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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

3

Arrival of Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs A A Rinehart

Worthington notes include birth of Rosa Mia Elizabeth on Friday December 8 to Alpheus A Rinehart and wife. A social club named Aurora club formed by local young and married men in Cochran building at end of the bridge. Officers named Lawrence G Sandy president J E Maz er vice president and B H Skinner secretary treasurer. Rev Luther Glover of Morgantown preached at Baptist church. Ministerial visit by Rev J Phillips president of West Virginia annual conference preached Tuesday December 12. Public school social and supper raised about 35 for a musical instrument. Town Council adjourned on pool room license no action likely before February 1 1917. Personal notes list visitors and deaths in Shinna.

Alpheus A Rinehart Rosa Mia Elizabeth Cochran Aurora Club Lawrence G. Sandy J. E. Mazer B. H. Skinner J. Phillips West Virginia Chirch Pal

Bargain Sale to Open Tomorrow Blumberg Brothers Store

Blumberg Brothers under selling shop plans a sale of manufacturers surplus stocks opening tomorrow. The store offers wide varieties of up-to-date wearing apparel for every family member, backed by a reliable house. The event is expected to attract shoppers seeking bargains amid current business conditions. In other news, state tax issues unfold in Randolph County and a Seattle editor pioneers a news shingle printed by parcel post.

Blumberg Brothers Blumberg

Prince Anton Karl Promises Dethrone Plot in Asanania

Prince Anton Karl of Hohenzollern, brother of the Romanian king, commands a German invasion army in Asanania and issues a proclamation to the local people declaring his aim to punish their king and dethrone his brother.

Anton Karl Hohenzollern Rumania Asanania Heather

Railroad worker to move on after current duties

A Western Maryland railroad employee has completed his work location but has not been advised of the next post. He will store his household goods and, with his wife, visit relatives in Cumberland and other nearby points before the new assignment.

The Western Maryland Railroad Cumberland

East Side News Class Activities and Local Notices

East Side el News reports Mrs Jenkins class to meet Thursday after school at the church. Mrs Hughes of Columbia street ill for days. Hope Sewing Circle to be entertained Friday by Mrs Virginia Dicken on Marion avenue. Edna Bartholow hosted last Friday with gifts for Mrs Bart Phillips and Mrs Clifford Metz. Ladies' Aid meeting held at First M P church this afternoon. East Side schools to close Friday December 24 for Christmas holidays with each grade presenting a program. Mrs William Hendricks improving after illness. Dr William F Bogers recovering over weeks. Mrs Linn Little and son Raymond visiting Mrs Little's mother Mrs Whitenan in Adamston. Mr and Mrs Rufus Satterfield moved from Colfax to Gaskins property on Columbia street.

Hope Sewing Circle Virginia Dicken Marion Avenue Edna Bartholow Bart Phillips Clifford Metz William Hendricks State Street William F. Bogers Linn Little Ati Raymond, Jare

Illness Updates and Local Visit Atmosphere in White Hall

Thos Koon shows improvement after illness while Mrs Gideon Rutherford visits her parents. Visitors include Mrs Ben Mundall and Mrs C W Linn at John Hughes's home. Eunice Wilt falls ill at Fairmont and plans to return home. Miss Flossie Rutherford attends a protracted meeting at Lee Rice’s home. Lorraine Burgreen visits Fairmont, and a party at Mr Dodd’s home is described as enjoyable.

Thos. Koon Gideon Rutherford T. J. Koon Ben Mundall C. W. Linn John Hughes Wiley Currey Monongah Mine No. 5 Eldora Rev Lawson Eunice Wilt Fairmont Lloyd Wilt Flossie Rutherford Lee Rice Lorraine Burgreen Dodd

State bills would create a state printing house

A proposed bill in Interysfor State West Virginia seeks to establish a state printing house to handle all state printing and billing. The measure notes bids for state printing have recently been three times higher than estimated, underscoring the need for a centralized facility.

W. Va

Murder suspect Moss Mooney captured in Charleston

Huntington dispatch reports Moss Mooney, a Black man linked to the Barboursville constable George Church murder six weeks earlier, was arrested in Charleston per word received by local police. The report notes Mooney’s alleged involvement and a fresh arrest following the Barboursville case.

Huntington W. Va Moss Mooney George Church Barboursville Ton Charleston

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Headache Relief

Advert buys promise rapid cold relief with a dose every two hours for three doses. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and feverish symptoms, and taste pleasant, costing 25 cents at drug stores with no substitutes.

Pape

Nerv Worth praised by notable farmer in endorsement

A farmer signs a testimonial praising Nerv Worth as a tonic that restores sleep after two years of sleepless nights. The ad claims the product steadies nerves, aids digestion, relieves headaches and backaches, and builds up run-down systems with a money-back guarantee at Crane's drug store.

A. T. Heck Crane's Advt

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