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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Can't Locate Davls-As yet the local
policemen have been unable to locate
Edward Davis, the brother Of Mrs.
John Fitzmaurice, who is in dying
condition at her home near Union
town. She requests that she see ner
brother before death comes and has
had her husband write to the local po-
lice station. Davis is said to be EN-.
ployed in the mines about Fairmon:.
Anything that can be done toward TO-
eating him will be appreciated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Promoted - Norris Showalter, for
some time associated with the CONNER
cial office of the Chesapeake G. Poto-
mac Telephone company in this city,
leaves tomorrow, where by promotion
he will assume charge Of the manage.
ment Of his company's interests in
Ravenswood, Ripley and Spencer with
offices at Spencer, Mr.. Showalter IS
a good business man. and popular
member Of the young society set and
son Of Hon. E. NJ. Showalter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Church Redecorated - Rev. R. +.
Webb and family who have been visit
ing relatives in Virginia, have returned
to the city and Mr, Webb will occupy
his pulpit on Sunday. While the pas
tor was away the church was arttstica'-
" painted inside and otherwise I'M
proved and presents a most attractive
appearance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Repairing Traek-The Monongahela
Valley Traction company is finding the
new pavement out Fairmont avenue
just little inconvenient in attempt
ing to make few repairs on Fifth and
Tenth streets.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04
EvENTs TONIGHT.

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Visiting Sister - Joshua Miller, of
Detroit, Mich, was visiting his sister,
Mrs. W. D. Holden, of the East Side,
this week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Home From Parkersburg-Mrs.
Clara Andrews, and her brother,
George Binnix, returned last night
from Parkersburg where they were
called by the illness Of the formers
son, George, who Is a patient at St.
Joseph's hospital, having undergone
an operation recently. While his
condition remains critical it is now
believed he will recover.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Go to Cheat RIver-Mrs. Emory Nc
Kinney and daughters. Misses Isabelle
and Gertrude, and Miss Jane Conklin
leave in the morning for a site on
Cheat river where they will camp for
q week or ten days, Other local people
will Join the campers later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

VISltIns ReIatlvss-Mlss Ruth Hol.
den is visiting relatives at Monongah
6pver Sunday. ----------
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

Aged Man Rseoverlng-L. c. Smith
Swho suffered sun stroke on Thurs
lday, 10 doing we'll at theis time with
good prospects for an early recovery.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-08-04

County court-County Cuort was in
Session today after an intermiSsion
of several days but no natter Of i'm.
portance were taken up by that body
aside from the1gTantinR of the month
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Tome Enters Track Team.

Coach George Green will take the
following boys from Tome to COM
pete in the New York Inter-Scholas-
tic Meet Saturday. Albert Clark, of
Galveston, Texas; Marshall Prid-
more, of Chicago, formerly of Wash
ingto; Robert Bradford, Whining
ton; Charles Dunkleberg, of Fort
Wayne, Ind; Walter Goldsmith, of
Newark, N. j.; Donald Brook, Of
Chicago, formerly of Washington;
William Baker, of York, Pa, and
Edgar Crane of Kalamazoo, Mich.
The boys have been working hard
with encouraging results, and are
hopeful of making a good showing.
The experience gained at this meet
will be invaluable as a preparation
for the annual track and held meet
at Tome May 19th.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court of Cecil
County met in regular session on
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10
and IL. Present-Hon. James J..
McCauley, Chief Judge; Hon. Milton
s. SeUtman and Hon. Alexander P.
Jac on Associate Judges.
Sundry claims against estates Of
deceased persons were examined and
passed.
Bonds Approved.-Bond Of Annie
M. Larzelere and Nettie Nowland,
executrices of Francina Scar
borough; bond of George H. Whit
tingham, executor of George Anna
E. Murphy; bond of Alexander H.
Mcdaniel, administrator of Joseph
L. Mcdaniel; bond of Sarah E. Miles,
administrators of Martha R. Hol-
land; bond of Amos A. Mckinney,
administrator of A. Wilmer McKin-
ney; bond of Thomas H. Devine, ad-
ministrator of Elizabeth Devine;
bond of Annie P. Craig, executrix of
Merriman D. Craig; bond of Howard
N. Brickley, administrator of Will
liam A. Brickley; bond of Scott
Jackson, executor of Sarah Cooper;
bond of Esther A. Bond, administra-
trix of M. Virginia Bond.
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-nq!I;sIp pue 'NoemS u 4eIsSIeW 10
Iolnoexe 'sIsqlIuS LgmIeQ 10 lunoo
90 Ieug pue lsIU :emes no HonLls
uoilnq!I4s!p pug 'pIeoI H semgr
10 x!IlBI4sIuImpe 'pIeoA u eqlIeN
10 1unooog Iguy pue lsIy :emBs
no HonIls uoI4nqII1sIp pue 'IeII!N s
SOUL 10 sIolel1Es!mpp 'IeII!N IA IIr
-pueH pue IsII!N u qlnH 10 lunoooB
Ieuy puB lsL!A-'p9ssed slunOooV
of Eugene A. Reynolds and Barclay
Reynolds, executors of Amanda G.
Reynolds, and distribution struck on
same; third account of Lillian V.
Alexander, Harry T. Alexander and
8. Claude Sykes, executors of John
e. Alexander; sixth account of Harry
R. England, administrator d. b. n. c..
t. a. of Eli Hurford; second account
of Murray ]. Ewing, guardian of
Eugene M. Cook.
Court adjourned to meet in special
session on Tuesday, April II.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
BOYS CLUBS.
County Agent Anxious To Have Or.
ganizations In Cecil.


The Boys Clubs for 1917 are now
being organized. We want to see
you enroll in some form Of club
work again this year.
There are four different kinds OF
club work to be conducted this year,
Corn, Potatoes, Pigs and Poultry
Clubs.
Talk with the school teacher in
your community and with your COM
panions and get them interested to
join. Whenever we can get enough
club members in community we
will try to have a local club and con-
duct regular meetings.
AS for prizes we are assured that
the Home State Tour will again be
coducted for prize winners, and
public spirited institutions have
already signified their willingness to
provide for local prizes.
All members shall be between the
ages of 10 and IS years Of age.
Cecil County has always been
among the leaders in club work in
our state. We want to keep up our
good record. Send in your applica-
ton as soon as you have decided
what kind of club you wish to enroll
with. You are eligible to enter
more than one kind of club work If
you so desire. We wish to urge
you not to delay sending in your
application for membership, so that
you may be furnished instructions
in time
For full information write to D.
H. Kaufman, County Agent, Elkton,
Md.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE.
Present Comptroller Gives Reason
For Not Entering Field Again.

For Not Entering Field Again.
Mr.. Hugh A. McMullen, present
State Comptroller, announces his
purpose not to be candidate for the
Office of Comptroller at the coming
election in November.
When asked his reason for this
conclusion Mr.. McMullen stated,
well, my Judgment is that a man
makes a mistake to go into public
office, or stay in it, unless he clearly
sees a chance to do some work of
real service. There is honor and
satisfaction in serving under these
primary and election contests, and
mean it now as l meant it then.
had reason to think that the Comp
troller's office was susceptible of the
many improvements which have
taken place in business in the last
generation, which my business train
ing would enable me to introduce
found it so and have instituted
many customs, rules and practices to
bring it's conduct up to modern busi-
ness methods. With an arrangement
completed, and the work now in
process, for the Improvement of the
bookkeeping, the work of the Comp
troller's Office will be at the highest
point of efficiency. With this, my
special work, done 1 am persuaded
that even were my election assured,
the next two years would consist of
merely routine service"
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Robert Bruce Cameron.

After a long illness from tubercu-
losis Robert Bruce Cameron died
Monday, April 6, at the home of his
aunts, the Misses Smith, Zion, Cecil
county, aged A years. The deceased
was a son of Robert Cameron, Of
Baltimore, where he spent his early
life. Failing health led to his
coming to the country, and for
several years past he had made his
home with his aunts at Zion. His
parents and two brothers survive.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon, with interment at Rose
bank cemetery, Calvert.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
WEDDINGS.


observation-disclosures
Charles E. Rambo, eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rambo, Elkton,
and Miss Esther Anne Buckworthr
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Buckworth, Elk Landing, were mar
ried Thursday evening, April IL, at
the Elkton M. E. parsonage by Rev.
George P. Jones. Mr.. Rambo is a
member of Company E, First Mary
land Regiment.
Everrett-JOnes.
Miss Helen Jones, daughter OF
William G. Jones, formerly of Cecil
ton, and Julian Everett, of Will
mington, were married by Rev. ]. P.
Outten, in Wilmington, April Z.
Their only attendants were Miss Zip
porah Ruediger, of Accomac, Va,
and Mr.. j. Paul Wintrup, of Will
mington.
The groom holds position with
the du Pont Co.
Lukens-PassmOre.
The marriage of Miss Edna Walter
Passmore, daughter of Mrs. Pass
more and the late Walter Charming
Passmore, Of Rising Sun, and Mr..
John Norwin Lukens, Philadelphia,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse G. Lukens,
of Oxford, Pa, took place on Satur-
day, April IA; in the First Presby-
terian Church, Washington Square.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Edward Yates Hill, D. D., in
the presence of the immediate
families.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Mrs. Clarissa Davis.

Mrs. Clarissa Davis died April 5
at the home of her niece, Miss
Rebecca Hopkins, Colora. from
apoplexy, aged S5 years. The de-
ceased was a native of Hartford
county. For a time she taught
school at Liberty Grove. Mrs. Davis
resided in Baltimore for many years.
About three years ago she purchased
the fine residence of the late DR.. r.
R. Crothers as summer home,
where she resided with her son and
daughter, returning to Baltimore for
the winter. After the death of her
son, which occurred in Baltimore
over year ago, Mrs. Davis and
daughter, Miss Mary. who survives,
resided with Miss Hopkins.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Kidnapping Case In Hartford Court
1t was stated in an application for
a writ of habeas corpus, filed in the
Circuit Court for Hartford County by
Henry A. Whitaker, attorney for
John c. Howard, that Chas. E.
Howard, 10 years old, was illegally
carried away from the petitioner on
April 10 and is now illegally detain-
ed by Caroline Sheppard and her
husband, D. Heisler Sheppard. The
alleged act took place as Charles was
returning from school near Forest
Hill. Sheppard and his wife appear
ed in an automobile, it is charged,
and took the child to their home
near Woodbrook. Judge Harlan
granted the writ and set hearing.
The boy had been living with his
uncle, Mr.. Howard, his guardian.
He is a son of the late Charles
Howard, once a famous tournament
rider of Hartford and Baltimore
counties. Mrs. Sheppard is the
boys sister.-Havre de Grace
Ledger.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Annual Meeting OF Building and
loan Association.

The 18th annual meeting of Home
Building and Loan Association of
Perryville was held Monday, at the
office of the Association in Perry
Vile. A new series of stock was
opened and 100 shares issued. The
annual report showed net earnings
Of Z 1-3 per cent. Over 100000 of
matured stock has been paid out by
the Association since it's organi-
cation. ..
The officers elected for the ensu-
ing year were: N. G. Cameron presi-
dent, A. c. Jackson vice-president
William H. Cole, ,Jr., treasurer, j. A.
Hartenstine secretary, H. M. McCul-
Tough attorney.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Creamery Destroyed By Fire.

The creamery of Henry Carpenter,
near Andrews Bridge, Lancaster
county, was destroyed by fire April
9, causing a loss of $4,000. Wood
is used in the boiler, and it is sup
posed this caused its overheating,
the fire being the result.
The creamery was one of the
oldest in that section of the county
and was first operated by the late
Joseph Brosius, and later by Joel
King. The farm on which it is
built was finally bought by Mr.
Carpenter, who re-opened the cream.
cry year ago, and was operating
it very successfully.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Tom Is Willin' To Be Governor

TON" Parran, of Calvert county,
is willing to be the Republican
candidate for governor of Maryland
two years hence.
''This state needs farmer COVER
nor" he said. 1--WE have had
lawyers, bankers and others, but
what is now needed is a genuine
farmer candidate. Yes, am eligible
on these lines, and am willing to
make the fight. do not propose to
be a candidate from any particular
section of the state, but hope and
expect to be indorsed by all sections
of the commonwealth"
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Mrs. Mary A. Holsten.

Mrs. Mary A. Holster, widow of
Samuel T. Holster, died April II at
her home in Elkton. The death of
her husband occurred one week
previous, April-4, pneumonia claim
ing both husband and wife. She
was 65 years of age. One son and
one daughter survive; also two
brothers and two sisters. The
funeral was held Saturday, with
interment at North East cemetery.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Barn Destroyed-Cattle Perish In
Flames.

The large barn on the dairy farm
of Clement Thomas, near Christiana
was destroyed on Wednesday morn
ing of last week, by fire of unknown
origin.
Twenty-four head of cattle and
two mules perished in the flames
A large amount of hay and straw
farming implements, wagons, etc.
were destroyed. The surrounding
were saved by hard work
When discovered the flames haG
made so much headway that nothing
could be rescued but two mules and
two horses. The loss amounts tt
nearly $4,000.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Mrs. Margery C. Groves.

Mrs. Margery c. Groves, aged IS
years, wife Of Philip M. Groves,
assistant county treasurer Of Cecil
county, died Sunday evening at her
home in Elkton, after short illness.
She was a daughter Of the late
George Moore and was born In Elk
Neck, this county. She is survived
by her husband, a half-brother,
Alexander W. Hart, and nephew,
Clarence w. Forter, both of Balti-
more.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
Col. A. ID. Foster.

Col. Arthur Douglas Foster, SON
in-law of United States Senator John
Walter Smith and one of the fore
most lawyers at the Baltimore bar,
died April at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, Baltimore, where he was
operated upon several days previous,
following a long illness of pneu-
monia. Col. Foster was in his 45th
year and Is survived by his wife and
two sons.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Charged with refusing to answer
the questions propounded to him by
the military census takers in the
Seventh district and also with carry
ing concealed deadly weapons, Will
liam R. Craig, colored, of Port De-
posit, was given hearing before
Magistrate Bailey, of Elkton, on
Monday. He was fined $40 and
costs, amounting to $3.50, for re-
fusing to give the proper infor-
nation to the census takers, and
sentenced to six months in the House
OF Correction for carrying concealed
deadly weapons,
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
BENJAMIN f. Winters.

Benjamin F. Winters, watchman
at the power house near Atglen, was
found dead there Sunday morning,
having been stricken with an attack
of the heart. He was SO years of
age and leaves two sons and two
daughters.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Fire destroyed the general mer-
chandise store of Frank Grason, in
Kennett Square, together with entire
stock of goods, early Tuesday morn
ing. The loss is partially covered
by insurance. Mr.. Grason is q son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Grason, East
Nottingham. ,dEs
The midland journal., 1917-04-20
DEATHS.
Samuel T. Holster.

Samuel Thomas Holster died
April a at his home in Elkton, after
brief illness of pneumonia aged So
years.
The midland journal., 1917-04-20

Two secondhand Ford touring carr
in good condition, for sale cheap.
Rising Sun Garag
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
COUNTY PRISONERS TO
CONSTRUCT HIGHWAYS

Sacramento, April 13.-Bills that
are up to the governor today, having
passed both houses of the legislature,
include:
Bakers bill prohibiting the use Of
police photographs, finger prints AMI
Rlrtillon measurements by anyone e6-
cepting the police; Smiths bill giving
the water commission the right to re-
fl Sc a permit for private appropria-
tion of water where public necessity
makes the water mole useful for
other purposes; ,Satterwhite's bill en-
pCwering the bank commission, IN
liquidation of banks, to levy assess
ments against members and stock
holders; Hudson's bill providing pro-
ection on Pismo clans; Vicini's bills
authorizing counties to employ a ma
tron to care for female prisoners in
county jails and to hire all the guards
necessary in putting prisoners to
work on roads; Harris bill locating
permanently the boundary line be-
tween Kern and San Bernardino coun-
ties.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
START A HOME GARDEN.

Home will be popular in California throughout e
entire year. by good authorities based on the
fact that there relief in sight from the high cost OF FOOT
products.
Successful gardening is possible in California for twelve
straight months This is of the few sections o
the world that has a twelve months growing season.
There no suppose that when the war ends the
rises in the prices of will end also The demands of hungry
and naked millions foreigners who willing and able to
work may still further and still largely raise the prices o.
our food clothing is fact that their own consumption
will require all they produce for long time to come
Ali the warning countries suffering from scarcity o
food or amounts the thng-from the nigh cost
Of food.
We of the United have the economical problems
TO meet that the nations have, only far is worse
with them Wages have here which tends to raise the
cost of most things least temporarily But the cost OF
our living Increased more.
The most immediate and the easiest way to cut dowl
the cost living raise at least part of ones own food 1t
is astonishing to much be raised in small way
bit of land 20 square, if carefully and ntegenty cult
waited will provide all vegetables that family of five can ea
Under the pressure of and high prices England pow
ing I'D the parks pleasure groundske Hyde Park Kew
Gardens Epping and the New FOreand setting the
people in the big cities work them Two hundred thousand
persons will be working London's vacant lots this spring
Here California gardening of the greatest joys o
life produces only onions and proatoe for the family
table but roses in the cheeks What is delightful when
fresh salad garhng wished than to the garden
and pluck the fresh greenery with which to compass it?
During April the following should be planted:
Beans radishes lettuce muskmeon summer squash
lima beans beets turnp cucumber onions peppers TO-
and parsley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
PRIZES AWARDED FOR
BETTER BABY ESSAYS

A committee composed of Mrs. Le-
roy Holt, chairman, and Mrs. w. S.
Fawcett and Mrs. Ernest Posten, has
announced the awards in the recent
school contests in connection with es-
says on the Better Baby week cam
paign held in Ell Certro.
To Madeline EZell was awarded first
p,.ze in the Fourth and Fifth grades
at the Mckinley school, the winner re-
celving merchandise at the Johnson
Drug Company to the amount of So;
bonnie Sprouse was declared winner
il the Sixth A grade at the Wilson
Cornelia Clark and Margaret
Fleming in the Seventh A grade, each
receiving 81 in cash. Gilbert Helms, IN
the Eighth A grade at the Wilson
school was presented with a tennis
racquet donated by the Imperial VAL
10y Hardware Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior.
q. S. Land Office at El Centro, Cali
fornia, April 5, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that George
R. Wickham, of Los Angeles, Cal.
ais Chamber of Commerce building),
who, on May 20, 1914, made Desert
Land Entry No. E. c. 01932, L. A;
)232O8, for the E1a Of tract reserved
for survey of Tract No. l08, Sections
J and 10, Township IS South, Range
IA East, San Bernafdino meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make final
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register
)r Receiver of the L. S. Land Office
at FL Centre, California, on the 10th
Claimant names as witnesses: FL.
lon B. Wickham, of Ais Chamber. OF
Commerce Building, Los Angeles,
Cal; Margaret Wickham, Of Santa
Monica. Cal; Marlin w. Roath, OF OF
Imperial, Cal; Burre H. Lien, Of FL
Centre, Cal. +. T. ! Akh'
Non-coal heglsterc; gc
Reserved for Survey Tract No, lOo
Valley Press .o,-,..
First publication, April 6, 1917; last
publication, May ), 1917.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
PROGRAM
At SEELEY MEETING

On Monday evening the Seeley Farm
Center meeting will be held at the
Seeley school house, the program con-
sisting of educational and entertaining g
numbers.
Among the subjects pertaining to
the farmer will be the following,
"What is the best way to irrigate cot
ton on soft land and on hard land %
what is the best way to handle al
falfa from cutting to stack" "What
is the best way to keep food without
ice ?"
County Farm Adviser Paul l.
Dougherty will explain the recent re-
rort rendered by DIR. Elwood Mead
and others on the irrigation system
of this valley.
Rev. P. N. Thomas will give an il
Illustrated talk on "New Zealand"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
MAMMA. DON'T YOU
SEE YOUR CHILD is
SICK, CONSTIPATED
Lcok at Tongue. Move POisOns From
Liver and Bowels at
Once.

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is
coated. This is a sure sign its lit
tie stomach, liver and bowels need
d cleansing at once.
When listless, pale, feverish, full
Of cold, breath bad, throat sore,
doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has
stomach-ache, diarrhoe, remember, a
gentle liver and bowel cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given.
Nothing equals California Syrup
Of Figs" for children's i'll; give a
Iteaspoonful, and in few hours all
the foul waste, sour bill eand ferment-
ing food which is clogged in the bow
els passes out of the system, and you
have a we'll and playful child again.
All children love this harmless, deli
cious fruit laxative" and it never
feals to effect good "inside" cleans
ing. Directions for babies, children
of all ages and grown-ups plainly on
the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home. A
little given today saves sick child
tomorrow, but get the genuine. ASH
your druggist for a 50-cent bottle Of
California Syrup Of Figs" then lool
and see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co" 81
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court Of the State
of California, in and for the County
Of Imperial.
Robert r. Stevens, plaintiff, VS..
Jessie M. Stevens, defendant. Adams
& O'Donnell, attorneys for plaintiff.
The People of the State of Cali
fcrnia send greeting to: Jessie NJ.
Stevens, defendant.
You are hereby directed to appear
and answer the complaint IN an ac-
ton entitled as above, brought against
YOU in the Superior Court of the
County of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA. within ten days after the service
On YOU of this summons, if served
within this county; or within thirty
Cays if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff Will
take Judgment for any money or dam
ares demanded in the complaint, as
arising upon contract, or he Will ap-
nlv to the court for any other relle1
demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of the Superior Court of the County
Of Imperial, State of California this
10th day of March, 1917.
(SEAL) M. .. Cooh'
By E. B. WILSON, |iefA'
Deputy Clerk.
Apr13, 20, 27, May A, IL, 49, 20 june
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