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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20
MONONGAH
I4lah School entertainment


A very interesting entertainment
was given at the high schol Tues
day evening by the Worthington
Dramatic Club. Tho program con.
sisted Of two plays, the first a
act comedy drama entitled "The Old
New Hampshire Home" The se:.
ond, a farce comedy, was entitled
From Pumpkin Ridge" Three
special musical numbers were also
given,
Baseball League.
Much interest is being taken 10
the Sunday school baseball league.
the opening Of the season being but
two weeks away. Several new
players have been secured. and all
OF the teams have been strength.
ened by new men.
Prayer Service.
. Prayer service was held last
evening at 1880 o'clock at the Bap-
tist Church.
Fairmont Defeated
The West Monongah High
School baseball team. accompan-
led by about seventy-fve or a
hundred rooters, went to Fairmont
yesterday afternoon where they
played a game with the Fairmont
High School team. The local
team handed Fairmont another
defeat, the score being 1875. The
game was well played, and Mon.
ongah,' after the second inning,
took the lead and was never
headed. Next Saturday the team
will go TO Warrington, and a large
number of fans are planning 10
accompany the players.
High School Movies
A large audience witnessed the
movies at the high school last
evening, the feature picture being
Lucy Cotton in whispering Sha-
dows." Next Friday evening. Con-
stance Binney will be seen in
"Erstwhile Susan"
Leaves For MeyersdaIe.
Mrs. J. D. Anthony Of Main
street left yesterday for Meyers
dale where she will spend several
days visiting relatives.
Personals.
]. Cain was q business visitor in
lFairmont Tuesday.
Mrs. George Leiving was shop.
ping In Fairmont Tuesday.
Howard Martin was a business
visitor in Fairmont Tuesday.
Leona Meyers of .Westchester
was the guest OF Miss Hazel Lips.
comb Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Toothman
were visiting in Fairmont Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. Guy Llpscomb and daughter
were shopping In Fairmont Tues
day.
Miss Evelyn Toothman was visit.
ing in FaIrmont Tuesday.
Miss Ida Lewis Of Pennington
was visiting friends here recently.
Joseph Fuccy was business Wis.
itor in Fairmont Tuesday.
Mrs. P. D. Burton and son wera
visiting in Fairmont recently.
Miss Elsie Anderson was shop.
ping In Fairmont Tuesday.
Miss Edith and Jeanette Sand,
Of Worthington were here to attend
the play at the high school Tues.
day evening.
NJ, c, Lough, teacher Of the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

i 10 q Ii
less visitor In : airmont edness
Miss Nellie Byard was shopping
In Fairmont Wednesday.
Mrs. 7. Talbot was a visitor In
Falrmont yesterday. Y
Smith Lowther was a caller in
Eairmont Tuesday evening.
Frank sanderbeck Of Fairmont
was calling here last evening.
Mrs. /. S. JamIson Of Farming
ton was a business caller here
yesterday.
Denzel Shaver was a caller in
Fairmont last evening.
Harry Lane attended the ball
game at South Side park yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. B. Riggs OF Mlllfall was
visiting friends here Tuesday.
Silas Riggs was a business call.
er in clarksburg recently.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

Alonongah Bible Class. made the
/ lesson, especially interest ting to the
$50 members who were present
Tuesday night. a short musical
program was also rendered by
members Of the NJ. p. Sunday
school. The Baptist choir will
furnish the music for next Tues
day night.
Miss Evelyn Leyelle was shop.
ping in Falrmont Tuesday,
Miss Ruth Smith Of Falrmont
was visiting friends here Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fleming
were visiting Mrs. Thomas Keener
OF Htllcrest Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Tilden King attended the
Royal Neighhor lodge meeting at
Fairmont Tuesday eevnlug.
Mesdames Sue satterfield. Guy
Lipscomb. and William Evans
went to Grafton Wednesday to at
tend the annual meeting Of the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society
Of the Methodist Protestant
Church which was held there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Brown Of
Clarksburg, who spent the Easter
holidays here as guests OF the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kenny, returned to their home
Tuesday.
Mrs. Will Dlce Of Roane County,
a former resident here, Is visiting
at the home Of her son. Burley
Bice.
Mrs. Bruce Kelley and daugh-
ter Virginia OF Fairchance, Pa,
are hero visiting with Mrs. Kel.
ley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
Harden.
Mrs. Henry Lambert, who was
shopping in Pittsburgh, has re-
turned to her home here.
G. W. Koon, teacher In West
Liberty State Normal School. is
here with his family. visiting at
the home OF his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs, George Koon Of near Monon-
gah.
Fay Holbert, who is a student
at the Elliott commercial school
In Wheeling, has returned to
school after spending the Easter
holidays here visiting with his
mother, Mrs. Laura Holbert.
Mrs. Nettle Anthony was In
Fairmont Tuesday night attending
a meeting OF the Woman's Bible
Glass Of the Presbyterian Church,
which was held at the home OF
Mrs. George WEIGH at 527 Pier
pont avenue.
A special meeting Of the Poca-
hontas lodge was held here Tues
day TO arrange for the funeral
of Mrs. j. o. Davis of Chiefton,
who died at Cook Hospital Mon
day evening.
Misses Oslo and Martha Riggs
OF Fairmont took part in the Eas-
ter program at the NJ. P. Church
here Sunday night.
Mrs. Robert Weaver of Worth
ington, who spent the past few
days here the guest Of her parents,
e"A. auA ALs' L. M. oeuGILI HAS
returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James pactfico OF
Fairmont were hero Tuesday even
ing visiting at tho home OF Roy
Dariano OF Bridge street.
Mrs. Hulda Davis was shopping
in Fairmont yesterday.
Earl Vincent was business
visitor in Fairmont yesterday.
Miss Ruth Lesson was visitor
In Falrmont last evening.
Mrs. Jennie Smith was shopping
in Fairmont yesterday afternoon.
John Wolfe was in Fairmont
on business trip recently.
Mrs. Ollie Picard was a visitor
n aIrmont last evening.
Mrs. D. ] Ford of Westchester
was visiting friends here Tuesday.
Mrs. Claude Koon was shopping
in Fairmont yesterday.
Harry Smith of Ida May was
visiting friends here yesterday.
Morris Silverman was a busln-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

The cops have been given the
decision. ~
Note that six stills and 500
gallons of mash were seized, but
no liquor. AS coleridge might have
said:
"stllls and corn-mash everywhere,
But not a drop to drink"
See In a certain ad of certain
movie house that q certain we'll
known film star was unable to at
tend a certain opening because she
was on board a certain S. 5.
Olympic, bound for a certain olG
world.
We discern elsewhere that the
S. S. Olympic will put into port
tomorrow at New York, arriving
from Europe. Could 1t be possible
that the young lady. forgot what
steamship she was on when she
sent the radtogram as per adver-
tlsement?
Overheard in Niatson's cafe:
"Have you read that new book,
Simon Called Peter, yet?" 5000.
well, don't do it; it's simply
shocking" .......%oh. any book
store. "........
The relay race at the parkslast
night was. amusing, not to say
interesting. The.tyisltors had a.
nice Sine trying to cut down the
time on the worlds record for the
circling the bases.
ADD RUFF STUFF TX TX *. *
Golf season opens Saturday at
the Country Club. What is it to
be, loyal tellows-horseshoes base.
ball. chess or golf? 4
Chicago in Grip Of Storm
headline. Chicago has been in
grip of storm" as long as there,
have been newspapers. Some day
It will be Swept by Storm" and all
the experienced headwriters will
tumble dead. At least tumble.
Says the Astonisher: "The Game
and Fish Commission are deter
mined TO break up the practice 0.
dynamiting the streams OF this
state" The game and fish Is go
ing to appreciate these.
That fellow John" ought to be-
ashamed Of himself for trotting out
snake that's been petriEIed TO-.
100000 years and expected any one
to be interested. Now II he'd get
US modern, fresh. petrIfled snake
we might see some cause for excite.
ment. Even "Johus" should re-
member that this is an age Of prog.
ress.
1.-THE first women's fire company
in Delaware has been organized at
Holloway Terrace in Wilmington.
news item. Evidently The gents
have decided to let the ladies' go to
blazes.
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no RE buried ERlnAY.

The funeral Of Mrs. Ethel DAVIS
wife OF James o. Davis, whose
death occurred at Cook Hospltal
on Monday will take place on Fri.
day,
Services will be held at the NJ.
p. Church at Enterprise at 8.
O'Clock, and burial will be made N
the !. o: o. 7. Cemetery by r, q.
InnRa NJ -. II = 4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

All the American public will ask of Sir. A. Conan
Doyle is proof. The greater part of the folk on
this side of the ocean are from Missouri without
question when 1t comes to ghosts and spirits and
such.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

The National Federation OF
! Business and Professional Women
is now represented in AZ states
and has a total membership OF
$4,000.
When answering advertisements,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

The Senate Finance Committee majority have
made 9,O67 amendments to the Forduey tariff bill,
so some Of the senate clerks have declared. When
the bill is finally produced for action some will
probably have to introduce Mr.. Fordney to 1t.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

Will Hays has already been dubbed the Judge
Lands of the movies. Let us see II the movies can
walk a prescribed chalk line as gracefully as pro.
fessional baseball.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

Journalism at West Virginia Uni
versity few months ago, said
that one seldom saw signed
article, !. g.. a story with a "by.
line" This Is due to policy Of
emphasizing the organization anf
not the Individual. OF course. con.
spicuous efforts of merit are moi
without their reward, even IL the
reporter who wrote the story may
never be known to the outside
world.
Last Armistith Day when thu
story of the burial OF the "un
known American soldier, the ma.
tional hero. was started on thu
trunk lines OF The Associated
Press 1t was not long until every
editor from coast to coast recog.
nized a masterpiece In newspaper
reporting. Headquarters OF The
Associated Press was swampeu
with messages from clients want,
Ing to know who had written the
story. The requests were honored
sfembers Of the organization know
who wrote the story.
Next Tuesday at the New Yorh
meeting representatives bf the
organization from all over the
country will be In attendance. and
selected leaders will discuss
mutual problems that have come
to the surface among the clients
OF the association during the last
year and a general program fol-
the coming twelve months outlIn.
ed.
Commencement Time
The season Of June brides and
commencement exercises will soon
BIO with US again.
1t seams to us that the modern
graduate has a moro varied field
from which TO pick q commence
-ment Grafton then the old school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

Note that six stills and 500
gallons of mash were seized, but
no liquor. AS coleridge might have
said:
stills and corn-mash everywhere,
But not drop to drink"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20
RUFF STUFF
~ CONDO

We've just been trying to decide
which is the ruffest: the roads
out Killarm way or the prohibition
officers making a raid on the home
OF a suspected moonshiner.
The cops have 5been given the
decision. ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-20

See In a certain ad of q certain
movie house that a certain well
known film star was unable to at
tend a certain opening because she
was on board a certain S. s.
Olympic, bound for a certain old
world.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
Sugar

lOu pounu Dag folo
Less quantity, 6l2c per pound
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
Galvanized Roofing

was formerly Libbie Bennett and fer
many years resident of this town.
Mrs. N. w. Campanole CT Washing
ton. d. c., daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
f. +, Wood Of Central street, is win
ming an enviable place in musical cir
Giles in the Capital city. She was re-
Gently soloist at a musical reception
given by Mrs. Fred Dennette at the
Congressional Club at which 700
guests were present. In commenting
on the affair the press says; 1t was
one Of the most artistic affairs in
Washington this winter. Mrs. Cam
panole sings with so much finish and
her voice is so cultured and has reach
ed that pinnacle in art where the nat
ural sweetness and training are so
perfectly combined as to make is seem
like an exquisitely cut gem taken
from a priceless collection Mrs.
Campanole IS to give a concert at the
Friday Club March 10 and one at the
Art Club March 80" Mrs. Campanole
is soprano soloist at the First Congre-
gational Church Of Washington.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23

or ten days departed during Sunday
night and Monday saw il raining OF
showing nearly al day Tuesday. the
first day Of spring, was anything but
spring-likc, with snow in the air all
day and cold rain a part Of the time.
Cheer up. il can't last forever.
A request has been sent TO the
Ladies Auxiliary" her for much need
ed supplies Of clothing. surgical dress
ings, or any useful articles FOR the
American Hospital for Women and
Children in Madsna, India. This hos
pital and home for little orphans is
under the direction Of DR.. Parker. a
Vermont woman. who has been a mis-
sionary IN India for 26 years. Ship
ments v-ill he made from Boston the
first Of June. All contributions may
h. sent 70 Mrs George Tc~zley.
The following from a recent issue a
the Winchendcn (MasS-l Courier will
b. q interest 70 some Of our readers.
Mn campanOle Is the daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs E-sF. WOOD Ms. Wood
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23

were typical Of Erin in the early 1911
century. The play was full Of blarney
and humor that mark the Irishman a
man Of much wit and good cheer and
make him 50 many friends in every
corner Of the globe. The manner in
which the play was given showed the
result Of much time and practice and
also a goodly bit Of talent. Mr.
Walker in particular should be given
much credit for the fine rendition Of
two Irish solos The following Airing
ton people were here Saturday night
and took part in the play: Miss Ellen
COnroy. Edward Conroy. Arthur Gag
non, Miss Eta Seymour, Mrs. Felia
Gibson, Misses Agnes Goruley and
Helen Lakin, John Cantvell. Harold
Walker, Thomas Barrett, Horace Goe-
sey and Philip Conroy. J
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
MANCHESTER CENTER

James NJ. Hosley is confined to hi
home by illness
Chas. O. Brewster has purchased I
new Ford roadster.
w. H. Curtis Of Rutland was bust.
ness visitor in town last week
For glasses see Slader, Optometrist
at Colbum House, Saturday, March Is
/ Advertisement. 49-2
DR. +. l.. Wyman, who has been i'll
for some time, IS some better at the
present writing.
Mrs. Joseph Macy, who has been
confined to the house by Illness, is able
to be out again.
James Pellerin Of Remington, was
business visitor in this village on
Monday afternoon
Miss Mary Badger of Wallingford,
spent the week end with her sister,
Mrs. Arthur Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts, who
have been sick with slight attacks of
the grippe, are better.
Miss Azzie Whitman is in Weston
caring for brother Of DIR. j. l.. Love
JOY, who is i'll with pneumonia.
The Community Bible Glass will
meet Friday afternoon, March oath at
8 o'clock with Mrs. p. ]. Schroeder
Mrs. c. A. Conan and son, who have
been spending a few days at Mrs.
Comar's home in Bennington, have re-
tured.
| News has been received here Of the
sudden death last Saturday on his
I farm in Boadville of Robert H. Will
son, formerly of this village. Mr.. Will
son was for q number of years resi-
dent Of Manchester. moving some
years ago to Bondville where he has
carried on a farm. He dropped dead
in his sugar orchard. The deceased
was SO years Of age and is survived by
his widow and one daughter.
the meeting of the Christian En-
deavor Society last Sunday evening
was led by 4. J. Hicks. A fairly good
number were present TO discuss the
topic: what Does Following Christ
Mean?" A good many strong points
were brought out both by the leader
and by others, making the meeting in
teresting and beneficial. The Mission 1
Study Class met at 7:30 and the meet i
inn usar raoef ipteraeffn0 There was
quite an encouraging attendance.
Next Sundays c. +. topic Is What
Our Country Owes TO Home Missions
The meeting will be in charge of the :
committee. Everyone is {
invited Z
The home talent play, my Irish !
Rose" which was given at the Union =
Opera House Saturday evening by the c
Arlington Dramatic Club. was a big y
nccess. The setting and dialogues r
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23

A complete line of Easter Bonnets
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MANCHESTER

" J Crawford ~ shis village. va
il Raiiand Monday
" T. Tsaehost. County Farr
Agent, was . visitor ia town Tuesday
Burr and Burton Seminary closes
yesterday for The annual spring yaca
ton.
Mrs. Geo. " Bennett and Mrs. OFT
n Bennett were In Ratland on We'd
ncsday
For glasses eoe slader, op,onetrisi
II Colburn House. Saturday, March p
Advertisement. 40.
Ell Hemenvay. who has been seri
ously III for some time. Is able 10 si'
Up for par; Of each day.
Miss Helen Beecher. a teacher IN
the village school. spent the week end
at her home IN Bennington.
DIR. Austin Kline Of Middlebury
College. win occupy the pulpit Of the
Congregational church on Sunday
morning next.
News received here indicates that
the management Of EpeIhurst expects
20 open that house just previous TO
Memorial Day
Leave your orders for Hot Cross
Buns al the Quality Restaurant not
later than April 18th. zoe per dozen.
Advertisement
Miss Margaret Graves and two year
old nephew Of Salisbury. are guests
az Miss Hermione Garfield Of the
south part Of town.
Mrs +. +. Wilcox was IN Benning
ton Monday, where she visited her son
Roger, who Is confined at the Putnam
Memorial Hospital.
Half a Chance" will be the feature
picture AZ the Arcade Theatre next
Monday evening. There will be no
show on Wednesday evening
Gov James Hartness has appointed
Samuel J. Randall Of Sunderland, a
justice Of the peace vice Horatio Mel
son Buck, who recently died.
All dogs must be licensed at the
Office Of the Town Clerk on or before
April LIST or the owners Of dogs will
be subjected to an extra charge.
r. c. Williams and family finished
moving their household goods TO the
Battenkill Inn at Manchester Depot on
Monday and on that day opened the
Inn.
The members Of the Monday Club
will be the guests next Monday after
noon. March 2sth, Of Mrs. Mary f U.
Robbins at the Community Club
rooms.
There were about 80 present Tues
day evening at the weekly dancing
class IN the Community Club rooms.
A four piece orchestra furnished music
for dancing.
Otto 4. Bennett The newly appoint
ed postmaster at Manchester, went to
Wednesday Where he will
attend q postmasters' school at the
post Office during the next
week.
The regular church lunch VIII PC
held as usual in the parlors Of the
church on Thursday
March 30th. at 1880 The ladies Of
he Benevolent Society viii meet 10
,ow rs usual from 10 until 4.
Hiram Eggleston, who has been
spending the winter in Nashville,
Tenn, with his two daughters, Mrs G.
I. Hamilton and Miss Eleanor Eggles-
on. returned to this village Monday
.fternoon.
oserr B. Coy entertained about 10
4 his friends in the rooms Of the
community Club last Thursday even
NJ. Whist was the game Of the =
vening. A fine lunch was served, az
er which speeches were in order and
n original poem was read
The ladies Of the Congregational
hurch are invited to attend the Bible
sading at Tranquility Cottage on
thursday afternoon at $50 o'clock
ubject, "The Fruits Of Faith m the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23

Resurrection IF Christ Be Not Ris-
en-. Then l. Our Faith In Vain"
Our fine weather Of the past week
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
COMBINATION CASH STORE co.
Manchester Center, Vermont.
'.'''''sCOffeeS and TEAS

Time tried Conees and Teas are the satisfactory
Chase sanbos High Grade Brands have been the standards
for over forty That's why handle them Are using
them? Chase & Sanboms Cofees, 33c 4Oc and l3c
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
NOW

Now is the Eggsact time q
put eggs down. We don't want
70 seem eggotistieal nor 70 eggs.
agerate, but We have the BEST
Water Glass. Recon-
mended By the government for
it's Eggselence.
3 Eggselsior.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23
SPECIALITY SHOP
Manchester Center, Vt.

= Call and the New Tatfeta and Canton Crepe
4 Gowns Sport Skirts in Wool, Canton Crepe and Prl-
! nela Stripes, Tweeds and Plain Serge.
I Large line of Jack Tar Toys in Serge and Wool
! Spring stock just arrived for both boys and girls
I Misses Pongee Silk and Serf Satin Middies
] Large line harmon House Dresses and Aprons
I Hosiery, Wool Gloves, Mittens, Outing Gowns Petit
J coats, Boomers Bath Robes and Blankets.
! Large stock Gossard Corsets and Brassiers fitted
without extra charge.
Measurements taken for M Bone and Spirela Cor
4! sets made TO arder
! MRS. IL S. WALKER
Manchester Depot VI.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1922-03-23

New Ginghams Pereales Coored Indian Head and Percae
Aprons, all styles
We have complete lire Or Cents Six strand coorcd
Embroidery Fl,ss Guarart "a Fast c 'ors.
Also New Embroidery, Crochet and Hot iron Patterns
New-York tribune., 1922-10-22
Activity in Tank Ships
Among Baltimore Lines

,8NTlM0RE, Oct. 2l.-The sale OF
ns tank steamship William Isom by
tae letlisn-American Oil Company to
,as Cuban Distilling Company, of New
io,s, Is announced. he Isom was built
nythe Baltimore Dry Docks and Ship
building Company in 1917, registers
a,o2S tons net and is 292 feet long. II
service.
The tank steamer Baba. whils has
been lying at the plant of the Curtis
Ss Copper and Metal Works since
ssy, 1870, is being prepared for service
Tina ltalian-American Oil Company.
asaarge Of Captain Arunke, she will
placed in the Gulf trade to Medi-
M1aneoa ports, carrying crude oil.
aIef year in that service she will be
Efmsteed by underwriters to carry re-
saea OIL The Cedarhurst, also belong
ing 70 the ltalian-American Oil Com
pany, Is expected TO be ready in a
month to follow the Baba.
representatives Of the Shipping
noara tnis week witnessed test of the
on,on Snipbuilding Company's marine
s nm'iWay. The test was made by the Fl.
= orook Company hauling the Ship
ING board steamship Anacortes over
sa ae lalis. II was built to compete with
y we arydoeks at this port In the repair
steamships: Operated by electricity,
~ fsliway placed the Anacortes high
sa sna afy IN forty-one minutes. This
IL Hnis can oe reduced so per cent after
Me maeninery has been tested thor
iiSngnsy. nna The capacity of the railway is
ss, .syv IONS. which was reached by the
|. ,tsnt san el the Anacortes. The railway
IA gu ~. Sees long, supporting a cradle
i. - ss. ssst over all. At its entrance there
Ai'een feet draft and thirty feet aft.