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owned parks operated for a nominal charge tor
service Cleveland has II bathing pools Sneh Az
talrmoat VIII have and other populaf forn,s az
outdoor amusement in proportion. ffliia did M,
&c aeter Humphreys He opened his PARK Althous6
ne had natural bathing beach on ti,s iake frns
he constructed artificial pool on az oc ,.,,
II turned out to be big revenue producer. II Ia
currently. reported that he has made our t,rc.
million dollars from his park Investments villa,
the last eleven years AT any rae hsShas made IA
comfortable fortune from It 1872 "
me Ravtne Amusement compahyahas p much
better opportunity than that offered III ctcseian
a. the time Humphreys started his rs COM
pany WIN have monopoly on sileh aiauscnen,.
ana n wealthy and growing
around Faifmont for HUNDREDS 81 mis- ,yti
possible patronage from at least fiftS thousand
people While this may, under the eifsdinstanc-
e., be eassed as monopoly the PARK MANI se.
ment win not take undue advantage IL DO et,.
Semssanees but WIN operate TIE baslness
proposition In such way IL Ri RETURN q Ibnral
but reasonable, income upon IN 80 ,, az,
parks have been highly Iii I'd email,
Fairmont, II s8sttfttov enan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
LOCATION OF FAIRMONYs PARK.

NO city IN the entire country has a location az
desirable and SO easily and conveniently reached
US ehe park in Coal Run will be- Hero is an ideal
noundlngs right in the heart and center or tho
business section Of the city and midway between
me residential sections Of the city on the car line
with main entrance practically on Main street
TRANS from Locust avenue It is on ths car line
making interurban visits easy from every drec
lion N which the interurban street car lines radI
ste. II Is at the junction of the East Park and
t ~ street car lines with the Main street line
mobiles over paved roads extending in every 1Iss,
rection from the main entrance TO the park In
TACT II could not be more conveniently located even
we're We u located on the court house square, 1t is
SO located that 1t can easily DO the amusement
center for fifty thousand population in and sur
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paAties and 1t is a mystery why galrmont has not
long ago recognized this need. Fairrnont people
Z nave been cogniEant OF such need for many years
but such recognition has not takcn definite
form until recently when the Ravine Park Amuse-
ment company was Incorporated by local business
men to make a beauty spot and an amusement
center OF Coal run ravne,
Cleveland, Ohio Is a city that has taken much
pride IN opening and maintaining parks and can
very truthfully boast OF its immense park system
having over 400 acres OF land used as driving and
amusement parks, many Of which are municipality
owned and operated With nominal charges for en-
5oying the various amusement features. Cleveland
mas II skating ponds and other usual park attrae-
lions IN like proportion Practically every large
city and many Of the smaller ones have developed
popular park systems very much 10 their credit
and advantage.
Charleston w. Va. has for years maintained,
privately owned, a splendid park for the summer
months With most all popular attractions 10 be
found In such places and this summer big bath.
ing pool Is being added to Its equipment This
park is known as Luna Park and Is thronged with
many hundreds Of visitors from the city every
night during the summer months, who reach il
by trolley and automobile. Many extra added at
fractions are brought 10 the park during tho sea-
son IN addition to the permanent attractions that
are provided by the company operating tho park.
wheeling has an immense bathing pool that is
one OF the most popular and best patronized at.
fractions ever opened In that city
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THE AMBITIOUS PLANS OF THE
AMUSEMENT COMPANY.

me Favine Amusement company proposes To
construct and maintain park in keeping With
the needs Of the city reflectlng the came, enter
prise ,,s and community spirit that has always been
concerning tho public welfare, The park will cev
er seven % acres of level bottom in tho rayIno
aIu VIII 90 gorgeously lighted, in fact It win he
me great white way OF the Monongahelu Vallev
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A FAIRMONT INSTITUTION:

In order to make the operation Of the park
distinctive Fairmont business and to give tho pub
Nc an opportunity 10 Invest and share in the prof.
stock wall be offered for public Subscription The
park management believes that in this way they
VIII secure public good will and cooperation TINT
VIII be very beneficial To- enterprise The pro-
mo ' OF me park want everybody In FaIrmort
and surrounding territory to feel that the narL lie
their own and that they have direct interest in
making It a grand success
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THE PARK WILL MAKE FAIR.
MONT DISTINCTIVE:

The construction and operation 81 ths park
Will place fartttont in a distlhrtlSS elias anonc
the cities OF tho Mononsahela Valley olhcr En-,
IN the entire valley has such an Attraction and nm.
park vail make this city the mecca for pleasure
seekers for many miles around II iSlii benefit IN
elasses Of business because It will BEING people
Lnto me city TO spend their money while setting
ample return and satisfaction ID th6
and PLEASURE. '''-'''
VIII Keep thousands Of dollars Ia fhc city
We had no such attraction. Thus Il sii lie Seer
tnat me merchant the hotel and restadtant kcep
Or. the banker and every form Of bdsifess inciud-
lns me traction Company will profit yfthc opar
alton Of gleh an enterpfise w.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20

ourpff1e Shower
a stitptis hover va giyen last
night ~ the Christian EhaeAyor
society Of the Grace Lutheran
church at the patronage on Cole.
man avenue In honor Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis n. Fry who were mar.
ried at Columbus, Ohio, Saturday,
May II, and who are residing here
at present, They were presented
with d beautiful lee tea and water
set. They were also the recipients
bt a ten cent shower Of household
articles. and many useful things
were given. Refreshments were
served later in the evening. Those
present we're: Rev. and Mrs Roy
]. Meyer and daughter, Cathartne:
Mildred Tfuog, Bessie Rosenmer.
kle, Norma Gantzi Florence Har.
den, Margaret and Ruth Frischkon.
Jessie Ianderyort, Francis and
Florence Kniesel, Mary Frazier,
Martha, Ruth ana Eunice Dyer.
Dorothy Tut, Emma Preiss, Mr..
and Mrs, c. A. Pilson, Mr.. and Mrs,
C. H. Bloom, Mr.. and Mrs. Tut,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Wallace, w, r.,
shafferman, w r. Gantz, W..
Simms, Gus stanhage1i, Stewart
Wallace and ANGEL McNemar.
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SEEN IN TIE STOPS
BY DIXIE NORTH.

81
stil eyes are conferred now on the
teet girl graduate and all the
Prs are stocked With pretty gifts
her AT Hartleys today found
that they are, going to have
sales Saturday, either OF which
IN ptoxs interesting TO those OF
Is who want to remember these
siris sale Of McCallum-all silk
hoslety IN all colors and black
white for only SETS and u sale
tafistan ivory. A piece Of 1t will
hplete her set or TO start one for
m BS the way, I saw the cutest
lttle bottles Of Listerine here, just
fight To- carry in hand bag or peck
II, for ten cents.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20

At shurtleft & Welton's today
found Just the shoe for her com.
,nencelnent outfit. The most at.
tractiye white one strap wash kid
fihinls ofit, q kid that washes-Baby
Louis JTs heel-a heel a bit high
CT than The Baby Louis but not SO
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OUTSIDE OUTS FINANCIAL AID
REFUSED:

While offers have been made by outside inter.
ests to buy or lease tho park all such offers iave
been refused Largo financial interests have Of
profits in the future but 1t is believed bv fhnse who
VIII be responsible for the successful operation Of
the park that It will be far better to let ll WHO
want to share in tho future profits Of the lnstt,l
share of $1,000 -. = g VL-y ONe
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CAPITALIzATIoN;

The os capitalization Of tho amusement company
Is SlOo'o0O but only enough stock will be sod to
properly equip the park as a permanent business =
enterprise and tho remainder OF the stock win be
held as treasury stock for future Improvement
and additions II needed w s''e'''a
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4 am convinced II men did the
cooking there would be a Hoosier
Kitchen cabinet in every home, for
a man Is not content to work with.
out the best OF convenience. Hours
of time and hundreds of needless
steps are saved because the Hoosier
centralizes utensils and commodi.
ties in small space l found after
examining carefully this cabinet at
the Ross Furniture store these fea.
lures not to be overlooked-its ia.
BILE top Is larger, its drawers room.
Ter, its bins have extra capacity, IL
is sanitary and runs on pivot bear.
ing casters. By the way, saw the
new extra sized HoosIer here, too.
You should see It.
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THE BIG SWIMMING p0OI, 1.

-. one OF tho big features of the park will be the
ots swimming pool which will be Immediately con-
s s and opened this season large concrete
I Tash lor retaining the water with graduated
houses for men. women and children with ali ali
moaeEn facilities afforded such places 10 make
osunins pleasure. Bathing suits win be- furnish.
S Se Ts required The pool WIN be graduated in
an tne shallow waters while deeper waterSwi hs
d p'oS'asa Tor the more expert swimmers and for
aeep diving. Arrangements will be made 10 heat
dr,v wafer th ana keep it at uniform Temperature
lns inc bathing season and In this wa INA nnn,
can be opened about two weeks earsier IN ~
%. sPr1ns and remain open for like extended time in
sne Ial,, making the bathing season about one
month longer than would otherwise be possible
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
Elks Danced.

An enjoyable dance was held last
evening at the Elks hall when a
large number OF the Elks and their
ladies danced 10 music furnished
the Rainbow orchestra. Next
eeB a dance will be held when tho
tson Maple orchestra Of CIatks'
viii furnish the music. Ths
ses are proving to be most en-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
'SOGAL
EVENTS
EFot Mlas Bailey.

Ms u Edwin Gaskill entertained
n ith b ono O'Clock luncheon Of at.
tractlya appointments this after.
noon at her home on Walnut ave.
' lth Miss Dawn Daley, Of
Texas, the guest Of her
Miss Marjorie LeMasterB as
deBt OF honor. Miss Temple
5inpan!ed Miss LeMasters here
j. Chevy Chase college at Wash.
ou D. O., where both are stu
at6 for q visit. Spring flowers
aptefed the serving table. The
lnests included several young
Isyome1 friends Of the hostess, Miss
'lseMasters, and the guest Of honor.
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lMarrlnnn snlnn,nlzed.

, TIE marriage Of Miss Lena May
'fe9ers, Of Barrackyille, and John
Isoiau OF this city. was solemnized
ednesday afternoon at $3.50
'gsloek at the parsonage Of the Of
.ciatlng minister, the Rev. G. F.
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Announcement cards ReeeIved.

AnnpuHceWeht SaTub nSS0'NS ~
Cards announcing the marriage
of Miss Ruth Wilson Morgan,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Z. .. Nor
yam, Of clarksburg, and Roy r.
FILLMORE, which was celebrated on
May IS, at Clarksburg.
/, hey Will be at home at Clarks-
burg after June 1.
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PARKS ARE MONEY.MAKiERs.
"A Cleveland Mans Experience:

Eleven years ago q man by the name of Hum.
ghFsys was selling popcorn on Euclid Beach at
cleveland. ne did nice popcorn" business and
more money if he planted and grew lis own BOP
corn instead OF paying the high price charrod ~
the corner grocery 50 he acted upon his 3iidr.tet
and erew bls own corn and made more money, lie
pfospefed and saved hs money. Looking furthar
ahead no decided that ne could make move
hy establishing an amusement park upon ne
beach although Cleveland has many mlinicipally
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
Met Last Evening,

AM Interesting meeting of the
Fairmont chapter OF the Order OF
the EASTERN Star was held last eve
ming ut the Masonic Temple when
a class Of candidates was initiated.
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To Give Dinner.
7 Miss Ruth Phillips will be hos.
s at . dinner party at the Fair
nont Country club on Saturday
fvening
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
AN IlI. YEAR lRoUNDBPARK:

mis- park will Be more than 81 more summer
amusement park ~ wall % an ail tlie ySar round
adjustment center and viii % cisd every month
Of the year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20

The regular meeting OF the Pro-
hted Home Circle will BIO held
us evening in the X. Of P. hail.
A,lpfseEelass will be initiated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20

high as the French heel, also a
pretty pump in wash kid with Baby
Louis heel and IN awfully good
looking one in white Nile cloth or
reignskin. fashioned somewhat like
the kid ones.
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

49,, President ss Major Earl II smit ditor Fair
1. r Wee President. Russell r. Manager Dss.
seerEstaFs. Edward slack. Manage siacA-u Bill
al Bank OF Fatrmont S'''so'
prectors-Earl H, Smith ssSiI IA. Linn
Edward L SLACK James H. Thomas d eoalss
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mont attractions A- PARK fixtures. such az merry
eo-ronnd. ferris wheel, Ice skating pond ana
probably roicr-coaslcr. on scenic railway and
Sheet hq clIlIkes and an ihc other dcvlcca that
aeet y th popuisg appsesa
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THE GREAT AUDITORIUM.

ltnothng else was constructed IN the mark tbat
eulqlas et the great auditorium win justify the
efforts that are to bc made to provide the CITY
NY en!y with amusements but suitable places from
biggest feature Of the entire park plan It win be
the biggest auditorium in the state ana willsbe Of
ample size TO house the largest state or national
GonYentlons such as srand lodge meetinss,Z etc.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-05-20
THE,PAVILION AND Band STAND

IL. an N. open sF pavilion for public geetisgs mar
aes' etc. VIII 30 completed and ready for the opsn-
ing on May 2sth This pavilion win be nv nsoyssd
WIN retiring rooms for both men and womsn.
CLOAK rooms aud twelve foot porch extendinE IN
os .ra maath Of the pavilion. This bptldpE win 10
purposes for which It is to be used The band
stAna VIII also be finished by the opening date and
rom Gais stand people Of Fairmont viii Ia rfven
many pand concerts during the feos..,. - sf ~
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A SAND BEACH.

The bathing pool will be provided with ..rd
Seaen where those who are tired OF tho water NAV
a!spoFt themselves after the manner batsssrs ~ ~
SRSa natural sand beach There is nothing more
nasS IN the white hot sands II Fives the 70
sun bath most invigorating ana health SuiId.
ING diversion which IS highly recommended bv ~
eaS!ns physicians Of the country and writer's unon
n,ss y p t 1t brings back the red corpus.
sgty to the falterng step brings back the a psn
aha sasEgy Of by.gone days and tnts the pallid
eRsek with the rudy glow Of youth 80 pN't.1
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THE BIG OPENING ATl



The rofE
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The need OF an outdoor park in tho city Of
Falrmont is one that has been recognized and dis
cussod by the leading citizens of the city for a
number OF years. Employers OF labor have made
particular mention Of this necessity saying that
II would DO easier for them to secure and keen
labor IL We had moro forms OF amusement 10
make their employees moro contented. II is not
only natural. but necessary, for those who labor
TO seek some form Of diversion and amusement
which helps to keep them more tit for work and
makes them more efficient 1t promotes a bet
ter and more contentcd feeling, and there Ia MOTH
Ing more heathful and nVigorating than spending
few Idle hours each day in the open For chill.
dron especially Is this necessary. hence tho move
ment in all progressive communities to furnish
Fairgrounds for children. Not only for children
arc such places necessary but they are equally as
well enjoyed and appreciated by the business man
or woman who has been confined to tho store or
office all day; by the women Of the homo who are
kept indoors by tho necessities of their household
duties; by tho minor who buries himself under
the ground and away from the sunshine
for many long hours. by the factory worker
who welcome release from the machine or
bench; in fact by all people OF all walks Of
life. They can prolong their lives, add zcst to
hum drum existence and bring back tho pink 10
the cheek by pFoper outdoor exercise, made many.
time more beneficial when such outdoors rec.
reatioR rs accompanied by .nnoeent amusement
Fairmont needs such park because there ID none
such in the city. 1t is not only needed for the
pleasure and amusement Il may afford but It Ia
needed as permanent business asset to the city
BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY:
Such park will not only prove highly beneficial
in heaith-giy way and add to the pleasure
Of existence but 1t will be Q community builder
2 commercial asset to the city. causing people
living here to stay in the city to spend their dIe
time and money and will bring Thousands Of outs
slders as visitors to Falrmoat to participate in
the pleasures OF such park, thus adding ma
terialy to the gros income OF al forms OF busness
within the city. 1t win also be a big advertising
asset to Fairmont causlng people 90 go from the
city with praise on their lips for the enterprise
which makes such an attractive place az this,
j PARK possible.
OTHER CITIES PROFIT BY SUCH
WHY NOT 'F'AIRMONT? ];
Almost I'LL cities with any progressive spirit or
enterprise have provided such parks, either pri-
vately owned or owned and operated by munici.
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OTHER TESTIMONIALS:

Other testimonials as TO the good character of this
show arc given by many state fair managers and
others where 1t has exhibited. Some OF them
follow:
Il take great pleasure in recommending the
Zetdman und Polite Exposition Shows to any who
desire GOOD CLEAN SHOWS for any entertain.
ment
II positively know these shows to be CLEAN
MORAL, ENTERTAINING and EDUCATIONAL
for men, women and children.
The Goldman aud Polite Exposition Shows
absolutely cannot be beaten for CLEANLINESS,
QUALITY, QUANTITY or STABILITY.
(slgned) s. j. MCDONALD. Mgr.
West Michigan State Fair"
Il take this method Of commencing your OUT
fit from STEM TO STEM and this commenda-
tlon comes to you unsolicited
coLQUIT FAIR ASSOCIATION
Moutr!e, Ga, tSlgned) T. B. Mckenzie, sec-A1gr."
"We found both Air. zeidman and Pollle to be,
most excellent gentlemen and can say the same
in regard to the staff they carry with thom. They
greatly assisted in bringing record breaking
crowds to our fair.
MERCER COUNTY FAIR,
(Slgned) E. b Van Arsdell Pres"
CHarrodsburg. Ky9
'Messrs Zeldman and Pollies:-
Your attractions ure high class clean. and
We have received many compliments on the part
you have played In the fair.
NORTH GEORGIA FAIR ASSN,
(Itome, GAS iSigned) H. A. Dean, President"
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4. pastor Of the Palailne ssp.
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RaUine Park viii Be Opened
For Public Entertainment Mag
70 III a Blaze of Glory By the
RaUir1e Amusement Company
The Most Stupendous Amusement Program Ever Offered
the Fairnont Public VIII Feature the Openine-The
Attractions will Be Clean Moral Entertaining and
Educational for Men, Women and Children.
Permanent Summer and Winter Resort Will Be Operated
BY the Amusement Company Making Fairmont the


people, Of
hummens
80 U9SH y" He
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llnstallmsnt PLAN
Ravine Amusement Company,
Room s. Times Bldg.
Gentlemen:
hereby subscribe for. y. N sfaFcs Of M,
capital stock Of the RaSlne Amusement comnan,
at the par value Of $1,000 per ssare and cncios,
my check for one fourth ot thc .mo,nI
Of this subscription and agree "a pay tiio balance
IN three eqpqI payments in 80, dban1 % dasa from
date.
III - U.S. SLSigned) i. ..s...
Address ~. .s.....Ss......., w Va
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CHILDREN's PLAY GROUNDS,

park will be the one play ground 10 which tiav VIII
look forward to with pleasurablo anticipation.
Swings see.saw. slides and many other attractive
features will be provided for their entertainment
and pleasure.
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m SAFE HANDS,:

Under tho management Of thGse Teli known
ana successful business men TIE attsifs Of the
AZ hnlIsement company will be i1satc hinds They
how to provide them ~ N"4
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USE THE BLANKs RELlM:

All deslrlng the stock win 4lA out ono Of tho
following blanks ana send ~ 70. the Amusement
serptton is made. Or lf the subscriber doslres orc
fourth may pc pAid upon apple Tor the rtoes
and the balance In equal aIlments Ia 30, 70 and
y; days IN this manner everybody. even those
with small means may share ii, tle pfofsts derived
from operating the park The stock Certificates
viii be issued whom The final payment is made n
bought upon lnstallments ana II paid Tor when
subscribed the certificate wtls be- issued mnc-
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a LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES
OFFERED TO THE PITRIITf,

limited number o. shares arc now ayaIlsblo
for public Subscription at the par ytIc Of sIo Oh
per share. is not probable after tlose shnreu
arc taken that there will ever be any moro Of Ibis
stock on the market at its par value MN time to
set tnis stock y now, at the heginnins Of the en-
terprise, when all can get a paFt ovncs,s,,, T.,
the Rawne Amusement company offSu equal ana
tatf basis The small stoekholdef WIN mako M
mach on hiA Or her stock IN proport on 10 tho
amount acquired, as the largest sharehnider ''''
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MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS,

After the opening It is the intention Of tho
management OF the park to put in many pertna-
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THE NEED OF AN OUTDOOR PARK

American Concert Band ana soloist.
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BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY:'
OTHER CITIES PROFIT BY SUCH
PARKS, WHY NOT # AIRMONT?

Almost nll cities with any progressive spirit OF
enterprise hive provided such parks, either pri-
yatey owned or owned and operated by SInunicl-.