Rockton, Illinois, in 1874.
When three years of age her parents
came to Iowa, and since she was
small girl she has made Manchester
her home. She was united in mar
riage with Albert Reeves on May 4th,
1892. Left to mourn her death are
the husband and two children. R,th
May Reeves and Stanford Reeves. her
ather and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Slack; three brothers, Charles A. Slack
OF Waterloo; "A. F. Slack and F.. p.
Slack of Manchester; three nephews
Elmer and George Slack of Waterloo,
and Leslie Slack Of Manchester.
Funeral services will be held at the
Methodist Episcopal church Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. G. *. Hud-
son having charge of the service. In
terment will be made in Oakland Gems
etery.
Mrs. Reeves death brings deep sor-
row to the members Of her family.
She was in every sense Of the word
a true wife and mother. She was Of q
sympathetic nature and gave help to
many when in need. The loss that
has come to the immediate family will
be felt keenly by many outside Of the
family circle. She was member Of
the aid society of the United Brethren
church. The Democrat extends sin
cere sympathy to the family.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
AARON R. AUCUTT.

Aaron r. Aucutt passed away Sun
day morning, following an illness OF
the grip. On Saturday evening Mr..
Aucutt was about on the streets and
appeared reasonably we'll. although he
had been suffering severely from an
attack of the grip. Sunday morn
ing when his wife aWoke she fonnd
her husband cold in death, the sum
mons having Eome some time early
Sunday morning.
Funeral services were held at the
amily home Tuesday afternoon and the
remains placed in the receiving vault
lin Oakland cemetery The remains
are to be inferred in the Lamont cem-
Eetery in the spring.
I Mr.. Aucutt was born in Lee, Oneida
County, New York, in 1851, and came
Ito Delaware county at the age of 81,
when he engaged in the creamery bus
iness. He was for many years con-
nected with the operation of the Man-
Cu0StOE CI0duAeAy. III &AotH AS aS was
united in marriage with Mary Hud-
son, who died soon after their mar
riage. On April Sth, 1886, he was
married to Emma French, who sur
wives him. One son was born to
them, who died in 1908. Mr.. Aucutt
is survived by one brother, Bernard
Aucutt of Dundee, and one sister, Mrs.
Myron Bushnell, Of Oneida.
For several years Mr.. Aucutt has
been engaged in tire vulcanizing in
Manchester and built up lucrative
business. He was first-class work
man, and was kind husband and a
true friend. His sudden death brings
a great sorrow to the wife. and to his
many friends in and around Manches-
I ter. IS,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
A HANDSOME FUNERAL CAR.

The handsome Jeffry funeral car,
which Theodore Shelley purchased Of
the Muntz Motor Car company of Du-
buque, was delivered last Saturday.
The car built along dignified lines.
1t has a powerful motor, and will
prove a great convenience in arrang-
ing for funerals. Owing to the large
number of motor cars in constant use
at the present time, undertakers are
finding it extremely difficult to secure
sufficient horse-drawn vehicles for fun
erals, while it is comparatively easy
to secure motor cars for funeral pro-
cessiOns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
LIBRARY REPORT.

Mrs. Carrie A. Stanger, secretary
of the Carnegie Library Board of
Manchester, submitted her annual re-
port to the board at its recent meet
ing. This report contains much Of
interest to the people of Manchester,
who, according to the facts set forth,
appreciate the advantages offered by
the library. During the year there
were 700 new books added to the Ii
i'brary, making total Of Z ,S74 volumes.
The library also subscribed for SO
magazines and newspapers. During
the year 1916 the number of books
Icirculated was 1s,463. The building
has been repaired and the interior re-
decorated at an expense of $500. Dur
ling the next few days two new steel
stacks are to be installed. The build
! ing is In charge of the very efficient
librarian Miss Margaret Lindsay.
who is always ready and willing to
help in research, or in selecting of
books.
From financial standpoint the in
>stitution is in good condition. as will
be seen by the following:
Amount of cash on hand Jan.
! i, 1916 A---I.------------$1097 13
Received from County Treas
1 urer-- -------- ------ 21G0 O6
Received from other Sources 143 AZ
Warrants issued during the
year amounting to ------$2125 81
Balance on hand January /,
1917 ---------- ----------$121s O4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

COMMERCE ErlSe.
The Manchester cHn % club
met at the Bowen rest.. oA on
day evening. A number ftant
items of business we're discus. d. The
item of business which occupied the
attention of the club for a considerable
length Of time, was the finding of a
location for the committee which is
doing such effective work in managing
the charity problems Of the city. OBJ
jections were registered against using
the northeast basement room in the
court house, and new place had to
be secured. A committee was chosen
to take up the question with the board
of supervisors and make arrangements
whereby this committee can have
quarters in the county building. This
committee lost no time in getting busy
and at meeting with the supervisors
Tuesday afternoon it was determined
/ to allow the County Engineer to use
the rooms on the second floor Of the
court house, formerly occupied by the
county attorney, and the room used by
the engineer placed at the disposal Of
the charity committee. This is a good
solution to the problem. The rooms
which the engineer will have are
excellent, while the committee
In charge Of city charity work will
also have very desirable quarters.
Citizens of Manchester are remind
ed that next Tuesday evening at the
court house the question Of possible
change in city government is to be
discussed. The question of possible
change of form of government was
discussed at recent mass meeting.
The majority OF the citizens present
at that meeting wanted more light on
the various forms of government sug-
gested, and the committee which was
to look up more data will submit its
finding at the meeting next Tuesday
evening.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
WILL LOCATE AT WATERLOO.

1t is understood that G. H. Dun
ham is going to Waterloo March first,
to take up position with loan and
trust company at that place and ex-
poets to make his future home in
that city. Their Manchester friends
regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Dun
ham are intending to leave this city
but an join in extending best wishes
for them in their new nome. The
vacancy at the First National Bank
occasioned by Mr.. Dunham's sresigna-
tion is to be filled by Irving d. Long,
who will complete his law course in a
few weeks. Mr.. Long has had several
mouths experience in banking and his
many friends will be pleased to know
that he is going to locate at Manchest-
er.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
OYSTER SUPPER.

The WOman's Foreign Missionary
society of the United Brethren church
will give an oyster supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Scanlon
on Friday evening. February End, SER
wing to commence at O'Clock. Sup
per 15c and Csc.
Bob sleds will be at the parsonage
at Z o'clock. Every one welcome.
Remember the date. Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
GLOER,S ADV.

"Bil1'' Gloer, the tailor, heads his
advertisement with big -'IF'. He
has reason for heading his an
nouncement in this fashion, and we
would suggest to our readers that they
note each week what Mr.. Gloer says
about his new selling plan. His adj
vertisement is always found on page
two.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

CONTINUED on Page-Eight).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24

Champions in the Baby Health Con-
test, at the institute last week were
Francis B. Porteous, who received a
marking 95.3; Merle Scanlon, 95.3; and
Catherine Coon, 94.9. Each Of these
received loving cup, one of which
was presented by the Thirteen club
one by the Jones Mill Grange and
one by the Baby Health Contest de-
partment of the Institute.
In our next weeks issue we will give
awards in the Corn contest, and the
list Of the winners.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-24
BANKERS MEET IN CosyENT1o,

The bankers Of Delaware county
are in convention assembled here to-
day. A banquet was served the visit
ing members at the noon hour. and a
program of interest is being given i'll
the court this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-11

meant, but the generally accepted in
ference is that a pace" is equivalent
to q yard. In order to clear away all
doubt, the rules were changed in 1856
to read that the diamond must be a
square, every side of which measured
80 feet.
Decreasing the width Of the home
plate would naturally give the pitcher
less leeway for the manipulation Of his
curves and shoot. At the present time
the plate Is IL inches wide, and IL two
or three inches were clipped from the
white rubber, the hurler would have
to come nearer growing" the ball In
order to register called strike, and
the batter would have less area to
protect while waiting for a ball that
suited his idea of what he could hit
safely.
Changes in the size and form of the
home plate have been more frequent
than alterations to the playing dia-
mond. For some years previous to 1900
the plate was 12-inch square, so
placed that one angle pointed directly
at the pitcher, and the greatest width
was IL inches from the points that
would be represented by first and third
bases on the larger diamond. In 1900
the square plate was discarded for a
flve-sided plate measuring IL inches
across the base, 81 inches on the sides
and IL inches on the two angles that
form the point which still faces the
pitcher as he delivers the ball.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-11

ciety will be held Wednesday evening.
Jan II. The meeting will be called to
order at exactly o'clock. A good pro-
gram is prepared and all are cordially
invited to attend.
The worlds greatest cornetist, Bohi-
muir Kryl, will be at the science school
Jan. %. He will give a concert in the
operahouse in the evening. Brecken-
ridge has ordered $50 tickets for this
concert. There are but FIVE cornet art
lists in the whole world. and Kryl is
undoubtedly the greatest of all. He Is
Bohemian and Invariably draws to a
man everyone OF that nationality in
his audiences.
The enrolment has been considera-
bly, increased since the holidays. 1t
looked for awhile as IL the bad crops
were going to reduce the enrolment
percentage for the year, but this after
Christmas influx has relieved that pos
sibility.
New girls at Burch hall since Christ
mas are Selma Gustafson. Ruby
Okasendahl and Hazel Cartwright.
Miss Mote George, of Minor, was
guest of Miss Ethel Prentice Saturday
Miss fiah Reed. a former science
student, was a guest at Burch hall a
few days last week.
Amy Nelson spent the weekend at
her home in Fairmont.
A party was given to the Burch hall
girls by Miss Miles in the domestic
science rooms. After a salad course
was served. the girls were given ma
terials with which to make their new
spring hats. Martha Holesbay won the
prize for creating an entirely new style.
However, all the girls proved to be
first class milliners.
Professor Riley announces the advent
Of baby girl In his s,I home. NIL, ,o ,,,,,,
us Jan. IL. The concert will be given
in the operahouse.