Call accepted to lead First Presbyterian church
Wheeling pastor Rev J W Koontz has accepted a call to fill the First Presbyterian church and begin duties immediately. Water Commissioner J Cal Yost enforces a ban on washing cars and nonessential water use due to scarce supply. In town, Mrs Earl Gower from Charleston visits relatives, and a public piano recital is planned for Saturday afternoon at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Koontz
Wheeling
First Presbyterian Church
J. Cal Yost
Earl Gower
Charleston
John Ryan
Hamilton Terrace
Monongah Briefs Mention Revival News and Local Moves
Monongah reports illness of Mr Nay t Marshall Ney under Dr Kelster care in Chieftyn. Folio notes former local stores eyed by Romine Real Estate of Wheeling for purchase. revival continues led by Rev C C Lawson with services daily. Choral recital tickets sold for Fairfield’s event. families relocate to Ocean Mine. several locals and visitors noted including J D Thompson Carroll Currey and Mrs J Alt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romine Real Estate’ Company of
Wheeling
Monongah
Falmer-Romine Company
Unclaimed Letters Listed for December 2 1916
A notice lists recipients awaiting letters in this office for the week ending December 2 1916. Names include Miss Klent Anderson Chas Vernil Kennedy Lizzie vtckerstaf Mrs Kimmell H C Lamb Wilson Carey Linn Mrs C Ly Cheetam T H Long Hubert Crawford Leslia Lee Johnson Carisar Mrs Susie Millicer Mrs Mag Cornell Miss Amagig ua Moore Carl Dodd L H Metcalf Henry D Devault Mrs Blasterton Clifton Dickerson Mrs McCracken Harry Mark Murphy J Willey Dawson Mrs Bella McCullough L D Wdnaburg Mrs Mitchel Mrs Har Bertha riet Green James Murphy J B Globe Mark Store Nepcomer Francr Hunt Robert in Iney Miss Annie 4 G M Jerries John B Sheets J L Jolson Wille Sebold Nelson A Johnson Clark Trill Mrs Maggie Jefferson Mrs Talbott E Mary By Wumler Andrew Jones Miss Mudge Winifred Fred Jefferson Mrs Young Miss Eva Mary Who. If you are the addressee, please provide the advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Klent
Chas. Vernil Kennedy
Lizzie Vickerstaf
Kimmell
H. G. W. Lamb
H.C. Carey
Wilson Linn
C. Ly Cheetam
T.H. Long
Hubert Crawford
Leslia Lee
Johnson Carisar
Susie Millicer
Mag Cornell
Amagigua Moore
Carl Dodd
L. H. Metcalf
Henry D. Devault
Blasterton
Clifton Dickerson
McCracken
Harry Mark Murphy
J. Willey Dawson
Bella McCullough
L. D. Wdnaburg
Mitchel
Har Bertha Riet Green
James Murphy
J. B. Globe Mark Store Nepcomer
Francr Hunt
Robert In Iney
Annie 4
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Remedies
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for children and sick babies. It claims to relieve constipation and colds, promising quick movement of waste and a return to a playful, well child. The copy warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
California Fig Syrup Company
Night School Begins Tonight at Local High School
The inaugural session of a new night school, run by local high and ward school educators, starts tonight from 7 30 to 9 30 at the high school. Enrollment is already strong with many signed up. a dozen new typewriters are available for commercial courses. Tuition is three dollars monthly for regular subjects and 2 40 for sewing and millinery. free tuition is planned after this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Woodyard sworn in as WV Fourth District representative
H C Woodyard was sworn in in Washington yesterday as the House member from West Virginia's Fourth District to succeed the late Hunter H Moss. He has served four terms and was elected for the unexpired term and the full term beginning next March. The church bazaar ad promotes the Apron Booth at First M and Church on December 7 and 8 with a wide range of aprons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Woodyard
Washington, D. C
House
West Virginia
Hunter H. Moss
Woodyard
Moss
Significance of Red Cross Seals in Tuberculosis Relief
A dying Arizona man writes to a West Virginia editor urging support for the Anti Tuberculosis society. He notes the local need in America, describes poor living conditions of families, and urges placing Red Cross Seals on Christmas packages to fund relief efforts and restore health for parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
West Virginia
Belgium
Far East
America
Mike
Local Notes Include Chapman's Appointment and Family News
Rev H S Chapman of Arnettsville announced at M E church in Laurel Point on Sunday. A son was born to Ralph Hess and wife. Mrs J L Snider visited her father Joseph Moore in Point Mar on December 1. Ralph Hess nears completion of a new garage. Miss Franco Williams, school mistress, left November 29 for Morgantown en route to Kingwood for homeward stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Chapman
Arnettsville
M. EL
Ralph Hess
J. L. Snider
Point Mar.i
Joseph Moore
Franco Williams
Morgantown
Kingwood
Local notes reflect community health and visits
Miss William is loved by her pupils while Mrs. George W Snider recovers from typhoid fever. Welden, William and Miss Diana Henry spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J T Musgrave at Hagans. Mrs Ellen Stansberry is indisposed. Miss Anna Hall returns from Youngstown after appendicitis surgery. Mrs Perry Hibbs and her four sons visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Carol Berry returned from Wyatt visit. They will live with the bride’s mother Mrs Sarah Brand. Mrs S J Stevens visited Morgantown. Virginia Henry has been ill. Waltman Waters builds a dwelling on land bought from Anna Furman. T la Cole of Rivers visited his father and attended M E church services. Mrs Marshall Lough recovering well after a serious operation performed by Drs Hartigan and Rinehart. Magazine booth promotes Christmas subscriptions at First M E B bazaar December 7 and 8. Apple Tree comes from Asia noting apples native to southwestern Asia. Adverts for bazaar and garments conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
George W. Snider
Welden
Diana Henry
J.T. Musgrave
Hagans
Ellen Stansberry
Anna Hall
Younstown
Ohio
Perry Hibbs
J. Wt. Mall
Carol Berry
Hery
Wyatt
Sarah Brand
S. J. Stevens
Morgantown
Virginia Henry
Waltman Waters
Anna Furman
T. la Cole
Rivers
M. E. Church
Marshall Lough
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ME 'S Clothing
Harry
Toy Department
Millinery Dept
Fairmont
W.va
Mannington News
Donley S. Jones
West Main St
Bell Phone
Beryl Stewart
C. K. Line
Locust Street
Louis Wolf
Sunbury
Max Baer
David Oliker
Sadie Oliker
Rosenthal
Point Marion
Minnie Fine
Paula Clemmans
Shinnston
A.M. Jacobs
Jack Anderson
Margaret Furbee
C. S. Cochrane
Martins Ferry
Cally
Locunt Street
Walter Jenks
Clayton Addition
Hugh Prichard
Colorado Springs
A. L. Prichard
Marther Waller
Sistersville
Mabella Calver
Winfrod Styan
Charles Burgess
Wheel
A. K. Madillon Norman
Charles 1
Phillips
Wons
Charles
Kenneth
Hollvar
N.Y
James Newrons
Misa Maggie Padden
Farmington
P.P. Fitzhugh
George Cochrane
Glover Gap
Ray Warnock
Neff
Osle
Thomas Collinswood
Washington D.C
Tederick
Pleasant Street
Colfax
Josephine P. Eherlyington
George Atkins
Market Street
James Slater
B. F. Powell
Barrackville
David Milo
Parkersburg
Wash Town
Tors
Nay T. Marshall Ney
Thomas Leeper
Thoburn
Kelster
Chieftyn
C. C. Lawson
M. P
Lawson
Kate Price
Halle Orr
Ocean Mine
Porter Knight
Clarksburg
Knight
No. 6
Consolidation Coal Company
J.D. Thompson
Pittsburgh
Monongal
Carrol Currey
J. Alt
Coopal Line
Mannington
Jennie Wolf
Sunberry, P
Dave Oliker
Neil Barker
Atkins
Advt
Columbia
A. G. Martin Co
Main St
Richard Hoffman
Madison St
Oscar Federbusch
Laurel Point
Coats
Church Bazaar
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Country Genter Man
Asia
Europe
M.B. Church
Bell-Ans
Columbia Grafonole
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