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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
SOME SPRING WATER
IS VERY DANGEROUS
City Will Have Frequent
Tests Made of Local
Water Supply.

investigations which DR.. II. l.
Criss. Fairmont health officer ha.
been making have confirmed the sus
picion that some OF the typhoid ex
listing in this city came from infected
springs and en- effort will now be
made to prevent the public from us
ing the water OF springs that produce
water deemed to be dangerous TO the
public health.
To that end Water COMMISSIONS
Smith today is trying to make arrange
ments 10 have meteorological tests
made locally either at the splendidly
equipped laboratory which the Consol
idation Coal company maintains here
or at Cook hospital where the equip
ment is especially adapted to thai
kind OF work. When arrangements
have been completed tests OF the city
water will be made every day or Sc
and the results printed in the news
papers for the guidance OF the pub
lie. Water from the springs rounda
bout will also be tested and danger
Gus springs will be closed.
The city water is believed to be en-
tirely safe now. but II will be advis
able for the public to boil all Of 1t used
for drinking and in cooking until fur
Their notice. Samples Of the city sup
ply have been sent to the state chem
lists and a report on It is expected
either today or tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
BloodhOunds Figure
In Boys Arrests

Bloodhounds recently purchased by
Sheriff A. NJ. Glover did effective work
yesterday when they led to the arrest
indirectly Of three boys. Albert Hager.
Earl Lilley and Torrance Patterson. OF
the East Side. who are charged with
stealing junk from the shop OF I'Funt.
Deputy Sheriff w. f. Harris had
charge OF the dogs which got the trail
TO an Italians shanty. There the Of
ficers found that an Italian boy had
followed the alleged culprits and was
chased back. He led the officers TO
the point wher they had hid their
booty. Later the boys tried to sell
the same junk to FHnt and were
nipped. They are being held before
Justice Conway who will certify the
case to Judge vincent's intermediate
court.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
COAL CAE SUPPLY
AGA|k FALLS OFF
Only About a Thousand
HOpperS in The Reg
ion Today.

The car supply in the Fairmont
region took another slump today and
the number of cars available was but
1.067. This is not enough TO keep
the region upon its toes. even with
the present depleted labor condition.
Coal Notes.
Clarence ID. Robinson. Harvey
Staggers and T. S Neptune were
Fairmont coal men in Clarksburg
wednesday.
The Beaver Coal Company. which
now operates wagon mine at Wea-
yer. in Barbour county. expects to
make tipple mine out Of the prop
crty shortly The side track is now
in and work is proceeding on the tip
pie.
The Lynch Coal Company. Of Hor-
Nor. between Weston and Buckhan-
non. of which p. j. Lynch. OF Blue
Jay. w. Va, is leading spirit. has
| 300 acres Of RedstOne coal which
will be opened in the near future
The tipple is now being erected. Tn"
RedstOne vein there is five feet thicl;
though il is seven and eight feet in
depth at some points, and six feet al
Century. in Barbour county.
C. w. Ferguson. the deputy inspec-
tor for the Buckhannon sub-district.
was seen az Buckhannon Tuesday
night. srl stated that he was receiv-
ing the heartiest cooperation every
where. He began his new duties
July Is.
J. Walter Barnes is attending the
gas meeting at Huntington. He left
Fairmont last night, accompanied by
Sapper Coleman. one of the oratorical
returned soldiers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
ALL REG|STRANTS
HELD FOR ARMY

Registered men OF neither the 1917
or 1918 classes will be released for
enlistment in the navy. marine corps
or the emergency fleet herafter. An
order from Charleston this morning
was received by the local draft board
asking that no more releases be CIV
en-.
The telegram which is and which
will be of much interest to many local
young men who have been waiting to
enlist in the navy or marine corps
reads as follows:
"All local draft boards shall
refuse TO release to the navy, ma
rine corps and emergency fleet
all registrants of the 1917 or 1918
classes who have ben or will be
classified in Class | until a SUI
hcient number of physically quail
flied Glass / registrants are IN
sight 10 fill promptly all calls up
10 August 81 with generous al
lowance for men rejected at
camp. This applies whether reg
istrants have been finally classi'
fed or not"
The order is likely a safety measure
to assure that there will be enougl
Class ! men TO I'LL the big calls which
are coming for next month. bout II
expressed in the telegram as to wheth
er some boards will have enough
Class 1 men physically qualified 4
| I'll the August calls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
Important Notice

Let every citizen please observe the following
regulations:
Don't throw paper the or other exosed noo
where the same may blow into the streets
mas become noticeable that so careful N s
iomer Merchants should paper and such refuse
mont OF tner respective properties times picked nm II
"ouo nke minute less Of employees. time u nt nm
loose paper In front Of your would to the appa
ance Of the City ~ "'''''
LOTT throw ssss and such like refuse streets and al
In CLOGS the sewers and direct You civic rrdo
Snouo be sufficient to keep this from occurring
Don't park any the street. Some m ~
OaSASuIens are violators Law.
CAV your especial very importan reya,oo
Cut All weeds and Nth property vacant lots and in ~
Of your property. on the o sidewalk
~ we nave been reasonably observance in the mast
ana NO" "nen labor OF the City fall the dv ~
SOn themselves to get scythe and this NOW
before the pollen begins begins to hurt
? Do this in the interest Of Fairmot
Yours,
ANTHONY BOWEN, Mayor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
FairmOnt Sub Region
Business Men Here

At the rooms OF the Fairmont
Chamber OF Commerce in the Watson
building this afternoon the Fair
mont sub region committee on war
resources and conversation is in SEES
sion. r. T. Cunningham, chairman, is
presiding.
Monongalia county Is we'll represen'
ted there being j. l.. keener. Col. E.
NJ. GGrant and NJ. r. Warwick, OF
Morgantown in attendance. Taylor
county is not represented, but the
GGrafton business men are wide
awake and have sent in their share
Of the money to maintain a sub dis
trict office. The other counties are
doing well. Preston county was not
represented today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
Rotarians to Dine
at 6 Prompt TOnigh'

The Farmont Rotary club N||' bold
It's regular weekly meeting l1|4 I|.'
ing at the Country club. Ino u..''0|
viii be the regular business u|.''.|
and matters Of impoFtanc1 N''' |
considered.
Automobiles win assemble a Front
OF the court house q $3.50 o'.'|.| '|
convey the members 70 ne o.I end
luncheon will be served q - |'.|.
promptly. Heretofore TIE .AI.'.''
has been served It seven o'r'lI. |''
this evening Il viii b served a .
II is probable that some O.. O. %
guests will be entertained . ~ '|'|
con this evening. Fried c1I...' |
be the principal item n teo u.I.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
LONDON HEARS CROWN PRINCES Army HAS Been DESTROYED
NeW Record
for Building
DeStroyerS
fBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON. July 25.-A new
worlds record in destroyer con-
struction has been established at
the Mare Island california; navy
yard in the commissioning Of the
Ward II days after her keel was
laid. the Navy department an
ncunced today.
The Ward was launched seven
teen and half days after the first
plate was laid. Formerly it re-
quired "a months to construct a de-
stroyer in this country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
Germans Making Desperate
Efforts to Keep POck.
ct Open.
PERSH|NG REPORTS GAIN
Teutonic Counter Attack IN
Region of Dorman Was
Repulsed. e


miles of the town Of FerO-en-Tardos
nois. in which is the meeting point q
eight roads.
II is the center OF the German
communication In this region. Ihl
town is being heavily shelled daily
and bombs are being dropped b. %.
tente allied air squadrons.
WITH THE AMERICAN Army
ON THE MARINE. 1:s0 p. NJ JulI
90 (By Associated Press)-FFnnoo
American troops this morning a
vanced their lines north Of The rIytI
Marine more steadily. The German
continue their retreating movement
to the north.
The French and Americans a||1
made gains on other parts Of The 81
miles OF battle front. The 0o(U.I|
viciously resisted In . majority 1|
cases.
LONDON. July 35-Tho Pan Nan
Gazette says that rumors or current
that British troops have made great
advance in the direction Of BI1n|1|
about midway between Rheims and
Scissors. II II also reported thai
French forces have advanced o. 1I.
other part Of the Aisne-Marno salient
and that the armies Of the German
crown prince have been placed n
position out Of which e seems % Be
impossible to extricate them.
WITH AMERICAN ARMY ON IHI
AISNE- MARINE FRONT. wednesday
July "a. night.-(By Associated RIo..|
With their lines Of cOmmun|c1I'11
reduced by operations on their laII|
and their rear north Of the M1I1I
being constantly pushed the 0oIn1I|
have been forced to give up more ter
ritory. The French and American
troops rested tonight some dIgI11r|
in advance OF the point where IIII
started this morning.
WASHINGTON, July 2S.-FuI|1.'
progress by the American forces y
their attacks between the 0rcQuo and
the Marne Is reported BY General Der
shing in his communique for y1.'.I
day. received today ct the war q.
partment.
Northwest Of Jaulgonne American
troops penetrated the enemy position
to a depth Of from one 70 two mile.
LONDON, July 25.-Nino division
Of reserves from the army d Crow
Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria al1
division from the eastern ono o. II|
line have been rushed 70 the n|I 0'
the German Crown Prince bc'I.''
Scissors and Rheims. but. says I'|
tiers correspondent with the America
troops in France. the Germans nay
well hesitate to push more troops Into
the already crowded salient SCENT
the difficult they have q I1||'|.
those already there. German I-.'..
ance on the southern sectors q pa
salient has been reduced . { u.|
she'll II is added and the enemy doubt
less is concentrating efforts % keep
ing open the northern outlet q I''
salient.
The allied drive toward ooIctI j.
Chateau not only threatens TIE Il.||
communication with Beroon' arden
ois, but IL Q serious thro.l IlI '''
| German troops around ADI4c.
line Of retreat would pas L4I|'|
Fere.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-25
THE WEATHER

Thunder showers tonight; FHsv
partly cloudy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
Farmers Learn How to Use
Tractors to Advantage
in Agricultural Work

All hail to the farm tractor This
was the sentiment of nearly one nun
dred farmers who attended the Inter
national Harvester Tractor School in
the company's big building, in Wal
nut street. Never was there q more
these tillers of the soil, who came
from wide radius, in many instances
bringing their sons along to learn all
about the trick tractor.
The principal instructor was j. E
kiehl, of Ephrata, expert tractor man
from the Harrisburg branch house,
and his practical methods were most
highly appreciated by the audience,
young and old.
Cumberland, Adams and Dauphin
counties were represented by promi-
nent men such as IL. w. Allison, J. G.
Whistler. Andrew Shelley, George
Hoffman. IL. J. Oyler, $. T.. Alleman,
Jacob Gingrich. II. Homer Matter, at
torney; Irwin Il. Deibler, George Hor-
grower of Palmyra, who gave a very
nice address on corn and alfalfa grow
ing, at the close of the tractor talks
Harrisburg men turned out, too,
bankers, lawyers and businessmen, a
good many of them owning farms in
the neighborhood. Minlin, Perry and
Juniata counties were all represented
Fulton and Franklin counties sent big
delegations. Chambersburg sent
Harry 7. Poe, p. l. Crider, J. Harvey
Martin, ID. NJ. Rahauser, Charles Il.
Henry. William i. Alexander; Millers-
town sent Russell NJ. Beaver. Charles
Mcconnell. of Port Royal, not only
came himself. but brought four neigh
bors. Mimlin county men before the
meeting adjourned arranged to open
headquarters for a tractor school at
LewiSIoWn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
LITTLE COAL IS
LEFT In CITY
CONTINUED from First Page


No report has been made of afy an
thraclte shipments to Hill dealers.
1t is reported that Ross A. Hickok.
county fuel administrator, managed
to procure ten cars of bituminous
yesterday for Hill dealers, and neigh
boring towns in the county. Very lit
tie anthracite has arrived in this city
to-day.
An uptown dealer said that the
dealers in the Hill district and up
town are nearly all without coal.
with the exception of an uptown
dealer who received four cars of
anthracite yesterday. He said that
unless shipments pick up, cold
wave will find Harrisburg unpre-
pared.
All dealers are far behind in their
deliveries. Some of the dealers are
three or four days behind. A large
uptown coal establishment is now de-
livering the coal for which it cook
orders Monday. The coal received
Tuesday will be delivered beginning
this afternoon. The demand for coal
yesterday and to-day has not been so
great as hitherto, owing to the mild
temperature.
The Chamber of Commerce inves-
tigator furnished coal to forty-one
families yesterday. This was rather
above the average, in spite of the
temperate weather conditions. Many
homes have been heated yesterday
and to-day with small wood fires or
with banked coal fires.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWSr
Larkin Secretaries
Give Entertainment

The Larkin Sec. Association No.
163 gave a unique entertainment yes
terday afternoon in the directors
room of the Y. w. C. A. Mrs. L. NJ.
Westhafer, special representative of
Larkin Co., was in charge of ar
rangements. The playette. "a Busy
Morning." was well received. The
cast included: Mrs. John f. Schaf-
fer, Mrs. /. V. MeNeal. Mrs. Ira S.
George and Mrs. Charles A. Bowers.
A get-acquainted day for the Sec
retaries will be held in the near fu-
ture. on March IA special meeting
is TO be held. at which time n fash
ion show will be presented by sew
cral members. Those present were:
Mrs. William Byrem, Mrs. John l..
Schaffer. Mrs. Ira V. McNeal, Mrs.
Charles Bowers, Mrs. Ira S. George,
Mrs. Charles A. Raffstenberger Mrs.
Katie Shipp, Mrs. John Lukens. Mrs.
Flora Cusack, Mrs. William Shelter,
Mrs. Abraham McGill, Mrs. Emma
Patton, Mrs. John Dunn. Mrs. Flora
Myers, Mrs. Laurence Rinehart, Mrs,
John Webb, Miss Catherine Hep
smith, Miss Emma Edwards, Miss
Elizabeth Waugh, Mrs. Leese and
Mrs. John Nunemaker.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
u. S. OFFICER GETS
GERMAN AIRPLANE


the time the bomb dropping had
been completed the enemy was close
at hand and the French formation
of which this American and another
American aviator had accompanied
as gunners was at an altitude of
1000 feet.
The lieutenant, who is a Missouri
an, took off his gloves so that he
might operate his machine gun more
effectively when he saw an enemy
plane driving in from the side and
firing its gun. The bullets whizzed
close to the French machine before
the American acting as gunner could
get his piece into action. Then he
tHrned a stream of bullets into the
enemy and before the first drum
was exhausted the enemy machine
| toppled and started to spiral. Then
| it Topped and fiuttered down with a
| fare of smoke and flames in it's
wake. 1t crashed to the ground a
short distance from the German
city.
The other American aviator. also
a lieutenant, was not so lucky as
the Missourian, for the machine he
picked out to engage lodged away
! quickly and he was unable to get in
any effective shots.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
WEDNESDAY CLUB
CHORUS DELIGHTS
Annual Program of Musical
Organization Pleases a
Large Audience

Franz Schuberts God in Nature, -
was the opening number by the
Wednesday Club Chorus, in a pro-
gram. replete with delight, given in
Fahnestock Hall last night. Miss
Agnes Hess played beautifully.
LISTS transcription of the Waltz
from Gounod's Faust" "Apres un
Reve" and "Valse Triste," were
sung by the chorus. the soprano
obligato being given by Mrs. William
X. Bumbaugh. Debussy's "3eau
Soir' was given with the assistance
of the chorus. by Mrs. Charles
Sanders, contralto.
George Sutton baritone, sang
THE Pauper's Drive" by Sidney
Homer. and the beloved "Toreador
Son." from Bizets Carmen" lie
was especially fine in the TOR
eador,' displaying the fiery passion
of the song. The Wednesday Club
lille Saint Saens, and Brahms
Death of Trenar." The Brahms
number was a funeral dirge, which
under the able baton of Mrs. Wilbur
+. Harris, director, sounded like the
moaning of the waves breaking on
the rocks. The chorus was accom-
panied by Miss Margaret Waugh and
Miss LeNora Fry. harpists;' j. Fos-
ter Shirk, trumpeter, and George
w. Giede, trombonist. Mrs. Rhodes
played "JeuX d'Eau," followed Icy
the chorus singing "Chaque Chose a
Son Temps" and Song For Twi-
light" The two harpists, Miss
Lenora Fry and Miss Margaret
Vaughn, accompanied Miss Lemer,
violinist, in the playing of Charles
Gopnod. March Solennelle."
As a final number William Les
ter's cantata, THE Tale of the Bell"
was sung by the club chorus. The
cantata tells the story of bell which
rang, through the ages bringing a
stirring message to all who heard>
The bell was brought to America,
where it brings the message, Pre-
pare for Eternity" The audience
Joined the chorus in the singing of
America"
One of the most delightful num-
bers on the program was Miss
Hess playing of the Waltz from
Faust" Miss Hess displayed good
technique and musical taste, which
is rarely equalled before a Harris
burg audience. Mr.. Sutton's singing
was also very beautiful. Miss Mabel
Witenmyer accompanied the We'd
nesday Club choruSeS
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
WITH MRS. BARLEY

Mrs. j. Frank Barley, 1919 Swa-
tara street entertained the MEM
bers of her Sunday school class of
Derry Street United Brethren Church
last evening at her home. Election
of officers was held. Miss Katherine
Carl, president, presided at the meet
ing. Mrs. James Robinson McCurdy
was elected to succeed Miss Carl.
Miss Helen Runkle was unanimously
elected secretary, and Miss Beatrice
Runkle was elected treasurer. Re-
ports from the subtreasurers in
charge of the Easter fund pledges
were read. 1t was decided to knit a
slumber robe to be sent directly to
our boys in France. An American
flag is to form the center After the
business session knitting and mu-
sic were enjoyed. Refreshments
were served to Miss Helen Runkle,
Miss Mary Dunstain, Miss Leola
Shope, Miss Mildred Runkle, Miss
Faye l. Haverstick, Miss Esther Fell
lers, Miss Katherine Carl. Miss Mar
garet Musselman, Miss Beatrice Run
kle and Mrs. j. Frank Barley.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
Surprise Birthday Party
For Carl Moesline

In honor of the 18th birthday of
their son, Carl, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Moesline, 422 North street, gave a
surprise birthday party last evening
at their home. The small host re-
ceived many useful gifts from his
guests. Games and music helped to
pass the evening merrily for the
children. Refreshments were served
including birthday cake with
twelve lighted candles. Edward
Moesline. grandfather of Carl Noes
line, entertained the children with
clever stories and gave "reminiscences
of his twelfth birthday party.
The guests included Anna Mar
garet Unger, Mary Unger, Dorothy
Moesline, Margaret Moorhead, Grace
Conard. Margaret Moesline, Ken
meth Unger, Donald Unser, Paul
Unger, Arthur Forman, John Unger,
Jr.. Walter Forman, Carl Moesline
and relatives and friends of the
family.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
800" Party With Mrs.
Tripner as Hostess

Mrs. George c. Tripner. 251O
North Sixth street, was hostess at a
five hundred party at her home. Mrs.
Thomas II. hewitt and Mrs,
George Hamaker won clever little
prizes which were provided by the
hostess. Miss Winifred Tripner sans
several solos. Refreshments We're
served to Mrs. John Tripner, Mrs
Thomas II. hewitt, Mrs. George y.
Matson, Mrs. Earl Peters, Mrs. John
Hoover. Mrs. George HamalSer, Mrs
L. Wolfe. of Lemoyne, Miss Winifred
Tripner, Betty Peters and Arrie
Gully.
Miss Elizabeth B. Hurlocll has re-
sLmed her studies at Bryn Mawr Col
lege. after a short recess spent with
her parents, DR.. and Mrs w. Spry
Hurlock, of 1919 North Front street.
Miss Nina Ruth, OF Highspire, Will
spend tomorrow with her sister,
Mrs. Edwin j. Knisely, OF the Derry
Block apartments.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
MISS BUD TURNER
GYM. CLASS PRES.
Miss Mary Mckee Again IMAM
imously Elected Busi-
ness Manager

The business girls gymnasium
classes of the Y. w. c. A. held their
annual election of officers last eve
ming. Miss Marjorie e. Bolles, di-
rector presided at the meeting until
Miss Bertha Turner was elected
president. She, then took the chair.
Her election was uanimous Miss
Margaret Johnson was elected vice
president. Miss Mary Mckee, who
served as business manager last year
was again unanimously elected TO
that office, while Miss Bess Weller
was elected to assist her. A utility
committee to help with arranging
the entertainment which is to he
given by the combined business girls
classes was elected as follows: Mrs.
Nellie Fernsler, Miss Helen Loucks,
Miss Ruth Stroh, Miss Myrtle Brown
and Miss Jack Mayer. Plans for the
entertainment will be started imme-
diately. Suggestions will be well
coined from any member of the
classes by the utility committee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-02-08
FIRE GETS Big
START BECAUSE
OF FROZEN PLUG
Double Dwelling Burns While
Neighbors Form Bucket
Brigade

Because the fireplug in front of
the double frame dwelling at 270
Susquehanna avenue, near Wyoming
street, Enola, was frozen so that fire
men couldtnot utilize it. the house
was almost completely destroyed by
flames this morning. 1t was neces-
sary for the firemen to get their
water from a fireplug on Columbia
road, distance of over a hundred
feet from the house, before they
could eXtinguish the flames. Fire
men fought the fire for two hours.
and finally extlnguished- it after 1t
had burned the two upper floors
completely, and damaged the rest of
the house.
Neighbors with buckets and a
chemical apparatus from the rail-
road yards at Enola, assisted the
Enola firemen to fight the flames.
Neighbors also assisted in carrying
some of the furniture from the
hause. Much of the future was de-
stroyed.
The double house is occupied on
one side by Mrs. Katharine Stone
and daughter, and a number OF
DOaFuerS, ana on Ine OJnef Slue DN
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Ewing. The fire
started from an overheated furnace,
which was fired with bituminous coal
on the side of the house occupied by
Mrs. Stone, at about o'clock this
morning. The fire started over the
furnace, and gained considerable
headway between the walls when
discovered. 1t broke out on the at
tic, and later all over the house.
The fire was discovered by Mrs.
Stone. The Ewings managed to save
a good part of their household
goods.
The house is ownedby T.. B. Hem
minger, of Carlisle Neighbors are
taking care of the homeless families,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ewing and Mrs.
Stone took occasion this morning to
thank their neighbors for their kind
ness. 1t is said that there is not a
vacant property in Enola, and the
homeless families are without roof
to shelter them as the result of the
fire. Hot coffee was furnished the
firemen by the Womens Relief Di-
vision of the Pennsylvania Railroad