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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
ECONOMICS CLUE MEETS.

A meeting of the Willow Creek
Home Economics club was held
Tuesday afternoon ct the home OF
Mrs. George Eberhart. Officers for
tie coming year were elected as
follows: Mrs. George Eberhart,
president, Mrs. Naomi Denny. vice
president; Mrs Arthur Hopkins
Mrs Fred King. assistant
secretary, and Mrs. James Kizer.
treasurer. Mrs. Robert Mcknight
and Mrs c. w Richie, appointed
n embefs of he sick committee.
Following he election Of officers.
a social hour was enjoyed and re-
freshmcnts aerved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
N. MAIN ST. PROPERTY
BOUGHT BY ED. HARRIS

The store building az 2o5 y. Main
st. next 10 the Mishawaka Furniture
Co, and the 24x132 lot adjoining.
were purchased Tuesday morning
by Edward Harris. proprietor OF the
Harris furniture store from John
John Pheaton estate. The price paid
was S4,10O.
The building is at present oc-
cupied by the Harris Annex ex-
change
It is planned by Mr.. Harris 10 re-
move the Old building and 10 erect
a large modern furniture store which
VIII cover the two locations. Plans
will be drawn for the structure and
work commenced sometime next
year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 thank the friends and
neighbors for their sympathy extend
ed 10 us during the illness and death
Of our beloved mother and grand
mother, especially the Modern
WoOdmen of America and the Elec-
trical Workers union. local No. 1873,
for their beautiful floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Chrisman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wachs. ST..
Mr.. Jacob Wachs and grand
children. -Advt 9t1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
MLSHAWAKA NEWS
Nus Times Office I2O Way 1S;
WELL KNOWN ELKHART
COUPLE is MARRIED

Word has been received in the
city OF the marriage OF Miss Stella
Jacobs Of Eikhart 10 Edward
Schneck Of the same city. Both of
the young people are well known
in Mishawaka
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Fr. Janson of Elkhart
Following the marriage rite the
newly WEEDS were guests at bridal
luncheon AZ the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs +. j. Bickel, where the bride
has been making her home for the
past six years.
AIr. and Mrs Schneck left yes
terday for Toledo and other eastern
points. where they viii spend their
honeymoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
LACLUYZE FUNERAL WEDNES-
DAY

The funeral service for Annie
LaclUyze, nine-year-Old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. CAMEL Lacluyze. re-
siding six miles south OF Spring
brook, will be held Wednesday
morning at s o'clock at ST. BavO's
Catholic church. Rev. Fr. Fisher
of South Bend will oficiate. The
burial Will be in St Josephs Cath
Ole cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
CHIEF PFENDER RETURNS.

Chief Pfender returned Tuesday
morning from Kitchiner. Ontario.
Canada, where he arrested Mrs
Mitilda DeWinters and her three
children of W. Fourth St, who left
Mishawaka sometime ago with a
strange man. Mr.. DeWinters swore
out a warrant for the arrest of his
wife and the local police traced her
to Kitchiner, Ontario
Chief Pfender spent several days
at Niagara Falls on his return trip.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
LINCOLN FEATURE TO-DAY.

The new World picture. The
Devifs Trail which is showing at
the Lincoln theater, has speed and
pep. 1t sure does step along lively
TO smashing climax that will make
you grip the seats OF your chairs in
tensity OF your interest and emo
ton.
Betty Compson and George Larkin
are the stars Of this striking. inter-
esting. entertaining. unusual pro-
duction. and IL would be hard to
find more attractive pair OF young
people than this piquantly pretty
young Eirl and this stalwart, hand
some young man.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
THIRTY-TWo BECOME CITIZENS

Thirty-two MishaWakans who
have received their discharge pa
pers from the army and navy got
their naturalizing papers in the cir
cult court yesterday. They were
conveyed to South Bend in auto
mobiles donated for the occasion by
A. d. Warner. Chas. Ostrom. Oscar
T. Roder, L. L. Graves, r. II. Jerne-
gan, Joseph Grovelski and Julius
faster. Eighteen others have their
applications pending.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
LETTERS At POST OFFICE.

Letters for the following people
remain uncalled for at the local
post office: Albert Miss Pearl. BickeI
Mrs. Laighton, Beutter Andrew
Evans Mrs. Francis. Fisher Mrs.
Ray, Haines Leland l.. Hanlon Mrs.
Dennis, kirkland f. H. Lechlitmer
Adam, Lane Miss Eva, Lost Miss e.
Linn Claud, McComskey Michael.
McDOnOugh Miss Amanda. Martin
James Melick Donald, Panicola
Giovanni Pattersaul Gamer, Raven
croth Mrs. J. H.. Schulz Richard.
Shafer Fred. Slygh Jackson, Walker
Karl. Waiter Mrs. William NJ.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
WOMAN s CLUB To
HAVE Good YEAR
Add Hundred to Membership
Which is Now 300-Enter-
tanning Program Arranged.

Minor changes in the constitution
Of the Mishawaka Woman's club 10
take effect prior TO the opening OF
the club season on Sept p. were
made at a called meeting Of the
members held Monday evening in
the public library
a reception in honor of the new
members OF the club viii mark the
official opening Of the years activi-
ties on Sept %. following which the
regular schedule OF departmental
and general sessions viii he in
stituted The clubs enrolment
numbers approximately 500 for the
1919-1920 season. placing the local
organization as one Of the leading
wOmen's clubs. not only in this fed;
Grafton district but in the entire
state, a remarkable achievement
has been recorded since the close
of last seasons activities by the adj
dition Of exactly 100 new members
To the clubs personnel. q fact at
tributed largely 20 the progressive
spirit and admirable record set forth
~ N+aN - NN.NNtAiAc NtAA - VI ~AAt NANh y
pndeavor.
Departmental activities Will be
continued along the lines similar 10
those of last season. the only change
in the conduct of the programs be-
ing that a general program commit
tee will present the feature at gem
eral MEETINGS. in substitution for
programs given under the direction
OF the various departments In ad-
dltiOn 10 six especially fine engage
ments with leading entertainment
bureau, the Woman'S club will pre-
sent DR. Russell Conway and Miss
Sarah Wilmer. both OF whom will
prove exceptional assets TO the years
record of program achievements
The Welsh Glee club. a leading
musical organization Of the present
day viii also be brought 10 the city
through the efforts of the club in
cooperation with the Mishawaka
high school
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

The c. I. c. class of the First Bap-
fist church met Monday evening at
che home of Rev and Mrs. FLOYD w.
Johnston 1876 K. Broadway. The
regular routine business was follow
ed by a social good time. The class
decided TO purchase the electric
light fixtures for the auditorium of
the church.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
SAMUEL G0MPERS LOSES
IN RACE WITH DEATH
Bv United Press l:

by United EreSS.
BOSTON. Mass, Sept 9.-Samuel
Gompers, president OF the American
Federation Of Labor, arrived here
Tuesday after losing a race with
death. His father Solomon Gompers.
81 years old, died last night at the
horne Of his daughter.
Solomon Gompers began life as a
cigar-maker in London, later com
ing 10 New York. He became totally
blind in 1898.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
INVEST HAVILY
IN NEW RAILROAD
South Bend and MiShaWaka
Men Finance New West
ern Enterprise.

n J. Lambiotte. manager Of the
Temple theater who returned Labor
Gay from Mount Streeter. col.
where he invested considerable CAPT
TAI IN the new corporation OF the
Tintah and Axial Basins Improve
mcnt corporation. organized for the
purpose Of building a railroad into
the Uintah basin and 10 develop
the vast resources Of that famous
Utah treasure house TO procure tom
mage for the road. received word
yesterday that the proposition has
been n grand success.
G.. r. Hines. manager Of the Au-
ditorium theater. South Bend. and
Mr.. Lambiotte. left several weeks
ago for Denver. In answer 10 tele-
gram from l. J Lam biotte who is
heavy investor IN the project for
the development Of the famous Col
lom coal vein
Mr. Hines. who was already a
heavy stockholder. was 80 favora bly,
impressed with the sight Of the
mines and thriving condition Of the
new village at Axial basin. that he
invested $4,000 moro i'm rail stock
Mr. Iambiotte also bought many
shares
THE Craig Empire" OF Craig.
Col. gives the following description
Of the town in which the local men
are Interested Just 10 months at
ter work was begun in connection
With the development Of the famous
COLON coal vein in AXial basin. "A
new and modern town was formally
christcned in honor Of the one man
whose keen foresight and indomit-
able energy. made II reality.
Mount Streeter-M T. Streetcr's
own town.
We'll Equipped Coal Mine.
Where 10 months ago stood a
country bank and "a ranch house. is
"a modern town at the opening OF
one OF the most thoroughly equip
ped coal mines ia the country.
Everything belongs TO the company
"Besides the mining plant and
power house the Uintah- ANial Bas-
ms Development company. has it's
own bank general store. machine
and blacksmith shops. hotel board
inE houses, pool hall amusement
hall concrete walks and many neat
cottages"
a week ago Saturday the town
had flag raising Mr. Hines has
presented the town with a new 1Ox-
20 silk American flag 10 take the
place of the nag used at the raising.
Quoting the Craig Empire. a
i0X90 silk American Aag donated
by O. ~. Hines OF South Bend. Ind,
one Of the COmpany'S stockholders.
viii replace the one swung TO the
breeze saturday"
Messrs Hines and Lambiotte viii
make another trip TO Colorado. oct.
o. 90 attend "a meeting of the stock
holders They viii be glad TO meet
any OF the stockholders living in
South Bend or Mishawaka. or any
others interested in the project. be
fore attending the meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
ENTERTAINs FOR RELATIVES

Mrs. Virdie Slater. 219 w. First
st. entertained Monday evening in
honor Of her aunt and uncle Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wilson, of Swickley.
Pa. Mrs Wilson is a graduate Of
Wesley college and has since studied
dress designing in Paris.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
NEW BOOK SHOP FOR CITY.

A new book shop is to be opened
within a week or 10 days at the
Mfshawaka hotel. Miss A. ID. Martin
and Kathryn McCarty Of South
Bend are the prOprietOrs. Miss Mar
tin who has a wide experience in
the business. will act as manager
The venture should be a success as
1t will be the only shop of its kind
in the CITY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
BIG SERIAL AT TEMPLE.

The first episode of The Great
Gamb bic. one OF the greatest serials
10 appear on the screen. will be the
feature at the Temple theater to-
day. The Carter Case" another
GOOD serial. Will also be shown. a
two reel Tom Mix" comedy COM
plctes the bill.
I'm order 20 accommodate many
high school patrons the manage
mcnt OF the theater is showing an
extra matinee starting at o'clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
FORD STOLEN MONDAY

F. Maggioli, S29 w. Tenth St. re-
ported to the police Monday night
that his Ford car was stolen at
Springbrook park. Monday evening.
No trace has yet been found Of the
thief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
PERSONALS

The East End Mothers club has
postponed its meeting which will be
held Thursday, Sept. is, at the home
of Mrs. +. Peters. Z. Third st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
RETURN FROM TRIP

Chief and Mrs. V. J. Pfender re-
turned Tuesday from vacation
spent in Canada and Niagara Falls
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
PROMINENT FAMILY RETURNS

Mrs. william w. Dodge and chill
dren have returned from Boston and
have taken possession Of their home
on Lincoln way E Mr.. Dodge. who
is general manager Of the National
Veneer Products Co. has been in
the city for some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
MISHAWAMA WANT ADS

WANTED-A good cook. At once.
Best OF wages. Apply Smithy>s
Lunch Room. 215 y. Main ST. lott
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

Dr. 7 Il. Seaman. residence and
Office. 213 s. Main st Telephone.
NIishawaka III 29tgO-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

NVANTED-To buy chicken coop.
Cali Mishawaka phone 129 SIS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

Or. MakielslNL osteopath. 10 ".
Second st.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

WANTED-Ohice position by two
high school boys. two years COM
mercial. course. two years office
experience can work four hours
fOrenoOns. Phone Mishawaka 1897.
l0t3
FOR SHLE-On account OF leaving
city. upright piano in good condi-
ton also book case and household
furniture. 529 ". Seventh st. Phone
sos. Cts.
WANTED-GirI for general house
work. no wa. hing; 607 w. Third
81 Phone Mishawaka 1873 SITS.
WANTED-S alesladies for general
dr.. goods. steady employment at
good pay. Apply in person. a. O..
Haslanger < CO. Sta
WANTED Block maker. good
vases Herzog * Anderson. phone
Mishawaka II. corner Main and
Third 81. 6t6
WANTED--A maid for steady en-
ployment FOR general housework
or half dav all the week. No wash
ing Mrs Stcweu, IL s Mll St.
phone 1859 5tf
FOR SALE-Two five-room houses
on the north side. modern except
furnace. Houses are only three
years old. one has garage. WIN
sell together or separate. $4,000 for
one. S2,l00 for the other one
STARK REALTY CO.
SO MONEY $40 loan on city
property. Eight room house mod
ern. on easy payments Seven room.
modern. near car line Five room
bungalow. easy payments. Garmire.
Phone Mishawaka $40. TT
FOR SALE-Motor car. eight CYL
inder Cadillac. SIS y. Main St.
telephone 1908. ST..
FOR SAI.E-Seven room brick
house. strictly modern Paved
street corner OF Eighth and Union
SITS. For information call S2S 5.
Union 50 5t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

FOR SAI-E-Seven room brick
house. strictly modern Paved
street corner OF Eighth and Union
SITS. Fer information call S2S s
Union 50 str
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

FOR SALE-Motor car. eight CYL
inder Cadillac. SIS y. Main St.
telephone 1908. ST..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
MISHAWAKA LODGE 100 +. AND
n

Stated meeting Wednesday eve
ming at 30 O'Clock.
NV. CARAVAN, W. VI.
T. II. HUBER. Sec'y. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10

FOR SXLE-On account Of leaving
city. upright piano in good condi-
ton also book case and household
furniture. 529 ". Seventh st Phone
sos. 9t5.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
Nour Grocer Recommends
l Perfection Cakes and
Cookies

IE knows they pure clean and wholesome. and that
nothing is used in the baking OF Perfection goods that
= you would not willingly in your home He knows
YOU II ike them better
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-09-10
"Marshmallow Walnut Bon BonS'

are another famous Perfection Cake and ideal decacy OF
only the very best marshmaow and chocolate and
other ingredients used making these splendid cakes and
it's very evident the superior taste and eating qualities
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
OVERLAND PLANT
STANDS STILL TODAY
Feeling Running High Over
Killing of Two Strike
Rioters.

TOLEDO, O., June 4lThe situation
is at hgih tension here today follow.
ing the labor riots Of yesterday when
two persons were killed and nineteen
others injured near the WHY'S Over.
land plant. with the plant again shut
down Ut the request Of city officials,
Mayor 5dhresSsr frankly admits that
the situation Is beyond his control des
pt;e ths large number of returned SOL
dtsrs and r.ttLsu police who have been
sworn N. No word has come from
Columbus as 70 the sending of troops
hare In line with tho mayors appeal to
iioyer1or Cox Immediately following
the riottng.
Crowds again gathered at the plant
this morning but found sign giving
notice % the smut down. A number of
workers who sought to enter the plant
were teered by former employees but
there lis 10 report OF further violence.
iG the section of the city near the
plant and populated largely by former
Overland workers feeling against the
soldiers "a rannnig high. Leaders Of
the .stter today claimed that they
shot into the crowd last night only at
ter score OF shots had first been d.
rected sc them. The shots by the sol.
diers were declared to be In self de.
tense.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
Baby That Died on
Train Buried Today

The body of Bwald, the fourteen
months old infant Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Miller, whose death occurred
on train Monday while en- route to
Pittsburgh to consult q specialist, was
brought back to this city this morning
and taken to the home of its parents
in GLADDEN. street where the funeral
will take place this afternoon at four
o'clock.
The child, which was an unusually
fine boy was taken. I'll on Sunday and
1t was at first thought It had swallow.
ed crumb of bread and had choked.
Later attending physicians pronounced
the case diphtheria and anti-toxins
was administered but the child grew
worse and Monday the trip was at
tempted TO Pittsburgh but the patient
succumbed within twenty minutes
ride out of that city.
The clfld was the youngest in q
family Of several children. The faith.
er Of the child is employed by the
Porter and Sanderson Construction
company on the power plant at Riyes.
villa
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
TO SHOW
HOSPITALS NEEDS
c. S. Riggs Now at Work
on Statement for the
Public.

9. S. Riggs, one Of the members Of
the board of directors of Cook hospi-
tai, who has given careful attention
to the finances shat Institution,
performing valg. community SER
vice without pa. i, preparing state
ment showiL., ,ne - addition of the
hospital.
The indebted which was orig
inally $l2,Sty. 49, Ieen reduced to
$1,000. The hospital has been self
supporting in the last year as far as
actual operating expenses go. The
coming campaign is to raise money
for mrch-needed Improvements and
to erase the old Indebtedness.
There has been urgent need OF a
drive for that institution for some
time, but It was put on because of the
numerous money-raising campaigns
that occupied the people Of Fairmont
and Marion county. This need grew
out of the fact that people who sub
scribed money In the original cam
paIgn did NOT pay 1t.
The Cook hospital has housed
LOO patients In the last year. the
most Of them from Marion county.
Frequently patients are treated there
who live outside the county and occa-
slonally there are patients from out
side the state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
Many New Patients
at Fairmont Hospital

Among patients admitted TO Fair.
mont hospital yesterday afternoon and
evening were the following: Charles
H. Gilbert OF opekiska, admitted with
a fractured heel sustained when he
caught the heel in the spreaders Of a
team OF horses he was driving; Geo.
W. Brown Of worthington returned
soldier who was admitted to the hos
pital for treatment; Lloyd Matheny OF
Rowlesburg, an employee Of the Ko0-
pers company who was admitted with
a fractured leg sustained when a fell
low workman fell against him. The
member had been previously fractured
while in military service In the Ar
come forest and had never properly
healed; A. A Martin Of Worthington,
workman for Sam Polino who was
admitted suffering with badly crush
ed chest sustained when rock rolled
off hill struck him and crushed his
chest and abdomen and broke one leg.
His condition Is serious. Charles Eek
les OF Barrackville who is suffering
with an injury TO his eye sustained
while at work in the mines there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
BARRAC KVILLE.
Dinner for James Davis.

A dinner was given Sunday, June
/, by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Davis In
honor Of their son, James, who has
recently returned from overseas.
He was in service IL months. The
day was greatly enjoyed by both
young and old. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Davis, James
Davis, John Davis, Jennings Davis,
Or. and Mrs. James Hayhurst and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bur-
dette and children. Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Davis and chss1. Mr.. and Mrs. Clar
ence Murphy and son, Everett, Mr..
and Mrs. Jessie Smith and children,
Mary Davis. Rhoda Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hayhurst, Mr.. and Mrs.
Pearl Huffman, daughters, Sarah.
May. Doris and son, Charles, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ebert Arnett and son, James.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Porter and child.
rem. June Moore and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jennette Clelland and daughters
Mary Huffman, Beatrice Miller, Wal
tar Thorn. Wade Satterfield. Ira
Pricbett, Anna Hayhurst and child
and Albert Toothman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-06-04
KEENEY CONFERS
tcontlnued from page one.)

da because of the car shortage that is
being experienced in Canada.
Mr.. TarIton Not Going.
g. H. Tarlton, manager Of the West
Virginia division Of The Consolidation
Coal Company will not read paper
before the twentieth semi-annual meet
ing of the West Virginia Coal Mining
Institute which closes today at Hunt
ington. Mr.. Tarlton was unable to at
tend.
United Mine Workers.
John Custalac, district organizer,
and ]. L. Ballard, international organ.
izer. are along SCOTS run today.
Joe Angelic, international organizer,
Is at Chiefton today.
Today Isaac Scott, international tray-
cling auditor, Is at Star City.
Lawrence Bramlet, international
board member, and Morgan L. Lewis,
international organizer, are in Phil.
ippi today.
Joe Angelic, international organi.
Ger, will organize a United Mine
Workers union at Lost Creek on
Thursday evening. Sixty miners will
be affiliated with the local.
John W. Brown, International or
ganizer, left today for Paint Creek In
the Kanawha fields. He will return TO
Fairmont this week.
Sam Ballantyne, international board
member, will go from Cumberland to
Atlantic City TO attend the meeting Of
the American Federation of Labor on
June 9. He will not return 10 Fair
mont until after the Atlantic City
meeting.
Isaac Scott, international travelling
auditor, was IN Annabelle yesterday.
Joe Angelic, international organi-
zer. was at Shinnston yesterday.
II. y. Peters, district organizer, was
at Watson yesterday.
]. w. Brown, international organi-
ger, spoke at Ida May last night,
]. L. Ballard, international organi.
ger. was in Morgnatown yesterday.
Joe Angelic, international organi-
Ger, on Sunday organized United
Mine Workers local at Interstate.
More than forty miners signed up.
c. F. Keeney, Charleston, president
OF District II, United Mine Workers,
has been Obliged to have six teeth
drawn and accordingly could not at
tend the United Mine Workers gath.
ertng At Watson last Friday.
Ohio Fields Better.
Information received here from the
eastern Ohio field, which Is comprised
OF the counties Of Jefferson, Belmont
and Harrison counties, tends to show
that the mines are at work and every.
thing is progressing nicely. For the
past four weeks the coal business ap-
pears to be improving. The Ohio oper.
ators appear to be getting q good price
too. The minimum price has been
1870 ton, while the maximum has
scared as high as $3.50.
: uel Shortage Expected.
In circular letter to the members
George K. Bell. executive vice presi-
dent OF the Northern West Virginia
Coal Operators Association, calls at
tention to the public as to the danger
OF fuel shortage. The production is
lower than In 1910 despite the fact
that thousands OF foreigners viii re-
turn to Europe, while other miners will
remain in the army or naval service
Instead Of returning to the mines. The