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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-01

II IS time to thnA a8ou. American aprle orchards
They will soon be called TO supply a waiting world
with APPLES ard they are ready.
Many years ago Arthur Stevenson them American
minister to the of St James presented Queen Vie
toria with some beautiful red apples Virginia or
chard Victoria vas tempted. and she fell She caused
the import tax American apples 70 be removed and
from thar day to this Eneland has be e principal
porr market for American apples
As a result Of the there vii be a greater ex
port market for apples than ever before nor en-
Immediately meet this demand by planting increased
be done wheat Tor apple trees take sew
eral years TO come TO maturity
This would not be SO important a fact right now e
commercial orchards had been kept UP usual. Bat
since 1910 there has been very little planting of apple
trees n most sections OF the country and unless inc
apple growers get about it quickly shall be I'm
position TO take advantage Of the market opens
Any who has land fitted for it should maxi
apple growing part OF his business. The private or
ehard should be carefully planted as as
'he commercial orchard that it provide The home
supply leaving the big chard care for foreign shin
rnente
There is money and health in apples The market
S. assured The crops should be assured also without
lass OF time
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-12-01
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X yea hate any lr-u3. ae..lr -.
plant immediately g. -hr ...t1.,e t..4rlsf
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Mich
Mrs. Lily Ammons and Harlan
Wade spent Sunday afternoon at VIII
Snider's.
Mrs. Tride Belleu and infant. OF
Fairmont. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
]. D. Michael.
Karl Arnett has purchased a new
automobile.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
8elleu, daughter.
Belle Morgan was business caller
at Fairmont Monday.
There viii be an exercise In the
near future at Arnettsyille for the
missionary work.
Miss Lonnie Newbraugh, of Loves.
vile, was visiting Mrs. Carrie Robey
few days ago.
Mrs. Eta Newbraugh was operated
on at Pittsburgh and is doing nicely.
s Mrs. Carrie Robey moved from the
MIN Nicely store into Mrs. Mat Nc
Elroy's residence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
RUFF STUFF

JudSing by today's police court rec
ORD the SEALS were not the only fellows
who took d drink on circus day.
: And Il appearances on the street
yestefday are any indication some
Euys can rival seal in drinking.
The Astonisher has broken out with
4 Violent case OF admiration for the
Majofss vote getting Qualities.
Hsidenfly q great change Of mind IN
local Demniie circles since few days
after the election last fall.
But Ciem's . cautious soul.
And belieyes IN the we'll proved
adaee IL you. can't lick 'em the best
''a1hs Y: q y e a.e 'sm'
And iikewise has made up his mind
that The Major can't be trimmed.
Herr Schiedemann, the German
chaneellOr says the peace terms are
nnaccept ahle,
Very vel, old top. what are you go
ingto do about Il?
Write d few more notes and then &C
cspt them under protest, Of course.
THAT'S fiimsy but it win do to save
HE tacd ~ q Teut statesman in the
present 3 4eration.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

would hesitate 70 ysntue he csuiun saat dog bis were
feaine Of the 6sst sessions IF de colonii a,ia,r.
but we any sne dare Sc N an ,nee1tain
world that # de cost Of printing an the dog bill, TIA. have
been introduced IN the state Legislatures nce the beginning
OF the government converted into silver dollars il would
make a pile that would dwarf Palatine knob.
Dog bills are as much national trait as drinking ice
water andsyell, much as drinking the other thing used
to be before old Neal Dow started TO d. things to our per-
sonal Liberties And yet who bold as to venture to
say that there is less dog these here United States
tonight than there would have been If dog taxes had never
been mventeda We ask the question without Ii. least fear
No. Sam R., you can't tar the marauding cat out Of
existence any than decades Of hard and sometimes
thoughtful work. although that latter quality was extremely
rare on the part of desperately law makers could
dispose of the worthless sheep killing dog in that way
Invent real plan for crbng the cat evil and earn the
plaudts Of admirns world incidentally remove from
the shoulders Of the sweating payer one Of his crueest
and most unnecessary burdenshe multiplicity Of dog bills
the calendars Of state legislatures for without doubt
the dog bill fellows. who have yet displayed any
originality or initiative. would adopt the cat remedy and
make themselves believe they originated that's the kind
of fellows they an
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
,l6pllY! E sy!z!sssz7

When the second day Of the First
Wheeling convention came to an end
on the night OF May IA. 1851. after
morning. afternoon and night sos
sions. some one proposed three cheers
Tor New Virginia" and they vent up
with wild and ferocious yell. Three
more cheers were then given for John
S. Garlic, OF Harrison county. after
which delegates and spectators dis.
persed.
The second day OF the convention
was given up to consideration of the
proper sort OF resolutions that should
be passed. There had been spirited
debate. Colonel James s. Wheat. of
Ohio, John S. Garlic of Harrison aad
George Nice. Porter of Hancock, Of
fered three different sets of resoiu-
tons, although the latter comprised
those offered by Col. Wheat, William
Lazfer OF Monongalia county, hopes
the convention land those outside the
bar would refrain from any expires.
stons OF applause or approval, during
the sittings Of the convention" but he
might as we'll have suggested that mol.
itics be adjourned forever in Monon-
gala county. The great clash was
the fear of Col. Wheat that Mr.. Car.
lille was trying to forestall the action
Of the convention in the resolutions.
NE convention adjourned without
taking positive action and the last
speaker was Waitman T. Wiley. Of
Monongalia county, who declared that
the proposition of Mr.. Carlile was
treason mot only against the constitu-
ton OF Virginia but against the con-
stttution of the United States"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
Worthiington
over subscrlbed.

Over Subscribed.
The First National Bank of Worth.
ington was allotted 100000 in the
late Victory Loan campaign. The
subscriptions turned in amounted to
S43,300.00. the over subscription
amounting to $6,300.00. The bank
went over the top early in the cam
paign.
Building an Addition. "a
Salvatore Evangelista has recently
built an addition to his residence in
the East Worthington addition.
Personals.
Miss Florence Swiger, OF Haywood.
spent Sunday with friends here.
Mrs. Puma Beeson, Of Harter Hill,
was a visitor in town on Tuesday.
Hon. Jesse F. Sturm, of Bingamon,
was business visitor in town on
Tuesday. :.
Lloyd Shaver. of Briscoe, was shop
ping in town on Tuesday.
Roswell !. Roberts, Of Carolina, was
"a recent business visitor here.
Finley Cakes was transacting bust
ness in Fairmont on Monday.
s. L. Yost, of Piney Fork, wetzel
county. was visitor here on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. E. Minnear, Of
Annabelle, were visiting relatives
here on Monday.
Lawrence G. Sandy and Blake Nc
1ntire were Fairmont visitors on Tues.
day.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
SCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS.

Iron Aesop right on down to the pepper lads who
write platitudnous editorials in our most widely cir
eulated magazines and make old truths look like newly
coined wisdom it has been drilled into mankind that stick
tovcness great virtue which sometimes is rewarded in
way least expected
We had another illustration Of the manner in which this
sometimes works out the results of the High school inter-
class track and field meet. held Monday when Hill. who
had but two frst. ended the contest with more points to
his credit than did Brown who took six 6rs Judging by
the Hill makes up for lack of bnlliancy by excel
lence variety Of sports and if he keeps 6 and keeps
his head he probably will be heard from before he gets
through college and is prepared to go forth to take fall
out Of the world.
This track and field meet. by the way. seems to have
been than ordinarily interesting exhibition for the
first appearance Of the men, 1t pity more popular In
terest not taken in scholastic athletics in this city. The
school authorities have seen to that opportunities for train
ing good if not exactly ample, and the teachers who
specialize in those activities work hard The result is that
very cretable results are obtained but except for
limited crowd Of basket ball fans the public takes very little
interest in such matters.
This is far from an ideal condition and something ought
to be done about it, Those who have the physical side
Of education in charge in the schools and at the Normal
ought get their heads together and plan Systematic
pasn running through one full school year at least and
including all the sports that be put here with the
idea of olng the stad citizens Of the old town thoroughly
awake on the subject Of athletics for both girls and boys
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Smith have re.
turned to their home here after
sending few days with relatives at
Fairmont.
Miss Monte Dalton has returned
to her home at Morgantown after
spending few days, the guest Of
Miss Lelah Straight.
Mr.. Ross and family have moved
to the Floyd property at this place.
Miss Lima and Edna Lareri OF
Heights Mines spent Sunday with
Jesse and Thelma Smith.
FWilbert Massie was on this Run
Sunday.
F Mrs. Eunice Smith was a sunda,
visitor at Shannon Shuman's.
G. B. Keelforer was business cal,
Ter at Fairmont Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stone of Point
Marion. Pa, spent several days re-
Gently with relatives here.
Davie and Arthur Hoult have pur.
chased them new car.
Rev. Allen is holding a series OF
meetings at the Christian church.
Mr.. Lowe who has seen service in
France has returned home after
spending few days with relatives
here.
A number of friends were delight.
fully entertained Saturday evening
at the home Of Mr., and Mrs. William
Smith in honor OF his sister. Miss
Thelma's birthday, the evening was
spent at music and refreshments
were served to the following per.
sons: Misses. Ruby Summers, Lima
Larew, Elsie Rice, helma Smith
Edna Larew, Jessie Smith, Mrs. Ida
Summers, and Messrs Davie Hoult
Paul Pearl. Fred Wilson, Arthu,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Another reason why the Teuts were
licked is that the whole darned sixty
MILLIONS Of them does not contain one
first rate intellect.
Never would have got into the war IL
they had had even a few second rate
men.
All the intellectual development for
fifty years went to making military
experts.
And the ideal military expert I, a
We had few in our own organiza.
tion when the big show began for us.
When calling on a lady after mid
night it is not only good FORM but It
seems also to be a safety first measure
to back out II she is not in a cordial
frame Of nina.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
THE Nicely BOOM.

observers Of things political in this state
have been mildly interested in Irritation which Ex-
Senator itchs Charleston Gazettehas been carrying on
syi afcn county own Mansfield M. Nicely. represen.
isys congress from the First West Virginia district and
sole survivor Of last falls wreck of the Mountain State
Democracy.
is morning The Times in its leading editorial also had
FEW sweet generaites and two pointed remarks
Nelly possibilities as vote seer. and, they
used say back in the old convention days. it is beginning
p Nelly for governor the Democratic ticket in
The fall Of next year.
interesting situation, indeed when Colonel Wat
ION can dssemble its wrath over the double
in ounty last fall and Chiltons organ willing to
80 ID support Of man it probably believes would be,
governor in the hands Of the anChitonites. but
probably supplies the explanation when it says
this morning:
The election last November indicated very
clearly that West Virginia is not normal
Democratic state, and indeed many people be-
Iieve 1t Is almost hopeessy Republican.
now MAJOR Nicely does look like the best available
the Democrats. but isn't rather early to begin
Tie for nomination. Wont the rank and file
remember when the primaries roll around next year that
The party bosses saw him frst2
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Secretary OF Labor Wilson told New York audience
last night that there was no fear of spread of boshe
sm in the United States because this country has
veloped much more from the standpoint OF democracy
than any country in Europe That true but that
not lessen the danger Of outbreak Of bolshevism,
which does not fg for democracy the word is
commonly understood. The boshevist leaders are all
nihlists at heart this doctrine that makes easy
Roadway among the ignorant and the consttutonally
disconnected Bolshevism cannot be by mega
tive methods.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Mrs. Charles Hess was visiting Mrs.
Formey few days ago.
N. 3. Fisher, who has been very Ill
with smallpox at Warn Markley's. is
mending very slow.
Luke Arnett and Arthur Arnett, Of
Fairmont, have come down to spray
James Arnett's orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence satterfield
and children, Of the Brady mines, were
visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. James Ar.
nett's recently.
Ross Michael spent Sunday the
guest OF Miss Georgia Michael.
Belle Morgan spent Tuesday az
MorEantown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Arnett and son,
Vance. spent Sunday evening at W. M.
Ralphsnyders.
Miss 1cie and Sarah Clark spent one
afternoon last week with Mrs. Emma
Arnett.
The W. c. T. U. supper was very
well attended at. Arnettsville on Sat
urday night. About $50 was made.
81 Michael. an aged man at Ar
nettsville, Is very Ill.
W. NJ. Ralphsnyder and Miss Sarah
and Icie Clark were visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Ralphsnyder recently.
Frank Fortney Is visiting his aunt
and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. william
Gantx, at Fairmont.
Gilbert Thorne, OF Morgantown, was.
visiting at VIII Snider's q few days
ago.
Leonard, Youst, Of osgood, spent
Sunday at Henry Youst's.
b Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Ra1phsnyder
Spent Sunday afternoon ut W. NJ.
Ralphsnyder's.
Elroy Henry was business caller
at Morganfown Tuesday. !,
I Mrs. Basil Michael and daughter
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
car TAXES AND DOG TAXES.

4 Il S. all very well for Sam R. Nuzum to talk about i'm
tax on cats. Most people who take interest
bird life and their number is increasing rapidly each
with him even if they cannot fall in with
Of thought But who going to collect the taxa
s Of lie reel, 10 borrow BIT Of expressive language
lie neysboy world which. however. is perfectly well
even out in the class where Prof. Walter
Barnes seeks to impress the beauties Of mpid English. we
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

There is cabinet crisis" in Germany. The menu
bers Of the Ebert appear to be the
becoming victims OF their political Devices
they have denounced the peace treaty in such violent
that they have been warned by several of the
political groups that support will be withdrawn IL the
treaty signed And If the treaty is signed there
is bound to be an immense amount of suffering. is
delicate situation, to say the least.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
GEORGETOWN

Rev. w. p. Clark went to Cincin.
natl, Ohio, on business trip! this
week.
There was a quarterly meeting at
Hagans last Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. w. P. Clark and wife were at
Fairmont on q business trip Saturday.
Hveing Groves who has been II, the
army over In France was visiting
Miss Winnie Snider recently.
The infant of Rev. Clark and wife
Is sick with bad cold. g
Mr,rand Mrs. Brooks wisman and
infant, of Flickersville, spent Sunday
ct Emery snider's.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Secretary of War Baker reported to have said that
the War department would favor the reorganization Of
the guards that states may the
same units used in making up the 16 divisions
guard troops organized for service in France That
sounds sensible but It has peculiar interest for states
like West Virginia. the guard organization Of which
practically smashed in the process of organizing the 6
divisions In working the details the new second
line Of defense should be taken to that justice
is done to the states with small guards.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

Ehu Root puts the attitude Of the people toward the
railroad situation with admirable clearness when he
says in letter s. David WarReld president of the
National Association of Owners of Railway Securities.
that the public is opposed to permanent system of
government operation, but 1t does want the roads
go back the uncontrolled operation Of the period
before 1917. 1t is up to congress to work out
railroad policy along that line.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
"WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY IA. 1919.

believe ii, thcs United States of America as govern.
!ent people BY The people for the people, phose
ns pons derived from the consent of the governed:
e democracy republic. sovereign Nation of nany
oveysign States perfect Union. one and nseparable.
those PRINCIPLES of freedom equality JUS
fe humanity for peh American patriots sacrificed
fheF and fortunes therefore believe il is my duty
ID country love it; TO support its Constitutions; to
aDs to respect its flag; and 10 defend ii agairs,
ersnies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
Houit, Garrett Summers, Russell
Smith. Carl Williams. Jos. Straight
Jack Larew Ira Larew, Bill Garfield,
Gilbert Summers and James Smith.
CASUALTY
LIST

The following caua1ties are reported
by the commanding general OF the
American Expeditionary Forces:
Killed in action 1; died from wounds
2; died OF accident and other causes 8;
died Of disease z; wounded severely.
IA; wounded degree undetermined
65: wounded slightly 393; missing in
action 6; total 4ee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
Killed in Action.

Milowsh. Frank Syracuse, N. Y.
Died from Wounds.
Corporal
Bfsker, Noah, Yoe, Pa.
Private
Palmer. Leonard, Douglasville, Ga.
Wounded Degree UndetermIned)
Privates-
Davis. Jesse F.. Mrs. Mary A. Davis,
Elkhurst, w. Va.
Wounded Slightly.
Crawford, Carlos G.. Augustus craw-
ford Dry Branch, w. Va.
Price, Arlie j., Samuel A. Price, box
543, Holden. w. Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14

CHANGE OF STATUS.
The following cabled corrections are
issued as an appendix to the regular
casualty lists at the request OF the
several press associations:
Killed In Action previously Reported
Died.)
Wolford. Charles c., B. T. Wolford
Wappocomo. w. Va.
Returned to Duty, Previously Report.
ed Missing In Aetion7S
Spahr, Getty R., Thomas B. Spahr, Ter
ra Alta w. Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-14
PHARoAH's RUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Smith have re.
turned to their home here after
sending a few days with relatives at
f,airnont
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

to New York City to engage in his
chosen work, that of electrician.
w. B. Barton of Fort Smith was
Mena visitor Thursday.
A. P. Smallwood of Opal was
Mena visitor Friday.
Monroe Standridge of Opal was in
Mena on business Wednesday.
Columbus Lilies of Big Fork brought
cotton to the Mena market Friday.
w. S. Capehart of the Bank of
Vandervoort was business visitor in
Mena Wednesday.
w. E. Yates of Big Cedar was in
Mena, Wednesday, with cotton which
he sold to G. w. Petty.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Spencer and
child reached Mena Tuesday for a
visit with Mrs. J. G. Hudgins and
family.
S. S. Pitcher of Hatfield was on the
Mena market with cotton Tuesday
and sold his staple at an advance of
3 cents over the price offered in his
home town.
While in Mena Tuesday to look af-
ter matters of business, ]. o. Gates
of Hatfield told of trip he made to
Conway, where he witnessed the great
football game between the Hendrix
Bulldogs and the Ouachita Tigers. He
also visited near Prescott the place
where he was born and where his
grandfather established q watermill
in 1890. He admitted that Polk coun-
ty looked better than ever to him
when he returned.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

Since the coming Of the frost col
lards have appeared in the Mena mar
ket and are finding a ready sale with
those who enjoy eating this substitute
for cabbage. The heavy rains of De-
tober helped the growth of local plant
ings of this southern delicacy.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27
Burial of Rev. j. w. Bratcher

Funeral services for the late Rev
John Wesley Bratcher were held
Tuesday afternoon at the home or
Magnolia Avenue. There was a
large gathering of friends and &C.
quaintances of the veteran minister
At the home the service was conduct
ed by Rev. Nj. C. Jackson, son-in-
law of the deceased. Interment was
at Odd Fellows Cemetery where the
final exercises We're conducted by the
Masons.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27
Wants Carload of Hickory Nuts.

Hearing that E. d. Ellsworth of the
White Produce Company had hickory
nuts for sale, firm in Tennessee
wrote him asking for immediate ship
ment of carload. Mr.. Ellsworth is
unable to fill the order at this time
but expects to have enough nuts to
ship later.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

If your digestion is bad, your bowels
constipated and you don't eat or sleep
well, you need Prickly Ash Bitters, the
system-cleaner It purifies and in
vigorates the vital organs, restores
appetite, energy and cheerful spirits
Price $1.25 per Bottle.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

INDIGESTION. If you are afflicted
with this distressing complaint, 1t may
do you good to learn that Prickly Ash
Bitters is a prompt and efficient rem
edy. 1t strengthens digestion, relieves
heartburn, tones up the stomach and
by its agreeable cathartic effect, 1t
empties and purifies the bowels. Try
ii. Price $1.25 per Bottle. ADV.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

Several of Mena's eating houses
have raised the prices of meals, claim
ing they were forced to adopt the in
creases by continued high prices of
food products. A number of others
refused to join in the movement.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

Stop coughing! you rack the lungs
and worry the body. BALLARD'S
HOREHOUND SYRUP checks irrita-
ton, heals the lungs and restores
comfortable breathing. Price 25c, soc
and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by Jack
son Drug Co.-Adv. nov
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

Regulate the bowels when they fail
to move properly. HERBINE is an
admirable bowel regulator. 1t helps
the liver and stomach and restores a
fine feeling of strength and buoyancy.
Price 60c. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27
Wild Nuts Bring Christmas Money

Burnell Shipp, youth living west
of Potter, was in Mena Wednesday
replenishing his Christmas money by
the sale of hickory nuts and walnuts,
having small wagon load of the lat
ter for which he found ready sale at
$3.50 per bushel.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

When the kidneys are ailing, use
Prickly Ash Bitters. It is a fine kid
ney tonic Relieves backache, bladder
troubles, Indigestion and constipation.
Price $125 per Bottle. ADV.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to
the friends and neighbors for the
kindnesses shown in our bereavement
and for the beautiful floral offerings
for our father. Mrs. j. w. Bratcher
Adv 48-279-1 and Children.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1919-11-27

Columbus Lilies of Big Fork brought
cotton to the Mena market Friday.