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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
LOCALS WHIPPED
ID MA
(By N1aCk)

Too much Roudabush, poor pitching
and a trashy spell of defensive ball
playing are the only reasons the
Dreadnaughts can claim for their be-
ing on the short end of to I base
ball duel in the locals park here yes
terday. Lost in a sea of pitching
wonderment the "Ds" pegged through
the game with chances to win until the
ninth when youthful wit and determi-
nation dealt their winning blows.
Frye blew up like a circus balloon and
was helpless from the sixth. The To-
Gals need another twirler for relief
work and it is believed they will be
prepared by the next game.
Tuesday 8 p. m. Clarendon comes
here with a team composed Of their
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
WITH THE MAJORS
BACK IN THIRD

Walter johnson putting them over
in the pinches and Joe Judges homer
in the eighth at the critical moment
were the features of the game yester-
day as the Nationals slid again into
their regular place by defeating the
Yankees, Ruth and all, by the score
of 4 to 8 in an overtime game before
raving crowd of 10000 enthusiastic
rooters. Turkey Brewer scored the
winning tally in the tenth when Judge
raped out an excellent single. Straw
hats suffered much when the Mats
closed in on the last game of the Sc
ries with the list leaders. Washing
ton is in Boston on a visit for the next
few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

and at intervals between, was weak and
seemed to be smothering at times, but
in week | felt lik- another woman. !
also used Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash. 1t did me a lot of good too. l
cannot praise your medicines too much
and will be more than glad to recon-
mend them to any woman who is suffer-
ing from female troubles. You may
print my testimonial, as it is true. -
Mrs. I. A. LANDRY, 6l2 Miss. St., Don
aldsonville, La.
Note Mrs. Landry's words-"a as it is
true" Everyletterrecommendin
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
genuine. 1t is statement telling the
merits of these medicines just as the
women in your own neighborhood tell
each other about them. For fifty years
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has sold on merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
Police Court

There was a long docket today in
the police court before Justice Du-
vail and it was nearing noon before
all of the cases were disposed of
Among the cases were 9 small boys
arrested on complaint of a resident
for playing ball in the street. They
were acquitted. The arrests in the
other cases were made by Policemen
Trigger, Durrer, Magner, Cline, Tay-
lors Rodger, Nails. Lawrence Pad
gett, Rowland, Chief Goods. Talbot.
The offenses consisted of drunken
and disorderly conduct. speed laws.
traffic laws, disorderly and fighting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

Anyone desiring peoples sold by
the Auxiliary to the American Lee
gion for benefit of disabled veterans,
may obtain same at the Gazette of
flee.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks soon
will elect a delegate to the annual
meeting of the Elks' Association of
Virginia which will be held at the
National Home in Bedford City. Va ,
June q and %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
CROWN QUEEN
Students of Fredericksburg Normal
Held May Day Ceremonies

Despite the rainy weather at Fred
ericksburg Friday, May rs, two her
aids trumpeted the coming of the
queen of May. First came the eight
little flower girls who strewed rose
petals in her way. Next came little
Walter J. Young who was crown
bearer. Following him came Miss
Wheeler, of Fredericksburg, the
Queen. She was BEAUTIFULLY gowned
in white Canton crepe and a long
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
ROSEBUD BALL

The Rosebuds at 1920 o'clock to
morrow morning will cross bats with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
team at the Dreadnaught Athletic
Park, and the Rosebuds at 80 o'clock
in the afternoon will play game with
the Potomac Athletic Club on the
North Alfred street grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
U. ID. C. Meeting

The Mary Gusts Lee-17th Virginia
Regiment Chapter U. D. c., will hold
a called meeting tomorrow night at
8 o'clock in Lee Camp Hall. At this
meeting plans will be perfected for
an apron sale to be given June 3. All
members are urged to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
MASONIC NOTICE

There will be a called communication
of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 100 A..
F. & A. NJ held in Masonic Temple
this evening, Monday, May .29th, at
7:30 p. m. for the purpose of having
work in the f. A. and, NJ. NJ. degrees.
All members of the craft invited. By
order Of the Worshjpful Master.
n 9 STONE SpcV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
SPORTS
0. DIS VICTORS
Local Crews Win Two Out of Four
Races In Richmond

The Old Dominion Boat Club came
out with signal honors at the aquatic
events staged in Richmond Saturday
in connection with the Virginia State
Historical program of exercises, win
ming two out of the four events in
which they participated. The events
they won were in the double shells and
double canoes, the winners being Hoy
Beeton. Fannon and Howard. The 10.
cal clubs crew came out second III
the eight cared shells and in the
single canoe races.
The AleXandrians members Of the
local club returned home yesterday and
all expressed themselves as highly
pleased with their entertainment while
in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
CRYSTALS DoUBLE-HEADER

The Crystal A. C. will play a dou-
ble-header tomorrow afternoon meet
ing the Plaza A. c. at / 80 and the Az
tee A. c. at $3.50 All Crystal play
ers are requested to be on the High
School Diamonds promptly at
o'clock under penalty of suspension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

h. Plnkham's Vege-
table Compound -
which has done so
to restore my
he alt h. | was a
broken-down woman
until my hus ban
brought me a bottle
of your Vegetable
Compound and one of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Blood Medicine. |
had been hav in g
mains every month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

I respectfully announce myself
candidate for city council in the cleo
ton to be held June 18th and solicit
the support Of my fellow townsmen.
SILAS DEVERS.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
CRYSTALS FORFEIT

The Crystal Athletic Club baseball
team forfeited the game Saturday to
the Virginia White Sox, score 9 to 0.
For games write to L. Washington,
1906 Prince Street, or Billie Petit,
1872 South Patrick street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
Deaths and Funerals

Mrs. Annie f. King, thirty-two
years old, died yesterday morning at
the residence of her mother, Mrs. Fan
ME Anderson, 319 Commerce street.
Her funeral will take place at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon from her
late residence. Services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Robert Browne, pastor
of the Methodist Protestant Church
and burial will be in Bethel cemetery.
The funeral Of Edward Steele, who
died Friday, took place yesterday af-
terno0n from his late residence LOG
South Alfred street and was attended
by a large number of relatives and
friends of the deceased. Services were
conducted by Rev. F. V. REGISTER, D.
D., pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, and Rev. Robert
Browne, pastor of the Methodist Pro
testant Church. The body was for
warded todav to Winchester. Va, and
interment will be made in Mount He
bron cemetery, that city.
Funeral services for Edward C.
Crumbaugh, who died Wednesday at
his residence near Lincolnia, Fairfax
county, were held yesterday afternoon
at Wheatley's mortuary chapel and
conducted bv Rev. Mr.. Seav. and burial
was at Walkers chapel, Arlington
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

Washington and Roosevelt served
more than seven and less than eight
years. Washington served ten
months and four days of his eighth
year, and Roosevelt was president
seven years, five months and eigh-
teen days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

Eight vice presidents, John Adams,
Jefferson. Van Buren,, Tyler. Fill
more, Johnson, Arthur and Roose-
Yelt, subsequently became presidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

| respectfully announce myself a
candidate for city council in the cleo
ton to be held June 18th and solicit
the support of my fellow townsmen.
WILLIAM DESMOND.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
POLITICAL NOTICES

respectfully announce myself a
candidate for city council in the cleo
ton to be held June 18th and solicit
the support Of my fellow townsmen.
CLINTON s. BALLENGER.
121-19c
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NOTICE

The freight station of the R. F.
& P. R. r. Co. will be closed all day
Tuesday, May 30th, 1922.
H. E. GENTRY. Aent.
127-lp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

William Henry Harrison, sixty
eight, in 1871, was the eldest presi-
dent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
CARD OF THANKS

I wish to give my sincere thanks
to the many good friends who
showed me their sympathy at the
death of my father, also for the
beautiful flowers that were given.
| will ever cherish the memory Of
all the kindness that was shown to
me.
Very sincerely,
o. L., L L C.,,.., l...,.. Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

Willard Fillmore was the only
president who made no inaugural
address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
Boston, 5; Brooklyn, 4.
st. Louis 1: Pittsburgh, ,.
CHICAGO, s; Cincinnati, {.
New York, s; Philadelphia. !.
TODAY'S GAMES
Sta Louis at Chicago.
New York at Philadelphia.
Boston at Brooklyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
WAS 4 BROKEN
DOWN Woman
Then | Began Taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Medicines

Donaldsonville, La write with
pleasure to praise your medicine-LYdia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
NEWS IN THE GAZETTE
I0S Years Ago
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTH
Commercial and Political
THE ATTACK ON OSWEGO
SATURDAY, MAY 90, 1914,

Copy of letter from Major
General Brown to the Score
tary of War, dated, Headquar-
tiers Sackett's Harbor, May Y,
1914.
Sir: Enclosed is an abstract
from the report Of Lieut-Col.
Mitchell of the affairs at Os-
wego. Being well satisfied with
the manner in which the Colonel
executed my orders, and with
the evidence given of steady
diciplin and gallant conduct on
the part of the troops, have
noticed them in the general or
der, a copy of which iS enclosed.
The enemies object was the
naval and military stores de-
posted at the Falls, thirteen
miles in the rear of this fort.
These were protected. The
stores at the fort and village
were not important. | am, etc,
Jacob Brown, Maj.-Gen.
Honorable Secretary of War.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
STANDING OLE THE CLrRS
PRESIDENTIAL LORE

Andrew Johnson, because of his
extreme poverty, never went to
school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Washington. 4; New York. Gnnines)
st. Louis, 4; Chicago, 2.
Detroit Z; Cleveland, ..
TODAY'S GAMES
Washington at Boston.
Detroit at St Louis
Chicago at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29

Very sincerely,
f. L Crumbaugh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

The Teachers Training Class OF
the NJ. f. Church South. VIII meet
this evening at 7:l5.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16


eongresss
sa state senator three EIouseEof
Delegates one embeTs County Gourt,sa md
onicesSto be allied board beside
othr elective political posi- ions: that
of the House Of Delegates are TO bet
ed this fall recalls the term for III s
two years, and not four years as many SUPPOSE
The people are becoming impatient to know the
men Who are seeking to serve them in Office the
time limit for making announcement Is up July l,
SO there remains but six weeks in which to get
on the field. The who comes before the pup
lie first and works diligently with open declaration
Of platform is gong to be the win
%ner without doubt in the primaries. II numbers
of Office seekers wait until the last minute Coz an-
nouncenent, and then endeayor during august 20
crowd their merits upon the voters, against the
strenuous endearors OF their opponents, they VIII
find a confusion and ndecison that will be most
difficult TO combat, and the campaign much harder
to make than it woudsbe under more leisurely
conditions.
Let the candidates announce themselves at
once its high time, and there is nothing to be
gained by delay.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16
TUEspAY EVENING. NAY 1s. 1872.
B ;ll.l,,oc,ARps UNDER RESTRICTION

West Virginia road building is
sa&zsNVs making its first advance is a good time
secure effective legislation controlling the
Bill boards in the right places
Sfsand of the right appearance not to be ques-
ttioned nor be held Objectionable, but there IS
e that can be more detrimental to fine views,
more Of "a blemsh otherwise perfect OUT
"a huge bill board located regardless
nor can there be anything more dangerous 10 mo-
torfsts than of these advertisements placed at
that obstructs clear view OF approaching
ssssS Inachfnes.
ssonlyto be expected that West Virginia state
ds Sand highways of importance viii be lineo
great bill boards OF most Objectionable KIND
unless some law may be invoked to restflct such
procedure, it is better to have sufficient power
SstospreEent their erection. than to strEss!e 10 re
sssnoyesthem after they have been placed This IS
gone action should be taken at once TO get y
bic, of legislation in shape to pre-
sent at the next state legislature assemble
Many large. cities have enacted their own laws
controlling bill board advertising. Chicago re-
sSf1nfres iority consent erection of bill
Sgs ards IN residence neighborhoods law which
Supreme Court the United states sustatns.
LAYS restrictions her bill board au-
The District Columbia prohibits bill
sboards altogether within its territory There IS
precedence for action restricting insight
sly and dangerous bill boards. and West Virginia
%sssss.sIhoul Id determnedly go after the problem
state at present is launching campaign TO
Scou nteract derogatory propaganda from Whlch
sWest&Virginia suffers. Not the smallest item IN
.setting Virginia at her real ana actual Saue
the American people. is her good roads pro-
ram 5and the ma snifcant and splendid natural
sbeaut which improved highways Will render ac-
There be possible eA-
describing the natural beauty OF the
words En- glish language or any
can justice TO the variety and IMPRESSIVE
the mountain scenery extending through
EIVestSsyirEinia north south 1t is good
angle to protect and pre-
serve natural asset. to extend its beauty In
syerySpossible way, lay stern hand upon
interest that would seek to dctace 1t, or
HsStoSrend unattractive.
is the time formulate protective leglsla-
Zion prevent unsightly bill boards from
yellers in the they journey over
e#roads will in time. traverse the state
Enron ghout. The West virginian urges that the
con slider this problem, and be ready TO back
some restrictive legislation OF this nature when
gs5gsitssiss presented
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16
CAROLINA

w. G. Rathbone. who for the pas.
year was manager OF the Consol!-
dation company store here. has re-
signed his position and gone To
Parkersburg. He was succeeded by
G. E. McDougal of Ida May. Mr..
and Mrs, McDougal are light house
keeping here now. but expect &c
secure house soon and move their
goods here.
Local Items.
Mrs. John Shuttleworth of Sun
shine, suburb of Warrington. Wis
tied over the weekend here at thu
home of her son. Tom Shuttle
worth
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Robin son and
family of Wortnington visited on
Sunday here with the formers par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George w Rob
inson.
Howard Mason was called to Fair
mont Hospital on Sunday to see
his brother. a. l.. Mason, a nj
chinist in the factory of the Monon
gah Glass Co.. at Fairmont. who on
Sunday morning received an IL
jur yon his hand which necessitat
ed his being taken to the hosplta
for treatment.
The small child of Jim Colisno
which has been very i'll for a few
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16
N B ION


VIII Erect Business Building
.. ID. ctorSyesterday began the
work OF excayating for the founda.
ton Of a two story business build
ing on his Main street lot. The
building will be constructed of con-
crete blocks. The frame building
now on the lot will be torn dow.
Attended Baeeaiaureate Exercises
Finley Cakes. A. ]. MCDANIEL. S.
K. Jacobs. Fred Nutter. G. W.
Fleming, D. r. Fleming, J. B. McDan-
iel, Misses Olga MILAN. Mary
Cakes. Edith Sandy and Mrs G.
!, L Howell were among those who
went to West Nonongah on Sunday
to hear the baccalaureate sermon to
the high school students delivered
by the Rev John c. Broomfield.
Church Services.
Sunday school and Christian En-
deavor were the only services 70
the churches here on Sunday. The
Baptist and Christian churches are
without pastors at present The
Sunday school attendance. at the
different churches is very good.
the attendance at the Christia-
cradle roll department and two
It has been announced that the
Billy Sunday Business Mems Club
Of Fairmont will conduct services
! at the Christian Church next sun
day evening.
Moved to Lur1berport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Long. who
had been located here for several
months, moved to Lumberport re
Gently. Mr. Long was telegrapher
at the Chiefton station OF the B. &
O. Railroad.
On tine Sick List.
! There are a few cases of sick
ness in town at present among the
worst cases being Mrs. Nancy Bill
ingslea and Mrs. Rachel Gaines.
both aged ladies'.
Painfully Injured.
1t has been reported that An
thony l.. Mason of this place, who
is employed at the Monongah glass
works at Fairmont. had the misfor-
tune to have two of his fingers
caught in the machinery and cut
off Sunday evening.
Observation-Disclosures.
OrvaI SatterfieId and Miss Bessie
Davidson of Monongah were mar
ried at Enterprise Saturday eve
ming by the Rev. J. T. Hopson, pas
tor Of the NJ. E. Church, South. They
have taken rooms with A. T. Wood
here and will do light housekeep-
ing for the present.
Personals.
William J. S. Hammer of Shinns-
! ton was a business caller here OF
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Roy Richard;
and daughter Lillian spent Sunday
with relatives and friends at Salem
Mrs. Bert G. Linn and Mrs. Brake
McIntire were shopping in Fair
mont Monday.
Mrs. Arlie Barrie and daughter
Maxine were visitors in Shinnston
Monday.
Mrs. Florence E. Tetrick was
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16

u ashat mi "a 2ass this
time 3 FL
Lloyd WhaIey was a Harrisburg
visitor on SUNDAY. q,
Jesse Bowman and faflilS droya
10 Blackshere Park neat NIannfpg7
ion on Sunday for an ouIiEg. NJ.
The report which has gained
some current circElatioi recently
that the traction company is going
10 reduce the mum Der ofScars run
ming hereto two daily, his no Off
cial confiration.
G. n. Green. head of thu welfare
department OF the Conplidation
Coal CO.. has selected Lloyd VIVA.
lev here, who in turn williselect
teammate. to represent tie camp
IN the horse shoe pitching touT F,lsl
ment to be staged in Fairpont on
next Saturday. and on each Tues
dav and Saturday following Mr.
W-haley has won the loctA ckams
nioushfp against many skilled con-
lenders adm II he can wGk up a
snccessful teammate. will give a
good account of himself 4 Fair
mont.
ton is visiting here at the lpme Q!
her uncle. Bruner HinebauEl.
Virgil Mason; little son pr MI.
AND Mrs Howard Mason. .sEecov
ering nicely from an operatpn Tor
the removal of tonsils and adfnoidS
performed at Mason HoPttai,
Clarksburg. last week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16

edstos E,nterpri ION atondaySibys
s4hs serious Illness of her uncle
ERobertgK oon.
Sfurm and 81 aeobs
were insFairmonto on sMondaysqaea.issss
wing as registrars for precinct No:
1, or Lincoln District.
Lloyd NJ. Kuhn of sMonongah$ws1alss .
a Sunday visitor in Warrington
George Kann. C. A. Starcher ana
S. A. Rowand were business cal.
1ers here from Carolina on MON;
Harry q. Freeman OF Parsons
was calling on friends here on Sat
frank W. Biilingslea, who was a
student in scientific school az
Kansas City, Mo-. returned hone
last week.
w. H. Billingslea OF Fairmont
; was visiting his mother here on
Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-05-16
To Morsantown-
Berton BraIey's Poem
InnoMITARLE- Spirit

fMrs. Emma S. Bunnell, of Ham
mond, Indiana. for % years bed
ridden with a broken spine, never
theless has built up million-dol-
lar business and educated herself.)
Say, buck up. kid; get in and play
the game.
Don't let me hear you whine
about your luck;
For I've been reading up about a
dame
Who shows what you can do when
you have pluck.
For thirty years or so she's been
Flat on her back, son, with, a
broken spine.
Death always lowering just a bit
And yet she didn't quit. and didn't
whine.
Though pain was never absent very
She used her brain to think with,
and to plan;
Her broken body made her soul
grow strong.
Fate said. you can't" but she
replied, 81 cant"
In spite OF cruel physical distress
BY sheer, determined. unremittinS
thought
She built a business into broad
success
And gained the education that
she sought!
Don't talk to me of handicaps, old
scout!
For if. in face of adverse circum-
This lite woman none the less won
out,
You, with your health and
strength. have every chance!
So if you fail-it's just what YOU
deserve;
Get in the game. don't stand
around and whine,
But learn your lesson from the grit
and nerve,
OF this brave woman with a bro.,
en- spine!
Copyright, 1920