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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
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GERMANY SHE IS
Some Remarkable Changes
Have Taken Place Since
the War Began

AMSTERDAM. April 16.-Wsr has
produced some remarkable changes in
the population and relative importance
Of big German cities The five princi'
1al centers of the nurition industries
hare suddenly mounted to places
among the nine largest cities IN Ger
MANY. Before the war Munich was
the third largest city in Germany.
ranking Immediately after Berlin ana
Hamburg. Munich has now dropped
into seventh place. and Bochum, in
Westphalian Prussia, has rN"n to
third place.
BochuIa is TIE scat Of great coal,
ron a:.d steel industries. IL 1900 1t
had 4 scsnt 5000 inhabitants. now
It boasts CT more than $4,000.
dresden and Bresiau, which were
formerly ne fourth and fifth cities
IN German. haze fallen We! behind
DortnrnG Ard Essen.
AZ Official t2bU!afiIn OF the cher
ropuIation can:e=e OF Germany gives
hem y the following crisI:
Berlin. 2.3S6.G24: Hamburg. 1,oi4.
$50: Bcchum, 7G4.774: Leipzig, 49,
$50 :Colosne. GIL ,22g: Dnisbu:s. 6l9s
500 Mun:ch, Cos. i@z; Dorsmund
SIS o55: Essen, So. 500: Dresden. 5Sl,'
ca: Rreslau. 514,9=7; Dusseldorf. 449''
G4s; Rccklinghausen. s441Se; Frank
lor-. 414.57s; Eonigshutte. 1875;
Hanover. 407.sOO: KEEL. 5To.35S: Chm
nifz. SIS. TS6: Nuremburg. $50 .l4l;
SUIT CART. 34O.554; E!berfeld, 3%9. 400;
prnr1e@. 1882
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
Isp.ieal COMEDY at tlippodrOme-

unsieal Comedy at 1ippodrOme-
Nat Faber's american Beauties at
ME Hippodrome as an attraction meas
ares up to the average tabloid y
cannot be said that It IS a uniformly
good show, but one can easily overlook
TIE weak spots and pick out about four
features Of sufficient strength to com
IyfaTid II as a worth while enter;2 in
nent. Like most OF this class OF at
fractions e Is travelling in groove
SSTfns IN ''A Trip TO Coney ls!2"d.
one Of the six bills that nearly every
Company of this size has in its -eper-
toire. Why they all persist in doing
this has often puzzled me. know
pubiisher who offers rem tabloid sktts
Tar one dollar Six OF these haye been
worked to death. It seems no one has
ever attempted TO put the other four
across. It is hardly possible thar ;h"y
IRE. any worse than the selected SIX
md it.wou!d seem that an opportunity
awaits some en;erprisin= mana ger
Eho has the :emer:ry to trr them
SUI. II ~onld At least offer some re-
5es. Merely suggestion.
EVERYTHING Offered last nigh; that
Was not 4 part o: the scrip got Il
big hand. AMI fortunately there IS Just
enough Of the nex and diffsren, to
bold the spectator who feels ike leav-
hg when the play gets into action.
Thetch9rus is S;nEerr enough.
though it is not the handsomest.
Some coed dancing is oAered and
seTeral.naVsica1 selections Of merit arc
introduced.
The;big hit Of the show IS The FINALE.
Tits anew patriotic number WITH nov
city and those who remained 10 see Z
Eere amply compensated for 'hei. pa
hence.
There vii be change .; b.! -
msrreT The screen offers = scr
deFsunS interesting AvHuclll.' &c: ae:i..
and an 10 al the people 80 'i=:- f:io@-
ssss worth.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
FAIRVIEW TO OPEN
THE E.H.S. SEASON

Fairview High viii be the attraction
here on Saturday afternoon when the
Paw Paw district team meets the Far
mont High school nine. 1t will be the
opening game of the season for both
I.nder the utelase of L. V. Carpen-
Ter the team has been utilizing every
hin of good weather for practice.
Ever afternoon that the weather has
beca fa"o.ab!e the High school nine
has been out at South Side park lam
bering up. Again YESTERDAY evening
The teams we're out and fast practice
was held.
Coach Goose" Ward is in charge OF
baseball activities at Fairview and
With anything like good material vii!
he sure 20 have a fast team.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
HOW TO Buy TT FOR Cash.

T, do not wish to buy war Savings Stamps
Man as explained above you at the War
stamp window Of any postohtce .&~s1
During May these stamps cost $4I6.
After May they go cent more each month So
So you see THE you stamps the more
you
need at time EAke You.
ings Certificate Office
The post will back money plus eeFast
II yon do not wish 10 90 to postOhc
send me Thrift Stamp, c. O. d. .1'-ssslss
AMI write your name the postcard
Address the postcard Post Office"
Next dav your postuan 25cent Thrift
a Card c. o. D. a-tssss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
eal.lIar eicw ronaorroW.

sAiy Soldier 6if% Tomorrow
whsa the nusIca: spectacle my
Eoi6isr Girl" which was the supreme
suecess of all the present seasons
onentngs, Is presented at the Grand
fI5noroSy. matinee and night. theatre
Eoers VIII readily appreciate wy TINS
80 MAY was hit from the fist might
q vas5 produced My Solder G!E4
iSrsseuts for its first act glittering
lrhirlof costume ana scenery. nneasur-
M vail nm to the production or the
osFoll{es' or passing Show" The
Sacoad acene e laid at Colonel Stone s
homo in Miami. Florida. near an ava
f4on field. A grand fete is arranged
a honor OF the government AVIATION
I6structers who prove TO be. much 10
tJIa surprise Of every one: Tom Law
On and Teddy Carter. former mem
hers Of the dfsbanded theatrical com
l5s1,y and have made good IN the
aviation service being assigned the
MAN; Post as instructors. The night
Il one OF Eayety and many novel dance
lIIIF5fers are introduced by the party
0ybo were all ex.members Of the Roof
I5srden company The last act offers
surprise. as the curtain rises q
fableaux is presented of a battlefield
seSomeWhere in France" pictured IN ali
sifs terrible destruction. the scene dis
solving into the Statue OF Liberty
forming a picture Of Liberty Forever
ard the curtain falls on clever group
!nS oftae company forming an Aneri-
l.5a flag. and musical score OF Ma
ffonal airs close this Impressive
scene.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
eearqe eehan ID MeIsen.

6saese eehaa at Nelson
One More American" George Be
San s latest screen eYaet. g al the
Nelson TO-DAY Tae tI,1chiF.g c!;aT'r
ter, potrayals wh!c;: have 5epE = i"a-
lure d, Mr. Beban's oc:e: ph0:oFIa-s
eeiek height in this prod;.c-iNa Eevsr
be1oFe attained The story Is strong
lSspatriottc and is given added INFER
est blythe clever acting OK the star and
the excellent direction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16

Uncle Sam wants you to subscribe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
HOW TO BUY TT ON THE INSTAII,NIEN7Tp TyAN

Go bank Office s..s8ss
the
selling Savings :.ala51s
CSC. the window will eoyer5s
Stamp a Thrift Card II Istsw
Paste your Thrift Stamp Thrift Card. sxsssg
Stamp
and it the card ~-4>@s@EEessSss
you pasted Ss1r
post 3s1Es
Also him 12e .Fa
The man will give you s. e. War savings stamp
will you Z. Savings Certificate
size folder
paste
you Savings Savings eerdacssts
good o is worth s415 -. ~ 49,
On January 1s 1928. the
ins Certificate IS pasted
Thus your has made pEoatef
IN pasted it. 49, = t'-Ess-
profit cent interest compounded
good guaranteed to by the Co..
rnenr-the in the world
this of eoun4rSS .4e
should War Savings stamps
afford ys::@.s5sAAs,
You can Savings Stamp on the 9nsss
plan bought your nrst one.
Paste your second Stamp Into
Certificate =
Continue Savings Stamps in this
Savings CertineaS
Than Won will have complete Savings CeEtiaeGt4
Win St0ossG
this complete Savings Certificate -.-.1@
Tins have profit Of $3.50 war SGy49E
4iAcate $500
good profit guaranteed to by the o. Gown
raent- the strongest guarantee IN the world 46
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
Will Argue on New
y Trial for M, Jones

Judge HaTmohd in circui: court will
hear argument tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock on the motion asking to set
aside the verdict and grant new trial
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
eiarrior- Draw. Sig Crowds.

a aciste, the saper!.::Taan. she most
STRENUOUS screen actor OF tx t;rors.
proved a real sensation at the Dixie
yssteTday where capacity cr"SdA
Adhered all day to witness The Var
sior. an. exciting timely drama in
which 4Iaciste is paramount. 1t vii!
6ereaeated today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
Ensnlng Cat

t5ts7S,i.y re Iiss.I BIRDS are 8 z
frseffnz II euffnn IN the vfeiptt3 o&
H5eh strees and ON the aiu streets
above These birds are larger rdau
the ordinary bird and hare smooth,
sIoek brown coat with a blue meek
running as far as the wings. They
Gather in groups these snow-spr1rs
DAYS searching for the icod Trey una
covered beyond their reach one So-
man in particular has watched each
morning for then.-generoUsly seFV411S
breakfast for them. After eating AZ
they desire they fly away and DO no.
come back till the next day. 40 one
seems to know what kind OF plrds
they are.
when the Kaiser pIucked a testa-
er from the tail OF the american ca
gle. he nookeyed With. the EF0ns
bird" was the way that Albert J.
Kern. chairman OF the Fairmont Four
minute Men wounud up strong four
minute appeal in the interest OF sne
Third Liberty Loan issIs at the Mel
5oo iboa,er last Friday evening.
The address si~en By Chairman
Kern which was warmly app1auded IS
as follows:
Our most priceless civil right Is BIB
ertv- The past teaches that eternal
vigilance i. necessary TO maintain It:
and the futt re commands that we ou1ls
nothing TO preserve it. We of the pres
en1 ceneration received this precious
boon of liberty from chose who pre-
caeded us, and the obligation rests
on YOU and TO see 20 1t that this great
heritage Of democratic faith and the
noble ideals OF liberty are transmitted
,,nimoaired 20 those who follow AFTER
US.
The world is. a stage and we are the
actors on il. and it behooves all OF
us that We act well our part on behalf
Of all mankind.
There is a highwayman on the
worlds paths who would rob US OF
the jewel OF liberty. He would make
Of us and our chidren's children,
zerfs and slaves He would despci!
our homes, ruin our prosperity. and
impose on us a despite will.
His booming cannon are now firing
on the citadel OF liberty. but, thank
God, our brave boys, like the fathers
Of old. are over there to- defend it.
Yes. they are ''over there" TO arrest
his highwaynan. They are prepared
% support the government to the ex-
IRENE extent OF making the supreme
sacrifice for that which all OF US hoI&
30 dear.
Your government must sustain then'-
Uncle Sam will sustain them. and he
asks that you and join in this mag
nIficent enterprise.
Uncle Sam wants you to subscribe
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
scLoSE.UPS"

fuzzy" knight writes from the
eo1th that he had the pleasure of vii
messing a performance OF Ny Sol
der GirF' and recomn ends it to his
friends here. He concludes that lit
Is great show"
Dodging Million with Eabe!
2Sormand playing a stellar part. re
pSats at the Princess today.
Oh Adeel
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-04-16
IN TIE
R row
A1ILI.INERs ToNIeAT.
Musical Comedy

- EXHIBITORS all over the Gnited
states are commenting on the
Ia many instances OF persons IN
fiiSiIsstTe audiences recognizing relatives
- friends now in the z: s army IN
F,rsnce. in the Hearst-Pathe News;
ma is4est instance IS mentioned in
stss Atlanta Journal. Mrs. n B.
Ssisnrhter. Of thar city, while At the
f5@yIF.5c theatre. saw her son. Samuel
n, smiling at her from sroup
- Soldiers who were giving an enter
fs4araent for some French children.
70 s IN the signal CORPS and his moth-
er.Was overjoyed to see INN looN4ns
ven and happy.
Sfaay similar Instances have &C
r,rfed. exhibitors report that they
iIsye5 many regulars" on Hearst.
Fasbe nights, who come In the hope OF
estchine another glimpse OF their loved
ones in the graphic war pictures.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Clyde V. Forseman. deceased. Notice is hereby giv- en by the undersigned Adminis- trator of the estate of Clyde V. Forseman, deceased. to the credi- tors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the neces- sary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Admin istrator at Holbrook. Arizona. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Navajo, State of Arizona.
 D. J. THOMAS,
 Administrator of the estate of Clyde V. Forseman. deceased.
 Dated Holbrook. Arizona. this 20th day of November, 1918.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Sugar BOuOl Returns

That very popular piece of table decoration---the sugar bowl---has been permitted to re- turn to it's former place on the dining table of hotels and res taurants. The national food ad- ministratIon has decided that there is enough sugar available to feed the world for sometime to come. even If each person uses as much as his appetite craves Orders have therefore been transmitted to the national, state and county food admins tration to lift the limit on sugar, and to allow every one to pur- chase, and use. as much as he desires. This will be glad news to many people throughout the country who have skimped them selves for months in order that our soldiers and sailors might have all the sugar they needed.
 B. B. Neel, food administrator for Navajo County, received notice by wire Thursday morn ing that the regulations as to the sale of sugar had been re- moved.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Solssmen and Others in Non Essential Business-SeH
 Groceries

One of the Worlds largest Grocers, (capital over $1.000, : 00O.OO) wants ambitious men in every locality to sell direct to consumer nationally known brand of groceries. teas. spices, paints. oils. stock foods. etc. Big line. easy sales. Values beat any competition. Earn big mon ey. No experience or capital re- quired. Complete sample outfit and free selling instructions start you. Long established re- liable house. Write today. John Sexton & Co.,, S52 ". Illinois St., Chicago. III.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
MT. O'Bren ofReuo Here

Jimmie" O'Brien, publisher of the newspaper in Golofield. New. arrived in Holbrook last Saturday from Reno. Mir. o. Bren is known to the Bryan Brothers, Dugan. Marden. Snow goose, and others who are here. and who with him enjoyed the boom days of the Sage Brush State. Very few. if any. of the camps during the faciratiDg period when Nevada became famons the world oyer. but that were benefited by Mir. O'Bren's writings. The editor of the News joins his old friends here in extending the glad hand of welcome to Mir. O'Bren. We understand that he will engage in publicity work here.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Notice of Hearing Petition

In the Superior Court, State of Arizona, in and for Navajo County.
 In the Matter of the Estate of c. V. Robinson, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Irene E. Robinson has filed in this Court her petition for Let ters of Administration with will annexed. and that the same will be heard on Tuesday the 10th day of December. A. D. 1918. at Ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said Court, in Holbrook, County of Navajo, State of Arizona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated November 19, 1918.
 LLOYD c. HENNING.
 Clerk
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
SUMMONS

In the Superior Court of the state of Arizona. in and for the county of Navajo.
 w. H. Clark, plaintiff. vs Frank W. Smith. The unknwn heirs of Frank W. Smith. John Doe, Richard Roe, and the Doe Roe com pany, corporation. and all other persons or corporations who claim any right, title, estate. lien or interest therein adverse to the plaintiff. defendant.
 Action broughs in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Maya jo. and the complaint filed in said County of Navajo in the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court to quiet the title to lots. S4 S5 S6 ST. 3s 3s 40. 41. 42, 4S. and A. Block 10. Holbrook. Navajo County. Arizona.
 In the Name of the State of Arizona. to Frank w. Smith the unknown heirs of Frank W, Smith. John Doe. Richard Roe. the Doe Roe Company corporation. and all other persons and corporations who claim any right. title. estate lien or interest therein adverse to this plaintiff defendants. Greeting.
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Superior court of the state of Arizona, in and for the county of Navajo, and answer the complaint therein flied with the Clerk of this said court. at Holbrook in said county. within twenty days after the service upon you of this summons, if served in this said county, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter. the times above mentioned being ex- elusive of the day of service. or judgement by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the Super or Court of the state of Arizona in and for the county of Navajo. this 4th day of December, 1918. (seaD Lloyd C. Hennins.
 Clerk of said Superior County
 Dee. s.4W.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Frisco Oil Man Here

T. B. Crisp, representing San Francisco oil interests. spent Wednesday in Holbrook. It was his intention to make an exten- sive examination of the oil field in behalf of some wealthy Frisco oil people. but the condition of the roads being bad he decided to postpone the work for time. He left that evening for Pres colt.
 MT. Crisp stated that Frisco is interested in the HolbrooK field, and that if the result of his ex aminations justifes, some very influential people of that place will become identified with the development of this section.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Notice to Creditors

Estate of D. D. Davis. deceas- led.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. Lizzie Davis, Ad- ministratrix of the estate of D. D. Davis, deceased, to the cred. itors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the neees. sary vouchers. within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Lizzie Davis at Holbrook, Arizona, in care of c. H. Jordan. her attor- ney. at Holbrook, Arizona. the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate. in said County of Navajo, State of Arizona.
 LIZZIE DAVIS,
 Administratrix of estate of D. D. Davis, deceased.
 Dated this End day of Decem- Der, 1918. D-6 4
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Call for Bids


 Sealed proposals will be re ceived by The Town of Holbrool until 7:30 p. m. Dec. 11th. fol placing approximately 1.00( yards of gravel on Porter Street between railroad crossing ant the Ford Garage. Specifications may be seen at County Enginee'' office. Certified check for five per cent of approximate cos must accompany each bid.
 Council reserves right to re. ject any or all bids.
 B. B. NeeI. Clerk.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Pratt Greer EnrOute Home

R. D. Greer received tele- gram Thursday from his son, Pratt. stating that he had ar rived safely in New York from France. Young Greer has been serving in the avIatlon corps. with American forces in France for about a year. As this is the first branch of the service to be discontinued, he was sent home on one of the first ships to reach New York. Pratt's relatives and his many friends in Hol- brook will be glad to welcome him home.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
NOTICE

The gravel bank on South side of river belonging to c. E. Perkins has been placed in charge of Clemons, the transfer man, to whom all parties inter- ested are referred.
 Chas. E. Perkins.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Roads Impossible for Truck

Manager Mcintyre, of the Apache Oil Co.,, made an attempt to reach town from camp the first of the week with the com pany truck. but the roads were imDassible and he had to aban- don the truck and continue his journey on foot. However he was none the worse for his ex- perience and assures us that within the next few days work will be under headway
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Storm Did Not Interfere
 With Adamana Company

Notwithstanding the recent storm. the Adamana Oil O.. has been working continuously and has the drill hole rimed to 13 inches in diameter. The snow has furnished the company with an abundance of water, the tanks being filled to capacity H. B. Dodd visited Holbrook Sunday. He is assistant manager of the company and is in charge of the office at WinsloW.
 Mir. Dodd states that the peo- pie of Winslow are supporting the company in very generous way.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Concert and Dance

Friday night. Dec. 20. is the date chosen for concert and dance to be given by the Hol- brook Band. This will be the most elaborate affair ever given by the students and band boys. The receipts will be used to pur- chase uniforms and other equip ment for the band, and the en- tertainment should be we'll pat ronized by the public.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06

On account of the recent storm and so much sickness throughout the county, Judge Sapp decided that it would be almost impos- sible to secure a jury for service at the jury session ordered for the 9th of this month, and the order was therefore cancelled.
 c. F. Perkins left Holbrook yesterday afternoon to join his family in Hartford, Conn. after spending several months looking after his business interests in this country.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
chumberlain's Cough Remedy

This is not only one of the best and most efficient medicines for coughs. colds. croup, but is also pleasant and d-safe to take, which is important when medicine must be given to children. Many mothers have given it their un- qualified endorsement.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06

Under and by virtue of a
 special execution out of the Superior Court of the State of
 Arizona, in and for the County of Navajo, upon the End day of De- cember, A. D. 1918, and to me as Sheriff of said County and State duly directed and deliver ed on the judgment rendered in said Court in the above entitled action on the 13 day of June. A. D. 1918, for the sum of $22000. % due plaintiff herein. as principal, with interest. thereon. and att torney fees, and for the sum of S13500 due defendant Navajo Apache Bank 6 Trust Co.,, as principal, with interest thereon and attorney fees, and costs, and the foreclosure of all the right, title, claim and interest of the defendant WiRslow Elks Home Association, of, in and to all of lots Il and 12, in block 2. Town site of Winslow. Navajo County. Arizona, together with all the improvements thereon, and sp-I purtenances thereto in anywise belonging,
 Pubic notice is hereby given that l will. at the door of the Court House of said County of Navajo. at the hour of ten o'clock A. M. on Monday. the 23rd day of December. 1918, sell at pubic auction to the higest and best bidder for cash in law ful money of the United States, all the right, title, claim and interest of the above-named de- fendant. Winslow Elks Home Association. in. of and to the above described property, or so much thereof as may be neces- sary to satisfy the amount due on the aboye-mentioned judg- ment, interest. attorney fees. costs of suit and accruing costs. Dated this 3rd day of December, A. D. 1918.
 R. L. NEWMAN. Sheriff.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
Sendior Mayfeld Indoors

Senator s. G. Mayfeld. of the Hopi Oil Co.,. is confined to his room, having had his feet frost ed when returning by automo- bile from Roosevelt through the storm Of last week. He expects to be around in a few days and give his attention to the sinking of the Hopi well.
The Holbrook news., 1918-12-06
How to PreUent Group

In a child that is subject to attacks of croup. the first indi- cation of the disease is hoarsness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy as soon as the child becomes hoarse and the attack may be warded off and all danger and anxiety avoided.