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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Ennanement Announeed.

Announcement was made in Park.
ersburg last week Of the engagement
Of Paul NJ. smish, Of Charleston. son
Of Mr. and Mrs. F, ]. Smith Of this
city and Miss Maude Lewis Coe, which
viii eliminate in a wedding on July
II.
The Parkersburg Sentinel gives the
following account Of the announce
nent party:
June, the fairest month of all the
year, sung by poets as the time OF
brides and roses and best beloved OF
Cupid, marks its departing day with
the announcement Of the engagement
and approaching marriage Of one OF
Parkersburgs most charming girls to
prominent young man of this city
and Fairmont, and who is now loca.
ted in Charleston, W. Va, namely
Miss Maude Lewis Coe and Mr.. Paul
Meredith Smith.
The engagement thus formally an
nomced by the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Alexander Coe,
comes as a complete and delightful
surprise to the friends Of the bride
and groom-elect, and is the most In
teresting announcement made for
some time, as they are both popular
members of the social set and have
numerous friends who will hear OF
their engagement with pleasure.
Miss Maud Lewis Coe is the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Alexander Coe, of Park Place, and a
granddaughter of the late Parker
Lewis, Of Rockland, Ohio, her family
being one Of the oldest in Washington
county, Ohio, and also prominent In
the business and social life. of Park
ersburg. She is one of the prettiest
and most cultured girls in this CITY,
and in addition to personal beauty. has
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
PERSONALS

Miss Mary Levelle left today for her
home at function to spend several
weeks.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Hough, mother Of Mrs.
Clarence Thomas, Of this city, Is Sc
riously III at her home in Manning
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. M. Black have gone
to Columbus, o.. to spend few weeks
visiting the formers son, Arthur
Black. at Port Clinton, Ohio.
Mrs. Edwin Brooks, ofNewafk,N.
J., arrived here Saturday and Is the
guest of her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
C. o. Henry on Fsirmont avenue Mr..
Brooks is expected here today to spend
few weeks vacation.
Mrs. ]. H. Abbott went to Grafton
yesterday where she spent the after
noon with her aunt, Mrs. B. F, Mar.
tin.
Mrs. l. ]. Dent and danughter, Miss
Ora, who had been the guests Of rel
atiyes here returned to Warrington
yesterday evening.
Miss Anna Lotus leaves today for
Parkersburg where she will spend the
remainder of the summer.
Mrs. S. E. W. Burnside and children
Of Pittsburgh, are the guests Of the
formers mother, Mrsf C. B. Nay on
Walnut avenue. Wayne Nay, Of
Clarksburg. also spent Sunday al the
home of his mother.
Mrs. Dennie Coburn has returned
from Clarksburg where she had been
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Camden Sommers.
Mrs. c. l.. Paxon has been the guest
for a week Of Mrs. Earl Patterson in
Warrington.
Grove Cunningham, of Pittsburgh,
spent the week end with his mother
and sister, Mrs. Sarah Cunningham
and Mrs. John Rownd at Summerfeld
Bungalow.
Mrs. w. T. McWhorter has been
called to Cincinnati, Ohio, by the death
of her mother, Mrs. Mary Langen-
helm.
Miss Adelaide Pfnnell spent the
week end in Clarksburg with her
brother, Will Pinnell. Mr. PinHell's
daughter, Miss Mildred, who had been
the guest of relatives here accOmpa-
MED her home.
Prof. and Mrs, GIN. Colebank have
gone to Grafton where they will spend
several weeks with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. George and
daughter Virginia, of Philippi who
had been the guest of relatives here
spent the week end with friends in
Morgantown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Rev. Father Thornton
at st. Peters Church

The Rev. Patrick Paul Thornton, re.
Gently ordained as priest, was Wis
istor here yesterday and last evening
conducted the late service at st. Pc
ter's Catholic church. He gave a
brief talk which was pleasing to his
hearers. Father Thornton and his
mother, Mrs. Anna Thornton of Co
lumbus, Ohio, have been the guests
for a few days of Mrs. Thonton's sis
ter, Mrs. Anthony McDonough. Two
weeks ago Rev. Thornton was ordain-
ed a priest at the Dominican House Of
Study Washington, D. c. He returned
to Washington last night. Mrs. Thorn
ton will remain here for several days,
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony McDonough at
tended the ordination ceremonies in
Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
DR., E, B, Stephenson
On Board of Control

CHARLESTON, W. Va, July p
Governor John j. COmwen yesterday
announced the appointment of DR.. E.
B. Stephenson a member of the board
OF control and gave out the following
statement:
DIR. Stephenson was not applicant
for the place, and at first declined alb
solutely to accept it. He later agreed
to take it at my urgent request. There
were several excellent gentlemen in
different sections Of the state who
were applicants, or who had express
ed a willingness t oaccept the position
but DR.. Stephenson's former expert
enCe as a member Of the board and
his knowledge of conditions in many,
II not all, Of the institutions, caused
me to regard his services as indispen-
sable to me, If not to the State just at
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
John Bell Buried
at Steubenville

John Bell q we'll known farmer of
Steubeuville, O., dided on Saturday at
his home after a long illness. He is
survived by his wife who was former
ly Miss villa Mckinney, daughter of
j. C. Mckinney of the East Side, and
daughter, Miss Frances Bell, who for.
merly attended school here. ], c,
Mckinney and daughter, Miss Lee
and another daughter, Mrs. P. l., Glow
err and Mr.. Glover of Morgantown and
Rev. S. G. Jones, of Sistersville, a
brother.in-law of the deceased, attend.
ed the funeral which was held today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
7tNtIIIam IlaFt al pIxIe

seeThe Desert Man" is a characteristic
ast drama with all the romance and
thrills that this sage-bush actor can
put into a delapidated mining town on
the edge of the desert. The hero first
appears as a rowing cowboy whose
home is the desert and who avoids all
possible contact with civilization. The
discovery Of a dying woman on the
desert and the appeal Of her mother
le little boy, gives him new sense
Of responsibility toward his kind-an
Impulse which Is famed into flame by
his sudden attachment for lovely and
Unprotected girl living in the crude
settlament. How the desert man nobly
gives her up to his rival only to claim
her again in a thrilling dance hall res
cue Is told in five reels Of picturesque
desert drama.
William Hart Is entirely In his ele-
ment as the desert man and shows the
awakening Of human interest in the
heart OF the solitary rover with 10
strained and sympathetic art. Mar
gerry Wilson has an appealing If some
what slight role as the young girl who
Is protected by the desert man and the
various types Of desert life are artist
cally represented. The action involves
several exhibitions Of reckless riding,
including rescue from the brink Of a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02

Violet Mersereau has completed, I'M.
der the direction Of Rex Ingram, a
BIuebird with its scenario based on
Ia Cigale," the play used by Lotta,
the famous soubrette, during her last
tour Of America theatres some years
ago. The play has been modernized
and adapted to moving picture pur-
poses by John C. Brownell, who has
prepared several scenarios used by
Miss Mersereau in earlier Blueoirds-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Silk Flags

of good durable silk, mounted
on stick with gold spear end.
Small Silk flags &c, 1Oc, 15c, SOC
12x1S inch Silk Flag 49,. 65cl
24x86 inch Silk Flags ~. $175i
S6x60 inch silk Flag -. $500
United States, English.
French, Belgian and italian
Flags mounted on gold base
to set on table or office desk,
$500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
n1t.erflv ploture At Princes.

"Man and Beast" Butterfly fea-
ture, IS headlined at the Princess to-
day. The cast is headed by Kingsley
Benedict and Eileen Sedgwick. An
episode of THE Purple Mask" is also
being shown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
INDUSTRIAL
FAIRMONT

Five mechanics and laborers at the
Standard Garage quit last Saturday
and Lieut.. Harry Clinton, technical eX.
pert, is being swamped by sea OF
work and is sending out s. o. S. calls
The men who quit had all secured en-
ployment in automobile factories CT
various places and their departure left
the garage sadly in need of mechanics
and assistants. A large slate has been
put up in the garage and when a call
is received at the garage for driver
the instructions are written on the
slate after the drivers name, an ar
rangement which greatly facilitates
the work and guarantees prompt and
efficient service for the patrons.
Workmen we're today engaged in ex-
cavating for parking space at the Ho-
tel Fairmont and when the work is
completed ample space will be provid-
ed for the parking of number of large
cars. The space allotted for parking
will have a concrete floor, will be par
TALLY rooted and well lighted to pre-
vent accidents at night. The drive
way will lead from Washington street
past the entrance to the hotel ano
back to the parking space in the rear.
Work on the other parts of the new
building is being moved as rapidly as
possible and it is hoped to have the
building completed and open to the
public by July Is.
E. C. Jonees' new store room is rap.
idly being completed although a great
deal of work yet remains to be done.
The brick work of the extension in the
front is about completed and the re.
modelling in the interior is we'll under
way. The wiring, which was done by
the Fairmont Electric Service com.
pany, is completed and the electrical
fixtures will be installed as soon as
the other work is finished.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Local s0CLA EVENTS

an attractive personality. ghich has
Ton for her general admiration
The groom-elect Is q son Of Nj and
Mrs. F. ]. Smith Of Fatrmont and
q brother Of Herbert Smith, Of this
city. With his brother, he came to
Parkersburg a few years ago, and en-
tered business life, where he won the
esteem and confidence Of his asso-
ciates as well as forming a wide cir
Gle Of friends socially, He is now
located In Charleston, as the repre-
sentative Of the Northwestern Mutual
Life Insurance Company.
July eleven has been set as the date
of the wedding, which will be cele-
brated at the home Of the bride in
Park Place.
With Mrs. Hartman.
The Womans Auxiliary Of Christ
P. E. Church viii meet on Tuesday
evening at 1880 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. W. T. Hartman on Benoai ay-
enue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02

precipice through lasso thrown just
in time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
eeorqe walsh al Grand.

eThe Book agent" featuring Wal
lace Reid, is the featured attraction at
me Grand today. Mr.. Walsh's work is
So well known to Grand patrons that
comment on his ability is unnecessary.
ia this play he has the material which
affords him opportunity to appear at
his best.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
FOr Autos

A FIVE fingered iron nag hold.
er bearing the United States,
English, French, Belgian and
Italian flags, can be attached to
the radiator of youricar, $500.
Transparent Flags to paste on
the windshield, sc and 10c.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Patriotic Balloons
for Csc.

There is more fun in sending
up a balloon than any sky rocket
you can buy. Here's a fdll
grown red, white and blue bal
loon, SIX feet high, that needs
only the touch Of fire to set e
going-25c.
Third Floor Annex
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
M THE
FRONT ROW
IN lNEas TONIGHT.


reIsoB .Mstzer Murder Mystery
I'D ............. The Book Agent
prineess ............ Man and Beast
DixIe. ....--....... The Desert Man
~ : b wasn't any particular kina OF
dog" sobbed Jackie Saunders.
] y .He was just plain dog, but
I17ed him as hard as loved even my
6ear siberian woIfhound or my little
Torksbtre terrier, Miss. 1t didn't
1afe any difference to me that he
asn,t biooded, and hadn't any pedi.
reel / inst loved him, that's all" and
resh tears welled over and splasheo
uon 4 costly, pink silk petticoat.
BaIboa's little golden-topped star
as weeping her heart out, in her
TIesfng room, because her little dog
egticls.r lay dead in the road outside
ti,e etudfo. Her assistant director,
Iaek Reach, had Just come in to tell
her about it,-Jack, who loved him,
TOD. for his mistress sake. Sticks
had followed her to the studio, because
IL loved her and wanted to be near
her. and the traffic in the street had
bewildered him. A heavy truck came
along and crushed out the little lie
lhat Jackie loved.
But that wasn't all. The day before,
M,ilss had mysteriously disappeared
from Jaclde's home and the little girls
heart was already, heavy with woe. AS
lie wept silently there came knock
ht the door.
Come I'M" said. Jackie.
The small door was pushed wide
open and there stood the towering
figure Of a buxom colored woman with
basket of freshly laundered lingerie
poised ON her head, and under one arm
was tucked Miss.
Here's you-alls dog, Mis- Saun-
aers!" announced the colored woman,
With wide smile. II done foun' her
sleep In dat basket Of clo'es, an ies'
lets her sleep and brings her long wild
de wash. Dey you is. Honey" and
she deposited the tiny mite of brown
haired doggery in her mistress arms
LII III 4lpS SSlRou JVJOuSAS'
Nelson Has Strong Bill.
Jimmy Dale in the series of Grey
seal Photodramas which have been
featured at the Nelson during the past
several weeks, is sharing the popular
lty that has been accorded to the o..
Henry and Black Cat features all oven
tie United States. From all sections
81 the country managers are reporting
% the releasing office that the series
has already sprung into unprecedented
popularity and that patrons express
themselves as greatly pleased with
these novel short stories. One Of the
Grey Seal pictures is featured at the
Nelson today. tits called 1.-THE Meter
Murder Mystery" and is full of thrill
ing Incidents. "Jerrys Finishing
rouclis is good comedy included in
the program, along with The Mutual
Weekly and tour Of the world. Some
beautiful scenes Of foreign lands are
Included in the latter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Wool Flags

Large flags with stars sewed
on both sides, stripes double
sewed and q canvas heading
with eyelets ready to hang on
pole.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Shoes
To Greet the Fourth

And there are GOODNESS, COM
fort and smartness in every
pair.
Women's high and low shoes
Of snowy white calrskin, buck
skin and canvas, dress and
sport styles, high and low heels,
are prices $3.50 to $500.
Childrens white shoes and
pumps Of leather and canvas,
SLIPS to $500.
Mems white canvas oxfords,
$500 to $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-02
Large Cotton Fiagsl

Well made with canvas head
ing and eyelets ready to mount
on staff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
20 FOOD STAPLES
HAVE PRICE FIXED
Government Acts to Prevent specuIa-
ton and HoardiRg Public TX
poets Details Seen.

Washington. Oct. 10-About twenty
of Americas staple foodstuffs on Nov
VIII he placed under government
control by proclamation OF President
Wilson the food administration an
nounces. Determination TO eliminate
profiteertng. speculation and boarding
has induced d decision to place under
license restrictions meat packers, cold
storage houses, millers, Gamers, grain
dealers, and wholesalers aud retailers.
Chicago. Oct. 10-Profits to be al
lowed retailers on FOUR potatoes and
sugar were agreed upon yesterday at
a meeting IN the Office Of Harry A.
Wheeler. federal food administrator
for Illinois The decision was reached
by the executive committee of retail
grocers and viii now 90 to the gen
eraI meeting for approval.
As soon as the retailers accept the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
AUGUSTANA MAKES
ROSTER OF MEN IN
NATIONS SERVICE

committee OF AugustaRa students
and office men is at present eHdeav-
oving TO get a complete list Of all
Augustaaa students who are now IN
she military service Of the United
States. When completed # is ex-
pecled that the list will contain near
ly one hundred names. Many Of the
boys, il Is known. came from the tri-
cities. and Il Is the wish of the eou-
mittee that the general public aid tt
in it's eudeaFors to secure the names
of these boys. and, If possible. of any
lads from out of the city who went
from AugustHna to the military
camps. ANY information in this re-
gard may be telephoned to the col
lege and Will materially help the
committee to get a fun list of Angus
tana.s soIalers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
TO SPEAK UPON WAR
MEASURE AT SCHOOL

IN the high school auditorium Fri
day evening at O'Clock Or. f. ~,
Leayett OF the University Of Chicago
will address the parent-Ieachers ass
ISOLATION and also tine general public.
His subject VIII he The Conservation
OF Childhood as Necessary War
Measure" The admission viii be
free MIR. Leavitt fs at the head of tho
industrial art division Of the Univers-
fly OF Chicago. The University Of Chi
cago employs Mr. Leayitt to travel
through the country on speaking tours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10

plan a committee 81 three is 70 be
chosen. representing the food commits
sion. the wholesalers and the retailers.
This committee viii announce prices
every day The margin allowed the
retailers will be added and the figures
will be given to the public daily
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
ACCEPT RESIGNATION
OF CHARLES MUL.IaTlJ

Routine business matters was dis
cussed at the regular monthly meeting
Of the board Of education held last
evening in the board rooms. All mem
bers were present. The resignation
of Charles MUlliu, manual training
teacher. who went 10 Spring Valley to
teach. was accepted.
all the news all the tipae-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10

Taking the same attitude that other
camps have. members Of Camp No. %
Modern WoOdmen. last evening voted
unanimously in favor of the patriotic
solder fund. which It is proposed 10
raise by assessing each members 10
cents en- each s5oo insurance
The mark master degree was con
ferred at the meeting Of Rock Island
chapter NO. 18, Royal Arch Maaons.
last evening q Masonic temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10

I'm this collection are the seasons lat
est models Of correctly tailored suits
in siIvertones. bUrrelia. broadcloths,
chiffon. veIvets and gaberdines. Some
are trimmed with fur. others are plain
tailored. Long coat effects. plain and
pIeated skirts. shown i'm an the new
shades Especially priced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
LOCAL BOY LEAVES
TO TRAIN FOR NAVY

VIII Touklu. $40 Twelfth street, viii
leave tonight for the Great Lakes
naval training school al Chicago
Wits many friends I'm this City wish
him luck in his service with Encle
Sam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-10
rnccHI STATS IN ITALY.

Rome, Oct. 10.-After long consid-
GRAFTON the Italian government has de-
cided not to grant the eztradition ol
Alfredo Cocchi. who killed Ruth CRU
ger in New York
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-27
LACON|A SINKING IS
REGARDED AS overt
ACT BY PRESIDENT
No Steps Will Be Taken by
the Administration Until
Congress Acts.

Washington, Feb. 27. Official
dispatches confirming reports of the
death Of Americans on the Laconia,
torpedoed without warning, estab
ish the case as "the overt act" The
situation, however, was unchanged
from where the president left it
yesterday when he asked congress
for authority to deal with the sub
marine perii. President Wilson and
state department officials took the
position that no further step would
be taken until congress has had an
opportunity to act on the presi-
dents request.
The view prevailed that the sink
ing Of the Laoonis should hasten
action by congress. The first step
Of the government, il is indicated,
will be to furnish American ships
with guns and sunners for defen-
sive purposes and insure them in
the government war risk bureau.
On the basis Of the official reports
the sinking of the Laconia - re-
gsrded as another lustania case in
principle, even though fewer lives
we're lost.
President Wilson, il was said to-
day, is opposed TO calling an extra
session Of congress unless Il is alb
solutely necessary. Word has been
conveyed to him that tho republic
ans may fiibuster in an effort TO
force an extra session but he is
hopeful that this intention will not
oe carried out.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-27
TRYING To UNs[AT THE
IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR
The Adherents Of Won Tirpitz
Would Remove Won Beth
mann-HollWeg.

Amsterdam. Feb p via I.9ndon1.-
According to a telegram from Berlin.
80 supporters OF Admiral yon Tirpitz,
former minister Of the navy. including
Count Won Hoensbroech. have held a
meeting To discuss "A change IN the Of
fee Of the imperial chancellor Il is
said TO be the purpose Of the pro-
moters OF this moE ement 10 hold meet
ings In all the large towns Of Germany
and also 10 obtain the support Of news
papers for the purpose Of forcing a
change In the head OF the government
Socialist and liberal newspapers con-
denim this action.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-27
Trial OF Former Constable for
the Staying of Police Officer
Mccarthy is Under Way in
the District Court.

The jury has been secured and the
taking Of testimony has been COM
menced before Judge John Y. Dwyer
In the case of former Constable w. J.
Little. charged with the murder Of Po-
lice officer Bait Mccarthy on the night
of July 90 last. near the corner OF
Front street and Utah avenue. The se-
lection Of a jury was commenced yes-
terday morning and occupied until
IL: 80 o'clock this morning. During
that time the names of 81 persons were
dr. Urn frons the box. of whom II were
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-27
ANDREWS FUNERAL HELD
AT EAST BUTTE CHURCH

ily home. 22o1 Spruce street, Mcqueen
addition. Rev. Jacob A. Hiatt, vicar
Of ST. Paurs church. officiated al the
services. There were many fioral
tributes, a separate automobile being
required TO carry them from the home
to the cemetery.
Besides members of the bereaNed
family. father. mother and sister OF tue
deceased, many friends occupied ma
chimes In the funeral cortege- MISS
Margaret Coughlin, who has been
prominently mentioned in connection
with the shooting. attended the fu-
neral. accompanied by her sister, MISS
Anna Johns, but did not occupy ma
chimes with members of the immedi-
ate family.
Included among those who ATTENDED
the services at the church were many
5Eontinued on Page sefen.1
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-27
WILSON PROCEEDS WITH
THE UTMOST CAUTION
That is the Comment on PreSi-
dents Address by London
Publication.

London. Feb. 27.-Under the heading
another Step for War" the West
minister Gazette today says:
President Wilson advances one step
at time. not whipping or rushing
opinion. but allowing full opportunity
between each step for opposition to
develop. II there is any. and for eau
tious counsel to prevail II greater eau
ton is possible. Clearly across the
1000 miles Of sea the atmosphere still
is cool and unexplosive.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that
peace between Germany and tho
United States now Is hanging upon a
thread of technicality.