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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

3

Acker Sigler Nuptials Unite Sperry Sigler Bride

Golda Sperry Sigler and Thomas Hoskinson Acker wed at four o clock in Emerson Street home of Mrs. Sigler. Rev. W. J. Eddy officiated with Mina Dougan accompanying on piano and Miss Mell Dougan opening Lohengrin music. Harold Acker best man, Landon Sigler gave bride, guests included Franklin Acker, M. G. Sperry, and others from Clarksburg and Morgantown. The couple plans an eastern trip, then residence in Emerson Street.

Acker-Sigler Nuptla Jerra Leonora Sperry’ Sigler Emferaon Atrent Golda Sperry Sigler Thomas Hoskinson Asker Sigler Romony Mina Iva Hart Mell Dougan Akron W. J. Eddy Minn Dougan Lavaller Mina Payne Sigler Minx Lounie King Wellsville C.B. Hall Uof Beulah Walker Ethil Starzman Mildred Snider Morgantown Mar Rings Snider Mr. Acker Emerson Street Misa Sigler Franklin Acker Harold Acker Washington, D. C M. G. Sperry B. Sperry C. B. Sperry Margaret Clarksburg Ette Sturm Grafton C. B. Hail Landon Acker Misa Lossie Klug Wellaville

Elderly Women and Delegates Attend City Wedding

Announcement notes the marriage of Mr Cobun and Miss Ferrell in Clarksburg with Cobun living in Mannington and employed by Consol Coal Co. The couple announced residence at 208 Boydston Street after June 1. The groom, raised in the area, attended W V U and Washington and Jefferson College. Mrs Cobun, a Mt De Chantel Academy graduate, is a Clarksburg native. Also reported is the marriage of Obie Dawson to Miss Funfiy Straight in this city, solemnized at the bride’s mother’s home Saturday night.

Gobin-Ferrell Camden Sommers Clarkeburg Georgia Ferrell Denis Cabun Chas. Baird Mitchell Sommers J. B. Tenney W. F. Cobun Grace J. B. Tanney Wheeling Boydston Street Cobun i Clarksburg Mt. de Chantel Academy Bteaight Mannington W. Va Jie Obie Dawson Miss Funfiy Straight Eltyr Hide

Misses Edna and Jessie Jacobs Leave for Huttonsville

The Misses Edna and Jessie Jacobs departed last evening for Huttonsville where they will be guests of Miss Tals Hutton. Miss Iva Monroe, formerly a guest of Mrs. Robert Monroe at Absuiuer place, has returned to Kingwood. Magda Wiley came back from Benton's Ferry with Miss Kate Lion accompanying her for several days. Mrs William Lynch and daughters Frances and Regina plan to move to Pittsburgh, joining Mrs Lynch who has resided here recently with Mrs J M McDonnell. Lawrence left for Logan county for summer work. Edgar Ehro and wife went to Norrietown Pa to spend the summer with relatives. Sabina Hill resides with her daughter near Ogden avenue, spending the summer at Hillbrand. Mrs W C Ridgley and children returned from Rymer after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs B A Dotson of St Mary's are on a honey moon and visited Mr and Mrs B F Grimm of Kelly.

Edna Jessie’ Jacobs Huttonsville Tals’ Hutton Iva. Monroe Robert Monroe Absuiuer Place Kingwood Magda Wiley Benton's Ferry Linn Kate Lion William Lynch Frances Regina Pittsburgh Lynch McFarland J. M. McDonnell Lawrence Logan County Edgar Ehro Norrietown Sabina Hill’ Vio W. H. Brand Ogden Avenue Hillbrand W. C. Ridgley Rymer B. A. Dotson St. Mary's Kelly. Place

Corrupt Tactics in Liquor Ads Tied to Suffrage War

A Midland note traces liquor interests and anti suffrage groups linking to campaign leaflets in Michigan and McComb County. An ad copy sent to papers shows paid requests from the McComb County Retail Liquor Death Association seeking insertion and charges for a ten inch display. The Detroit Journal published a letter exposing the connection and the false pretenses of the campaign.

West Virginia Paual Suffrage Association Morgan Michigan Michigan Association McComb County Majestic Building Detroit Henry L. Lynter James Cosslettemit Liquor Organization Anti” Association Detroit Journal Mme. Clemens Mich Joseph Matthew

A Quitter Joins a Quiet Life in the Woods

Joe quits his city job after a failed raise bid and leaves town. He rents a lakeside cabin, surveys a thirty acre farm, and plans to buy it as he writes to Marion about his changed prospects and a solitary future in the woods.

Joe Marion

Come and Get Me A Girl Reads Joe Letter In Quiet Room

A woman, weary from a day of work, receives a letter from Joe urging her to abandon city life. Marlon, hopeful yet coldly nightbound, walks to her home and learns of the appeal to join him. She writes back to say she will come.

Marion Jamos Barsly Jos Barton Joe Marlon Tam

Way of the Practical Man in Arthur Helps Spirit

A concise observation on the practical man as a favorite figure of the age. The speaker notes such figures advance with a single principle, risking their own view while scattering many valuable ideas like jewels.

Arthur

Adlerka remedy sparks Fairfield auction surprise

Residents in Fairmont react to a rapid auction of a simple duckthorn bark and glycerine remedy. Advertisers claim it acts on both upper and lower bowel, clearing foul matter and relieving constipation sour stomach and gas. A few doses may ease chronic stomach trouble and prevent appendicitis claims. Martin's Drug Co sells Adlerd ka.

Yairmont Martin’s Drug Co

Not True Honesty by Lyman Abbott

Quote asserts that honesty valued above policy is true honesty while honesty calqued as policy is not genuine honesty. It presents a nuanced stance, suggesting integrity should guide action beyond rulebound calculations.

Lyman Abbott

Pupiia Play At Rivesville Church Benefit

The pupils of the M E church south at Rivesville present a four act comedy titled A Crazy Idea at the school house Monday June 12 A matinee at 2 PM and an evening show at 8 PM Tickets 10 cents for children 20 cents for adults proceeds go to the church

Pupiia M. E. Church Rivesville Adve

Stop That Ache Use Dean's Kidney Pills

Fairmont residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills after taking six boxes to relieve dull back pain and sleepless nights. Mrs W G Gould of 194 Spruce St reports complete relief from kidney trouble and pain, with no remaining symptoms. Price 50c at dealers, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.

Dean Fairmont W. G. Gould Spruce St. Fairmont Doan

Notice of Summer Restigal at Normal School

There will be a private restigal taught at the Normal school for pupils aged 14 and up, starting June 19, 1916. Miss Snyder, a graduate of the Normal course, will have charge, with details by calling Miss Snyder at the Dormitory.

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