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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

Page

3

Mannington News Deelines Appointment And Bazaar

Harold Coffman declined to accept the appointment to vie for entrance to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The Queen Esther Circle of the B church will hold a Christmas bazaar Saturday at Forbes Furniture starting at one oclock with a sale of fine articles. Revival services at the Christian church feature W H Boden of Ohio and pastor B F Smith with a choir. special services nightly except Saturday. public invited. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs Barlieteh Morgan of Baltimore. Numerous locals and visitors noted in business and social mentions including Chas Mier of the Hope Gis Co and Michael O Grady of Glencoe Ohio.

Harold Coffman Com Aronsman Neely Kon Annapolis Wecope Esther Uirely B. Church Forbes Furnitape W. H. Boden Ohio Christan Church Christina Ality Bence Jesus Wong B. F. Smith

Man Expected to Solve $50,000 Mystery in West Virginia

Clipped readable text claims Gharies 4 Wax and his second wife, pictured by The West Virginian, are linked to a $50,000 breach of promise scheme. The article alleges Wax targeted women, swindling them with promises in the “Sweet Beart” setting and the “Oliver Osborne” context, with confessors among associates and officials noting suspected fraud.

Gharies Wax Wardon Oliver Osborne Carpa Wax

Lloyd George hailed as one of England's most loved leaders

Detroit dispatch reports Lloyd George born January 17, 1860, lauded as a dynamic radical who shaped budget reform and social insurance. His wartime finance role, 1914 loans, and later premiership highlighted a career that transformed Britain’s fiscal and social landscape.

London David Lloyd George Biany Times England Thoms O Litte Wimout Plym Wich Toe Bipirh Britain Lloyd George Lord Kitchener Neuve Chapiie Liszt Beorge

Barred Plymouth Rocks Breed and Characteristics

The Barred Plymouth Rock is described as a heavy, hardy dual purpose breed from Massachusetts with origins from a Dominique cock and a Black Cochin hen. The breed developed via May of Nutick and double mating to produce show birds, producing eggs around two hundred thirty per year for a prolific layer. They mature early, endure cold, and have high meat quality, though not equal to Brahmas or Chinas.

Massachusetts H. B. May Nutick Maas Hytonte Shemaley Tomalen Plymouth Kork Ave Nelly Mate Ing Plymouth Roche Ag Mitleelilcke

Vital Statistica Births and Property Transfers in Valley River Area

Vital statistics show births registered by Dr. T J Howard and one death recorded by undertaker D C Coplin. Property transfers include Dende Filed R A Satterfield et ux to W R Satterfield on waters of Valley river in Union district for 1500 dollars, and A Snodgrarn et al to Cinda Ann Lal on waters of Joo a run in Mannington district for 1450 dollars. JW Rona et ux to Harvey B Summers on real estate in Winfield district for 592.50 dollars.

Valley River Union A. Snodgrarn Et al Cinda Ann Lal Joo'a Run Mannington JW. Rona Harvey B. Summers Winfield

Woman Laughs Till Death Over Husband's Joke Tale

PoUsvilt resident Tag recalls a fatal reaction after a woman laughed at a joke about her husband. Authorities report the incident as a rare but verified death linked to uncontrollable laughter during a domestic dispute or comedic provocation.

Tag Detroit Times

California Syrup of Figs promotes children’s health remedy

An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to relieve constipation quickly, restoring playfulness and energy in kids. The copy urges parents to keep the product at home and asks to verify the 60 cent bottle is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California

Mrs Wiegel Returns From Britain Visits Relatives

Mrs W J Wiegel returned from Britain after a week with relatives. Mrs E W Hill of Morgantown spent yesterday here with her parents Mr and Mrs A Nell. She was accompanied home by her daughter who had spent several days here. Mrs Harry Jackson is visiting her sister Mrs S G Donley in Morgantown. Sue left for Morgantown after accompanying her mother Mrs Louisa Tucker there. Mrs B J Eddy of Bula Monongalia county, who had been guest of her daughter Mrs Jesse LeMathers, has gone to Steguntown to visit her daughter Mrs Leroy Taylor.

Detroit Mich Dee Hannul Roald Statler Harman Wakeneth Johnstown Anysibe Fehler Ann Pittsburgh Viel Abe Nyach W. J. Wiegel Itainlish E. W. Hill Morgantown Paranta Nell Harry Jackson G. Donley Mor Rantown Louisa Tucker Sue Mire B. J. Eddy Bula Monongalia County Dangster Jesse LeMathers Slerguntown Leroy Taylor

How to Rid of Disgusting Dandruff from Caused by Germs

An advertisement style claim advises that dandruff is caused by a germ and can be eliminated permanently by applying Parisian Saxe to the scalp and massaging for a few minutes. It promises dramatic hair health improvement with Sage rinses and asserts the product is harmless, inexpensive, and non staining.

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