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Gil, the former appointed by the presi
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The total indicated production October
! amounts to 6,243, 900 bushels, and the
total indicated production of pears
Oct. l amounts to 656,000 bushels The
condition of grapes remains the same
as last month, 80 per cent of normal.
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THE BEST
ON EARTH
Says Mrs. Staples of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Taunton, Mast could not eat or
sleep for six months, had fainting spells
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Our Birthdays.

You know when we reach certain
age our birthdays are more or less
forgotten. l think older folks DELHI
erately try to forget them because age
reckoned in years is an unloyely
thing. But when others remember
US on that day and bring us a gift,
what world OF happiness Is ours.
There's nothing nicer anywhere than
being remembered. Don't forget that
when you wonder if<Aunt Jane or I'm
Gle Henry would like a birthday pres
eut. Sure they would So would you
ii you've passed your 18th birthday
even though you're out Of the little
girl and boy class when parties and
cakes and candies are 20 entrancingly
delightful. Get the notion out Of your
head that only the children like birth.
day presents. If the truth were
known, little folks are usually so sur
feited with nice things that they new
er appreciate them at all.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

thrcughcut the United States who.
walked down the church aisles. heads
up proudly yainIy, hearts beating riot
onsly Just because they were gowned
exquisiteiy, differently. what a
world OF emotion new clothes Is re-
sponsible for. It isn't a sin surely
80 dearly to love new raiments on
Easter Sunday? But human hearts are
such that on some few dollars
worth of worldly beauty suffices to
bring Joy, while on others II requires
several hundred dollars worth OF brand
new wearing apparel before one
catches the Easter spirit. There are
many-quite apart from these-whc
do not think OF gowns and hats at
Easter time. These are the souls
who have an exceptional love for the
Creator within them. They adore the
day because It is rare and perfect OF
itself. And amqng the altar lilies
they see a face which is hidden TO
manyi To which class did you be-
long yesterday?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
DID NOT BELIEVE SHE
WOULD FIND RELIEF

cLARKsBuRG, w. var didn't
think I'd ever find medicine, thai
would do me as much good as Tru-
tona," said Mrs. G. w. Bumgardnes
a well-luown resident of this neigh
borhood, in speaking Of the perfect
tonic "a few days ago.
81 can sing the highest praise for
Trrtona, since I have used the medi-
cine. ! don't suffer from those dread
ful pains in my back as formerly
did, and I eat and sleep fine. That
tired ard worn-out feeling has left
me, also"
"frutona is one of the best tonics
Two ever used and I want all of my
friends to know what It has done for
me. 1 hope others will take my adj
vice and give this wonderful medicine
a thorough trial"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Evening Chat
A wild April Shower.

What a wild April shower we had
last night-when the wind began to
howl and the window panes to rattle
and the rain to splash fiercely against
the sides Of houses. How it filled ones
heart with memories, thoughts Of the
Springs gone by, dreams of the many
Aprils long long pastl April comes
nearest and closest to the human
hcart because of its human qualities.
April can storm and tear and weep
and smile. all in a short space of TINA
and in spite of her many moods she is
the most lovable, most beautiful
month in the year. Last highs wild
storm brought us sharply up against
The definite realization that at last
after a long, cold, shivery winter, the
good old summer time is on the way,
The glorious spring days are all but
here. There were many in the city
last night who, wanted to put on rain.
coats and get out under the gooo
spring rain and feel the toss and stress
and turmoil OF dear, blessed April's
.ontrariness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Two Feet From A Fool.

A certain young nan in the city
said the wrong thing entirely yester.
day when he lost his temper while
calling on young lady he had known
for many years. The woman had de-
cided on career in life not at all sat,
isfactory to the young man who felt
somewhat closer than a brother in his
interest and affections. He did have
a temper thcugh-whtch probably ac-
counted for the young lady's decision
10 look elsewhere for her happiness
in life.
AT the closu of somewhat unsat-
isfactory evening Miss--saids.
well, Jack, 1 have definitely decided
to go West and go to farming. Ny
brother owns ranch and has pee,.
implorins me'to come for some time"
Jacks eyes almoL pooped,out of his
head.
You're not going to stay here then
and lnetfy mel"
mo, Jack" And Jack replied hotly
We'll, all I've got to say is this-have
you any idea Mary, just how far frop.
a fool you are at this moment?.
Mary's eyes were like two smooth
lakes-quite unruffled by the win.l OF
Jacks wrath. 1t took her but a mo-,
ment to reply: "1'm not quite sure
Jack, without measuring but Shouts
say Just about two feet"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
'FAlRMONT CENSUS
NAY CONE late
Warrington Too Was Some.
what Delayed in Getting
to the Bureau.

When the census Is announced for
The First district Of West Virginia it
Is probable that the increase in popu.
lation win be about fifteen per cent.
The chief increase viii be divided be.
tween Fairmont, which has grown con-
1iderably. and wierton, new town.
wheeling's population will be In
creased through having annexed ad.
ditional territory.
The census is apt to be disappoint.
ment to many West Virginia towns and
cities as cold figures often disagree
with enthusiastic guessing. Already
some points are getting ready for dis.
appointment by having the newspa-
pers wonder II the full census was tax.
en-. The census Is as complete and
correct as It is possible to be- It Is
IKE counting a hundred silver dollars,
II you had 'em. It may be possible
that there are IFS in the pile but II
counting shows only 100 there is not
much chance Of understanding.
The population, of Parkersburg, a
little over 10000, the population OF
Elksns, and the population Of Keyser
(6,003) have been announced The
population Of other West Virginia cit,
les is likely to come out any time.
la.rmont and Warrington will be held
up some time yet as one report in each
place was delayed. There was a re.
port made to the Grafton Business
MEMS Association that Grafton would
only have a population OF $500 when it
should have 1850 but this turns out
TO be unathofitative. Grafton prob
ably has 1000 people just outside OF
The city limits which, of course, can.
not be included in census of the city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
FLU VICTIMS
NEED SYSTEM
MADE STRONG
Prominent Physician Highly Recon-
mends Trutona for Overcoming
Serious AftsrEffeess.
OTHER UNsrlNrED PRAISE.

& e 4 4
Victims OF the dreaded winter NAL.
aides, such as influenza and pneu-
monia, after recovering from an at
Pack, almost Invariably find them
selves possessed OF little or no appe-
tite and their systems in dreadful
ly weakened, rundown and nervous
state.
Trutona has proven such a remark
able remedy for overcoming these se-
rious after effects, that It is gaining
widespread use. DR. j. Richards h
prominent Kenton, Tennessee physi !
clan says. "As an appetizer, strengths
enef. system builder and real nerve
tonic, Il can heartily recommend and
commend Trutona."
Considering the words OF DR.. Rich
ards, it is easy TO understand why
the thousands OF Trutona users are
regaining their health, after suffer
Ing from the bad after effects Of in
flaenza, pneumonia and the like. aAn
appetizer, strengthener, system build
er and real nerve tonic, these are
the qualifications that have won un-
stinted praise for Trutona.
what Others say.v
Mike Hamilton. a traction company
employe and well-known Terre Haute,
Ind, man who lives at AIS South Pearl
street, enthusiastically praising the
reconstructive powers Of Trutona,
says: 4
Al can hardly realize how much
good Trutona's done for me in rid
ding my system of the after-effects
OF Influenza. i certainly feel differ
ent nowadays and can highly rec
ommend Trutona especially az an az
ter-the-flH medicfne.,s
Harry Lee, 1851 Gallagher street.
Louisville, KY, sufferer from the
after-effects OF pneumonia, says:
I've gained twenty eight pounds and
feel fine now--just like new man,
since taking Trutonas ali Of which
is surely conclusive proof OF Trutona's
merit.
1--WE found Trutona to be very cf-
ficient in overcoming aftereffecfs OF
Influenza" declares Mrs. Iva Gates,
well-known Peru, Ind, woman OF
155 Canal street.
There arc scores OF other similar
statements and they prove conclus-
lively that there is no better prepara-
ton for the. treatment of after-effects
of pneumonia, Influenza, deep colds
and the like than Trutona, the Per-
feet Tonic,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Quartet to se.Feature.

Singing by the Legion quartet is
to be one of the features of the Mem.
orial day service to be held BY Mn.
Ion Post next Sunday in honor of the
dead Of the great war. The quartet
has been organized under the direc.
ton OF Sam Raborn, Glenn Snodgrass
and Harry Jones. Plans for the effair
at which Congressman NJ. NJ. Nelly
VIII be the principal speaker, are be.
ing formulated rapidly and that It will
be the most impressive service of its
kind ever arranged in this part of the
state is assured. Besides the mem.
bers of the local post, scores of ser.
vice men of the district will take part
in the observance and will take part
in the uniformed parade which is to
precede the ceremony.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
.ontrariness.
Easter EoIko In Ain, Feathers

For April showers bring May flow.
srs, and all the buds and grasses. AL
ready the trees are leafing out. Some
of them are more ambitious than 9TH
Iers, OF course, and caa boast of real
honest to goodness leaves, tiny but
perfectly formed. Others show prom.
ises only. And the whole of Fair
mont is frankly getting up and turn
ing over so that we'll have to keep
our eyes open sharp or we'll miss
something. What a fine Easter day
yesterday was. How kind that the
showers waited until night SO that
many Easter garments might go to
church without being ruined.
] thought of the millions of persons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
PASTOR IS BENEFITED.

cLARKsBURG, w. va.-Among the
many well-known and highly respect
ed people who have taken Trutona,
and found surprising relief, is the Rev,
C. warman, a retired Methodist min
lister who resides in this city at SSa
Simpson avenue. He says:
"Although I've Just finished my first
bottle of Trutona, the catarrhal af-
lection of my head is'much improved.
I'm not coughing as much as / did,
and not annoyed with the discharge
from my head and throat"
81 eat heartily now and an, not SO
restless as 1 formerly was. Yes, ca:.
surely recommend Trutona to any one
suffering from catarrh of the head and
stomach"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

&iski school, Salisbury. Pa, after i
ten day vacation here.
Clyde wilson was homo from Ak
ron. Ohio FOR an Easter visit.
Mrs. il. NJ. Hite and daughter Mary
were visitors in Fairmont on Satur-
day.
Jay Il Sturm was home from FAIR
mont for an Easter visit.
Mrs. Nancy Chambers. and little
daughter are planning to go to Texas
soon for an extended visit.
o. v. Wilson of Huntsville spent
the week end at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Stewart In Brookside.
w. T. Elliot was a visitor at Burton
yesterday.
The Misses Nellie Yost and yeda
Arnett have returned from a visit
with friends at Monongah..
Paul Lowther, Clarke Furbeo, Pau
Ryan, Arthur Hopwood were home
from w. v. U. for Eater.
Miss JOSEPH me Paul student at De
Sales Heights, Academy, Parkersburg
was home here for an Easter visit.
Mrs. NJ. A. Beatty, Mrs. Earl Black
shere and DR.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Hamil-
ton are leaving today for a visit at
Berkeley Springs.
John W. Matheny of Clendennin Is
spending the Easter vacation with
Herbert Beddow at the NJ. E. parson-
age
w. NJ. Smith brought home from
Clarksbure yesterday his little son
who was Ill in a hospital there.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Bartlett who
have spent the. winter in Jacksonville
Florida, have returned home.
Chester L. Prichard is a business
visitor in Lognn, Ohio, for. few days
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
DID HER MoEE GOOD.
THAN SHE ExpgcTRD

X TAN SHE ENFEQFEQ
WHEELING, w. Va" Nothing has
ever done me as much good as Tru-
itona, was the enthusiastim excla-
nation of Mrs. Mamie Cornella, who
lives at No. 2 Ellen street. this city.
when asked a few days ago about her
experience with the perfect tonic.
Il had suffered from stomach and
kidney troubles for the past three
years. I5doctored a long time and
tried many medicines but got no re-
lief, until / began using Truto1a.
I'D usually lay awake nights until
nearly morning, but it's different now
since use the per pct tonic. My con-
stipation is greatly improved and my
headaches stopped almost at once. I'll
gladly recommend Trutona forit IS thr
best tonic / have ever taken.s
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
MAillNIlNGToN]
Easter serr.vlees.

Easter services. with special Easter
musical programs were held in the
sbyterian, Baptist, Nazarene, Cath.
Ollie, Christian and Methodist churches
yesterday morning, and at Z p. m. the
Warrington Choral society rendered
an elaborate Easter program In the
high SCHOOL auditorium. preceding
which brief sermon was given by
Rev B. E. Hanes, OF the First chris.
tian church. All services were well
attended.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

As general tonic for building weakened
Of the system, without equal"
These the healhful words OF Lew Shank
apos spoken in what he calls well perfect
Mr. Shank completing his Metropolis
the St.
resides s547 East Washington
said further:
Il must that gives pleasure
suffering did
ton and constipation, didn't
less medicines effort relief to avail
try Today thanks
this medicine feel better able attend to- business
found
patton indigestion
the making this my
duty -
The shanks reputation
should convince the kepea that
merit Trutona excellent
bowel appetite
depression of spirits and kindred
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
John $. Conway
Dies at Far1ningtoa

John Sanford Conway, aged so. 4
well known resident Of Pennington.
died Saturday at the hoine OF his
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Koon, at clarks-
burg, Leakage OF the heart caused
his death. He is survived by his Wild
ow, Mrs. Bell Ccaaway, and four
daughters, Mrs. Mary Showalter, OF
Casgvtlle, Monongalia county; Mrs.
koon. OF ciarkssrrg; Mrs. Robert
sStger, Of Shinnston; Mrs. Cleon
B-and, OF Harrington, and by two
sens, II. s. Conway, Of Farmington,
and Fred Conway, Of Worthington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Entcrtalne Misrinnaru

Mrs. James I./Phtllips entertained
the members Of the Home and Foreign
Missionary society of the First Pres.
byterian church at her home in High
street on Friday afternoon. The reg
ular monthly session was held at this
time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Break. Ar.

Robert, the little grandson of Mr..
and Mrs. John B. Atkinson, of High
school, suffered broken arm and 9th.
er lesser injuries when an automobile
In passing another car. ran. over the
boy near the home. DR.. Debendarfer
dressed the injuries, which at first
were feared would prove serious,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Miss Frances Turbee entertained a
number Of friends at four o'clock
tea at her home in Center street on
Saturday afternoon in honor of her
guest, Miss Clara Moist, student at
W. V, II,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
Persnais.

Miss Pearl Williamson of Fairmort
was a visitor in Warrington yester-
day.
Mrs. James Gump and daughter
have returned from visit with rela-
tiVes at New Martinsyllle.
Leland A, Rymer was home from
Pittsburgh yesterday for short visit
Gerald Elliott left this morning for
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

It has been estimated that the value
OF uitreclaimed- waste material in the
United States, in the form Of paper,
rupber, metals, etc, is about $780,
100000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Gold coin in circulation loses one.
hundreth part only of its weight in. SO
years. while silver loses as much IN
10 years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
WANTS TO BE SHERIFF. AGAIN.

Former sheriF OF Marion county z.
G. Morgan is candidate for the nom.
tnation for that job in Hampshire coun.
ty according to information received
here. Mr.. Morgan moved to Green
Spring few years ago and made his
official announcement In the Hamp.
shire Review recently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
NEELY 70 WsIr MCPHERSON

WHEELING, w. Va. April g.
CONGRESSMAN N. 81 Nicely viii be tho
guest Of Captain Byron Nickerson.
formerly his private secretary, when
he COMES to Wheeling late this week
Tor the Pershing Day celebration
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Farm workers in this country have
increased from 100000 in 1870 to
18,7oO0,o0O in 1919.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05

Moves to Salt Lick.
Henry Ankrom and family are NOV.
ing from this city to farm on Salt
Lick.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
STOP ITCHING ECZEMA
Penetrating, Antiseptic Zemo
VIII Help You

Never mind how often you have tried
and failed, you can stop burning, itching
eczema quickly by applying Zemo.
Furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra
large bottle, Sl.00. Healing begins the
moment Zemo is applied. In short
time usually every trace of eczema,
letter, pirples, rash, blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making it
vigorouslyhealthy, alwaysuse Zemo, the
penetrating, antiseptic liquid. 1t is not
agreasysalve anditdoesnotstain. When
others fail it is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles Of all kinds.
The Z. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. o.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-05
A raw. SORE throat
Eases Quickly When Yon
Apply a Little Musterole.

And Musterole won't blister like
the oldfashioned mustard plaster.
Just spread it on with your fingers.
It penetrates to the sore spot with a
gentle Jingle, loosens the congestion
and draws out the soreness. and pain.
Musterole Is a clean, white ONT.
ment made with oil of mustard. It
is fine for quick relief from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache
congestion, plertrisy, Rheumatism, lum-
bago, pains and aches of the back OF
joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chill.
blains, frosted feet, colds on the chest.
Nothinglike Musterole for croupy chill
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
Soc and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50.
Evening journal., 1920-05-31
GEORGE SIMON WINS
THE DUPONT TROPHY

The Greenhnl Club held The anal
shoot on Saturday for possession OF
The single barrel Fox Trap Gun. do
mated the club by Philip dupont. and
large gallery OF spectators was on
hand. George Simon lcl the ncd
and with a gross score OF - breaks
claimed the gun.
40 the 80 i6-yard targets. Morris and
Walker led the field but George simon
climbed mp In the yardagc event and
shooting at p yards topped the other
contestants
Pat Morris Of Avondalr. gave him a
battle and finished only Que target
behind with "a score of giNlOO Ciar-
encc Walker carried third place with
% dead birds
With The gun just won George
simon then went out and headed Inc
field with perfect score OF i0Na0 IN
The regular club event Bill S,Naync.
NJ. Conn0r. Ike Turner and Phil du-
pont were next high guns in This
event. each accounting for is OF their
nfiy targets
AZ doubles, lzzy Hoffman won with
22X2i, with A. Richards second and
two targets behind. George simon
made The only long run Of the day
with SO sirs ight birds 20 his credit.
Evening journal., 1920-05-31

Moor is a disappointment up until
This time
They had no troubie coping old
Church League titles. but now that
they are up against real ball teams
they are unable 10 make much better
than fair showing Whether they
can come back with the old-hme
punch remains 90 be seen New Cas-
tle can and viii play bciter bail. The
old town Is run 0f fast ball players
and can he depended upon Oh keep
we'll clear OF The cellar position In
any old ball league To-day they are
tied with Ekt0n for second position.
not a mean place by any means.
The machine seems 10 be hitting
on only one cylinder lust now
phInncy Hastings Richardson Park
veterans seem % be having things
their own way In thc suburban
League. True. they had narrow
escape from defeat on Saturday. bat
a one-run lead 40 the CLOSE OF the
ninth inning always wins a hall game.
phinncy SAYS be- doesn't carr how
close team trails. provided his team
isn't doing the trailing He admits he
has lost some sleep doping 0ui how
he can stop that Brack-kx 0uiiit. but
now that De has got the dope. The
rubber game can't be played too
soon for Phinney. The three leagues
are going strong