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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11


and restored me to health and strengt
trouble. I know II to be . wonderful
medicine for women and can recommend
It 70 those who suffer with Tonan1y,
trouble. "-MRS. ANNE LEWELEYIS, MS
Newton Street
Cr.AR6sBURG. ". VA.-aSome time 3Fo.
I developed woman'S weakness and this.
caused me 10 become all rundown ana
weak. was so nervous that Just TIN
least thing in the way OF . noise would
cause me to scream. suffered with
pain in the back and side 1Went on
suffering this way for several years. !
tried many different medicines but DID
not get relief until began taking Dr.
Pierce'S Favorite Prescription, and q.
and restored my health can highly
recommend Favorite Prescription as .
woman'S medicine.H-MRS. n. A. EAENoSs,
2o5 Bridge Street.
MoUSDsvnLE. W. VA.-eSome eight
years ago in the opening OF spring began
70 so down IN health. became nervous
weak, could not eat nor sleep. and became
very thin. Was so completely rundown
I could not work. ! went on this way
one whole summer. took medicine but
it did not do me any good. IWaSSo weak
I could scarcely get up and down stairs
when began taking F'avorite PEeScrip-
cion-' I only took about three bottles
when was well person and began to b.
strong and hearty. I gained thtrty=hEe
pounds in weight, and am to-day strong
and haveneVer had any sickness since j
owe lot to DR.. Pierce's Fapori6e Pre-
Scription aud am glad to recommend it,.
Mrs. n. J. WILSON, SOL 1St Street. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
TELL THE PEOPLE

THE New York World which is the most consistent as
Il well the able Of the newspaper supporters of
the Administrations; takes she same position The West
Virnian takes with regard to the overman bill, which
would give the President blanket power reshape the
executive department during the continuance of the
and says the President ought take Congress fully into
his confidence asking this legislation and tell what he
wishes TO do and why he wishes to do it
Both Mr. Wilson and the men Congress who are back
Ct the alternative Chamberlain Dill ought TO realize that the
attitude Of the people back home toward this matter of
recognizing the government at 1t will be better able
10 eauy the precisely HE attitude which President
Lincoln expressed IN his famous letter Horace G.eey
when he told that impatient editorial critic that his object
the Union, and that he would do less with
regard slavery and other collateral issues whenever
he Believed what he doing hurt the and would
DO more whenever he believed dong would help the
cause
The people do not want changes made IN the machinery
Of government for changes sake They do not want
change simply because the people of Great Britain and
of France and Italy have found change essential They
want the carried with tie utmost possible expedition
and efficiency under the constitution. and they believe
that m matters Of this kind they entitled to be told
fully IN advance what 1t is purposed to do.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
THEY GAVE
THIS RUNDOWN
man WNQ
And He Got Back His
Strength and Energy

sheboygan. Wis.-'T was all tagged
OUT ran down. no appetite, nervous,
SleepIess nights and drowsy during
the day. and was not fit to work A
friend told me to take VinoL I did
so. and can now eat three square
meals day. sleep well, am alert.
active, strong and we'll and have
gained eleven pounds "A w Highly,
Sheboygan, Wis.
This is because vinol contains the
clements needed to create healthy
appetite and restore strength. The
complete formula is printed on every
package. This Is 2uur protection.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

THERE'S heap of traely philosophy IN this excerpt
from one of the early poems Of Edmund vance
Cooke who has ust been added TO the ecltona! staT
o. our Newspaper Enterprise Association and VINO VIII
1ezrIav delight readers of The West Nlrgnan With ms
famous verse and huE.or.
TIC part which VIC have to play in this world SIMPLY
the Dong of our pest The Lord does act demand success
Of MS but our level best according capacity he
areet Critic is as likely to pin The Gross Of the legion OF
Horror upon the breast of the poor WIDOW. who Win
b,n and ragged children about her and made old With
i;red cares and struggles kns sweater tor solGle
: oon the breast of general who WINS with shot and
word.
Not all of US are given the capacity save capacity
t sacrifice and this that raging IS matter OF sac
6cc The Judgment of the great Critic not to be warp
ed by title position the blarc of tumnets. or the glitter
Of what men call fame The widow mite may be the
mzhest of all offerings the presence OF Him 'Eho SHOWS
all things as they arc When that we are done
10 the death only question as to whether We
cur part our level best That's question too IN tbs
awful issue between barbarisrn and civilization We can
not all fight or even knit but there not one among US
hut can do his or her level best clfdenal and WIN
or lose the Critic viii call 1t good
And this brines US 10 consideration of the opportunity
hat lies nearest to our hands this weekts opportunity
70 subscribe 10 the Wa. Work fund of the Salvation army
Marion county has been asked for $1,000 Tor tins funo
That means that no cne will need to STRAIN his or her re-
sources but all who are pasro6caly determined to do
,inc possible to support the Republic and the cause
~ .noocJacv should give something. If they do Naron
viii add fresh Iaurels 10 Its already notable record
for su,nor,;ne the war The Salvation army fund IN
n| n the smallest of all the national funds 1t would
he fine thing to make 1t the biggest IN the total number
Of subscriptions Give something. If 1t only quarter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

DISPATCHES from Rome last night said that General
cadorna former commander in chief OF the 1tsan ar
go 10. been recalled from the supreme council
and that his place on that important body Will be taken
by General cordno assistant Chief OF stan to General
piaz On the surface this looks like the final droRping
Of Cadorna but it altogether probable that the gov
ernemnt wants him close at hand Whlie the
80; ~ the Generalization in the Italian at the
time Of the Austro-German offensive is going on.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

Next week Feb. 1875 has been desiG-
mated as State Song week bq II. p.
S;lawkay. state superintendent of
schools and citizens as well IS school
children are urged TO sing the songs
caicuiafed 20 inspire love of coIz.tI1y
On Wasirirgtor's birthday It is sug-
ges:ed that two stanzas o: NY Com
try It's OF Thee" be sung by citizens
wherever they may he ard that ali ser
vices or meetings held that night be
closed with the national anthem.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

colonel roosevelt whose conditioq the cause OF
+ avest apprehension during the latter part Of last
week is now on the road to his physicians re-
port The news will be cheering to the whole countrE
Even those who cannot agree with the Colonel all the
Time learned of his illness with the utmost regret.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Certainly this is nice weather and it fills US WIN
ratitde over the relief from the almost Ino!eFole
conditions Of last week and many weeks before tAat
But in Europe it als with forsSodins- When v!n
ter reazes it's grip the spring campaigns will begin
and while the United tSates and its allies have every
reason to face the future with confidence the individual
soldier that the slaughter is going to be appa
ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Why not come clean. and begin the
publication of daily average. deter
mined at the end OF each month?
Advertisers are entitled to know
what they are paying for when they
pay their monthly bills.
There's one smooth and easy going
liar among the newspaper correspond
ents who send stun out OF this town
Some OF the newspapers in west
Virginia printed story Sunday morn
ing which conveyed the impression
tn=t > PLAYER in Saturday nights bas'
ketbau game was almost killed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

The report that MouHdsviIIe was
Guara=uned for the smallpox IS dc
MED By The MoundsvnIe Echo which
explains that houses OF persons hav-
ing the disease we're guaranteed.
theaters. churches. and the like were
closed but there were no restrictions
on people leaving or entering the city.
There is 4 general Improvement in the
situation there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

The enrolment OF students at the
Vest Virginia University is 400 less
this year than ;ast. totalling 7o2 for
the second semester against 100 last
year. President Trotter has issued
200 permits OF withdrawal 20 stud ents
getting into military serrice which
has reduced tie attendance greatly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Mrs. James ". Flynn OF Kingweod.
was at one time type-setter ana
worked on Wiley's history OF Presto"
county gotten out in the year OF 1852.
so she is familiar with dates in con
nec.ion with the history OF that couu-
" and IVES the only one who thought
OF January 10 being the centennial OF
that county. Preston county was
created out Of Mononga1ia county by
act of the General Assembly OF ViI
ginia, January 19, 1915.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Parkersburg was entirely without
light or heat Saturday night. except
ing those home lighted by electricity.
The main gas line feeding the city
broke after being on fire for almost
q hours. The Parkersburg News
had to pass up its Sunday morning
paper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Governor John ]. Cornwe1 has ad-
dressed letter to the 4OS British sub
jects in West Virginia. urging them
to enlist in the service Of their coun-
try. stating that West Virginia as
well as Great Britain expects them to
do their duty.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Not the first time this faIsir has
played this cheap game.
Some one ouEht to tell the hick that
newspapers will buy his stun without
The exaggeration il he will only write
it right
Now that you can see the color OF
the earth for the first time in weeks
it is time 10 begin making plans for
that garden.
Begins to look as II We will all have
to grow our owr or so stone broke this
This fine weather takes away from
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

The campaign for recruits for ship building is at
tracing great deal OF attention throughout the coun-
try and it is to be hoped that 1t will be the means OF
securing all the workers that are needed 1t Is the
duty of every who be OF use IN ship yaro
oI+aa for although they are In no danger OF enemy
bullets In no way can they their country more
ereetively Ships We have If our army in Europe
is to be effectively supported The government recoE
nzes this condition fully and 1t has perpared special
certificate the who volunteer for ship building
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

]. W. Blackford WHO lives in tbs
eastern panhandle, feeds so p2rtridees
t:lat came 20 his door and one fel
with. the chickens. At night they ee
under pile OF rails within calling dis
lance. He has vowed vengeance OF
any one who molests his pets and
keeps a loaded shot gun ready for
hawks which come near.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Mrs Mary Clark of F'ayettville was
on c. & o. train when the newsboy
displayed picture Of American SOL
diers in fighting trench in France.
and exclaimed That's my boy" when
she got a near view. Sure enough it
turned out to be Clarence Clark. a
former West Virginia national guards
man
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

The Fairview correspondent Of the
PhiiIippi Republican thinks homcly
girls are more self-reliant than pref
" ones and bases his conclusion on
o5Sarvances at the skating rink where
the former find it easy 20 fasten Oh
their own skates while the latter re
quire the services OF half dozen
Young men.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

All four West virginians who we're
on board the Tuscania when it was
torpedoed and sunk by a German sub
marine we're saved.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

it is unfortunate. both for the Uriver-
sitv and for the other schools. that 1t
has failed 10 grasp the opportunity
when invited 20 do SO by its associates.
J. E. A
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
RUFF STUFF

Have you begun looking over your
fishing tackle yet?
Now that bali" is so nigh priced
MS to be practically out OF the q2es-
ton fishing trip now and then ought
le help on the costolivin problem.
The Astonisher ran up a sort OF a
high water marx circu!s;ioa fisure.
tais morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
barrels.

An association II business men har
at last been organized .: Weston. AZ
ter several fruitIess efforts while not
on such a broad scale as might have
been desired the organization is en-
couras:1E to those who feared the
business people would never be got
ten together.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

1t is announced officially that the American sector OF
49,, 500 IN TTrsnce is now under the command OF an
,rercan general That means that when the expected
German great offensive begins the Teutons will go up
ainst an a-America1 force at that particular point
II viii be one of the biggest surprises Of the war ii
+a, do rot discover that the United is in the
var with on,iuous earnestness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

- NNC4lAAAAll 49,
fered with pains IA
the back and side
extending down
ward. ThiSSnSed
me to become very
nervous and weak
and al run-doFn
in health. E6eean
taking DE. Pierce 3
FaSorite PrescrlpF
lion and this medlS
cine cured me q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Private Plat. young Canadian sol
der. will appear at Wheeling Febru-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

A car carrying IS barrels os whis-
key was on the side track OF the B.
& o. at JacKsonburg and after many
cases OF intoxication were noticed in
the community officers GlImbIed that
a hole had been bored through the
bottom Of the car and into one OF the
barrels.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

azy Il. malxinE. tal1eson his ofWnsex-
peTlanees in the war ana on the eject
var has had on the people who actu-
aGy engage IN Il. Private Pl2t vas
wounded after holding his place In
the war line for rwo years
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Many men attend church by proxy, but St Peter
wont recognize any credentials of that character
wheeling Intelligence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11
THE PART % EACH.

AID though YOU be done 70 the death. what tnen
II you 6atJIed the best you co2td.
II vou played your part in The world 81 men,
Why, the Critic will call ii good
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

Wheeling milk producers sort OF
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WOMAN;S SUFFERING
nS WAR. TMIE ASpEe

Fan. EAIEMoST: W, VI deyel0Rsa g
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the railroads a inc little a!ibi-

the railroads inc little abb.
II they do not get US some coal cars
now wen know whose fault il IS, ali
right
Make contribution 10 the Saliva
ton army war work fund.
Give dime. if you cannot afforo
any more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

price On FslS: I 70 esi q-s7SE
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IEaaasE@.l,--.,.'
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This fine weatser takes away from
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Commissioner Of Agriculture,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-02-11

z,sss imposing asg-s. :oa.
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Not the first time this f'kir has
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cine eured me q
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

At a Court of Probate holden at
New Britain, within and for the Dis
trict of Berlin, in the County of
Hartford and state of Connecticut, on
the 22d day Of July, A. D., 1918.
Present, Bernard T. Gaffney, Judge.
Estate of Henry Goodrich, late of
New Britain, IN said district de-
ceased.
Upon the Petition of Fred H. Good
rich and Henrietta Goodrich, of said
New Britain, praying that an instru-
ment in writing, purporting to be the
last will and testimony of said de-
ceased, may be proved, approved and
admitted to probate as per application
on file more fully appears, it is
Ordered-That said application be
heard and determined at the Probate
on the 9th day of July, A. D., 1918,
at O'Clock in the forenoon, and that
notice be given of the tendency of
said application and the time and
place of hearing thereon, by publish
ing this order in some newspa per
published in said New Britain, having
a circulation in said District, and by
posting a copy thereof on the public
sign-post in the Town Of New Britain,
in said District, and return make.
BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
Judge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
REDS CANCED GAMES.

Chicago, July 22.-Two games be-
tween the Cincinnati and Chicago
teams of the 2>@onal league scheduled
for Chicago for today were cancelled
yesterday by August Hermann,
Chairman of the National Baseball
Commission and President of the Gin
cinnati club, as result of Secretary
of War Bakers Interpretation of the,
work or fight" rule as applied to
baseball players. Herman said in a.
long distance telephone conversation
with Charles Weeghman, president of
the Chicago club, that he was trying
to arrange a meeting of National
league owners in Pittsburgh on Tues,
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
WALNUT HILL I>
LEAGUE OPENS
City Baseball Circuit Begins
Operations With Double Header

The Walnut Hill City league opened
this afternoon at Walnut Hill
with two games, the North Ends trim
ming Company M, 6 to 4, and tha
Crescents beating the Spartans, to 3.
The scores:
Nth Ends ..1o1O4Ooo Z
Co NJ .......0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 o. II g
Batteries-Charlo and Smithwick;
Lipetz and Elton.
Crescents ..o33O oOOOx-6 7 3
Spartans 80 5000 2-3 s a
Batteries-Thorson, Schusler and
Demerest; Rahm and Hall.
Owing to the heat Saturday the en-
try list in the athletic meet was not
very heavy. There were seventy-eight
boys and girls on hand, however, and
the competition was keen and the
marks very good. The winners in tho
various events were as follows;
Twenty-yard Dash (Boys' Minor
Class)-Won by V. Mattson; second.
F. Quilitzsch; third, T. Burt.
Twentyyard Dash Girls Minor
Class)-Won by L. Malone; second VI
Durnski; third, D. Koplowitz
Basketball Put (Boys Minor Classy
Won by r. Burt; second. A. Krom3
third, w. Goodale.
Twenty-yard Dash (Girls' Junior
Glass; -Won by S. Matulis; second, M.
Koplowitz; third, M. Godin.
Twenty-yard Dash (Boys' Senior
CIass)-Won by f. Delaney; second.
H Butler; third ]. Beckius.
Twenty -yard Dash (Girls' Sonior
CIass)-Won by L. Smith; second, M.
Meskill; third, M. Mcguire. ...
Standing Broad Jump (Boys' Nfinor
Class)-Won by w Goodale; second,
F. Quilitzsch; third, T. Burt.
Basketball Put (Girls' Minor Classy
Won by D. Koplowitz; second, d
Felsted; third, L. Malone.
Basketball Put (Boys' Senior CLASSY
Won by c. Ahearn: second, J. Mac.
Arthur; third, f. Delaney. n
Basketball Put (Girls' Junior CLASSY
Won by M. Koplowitz; second S.
Matulis; third, NJ. Godin.
Standing Broad Jump (Boys' Senior
Class -Won by II. Butler; second, ].
Beckius; third, e. Anderson.
Basketball Put (Girls' Senior CLASSY
Won by M. Meskill; second, l..
Smith; third, M Mcclure.
Schedule of Games. .
July 27-Company M VS.. Spartans:
Crescents VS.. North Ends.
August 3-North Ends VS.. Spar
tans; Company M VS.. Crescents. T.
August 1o-Company M VS.. North
Ends; Crescents VS.. spartans.
August 17-Crescents VS.. North
Ends; Spartans VS.. Company M.
August Accompany M VS.. Cres-
cents; North Ends VS.. spartans.
First games, o'clock; seconS
games, 4 o'clock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
He Misunderstood

Eyes" said the Australian soldier,
who was being shown round London,
you've got some fine places here. We
amt got nothing like them in Aus
tralia. That place. now" pointing to
the hotel at Euston Station. that's
grand place! You do things on
much larger scale than we do"
REALLY. 7 always thought things
were ever so much bigger in Aus
tralia."
well, That there place, now-we'd
think that ever so much too big in
Australia"
Eyes; but you remember what o lot
Of people visit London through this
station"
"Stiu. it's n hit big for its purpose"
"But surely You have hotels AS big
as that In Australian"
Hotel! D'you call that an hotel
My word, I thought 1t was the ticket
office W-London Opinion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
BASEBALL IN A NUTSHELL
EASTERN LEAGUE
RESULTS Ycsfnrda,-

Bridgeport 10, Worcester o.
New London 6-8, Waterbury SIS
Only two games scheduled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

Cincinnati, O., July 22.-August
Hermann, president of the Cincin-
natl National Baseball club, said last
night the games scheduled for today
in Chicago had been cancelled, but
that they were postponed games
which were to have been played off
there on an open date. He said that
under the circumstances he thought
the regular schedule should be carried
out, and that the Cincinnati team
would leave for Boston on Tuesday
to play on Wednesday, a regular date.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Standing of the Clubs

Games To-day
NO games scheduled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
YANKEES PLAY AS USUAL.

The New York Yankees and ST..
Louis Browns will neither work nor
fight today On the other hand, they
will carry on their business at the
Polo Grounds In the usual fashion un-
til a definite order to suspend activi-
ties is received.
Jimmy Burke, manager of the
Browns, said last night that he had
received no word from the owners of
his club to discontinue playing, and
that until such orders were received
he had only one course.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
ASSOCIATION
COMES TO A CLOSE

Chicago, July 22.-The pen
nant in The American Associa-
ton was awarded to the Kansas
City club at the close of yester-
days game, which marked the
end of the 1918 season by Thos.
J. Hickey, president of the
league.
This action followed the dcci-
sion yesterday of the club own
ers to close the parks and dis
band the teams for the duration
of the war, following Secretary
Of War Bakers Interpretation of
the work or fight order for
baseball players of draft age.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22
Mother Knew.

Little Girl (before statue in mu-
seum( -Mamma, who's this?
Attendant (after q pause)
Mercury, the messenger Of the gods.
You have read about him, no doubt.
Mother-Of course she has. But,
you know, my little girl hasn't such
very good memory for Scripture
Boston Evening Transcript.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-22

seball situation since it
taken up with
n out that when the
Motion picture conpan-
mated with the tax and
Eat once sent repre-
M as hin gton, there to
T M and argue for
ntio41 was desired.
de RIO effort in their
f tlle situation, the
6GclHoel. WAS not full
"a slAingtOn. it is en-
fhe .magnates them