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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

pear on the docket for his CONFEDERATION. As the
leading city official he should not be asked nor eS
pected 70 do this work
clarksburg, Charleston, wheeling, ana ether
West virginia cities have already taken up this
matter and lifted this burden from the shoulders
Of the men who serve them as mayors. Fairmont
should do the same. II new city charter Is pro-
posed, let It BY all means make provision for a
police court Judge. Fatrmont needs one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

with" said Kip, quite earnestly,
"but do 'think that 1t requires
some attention. 1 was just thing
ing that you were always shooting
on your mouth every day about
something or other and 1t might
be well to wind up on the clock
today"
THAT wasn't a bad idea
agreed the Maid" but / think !
am all run down now"
"Just so you don't fall down 1t
Will be all right" said Kip.
Il don't think my anchor will
slip" declared the Maid. "Aud
now bon voyage"
"Eet. tn. sapolio." said Kip.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

1t is a terrible thought, but there are actually
children pretty we'll grown who have never heard a
sletghbel Half of the music OF Christmas de-
parted with the sleigh and the sleghbells. Sleigh.
bells put more pep in tho out door world than a
saxaphone puts in ball room, but the young world
of today never misses thom because they never
knew them,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

From the way Christmas stocks are d8Indling,
1t appears that Fairmont folk are content 10 buy
their Christmas presents in Fairmont They might
so long way on and do lot worse-iots of peo-
pie have in time past according to things we have
heard.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20
rey was Miss Letha poe before he

rey was Miss Letha Poe before her
marriage.
Benson Jacobs OF Little Falls Is
very Ill. Mr.. Jacobs Is a brother OF
j. N. Jacobs OF this city.
Mrs. G.. G. Farrauce Is still quite
III at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James Baker In Wood street. Mrs,
Dixon Is the nurse in attendance.
], H. Steele Of Potomac avenue
has returned from Little Falls
where he visited his sister, Mrs.
Hall McBee.
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SOVIET RUSSIA PRODUCES
STATE AUTOMOBILE NOW

RIGA, Dec. 2O-Ths Soviet
Russian government has entered
the motor car manufacturing bust
ness. and the first car to come 70
Riga attracted much interested at
tention. It is gray in color, IT
forty horse power, weighs 1850
pounds, has a speed OF fifty. three
miles an hour; and seats seven
passengers.
The operation OF the factory
where tho first car was produced
is In the hands Of staff said TO
have been trained in the United
States.
The fashion OF plueking the
eyebrows has long been popular
with the Araueanlan Indian wo.
men Of South America.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

christmas-copgress won't have
to get MP early that day.
When We have 10 fire the Hurn.
aces We would like to FIRE the
furnace.
Well. the team is Oft for Con.
zaga, and We wish them luck, vic.
tory and a safe journey.
>Have you anything to add.
Get a Borroughs!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

This is the only season of the year that Willie
does not regret he is not big man. Any eye could
observe that boys stocking will hold more than
his dads sock. t.e
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-20

Now, for a nice, husky snow!
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Samuel C. Welsh, Pastor
Az Washington St., South Milford
Services for the Week:

Thursday, 1880 p. m.-Prayer and
Testimony.
$3.50 p. m.-Choir practice.
Sunday
10 a. m.-Preaching-Teaching ser
vice.
$3.50 p. m.-Junior meeting.
6:45 p. m.-Young Peoples meeting.
1880 p. m-Evening service.
First Monday, 1880 p m.-Bible
School Association.
Second Monday, 1880 p. m.-Young
Mems Glass.
Third Monday, 1880 p. m.-Young
Peoples Social-Business meeting.
The church door swings open for
you.
The evangelistic meetings which
have been in progress during the past
week are continuing during this week
every night but Saturday, at 1880 p.
m. Those who have attended these
meetings have been greatly helped by
the splendid messages that have been
given. Souls have been led to accept
Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Ar
rangements will be made in the near
future for those who have been saved,
and who desire to obey Christ, in bap-
tism to do so.
Next Friday is an outstanding day.
The Annual Roll Call of the church
will be held. There will be two ser
vices. At 2 p. m. every member Of the
church is expected to be present and
respond to their name at Roll Call,
and those who cannot be present are
expected to respond by letter. Inter
esting reports will be presented of the
work of the past year, and addresses
will be given during the day and ev-
ening by Rev. William G. Russell,
Supt. of the Penna. and Delaware
Baptist) Board of Promotion, and
Rev. Rittenhouse Neisser, secretary
of the Pa. Baptist Board of Education.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
ROXANA

People are all well occupied max
ing holly wreaths.
Martin McCabe of Philadelphia
spent part of last week with his mo-
ther, Mrs. George Derrickson.
We are glad that our principal
Thomas Hudson, of Ocean View, is
able to resume his duties in school af-
ter being confined to his home for
some time with erysipelis.
Miss Hazel Evans spent the week
end with Miss Martha Wilgus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alven McCabe and
daughter Vivian, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Vance McCabe, called on friends at
Laurel on Sunday.
Miss Lameta and Master Elwood
Goodwin spent part of last week with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Lynch.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Timmons and
family of Snow Hill, Nd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Holson and family and A.
F. Wilgus of Georgetown spent Sum
day with Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Wilgus.
Mrs. Reuben Lynch is some what
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. McCabe and Miss
Alice Lockwood called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson McCabe Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. Ethel Dawson entertained at
dinner on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Farlow and son Carol.
o. W. Wilgus, George Goodwin and
Vaughn Lynch went a-gunning last
week and returned with 35 ducks.
Mrs. Emma Lynch is improving her
house by fresh coat of paint.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
BROWNSVILLE

The Parent-Teacher meeting as
held at Raughley's school last week
with a good crowd in attendance and
some new officers were elected.
Mrs. Bertha Dean is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Mary E. Brown, of Harrington
visited his sister, Miss Emily Sipple
recently.
Dewitt T. Tatman spent the week
end in Wilmington and ClaymOnt Wis
iting relatives.
Mrs. Hilda Mulholland and mother
were Milford visitors recently.
Will Price, living on the Roy Mel
vim farm, still continues very ill, I'M
der the care of DR.. Chapman.
Wednesday was cunning day with
some and most every other days with
others; but look out for poor bunnie
and the town gentlemen.
Mrs. Pearl VOss is slowly imprOv-
ing in health at her parents home, in
BurrsvilIe, Md.
Raughley's School was closed three
days last week while the teacher was
attending the institute. n
Mrs. Florence Jester is having a
new silo and corn barn built on the
Robert Raughley farm, now owned by
her.
Some of the farmers around here
are done husking corn and some are
far from being done as help is very
scarce and wages very high.
It was hard to find Republican on
the streets in Harrington the day af-
ter the election, but they are coming
out again slowly.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
CHRIST CHURCH

Cor. Church ana w. Srd SCreeLS'
Rev. Percy r. Deacon, in charge.
Residence-125 N. w. Front st.
Sunday, November 18th, 1922:
Services 1880 and 10:30 a. m.
Church school p. m.
Evening service, 1880 P. M.
Every church man and woman
should know about the church's pro-
gram. All it involves, in the way of
work and it's cost, and the opportun-
ity to serve. The every member can
vass is to take place on December 10.
When it is expected everyone will do
their duty for God and His work at
home and abroad.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
FRANKFORD

The blowing of whistles and ring
ing of beIks at Dagsboro Friday night,
on ACCOUNT of the fire, awakened the
peoMe here. Some of whom went in
order to render assistance, if pos
sible.
James Long and family of Philadel-
phia have been visiting relatives here
for the past few days.
Harley McCabe, a student at the
University of Delaware spent the
weekend here with his father, Aus
tine J. McCabe.
Capt. Ward Daisey who has been
master of a Lewes fishing steamer has
tied his boat up for the winter at Sal
isbury, Md. He is now home with his
family.
Miss Elizabeth Davidson of Bishop
Vile, Md, has been spending a few
days with Miss Laura Rayne.
Harvey NJ Ruark and Eli Bryan
have been on a weeks cunning trip to
Fenwick Island. They did not find
game very plentiful However, they
did return with a few wild ducks and
geese.
The High School basketball team
will go to Selbyville Friday evening to
play with that team.
Mrs. Linda Rayne of Bishopville,
Md, and Cole McCabe of this town,
were married last Wednesday at Sal
isbury, Md.
Beginning Thursday of this week
Clarksville, Millville, Ocean View and
Bethany Beach were given two mails
daily. The first mail leaves here at 8
in the morning and consists of locked
pouches for those offices and arrives
back in time for the afternoon north
bound mail. The second mail is the
usual star route, leaving here at one
o'clock and arrives here for the early
morning northbound mail. Under this
arrangement those people have the
same mail service as that enjoyed by
the towns on the railroad. A letter
mailed in New York or Philadelphia at
night is at Bethany Beach by or be-
fore ten the next morning. This new
arrangement gives rural delivery
routes in Cedar and Muddy Necks,
which is quite an innovation. 1t is un-
derstood that the patrons are very
much pleased.
William G. Williams and Paul 7.
ScOJC OF SelDyVllle, purcudS6u last
week of Eben A. Townsend his "River
View Farm" comprising more than
four hundred and fifty acres Of clear
ed and timber land. 1t has on it
spacious mansion, overlooking a
view of Indian River. The
barn, which is one of the largest in
Delaware, is most substational as it
is largely built of concrete. There are
two silos. The new owners are divid-
ing it into small farms and timber
tracts and will sell them by way of
public sale, on December 22nd. The
sale will be handled by the we'll
known Dixie Realty Company. Nor
gan T. Gum of Frankford is making
the surveys.
Never before have you had a chance
to get Keys on the purchase of the
Wonderful New Edison PhOnograph,
and you get all of that at The Red
Star Drug Store, and one of those
keys may be the Magic one that fits
that lovely Chest of Community Sill
yer of sixty-one pieces.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
"MYSTERIOUS WOMAN
WITH A BAND BOX

A Mysterious Woman With a Band
Box Arrived Yesterday and is Stop
ping at the Windsor Hotel. She is
Creating Quite a Sensation on Ac-
count of the Contents of Her Band
Box.
Yesterday morning when the train
pulled in from Wilmington, most
charming little French widow step
ped off the train carrying a myster-
ious band box. The madam is en-
route to Cambridge, Md, and has been
called to Milford by certain Secret
Organization" the name of which she
refuses to disclose, but will be an
nounced later. Her dashing appear
ance at the station caused such a SEN
sation among the men that one Of our
prominent bachelors Immediately call
ed meeting of his pals at the drug
store to inform them not even to take
second look at her. However, To-
cal newspaper reporter called at the
hotel for an interview and found that
the madam's band box not only con-
tanned paint and powder and other
things, but also basket of bugs. The
bugs are of a dangerous variety-all
kinds and colors and about the size of
boil weevil but if bitten by any va
riety the victim Immediately sue
cumbs. So, BACHELORS BEWARE,
your freedom is just about at an end
for these bugs have been known to
throw hard-hearted bachelors into a
rever and when the fever has cooled
the bachelor would propose to the first
DrettV girl he met
The spinsters of the town are so
elated over the madam's visit that
they have rented the Plaza Theatre
for December 18th, at which time the
madam will give a public demonstra-
ton of what these little bugs can 90.
ALI marriageable men, of any age, are
urged to be present and watch the
exhibition.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
NILLVHLE

W. R. Ringler and family and Paul
West motored to Pittsburgh on Fri
day where they will spend a few days
with friends there. Mrs. Lulu G. Lynch
will accompany them home. 4
Mrs. Sadie Williams is on the sick
list at this writing. N
Virgil D. McCabe who for Several
months has been stationed on the New
England Coast, in Coast Guard service
has been transferred to the Bethany
Beach Coast Guard Station.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Wharton have
purchased a new Ford automobile.
Miss Myrtle Powell and Miss Lydia
Evans spent the weekend in Phila-
delphia.
We are glad to report Chas. w
Townsend much improved, who was
hurt in the automobile accident last
week.
Mrs. Ida M. Powell was entertain
ed to dinner on Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland West spent the
weekend with DR.. and Mrs. ArV1lle
Daisav of FruitIand, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
SUNNYSIDE
(Near BridgeViIle)

( George Harris is suffering from a
sprained ankle received while off
bearing lumber in Loland Collision
saw mill.
y William Reynolds has rented his
farm to Frank Murphy and expects
to go to Panama in the near future
where he has a position as boiler
maker. Mr.. Reynolds has many friends
here and will be greatly missed.
The Sunnyside Canning Club was
called to Cannons on Saturday to
demonstrate their work.
Isaac Wiley and daughters, Ida
and Lillian, were visitors at Oliver
Willey's on Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pratt Seabrease were
guests Of Frank Williams and wife on
Sunday.
Mrs. Ira Bennett visited her sister
in Philadelphia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Wiley enter
tanned over Sunday Charles and Ray
mond Morris of near Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

The work for the Kingdom of God
at Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church moves steadily forward. A few
days ago rather unique social Occa-
sion took place in the chapel when
Mrs. Wallace McFaul and Mrs. Eliza
beth Riggs rendered a reception and
party to the wee folks of the Cradle
Roll and Beginners Departments of
the Sunday school, and had the chill
dren's mothers as their special guests.
Music and addresses constituted the
first part of the program, and refresh
ments and general merry-making the
latter part. Is there one who ques-
tions that the social side of church
life should be emphasized? If so, ask
any one of the one hundred and twen-
ty persons who contributed their part
to the enthusiasm of this hour and the
answer will bound and rebound yes.
Mrs. Harris, widow Of the late Bish-
op Harris, of Japan, and Korea, de-
lighted her hearers twice last Thurs
day. At the evening service interest
was much intensified by the introduc-
tion of miss Japan" miss Korea" B"
"Miss Filipino" and miss China" all
in native dress, the perSonnel OF
which group being made UP Of young
ladies of our Sunday school.
On last Sunday evening the officers
of the Epworth League were installed
with a beautiful and impressive can
die service, after which the pastor
carried farther the thought of the ev-
ening in his address "Our Task"
Next Sunday we anticipate treat.
What? A missionary pageant entitled
"The Conquering Cross" Where? In
the Sunday school room Of our church.
At the evening service, z o.
clock. How? Presented in song and
story and in costume. By whom? This
is presented by young people
Of our Sunday school under the direc-
tion of Miss Hobbs. For whom? For
you, if you will avail yourself of the
to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17

The evening service will begin at
1880 p. m. and will close with ster-
ecopticon lecture. All Milford and
the surrounding country are invited
to be present.
The pastor will preach next Sunday
morning, and there will be an evan
gelistic meeting at 1880 p. m.
The Young Peoples meeting will be
a leaderless meeting. Subject, "The
Hand of God in Modern China" The
subject for the Junior meeting will
be applying the Golden Rule"
How is it possible for any one to
refuse, or neglect to accept the
greatest gift in the world, "Jesus
Christ as our Saviour?"
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17

% Therefore if thou bring thy gift
to the altar, and there rememberest
that thy brother hath aught against
thee;
"a Leave there thy gift before the
altar, and go thy way; first be recon-
ciled to thy brother, and then come
and offer thy gift.
25 Agree with thine adversary
quickly, while thou art in the way
with him; lest at any time the adver-
sary deliver thee to the judge, and
the judge deliver thee to the officer,
and thou be cast into prison.
26 Verify 1 say unto thee, Thou shalt
by no means. come out thence, till
thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev, Joseph II. Irwin, Pastor

Sunday, November 10Th:
Mass at Harrington $3.50.
Mass at Milford 10:30.
Evening services 1880.
All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
Matthew 5:21-26
TRADITION SUPERSEDED BY
CHRIST'S LAW

21 gYe have heard that it was said
by them of old time, Thou shalt not
kill; and whosoever shall kill shall
be in danger Of the judgment:
% But l say unto you, That whose
ever is angry with his brother with
out a cause shall be in danger Of the
judgment: and whosoever shall say
to his brother, Raca, shall be in
danger of the council: but whosoever
shall say, Thou fool, shall be in dang
er of hell fire.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock at
the Century Club.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17

dents, for the intellectual life and
spiritual power engendered there.
I promise to pray with great earn
estness for the success of Dickinson's
81, ,25O,OOO Development. will take
this on my heart as a special petition
to Our Father Who Art in Heaven, be-
tween now and November fifteen.
Accordingly I place my name in
signature below and will keep this as
a reminder of my covenant.
Milford chronicle., 1922-11-17
MY COVENANT

I believe in prayer and in its power
to change the desires of human hearts
and the trend of human events.
I believe in Christian education
which trains the mind, develops the
soul and glorifies our Lord.
I believe in Dickinson College, in it's
great past, and it's future Of mighty
service to our young people.
- And so promise to pray frequently
for Dickinson, its faculty and stu
The Meeker herald., 1922-05-27

They sat down to this unusual wed.
ding feast, and rs We leave them the
windows of the little cabin fiing their
light far out upon the level plain
we hear the sound Of merry laughter
and Of the tail grasses rustllng and
rccl!ng joyously In the breeze. Tile
moon In mid-hcaven and the innum.
mcrablc host around II seem to know
what Is passing on the edge of the
Grand Prairie and TO be well pleased
Surely there is nothing that finds q
quicker echo in the great heart Of the
world than human happiness
The Meeker herald., 1922-05-27
To Get Bid Of Bed Ants.

The following is recommended by
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture: Make strip Of ordinary
cnne sugar and water, rather thin,
with the addition of not more than
three-fourths Of 1 per cent sodium
arsenate. which Is poison. Saturate
small sponges with the slrup and
place about where the ants are found.
They carry the mixture to their nests
and feed It to their young md queens.
which svsntually destroys the colony.
The Meeker herald., 1922-05-27

square dealing and good sense had
done much to break down prejudice
against the Jews In the democracy Of
the West. Samson Trnylor-was get
ting wealth and a reputation for good
sense. He had made the plan on
which the business Ind developed. He
had proved himself a wise and far
seeing man. Sarah's friends had been
out In Springfield for visit. They
had Invested money In the business.
Her brother had decided to bring his
family West and settle In Sangamon
county.
Agents Of the store were travelling
In Wisconsin. Illinois and Indiana
selling its good1 to country dealers.
They carried with them the progress-
I've and enlightened spirit Of the city
and the news. Everywhere they In
sisted upon q high standard OF hon
esty in business. A man who had no
respect for his contract was struck
of the list. They spread the every.
day religion OF the counting room.
They were q welcome unifylhg and
clyilizing force in the middle country.
.
The lovers stopped in q grove at
noon and fed their horses aud Harry
built 4 fire. and made breach OF
green sticks on which he brpiled beef
steak
A letter from Harry to Sarah Tray
lor tells of the beauty Of the day.
ut was my great day Of fulfillment,
all the dearer because l had come back
to health and youth and beloved scenes
out of those years uhadowed with
loneliness and despair" he writes.
.The best part Of 1t, assure you,
was the face loved and that musical
voice ringing like a bell In merry
laughter and In the songs which had
stirred my heart In the days Of Its
tender youth. You-the dear and gen.
tie mother Of my later boyhood-are
entitled to know Of my happiness when
/ heard that voice tell me In Its sweet
er tone Of the love which has endured
through all these years Of stern trial.
We talked Of our plans as we sat
among the ferns and MOSES In the
cool shade sweetened by the incense
Of burning fagots. over that repast to
which we shall be returning often for
refreshment In poorer days. We had
thought Of you and q the man 30
well beloved Of you and US In al these
plans We shall live In Springfield
&C, that We may be near you and him
- sas friend, Hoosst Abe"
The Meeker herald., 1922-05-27
CHAPTER xxIl,,-con.lnu.d.

"The mystery Of woman can not be
solved by intellectual processes" the
young man remarked. Conservation
IL tho only help and mine has been
mostly telescope. We have managed
to keep ourselves separated by n great
distance even when we were near
each other. 1t has been like looking
At q star with very limited parallnx.
It's Joy to be able to see you with
the naked eye"
"You will have little to look at on
this holiday but me and the prairies,"
said BIN.
IT think the prairies will be neg
lscted. ! shall wear my cavalry uni.
form and try to get pair Of the best
horses In Chicago for the trip"
'.Thcn you would have to get mine.
have q handsome pair Of black
young horses from Ohlo-real high
steppcrs. It Is to be my party. You
will have to take what comes and
make the best of It."
The day Of their journey arrived
4 warm, bright. cloudlcss day in Sep
TENDER, 1871. The long story Of those
vears Of separation was told as they
rode along. Biggs had been killed In
q drunken brawl at Alton. Davis Ind
gone to tho far West-a thoroughly
discredlted man. Henry Brimstead
had got his new pillow on the market
and was prospecting beyond all his
hopes. ELI had become merchant
Of unusual ability and vision. His