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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-11

2'oSi George Ilollcubcck VS. Edw
Graham Judg 10y cont for $&9S 10
costs cN issued J X Conway
atty.
='oN5 Same vs. Same same GG9,S5-
same same atty,
=ooSt Same VS. Samo-samc S29iS5-
same same atty.
1915 same same atty
-aoN, Same VS. Same same for
ZooNS Same vs. Robt j Graham same
S57o.36- same same atty.
-9oN9 Same vs. Edw Graham same
for $123 40 same same atty
-.o9l Same VS. Same Same for $llSl
N2693l9- same same atty
same same atty.
2'o32 Same vs. Same same for 5000 OS
same same atty
2'O9a Same vs. Same same FOR
2o3o@,- same same ATTY.
25o'l Same VS. Same same for lo2. So
Same same atty
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-02-11
CORNS
Lift Right off
without Pain

''''''''''''"''''"'"'''''''''S'N''''
Magici Drop little "Freezone" on
an aching corn, instantly that corn
stops hurting, then shortly YOU lit it
right of with fingers. Doesn't hut a bit
Your druggist sells a tiny bottle of
"Freezone" for few cents. sufficient 10
remove every hard corn. soft corn or
corn betweea the toes, and callusc4 O
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Roy Dariano, who has rented
apartmenSS in the Frank Martin
fats. Roy Dariauo has been a
resident hero for some time. and Is
popular with American people as
well as italian.
Home From Elkins
Miss Beatrice Hall. teacher in
the Elkius high school, is spending
her holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. $. Z. Hall.
To Attend Funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Rex Will go
20 Davis Ridge today. TO attend
the funeral Of Mrs Roana Bow
man, who died at her home in
Tairmont Monday evening.
Returned From Visit
]. Z. SwiShcr and Jake Scarf.
who we're visiting at their home
in Jsre Lev. over Christmas, have
returned to Monongah.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Probably fresh committee could attack the
subma rine problem and get farther with It, WITH
better general Results than the present committee
assembled in Washington. For weeks the delegates
there have been most srcnuously employed in
discussion and debate. endoavoring to reach dcci-
sions Of supreme importance 10 the nations wAtch
they represented. knowing that they would be held
personally responsible by both public and govern
mcnts for tho result. The men arc exhausted both
mentally and physically. They need rest before
handling much more business. While an adjourn
ment is the last thing desired until all possible
angles Of International problems have been consider
cd vet the mon now al work must DC stale and
utterly weary. Fresh minds could probably transact
in very short time The business that tagged brains
you'll wranglc over for weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
MONONGAH
Interesting Meetin.

Another raw oflicht was tlrown
on tho story that never grows old
bv Professor Joseph Roster last
nigh, when ho taurht tLe thir-
,eent, chapter Of Romans to the
NIononrah RibIr class Professor
Roster gave some advanced ideas
on ,ho lesson. ana made plain IFS
comparisons. ending his story by
proving to the class that the full
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
BEER AND THE BONUS

"a TENACTTY and determination worih%
"A better cause has been unceasingly exhibited by
The "wets" in their enieayors to lower the bars
against alcoholic beverages. Plans. both devious
Gand dark, as we'll as bra7en and bold have been
sconcocted and launched without avail. 50 far. and
abe latest scheme s before the government
ways and Means Committee for consideration.
~ This last ia a sckenng ATTEMPT to pull the
american Legion into the fight and line up the
former service men with proposal to the
government to raise soldiers bonus BY ray on
light wines and beer. 1t is the cheapest and most
contemptible bit of work that the liquor sqaad has
set fat1ered
The fact that the law does not permit the sale OF
tight wines and beer. and that the securing Of such
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

ity has net acted upon the matter
and II they do there Will have 10
be a special meeting as the time
is too short to wait for the regular
meeting and have tickets printed.
THE forner cohvtl tiOn seems TO
have iguaiel the ,ad'es hut this
convention placed Two women on
their t.cket.
Odd Fellows Elect
Worth:ngtou Lodge No. l79. T.
%. o. F. elected the following Of
Ulcers i. their regular session ~
TuesIg% cyrrtMS q this week
EoLi.. Grand. { aas. :. WhNcman,
vtcegrand, Carl G. Asrcratt; Sec
retaTy S. *. Iac)'-, treasurer. A.
IL. Mason, trus;ce. :; J. Stu:m.
These :r!rcrs Will IL Installed or
Thursday evening January 18th by
D. D. G. ri. l.. G. FitzhuSh OF
Fairnont. This Will be a Joint in
s;allatioa md Officers OF LOYAL
Sisters Rc5~kah Lodge No iSS
will % Installed IT same tinio b.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
RUFF STUFF
This is a gladstone day.

This is a gladstone day
Tried to sing a little in the Of
SzsAnd got enough scissors and
s $500 corneT !" last the resi- OF
AZ Il, ~ SaoIs " -
~
~ ~ .,,,i,u,
f Sy'Spp aI Is.t NV" Ss5 lat 1,"S "
.i1s; ~. to' 'i'.'o 800
Got an invitation TO com" out
: IN the press room ana sing.
+. but the audience IS too large
out there.
73,,o 10 s,nr ia puvs NV own
i slze:
Can nearly always put them i,
sleep
Now that the tnter9rban cars
are going 10 run an nou' iu'e'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
WORTHINGTON
citizens Parry Nominates.


The Citizens Party convention
was held in the McIntire store
building on Monday evening and a
fun m1nic pal ticket was placed IN
the field to be voted for at tho
municipal election to 10 held on
Thursday. January 5th. 1922 The
persons nominated for the various
offices are: Mayor, ChaS r.
Martin; recorder, S. j. Sturm:
for members OF council Ora Eks
from, Ora Mason. A. j. Mcdaniel.
Jas. A. Radcliffe and f. NJ.
Thompson. 1t was also ordered
tina, For Pool Room License" and
Against Pool Room License be
placed upon The ticket but the
Common Council I: the mun!c!ptl-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
XMAS PACKAGES
. WRAPPED BETTER
Marked Improvement Shown
by Fairmont People Along
This Line

Despite the shortage o. "orK ana
general depressed business condi-
lions rajrmont pcopl. were as
,Ihor,I ,r.,b ,,o;r rh-;s,m,s rros.
''".' - 80 =, a.. ~. ,,,,n,t,or
"ntS as ever l" '"cl tue "uI'''''
OF Christmas presents mailed out
" Fairmon; was much larger this
y.ar ,han in any wear past A to-
-, :, yc-. 80 or n,rco, nost
'"l q o. = $3.50 =, -. -, ~ ~ ~
were ha'4Hd o"t Of ialr'i'o"' !" '"e
six days proceeding Christmas as
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
BOOTHSVILLE


Painful Injury.
Burl Willis a student at the
Pa rmont Normal. while on his va
cation with his parents oil Booths
Greek. met with a very painfGl
accident while out hunting with
Earl Smith AIr. Willis was on a
little knoll while Mr. Smith was
directly below him. Earl caught
sight OF some game End shot. when
one Of the bullets hit limestone
rock that Burl was staining behind.
glanced of and hit Burl on the
calf az tina leg The injury was
very painful ut first and the doc
tor was called and his wounds
dressed He is reported to be get
ting along very well at this time,
and his friends hope for an 4 ~
recovery
Personals
Mrs. Charles Carr and Miss
Cora Franklin Of HOrncr's Run
were shopping in Boothsvillc yes
to-day
Miss Arab Hall OF BoothsviIIe.
spent few days with friends in
Shinnston
Harlan Wilson OF Booths Creek
was q visitor in the city Saturday.
Misses Louise and Ethel Reed.
students Of tho Fairmont high
school are spending the Christmas
holidays at tho homo Of their pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reed
Of Main street. Poothsville.
John MCGEE Of McGec was r
business caller in Boothsvllle Mon
day.
Miss ena Sec Of Horner's Run
was visitor at the home OF Miss
Helen DaBolt of Boothsville Fri.
day
Virgil Seesc of HepzIbah spent
tho week end with his aunt, Mrs
Lucv Hall Of Boothsvillo
Miss Dessie Nuzum and her sis
ter. Mrs. Bee Maught OF Booths
Vile were business callers in Val
ley Springs Yesterday.
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Rtlla Tenth.

ID %. president. M-s. Riila Teoth.
p,aa % Fc.!lmoDt,
perSa4als
Miss Evelyn Mayo OF Elltins Is
visiting frieuda here at present,
Henry King left on Monday To-
Lore City. OHIO where he will en-
cage in drifting fnr o.. ru,I EIs.
Sidney l.. Hes. NJ r;nEamou
was a business Gale: hsre on Tues
William = 'a7s r. MononEah was
!, visitor ha-e on Tuesday.
Rev. Ralar MCJy ~ MononSah
81 conducting evln."' ;tic services
d. the MalIc6ist T ;. ;;sti nj church
this week
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Action taken recently by local dairy men 10 bring
their herds up to government requirements may
cause them TO nave 10 lose Of their stock. but
there is no local man who will lose anything like
the number that the L. II Hartman farm near
Mddletown. y. y, has had to dispose or Ont Of
the first 200 registered cattle examined from Il her!
OF 7Ga, there we're Sc head found with tuberculosis
which had TO be destroyed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Sometimes there are enuating circumstances
that arouse certain sympathy on the part of the
public for man who takes funds that are not his
own but there will be no feeling of this kind for
the treasurer Of employees Christmas fund, who
lost in speculation the $4,000 entrusted to him by
600 fellow employees, who had been Saving up little
by little during the year in order to have an extra
amount at Christmas. This was betrayal Of
confidence that exceeds that OF tho average
absconder. who fees with money belonging TO
people whom he never and who may not be
greatly inconvcnenccd by the loss. but the man who
will work day after day by the side of his friends.
knowing how hard the dollars como AMI how
necessary the earnings to sustain life and with
this knowledge deliberately gamble such earnings
away is scoundreI to whom no mercy should be
shown.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
JuRIES

A man charged with shooting ana
killing, IS acquitted b. q Chicago
jury. The judge thuldeEs. You
have turned a murderer out on the
streets
It Is rare city that does not FIRE
quently bear similar charges from
tho bench these days.
Tho weakest link in our sys:cm
OF Justice IS the neglect of the jury
system. Until IavcIhcaded citi-
zens stop lodging jury duty. there
is little hope Of putting real
brake on crime The criminal has
the jury dodEer or his side
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Comment upon the miners taking prolonged
holiday instead oc returning to work on Tuesday.
reminds us that the available supply Of rcffeshment
is likely put fat on his back for week It
takes more than a day TO recover from tho kind OF
stuff that lawbreakers are sneakins out to the
working man in spite of the efforts Of the officers TO
break it up
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
FUNERAL TO-DAY

Tho funeral Of Mrs. Mary Vir-
Einin Latham, widow OF John Lat
ham, whose death took place Mon
day morning at her home on
Marion street was held this after
noon from the residence and burial
was male in Maple Grove GENE
terry by Undertaken MusSravG and
ann
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
RECORD BROKEN

CHICAGO. Dec. 2S.-Chicago's
Lake-Born broke the records of 20
years in 1921 when 7s.37S,979 bush.
els Of corn were shipped to for.
cign markets. according to report
or William II. Claire, collector of
customs, made public today
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Detroit. Michigan. for tho past
several montls. came home to
spend the holidays with his par
.cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. T. !. King.
Attended Celebration
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Anthony
were in Fairnont last night at
tending tho celebration by the
Masonic Order which was given at
the Masonic Temple in mcmor5- of
st. John lie Divine.
Pastor Visits Friends
Rev. Glenn Stewart. who was
pastor Of the NJ. T. church, south.
here last year. was visiting with
friends hero yesterday He also
attended the Monongah Bible class
meeting last night. Rev, Stewart
is located at Berrysburg a pres
ont.
Just From Italy
Miss Regina Dariano who came
hero from Italy last week, will
mako her home with her brother,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Nav Save Years of Pain
Al the first sign OF back pains
,winces in the kidney regions, use
Solyax tablets. Guaranteed hy H.
& II, Drug Co. to give satisfaction
or money refunded Price so cent?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

"A man makes the hest boss :
said 1874 out Of 200 women qucs-
t'onnH. But all it proves Is that
10 were married
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Wonder II all this mine trouble
is caused BY the pool room signs
no Minors Allowed"
what worth chewing at all is
worth chcwEg wet.
This country spends more mon
ev on face paint than house paint.
Save the surface and you save an.
some people don't care what
they do and neither docs anyone
else
These advertised asbestos
gloves must be for homebrewers TO
wear while pouring drtlk.
Fight in the Senate makes it
looks like q league OF Explanations.
WI any person. who hash 'n"rn
SUSPECTED in the Wall Stree >
ter, please notify the police
Bot tho two north pole expdci-
lions get colo TcSePt!ouS'
some reople notice the days arc
Getting longer while others notice
no nights arc getting shorter
4 through train must be one
that has run OF 4 trestlc
Cattle growers want % per cent
tariff on hides And the consumer
knows whose hide it will fall on.
Troalth Hint: Tho man who says
nothing doesn't always mean il.
The man on top is At the bottom"
OF a lot Of things.
Many mora would he in tho NOV
tes II they had the face to do It
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Washington has Fiber: street
Must he where the nuts live
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Many mora would he in tho NOV
les II they had the face to do il
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28
A daily column gwen
10 current events and
frank comment.
By The Way:

Wonder II all this mine trouble
is caused b. the pool room signs
no Minors Allowed"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

What $ worth chewing at all is
worth chcwn,g wet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

There isn't any safety in auto
numbers.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

The man on top is at the bottom
OF a lot Of things.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

This country spends more mon
ey on face paint than house paint.
save the surface and you save all,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

some people don't care what
they do and neither docs anyone
nlSn
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

These advertised asbestos
gloves must be for homebrewers to
wear while pour ing n drink.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

TcaIth Hint: Tho man who says
nothing doesn't always mean il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Fight in the Senate makes il
looks like league OF Explanations
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

Cattle growers want % per cent
tariff on hides And the consumer
knows whose hide it will fall on.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-28

WEI auy person. who hash 'r"na
suspected in the Wall Stree )
tor please notify tho police
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24


 '.So she sat and waited for some It, tle time until l should come out. And everyone waited with her. was much pleased and much fiattered.
 "You see, the little girl wanted so much to see me that she was willing to wait that long for me, and yet there were many other things she was to see, for the family with whom I live have many interesting things to show.
 ''So consider 1t was a great compli. nsnt when they all sat and waited to eee me come out of my little house and cuckoo-cuckoo for them. I came out just little bit after the half hour, as I always do.
 That Is, come out a little after the half-hour strikes and little after the hour strikes. Not very much after, but just little.
 T really wished I could have stayed out longer. so the little girl could have seen me better, but couldn't have done that.
 .They say that some of the real cuckoos aren't very popular with other birds. But, then, there are plenty of creatures not so well liked as others. 'sThere are snakes, for example, which aren't liked. I've heard folks who came here talk about snakes. You see, as I'm In the dlningroom l hear . great deal of conversation, for the people talk during their meals.
 'sThen I've heard that skunks weren't popular, because they had very queer odor about them but that they can't send forth that odor unless they throw their tails over their backs.
 That sounds funny, but I suppose it Is true. It Is part of the informa- ton l pick up. You see, l don't get much, as Pm out but few seconds at time But, then. I'm out twice during the hour and so l hear people talk twice during the morning, twice at noon and twice at night
 That makes six times all together. And though I have something to say every time I come out, I listen 10 what the others say, too.
 i've heard that bees aren't so dan
 IS If people aren't afraid of them.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
M'RAE NAMES
 CLEANUP WEEK
APRIL HIS IS DESIGNATED AND ALL AGENCIES URGED TO CO
 OPERATE IN MOVEMENT

In response to the request of the Civitan Club of Little Rock, Governor McRae yesterday issued proclamation setting aside the week of April Ills as "Clean-Up Week" in the estate.
 The proclamation follows:
 'Whreas, a number of states have set aside certain times for improving sanitary conditions in their respective states,
 Now, Therefore, I, Thomas c. Me Rae. governor of the state of Arkansas do hereby set aside the week, beginning April Il. 1921. and ending April IS, 1921. as 'Clean-Up Week in the state of Arkansas, for the epurpose of i'm proving the sanitary conditions in Ark ansas and preveting the possibilities of diseased conditions that might arise from improper sanitation. I earnestly request all health authorities, civic or ganizations and medical societies of the state and all good citizens to co. poerate in the observance of Clean-Up Week
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
Their Ambition.

The Hennessy twins were the trial of the kindergarten. One day, when the teacher was asking the other children what they wanted to be when they grew up, her eye caught the twins up to mischief, as usual, and paying no at- tention to the subject under discus sion. She turned quickly and said ;: "Micky Hennessy, what are you boys going to be when you grow upY'
 "lrishmen,' was the prompt reply American Bov.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24

tie dogs, sitting and watching her go.
 They had wanted to wish her good luck and happiness, for she had al ways meant good luck and happiness to them.
 Yes" said the cuckoo from the cuckoo clock, II get lot of news. And I enjoy 1t all.
 I'm glad I'm the cuckoo of the cuckoo clock"
 Tick" said the twin named Tick. And 'tock," said the twin named Took.
 We are glad we belong 10 the clock, "Tick-Tock.
 Were glad we belong to It, too."
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
Lost Note Redeemed.

A soldier presented himself at the commonwealth treasury in Melbourne, Australia, and said, "I am 20-pound note and want to be cashed." He stated that he had swallowed the note at Fleurbaix when he expected to be captured. He remembered the number, and the note in question turned out to be the only one missing from a particular issue which had been recalled.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
attack them boldlv hut

attack them boldly, but then I've been told that they do sting pretty badly, and it is well to leave them alone.
 ''I believe they can sting, though, from what I've "heard.
 And I've heard the people say that though they often think day is hor- rid and muggy and warm and rainy that the plants like it as they sit out side the window and have beautiful time feeling the cool water falling on them
 i've heard that two dogs of the young lady who was married from here
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24

IT A III v . diC LANh and Took.
 was greatly pleased" said the cuckoo bird, be cause a little girl came to lunch with the family today. an d S h 6 "a s k 6 d If she coulda't see me when came out. But she happened not to have her head turned this way when l did come out, so after lunch was all over she was promised that she would C,trnlu cnn fyla
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24

not long ago were closed up In the room when the wedding part y was going on, but that before she left got out of the room.
 " And what do you suppose they did?
 hen all the guests were walt ing dow nstairs for the lady and her husband to come Il ong so { h e y could throw rice over them, there xparo rho txyo It,
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
TWO PROHI MEN KILLED.

Fl Paso, Texas, March 22.-Federal prohibition agents s. E. Beckett and Arch Wood were shot to death early this morning when hunting for liquor on ranch owned by Neil T. Shear main near here.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
A Shrewd Man.

Patron Why do you have such poor music in your restaurant2
 Proprietor-It relieves the pressure by giving the people something be- sides the food to find fault with Boston Transcript.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
Like the Rest.

A little neighbor girl was at our house when d bride of two months came in. Our conversation was about the wedding. "Oh," said the little girl, "so you got married with a curtain or Sotlr head. too"
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
NOTICE

Sheriff and Collector Luke C. Steele, will be at Delta next Monday, March 2Sth for the benefit and convenience of the tax payers of school district No. 50 Meet him there on that date. His office at Prescott will be closed on that lay-next Monday, March 23th.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
A Bad Ora sh.

Peters-I hear Randall got kicked out of the house when he asked old Walters for the hand of his daugh- ter. Was he hurt much?
 Poiser-Yes. He reckons he came out so fast that he collided with him. self going in.-Answers, London.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
Mothers Little Game

Little Bessie, , years old, afttr call ing her mother several times durinv the night and receiving no reply, said: Mother, are you really asleep, or are you just p'tending you're q telephone girl l?"-Argonaut.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
The Case.

Leeturer-"Things have come to a pretty pass when my description of the cancellations are made to give way on the program to the so-called Dog star" Stage Manager-"Sure, that is q Sirius matter"
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24

l you want to buy or sell some thing let your wants be known in the Classified Ad Column of the Daily Picayune.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24

Mrs. Ford doesn't approve of self starters, which is probably why he is so down on the Jews.-New York World
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
1916 CLUB.

The 1916 Club will meet with this afternoon with Mrs. Bernie Buchanan at 2 o'clock.
The Nevada County picayune., 1921-03-24
THE CUCKOO CLOCK.

Back in the clock the cuckoo was talking to the Tick-Tock twins, whose