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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-06-07

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To Give play.

The Standard Normal school
lserior class will present a play TO.
nprrow evening at the Normal
school auditorium entitled Forty
years In the Fairmont Normal"
1eScastto include ell the members
i the class. al Ginkel's Fairmont
azz Manlacs, a new musical aggre-
alton, composed Of young must.
slams OF the city, will furnish mu-
Tor the occasion. An admission
lof twenty-five cents will be
rged to defray the expenses In
Int 70 the presentation Of the
nay The public is invited to at
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To River Camp

~ ~ WIT74W wv NFIIIF
MI and Mrs. Fay Watson and
ahghtet, Miss Fay. Gre moving
sts week TO the T. ~. Annette
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8classtaM eee

The Asher Business Girl. Bible
lass VIM meet Thursday evening
AZ bs45 at the ayr for IT'S weekly
supper and Bible study. Mrs. w. 8.
Mayer, the class teacher, will
each the lesson. tits requested
mat The members bring their TIES.
amehts 70 the meeting.
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Guesn HerI

Nj. and Mrs. Glenn Hafr Of.
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To CIarksburo,

Mrs. Harry ]. Hartley and daugh-
sery Miss Mary Crane, are SPEND
ng today in Clarksburg the guests
- Nj. and Mrs. Harry B. Crane and
tanghter, Miss Christine. Today Is
he birthday anniversary Of Miss
Christine and they will help ner
celebrate the day.
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pupils Recital.

The pupils In music of Mrs.
.rlice Billingslea Lowe, Of Fair,
fiew, gave an enjoyable recital
8st eyentng;at the home Of Mr.. and
hrs. Mayne r. Powell on Locust
tyenues Ahumber Of parents and.
iendA Of the young folks enjoyed
program Of an artistic nature.
nose taking part were: Evelyn.
tggs. Marion McWhorter, Ruth
hider, Dorothy DeTnrk, Doris
sopn. Martha Ridgely, Helen War
Grace spahr, Grace Glasscock.
Eed spahr. Grace Mccoy, Flea.
Turk, Lucy Margaret Powell,
Lee Davis. Olive snider.
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Mt. Lake

Mrs. Margaret ct Montgomery Mont and
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Surprise Party.

- 49, N4NA
A surprise party was given last
yening In honor Of the 43d birth.
Hay anniversary OF o. W. Boyce at
lbis home In the Jackson addition.
;The house was prettily decorated
Tor the occasion and m enjoyable
|syening was spent and delicious re-
I~freshnlents served. Those present
l@ete MI. and Mrs. Walter Swiger,
Erwin Powell and Mrs. Powell, Mr.
md Mrs Arthur Efaw, Pearl 'Efaw,
Hike Fluharty, Mr.. and Mrs.
thompson. Lem Thompson, Darby
Hess Wilson, Miss Mary Clay.
Jon, Howard Bryan, Thomas Estil,
Mary Estil Russell Estil, H. A..
3lce, Mrs. Julia Estil. Charley
Powell and r. "A. Bice. Mr.. Boyce
sas the recipient Of a rumber Of
tretty and useful gifts.
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70 Give Reception.

Nh. Randolph s%talnaker, otBev.
riley has issued invitations for a
reception to be held this evening
her home at Beverley.
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Lower Priced
Undergarments

Women's Gowns. Made Of good:quality
muslin and nainsook very effectively de4
signed. Offered in this sale at $1.0O.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

An alleged boast by "Webb" said
to be the proprietor of colored lodg-
ing and gaming house on Minnewau-
kan avenue, brot the police to their
toes Monday night, when assisted by
a newspaper reporter, Chief Timboe
and Deputy Sheriff Martin Olson
raided the Layout" and rounded up
more than a score of colored tran
sients.
By H. N. Schneeweis
clipped off there was something
doing at Webbs, I, with the help of
a friend, located home brew at fifty
cents drink, bot bottle in the
yard which the seller and his friends
helped me "kill' and then got some
more. I was asked to join in a lit
tie game of poker. Feigning drunk
eness, l agreed. We were led up
a back stairway to the room above
the alleged store on the first floor of
the Minnewaukan dump inhabited
by colored folks-saw gang of them
with cards and dice, APPARENTLY wait
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
new VOTING
PLACES FOR
DEVILS LAKE
Precincts Cut Down By
City Dads" In
Action

Devils Lake will get two new poll
ing places, according to resolution
adopted by the city commission Tues
day night. In addition to those main
tanned at regular elections, the City
hall, court house, Grayson hotel and
the grocery store on the west side,
there will be three new sets of vot-
ing booths at the next election, one
in the offices Of the Henry Motor
company and one in the North End
Grocery, 801 Kelly avenue and an
other at the East End Grocery, 7O1
East Sixth street.
The meeting last night also named
%. T.. Geno, A. F. Severn, R. C. COL
linson, j. c. Edwards, o. F. Ander-
son and c A Kittrell as regular jur-
ors for the city
Other routine business occupied the
session.
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II. Liability of employers for in
jury to body or loss of life.
IL. The nationalizatino of telegraph
and telephone.
13. The passage of antichild labor
laws in states where they do not exist
and rigid defense of them where they
have ben eenacted into law.
ID. Woman suffrage co-equal with
man suffrage.
Is. Suitable and plentiful play
grounds for children in all cities.
16. The initiative and referendum
and the imperative meandate and right
of recall.
II. Continued agitation for the
public bath system in all cities.
18. Qualification in permits to
build Of all cities and towns, that
there shall be bathrooms and bath
room attachments in all houses or
compartments used for habitation.
10. We favor system Of finance
whereby money shall be issued ex-
clusively by the government, with
such regulation and restrictions as
will protect it from fanipulation by
the banking interests for their own
private gain.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

circles of the Lake Region Monday when
store and warehouse Of Fourth
transferred - @nershp of J. Goldberg
give
ed running thousands dollars Mr. will
remain connected with the firm months.
of Devils Lakes popular establishment
Goldberg resident Devils Lake
sold
ada where he will still continue a
In a Mr. a
the
but "of he said
the stocks make without whatever
North Dakota Our plan will be sell
the public this
facilities. Nothing will be left
public to the Of ability"
The Goldberg family already Goldberg
his fathers absence from the
the business
time close should decide
Lake.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

a stiff premium above market to get
beef and pork here or we couldn't get
it and the result has been high re-
tail prices with low comparative
prices and practically no profits fo,
u.s. Now, however, there seems to be
an inclination to move beef and pork
and we are beginning to get it on
the hoof at right prices. l am salts
fied we are going to show the farm
CTS that St. Paul prices paid right
here without the loss OF freight, is
better than shipping and in many
Instances we send our n,o!or trucks
to haul the stock ourselves.
"Many instances of farmers refus-
ing to sell to us, and later shipping
has resulted in losses Of from two
to five cents a pound after commits
sions were paid and freights to east
ern markets,
81 am sure the public will appre-
ciate the circumstances and that with
harmony beginning to be felt, we will
Re aD'c to give the farmers better
deal and the buying public lower
p,ices," Mr.. Nelson concluded.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
Economic Platform Adobted By
american Federation of Labor

Following is the economic platform
adopted by the American Federation
of Labor:
/. The abolition of all forms of in
voluntary servitude, except as pun
ishment for crime.
e. Free schools, free textbooks and
compulsory education.
8. Unrelenting protest against the
issuance and abuse of injunction proc
ess in labor disputes.
4. A work day of not more than
eight hours in the twenty-four hour
day.
s. A strict recognition of not over
eight hours per day on all federal,
state or municipal work, and not less
than the prevailing per diem wage
rate cf the class Of employment in the
vicinity where the work is performed
6. Release from employment one
day in seven.
z. The abolition of the contract
system on public work.
8. The municipal ownership of pub
lie utilities.
9. The abolition of the sweat-shor
system.
10. Sanitary inspection of factory
workshop, mine and home.
d. d
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

ing for suckers they thot I was. Then:
we slipped into a room, the cards
were drawn out Of somewhere and
the game started. Bingo, the money
was shooting fast one way and an
other. was praying for the police
to come. Those big black eyes and
the big black hands raking in the
pots didn't look good, nor did the
thought of the guns l knew were ly-
ing around. Knock, knock, knock
the time had come, the door opened
and there stood my saviors. l came
alive quick. "Down stairs, boys"
said the Deputy Sheriff, and down
we went. Line up' was the order
and what line it was. We had
bunch of whites and cqored folks
who were innocent but the officers
were taking no chances-stBaight to
the Jail, the parade went. At this
writing they are all there and calling
it a "dirty DEAL" Anyway, I got
scoop of all my own and took darn
close chance on my life but I did my
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

The stage is all set, every detail Of
plans completed and every union man
in Devils Lake is keyed to the highest
pitch of excitement in anticipation Of
one of the best arranged Labor Day
programs ever provided by the work
ers of the city. The Dig affair will
occur, Monday, September 5th. 1t
includes program of features begin
ming when the parade form: at no,n
moves thru the streets to the Grand
theater auditorium where an enter.
tainment by speakers will be proVd-
ed with Professor C. A. Kittrell de-
livering the principal address, ball
game between Great Northern shop
men and a selected team from the XII
wants and Rotary clubs of business
men-and a dance at the Roller rink
closing the day..
Official Program.
1890 p.m.-Parade forms at inter-
section of Kelly and Third facing
north. Formation: City commission,
Boy Scout band, American flag, Fed
Grated Shop Crafts, other organized
labor, fire department, Business &
Professional Women's club Rotary
club, Kiwanis club, floats, new auto
mobiles on exhibition driven by deal
ers-and trucks private citizens, pub
lie and all organizations invited.
Formation: City commission, Boy
Scout band, American flag, Federated
Shop Crafts, other organized labor,
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
Lamb Estate Will
To Be Contested

The million dollar estate of the
late Captain James Lamb and
his wife will be contested in court
here September 10, when three
sons, Thomas j., L. w., and J.
", seek to break their mothers
will. Mrs. Lamb, who survived
her husband, died some time ago
and the children are not salts
fled with the distribution of prop
erty which comprises land, bank
stock and mining interests. Thom-
as J. Lamb, one of the sons, was
formerly political leader in the
state and at one time secretary
to Senator Hansborough. He is
in Devils Lake today in connec-
ton with the scheduled contest.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

bit to help clean the town of it's color
ed menace.
Schheeweis, who aided the police
and helped get evidence prior to the
raid, is a vocational student under
the United States government study
ing ad writing and journalism in The
World Office, and member of the
American Legion forces here.
One of the negroes arrested, w:
held for a preliminary hearing be-
fore Judge Duell to occur this after
noon with another white man as a
material" witness at the request of
States Attorney Thompson.
Officers here declare the "Webb''
place will be put out of business in
Devils Lake and the reign of tran
sient colored folk operating poker
and crap games and peddling booze
must come to an end. States Attor-
ney Sivert Thompson and City At
torney Edward Flynn are exerting
every possible effort to make gen
eral cleanup of lawlessness.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
At Devils Lake, Monday, September 5th
Labor Day Program Monday, September 5th
Promises To Be Greatest Event of Workers
Staged In Devils Lake During Many Years
Professor c. A. Kittrel To Be Speaker of Day. Big Pa
And Dance Are All Included In Afternoon Ev
OFFICIAL PROGRAM GIVEN OUT TODAY

fire department, Business & Profes-
sional Women's club, Rotary club, XII
wants club, Floats, new automobiles
on exhibition driven by dealers and
trucks, private citizens, Public and all
organizations invited.
100 p.m.-Parade moves. Line of
march: North on Kelly to Seventh,
west to Arnold, south to Fourth, east
on Fourth to harrington, north to
Fifth, west on Fifth to the Grand
Opera house.
200 p.m.-Program in auditorium
Opening Frayer-Rev. Loftness.
Address of Welcome-Mayor A. v
Haig.
Song by Assembly, America-Led
by Boy Scout Band.
Introduction of Speaker of Day -
Chairman Chas. Sneesby.
Address of Day-History Of the
American Federation of Labor
Prof. C. A. Kittrell.
Song by Assembly-Star Spangled
Banner-Led by Boy Scout
Band.
Remarks on Labor-Rev. S. F
Halfyard.
Benediction.
400 p.m.-Ball game at 500 parl
Railroad men VS.. Kiwanis
Rotary club members.
$3.50 p.m.-Public Dance at Roller
rink-Auspices Federated Shol
.,, crafts.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
|, ", ", MAKING
THREATS IN MANY
POINTS REPORTS
Big Assembly of Men Is
Now At LarimOre,
This State.

Larimore, n D.-Between $50 and
200 Industrial Workers of the World
are gathered near Larimore with the
avowed intention Of going to Lang
don some time today to force the re-
lease of several I. w. w. members
held in Jail there.
"We will talk them cut Of Jail or
take them out" was the sentiment
expressed by several of the wobblies
tonight.
The men are camped about a mile
from town. They held big barbe-
cue last night and expect to leave for
Langdon on a Great Northern freight
train. The train is due to reach
Langdon late tonight.
So far there has been no attempt at
violence in Larimore. I. W. w. men,
bers continued to arrive.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
Get Ready!

Governor Lynn J. Frazier,
Attorney General Lemke
and other prominent speak
ers will deliver addresses at
the Farmer-Labor picnic to
be held at City park Sunday,
September 18th. Announce
ment that Governor Frazier
had accepted the invitation
Of a committee of farmers
and labor men here, was
greeted with welcome by
people from all sections.
Railway shop forces an
nounce their full support of
the program and active par
ticipation in the event. A
page advertisement in this
issue, gives more details Of
the program to be followed
out.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
PROCLAMATION
Whereas Labor Day has
heen set aside thrlout the

Whereas Labor Day has
been set aside thruout the
nation as a National occa-
sion wherein the public
does homage to the work.
ers of the land, l hereby
proclaim it an event and
day worthy Of the support
Of all peoples of Devils
Lake. urge upon the pub
lie, a due and hearty par
ticipation in the program
arranged by organized la
Dor forces here and appeal
to store and shop keepers
of the city, business and
professional men, that bus
mess cease on Labor Day,
Monday, September 5th,
between the hours of twe-
I've o'clock noon and six
o'clock in the afternoon.
Signed ALLAN v. HAIG,
President City Commission
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
RETAIL MEAT
PRICES Will
GET SMASHING
Nelson & Shipman Are
Beginning Slashing
of III. c.. l..

Retail meat prices are being
smashed in Devils Lake, according
to Albert Nelson of the firm of Mel
son & Shipman, local butchers. eve
are cutting prices just as fast as we
can," Mr.. Nelson declared. "This,'
he said, "is possible with the farm
ers from whom we buy our beef and
pork, getting down to reasonable
basis and becoming willing to accept
somewhere near St. Paul prices
without the loss of freight"
Butchers are now beginning to be
in a position" according to Mr.. Nell
son, "to sell meat at lower prices.
We have always been forced to pay
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
COAL STRIKE
WAR LIKE FRONT
IN VIRGINIA
Serious Condition /
Menacing Region
OF Strife

Charlestown, w. Va.-Between
1000 and 5000 armed men have
assembled at Jeffery, in Boone
county, close to the Logan coun-
ty line, according to official ad-
vises received here today. They
are within easy striking distance
of the disturbed section of Logan
county where four men were Kill
led last night in a battle with
state troopers and deputy sher-
ifs Sunday morning.
Logan, w. Va.-More than
Thousand men, made up of two
companies of the state police,
host of deputy sheriffs and the
remainder armed volunteer citi-
zens from all over Logan coun-
ty, were ready, their leaders said
today, for any eventuality grow
ing out of the fight last Sunday
morning between state troops and
a band of armed men on the east
slope of Spruce Fork ridge, east
Of the fracas between coal min
ers and operaters.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
CHIEF OF POLICE
ISSUES WARNING
Speeding Autos Are In
Eyes of Officials

Speeding automobilists will have to
cease their operations, slow down and
keep within decent range, or there
II be something doing, Chief of Police
Timboe told The World reporter this
week. Numbers of licenses can u.s.
ually be read in the day time and the
use of spot light does the trick in
the evening. A little notice of arrest
will finish the job. evidently if the
riotous runnig of cars doesn't end.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
TENNIS AT FARGO.

The Fargo Tennis club announces a
tournament to be conducted there on
Saturday, September Sd, according to
an announcement received here this
week from Roberts Hubert, president
Of the association. An elaborate plan
of entertainment has been provided.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
THRESHING BEING RESUMED.

Threshing operations were again
put under way in some districts to-
day, following layup of over a
week caused by rains. Many thresh-
ers are reported unable to begin op-
erations owing to soft ground and in
ability to move engines and separa-
tors.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
JUSTICE COURT GRIND.

Police Judge Duell continues to
grind out "11.65" fines to vagrants
arrested by the police as we'll as
"drunks," according to official rec
ords. This is the customary fine for
these charges.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
GOT 1T YET?

Have you got your hunting
license yet? County Auditor
Kramer is busy issuing the little
sheets of paper that will permit
the carrier to shoot the game
birds according to law.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
RAIN DAMAGES WHEAT.

The recent rains, falling day after
day, is reported to have damaged
much unthreshed grain and caused
considerable sprouting in many re-
gions.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31

Miss Dora Hayter, VINO is employ
ed at the Devils Lake Drug Store,
spent the week end at her home in
Bartlett.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
LABOR DA Y---I92I

The muscles of the mighty Hercules may rest;
The gods relent, Atlas smile
And lift from him his burden for the while
In raiment brilliant, somber Industry is dressed;
Her booming harp rings soft-is tones begule
How bold how mighty has this giant, Labor grown!
What crushing strength is his on this, his day!
And for what joy is Labor making gay?
And what his aim? And to what heights his flown?
Will he when clothed with might, his betray?
Long years has toling Man cried out gainst Greed
Downtrodden and oppressed for bitter years!
Long have the masters built slavish fears!
But at last the slave is songaye strong indeed!
Yet has he learned no lesson from his tears?
Will Labor Labor strong, take veng and
The balance of the scale? Or will he give
His strength in brotherhood may live?
Will Labors newound might blessing prove-or curse?
Were Labor's lessons water-he sieve?
All! Labor, muscles hardened, you may hold the scale
At balance! Will you your might
To swing to Injustice from right?
This day is yours: Today decide to wn-or fail!
Decide darkened word-or world of light!
WILLIAM X. CONWAY.
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
Springs Big Furniture Store Was
Sold This Week To j. Goldberg
---H0s ALREADY Assumed Charge

NJ Sprung Seller Will Remain With New Firm Until First Of
Both Interested Parties To Contract Left Last Night For
Eastern Markets to Repenish Already Large Stock.
NEW OWNER is FORMER 3 LAKE RESIDENT
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
Police Chief limbo and Deputy
Sheriff Martin Olson Clean Up
'Webb' Colored House In Raid

Goods"
Police Wouldn't Interfere With
-Paraded Down Fifth TO Jail. ~
The Devils Lake world., 1921-08-31
SCHOOL OPENS
HERE ON SIXTH
City Schools To Begin
Grind Of Year Here

Devils Lakes schools will open here
Tuesday, September 9th, according
to formal announcement made
some. time ago by local officials of
the board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-25

his bosom friend and lawyer, Ed
ward Early.
Edward. who has an extravagant
wife, and needs money badly. tries
to extricate James. The result is
that both Of them become involved
in the dragnct that the four pro-
tegcs have thrown about them.
The two men stand in danger Of
losing their peace of mind. their
regulations and even their beloved
wives. To appreciate just how they
ESCAPE. how the four women are
quieted, and how the little saving
wife learns the last word in extrav-
aEance-tO appreciate all this. the
play must be seen.
An elaborate scenic production
md gorgeous costumiug adds 10 the
high standing of MY Lady Friends
and the cas-, in support of Mr. Nor
worth includes Wilda Moore Mrs.
f. +. Hawley. Jessie Maggie, Betty
Kent Clara Vedera, Helen Carew.
Margaret Bird, Everett Butteriield
and Gerald Brinkman.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-25
STOP ITCHING ECZEMA
Penetrating. Antiseptic Zeno
Will 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. Sl0O. Healing begins the
moment Zemo Is applied. In a short
Nle usually every trace OF eczema.
teffer. pimples. rash. blackheads and
similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making II
vigorously healthy. always useZemo. the
penetrating. antiseptic liquid. IL is not
agreaSy salve and ltdOesrot stain. When
Others fail It is the one dependable
treatment for skin troubles Of all kinds.
The E ". Rose Co. Cleveland. o.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-25
The Horoscope
TTESDAN. Jan. Is.

According 80 the science of the
stars this is rather an important
day. with little of moment recorded
by stellar operations. While the
semi-sextile Of Saturn and Luna Is
a favorable augury. promising a
modicum of gain IN business. with
good credit and the prospect OF new
and valuable friends, the aspect ia
not Of the frs, magnitude. The dis
position may be sober and indus
t-ious. with wish 10 shGn COM
pany and attend 20 business. An
opposition OF the Moon 20 Uranus
may not be read as fortunate. There
may be a tendency 20 make sudden
changes. removals or journeys.
which may not prove advantageous.
Those whose birthday IL is have
the forecast OF an unsettled and rest
less year, but this should be con-
trolled by insisting on remaining
quiet and attending strictly 10 the
affairs in hand. A child born on
this day may be unsettled. careless,
fond OF change and adventure-aN
Of which, II not controlled may
work against its success in life.
Copyright 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-01-25
SOVIET USES ARMY
TO SEIZE FOOD IN
RURAL DISTRICTS
BY international News Service:


BERLIN. Jan. 24-The food sit
alton in Russia has become so
cute, the soviet has assigned troops
t1 collect foodstuffs in The rural dis
riots, according 10 a frontier repor:
printed In the Deutsche Zei,ung TO-
lay
The Russian peasants were said o
he Withholding grains and meat
from the cities
The commanders Of the troops
were under orders 10 punish before
revolutionary courts all farmers
who refused to give up boarded
food.
T.. NEKrC TINES H. H.