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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
2
Montana business faces ongoing competition as rivals gain market share while the core operation struggles to stay viable. The article notes amid broader economic pressures, firms seek strategies to survive a tougher landscape and maintain jobs.
A fragment lists straw hats 1.50 and wash skirts in new colors with contrasting trimmings. It notes second floor displays and special prices, including men’s wash skirts 1.00 to 1.50 and a reference to third floor merchandise. The ad mentions color, trim, and sizes with emphasis on value.
An itemized notice lists men's Palm Beach and silk mohair suits with varied colors and patchwork lapels. Availability includes sizes up to 44, with coats, coats or jackets described as newest style. Also promoted are gingham dresses and genuine Panama hats in multiple colors, with store locations on the second and third floors.
A jumble of local items reports Mrs Hally Nazim hosting a birthday party for her daughter with friends and refreshments. Various residents including Wanda Hawkins, Mrs Bennett and others are mentioned with visits, illnesses, and travels around Morgantown Akron Keyser and nearby areas.
Worthington reports coming week events and visits by Eila O Rightsie principal visiting Dr W W Orr. 0 Lewis of Rhinnston stayed locally. Baseball at Traction Park to face Clarkebury. kickoff time listed. A late evening tam concert announced.
East Monongah graded schools commencement tonight at the Mononga church with 31 graduates from Grant district to receive diplomas. Col T G Price mayor will present diplomas and Congressman M M Neely will deliver the address. The ceremony features songs, prayers, solos, and essays. graduates include Lethe Barner Rice, Bertha Gertrude Cozad, Pauline Opal Davis, Mary Turkovich, and many others from Monongah and surrounding areas.
Fairview. Mrs. J. Hamilton and tre. J. Z. Sutton shopped in Fairmont this afternoon. Hi D. Eddy visited Fairmont today. Mrs. Elizabeth Kilnginemith of Fairmont has returned home after a stay here. Dr. Bradley and daughter were en route to Wadestown. W. S. Minitions of Fairmont was a business visitor. Tendant was a business visitor at Mannington. Superintendent Fred Crocker of Mannington was a visitor at the South Penn office. Gyda Taylor visiting her parents at Bethany, W. Va. Virginia Morris of Fairmont and Gene West of the Fairmont Normal guests of Miss Morrie's parents. Harry Morris leaves next week for Akron, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. I. Ye Morrie and granddaughter Milo Eroling are weekend guests at Mannington and will attend the Normal commencement at Fairmont Monday. Mrs. Mary Green hosted the WG.T evangelistic meeting Thursday night after business. attendees included Mrs. LL Moreio and daughter Mrs. Renicker, Mrs. J. Miller, Mrs. Summerville, Mrs. Leah Vivian, Mrs. A. TL Perkins, Nien Sarah Edy, Mrs. J. G, Machesney, Mrs. Olles, Minnetta Myers, Mrs. Hodis Walle, Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchall, Mrs. Blanche Taylor, Mrs. Davis and Miss P. A. Gump. Nov. A. I. Pedon a Fairmont visitor today. Clyde Tennant of Rigoville and Mr. Michel of Grant Towns were guests here this afternoon. Dr. Morris, cashier of the Farm syo and Morchants bank, was a big visitor of Fairmont Friday evening.
James Shelton aged 36, a well known colored man in the city, died early this morning at his brother William Fortune's home after months of tuberculosis. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, and two brothers Emott and Carla Shelton of Staunton Virginia and White Sulphur Springs respectively. The body will be taken to Staunton for interment.
The Mannington community notes sacraments at the Presbyterian church with infant baptism on Sunday at 10 45 AM during the Children Day service. Sunday school begins at 9 30 AM. Memorial services for the Odd Fellows are planned at 8 PM Sunday. A succession of church activities, engagements, visits, and travels are listed, including confirmations, commencements, and social events involving local families and nearby towns.
The piece recalls June 2, 1876 as the birth of the telegraph’s successor, the telephone, noting the original instrument and its world impact. It lauds 41 years of scientific progress and economic advance, praising the telephone as the most economical conduit for public and private needs and future growth under Bell System stewardship.
Friday for a visit with friends and relatives, Mr and Mrs Marshallew moved from the John Hayan property in Centeralrzet to the Linville house in the Clayton addition. Mrs Kellwan ofwhesling 184a town travels for a welds vialt with relatives in the Clayton addition.
Aldermen and church groups hosted a musical event at Trinity church Friday evening. A benefit concert at St Zion Baptist on Thursday will aid the Young Men's and Ladies' Financial Lab. Admission is 25 cents.
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