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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
3
Local social notes report the United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 1330 o clock at Mrs Columbus B Abbott’s residence 127 Maple Avenue. Important business and member attendance urged.
Local society notes list Mrs. George A. Herring visiting in Kingwood and several residents hosting guests from Morgantown, Washington, Punxsutawney, and Wheeling. Mentions include travel to Point Marion Pa for a week, attendance at the State Normal summer session, and visits with relatives in West Alexander and Walnut Avenue.
Daniel Maurer Jr aged nine months died Saturday evening at home on Walnut avenue after a weeklong illness from cerebral affection. The child was the son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Maurer commercial superintendent of the Monongahela Traction Company. Brief service was held yesterday at 2 30 pm at the residence conducted by Rev C E Goodwin. The parents left at 4 18 pm with the body for Pittsburgh en route to Gee Pa where interment will be made.
The Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church meets at 7:20 PM to discuss the impact of films on the community. Experts from several fields present talks on eye influence, morals, education, and church and Sunday school relations, followed by a general discussion.
Anne Murray, a twenty four year old in a city office, contemplates aging and isolation after a stylish hat fails to restore her sense of belonging. An office boy summons her to the stock room where her employer and the stock manager discuss questions, prompting her to take notes of the inquiry.
Anne meets Mr. Mills by chance after a long day in the credit department. He describes Granby’s plan to boost morale and initiate department suggestions. They discuss personal change, choosing humility over ambition, and Anne resolves to seek value in ordinary people while rethinking her life.
An old advertisement touts Harfina for thick shiny hair and reduced hair loss. It promises soft lustrous hair, fewer split ends, and relief from itching, urging readers to try products like Harting and Sarina, with a free 26 cent comb offer from J. H. McClorkey.
Mrs Barb urges readers to try Nero-Worth as nervous relief with testimonials from Fairmont customers. Crane's Drug Store reports strong tonic sales and credits signed statements for influence. Complaints of fatigue despondency and poor appetite improved after one week with renewed energy and appetite.
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