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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 81, 1921
OLD AeE-rHE END OF THE DAY
lBy Baird Mitchelln

HERE should be no such thing as old age.
except in a physical sense Years should bring
wisdom to the minds. growth and grandeur to tie
soul but not age TO tho heart That should be kept
ever young and fair. II should become more ana
more beautiful and fragrant with spring blossoms
rs 'the years roll away. But there is so much to
make US old in spirtt-so many cares and heart
acsles, much worry, SO many losses and disap-
pofntments--that VIC grow old and trel, and lose
our youthful freshness and Fragrance. orentines
ere we aware In the morning of life our ships
sail. away to unknown seas well balasted with
hopes and ambition. We realize not that thousand
dangers await them. They encounter storm and
tempest, fierce cyclones, treacherous cure nts,
sunlEen rocks Unless stnuncl and true, and we'll
manned With lesolute crew. they soon become
drifting wrecks, so down beneath the ensulrins
waves,
How few retstPn to US frcighiol with TIC Invoices
OF character which constitute the SOULS true wealth
we sought for earthly treasures treasures CT
oafthly. gain. social position. Eratined ambition
an. our ships return to us empty laden. and then
tho shadows of disappointment and bl'ghtcd hopes
gather over us and turn the fresh Sprngtime Of
our lives into cherries Autumn II is thus VIC
sroH old, wrinlzled and grey. in spirit, and the
outlook grows darker the end. The
End? Rather should not say the beginning?
And what Bcginnine But even were this l'fo the
alf;inalT of being and there no in!iIdualized
conscious existence beyond, then how sad and un
satisfactory indeed wou!A be such an ending. Why.
4 f we lived as ought+f we made our ventures
cautiously, and with n view to those mpeTishable
treasures Of heart and soul that survive the raaGes
Of time, instead OF seeking entirely alter the
aGeeting and fading things OF carth,--life would
grow richer an! sweetcr tho evening advances
and its shadows lenghen. ProhtlnS by every
exreriencG--by every burden and heartacho, every
mistake and faure---wc should gather strength aud
beauty with our years. and then we should approach
the goal as calmly and softly
Gas fades the Summer cloud away,
:As sinks the gale when storms arc DER
AS gently shuts the eye Of day.
And dies the wave along the shore"
1t takes but really little to make man happy. II
he only knows it, The trouble with mos people
is they do not know It. They imagine that certain
circumstances in life--ccrain wealthy conditions
and surroundings the ability to outshinc and out,
rival in tho hollow mockcry Of life fashionable
society tlat these the cargocs our ships should
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31
HARRINGTON

Returned From West Liberty
Miss Francis Kelley has return.
cd from West Liberty, where she
spent the Christmas holidays with
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Kelley.
Graded School to Open Monday
The servaI teachers OF the graded
school who have been spending a
weeks holidays at their homes, are
returning here and all will be in
readiness for the opening OF school
Monday morning.
All Day Quilting
The Ladies Aid Of the Southern
Methodist church had an all day
quilting at the church Thursday.
Eleven members and four visitors
we're present. Much work was ac-
Complished. At noon a covered
dish dinner was heartily enjoyed.
Wednesday evening the Aid held
their monthly business meeting in
the Sunday School room. An ex-
cellent program was carried ont.
Following the business session a
social hour was enjoyed and re-
llG6nAAOAGO "Ob6 oVe NV0 W LAC
hostess, Mrs. Laura Floyd, Mrs.
Cleo Floyd and Mrs. Nell Hess
In Pennsylvania
Miss Jenness Downs IS returning
home today from Pennsylvania
where she spent the holidays with
Among the Sick
Mrs. George Wadsworth Is Te-
covering from very severe case Of
Influenza. Mr.. Wadsworth is now
very sick and It is thought he Is
taking the influenza.
Mrs. A. G. Edtnger has boeu
very sick for the past week with a
severe cold.
Mrs. John Downs who ie conEin-
ed to her home and bed with rheu-
matisn Is Slightly improved at this
time. Miss Jennie Brand. q trained
nurse Is caring for her.
N. E. Ladies' Al9
Mrs. w. e. Maple Ep4 Mrs:
ElmWs ToothmGn entaHtainN@ the
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= us ~ 80
Ladies' I'D Of chez y ca1QF q
"wednesday evening at the 11me OF
the former, ao1s Main sttpet a. de-
time IS reported
Watch Meeting
Don't forget the watch meeting
announced TO be held In the NJ p,
South church Saturday night to
watch the old year out and the
New Year in. A good program has
been arranged.
s Members OF other churches and
the general public is cordially in
yited to come and spend the even
ing and take part in the program
Home From Baltimore
Rupert Maple has returned from
Baltimore where he spent Christ
mas with his wife who Is receiV'
ing treatment at a hospital there.
Personals
Mrs. Amanda Snider Of Downs,
was visiting, Mr.: and Mrs. 4. G.
Fisher Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. L. Morris we're
shopping in FaIrmopt "Wednesday.
Mrs. E A. Downs was visiting
friends IN Warrington Wednesday
Cole Morris OF FNairmont was
BUSINESS visitor here THURSDAY.
Mrs. Fred Fleming was a visitor
in Warrington Friday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31
RUFF STUFF

wonder II It's going to be as dr''
tomorrow as 1t is today?
Not a scrap of mud anywhere in
town.
An, ha! caught you, didn't We?
riotsa folks are SO EVIL minded
~ : s fbay never know when guy
Il talking about the weather.
w. we gotta lotta New Years reso-
flnfiane framed already to hang up
around where folks can see en-.
resolved, that any guy that
comes around TO take US for an
antomobile ride won't have to too:
bat once.
Resolved, that If the mayor wants
10 clean up Water street and in
3vlkes ms to help and will give US !
broom and dust pan and bottle
opener
ne vim do our little doggonedest.
Resolved, that We will resign our
ambitions In the chess field and de-
vote ourself strictly to raising our
customary daily crop OF chestnuts'
Resolved, that We will make no
! mere resolutions until this time
year when these Will be bout
I yoro out.
Hsying thus resolved Ourself to
I tho limit: we7
2Eow, dissolve ourseh from all r.
solves. and expect to
fE4 . /"
DO something desperate Ike clip
(, ptHg on . banana skin and giving
k.tE0h GadgRalk 4 jar.
IA 10 some one WIN please pass the
4 01ss and the sugar bowl and the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

bring back In order to- give US mere
never i as u srayers MISTAKE true ness must
come from within, and It needs Shnt little from
without to make It reasonably complete. WhenIthts
lesson Is well learned and pEoaed by, then are We
but prepared to i've. Then shalswe know no such
thing as age. save in taat gentle decay Of physical
life that even adds charm and zest to the higher
enjoyments Of the soul And thus it is that when
life is most complete that we are best prepared to
lay 1t down. confidently believing that II it is truly
well With US here 1t will be all right with US there!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

The announcement OF the slet Of II room
mansion. by Mrs. Louis Bennett to the city Of
Weston for public library building. will be
read with both interest and longing by the Fairmont
PEOPLE who would more than appreciate Ike
donation. The need here is so great fox library
building that some public spirited man or woman
would win the everlasting gratitude OF the city II
t.cy could be inspired to make similar gift. Both
Morgantown and Weston have had wonderful
personal gifts for municipal during the past few
weeks Norgantown VII have endowed public
hospital which is godsend to any community and
the people of Clarksburg will benefit indefinitely by
Mrs. Eennctt's most generous donation.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31
SOME sPECTMENs

NEW YORK, Dec. 31-A female
elephant shot by, the late Theodore
Roosevelt and a calf killed by his
son Kermit, and a young bull that
had nearly crushed the life out OF
Carl E. Ackeley. before being shot
by a fellow hunter, are the most
picturesque specimens Of the big
game hunting in the Elephant
studio that is to be opened at the
American Amusement Of History.
For more than Ave years MIR.
Ackeley has been working on tAe'
exhibit which was put in the new
Roosevelt African hall OF tho
muBeunas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Mysterious strangers appeared in Goldsboro, n.
C.. last week and dug up $4,000 in gold according
TO tho natives who investigated the scene Of opera
lions and found an empty concrete vault. It was o
mere guess about the gold though as resident we're
not close enough to distinguish whether It clinked
or gurrled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31
By The Way:
Daily column given to current
events and frank comment
WONDERS

Children, tinkcrinE with wireless
telephony and toy moving picture
outfits, make US grownups realize
that we'll have to double our step
to keep pace with the world.
Some nursery movie films arc
sold as low as a cent a foot. The
price ranges up to 10 cents foot
for films that can't catch fire or
explode,
Do you remember tho first movie
you saw-how It thrilled you? The
scientific marvel OF yesterday 10
tho toy Of today.
II It keeps on. we'll be getting
old fashioned every IS hours.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

other ingredients we'll make EN-
the incest little prohibition mighty,
mighty cap
Yes. sir, one that will make Vol.
stead see Volcano in the umbrella
stand.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Remember well and bear in mind that toast to
the Ncw Year tonight may mean trip to the grave
yarl tomorrow; sounds solemn. but its sound
advice.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Scientists have recently found out that the earth
moves north one foot year. It was mistake to
make this public as the gas companies will probably
size It up for an Incentive TO raise the rates again
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

In spite OF all these expert pre-
dictions that business will get bet
ter Il Till.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

1t is easy to find fault because
nobody wants It.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

This country is supposed to have
1000. 900 dope fiends. Any sport
editor knows the figure Is low.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

A corn in the hand is worth two
on tho foot.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

On account OF the price, cold
storage plants have a million
chickens all dressed up and no
wherc to go.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Many a man looks run down be
cause OF the bills his wife runs up
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

stars tell the future and movie
stars tell tho past.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Longest sentence in the world Is
q pronounce you man and wife"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

iTindCnburg's bed has been sold
for ss5. Now Germany only needs
81. 49s. 999,s15.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

From the racket on party line
II sounds like jazz party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Looks as II tho "far-nung pos
sessions Of thc British should have
been flung little farther.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Opportunity knocks but onco bun
some radiators knock always
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Some men need hair-cuts badly
and others have them that way.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

II It is better to give than receivs
America is a fino country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

NZTS9E1I1s7dSsl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

zicEfeld gays he win quit his Fol-
lies, But good resolutions die young.
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Similarity breeds contempt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

Value of the Q. S. Capitol is only
s96 100000 and more money has
been sent on It than on any Other
piece OF ground.
ri.a,t hnaAa navaI. shine. /
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-12-31

No, DR.. Sawyer isn't HardlnSS
Secretary Of Interior
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Light heads never shine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
VIRGINIA NEWS

DalWlle The Yirgefnia Society for
the Common Good is sending out to
It's various branch organizatios in
Virginia itenesting digests Of tax
able values IN Virginia: The step is
believed by some to have bearing on
The question of taxes to be raised at
the next Legislative session. The d.
gest received here ears on the Fifth
Congressional district of Virginia aud
shows that the total of taxable vail
ues in The counties of Carroll, Frank
hin, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Patrick,
and Pennsylvania Ito be S118,s34,SS*
on H3 per cent of the assessment o.
the state. The figures for Danyitle
show that this city pays 35 per cent
OF the takes paid in The fifth district,
the total of taxable values here be-
ing Sol, 6s1 1893. Plttsyavania's total is
SIS, 29O, 321, while that of Halifsr
county is s20,779,2S5.
Adjutant- General Stern reported
that theme are large number Of
young men from all sections of the
State making application to attend
the citizens military trainig camp,
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- 'sss IAssI &C - sf84Iysif,,tE'
:EETIzENs. AND .-...:.. -: ::
.HemMunieRseA,


The Citizens Band desires to an
nounee that, several times of late
articles, have appeared in various pa
: psrs, where the Citizens Band
would furnish music of which the
bard knew thing about until after
the announcement had appeared in
the papers: is5 st2
The Citizens Band always stands
ready and willing at all times, when
ever it is possible to. play for any
cause il; The city, but we wish to re
quest that the matter be presented
to the hand before any announce
ment is made in the newspaper.
The past week the various papers
have advertised where the Citizens
Band would furnish music at the OPP
era House at the Trinkle meeting
tonight, and the matter was not sub
mitted to theiband until Friday night
and owing to large number Of the
members Of the band being in Allan
tic City with the Grotto Band and
Drill Corps, it was necessary for
the band to decline the invitation to
furnish the music.
As stated above the band is ready
aot all times, whenever the members
can, Be present, TO furnish music for
any organization OF party, al we
ask is that the matter be submitted
to the band before any public en-
nouncement is made in the news
papers. as for reasons stated above
it might be necessary to decline in
vitation.
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LATEST MAiNs:;HAs. CLAIM UP:
HELD BY COURT VERDICT

Duquoinn, I nj !, June 27,-In a court
case, unique in the annals Of South lhl
ern Illinois. !. legal procedure, II. E.
Mott has just won the verdict over
H. N. Firney for the honor Of being
the taziest man in Saline county, in
the Justice Of the Peace Court at
Harrisburg. Finney won out and
Mott appealed the case.
= Judge Stricken presided over the
second trial and subpoenaed jury
of women. After listening to the
evidence the feminine jurors de-
clared Mott was in class by him
self and gave him the verdict. Fin
ney declared. the evidence was
crooked" but will not appeal. The
courtroom was jammed to capacity.
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b. g. SHIP TAXES RECORD MALL
CARGO 10 EUROPE
~,e-~-

Newt Yqrk, june 5.--one Of teh
largest cargocs Of mail ever sent
from this cQuhtry to Eunope-9ooo
sacksLWas J: aboard the United
States Mail Steamship Company's
passenger liner America when she
sailed from Hopoken today:
The vessel IS making her maiden
voyage uader the operation. Of her
present owners and is the largest
passenger ship to leave this port
flying the American flag. She was
formerly the German liner Amarika
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
VIRGINIA.

- -.
VIRGINIA.
In THE Clerks Office Of the Corpo-
ration Court of the City of Alexan-
dria, on the 18th day of April, 1921
Sarah E. Scott, complainant VS..
James E. Scott. defendant. In Chan
Gerry No. 1921.
MEMO.
The object OF this suit is to obtain
a decree granting to the complainant
an absolute divorce from the defend
ant, on the grounds of wilful deser.
ton and abandonment for a period OF
ricre than three years prior to the. IN
;titution of this suit, and for general
renef.
It appearing by an affidavit filled
in this cause that the defendant
James E. Scott is a nonresident Of
this State: It is Ordered, That said
defendant appear acre Within ten days
after due publication of this ORDER
and do what is necessary to protect
his interest in this suit.
Thomas NJ. Watson, P. Q.
ACopy Teste.
NEWELL S. GREENAWlAY,
Bv Ashby E. Bladen, deputy clerk.
o. II Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27

.warich will he held at Camp Meade the
month Of August. In one smaA town
vEheae, have been six applications filed
According 70 stain sites Compiled by
y. N. Hialnan, secretary of the state
Board III Education, Prince George
County heads ain of the other coar-
ines Of the State in school standing
The rating of the counties is based
on financial ad academic matters:
Norfolk County is second in the rat
ing. The ext Yen scouties, in the order
AIMED, are as follows: Arlington, Nan.
semoinnd, James City, Henrdeo, Bath:
E1iza5eth City, Loudoun and NORTH
anpton.
Norfolk High explosive bombs
dropped into the waters OF Tangier
Sound, Chesapeake Bay, in a naval
bombig besVs, resulted in the de-
structiqn of millions Of fish, in the
opinion of F. Nash Bilisoly, commits
sioner og Fisheries in Virginia.
To make Up a decrease in paiid-up
membership as compared with last
year and to endeavor to enroll every
ex-seryiee man from the mountains to
the sea, yhe Virginia department of
the American Legion has staged g
State -wide service and membership
campaign, starting yesterday and end
ing july 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
MATCH TRIPS WOMAN; HER
WRIST BROKEN

Pittsburgh. June 27..-Mrs. JOS
epb Nelson, society woman of Fay.
cite City, is in the Mercy Hospital
here, recovering from fractured
wrist and other injuries suffered
when she accidentally stepped on a
match on hardwood floor in the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Alexander
Park, Fayette City.
: The match skidded as Mrs. Mel
son stepped on it and she was hurled
backward. Throwing back her right
arm in an effort to save herself, she
fell on it., with the result that the
bone snapped at the wrist.
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SEASON T1Ci.ETS, $3.50

ADMIT ToAIL cHAUTAUoUA PROGRAMS
slNGEE ADMISSIONS TO REAeH SESSION TOTAL eoo
Buy Season Ticket and Save $3.50
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NOTICE

We beg to announce that we have
opened an auto repair shop at 1910
King Street. Work on all kinds Of
cars by experienced mechanics. We
kindly solicit your patronage.
beavers and Curricr. 15O-3p
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SCHOONER ABLAZE AT SEA

Savannah, June 27.-The British
steamer Bessie Dollar, Savannah tc
Vapcouver, in radio message pick
ei up here last night, reported .;g::t
ing at unidentified schooner : FIRE
md abandoned in attitude $50
I, rth. longitude 79.45 west
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27

!. 9soa y sf III 81 then
saflAma end the zaesgage: saiat fine yes
sci :Wos,: be a lmal les. No mention
was made of the crew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27

/ respectfully announce that I shall
be a candidate for reelection to the
Office Of CommonweaIth,s Attorney
subject to the Democratic Primary,
and solicit the support of the voters
Of this city.
121-t Howard W. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

/ respectfully announce myself
candidate for the position of city tax
collector subject to the decision of
the democratic primary which will
be held August 2 AMI solicit your
support.
l31-H. Very truly, George S. French
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Of city tax collector
subject to the decision Of the demo.
cratic primary August 2, and respect
fully solicit your support.
128-tf. Very truly, P. F. German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-06-27
19l2-l921
Il EVENTS Fl
FIRST WEEKDAY

FIRST WEEKDAY
H' Ces,;,cs-chaman of tic Craran.ors :.
RESPONSE and nssChautauqua Superintendent
Concert--Thc Four .A,tista
Junior Chautauana
coneer.-The Four Artists ;, -. ruo,. A R,y
Lecture-"Thc Advantage OF Handicap -ch0'' g. oo's
SECOND WEEKDAY
junior chav.auqua
eeurc-chauauaua sape gendeDs
GENERALIZATION Musicians Quintet
csneeu-Bos.on Musicians Quintet
L-eu.e-"AI the World and ourseves"-Dr Frank BONN
THIRD WEEKDAY
junior Chauan>ua
Illustrated Lee,ueM"The New Power Southern Europe
Comedy oeama-'Noshns But the Truth" The Genus
FOURTH WEEKDAY
junior chsu,auaua
Lseture-ch.utauqua Superintendent.
Coneer-Nlecrath Knox Entertainers
Lecure-'Russia in Revolution DR.. Gregory ZAboorg
FIFTH WEEKDAY
Junior chauauaua
fssss,-0 a o 5;a Glib ,
Evening:
Opera-"The Bohemian Girl
SIXTH WEEKDAY
Morning:
Junior Chautauqua
Afternoon:
Junior Chautauqua Psseant--'Junior Holidays
Punch and Judy'-Wil Fl. Smith '>
Evening:
Grand Closing Ensertamucn-The Dunbar Hussar.
-
.,,.> .s.t IS. i SUNDAY .;%- s,,;,..sf
On Sunday suitable the day will be arranged and
the hour announced it
SEASON TIC..ETs, $3.50
ADMIT TolALL cHAUTAuouA PROGRAMS Il
sNGEE ADMISSIONS TO RAsH sEssloNSIoTAL 5000
Buy Season Ticket and Save $3.50 /.
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TO VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
I wish to announce my candidacy
for the Office Of commemorative at
torney of Alexandria subject to the
Democratic primary to be held Au-
gust 2.
139-tf. William S. Snow.