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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23
ceIebrated Golden Wedding


Mr.. and Mrs. PinlSney Arnett, es-
tened residents OF this city, yes
terday celebrated the 50th ami
versary OF their marriage at their
home on Highland avenue Bellyiew
when they entertained large mum
Der OF their relatives and friends
during the afternoon and later
served a bountiful dinner TO the
immediate family. Invitations had
been issued through the press for
the event and despite the disagree
abb weather OF the afternoon d
large number Of relatives ana
friends called to extend Congratu
latlons and best wishes. The in
terror of the home was artisticaily
decorated in Christmas green's.
polnsettas and holly, these flowers
and greens having been lavishly
used about the various rooms. In
tho dining room. where refresh
ments were served, the color
scheme was carried out In gold.
A large basket Of yellow chrysan-
themums from Hauges' occupied
the center OF the serving table, the
handle of the basket being tied
with a large bow Of yellow tulle,
while candles shaded with yellow
added to the effect. The color
achemo was also prcttIly used in
served
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnett welcomed
heir guests in the living room on
their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Lynch,
receiving with them. The other two
daughters, Mrs. Relia Toothnan
and Mrs. S. W. Rutherford assist.
ed IN entertaining, while little Mss
josephine Richmond, a gTeat-grand
daughter. met the guests at the
door and invited them in. In the
dining room tho guests were served
BY four granddaughters OF Mr. and
Mrs. Arnett, the Misses Veda Ar
nett, Florence and Lois Rutherford
and Mrs. Claud Richmond.
Present at the reception yestcr
day were two guests at the mar
riage of Mr. ard Mrs. Arnett fifty
years ago in the persons of Mrs.
Ellen Straight. . sister of the for
mer, and Sylvester Arnett. Mrs
Straight brought to the reception
Il small photo of the bride ana
groom OF 90 years ago. taken short.
~ after their marriage. which was
viewed with much interest.
Mrs. E. W. Howard had charge
OF the guest book in which the
guests inscribed their names.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnett we're the
recipients of number OF pretty
and useful gifts among them being
several gifts OF money in gold. At
Z o'clock q sumptuous dinner was
served to the guests including the
several other near relatives, covers
having bGn laid for &c.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnett who are
among the most highly respected
people OF tho community are nj
this time enjoying excellent health
and they welcomed their guests
most cordially yesterday and were
in the best of spirits. They were
united in marriage at the latter's
home at Arnettsville on Deem
Der 2. 1879. For many years they
resided there where their children
were born. About 20 years ago
they moved to this city and have
since mado their residence here.
Their family consists of three
daughters, Mrs, 'roothmau, Mrs
Rutherford and Mrs Lynch, ana
one son, Guy W. Arnett. All the
children were at the reception yes.
terday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23

Eat what you want. Sleep with
peace and tranquility. Regain
your viGor and nerve force. Nitro
Phosphate is purposcd to give you
added weight and strength. and to
make you we'll. Obtainable at
TGlrmont Pharmacy. Strictly guar
antecd.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23
par Mars To Dance.

Invitations have been Issued by
the Par Mar club for It's Christmas
dance 10 be held on Tuesday, Do
cember %, at the Masonic Temple.
The Nelson Maple orchestra, of
Clarksburg, will furnish the music
and the committee in charge of the
dance Is composed OF y. T.. Robin
SON, Arthur Niche, Robb Furnam
and Mendel Sharp.
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for the man who ;:I
shaveS .:

A fine Gillette Safety Razor
with six sharp blades. ..:-.,
S1.9S m
You never had the opportunity
to get a Gillette Razor for this
small price. They are sold. al Az
over the world for $500. n eso1t
Almost any man who shayes +
would welcome Gillette Safety
Razor. .iaasss
Jewelry Counter 81
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23

Glove SIX Vests built up
shoulders s3e5. Glove SIX
Vests in embroidery effect
S4.s5.
Cove silk Bloomcrs - 1895
md S5.95.
Glove silk and Crepe de Chine
Envelope Chemise-S2. so up.
Satin ana Crepe de Chine
Camisoles-$1, 90 to $3.50
Crepe dc Chine Gowns, tail
orcd and daintily trimmed
$3.50 ana up.
. Hand made and Hand EN-
broidercd French and Philip
pine Gowns and Envelope
Chcmise-S2.e5, s.. IS and S4.5O.
Second Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23

Dark Brown Satin Toestrap Pumps
with new straight French heel
all sizes AAA to C-$1l.OO.
Black Ooze Calf Instep Strap Pump,
full Louis heels of covered wood
$1,000
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fraternity Dance

Al delightful dance was given las:
evening at The Fairmont with a
number Of college fraternity young
men OF this city as the hosts. The
,Ruests included the younger soci-
ety set with a large number Of the
Young men and women who. are at
home for tho holidays from various
scolleges. Approximately 90 couples
wore present and the evening was
idelightfully spent with dancing to
music furnished by the Hayes or
ehestra OF Morgantown. Visitors
we're here from MorgantOwn, Clark
burg and Warrington. The COM
1aittee in charge OF the dance was
COMPOSED Of ..sAssrs. Rudeil John
son, Hell Brady. Blake Billingsley
and William Kanode.
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To New York.

DR.. and Mrs. a. 3. Smith are
Weaving today for Ithaca, n. y,
whore they will spend Christmas
9th the formers sister. From
ithaca they will go to New YORK
civ. where they will spend New
Years with the later's relatives.
$Dr. Smith will return here IN
sabout two weeks, but Mrs. Smlth
wiil remain in New York FOR a
month and will take in Granu
opera there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23

3 M. and Mrs. Lloyd llmmernau
and daughter, Miss Beryl, and son.
chester, of Los Angeles, Cal. VINO
nave spent the past several weeks
IN This city will spend Christmas
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Zimmerman at Zane Zane,
ron A family dinner will be seTveu
ON Christmas day with the follow
ing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Zimmerman, Mrs. Flo Dnrbtn ana
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Htm-
iimerman, OF Bcllairn, Ohio and Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Zimmerman and
FAMILY
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don't forget baby

Our Baby Shop is one Of the most popular plasosl.
of the store Its merchandise is marked by the highest
good TASTE and there are cherry accommodating sales
women to assist you in your selections.
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Observation-Disclosures
gift slippers

Felt Comfy Superstition trim
med, all colors, sizes for women, MISS
es and children.
Fur trimmed Juliets-leather heels
and soIe-all sizes and colOrs-Sl.5O
to S4.0O.
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r civr Entertainments

ITho sunday School OF the Flem-
Chapel viii give G On. o,,a,,
ertainment on Saturday even
Christmas day, at tn chapGl
the West End. Tho pfos ram
,i5Tonalses to he interesting and the
nnblic is invited to attend.
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Moved Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsay Jacobs
have moved to this city from Tri-
une, Monongnlia county, and are
occupying property they purchas-
ed on Kelley place. Their dauEh-
terra. Misses Inez and Pansy ia
scobs. are residing with them. Rev.
and Mrs. L. L. Lightner and son
Eugene, OF Webtser Springs, VIM
arrive. hero this evening to be the
guests Of Mrs. Lightner,s parents,
u n. and Mrs. Jacobs, during the
Remainder OF the holidays.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23

In spite of a large volume Of
business done TOYLAND IS still
showing a wonderfully good as
sortment of TOYS and DOLLS
all sorts Of things the kiddies will
be delighted to have Santa leave
them. Third Floor
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-12-23
SUGGESTIONS

Shirts, Ties, Socks, Slippers.
Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Cuff
Links, Watch Oh 1ins, Belts, Belt
Buckles, Suspen ers, Bath
Robes, Smoking Jacket, Dress
ing Gown, Hats, CAP Gloves
Hose Supporters, yelling
Bags, Brief Gases, Pocket oolss
Bill Folds, Collars, Canes, I'm
brellas, Wardrobe Trunks, Pas
mas, Night Gowns, Underwe
etc., etc.
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To Ohio.

MRS. Harry S. Sharp and sons,
Sutton and Jack, left last evening
for New philadelphia, ONO
where they Will spend Christmas
with relatives. Mr.. Sharp VIII
Join them there Christmas day.
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glove, silk and crepe de chine
underwear reduced

When such garments as these are Offered at special
prices, Christmas Shopping is all the more interesting
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framed picturesare
appropriate for
gifts

In the Little Christmas Store
second floor-there are many
gift pictures OF, subjects suitable
for any room, in antique, gilt or
wood frames.
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Dancs "a Reception.

Mr.. and HrS. George II. Alex
andre will enEe<taIn this evening
at nine o'clock at the Fatrmont
Country club with q billiant dance
and reception in honor OF their
daughter, Mira. Robert Elliott
Barnes, and Mr.. Barnes, whose
marriage was recent event ana
Who are here from Charleston Tor
itha holidays. A number Of Char
lesion young folks are being en-
sEertained at the Alexander home
Ut this time and will be guests at
sLhe affair this evening. They are
HE Misses Marjorie and Mary
Barnes, sisterg Of Mr. Barnes.
Miss Leah Jane Dawson ana
.iessrs. Eustace Chiffon, Todd On
ley and Clarence Morris, The
young folks will return TO
Charleston tomorrow.
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small large for this store m
for MS is the rstmasEc
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help you in the choice of Gifts
for the men you intend tore
member? We will count it; a,
privilege.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
IS Executions in
Army During War
Ten Put to Death in France;
twenty-five in the u. S.

The annual report of Maj. Gen.
Enoch Crowder, judge advocate gener-
al of the army, was given out a short
time ago, and with it there was made
public for the first time an official sum-
mary of the capital" cases occurring
in the army since April 5. 1917, the be-
ginning OF the war period.
Death penalties were adjudged in
40 cases from that date to June 80,
1919. and execution was consummated
in 30 cases-ten in France and % in
the United States. Murder was charged
in two of these cases, murders and mu-
tiny in 10, assault in IL, and assault
and murder in three.
I'm no case" according TO the re-
port, "was a capital sentence for a
purely military offense carried into ex-
ecution."
General 5rowder made no specific
reference to the attack upon his aid
miniStratiOn by former Brigadier Gen
eral Ansell. but in an appendix gave
detailed statistics covering military
courts martial.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
CHAPTER IIi--continued.

Dawes duties were simple enough.
He had to drive a wagon to O coal
yard. where a very superior young
man. with a collar, would express sur
prise that he had been so long gone,
and tell him to back in under chute
number so-and-so. 1t appeared to be
always a matter of great distress to
THE young man that Dave did not
know which chute to back under until
lie Tras told. Having backed into po-
ssticn a door was opened. There vas
q fiction that the coal In the bin should
th0r run into the wagon box, but, as
Dave at once discovered, this was
merely a fiction. Aside from q few
accommodating Jumps near the door
tns coal had to be shoveled. Then
Dave had TO drive 10 an address that
was given him, shovel the coal down
a chute located In the most inacces-
stole position the premises afforded,
aid return to the coalyard, where the
young man with the collar would face
tlously inquire whether Mrs. Blank
hnd invited him I'm TO afternoon tea,
or IL he had been waiting for a change
In the weather.
His work and supper were over by
seven o'clock each evening, and now
was the opportunity for him to begin
the schooling for which he had left
the ranch. But he developed a sud
don Discrimination TO make the start;
he was tired In the evening, and he
found II much more to his liking to
stroll odowntown, smoke cigarettes on
the street corners, or engage In an
occasional game Of pool. In this way
the weeks went by, and when his
month with Metford was up he had
neglected 10 find another position, SO
he continued where he was He was
being gradually and unconsciously
submerged In an inertia which, how
eve much 1t might hate Its present
surroundings, had not the spirit to
seek a more favorable environment.
SO the fall and winter drifted along;
Dave had made few acquaintance and
40 friends, II we except Coward,
whom he frequently met In the pool
rooms and for whom he had developed
q sort of attachment.
One Saturday evening. as Dave was
ca his way to their accustomed resort.
no fell In with Coward on the street.
"Hello, old mani" said Coward
cheerily. II was just looking for you.
Got two tickets for the show tonight.
Stone swell danes In the chorus.
Come along. ThereIl be doings."
There were two theaters In the
town, one Of which played to the bet
ser-class residents. In 1t anything of
O. risque nature had to be presented
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
FEED TO INCREASE.
EGG PRODUCTION

1t is the practice of a large percent
age of the most successful poultry men
TO feed a part of the daily grain ration
ground. Most of them feed the ground
grain moiStened with either milk SOr
water, although some feed it dry. A
fowls gizzard is capable of grinding
all kinds of grain, but it is generally
considered to be more economical to
have q part of the grinding done by
steam or water power.
The sOft-feed idea, however. must
not be overwOrked, says an authority.
Hens like ground feed better when it
is moistened than when dry. AL
though full fed on dry mash and grain
they will eat a little bit more of moist
mash. For this reason many poultry
keepers give a light feed Of moistened
mash once a day to increase egg pro-
duction. When handled right it is
very effective.
A beginner often reasons that IL Is
cheaper for the miller than for the
fowl to grind the grain; but the pow
erful muscles of the gizzard are there
to be used, and experience has shown
that the balance Of power of functions
in the fowls economy makes the Wig
orous exercise of the gizzard bene-
fetal. When feeding moistened ground
feed have 1t a comparatively dry,
crumbly mash, and not a thin slop.
Give what they will eat readily in
Is or 20 minutes.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
CHAPTER ".

Eden awoke Sunday morning with
n pro0igious thirst, which he slaked
al tive water pitcher. 1t was the prac-
tice Of Metford's gang to select one OF
their number to care for all the horses
on Sundays while the others enjoyed
the luxury of their one day of leisure.
In consequence OF this custom the
room was still full Of snoring sleepers
and the air was very close and foul.
Dave sat down by the little table
that fronted the open window and
rested his head on his hands. He was
recalling, with considerable effort, the
events OF the previous night piecine.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09

them together in impossible ways re-
asserting them until they offered som
sequence. The anger he had felt
toward. Coward had suOsided, but the
sting OF, shame ranked IN his heart.
Fool !" he said to himself. And be
cause he could think of 20 more spe-
cific expression to suit ais feelings,
and because expression OF any kind
brought II sort of relief, he kept on
repeating the word, Fool! fool !
fool! And as his self-condemnatien
gradually won him back to a sense of
perspective he became aware of the
danger of his position. He had left
his ranch home TO better himself. 10
learn things, TO rise to be somebody.
He had worked harder than we be-
fore, at more disagreeable employ
ment; he had lived in conditions that
We're almost nauseating-and what
had he learned? That you can't beat
a card man at his own game, price
sixty dollars, and that the gallery
seats are cheaper and sometimes safer
than the orchestra.
Then all Of a sudden ne thought OF
Reenie. He had not thought of her
much of late; he had been so busy
in the days and SO tired at nights that
he had not thought Of her much. Now
she burst upon him again with all that
beauty and charm which had so mag
.netized him in those glad, golden days,
and the frank cleanness Of her girl
hood made him Disguised and
ashamed. 1t was to fit himself for her
that he had come to town, and what
sort Of mess was he making of 1T
He was going down instead of up. He
had squandered his little money. and
now he was squan6ering his life. He
had been drunk.
Dawes nature was one in which
emotions were accelerated with their
w intensity. And the sudden man
ncr In which Reenie had now invaded
his consciousness intensified the black.
ness in which he was submerged, as
lightning darkens the storm. !.
He saw her on that last night. with
the moonlight wooing her white face.
until his WI body had eclipsed it in
q warmer passion, and he heard he,
words II know you are true and
clean"
True and clean. "Yes, thank God
] am still thatr" he cried, springina
suddenly to his feet and commencing
to dress. 'Tve been spattered, but
nothing that won't wash off. Per
iiaps"-and he stopped as the grea,
thought struck him-"perhaps II was
the luckiest thing In tbs world that
the booze did put mi out last night
\. . It'll wash off,"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
Most Perfumes Chemical
And Not From Blossoms

The great bulk of perfumes ere
chemical productions. The Wall Street
Journal says the commercial problem
Is whether the American perfumer of
the future is to be an artisan or an
artist. Shall he deal with the fra
GRANGE Of flowers or chemical odors and
scents? The idea of the layman is
that the cosmetic chemist seeks the
odor OF flowers. but as a matter Of
fact, synthetic chemistry not only
crowns his work with the crushed oil
OF roses. violsts and jessamine, but
seeks to rival the fragrance of flowers
with superior scents originating wholly
within the laboratory and trade-marked
as such.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
Use ingenious Methods to
Determine if Unmatched EGG
Contains Male or Female

Probably as a result Of the late Dan
Leno's researches, the breakfast egg
is usually regarded as a sexless indi-
viduai, yet were ii possible to deter.
mine such q point on its entry into
this world, the poultry market would
be increased tenfold.
Some people contend that one can
tell an eggs sex, and a ~favorite meth.
Cd of determining this is the follow
ing: Hold the egg with three fingers
of the left hand towards the sun or
gas light. Shade the point of the egg
with the right hand and look for the
air space or setting" a dark spot
about the size of a threepenny bit,
says London Answers. If this is found
at the top Of the egg, it is a male, but
if found lower down on the side, ii Is
a female.
A method employed by an Australian
poultry farmer is ingenious. though
rather elaborate. He places q two-shill-
ing piece on a table, threads a fine
sewing needle with n piece of cotton,
and holds the cotton i'm one hand so
that the point OF the needle is ranging
Just over the center Of the form. In
his other hand he takes the egg and
holds this Immediately above the cot
ton. If the chicken inside is a cock
erel the point of the needle swings
from side to side above the coin, like
a pendulum. If the chicken is a puliet
the needle swings in a circular motion
round the coin.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
tt0in In returning Consciousness
"Where's the girls7' he asked.

tOOn In returning Consciousness
Where's the girls" he asked.
"Gone," said Coward sulkily
Couldn't expect 'em to stick around
all night to say goodby, could you
and you sleeping off your drunk"
Dave raised his hand to his head
A sense Of disgrace was already upon
him. Then he suddenly turned In an.
ger on Coward. you put this up Oh
me-" he cried. You made q fool OF
me. I've a mind to bash your skull in
for you"
Don't be silly" Coward retorted.
II didn't enjoy it any more than you
did--introducing you as my friend,
and then have you go out like that.
Why didn't you tip me? | didn't know
1t would put you to sleep"
Neither did l." said Dave.
well. the next thing is to get you
home. Can you walk"
Sure"
Dave started for the door, but his
course suddenly veered and he found
himself leaning over q chair. Coward
helped him into his %oyercOat, and half
led, half showed him to his boarding
house.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
HER MUSIC

II trembled off the kcys-a parting kiss
So sweet-the angel slept upon his sword,
AS through the gates of Paradise we
swept
~Partakers Of creations primal bliss!
The air was heavy with the breath
or yiolets and love till death,
Forgetful OF eternal Punishment
Deep down the dusk of passion-haunted
ways.
Lost In the dreaming alchemies Of tone
Drenched in the dew no other wings fire.
Quent.
Our thirsting hearts drank in the
breath
or violets and love In death.
there was no world. no flesh. no bound
airy line
spirit to spirit-chord and d~issonance,
Heyonc the jealousy Of space and time
Ter life in one low cry broke over mine!
The waking angel drew a shuddering
breath
OF violets and love and death.
Martha Gilbert Dickinson.
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Nn.< Met~seQ
Kanaka Swimmers Salvage
ValuableS From Schooner

One of the characteristic and invit-
Ing features of life at Honolulu is the
surf-bathing and swimming, in which
the natives are distinguished. Their
skill in the water. however, Is some
thing o than a national pastime.
This may be seen from the fact that
expert Kanaka swimmers have SAL
vaged 300 tons of Ocoanut oil from
the cargo of a stranded schooner. The
natives as divers and swimmers recoy.
cred these valuable goods.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
"FooLi FooLl FooLl"

Synopsis.-David Eden, son OF a
drunken, shiftless ranchman, al.
most a maverick of the foothills,
Is breaking bottles with his pistol
from his running cayuse when the
first automobile he has ever seen
arrives and tips over. breaking the
leg OF Doctor Hardy but not inJur-
ing his beautiful daughter Irene.
Dave rescues the injured man and
brings a doctor from 40 miles
away. Irene takes charge of the
housekeeping. Dave and Irene get
we'll acquainted during her enforced
stay. They part with a kiss and an
implied promise. Dawes father dies
and Dave goes to town to seek his
fortune. A man named Coward
teaches him his first lesson in city
ways.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-01-09
SKIS Worn to Represent
Supposed Faces Of Gods

Masks have a religious origin. Away
Jack In prehistoric times they were
'Hrhfless worn by priests and others
0eno took part In religious ceremonies :
30 this Is the case today among
aiiDitiye peoples all over the world.
masks are supposed to represent
faces of gods, whose parts are
atom IL the ceremonial by individuals
uliing the character Of divinities.
p"lynesia the native deities are nat
%oreanic. and many of, the masks
region represent astonishing
81 monsters of the sea such
~ eve ever beheId.