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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Druggist Conducts
STAMP Cafeteria"

SALIVA. Kan. Dec lathe pro
prsetof % q drug store here has tn
rtailed a stamp cafeteria" where
customers can help themselves 90
stamps FROM . bos on the counter
and leave the money In the box ffc
also posts late news bulletins. special
wire election rcturns and basrbail
scores IN his ~indewa He draws
|cro~d
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
"Aha!" Said Cops,
Then "Home, James"

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Dec ..
Cops answered q hurry up call TO
oust a prowler. Found james,
ncighbor's chauffeur. saying q fond
goodnight TO Mandy. colored cook.
Sent him homo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

WIN nts1~ balls of mud for bodies.
Some years later dolls made out OF
fiat pieces OF wood, with arms. but
no head nor feet. appeared. That
WAS in i7ss r. C.
Later centuries saw The coming OF
an Eskimo DOH that had head. feet
and arms. but no clothing. In the
third century. II. G.. the Greeks mod
clsd a doll that had hair and waist
iinc together with arms iees and .
fairly weli-nhaped body.
PAINTED THEIR CLOTHES
On IN EGYPT
Then along casnc ancshcr Egyptian
eoil which Was sflil mcr~ Ike = hu.
man being. In that IL had shape and
ciothcs--she latter tainx painted on
In uss late 18th century. II was
pss>eAbiy our great grandparents who
played with the first doll that wore
actual clothes. feal hair and actually
inpksd uhs iftis lady---in wax
chinA o. bssaue. This doll was an
American made playthlns.
In the years that followed. the ART
of initiating grew more and more
perfect Dolls were given perfectly
shaped arms. legs. Lands. feet. heads
and bodies. And the modern doll ere
ator begun dressing them up in silks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
DEBATE TO Be
ON STRIKES

Resolved. That congress should
enact law prohibiting strikes In
essential industries. constiutionality
granted" rs the subject that has
been decided upon for the Princeton
Washington debate to be held on tho
campus January 3.
The local school has guaranteed
thine Easterners a bonus Of S5oo Tor
their trip West
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Birthrate of Germans
Lower Than Pre-War

WASHINGTON. Dec. iss-rhe
German birthrste Is rising. but has
not reached the level of the years
before the war. Figures show that
In the five provinces Of Ssxouy,
Baden, bavaria. Prussia and Wurt.
temburg. there wore born In 1914.
.ss2.ig3 and IN 1919. only f.f3S.37a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Live Jackrabbits
Are Shipped East

HUTCHINSON. Ran Dec IA
live jsckrabbsts from Kansas prair.
is Will BE- shipped back East for
propagation purposes at the rate Of
1900 head per week by X. G. Beck.
Of Hutchinson. The Pennsylvania
stat. game commission has contract.
I'd for them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
To Give Teachers
a Course by Mail

FRANKFORT. Ky. Dec. 1s.--In
order to bring teachers up to the
requirements OF the new law. and
TO forcstall the closing OF 10000
schools. teachers of Kentucky are
to be given course by mail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Parents Consent
Required IL Pages

ST CLAIRsvILLE. O.. Dec. 10.
1T took q ie.pagc document In
her native language TO prove
Madekari Ciarelli's parents consent
to her marriage 70 Biagis Olivari
She was under legal matrimonial
age
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
This Hunting Trip
Will Be Sure Thing

OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. IA
George Smith In sure to bring some
elk home from Colorado. He
bought 2s from an elk farm. whore
they are raised for meat, and will
slaughter them with "A riflo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Jury Service Now Il
Too Cheap, SAYS He

ST. GAINESVILLE. o.. Dec. IL.
Man called for Jury service Of
fered to provide substitute and pay
him 81 day in addition TO regular
81. Said he couldn't afford TO
serve at price paid.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

sxAcrr mar LANDS
NOTICE

We arr roinR 60 raise the price ~
this land In the very near future.
Now ~ your opportunity 20 buy
at the present low price cf $50 per
acre. ON caEy terms.
a chance like this u not offered you
more than once In n lifetime
therefore II h up 10 you 10 en-
brace this offer while you can
Land that will be worth $500 per
acre IN few years " yours "
you act now at $40 Think OF ~
Level garden land. free from
rtumpr or rtoncs Rich Puget
eiity clay and Puget silt ioam. The
deposits OF the HkaRtt river for
past ages. Virgin soii. nub-irri-
gated. that In year from now
will be ready for your pillow.
n you want home on gaod land
see US At once. You will be too
late II you delay longer. This 10
your last chance 60 buy at the
present price Come 20 cur office
and set fun particulars.
SPARKS a DYE
1890 second Az. Phone Etiiott 40fa.
Ground fiooT Location.
Open From A, N. 10 , y, NJ Daily.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Mother Dies but Her
Wish Is Realized

CLINTON. Okla. Dec 1s.--After
coming all the way FIRM South
America in order that her little
son might bee born n citizen Of the
United States. Mrs. NJ. Moore gave
her life for the birth of tho boy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

While all sorts OF other pinythingr.
rnerhanicni and otherwise. have come
and gone In the past centuries. dolls
have remained. thru nj least <.0ee
y.ars. az the rulers supreme Of the
worlds toy room
In tho United afa-s-. alone at least
20 per cent of the total amount spent
la al. manufacture Of toys In 1890
h&x sona Into della American toy
makers figure thcrs hAs been oik~
sos.ese invested In rsx. wax. china
and Other Kinds of dolls this past
y~<-
BANNER yxAR FOE
SAI.E Or DOLLS
And stor~ kcrp>rs sce nrfr fsol1aay
SEASON as tho bann~r year In th~ sale
Of Iitus -imftatioan a human -.
mxs.-
II n snfs - ny INST evw alnU
tho world began there have been
tosts. And with zach e~ntnry do,i
Styles have changed until today shc
ptedssc talking. walking play foy
souid hardly seem even = distant
relative Of the peculiar hgurp the
children played with back In ESQ n.
G.. just 1850 years ago.
In those days Exy pfian chiiar~n
had dolls made out Of q nick OF wood
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
DH SAi.E--WATE1gfH
PROPERTY

10 ACRES WATER tHoST
oS HAftucR
On county road: clos. 10 school. Y.
O. and neighbour land level.
abundance Of clans efAbs, fish
and ducks Straw berries. ioeaa-
berries and chickens will make
you independent here fso0. Easy
terms 1ilts second ave. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
Laughed So Hard
Teeth Dropped Out

CINCINNATI. Dec. fs.-Pair OF
'fnlse teeth found In Grand opera
house, owner called next day. cx-
planning >shc laughed 10 heartily her
molars feil out
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ton
o
ne interior and natural on oohy Of nat
the of
the to mddey mile $
errock.to erina oheahs of fee paer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
NORTH or cfrr

Ard about rs mttns from the court
house. We have . co@arre tract Of
good land Just three quart~rF %
e..nwsx s..cnsa M .f, srass
aied county road. cioe- Ia neigh
bors; improvements being made on
adjoining tracts. COED sol. fsiriy
easy clearing. -picndid for bef-
ttes This land " real harr ain
al f@.2ao. a. they are asking more
than that fer IA In wholesale lots
In the immcdkatr vtrsnlty OF this
property. Terms arr bsoo cash.
and balance in easy paS msntA
tf1G,
rfryrsrpr REALTY Co
xts-f1 New York Blk. Ef1tott st-A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
CACKLE, CACKLEl

Mr.. Peck Ito his wifc)--Can you
tell mo why I'm like henri
Mrs. Peck--No. dear, ] can't.
Mr.. Peck--i5ecause can seldom
find anything where ! laid Il yes.
torday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
DODCES JAIL ON
LIQUOR CHARGE
Fritz Huess Escapes On
TechnicaIity


BY timely decision OF Feoe
Judge Jeremiah hetrrerA f
HueEa, twice volator Of The sofstesn
act. was saved from JAN sentences
IN tne ont'd States als'i'o' Jun
aonosy'
h, een,embe, ~, r.,,..,.,-,r,on ~ fIauor
Win iptep, N IN
Again An Nox.rob~r p~w cbarrru
|xe,e hrouy,,t .~.l,., su,.. =. : ~
s.l, a. ,bs .ef,v,t,s. ., ,,rpbf,stto-
.gen,s Ths. .ec.nd c... ,r~r,s 40 tbe
49, ,,,,,st x.t,,rn.a v.~ascf -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

g G c c G G G G g G &C G G G G G
FOLKS, WHO WIi.fs JOIN ME-
creating a stock company to H.
nance reproduction OF the er-
PLOTS OF Paul Bunyan and the
Blue or The world IL paying
millions for entertainment and
here IL a subject. " property re-
PRODUCED. will collect ita share
Of the receipts. Prank H. Rhode.
A25 Othello st
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

Al fOreIrn Bonds at NarErt
STOCKS MASTkn
Chicago. Boston. Radio corp'n.
New World Life. Marsh Mines.
Liberty Bonds al Market
G. J. sTEEfLE
ffs Cherry ~. Main ssss.
WILL BUY LIBENTr BONDS
WILL SELL
3 Pan Motor
~ King kifship.
f7s Simpler Auto wheel
200 Beacon Coal
go Universal High Power.
400 Rothcrt Process Steel
$50 Western smelling A. Power.
Aiso oil and mining stocks.
MAX WISkL.isB
ia Union 81 Elliott $50.
"a 4lIslNESa 0Yg0RIIl NIIlES
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

! wanted--One or two men that
can lnveat $500 and services
VIII pay you SS.o0 per day
ard t0qe on your money.
work easy and lucrative.
Your money fully secured b.
big corporation, and satiafac-
ton guaranteed. Factory
well established and ready TO
start at once There never
was better Investment Of
fered- Sec MIR. COLE.
III SEABOAED Bi<DG
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

AT fOIHflA
ny wife :. SICK seinx e tire hos-
proses rsseh q nstb-sl hair
cleared. s-soovr houp~. barn. ga-
rag~. orchard. = spriuxA Cost me
ssoce. Sserifice Tor tt.coo. Ap-
ply s1s burke Bida-. second sss.
KIRKLAND Lo1ANrEnHt Ac1trx
10 acres: y: miles from scwn: close
best o. alder Land. practically no
stumps; valued BY bank for loan
some time Axo az tz.oeo. For
quick sale. now ti.9se, no trades.
TermN Call Srrth 1897 evenings.
- FARM LANDS
10 ACRES FOR $500. PROM OWNER
With running water Part bottom
and balance very Easy TO clear.
Handy % nasy yard and close TO
state highway.
We have acreage close Ia aero<r the
ink. and bay. bcttom AID upis nd.
trnvruved and unlmpro>~d and
location and solL call " s~< Rus
sell. StfA second ave. y. dows-
stnfrx
81 Acitt.ss sfuST EE SOLD TO SET
The estate. Ono Of the o~st rhn<hr-
on SkaRst river A pfcdurer and
q money fuait*r. ENefffhfu goes
truck. cows. horses. ehtrArns and
mAehlu~ry. Ls~,kted AZ mlies
scotia - Mt Vernon f@T soc tRkrs
a.: some terms Ideal for sub
disiaion. Cegrgr Garland II q.
Box -. Mt Vernon. Wash.
~ ACRES. uotisE. LARGE RAIN.
well. etc. 4 mile TO station and
) mil~s ffvfn MI vernon You esn
do well here. In rich country.
Price ti.sSQ. 800 cash. baiancA .
yearly parfnentn
A. G. Ff-rEf.s. re Third Ava
81 FARMS WANTED
a CLIENT or NINE HAA A nRIcK
apartment and store building. fine
location paying good rate Of IN
trr~ef ON 1t1.D 900. who wants q
good eosnx ranch What have
" II PRroxonE COZ Alaska fsisr
e FOR SUPERINTENDENT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13
A nAnr OPPORTUNITY

y BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-12-13

,-RooM LOG HoUsE
Now ready on one Of our h-arre
LATHE city Farms In West Seattle.
City water. plenty ~ wood room
for garden and chickens. and "a u
All yours for tios cash. SIS per
month Come In and We will take
III c. PETERS. ms Third Ave
YOUNG WIDOW WILL SACRIFICE
s-room modern home. and will seii
furniture b. piece. s3Ts beautiful
mahogany phonoxraph. with rec
orda genuine leather davenport
two leather rockers. two library
tables ska best wilton rugs.
brass and steel beds. hair and nik
floss mattresses. Want to leave
Thursday. 1851 Greenwood ave
Phinnsy car TO ssth
s2s DOWN. 80 A MONTH
z-room bungalow. one year old. At
tzii w. Juneau at $500. See
ri Hs- MACDONALD a MILLER
zoS Columbia -. Elliott $50.
CULvER--QUEI.N ANNE
Come 10 us for the best buys In
Queen Anne hill property.
r. C. CULVER
Il Hnafrn Ef 0nsrN Anna II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

q Z IN mn 4 |liifs 5lIphnr
|alfiliI pSSlllli fol, Q. and
IaFic1e polls ibsills betore
feiity1inY
&. ROY Aths tls returned trnm
eclpMhlsf 9hif N ere Ia M 4
patient IN G salltarium for stvefal
months BIS health s decidedly
Ma Alien Nccarnes and son
Arthur have returned from Z few
dayB yisit n, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. ]. Earl Deleh and children
ara guests Of relatives at poia,
Harrison county for q tew days.
Mrs. James ". Coad and chill
dIen are visiting relatives at King
town.
Dr. and Mrs. ". L. Mitchell left
yesterday for q two weeks outing
a the Allegheny Sportsnien's club
In PocahonraS county.
George Hpey and W. u. Mich
asl have returned. from Detroit
where they were buying autumo-
biles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
TWAS GREAT FIGHT.

PORTLAND. n Several hundred
people gathered to watch q dog
tight here and no one intsfsred
until the larger dog had torn the
smaller one to shreds and arttstt-
cally dEaped him along the side
walk. A Big English pit bull pro,
voked the fight and what he did
to -vic,r little paper pachs fox
terrier who was forever listening
10 his masters voice in front Of
a music store here. was q shame.
s'Vic' was getting old and we werk
going to throw him IN the ash can
anyway" says the music store
man.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
llln|I4IITl
RlEAg|||l|g|[II
Afiall Vas Huge But
etal Vent OF
Slno0 tEly

lHIlII 49, flaA Ne thak lrIhat
W ,s,.s - NJ. IN y
VI \, <, !. .tit.s, 10y ~, =
q. ~ . sasgSs ~ :, s sSs
zla Es.ss =: s XXX , "a s
-, y y: ~ !. e ~ I'm.
~ - s ~ ~ !. .s nsr Z. -, ryhere
9ss ~ cs 10 Ssrsre9 cSsir.
4 ..;. $3.50. sr,;onsiv
" w y -
n, -. .,,,,...sd
cgiles 4 - Mst =, ,a aS,os he
w ~ ~ sa sSse tor rs
= ~, NY S = p;yes.
Z AN +. y c es.,t
!pLe ~. ~ Ia Ss s-t;c,
\. !. e y W sas ~ .S rn,csSsd
~ ~ q tas - wen ,s .as SSo nv
~ II usg y,s;ese e ~ !,
y t =. q 1919 nn T TS
W. Y ~ s,,Is 1Ssl ahsrdcn A..
"a W a - 10y, so 81 wa
~ y III" us ..,,r, S Ssr
.elsed saas e lns; = as nu .nay
q t es;;s l 10. "y nj
L. z ny sS. aps.. sa a1S . HSs ~. ~.
sa: tas cgnlg ls. AN Sau $500. sias SSa
icy !, ~ Y. ! w .a;,s.anse
g qsiEsl <, na ~ m .,.sa tss,,.s
ae nas 4 = WIZ ty.s iSt Ss-
plgs q ~ sS SSst IA n ;. a.s W an
w. g a La. .asss y, t Sa
~ \: Y t ~. ny ssnss a - sH'
=; Y. 5l s sas y, t ssiis. .G.' no.
4e A ,s15 =. ~ y 1So 81 - u =
l{es sgA .as 5 Iss s ~ svo .,ssa sS,
nisn znsAns I've .s as,s snS : a- aoms
sa s:p el Esgl,s , sST total. S
IItIEEl6 u fkGtlN6 ZINC WA4Sb4 hOSAaAE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
Reslnna Position.

lawrence n. Beatty has resign
Cd His position as q clerk at the
Exchange Bank, and will devote his
attention to the Warrington Gig
ar company In which he Is inter-
ested. Miss Eleanor clelland who
has for some months been an EN-
ploye Of the Phillips jewelry store
will Ill the vacancy at the bank.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
Paeannals

pr. W.T.. Flanagan has returned
TO LIS home Il McVey, Kentucky
stter IT 1 visit With lis brother,
| Chafles 7. ;Flauagan and family IN
:Jefserso,l street..
s. i. PhiIlips wss a business VS.
! flor al New MartinsyIlh this week.
Harry Stevens and Leland Rymef
have returned from q teE daYs us
Il IN Pittsburgh.
D. c. wilson, representing the
Akron. oSio. Il here for q sew.
| eral DAYS visit with his parents,
| IN. and Nh. S. C. Wilson.
~. and MIS-. Frank E. Furbee
and Howard N. Brooks are visi-
TORS al Barkeley Springs.
4 4 peters was a business Wis
iitor IN Wheeling on Monday.
The Misses Frances and Irene
Timms and BUR- Timms Of Pitts
hnrrh ara here for . visit with
friends.
: Spray Sturm Is a business Wis
/! itor IN Pittsburgh.
M. and ME-. Charles n. Davis
soent the week end with relatives
n MoresntoWn.
- Mrs. Nellie yenssl Is visiting
reiatiyes Al Dunnis station, Pa.
~ Glenn Norman has returned
from 4 iew days visit with friends
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

rs ANIEEoLE rs Es5:

DENVER - Thssa q mon
eagles on he Denver l1(ral heil
I'M thGu on any etkHl federal
building IN the world Assistant
Custodian Ralph B. Dergahce
hasn't finished his eensls yel, bqt
hes. sure there's more than 1000
robins Of freedom rcosttng m
out:neihkEay corners 81 The sIIun;
ture. There's one on every door.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
Lenlnn Nal

The American Legion Post No.
40 met last evening in an import
ant business session, and many
matters which we're awaiting the
attention Of the post were dispos-
ed Of.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
.Installed oYicers.

The local Lodge /. o. o. F. held
installation Of officers at their
hall in Buffalo street on Tuesday
night, after which a social session
amongst the members was enjoy
ed. W. ]. Shupp was elected Noble
Grand and Wesley Phillips Vice
Grand. Grand Patriarch John L.
Leech was present and conducted
the installation ceremonies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

Car Smashed-Driver unhurt.
On Tuesday morning when Wal
ter l. Huey was driving home from.
q drilling well on which he wae
employed his automobile ran over
q high embankment near Seven
Pines. Mrs. Husy was unhurt but
the car was siderab!y danaS-
ed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
Choral Practice Tonloht

On account Of 4 small Attendance
at the Choral Society's rehearsal
on Tuesday night the session was
postponed and will be held this
evening a full attendance is de.
sired.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

TNhs Msnniagtoa All stars bases
hsl team nm 81 70 a!pyes CAD
tie coming Sunday to play I game
With the Glover Gap club. IN
several games played BY these
teams this season they have bfok-
en- about even. A number Of fans
VIII follow the local club.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
oBtsida Came

The Vigilants and the Al Stars
basketball teams were scheduled
to play an out door game a the
Central school grounds last eve
ming.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

ssss sais ann j1iIh 67liaS til
ms 3 nd N iin1nll Eetf ses;
'ed GnGSts Ion, distance vele
fle llijsS Sldls ~ Heles Crow
al o. IatInont. g.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
WSiner Rosst

Miss Helm Pettitt vas hostess
10 Z number Of her yprag friends
At q Wetner roast on Burt Htll
Tuesday evening n honor Of hef
guest Mss Nalls Jollifs Of Cams,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
ninlnnali:

Mss Christina Bccr Nas lAop-
riaS h Fairmont today.
Walter Hess has been IN Wash
iusspp. D. G. tor 4 feT dan.
Nh, Walter singleton Was VS.
ling relatives at kilarm Wednes-
4 v. Lynch motored to. Fair.
mont Tuesday.
Mrs. VII Murphy vas shopping
n Fairpont Wednesday.
Mrs. I. n. whltlatch vas in Kill
ann "Wednesday visiting friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
67t

The Bgfeau Of the census ha,
stated that. the population Of Farm.
ington Is 81, q gain IN the last ter
years Of $50 or q per cent Of gain
lot as. This counting leaves Out
about one half the North View id.
dition IS this Is not IN the incor.
poratioA.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Branson L. Norris
entertained at their home on Tues
day evening at q miscellaneous
shower complimentary to Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Huffman Of this city,
whose marriage was a>recent event.
The guests numbering about fifty
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
HARRINGTON
VISITING Father

Visiting Father
Mrs. Opal Thrasher and little
son, Of Norfolk, Va, arrived here
Tuesday for an extended visit With
her father h. l. Morgan and other
relatives.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
jnIned NAVY.

Joe Muncenio q ills place has
joined tho navy. Betpre enlistips.
Muncelio was employed at the
Jamiscn mine No. 5.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29
Tomorrow Night.

Don't forget tomorrow night at
g O'clock at the high school audi
forum, Always In Trouble" a 8
act farce comedy BY the young peo,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-07-29

VIsltlau Hers.
Rev. A. n. Martin and vile OF
Fairmcnt, vera VS. 4 -. ----.
Mrs. Tyler fsre
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-20
gTkPS TAKEN TO BREAK
THE FREIGHT BLOCKADE

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE In
serstate Commission took its first step
to-day toward breaking the freight
blockade.
Telegraphic appeals were sent to all
state railway and public service COM
missions urging them to join hands
with the government in lifting the
burden, while the commissions force
Of inspectors was put to work to help
get accurate data respecting condi-
tons at critical points. Virtually all
the several hundred inspectors were
assigned to aid in surveying traffic
conditions at important gateways
where the flow of freight traffic was
sSogged The commission also expec-
ted to be fully informed on the termi-
nal situation at all cities by tomor-
row night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1920-05-20
NEVADA HAS EASY DIVORCE
LAWS.

LOS ANGELES, CAL. May 18th.
Mary Pickford's diverse suit aga
inst Owen e. Moor at Minden, Nava-
da, was begun on Monday, March
/. "Our Mary" sat in the witness
chair for half an hour next day, Tues
day, and before shutdown she had
granted her divorce.
AS Mary Pickford left the little
courtroom she remarked her surprise
at the quickness with which It had
been accomplished--"began on Mon
day, ended on Tuesday," she said.
The Pickford diverse had, indeed,
moved swiftly--begun on Monday,
ended on Tuesday, and Miss Pickford
leaves Nevada in day or two and
hurried back to Los Angeles, CAL
And on March 90 sour Mary" marri-
ed Douglas Fairbanks, the popular
movie star.
But cloud was gathering on the
matrimonial horizon. The sweet
honeymoon was disturbed by rumors
that the divorce proceedings were in
vestigated. On April 10 a piece of
news came over the wires from New.
ada that shocked Mary Pickford and
drove the genial smile from the face
of Douglas Fairbanks--the Attorney
General of that State had begun a
suit to annul the divorce!
But everything that Mary Pickford
Moor did or said during her stay in
Nevada and during the proceedings in
her diverse suit were in accordance
with the advise of one of the best
known and most experienced lawyers
in the State Mary Pickford's coun-
sci was ex-Judge McCarran, who has
been chief justice Of the Supreme
Court of the State. No man is bet
ter acquainted with the laws of New
ada or the interpretations Of the di-
vorce laws by the highest tribunals
in the State, Judge McCarran says
of the Attorney-Genera1's attempt
to upset the Pickford divorce case:
If politics, jealousy and desire for
publicity were eliminated, from this
matter there would be nothing left