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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

3

White Sale Opens Tomorrow With New White Goods

The Daily Sale of White Goods opens Tuesday June 22 featuring Lovely White Dresses at 4.95 linen and lingerie dresses with laces embroideries and tailored models in linen in sizes for women and misses many values from 5.75 to 0 at 4.95 Over 100 white skirts at 95c each the Korrect white skirts in linen or pique Fresh undermuslins waists negligees and allied garments will be displayed on the second floor in the Underclothes Store all marked well below typical store prices Hartley quality choices and quantities limited.

Night Gowns Sale Offers Large Assortment at Various Prices

A newspaper ad promotes a vast collection of gowns in many styles and fabrics. Prices range from 45c to 95c and up to 10 for larger assortments, highlighting nainsook, cambrics, crepe, and silk options with laces, embroideries, and ribbon details.

Berkley

Varied Skirts Displayed At Bargain Prices

Visitors admired a showcase of skirts offered at 45¢ 68¢ and 95¢ with nainsacks crepes cambrics and laces. A larger selection ranged from $1.35 to $6 featuring Rose Valley laces and durable embroidery in satins and piques.

Berkley

Local Socials Highlight Misses Simon House Guests

Guests of Misses Mona and Nina Simon arrive for a multi week house party. Miss Virginia Brown of Strasburg joins first, followed by Miss Stella Somers of Strasburg and Miss Edith Martin of Baltimore. luncheon and garden parties mark a busy social week with visitors from Pittsburgh, New York, and Wheeling.

Simon Virginia Brown Strausburg Mona Nina Simon Stella Somers Strasburg Edith Martin Baltimore Misses Simon

Local Social Notes Mention Guests and Visits

Miss Elizabeth Stealey of Clarksburg guest of Aunt Mrs Anthony Bowen at Bowenita. J Howard returned home from visit with son Dr E W Howard. one Howard stayed longer. Mrs Sadie Kinsey and daughters Frances and Martha of Keyser guest of sister Mrs E H Smith at Valley Farm. Norine Johnson returns from Parkersburg and heads to Morgantown for WVU Summer School. Elizabeth Conaway to WVU Summer School. C Carrico and son Thomas Clinton return from trip to Wheeling. Irwin Tauber of Baltimore visiting Dr and Mrs W J Kunst. Gov A B Fleming and wife back from Atlantic City after weeks away. Born Saturday to Mr and Mrs C F Wiley on Jackson Street, a son. Isaac Evans and son George and Zora Cooper and Asbury W Gratton attend Whaney funeral.

John Evans Elizabeth Lemley Morgantown C. M. Lemley C. B. Maddox James A. T. Maddox Ripley W. Va Confluence Edna Morgan Pittsburgh Redpath Lyceum Bureau Miss Morgan Myra Robinson C. C. Wheeler Wheeling Charles J. Schuck C. B. Coe J. B. Lallance Hls. Shalit Huntinton Manley Henry Schmutbach Harry Hart Watson Hotel Tunnelton J. S. Hyer Indianapolis M. Y. Heath Charleston Watson Dwight Miller Buckhannon Ruth Miller Boston Mass Glen Arnett Toledo Ohio Albn Collett J. W. Graham J. W. Poling Garfield Skidmore el Kins Frost Horton James T. Murphy Detroit Mich M. Wiener Pt. Marion B. Green Oliver Pike Street Rosett Gertrude Green Frances Anna Oliker Elizbeth Stealey Clarksburg Anthony Bowen Bowenita J. Howard E. W. Howard Howard Sadie Kinsey Frances and Martha Keyser E. H. Smith Valley Farm Norine Johnson Fred Evans Bob Irwin Tauber Baltimore W. 3. Kunst A. B. Fleming Atlantic City C. F. Wiley Jackson Street Isaac Evans George Migs Zora Cooper Asbury W.gratton Whaney

Inexpensive undermuslins display yields variety

Drawer styles offer nainsook fabrics with fitted bands and red feld details. The Knicferbocker circular straight enveloped drawers showcase embroidery trimmed and lace trimmed options. Prices range from 45¢ to $2 with durable and finer garments on display.

Daring rescues in Atlantic City tragedy claims multiple lives

At least four, possibly six, drowned off Atlantic City as life guards and volunteers battled heavy surf. Philadelphia residents Joan Leslie W Coons James McCabe and Captain Green are named among the dead. Rescuers faced capsized boats and treacherous breakers, with fourteen pulled ashore unconscious. Mrs Line of Mannington and Mrs Falcon of Washington were visiting.

Atlantic City N. J Joan Leslie W. Coons James McCabe Green Philadelphia Arnold Leslie Coons McCabe Mississippi Avenue Chelsea

Corset Covers Offer Wide Range of Low-Priced Styles

Advertised corset covers feature shield pockets in the armholes for convenience. Prices range from 22 cents to 1.35 dollars, with lace yokes, embroidery, Valencia lace, and camisole styles highlighted as the newest effects.

White Sale At 95c Each For Waisits And Garments

Hundreds join the white sale featuring crisp snowy white organdies batistes voiles and dotted crepes for waists at 95c with sizes from 84 to 48. Also infant dresses at 45c and children's undergarments priced 10c to 50c. Free souvenirs for children on the second floor.

Combinations Of Chemise Garments On Sale At Great Values

A local advert describes chemise combinations as practical and comfortable garments. Prices range from 48¢ to 3 dollars, highlighting styles with nainsook fabrics, lace trimmings, embroidered yokes, and envelope shapes. The sale touts high value and quality materials across multiple price points.

Stomach Is Gone But He Still Eats

Meyer Capanis, treated in Baltimore for stomach cancer, underwent surgery two weeks ago removing nearly all of the stomach. A two inch stump was connected to the duodenum and he now digests food with assistance from a nurse. He must eat standing, a spoonful at a time, with meals taking about two hours. doctors expect years of usefulness ahead.

Baltimore Meyer Capan

President to Visit Cornish for Summer White House

Preparations for the summer White House opening at Cornish New Hampshire began as President Wilson plans to travel from Washington to New York to meet Col E M House. He will depart Wednesday and spend Thursday in New York with his personal friend who has just returned from Europe.

Washington White House Cornish N. H Wilson New York Col. E. M. House Europe Colonel House

Alsace Towns Reassume French Names

Paris report says French postal services restore in ninety Alsace towns and villages the names they used forty five years ago, reverting from previous names. The action reflects postwar administrative adjustments and aims to restore historic toponymy.

Associated Press Paris Alsace

Man Killed When Auto Hits Trestle Near Coal Valley

Pittsburgh June 21 AP report: Robert C. Peterson traveling salesman of Bundaberg? Ps. was killed instantly when his car collided with trestle supports at Coal Valley. His brother George Peterson of Monongahela found the body as he drove by.

Autociated Press Pittsburgh Robert C. Peterson Bunda Coal Valley George Peterson Monongahela

Mrs Thaw Attends Son Harry Thaws Sanity Trial

Mrs Mary Copley Thaw, mother of Harry K Thaw, travels to attend her son’s sanity trial in New York. The high profile case centers on his psychiatric competence and potential commitment.

tasy_agnociated Press York Mary Copley Thaw Harry K

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