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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-06-27

Tar.
I. H. B. vs.. Universal Portland Ce-
ment. at Morris park. H. B. Anderson.
umpire.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1919-08-22
District Bonds

bond issue. his list OF questions and answers is publish
minds Of the voters.
The Highway Commissioners will be glad to answer an
pleased to meet with any committee representing the int
missioners believe that every voter in the district will be
conditions thoroughly.
Question: Will The Bond Issue Raise The Taxes?
Answer: NO. The law will not allow a road tax levy to
exceed 6 mills, and that is the tax we are paying now.
Question; Why are we required to pay the limit now?
Answer: Because we have four hundred miles OF roads TO
maintain the year through. These roads are not surfaced and
therefor the cost Of maintenance is very high zig alSie cost OF NAM
Question: Do owners of city property pay any highway
Answer: Yes They and the corporations pay 50 per cent
of the Highway taxes in our district
Question. Why is that?
assessed on property valuation. The valuation of city property per
is $44OoO57. The valuation. of farm property is $3,ol390S
Therefor the owners asrs Of + city fy property TT d and d corporations pay per
Question: If the bonds are voted, how soon wl. the money
way commissioners within a few days following election.
Question: When will work begin?
Answer: Work will begin immeadely:
Question: Who will spend the money?
Answer: The Highway Commissioners, R. B. Greenwood
E. f. Earring ond MILFORD Bennon,
Question: How isthe money handled?
balance sheet is filed in the office ofthe Commissioners for public
inspection, and a similar statement is filed with the state hlgh-
~ Question: Are all records and meetings of the Highway
Commissioners pubic!
Answer: Yes.
Question: Who has all the records?
Answer: Dewitt G. Brown, Secretary OF the Board II High
way. Commissioners.
Question: What salary do the commissioners receiver.
Answer: None
Question: Who is the highway engineer?
Answer: Irwin Alfred.
Question: Where will the money be spent?
Answer: 1t is planned to spend approximately $4,000 on
state and post roads in the district and S(O0OO Tor ROADS noC IN
der state and federal control
Question: How many miles of state and federal roads have
we?
Answer: SiXty-seven.
Question: How many miles of roads in the district not elg-
ihe to state or federal aid?
Answer: Approximately 333.
Question: Where does state and federal aid come In?
Answer: On all state roads. The state gives 90 cents for
every dollar we spend on state roads, and the federal government
gives 81 for every dollar spent by both state and highway district
on post roads.
Question: How much will this amount to!
Answer: Approximately $l6OOO
Question: Does the highway district have to pay interest
on this amount?
Answer: No. The state and government pay this interest,
Question: What about the Reservation?
Answer: The federal Government has promised to build a
highway across the Reservation to connect with the state high
way through aur district. .oo
Question: Does this mean that we will have in all $4,000
to spend for good roads and will only have to pay interest on
S150O00?-
Answer; Yes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Brown, of Shen
andoah, Pa, are guests Of the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John Brown, in
Columbia street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charming Moore and
son, John, of Warrington, were visl-
tors in this city yesterday.
Mrs. j. S. LeMasters and daughters,
the Misses Mildred and Marjorie, and
Mrs. Martha Taylor and daughter,
Miss Virginia, spent the day in the
city yesterday having motored in from
their summer home at Bula, Monon-
gala county. Mr.. LeMasters has been
i'll for several days but is improving.
Ashby Rice has gone to Denver,
Coloo where he will be the guest Of
his son, Oliver Rice, and family.
James Bennett Moore and sister,
Miss Mary Moore, who had spent the
summer with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Bennett at Green's
burg, Pa, are returning home today, to
the home OF their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
3. B. Moore, in Locust avenue.
Miss Myrtle Mckinney leaves today
for Clarksburg where she will teach
in the Washington Irving Junior High
school during the coming winter.
William Parry Lehman, who had
spent the past week with his cousin,
Glenn Lehman at Washington, D. c.,
returned home today. Samuel Roch
and Sutton Sharp, who had accom-
panied him there, returned home sew
eral days ago.
Miss Jeanette Wigginton went to
Morgantown today to spend the week
end with relatives.
Lee Hutchinson, Of Cincinnati. Ohio.
who had been in Texas is here the
guest of his family at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Hutchin.
son. Mr.. and Mrs, Hutchinson and
children except to motor to Cincin.
natl next week.
Miss Jane Montgomery returned this
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Ready for Opening of East Side
Schools,

All arrangements are about complet-
ed for the opening of the East Side
schools on Monday morning. All the
buildings have been given a thorough
cleaning and put in excellent shape for
occupation. More rooms have beer
fitted up in the Central building for
the accommodation of the kHgh school
students and additional rooms for the
grades have been prepared in ]. S. Po-
pies store building in Merchant and
Market streets. The members of the
board hope to have new high school
building ready for use before the open
ing of another term of school.
The teachers have all arrived in the
city and a teachers meeting was held
in the Central school at 1880 o'clock
today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
For Guest.


Honoring Mrs. George Stockley, OF
New York, who is the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Edwin
Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Watson,
Jr, and Robert Watson entertained
with beautifully appointed dance
last evening at the Country club.
About $50 guests were entertained.
Hal Little, of Norfolk, Va, and Jack
Carmichael, of Washington, D. c., the
guests of Harrison Conway, were also
honor guests on this occasion. The
interior of the dancing hall was artis-
tic in an arrangement of shaded can
dies, fall flowers and greenery and fur
nished pretty setting for the dancers.
A luncheon was served during the
eYening.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

morning from New York where she
had spent the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry K1mmel and
Miss Gertrude satterffeId have return
ed from Wheeling where they had at-
tended the Wheeling Fair.
William g. Harvey. Of Pittsburgh.
Is visiting mis- aunt. Mrs. R. T. Ran
nenberg, On Floral avenue. Mr.. Har-
vey was an aviator and recently re-
turned from France.
Miss Hazel iRannenberg, of Floral
avenue, has returned from Pittsburgh
and Carnegie. Pa, where she visited
relatives for the past three weeks.
Attorney CharlesIE. Miller, of Alex
ander Place, and DR.. Frank Flowers,
of Warrington, left Wednesday by
auto for Detroit, Mich
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Received Discharge.

John D. Porter has received his dis
charge from army service and has
spent the past few days with his wife
and little daughter, Virginia Jane, at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Gantz, in East Park avenue. Mr.
and Mrs. Porter and little daughter
left Friday for couple of weeks visit
with relatives at Richmond, Peters
burg and Washington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
EuneraI SERVICES.

The funeral Of George Mancil Car
penter were held at 2;3O this after
noon at the family residence in YER
mont avenue. Elder James Allen con-
Quoted the service which was most
impressive and the little mangled form
was then conveyed to Ices cemetery
by Undertakers Carpenter and Ford
for interment. There were many beau
tiful floral tributes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
En- Route 10 baltimore

DR.. and Mrs. Dorsey Brannon or
Baltimore who had spent the past
several weeks as the guest of the
formers parents Mr.. and Mrs. W. s..
Hamilton on Castor avenue left yes
terday for Grafton where they will
remain until Tuesday when they will
go to Baltimore for the winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
RIrthdav Party.

Honoring the birthday anniversary
Of her daughter, Miss Maxine, Mrs
j. Blaine Moore, entertained with a
PRETTY appointed party yesterday
afternoon at her home on Fourth
street. The guests who numbered
II were entertained with games and
music. A birthday cake adorned the
center Of the table decorated with
nine burning tapers and balloons
were given the children as favors
Refreshments were served during the
afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
EAST SIDE
: NE!WS-;-
Here for EuneraI.

Among relatives who are here tof
the funeral of Mrs. Aria Hatfield Minor
this evening at four o'clock are her
grandfather, Mr.. Wade and TWO sons.
Perry and Lewis Wade, OF Littleton;
Mr.. and Mrs. Jolliffe, of Warrington;
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor, father and moth
er of L. C. Minor, and their daughter.
Mrs. Barbe, of Un:ontown, Pa.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

sister 1Irs q il. PAYNE and also Ms.
ID, III Curry.
C =. Lytton and family. ana J. L,
GLADDEN. and family and Mrs. G. H.
Payne and daughter Lucille, went to
Grant Town Saturday to visit ]. L.
Gladden's sister, Mrs. WIN Cunning
ham, where supper was served and
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
entertained for pauahter.

Honoring the ninth birthday ami
versary of her daughter, Miss Myrtle
Scott, Mrs. H. W. Scott entertained
yesterday afternoon with prettily
appointed party. Refreshments were
served and the guests included Sa-
rah Johnston Katherine Foley, Mil
bred Little, Dorothy and Charlotte
Ashcraft, Gladys Kaufman, Mary and
Mildred Bolyard, Margaret Louden,
Ruth Morris, Katherine and Pauline
Boyer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

q. 3. Lytton ana family ana ]. Il
GLADDEN. and family have returned 70
tier homes after spending a pleasant
visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Lorting Of COL
fax have motored to points in Mary
land and Virginia. They VIII vast
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Birthday Party.

Joseph Martin entertained a num-
beraof his young friends at a party in
celebration of the eighteenth anniver-
sary Of his birth at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Martin, in
Fairmont avenue last evening. Music
and dancing featured the evening and
refreshments were served. The guests
numbered about 20.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
RArSnnalR

G. E. Lytton, Baltimore and Ohio
engineer and wife and children, Char
les, Edmond and Robert, of Bridge
port, Ohio, was visiting his sister
Mrs. C. H. Payne, and the Mrs. NJ. M.
Curry also.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. GLADDEN. and
children, Herman and Evelyn, of
Washington, Pa, were visiting her
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
At Dinner.

= Mrs. G. u Shinn and daughter,
Miss Flora shinn, of Washington, D.
~ who are guests Of relatives in this
tiity, we're entertained at dime alst
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G.
EIemtng and Mrs. Jane Ingman at
heir aC.ne on Main street. Mrs.
5hinn and Miss Flora leave Monday
Off their home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

was enjoyed By All They Re Turned
"a Faifmont on the 9 o, cloek car; and
Sunday they an motofed to Mount
zion and spent the evening and re-
turned late,in the evening.
Mr.. adm Mrs. Theodore Payne Of
Wyatt spent last Sunday with his
brother.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Queen Enther,s ID Meet.

The Queen Esther circle OF the
First Methodist Episcopal church will
meet at the church on Tuesday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock. All members
are asked to he present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Shaw Family Reunion

A reunion of the Shaw family will
be held in the grove at Grangeville on
Sunday, Sept. IA. All descendants,
with their family connections, Of the
late Boles Shaw are invited to be
present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Arrived Last Night.

Mrs. John Gordon smyth and ;cous-
ia, Miss Phyllis Lott, arrived here last
evening from their home at jenkins,
KY, and will spend seue time here
as the guests Of the formers sifIrrs,
Mrs. Francis E. Nichols and Mrs. R.
i0s Jones. Miss Lott will reenter the
Fattmont State Normal school next
week. They were accompanied here
by Mrs. r. G. Jones and daughter,
Miss Katherine, who had been their
tuegts for some time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Returned Home.

Miss Leota Gaskins has returned
from Cincinnati after accompanying
her ward, Miss Corona Gaskins, that
far on her way to Nashville, Tenn,
where she will be a student at the
flaming school for girls this winter.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
With Mrs' Lehman.

Miss Bernice Scott of MorgantownI
who will teach French and Spanish
in the SSirmont High schol has arr
rived here and is with her aunt, Mrs.
A. L. Lehman on Walnut avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
10 Hold Reunion

The third annual reunion of the
Williams family will be held at Loop
park on tomorrow. All members and
friends of the family are asked to
be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Guest Here.

Mrs Raymond Crump and baby
daughter Florence Of Akron, Ohio
are guests Of the formers mother
Mrs. s. A. can on Walnut avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

Attention Of club members is called
toithe fact that there will be no Sat
urday night dance tonight at the
Country club owing to various rea-
shns.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
TO Bedford Springs.

Miss Rose Watson and Miss Elean-
OF Blanche Barns left yesterday for
Bedford Springs, Pa, where they will
spend couple of weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Here for sehooI onenIna,

A pUmpef OF the Out OF toWn Leacn-
ers who Will teach IN the city schools
during the coming term have arrived
In tho city. and are ready to begin
work on Monday, when, school opens
while several others will arrive hero
tonight and tomorrow. Among those
who arc already here are Miss Ida
Orr, who had spent the vacation in
Colorado and Nebraska, Miss Willard
clayton, Of Kingwood and Miss Flor
eaee White, Of Grafton, all teachers
IN the Butcher school, Miss Elsie
King Of sistersville, Miss Odessa
cheaoweth Of Glenyille, Miss Kath-
crime spellacy, Of Wellston, Ohio, all
teachers IN the Miller School and
Miss Frances Frost Of Willimstown
Mich, Miss Gertrude Roberts, of
Buekhannon, Miss Helen Mauck Of
Galapolis, Ohio all teachers in the
High school Miss Venite Dudgeon,
teacher Of music in the High school.
who had spent the summer at her
home near Boston, Mass will az.
rive here tomorrow.
Visiting Hero.
Mrs. @. N, Gardener, OF Reno Ne
vsaa, who had been Sparkling the sum-
mer In the East, Is the guest for few
days Of her sIster, Mrs. G. ]. Goode-
HouEh at COZ Walnut avenue, Mrs
Gardeners husband has frequently
! visited Ii this section, He is state Sec
rotary OF the Baptist convention OF
Sevada and has addressed several con-
veat!ons In this region on the doings
Of tho Northern Baptist convention
ana Is well known here, Mrs. Gar
dOaer Will return 10 her home next
week.
Bridge Luncheon.
Charming IN every detail was the
bridge luncheon given at the Fair
mont Country club on yesterday byI
MIS-. John A. Clark, Jru and Mrs. 2.
M iIelbert, honoring Mrs, George
etbekley, Of New York, the guest Of
lifef parents, Mr., and Mrs, James Ed
HIN watson at Hlghgate, The guests
sssra invited for eleven O'Clock and
spent the morning hours with bridge
sitter which luncheon was served in
tie dining room which was tasteful
iy smbollished with fall flowers and
Ffeenofy. Covers were ladi for sew
sntyI and the guests included the fol-
i9wtng visitors IN the city:
Mrs.. g. N. Chambers Of Maple
wood, n, j. the guest Of Mrs. Nor
gsh Chambers; Mrs. Fred Randall Of
Santa Barbara Calf, the guest Of
nor parents, Mr., and Mrs. s. L. Wat
eeri Mas Eva Conway, OF Washing
TON, D. O., the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
irEielt Bell; Miss Evangeline Ford Of
New York, the guest of Miss Carol
Powell, and Miss Margaret Gallagher,
81 ceshoeton, Ohio, the guest of Miss
iliih He!ntSelman; Mrs. F. L. Pom
dexter, OF washington, D. c. the
guest Of Mrs. Mason Wood.
Returned Homo.
III, and Mrs. W. e. johnson and
daughter Miss Martha Johnston and
sah dgeria, and Miss Amy ingalls,
have returned to this city after spend
re several weeks at Greenland
fsIaR their summer camp on the
Wiley river,
RItshIe. Pickett,
The marriage Of David A, RItchlo
&ifs Jessie 8. Pickett both Of
li ely Nsa selesnlHed on Thurs
ot shls Heei, q! the home OF the
esls sister MFs, I5arry F. Davis
B.aIsaYlllo, Pa. tho Rev. Paul
tTesWRSd pastor OF the First Meth,
sdlst Episcopal church Of that city
3iglciattng. The bride is a daughter
q Mr. and Mrs. ]. o. Prlckett and Is
young woman Of cham and cul-
nfe. Mr. Richie is q well known
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
OCAL SOCIAL Even s.

attorney and is also extensively en-
gagged in agriculture in this city and
elsewhere. Mr.. and Mrs. Richie left
Immediately after the ceremony for
his farm in northern Pennsylvania
where they will spend some time be-
fore returning here.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

Torchpn iaces, popular "a America
were first made IN chefo6, China. 3
years ago when missionaries tsgeh
the Chinese lace making Chimes
now compete With Belgians ia max
isE laces.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06
Entertained Llst Miami.

The campers occupying Summer
dale bungalow and Dixie bungalow
on the Valley river entertained last
evening with a corn roast, the guests
including the campers along the riv-
eg and numbering about forty. The
hcstesses we're Mrs. Alex Riheldaff-
er, Mrs. Clyde Castor and the Miss
es Virginia and Rose Gaskill. Follow
ing the corn and marshmallow roast
the guests were entertained with mu-
sic and dancing and most enjoy
able evening was spent. The camp
ers at summerdals will return home
on Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-06

III, and Mrs. W. E. johnson and
daughter Miss Martha Johnston and
san dgeria, and Miss Amy ingalls,
have returned to this city after spend
ne several weeks at Greenland
iblhg their summer camp on the
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-03-29
ROOSEVELT CLUB FOR
CoLoRED SERVICE MEN
rs WELL EQUIPPED

The Roosevelt Military and Naval
club Is rapidly becoming the big cen
ter Of attraction for colored sailors
and soldiers In Annapolis The av-
erage attendance for last week was
$50 men day The main assembly
room Is used during the day as q
recreation room for the men when on
duty, 1t ii nicely equipped with easy
chairs, small tables for checkers and
various games, also q player piano.
Billiard and reading rooms are on the
second floor
Dances are given every Saturday
night and musical and dance are
given every Wednesday night SUN
day afternoon musicals are given every
Sunday from to b. m, at the club
building. "A Calvert street. A very
interesting program has been ar
ranged for this Sunday as follows:
Miss Emma Hall, solo; Walter Pull
ley, u. S. NJ, solo; Mrs, Carrie Simp-
son, reading Mrs. Carrie Brice. solo;
Miss Madeline Williams. piano solo,
Miss Rachel Jackson. paper All civil
ians are cordially invited to attend
these Sunday afternoon musicals.
Everett @. Parker. Is executive sec
retary OF the club
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-03-29
NAVAL SINGERS HERE
DELIGHT AUDIENCE
AT STATE ARMoRY

GIee Club Naval Training Station
sang twice iii Annapolis yesterday,
first IN the afternoon at the High
school before the Mothers Circle, and
al night III the State armory
The program at both performances
was practically the same. Last nights
audience at the armory numbered 500,
there icing standing room only.
The enthusiasm was great. and the
Glee club carried the audience with 1t.
especially In the Laughing Song, A
Capital Ship, with G. f. Suttler, az
the soloist: The Boy on q Railroad
Track. In which A. Hudson took the
part OF the locomotive. and To Bring
salvation Down, with Harold Mid
decor IS soloist. and Aloha Oe, !"
with Harold Justice as sOlcist
The solo numbers were also excel
lent, particularly Dear Old PAL by
Jerry Swinesord, conductor OF the
Glee club q. n. Dyson. James Keat-
Ing, Harold Middlecon and &, G. Rueck
ert had good natural voices. clear and
full. q. +. sehott. who gave . whist
ling groupAo songs, was so bird-like
In his whistling as to be almost mar
yelous. The boys, while IL the city.
we're the guests of the War Camp,
Community Service.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-03-29
no COUNTY AGENT
FOR SEVERAL DAYS

who Is going to be the new county
agricultural agent for Anne Arundel
county?
This Ii the question which many
citizens or Annapolis are asking and
more especially farmers IN all parts
OF the county who have come to look
upon the office as an indispensable
one County Agent Fl G. Whiteford
will leave the office Monday and de-
part for his farm Ia Hartford county.
Inquiries addressed 10 the Department
of Agriculture III an effort to learn
Who his successor will be have not
yet been answered except to say that
no appointment has been made
IT appears nov that the appointment
will not be made until sometime next
week at least and that the office will
remain vacant from tonight on until
the new man arrives to take up the
work
All arrangements have been made
BY friends of Mr.. Whiteford to give
his successor d royal welcome when he
Inrriyes and 10 take him about the
county on an Introductory trip.