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The Washington herald., 1919-02-06

Douglas Fairbanks, the popular art
craft star, is at work on a picture
that is based on good homemade phil
osophy. He is, perhaps, better quail
fied for this type of motion picture
than any other screen star. because
of his recognized ability as philosopher
of the films. His Habit of Happi-
ness was the first photoplay of this
particular type, followed by Mr..
FiNit" and others.
The interviewer approached him on
this subject between scenes of his new
artcraft picture Something for Some
body" and gathered the following
from Fairbanks during the course Of
an afternoon on location in the San
Fernando Valley.
There is nothing that is so serious
even the worst that can happen Is
death, and that is not unpleasant, %
said Doug. 1T is something we know
nothing about, but everybody has 10
go through it. so II cannot be 50
very terrible. Charles Frohman said
that Death is the most beautiful ad-
venture in life Why fear death? II
you are willing to take a chance. il
is the biggest thing you can tackle.
When Peary was struggling to set
W tne NOfln EOie ne Oiu hol 80
through the, ice and snow with a
frown or he would never have reached
there. The endeavor to be successful
in this world is a very healthfuI way
to succeed.
Jack Johnson, Jim Corbett. did not
fl own. They smiled. Perhaps that Is
why they were champions.
Look at the late Theodore Roose-
velt-perhaps the most famous thing
about him was his smile. and phrase
delighted His mouth is set in a
smile, not in grim determination, but
in cheerful determination.
Every institution in the world-the
big majority Of them, is organized or
built to promote cheerfumess-the
theaters, literature, painting. Lne
great tendency is to cheerfulness-the
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06
House Republicans Plan
to Select Next Speaker

House Republicans yesterday took
the frst steps toward organization
for business OF the next Congress
by calling a caucus. Senate Re-
publicans also will caucus soon
The purpose OF the House. csucus
will be to agree on a date for call
ing together Republican mefub bert
and members-elect Of the next
House TO choose a committee on
committees and possibly a speaker.
February % has been suggested a.
the date for this second caucus
we hope to get all organization
matters out OF the way so that n
next House can get down 20 bust
ness without delay" said Republic
an Leader Mann.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06
Smile and Win, Says Doug Z

more we progress in that way. =.
more theaters we have. the more 81 4
ature. You can tell the tendeney
the public by the thester-the N
reflects the people. You cannot G.
cate the people. Reflect life as
In the theater. II is not up 20
theater to progress. but 20 the pcorl.
and the theater will grow along "
them.
You can promote success b.
cheerful the same as you can -
your cheer by being succe
can attack Il from either s'do
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06
PLANES LEAVE HERE
FOR FLIGHT TO COAST
Squadron of Four Begin Journey
to California.

Heavily laden with emergency parts
four coast to coast Curtiss planes
made of from Boiling Field for the
California home hangers yesterday
morning.
The squadron was led in its home
ward flight by Maj. Albert d. Smith,
one of tn. most experienced aviators
in America, and pilot for the recently
completed California to Washington
trip.
The Boiling Field Glenn Martin
plane. commanded by Capt. Frances,
flew with the squadron for about an
hour on the first lap of the homeward
journey. returning later to the local
hangers.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06
John c. Swift Buried.

Funeral services for John c. swift
for sixty years a resident OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. and for more hrn
fifty years employed I'm the office Of
the auditor in the Department % tge
Interior, were conducted yesterday AZ
Clifton. Va The interment was a.
Clifton, Va
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06

No one has gained so in pOpu-
larjty during the past year as Wal
lace Reid. To make sure that it
was not only his ability that accom-
pIished it he had new still poses
taken recently. and this one he has
chosen as his favorite.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-06
Make Soldiers Immune from War Tax.

presence Of these boys. other than the
qualification he experiences from CIV
ing them a pleasant hour or two. To
my knowledge there are at least four
theaters in Washington that woulu
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
CAMP CREIGH.

The annual meeting of Camp Dav-
id S. Creigh, u. G. ", was held at
the Court House, Tuesday morning,
Judge Eary kindly giving the old vet
Grams the use of the court room at
IL o'clock. The attendance, tho
small, was rather better than usual.
Lieut.-Commander Alex Johnston
presided in the absence Of COmman-
der John A. Handley, who was un-
avoidably absent, with Thos. II. Den
mis- as secretary pro tenn. The fol-
lowing were elected officers of the
Camp for the ensuing year: Com
mander Alex. Johnston; First Lieut..
Commander, Jas. NJ Cunningham
Second Lieut.. Commander, w. w.
McClung. Adjutant G. w. Livesay and
Treasurer, Thos. II. Dennis. The
sum of $2.75 was paid in in annual
dues by the members present and by
some of these members for a few alb
sent members.
Alex. Johnston, Jas. E. Walkup
w. w. McClung and J. S. Jackson
were elected to represent the Camp
at the next General Reunion with
DR.. S. H. Austin, w. H. Cackly, Thos.
n. Dennis and G. w. Livesay as al
ternates.
The camp then adjourned.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
FROM FRANKFORT.

Misses Jessie Fisher and Mary
Rapp left the first of the week for
Parkersburg, where they will enter
The Mountain State Business College.
Mrs. Raymond and Miss Via enter
tanned the Epworth League at their
home last Friday evening.
The Community Farm Bureau will
meet In the Woodman Hall next Sat
urday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Albert Livesay enlisted in the u.
s. Navy recently and is now stationed
at Hampton Roads.
Miss Madeline Lips of Lewisburg,
was recent guest of her friend, Miss
Jessie Fisher.
A number of people from Frank
ford and vicinity were in Lewisburg
on last Tuesday attending County
Court, where petition was present
ed praying for division of Falling
Spring District.
Captain Snow, of the 48th Infan-
try, and Mrs. Snow. who was for.
merly Miss Gladys Judy, were the
guests Of Mrs. 81 sister, Mrs. l.. d.
Rupert, last week.
Miss Grace Livesay, of Ohio. is
spending q while with home folks.
Mrs. Clark, of Pocahontas county,
and Mrs. Roswell Bright, OF Missouri,
were visiting here last week.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
TO THE FARMERS OF GREEN
BRIER COUNTY.

Having reorganized The Greenbrier
County Farm Bureau and employed
County Agent, whose salary will
be taken care Of by the u. S. Govern
ment, State Extension Department,
and the County, the Farm Bureau
has obligated its members to provide
suitable office as headquarters for
the farmers and agent. If you will
step in you will find your visit both
interesting and profitable. This Of
fee will be kept up by your member
ship fee. We now have 244 mem
bers, Of this number 142 are from
Falling Spring District. would like
to see each district come up to the
100 member goal.
l am sure That we have an agent
that can and will give us much need
ed help if we put ourselves in a posi-
ton to receive it.
Let us begin early to have a big
fair this Fall, nothing can do more
to inspire our people to better things.
B. A. RAPP, President.
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DEATH OF MISS BRUFFY.

On Tuesday morning, May 9Th,
1919, Miss Flossie Bruffey died at
the home Of her father, N. S. Bruf-
fey, at Falling Spring, after an ILL
ness Of about two weeks of stomach
trouble. She was about 90 years of
age and was one of Greenbrier's best
teachers. She lived beautiful
Christian life, having professed reli-
gion at the age of about twelve years,
joining the M. E. Church, South, at
that time and had been q faithful
church member and worker since.
She will be missed in the home, in
the church, in the school and in the
community. The funeral service was
conducted at the church by her pas
tor, Rev. G. w. Fink assisted by
Revs. j. S. Wickline and J. D. Pope,
after.which the body was laid to rest
In the Failing Spring cemetery. She
leaves father mother, four broth
ers and four sisters, and a host of re-
latives and friends to mourn her de-
parture for the spirit land.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
CENTENARY DRIVE.

The great Centenary drive of the
Methodist churches of America is to
be launched next Tuesday at noon.
The Centenary" is considered the
most important forward movement
ever undertaken by any church. The
purpose is to raise one hundred and
twenty-five million dollars in the
eight days beginning May 18th. A
program OF church extension and mis-
sionary propagation on a world wide
scale will be the result of the Cam
raign.
The Lewisburg church has been
apportiCned S9,3O5, which covers a
period Of five years.
Rev. Absolam Knox announces
that it is the purpose Of the Centen-
airy Committee to see every metho-
dist member and friends for a pledge.
but tina. nc subscriptions will be tax
en- at the church services.
the Centenary Committee is made
up Of two teams of fifteen ladies and
twelve men led by Mrs. ]. E. Bass
and Mr.. S. c. Beard.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
DEATH OF WAI. II. WHITE.

With sadness we announce the
death of friend and neighbor. On
May 9Th, 1919, death called from our
midst William Henry White, aged
81 years 9 months and 4 days. The
deceased leaves to mourn a grevious
loss, his wife, Mrs. Sallie A. White,
one brother, II. M. White, one sister,
Mrs. Margaret Kincaid and a number
Of other relatives and friends, all Of
Alvon. One daughter preceded him
to the grave about 10 years ago. De-
ceased had been q member of the
M. K. Church, South, for about rs
years. He had been afflicted with
rheumatism and for about 8 years
bore his sufferings with Christian
submission and trust in his Savior.
Funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. w. b. Reynolds in the pres
ence Of a large crowd of sorrowing
friends at the Alvon cemetery.
Deceased was kind husband and
father and brother. While we miss
him from. our association, we realize
that he has passed life of suffering
to blessed immortality
Where the wicked cease from troub-
ling
And the weary are at rest" J. II. X.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
SAD AND UNTIAIELY DEATH.

On Sunday morning last, the 18th,
instant, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harris
arrived at Lewisburg direct from
Cincinnati, tho his place of business
was in Ironton. They went to the
home of Henry's sister, Mrs. Van
Sickler,> arriving there about II
o'clock. Henry spent some time
walking about the place, looking at
anything he saw to interest him, and
between IL and 1 o'clock went into
the house, apparently in good spirits,
insisted that his sister should not
trouble herself in providing more
than the usual dinner for them, and
remarked that he would like to take
bath. Mrs. Van SicAler provided
him with towels and he went up
stairs to the bathroom. In few
minutes the report of a pistol was
heard. Mrs. Van Sickler hurried to
the bathroom and found her brother
with fatal wound in his head and
about to fall. She caught him in her
arms, eased him to the floor and in
few minutes he had breathed his last.
1t appears that he had secured the
pistol from drawer in an upstairs
room as he did not have a pistol
about him when he reached Lewis
burg. AS he had seemed CHEEKY and
in good humor all morning the fam
lily cannot account for the rash act.
Henry was the third son of the
late Major and Mrs. John w. Harris,
was born and reared in Lewisburg,
was twice married and was about "a
years Of age.
He leaves his widow, one brother,
John B. Harris, of Ronceverte, and
three sisters, Mrs. Parrish, of Rich
mond, Mrs. Fl. l.. Van Sickler and
Miss Helen Harris.
Rev. Warner II. Du Bose conducted
the funeral service at Mrs. Van Sick
ler's home. The body was
theme taken to the town cemetery and
laid to repose in the family plot. The
foral tributes sent by loving relatives
and friends were many and exquisite
in design and fragrance.
Attending the funeral were Mrs.
Parrish, sister of the deceased, Mr..
Chas. Harris, Of Scottsville, Va, an
uncle and two brothers OF Mrs. Harr-
is-Messrs. Baker, Of Cincinnati
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
NOTE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN
LICENSE LAW.

No license required for a Hotel,
but license required to keep an eat
ing-house or restaurant now owned,
or operated in connection with a ho-
tel, annual license fee of $3.50 and
Clerks fee of $1.0O additional.
License required to sell soft drinks
of every kind, fee $500 and Clerk S
fee SO cents, no permit needed.
Pool Rooms, Drug Stores, Tobacco
and Cigarettes, Real Estate, Agents,
and all former subjects remain as
heretofore.
All parties effected will kindly have
usual necessary permits in my hands
on or before June 1st, 1919, that the
County Court may act on same, and
those desiring license not requiring
permits will make their applications
July 1st, 1919, as there is a penalty
Of 10 per cent Of license fee if not
obtained promptly at beginning fis-
cal year july l, 1919. 5-16-3t
PAUL G. HOGSETT, Clerk
Greenbrier County Court.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Chas. N. McWhorter, of Charles
ton, was here this week. Also D. G..
T. Davis.
Joe Brant, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Brant, north of town, return
ed this week from. eleven months
overseas service.
Henry Clarke Ryder, Of Anthony's
Creek district is in Lewisburg this
week as a witness--the first time he
has beer in town since he came to
get his marriage license As years
ago.
Lester White, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Lake White, Of White Sulphur,
returned last Saturday from eleven
months overseas service. He was in
several hard fights, among which was
the Argonne Forest.
J. N. Caldwell spent last Sunday
in Richmond with his son, DR.. Dennis
Caldwell, who after getting his di-
ploma in June, from the Medical Col
lege he is attending, will come homo
for few days rest.
Mrs. A. J. Wilson, accompanied by
Mrs. Frank Wyatt, of Blacksburg,
Va, left for Morgantown Wednesday
to attend the graduation of her
daughter, Miss Mary Wilson. From
there they will visit Charleston and
other points.
Mrs. D. F.Hedrick has returned to
her home after a visit to her son,
r. B. Hedrick, at Compton, Califor-
mia. She stopped on her way home
at Panhandle, Texas, to visit her son,
Spicer, who has recently been dis
a
after spending eight months over
seas.
Attorneys, other than those of
the local bar, attending the session
of the Circuit Court here this week,
are Thos. N. Read, r. F.. Dunlap and
VIM. H. Sawyers, of Hinton; M. L.
Jarrett, of Anderson; Col. John H.
Crosier, Of Ronceverte, and w. l..
kershner; of Frankfort. Judge
Eary, of the Fayette Circuit, is pre-
siding. Judge Sharp being sick.
r. +. Dunlap, Esq, of the Hinton
bar, was here at Court yesterday. In
an interview with him he talked
most interestingly of impressions
gained in France and England last
winter when he and DR.. Cooper visit
ed those countries, of the battle fields
he visited and of the distinguished
soldiers and eminent statesmen he
saw, some of whom he met and talk
ed with. He interested us much in
telling of Mr.. Wilson's reception in
London and his great speech there
before very large and distinguished
audience Of eminent and distinguish
ed men. Mr.. Dunlap went over with
many newspaper men, as the repre-
| sentative Of the Charleston Gazette
and the Hinton InGependent-Her:ld.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
ALUNINAE BANQUET.

We wish to notify the members of
the Alumnae of the Lewisburg Semi
nary of the Banquet to be given at
the Seminary, June 9Th, 1919. Those
wishing to attend will please notify
Mrs. r. e. l.. Wood. Lewisburg, and
enclose $1.OO for plate. Each mem
Der is allowed to bring one guest, at
$l.OO per plate Please let us hear
from those accepting as soon as pos
slble, certainly before June 1st. We
hope there will he large number of
our old girls present. Come and let
us revive the old "Rafore the War
Spirit" of the school. ct
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
OCTOGENARIAN JOHNS.

John w. Legg, Of frankfort, a
faithful old Confederate Veteran, was
in town Tuesday to attend the an
nual meeting of Camp David S.
Creigh. In a pleasant interview in
our office he told us OF eight Johns
within a radius of about five miles
from frankfort in Failing Spring
district, now passed the age of so
years, viz: John c. Patterson So,
John l.. Anderson Sc, John A. Flesh
man "a. John w. Legg 81, John X.
Johnson so, John Seldomridge Sc,
John A. Seldomridge 81, and John
G. Hayes 81.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
HELP THEM HELP OTHERS.

Now that West Virginia has done
share in putting the Victory Loan
yer the top" local interest is CEN
ed on the campaign for $13,0OO,-
which the Salvation Army will
Pnch on May 10th for it's Home
vice Fund.
mere Is remarkable similarity
"een the purposes of the two
'es-ihe one which Uncle Sam has
ended so successfully and the
which the Salvation Army is
put TO begin. The Victory Loan is
Inc after-the-war expenses Of the
'eFhment; for the prosecution of
reconstruction work necissitated
'Ae drain which the war has been
I'll me country's finances, indus
and people. The Salvation
ay has announced it's Home Ser
FUND campaign as intended to
n n the funds necessary to re-
Dlli'ate the Army after the toll
IVA the conduct Of its war work
M rom its finances and personnel.
me salvation Army was1a volun-
war worker" explains J. H.
'"m' chairman for the Home Ser
rund Campaign in Greenbrier
my 1T sent it's people overseas
10 own money, without any pre-
"1.y soliciting of funds to sup
us activities at the front. 1t
not until the war was practically
,at the Salvation Army receiv-
n''ie more than two per cent OF
poceeds OF the United War Work
p"lsh' In which other organiza-
were allotted up to fifty-eight
'eht of the total. The Army
!, It Is completing it's war work
logan it-with credit to itself
'"iclent service to the soldier.
operating soldiers hotels, clubs
nu's in all parts of this country
,h rance, meeting the troopships
lucy arrive from the other side
o,eiesraphing to their families
"e"s of the soldiers return and
wa,s me soldiers in many SINH
(on no., man slocum is in receipt of
rr ot an endorsement of the cam
ina written to Commander Evan
DDS: fesioent wilson. IL
bw 81" -. very much interested to
bu, mat the Salvation Army is
gny,o;o' enter into a campaign for
|.S'aining fund.
Ids ~ mat the Salvation Army
i lazy, w commentator from me.
fr,n,' ana gratitude 1t has elicit
kca 80 me troops Is sufficient evil
Dol w., y, me work it has done, and
|p1 :, '"' l should not so much COM
u as congratulate it."
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
FROM TROUT,

Jesse McMillion, Of Charleston, is
visiting home folks in this commun-
ity. q
Mrs. P. G. Thrasher and children
are on an extended visit to relatives
at Williamsburg, Blue Sulphur and
Ronceverte.
Rev. c. M. Sarver filled his regular
appointment here Sunday.
Isaac Cochran left for a visit to
his daughter Mrs. Noah Payne at
Camden Gauley, Saturday.
An infant child of Mrs. Kelly,
mother of Mrs. Kenna Williams, died
Saturday and was buried Sunday.
A number of our people attended
the show at Redwood Saturday.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
NOTICE.

Does our grave yard mean any
thing to our community? We make
this appeal to you to help in the
yearly cleanup. We don't want to
feel ashamed Of our loved ones rest
ing place when strangers come to
visit our town. If you have no low.
ed one there and live in the town,
help for the sake Of some other per-
sons loved one. Send in your con-
tribution to Miss Carrie Stratton, as
the committee wants to have it in
order soon.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
PETIT JURORS FOR DISTRICT
COURT.

Parties summoned from this part
or the State for service as petit jur-
ors in the Federal District Court
Judge Keller-at Charleston, June
3rd, are Charles Dunn, Red Sulphur
Springs; B. A. Farmer. Ronceverte;
Harrison Groves. Summersville; O.
W. and William Kittinger, Anderson;
Il. l.. Martin, Red Sulphur Springs;
A. S. Skaggs, Hughart; H. P. Tracy,
Union; Arthur L. Vaughan, Kessler's
Cross Lanes; George Williams, Lo-
bella.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
THE GREENBRIER COUNTY FARM
BUREAU.

On May 8th, Mr.. ]. B. Mclaughlin,
President of the West Virginia Fed
Grafton Of Farm Bureaus, visited the
officers Of our county bureau at Blu
reau Headquarters in the Lewisburg
Laboratories building. He came to
Greenbrier in the interest of the Vic
tory Loan Drive, but also gave us
much valuable information regarding
ourselves and future prospects for
greater agricultural development.
He explained the spirit of true
brotherly belpfulness as the only
thought and endeavor of the organi-
cation, and mentioned that the time
had come for living and Loving thy
neighbor as they self" He showed
how the Federation, Of which we as
Com immunity Bureau are members sup
ported by the State and Nation and
how thru cooperation the commun-
ity might further gain help in the
elimination Of our difficulties.
Miss Virginia HoRsett has been ap-
poin>ed Boys & Girls Club Agent
for Blue Sulphur district; #. W..
Burr as Club Agent in Williamsburg
District, and Miss Sauna ID. Black
as Girls Club Agent in Meadow Bluff
district. These young people are
maintained as Emergency Agents and
are on Government pay until July 1 +,
1919. Cooperate with and help them
in their work; you will be beneftting
the ncighborhood and thereby help
ing yourself
J. +. COPELAND, Co. Agent.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
HIGHLANDS CIRCUIT

Preaching next Saturday at Fair
view by the Presiding Elder, at II
a. m, followed by Quarterly Con-
ference and.Sunday at IL a. IN, fol-
lowed by the Sacrement of the Lords
Supper. Pastor will. preach at Car
roll Hill at II a. m and Calvary at
p. M. Every member requested to
be at church next Sunday.
J. d. POPE, Pastor.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

The commencement exercises of
the Solomon Springs school, Irish
Corner. district, held last Friday
evening, the 9th, were we'll attend
ed and the exercises were the best
ever offered by small school, The
teacher, Miss Mary Erwin, and her
pupils should feel justly proud of
their school. The exercises consist
ed Of four 1-act comedies and kept
the audience in an uproar of laughter
all the time.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Rev. and Mrs. Christopher Syden-
fcker have issued invitations to
Pir fftieth wedding anniversary,
'aday. May 10, 1919, two to five
zen to nine o'clock, Stephens City,
On the 18th day Of May, 1869,
Sydenstricker and Miss Elizabeth
ekwiller Johnson, both Of this
lAty. were happily married.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-05-16
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

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1910 foot poles, chestnut.
specifications for the above poles:
an poles to be cut Of best quality,
i've green timber well proportioned
from putt to top, and reasonably
straight.
hengtn Diameter Circumference
OF at 6-feet
fole Top From butt
% root inches 3S inches
~ 1oot inches Al inches
Write or phone Va Western Pow
err Co., Ronceverte, w. Va, Box 261,
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