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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05

The Midwest Box Company. whose
general offices are located in the Con-
way, Building. Chicago, Illinois. an
nounceithe opening Of their Fairmont,
West Virginia plant
This plant has been erected in Fair.
mont to cater principally to the needs
Of The Owens Bottle Machine Com.
pany and the West Virginia and Penn.
sylvania glass fields. Great quantities
Of Corrugated Fibre-board Boxes are
used IN ths Two states. and IN accord
y with the service plan Of che Midwest
Box Company. Fairmont was decided
upon as the logical place from which
to serve this part Of the country.
The Midwest BOX Company are
Large manufacturers Of Corrugated
Ebreboard boxes. With the Fatrmont
plant, they are now operating five
plants in Chicago. one in Cieve.
land, another in Anderson. Indiana,
and one in Eokcmo. Indiana. They
mahufactHrs their own machinery,
with whish the Corrugated board is
made, sal produce the very highes.
quality Of this product made in the
country. AT Kokomo. Indiana they
also operate boxboard mill, making
their own liners for the Corrugated
board.
Messrs. 2. e. Maston. NJ. j. Tho.
mas and P. ]. Barcus, formerly OF
Anderson. Indiana. have been sent to
Fairmont as the head and NUCLEUS OF
the organization for the Fairmont
plant. They are all experienced men
in the line. Mr.. Maston will be man.
sger, Mr.. Esrcus, superintendent. and
Mr.. Thomas. office manager and cash
Ter. The .aet that these men are IN
charge Of the local plant will insure
that the high standard of quality and
service maintained by the Midwest
Box Company from the other plants
will he guaranteed for Fairmont.
The plant is located on the Spaced.
way and las the hest Of shipping facil-
tiles being served by both the 3. &
o. and Mnnc1eahela r. RS. II also is
served ny both the Ess. Park and Nor.
gantown avenue car lines which will
be of great convenience to employees.
The buildings are all up-fo-date and
modern throughout. being constructed
ct brick and concrete. having steam
heat. electric lights and the best Of
sanitary equipment. They are well
lighted and ventilated, and TO conserve
all the light possible the entire inter-
Tor is painted white.
Approximately 10000 sqharc feet Of
floor fpace is available for manutac.
turing PURPOSES. and wbe1 in full OF.
Grafton the pant will employ about
2O0oeople. A; present fifty people are
employed. all the product being taken
by the Owens Bottle Machine Com
pany. No fixed date has been set for
the final opening OF tho plant. a. on.
Grafton will be doveioped gradually
ard more people employed according
Is.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Elects OFFICERS.

At q meeting Of the Ladies' Home
and Foreign Missionary society yester-
day these officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, Mrs. J. Roy
Meyer; vice president, Mrs. August
Dyer; recording recretary, Mrs.
Charles A. Pilson; corresponding sec.
Rotary. Mrs. C. H. Bloom; treasurer,
Mrs. ]. F. Shafferman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
celehratina Rirthday.

Mrs. VIM. H. Sampsell, one OF the
Oldest residents of the city, is today
quietly celebrating her saith birthday
anniversary at her home in Locust
avenue. A number OF friends have
called at the home to offer congra.ula.
lions and the postman brought furthe.
reminders Of the day from other
friends. Mrs. Sampled has moved re,
Gently from Fairmont avenue with 9th.
or members of her family to the Elem.
ing property on Locust avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Building and Loan
Directors Elected

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Fairmont Building and
Loan Associations was held last even
ing in The rooms in the Professional
building and the following directors
were reelected to serve the ensuing
year: ]. N. Hartley, ]. F.. Watson,
Jr.. n. Z. IIeintzelman, R. T. Gun
bingham. e. W. Morgan. C. G.. Mere
dith. A. G. Martin. C. S. Riggs, Rollo
~. conley. " j. Wiegel. c. II. Jenx-
ms, George y. Gross, W. II. Sped
den, 7. Brett and j. NJ. Brown
field.
Matters Ct routine nature were
discussed and acted upon at the meet
ing which was attended by a number
Of tho stockholders.
John j.. Pollock, former mayor Of
Lorraine. g.. now reoresenting the
Timpkin Roller Bearing Company.
spent Sunday with his grother. Peter
ID. Pollock. OF II Rhea Terrace.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Goino 70 an Antonio.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Morton Black
who are spending the winter at their
bungalow in Mobile, Ala, will leave
there soon for San Antonio, Texas, on
account Of the recent illness Of the
former for whom a change Of climate
has been advised by physicians.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Guest az Party.

Mrs. James A. Meredith was a guest
at party in Morgantown last even.
ing at which her sister, Mrs. Torrance
Stewart, was hostess to a number Of
friends at her home. Mrs. Meredith
went down yesterday for q brief visit.
Jamison Meredith, who Is home from
schol at Lake Geneva, Wis, had been
the guest OF his aunt, Mrs. Stewart, for
several days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Dance Al TeFnnIe,

A committee of young men composed
OF Messrs. Campbell Flahcrty. Jack
Andrews and Pierce are arranging for
q dance to be held on Friday night of
this week at the Masonic Assembly
hall. Invitations have been issued
to their friends. Edgar Barret's or.
chestra will render music.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
Mrs. o'NeaI Hostess.

Mrs. r. L. O'Neal, who is residing at
the Frederick. will have as her lunch.
con guest today. Miss Anizetta North.
colt. Miss Alice Lowe Wilson, Mrs.
Breckenridge Jones and Mrs. Fred
Schoew.-Eun.ington Herald Dispatch.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05

\ M. and Mrs. M. Courtney have
4 konG 70 New York 70 buy for the Court
neSs store. They win spend the NEXT
t1p weeks there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
More Money for the
Associated Charities

Money continues to be received by
q. S. Wilson. treasurer Of the Ascot
atcd Charities fund. Recent contri-
buttons were:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
GRAFTON ENDORSES
STATE MEMORIAL
Plan for Social Center at
University is Heartily
Approved.

MoRGAN,rOWN, Feb. 5.-The
Grafton Business Mems Association,
one Of the strongest commercial or
Plantations in the state Of West ytr-
ginia has rassed resolution favorine
tho erection c; a State Memorial build
!ng at the Eli:e'sity here. Tho rose
lutian is as follows.
wi sTeas there is sentiment
in 1varions parts Of the State Il
West Virginia favorable to ths
erection OF : Memorial Hail a.
West Virginia University to ccni-
r1emoratc this states efforts il
the World war, a.:d.
Whereas we approve the sue.
Festion made by the University
faculty OF social center for Uni.
yersity students as the form the
proposed Memorial should take.
and approve an adequate appro.
\ priation b, the State legislature
ior the construction Of the same:
Therefore. Be 1t Resolved. that
the Business Mems Association
Of Grafton, West Virginia-an AS
ISOLATION that fosters the welfare
and prosperity Of Grafton and Tay.
lor county-endorse the proposal,
and respectfully request that our
representatives in the West Vir.
kinia Legislature now IN session
- Charleston lend their support to
any proper measure looking to the
appropriation Of the States funds
for the construction OF such Mem.
crial Hall,
Certified this 9th day Of
January 1919.
JED w. ROBINSON, President.
HARRY FRIEDMAN, Secretary.
N addition to the above strong en-,
dorsement Of the Memorial, the Exc
scutive Committee Of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION has adopted the following
RESOLUTION:
Resolved that we. the Executive
Committee Of the West Virginia Uni.
Nersity Alumni Association represent
ing about fifteen hundred graduate:
sotathe University, do hereby heartily
endorse the movement for the con.
sttnction OF a proper Memorial build
ing on the grounds Of the West Wiz.
tMia University in honor OF the West
NIfginians Who have served in the
Great War ana especially those who
have given their lives to the cause"
feiyned)
FRANK L. BOWMAN. President.
L. D. ARNETT. Secretary.
I L u. + ~ Y
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05

Social Session 10 FolIow

Social Session to Follow.
A social session will follow the regu.
lar meeting tonight of the Marion Re.
view. Womans Benefit association OF
the Maccabees. An informal program
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-05
L CAL SOCLAl. EV IN is.

viii be rendered and a social hour vim
follow. Members are asked TO attend.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
HONOR OF HANIP MICHAEL

Memorial services in honor of Ham,
Michael, one of Arcadia's hero boy.
who was killed in France, were hel(
lat Alabama Church on last Sunday
One of the largest crowds ever gottel
together on such occasion gathered al
this attractive spot where the hospit
! able people of the Alabama community
refreshed the appetites of theil
friends with a mammoth spread.
A very interesting program was Pre-
pared for the occasion. Rev. NJ. Il
Dodd OF Shreveport preached the mem
orlal day sermon and, despite the fac
that the day was mcomfortably warm
The large srowd which could not &c.
into the house, heard him patiently a.
he drew the great lesson from the ex.
am olpe htfe shrd cmfw. vbgk vbgkl
ample of the life which had been sac
rlflced. taking as his theme the cues.
ton What is the Measure of a Life?'
HE eXllorted his hearers to take r,
heart the lesson of that life and Iet
the boys and girls of the community
try to live the good that that hprbi[
life would have lived.
Mrs. Geo. Fields had in charse tn,
musical program which wa; = vprv
attractive feature She was accom-.
panied by MIR. Bussey. manager of Vic.
tory Theatre Of Arcadia, who also CAV,
some excellent violin solos. A yro,n ~
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03
WASH TIES

popular teacher the past school term
at Converse, Lat. She possesses MANY
noble traits Of character and a pleas
ing personality. that wins her man,
and. lasting friends
On the happy occasion of her weddin:
eve, she was very lovely in a gown c
sheer white organdy, with filmy daint,
ruffles and carried a bouquet of white
carnations and sweet peas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caskey's invitation tC
their daughters wedding was in thu
form OF an announcement and abou
eighty guests were present. The rooms
were fragrant with sweet peas. carna
tons and magnolia blossoms. The i'm
preSsive marriage ceremony was per
formed by Rev. II. NJ. Michael. til,
brother Of the groom.
Mr.. H. Michael. the fortunate winner
OF the lovely young bride. is a bushes,
man OF fine and steady qualities, for
merly OF George, La. He has posi-
tion as salesman in a large business
house in Shreveport. where they will
make their home. Their many friends
extend congratulations and best wishe.
Tor a long, prosperoussand happy life.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03
F THE BlENvIlIE DEMOCRCRAT, ARCADIA, LOUISIANA y

here on Friday afternoon and was the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. a. Cook. She
left on Saturday morning for Ringgold
where she will spend her vacation W
her parents. Among the points she Wis.
tied during her tour were Atlantic City
Washington, New York. Baltimore
Ottawa, Chicago. Philadelphia, Gin
cinatti, Mamoth Cave, Niagara Falls
and other points of interest.
| The circles no. I AMI . Of the Bay
fist W. NJ. S. entertained the othe
circles last Thursday at the ho>pitablc
home of Mrs. b. A. Madden. TIN
meeting was a social and devotion con-
binel and the program was pleasant.
varied. The papers and talks beln
| interspersed with music, reading. etc
Mrs. $. A. Cook had good paper o.
What each member means to tn
Society" Mrs. Lyons also made al
interesting talk on What condltio
would follow should we abandon the
Society" She told the story OF 2
town in Texas. which had allowed sucf
tragedy to happen. and thorough
convinced all present that it would be
tragedy to any church or community
| to have such a thing happen.
| A reading by little Margaret WI
liams and vocal selection by Mis-
Daisy Aud: vocal duet by Misses Mary
Madden and Daisy Aud, pleasantly IN
tprsperSel the program Mrs. Davl'
conducted the devotional exercises. !
salad course-pine apple and marsh
mallow salad. crackers and iced crap
Juice, followed by caramel and plain Ice
cream white cake. was served.
Mr.. Frank Vernon, al aged and
esteemed citizen Of Arcadia died at
his home last Friday following brief
illness. About a week before his
death, he was carried to the Shreve'
port Sanitarium for al operation. On
account of his age and condition
physicians there thought it useless to
operate and advised his coming home
to his family. He was attended by
skillful physicians; trained nurse all
of his children were at his bedside and
gave him their devoted attention. but
death came as a sweet release from
his sufferingS. and he gently "fel
asleep in Jesus Mr.. Vernon was 9
devoted Christian; an exemplary hus-
band and father. and a law abiding citi
zen. He reared a large family of !
sons and ) daughters. who, with his
aged widow survive him.
, Mrs Hedgcpeth and Mrs. Spinks, Of
RnSton; Mrs. Franks and Mrs Dave
Smelley. of Union. Mrs. Hennigan. whc
lived in his home III Arcadia MeSSrS
r. =. and j. $. Vernon. Of Liberty
Hill, MesSrs. Everett and Dan Vernon
of Union. and Mr.. Leon Vernon, of
Ruston, are the SONS and daughters
left to honor his memory. The remains
were inferred in the family buryin
ground at Liberty Hill.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

MI and Mrs. j. +. Wemple had as
guests last weekend their daughter
MISS Mary Wemple. of Shreveport. aa(
SONS, Mr.. Tom WempIc of Shreveport
AMI Mr.. Herman Wemple, OF Gahagan
Mr.. Will Hardness and daughter
Miss Maudp Hardness and little Sol
David, OF Minden. m0to"ed to Arcade
on Saturday and speEt Sunday a.
guests of Mrs. 5. l.. Houston, and Mis-,
Addie
Don't forget the name of the rem.
jedy you need when the stomach OF
bowels are dis0rdered. prickly Ash
Bltters quickly correctS Such troubles
and makes you feel bright and cheer.
full. Every man should have a bottle
at home all the time. 1t is the dose
taken promptly that prevents Sickness
misery and expense. Price $1.2J per
bottle City Drug Cot Special Agents.
Later Miss Wimberly kept open house
and served tea to Miss Lea uniS Lyons
Mr.. Lamar Ozley. Miss Ernestjne Cur
RE, Mr.. Johnnie Cr0wS0n, Miss Hprmi
Runge. Mr.. Dallas Rogers. Miss Claudia
McConathy, Mr.. Robert Allen, Messrs.
Lamar Taylor, PrentisS DANTE, Mr..
Leonard DANTE, Mr.. Able Dreyer.
Mrs, Schulz was carried to Shrevepor
last Friday to be operated on for ap
pendicitis, The disease had reachec
an acute stage, and all immediate op
Grafton was necessary. Mr.. Schulz
Miss Lois Schulz and Mrs. Goldman &C
companied the patient, who is recover
lng more rapidly than was ut first
thought possible.
When YOU feel lazy. out of sorts anf
yawn a good deal in the daytime. you
can charge it to a torpid liver which
has allowed the system to get full of
impurities. HERBINE cures all dis
orders produced by an inactive liyer.
1t strengthens that organ, cleanses the
bowels and puts the system in good
healthy condition. Price 60c. Sold by
Modern Pharmacy, Druggist.
Miss Edra Wimberly entertained the
guest of her brother. LoriS. Mr.. Robert
Cherry, with an elegantly appointed
tea, Tuesday evening, \ delightful
luncheon was served to Miss Matte
Runge, Mr.. Will Truluck, Mr.. Curtis
Williams. Miss Susie Ferguson, Miss
Jessie Fay Sherard. Mr.. Loris VIM
berly. Miss Camille Currie, Mr.. Rob.
ert Cherry. Miss Jessie Brown, Mr.
Glen AndcrS and the host.
After a successful term as teacher
in the high school at Lake Providence,
and Ell route home after a tour through
the eastern states and points in Canada
Miss Annie Laurie Cook stopped of
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03
LEMONS MAKE SKIN
WHITE, SOFT, CLEAR
Make this beauty lotion for a few cents
and see for Yourself


What girl or woman hasn't heard Of
lemon juice to remove complexion blem-
isles. to whiten the skin and to bring
out the roses, the freshness and the
hidden beauty? But lemon juice alone
IS acid, therefore irritating, and should
he mixed with orchard white this way
Strain through fine cloth the juice of
two fresh lemons into a bottle contain
ing about three ounces Of orchard
white, then shake well and you have
whole quarter pint of skin and com.
plexion lotion at about the cost one
usually pays for a small jar of ordinary
cold cream. Be sure to strain the
lemon juice so no pulp gets into the
bottle, then this lotion will remain
pure and fresh for months. When ap-
piled daily to the face. neck, arms and
hands it should help to bleach, clear
smoother and beautify the skin.
Any druggist will supply three ounces
Of orchard white at very little cost and
the grocer has the lemons.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

young ladies, recent graduates Of tht
Arcadia high school, who were Ham,
NljchaelS classmates. sang several Sc
lections and Miss Bessie Brown recit
ed the touching poem In Flander;
Fields
DR.. Dodd was accompanied by DR.
MrCloud. a member Of his ,conyreya
tion. who spoke in the afternoon.
The house was decorated with beau
tiful patriotic colorS. flags Of the allie,
floating from the altar. and the stand
being draped with the colors of on,
own flag.
The impressive feature Of the day,
program was the fact that the goO(
people from almost every community
around, representing every class anf
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

SURGEONS agree that in eases Of
cuts. Burns. Bruises and Wounds, the
FIRST TREATMENT is most import
ant. When an EFFICIENT antiseptit
is applied promptly. there is no danger
Of infection and the wound begins to
heal at once. For use on man or beast
BOROIONE is the IDEAL ANTI.
SEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy
it now and be ready for an emergency
Sold by Modern Pharmacy, Druggist.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

Doing hard work in a bent or stoCn
Ing position puts a stitch in the ba !;
that is painful. If the muscles have |; 9,
come strained, you can't get rid Of II
without help. The great penetratine
power Of BALLARD'S SNOW LINZ,
MENT will appeal to you most strory.
~ at such times. because it is the yerv
thing you need, Sold by Modern
Pharmacy. Inc, Druggist.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03
Michael.CaSkey

On Wednesday evening, at the homo
of the bride, Miss Bertha Caskey
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IT, c. Caskey,
of Alabama neighbOrh0od and Mr..
Hamp Michael were united in mar
riage. The bride is an alumnus of the
Arcadia High School, and has been a
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

~. N, MoSley spent Monday i,
@oro.
and Mrs. Lawrence Daniel an,
re visiting in Arkansas.
HRohort Cherry of Shreveport i.
kt of Mr.. Loris Wimberly.
Jessie Fay Shcrard has return
&n d visit to Mer Rouge.
\ Jewel Davis of Mt. Calm. wa.
ReSI Of relatives here recently.
! i, NJ. Tooke and daughter. Miss
FLoHls, spent the weekend il
Rport,
Jos. b. Drcyer has returned from
hl Wells, Texas, where he has
for some time.
/ " M. Baker, of Shreveport
pen the guest of her daughter
Herman Williams.
Goldman returned from Shreye
} few days ago, but has gOn,
b the sanitarium for treatment.
Ees Eula Maude and LenOi
! have been visiting Miss Mary
Fay In Rust0n, since last Sat
and Mrs. Thomas Harding aud
daughter. who have recently re-
from Indiana. visited Homer
eek.
| j. b. Loe, of Friendship, was
fadia visitor Tuesday and Tues
ight, He was the guest of Mr.
Brown.
Hoyt Dobbs. with her son. Hoy
ld little daughter, of TT. Worth
Is visiting her mother, Mrs
Jackson.
Amelia Brewer will leave Sat
to visit at Alexandria, and to
the encampmnet Of the 4. Y
ut Pineville.
Margaret Gladney after a visit
aunt, Mrs. Capers and family
st Tuesday to visit relatives in
|, before returning to Baton
. Wagner. who will conduct the
of the Arcadia high school next
las moved to Arcadia. His wifi
rive later. We are glad to have
,ood people with us.
Ellie Raglan left last week to
er grandmother in Natchit0cheS
race Raglan, also went back t
me in Shreveport after a yisi
sister, Mrs. Pollard Williams.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

every creed gathered together on thn
occasion and reycrcntly did homage K
the lame of one who has not died IN
vain; who, in laying down his you.le
life for the sake of great principe.
died that others might live,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-07-03

After a successful term as teacher
In the high school at Lake Providence,
and en- route home after a tour through
the eastern states and points in Canada
Miss Annie Laurie Cook stopped of
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1919-09-20
Concentrating Plant At
Hamilton Ready For Work

Ely Record: John Tilford, of the
firm of Sayers & Tilford. who have
a lease on the dumps of the McEllin
mines at Hamilton, is spending afew
days in the city and reports that the
concentrating plant of 50-tons capa-
city, which they are installing, is now
about ready for operation. There
are supposed to be about $4,000 tons
of ore on the dumps of the McEllin
mines, from which it is expected
about S12 in values will be recovered,
but the season is snow so far advanced
that but little can be accomplished
this year in the way of concentra-
ton, but a good start has been made
for next years operations.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1919-09-20
BUY BIG RANCH

The Mormon church has decided to
purchase the large Mcintyre ranch
and holdings and will COLOMBO IL
with Mormons. The Mcintyre ranch
is n of the largest ranches in E1ko
County and located just a few miles
south of Halleck. 1t comprises an
immense acreage of extra fine and
and has sufficient water for irriga-
ton purposes.
Three creeks run through the hold
ings. Secret creek. Lamoille creek
and Warm creek, and on the latter
is located q reservoir which supplies
a large amount of water the year
through. 1t is the intention OF the
Mormons to purchase all of the i've
stock that is now on the ranch. which
together with the land will be d.
vided and sold to members of the
colony on long time contracts. The
deal is a big one and will involve
nearly q million dollars.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1919-09-20
Estray Notice

Z About August l. 1919. a light gray
} saddle horse weighing about eleven
! hundred pounds and branded spsarhsad
! on left shoulder and horseshoe with
I open side mp over horseshoe with open
] side down on right thigh; has large
: wound on right jaw.
\ The owner car recover the animal by
Z paying pasturage and advertising costa.
} J. R. TOGNONL,
4 Duckwater. Nevads.