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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
Entertained at Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Robinson, of
Fairmont. entertained with hand
somely appointed diner last evening
at the Kanawha for Mr.. and Mrs John
Marshall, of Parkersburg, and Miss
Martha Hutchinson, of Fairmont. The
table was arranged with red tulips for
the centre piece and the place cards
and other details were appropriate to
the Valentine season.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
John Marshall, of Parkersburg; Miss
Martha Hutchinson, of Fairmont;
Mrs. Gardiner Jackson, of Parkers-
burg; Senator and Mrs. Archie Mont
gomery, of Clothier; Miss Maria Hay.
mond, Of Fairmont; Frank Raymond,
of Fairmont; Miss Kathaleen Carroll,
Mrs. Jessie Dent Smith. Miss Helen
Swisher, Senator Parrish. of Clarks-
burg; Senator Arnold, of Buckhannon;
Senator Gribble, of West Union; Mrs.
Lewis Johnson, of Clarksburg; Sena.
tor Scott Lowe, of Fairmont; Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Prichard, of Fairmont; Mr..
Robert Harrison, of Clarksburg; Mr..
and Mrs. James Weir, of Ellins, and
Mr.. Bliss McCrum.-Charleston Mail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
FINANCE, OIL AND GAS
]. Nothing was found but a little

farm. Nothing was found but a little
gas.
On Pharaoh's run, Paw Paw district,
Marion county, the West Virginia Trac.
ton company drilled test ON the Ash.
hey Rice farm through all sands and
1t is dry. On Indian creek, Grant dis.
trict, Monongalia county, the same
company drilled its test on the NJ. j.
Lynch farm through all formations ana
had the same kind Of luck. Mononga.
Liza county Is completing a good many
wells. On Pedlars run, Clay district,
the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Coal
company has a big 1njun sand gassei
at Its test on the A. o. Henderson farm.
On Miracle run, Battelle district. the
Monongalia Valley Traction company
drilled No. on the NJ. J. Lancasters
farm through the Big Injun sand. 1t
is a fair gasser.
There is some test work starting in
number OF districts. On Cedar creek,
Preston Oil company has started to
drill test on the Baldwin estate. On
Pinch creek, Elk district, Kanawha
county, the Empire Petroleum com.
pany has rigs up for tests on the John
A. Boggs and Kersey Gatehell farms.
On Buffalo run, Warrington district,
Marion county, the Duval Oil company
is rigging up at test on the James
Kendall heirs farm. There is quite a
little new work starting in the Dents
run pool. 1t is all located inside Of de-
fined limits.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
ON and Gas.

The Berea grit field in Cabin Creek
district, Kanawha county, w. Va,
is showing some very creditable pro.
ducers. On the waters Of Cabin
creek the nited Fuel Gas company
completed and shot No. 5 on the I'M
perial Colliery company's tract and
day. The same company is drilling
Nos. 5 and 2 on the same tract and
has the rig completed for No. 6.
on the east side of the Williams
Coal company's tract the Columbus
Producing company's No. "a, located
on Cabin creek, is completed and
shot and is estimated to be good for
100 barrels day. On Long Bottom
run in the same development the
Columbus company completed and
shot No. 40 on the Williams Coal
company's tract. 1t is showing for
a 30'barrel producer.
Lincoln county is still completing
light wells. On Straight Fork. Duval
district, the South Penn Oil COM
pany drilled No. so on the Horse
Creek tract through the Berea grit
and it is showing for 5.barrel pump.
err. On Sugar Tree fork, Union dis.
trict, the Ohio Fuel Oil company has
completed No. nthe upper tract of
the Neri Keeny farm and 1t is show
ing for 3.barrel pumper.
On Toms fork, New Milton dis.
trict, Doddridge county, the South
Penn Oil company, drilled No. on
the j. B. Maxwell farm through the
Gordon sand. This location is 1000
feet north of No. and the , ell is
good for 20 barrels a day On Sugar
creek, Meade district, Tyler cou. y,
O. S. Collins & Co.'s test on the o..
r. Garrison farm is drilling in the
sand and showing some oil. On
Bens run. Union district, the A. w.
Johns Oil company is down 1850 feet
att test on the ]. H. Wells farm and
has aSplugged hole.
on Stilewn creek, Walker district,
Wood county. the Byers Oil COM
pany,s No. 10 on the Charles Elliott
farm Is light pumper in the sec
ond Cow run sand. On West Fork
river, Clay district, Harrison county.
the Hope Natural Gas company has
drilled a test on the G. w. Harrison
farm into the fifth sand and devel-
oped fair gas pressure.
ON Berrys run, Pennington district,
Taylor county, the Hope Natural Gas
company completed, a test on the G. g.
Brohard farm. It is gasser in the
Big Iniun and Gantz sands. on the
Little Sandy river, Elk district, Kama.
wha county Davidson & Gates com.
pleted their test on the Work. olsly,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
WELL KNOWN WOMEN OF WEST
VIRGINIA LEND A HELPING HAND

Mrs. Russell Straight, of 1915 Viz
ginia Ave-, Fairmont, w. Va, SAYS:
II was cured Of woman's weakness
by the use of DR.. Pierce's Fayorite
Prescription. For years I suffered
from Inflammation and had pains in
my side all the time, also hoasina.
down pains. was SO nervous and
weak that 1 could scarcely move.
n began taking the 'Favorite Pre-
scriptton' and was completely cured
OF my weakness and restored to good
health, and now whenever need a
tonic 1t is 'Favorite Prescription that
l take, and always recommend it.",
Almost any druggist can supply you
with DR.. Pierce's Favorite Preserip-
ton In liquid or tablets. No alcohol.
narcotics or any harmful Ingredient.
II not obtainable, send $1.00 to Or.
Pierce, 1nvalidS Hotel, Buffalo, N.
V. and he will send large package Of
tablets.
Mrs. Ruby Resler, OF $40 Oak st.,
Parkersburg, w. Va, says: 'I think
Dr.. Pierce's F'avorite Prescription is
a most wonderful tonic for women.
l have for several years been takina
this medicine as tonic TO strengthen
me, and can safely say that I have
derived great benefit from its use. i
take pleasure in recommending. 'Fay-
orite Prescription and think the
Pleasant Pellets are Just fine and a
great system purifier. They regulate
the stomach and liver and are very
effective"
Pleasant Pellets are made up of
the May-apple, aloe leaves and jaIap.
This well known pellet was, made ii,
nearly fifty years ago by Dr. Pierce,
end can be had for quarter from
almost any apothecary simply ask
for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

ence and place in the world is shown
in these words:
"China itself is hardly worth while
making an independent question, and
the Tokyo Foreign office would find
1t expedient to solve the :1me with
the United States"
America, 1t is thus said, holds the
fate of China.
Were tired of talking friendship"
the writer continues.
For II the United States makes good
her preparedness plans, America will
then make herself heard in questions
relating to China in total disregard
OF the traditional friendship with
japan. If the situation comes to that,
hundreds of Judge Garys or Baron
Shibusawas' leaders for cooper.
alton between Japan and America i'll
the business worlds-"will be OF no
avail"
Inequality of military preparedness
would be disturbing to peace. To ex-
pect lasting cordially between the
two countries, it is enough that each
should possess national defenses OF
equal magnitude and strength.
Japan is now forced to enlarge her
navy"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
New York

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-The construc-
tive character of much of the news
over the holiday probably accounted
for the general strength of yesterdays
market. Dealings were broad, but in
significant as to volume.
There were few exceptions to the
general trend, notably in the case of
New Haven, which duplicated its re-
cent minimum quotation of 3S1e be-
fore recovering. In general, rails
were substantially better. Union Pa
clfic making gross gain of 31s points,
with to 8 for st. Paul, Atichson. New
York Central, Reading. Lehigh Valley
and Rock Island. Canadian Pacific
regained points of last weeks set
back and Southern and Southwestern
issues were higher OH light offerings.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

Nerslty anu Expert on OTleutal Al
fairs.
Especial Dispatch TO West virglniaul
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1S.-Ameri.
ca is arming against Germany in the
Atlantic and Japan in the Pacific.
This is the cry of japanese naval
authority to the National Defense AS.
sociation of the Nipponese in Tokyo.
The active defense measures being
taken by the United States, declares
Commander Takahashi of the Japa.
nese Imperial Navy, show this. The
plans for Hawaii are highly important
and close communications are being
developed between the Philippines and
other American possessions in the
Pacific.
Though 1t does not mean war be.
tween Japan and America, this Japa-
nese authority warned his countrymen
1t would be a great illusion for Japan
to look optimistically on Americas
preparedness. The belief that this ex-
panslon can be ignored, he pronounced,
was very dangerous. Japan must en-.
large her own navy TO keep pace with
American preparations.
Such words are representative of q
rising uneasiness in Japan over the
outlook on the Pacific. The increase
of American ornaments is being seized
on by many to arouse the people OF
the Mikado to the need of building up
her already large battle fleet.
Similar distrust of the American
preparedness plans is being voiced in
the prominent newspapers of Japan.
why does the United States pro.
pose to increase her navy? What coun.
try does she consider as an enemy?"
asks the Dai Teikoku, or Greater EN-
pire.
ponese organ answers. "that the OBJ.
jective country of American naval ex-
pansion is Japan. America takes
Japan for a real, not imaginary, enemy
of the future"
."The American attitude toward Chi.
nese problems plainly tells the story"
The contempt for China's independ-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

days ago by the Traction company and
which started out with flow of more
than four million feet has now drop.
ped back to about 100000, which is
considered pretty good however. since
that flow seems to be pretty con
slant.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Feb. II. - On the
Pittsburgh Stock Exchange the mar.
ket was moderately active and strong.
The most prominent feature was the
revival Of activity and strength In
Ohio Fuel Supply. On sales Of over H.
700 shares the stock rallied to 54A and
reacted to 52A at the close, leaving a
net gain Of ~ points for the day.
Ohio Fuel Oil was also active and
strong, advancing 81 share to 81.
Pure OIL was in better demand ana
closed u higher at 201s. Caney River
+ Gas closed ~ higher at AN, and
pittsburgh OIL and Gas was " higher
NJ H.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

says: DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription was of great help to me dur
ing middle life. at this time be-
came all rundown, weak and ner-
vous. ! suffered with hot flashes and
dizzy spells. At last ! began with the
'Favorite Prescription and it brought
me through this critical period in
splendid health. have always felt
very grateful to DR.. Pierce for what
his 'Fayorite Prescription did for me
and am glad 20 recommend e.,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
PERSONALS

Frank Lyons, OF Clarksburg, has
returned to his home after a visit with
relatives.
Ed Gaughan has returned from a
visit with friends In Fairmont.
Harry Anderson was home from w.
V. U. for a short visit with his par
ents.
F. A. Prichard is home for a visit
with relatives after an extended visit
in New York and Washington.
Mrs. B. B. Ash is i'll with pneumon-
10 at her home on Flat Run.
Loring Tonkin. of Clarksburg, is
the guest Of his sister, Mrs. A. c. Per.
Mrs. H. T. Bgbert, of Oil City, Pa, is
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

the guest of his sister, Mrs. A. c.
Perry.
Miss Grace Leonard has returned
from Blue Greek where she spent sew.
eral months visiting with her aunt,
Mrs. Fred MILAN.
Mrs. James Hawker who has been
i'll for several months was in criti-
cal condition last night, but is some
what improved today.
William Rushford has returned to
his home in Glover Gap after bust
ness visit to this city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

For over forty years, an herbal
tonic for women has been sold by all
dealers in medicine throughout this
country, known as DIR. Pierce's Fav-
orite Prescription. Through its use
thousands of women all over this
land have been relieved Of many dis
cases Of womanly nature and many
of them wish to extend the good news
TO others.
Mrs. N. j. Reed, who resides at
III O'Cello ST.. Clarksburg. W. w.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff
Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use Mus.
terole once you experience the glad re.
lief it gives.
: Get lar at once from the neares1
irug store. 1t is clean, white ointment
made with the oil of mustard. Better
han mustard plaster and does no.
Blister. Brings ease and comfort while
t is being rubbed onI
Mustcrole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars arr
used annually for bronchitis, Group, stift
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rl1e,,-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chiiblains, frosted feet, colds OF
the chest Git often prevents pne,lmopia).
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
Thanks

Mr.. and Mrs. P. R. Rush wish to
thank their many friends and neigh
bors for their kindness and help dur
ing the sickness and death of their
baby. They also feel very grateful for
the floral tributes from the employees
of the Eureka Pipe Line company, A.
L. Parrish and F. A. Burt.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
CLASSIFIED ADVERI Using
ONE CENT WORD CASH wr.s oRprs
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
OREGON { cALIFoRNIA Raj

OREGON & CALIFORNIA RAIL.
ROAD CO., grant lands. Title to
same revested In United States by act
OF Congress dated June 0, 1916. Two
million three hundred thousand acres
to be opened for settlement and sale.
Power site, timber and agricultural
lands containing same OF best land
left in United States. Now Is the on.
perfume time. Large Sectional Maps
and description of soil, climate, rain.
fall. elevations, etc. Postpaid one dol.
Tor, Grant Lands Locating Co. Box
S1O, Portland. Oregon. List No 1919
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
Enter sanitarium

Miss Mayme Mclaughlin will leave
today for White Haven, Pa, where
she will enter the Sunnyrest SAM
tarium for several months. Her sister,
Miss Sarah Mclaughlin, will accom-.
pany her.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-Bearish senti-
ment regarding wheat received impe.
tus yesterday from Washington reports
that were taken to indicate growing
Likelihood OF extensive forcible meas
itres to protect American interests on
the high seas. Largely in consequence
early advances in price were more
than offset and the market closed &c
to 111sc net lower, with May at s1.737s
@1.74 and July at $1.4S1a@1.4S9s.
Corn lost &c to lie, oats nc to Nc and
,.,.0yfs{n,,S 1O1ko N O5c
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
ImnroVind

Mrs. Abe Hawkins of East High
street, who has been very sick for
the past few days with the grip, is
slowly improving.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

$50 TO $50 NIGHTLY. we Furnish
you complete moving picture out.
fit, machine, film, everything ON pay.
ment plan. Catalog free. Moving Pie
ture Sales Co., Dept w. 10a Ellsworth
Bldg Chicago, Ill. 21O.6t No 1895
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
From Baltimore

W. T. Smith has returned from Bal.
timore. Mrs. Smith who is a patient
in a hospital there is much better.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
INDUSTRIAL


The glass is being placed in the
windows of the Hotel Fairmont, eff
fecting remarkable change in the
appearance of the structure. Electri-
cal and plumbing installation is being
placed as rapidly as possible but will
require month or more to complete.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

FoRsALE-Farms in Ohio county,
rear Wheeling. Milton Hedges.
West Liberty, W. Va, Bell phone 7106.
ring IL. 2.S.26t No. 1886
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

MONTANA 46O.acre homesteads. New
towns, business opportunities. Send
25c for maps and information. Ad.
dress L. S. Commissioner, outlook,
Mont. 2-14.26t No 1911
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

WANTED-Girl for second cook Tor
week or ten days. See Miss Chap
pei at Normal Dormitory.
1.sO.tf No. 1856
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

FARMS-I have a few farms in Por-
lage county, Ohio. both large and
small. A pamphlet of description ana
prices will be mailed upon application.
Write Van T, Bean, Ravenna, o.
2.13.26t No. 1904
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

wANTED-Lady stenographer. Elk
perienced. Good appearance. An
swer giving experience and reference.
Address Box 1914. West Virginian.
2.14.tf No. 1914
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
FARMS FOR SALE

EASTERN OHIO FARMS FOR SALE.
Write w. W. Luce, Columbiana. o.
1-20.6t No. 1926
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HOUSES FOE RENT

FOR RENT Groom house, ogden
avenue. Inquire r. NJ. Murphy.
Phone 73S-Y Consol. 1-25,tf No 1871
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
HOUSES FOR SAFE
AGENTS WANTED

MEN our illustrated catalogue ex.
plains how we teach the barber trade
in few weeks. Mailed free. Moler
Barber College, Cincinnati, o.
2.7-12t No. 1891
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
HELP wANTED-FEMA1E

GIRL for general i1ousework. CAN
Bell Phone 5S4 j. 1917 No. 1853
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The glass plants are now being
allowed to operate to-a certain capac-
ity in the night, the pressure in the
gas mains being such during the night
as to make this possible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
MANNINGTON NEWS

Sporting Goode
Store No. 12 Railroad Street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14
IAPANALARlIED OVER RUSH OFU.s
FOR GREATER NATIONAL DEFENSE
Uneasiness Over American
Affairs on Increase in
Empire.
ey G. CHARLES HODGES

Assistant In History at Stanford Uni.
versity and Expert on Oriental AZ
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-02-14

The freak gas we'll struck few
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-08-23
Their Annual Picnic.

The members Of the Woodmen
Of the World in this city do moi
believe in doing things by halves,
1T least that was the conclusion
that all came to who attended
the annual picnic given by that
order last Sunday afternoon.
The picnic was held in the
pine grove above the city pump
ing station and was attended by
hundreds of people. Picnic
dinners were held during the
afternoon and the Washourn
City Band furnished the music
during the afternoon.
Numerous sports and games
we're played and the afternoon
was spent in getting acquainted
The Woodmen mem bers proved
themselves royal entertainers
and everyone attending the
picnic report the finest kind f
a time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-08-23
Big Fair This Year

The Ashland County Fair this
year promises to surpass any
fair ever held in Northern Wis
consin, in several of it's depart
ments. Present indication are
that there will be an exit aordi.
nary large exhibit of stock and
farm products.
There is an increasing interest
in all things pertaining to Coun-
ty Fairs; Nearly all departments
have a bearing on the cOnserva-
ton idea, that all patriotic citi-
zens are interested in; The food
departments of the Fair should
be of special interest to every.
one, and great deal of help to
the public could be given
by anyone exhibiting the pro-
ducts of their handiwork in
this department.
The amount to be paid in
purses fur the spec d events will
re larger than Las ever been
paid by an Ashland County Fair
The races will be faster there
by insuring better line of
horses.
There will be something 60
ing IN all the time for the en-
tertaiE m ent of all;
The most important point of
all to the exhibitors will be the
Judging of the different depart
ments, and would like to state
that we have spared nothing in
procuring the best judges to be
had.
Show your Patriotism, do
your Bit, visit the Ashland
County Fair.
The Secretary.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-08-23

Mrs. Summerfa,d's relatives foi
two weeks.
After months visit in this
city the couple will start back on
their long journey to the coast.
They expect to take the northern
route .througa Minnesota, the
Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and
Washington, arriving home be-
fore snow flies in the fall.
The Summerfield's enjoyed
their trip immensely. They
were former Washburnresidents
having left this city some years
ago for the western country
where they have prospered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-08-23
A WaShburn Man Gives
Evidence.
His Testimony Will Interest Every Wash
sburn Reader.

The value of local evidence is in
disputable. 1t is the kind of
evidence we accept as true because
We know we can prove il for our
selves. There has been. plenty of
such evidence in the Washburn
papers lately. and this straightfor
ward testimony has establish; d q
confidence in the minds OF Wash
burn that will not be easily shaken.
A. Thrall, prop. of blacks NTH
shop, Sixth Ave. & Pine st Wash
burn, says: 81 was laid up for
several days with lame back and 7
couldn't work, The doctor said 7
had l1mbago. l couldn' t turn over
in bed without great distress and 7
had to take hold of something for
support. l think the COMPLAINT
was brought on by hard work and
colds, which settled in my kidneys.
The kidney secretions were highly
colored and contained sediment
| used Dotn's Kidney Pills and
have had no kidney trouble since
6Oc at all dealers. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo. N Y. Adv