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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
Washington.

Turkey has informed the United
States, through the Swedish foreign
office, that so far as the true facts
as to the reported seizure Of the Amer
lean consulate and sacking of an
American hospital at Tabriz by Turk
ish soldiers, have not been ascertain
ed, but that il will be done at the
earliest possible moment.
Lieutenant General Horvath, vice
president and general manager of the
Chinese Eastern railway, having de-
clared himself premier of temporary
Siberian government, has been pro-
claimed provisional ruler of Siberia,
President Wilson vetoed the reso-
luton adopted by congress extending
the time in which railroad administra-
ton might relinquish control of lines
not wanted in the federal system. The
veto had been expected because OF a
provision added 10 the bill, forbidding
the REIMBURSEMENT of any road where
O connecting or competing line was
retained.
The pirce-fxing committees action
with regard TO finished cotton is be
lieved to be the forerunner of price
fixing on virtually all other commodl
ties of which the government is a large
purchaser.
In a month or less General Pershint
will have more than half millior
men under his direct command on tht
western front ready for the fighting
line.
Completion of 20 ships OF 122,77'
lightweight tons in the first week o
July made a total Of 223 new vessels
built under the direction Of the ship
ping board.
II the present increase in the com
pletion of vessels is maintained by tn
rapidly expanding shipyards, the ou'
put of the year will be close to fiv
million lightweight tons.
Prices for cotton products showin
reductions of from 20 to 30 per cent
ms compared with quoted marke
prices. we're approved by Presiden
Wilson. The war industries commit
tee announces that committee is a
work. on a list comprising a full lin
Of staple cotton fabrics for the pur
.ness Of establishing prices
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
Eourteen.Year Age Limit.

Charlotte The making puolic OF
the tex OF he resolution adopted at
the recent session Of the Cotto1 Man.
utacture.s Association of Nor.h car
DINA re, oaled that the body did not
ask the State legislature 10 enact Il
law identical with the declared uncon.
stitut.onal Heating Owen child la5oi
law. The text. experimenting the
announcement, says manufacturers
wont a 14.year age limit for child la
Dor, a mon his school term and pro
hibit!on OF ght work by childre,-
under l6 years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
GOVERNMENT PROTECTION
DEPENDS ON RESULTS

Washngton-Ther is feeling here
that the railroad administration Will
take csre OF short lines that make an
fort to get on and fail because OF any
action the government has taken.
1.-THE government Is disposed to watch
tho results that follow the releasing
OF the short lines. and roads that fai'
TO get enough business to make good
after honest efforts to succeed under
the new conditions, will be protected.
said q short line stakeholder.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
TO RECRUIT MALE
STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE

Washington President Wilson was
asked by committee OF the emery
ency council OF the National Educ
ton Association to endorse carr
rain to recruit male students for CO.
leges and prevent the n-esent ter'-
ency Of young men TO leave the 90
legs for military service The COZ =
r,it4ee announced that meeting '
the council WI he held here WIN '
n'ans for the campaign will be formu-
lated.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
AMERICANS TO OBSERVE
GREAT FRENCH HOLIDAY

With the American Army In France
-Bastile day, July IA, has been de-
clared = general holiday by a general
order from headquarters for all troops
OF the American exred 'tionary force
not actually engaged with the enemy.
at will be the privilege and duty
OF the American soldiers" says The
order, ito celebrate the French indie
pendence day. which appeals alike to
every citizen and soldier Of France
and America"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
LONDON REPORTS GERMAN
GAINS NOT WORTH MENTION

London. Great German attack
was definitely held up on the whole
front east of Rheims five hours after
II was launched, according to the lat
est advices reaching London, and the
only German gains worth mentioning
we're in the neighborhood Of the Sou
ian road and Purunay, where they sue
ceeded in penetrating for about one
and one-half miles on a narrow front
AT both these points the French In
itiated strong counter-attacks.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
GERMAN INFANTRY NO
MATCH FOR AMERICAN

With the American Army on the
Marne.-The correspondent talked to
some American soldiers now in hos
pital. They were In complete
agreement that the German infantry
was no match for the American. This
is evidenced by the reports from oil
the American hospitals. there being
only few cases of wounds from rife
and machine gun fire. while most o.
the men are suffering from shrapncI
wounds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-07-19
NEWS OF ACTION WAS
RECEIVED WITH ElATloN HERE

Washlngton-An air OF citation ives
apparent in government circles as
press dispatches from France unfold
ed the story Of the valiant stand Of
American troops along the Marine,
where they hold the left flank of the
great battle front, while the French
army, aided near Rheims by Italian
divisions, stood fast over the far
greater extent OF the line they
defendad against fierce assaults
by the enemy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Normal Y. W. A. to
i Have Benefit Show

The Y. W. C. A. OF the Fairmont
State Normal school Is planning for a
benefit which will be given at the
Grand on the evening Of February p.
The program will be of a patriotic ma
ture and is given under the direction
of Misses Harriet Schroeder. Mildred
Zimmerman and Inez johnson, OF the
Normal school faculty. The program
will consist OF patriotic dances and
drills as they are used in the allied
countries and a sketch "a Plantation
Scene" which is purely American, will
also be presented. In addition to the
program which Will be presented by
the pupils Of the music and Physical
training department Manager Earl
Morgan will present a patriotic picture
dealing with the time OF Betsy ROSS.
Further announcement will be made
concerning this entertainment which
promises to be unique in every par
ticular
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
SHERIFF GLOVER
AFTER the TAXES
Second Notice to Urge Tax
payers to Pay Them VIII
Be Sent Out.

Sheriff Clover has closed his books
for the month OF January and he has
had very good month, having col
lected in taxes this month $1s.s1S,
leaving a balance to be collected $751;
$4,000 or n per cent Of the orisinai
amount with which he was charged
with BY the assessor. Sherih Glover
has mailed to each. and every person
in the county statement OF their tax
es and is making arrangements TO
send out the second after which he
will proceed OF make leyys on al
porperty on which the taxes have not
been paid Sheriff Glover Is OF the
opinion that it is not question OF
money that all the taxes have not
been paid but owing to lack of atten-
ton or patriotism so he is going to
cali their attention to this fact with
another statement after which he VIII
consider them as slaekers and proceed
according TO law to buy on all their
property.
of January amounted to $3.50. there
having been very few months in the
history of the county that can be COM
pared to this.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
DEPUTIES MAKE
BIG BOOZE HAUL
One Hundred and Forty
Two Pints Taken in
Three Cabins.

What Is probably the largest haul
Of booze made in single raidlaS e1-
petition since A. 81. GloTer became
sheriff of Marion county, TOOK place
TODAY when four foreigners houses
we're raided along the read. near the
Junior Mine, not f2r from Hutchinson.
There were 142 pjnts Of whisAey seiz-
ed and in addition there was some
vine.
The home of Mrs. John spaditord
vas raided and there thirty-six pints
OF whiskey secured. Tie home OF
Mrs. Tony Rodgers was DeIt visited
and while the officers did not nno
any booze there they took her into
custody to answer charge OF selling
whiskey within the State. The home
Of Joe CicoreIE was next visited and
there the officers found six pints OF
wniskey and the accused was placed
under arrest. The fourth house to
be rafded was that OF Tony OltTat,
where the officers found brand new
box of whiskey and a trunk /ooIs nan
fun of the fry liquid and suit case
partly filed. All told Oliyat had SIX
ty-four pints of whisGey-
Armed with number Of search war
rant Deputy SheriKs Adams, Hood,
Beatty and John S. Glover, and Con-
stable Michael and ". E. Harris, an
@cting deputy sheriff. went to the for
eigners' homes, which are strung out
a:Cns the road. After the two women
anu ChicoreIli were in custody they
squealed on olivat. who proved to be
the grosser offender.
The county officers arrived In Fair
mont about 2:1o o'clock this after
noon and the prisoners were taken to
the office of Justice Musgrove. where
Prosecuting Attorney Haggerty
brought the charges against the &C
cused.
The officers viii be on the lookout
for several other people, who they
have gathered some information about.
The presence OF such a big cargo OF
booze drew a big crowd at the JUS
tees office.
One of the Italian women had a
babe in her arms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT
SERVED ON SHERIFF
Newest Swing in the Cottrill
Check Transac-
ton.

Following the assembling Of the par
ties interested in the habeas corpus
case to try to release from custody, G.
L. Cottrill. Jr., of Warrington. who Is
wanted by the authorities OF EldoTado,
Butler county, Kansas, on charge OF
floating TWO worthless checks, the pro-
cee6ings we're continued by Judge
Vincent until tomorrow morning at the
same hour, 1890 o'clock.
The defendant, NJ. J. McCraner,
agent of the state of Kansas, appeared
and filed his answer m writing, having
been represented by w f. HaGgerty,
prosecuting attorney. Cottrill was
represented by Attorneys W. NJ. Hess
and L. c. Niusgrave. The defense Of
fered no objection TO the continuance
OF the habeas corpus proceedings.
Last niSht another habeaS corpus
proceeding was started Service was
got on Sheriff NJ. Glover praying for
the release of Cottrill. This proceed
ing will be heard at the same time
that the other one will be disposed OF.
Attorneys for the defense claim that
they received word from the First
National Bank, Of Eldorado, Kansas,
that there were only two unpaid checks
issued ~ Cottriu on that institution
Yesterday afternoon EFFORT was made
to serve the papers on McCraner, but
he gave the officers the slip and could
not be located for service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
MAYOR BOWEN
Continued from Page one)

doubt come across with nice amounts
too within the next day or two
Otis Wilson, city superintendent OF
schools. late yesterday afternoon, gave
his consent to have the SalVat1on
Arnov cause presented to the scholars
~ the CITY schools because OF its pa
+rfotIc phases. The soldiers need the
qniritual training as well as the dr1ll
in tactics and practically every broad
minded man sees It that way. Accoro-
incly :. collection Will be lifted next
Tuesday in the 6ty schools
The Salvation band, with its years
~ experience In ministering to the real
needs OF men, and with Its conSecreat-
ed Christian leaders in command OF
its activities, IS going into the camps
OF our national army, at home anu
cover there with its double program
of temporal and spiritual blessing:
It purposes, with the million dollars
the people Of this American nation are
going to give, to save the bodies ana
the souls Of American fighting men, IN
camp and environment and on the verge
of the firing line. Just as it has saved
the bodies and souls OF men IN Civil
life.
It purposes to carry the message OF
salvation to men who are surrounded
with all the temptations that tend TO
make men forget the God OF their
earlier days. 1t purposes at the same
time to do a social work that viii
make permanent the results gained
through its religious work.
How well this work is to be done
and how permanent the results to be
obtained, depend on how literally the
people give to the cause for which the
appeal is now being made here in WesS
Marion county is going to do its
part. It Is going to raise the fun
amount apportioned as representing
its patriotic and Christian duty in this
world war. 1t is going to do better
than that. and so "over the top" with
more than has been asked.
This morning sir. Wiegcl and CAP
tain John o'Bierne. OF the local Sal
walton Army. visited the East Park
school on the East Side. Both deliv-
cred stirring addresses before $50 stu
This afternoon they addressed the
students Of the White school. The pl-
pills generally have become very enthu-
sfastic over the movement Next Tues
day all OF the children will contribute
their mite.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Mr. and Mrs. Lemley
Lose Infant Son

Harold ". Lemley. aged four years.
little son OF Mr.. and Mrs Harmon h
Lemley. died yesterday evening at
7:3o O'clock at the home. OF his pa
rents IN Morgantown avenue, after q
brief Illness.
Funeral services are announced to
take place on Saturday morning al
1890 O'Clock from the residence. Rev
r ]. Yoak. pastor Of the a. e. church,
South. viii conduct the services Fol-
lowing the services the boy will be
inferred in Maple Grove cemetery by
Undertaken 9fussraye AID Son.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Shipyard Workers
Call on the Mayor

Announcement In the press that the
city officials we're looking for men
to enter the ship building service has
already resulted in several young men
applying at the Mayors office and
offering their services.
Before 20 O'Clock this morning three
or four men rad applied for entrance
Their names aye being sent to Charles
ton 20 the proper authorities. Each
applicant was asked how he had heard
that the government needed him IN
The ship building service. In each
case ,rc news had been broughe 70
them through the local newspapers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICES
Marion County. West Virginia.
OBJECT OF SUIT.

The object of the above styled suit
Is for the plaintiff to secure from the
defendant a divorce vinculo matrl-
uuonii. annullinS the marriage hereto
fore celebrated between them.
An affidavit having been made and
fled that the said Bridget c. Nichols,
the defendant named in the above
STYLED suit, is a nonresident of the
state of West Virginia, it is ordered
that the said Bridget c. Nichols do
appear within one month from the
first publication of this order, in the
clerks office OF our said intermediate
Court. at Rules to be holden thereto.
and do what is necessary to protect
It is ordered that "a copy Of this or
der be published and posted as re-
Gwen under my hand this Ssh dss
of February, 1918.
W. S. BLACK, Clerk
Amos 8: Amos,
Counsel for plaintiff.
This order is published for the first
time February Sth. 1918, and to be
published once each week for four
successive weeks.
w. s. BLACK, Clerk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

West Virginia
Probably rain or
snow tonight and
Saturday. Warner
tonight. Colder in
west Saturday.
Local Readings.
F. P. Hall. OBJ.
Temperature at
s a. N. today. 81.
Yesterdays wealth
er, clear; tempera-
ture, maximum, "A;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
ll3 Tuseania Troops
Not Accounted For
(By Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-Advices to
the War department accounting for all
except rs OF the 2.156 American sol
diers who were aboard the Tuscania
when she was summarized Tuesday
night remained unchanged today and
officials anxIouSly awaited additional
details expected to clear up the con-
dict With foreign figures on the losses.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
Colonel Roosevelt
Had a Good Night
d Associated Pressl

NEW YORK. Feb. s-The condi-
ton OF Colonel Roosevelt who was
operated on Wednesday for fistula
and assesses IN both ears was pro-
nounced as unchanged by DR.. Harold
K Keyes Of the Roosevelt hospital to-
DR.. Keycs said that Colonel Roos-
evelt had slept all night and rested
comfortably. Coy. RooseTelt's tenn
perature and pulse were normal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

skinner BuIding-Modern Woodmen.
Red Mems Han-Degree Of Pocahon'
Sorma1 scbool-Lyceum and Mozart
me Armory-1nvitations danes By
Fairn1ont Dancing Association.
Grace Lutheran church-Christisn En-
!: deavor society social.
YIN. C. A.-Mother's week social.
old Eormal-Fairmont High and
FairYtew school hall.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
SPECIAL NOTICES
oRoER OF PUBLICATION.

State OF West Virginia:
At the February, 1915, Rules. he4d
In the Office OF the clerk OF the In
mediate Court in and for the County
of Marion, in State aforesaid, Febru-
arv s. 1918. the following order was
entered: John F. Nichols, Piaintth
VS.. Bridget C. Nichols. defendant
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
To the Sheriff OF Marion County.
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to sum
mon Bridget C. Nichols to appear be-
fore the intermediate Court OF Marion
County, at rules to be held in the
Clerks Office OF said Court on the
first Monday In February, 1918, to an
swer a bin in chancery exhibited
against her in said court by John F.
Nichols.
And have then there this writ.
Witness, w. S. Black. Clerk OF said
Court, at Court House in said county,
the 4th day Of February, 1918. and
55th year of the State.
W. s. BLACK. Clerk.
The return endorsed on the back OF
the foregoing summons is In words
and figures following:
The within named Bridget c. Mich
OILS is not found In my bailiwiek 18th
day of Feb. 1918.
Deputy for A NJ. Glover. Sheriff OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Deeds Filed - These deeds we're
filed for record with A. G. MaTtln'
county clerk, up until noon TO-DAY:
Lydia 4. McCloy, to Giuseppe BatlstS'
AfononEah, two lots in Monong9h'
$3.50: elizabeth Sturm ct viz, to Cnas.
Hess, tract Of 80 acres and 1S1 pores
OF land in Lincoln district, $500, y.
N. Hess ct viz, to Charles Hess, tract
Of 80 acres and 137 poles along me
Tsfers of TeVerbaugh creek, $500;
Goidie F. Hall to Charles E, Youst,
$3.50 acres of land along Brusny run,
a forE OF Py1es fork creek, Manning
ron district, $4,000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
nEArn % IN INFANr.

The infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Sheppler died this morning at the
home of its parents at Betnon's Ferry.
TTlterment will be made at Benton's
Ferry tomorrow by Undertaken Fred
Jenkins.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Or. hess Doing Niee'y - DR.. Fred
Hess, Sho is patient at Cook hospital
is doing nicely at this time. It vas
feared he might deevIop typhoid fever
but it IS believed now he will not have
fhe disease
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Lawyers TO Oine-This afternoon at
O'Clock a meeting of the banquet
committee of the Marion County Bar
ABSORPTION viii be held at the ctfice
of ATTORNEY N. ". Ogden. The other
members on the committee are Attor-
neys j, Price Kirby, P. NJ. Hoge and
Trevey Sutter. the secretary Of the
Bar association. Definite plans will
be made for the banquet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Have better furniture. SnideT's fur,
nicure sale makes IT easy. Last day
tomorro%--Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

New Gas WeII-one peW well was
turned into the gas lines Of the Monoa-
Eehela Valley Traction company to-
day. The new well is on the Snod-
grass farm on Flat Run near Manning
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Clean as \ New Pin-Persons pass
5ug the court house today noticed
the pavement clear OF snow and ice
and lust as clean as a new pin. W.
.. Harrs, the janitor, yesterday AFTER
noon vas strictly on the job with MS
line OF hose.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Former Resident Here-Tom Irvine.
OF Pittsburgh, former Fairmonter,
vas In the city yesterday. He is con
nected with the engineering depart
udent Of the Central District Telephone
Company in Pittsburgh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Snider Boy Getting weIE-AIaIcoln
Spider, who vas injured in a coaseins
zccide5t several weeks ago ana whose
condition had been serious is ipprov-
inS at this time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Has Gone 20 Grafton Miss Helen
n. Philips left this afternoon for Graf
ton to visit her uncle, William Phil
lips.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Cut out the picture on all four sides
fhen. carefuIIy fold dotted line Its
entire length. Then dotted line 2 and
80 on. Fold each section underncath
accurately. when completed turn over
ana youn find surprising result
save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

$3.50 congoleoms rugs for $3.50 at
Snfder's special furniture sale. Last
day SATURDAY .-AdEs
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Surgical Observation-Disclosures Tom
1inson, OF FarminSton. underwent an
operation this morning at Cook hos
pitaI.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Has Paeun1onia-AIrs. Miles. Frank
inberry is seriously i'll with pneumo-
MIA at Der home IN this city. Mrs.
Frankipberry was recovering from an
operation performed recently when
she was taken i'll with pneumonia
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08
EMENrs ToNIGHT.

minimum, so; Precipitation, none.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Go to chieaso-Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Il Regsn left today for Chicago where
the latter will spend month with
relatives. Nfr. Regan will return here
within few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Marriage Lfeenses-These marriage
licenses were issued up to ? o'clock
this afternoop by Edward Philips,
deputy county clerk: Harry West
brooks, q, ond Nora Winstead. Is.
SoIored, both OF Worthington; Bert N.
Murphy, 80. Independence, Preston
county, and Edith Sisler. Is, Fair
mont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-08

Girls Sent to Home-After they
had been vacciaated this morning
Judge Vincent sent two girls to the
IndustrJal Home for Girls at Salem.
Tney were taken to that institution
this afternoon by r. O. MusgroTe,
tzuant OFFICER.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-04
Local Cantonment
May Be Utilized

\ letter was received by the Cham
Der Of Commerce today from Congress
man W. q Walton. stating that h
was taking mp with the urg"on gem
erals office ~ Washington. the mat
ter 81 establishing a i,eCupcration
camp 40 the Albuquerque rrntonmeut
Capt clark NJ Carr, chairman ~ tho
.Cautonment committee of the cham
Der of Commerce has recently sub
United To the war department a ques-
.%tlonnaire. describing the Albuquerque
Ctntonmeni lu d,tail in the hope that
the war department could find som"
way Co utilize ht states %hui.dtnTf
which are nov wing idle.
The Chamber OF Commerce ha- also
requested col. IS. =. Hopewcil 10 take
up the question ui the use of the cam
Torment with tho military authorltie-
Cob Hopewou % IL said Will bee Ia
Washington u0 drainage busiuos- soon
and viii roprr-cut the Chamber ~
Commerce dur.ug his stay there ON
this and other matters OF Interest e"
this ritN