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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

Gated at Wissahickon Barracks, Cane
May, N. j., has been detailed with 500
others to remain there for ChristmsS
day but will come home on the 2efh
for brief furlough. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Lee Hutchinson and children,
Helen and Bernard Lee. ". Of Cidcin.
natl, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank f5utcfIins
son and little son, Frank. Jr.. o. Logan
county, will be among the guests ID
Will Robert and James Hutchinson, Stu.
dents at Bordentown Military Instis
tute In New jersey, and Paul sI7utchin-
son. student at Culver academy III
Indiana. {. &
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LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS
Entertained House Guest.

Miss Helen Miller has as her guest
at her home on Sairmont avenue, Miss
Marion Gildersleeve, Of Portland, Conn.
She accompanied Miss Miller home
from Philadelphia several days ago.
Dinner Reservations In the Making.
A number Of dinner reservations for
the New Years dinner dance at The
Fairmont have already been made and
indications point to larger crowd
than was in attendance at the Thanks
giving dance which was signally sue.
cessful. !.
Department Meeting Today.
The Literature and Art department
OF the Woman's club is in session this
afternoon at the Masonic Temple with
the chairman, Mrs. Otis G. Wilson,
presiding. Mrs. Samuel Leeper. Mrs.
E. r. Hartley and Miss Jennie NJ.
Fleming are taking part on the. pro-
gram which is devoted to the study OF
the American short story. Prof. Wal
ter Barnes will lecture to the depart
ment January 2 on the subject, .Mod-
ern Tendencies in American Poetry"
Christmas House Party.
Sonnencroft, the attractive subur-
ban home Of Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Hutch.
tEson. will be the scene of Christ.
mas house party during the holidays
the entire family with the exception of
Harold Hutchinson, to be guests there
for the holidays. The latter who is To-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

Fancy Baskets ;. s1.oO to $500
Fancy Knitting Bags SOC to $500
Electric Lamps >. $3.50 to $4,000
Sewing Cabinets .. $S.75 to SIS
Telephone Stands 1895 to $500
Cedar Chests 49,. $500 to $4,000
Books ............ 25c to SITS
Bibles .......... $1.50 to $500
Testaments .......... csc to csc
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Kayser Silk Camisoles

Kayser Silk Camisoles
............ S1,25 to $3.50
Leather Hand Bags s1.5o to $3.50
Manicure Sets -. $3.50 to $3.50
Collar Boxes So. $1.00 to $500
China Chocolate Sets $3.50 to sc.
Bon Bon Dishes .. Csc to $500
Nut Sets 1900. Soc, CSC, to SLIPS
Sandwich Trays :. SITS to $500
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Italian Silk Under
wear for Gifts

They are so pretty and so
nice for gifts that they are a
very important part of our
gift collection. However you
may fall in love with them
yourself.
Opera Top Vests for even
ing wear, pink $3.50.
Boomers, white or pink,
$500 to $3.50.
Envelope Chemise $3.50
to $500.
Silk Lisle Bodice Vests,
Toe.
Silk Lisle Union Suits hand GRO.
Chef top. $500 and $3.50.
Mercerized Lisle Bodice Union
Suits with ribbon shoulder straps,
s1.50 and $500.
Silk Union Suits $3.50.
Third Floor Annex
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Lady Arthur Paget who before her
marriage was Miss Mary Stevens, OF
New York, is one Of the many Ameri.
can women On England who are lead
Is in war relief worf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-17

Good but inexpensive jew
elry makes the incest kind of
I gift.
And here are thousands of
pieces at exceptionally little
prices.
They are samples and are
mostly one piece of a kind.
Pearl Beads at $3.50, s2.4s, s1.es.
$1.9s, 79c, 69c.
Bar Pins at s1.6s, csc ssc.
!. Ear Rings at s1.4s, SOC, CSC, SAC, 2sc,
22c, 19c, 14c.
3 Brooches at s1.ls, Csc, zoe, Gee, 5sc,
48c, 34c, 1Sc.
Lavallieres at s1.1S, zoe, CSC.
Bar Pins at s16s. CSC, zoe, CSC, sac,
29c, 14c.
Hat Pins at Csc, sac, &c, 1sc, lac,
10c.
Beauty Pins at G9c. 4Sc, ssc, 29c, 22c
!. 19c, lac, 10c
Rings at 19c.
Circle Pins at 22c.
3 Bracelets at Csc. 3Sc, SAC, zoe.
; Neck Guards at zoe.
Lingerie Clasps at SAC, 100
Dormes at 5sc.
Knitting Needles at 29c.
Sterling Thimbles at CSC.
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With Miss cavender.

With MISS Lavender.
The Music department Of the vro.
mans Club will meet on Wednesday
night at 8:15 o'clock at the home 81
Mrs. ". b. Conway with Hiss Flor.
ence Lavender as hostess. 4 Al inter.
esttng program viii be rendefed.
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Silk. Linen and Cotton
Handkerchiefs 80. sc to $1.50
Silk Hosiery -. $1.00 to $500
Gloves 80. $500, $3.50, $3.50
Blouses ......... $3.75 to $22.5O
pictures .......... SOC to $3.50
Bathrobe Blankets >. 81 and SIS
Automobile Robes $3.50 to $500
Turkish Towel Sets 49,. $3.50
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To Complete the Christmas Happiness of +
Growing Child

Growing Child K
revelation in toy land for all to gaze at Distinctly
different toys that will appeal to boys and girls Of
Toys to amuse and fonde; toys that and spin ef
educational and practical toys that will build and train the
growing minds of every age.
It's Christmas time for Children and you fathers and
their fill Of happiness out Of the wonderful Toy displays
Shoe Flys, Wagons Sleds Doll Carts Chairs Horses,
Desks, Kdy Kars, Stoves, Dresses Wardrobes Rocking
Toys Beds, Trains, Autos Veocipedes Animals Phone
graphs Magic Lanterns Hobby Horses and thousands 81
large and small toys. Csc to $500. IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
-OAKFIELD

The potato harvest is nearly over.
George Degraw, George Elsby and
Orville Bush had nearly 200 bushels
to the acre. Miles Bowman had
2370 from twelve acres.
Mrs. Charles Peterson of Rhine
lander Wisconsin, came Saturday
night to visit Mesdames j. r. and
VIII Peterson.
The receipts at the M. E. church
fair netted $109.21. We all remem-
Der that last Friday night was bad
stormy evening.
Do not forget that the ladies of the
Baptist church will have fair on the
evening of November at the church
Supper will be served from six to
eight o'clock, or until all are served
The conditions of the roads are
very bad, but not so impossible but
that twenty young people went to
Grand Rapids Sunday night to attend
the M. E. Epworth church, where
Rev. Cochrun breaches, and gave him
a great surprise.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
Yesterday and Tomorrow

There two days of the week which and about
which worry. One of these days is yesterday;
yesterday with all its and frets with all its pains
and aches. All its faults all its mistakes and plumbers
have PASSED beyond the reach of recall cannot
do act that wrought; csunot unsay word that
said All that it holds of fe, of wrongs regret and
rs in the hands of the Mighty Love that bring
honey out of the rock and sweet waters of the bitter
est desert-the love that make the wrong things
right, that turn weeping into laughing that give
beauty for ashes the garment Of praise for the spirit Of
heavness joy of the morning for the of the night
Save for the beautiful memories sweet and tender that
linger like the perfume of the heart Of the day
that is gone have nothing to do with yesterday 1t
mine; it is Gods.
The other day do not worry about is tomorrow.
Tomorrow with all its possible absurdities its burdens
its pers its large promise and performance its fail
and mistakes far beyond the reach of mast
cry its dead sisteryesterday. 1t is day of Gods
Its sun will rise in roseate splendor behind mask of
weeping Clouds but it will rise. Until then the love
and patience that hold yesterday and hold
shine with tender promise into the heart of to-day
have possession in that unborn day of grace All else
is in the safekeepng of the Infinite that holds for
the treasures of yesterday The love that is higher
than the Skies deeper than the To-norrowit is
Gods day. It will be mine. Robert J. Burdette.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
EUREKA-EAIRPLAINS

Ira Parker finished digging pota-
toes this week.
DR.. j. +. Pinkham of Bedding was
called to the home of N. +. jerks
Tuesday evening, where he was as
sisted by Mrs. Just Loring in caring
for Mrs. A. B. Lewis, who is now
rapidly improving.
Pete Rasmussen and son, Leo, have
been digging potatoes for John Spen-
Ger and N. e. jerks the past week.
Otto Rasmussen has been working
for Chris. Mason the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Regain and
daughter, Iva, of Belding, spent Sun
day with her mother and father, Mr..
and Mrs. John Spencer.
N. K. jerks was in Fenwick on
business one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Just Loring and son,
Asa, spent Sunday with their son and
daughtey, Mr.. and Mrs. Weste of
Belding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl jerks Of Beld-
ing visited their father, N. Il. jerks,
Sunday.
Leo Rasmussen began work for A..
A. jerks Monday.
Chris. Lyndrup and family were in
Greenvllle on business Friday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
CANNONSBURC

The high school opened Monday
morning, October 27, with G. X. An
gus, principal, and Miss Ella Cav
anaugh, primary teacher, after two
weeks vacation.
A party of riends and neighbors
with we'll filled baskets opened the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Angus,
and welcomed them with a house
warming and bountiful supper Sat
urday, after a two weeks absence.
Monroe Ladnes and family were in
Lowell Saturday.
Mrs. Jesse Armstrong has gone to
Grand Rapids, where she will spend
the winter.
Mrs. William Wilde will spend the
winter in Grand Rapids with her
daughters, Mrs. Lille Bently and
Miss Mae Wilde. on Sheldon street.
Mrs. Dorus Church of Alton visit
cd. her mother, Mrs. Hattie Herring
ton. last week.
Mrs. Martin Verley, with her
daughter, Miss Tressa, and son, Joe.
visited her son, Phillip, at Camp Gus
ter, Battle Creek, last Wednesday,
Mrs. Michael Byrnes and daughter,
Miss Mary, were in Battle Greek last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Joyce were in
Grand Rapids Saturday.
Mrs. Kirk Ford of Lille, Mich, re-
turned to her home Saturday, having
spent last week with her mother, Mrs,
Hattie Harrington.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31

The following simple rules for ac-
quiring and preserving health. Any
one who will follow these rules can
enjoy good health, he says. However,
we must remember that there is no
single set of rules which will apply
to all people alike. The common
sense way is to try a plan and OBJ
serve how it works in the individual
case:
"Take a bath before breakfast in
tepid water or, using the hands, wet
the body over with cold water to
tone up the system and give a clean
skin action, which is absolutely neces-
sary to good health. The heartiest
meal of the day should be at noon,
with rest before and after. A clear
mind is necessary for good digestion
and an empty stomach for good sleep;
therefore eat light if at all for sup
per to insure good sleep with clear
breath and a fresh feeling in the
morning. Eat slow Of some hard,
some uncooked, some bulky foods.
Work, eat, sleep and play in modera-
ton"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
SMYRNA

Mrs. Quick of Ubley is here visit
ing for few days with her grand
son, Earl Peters, at the home of Ed.
Insley.
Mrs. Bertha Coss is home from
Lansing for few days,
Elder Shannon of Greenville
preached here last Sunday as Elder
Nash was in charge of A funeral.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hoppough are
planning to move to Belding next
week.
Let everyone who is interested in
the Red Cross come to the Maccabee
hall Friday, November 2, to sew. "A
picnic dinner will be served.
The Sophomore class Of B. Ii. s.
gave Halloween party at the hall
last Friday night, The Misses Bates
and Little acted as escorts. All RE-
port a fine time.
Noble Peterson had the bad luck to
loose one of his horses last Satur-
day.
Miss Mabel Osborne of Chicago is
visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Norton, for a few weeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
SHIP BUILDING
FOR UNCLE SAM
HUR[EYS BIG JOB
WILL. HAVE 100000 DEAD
WEIGHT TONS OF CARRYING
CAPACITY BY NEXT SPRING


Ask President Wilson whom he con-
siders his most dynamic, driving lieu
tenant in the prosecution Of the ma
tons war aims and nine chances out
Of ten he will answer: Edward N.
Hurley" Not that it would be an
easy matter to pick out the hardest
working bundle of energy enlisted in
the governments war work, for there
are dozens, even hundreds, of men in
Washington who can accomplish more
in less time than 80 out of every 100
men in the country. But Hurley not
only does things-you know he is do
ing them.
As chairman Of the United States
shipping board Mr.. Hurley tackled one
of the biggest and hardest jobs the
president had to bestow.
When Hprley first took his place
about the extent Of his knowledge of
ships was that they were hollow and
floated and carried cargoes. The con-
troversies between his predecessor,
William Denman, and General Goet-
halls, head of the emergency fleet cor
portation. had not served to leave the
affairs of the. board in very good
shape for a novice TO handle. Mr..
Hurley buckled down, asked lot of
questions and got a fair idea of what
it meant to build ships. Then he said
something like this:
81 don't know a thing about build
ing ships, but | do know that the
United States has got to have them
and i am going to see that she gets
them. There are plenty of experts TO
take care Of the technical side, and /
will see that the experts are on the
job and keep moving"
Then Mr.. Hurley held long con-
ference with Admiral Caps, chief of
the emergency fleet corporation. The
men sized up each other, smiled in a
satified way and shook hands. There
was nothing said just then, but both
men understood that no clashes of au-
thority, no technicalities and no trite
matters of etiquette would be allowed
to retard the governments shipbuild-
ing plans.
With full understanding between
himself and Admiral Capps, the new
chairman, fairly bristling with emery,
began to make things hum. He sur
rounded himself with men just as
forceful and earnest as himself; he
conferred with all the big shipping
men in the country; he made new
plans for speeding up the work;
smoothed out wrinkles that had re-
tarded the old program-in short, he
was there and everywhere, giving
shoulder to the wheel whenever and
wherever occasion seemed to demand.
He tackled every sproblem fearlessly
and quickly let the shipbuilders, ship
owners, contractors and labor unions
know that he was working for Uncle
Sam, and would not be bluffed or bull
lied by anybody.
Mr.. Hurley does not have much to
say, but when he says it he means it,
and people move quickly. If Presi-
dent Wilson told him it would be nee
essary tor dig up the state of Texas
and move it over to Europe in one
piece. Mr. Hurley would tackle the
lob-and very likely would find some
way to accomplish the task.
And that is the reason why the
United States will have something
like 10000, 900 lightweight tons Of car
rying capacity on the seas by next
spring with which to ship troops and
supplies to Europe to win the war.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
sARANAc

The Eastern Star held past ma
trcns' night Wednesday evening; also
initiated three new members. After
the initiation ceremony Mrs. s. M.
Crawford, in behalf Of the order,
presented Miss, Louise Goodell, our
first past natron, with a past ma
irons pin. The society welcomed q
distinguished guest that night in the
person Of DIR. VIM. Forbes Emery, the
new PASTOR of the M. K. church. Mr..
Emery is past grand chaplain Of the
Grand Chapter of Wisconsin. Just
before refreshments were served a
parade of Halloween ghosts" walk
de around the room to the tune Of
Marching Through Georgia" There
was a large attendance.
The Ladies' Mite society of the
Congregational church met with Mrs.
Chas. Wrung last Wednesday after
noon.
John Adgate was home from Bat
tie Creek Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Dodds, who has been
visiting her daughter in Lowell for
the past two weeks, returned home
Sunday.
The Saranac teachers were enter
tanned at the home of Commissioner
Lowrey on Thursday evening of last
week.
This community was greatly shock
ed at the death of one of our best
young girls, Miss Essie Kirby, which
occurred last Friday. She was a
talented singer and organist at the
M. +. church Of which she was a
member. Miss Kirby was also active
in the Campfire Girls, the Epworth
League, Red Cross and was a stud
ent in the Saranac high school The
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirby,
and the sister and grandmother, have
the deep sympathy of the community.
The deceased was fifteen years old.
Physicians have not been able to de-
termine the cause of death, which oc-
CURED after short illness and may
have been facial pneumonia.
Miss Annie Emery of Ellsworth,
Maine, who has been visiting Der
parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. f. Emery,
Tor few days, returned home last
Saturday. She was accompanied TO
Grand Rapids by Mrs. Emery and
Miss Theresa Emery.
Superintendent F. A. Wood was in
Detroit Saturday and Sunday.
The coal and wood problem is quite
a serious one in Saranac.
The local vaudette held a benefit
for the Red Cross last week, Wednes-
day. "War Brides" was shown to a
large audience.
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Orleans Methodist Circuit

Kew. X. v. BlrdSall, faStor
An Offering was made in our three
churches Sunday for the work that is
being done for the soldiers by the
Battle Creek church. A total of
S10.S6 was raiesd and sent in. The
Aid societies are giving soap and the
Epworth league is giving jelly for
use by the boys when they go to the
Battle Creek church. Shoe polish and
towels are also asked for.
The pastor of this charge is asked
by District Superintendent Phelps to
give a report of his activities every
day for one month, so he must keep
busy.
The ladies of the church are very
religiously filling out their reports on
food conservation this week. Perhaps
we will see that this is after all a
good thing for our pocketbooks.
Miss Jennie Bixby, one of our Dill
dine Sunday School girls, has had
another attack Of appendicitis. This
family has the prayers of the church.
Our Dildine church treasurer, Mrs.
Ehlers, has recovered somewhat from
her recent illness, and now is caring
for her mother, who is i'll.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
RIVER RIDGE

Lyle Chatterdorn helped his uncle,
Bert Antcliff, move from Fairplains
to Bedding the first Of the week.
Ed, Wood and family have moved
into the house west Of the river
bridge at Kidd.
Mrs. VIM. Antcliff spent the fore
part Of last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Freeman, helping care for
her new granddaughter, who goes by
the name of Martha.
r. Sparks helped i. H. Antcliff
with his potatoes the latter part of
last week.
Mr.. Bailey had the misfortune to
loose one of his horses last week.
Mate Antcliff of Easton was the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Antcliff, last Sunday.
George Hetchler has sold his horse,
harness, and buggy to Leon Bly,, and
has gone to Ionia to spend the win
ter with ALI. Eckert's.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31

We learn that Sidney Richmond of
Grattan is in the Sauer hospital for
treatment.
Mrs. Fred Soules spent over Satur-
day with her sister, who is sick at j.
Hatch's.
A box social was held at the high
school building Friday night All
eijoyed a fine time.
A. large number from Lowell vat
tended the dance at Alto Friday night
Carl and Marie Wittenbach and
Raymond SHIELDING visited Myrl Ja-
cobson Sunday evening.
Chas. Francisco visited his sister
in-law, Francis Houlihan at the
Hatch home recently.
John Hatch of the Soldiers Home,
Grand Rapids, has been at home for
the past two weeks.
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Rustproofing Process for Iron and
Steel

steer
An Italian chemist has devised a
successful oxidizing process for rend-
ering cast and wrought iron and steel
proof against the corrosive action Of
moisture, gases, etc. Emery paper
or a sand blast is first used to clean
the pieces to be treated. after which
they are placed in a sort of cage and
inserted in a muffle that has been
previously heated by means of gas
jets. The muffle is closed and super
heated steam is turned in. About a
half hour later the steam is shut off
and a powdered, non-poisonous, nom
explosive chemical substance is plac-
ed in retort at the back Of the muf-
fie where it is subjected to the heat of
gas jets, causing it to give off fumes.
These fumes give the pieces coating
of oxide.
They are removed and allowed to
cool off gradually. Before they are
entirely cool, however, they are dip
ped in oil, which changes their color
from light gray to rich blue-black.
The process renders them practically
proof against corrosion in any med
ium. They can be painted if desired
and the paint is said to adhere better
than when applied to untreated metal.
The treatment is valuable for iron and
steel used instructural work Of any
kind, particularly if it is to be subject
ed to the corrosive action Of water,
gases, etc.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-10-31
ORLEANS

Leon Hoyt of East Scoby Montana
visited his parents, Mr.. and Msr. Geo.
Hoyt, and other relatives for few
days last week, leaving Monday for
the west.
The newcomer at Ransom Moore's
to the name of Milford Fremont.
Mother and son doing well.
Mrs. Ed. Treynor, who was threat
ened with pneumonia last week, is
much better at this writing.
John Morgan of st. Louis is visit
ing his brothers, Jud and James Nor
gan and families.
Mrs. Andrew Hale Of Lowell came
last Wednesday for visit with her
son, Frank and family, and her many
friends here.
Mrs. Emery Musselman and daugh-
ter, Olive, spent Saturday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. McKibben.
Mrs. Esther Williams of Smyrna
cdalle on her friend, Mrs. r. Hop
POUCH, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Heaven
were over Sunday visitors of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Lane.
Mrs. Waters Of Clinton cennty, who
has been making an extended visit
with her son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Wardrop, returned to her
home last Thursday.
Mrs. Will Stebbins of Saranac was
a Friday night guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fullert Christensen.
/. Mrs w. A. Wilkinson and daugh-
ter, May, were Ionia visitors Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. p. Smith have re-
turned to their home in Ronald.
Lila. Irene and Dorothy Hoppough
were Sunday visitors at Walter War
denis.
Miss Waters of Clinton county is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Wardrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. j. Cheney of Ron
aid and Mrs. Bessie Little Styong
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hop
POUCH Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Easterbrook
have moved into the Mabel Palmer
house.
Hardy Wilbur and family of Rom
aid are now living in the VIM. Nod
dins' house.
Leon Easterbrook of Shiloh spent
Saturday, with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. ID. Easterbrook.