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Evening star., 1922-05-10

NJ. 1874. TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF
flee of Comptroller OF the Currency Wash
ington ID. e., May ). 1a22.-WhereaS. by sat
iSfactory evidence presented TO the underSign-
Hamilton National Bank of Washington. in
Me city of Washington, in the District Of CO.
ltmkla. has complied with all the provisions
OF the Statutes of the United States. required
to he complied with before association shall
be authorized to commence the business of
banking. Now, therefore. l, u. L. Crissinger
Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify
that The Hamilton National Bank of Wash
lngton in the City of Washington. in the
District OF columbia. is authorized to commence
the business Of banking as provided in section
hftE-one hundred and sixty nine of the Revised
Statutes of the United States. Conversion of
the Hamilton Savings Bank, with II main Office
and three branches located within the limits
OF the city of Washington. District of Colum-
b1a. In testimony whereof witness my hand
and seal of office this FIFTH DAY OF MAY
" .Seal ID. K. CRISSINGER, Comp
trOllpr of he Currency 'f
Evening star., 1922-05-10

The people who make hay while the
sun shines naturally look on the
bright side of things.
Evening star., 1922-05-10

Mars is world of blue skies and
bright sunshine, according to astron+
omerS
Evening star., 1922-05-10

WANTED-TO CARRY A FANLOAD OF
furniture from Washington to Fredericksburg.
Va. and Richmond. Va. Also to Philadelphia
Pittsburgh and New York. SMITH TRANS
FER AND STORAGE co.
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/ WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
debts contracted by any other than myself.
A r. Mays. 1886 Ind ave. NV, Washington,
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
G. HnSKINsON. Cashier.

X. g. NEWLEN. 1706 3rd ST. N.E.-CAR-
penter. painter. paperhanger: all work done
zy first-ciass mechanics.
North
Evening star., 1922-05-10

GRAND AND UPRIGHT PIANOS FOR RENT:
pianos taken in part payment on Fictrolas.
HUGO WORCH. 111O NV. kranich & Bach
md
Evening star., 1922-05-10

HOUSEkEEPERS-WHY PAY MORE WHEN
you can buy the best sanitary twisted wire
brushes and large dustess mOps for cOnsid-
erably less. Allow to submit samples.
PROGRESSIVE SALES CO., Cos st. NV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
HALL HARDWARE CO.
LEADER IN SECTION

.Weve Got It; Well Get 1t. or it
Isn't Made"
That is a motto that might well
fit into with any mercantile bust
ness. but it's peculiar application to
4 the hardware trade is fittingly re-
sccgnized in connection with the
development Of the trade of the j.
\ L.sBall Hardware Co., proprietors
of the leading hardware store in
Northern West Virginia and recog-
nized throughout this section for
the superiority of its stock, its
duality, and the efficient service
rendered in AIN departments
Z &Assvisitor to this modern and up
: to-datej emporium in the American
Building, where it occupies the
first floor and basement, is at once
Impressed with the extent OF its
Il stock, and it's convenient arrange
ment for the inspection by Gus
toners
In fact there are few stores
where such particular pains are
taken to show customers how it is
better to deal with concern
which so to speak, places "all its
cards on the table, with every
customer having full opportunity to
see what he is buying.
MA In addition to a complete line OF
/ shelf and heavy hardware, the com
sEpany handles the full stock of the
universal line of household goods
including the famous Hoover
sweepers, the WearEver, alumni
mum, the Detroit Jewell stoves and
ranges, and many other articles
which are so essential to modern
housekeeping
The r. F. Johnson line of paints,
oils and yarnishes is another spec,
ialty, while it's chinaware and
Reach sporting goods are added
features. "A full stock Of automo.
bile accessories and the Leonard
refrigerators are carried, and in all
it's departments it meets every de,
mand that is made upon it.
/ The spirit Of accommodation and
r courtesy which permeates the man
iagement of this establishment is
directly due to the progressive. for
ward looking ideas of the man at
it's head. l.. Hall, president and
general manager, who for thirty
years has been one of Fairmont's
best known residents. He attributes
Z. his success to the fact that he has
! always been on the job, and that
q his business and his town has been
his hobby. He IS vice-president
and director of the Community
4 Savings Bank, prominent in the
Chamber OF Commerce and bushes
Mems Association, is active in the
Rotary Club, a Mason. might of
Pythias, and a member Of the Mac
cabees.
Few men are better known in
the city or in this entire section
than Mr.. Hall, and he is one of
those men of vision who are real
assets to the community.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
OWN LENES GROUND BY A.
e. SCOTT, OPToMETRIST

Correct vision even if artificial
is the greatest boon mankind may
have, and the development OF the
science of optometry has saved
the eyesight of thousands as wen
as provided countless others with
the means Of preserving health
and comfort.
Fairmont has the distinction OF
being the seat of one of the best
equipped and most extensive opt1-
cal laboratories in West Virginia,
and one that compares favorably
with any in the United States in
its arrangement and provision for
grinding lens and filing prescrip-
tons for glasses.
A. B. Scott, optometrist and
opticiau, and one of the leading
citizens of Fairmont for the last
seventeen years, is the proprietor
of this plant, which is located in
exceedingly attractive and well
arranged quarters at the corner
of Jefferson and Main streets =
Mr.. Scott himself is graduate
of the Northern Illinois College
the science. He has two assis-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
IIIONONGAHELIHI CON RRlUlcCII0N Go
leading CONTRACTOR IN REGION
~ Ill35 77a5lsl 7Isl7
SCOTT & HAWKINS CO.,
HANDLE SELECT STOCK

For the last decade Fairrnont
has been particularly fortunate in
having at No 304 Merchant
street, East Side. the establish
ment of Scott & Hawkins Co. /.
where a man can dress economic
ally yet stylishly because this
store is located out Of the high
rent district and Its selected stock
is Of the best manufacture.
Among its special lines are Alec
clothing. Ide shirts, Monito hos
iery, Stetson hats, and high class
haberdashery. as well as furnih-
ing Of all kind for men and boys.
including several substantial
brands of shoes
Only high class lines are handl-
ed, and the company's trade has
been won and held through the
exercise OF modern business meth
DDS, and the display OF desire to
give customers square deal and
honest merchandise at honest
prices.
/ John S. Scott is president OF the
company. and H. Ernest Hawkins
secretary and treasurer Both are
progressive advocates OF Greater
Fairmont, and are wide-awake
citizens who believe in coopera-
ton.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
JACOBS HEAD
hardware FIRM
acobs-Hutchinson Hardware
Co. Oldest Wholesale
House in City

No review OF the commercial de-
velopment of Fairmont would be
complete without reference to the
Jacobs-Hutchtnson Hardware Co.
for more than quarter of a cen.
fury one of the city's leading and
most substantial business houses
Engaged in the wholesale hard
ware business the company covers
this entire section of West Vir-
ginia, as well as part of Maryland
and Pennsylvania. 1t is perhaps
the Oldest wholesale house in Fair
mont, and throughout its long
career has been noted for its
superior service and cooperation
with the retail trade.
It has not only guaranteed
quick shipments. but has made
quicker deliveries and its prices
have been right at all times.
The company occupies large
and pretentious building at the
corner of Fairmont avenue and
Second street, having three hoors
and a basement.
In all it has $4,000 square feet
of floor space available for the
storage. display and handing OF
it's extensive stock which includes
everything IN the hardware tlhe,
being jobbers Of builders and shelf
hardware, mine and mill supplies,
window glass. doors. sash, blinds,
windows, roofing, paints, oils. var
nishes and stains.
It has the agency for the Amer
lean Steel &c Wire products Tor
Alpha Portland cement and the
line of Dupont explosives.
The company"s delivery tac1ll-
ties are extensive, having prompt
railroad connections with all lines
entering Fairmont, and being
otherwise able to make prompt
deliveries.
NJ. L. Hutchinson is president
o fthe company; c. E. Hutchinson
is vice-president; A. M. Jacobs,
secretary; and J. NJ. Jacobs. trea-
surer and general manager.
J. NJ. Jacobs, one of the found
ers of the business is one OF the
ablest business men in the city. he
is a director of the Chamber or
Commerce and the National Bank
OF Fairmont, is president OF the
Fairmont Mould & Foundry Co.,
and a Rotarlan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
SER VICE RED
b IBER CARA GEI


In the automobile world there
are two ecessary components
which go togeth er-sales and ser
vice for one is really not COM
plete with cut the other, and both
require organization, accommoda..
ton and satisfaction in a manner
which has been demonstrated by
the progress and development OF
the business Of the Liberty Gar:
age at the corner Of Merchant
street and Morgantown avenue.
The business was blished
two years ago by Felix Meighen,
proprietor, who Is distributor fol
the celebrated Chandler and Cleve-
land cars in Marion and some sec
lions Of adjoining counties.
In addition to the sales depart
ment, he specializes in service es-
specially on these cars and has
built up an enviable reputation for
prompt and efficient service. "A
complete line of spare parts for
Chandler and Cleveland cars is
carried, and gasoline, oils, greases
and other accessories are handled
A splendid line OF cars and
sticking on the job is the secret OF
Meighen's success He is wide
awake progressive automobile
man, who finds business fair de
spite hard times talk of many auto
mobile men. He is an advocate OF
good roads and leader in move
ments to bring this about.
Mr.. Meighen is a native of Green
County, Penn sylvania, and IS wide
Iy known in Fairmont and Marion
County. He is progressive, public
spirited and wide awake, and is al
ways found ready and willing t.
give Of his time and means in
support of any cause designed to
build up the community and pro
mote the moral and material we.-
fare of its citizens.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
NATIONAL BANK OF
AIRIYOll LEADS |.

The strength of Fairmont, I'm an.
cially. is well exhibited in the
substantial growth and the great
service that has attended that
growth, particularly in the case Of
the National Bank of f airmout.
The National Bank of Fairmont.
with capital of 100000 and a
surplus of S6oO,O00 has resources
approximating nine million dol
lars. Its. home is located In the
Watson Building. The most inn
pressive and imposing structure in
the city
The popularity of the National
Bank of F,airmont is attested by
more than seven million dollars OF
deposits.
The National Bank of Fairmont.
as a member. of the Federal Re-
serve. System, does large volume
I of business that means building a
Communications and discounts,
of which the bank was handling at
the. last period Of which statement
of conditions made March 10, last,
nearly four million dollars
The National Bank of Fairmont,
was chartered in 1895 as the Bank
of Fairmont and was converted to
a national bank on, July /, 1909.
James H. Thomas, cashier, ac-'
tive administrative head of this
splendid institution, while young
man, is an authority on business
and banking, and his advice and
counsel are sought often by those
who are careful investors. His
assistance in numerous occasions
when asked for advice has proven
of utmost value to all who have
needed him.
He is an eminent Kiwanian and
is popular in business, fraternal
and social circles.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
DO IT. now MOTTO
OF ULCANINNGs co.

The Fairmont VulcaniZing Co.,
which has much wider field than
is indicated in its name. Is one OF
that type Of concerns which was
created by the motorists demands
for service and is now an establish
ed concern with well defined
place in Fairmont's business life.
The company handles all kinds
of automobile supplies, does the
most expert yulcanizing and re
treading, has a garage and expert
tire service and handles such welt
known makes Of tires as Goodyear,
United States, Kelly-Springfield
and others, in addition to carrying
a large line of both solid and pneu-
matte truck tires.
It is housed in a splendid two
story, concrete block building with
! more than 5000 square feet Of
space and employees four thorough
Iy experienced mechanics who are
masters Of the art of automobile
repairing and overhauling-
The business, which is located at
III Elkins street was established
in 1913 and has been running con
tinuously since that time, though It
was not under the present manage
ment until five years ago when 1t
was taken over by H. u ftl3en-
baugh, master craftsman in every
line Of the automobile business.
Previous to coming here Mr.
Hixenbaugh was employed as agent
for the Wel1s-Fargo express COM
pany in Steubenville, Ohio. OF
which city he is native Since
coming to Fairmont he has taken
deep interest in his adopted city
and is earnest in his efforts for its
advancement.
Mr.. Hixenbaugh is a live, pre-
gressive business man who com
bines ability with sound judgment
and believes in expanding to meet
the requirements OF new condi-
tions.
1t was for this reason that he
erected his present handsome and
commodious quarters in 1921, which
he moved into in July last year.
Mr.. Hixenbaugh makes a spec
ialty OF his sales agency for tires
and tubes and has a special deliv-
cry service which will deliver tires
and tubes anywhere at any time,
He pays particular attention to
telephone orders and his motto Is
edo it now"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10

Of optometry and is "a Student Of
tants. and he hand les large
volume on business. He has the
latest improved equipment for
the OF eyes and cor
.recfing yisions and has establish
ed q wide Teputati ton not only In
Farm on but througho this
section OF West Virginia!
Mr.. Scott is one Of the Y best
known men in the city He is
secretary of the State Board of
Optometry. He is prominent in
the Chamber of Commerce and
Business Mems Association, is a
member Of the Rotary Club, and
is active in the Masonic fraternity,
knights Of Pythias and other or
Eanizations.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
.POPLE & SON EAST
SIDES BIG STORE

Giving a full dollars worth OF
merchandise for every dollar spent
with it, and sticktoitiveness are two
cardinal principles of successfu!
merchandising in these days OF
keen competition.
And the firm Of J. S. Pople &
Son, the largest and best KNOWN
clothing establishment on the East
Side has demonstrated that it lives
up to these ideals for during it,
long career it has built UP trade
that has defied competition.
First established in 1884 under
the firm name Of Lloyd & Pople, ii
was conducted for ten years under
that style Then NJ. D. Orr became
a partner and the firm operated as
Orr & Pople until 1915 when J. II
Pople joined his father in the bust
ness and it has since been known
as the firm of J. S. Pople & Son.
Z The firm carries a general line
Of mems and boys clothing, gents
furnishings, shoes for every mem
Der Of the family. 1t specializes 1T
the famous Stacy-Adams shoes. anG
also in Stetson and Albert hats FOL
, men and boys.
]. IS. Pople is one OF the best
known merchants IN TINS entlre
section. He Is a member Of tbs
Modern Woodmen and the Red Mer
and has always made specialt!
of low prices, having his store 10
Gated Sat the corner Of Merchant
and Market streets outside the high
rent districts.
J. H. Pople Is member of tbs
Knights Of Pythias, Elks and Mod
ern Woodmen. He is prominen'
in these orders. and both he anc
his father are boosters for a Greater
Fairmout
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
kELLY-LAUGHLIN
AGENCY LEADER
Local insurance Agents Sell
Leading Lines of All
Kinds of Insurance.

Located here in Fairmont is the
Kel1y-Laughlin Agency, which was
established eleven years ago by J,
Ebert Kelly, Mr.. Laugniin becom-
ing interested III the business Sin
June, 1921. This is one of the best
known insurance agencies in this
section OF West Virginia. Writing
life, accident, automobile, and gen.
eral casualty line of insurance.
Some of the leading companies
represented by Kelly-Laughfin
agency are The Travellers Co., OF
Hartford, Conn, Travellers 1ndem-
nifty Co. Of Hartford. Conn, Fire
mans Fund Insurance Co. of San
Francisco, Cal, Agriculture Insuc-
ance Co. of WATERFOWL, N. Y, and
are general agents for the Republic
Casualty Co. of Pittsburgh, in this
section of West Virginia.
J. Ebert Kelly, senior member OF
the firm, is a native OF West Vir-
ginia, he received his early train
ing in the public schools of this
section and at the Anderson Bust
ness College Of Altoona, Pa. He is
member OF the Kiwanis Club and
the Chamber of Commerce, and also
the d1E luOul louSS VI .. < ~. -.
Mr.. Kelly is also a member Of thu
National and State Life Underwrit-
ers' Association.
Ira L. Laughlin, the junior mem
Der of the firm, is native OF Penn
sylvania, but has been here good
many years. AS a matter of fact
most people who know him think
that he is native do to the fact that
he came here when very young. He
is member of the K. P, the B. 2:
o. E. and the Kiwanis Club.
Both members of the firm are
young progressive business men
who have the future of Fairmont at
heart, and can always be counted
on to aid in any movement which
has its object the advancement OF
Fairmont and the moral and mate
rial welfare of It's citizens.
Miss L. Dale Westerfan Is in
charge of the office, and Fred f
Cole and Jack " Abbott look after
the outside work. Both are very
popular young men in Fa1rmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10
fairrnont Concern specializes
il Road Building and Sink
ing of Mine Shafts

labor troubles and lack OF
cooperation between employer and
2employe have stunted the advance
4ment Of many enterprises in West
Virginia, the opposite program has
resulted in the building up OF IN
Sdustries which have become the
greatest assets to the community
In many ways.
In this latter respect the Mon
songahela: Construction Co., with
headquarters in the Home Saw
ings Bank Building in Fairmort
has established a record which IS
unsurpassed in this territory ano
which has resulted in the building
up Of a concern OF especial fnpor-
lance in the industrial develop
ment OF the state at large
81 Although the company has been
in business less than three years,
lit has established a record for sue
.cessful road building, and In the
sisiuking of mine shafts. 1t is now
Completing ten mile stretch OF
road in Tucker County.
and a similar contract in Mineral
County. Many of the splendid
roads built in Marion County IN
the last two years are due to the
splendid work Of this company
Believing in cooperation and a
square deal the company has been
without labor troubles and it owes
tits success and progress to the
4 fact that it employees none OUT
skilled worKmen.
The president OF the company is
Walter Barnes, one OF the Dig
gest men in the financial and poll
tica1 life Of the state. He is vice
president of the Fairmont Trust
ECo.,sis member OF the State
Board of Control, one of the most
important positions in the state
and was formerly a city commits
siouer of Fasrmont. No man stands
higher in the state than Mr.
s3s5 SAM Polino, vice president and
general mana ger, is a widely
n known contractor, and is prom
sinent member of the Chamber OF
commerce.
George sR. Barnes, treasurer. is
a veteran Hof the war with Ger
many. having served in the United
states Army He is a member OF
the Chamber of Commerce. Is
Mason and an Elk, being one OF
the best known young men IN this
entire section.
All of the officers are real com
smunity builders, men OF foresight
and vision, who have displayed an
ability to grasp problems confront
ling them in their business as vel
as in matters affecting the public
welfare They are progressive
public spirited, and Individually
and collectively are always founc
ready and willing to give OF their
time and means in support OF any
cause designed to build up the
community and promote the mora
and material welfare Of its citt-
zens.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-10

A single pair OF sparrows and a
nest of young ones consume about
5000 insects a week.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Let's start five minutes earlier" is the motto which every pupil in the Vocational High school building is adopting. Placards have been placed on the bulletin boards and at the doors of the school building with this motto printed thereon. This is part of the campaign that is being waged against tardiness.
 Deficiencies were sent out yesterday afternoon. The parents of all those pupils below in their subjects will re- ceive notice of this fact, giving the reason for the students failure.
 The N. B. H. S. basketball quintet Is putting in week of hard practice in preparation for the coming game with the Alumni team. The schooi boys will line up the same as in the Portland game and O'BrIen and Huber substitutes will be available for use in case of need.
 At assembly this morning the junior class held Christmas exercises with Misses Clark and Travers read ing appropriate poems. Principal L. P. Shade presided.
 Pupils in the freshmen class took examinations in English at the close of the fourth period today.
 A meeting of the orchestra was held after school.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
CITY MISS|ONPLANS
 CHRIS7MAS'PAR7Y
Approximately 300 Gifts to Be Sent Out-- Three Services

Tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock one of New Britain's most unique Christmas services will be held. It will be that of the Italian Sunday school of the South Congregational church, which was started years ago by Miss Caroline E. Bartlett. then su- perintendent of the City Mission.
 Miss Estella Dickinson, assistant su- perintendent and acting superintend- ent since the resignation of Miss Bartlett until December 1, and Mrs. Nicolo D'Dario of Hartford, a City Mission worker, have been helping. Miss Louise M. Coates. the new su- perintendent, this morning stated that she intended to do what she could to continue the work started by her predecessor.
 A Christmas tree with suitable fire place setting. etc., will be mounted OH. the stage in the Sunday school room and suitable exercises will be conducted. Last Christmas stereopti- con views were shown of Christmas scenes and lecture given by Fred eric L. Fay, director of religious edu- cation at the church. It is likely similar program will be conducted to- morrow evening.
 At 4 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Methodist church the Methodist and Lafayette Sewing schools, also Cty Mission institutions. will have their annual Christmas parties.
 Saturday afternoon at o'clock the Burritt Mission. conducted on Cherry street, for needy children. will have its Christmas tree and party.
 City Mission workers are busy f1ll- ing stockings and arranging for the various exercises. Many families on the list will be taken care of and ap- proximately 500 gifts will be sent out this week.
 Miss Bartlett who is visiting in now, is expected to be at the Burritt Mission Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Haven and vicinity: Increasing cloudiness followed by light rain or snow late tonight or Thursday; ris- ing temperature.
 Connecticut: Cloudy with snow late tonight or Thursday; rising tempera- ture; increasing easterly winds.
 Conditions: A small disturbance central over Lake Superior Is caus- ing unsettled weather in the lake re- zion. Another disturbance central over Florida is causing rainy weather on the south Atlantic coast. Pleas ant weather prevails in other sections east of the Rocky mountains. There has been decided rise in tempera- ture during the last 24 hours from North Dakota. eastward to New York.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Partly cloudy weather with rising temperature followed by light rain or snow.