Foreign newsboy recalls Jamison mine blast and canyon legends
An Italian newsboy in Fairmont recaps a Jamison mine explosion and a later fire extinguishing effort. The piece notes Cardenas and 12 companions guided by Hopi to a supposed Grand Canyon river, while referencing Maj. Powell’s 1869 Green River expedition and the U S Geological Survey.
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America
Fairmont
Jamison
Jamison Mine
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Cardenas
Tusa’ An
Corona
de Tavor
Maj
J. W. Powell
Grand Cousot
Charcter
Green River
Wyo
Geological Survey
Personal notices of residents visiting and holiday plans
Mrs. Winifred Murphy and her sister travel to San Francisco to spend the winter with Mrs. Murphy’s aunt Mrs. Margaret Campbell. Numerous locals return from Thanksgiving visits, with friends and relatives mentioned by name, including Misses Reed Posten Smith Langltt and others. The First M. E. church Christmas bazaar opens Thursday with a 3 pm sale and 5 pm turkey dinner, featuring multiple booths for baby items, aprons, bags, pillows, towels and handmade goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Murphy
John Brant
Fay Ar Ofton
Margaret Campbell
San Francisco
Cal
Emmund L. Moore
Virginia Reed
Terra
Alta
Elizabeth Posten
Morgantown
Uth Hamilton
Cilda Smith
Ada Lang
Ltt
Clarksburg
J. G. Smith
Chicago Street
Gull Fishback
Onongahela
Dacvas Prichard
Tuntington
Elizabeth Stalmaker
Willa Vangitder
Locust Avenue
Rey Toldaville
Harrison County
Mary ‘Oldham
Wheeling
Tt. C. Jones
Carter
Katharyn
Wheeline
Thomas Haymond
Fleming, Ky
Lena Hunsaker
Margaret Morrison
Foolish Maidens Try Humor By Touching Tombstone
Two Pittsfield women visited the Lanesboro cemetery at night and touched Josh Billings tombstone while uttering Joch and Billings. One stated the aim was to gain the famed sense of humor Just had, noting the tomb’s association with humor.
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Pittsfield
Lanesboro
Josh Billings
Joch
Billings
Vintage Toy and Craft Catalog Section Prices
A listing of various miniatures and hobby items with prices including Pit Rock and Flinch at 0.0 each and Animal Stencils and Paints. Clock Golf 250. Telegraph Offers 2c and 50c. Tiddledy Winks 5. Pollyanna 75c. Cross stitch sets 25c. Embroidery sets 26c to 1.00. Soap bubble outfit 2.50. plus Deck Ring Toss and Toy Town items at 25c.
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Kotte
Dor
gyThe
Mr. Rafts
Toy Town
Local social events and engagements noted in city society column
The Woman's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal church meets tomorrow at 3 PM at Mrs. W. A. Wiedebusch’s home 620 Fairmont Avenue. Miss Eleanor Barton Hopkins newsworthy engagement of Letitia Latrobe McKinnin. Miss Hopkins prominent, orphan, living with stepsister. Also marriage announcements: Rolena Lilly and Coburn Conaway Crook wed in Frederick, MD. Crook to reside in Baltimore. Clyde Kinsey to visit, to sing with Parr mont Choral Society, staying with sister Mrs. W. D. Evans. will visit mother Mrs. G. W. Kinsey. Grace Randolph hosts dinner for parents 25th anniversary with many guests. Mrs. S. E. Jones and Miss Martha Hoffman host R.T. Webb class at 707 Coleman Ave. Baby Booth features and Bazaar notes. Announcement of Tensard De Wolfe and Frances Lee marriage. La Lee previously secretary to H. N. Ogden. Three days Catholic bazaar net expected to reach $1,700, prize gold watch won by James T. Murphy. rival $482.86.
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Woman's Auxiliary
Woman’s Auxiliary
Christ Episcopal Church
W. A. Wiedebusch
Fairmont Avenue
Rolena
Lilly
Charles J. Lilly
Gratton
James Hair
Coburn Conaway Crook
Baltimore
Frederick
Crook
Uns
Mes
Rank Moore
St. Peters Catholic
James T. Murphy
McKinney Street
Charles Wise
Q Ban Color Restorer Claims Gray Hair Reversal
Advertises Q Band Color Restorer to darken gray hair and improve scalp health by daily shampooing. Promises reduced dandruff and thinning hair with a pleasant experience and convincing results after several applications. Sold for 50c at Martin's Drug Store with mail order for out of town customers.
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Q-Ban
Maitin
Gift suggestions from the Ready to Wear Dept Second Floor
Ready to wear department on the second floor lists coats Hudson Seal prices from 62.50 to 175.00. Muffs neckpieces bathrobes and assorted silks and cottons with varied prices. includes kimonos nightgowns underskirts petticoats and sweaters.
Gift Goods Price List and Seasonal Silks Declared
An array of gift suggestions and accessory prices is offered including imitation white ivory brushes $1.25 to $3.50, mirrors $2.50 to $4.00, combs 50c to $1.00, puff boxes 50c to $2.00, and travel cases $5.00 to $15. Holiday silk hosiery and dresses, scarfs, and linens are advertised, with selections in striped and plain patterns. Third Floor Annex hosts the prompt Christmas assortment.
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Maderna
Have You Reserved Your Victrola for Christmas
An ad promotes Victrolas and gloves as Christmas gifts. It highlights a large Victrola stock from $15 to $200 and offers immediate delivery or reservation with small down payment and monthly balances. It lists gloves for men women and children, with prices from 50 cents to $2.75, including new Vandyke and Strap wrist styles.
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Laure Cole Andeister
Florence Arnett
Laura Chisler
Clyde Barre
C. C. McKinney
Noel Weaver
C. 1. McKinney
Uniontown
Paarday
Atsaye Beara
Katherine Stinson
Francisco
Katherine Stason
Marti Uner
Chicago
Japan
China
Misa Stinson
Orient
Ruth Law
New York
Bien
Santa Claus
Uute
Oreal
Phi el
NGPO
Parker
Aluie
Men's Store
Kanam
Slater Jackson
Clyde Kinsey
Parrmont Choral
Soriety
Mra. W. D. Evans
Spring Street
G. W. Kinsey
Mannington
DeWolfe-Lee
We Ay Randolph
Grace Randolph
T. W. Bruce
Fred McIntire
Nellie McIntire
Lena Parks
Phyllis Walker
Set Marin
Virtue Horner
Vindrs. W. A. Lawler
Effie Cum
S. E. Jones
Martha Hoffman
R.T. Webb
M. E. Church
South
Janes
Coleman Avenue
Mi 'Tensard de Wolfe
Pittsburgh
Frances Lee
Warereturs
Manufacturyers Light and Heat Company
Lee
H. N. Ogden
State Public Service Commission
Wolfe
Hugh Hamilton
Lawrence H. Lloyd
Hotel Srving
Gramercy Park
New York City
Tate
Jardiniere
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