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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-14
For Miss LeMasters.

In honor of Miss Florence LeMasters
formerly of this city who is here from
Terra Alta for a visit surprise party
was given on Saturday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Cole. The
guests included Miss LeMasters'
Pauline snider, Haller Bosserman'
Maude Glover, Leonl Goodenolgn.
Messrs. Ron Bcbbitt, Jno Glover, birch
Davis oscar MacDaniel, of Rogers,
Ark, Howard Glover and Jno. Cole
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-14


Princess. .....,........E Eternal Love
~ ROM the New York Dramatic Mir
ror We learn that Billy Watson
and his famous Beef Trust" will
be a thing Of the past after the wind
up Of the present season.
We had just finished reading col
ufnn article on this subject which stat
ed that the announcement OF Watson's
Intentions had cast a gloom about For
fy-seyenth street and Seventh avenue
not because Billy himself was going
% quit but because the Beef Trust"
time honored institution in bur.
lesque, Is TO be effaced, when the old
Property Man came putting up the
stairs showing unmistakable signs OF
his advanced age.
Before he had chance to make him.
self comfortable in his favortte chair,
we sprung the subject.
well, It doesn't surprise me a bit.
"a fellows got to quit some time" he
replied In his usual laconic manner.
eYou see, Billy has been in the show
game for thirty-five years and while
lie and his show are best known in the
larger cities Of the East coast, yet
there Is hardly town in the United
States Boosting Main street and a
Grand Opera House that hasn't had at
least one visit from this aggregation.
Eat and Forty was q favorite appella-
ton, meaning that his girls were forty
n number and all fat"
Then while he stopped to light his
pipe we asked permission to read a
paragraph from the Mirror, and the
old fellow indicated his willingness to
listen by a nod and puff Of smoke.
gEor many, many years the Beef
Trust has been unique organization
"a the theatrical world. Its place was
rs secure as 1t was substantial, and
wherever presented 1t aroused enthust.
Rsm Of the highest order. 1t seemed
to be the mission Of Billy to justify fat,
70 prove to the world that the acqutst-
ton Of flesh is not the tragic thing that
Vance Thompson deems it. He has
presented not merely bridge, but a
varitable roadway of thighs, and by so
doing has furnished new zest to life
In the amusement world-a zest which
amounts almost to wonderment and
reverence.
"a fig to these Ziegfelds, these Dill
Iinghams, these Shuberts. Any one can
20 out In the theatrical highways and
sign up slender girls whose legs as well
as their faces are, or can be, their for
tunes, But there is only one who
can lure potent and powerful flesh to
don the hose and doublet. And now he
Is to retire. Whether he will continue
to direct companies is not known, but
he declares positively that he will not
sHai ha! Well, that's true enough,
but I'll have to be going. I'm doing
nv little bit for Uncle Sammy with
the hoe and we want to do little
planting today" suiting his action to
bis words "old Props" descended the
stairs. putting less than when he en-
terad
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-14
A Birthday Party

Miss Wilma Lee Davis was hostess
on Saturday afternoon at her home in
Spring street to number OF ner
friends honoring her ninth birthday
anniversary. Games were a feature
of the afternoons entertainment which
were led by Miss Marjorie Fleming and
Miss Honor Davis. Refreshments were
served during the afternoon. The
guests were Jane Morgan, Martha Re-
becca Howard, Mary Josephine Coma
way, Pauline Binns, Elizabeth Triple
Bernice Arnett, Katherine Willis, Ha'
eel Phillips, Ruth Holland, Grace Arm.
bruster, Marc K. Davis, Virginia Whor'
ley, Mary Alice Whorley and Master
Ray Davis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-14
Hon,e from East.

Mr. and Mrs. s. L. Watson, WHO had
spent the last several days in BaLtl'
more arrived home Yesterday. On
Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. Watson motor 70;
cd to washington, D. c., and spent the
dav with their son, ]. o. Watson ana
family, who have spent the winter and
spring there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-14
IN TIE
FRONT ROW
.AEADLiNERs TONIGHT.
MusIeaI Comedy.

I....u..H enpecked Henry
PhotopIays.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
JUDICIAL CONVENTION
TO BE HELD DEC. II

A delegated convention will be
held at South Pittsburg Friday, Dec.
II, to nominate candidates for Judge
of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit and
Attorney General. County conven-
tions will be called for the purpose of
electing delegates to this convention
in the eight counties comprising the
circuit, prior to this convention. This
decision was arrived at in meeting
of the democratic judicial committee,
composed of the chairman of the ex-
ecutive committees of the eight coun
ties, held at South Pittsburg Wednes
day, of which w. M. Cameron was
chairman, and A T. Stewart, secre-
tary. The eight counties in their con-
ventions will instruct their delegates.
The final convention will be held at
South Pittsburg.
Previous to the meeting Wednesday
L. R. Darr, of Jasper, who has been
an avowed candidate for the judge
ship. withdrew his candidacy, in the
interest Of party harmony.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
STATE DEMANDS MONEY
FOR ROAD IMPROV eMENT

New cars purchased after September
list pay half license, but those pur-
chased prior to Sept. lat, must pay
full license. Clerk of County Court
can issue, and is instructed by the
Department of Highways of Tennessee
to issue, distress warrants to ensure
collection of full fee if payment is re.
fused or neglected.
Dealers or other persons selling a
car. either new or second hand, must
report said sale within three days I'M
der penalty of arrest and prosecution.
Cars purchased after September list
are licensed at half price. II you are
holding your car purchased prior to
Sept. l, unlicensed You are liable to
arrest and prosecution, and heavy fine
for such infringement of the State
Law. The State of Tennessee wants
this money for good roads and is going
to have it.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
SURPRISED THEIR FRIENDS
WITH WEDDING ON LAWN

Whitwell, Aug. 27.-A we'd
ding of interest in this county
Saturday night was the union of
Mr.. Kav Hudson and Miss Cora
Coffelt at Looney's Creek. 1t oc-
cured on the lawn at the home of
the groom's father, Mr.. J. H.
Hudson, after the parties had re-
turned from church services at
Looneys Creek Chapel. The cere-
mony was said by Rev. O. L.
Smith, of Jasper, who was unex-
pectedly called upon to officiate.
The groom is an energetic young
farmer of the neighborhood. The
bride is the attractive daughter
of J. M. Coffelt of the same COM
munity. The wedding was a
complete surprise to the friends
and relatives of the contracting
parties, andits celebration on the
lawn in the moonlight was an in
novation in weddings. The hap
py couple will live on the same
farm with the groom's father,
where he has active charge of
farm operations.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
THE CRUEL CROSS.

Sometimes my cross seems heavy,
Till think of the promise fair,
"I'll burden you not with burdens
Greater thon you can bear"
1t makes my cross still lighter
When l think what my Savior bore
That we might have the promise
or life forever more.
With all these prosecutions
In his mouth was found no guile,
He bore it all with patience
Like meek and humble child,
No earthly friends might suffer
This cruel cross alone,
That We might have the promise
OF one eternal home.
He was tried before King PLATE,
In him was found no fault,
But wicked men cried louder,
Well nail him to the cross"
Two thieves were placed beside him,
Thus brought to open shame.
But inspite these wicked rulers,
He still reigns King of Kings.
He prayed, "Oh, father, forgive them
They know not what they do"
Or they would not be SO crueY
To one so kind and true.
"Oh, father" be said, 'if possible
Pass this cup from me,
But not my will, oh father,
suffer it all for Thee"
We know that it was possible
To pass this little cup,
But to redeem our souls from sorrow
He was de livered up;
He said to the thieves beside him:
Behold! lift up thine eyes,
This day shalt thou be with me
In the house Of paradise"
But only one responded
In obedience to his call,
Believing he was the savior,
Who died to save us all;
The other one disobeyed him,
Bowed his head in death,
And died without the promise,
OF eternal rest.
At last he gained the victory
Ger deaths dark lonesome grave,
And crown of life to offer
To those that would be saved,
He bore it all with patience.
Not for praise or fame,
But died that none may perish
Who called upon his name.
Composed by L. L. Chambers,
Whitwell, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
WhitWeII.

SPECIAL TO the NeaOS.
Beautiful weather and travelling is
the order of the day.
DONKEY Driver" made a trip to
Dunlap Sunday, and has returned
safely. He has tried to get a sweet
heart all over Marion County, and
now he is trying Sequatchie county.
Miss Violet Mason was the guest of
Miss Nora Shelton Saturday and Sun
day.
Barney Mason had the blues Sunday
afternoon
Janieve Barnett sure does worry be-
cause she can't get any mail.
Jim Morrison had his picture taken
Sunday 1t sure is wonder because
he is so bashful I would not have
thought he would let MIR. Templeton
see him that long.
Sam Wilkey and Jim Morrison are
big chums.
Barney Mason has a mighty nice
time book to keep the verse about dear
MdBSIe III WISH MY udIne WAS
Maggie.
Wonder why Nora Shelton is going
to school so long.
People think Erwin Keener has
new pair of pants, but be just has
had his mother to dye his palm beach
pants blue.
Come on, all you writers, l am
right with you. Shy Guy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
huenced by constitutional conditions, and
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years. It Is COM
posed of some of the best tonics known,
combined with some of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination OF
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J: CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
All Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
Abandons Candidacy.

Editor News:
With your permission, desire thru
your columns to make public the fact
that will not be candidate for Cir
cult Judge of the Eighteenth District
While l had made no official announce
ment had. of my own volition and at
the solicitation of friends, about de-
cided to become candidate for this
high Office.
In doing this l had no enmity for
any man, my only incentive being to
crafty an ambition for the high hon
or. together with the monetary con-
sideration connected Herewith.
After mature consideration on my
part, aud advice from those in whom
I have confidence, l have decided that
I will not be a candidate for Circuit
Judge at this time, being convinced
that the interest of the Democratic
party will be bettered by such action
and it will insure harmony in the par
ty.
Being of this opinion, I appeared
before the judicial Executive Commit
tee in its meeting at South Pittsburg
last Wednesday and made known to
them my decision, doing this to make
certain harmonious meeting.
I wish to say to those friends thru
out the Circuit who kindly gave me
their support, thank them for their
encouragement and shall remember
them with gratitude.
Very respectfully,
LESLIE R. DARR.
Jasper, Tenn, Aug. %, 1917.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
OLD MAIDS SONG.
(7n"e Of Yankee DooaH.)

4 Hfe ~ N/H'fc L/oOHEel
Oh we're set of spencers
Gay as you can plainly see
And we can prove it all
BY choice and not necessity.
Chorus:-
Leap year comes once in four years,
We then could change our station.
Chance, you see we do not lack,
It's just an inclination.
We want no men to boss us round,
Or find fault with our cooking.
Our pussy cats less trout BILE are
And just as pretty looking.
Chorus:-
We're spinners gay and happy are
And faith has so decreed it.
So keep your pity to yourself.
We surely do not need it.
Chorus:-
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
GRADE CARDS.

Grade Cards, large size, 6x74, 1c
each, postpaid anywhere.
If News PUBLISHING Co.,
Sequachee, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30

Miss Martha Fults, who is
teaching near Whiteside, spent
unday at home.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
ARE YOU uNlucKY2

In August the air is full of pollen and
dust thai cause trouble for some, yet
others are never bothered. No remedy
does more to relieve hay fever and asth-
ma than Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs, colds and Group 1t
clears and soothes the afflicted nose
throat and bronchial hes. Sold BY J.
W. Simpson & Son, Jasper, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
WILL NEVER B: WITHOUT IT

No other cough medicine reaches the
spot" heals, soothes and relieves irri-
tating, hacking coughs like Foley'sHon-
ely and Tar. Mrs. John Bournovile,
Brussels Wis, writes: 1--WE been using
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
years and recommend it for children. |
will never be without it in the house"
For sale byJ. W. Simpson &c Son, JAS
per, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
BIG POSSIBILITIES ON
THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU

The possibilities on the Cumber-
land Plateau are being looked
forward to now as never before.
In a few short years vast tracts
of land will be cleared off on the
lofty breast of the wide plateau
and devoted to farms, but also for
stock growing. 1t is true that
large quantities IF stock are
grown there now. being taken to
these higher attitudes in early
spring to crop the rich mountain
grasses, but there is a radical
mistake over the management.
tits now considered free" range
and the cattle are grazed on it un-
restricted by barrier. They are
are not attended by a herder and
in consequence losses are fire.
quent. The ideal way would be
for cattlemen to buy their own
tracts of woodland. fence them
up, partially clear or remove all
undesirable timber, disc the land
and SOW blue grass or some suit
able grass, and thus have enclos-
ed pastures that are altogether
more desirable than the present
open range covering miles in ex-
tent. On these mountain pas
lures small houses could be built
for the accommodation of a resi-
dent herder and thus the cattle
could be always under the direct
attention and care of some one.
and losses would be practically
abolished. Outside of the cattle
interests these mountain attitudes
have other great possibilities.
When the Dixie Highway move
ment was started in this county
it was believed the route would
follow the Nashville Chattanooga
Highway route without question.
This elated a large number of the
citizens of this county, not be-
cause some of them had tracts of
land on the plateau, but because
all saw that a most desirable sec
tion of country was about to be
thrown open for development, a
thing to be most earnestly desired
by Marion county's citizens as it
meant greater values for tax
alton. AS good seed potatoes as
grown in Michigan or Maine can
be grown on these attitudes. To-
matoes for canning purposes is |
also most desirable crop.
While the soil lacks certain quail |
tiles it can be supplied in short |
time by growing the leguminous
crops. Acres and acres of peas
can be grown on the newly clear
ed lands and when followed by
systematic lining will be avail
able for wheat growing. Corn is
said not to be a mountain crop,
but corn as good as any valley
crop has been seen growing on
;hese mountain attitudes, when
worked scientifically. Orchards
are an an uncertain quantity, ow-
ng to the havoc wrought by
'rosts, but still there is an oppor-
unity for these when set out in
favorable locations.
There is wonderful possibilities
head for the Cumberland Pla-
eau. People are looking that
way now as never before, and the
Increasing dearth of available
alley farms is lever which will
end the prospective farm buyer
D these higher attitudes, where
he breezes ever blow and the air
as none of the depressing quail
les of the lower levels. Event
ally some of the most valuable
nd best cultivated farms of Ma
on will be situated on its noun
~, c,,r,oy,,itc
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
Get Exhibits Ready.

Next week is Fair week and
now is the time to get ready your
exhibits to take to the Fair, if
you have not already prepared
them. a.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30

Chas. Curtis visited Foster
Falls last week. 1t is said that
he enjoys the cool mountain air
very much these days.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30
Ice! Ice! Ice!

Ice in small weigh is; larger by spec
all arrangement.
w. c. HILL.
Subscribe for the News.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-08-30

1t won't hurt your constitution
to kindly subscribe for this paper.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
ORDERS L|GHTLESs NIGHTS
b. B. Gossett. State Fuel Admlnlstra,
tor, Urges Further Economy In
Use of Fuel.

Anderson.-B. b. Gossett, state fuel
administrator, is advised by the ma
tlonal fuel association Of the revoca.
uo of the order issued some time ago
regulating the burning Of white ways,
street lights, etc. A new order Is is.
sued by the national association and
reads as follows:
Effective December IS all signs of
every Kind, including merchants signs,
theater signs, also display lighting Of
buildings and elsewhere, hotel signs
anad advcrtisig signs are discontinued
oraer Is that on Thursday and Sunday
nights OF each week. On the same
nights stores not open for business
must not show inside lights more than
are necessary for safety and munich
palltles with cluster lights or extra
bright lighting for white ways effect
must reduce OH Thursday and Sun
DAY nights to only so much lighting
as Is necessary for safety. The nights
Will be called lightlcss nights. Local
newspapers are asked to urge house
holds to observe these nights with as
rev lights in homes as possible.
Please understand tho spirit of the
q is that on Thursda and Sunday
nights there should be no more out
door lighting than is absolutely ncces.
sary for safety Of streets, passages
and dangerous spots, and that the
state administrator is charged by the
natlonal fuel administration with Civ.
ing full effect to this order, using full
authority granted YOU by the fuel ad.
ministrator to enforce same IL there
are individual violators."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
Aid for Weak Schools.

Columbia,-Thc STATE supcrintend-
ent or education paid al legal applica-
lions for term extension aid 10 weak
schools. The AMOUNT disburscd was
$42.47S. Payment was made TO 400
districts in 80 counties.
This appropriation il designed to
lengthcn the school term in any dis.
trict unable 50 run five months I'd its
regular funds. provided such district
first levics a two.mill special school
tax. Regular school funds embrace
four items; district collections from
poll tax, distric; collections from doy
tax, apportionmcnt to any district from
the constitutional three mill county
tax and the cash balance on hand from
all sources July /. 1917, the %beginninc
OF the scholastic year 19f7-1S. The
total of these four items must be di.
V1ded by the total expenditure for one
month in order to show whether the
session can be maintained for five
months on regular funds. In every
district the board Of trustees also has
the amount collected from the local
taxes. Districts Qualifying for State
aid thus supplement their regular
funds both by their local taxes and
by the mount received from the
State.
The law limits thc payment Of State
aid to any district TO the sum equal
to the proceeds OF the local levy but
no district may receive more than 500
from the State. In not n few districts
the local tax Of two mills produces
less than $25, hence in such districts
he amount of State aid is limited to a
pittance.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
Returns From U-Boat Wreck.

Aiken.-Arthur l.. Lowe, a Young
man from Granitevillc, this county.
who enlisted in the navy about ten
months ago, is home for a few DAYS
on leave Of absence and has a thrilling
story to relate. Lowe was aboard the
U. s. Antilles, q member Of the crew.
when that vessel was torpedoed by a
German submarine in the war zone
on October IT. When the Antilles,
went down 70 men lost their lives.
Only four Of these were sailors, how
ever, the remainder being soldiers re.
turning from Franco.
Lowe is the first Aiken count man
to know the experience of being sub
mar1ned. He is little more than a bow
II was one Of the first to join the
navy from this section when the call
was issued for recruits. II was like
a miracle that he escaped, yet he re-
Iates the story Of his terrible expert
ence with an that is very
modest. He had madc three trips to
france and was returning to America
aboard the Antilles When the vesse
was torEcdcca carly in ,he morning
of October IT. N
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

The Rev. J. !. Oates. pastor Of the
York Associate Reformed Prcsbyte.
rian Church. has declined a call re.
Gently tcndered him by the A. r. p.
Church OF Columbia. Mr.. Oates is one
of the most popular pastors in York
and people Of all denominations join.
ed I'm urging him to stay there.
Charles a. Bowman Of tho postoificc
force at Newbcrry slipped on the ice
on the sidewalk here and broke his
left arm near the shoulder.
Furman University has closed on
account Of measles. One case had
been isolated and physicians thought
the situation was in every way salts
factory until ten more cases dcyel.
oped.
The Mills Aia"u,,a. &.,a.. C..i,a.;,
GrccnVille, which closed down tempo.
rarily a short while one day for rea
sons assigned to the coal shortage,
has resumed operation. The manage.
mcnt announced that no time was lost
in output OF cotton goods. NO mills
in this state have Shut down, 1t was
authoritatiyely stated.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-12-27
HOW TO PREVENT ROAD DUST
Breaking Up of Ridges Formed When
Roadbed Is We From Standing
Water Causes Trouble.

Dust in the road is largely caused
by the breaking up Of the ridges
formed when the road bed is wet from
standing water. IF the rOadbcd Is
kept we'll crowned and smooth water
VIII run off. The surface will soften
up some in case Of a long rain, but it
Will not be nearly so bad rs when
there are ruts which hold the water.
The wheels of each passing vehicle
make the rut a little deeper. The
best way to keep the roadbcd smooth
is to run Over it with the road drag.
This should he done Soon after 1t
rains. The soil is then soft so il can
be easily scraped off and dropped into
any dcprcSsions. The harrow also
lays the soil down in layers. It sort
OF plnstcrS il down, which makes n
harder surface than when the soil is
dumped onto the rOadbcd. The road
drag is the most effective dust proven
ter except oi!ing the roads.