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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
Decisions Rendered in.
intermediate Court

In intermediate court the following
decisions have been rendered: Phoebe
Ellen Watson VS.. Sidney W. Jones ct
al, commissioners Of partition Of real
estate report to court that land can.
not bedivided among the heirs and q
decree was entered confirming the re.
port and directing the sale OF the
property, appointing w. NJ. Hess
special commissioner TO sell same I'm.
der bond Of $4,000; State vs.. Myrtle
Ricker,-warrant was sworn out by
Bashie Stufm. 81 years Of age. The
|Humane Officer arrested the girl and
she gave ,recUgnizance for 5000 with
security. The case will be tried Feb.
ruary 4; State VS.. William Miller and
Berkeley Miller. Neither can be found.
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CONTINUED from page one.)

ministration viii cease to function
March /.
These designations have been re-
ceievd to date: Hon. Gray Silver,
Berkeley; 7. v. Gik:on, Preston; A.
g. Matthews. Calhoun; G. NJ. Ben
nett, Gilmer; 8. D. )rrantz, Wyoming;
N. N. Price, Hancock; L. G. Burns,
Logan; George w. Fetzer, Hardy: 3.
]. Alexander, Mercer; s. b. McLane,
Clay; L. v. Thompson Hampshire; O.
Ross Jones, Monongalia; e. D. Tai
bott, Randolph: s. P. Putfer, Kama
wha; Dale r. Glasscock, MARSHALL; ].
NJ. Rigg, Wayne; Andrew Price, Po-
tcahontas: F. F. Morgan, Peasants;
Il. +. Dunlap, Summers.
Excerpts from letters Of county
chairmen to Mr.. Barnes are as fol-
lows:
George w. Fetzer, Of Hardy coun-
| ty, writes: 1.-THE relationship existing
since my appointment has been pleas
attn to me, and I have always been
glad to do all ! could and wish 1t
could have been more to the bringing
about Of a successful outcome Of the
war;"
Dale R. Glasscock, Of Marshall,
writes: my association with the
State Fuel administration has been
VERY pleasant, and / am glad that
have been able in this way to do my
bit in the work"
NJ. N. Price. Of Hancock county,
Writes. AZ want to thank you for the
courteous treatment during our asso-
citation"
=. B. Talbot, Of Randolph county,
writes: Il certainly appreciate your
assistance"
P. j. Alexander, OF Mercer county,
writes, II beg to assure You the ap-
lpreciation that our committee felt in
knowing that you we're behind us in
Everything we did which made our
work much lighter than It would have
been otherwise"
F. F. Morgan. OF Peasants county,
in writing postscript In his letter
says "Sinco writing the foregoing I
have received word that my son, who
has arrived in Ne WORK city from
France is in q rather critical conditions
from wounds received in the Argonne
forest
G.. w. Drdderar, Of Harrison coun-
ty, writes: assuring you that our re-
lations and our service under the fuel
administration has been more pleas.
ant but rejoicing with you that the
need Of It's continuance no longer ex-
tote -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
Mrs Nancy M Snoderly
Dies This Morning

Mrs. Nancy M. snoderly, widow Of
Elmos q. Snoderly, died this morning
|at s o'clock Of a complication Of dis
eases following an attack Of nu" at
her home along Davies run near Farm
ington. She was sixty.six years old,
and was born along Davies run, having
been q daughter Of Newton and Layina
Kelley snoderly.
These children survive: ]. G. Snod.
ierly. j. N. sDoderly. Mrs. Ezra Boord,
Mrs. Howard Pyles, Mrs. Joe Bland,
Mrs. French Barns and Fred, all re.
siding In the Davies run section. No
funeral arrangements have been made
as yet, but the funeral will probably be
held on Friday or Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

not stand up because ot 81 81 lSnyS CHI:
dren lost IN Oblivion on their laps sang
nevertheless. Many young voices car
ried the air clearly. THE Way ot the
Cross leads Home" ended the singing
for short time. Rev. Wells SAID he
always pronounced the last benedic.
ton with trembling heart because he
feared there might be some one pres.
ent who would turn away almost
ready TO give his heart to God. He
told story Of young man who did
this very thing. He died soon after
without another opportunity to accept
Christ. Every time / think OF that
experience my heart aches!"
Mrs. McMillen sang one OF the most
inspiring songs she has yet sung and
many hearts were touched. A mum.
Der were almost prepared to surren.
der and during the after meeting
which was held, 10 more gave their
hearts to God. Prof. Mckinley and
Miss Dilgard sang duet. Durins
Mrs. McMillen's song, the electric
lights in the church died slowly down
W ASAAtuVoo 0Au 90 BUG SPOKE the
words softly, He died for me on Cal.
vary, to grove His marchless love-
her voice swept a completely hushed
house.
There have been 1874 converts since
the revival meetings began on the
East side. Counting renewals offaith
the number is well over two hundred.
Edward ]. Mckinley, musical direc.
tor. leaves for Weston today to con.
duct another song service at the M.
z. Temple there where revival is to
be conducted.
The sum of $105.S7 was taken in col.
lections during The services. This
money-will go to the Syrian fund An
offering was also taken for the City
Missionary Union and Social Service
committee and $14.75 for each asso.
citation was collected. The sum Of
500 was donated in few moments
Sunday evening to take care Of the
expenses Of the religious campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
D. CHAMBERLAIN
Won SMITH PRIZE
Very Meritorious Entertain.
ment By Dunbar School
Pupils. I'll

Pupils OF the Dunbar school contest
ed for the Ira l.. Smith decllmatoyy
prize at the Miller school auditorium
last evening and the winner Of tie
prize. Douglas Chamberlain, viii ~
present the Dunbar school lt . state
High school contest to 30 held n tAie
city during the month Of April.
The large auditorium OF the Miller
school was packed to capacity with
parents and patrons Of the school and
program OF unusual excellence Mas
presented. The entertainment was alSo
given IN honor OF the birthday OF Aha.
ham Lincoln.
The contestants for the declamatcry
prize which is offered annually ~
Ira L. Smith were Kenneth Meade.
who recited selection entitled on
the Centennial Of voltaire.s Death.
Bertha Gillespsie. who recited the sci.
ection entitled Garfield" Andrew
Owens. who gave defamation or
Frederick Douglas" Nellie johnson
who recited "Absolom;" Louise Far
mer, who gave selection on Abrahan,
Lincoln; Douglas Chamberlain, Who
gave the selection "The Crave OF
Napoleon" veva Cox who recited
The Vagabond, !" and Fannie Lee Hud.
son who recited "The Legend Of che
Organ Builder"
All Of the contestants ACQUITTED
themselves admirably and were greet.
cd with rounds Of applause from the
audience. A remarkable feature Of
the entertainment was the memory dis
played BY each boy and girl In com
hitting long selections to memory
with scarcely q break.
At the conclusion Of the program
and after the judges had rendered their
decision Mr.. Smith presented the
prise DO the winner and commended
the contestants highly on the splendid
performance they had given. DR.. 3. W.
Howard gave prize to Kenneth
Meade VINO was rated as second in the
contest and honorable mention was
given Fannie Lee Hudson.
A most enjoyable feature Of the
evening were musical selections which
interpreted the program. Especially
pleasing to the audience was the sing.
ing Of the quaret composed Of Misses
Forney, Martin and Messrs. Cham
berlain aad AFTER This quartet eacn
Of whom possesses remarkable voice.
sang several folk songs to the great
delight OF the audience.
Among visitors who attended the en-.
tertainment we're Prof. and Mrs. Otis
q. Wilson, Ira l.. Smith, DR., E. W.
Howard, Fort. g. H. Colebank aud
Mrs. Harvey staggers and Prof. Wal
ter Barnes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
Joint Conference
on Local Shipping

Local switching rates will be dis
cussed at joint conference to be held
at the rooms of the Fairmont Cham.
Der of Commerce next Tuesday after
noon at 1880 O'Clock.
H. H. Marsh, Grafton, division
freight agent OF the B. & o. and j.
b. nessel, Pittsburgh division freight
agent, Of the P. and L.. E., will be
present. Falrmont shippers are urged
to attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
"A. B. Scott & Co. is
Selling Out Jewelry

The old established firm Of A. B.
Scott & Co. is disseminating it's jew
elry business on Main street. The
stock on hand is being disposed Of at
auction, and 1t is stated that Mr..
Scott expects to be engaged in the
future exclusively in the optical BUSH
ness. While this popular jewelry
store will be missed, it is pleasing
that Mr.. Scott will remain active in
the line which has gained him many
friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Uncle Sam is the largest rentsr Of
space In New York City. No one here
knows definitely how much he has, but
guesses made have placed the amount
at 100000 square feet, irrespective
ot the large amount In the hands Of
army supply contractors.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

The total cost Of the Grant mauso.
leum. IN New York City, was about
$500. 900. contributed By about 10000
persons, and with tbs exception OF
about $4,000. thi sentire amount was
subscribed by the people Of New York
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Spring RAMA fine rain began fall.
Ing non aud continued most Of the
day. is unusually warm out.of.doors
and the few patches OF snow which
were to be found in out of-way corners
where the sun did not erach, disap-
peared absolutely under the wash Of
steady dribble.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
Lynn Plant is Now
Making Gas Here

Announcement was made today that
the Lynn plant is operating three pro.
ducers and making gas, which is
passing through the super.heatrs, hot
GAS mains and I. Q, 8, and 5 washers
and wasting out Of the ton OF &.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
GALLOWAY WANTS

Continued from page one.)
agree upon certain arrangements so
that It will not devolve on promises,
but upon agreement.
At the conclusion Of the meeting
shortly after 4 o'clock, Mr.. Galloway
left for Wheeling late yesterday after
noon on his special train.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Last night the Fairmont '.Y" basket
ball team arrived home from Salem.
They leave for Buckhannon to play
Wesleyan College on Friday afternoon
at Q o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Called Out Of Town-Dr. P. H. Mil.
Ter, osteopath, has been called to Mt.
Morris to attend patient. He left to.
day at 4:12 and will return Tomorrow
at $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
SERVICE OFFICERS ELECTED.

These officers have been elected Of
the Moncngah Service Company: Pres
ident, 9. Fl. Tarleton; vice president,
=: A. RIGGS; secretary and treasurer,
IN. p. Ashcraft.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

~ 1ttk the piclurO on all lpui sluus.
'hs1 aretnlly fold dotted line is
|1.|ke length Then dotted line 2 and
10 IA Fold each section underneath
.et6kategy. When completed turn s-.r
.n1 ypdll find surprising result
4sSs ne pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

To Washington-The Misses Mid.
red LeMasters and Ruth Phillips left
today for Washington, D. c., where
they will be the guest of Miss Virgin.
la Alexander.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
LAT!EI wA4I.NE ADS

.oe1 siWeau Il n. Drug store ana
.|rnl6nt Hotel abol Il 1900 o'clock
Liberty Bond Tax 3. q o En-
FlnaSk gu Blew. Reward
...l Lift sl7o
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Read Gettinss' Cash Grocery I'd.
on Page 3 today Ady.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Rep. Vesly ere-Congressman M.
M. Nicely is here from Washington to
spend a few days with his family on
Watson avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

1isrrIade LIoonsss ~ Marriage II.
|censes have been issued TO William D.
.ous6t6r cclored. %, and Annette
o|euian ~. both Of Grant Town;
Harvey Martin, 26, and Elsie
Powell. 10. Armada Cistaro, 80, and
Irtnceseo csntale, "a, Monongah.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13
THE WEArHEr..
r.cIbIkat ton none.
RIlst rs feet, falling.
EVENTs TONIGHT.

|unninRh hail Knights OF Malta.
s1Inher building Lady Golden Eagles
fleming building - Mountain City
Lodge, 4. 0t P.
odd Fellows hall ~ Patriarchs Mill
'fnt u O. o. r.
ned Mems hall-Setting Sun Tribe,
Hsd Men.
MuStfSSe han Golden Eagles.
NcrmaI school Story Telling club.
White s6hcol Address by Guy Orig.
len. returned q. s. Marine, at 1880.
CafI6t6m street Thoburn Missionary
circie e home Of Mrs. w. g. Cum
ninkham LII Carleton street.
Carleton street Ladies Aid Society
u Grace English Lutheran church
at the home 81 Mrs. Ernet Cassel.
MIIletsyiIle BOX supper ct Millers.
vine school house.
W1tiyIns Goes sack Harry 3. Wat.
Iino, Who has been visiting friends and
relatives "a the this city while on . ten
day fuflodgh, left last night for Camp
Alfred val, N. j., where he viii re-.
sumo his duties In the Signal Corps,
avn ling discharge. He will visit IN
d. and Washington, en- route to
10 injtiate ciass Marion Lodge Of
knights OF pythias win initiate .
clnss 81 candidates into the first rank
IN Tuesday evening next and It will
be- ]sn6Wnf as the Washington class.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Vacation In Fairmont- Grove Cum
bingham who is located in Pittsburgh
70 spending two weeks vacation with
his mother, Mrs. Sarah Cunningham
on Maple avenue, and his sister, Mrs.
j. NJ. Rowand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

suruieal operstIons-A. NJ. Mat.
thews Of Pennington and Mrs. Alva
E. Moran Of Wheeling street underwent
minor operations today at Cook Hos.
pital. Mrs. Louise Devasier, Of 304
Quincy etreet, was also admitted to
the hospital today for an operation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Hospital Patiently. H. (Bud) King
is q patient at Cook Hospital having
been admitted today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

From Himicry to Munitions-and
|Back"-mjght be the title Of Miss Mar
got Parks life romance. Miss Park
is a successful and beautiful English
actress who gave up her stage career
to make shells during three war years.
Now she's returned to the footlights
and stopped aiding the destruction to
add to their gayety.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

n N9Maoo coNlN0 llaric j. aud
Mn. g. II. Ramsge WIN retufn this
evening from New York where they
had spent the past weak.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

comnlskes ffainina Course - Miss
Frna euinnon, who has been in train.
'1r at Cook hospital has completed a
two year course and leaves tonight
Tor New York city to complete 9
course ~ the WomaI's hospital there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

eaVe Influenza and Mrs. Beryl
croWi sfe III with influenza at the
1oine 81 the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w Crowl, in Short avenue.
Both lie recovering at this time
though NIrs. Crowl had been quite i'll.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

Watkinss Goes eack-Harry 3. Wat
rins, Who has been visiting friends and
relatives "a the this city while on ten
day fdflongii, left last night for Camp
Alfred van: N. j., whore he viii re.
.,'ms his duties In the Signal Corps,
.H. Inf discharge. He will visit IN
u and Washington, en- route to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-02-13

rs Recoyeiins Mrs. 9. d. Num-
ford. of the 4umtord apartments, is
recovering from q serious illness with
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
GRANTS PASS TO PLAY
ASHLAND NEXT SUNDAY
ASHLAND Tiding)

Hub PernolPB Grants Pass ball
tossers with the wiley old big leagu-
er swinging n bat and pitching in
the Dlnches, will be up to mlngle
with the speedy crew which the Ash
land management has got together.
next Sunday afternoon. Grants Pass
has won three games from the locals
BY narrow margins. each one hard
or fight than the last and the locals
figure that now the time has come
10 reverse the results. Ashland has
been In hard luck most ~ this sea-
son. losing 1Ally in the first game
he played and Plymate soon after.
However with Lilly back In old form
and Daddy Hill OF Medford taking
care Of the mask and mitt and new
addition In Ruddy Scholtz OF Santa
Clara, the boys have an aggregation
which viii make anything UP and
down the line take hurry TO get
ahead Of them No one who saw
the Grants Pass game on July 6t6h
VIII miss the battle Sunday Revenge
with capital r and burr like a
scotchman saying roaring Is in the
air. Hub Pernoll IS pitching part
OF the time for the Pass nov. lie
went in at Grants Pass two weeks
ago and kept the Ashlanders break
ing their backs for the last four in
lnings. Pernoll doesn't seem to have
lost any Of that old stun that took
him to the top OF the American
league. IT remains until Sunday to
find out for sure.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
GRADUATION EXERCISES MAKE
CHURCH LIABLE FOR TAXES

Los Angeles. Cal. July 3i.--A
school in Glendale. a suburb, held
its graduation exercises In the First
Methodist church, OF that city. Now
the church must pay taxes on the
property, according to ruling by
Deputy County Counsel Vallee.
The property was placed on the
tax roll by the county assessor when
he was advised by Mr.. vallee that
n section of the state constitution
provides for the exemption of church
property from taxation only when
used solely and exclusively for re-
ligious Worship"
This one secular function, accord
ing to MIR. Vallee. made the church
liable for taxes.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31

Trade Acceptances, book of so, 81
Courier Office.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
GARD OF THANKS

We wish 10 thank The many
friends for thel kindnesses,
the abundance OF flowers and the
beautiful services Of the soldier boys
during the Illness and death Of our
beloved mother
II, IL. STEPHENSON and FAM
H.Y.
b. p. STEPHENSON and FAM
lily
MRS, G. T.. GLtRRETT.
MRS G. R, SrRICKER,
u. G. STEPHENSON.
d. T. STEPHENSON.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
LOST
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

]. S. MacMURRAY-Teacher OF sing
ing. Write or apply at 7l6 Lee
Street 2stf
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
RAISING WILD GAME FOR
TABLE IN WASHINGTON

Seattle. July 3l.---lt now Is law
ful in the state OF Washington, nm
der a law passed by the recent leg
islature to raise for sale and serve at
public meals, various kinds of wild
game. Raising OF wild birds or an
imals and the serving of them at res
taurants is under state license. fee
OF SO for the first year being
charged and IS annually thereafter.
Thus. for the first time in the state,
the fastidious diner may call for
fried China pheasant or roast duck
or yenlson-provided persons are
found Who see a profit in raising
the wild game for such purposes.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31

Agents Authority to sell"-book
of so blanks, soc, Courier office.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31

Bend Letter Paper
Good quality bond paper SHXll
inches, pnruled, at 81 per 500 shcnt'
Courier Office. 23tf
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31
Notice to Subscribers

authority the Postmaster enera
increases employees totang the State of Oregon
wards of $ certain changes exchange have been
proved and made effective July 80 1919 for the State of Oregon
The changes rates apply particularly residence service
changes having been made in principal business May 1919
All business taken after July 29t will be at the rates
and bills subscribers the August will be render
ed at the
The increased will Weld of $780,
00OO but the upwards of $220O0 the
the Company the
mae 2 the valuation of its $ 000O0
found by the Public Service Commission
The schedule of rates identical with the approved by
the Postmaster General for the Washington which has
effect since March 1919 The the both
exchanges that comparable
We believe that proof as to the advanced of living and the
general high prevailing for labor
and that the telephone using public will accept this
the of fairness and consideration has the
almost every other necessity in these unusual times.
Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, 1919-07-31

FOR SALE--We can save YOU money
on the following: Galvanized
and black pipe. all sizes. new and
used; Pipe fittings OF all sizes;
Boiler tubes; Boilers and Engines.
In fine condition; small saw mills;
saws. circular; Planers OF all
kinds; Chain conveyors complete
different sizes. rlveted; New and
used pullles OF all sizes; used
shafting; New and used Betting;
Mil supplies OF all kinds. Let us
figure with you on your require
ments. We buy, sell and exchange
all kinds OF machinery. OREGON
MACHINERY co, 4th and Lincoln.
Eugene, Ore. 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

Our heat and lights were turned off yester- day and the day before at D. nl., and we shall observe the seven-hour day until we learn just exactly what Dr. Garfield wants the stores to do in this matter of relieving the coal shortage
 Maybe his advice will reach us today, but in the meantime we trust you, too, will CO., operate by SHOPPING EARLY.
 In periodically observing the wishes of our government we feel quite sure that our GUS toners will not penalize that patriotism by late shopping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

Our government has asked all cities to help in the relief of the coal famine, and to that z gtores everywhere are opening at a. m.
 Losing at 4 p. m.
 Although there $ no coal economy in Bir- mingham in I4og using electric lights before 9 a. m. and after 4 D. m., nevertheless, it is the duty of all business houses in the Bir- mingham District to conform to the very letter of che law until the Government shall modify she. raling for Birmingham as it did a year agO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-12-03

It Is Your Patriotic Duty Shop Early in the DayBe On Hand When the Stores Open at A. M, and Thus Equalize the Crowds Throughout the Day
 all sNilna eiveryfo in arhcuar We 0 ofcoopea euch
 
 Believing hespit pmpttns nechant of BnmnE sign
  Bachs Iovemn Joseph & Loeb RhodsC Carroll cobeensgr., Muic1o Hood & Wheeler pAM @ 1, . ~ n 1 ~ M SteeeSmnh ImjSP Dry GnodSCo