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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
James Keeley portrays Lloyd George through a Chicago Herald interview, noting the Welsh leader's intense, brisk manner and unadorned speech. The piece emphasizes George's practical force, relentless focus, and the journalist’s impression of his drive, pace, and strategic nerve.
Inventory days away prompts broad reductions across men’s, women’s and children’s coats suits dress es and overcoats. Holiday gifts shoes furs chinaware toys and dolls from Basement Store to the Third Floor are heavily reduced for a complete disposal.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church in Monongah met at William Holbert’s Brookdale home to organize clothing and food donations for flood victims in southern West Virginia. A barrel at Walter Holbert’s home will hold contributions this week. Also moving notices for Burl Evans from Brookdale to Akron and his job change. The Village Lawyer stage play by Acme Society planned for a future Lyrle Theatre show with ticketed admission. last year’s Plum Valley raised over sixty dollars. Christner’s recovery from injuries related to a county jail incident. Mrs. Perre dies at 62 after brain tumor. funeral at St Stanislaus Church Monongah. Various personal notes mention Thomas Finch’s holiday visit, Mrs. Shaver’s Fairmont stop, and local residents’ activities.
The fragment lists residents and visitors in Monongah and surrounding towns, noting Rev. CC Lawson, Mrs. Robert Colvin, Miss Adrain Talbott, Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, Miss Driaold, Joe Kawell, Charles Knight, Leo Faner, CLV Terrell, Jon Bejuek, Mrs. Matsy Ke, Jay Deon, Mins Daeris Pepper and Lyon, Albert Davies, Keware, and Russell Flacher. It mentions health issues for Miss Adrain Talbott and a recent gathering in Monongah with various social visits and business trips in Fairmont and Clarksburg.
The Poo cays of Hi Falouine Lapthet church plan a chicken supper fundraiser and social event. James Palmer, returning from Texas with his wife, plans to spend the winter there. Y M W Club met yesterday with Mrs Dancer and Mrs Arthur Brown hosting at Maryland Avenue, exchanging gifts and enjoying the festive afternoon.
A garbled society column notes visits and family news around Weston, Grattan, Morgantown, and nearby areas. Mentions Mr and Mrs, Mrs Sutin, Sire Walker, and various residents including Juan ex, Aunticosn Wve, and Walter Howell. Reported travels, relatives, and short visits across multiple households with unclear dates.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Little and their daughter Mildred have returned from a short visit. They were at Altux and Mive Beanricy Courtney was recovering from a few days of illness.
Mrs Maria Perre of Mononah aged 25 died yesterday at Cook hospital from a tumor on the brain. Survived by husband Antonie and two children, youngest an infant. Funeral 8 am Friday at Indian Catholic Church in Monon gal, Undertaker Musgrave in charge.
Charleston officials granted a charter to Sitio Lube Service Lith Audio and Investigating Company of a Meaton with capital stock of 10000 dollars. Incorporators listed are W. T. Tillmonnn, RW Wright, GF Gar, John W. Blicker, Otto Len, and W. A. Todd, all of Charleston.
Professor Vt G Marasti Isian, famed as a top alto singer, will give a six voice First Sermon in Bonge tonight at 7 30 in the Diamond Street M K church Republic 14 invites all. Armenian by birth naturalized American he sings soprano tenor baritone and bass with a six octave range. No admission fee is charged though a collection will be taken. Tomorrow pishtha will sing at Central Christian church.
Washington dispatch examines the risk of German U-boats cutting vital trade to Britain, noting Lloyd George orders to arm merchant ships could force use of Canadian or other ports. White Star and Cunard likely to reroute via New York to Halifax and Liverpool, with armed escorts and internment rules shaping a new Atlantic commerce.
H HAYHURST of Colfax West Virginia praises Nery Worth Nerve Tonic from Crane's Drug Store noting ten years of rheumatic nervous sleeplessness and digestive issues eased after two bottles. He reports improving eyesight stomach hunger and daily nerve relief with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The funeral of William Cooper was held this morning at eleven o'clock at the family home in Taylor county. He was killed by a train at Watson crossing on Tuesday. Survived by a wife and three children. Interment at Lometeey teartis home by Undertaker EU Musgrave.
A playful quarrel over shaving habits sparks a lighthearted exchange about who wins arguments at home. The issue centers on routine routines and household power dynamics. The tone remains humorous and relatable.
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