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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1916

Page

3

Fairmont Choral Society Delights at Second Concert

The Fairmont Choral Society under Louis Black staged its second concert at First ME church before about 100 listeners. Soloist Mrs. Wardell, Mr. Kinsey, and J. H. Randall performed selections including Italian groups and Grieg's Recognition of Land. Mrs. Waddell impressed with Inflammation and Fair Ellen as the chorus and ensemble, aided by Miss Slazel Beck at piano and Miss Laura Briggs at organ. The hometown singers Clyde Kinsey and Mrs. Waddell, both Fairmont natives, heightened the evening’s appeal.

Fairmont Choral Society Louis Black W. W. 17. School of Music Jackson Clyde Kinsey Kurttone New York Myrtle Shaw Waddell Fairmont Mre. Wardell Mr. Kinsey J. H. Randall Beasie Byer Grace Crowell Neva Curry Florence Cavender Edgar Davis Beular Davis C. C. Denyam Minor Dunham Florence Lastman M. A. Fletcher Pauline Graham Radie Hernitor Florence Hawker Lucy Henderson Ruth Hamilton Ethel Horsman Edna Jacobs Rose Kennedy Dena Knight Ciara Eamon Truth Merrifield

Woman May Cause Cabinet Change In Wilson Era

A report claims Mrs. Gregory may trigger a cabinet shift by guiding her husband to resign as attorney general, as she plans a return to Texas. The piece lists numerous names and mentions gas rate hikes for Wheeling, West Virginia, plus a church bazaar ad with needlework and quilts.

Gregory Wilson Texas

East Side News Society Notes and Local Updates

Foreign Missionary Society hosted by Mrs Cecil Jenkins drew a large audience at Dia nt Street M E church with refreshments. Various residents reported health and travel updates including a sprained ankle and visits between family members and friends in the town.

Foreign Missionary Society Cecil Jenkins Merchant T Missionary Society Diant Street M. E

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Public notice-style promotional item proclaims Pape's Cold Compound cures grippe and nasal congestion. It claims dosing every two hours for three doses relieves headache fever throat ache and sneezing, costs 25 cents, tastes pleasant, requires no assistance, and urgesAvoid substitutes.

Grippe Pape

Miss Juliana Fleming Is Buried Today

Funeral services for Miss Juliana Fleming occurred at 2 30 PM from the home of her nephew Captain E A Billingelea on Monroe street. The death followed burns from a gas stove accident at her Jefferson street home. Rev W J Eddy and Rev H G Stoetzer led the ceremonies, with interment at Conaway Cemetery Hillcreat by Undertaker R L Cunningham.

Juliaa Fleming Cook Hospital Jefferson Street E. A. Billingelea Monroe Street Ev. WJ. Eddy First Baptist Church H. G Stoetzer Presbyterian Church Conaway Hillcreat R. L. Cunningham

Water rate case hearings set for December 21 in Charleston

Counsel for 8. G. Smith receiver of Benwood-McMechen Consolidated Water Co. and for the cities of Benwood and McMechen will argue before the Public Service Commission in Charleston on December 21. They will present arguments on the water company s request to raise rates.

Wheeling Charleston W. Va Public Service Commission Natural Gas Company of West Virginia G. Smith Benwood-McMechen Consolidated Water Company Benwood and McMechen

Feel Fine Take Cascarets For Liver And Bowel

A promotional bit touts Cascarets as a harmless cathartic for men women and children. It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches dizziness coated tongue and sour stomach with gentle cleansing and no griping. Mothers are told to give the product to children anytime without harm.

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