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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17

nue. NJ. E. church for three weeks.
There have been many conversions.
and the church has taken on new
life, and every department of church
work has been greatly strengthened.
The attendance a. Sunday school
last Sunday was twenty five per cent
greater than the church membership
and there is reasonable assurance that
the attendance tomorrow will surpass
this.
The pastor Rev. L. A. McNemar
who is his own evangelist, extends a
cordial invitation to the public to at.
tend Sunday school $3.50 and public
services at 10:45 and 7:3O p. m.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Third st. and CASTOR Ave.
Row 4. Never. pasfor

Holy Communion will be celebrated
in the church tomorrow both morning
and evening. We expect all members
present at one OF these services. This
Is the most important service Of our
church. Visitors and strangers in the
city who are in good and regular
standing in their church will find a
welcome at The Lords Table tomor-
row. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m,
Mr.. Q. A. Pilson. superintendent Pre-
paratory service at 1926 a. m. Morn
ing worship and Holy Communion at
1915 o'clock: subject of sermanette
The Sacrament of the Altar" Chris
tian Endeavor at $3.50 p. m. The pas
tor will lead. Vesper service and Holy
Communion at 1880 p. M; subject OF
sermon, True Contentment." This
is the Friendly church-the church
that makes you feel at home We'll
come to all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
Is the suec essfuI Man seIfIsh9

My beloved readers, tell me, don't
you feel the ache in this woman's
heart? do. She said she couldn't
write and yet she has put bit of her
heart down on paper SO that others
may read and perhaps say, especially
If the reader by chance be a man Of
means-"Shes right-we business men
are selfish to the extreme-an wrap.
ped, in their own families and personal
interests. There isn't much to pre-
vent them buildinga number of mod
crate priced homes here TO meet this
fearful demand and selling them on
low, easy payments. The money will
all come back with interest, spread
over the years bit by bit. 1t will be
q good investment II not quick one.
And women's hearts will be made
happy for women must have homes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
THE FIRST M. p. CHURCH.
c. c Lawson, Pastor.

Sunday school, $3.50 a. M, classes
for all ages. Let every member OF
the church be present and thereby en-
courage our superintendent, j. A. Swi-
ger, and make tomorrow great day
for God. Sermon, 10:45, theme,
Spirited Architecture" Eyenine
servicet: Junior Endeavor at 1880,
Let all the boys and girls be prese1ss
Senior Endeavor, $3.50, Miss Goidia
Roby. leader. A good program Is ar
ranged and good crowd anticipated
Come and bring friend. Sermon
1880; theme, Every Man His Own
Farm, You will find welcome at ali
these services. Come and enjoy an
hour with US in services or the Lord
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Jackson and Jefferson Streets.
IA &c Stoafzer n n Mini,ko

a cordial welcome to all. Bib,.
school at $3.50; classes for all ages.
Morning service, 1O:45; reception OF
members and sermon by the pastor of
the church. Junior Endeavor society,
2 p. m. Senior society, $3.50; topic,
MY Favortte Psalm, and Why?"
Ps. 121. Evening service, 1880; SER
mon by the pastor on this subject:
The Simple Condition of the High
est Prosperity" The special services
with Prof. Ralph e. Mitchell, the in
spring leader of song. will begin with
rehearsal Tuesday, 1880 p. m. in the
NJ. 2. Temple, Union prayer meeting
IN the same church Wednesday even
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
DIAMOND ST. METHODIST EPisco.
PAL CHURCH.
Ru.IxIa.. r..A
J. c. Buckley, Pastor

Sunday school, $3.50 a. m, Edw. F.
Armstrong, superintendent. Glasses
for all ages. A helpful hour for every
member and friend of the church
Public worship and sermon, 10:45 a,
m. and 1880 p. m. Sermon subjects
morning, @Chriatianty's New Sun
rise" Evening, "The Available Christ
Preparations for the special revival
services have begun, and the pastor
requests the presence of all members
and friends at these services. Come
that our own hearts may be prepared
for the work God expects us to do as a
church. Epworth' league. $3.50 D. M,
Ora Lee Stealey, president. A good
program has been prepared. All
young people will find this very
helpful and pleasant hour.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH. :
FafTmont Ave. and Fourth st.
Claude e. Goodwin, Pastor.

Services tomorrow as follows: Sun
day school at $3.50. A mighty fine
attendance last Sunday. Help to
make 1t even better tomorrow. A
rally IS what we need in every class.
Visitors and strangers will find IL
teresting classes. A good orchestra
plays the finest music. Good singing
by the school. Come for the open
ing service. Public worship and SER
mon at 1915; snbject OF sermon "A
Christian What Does It Mean?'
What Is your answer? Come and let
MS study the subject together. Ep-
worth League devotional meeting a,
$50: topic, "a Worth While Life"
A service for young people. Union
meeting at 1880. The churches unit
ing for this service are the First Bap-
list, the Methodist Episcopal church,
south, and the First Methodist Epds-
copal church. Those coming to this
service are asked to bring their last
years song-book.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
The Truth About
The Oil Business

If you want unbiased information
about Oil Investments you should an.
ply to those actively engaged in and
from whom reliable information may
10 obtained concerning the OIL IN
1.-THE Truth About the Oil Rusin esq
is booklet which gives an cxiiaus-
tive analysis of the Oil Industry IN
all its branches. Among the subjects
discussed are the following:
"The 'MidlContinent Field.' DRILL
ing Operations" wildcat as dis,!n-
guished from Fake Oil Companies. >
Basis Of Value of Oil Production. /"
WHAT is Proper Capitalization" nj!
Industry on Sound Basis" "Cousump
t'cn of OIL Greater Than Production. q
Factors Which Will Cause Encreas,. d
Use of Petroleum" Careful! Consid-
Grafton Necessary" A Warains--An-
alyze Before Investing
We will gladly send this intescstin,
and instructive booklet on request
without obligation.
$40 Republic Rids.. Kansas City, Mo,
CURRIER & COMPANY
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Corner Second st. and Walnut Ave.
Order Of services for Sunday, Janu-
airy 10: Bible school at 10 a. M, Sey-
mour McIntire, superintendent. The
Bible school Is growing. start In now
and sToY with 1t. Morning worship
and preaching at 10:45 a. m. Evening
preaching at 1880. The pulpit will be
supplied again by Prof. Perry, of
Bethany. There will be some definite
announcements made in reference to
a pastor for the church. You are urged
to be present at all OF the above SER
vices.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, MANNlNGI ON.
.lnhn Rnhdnm, n,.ka-
John Boddow. Pantor

Sunday services. January is, 1920:
Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, L. s.
Schwenck. superintendent. Music by
Sunday school orchestra. Mems
b Idle class, taught by pastor, to which
all men are invited. Preaching SER
vice at 10:45, sermon theme, Knowing
and Doing" Epworth league at 6:45
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17

p. m. All young people invited. Class
meeting in upper parlor at Gas. Pub
lie service at 1880. The address will
be on Ones Duty to Moral Cues
tions." especially with reference to a
Saloonless America. The vested choir
will sing special selections at the
morning and e.ening SERVES. A cor
dial and hearty welcome to all SER
vices at this church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
THE PALATihE BAPTIST CHURCH
c. + Eddy. Pastor.

$3.50, Sunday school, Prof. w. A.
Hustead. superintendent. 10:45 morn
ing worship, 1.-THE Christians Battle
field" $3.50, B. Y. P. o.; topic, my
Favorite Psalm" Leader, Miss Mil
dred Maple. 1880, evening worship
Salvation in Nutshell
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
METHODIST PROTESTANT TEN.
PIE.
Y 2; c s soo ! o, o., Pastor; W. W.

Conway, s. s. Superintendent.
You will miss something if YOU do
not watch the papers next week for
the meetings in the two churches that
are uniting in services for three weeks
beginning with regular Community
song service Tuesday evening the goth
Services tomorrow as $3.50 and lO:45
O'clock. Evening" services begin with
the g. y. society meeting at 6:45, and
followed by the preaching at 1880
Sermon topics for the day are: Morn
ing. Why Revival?" Evening, why
Evangelism Come to any or all OF
these services. All seats free.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17

Apartments Are In Demand Also.
There is a rumor about the city that
fine large apartment building will go
up soon. Fairmont is the only city
OF its size know which hasn't several
nice apartment buildings. We have
few. 1t is true, but with the excep-
ton OF one or two they are objection
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
FIRST M. e. CHURCH, SOUTH.
Robt. ]. Yoak. Pastor.

$3.50 a. M, Sunday school; 10:45
Ia. M, preaching and public worship.
The subject of the sermon, 1.-THE Des-
tiny OF Gods Sons" Epworth League,
$3.50 p. m. Union service in the First
NJ. E. church, 1880 p. m. One Of the
pastors will preach. Welcome to all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
FLEMING MEMORIAL CHURCH.
lidgemnnt.

Geo. w. Guthrie, Minister.
Sabbath school and Bible study at
$3.50, lesson text: "Acts 4:S-21." Wor-
ship at 1880, sermon subject: "a
Good Conscience" At $3.50 p. m. the
Christian Endeavor. An interesting
meeting is anticipated on the topic:
my Favorite Psalm, a1d Why" Wor-
ship at 1880, sermon subject, "Pre-
cious Promises A g9odly attend
ance at all these appointments will be
well rewarded.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
MoNoNeAH M. E. CHURCH, SOUTH
Glenn w. Stewart, Pastor.

SUNDAY school, 10:U0 a. m, Joseph
Leeper, superintendent. Preaching.
$500 p. m. Prayer meeting on Wed ;
nesday evening. The second quarter
ly conference will be held here Feb
ruary 1st at which time our special
meetings will begin. Plan to be with
US for a real old fashioned community
revival.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
A Discouraged Woman writes,.

will the time ever come in Fair
mont when some one of means will
build houses and sell them to salared
folks who are raising a family and
trying to educate them; sell them a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
0TOMORROW IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES

ing. Thursday and Friday evenings
there will be song services for every
body IN the Presbyterian church. FRI
day evening there will be reception
following the song service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
CHRIST CHURCH.
Baird Mitchell. Rector

1880 a. M. Holy Communion. $3.50
a: M, Sunday school. 1o:45 a. M,
Morning Prayer and sermon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17

The number of tubercu;osis victims
of the war is estimated at $4,000 and,
1t is predicted, will be $4,000 five years
hence.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-17
BOX SOCIAL AT MT. ZION CHURCH

BOX SOCIAL AT MT. ZION CHURCH
The Oversee club of the Mt. Zion
Baptist church will give leap year
box social January %. All mempers
and friends are requested to pring
boxes. The orchestra that played for
the Harvest Home will also give mn
steal program Ice cream, cake and
coffee will be sold by Mrs. Lena Brown.
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
DIG OUT CITY

Through Che courtesy of City Clerk l.. w Knburn. we have had an opportunity to sec a copy Of the Worcester MassJ Telegram. con- taInIug tbe story Of the big storm that visited Che eastern part Of the United sta,es early In February.
 The copy of the paper Of Febru- ory i2 contains a big Lad" asking for fifteen thousand volunteers to bring thoir ubovels Che following Saturday morning to dig ont the city SO that business could be trans acted. The day was Co be called Shovel Day." and it was said that such drastic measures would have to be taken so that it would be pos sible to distribute food and fuel to lhe people Everything was at a stoudsuiu and Che city and vicinity completely auoubound
 Mr. Kilburna former homo was in Massachusetts. and he was raised not a great distance from Worcester.
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
DOING WELL

Word has boon received hHe rmf George F Brown. former Doug Ias carpenter doing very wcI m EetchIban where n0 .s now .oca.cI George Ie.t her. u..h the intention of locating at Hyder aH au Ho
 stayed In Hydar only six days aud hou went to Ko.ch.kan to set into Che building game Hc nna u his partner James so'os former Ju. neu carpenter
 The two men have had nI Che work they could do and over ..Haa at fan have al an times had a number Of buildings under cou
 rucuon John Mccormick who. wIth hs wife. lelt horc a month ago. Is working tor MT Brown at KctehIkan
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
HAVE TROUBLES

Tho launch Cameo. which started for Che Kaalla oil field. returned home early this morning without having reached its destination While opposite Wbiuhcd it collided with Che Myrtle IT and lts compass was put out Of commission There was D high sea and considerable fog. and Che Cameo driited on bar an Egg island Later shc was opposite Cape sl Elias and finally found her way back io Cordoya M E Holben one of Che passengers aboard. was badly bHatercd about Che limbs and back by escaping distillate soaking thru bH blankets while asleep. Cordoya Times
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
WATCH YOUR STEP

Marshal w. J. Grant hm declared Imr Uc ms ut his foo. down
 and mt down good and strong The ubIor. upon which Mr. Grant has declared himself .s on Che mat- u o bau under age wandering about m. suee.a at night
 Tn The nas the marshal has oyor- looked omc slight breaking Of the ordinance uat requires children to l. oG .to suoes at night 0u ac- .am 70. us good nature ho declares a.I m. Io, are now imposing upon lm uc asks us to tou the yome follow. .o take tumble. got ncxt to themselves and to ro home leht.
 Nr Grant has given ms authority .o .r uaf some prominent young mon ol Che town win very shortly bo occupying rloms in tbc village ocEun H ths don't heed thh warning
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
PIONEER STORE
 SELLS HOLDINGS
Petersburg Packing Company Sells Commercial Business to Co.,
 Operative Concern

It win be Of interest to many people here who are acquainted at Petersburg to read Che details of Che recent deal whereby Che Petersburg Packing Company sold its commer- Ial holdings to Che Petersburg Trading Union
 The story is taken from Che Pet- euburc Report
 A deal has been concluded. with Che exception Of minor details. whereby Che Petersburg Packing Corporation win transfer to The Trading Union. Incorporated a large part Of their property including Che large store and store building. Che wharf, several warehouse buildings a.z lots in block 9 Of Che town Of pr.erburr two floats and water front holdings in front Of Che pres
 mt store building The cons.dora- uon Is understood Go be between eighty and one hundred thousand dollars. according to Che value Of .hr goods n Che store
 This win give The Trading Union. which h 70 cooperative concern
 armol wIth local stockholders. one Of Che most valuable pieces of prop- ry u Petersburg The store has been closed for several days while am inventory is being taken. and im- mcdiatcy following tho final ar- engagements win be concluded if present plans do not mIscarry The Trading Union. incorporated. Is cap-
 aHled at one hundred thousand IcIers and at present has close to mn hundred stockholders The first board of directors of the new con- .cru consists Of Jack Hanscth. Jacob Omcss Brick Ness. B. l.. skoog and K. L stoberg. who win serve untn tho drst general election to be held 1u July lst Uis expected that Che new owners win take charge about
 The Gut Of April but no announce mouf has been made yet as to who win be manager of the store 0nd business for Che Trading Union.
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05

mus. be provided vith a direct scrv- r. from .he outside
 rbn fund m Che hands ol 'hc territorial shipping board would pro vide he most eIcc.ual control of in. uauor u would reduce .o.ts such os demuuaec and marine nunn.c because Che best ships win he scn, out ol Che most danger oa. ual.r whore most oi thc ma- rim. f.e. occur Insurance rates now average I- per cont and one tmef.m limo now pays nearly tl- ..Uu00 In premium eacl yoar.
 T am confident that by mH means M. sn.u stabilize conditions .o hat common curriers' and tho no. of.. lomrmoH, vU sct to-
 ha and give Nassa adequate nau uec Instead oI treating Che United sutc maI m freight with uo obligations on Che part ot che au.er Io maintain routes or rogue lar .errIee
 ~I mnk U Is only u.r chat thc people o One territory who alone pay tac bIs should bc permitted io. handle tte.r own problems This. .W win rn.h'. .hom to do so. lt Is.  ... n mn..IIU
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
RUBY CAMP STILL ACTIVE SETTLEMENT Once Great Mining Camp. Although Not So Large. Shows Signs
 of Life

Notwithstanding Che fact chat many people have lolt One Ruby dIa- .rci during Che post two or 'hroo acasons. as result of One steadily Increasing cost ol mining onorauoa. thoro Is sUU considerable nctiv.y ou a number ol crooks ln Chat section of Alaska. according to information received from Ruby by Tho Nou or thc last maiI my tho Nonaua Nova
 On Long creek. CId'und & Walker aro taking out a winter dump on Che Mlscot houch whore Xavier DiotE operated several seasons oeo.
 Prank Johnson e Co., arc taking out a dump on Birch crces and Louis Larson G Ca. are winter m.n- mr on Trail creek They eyDoc. to have out a dump Of considerable size by spring
 Bowers and French arc hoH.ue pay on Crcon.tono and havo work m eight also for next summer ou that crock
 Gordon Bottles and associates are taking out dump on Mc-Kotch-um creek
 Morton G Mcdonald arc operating on Flat crock and win have a dump Co wash up whom Che wator rms
 Bmy Ferry and Barney Cannon have found quite a block of ground ou lower po0rmau crock chat win ro go to tbc Ioot They ore opor- auur below Ono month of solomn
 On Solomon creek Fu.onon X Maccy have number Of mon om- n'oycd .n taking our a winter dump and near Che mouth Of thc creek Q block Of pay ground has hoon deve'- opcd by Louehron Johnson 6 Go
 In addition to hosc operations there Is considerable prospecting m progress Henry and Louis s.rour orc prospecting on TamaracE reoE and ahogc them August pIky and partner are looking for pay on tho Fcru ground su farther up Che creok Abe Collins 'e do.rr omo pros. pocUrg work Samc prospecting va. douo w.n "a dru on Mickey during Che early par. Of Che W.H'w
 There arc four toros n Ruby where groceries and other supple. may be obtained They are cone due.cd by Che Northern Commercial Company "A uasry.o shen and Lewis Hmy C'wk has r0om.ne house and tho nos'oG'ro in what was formerly known es tto Williams house. and there ie. in addition thc Griffin poo'room and cigar store and a dry goods Horo conducted hr Mrs. Elds Wm WW ha. a store at Long City,
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
CLEAN SLATE

By defeating thc basket ball team of Che Alaska Native Brotherhood last night at Che Natatorium. tho Douglas High School basket ball team finishes the season with a clean slate. They have not suffered defeat this year.
 The score Of last night was 26 to 13 The natives put mp a scrappy game. but were no match for their more scientific opponents.
 Tho game Of last night will more than likely be the last one played here this season The Metlakahua team. which had wired asking for engagements on the Channel has not been heard from and it Is likely that tho local teams will disband for Che season.
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
FUNDAMENTALLY
 HITS DOUGLAS
After Having Been Free From Che Epidemic, Douglas Island Now
 Has Some Cases

There arc something over half dozen casos Of influenza In Douglas at Che present time. It was not finally determined that there was any influenza here until yesterday morning, when physicians reported that there were six eases.
 Those ln part who are afflicted are Che c w. Carlson family on Third street. several members Of Che Charles sey family and some mem bers Of the John Marklund family. It is said that none Of the cases are very serious.
 The city health board met last night and decided not to put an ab- solute ban on public places or amusoments and not to close tho school at this time. They decided to test the willingness Of the cld- zcns Co cooperate with the health board in keeping Che epidemic from spreading
 Jack Phipps was appointed quar- antIne officer to sec that houses that have influenza are properly quaran- tined
 The health board asks that people do not congregato any more than is absolutely necessary and to use com mon sense In regards to congregat- ing where there may be any chance for contagion
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
PRACTICALLY FINISHED

h. L Harding has practically 1n- ahoi taking Che census in Che in- eorpoutod town of Douglas and has now gone to Treadwell whero he win take Che census Mr. Harding would lito to hoar from anyone who has not been enumerated and any uch may leave word at Che Douglas post office and they win be called upon
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
COAL FAMINE BUSTED

The AImha Steamship Company a uagh.r Ko.chIsan came into tha port ry Wednesday morning and 1nloaiol a hundred tons of Lady-
 mUa coa. at tho city bmkor Tho coal Vu secured through One kind no oI R. H Young oi Che Pacific coat coal Company to whom thc e'rro vm consigned. Mr. Young wired uo captain oi Che boat lo stop 0rr at Douglas and discharge n hun- drod tons w .hc city was out ol meI rho cargo came at a worry op- noruur umo aa there wH no coai on Che wharf and cold wind blow ue ou Dough-. leland
Douglas Island news., 1920-03-05
TEACHERS
 OF TREADWELL
Hold Interesting Meeting ot School House on Last Monday
 Evening

One 70. lhe interesting features of Che mco.ur of che Troadwou paront- roehm Association tbat was hold at Che Troadwou school house on Monday evening vos the ,aik of Dr. w s Ru,berlord
 ur Mtbcuord who s physician or Ho Treadwo1 Company here. nont four ye,s in Europe as a sur- .on n tbc British army and had a Ior O. experience Iu Che treatment ol he wounded from batuc Dr. Rutherford talked interestingly on war surgery and Of the l.ie of Che mon during Che great conflict Th~c vas o worry good s.lod crowd ol interested people present to hear tae program which m detail was as follows
 M.uI0..nhue Spring Song
 Hnn Burke V.o'mI. Virginia
 Netrem pmoI Polk uuoos
 I. Dance ol Greeting nck
 or ucker Daok - hI gw.at sUooI
 Primary nonor.mm, Address Dr. Rutherford .r' nu..
 M.r Emar and David Ramsay Hu.I Miss uuth sHo..edf To 1.o Elsie Edm.s.on ..Hreu N0eIH .u'unN
 sixth Grade Girls