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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
RUFF STUFF

That bootleg that killed two miners
mar Clarksburg must have been
handmade,
It takes an artist to turn out a good
5eb Of that kind-end even then it is
not sata
With the examinations going on at
The. Red Cross headquarters first aid
puEht to be available quickly If any
d the boys develop a severe case
o. cold feet.
80
THAT guy who chased boys who had
hDabSIded him with rotten eggs and
lbeR had them arrested must have
% Gelse Of humor-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

Couldn't he see that the boys only
intended to play joke on him?
That court martial now sitting at
the camp may change plans some
Of the boys made for what they would
do when they got to Camp Sheridan.
=
Sure it's hot but we have noticed
that it is always hot about this time
Of the year.
So why worry?
Think how you'll feel along about
the middle Of January II the gas Is
still short.
Sam Bardo says there Is too much
steam in his head.
-
Not every loOney guy knows what
10 the matter with himself.
It's lack Of steam n tie head Prob
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

Some one has been telling The Times that the coping
should be taken away from the court house lawn and
benches put upon so that people could go there and
rest Every one knows what kind tired people would
use those benches and what nice peanut shell Uttered
appearance the grass would have In short while 1t
would be shame to treat this lawn that way when all
of Coal run ravine running right into the heart Of the
city could be turned into real park in short order
Let the court house lawn alone
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

The dispatches from Washington this morning indi@
cate that the three man board for food control has been
knocked out There is disposition to give credit for
this change to the President but the truth is that it is
the people who forced it. In all this long drawn out
food control war; during which two months Of precious
time has been lost, Mr.. Wilson has had the good for
tune to be on the same side the great American people
were on while the obstructionsts congress have BEEN
on the other SIDE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
EAST SIDE
- NEWS -
Birthday Party.

Master Raymond Devault son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Mort Devault of Reeves
street was given a surprise birth
day party yesterday Afternoon in honor
of his seventh birthday. The hours
were very pleasantly spent in various
games and other amusements and a
delicious refreshments were served
by Mrs Devault. There were twenty
three guests in attendance. Master
Raymond received some very pretty
remembrances from his little friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
With Local Friends.

Oliver Glover, a we'll known resident
Of ThOburn, who has been in Pitts
burgh for the past several weeks in
the employment Of the National Bis
cult company, spent the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Glover.
He left yesterday morning for Pitts
burgh where he will resume his posi-,
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
MONONGAH
To Teach Here.

Miss Beatrice Hall, of Brookdale,
who has been a student in the West
Virginia University for the past three
years, will this year be member OF
the Thoburn High school faculty. Miss
Hall will take the place left vacant by
Miss Elizabeth Davis, of Fairmont.
Mrs. Claud McBee who taught at the
school last year will return, A princi'
pal for the school has not yet been
secured.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

An American steamer yesterday nmmed and put out
of commission an American transport loaded with
troops This something that the boats have not yet
been able to do and It illustrates how dangerous nav
CATION is in some Of the ports the Atlantic seboard
number of years ago Hudson river scow loaded with
bricks rammed and all but sunk first class Italian
cruiser in New York harbor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
At Westminster.

The regular meeting of the Acme
Society was held yesterday evening
at the home of Howard Wadsworth OF
WestChester. Several from FaiTmont
and other points attended as well as
the usual crowd from Monongah, The
reading of the PoCa Dona News was
the feature of the program. The next
meeting Of the society will be held at
the home of Miss Davinna Watkins on
Main street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

mic which WIN be held at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Smith at Barraclville next
Thursday. This annual event Is look
ed forward to with much pleasure by
those who have been in the habit Of
attending. A short business session
will be held after which the time will
be spent In having good social time
generally.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

DR.. Noe, the young but capable specialist in charge
of the childrens hospital at Traction park is bent upon
making life as pleasant possible for the little charges
under his care His solicitude in this respect will go
long way toward reconctling parents to the enforced
separation from their children.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

NUT he kept up 70 he pitch e supporting the war. L Is
moi u Be wondered ii that lie German officials ~ b
make use Of e situation prior 10 de actual entrance Of the
United States IN the war The Mandy PANTY element will
not have much influence after ssion Of the American
amy has been the recipient Of some Of the polite attentions
Of the enemy waging war on scientific basis. This also
Is probably known N Berlin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

The draft machinery is running at full speed all over
the country and soon we will have army all but the
training When it gets the training it will be safe to
say that the war has entered upon bast stage they
only knew it the best interests Of the Central powers
depend upon bringing the contest end before that
last stage is reached.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
called 70 MeunesylIIe.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Carlow and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Carlow OF
the East Side were called to Mounds.
vile today by the death OF their cous.
in Robert Carlow who was killed by
the Pittsburgh train yesterday morn
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
Additional Rooms.

Thomas Koon, residing in the
suburbs Of Monongah, along the Worth
ington road, is adding new addition
to his residence. Several new rooms
are being provided for.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
All Day QUILTING,

There will be an all day quilting at
the Diamond street NJ. E. church to-
morrow. All the ladies Of the church
re invited to bring their lunch and
stay all way and assist with the work
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
Vacation Trip

Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Baltiger and
sons Wayne and Glenn left early yes.
terday morning for a trip through
Ohio. They will also be guests of
relatives at Conneaut Lake before re.
turning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

~ THROUGHOUT yesterday United States Senator's
talked to empty benches about the resolution to sub
NIT prohibition amendment to The constitution to
he states and the same thing is probably going today.
II any one can tell what good purpose that sort Of per-
Torrance serves he can explain the whole mystery Of con-
sressiona delays at the same time
The Senator'S know how they going to vote on this
matter Just as they knew the other day how they were
gong to vote on the Rivers and Habors BILL when they put
off the actual voting until some Of the dulest takers the
whole body had spouted for hours to empty benches
During the prepostero Rivers and Harbors debate the
only speech that attracted any attention anywhere was not
about the matter under discussion but about something en-
hrely different
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

Food is cheaper in Chicago since the switchmens
strike was settled according to the dispatches The
dealers in food never miss chance to boost the prices
of their wares.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31

One thing is certain, not many of
them have gone to work in spite of
the IS hour law.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
C. w, B, M,

A number of persons from the East
Side will attend the c. w. B. M. pic
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
can got into his store.

BY the way, what has become Of
the members Of the BootleggerS Am
algamated union who used to hold a
convention on that corner each even
ing?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
Personals.

Howard Glover was among the Fair
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-31
II YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
"WEsTERN UNION"

subscribers on cur carrier routes failing to get
The west VirgiE!an any evening should call YVES.
TERN UNION" state the fact and give name and
residence and messenger will deliver a paper to
your door at once. There Is no charge to the sub
Bcriber for this service. The West Virginian plans
to render to its subscribers the best newspaper oe
Livery service possible and this is part Of the psn'
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

Tuesday an accident happened
on st. John plantation. in which
a young son of Mr.. j. o. Halphen,
Jr, named Clarence, was seriously
shot in the leg by the young son
of Mr.. S. j. Gonsoulin, named
Sidney. The boys were getting
ready to go hdnting when the gun
in the hands of young Gonsoulin
was accidently discharged. The
Halphen boy who has a serious
wound in the leg, below the hip,
was taken to the Lafayette SAM
tarium Wednesday.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
Colored Boys Left For
Camp Pike

Monday morning a nice recep-
ton and lunch was given to the
twenty colored boys who left that
morning for Camp Pike, Little
Rock, Ark.
Sunday night Sheriff Martin,
chairman of the board, who had
charge of the boys addressed them,
some of the colored people also
made addresses to the colored
soldiers, and Monday morning
Notwithstanding the light rain
that was falling a large crowd was
at the depot to say good bye.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

The American Red Cross National
Headquarters, Washington, ID. G.
October Is, 1917.
Mrs. j. r. Olivier,
st. Martinville, La.
Dear Madam:
We have your favor of the Sth
instant enclosing check for Sl35.75
representing a contributions to the
American Red Cross by the people
of st. Martins parish. Permits
us on behalf of the American Red
Cross War Council to thank you
for this remittance.
Very truly yours,
Central Trust Company of n. Y.
Assistant Treasurer Red Cross
War Fund. By F. j. Fuller.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

From the newspaper reports We
see that the Parish of st. Martin
is allotted $63 900 of the Second
Liberty Bond issue aud is repor-
ted as subscribing just this amount.
when we are assured that the
amount subscribed by the three
bands of the parish is $4,000
which is a good sum above the
amount which was expected of
this parish.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
The Cane Crop.
Louisiana Planter,

Some portions of the. Louisiana
sugar district have already exper-
rienced three freezes, two at the
end of last week and one during
the present week. The bud of the
cane was killed here and there but
our reports indicate that the eyes
were not hurt. All of this comes
exceptionally early in the season
and is in keeping with the early
fall that has been had. The yield
from the cane that is being ground
is not very encouraging, and does
not reflect the result that might
be anticipated from the long
period of cold weather that We
have had. extending back almost
to the first of September. The
conviction is fast gaining ground
that the total output of this crop
is going to be away below the
forecasts made sixty years ago.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
The Pageant.

The Pageant, dancing perfor-
nance given by the pupils of the
High School under the special in
struction of Miss Genevieve Kinks
given at the Bienvenu opera house
Monday was complete success
and very largely attended. The
dances were graceful and much ap-
preciated as well as the specialties.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
State Of OHIO. City of Toledo.

Lucas County, 80.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner Of the firm of +. J.
Cheney Il Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
aud that said firm will iay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each ard
every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENFY.
Sworn to before ne and subscribed in
my presence. this 9TH day Of December.
A. ID. 1856. A. W. GLEASON.
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken i'll
terDaily and acts through the Blood Oh
the Mucous surfaces Of the System.
Send for Testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY II Co.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
Carelessness Results in
Failure.

That is why we say Feed B. A.
Thomas Hog Powder according to
directions" DO NOT FEED 1T sLOP-
PY, but mix it with ground feed
and moisten with just enough wa.
ter to make crumbly mass. Then
each hog gets a beneficial dose.
See full directions on package.
Your money back if you are not
satisfied.
Barb Wire Cuts and Wounds
Are troublesome to cure. Get a
bottle of Farris' Healing Remedy,
costs Soc make it at home. Heals
rapidly. A sore never matters
where this remedy is used. We
sell it on the money back plan.
Bonin Grocery Co.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

The successive freezes have
compelled the cane planters to put
down nearly all their cane crop,
only enough was left standing that
could be milled during the next
few days. The cane situation is
diseouraging to the planters. many
report they will not make a half
crop.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

The big st. John refinery star
ted Monday; the grinding season
this year will be small as the farm
ers generally consider The crop to
be half one.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

Monday morning a light shower
fell, which was the first light show
er in two months. This shower
was refreshing and laid down the
dust, but not enough to do any
material good.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
New Repair Shop

Mr.. A. r. French has opened a
furniture and upholstering shop at
his home, where he will give spe-
cial attention to all kinds of re-
pairs, quick and cheap.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
Sudden Weather Changes.

Monday morning was exceeding
ly warm and at noon the weather
began to turn cooler and Tuesday
morning there was heavy frost.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
LOST

One Lady's Diamond Ring,
lost in St. Martinville. Reward
of $1,000 to the finder.
Mrs. F. J. Eastin,
Cade, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

The st. Martinville basket ball
team defeated the Rayne here last
Saturday evening. Score 73 to 36
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03

One of our coIored men. ). p.
Daniel of Cade, has shown his pa
triotism by subscribing for 81 900
of Second Liberty Bond.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-11-03
THERE'S MONEY IN 1T.

fpeople only knew the opportunity which is offer
ed them by weekly newspaper, they would take
advantage of it each week and tell their neighbors
about things which they have to sell which would
be profitable to both Of them. :: :: ::
Every day there are bargains going to waste be-
the party who would like to have them, and
who is looking for them does not know that they
are within his reach. ;: :: :: ::
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-02-10
The Ancient Dragon.

The pterodactyl, whose fossil remains
have been found in the chalk at Cam
bridge, England, and elsewhere, with
a very varied spread of wings. which
in the largest specimens must have
reached twenty-five feet, is almost iden-
teal with the dragon Of fable. A bat
like creature, with an elevated body
and long neck ending in an absurdly
small head with a portentous beak, it
could run very swiftly. was a fish eater
and could swim, or it flew by means of
huge membranous wings, which con-
nected its long fore quarters with its
hind legs. The pterodactyl evidently
existed down to comparatively recent
geological period. and it is not at all
improbable that the traditional dragon
Is described from the last living speci-
mems as met with by primitive man.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-02-10
NATIONAL NEWS NOTES.
Brief Bits Of News and Comment On
Men and Women.
FUND FOR LOUISVILLE MISSIONS
FOR NEGROES.

Louisville, Ky.-Members of the
Presbyterian churches in Louisville
have completed a canvass for funds to
enlarge the scope of the work of the
Missions for Negroes in Louisville,
which Melted $4,000, $1,000 more than
had been fixed as the necessary amount.
There are three missions in Louisville
devoted to the advancement of the Ne
gro and while the work is done under
the supervision of the Presbyterian
church, it consists principally of teach
ing Negroes trades and professions.
The missions are open to men and
women and boys and girls and the facil-
titles have been overtaxed by the num-
Der of those desiring to take advantage
OF the various courses provided.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-02-10
WORKING FOR A CHANGE IN PUB
Lie SENTIMENT.

st. Louis, Mo.-The bright oasis in
present-day discussion of the issues be-
tween the temperance people, and
others, is afforded in the position being
taken by leading brewers of the coun-
try who are promoting an active senti-
ment antagonistic to some of the abuses
of the saloon. Temperance forces have
conferred their attacks mainly upon
hard drinking, whiskey and its attend
ant spirituous partners, but not upon
malts, including beer, and the lighter
wines. The whole question would be
speedily settled if the brewers would
break away from the distillers. That
this is being done is evidenced by some
recent statements coming from the
brewers. For instance, in an interview
with a reporter for a st. Louis daily
newspaper, late in November, August
A. Busch, of that city, one of the most
prominent brewers in the United States,
said that much might be done to
eounteract prohibition sentiment by
strict enforcement of all excise laws,
discontinuance of bars in saloons, abo-
lition of treating, and the elimination
of the lawless saloonkeeper, through
the cooperation of brewers to that end.
Colonel Gustav Pabst, of Milwaukee,
another of the country's most conspic-
uous brewers, at a convention in Cleve-
land recently, declared that he stood
for prompt prosecution of violators of
the liquor laws, greater discrimination
on the part of local authorities in the
granting of licenses, and fewer saloons,
as means of counteracting the prohibi-
ton movement. Following this state
ment, a representative of The Christian
Science Monitor in Milwaukee, obtained
an interview with w. H. Austin, assist
ant to the president of the United
States Brewers Association and secre-
tary of the Wisconsin Brewers Associa-
ton, who spoke for himself and for his
official superior, Colonel Pabst. In his
opening statement he said that the
brewers of the United States are in
earnest in their desire for reform in
the liquor trade. "They stand ready"
he said, "to back any reasonable move
ment for the enforcement of existing
laws, and, if these do not cover the
need, they are ready to aid in the enact
ment of laws that will"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-02-10
0WII D AFe a.

tFH . ~ -
one or the big eastern structural COM
panies, having q contract to build q
travelling crane above a coal handling
plant at a dock, decided to employ a
surgeon to remain ION the job" The
honored one was given a note which
read, please hand this to the foreman
in charge and tell him that you will
look after any Of the men who may be
injured by falling from the work" The
doctor without ado went out to the
plant. He looked up at the false work
that was being built in preparation for
the crane, and it was so high that the
men on it looked like Elliputians. He
thought Of the possibilities if one Of
them should fall to the dock, and he
said to the foreman: 81 think the COM
pany made a mistake. 1t should have
addressed this letter to an undertaken"
-Argonaut.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-02-10
Artist and Counterfeiter.

There used to be en- old German
counterfeiter in this country who was
a veritable wonder with the brush and
pen This man literally painted pic
lures Of twenty dollar notes which
were works of art He used no tools
except his pens and brushes. and 1t
took him week to do the portrait Of
banknote. He figured that his handi-
cap was worth about So a day and
worked under the idea that the world
owed him a fair living and should not
object If his talent led him toward
portrait painting. with twenty dollar
bills for models. Even Jail terms fail
ed to impress him seriously with his
wrongdoing. A collector of curios
once offered $500 for one of his speci-
mems of bill portraiture, and the value
Of some others was said to be even
greater, so marvellous was the delicacy
Of his brush work.