The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-11-02
WEST virginia
day OBSERVED
Part Of StonewaIl Jackson in
State History's Cited at
Fairyiew Meeting.

ance OF West Virginia Day as act
apart by tho state department for
November i. The purpose Of the
meeting was outlined in an intro
iuctory talk after which M.sS
Katherine McElroy gave an inter-
esting account of the Stonewali
Its6n and his part in West Viz
gfnle history.
Following q short program, the
Rev. i. s. Tyler gave an address
! on awest Virginia and Its posi-
GO ties. y In the Introduction to his
lfcsB he spoke of some famous
en connected with local history.
Aointing out that Americas great
1 est football coach was West Vtr-
kiian, having been horn and rais-
I'd III Fairvicw, that West Virginia
has furnished MethodIsm three OF
it's greptest preachers. that Joha
j. Davis. formerly ambassador %
Great Britain. wGs born in clarks'
burg and many other interesting
kEcts relating so Wet Virginia
j history.
S..Nest Virginia has great posi-
6iiIties." he said. "In school work,
IN religion, in the development OF
ourlnatural resources, this state has
opportunities that few other states
have, and to make these possibiLi'
lies real, we must begin at home by
making our community q better
place in which to live.
aWeimust boost continually and
avoid knocking. There is some
good everywhere which must be
made to extend itself SO as to
eventually exclude all evil"
Edgar Elzey.
Edgar Elzey, a native poet Of
West Virginia, claiming as his
) place Of residence the city OF Park.
i .ersburg. will give program In the
First NJ. E. Church next Wednes'
day night, beginning at S o'clock,
kaccording to an announcement
made last evening. Mr.. Elzey has
many famous poems deal
ling with romantic West Virginia
and His poem, America" has been
maIiy times praised for Its beauty
and perfect rhythm. He has WRIT
ten many others, some of which he
S1Ei!l read as part Of his evening
Entertainment. November s.
/ /. Michael III.
Newton Michael, popular athlete,
who had been making quite show.
ing for the alI.state quarterback po.
Esition in football, was unable to be
ihschool yesterday because Of seri
q ts illness. 1t is fortunate for the
ts9qm that no game has been sched.
! nled for this weekend as 1t is likI-
| ~ that he will be in good cond'.
| ton for the game with Fairmonr
| November "a. The FaIrview sec.
opds string men have booked u
| igafna with Grafton reserves for Fri.
day afternoon at Grafton, which
will give the substitutes an oppo:-
\ tun!ty 81 gaining first hand expert.
ence in the fall sport. 1t Is the
consensus OF opinion locally that
Fairyjew will have little trouble ia
emerging on the big end OF the
scores OF the two games. Fairmont
! nd Warrington, which stand be-
tween them and the county aud val.
ley championship. Warrington is
said to have the strongest team in
its history, which makes game
with them all the more desired.
MANY locals predict that the FAIR.
view team will beat them by at
eleaSt two teuchdowns and even GO
80 far as to say that Warrington
viii not score on the locals.
Names, Fairyiew's 2l2 pound
guard, is cbnnde emit that no opposing
team can make gains Through the
heavy Fatrview line, Lefty" Lew.
who has been playing hall
dIlck position In the last two gamas
played, is showing rare form and
has been responsible for at least
one touchdown In every game play.
ed this season. Crontn, Under
wood, Michael, Wyer and Jones ara
playing their last year with the 10.
cal high school, and college coaches
have been already looking them
oyer as probable material for neat
year teams.
Tea Party.
IA delightful tea party was glver
Yesterday afternoon at the high
school by Miss Mary Louise Chris.
ty and her domestic science class.
Mrs. H. G. Cummins presided at
Ntea and with the many tinted toit.
age leaves and softly lighted can.
.dles around, the affair was both
picturesque and pleasant, it Is said.
Gloria Swanson In Pictures
The moving pictuer fans of
Fairview are to have a rare treat
according to local critics, Whea
Something to Think About" a
screen production featuring Eliot
Dexter, Gloria Swanson, Theodore
Roberts and Claire Mcdowell, is
shown in the high school audi.
Sorlun at 1880 o'clock tonight.
The price OF admission has been
announced at Is and 20 cents A
large crowd is expected.
Burns VIII Filled
n According to the will OF the
Ne John H. Burns of Fairview.
hled at the office Of County Clerk
Lee N. Satterfield yesterday for
Recording, Mary Burns. the widow
% tho deceased, Is left a dwelling
house and two lots in Fairview, a
pu1ber Of business buildings In
~ as town, several tracts Of Pitts.
bnfgh coal and considerable other