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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
GENERAL RHODES
DROPS 1900 f. IN
PLANE ACCIDENT
Removed to American Hos
pltal After the Mishap
Had Occurred
PILOT LOST IN FOG
Rhodes Was First American
officer to Enter Ger
any.
~ Associated Pressl

PARIS. Havas, Dec. 24.-The cond1-
ton OF Major General Charles Z:
Rhodes, who was injured in the fait
of an acceptance at Louyres, northeass
of paris Monday afternoon. showed
.sreat Improvement during the day In
the acciien. the pilot OF the machine
Lieutenant Gaten. a British ohicer'
was killed, who was hampered by the
dense fog. ana lost his bearings. He
was trying to avoid landing in the
heart OF the city when mis- machine
was hurled down heavily. General
Rhodes was taken to the hospital at
Louvres, and now is at an American
hospital at Paris. Major General
Rhodes is the head Of the American
arm3stice commission, and was hrst
American general officer to enter the
German line after the German arms
tice was signed. The general com
manded the 42d rainbow division The
mchine fell 1900 feet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Man NAY
BETRIEDF0RNURDER
Injured Man Expires After
AssaiIian Has Been Sen
fenced.

Peculiar circumstances have devel-
oped from the death of George Gray.
a negro. who died at Cook hospital
on Monday of blood poisoning. The
man had been patient at the hos
pital for number of months, suffer
ing from gun shot wound inflicted
by eolored companion
Following the mans death. and
upon investigation by Coroner Frank
A. Lloyd it developed that the man
who did the shooting, Kenney Stew
art, is doing time in the Moundsville
penitentfary ut this time for shooting
with intent to KILL
Following the shooting, which oc-
CURED in August of this year. the in
jured man was brought to the hos
pitaI and the assaiIant was placed on
trial and convicted and sentenced to
serve two and one-half years in the
penitentiary. During the course OF
the trial Gray was carried to and
from the hospital to the court room
on stretcher.
Cray improved for time. but de.
veloped Influenza a few days ago and
grew worse until Sunday, when he
died. whether or not the man now
DOING penance in the state peniten.
tiary viii be brought here and tried
for murder IS not known as yet
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
MACHINERY STARTED
TO GET MEMORIAL
Initiative Steps Tak=1 to
I..70r Marion Comfy
Sammies.

The special committee OF the Fair
mont Chamber Of Commerce consist
ing of J. NJ. Jacobs, ]. Walter Barnes
and w. ]. Wiegel. appointed to sug-
gest names for county wide Sol
Giers' and Sailors Memorial Commit
tee. metal the Chamber of Commerce
rooms last night and appointed the
following committee to represent the
various districts Of the county:
Fairmont District-Mrs. James A
Meredith, o. S. Mckinney, Robert L
Cunningham, Sam R. Nuzum, A. l.
Lehman, II. S. Lively, Thomas l.
Brett, NJ. L. Hutchinson.
Grant District-Carron Currey, D.
F. smith, Mrs. Re5ecca Thompson
Lincoln District-W- E. Mape!s A.
]. MCDANIEL, Mrs. Alexander G. Bee
IN Maanington District-James t.
Criss, Lawrence S. Schwenck, George
W. Bowers, E. Orville Murray, Miss
Lucy Prichard.
paw paw District. Y. Hamilton,
G. C. Arnett, Mrs. J. w. Devison:
Union District-Harry Shaw. John
S Scott, Philip Van Glider, Mrs.
Hugh F. Smith. -,,,
Winfield District-Dr. F. w. HILL
J. ]. HeiskeIl, Mrs. Anthony Bowen.
The committee expects to have no
tices maieId today to each member OF
the committee, notifying them Oh
their appointment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
"White Christmas" is
Altogether Possible
PROPORTIONS.

Weather forecasts are for a cold
snap tonight and possibly snow, with
the ''pearly white" scheduled for to-
morrow, so that white Christmas
is Probable after all. This snap fol-
lows the warmest December weather
Tor Twenty-Five years.
Tomorrow the churches will hold
Christmas services as usual. All of
the theaters will be open with special
performances and extra music plan
ned. The postoffice win be closed to-
morrow and no city deliveries wilt be
made. Rural carriers will deliver
mail, however, and all parcel post
mail will be delivered. Postmaster
Manley promising all Christmas pack
ages by Christmas evening.
Rain, this morning began to fall
heavily about nine o'clock and inter
fered greatly with shoppers who had
Planned to do a good days work. The
streets were wet and muddy and Just
as few people as possibel were out II
tn rain ceases by evening all stores
will b crowded to capacity tonight
Belated shoppers aud others kept in
today will make it up before mid
night. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
COAL LOADING HERE
TO BE VERY LIGHT
Christmas Holidays VIII Be
Responsible for This u
Condition, 4sgs..,s
E9T8s

Coal loading in the Fairmont region
was pretty fair yesterday when 1'!Oz
cars we're filled. The leading today
will be light and tomorrow no coal
will be oaded because Of Christmas
day. On Thursday scarcely any coal
will be loaded and on Friday and sat
urday the indications are that the
loading viii be light.
Yesterdays loading consisted OF i
e20 coal and 20 coke cars east and ~
coal and % coke west
Pay Day Observed.
The bigger operations paid their
employees yesterday and the money
came In handy for Christmas shop
ping. The pay was a heavy one.
Today's cars.
There are 1882 cars in the region to-
day and the placement is 1902. They
are classified as follows Open, l.
I4S; coke, So; team track, is.
Isner In EIkins.
r. B. Isner, district representative
of the United States Fuel admtntsCra-
ton, left last night for Elkins, where
he Will spend Christmas day at his
home.
John n. Wolfe, general manager of
the operations OF the Jamison Coal
and Coke company, today stated that
'.nu'' was improved at the company's
mines. Er. Wolfe states there are put
Hopr. cases at all of the mines Of the
company
The Jamison company has always
taken an interest in their miners vel
fare and were cautious to take pre-
ventive steps in time to gard against
the spread OF the disease in epidemic
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
NAIL NATTER HEAVY
At THE POST OFFICE
Doors Closed Tomorrow
ParceIPost Men to De
liver Mail.

This morning at the postoffice the
rush was not quite so intense HON.
ever. officials there stated that by noon
today and until the postoffIce closed
tonight at o'clock, It was expected
that crowds would be fully as great
as when they extended in a Solidly
packed line clear to the door. The To-
cal postoffice viii be closed promptly
at s tonight and viii not be open to-
morrow.
Last night the postoffice remained
open until 9 O'Clock. Rural carriers
VIII deliver mail tomorrow but city
carriers will not deliver any mail
Parcel post mail Will be delivered all
day. This morning, parcel post pack
ages were stacked high IN the rooms
Of the postoffice with extra clerks
working hard to get them all ready for
delivery. 1t was stated that never yet
have any of these Christmas packages
failed to be delivered by Christmas
night.
Yesterday was the largest day in the
history Of the postoffIce- SIG mail
bags. parcel post, were sent away and
As bags OF letters. 200 bags OF pack
ages were received and 50 pouches or
letters were received. Most OF the
wok Of handling this matter has been
done this eyar by new clerks not long
in service and Postmaster Manley stat
ed this morning that they had done re-
markedly good work
Money orders were issued yesterday
to the amount OF 104. Thirty-tour
money orders were paid. The heayi-
est business was confined to the regis
tering department both incoming and
outgoing. Seventy-five registered let
tiers were taken in and $50 were re-
ceived In transit though the local post
office. The biggest money order bust
ness was done last week when many
people sent money to friends and rela-
tives and distant families One hun
dred and forty-nine money orders we're
sent last week The money order
business has been extra heavy all
month It might be interesting to npte
that $515, 2O0.5s worth Of thrift and
war savings stamps had been sold dur
ing this past year. a very interesting
fact comes to light in the postal saw
ings department. -Four years ago
there was record OF 500 on deposiI
and today there Is record OF $SS,2 0S
on deposit Most Of this money be
longs 70 foreigners who feel this SOFT
of investment Is thoroughly safe.
Postmaster Manley handled affairs
at the postofffce very well despite the
handicap Of so many Of the regular
force being in the army.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Goernment Officers
ust Stick Until Feb,

The government plant at Rivesyine
WIN soon be a thing OF the past WORK
on the plant stopped at the close o.
the var but Captain ". Hun and
lieutenant Mcclellan are stin in the
civ attending to business In connee-
ton Wit hthe disposal OF materials
which remain at the plant A great
deal of such material arrived after
operatfon on the buildings ceased and
ali OF st must be disposed OF At pres
emit Lieutenant Mcclellan is home on
a ten days Through to St Paul, Min
nesota- Captain Hun stm remains In
the hospital, suffering nomthe enects
of a slight operation: Both men VIII
pobabIy remain IN the city AFTER the
holidaYs untl some time 4. E,eh9Ena.Ey.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Mrs. Edwin Robinson.
$50 Fairmoat Ave.
Mystery Surrounds
Her Ballins' Death

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Herr BALM died
suddenly in Berlin on November g.
The cause OF his death has not been
officially stated, but it has been re-
ported that he had been summoned 70
the German Army Headquarters and
criticised by General Ludendorf for
Opposing plans Of the military party
and that BALM then appealed to the
then German emperor who sustained
Ludendorf's statements, and suggest
ed that BALM either adopt them or
retire from public life. Thereafter.
according to reports, Balm appeared
to be greatly depressed in spirit.
Some reports received in London stat
ed that he had committed suicide.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
PRESIDENT WL9lNI1
NESS WITH SALIES
Will Review Troops N
France and Then
dress Them.
By Associated PTsssl

PARIS, Monday, Dec. . e1 :
Wilson plans for visiting AeI can
army headquarters at Chag1lc alld
then proceeding to ENGLAND re nov
complete He VIII leave e TO-
morrow night and VIII no ~ 'ln5il
New Years Day.
This movement WINE ne Is HIfh
the army which were At ffst entirely
in the hands Of Cen PeFsh have
been changed In one respect il.
son insisted upon taking s trlas
dinner with the troops andlea 2 from
mess kit with the soldiers bout him
He wil head formal dlnneE via
General Pershing and his eers n
ter.
After reviewing troops the rceI.
dent will deliver an address ich b
has already prepared
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
High Ready for
Bristol TONIGHT

The first basket ball game of the
season VIII be played tonight at the
=. NJ. C. A. at rs O'Clock. The game
WIN be play0ed with the Bristol hi:Il
school team. Bristol comes highly
recommended as a fast floor team, and
Is coached by tournament at Buckhan-
non Fafrmont team VIII pick players
from the following Hill, Fuzzy, Knight.
brown, Dean. Fleming. Rou1ino, Wolf,
Eless, and Pierpont Both teams are in
fne condition and hard game is ex-
pected A large crown is expected II
attend
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
.HINDENBIIRg SIDES
WITH GIlVERIlIENT
.SAYSBERLIl PlPES
Majority Socialists and n.
dssendent Socialis
Fan Out
INDEPENDENTS I'D HEGI
Have Decided to NolrIns .
Candidates IN Allof the
Dist5cts.
(By Assoeiated &c.

BASEL, Dec. 24s-An ag.ree1l 4
has been reached between tie =.
government and the German e ~
which Field Marshal Won HIND au h
and General Groener, CHIEF
master general retain their d e a.
cordtng to the Lolal Anzieger q Ser.
lin.
1t is reported from Berlin nat par.
legs between the majority Social
and the independent Soeialls con.
corning elections 20 the national Is,
sembly Fave failed and that the Ind 2.
pendents have decided to noLnll
candidates in all districts
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
West Kngi1aian
Extends Greetings

Tomorrow is Christmas Day and
The West virginian extends the
compliments of the season TO all
Of it's readers, trusting that every-
;9ne may sPsrd the greateat festtye
lay IN a most agreeable manner.
Today's issue is being printed at
3 o'clock IN order to give the en-
ployes an opportunity to finish
their Christmas shopping. No is
sue Of The West Virgtnian viii be
printed tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Fearful Story of Conditions
Told By Maj.
spack.
.IIr uEo III TIVE WITNEQe
Tells OF Some of the Hor-
rors He Personally
Witnessed

eEdfto,.s Note-What are the Bolsp-
5,,,,fI-i ,Io;ng in Russia What does
1roIsheyig,n mean in Russia. when -
dogrIshe92 Is It honest or dtshoneSE
1TTese are questions that all Amertc1
.7TsIlts answered. Russia is a Tar cfy
from al. Cur shores. Conflicting sSor1eS
scoIae TO ne by cables and in correspop-
6ences Major Jarom1r SpaecR, WHO
wrote th,s following for his neWSpa G21'
a 3 CzeSh9-SIovak soldier who only re-
Gently LETT the Czecho- Sloyak armies ia
Siberia. The Czecho-SloVaks are
SIavs. mostly Bohemians, and wefe
part of AustTta's army. While Russta
was stu fighting, these Bohemian SOL
diers vera taken prisoners or they de-
serted to the other side.- When Russia
eft the war, thers were some 60.0OO
OF these soldiers, and, as the German
army began to oyerrun the land, the
Bohemians decided to leave Russia
By way of Siberia and go to France
to- fight win the forces OF democracy
for Bohemia's liberty They began
marching from whereyer they hap
pened 20 be Suddenly, the Bolsbes
Wiki attempted to stop them and DIS
arm them The Czecho-Slovks. who.
BIZ the war, are all republicans, re-
SlSpeqS entts ever SINCE, Iney nave DeeS
at war WIKI the Bolshevfki Most oe
them ara sim marooned In parts OF
Russia and Siberia, but a few are co.'s
stantly getting through to vladivostok.
where thsy Sc. sail to America Major
Spaeck is enc of them ais obserFa>
tons in IsEsssia and Siberia have been
SO recent ard his reputation Is SO well
tht the following article
can only be looked upon as authorita>
tixe-Ed:torl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Opinion VIII Wipe
Out National Guards

WASHINGTON, Dec. 224.-An opfn,
ION of the Judges advocate geneals Of
ice approved by the Secretary ofWar
holds that ofEIcers and enlisted men Of
the National guard VIII revert to civil
Ian status when discharged from fed
eraI SeVIce The eject Of the ruling
practfcany Is to wipe ont OF existence
the Nadonai guard a. Il was orgsniz-
ed prior to the war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
10 VISTT CARIIsI.

CARLISLE, Eng. Dec. .=The
visit of President Wilson 70 efe home
of his maternal grandfather n Car
Isle on Sunday VIII be almost coin
cident with his \62d birthday which
occurs Saturday. BIS visit have
a double object. The Pres ent ~
attend worship IN the Low Con
EDUCATIONAL church, Of which his
grandfather was pastor for
and will visit tbs scene o. his u
er's early childhood.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
ASKED 10 VISIT HolIIll -.

THE HAGUE Dec. 24.el ore
the departure OF President SON
and Mrs Wilson from lol
ouen Wilhelmina sent them 1ti-
tation to visit Holland. Re ply,
which was sent by the Pres q
the ouen early in December qsI
been published. It leaves ne cues
ton of acceptance OF the On
omen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24

- N. g etSstSS1rYtCV PfeSt0SHG o. CEto
czseno- SIoVak Republic.
stiFe.. revolution torn German7
VIII finally Sink down under q BoIsh>
eVEfd regime or not, one thing $50 Ger
tain. under the auspices, encourGe-
ment, plo5s and financing Of kaiser
ruled Germany. Russia was thrown 20
the tender mercies Of the BoiShevt6
mob, who thereafter worked every
hour and every day il the interests OF
Germany.
They we're pro-German throughout.
: IN the service of Germany. they disor~
Ranfzed Eie Russian army and destroy
ed Russian Industry and agriculture.
In the service Of Germany, they sent
the Russian governments gold to the
kafssrs agents. They fought every
element that was opposed to the kafseS
and that Is why they sought to fight
thu czecho-Sloyaks-
And their very army. their Red
Guard. had as 80 per cent OF its mem,
/. bership German and Magyar (HIn'
garian1 prisoners of war in Russia.
when our Gzechs killed some Of tbs
so-caued Red Guard we found on their
bodfes registration cards Indicating
that the individual was a German or
Magyar prisoner Of war in Russia,
.erVa also found printed orders Stgned
~, Esnne,or Wi1Iian or Emperor karl
s1derfng these prisoners to enlist IN
me Bolsheyfk army. Could any stron>
GER proof be required to convince any
sSEoe maY. tH.t the Bolshevik regime
was pro-German regime?
ia - E.-,s+ I.eo,iT,;e the 11ass
l35[ ~ SSN .-.it,, It'll -. M odns
q - .ss =. '.,SS+j,,1 nv 4e lin
epS ~ ~ AZ +,esss GaT
~ ..t9,, sli S,o1,t tho
tte 5oss rS1-eIs ora
4. S u vs. !e+1,,..s, ~ , TTto
n. tln es'l,I ny piGSu .sIS,,' " oaIs
ls1 EIl3Sn eoulo HOS gSs1 ~ - Sas.
Zeo taey were easlIy req g. - "a. pm E,1t
t.elIFeo OF noS oLlly cue .tcu 10
OF common men ana S women ~, ~ 80
5 aEslifn ulst9.l su1sG MONIES Sp0 "oINs
S stea6ls .py Gnelr lSDor.. ,,,,.,.ea
Al tnat foisney sS, aSeop. Htns1 ~
hosTeSes. Ss8s 70 oEInE On = So see .nG
aIaareiy no gn9les'e s1 losS. II" N
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Sheriff Grabs Hold
of 400 Pints Of Booze

Fou hundred pnts Of whiskey were
confsicated at Finch's run last night
when Sheriff Glover and Deputy Sher-
IN Beatty intercepted an automobile.
The occupants, an American a negro,
and an Italian are in jail awaiting the
formal bringing Of charges The auto
is being taken in charge OF by the
sheriff
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Victory Christmas
to Be Celebrated

new YORK. Dec. 24.-Pubic cele-
bration Victory christmas in New
york tomorrow as wen. as those in
tboesands Of homes hee have been
arranged with q special view OF pro-
v1dtng .YuIe6de cheer for the 100000
retnrned American soldiers. sailors
and marine.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
Chicago Shivers
At 10 Below Zero
R Associated Pressl

CHICAGO. Dec. pa heavy wet
snow hogan falling early today In this
ciEv and vicinity accompanied by a
strong wind. Street railway traffic
was seriously hampered by the wet
snow and steam railroad transporta-
ton was delayed on number OF lines.
At weather bureau It was stated that
the temperature probably would drop
to 10 degrees below zero on Christ
mas.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
State Bank Slices
Mellon December 80

The board OF directors of the Fair
mont tSate Bark, one of the youngest
of Fairmont's financial institdons, Or
ranized only about year ago, has De
.cIared a dividend of six per cent, pay
sS1e December 80 next. The bank is
growing very rapidly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
FINAL REPORTS IN
RE1GROSSR0LL CALL

The time for collecting memberships
IN the Red Cross Christmas roll cam
paisn has been extended by National
headquarters until January ], accord
ing to a telegram received here today
sby Mrs. Edwin Robinson chairman fol
Marion county
However as far as Marion county
Is concerned the campaign is conclud-
ed and reports viii be sent into Wash
ington this Afternoon This was de-
cided upon after conference with OF
ficials Of the campaign here who de-
cided that the campaign had extend
ed over long enough period and thar
the few memberships which might be
gathered in during the additional time
would not justify extending the cam
paign in this city and county accord
ingly it was decided to send in the re-
port to Washington today The chair
men, vice chairmen and captains have
given practically their entire time to
the membership roll for three weeks
and have worked hard and faithfully
and believe when reports are tabuIat-
ed that Marion county will stand well
up TO the front among the counties OF
the state as having a large member
ship in the Red Cross. The report
viii be published as soon as completed
The following is the telegram as re-
ceived by Mrs Robinson today:
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
December %, 1913.
Mrs. Edwin Robinson,
$50 Fairmoat Ave,
Fairmont, w. Va.
Account bad weather and fu roll
call extended TO January first Hope
you will make this an opportunity TO
enroll every red blooded American.
Please report at once as fully as posi-
Bile total adult roll call members
ROBERT SHRIVER.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-24
MAJOR JARomrR sPAcEK.

iIiIitary Ai6e at Washington to Prot.
6 HasaryEt, President Of tho
Gzecno- SIoVaES Republic.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-19

The marriage of Fred L. Richardson
of Fulton to Leona L.. Foreman, daugh-
ter of John Foreman, took place We'd
nesday evening, April 10, 1918, at the
brides home in Milton Junction. Miss
Katherine Pierce of Johnstown was
bridesmaid and Forest Foreman, BROTH
er of the bride, was best man. At 8
o'clock the bridal party marched in to
Lohengrin's wedding march, played by
Miss Marjorie Williams. Taking their
places under large wedding bell they
were united by Pastor Hamilton by the
Methodist Episcopal service.
The bride looked lovely in a simple
dress of white and the bridesmaid was
becQmingly attired in tan silk. The
groom and best man wore the conven-
tional black
After short reception a bountiful
supper was served which was enliyened
by the presence of a charivari party
without the house. Only the immedi-
ate relatives of the bride and groom
were present as guests. The house
was prettily decorated with streamers
of blue and white Numerous relatives
and friends unite in wishing the young
couple long life and much joy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-19
Tobacco Notes.

j. A. Jensen has started the ware.
house handling of his Ohio tobacco dur
ing the week.
The P. Lorillard Co. are soon to add
another stemming plant to the half a
dozen or more already in operation in
the state. The F. C. Baines warehouse
in GAINESVILLE has been leased for stem
ming and storage warehouse of Geo.
Rumrill.
1t is with regret we learn of the
death of VIM. F. Hockstein, of the
Hockstein Leaf Tobacco Co. of Mil
waukee. He passed away Sunday.
April 9Th, while walking along Goth
street, heart failure supposed to be the
cause. He, was born in Milwaukee SO
years ago. being son of VIM. G..
Hockstei1, the veteran leaf dealer of
that city who died two years ago.
ATTENTION FARMERS!
Grow more grain and tobacco. Our
stock of fertilizer has been received.
Call and see us before stock is gone.
22t2 w. T. POMERoY & Co.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-19
HECTOR HEPBURN i.

Hector Hepburn, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hepburn, died at the home of
his parents shortly after z o'clock Tues
day evening, aged % years. His sick
ness dates from a severe cold which he
contracted while driving car out of
Chicago ten days ago, which developed
into pleura-pneumonia that failed to
respond to the usual treatment.
The deceased was born near Evans
vile iE this county and has always
lived in this community. He was a
young man of exemplary characte
with host of friends who sincerely
mourn his early death. He is survived
by his parents, three sisters. Mrs. q.
Scott of Madison, Elizabeth and Isa-
belle at home, and brother James.
Funeral services will be held from
the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.