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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

Nutter. we're visiting their mothSt
nj Weston on Sunday.
Homer B. Corbtn was business
visitor in Shinnston on Monday
nS Georse ". Martin was visiting
his sister, Mrs. Riley Monroe, AZ
Fairmont on Sunday.
Daniel Flogercy, OF Shinnston.
was visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Howard Shaver here on Sunday.
Mesdames Arlie Barhe and EAR
O. Bryan went to Haywood on
Sunday to be present at the mar
rage OF Miss Florence Swiger ana
Mir Birchie Davis Mrs. Davis was
formerly a resident OF Worthing:
ton. Mr. Davis is an employe q
The NJ. V. T. company. They VIII
reside in Fairmont
Mrs. Q. II. Martin was q visltoc
with relatives on Bingamon sev'
eral days last week, the first visit
10 her former home in fourteen
D, y. Davis, OF near Enterprise,
was a visitor here on Saturday.
lie has sold his farm on Bingamon
and will remove to near Cadiz,
Ohio, IN a few days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

All things COnsIuered the Fur
mont high school football team Is
making a very good showing on
the Eridiron this year. They lost
to Weston and Huntington, but the
breaks were against them in tho
Huntington game last Saturday
A tumble at critical time but
very reliable backfield man pre-.
vented the score from being a tie.
This Saturday the boys will have
q very hard test, going up against
the speedy Duckhannon lads; II
the local team can take over these
BOYS 1t will be fine thing. Keep
your eye on Wright Of the local
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26
How About III.

Coming back from New Haven
Saturday night we were all telling
foxes to make things look better,
and q fellow told one that perhaps
fits in well with the football situa.
ton at West Virginia. You know
some OF us can't understand why
West Virginia does not make bet
ter showing at times. Well here
Is the story: The firm got an e&-
which was rather high. The boss
wrote back to the salesman, why
is It your expense account is larger
than any other salesman"
And the salesman wrote back:
'T'll bite, why is it?"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

AS Judge OF distance, some PEG
ple wont DO. There is John w.
Mason, Jr., a mighty fine fellow,
but he can't tell two miles from
two city blocks. ]. w. W. TOOK
Earl knight, the writer and one or
two other more or less prominent
people in charge when he jumped
OF the RATHER" at the New Haven
station Saturday noon. Says the
chnpeTon, I'VE will walk up TO the
hotel, it is only a block or two,
So we walked, walked, walked.
After we had walked about a mile
and a half, knight wanted to know
II they had moved the hotel or the
station recently. NO" says the
Chaperon, ut Is only q couple OF
blocks. So we walked, walked,
walked. Finally we reached tho
hotel. Going back to the train we
took a taxi, and the flying auto
took fifteen minutes to cover the
two blocks we had walked. Reck-
on ]. w. w. will want to walk US
over from Philadelphia to Prince.
ton Saturday morning-tt Is only
as miles or two city blocks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

The Democrats mad speaking
here on Friday evening last. the
speakers being Rev. Clarence D.
Mitchell, d. D., and Mrs. L. K. Hen.
derson. Mrs. Henderson made the
opening talk and made special
piea for Arthur B. Koontz. the gu.
bernatorial candidate, stating that
in her travels over the northern
counties OF the state she found that
he was but little known and some
were in doubt whether TO vote foc
him or not but she would vouch for
him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

day when 1t comes to press box
seats. There is no cover over the
Yale bowl and the press boys SIT
right out in the open, rain or shine.
one bird was right when he said
after the game: yale has the best
punters and the poorest press box
I ever saw"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26
All WInter7

All WInGeFT
1t is not definitely stated as yet
whether the Consumers and the
Monongah Consol team expect TO
play baseball all winter or not. But
the fifth game Of the series pc
next Sunday, and it is rumored
that big league stars will be seen
in the uneups of the two clubs. 1t
is the fifth and rubber" game OF
The series, and the big league boys
will be called in to help turn the
tide OF victory. A practice game
will be staged between the two
teams at South Side park tomor.
row afternoon. 1t Is announced.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

score OF Saturday. Princeton, is
the best team West Virginia mas
met this year, so report has II, anu
II there Is no improvement IN me
Be a slaughter at the Palmer sta.
dunn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26
WoRTHINGToN
Republican Meeting.

There will De a Republican meet.
ing at Worthington on Friday eve
ming, October 29th at 1880 p. m.
The speakers will be L. T. Eddy
and Mrs. T. NJ. Courtney. All are
cordially invited to come out and
hear the issues OF the campaign
Iptelligently discussed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26
Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Mcdaniel mo.
tored to Morgantown on Sunday to
spend the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Boyles, Mrs:
Daisy Mayne and Mr.. George
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

A new umbrella Is assembled IN
such a manner that any broken
part may be easily replaced by
new one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

Experiments in the cultivation
Of camphor are being carried out
IN the Federated Malay States.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

Grasshoppers In South America
attain to a lengh OF inches and
their wings spread out 10 inches.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

Providence. R. l.. was the Arst
city In the United States to have
open-air schools.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

high. He is one Of the best look
ing scholastic players We have
seen In a long time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26
Sure enough, The old bus
went back on me

1T WAS a whale
OF A hill. and the old bus.
oRoANED AND shuddered.
AND FINALLY stalled.
AND YOU could fry eggs.
ON THE radiator.
WELL, WHAT I know.
ABOUT BUZZ wagons.
COULD BE written big.
ON A postage stamp.
BUT I fddled around.
AND TORE my now shirt
AND GOT all smeared up.
THE ENGINE would start,
BUT LIZZIE wouldn't.
NOT ON that hill
so ! quit and Lit up.
ONE OF my cigarettes.
AND THOUGHT 1t over.
THEN had a bunch.
PUSHED HER around.
PULLED A thlng.a.ma-jIc.
AND THE blame boat.
BACKED UP the hill.
WITHOUT EVEN hesItatinE.
so ! learned a trick
WHICH EVERY driver.
SHOULD REMEMBER.
WHEN IN doubt. light up.
\ "sATIsFY" cigarette.
FOR WITH one OF those.
sEARED TO your teeth.
'ou CAN start anything.
q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-26

Yes, Yes, Go On.
The Yale bowl Is all to the goou,
hut Forbes Field for US on a rainy
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09
Were Married Here Friday.

Mr.. A. T. Appleton of Sterling, Colo.
and Mira. M. McAbier Of Cincinnati. Ohio
were quietly married here last Friday
morning at 1880 At the Baptist church,
the Rev. T. M. Graham officiating.
Mr.. Appleton recently came here from
Fleming, Colo. and accepted position
with Mr.. Kaplicky at the Star Barber shop.
Mrs. McAbier arrived from the east .
few days later and they have rented the
Robinson house recently vacated by John
Compton aud family. They expect to re-
main here permanently.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09

Fly equally to each individual and to
we'll a. in times OF turmoil. tha The
enforcement of law secures to the
humblest individual his rights in spite
OF the aggressiOns of the many. Is
not this platform 100 percent Ameri-
en-? The brightest pages of our
American history are those illumined
by instances of judicial independence
and courage. The voters of Colorado
should support a man exhibiting
those qualities.
HE KNOWS NO CLASS
Judge Whitfords career has dem
onstrated that he is we'll verse:l in the
Lax and rich in experience in human
affairs, and the application of the
law to all kinds of legal questions
whether involving governmental and
propositions, or ordi-
nary ciril and criminal business OF
the Court. When the litigant is at
the bar of the Court all men look
alike TO him. He knows nc class or
He has judicial lem
perament and high ideals of patriot
ism, and of the function which the
proper administration of our laws
has in relation to the prosperity,
growth and dignity of the State.
II You Sincerely Believe in Law and
Order-VOTE FOR WHITFOI:D.
s'It's Up to You.''
Advertisement
(This space paid for by the friends
of Greeley w. Whitford.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09

A letter from Rev H. T. LeGrand.
former pastor of the Baptist church
here, who is now located at Keota,
Colo, states that he likes his new To-
cation quite well but that the higher
altitude is getting the better of him
and may necessitate a change.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09

w. E. Presswell the barber en-
ployed at John s Shearman's shop
the past few weeks, with his wife,
left Sunday for Prescott, Arizona,
where they expect to locate. Mr..
Shearman is expecting another bar
Der here to take Mr.. Presswell's place
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09

Z. A NOrthrup, assistant cashier of
the First National bank, returned
Monday night from trip to Green's
burg where he went to visit his wife
and their new son. Mrs. Nothrup is
visiting with her parents at Green's
burg.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09
THE HOLLY GROCERY co.

We have bought the P. v. Ritter Groc.
cry Store. We are new in town but not
in business. Give us trial and If we
please you tell your friends; if we don't
please you tell US.
HOLLY GROCERY co.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09
FEARLESS Men
ARE. NEEDED IN
SUPREME COURT
Choice Of Strong Jurists to Protect
Rights OF All the People More Vi
tai Than Ever Before.
wHIrFoRD QUALIFIED
His Record AS District Attorney and
More Recently as Denver District
Judge Proves His Ability and
Fairness.

The primary election laws of Colo
RADIO put the duty of nominating can
Gidates squarely upon the shoulders
of the individual voter. Your whole
duty is not performed unless you
vote in the primaries as well as at
the election. Secure proper noEii-
nees at the primaries as the first
step toward good government.
We nave enough laws bow, if they
ere courageously and equally ad
ministerial The proper administra
tion OF law rests in our Courts; from
them come law and order, domestic
;,auqaility and business prosperity
The Supreme Court is the final tri-
,-unal of all our rights. II it does
not weather storm the whole shin
CT State will be wrecked.
The Holly chieftain., 1920-09-09
HERE is THE MAN

Colorado has already trained, de-
v;loped, tested and approved tn man
for the place. When public Off
Ger has kept the faith he should M
retained and promoted AS Assist
ant City Attorney OF Denver, as Dis
trict Attorney, as President McKin-
District Attorney for Colorado, and
US District Judge in Denver. Judge
Greeley w. Whitford has proven his
rbility, integrity, poise and courage.
All this has been accomplished at an
age which still leaves many years Of
vigorous service ahead of hiin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15

The opening Of the Hewitt field
has delayed the drilling OF the Gladys.
Bell well in section II, 5s-5w, south
west of Ringing in Jefferson county.
a rig is up in the northeast of the
northwest Of this section. and drill.
Ing will be begun within month.
The Texas Company Is interested in
this well and the Texas people open
ed the Hewitt field which has requir
ed all its energy the past few months
1t is stated that the structure where
the GlodysBell is located is "a good
as over surveyed in the state ana
II there is any science to geology
that well should open up a field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
HamOn Made High Bid

Jake L. lIamon and Frank L..
Ec'ch returned here last night from
Duncan whore they went to bid on
n pece of land that sold in the same
roction with the new Empire well in
a2, 1s-Sw in Stephens county. The
acreage offered was an undivided one
half interest in tract Of 100 acres.
Shelley Oil Company owned one.half
and was a strong bidder for the other
half but the Iiamon pole was the
stronger. Mr. Hamon bid as high
as Sl20.000 before the opposite bid
der took cold feet This is at tho
rate of $2,ijO an acre. Mr. Ketch
took quarter interest in the pur-
chase. Reports from Duncan state
that the Empire well is holding its
production and it looks like a well
that has opened a new ana important
field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Water Problem at Hewitt

The ownership of an oil well In
the Hewitt field is about the greatest
material fortune that could come t.
an Oklahoman and about the next
biggest fortune that could come will
he the solution OF the water problem
for Hewitt. The man who deyises a
plan to put a plentiful supply Of wa
ter in the field Of a grade that will
work well in the boilers will be able
TO sell enough water in the next four
years 10 pay for his plant and 20
leave him fortune that will put
him above the need of the ownership
Of an oil well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
On Hamilton Farm

Carter Oil Company on the Ham
ilton farm in section %, 4s.2w is
still at 4 depth of 2.O24 feet, tho
Grill has penetrated sand four
feet the well IS probably making
about q half million feet of gus. It
is dry and in good shape. The com.
pany is planning to install standard
tools and this will delay drilling for
n week. The opinion prevails that this
will be n well and when 1t come in
It is predicted that leases will sch
TO the east as far as Lone Grove.
OIL is now within IL miles Of Ard.
more and farmers on the west side
Of town are OF the opinion that they
will sell leases for a good price be.
fore the end OF the year
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
OIL MARKET QUOTATIONS


Humble Oil Company on the
Okla-Dmard 20.acre tract in sec.
ton %, 4s.2w went into a sand at
l3lS feet The drill has penetrat-
ed the sand a depth OF 10 feet and
The production is good for 20
barrels an hour or better. Drill
Ing will be continued to the lower
sands. The Humble Company is
now solving the water problem
FOR its leases A 4inch line is
being laid to Caddo creek "a dis
tanco Of ten miles from the field
and a pump station is now being
built in section 6, 3s-lw.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
ARDMORE BOARD or EDC.
CATION REJECTS ALL BIDS
FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

The board Of education he'd a
meeting yesterday afternoon 10 open
bids on the construction Of the new
junior high school.
The board was Of the opinion tina.
all bids were excessive and all Were
rejected for that reason. Just what
course will he followed is not known
Int tho opinion prevails that the
work viii not be delayed very long.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Efrst OIL i'm Fifteen

Section Is, located north Of the
sensational section of % in the Hew-
lit field is likely to prove to be as
good as any section in the field.
Three gas sands have been found
in this section in three different
wells and the first oil showing in
the section was reached yesterday.
b. a. Simpson ON the Martin farm
which has already had a nice gas
showing now has a nice oil showing
at LOO feet. The sand will not
make pay well but the level Of the
pay has not been reached
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
J0urney-Spears

Miss Mabel i. Journey of Temple,
Texas, and Mr.. Albert ID. Spears Of
Oilton, were quietly married yester
day afternoon at the home OF the
officiating minister. DR.. Crayton s.
Brooks.
The bride has been visiting her SIS
ter, Mrs. Garibaldi at New Wilson.
Mr.. Spears is a prominent oil man
OF his city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15

Aqua Prieta, Sonora, April 15.-
The commanders and crew of the
eunboat Guerrero and Chipas have
deserted to the Sonora republic, and
have been placed at the disposal of
General Z. Elias Gales. commander
of the southern forces, according 10
word received at military hmdquar-
ters here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Here From Iowa

Leon Voorhees, OF Anita, Iowa Is
an Ardmore visitor. Mr.. Voorhees,
father made investments in Carter
county lands in connection with T..
A. Walker that has made the fam.
ily u large sum Of money. The
WalkerNoorhecs people are now clos
ing a deal for the sale Of nice
piece OF acreage at Hewitt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15

are j. H. Slaughter and T. r. Me-.
Lauriu OF san Augustine, Texas;
Robert Dunlop of Ncwkirk, Okla;
j. y. Dugger and Il. Taylor Of Los
Angeles, CAL. W, A. French Of okla
homa City ana a. Huffman Of Eliza.
beth, New Jersey. Mr.. Huffman is
from Cornell University and he will
spend some time here making a sur
yoy Of the oil fields Of southern Ok
!ahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15

Humble Oil and Refining Company
No. Dillard in section %, 4s.2w on
n 10-acre tract south Of the Skelley
lease is getting ready 70 move in
standard tools. The well was drill.
ed with a rotary to a depth Of 1850
foot
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
FOR SAFE. OIL LEASE

CAN '4NA@i'' VIZ A|-NS
$50 acres in the southwest quarter
Of section 4. 6s-3e in Love county;
and 40 acres in the northeast of
the northeast, and so acres in the
west half Of the northeast Of sec
tion 49, 4s.3w, in Carter Co. Send
offers to Eli ITexter, Lacon, Hi
nois. 1871
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
South of Wilson

The Savage we'll in section lG 5s.
2w has reached depth OF Ease feet.
The formation is blue shalc. Drill.
Ing WAS shut down yesterday by the
pulling in Of tho crown block but
repairs have been made today and
the well is ready to resume drilling.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Mrs. French's Mother Ill.

Mrs, J. II. French who was called
some weeks ago to Coleman, Texas. on
account of the illness of her mother
returned home today. She remained
with her mother until she was fully
restored.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Here From Elk City

r. A. Dobry of Elk City Is here
and will remain several days in Ard.
more. Mr.. Dobry keeps up with oil
devclopement In Carter county and
has done SO for several years. Al
ono time he held large acreage
at Hewitt and still owns lands in
section "a where he has made
drilling contract with the Kirk OIL
and Gas Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
DAILY ARDMOREITE

very encouraging. The hole will be
baiied out before deeper drilling is
done and the well will be finished
with rotary tools.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Oklahoma CITY Manager

!. Il. Dychc. who managed the
campaign cf Jake J.. Tlamor for IA.
tional committeeman, was here yes.
terday from Oklahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Savage Well Drilling

The Savage well in section 16. 5s-
2w. south Of the town Of Wilson,
has resumed drilling and is now near
The 2,jOO-foot level.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-04-15
Sl,cIlcy Slnrts New One

shelley Oil Company No. 3 on the
billiard farm i'm section %, 4s-2w is
getting ready to spud in.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-25
WOOD TO ENTER CANDIDACY
IN OHIO PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Not to Contest for Delegates. hut VIII
File Name In Preferential
Primary.
.,!By Associated rress.1

60 fBy Associated prcsS.l
.t CINCINNATI. Jan. oi.-SuDporterS o:
Major General Leonard Woods cand
dacy for the presidential nomination
Will submit his name To a preferential
primary III this state. according To 4
statement made tonight by Colonel w.
c. procter. the general manager.
1--WE shall not enter into contest for
dea esates, but shall submit the name
ly .;;a IL Leonesyi WpGashS 9rr feren,nl nri-
whenever onpor.tnni'E is offered as a
dental nomination" tho announcement
read The only way TO secure this
-'rea! preference is by a preferential
primary" Colonel Proctor stated. for
this is tho only way in which the peo-
pie can select the man whom they will
later elect as President Of the United
States.
The time has passed for the IA
vorite SON method OF controlling the
expression OF the wish o. the people OF
any great state in a national conVcn-
ton. To this principle. senator Hard
ing has given unqualified approval
when he said let il be understood that
j do not wish Il delegation favorable
TO me unless my candidacy is the gem
uine and cordial preference OF Ohio
RepuDliCanS' :.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-25
CLAIMS life AFTER DEATH
SIR OLIVER LODGE POSITIVE
HIS WORK Is NOT WASTED
Leading Exponent OF Spiritunlism Says
we All Get What We Desire and
IL In Same Hcreafter.
[Ry Universal ScrYicc.l


NEW YORK, Jan. 2l.--Dcath has no
tcrrors for Sir oliver Lodge. for he
regards it as merely the vehicle of
transition from this to large sphere
OF lifo.
g! am firmly convinced that shall
continue my scientific work when /
leave the earth" said Sir oliver today
az tho Ritz-Carlton Hotel. ",rhat IS
why 40 not worry about DEATH" con-
6inued the worlds foremost exponent
OF spirituaiisnl. 1T Is one of the laws
OF nature that nothing Is wasted, and
the years OF study / have put I'm will
pc crowned. / hope. with the results
havo sought for. but have not always
attained. My scientific discoveries have
meant more TO Inc than my comulIn lea
ton wit In the dead. The latter was moro
or less invo'u"ary; the former was the
sum and substance Of Il llfetiinc's work
we are working toward the pcaie
from which We can see beyond. / do
not say that We have reached it,, but
when we get there am sure We Shall
ind that the great prophets and saints
have preceded us They have not had
the painful climbing that has retarded
our footsteps, for they rose by intui-
tion, or inspiration, or whatever you
like to call it.
II am out for missionary work. and
! do not care whether people accept
my theories or not, but / do want TO
give such comfort as ] can to those
who have been bereavcd. do not