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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Silver Wedding

A number Of friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. John 0'Neil of Franklin
street surprised them with silver
wedding shower at their home on
| the evening OF Thursday, June %,
which said friends happened to
know was the 25th, anniversary OF
their wedding. A splendid social
time with parlor games, cards and
music was had. after which a COM
pletely stocked larder was found,
from which a luncheon was served.
About forty guests were present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Many improvements

B. F. Huey is building fine
new residence in Monroe street be-
tween Pyles avenue and Washing
street, and is laying concrete
walk adjacent to the property. A.
R. Cunningham is adding several
rooms and a large porch to his
Monroe street residence, and has
almost completed fine garage of
tile blocks. j. Bowen knots is
giving the exterior of his home in
Jefferson street a coat of paint
which adds much to it's appear
ance. G. F. Congleton is adding a
sun parlor to his residence in
Franklin street. and is also erect
ing a modern veranda to take the
place of the old one. John Glover
has moved his family into his
newly remodeled cottage in How
ard street. Bruno Bova has his ten
roomed tile residence in East High
street under roof. H. ]. Matthews
is painting his garage In Locust
street.
New Position
Edward Lemley OF this city has
accepted position with the Jones
6 Stargt Vulcanizing shop in Buff
falo street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

]. K. Sloan, superintendent Of The
Rock Forge mine had held him tip.
with gun, When confronted BY
Mr. Sloan, as was preartanged By
R. s. Williams, organizer. ., NJ, W. /;
or A., Mollisie Is said TO have left
the hall in haste. MollisleRas az
PEELED from membership The Mors
gantown New Dominion prints the
following regarding the incidents I
"Thh Is the policy OF The plntss
said Mr.. Williams. when Ills
found that there Is need for drastic
steps within the union no time is
lost in taking this step regardless
OF whom hurts,
1.-THE miners have been honest Il !
their effort to win the Rock Forgt
strike and We will continue to fol.
low the same policy"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Christianity N
CONTINUED from pars onel

student friends he went out into the
famine districts.
"a letter written to a friend in
Picking gives his picture Of the con-
ditions against which all China is
struggling.
1.-The famine conditions in the
three districts which l have visited
-Jaouang, Lihsien and Poyeh with
populations approximatlng 250,000,
100000 and 10000 respectively-are
pitiful in the extreme. The poor
and unfortunate coutry people on
whom we ourselves In ordinary time
depend In no small measure for the
necessities of life are now eating
dried leaves, bark Of trees, millet
husks and anything that will help
keep them alive. To make matters
worse many Of them have neither
fuel nor sufficient clothing"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Nazarcne Children,s Dnr

Children's Day will be observed
at the Nazarene church in this city
on tomorrow, Sunday evening. in
stead of the regular Sunday even
ing worship. An elaborate program
has been we'll rehearsed and will
be given by the little ones
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
New Position
NIethodists Defeat Elks

The Methodist base ball team
defeated the Elk's at Houghs Park
on Thursday evening BY the score
of six to three. Mccartney and Cot
tril formed the battery for the
Methodists while Lydic and Bout
we'll worked for the Elks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
FoIDAY's KWIz

a . y. =. 81 u. u.

Answers 10 Yesterdays XVIII.
Il, a Mahout is the keeper OF
driver of an elephant.
2! San jose is the capital of Cos.
a Rica
Manague is the capital Of
Nicaragua.
The Sunna Is a compilation oil
the oral laws OF .Mohammed.
5, George Fox was the founder
n the Society sof Friends.
6. "a china wed ding is the observ.
ance of the twentieth wedding an
ltyersary.
a silver wedding celebrates
the twenty.fifth anniversary.
s. The popularAname for Montana
Is the Treasure State.
ophiology is the study of ser
rents.
10. Horologz ths.art of meas
hring time.
New Questions.
I. What Is a pearl wedding?
What lisa ruby wedding?
3. What is a snath?
4! Who was Samuel Woodwork?
s. What is the popular name for
the state of Nebraska?
s. Which metal, gold or silver,
has the greater tensile strength?
In what country is the great.
est amount Of tea produced?
S.gWhat relative position, in dis
lance! from the sun, does the earth
hold among the planets?
8. or what Central American
country is Tegrcigalpa the capital!
10. OF, what Central American
country is San Salvador the CAPT
stalg
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

The Central Auto Corporation
have the stee work all completed
on their big building in Monroe
street, and the workmen are now
engaged in laying a concrete floor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Adrertisine Acent Here

]. E. Brandon, advertising agent
for the Redpath Chautauqua.
which exhibits here June 30th to
July 4th was here yesterday COW
ering the city with advertising
matter, and arousing local inter-
est.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

The First Christian church is
holding a market al The F'urbee
Furniture Store this afternoon con-
Quoted by the ladies of the church.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Trn WEATHER..

Partly cloudy TO
night and Sunday
Probably thunder
showers.
LocaI Readings.
F. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature al
s Il. III. today, 76
Weather yester
day partly cloudy
temperature, max
mum, 50; mini
mum, IS: hTectpi
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Hal! & HenEen is the firm name
Of a new transfer company, which
has gone into business here. Auto
trucks will be used. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Marriage LIcenses-A marriage
license has been issued by the coun
ty clerk to John Sherrod, colored,
%. Dilles Bottom, Ohio, and Nina
Amuriene, colored, 90, Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Senators Sutherland and Eikins,
The telegram was as follows:
''The Chamber OF Commerce OF
Morgantown, w Va, consisting OF
500 business men believes as a gov
ernmental policy to protect the
best interests Of West Virginia the
country requires, more business in
government and less government in
business and for this reason Is OPP
posed to the passage Of the Freling.
huysen bills for the regulation Of
the coal industry.
Taking the Course
Marion county folks taking the
summer course in coal mining at
W. v. U. this year are as follows:
James H. Fleming, Barrackille;
George w. Guthrie, Bloomfield;
Harry Mcneil. Pennington: Sam L.
Pool. Monongah; E. E. Quenon,
Pennington; E: L. Quenon, Fair
mont; Clarence L. Sturm, Four
States; ]. P. Talbot,
Corporations DlssoIed
Coal companies that have been
dissolved recently at Charleston in-
cIude the following: Smith.McVue
Coal company, ]. @ Smith. presi-
dent, Morgantown; Glendale Coal
company, E. Il. Hitchman, president
Wheeling.
Is On A "Trip Esst
Harry G. Drum, coal broker.
whose offices are located in the
American building, left this week
for a business trip to the East. Be.
fore returning to Fairmont he will
visit Mrs. Drums relatives at Har.
rington. Kent county, Del.
New Operations
The Stone Coal company, Union.
town, Pa, Is planning to produce
coal at Sand Run on the Charles
ton division Of the B & o in Upshur
county. This compay has Just be-
gun the installation Of a siding and
will in the near future begin the
work OF driving a heading and build
ing plant. This company expects
three months or earlier II possible,
TO begin the mining and Shipping Of
coal on a fairly large scale
The McHale & Talbot Coal COM
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Cut out tho picture on aIl lUui
sides. Then carefully fold dotted
line 4 is entire length. Then
dotted line 2, and so on. Fold each
section underneath accurately.
When completed turn over and
you'll find q surprising result. Save
theHpictures
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Hospital Tag Day-Popular young
women of this city stationed at the
various street corners so ldtags to.
day for the benefit Of the Woman's
hospital association. Tags sold
readily and at prices ranging from
no cents to q dollar or more. The
proceeds from the sale will be used
for the benefit OF Cook hospital.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Hour chansed-The Altar Guild
OF Christ Church will meet Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock 1t Miss Lucy
sipes at the Farms. Theshou has
sbesns changed from ) to 4 o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25
Mn Mn Club

The Mu MI club was pleasant
ly entertained by Mrs, Dale H.
Hamilton at Stony Point BunGa-
low on Thursday afternoon from
two until six o'clock. Among the
fifteen guests was Mrs. Virginia
Lockhart of Weldon. n. c., who is
here for visit with Mrs Nat NJ.
Leigh
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Lease Recorded - A ten year
lease OF a room ii. the Koen build
inc. Warrington. Tor the postoffice
has been filed with County Clerk
ice NJ satterfieil,. Tho building
ii. owned by Jesse r. and Matte L.
lSoen. The annual rental is to be
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Three Arrested-Three Italians
giving the names Of Nick Janelli,
Pasquale Mascarow and Sam va.
quintanti were arrested last night
on Cleveland avenue by Assistant
Chief Arnett and Constable Tooth
man who found "a pints of whiskey
in the automobile occupied by the
three men. The car was standing
In front Of a residence on Cleveland
avenue when the arrest was made.
The three men were lodged in the
county jail and held for hearing
later.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Appendix RemoVed-Miss Dort.
Linn, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis at Cook hospital
Is doing nicely today The opera.
ton was a severe one. She is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Linn
Of Chicago street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Hospital Patlents-MIss Eleanor
Hite, little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. NJ. Hite, had her tonsils re-.
moved today at Cook hospital, as
did also Miss Martha Alice Way.
man. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wayman, OF Pittsburgh
avenue. Patients admitted to the
hospital for treatment were Mrs.
c. w. Paxon, OF Fairmont avenue,
and Miss Gay Polin, OF Merchant
street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

part In the program incinde i. w.
Warfeid, drs. Robert Danson and,
Miss Lula Fortney. The program
Is given under the auspices Of the,
Fraternal Building association. A
large number OF colored people 6f
Fairmont will attend.--A free viii
Offering will be taken to cover the
expenses Of the musical program.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Flreeraekers on Saie-Firecrack.
efs were PSI on sale by Locals deal,
ere this Morning. At recent
meeting OF 70 ,recracker dealers
of the d. - office Of Mayor
INC ,,,ya! the dealers agreed
10 postroue the sale OF any fire.
WORKS Until today. -.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

celored Entertainment Perry
Asters eolored, will entertain at the
Hippodtome theatre tomorrow aft.
eEnpon ats o'clock in what is ex.
pccted 70 bean interesting must.
cal5ptogram! Others who viii take
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Home from Ohio = Mrs. ]. B.
Hecker and daughter, Miss Norma
NJ. Hecker, returned yesterday from
Oberlin, o., where they attended
the commencement exercises Of
Oberlin college.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

Held Session = The session OF
Fairmont Lodge, 8, A., F. and A. M.
at Masonic Temple was largely at.
tended last evening. The special
communication was held in honor
Of st. John the Baptist. Degree
work was exemplifled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

On Auto TrIp-George S. Brack.
EFT, secretary Of the Northern Yves,
Virginia Coal Operators Associa.
ton, went by auto to point near
Romney where his family is stay,
ing. He will bring his family back
to the city.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-25

tailor. u. River 16.O feet, rising.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
MAY CALL SPECIAL
 SESSION OF LEGISLATURE

( Continued From Page D payers who are attending the state tax conference here. The committees s report will be submitted to Governor Campbell as an argument in favor of the calling of a special session Of the legislature.
 Tpe committee recommended that appropriations for every department in the state government from the gov eFnor's office down, be reduced. It also recommended that county tax payers retrenchment league be or ganized in every county in the state
 A committee consisting of John R. Norton of Phoenix, William H. Camp bell of Flagstaff, John c. Greenway of Warren, and s. P. Applewhite of Douglas, was named to present the recommendations to the governor.
 Governor Campbell, who was in No gales yesterday, told the committee that recommended the special session that he wuold call such a session pro- vided he was convinced that the legis- lature could make reductions in the appropriations sufficiently large to make the session worth while. Appropriations made by the Fifth state legislature at it's regular session last winter totaled approximately $6.O0O O0O
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
GREENLEE COUNTY
 TAXPAYERS TO MEET

In the absence of c. F. Hull, presid- ent of the Greenlee County Taxpayers Association. c. J. Brooke vice presi- dent of the Association, issued a call to the Trustees Of the organization for a meeting to be held at the ' il. Clifton on Monday evening August 1, for the purpose of going over thu proposed county budget for Greenlee county for the fiscal year 1921, which will be finally passed upon by the Board of Supervisors on August Sth In the event the Board of Trustees of the Association have any recon mcndations to make looking toward a reduction in county expenses a com mittee will be appointed to appear before the Board for this purpose.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
WELCOME VISITORS

MT. and Mrs. Baylor Shannon. of Wannamaker, South Dakota, former residents of Eagle Creek, where MT, Shannon was for years engaged in the cattle business arrived by auto on Friday of this week for stay O. several days. They drove over by auto from Silver City accompanied by Mr and Mrs. w. s. Cox of Silver City who will return nome Saturday morning. Since leaving Greenlee county MT. Shannon has been engaged in the cattle business in South Dakota where he had several sections of grazing lands leased from the Sioux Indian tribe. MT. and Mrs. Shannon are welcome visitors to Clifton where they have a host of warm friends among the old timers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
TERSONAL E ARAGRAFS

F. E. Shortridge town clerk, is spending a short vacation at Cloud croft. He is expected back the first of the week.
 Roy M. Snyder, of Luna, N. M., was guest at the Clifton Hotel this week. James H. Puckett, purchasing agent for Phelps Dodge Co.,, at Fl Paso, was a business visitor at Morenci and Cliff ton this week.
 MT and Mrs. L. s. Hawley, of Tue son, were visitors in Clifton this week.
 J. H. Jones, postmaster at Blue, was business visitor at the Court House on Thursday.
 Glen and Bud Frederick, of Stafford, were in Clifton yesterday coming over from the county seat of Graham coun- l. ty by auto.
 John Anderson, of the Mountain Auto Co.,, drove a party of Graham county officials from Stafford to the tax conference at Nogales. J. w. HopsOn, Vice-president of The First National Bank, was called to Arkansas last week on private busi- ness.
 W. T. Witt. formerly a resident of Duncan and former chairman of the Board of Supervisors, was a visitor il. 1 Clifton for two days this week, the i guest of Vernon Martin. MT. Witt iA on his way to his home in San Diego. following a visit to his parents in 1 Texas.
 J. J. Rascoe. Postmaster at Morenci l spent Wednesday in Clifton having i been called as a witness before Judge Fox in Chinese opium case.
 Allen Hightower, Constable at Mo renci, was Clifton visitor on Thurs i day of this week. Pink Cosper of Sheldon was bust ness visitor in Clifton on Thursday | of this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL

Prof. w D. Lutz of MOrenci ana Prof w D. Baker, of Clifton, superin- tendents of the Morenci and Clifton public Schools, returned to the dis trict this week from their vacation and are already busily engaged ili planning the school work for the coming school year. Schools in Mo renci and Clifton will be started this year on August 18th. From present indications the attendance will be ap proximately fifty per cent less in Mo. renci as compared with last year and about forty per cent less in Clifton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION POSTPONEn-

Miss Lucille, Hill deputy County School Superintendent, received a telegram this morning firm the office, of the State superintendent announc ing the postponement of the date oI the teachers examination in this county from August 1st and 2nd to August 18th and 18th.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
TAX coNFEREEs EXPECTED

A. l.. Terry, clerk of the Board o& Supervisors. R. J. Coleman, county assessor, George Martin, deputy as sessor, and Pickens Anderson, mem Der of the Board of Supervisors, are expected home from Nogales this evening where they have been in at tendance at the Arizona Tax Confer ence.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
TO LOS ANGELES
 FOR OPERATiON-

J. M Farrel, part owner of the Indian Hot Springs in Graham coun- ty, who has been confined to his home in Clifton for the past three weeks, o1l account of illness, went to Los Angeles by train this week where an operation will be performed. His son and wife preceded him by auto the first of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
KENYON STARTS PAPER
 IAI @ICN

R. W. H. Kennon, former editor of The Copper Era, who for the past two years has been engaged in the job printing business at Cisco, Texas, has started a weekly newspaper there called The Cisco American. We predict a live publication under Ken mons management.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
OFF FOR CAMPING TRIP

After a delay of two days caused by heavy rains and the loss of pack animals, P Riley, Rev. c. H. Love, and T. B. Smith, departed Wednesday morning for Black River on fish ing and camping trip. They expect to be gone three weeks and while in that section intend to make selection of summer home sites along the route to be traversed by the Clifton Spring erville highway.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
GOES AFTER PRISONER

Undersheriff Dave Address left this morning for Mesa, Arizona, where local officers there have arrested Severe Tarango wanted in this county on a complaint alleging statutory rape Tarango was working on a railroad section gang when apprehen- ded Juana Jimenez, the mother of the girl in the case. swore to the complaint.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
ON THEIR WAY

A postal card received from M w. Juelg CThe Fat Kid) locates him in Barstow California on the 26th inst. en route over the Old Trails Highway by auto in company with Sidney Bills and c. c. Smith. One of the incl. dents of the trip was the return over a distance of eighty four miles t0 Amboy from B Birstow where Sidney Pills left his Eurse under his pillow in a hotel. The purse was found.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
Local Happenings
STATE ENGINEER EXPECTED

State Engineer Maddock, accom-" panied by District Engineer Shepp- herd, who recently completed the sur. vey of Mule Creek Link in the inter state highway between Clifton and Sil- VT City is expected to arrive in Clifton on Saturday, for final inspection of the route, preliminary to commence ment of actual construction.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

will be changed Mail for Metcalf will leave the Clifton post office fol- lowing the arrival of the train from Lordsburg at 4:45 p. m and mai from Metcalf will be received at 53O p. m. The Mountain Auto Co wiIi transporte the mail as temporary carrier
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
LEAVES FoR pBoENIx-

George Montgomery. of Pine Flat, left this morning for trip to Phoenix on business. While there MT. Mont gomery will purchase truck for use between his ranch and Clifton over the Clifton,Springervill road a dis tance of thirty miles.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
SHERIFF GOES TO COLUMBUS

sheriff John Bradberry left the frs part of the week for Columbus, N. M to apprehend Julan Bejarano, who ia wanted in this county on a charge Ol removing mortgaged property from Duncan where he formerly resided.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
CHANGE IN MAIL SERVICE

Effective Monday next, August the 1st. the time of the departure and arrival of mail to and from Metcalf
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
TO PINE FLAT

J. C. Nave, local forest supervisor on the Apache National Forest, with headuuarters in Clifton, departed Tuesday morning for Pine Flat on official business,
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29
R. L. BAILEY ABLE ITO BE OUT

K. D. Bailey. WnO SuHeTeu sIlsHN paralytic stroke several weeks ago, is able to be around now and is in a fair way to complete recovery.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

Lindsay Russell, founder of the Japan society of New York and for ten years it's president, says that Japan really wants economic opportu- mites rather than problem of govern Ing additional territory and peoples.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

1t is reported that Lord Chalmers has been appointed to settle at Wash ington the remaining details of the negotiations between the governments of the United States and Great Brit ain for the conversion of the Iatter's war notes into long-standing obIIsa- tions-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

F. E. Shortridge town clerk, ;s spending a short vacation at Cloud croft. He is expected back the first of the week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

J. J. Rascoe. Postmaster at Morenci spent Wednesday in Clifton having been called as a witness before Judge Fox in a Chinese opium case.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

Roy M. Snyder, of Luna, N. M., was a guest at the Clifton Hotel this week
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

Allen Hightower, Constable at Mo renci, was a Clifton visitor on Thurs day of this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

Glen and Bud Frederick, of Stafford, were in Clifton yesterday coming over from the county seat of Graham coun- ty by auto.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

John Anderson, of the Mountain Auto Co.,, drove a party of Graham county officials from Stafford to the tax conference at Nogales.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

James H. Puckett, purchasing agent for Phelps Dodge Co.,, at Fl Paso, was business visitor at Morenci and Cliff ton this week.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

J. w. Hopson, president of Th' First National Bank, was called t' Arkansas last week on private busi ness.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-07-29

MT. and Mrs. L. s. Hawley, of Tue son, were visitors in Clifton this week.