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and the like. Fond of horses, he still spends much time in the saddle, and continues a very graceful rider.

Few men anywhere exemplify rightful conception of life as does Septemius Orlando Davis, whose established reputation among his neighbors as an upright, conscientious, patriotic citizen merely reflects the true character of the man, as the writer sees it.

Trainers Golde Wedding Mark Elaborate Receptions
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Trainer kept open house all day Sunday marking their golden wedding anniversary and last night entertained the entire student body of Salem college at a similar reception. The couple who are among the best known and most highly esteemed in the county, were showered with congratulatory messages throughout Saturday and Sunday from friends far and near. The messages included one from Franklin D. Roosevelt, president of the United States.

President Roosevelt's message, which was written on the official White House stationary, bears the date of September 20 and reads as follows: "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Trainer: I have just learned that on September 26th you will celebrate your golden wedding anniversary. It is with real pleasure that I extend congratulations and my sincere best wishes for your continued health and happiness. "Very sincerely yours, 
"Franklin D. Roosevelt."

Sunday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Trainer were assisted in receiving by President and Mrs. S. O. Bond, of Salem college; Rev. and Mrs. Paul Flannigan, Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Arnett, Prof. A. R. Spaid, Prof. and Mrs. John D. Muldoon. The receiving line for the afternoon reception, which was headed by Mr. and Mrs. Trainer and Dr. and Mrs. Bond, also included: Dr. and Mrs. George B. Shaw, Rev. and Mrs. Flannigan, Prof. and Mrs. Ferdinand Ruge. Mr. and Mrs. Trainer were assisted in receiving Sunday evening by President and Mrs. Bond, Dr. and Mrs. Shaw, Rev. and Mrs. Flannigan, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wardner Davis, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Lowther.

Miss Cleo Gray of the home economics department of the college, directed the serving throughout the evening, assisted by Miss Ora Kemper. Sunday morning they were assisted by Mrs. Joe Crowther, Mrs. Jeff Davis and Miss Mildred Fleming poured tea assisted by Mrs. Parsons. In the afternoon, Mrs. O. L. Rohrbough greeted the guests on their arrival and Mrs. Albert Berdorf, a niece of the celebrants, presented the callers to those in the receiving line. Mrs. Edward Davis presided in the dining room with Mrs. Earl W. Davis and Mrs. Okey W. Davis presiding at the serving table assisted by a group of ladies.

Sunday evening, Mrs. Davis was in the same role of meeting the guests on their arrival and Mrs. Bedorf continued to present the callers to the celebrants and the other members of the receiving line. Prof. Harley Bond, Prof. Jean Lowther, Prof. Joe Vincent provided the entertainment during the evening. Mrs. O. L. Rohrbough and Mrs. Goldie Brissey greeted the guests in the dining room.

One of the happiest features climaxing the entire celebration came about 9 o'clock Sunday night as a complete surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Trainer. The young people of the community gathered outside the home in a bell ringing serenade. A group of the juniors of the college tendered Mr. and Mrs. Trainer a band concert.

Between 350 and 400 called during the reception hours Sunday from all over Harrison county and many outside points. A buffet wedding supper was served to 35 relatives Sunday evening in the gold and white appointments. 

Last night Mr. and Mrs. Trainer were host and hostess to the entire student body of Salem college. They received the more than 300 young people who called, assisted by Miss Elsie B. Bond. Miss Cleo Gray, Miss Alta Van Horn, Prof. and Mrs. Winfred Harris, Prof. A. B. Gould, Dr. Marie C. Linthicum, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Christie, Miss Cleo Gray, all members of the school faculty. Mrs. George B. Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bond assisted in entertaining the young folks.

Mrs. Thompson and Miss Eva Lee Cole were in the dining room with Mrs. C. C. Keys and Miss Margaret Shira pouring, assisted by a corps of aides. Miss Ora Kemper, assisted by Miss Doris Davis, looked after the dining room. A bridal cake was cut during the evening and served to the young people who expressed their appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Trainer for their interest in the college over a period of years.
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Anniversary Party Is Given for Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Davis, Flatwoods

Mr. and Mrs. Claude C. Davis, widely known Flatwoods couple, were given a surprise wedding anniversary party at the Davis home in Flatwoods, Wednesday evening. The party was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis, of Flatwoods, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kent Duffield, of Sutton, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rhea, of Charleston, and the occasion was the forty-second anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Howard Davis, is a son and Mrs. Duffield and Mrs. Rhea are daughters of the honored couple.

The home was made attractive with fall flowers and the center of interest was the large wedding cake which was decorated with ferns and was topped with a bride and groom, under a white arch. A large picture of the bride and groom, taken on their wedding day, was used as a background for the cake. Mrs. Gilbert Reed and Glen Henderson played several piano duets and Mr. Henderson played the wedding march while Mr. and Mrs. Davis cut the cake. The aids were Mrs. W. F. D. Parsons, Mrs. J. O. McLaughlin, Miss Sara Sprigg and Miss Chlora Marple.

Ada Lee Berry and Claude C. Davis were married September 13, 1897 at the Berry home at Flatwoods. The Rev. J. E. Hutchinson, Baptist minister, performed the ceremony. The bride was a daughter of William H. and Caroline Dennison Berry. Mr. Davis is a son of M. H. and Mary Ellen Davis, of Pennsboro. Following their marriage
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SUTTON, BRAXTON COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 25,

MOSES H. DAVIS
The following biographical sketch of the late M. H. Davis was read by Judge S. O. Prunty as part of his eulogy at the funeral Tuesday afternoon:

"Moses Hopping Davis was born at Jackson Center, Shelby County, Ohio, July 18, 1848; died at his late residence in Pennsboro, March 31, 1935, aged 86 years, 8 months and 13 days.

He was the son of Rev. James B. and Jane Hopping Davis. His mother died when he was five years of age. Mr. Davis was the youngest of seven children, all of whom preceded him in death. They were: Abner H., Granville H., William H. H., Eli F., Elizabeth Jane and Augustus J. The last named died in infancy. In the year 1854 Mr. Davis' father moved from Ohio to Doddridge County, West Virginia, and later married Miss Emily V. Davis. To this union eight children were born: L. H., who died in infancy; Anderson H., of South Carolina; V. L., of Battle Creek, Mich.; Mrs. George Trainer, of Salem; Mrs. J. B. Walker, of Riverside, Calif.; A. G., of Parkersburg; Mrs. B. W. Kinney, and James O. Davis, both of Battle Creek, Michigan, the last names also preceding him in death. Mr. Davis had four brothers who were Union soldiers during the Civil War - Abner J., Granville H., and W. H. H. who enlisted in 1862, and Eli F. who enlisted in 1864 and was killed the same year in the Battle of Cedar Creek.

'On March 24, 1870, Mr. Davis was married to Mrs. Mary Ellen Young, nee Douglass, at New Milton in Doddridge County and later located at White Oak in Ritchie County. To them six children were born: Nettie D. Wren, Jackson Center, Ohio; Malinda Jane Prunty, Pullman; Claude C. Davis, Flatwoods; Raymond M. Davis, Morgantown; Blanche D. Doyle, Greenwood, and Eloisa D. Broadwater, who resided with her father. He had one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mollie D. Young Nutter, who was reared in his home. Besides his children and her he reared in his home a granddaughter, Mrs. J. Arthur McDonald, of Washington, D. C., and a grandson, Scott Maxwell, of this city. His wife died in 1922.

"Mr. Davis was member of the White Oak Methodist Episcopal church. He was a good husband, a loving father and was always interested in his neighbors and friends. He leaves to mourn their loss six children, thirty grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren."

Mr. Davis had been a resident of Pennsboro for more than thirty years and was one of our best known citizens. He had served the city as member of the council, clay district as member of the Board of Education and the county as commissioner of the County Court

The funeral, held from the home, was largely attended. Rev. M. C. Gainer offered prayer and read the Scripture lesson, but the eulogy, as noted, was delivered by Judge S. O. Prunty, a former neighbor boy, and at the request. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery, McCulty & McKinley funeral directors. - Pennsboro News.
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