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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

5

Trinity M E and M B Church Events Tonight

Mrs John Washington hosted Ald No 1 of Trinity M E last night on Cleveland Ave Henry Gray hosted Ald No 2 at the church Friday Martha Gilbert hosted Ald No 2 of Trinity M H at her parents home on Fairmont Ave Sunday 950 PM Masonic Thanksgiving Service 800 PM burning of church mortgage Special program Thursday the 22nd at 520 All invited Notice to Mountain City Lodge No 3698 G U O of C F regular meeting night now Monday nights starting June 29 1916 Yours In F L and T J C Heath PLS Richard Moome

John Washington Trinity M. E Cleveland Avenue Henry Gray Martha Gilbert Trinity M. H Fairmont Avenue Odd Fellows Mountain City Lodge C. F F. L. and J. C. Heath PLS Richard Moome

Confessions of a Wife and a Painful Picture

Mrs Waverly helps a distressed confidante who fears scandal from a compromising photograph in a rogues gallery. The narrator recalls courtroom crowds, a lover’s protective embrace, a police captain’s offer of counsel, and a shared joke about male attentions amid a tense personal crisis.

East Side 7 News Local Social Roundup

Entertained for Quests at Mrs Prank Amos on Guffey Street with Mrs Bida Travis Cottrill and Misa Mar for Travia of Houston among the guests. Children’s Day observed at First M P Church tomorrow with a program after the regular service. Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs Frank Amos home on Guffey Street. Mrs Casteel hosted dinner on Grant Street. guests included Mrs Priscilla Merrifield Mrs Nicholas Powers and Mrs E Swisher. Mr and Mrs BG Wilson and two children plus Mrs Mary Mudgina visiting relatives in Grottoes Waynesboro then Philadelphia where Floyd Morrow takes decorator post. Denzel Smallwood injured foot at B and O work. Rosser family moving to Akron. Glenn Springer now runs F C Thomas grocery on Merchant Street.

Prank Amos Guffey Street Bida Travis Cottrill Misa Mar Fore Travia Houston Tex Young Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Diamond St. M. E Mra Frank Amos Guffey Straat Casteel Grant Stroat Mre Priscilla Merrifield Nicholas Powers E. Swisher Virginia BG. Wilson Mary Mudgina Grottoes Waynesboro Josale Grose Kingwood Truman Davis P. Morgan State Street Harvey Stevle Little Pally Frank Tichnell Market Street Frank Hinebaugh Kingmont Ter J.B. Workman Jane Richardson Pruntytown Anna Lewis Bucklinnon Jay Hough Maryland” Avenue

New Chinese blouse described as a midsized oriental fashion item

A fashion note highlights a new midsize Chinese style blouse by Mme. Chambers. The midnight blue taffeta garment features blue red and yellow embroidery, with the blouse fastened over the right shoulder and accented by a deep yellow cuff and collar.

Mme. Chambers

Canary is pet of girl who may be little mistress of White House

The article notes Miss Hughes with her pet canary in Washington, showing her as the little mistress of the White House if her father, Charles E Hughes, wins the presidency. It also includes various local notices and a dramatic railway incident involving a box car and a daring rescue by Helen and Bob.

Margaret Tim Margaret Ann Tim Lafferty Pollo Tin Jim Edles Timothy Laffertyn Jim Canary White House Charles E. Hughes Miss Hughes Hughes Washington Helen Bob Superiaendent

Woman's Courage And Initiative On The Bridge Of Danger

A Nelson theatre showing features a story about the Bridge of Danger. The plot centers on a new railroad superintendent’s push for efficiency, his dismissal of veteran workers including Pop Bates and Helen as relief operator, and the tension as Helen informs Hob Baten while the superintendent moves through the yard.

Bridge of Danger Nelson Theatre Pop” Bates Helen Helfi Hob Baten

Is it a Void Cough or Bad Blood

Richmond Virginia residents report Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery greatly relieving a severe cough and indigestion. The testimonial from Joan H Banks claims restored strength and improved health after long suffering, praising the tonic as a spring medicine made from herbs and roots with no alcohol.

Richmond Pierce Ivor Joan H. Banks S. Laurel St Richmond, Va Doctor Pierce Doctor Blerce Drugsiets

Marion County Farm Bureau meeting planned this afternoon

A Marion county farm bureau meeting is held this afternoon in the county courthouse. The gathering aims to boost membership and appoint a committee to seek renewal of the county agricultural agent contract, which expires July 1 this year.

Farm Bureau Marion County Farm Bureau

Sedentary Work and Nutrition Advice From Health Column

A health column advises sedentary workers to adjust food intake and select non choking foods. It recommends daily meat in moderation, plenty of fruits vegetables whole grains and bread, plus drinking water between meals and regular meal times. Open air light movement aids circulation breathing and oxidation. Avoid excessive caffeine and alcohol.

Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir Ad Validated

An old advertisement touts Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir as a remedy for rheumatism and joint stiffness. It claims benefits for liver, kidney, and stomach health and promotes Crane's Drug Store as the retailer with a thirty day, $1.09 liquid or tablet treatment option.

Martin Crane’s

Fletcher's Castoria Ad Claim Refined

An old advertisement fragment touts Fletcher’s Castoria for children, promising relief from stomach upset and teething discomfort. The ad mentions “deafness cannot be cured” and promotes a soothing remedy trusted by doctors and parents of the era.

Nervous child improves after Nery-Worth remedy trial

Mrs Trout of near Hilo recalls her 14 year old daughter Ja. suffering nervous prostration and dizziness. After taking Nery-Worth for a few days the symptoms disappeared, digestion normalized, and the girl grew stronger. Mrs Trout believes the remedy aided full recovery and cites her own satisfaction with the product.

Trout Nerr-Worth Co Daughit Andiatia

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Camp de Mailly Second Mailly Camp Trinity M. B Allos Waverly Harvey Ibis Fittie Alice Pat Rogues Aira Plesee Central Police Ataton Ansie A Cratt East Side 7 Philadelphia Floyd Morrow Denzel Smallwood East Ferry Treet B. & O. Railroad Akron Rosser Akron, C Glenn Springer F. C. Thomas Grocery Merchant Street Thomas Betty Brown Joarn Fairmont Tlizabetr Claude B. Vincent Greater Fairmont An “Vincent P.O. Fox Hell Phono Footer Footer’s Dye Works Cumberland, Maryland R. Gilkeson Fairmont and Vicinity Mountain City Drug Co Court House Fletcher Creseaty Te Anata Daugh Tery Taity Cage Dairy Co Werpelde Chicago Dairy CO Madison’ Street Allman
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