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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
PERSONALS

! Mrs. a. 1. Garrett and little
daughter, Ruth went to Warren
Ohio today, where they will visit
the formers uncle, W. NJ. Lytle,
and her grandmother, Mrs. F. A..
Davis.
Mrs. Sidney W. Wright has re.
turned from a visit OF several days
In New York and Philadelphia.
Mrs, w. H. Spedden and daugh.
ter, Miss Ruth Spedden, and Miss
Louise Book were. recent visitors
to Pittsburgh. !
Miss Neva Switzer, member OF
the faculty Of the Miller School, 81
spending the weekend with rela.
tives in Philippi.
Mrs. Charles Miller OF Terra
Alta was the guest Of friends III
this city yesterday.
Mrs. Erwin Primm, who is q
patient at the West Penn HospI-
tai in Pittsburgh, is recovering
and will return home shortly.
Mrs. G. W. Kinsey has returned
from Grafton where she visited
relatives.
Attorney and Mrs. "A. w. Bur-
-dette Of Grafton were visitors
here yesterday.
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RIVAL ROADS TRY
TOBLgCK| EFFORT
FORG0.0 [.
Baltimore & Ohio Fighting 10
Give Fairmonters Bet.
ter Rates.

There were two OUTSTANDING fea-
lures to the meeting OF the board
OF directors Of the Fairmont Cham
bers Of Commerce last night. One
was the report Of Ira Atkins on the
short haul coal rate meeting IN
Pittsburgh and the class rate fight
while the other was the interest
shown by Capt. @. NJ. Alexander in
the proposition Business and Pro.
fessional Woments Club to broad
en- the training Of business women
OF the community. Mr. Alexander
stated that his company would be
more than willing 20 cooperate in
the work II some definite plan Of
action could be outlined, and IL
the people to be benefited would
take real interest in the matter.
Tho proposition was presented By
Miss Virginia yockrodt, a member
Of the educational committee o.
the club. She urged that a high
school education be demanded for
women in business. The board re-
ceiyed her talk with much interest
and promised full support.
Ira Atkins, afterteIllng q few Of
the retails Of the short haul coal
rate meeting in Pittsburgh, de-
clared that at the present time the
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Rail-
road and the Pennsylvania Rail-
road were blocking the efforts OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
to put into operation the generous
class rate proposal made to this
district several months ago. He
stated that the Baltimore and
Ohio would go to the mat with
the other roads on the proposal
and that the people OF this city
should back the Baltimore and
Ohio in their efforts to do big
thing for the community.
a letter was read from the Ro-
tary Club Of Elkins asking that the
Chamber OF Commerce take favor
able action on proposition to
hurry the completion Of a high
way between here and Elkins. The
matter was turned over to the
committee on highways.
A bill which It is proposed to
introduce into the next session OF
the Legislature doing away with
the loan shark was corstdered, A
committee composed Of Rollo
Conley, Fred Helmick and Bert
Leopold was named t6 study the
measure and report later.
A committee will be appointed
to cooperate with the Fairment
Radiators in the matter OF getting
adjustment on taxes and assess
ments,J striving for equalization
standard.
The matter Of the surcharge on
Pullman fares was discussed anof
the matter will be Investigated
further before any action Is taken
on the request to the Public Ser
vice Commission to put the charge
back on. 1t was removed, by tho
commission on Its own initiative.
"A letter was read from A. B.
White asking that the chamber do
what 1t could to secure an office
for the deputy internal revenue
collector for this territory. It was
intimated that he will be sent to
another town unless some action
is taken to get him an Office or at
least desk room. The matter was
turned over to committee COM
posed Of J. L. Hall, E. G. Jones
and George NJ. Alexander.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Society Entertained.

The Women's Foreign Mission.
airy Society Of the M. P. Temple
was delightfully."- entertained yea
terday afternoon at the home 81
Mrs. George W. Swisher on Wheel.
Ing street. An Interesting program,
was observed. the features OF which
were talks by Mrs. ]. Ward Mason,
Mrs. W. F. Cobun, Mrs. John s,
Pieront and Mrs. J. c. Broomfield
on the topic "Indla." Musical nun.
bers were given by Mrs. James II.
Thomas and Miss Halle Orr. Al
the conclusion Of the program re,
treshments were served, the hos.
tesses being the members OF Mrs
swisher's division. Mrs. Clarence
v. Abbott was named chairman OF
the hospitality committee.
Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
The Nelson.

"Aianslaughtet." showing at tbs
Nelson, presents in a strong man.
ner the tendency of the youth o!
the present age to so the limit III
everything. and shows what the
result would be- should the law be
enforced; as It Is in the story. As
a striking comparison the corrup
tion Of Rome bsfore Its fall is de-.
picted.
The young district attorney, Dan
o'Bannon, as portrayed so forca.
fully by Thomus MeIghan, sets
about to put an end to the lawless
ness and speed craze OF the pleas.
ure mad young people. among
whom Is his sweetheart-the idle
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
The Blue. Rfdae.

sFor the Defense 8 the screen
at the Blue Ridge, in
which Ethel Clayton has the lead.
Ing role. as a singer WHO has sud.
denly lost her voice and takos
treatment from q supposed nerve
specialist to regain II, but finds Ia
ter that he ID an imposter. It Is
rather a weird story showing how
easily one can be deceived into be.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

The scenes nre laid principally N
England and France, and the story
rs one Of Intense interest through
lott Il iH spienlidiy enacted
Priscilla Dean is Ideally cnst as
igsfeit6. Che slfl around Whom
much ! q The story woven.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
The plxle.

1.-THE 1nfidel," starring katherine
Mcdonald, in the role OF a girl WIN
thinks and speaks slightly Of chris,
tianity and all that it means, find
when all else has failed, that 1t Is
the one thing upon which she cad
depend for help in times OF need.
Most Of the scenes are laid on
the South Sea isles where she,
comes in contact with missionaries
at whom she had scoffed, but r.
manned to pray.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
FACULTY ASKED 70 STAY

PITTSBURGH, Dec. Citrus
tees Ct Geneva College have rec
commended that the board be in.
creased by nine members and that
President A. A. Johnson and mem
bers OF the faculty who recently
submitted their designations be
asked to withdraw them, It became
known today.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Returned Ho-ne

Or. Howard W. Burnett and son
Billy have returned from Cincin.
natl, Ohio, where they spent sons
time and where the former attend.
ed the state convention OF the Ohio
State Dental Society. Doctor Bur.
nettNand son returned home yester.
day, and Mrs. Burnett, who was
with them. rs spending several. days
with relatives In Cleveland and
Akron, Ohio.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

In spite Of the stormy weather
last evening many people were
present at tho Billingsley Memorial
M. 2. Church, South, last evening
and enjoyed a splendid oyster sun.
per, nicely served by the R. II
Webb Glass Of the Sunday school,
In connection With the supper 4
DaZar was held and many pretty
and useful home made articles
were sold. Today bake sale was
well patronized also.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

rich girl as portrayed in a remark.
able way by Leatrice JOY.
Lois Wilson as her maid repro.
sents the poor oppressed class in
an appealing manner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Normal Party.

One3ot the two big social affrirs
Of the Normal School which are
staged annually was the reception
and dance given last evening at the
school with the members OF the
senior class as hostesses to tina
mem ars Of the Junior class. The
gooms We're prettily decorated in
Vie school and class colors, and =
large number Of the student body
I,ld the faculty enjoyed the eve.
ling! Mack's Orchestra furnished
Eusfc for the dancing, and the par.
~ Us one Of the most elaborate
8yer held at tho Normal School.
The afair was semi.formal and
was altogether enjoyable.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
To Give Play

Aicleyer little play, the name Of
which Is not to be divulged until
that evening, will be given at the
monthly meeting Of the Business
al Professional Women's Club to
be held Tuesday evening Of this
week al the Y. w. G. a. The play
WIN be presented under the direc.
tion Of Miss Amy Riggle of the
high school faculty. and members
81 the club will take part in tile
play. rehearsals for which have
been in progress for some time
Supper will be served at 5:45
O'Clock. and this will be followed
by the program. 1t has been asked
that reservations or cancellations
for The dinner be IN by 2 O'Clock
ON Monday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
TO Meet with Mrs. 1.anhanl,

Mrs. Ward Lanham will enter
tain the Florence. Kinney Bible
Glass at $3.50 o'clock Monday
afternoon in her apartment over
the South Side Pharmacy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

lierlng most anything, when pre-
secuted under the guise Of helpful
ness.
Four vaudeville acts. mono o.
which are very exceptional. com
pEete the prugtain,
MADE CHEAPER AT ROME
PITTSBURGH, pec. f1sl
husband consumed such quaint.
ties Of li1uor that she found Il
cheaper 70 manufacture It q.
home rather than buy It, Mrs.
Rose Yekes told q magistrate II
police court here today. Mrs,
Yekes. mother Of six children, was
sentenced TO pay a fine Of 500 OF
serve thirty days in jail for opor-
ating a stu.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Quota Meeting

M u Brown, cashier OF the
Sairmont State Bank, will be the
tneaker at the MONDAY luncheon
q the Quota Club to be held at
~ o'clock at the Fairmont Hotel
Monday. The program will De IN
charge Of Miss Barta, Lucas aud
promlses to be very interesting.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Enjoyable Party.

a number Of neighbors and re.
iattYes Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
crowl OF Locust avenue gathered
st their home. Thursday evening
Nor a surprise party. The affair
was held in honor, Of the fiftieth
birthday anniversary Of Mrs.
Crowl. A social evening was
spent and refreshments were
seryed.
The guest list included the Rev.
and Mrs. ]. r. Robinson; Mr.. and
Mrs. W., A. Crowl, Mr.. and Mrs,
Herbert Hall, Mr.! and Mrs. Harry
Hamilton, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Gross, Mrs. Albert Crowl, Mr.. and
hrs. John w, Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert e. Hall, Mrs. r. L. Hamil-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Gun
ssninghamS Mrs. John A. Kelley,
Mrs. y. p. Morgan, Mrs. A. G.
Hawkins, Mrs. ]. G. Arnett and
MI. and Mrs. F. L. McIntire.
Coming Next Week
Much interest centers in the ap-
lrq.arance next Friday afternoon
More The Woman's Club OF Prof.
Eknlk nd Vance Cook Of Cleveland
Ohio poet and speaker, who will
addfess tie club On the subject,
"A Good Old Friend Drops IN. I,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
surprise House Warmln

Mr. and Hrs. A. H.. Reeves
were given a delightful SURPRISE
house warming party last evening
at their new home on Cochran
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Reeves re-
Gently moved from = Morgantown
avenue to their new home and tue
party was arranged as a SURPRISE
for Hrs. Reeves. Earlier in the
evening in company with MI.
Reeves, she,went to movie SHOW
Md upon their return found aDOu,
twenty five guests assembled and
awaiting their coming, A nunDe:
Of pretty and useful articles Tor
household use were presented D.,
the guests and during the evening
delicious refreshments were serS.
ed and an enjoyable socItl hour
haldgg
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

Here Is Bull Montana heavy parts movies
tempting to lift Johnny coulon while Dempsey leaning
against tho watching the interest couoa ap.
peang at the Blue Ridge Theatsr the weeE
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Lyon and
family, who resided at the Fairmont
Hotel while their home on First
street was undergoing repairs, have
returned to their home.
Returned From East.
Mrs.. Samuel D. Brady, who spent
The past two weeks In New York,
Philadelphia and Washington. has
returned to her home N the West
End. Mrs Brady went east with
Me- Brady and their son Dunlap for
NE Cornell and Pennsylvania Uni.
sersity game at Philadelphia and
Visited friends elsewhere. Mr..
Brady and son Dunlap returned
here some time ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Interesting MEETING

The Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church held an
interesting meeting yesterday aft
ernonn In the social rooms Of the
church. "A program was observed,
the features OF which were piano
solo by Miss Virginia Hungerford
a duet, 'Little Feet Be Careful"
by Donald and Harold Smith, small
sons offMr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith;
a vocal solo by Miss Pauline Bog.
less, a talk on Mormonism by
Mrs w. 7. Black, a talk on the
work in Syria and Persia by Mrs.
III. g. Stoetzer and a report on hos
tgital boxes by Mrs. Richard. Gilke.
Son. Mra. N. B. U. Barr conducted
the devotional. Following the pro-
gram a. social hour was observed
and refreshments were served.
For Mr.. and Mrs. Durham
Mr.. and Mrs. James e. Smith
viii entertain. at 6 o'clock nidder
this evening at them apartment in
Tie Hall block to honor Mr. and
Mrs. j: Minor Durham who are to-
day celebrating the anniversary Of
!, their marriage. a basket Of pink
roses will centep the serving table,
and a color scheme Of pink and
White will be carried out.
. j na = : H..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
LOCAL. SOCIAL. EVENTS

MI: Cook e q t.ote d poet aud snnnl.
orist and his address win 81
among the best ever given before
the club. Mrs: Hruce Bailey WIN
be the so1oistl of the afternoon.
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To Have Dance

The Protected Home Circle VIII
give a SQUARE dance at their hall.
in the American.Italian Building
on Tuesday evening Of next week,
Good music will be furnished, and
an ENJOYABLE evening is Anticipate
ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09
Rcturns Home.

" Mrs ElM WeIlener Of Baltimors,
who was the gusst Of her daughter,
Mrs. w, Nelson Beale, at her home
on Benoni avenue, returned yester.
day to her home.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-09

Edrl and Mr. w. 3. Bick1e. who
hid been residing on Quincy street,
have taken tp their residence on
Carleton street Mr.. aud Mrs.
Bickle are leaving next week for
Stanton, Va where they viii
spend Christmas with relatives,
They recently came to this city to
reside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
MISS ETHEL GIEsLEN AND MIR.
 DOUGLAS TINSL4EY MARRIED

Miss Ethel Mary GiIlen and Mir. Douglas Goode Tinsley were married last night at o'clock at the home of Dr. H. M. Edmonds. pastor of tho Independent Presbyterian church in the presence of the immediate fam fly. The bride wore a three piece suit of navy bIue crepe with access sories to match. Her corsage was LaFrance roses and valley lilies. Mir and Mrs. Tinsley left immediately for Atlanta where they will make their home.
 Miss Gillen is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Wedgeworth GIllen of Bes- semer and was born and reared in the Marvel City where she has scores of friends who like her for the many splendid qualities of mind and char ity which she possesses.
 For the past four years she has been a member of The Age-Herald staff and ner brilliant newspaper work as well as her loyal association with her coworkers has created for her an enviable place in the hearts of her contemporaries.
 Miss Gillen leaves not only in Bes- semer, but Birmingham, scores of warm loyal friends who will miss her but who wish her and her husband much happiness in their married life. Mir. Tinsley is regarded as a splendid newspaper man, his wide experience and broad education fitting him ad- mirably for the work. he has &C., cepted fine position in Atlanta with the International News service where he is now located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
Y. w. c. A. ACTIVITIES

The Student Y. W. c. A. of Loulie- Compton Seminary, will present a pageant at the association building. this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The pro- gram will be followed by social hour and refreshments will be served. Friends ofsthe Y. W. c. A. girls are invited to attend.
 Monday evening at 6:45. MT. Ed- ward Powell Lee will sing with the "Y' girls in the lobby of the asso- citation building.
 An enthusiastic crowd of 'sY" girls greeted pr. Edmonds Tuesday even ing, and listened attentiveiy as ne told of his trip with the Rotarians. last summer, and of the many inter- esting things indicative of a better understanding and friendlier feeling among the different nstsons. Dr. Ed monds' talk left in every heart the desire to be better American. for the sake of upholding the standard of humanity for the whole world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS

Mrs. Allie Birch was hostess at an informal luncheon on Friday. The table was centered with a graceful basket of spring flowers. Those who were included in the courtesy were: Mrs. Dudley Lawrence of New York, Mrs. John c. Anderson of Mcntgom- cry, Mrs. Munnerlyn of Selma, Mrs. Henry Mourning and Mrs. T. c. Mo- Clellan of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
MRS. WALLS HoNoRED AT TEA
MISSES M'CRoSsIN
 HONOR VISITOR

e The charming tea which was given yesterday afternoon by Misses Ireta, Amy and Coelo AIcCrossin. from to 6 o'clock, was in honor of Mrs. Hugh visiting them.
 The charming tea table was GOV cred with lace cloth and ceritered with a silver basket of yellow jon Quils- It was lighted with blue can dles carrying out a color effect of blue and yellow.
 Mrs. H. F. DeBardeleben poured tea and Mrs. Lewis Underwood served the ices.
 z Others who assisted in receiving were: Mrs. Thomas Hill, Mrs. Frank Miller. Mrs. Harold Bissell, Mrs Charles Woodruff, and Miss Marion Orr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
MISS WEAVER IGNORED

Mrs. Gregory Johnson and Mrs. Montrose Thompson entertained at tea on Thur.day in honor of Miss Edith Weaver, charming bride elect.
 The house was beautifully dec- orated with spring flowers. Those who were included in the hospitality were members yof one of Miss weav- CTS gymnasium classes. The guest of honor was presented with a lovely Madiera lunch cloth. The guest and a few other friends were later enter tained at dinner,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
GREsHAM-MoRRow
 WEDDING PLANS

One of the most important social events of the week will be the mar riage of Miss Katherine Morrow and Mr. Owen Garside Gresham, which will take place on Thursday after noon at 5:30 o'clock at the home of the brides father, Mir. Hugh Morrow, on Monroe avenue.
 The brides only attendants will be Miss Libbie Morrow and Miss Mar tha McDayid
 Mir. W. V. M. Robertson, Jr.. will attend MT. Gresham as best man. ]" The marriage ceremony will bo very quietly solemnized, only the members of the immediate families being present.
 MRS. WALLS HONORED AT TEA
 Mrs. Vernon Badham and Mrs. Henry Badham entertained yesterday afternoon at q bridge tea in honor of Mrs. John Wells. of Independence, Kansas, who is visiting her mother. Mrs. Henry Badham.
 The house was bright with the flowers of early spring.
 Mrs. Webb Crawford and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben poured tea al the lovely tea table.
 Seventy-five guests enjoyed this delightful occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
COUNCIL JEWISH woMEr mrp

COUNCIL JEWISH WOMEN MEET
 There will be a business meeting of the Council of Jewish women Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at Temple Emanu-El, prior to their open meeting. The president urgent ly requests all members to be pres- ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
Special $1.OO Pair

Sheer silk lisle hose with pretty lace clocks that look so attrac- tive. Made of imported yarns, full fashioned by Onyx. Come in black or white. Special $1.00 pair.
 Bwser's-Frst Floor
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FLAG TO BE PRESENTED

AA0U NV DE- PRESENTED
 A United States flag will be given to the Hemphill school at HI Tus- coloosa avenue. West End, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock by the Women's. Relief Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic by the patriotic instructor, Agnes Chapin Shipman, she having also made the flag. The high school band will furnish the music. All members of the post and corps are requested to attend.
 In the evening of the same day, at the home of Mrs. J. W. Cannon. z523 Thirty-third avenue, north, there will be joint celebration of Lincoln and Washington birthdays. All mem bers of post. corps. and sons of vet erans are cordially invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
Hosiery

Many special offerings tomor- row, although we only quote two. the others are equally as good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
ECLECTIC STUDY
 CIRCLE MEETING

An interesting event of the past week was the meeting of the Eclectic Study circle, which was held Wednes- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. l. Cox and Mrs. J. G. Parkek, at the home of Mrs. Cox.
 The house was charmingly adorn- ed with red carnations and ferns and with hearts, carrying out sugges- tions of valentines.
 Mrs. J. R. Hornady was a guest of the club, and told interestingly of the work of the federated clubs and invited the club to join the federa- tion and expressed herself as grati- come a member of the federation.
 program in observance of music week was given. the subject being Music of India"
 Miss Myrtle gave several piano numbers, Mrs. Wayland Jones sang solo. and Mir. Nick. Wright gave an interesting talk on the Music of In- dia, and Mrs. Roy Hershey sang an Indian love song.
 The hostesses were assisted in re- ceiving by Miss Gladys Cox and Miss Katherine Smith,
 There was full attendance of the club members and other guests were: Mrs. Hornady, Miss wayland Jones, Mrs. Sumter Lea, Mrs. T. E- Hudy. Mrs. W. H Basenberg, Mrs. J. P. Rose. Mrs. G. L. Wood, Mrs. J. A. Crook, Mrs John .O'Neal. Miss Johnson, of Charleston. W. Va- and Mrs. Austin Crouch, of Jonesboro, Ark; Miss Nell Ellis and Miss Myrtle Jones,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19

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 First Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19

Extra heavy pongee silk, suitable for auto coats, mems suits and drapery. It is B inches wide and is all of excellent uniform texture and tone. For two days $1.89 yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-19
Special Hair Dressery Values

Tomorrow only $5 % Switches $29S Tomorrow only $10.00 Switches ........$6.OO $6. .OO Tomorrow only $15.00 Switches ............. $S95 With each of the above specials we will give free of charge single mesh hair nets.