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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1916

Page

4

Local social events and marriages in Wheeling and Martinsburg

Wide assortment of local society notes from Wheeling and nearby towns. Mrs George DeBolt travels to Wheeling to speak on Current Events and attend a D A R luncheon at Windsor hotel. Misses Hunt and Fiser host Westminster guild members. Da v ina Brown to host next Circle gathering. Marriages announced Ida Cramer and Virgil Morgan solemnized at Thanksgiving. Albert Johnson and Hazel Payton wed in Oakland Md. Pythian Sisters meeting postponed due to concert. Revel of the Months event at State Normal School by YWCA. Field Street Young Married Women’s Club hosts. State printing bill grows. costs for two-year state government supplies rise due to material price increases.

Wheeling George DeBolt Woman's Club Daughters of the American Revolution Windsor Hotel Johnson-Payton Albert Johnson Hazel Payton Oakland John A. Payton Ed Johnson Johnson B. & O. Round House Jackson Addition Pythian Sisters Pyt Charleston W.va West Virginia

Local Personal News Highlights From East Park Avenue Village

Mrs Jacai Ma cock returns to Brownsville Pa after visiting J L Murphy and family on East Park avenue. Miss Ethel Hout returns to New Martinsville from Thanksgiving visit with her mother Mrs T T Hoult. Mrs A K Marshall and daughter Margaret back from Pittsburgh after two weeks. A birth reported Sunday to Mr and Mrs in Field street, a daughter. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs Allison Bartlett Mullison street. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs Ernest Dagon Vire Girinia avenue. Filward Jones, son of F C Jones, remains ill at home on Fairmont avenue. Allen Russell of Keyser visits city on business. Miss Ethel Trembly returns to Etkins after visiting Mins Lena Parks East Park avenue. Mr and Mrs Ward Goodwin and twins Paul and Pauline depart for McMechen after week with Mrs Goodwin’s mother Mrs J G Wian on Maple avenue. Miss Edith Berg returns home to Point Marion Pa after stay with Miss Doroth Howard. Mrs Walterless returns to Morgantown after visiting relatives. William McGlovin recovering from motorcycle injury at Fairmont Hospital No 1 and due for discharge next week.

Jacai Macock J. L., Murphy and East Park Avenue Brownsville Field Street Allison Bartlett Mullson 1 Ernest Dagon Viregirinia Avenue Filward Jones F.C. Jones Fairmont Avenue Allen Russell Keyser Ethel Trembly Mins Lena Parks Etkins Ward Goodwin Paul Pauline Goodwin J. G. Wian Maple Avenue McMechen Edith Berg Doroth Howard Point Marion Walterless Morgantown William McGlvin Fairmont Hospital No

Arew-Pina New and Better Household Remedy Ad

An old newspaper ad touts Arew-Pina as a superior household remedy for aches pains and croup relief for children. It promises a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and notes a sealing salve variant Krew-Pina with no dangerous drugs and quick action for muscular soreness and colds. It also cites Martin's Drug Store and Mountain City Drug Store offering 25 cent jars and urges keeping a jar at home for emergencies.

Martin's Drug Store Mountain City Drug Store

Dorsey Adams Funeral Held In Huntington

The funeral of Dorsey Adams, 37, of this city, who died after a long illness in Somerset, Pennsylvania, was held at his sister Mrs. John H. Watson’s home on Hampton Road. Interment followed at Wood Lawn Cemetery. Adams is survived by his wife and parents, Harvey and Mrs. Adams. The body was brought home yesterday. Also included: Huntington ministers discussed standardizing funerals to omit remarks and possibly eliminate Sunday services.

Dorsey Adams Somerset John H. Watson Hampton Road Cunningham Woodlawn Adams Harvey Adams Avay Huntington, W. Va Huntington Huntington Ministerial Association Salow

How to Be Slim From a Local Drug Store Ad

An advertisement urges readers to lose 15 to 20 pounds without starving by using Ol! of Korean capsules from Martin's Drug Store at 225 Main Street. It claims safe, reliable fat removal after meals and nightly use, with weekly weigh ins and a promise of quick results.

Martin's Drug Store Main Street

Fresh faced beauty claim charms aging skin

An advertisement touts a skin osmosis method that promises rapid transformation to a wrinkle free, youthful complexion. It credits Countess de Chavanne and Mile. Mar with success, recommends warm water, roseated cream, and optional Japanese pencils, and guarantees refunds if results fail.

Countess de Chavanne Aiter

Variety of toys and household goods sale list

A dense OCR listing describes items and prices across toy sets, games, sewing and embroidery kits, grooming tools, decorative and utility wares, fabric and table linens, and gloves. Included are names of sets, clocks, dolls, and fabrics with prices from a few cents to several dollars, primarily grouped by department on multiple floors.

Gift List From Ready to Wear Dept Second Floor

Ready to wear department displays fur coats Hudson seal from 62.50 to 175.00 plus fur muffs and neckpieces 3.10 to 50. Cotton waists in white lawn and voile with lace trims priced 1.00 to 2.00 and silk waists 2.50 to 10. Silk kimonos and corduroy bathrobes offered in multiple colors 2.50 to 7.00. Children's bathrobes sweaters sets hats and gloves priced 1.00 to 4.50. Silk camisoles nightgowns underskirts and envelopes 2.00 to 5.00. Silk hosiery and wool socks available. first floor.

Have You Reserved Your Vietrola for Christmas

Customers recall the Victrola boom of last Christmas and fear shortages again. The local dealer promises a balanced stock and fast delivery or hold for Christmas with $15 to $200 machines. A small deposit and monthly payments secure the balance. Fourth Floor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ella Hunt Ethel Fiser Gageon Avenue McFarland Westminster Guild Misa Davinna Brown Willams Memorial M. B. Church Jwill W. H. Shinn Maryland Avenue Choral Society Clarence Cramer Barrackville Ida Cramer Virgil Morgan Rev. C.D. Mitchell Mr. Morgan J. M. Murtley and Sons Company Pierpont Avenue State Normal School Young Woman's Christian Association Scott Harry Scott Young Married Women’s Club Fletcher Castor New York Lawrence H. Lloyd Irving Gramercy Park New York City Steen Hugh Hamilton Bell Bodog Daisy Mar France Simone Marnex West 22Nd St Tokalon South Side Pharmacy Fairmont Choral Society Jackson Clyde Kinsey First Methodist Episcopal Church Mountain City Drug Co Court House Santa Claus Parker Rock and Flinch Kaw Pamite Kere Sadie Davenports Jardiniere
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