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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

I never found anything to equal your
Lotion Tablets which entirely cured
me of this disagreeable feature" -0IRs.
a: NJ. EASTMAN, 1908 W. Garry St.,
Rchm0nd, Va.
If you are a sufferer, if your daugh-
,cr, mother, sister need help, get DR..
Fierce's Favorite Prescription In liquid
or tablet form from any medicine
dealer to-day. Then address Doctor
Pierce, Invsiids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y,
and get confidential medical advice
entirely free, or a book on woman's
diseases or Mother aud Babe" sent
free.
Doctor Piesce's Pellets are uneaualed
as a Liver Pill. Smallest, easiest 10
lake. one tiny. .Saga,:eoatSd Psiket
q Dose. Cures Sick Headache, Bill
ious Headache, Dizziness, constipa-
ton, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and
all deTaugeristts cf the Liver, Stomach
and bowsis
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
HOW GOOD THAT 9
MUSTEROLE FEELS!
It Gets to That Sore Spot
Like Magic

A-a-h! That's delicious relief for
those sore muscles, th0sD stiff Joints
that lame back.
Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with the oil of mustard and
other home sirnpleS.
1t does the work of the old.
fashioned mustard plaster, minus the
plaster and minus the blisterl
You simply rub Musterole on the
spot where the pain is--rub It on
briskly-and usually the pain is gone.
No muss, no bother. Just comfort
ing, soothing relief FIRST gentle
glow, then q delightful sense of cool
ness. And best OF all, no blisters like
The old-fashioned mustard plaster used
to make.
Use Musserole for sore throat, bron-
:hitis, tonsiiitis, Group, stiff neck,
G'thrna, neuralgia, headache, conges-
sioh rteurisy, rheumatism, 1umbago,
PAINS and aches OF the back or joints.
sprains, sore muscles. bruises, chill
plains, frosted feet and colds of the
:hest Git often prevents pneumonial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
FOR THE LEVY
AGAINST THE LEVY

1t is further ordered that the said
ballot may be voted and marked In
the manner prescribed by law.
II Is further ordered by this Court
that this order be published through
out the said district thirty (8o) DAYS
at least before said vote is taken as
follows:
The Clerk of this Court shall cause
as many copies Of this order to be
made or printed as may be necessary
and sign the same, and and he shall
forthwith post one of said copies in a
conspicuous place in his office, one OF
said copies at the front door of the
Court House of said Marion County.
and the affidavit of said Clerk show.
ing said posting in his Office and at
the front door of the Court House
shall be recorded by the Clerk of this
Court in the Order Book Of this
Court, and the Clerk shall also de-
liver the other copies to the Sheriff
of said Marion County, who shall
forthwith post one Of said copies in a
conspicuous place at each voting
place in said district. The said sher-
if shall make his return showing that
such order and copies thereof were
duly posted, which shall be recorded
by the Clerk Of this Court in the Or
der Book Of this Court, and the Court
doth further order and direct that a
copy Of this order signed by its Clerk
shall be published once each week
for four successive weeks in the fol-
lowing newspapers. published in said
Marion County, prior to the date of
said election, namely:
The Fairmont Times and The West
virglnlan, and the certificate of the
Editor or Publisher of each Of said
papers under oath showing the pub
lieatiop thereof shall be recorded by
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
FOR BONDS
AGAINST BONDS,

II Is further ordered that the said
ballots may be voted and marked in
the manner prescribed by law.
But 1t is further ordered that the
County Court in each year shall BY
district levy always provide sufficient
special bond levy, but shall not at
any levy period provide q greater
special bond levy than Is necessary
to pay the interest on said bonds ana
to provide an ample sinking fund to
pay on the said serial bonds as they
respectively become due.
1t is further provided that the
voters Of Grant District be listed and
registered by this Court as provided
for by Section 9S-A-1I1 and Section
es-A-VII OF Chapter 2S OF the Acts or
the Legislature OF West Virninkn,
Regular Session, 1915.
And 1t is further ordered that this
Court do SIT the fifth day pfecedinE
the date Of said special election Tor
the purpose Of hearing any and ell
matters as to the registration OF vot-
ers and Of doing any and all things
necessary and required BY the laws
OF this state.
And 1t II further ordered BY the
Court that in the event the said bend
election IL carried, that the plans ana
specifications and the contract for
said work be approved By the State
Road Engineer. and that the work
shall not be paid for in full until in
spected by said State Road Engineer.
It is further ordered that In tha
event said bond issue shall carry that
the Advisory Committee n said Doti,
tion mentioned shail be appointed BY
this Court 10 act e. Advisory CON.
mittee TO this Court n Ell rAattofe
relating to said road Improvement.
including the sale Of said bonds, tho
employment Of engineers, deteruain-
ing kind Of roads TO be built and ma
teria1s TO be used, letting OF con
tracts, approval Of work and material
used, etc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

gah, who is the house guest Of Miss
Hall, was the guest OF honor.
Mrs. Martha Warner and Mrs. Mary
Gren were shopping at Fairmont on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Josephine Raymond and
daughter, Miss Kate Preston Hay
mond, were guests at the National
Hotel Thursday.
Miss Lucille Rex was a week end
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Festus Rex. at Littleton.
Trace Tenant, OF Akron, Ohio, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
L. Tenant.
Mrs. Ollie Toothman has returned
from Wheeling and Pittsburgh,
where she has been purchasing her
spring millinery goods.
j. A. Hess, of Rivesville, was q
business visitor IN Fairmont Thurs
A. L. B. Dudley, of Fairmont, was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
FAIRvlEw.

: Miss Hattie Hall delightfully."- en-
tertained the members OF the English
slass Wednesday night at Washing
ION party. Various games were play
I'd and musical selections were given
on the victrola. At late hour the
guests were invited to the dining
room, where a three course luncheon
was served by the hostess mother.
The home was beautifully decorated
with flags and bunting and the red,
white and blue color scheme was car
'ried out in the dining room decora-
lions. Miss Vera Shaw, of Monon-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
SPECIAL NOTICES SPECIAL NOTICES
Notice of Special Election for Grant
District Road Bonds
SPECIAL NOTICES

that your Honorable Body, in the
event the said bond issue is author
led appoint ten freeholders and le-
gal voters within the said Magisterial
District of Grant to be recommended
within ten days after the election to
act as advisory committee to your
Honorable Body in all matters relat-
ing to said road improvements, in.
Guiding the sale of said bonds, the
employment of engineers, determin.
ing kind of road to be built and ma
terial to be used, letting of contracts,
approval of work and material used,
etc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

Misses Evans and Rector. of the
Fairview high school, were week end
guests at their homes in Grafton.
Miss Gail Sturm, Of Bethel, was
visiting Mrs. Mollie Hamilton Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Louise sypult was visiting
friends at Rivesville Thursday.
Mrs. Lena Little was shopping at
Fairmont Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

a business visitor here Friday.
The musicale given in the N. e.
Church South Thursday night by the
Seolean club of Fairmont was large
ly attended and very much enjoyed
by all who attended.
There will be a pie and peanut So
cial at Mason School House on Will
son 2un Saturday evening at z
O'clock. Everybody is invited.
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Pertecr neaIth Is
EveryWOman's Birthright

Parkersburg, West va.-sI have had
benefit from Favorite Prescription I
lad trouble with my back and limbs.
The. pains were constant, especially in
my back. I saw Favorite Prescription .
advertised and I used one bottle. I
gained and felt easier and better every
uy."-MRs, LIMA AscoNE, 642H 9th
St., Parkersburg, West Va.
Richmond, va.-rI have given birth
to eight children, and as a precaution
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

And upon consideration OF the said
petition the Court is of the opinion
and doth so find that more than fifty
(5O) Of the signers of the said petit
ton are legal voters and freeholders
Of the Magisterial District of Grant,
County of Marion and State Of West
Virginia, and it further appearing to
the Court and the Court doth SO find
that the amount of the current road
levies upon the property assessed in
said Grant District for road, purposes
is insufficient for the purpose OF said
permanent Improvement prayed for
in said district as set forth in said
petition.
Aud it further appearing to the
Court and the Court doth further
find that the total valuation OF the
taxable property in said Grant Dis
trict, County and State aforesaid. is
SS,S96,402.00, as shown by the last
assessment Of the property in said
district for state and county pur.
poses; and the Court doth further
find that the said Magisterial District
OF Grant has no Indebtedness as such
district, either bonded or otherwise:
and that the said County OF Marion
has no Indebtedness, either bonded
or otherwise; that the amount OF
bonded Indebtedness authorized by
law which said Grant District may
incur is in excess Of the aggregate
amount Of $4,000 for the purposes
aforesaid.
And it further appearing to the
Court and the Court doth so find that
the common council Of the Town of
Monongah, through which muncipal-
ity a part OF the roads in and by said
petition Is proposed to be permanent
ly improved. has by resolution en-
tered OF record on the minutes of its
meeting, consented to the improve
ment of said streets and roads within
said municipality by the County
Court OF Marion County under the
proposed bond issue and have au-
thorized said County Court to build
and construct the said streets and
roads within said municipalities in the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

to guard against
many of the uu-
pleasant features
and the many dis
comforts, 1 took
it all through my
delicate state with
four of my child
rem, and could not
have had an easier
or more comforta-
BILE time. For a
catarrhal condition
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26
state of West Yirginia.

Marion County Clerks OlfI1o.
/, A. G. Martin, Clerk Of the Coun-
ty Court OF Marion County, West viz
ginia, hereby certify that the above
Is the true and correct COPY OF an
order entered by the County Court or
said Marion County this 2ist day Or
February, 1917.
A. G. MARTIN,
Clerk OF Marion County Court
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-26

sod q NarIon counsy cons.
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

because / am the only one on board
knowing the ways of the sea. l told
you plainly what you were to do, and
propose to enforce my orders. Not
another bite will be given you today,
or tomorrow"
SIS that SOP he drawled, a wicked
smile revealing his teeth. "You must
think you are dealing with foremast
hand. 1t takes something besides
threats to run me, Mr.. Robert Hollis"
He half arose to his feet, but forced
him back onto the thwart none too
gently. His face was red with passion,
his eyes malevolent.
Cd you! take your hands off
mel" he snarled. "No clustering sea
bully is going to make me jump at the
crook of his finger. You touch me
again, and I'll show you who am, you
big brute. Me take orders from you?
Why, pooh; I've got more money in
New York than you ever saw"
"If you owned the Bank of England
1t would mean nothing to me. You will
do what 1 say, or I'll make you"
"You will? How"
"No matter how; I've trained more
men than you to obedience in my time,
and always found way"
"Huh! the bucko-mate business,
hey?" he sneered. "Well, just try that
on me, if you think 1t safe. I'll show
you"
His hand darted back toward his hip
pocket, but was looking for the move
ment, and ready. His fingers had bare
ly gripped the butt of his weapon when
my clinched fist crashed into his face.
have struck harder blows, for was
not poised to put my whole weight be-
hind it, yet the man went over as
though floored by an ak, and lay hud-
died in the bows quivering like a
jelly fish. I jerked the revolver from
the grip Of his hand, dropped 1t into
! my pocket, wrenched the open knife
from the wood in which it stuck, and
closed the blade.
"Get up now, you fool" I ordered
sharply. "Oh, yes, you WILL" and l
gripped him by the collar and lifted
him roughly to his knees. "That is
likely to be the last time you will ever
attempt to pull gun on me. Make an
other movement, McCann, and I'll
throw you overheard. You take your
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

rail disappeared, and moment later
the round, red face again appeared.
"Aye, Wen take yer, sir" he called
down, a touch of Difference in his
hoarse voice. "YeIl understand the
trouble once yer come aboard. Yer
all able to climb, Ireckon?"
"We have a woman with u.s."
It'll be quite a job to rig up a
swing, SIR"
l turned and looked at her; then up
the straight steel sides looming before
us, but before could speak, she had
made decision.
II can go up the ladder, Mr.. Hollis"
she said firmly. II am not afraid"
"All right" 1 called. "Lower away,
and send a man down to steady it be-
low"
The little dinghy swept in easily,
and, under my directions, Mccain awk-
wardly Tended it off from scraping
against the steel sides. AS the rope
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

ladder Strengthened, caught the lower
coil, and held 1t firmly. Down the rat
lines, hand over hand, until he dropped
sprawling into the boat, came one Of
the crew-a coal black negro. The
fellow above, now standing on the
rail and clinging to q backstay, rOared
down at him.
Haul her in, Slmms; haul her In.
That's more like 1t. Now hold all
taut. Send up the lady first, captain ;
therell be hand to help her In the
chains"
She did not hesitate, grasping the
rope firmly in her hands as the negro
and l lifted her high enough to get
foothold. t'
"You are all right, Miss Vera"
"Yes," she called down.
'"Then 60 up, but hold tight; the
vessel may roll"
Mccain followed, too glad to thus
escape me to refuse, yet plainly enough
half dead with fear. AS soon as saw
his legs dangling, while the seamen
above dragged him inboard, 1 drew
myself up to the lower ratllne, leaving
the negro alone to hold the line.
"Hey, above there" shouted. "What
shall we do with the bOat?"
'Let her go; there is no room to stow
it on deck. Come aboard, SImms."
We went up together, the ladder
swinging dizzily to our movements.
The voice Of the man who seemed to be
in command grOwled down from the
poop:
'Haul in the ladder, and stow 1t;
then go forward and get some O. that
rifle overheard afore dark. This way,
captain; I'd like private word with
yer afore yer go below"
There were perhaps a dozen men In
view, a typical frelghter's crew, I
judged, mostly foreign faces, two Of
them negroes. They worked silently,
and then shufiled forward, without eI-
hiblting the slightest interest In my
presence, or giving a glance aft. Evi.
IDENTIFY something unusual had oc-
Cured, but just what was the nature
Of the accident to the Indian Chief I
was unable to decide. climbed the
few steps, and Joined the red-faced
man waiting me on the poop.
II am very glad to welcome you on
board the Indian Chief, captain-Cap-
tain"
"HoIlls," answered shortly. sand
your nameT
"Masters-Gideon Masters"
''In commandT
swell, yes, in a way. r0ckoned
you'd want the whole story, an thet
things he'd better be explained afore
yer went below"
"of course; but first a question or
two, Mr.. Masters. What has become
Of my companions?"
Meade County news., 1917-10-11
"say Sir, When You Speak to Me-"

orders from me, and you must jump
when I speak, or I shall take pleasure
in breaking every bone in your body.
Do you understand that?"
doubt If he could see out of one
eye, but the other exhibited a terror
almost pitiable.
"Y-yes."
"Say sir, when you speak to me-"
"Yes-yes, sir"
"Youll keep to this end Of the boat
hereafter; whether I am asleep or
awake, you stay forward of the jury
mast"
Meade County news., 1917-10-11
CHAPTER VIII.
We Sight a Tramp.

The one blow, coupled with the loss
of his weapons, had SO completely
cowed the fellow, that scarcely gave
him another thought. crept back to
the stern, and took the steering oar,
the girls eyes meeting mine question
ingly.
II could not see all that occurred, be-
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

A woman's, idea of economy is to
have her husband waste SO worth Of
time putting up n ten-cent shelf.
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

Always proud to show white clothes.
Red Cross Ball Blue does make them
white. All grocers. Adv.
Meade County news., 1917-10-11
At Times.

At Times.
"Don't you like hot water In the
house?"
"NOt when I'm In It."
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

An Ambitious colIeglan.
She-Are you freshman
He (confused)-I try to be.-Bruno-
nian.
Meade County news., 1917-10-11

Hollis and Vera find their cour-
age severely tested. The final
decision is made by the girl In
a manner that wins full admIra-
tion from her protectors.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
What Corns Are.

Corns are hard srowtLs which occur
on the toe or some other part Of the
feet. They are generally the result oe
wearing 4 shoe too small for tile foot
says the Popular science Monthly
They are thIckcuiuss of the outer layer
OF the skin in the center OF which Is Il
nalllikc peg which projects downward
and hurts when pressed upon. Sogt
cOrns form between the toes and nrr
only different from others in that they
are soaked with perSpiration all the
time. The corn itself IS composed of n
lump OF the outer part Of the skin
which is caused by the pressure of III,
Shoe at that SPOT. However. the corn
would not result unless the pressure
were taken of at intervals. and this
OF course, Is done when you take The
shoe off. Ii stands TO reason that II
the pressure were continuously applied
to this spot the skin instead OF over.
growing at that precise point would
waste away. The oyergrowth of tho
skin is due to the irritation produced
by the pressure
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
KNOW THE CARS LOAD.
Method by Whch a Motoriss Can Get
the Ge.t Tire Service.

'"'.H 'n' ''i''.''@' '.',d h'y9t I'M
',''''' '''''s q ''''''' I-'' p. '"la KNOW
'''''.'' " '''' Z 80 " 'i-"' "l'A ''' aver
' w." ,''''''' ,''s an expert h%
.''i' W ''- '-' " V'.'''' 't '"' car EAth
''''.' ','... J." - 'a' i.o'''l't ~ III
''''.' - ',s.''''.'e ~ t"'' SO that
e-V' I"s ..iA a'1 ny t41 pest shocK
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
COMB SAGE TEA IN \
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
Il liked with Sulphur it Darkens
SO Naturally Nobody
can Tell.

Grandmother kept her hair beautifully
c1rEcncd, glossy and attractive with a
brew Of Stare Tea and sulphur. When.
ever her hair took on that dull, faded or
a.r"dked appearance, this simple mixture
was applied with wonderful effect. By
ASKING AZ any drug store Tor "Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you viii
i'ct a large bottle of this od.time recipe,
improved by the addition oi other ingred-
tnts' all ready to use, for about 80 cents.
MS slmpie mixture can be- depended
hion 10 restore natural color and beauty
10 th" hair.
a Ncli-knovn downtown druggist saws
everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sui.
fAHf Compound now because it darkeus
- naturally and evenly that nobody can
tr-l II has been applied 50 easy to
"s', too. You simply dampen comb or
s1it brush and draw it through your hair.
tting one strand at time. By morning
tHe gray hair disappears; after another
'pPiI2aiion or tso. it is restored to its
h"tifNi color and looks glossy, soft and
beautiful This preparation is delight
~ tolict requisite II is not intended ior
the cure, mitigation or prevention of dis.
case.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
WAS ONCE A BIG TOWN,
BUT ALL MOVED AWAY
With Closing Of Postoffice There
Is Now Nothing Left of
Laprairie.

Grand Rapids. Mich Final steps in
the dissolution Of Laprairie were taken
when Eugene Arnold postmaster, sent
In his final reports and locked the doors
OF the office for the last time. VILLAGE
organization long since has been dis
continued. '"'At
With the removal OF the name from
the books Of the postonice department
Laprairie as 4 village will become only
memory.
tn the-earty history Of that portion
OF the state Laprairie because Of its
location ut the junction of the AIissis.
sippl and Prairie river became the
largest town in its territory. mn
In the. days. when the logging indus.
try was at its height and the rolickins
lumberjacks of the old type were going
into or coming out of the camps La
prairie was roaring" town. with a
population fluctuating between 1900
and 5000. Millions Of feet of logs were
driven past it both on the Mississippi
and the Prairie.
But 1t was not long before men with
foresight recognized the latent power
OF the Mississippi grand rapids several
miles up stream. Grand Rapids was
born. Slowly the lusty new town
Slapped the vitality OF the old. business
changed its hunting place, and many
OF the buildings were moved. Then
came the courthouse contest, which re,
suited in the establishment of the
county's business at Grand Rapids.
Since then Laprairies decline has
been rapid. And SO Mr. Arnold, the
towns chief booster. after locking the
door OF the old postohice building,
crossed the road, once the principal
street Of the village. to his little white
cottage thereafter to devote his time to
the cultivation Of his small farm, which
comprises the greater portion of the
town site.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
WINS NOTED SCHOLARSHIP.
Snow Of Harvard Combines Unusual
Qualities Demanded.

Cambridge, Mass. William 4. Snow.
Jr.. If Stoncham was awarded tae
Francis Ii. Burr scholarship at Hair
ward university. He is the test under
graduate to answer the requirements
since its establishment four years ug6.
The scholarship WAS founded Mmcln.
Dry Of Frank Burr former football
captain and Il distinguished Scholar
The yearly income from the fund Is
$33221. TO he paid nn undergraduate who
foinbinos az nearly rs possible Barr :
remarkable qualities Of Character. Iced.
crship, acknowledgement athletic ability.
ncan lcomans and Dcau prl2as SCI
lected Snow for the hgnor Thc fe-
cipicnt pla ed guard on lla feqtlai.
team, Is the paiyersiti's champIo,
HEAVYWEIGHT wrestler and bl&er and =,
j defense man oil the lacrosse team.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20

WHY should wp import tea h0m
CHM and India und coffee from i,lH
I'll when onr own meadows, uhusldrs
hnu gardens contain aromatic pHus
that could b. Eade 10 give II, lu.t a~
delicious beverages asked ~ hon
quet In an article ~ the Paris TEMPS
lie suggests the common veryah an {
the bee balm as eSamples Oih,aS ol
which our ancestors uSrd Ia make IA
fnsions are orange blossoms the hUd,
II lime trees. black currant leaves auu
mint--New York World.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-04-20
GOMPERS FOR SWISS SYSTEM.
Head of A. 2. Of L. For Universal
Training.

New York.-Samuel Gompcrs. presi.
dent of the American Federation OF
Labor, has declared himself i'm favor
u the Swiss military system for the
United States.
We must have preparation that
means a comprehensive development
Of all powers and resources Of all our
citizens says Mr.. GomperS In Swift
zcrland every man is soldior-not
necessarily 10 20 70 war-but ne has
the physical and manual training nee
cSSary to defend himself, his family
and his country. Under that system
the Swiss have developed a manhood.
Il character. that challenges the admira-
tton of the world We win be satisfied
with nothing less in America"