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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Want MOODY RUN
SCHOOL OBTAINED
Patrons Offer to Repair
Road If Materials Are
Furnished.

AT well attended meeting OF resi-.
dents of Fairmont school districtvast
night at the Moody Run school. and
members of the Board of Education,
the question of abandoning the school
and sending the children to Barracks
Vile school was threshed out. II was
decided by the parents of the children
that it would not be advisable 10
make the change at this time, mainly
on account of the danger of travel
over the road leading from the
school to the paved road at Jamison
No. Z. A compromise was effected by
the offer of the board to make certain
improvements about the building and
grounds.
The citizens of this section repeat
ed. the offer which they made about
three years ago, to furnish the neces-
sary men ans teams TO repair the
road II the material is provided. and
it is now, likely that ashes can be
secured and repairs of temporary
nature will be made in the near fu-
ture.
A meeting will be held at Monu-
mental tonight and at Pine Grove
next Monday night, when the same
question of taking pupils 70 the Bar
rackville school will be discussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23

PUNCH BOARDS
MUST Co SOON
After First of February
They Will Be Confis-
Gated By Cops.

All punch boards in the city of all
kinds must go by February first. The
county. authorities have been, confis-
eating punch boards for several
months but in the city these have been
increasing steadily until many of
them are in operation. n
Chief Moran reports tnat practical
ly all the complaints which he has re-
ceived about the candy punch boards
have been complaints from parents
who object seriously to their children
wasting time and money on them.
They also object to the bad moral ef-
feet these boards occasion.
The wholesale houses were noti-
fled that after the first of February
all boards would be confiscated. A,
stores have a good supply of candy
on hand to dispose of through the
boards they are to be given until Feb
ruary first to do 1t. After that candy
boards will no longer be a menace to
the youngsters who spent time and a
vast amount OF spending money try
ing to get large box of expensive
candy for small sum of money.
The chief says as far as he is con-
cerned he. doesn't object to grown
people spending their change in this
fashion and that he himself would
rather waste an hour in this fashion
than spend 1t playing pool but that il
1t is corrupting the morals of the boys
and girls in this city, he is ready and
willing to cooperate with parents in
disseminating the practice. "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Taft Sees Senators
About Peace Treaty
fRy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23-Former
President Taft visited the capital to-
day and conferred with Senators ac-
tive in the movement for a peace treaty
compromise. During his visit to the
senate Mr.. Taft addressed briefly rep
resentatiyes of the local committees
which had invited him to talk at a
mass meeting here in behalf of the
treaty. He said he did not believe a
compromise on the reservation affect.
ing article ten OF the league OF nations
covenant would kill the league.
"The matter of 1.-The ratification of
the treaty is in the hands of the Sen
ators," said Mr.. Taft. 1t must be
worked out by them. Everyone knows
how. 1 stand on the. treaty. l believe
that the best way is to let the knowl-
edge OF the public desire that the
treaty be ratified trickle into the SEN
atnTg "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
COMMANDER GONLEI.
At HIGH SCHOOL
Makes Interesting Talk
About the American
Legion Movie.

A grave question OF internationa,
Importance was raised by Commanded
Rollo ]. eonley this morning at the
chapel exercises Of the Fairmons High
school when telling of the customs Of
the French people. Commander Con-
ley spent nine months in France and
made a close study of social customs
while there In referring to the Gus
tom Of always having chaperone
along at movies, going to and from
church, parties and other social func-
tions.
Commander Conley asked for q
show Of hands in favor of the duenna
system and every last man and maid
sat tight. Not hand was raised.
The speaker described the French
girl as thrifty, good cooks and said
they are very affectionate which
moved one very .demure looking miss
TO inquire, soto voice, how Captain
Conley came by the knowledge OF their
possession of the last named virtue.
Commander Conley spoke primarily
in the interest OF the production OF the
Lost Battalion booked for the benefit
of the American Legion at the Grand
opera house next week and urged ali
to attend on account of the historical
value of the picture, which viii be
shown for the first time in the stat,
OF West Virginia at the coming en-
gagement. vi IS
A meeting of the Y, w. q. "A. girls
OF the school who are selling tickets
for the show wa SHIELD after the chanel
exercises and ways and means Of
speeding up the sale were discussed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
SENT TELEGRAM
FROMHERE ABOUT
MYSTERY GIRL
Thomas Davies Telegraphed
to Atlanta to Have Girl
Held.
NAN NOT KNOWN HERE
But He May Be a Resident
of Morgantown Who
Came Here to Wire.

Fairmont was dragged into the ef-
fort to solve the mystery regarding
the Identity of the young woman who
was arrested in Atlanta, Ca, the 9TH
er day by name first Jeanne Annie
DeKay, then Jeanne De Long and 2ow
Helen Wiley. A telegram was received
in tn city toSay announcing that Helen
Wiley was presumably a Fairmont
girl as man by name Thomas Davies
telegrarded to the chief of police OF
Atlanta, Ca, from Fair1nont last night
shortly after nine o'clock Fairmont
Immediately grew interested and made
many inquiries which developed that
ono Helen Wiley lived in this city or
Fever had lived here as far as could
be learned.
Then the man Thomas Davies was
Parched for. He had not registered
the main hotels here and working
the theory that as he telegraphed
m this city directly after the nine
% CLOCK train from Morgantown ar
rived, Morgantown was called to learn
whether Davies was resident of that
city. The answer came back that a
Tom Davies did live at Morgantown
and all today several clues were fol-
lowed in Morgantown In an effort to
find out what Davies had TO do with
the unknown girl masquerading as an
aviatrix, now in prison at Atlanta,
Ga.
The girl was first arrested at Char
lotte, N. c., for failure to pay hotel
bill and while there she was accom-
panied by companion. She said she
was the wife of a Belgian, now dead.
She broke Jail there and was later ar
rested at Atlanta, Ca, where at first
It was thought she was the missing
protege OF Miss Jane Adams Of Hull
House, Chicago.
4, Though the girl at first claimed to
be that person, it was later admitted
by her that she had misrepresented
matters and at Charlotte where the
companion still was the companion
said she was Helen Wiley of Morgan.
town, w. Va.
IN the telegram which was sent from
this city the man signed himself as
Thomas Davies said that letter would
follow In Morgantown it is said that
no girl by the same Of Helen Wiley is
known.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
David Harrington,
of Watson, Dies

David Harrington, aged 81, a well
known resident of Watson, died at his
home at four thirty O'Clock this morn
ing after long illness with paralysis.
Since Wednesday Mr.. Herrington has
been unconscious and his death had
been momentarily expected He Is
survived by his wife and several
children The body was prepared for
burial by Undertaken r. l.. Cunning
ham and the funeral services will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 1850
o'clock at the home.
Mr.. Harrington was born December
5, 1882, and was twice married. By
his first wife who was Priscilla Nc
Farlan he had two children, Mrs. Har-
riet E. Howell ana William n. BY his
second wife who before her marriage
was Mary. c.. Wilfong, there were
twelve children. Those living are Mrs.
Mollie Trickett, Mrs. Lucinda Roland
Mrs. Cora Thomas. Robert, George.
Joseph and Luje. Deceased children
are Mrs. Delilah Probst, Lamar H.,
David Il. and Francis.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Monongahela Touches.
24-Foot Water Mark

AS result of the heavy rain during
the night the Monongahela river and
the streams over the county are swol-
len. The river is practically free of
ice. Occasionally there is a cake of
ice floating down the stream On
both banks there is ice walled along
for some distance, but it is rapidly
diminishing,
The river water is roily as result OF
the heavy rains. This morning at 9
O'clock the water was almost "a feet
deep according to the guage on the
East Side bridge. With the rush of
water came brush, and branches of
trees down the stream.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Men OF The Bible
ALSO went WRONG
DIR. Arthur Gee breaches
Interesting Sermon at
Revival.

Why some men go wrong and how
sor e bad men get right was discuss
ed last tight in the First Presbyter-
ian church by Rev. DR.. Arthur Gee at
the third joint revival meeting of this
congregation with that of the M. F.
Temple.
DR.. Gee adorned his discourse with
examples mostly from the Bible, which
he said is perfectly fronk. The people
pie in the Bible are not perfect, he
asserted. Adam was the only limo.
cent one who ever lived, with but one
exception When the devil said "ya
shall be as God" Adam went wrong.
Adams sin was airbition-he wanted
his nwn way. wanted to be as God
For one hundred and twenty years
the world laughted at and Ii1.clled
Noah. Taen csme the deluge and lie
lauSheIs went to their doom. Noah
lad lcen abeGj.tt and built The Ark
but-he yielded to his APPETITE and
got drunk.
Abraham died. he married i wom-
ton Int. when lie was in danger ~ nc
thought, he said she was his sister
Fearing for his life, he told lie to
save himself.
In the heat of anger Moses struck
the rock and was punished by the Lord
who allowed him to see the promised
land but never permitted him to enter.
ELI, good old man that he was, could
not or would not manage his two sons
who had sinned so grievously against
the Lord, and was, judged for the in
iquity which he knew his sons were
guilty of but restrained them not.
David, psalmist, minstrel, shepherd,
boy and king, saw a picture and be-
came a murderer for possession. Souls
are going to hell today, DR.. Gee declar-
ed, through pictures, of the wrong sort
in movies, magazines, posters, post
cars, and other kinds. Pictures should
be watched. Satan has not lost his
cunning, wondruus art may be the art
of the serpent.
Paul, the hard hearted Pharisee, hold
ing the clothes Of others who stoned
Stephen the martyr, Peter, who lost his
head and blasphemed, all were Bible
characters who showed their human
side by going wrong but were all made
over again.
How can bad man get right? How
get man to stop drink? There is no
cure in reform, the preacher asserted
Nature never forgives, always keeps
the evidence. No person can get back
by trying to cure the body. There Is
only one course. One must be born
again and cry as Jsus in Gethsemane
DONE"
Prof Ralph E. Mitchell led the sing
ing and sang solo, "oh. Make Me
Clean, /" with depth OF feeling good to
hear. MA
There VIII be a meeting of the choir
this evening at seven o'clock in the
basement of the church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Paris Caught Drift Even
Before Dutch Note Was
DECIDED.
REPLY CAME TOO QUICK
Possibility Of Giving vii.
liam Up Not Thought
Of.
[By Associated Prose-


THE HAGUE, Jan 2s-The putcl.
government has refused the demand
of the allied powers for the extradi-
tion of former Emperor william. OF
Germany.
PARIS. Jan. 2S.-The reply of the
Dutch government to the note OF the
Supreme council demanding the ex-
tradition of the former German empe-
ror was received In Paris today AMI
decipse---: at the Dutch legation.
Z In advance of the revelation OF the
contents 1t was believed the Neither
lands government had refused to COM
ply with the Allies demand as il was
thought in diplomatic quarters that in
case the authorities at The Hague
were seriously considering delivering
over the former German ruler they
would have required further time Ia
weigh all the points involved,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Local Engineers
to Form Club Here

Mining, civil, electrical and me-
chanical engineers of the Fairmont
district will meet at the Y. NJ. C. A.
next Thursday evening at o'clock
when local engineers club will Ou
formed here. F. E. N. Thatcher, Pitts
burgh, secretary of the Pittsburgh
Chapter OF the American Association
of Engineers, will be in attendance.
There are from fifty to seyenty-five
engineers in this section that are ell
gible to membership in the club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
Fairmonters Going
to See Minstrel Show

w D. Tyans. c. H Neill, A. G. Mar
tin, M. q. Ashcraft, c.. M. Summers,
w. M. Prichard and other Fairmonters
will leave on Saturday morning for
show in that place.
Next Tuesday evening class of
thirty candidates will be initiated In
the lodge room in the Deveny Build
ing. Messrs. Robb, Murphy and Flem-
ing will serve luncheon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
House Passes Bill
to Increase Navy Pay
fBy Assoclated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Increase
OF approximately one-third in the
base pay Of all enlisted men in the
navy and coast guard except recruits
is provided for in a bill passed today
by the house and sent to the senate.
The vote was 311 to 10. The increase
is retroactive to last January / and
would continue until July /, 1921.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
On Way Back From
Chicago With Bostic

Nick Bostic, slayer of his wife and
Joe Spatafore who has been sought by
the police since December 6, will be
brought to Fatrnlont tonight from
Chicago, according to advice received
yesterday by Sheriff Glover.
Deputy Sheriff John Gloser and AS
sistant Prosecuting Attorney Charles
Miller went to Chicago 70 get Bost:c
who was captured a few days ago By
tie police OF that city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY.

spanning Wheeling creek at Fair
point, Ohio, was swept away from its
foundation when an ice gorge let go
today tieing up traffic on the Ohio
river division OF the Cleveland, Lor-
raine and Wheeling railroad. Much
property along the valley was dam
aged. Q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
AN EMeAssY MOVING

MADRID. Thursday, Jan. 22.-At-
taches at the American embassy be-
gan today to move the records OF The
embassy to its new quarters. The
operation will be completed early in
February.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23
THE WEATHER

Rain tonisht and Saturday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23

Prof. Ralph E. Mitchell led the sing.
ing and sang solo, "oh. Make Me
Clean, /" with a depth Of feeling good to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-01-23

There VIII be meeting OF the choir
this evening at seven o'clock in the
basement of the church.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29
c. ROBERT BANS.

cral manager Of the Legion's official
publication. the American Legion
Weekly.
Bain> first began to take life serl-
ouSly MS II cub reporter in his native
ll'r'INn fourteen years ago. lie
dr.,icd into the newspaper advertising
field ana followed it until t91G, when
h" went to the Mexican border with
the National Guard mobilization.
Eains hogan army life shinnine
mules a. Il hI'1. private in the old
Second Ne" York field artillery. Ex-
ccpt for brief tour with the Twelfth
Infantry on tie border, he stuck to
the field guns and passed successive
" through every grade in the enlisted
ana commissioned ranks to that Of ma.
ior. He went overseas with the Three
Hundred and Eleventh rcmount squad.
ron and later commanded the base
remount depot Of the army of occupa.
ton in Germany. He is thirty-four
Years old.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29

fetal Reaches s1,275, Sufficient to
Care for Seventeen Children
for One Year.

A total of $1,@7j. or enough to pro-
vide for II French war orphans for a
year, had been contributed to the Lee
gion fund for the readopton of the
war waits who formerly We're proteges
of the late A. Il. f., according to the
books of the Legion national treasurer.
Robert II. Tyndall, up TO the close Of
business on August II.
Posts of the Legion, or Individual
members or friends, may adopt a
French war orphan for at least one
year by contributing SO for the first
years support. The money should be
sent to the French War Orphan Fund
National Treasurer, Indianapolis Ind
II will then be turned over to the
American Red Cross, which will assign
the children and supervise the eXpendi-
ture Of the money.
A specific child will be assigned to
each adopting post or individual and
photograph of each mascot will be
forwarded to the adopter, who there
after may keep in touch with the war
orphan either direct or through the
Red Cross. The Red Cross bears all
expense of administration so that all
money contributed goes direct to the
support of the child.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News
f. J. Rutter, optometrist, will be at
the Avenue House, Friday, the 31st.


E. J. Ruttel', optometrist, will be a
the Avenue House, Friday, the 31st.
1875
k Mrs. Harry J. Marden has resigned
her position at the Lougee and
Smythc store after II years service,
Miss Helen Miller of Newark, N.
j., is a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Z. Tales.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel w. Gallagher
entertained party Of thirteen at
dinner on Christmas day. The guests
included Ebert Gallagher from
Middlebury college, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry E. Gallagher and three chill
drcn. Mr. and Mrs. f. +. Emery
and daughter, Virginia and an aged
aunt, Miss Marilla Daniels. A jolly
5000 time was enjoyed BY all.
Peter Mcqueen, coming Dec 31st.
adv.
The Square circle will have an in
door picnic and dancing party at
the Womans club house Thursday
evening from $50 until 8 O'Clock.
Those who saw Mary Pickford in
"Ihe Poor Little Rich Girl q Para
mount Aircraft release, Will welcome
the opportunity to see her again in
tina wonderful picture, and those
who did not, have rare treat in
store, for many critics think her
present day work has never cqualled
those efforts of hers in the earlier
day, when she was carving her way
to fame and fortune. Come and
bring the children, to the Plea2c-U
today.
A modern version Of "Panthca,"
generally conceded to the greatest
photoplay made by popular Norma
TQiN2dge, which has been reproduc-
ed upon public demand by Lewis j,
Sci nick, will be the special attrac-
ton at the Globe theatre for today
onl". Directed by Allan Dawn. "Pan-
thee brings with it a plot that is
sure harged with all the elements Of
Entertainment, mystery, intrigue,
tI@cdy romance and humor. "Pan-
the is a Fast moving story with the
requisite punch TO give it q place
among the great films Of the times.
Mrs. Lizzie Greenwood of Rich
mond, P. O., is spending the holidays
with Clinton Wilkins.
George F. Donahue left for Rich
where he will spend New Years and
where his family have beca over the
holiday.
Arthur l.. Spinney of Brooklire,
Mass, the Boston street car conduc-
tor who was arrested at St. Johns
bury Thursday afternoon en- route
FROM Orleans to Boston with "a OTIS. /
of Scotch whiskey, is still in the coun-
ty iail and very reticient as to the
nav and address of his partner who
made a getaway when Spinney was ;
taken off the train. Mr. Spinney will I
be taken to Brattlaboro next week to /
appear before Judge Howe at The !
January term of the Federal court !
for the final disposition of his case. |
Jrmes Christy is visiting in West :
Bu,j.e.
Mrs. Guy Hill is home from Dan
bury, n. H., where she attended the |
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29
MED&LS AWAIT SERVICE MEN
Emblems for All Who Served in World
War Ready for Distribution
on Armstce Day.

Nearly 100000 Victory medals,
turned out by lengthy and involved
process of manufacture, now are
awaiting former service men. Thou.
sands of these medals Will he pre-.
Sented to veterans on Armistlce day
by posts Of the American Legion,
which have arranged elaborate ccre.
monies In honor Of the occasion. The
medal was designed by James Earl
Frazer
Phases never before met with In
medal production were met with BY
the contractors in the making of The
decorations with their ribbons, battle
clasps and bars. and to handle certain
steps in the process of manufacture
new machines We're invented. One Of
these WIS ribbon-cutting machine
which turned out 90 pieces minute
and in thc course Of day did guam
THY Of work equal to the labors of l.
people.
striking machine with force OF
Ia tons blow was used on the
medals after the disks had been an
nealcd following which there came the
application Of hvdraulic pressure Of
l2o pounds. An automatic sand blast
Hhd an alcohol bath also were utilized
teiore putting the final lacquer on the
medal.
Nor only Legionnaircs but many
other eX-SelVice men viii take part inn
Tie Al1njStice day celebrations in all
sections of the country and will re.
r"ive thcif medals with formal OBJ
selNance of their significance
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29
Two Cases In
Municipal Court
FOR
FRIDAY A ND SATURDAY

On complaint Of Mrs. Percy Sar-
gent of South Walden States At
torney Campbell had her husband ar
rested at Richford and brought be-
fore Judge Frye in municipal court
Tuesday. Mr.. Sargent left his wife
few weeks ago and pleaded guilty
to the charge Of non-support. The
case was continued for sentence and
the respondent promised to return to
South Walden and live with his fam
lily.
Aleck Dufresne was arrested in
DanVille Sunday charged with intoX-
ication and pleaded ;;uilty to the
charge in municipal court at the ses-
sion on Tuesday. lie was fined SO
AID costs amounting 20 $3.50 which
were paid.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29
St. JOhnsbury Locals

The Ladies aid of Grace church
will meet Friday afternoon instead of
Thursday afternoon, The report OF
the bazaar committee will be given.
The business meeting will be held
promptly at O'Clock. The hostesscs
will serve light refreshments. y
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Fales returned
Monday from Boston.
Hove you cold-in-the-head? Use
NAZOL. adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. f. Falk and son
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29

Of Providence spent Christmas with
Mr., and Mrs. L. E. Gage.
C. T. Clifford OF North Danville
was a business visitor Tuesday.
NAZOL-for colds and catarrh, the
ideal nasalointment for adults and
children. adv.
Mrs Louis Timms of Hardwick
visited Mrs. John NJ Allen Wednes-
day
Ensign Ebert T. Gallagher, who
has been visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Gallagher has re-
turned to Middlebury college.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-29


A son was born TO Mr. and Ms.
Leslie Daniels, Dec. II.
Miss Yvome Carpenter returned
Monday TO her home in SheIbrooke,
after spending few days with Miss
NJ a. CCurcchane.
Bert Massey has gone to Barton
and Newport for a few days.
MI and Mrs. Jack Kaczer and
daughter, Doris, from Hartford, Ct,
are spending the holidays with her
mother.
MIr and Clyde Brigham of Mont
pelicr are spending the holidays with
their sister, Mrs. GEORGE Blakely.
The w L. c. viii hold a whist
parry and dance in Grand Army hall
Thursday night Ali are invited.
The Ladies Missionary circle of
the Union Baptist church will meet
Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock with
Miss Minnie Hur'bult, 26 Lafaayctte
street.