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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

at home movement, an not trying to
grind my own axe. hut wish to empfla.
size the fact that buying in Fairmont
/ benefits the consumer as much as the
merchant.
The merchants OF Fairmonr are en-.
ergetic- and sell the new est and best.
kind Of merchandise ohtainable. Be-
fore going out Of the citT to purchase,
IL the prospective consumer would
only look over the local merchants
stock. they would In many instances
! ind an attractive assortment Of the
articles they wish, at prices equal, it
not better, than could be found In
Pittsburgh or some other. shopping
center"
- Mr.. Jones cited several specific In.
I stances OF persons who had bought
goods out OF town under the impress
sion that local merchants did not carry
the articles In stock. Mr.. Jones said:
The people Of Fairmont should be
tatr and. give the local. merchants a
chance to show their. merchandise.
Then. If better styles or prices; are
obtainahle elsewhere, It lis only good
business To- buy elsewhere.
But In buying out OF town the fact
Is. often, overlooked that the price, of
the. service. which is part OF the cost
of merchandise to the consumer. goes
out OF the community and never re-
turns. That portion of the wealth OF
the community Is lost to u.s..
by service, Lmean light. rent, heat,
delivery, accounting and clerk. hire.
The. expense OF these items is known.
as overhead expense. This overhead.
expense must be added to the cost of
manufacturing goods before the mer-
chant can determine his selling price,
The overhead charges of Fatrmont
merchants support, clerks, property
owners, lahorers, and everyone vho
is dependent upon retail business 10
support the whole economic structure
of the community. Thus. by buying
away from home, the consumer is tax,
ing certain sum from the total wealth
of the community.
another point is. that many persons
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

cRt medicines, ETC.. from cut-rate drug
storas cheaper than they. can be
bought in Fairnont. Fhe cut-rate
stores appeal to one OF the oldest OF
human tailings. thar of getting some
thing for nothing. But they only fool
those people who have not investf.
gated the matter. No one can sell ar.
Ctc!es for less rttan they pay for them
and continue in business long. This Is
why the Sheriff oftens closes the cut
rate stores. operated on q different
plaE- They invariably advertise 4
well.knowl article. which usually
sells at uniform price. as leader.
Then when the customer comes into
their store to buy it. they are Just
out of that brand, and try to sell him
similar article OF their-own make.
Their own article they can sell at
the cut.rate price and still make a
handsome profit Their clerks are Of.
ten paid a commission on all articles
OF their own make sold. This encour-
ages the clerk to push these substt-
rutes and to sell the customer lot
Of other things he doesn't need.
The prices OF drugs, chemicals and
prescriptions at the cutrate stores;
are always great deal- higher than
elsewhere. No matter, how large. the
chain OF cut:fate stores may be. the
cost of their merchandise Is about the
same as; that Of the small drug store.
The only place they can gain by buy.
ing in large quantities is on their
own preparations. Their overhead ex-
.pense such as rent. light and clerk
hire, Is about the same percentage as
the average tuIl-prioe store. So in
order to make a profit and. stay in
business they must make money on
something they sell. This profit Ia
placed upon prescriptions and drugs
that the, consumer is not. familiar
with. The principles OF such bust:
ness are not honest. There is a bill
now before Congress to make price
cutting on advertised articles illegal.
"Fairmont prescription prices and
cost OF necessary household medicines
are less than those OF any cut.rate city.
These are facts anyone can discov-
er who investigates the subject. Buy
ing in Fairmont is the only safe and
economical way from any standpoint"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14
METZ irEMs.

/ MGFE$IIEMS.,
III. Mcmillan was IN Clover Gap
Friday.
E. 4. Hihbsi was a. business visitor
inc Warrington Saturday
Sam Ash, OF Warrington, was in
this. place Monday.
|. W M.Hausht was calling in Cam.
ernn. Sunday, :. - -
Miss Marguerite Mcdonnell was in
Warrington Saturday.
h Lawrence Campbell is able TO work
again. hayihg accepted, a tool dressing
job with Eapghts Bros,
James Grey was in, Glover Gap one
day last week.
Mrs: Simon Moore. was business
visitor In Warrington Saturday.
William Blodgett was In Glover
Gap one day last week.
Walter Morton was. in Warrington
Sunday.
Mrs. Allie Mcdonnell. of Metz, was
"a business visitor in Mannington Sat.
urfay.
Il 1. Campbell was. in Warrington
Saturday. :,
Ora; Hibbs was IN this place on bus.
mess Saturday.
j, p Smith was AZ business visitor
In Warrington, Saturday.
Mrs Johns Smith: OF Campbell Run
was In Manntngtnn Saturday.
Miss Nellie Htbbs was visiting her
parents over Sunday,
4. . u
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

buy out Of town or OF maflorder
houses and think that the small am.
cunt of their purchases do not make
much difference and will, never be
missed. This lssnur the fact however;
as the total volume Of business Is
made. up OF a. great number Of small
purchases. II everyone thought that
their business did not matter, and
would send, out OF town. the local
merchants and banks would soon have
10. close. We need. the help OF every
Individual Of the community in order
TO make. Eatrmont a more prosperous
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14
ALWAYS HAS BELIEVED
IN THE BUY-AEH0NE PRINCIPLE

EditorsWest virginian e5 80
In response your invitation that Iwrite short
letter usefuin your Farmont campaign
viii say that have always preached and praeticed the
principle of patronzng home industries and home trades
and home merchants And think therecan no serious
disagreement among US as to the proprefy this prnc
pie Their abundant and so convincing that
theyare apparent all Icannot conceive that there
much violation of this principle Farmon where We
have many progressive and attractive stores
conducted as they by broadminded merchants and
accommodating clerks. shall not undertake to give any
OF these many because they apparent but
sincerely believe that to ourselves to our city
and to our merchants that give the patronage pos
sibles to our local stores.
And would GO further and startand maintain cam
pagnt promote and encourage, immediate locality
the production of all the vegetables and foodstfs for
which we sending hundreds of thousands Of dol
lars annually foreign growers should foster and
promote dairyng and farming hills
andsin our valleys.
Two years ago blythe suggestion and support Of some Of
our progressive citizens f. H. Smith an agricultural
expert brought to this county and this wear effort
toward the encouragement of home productae has met
with such splendid response that Marion county pro
duced greatly IN excess of any previous year Mr. Smith
is trying to start market-gardening IN this locality on
Commercial scale and We should do everything possible 10
assist him IN these efforts
nafew years the half million and more dollars that we
send out now every for the necessary food products
Wtreman at home and surely all recognize that this
Will greatly benefit US all The more money we can keen
athome the richer we become, this needs no argument
Every family should have garden and do everything
their individual capacity to add to the real wealth Of
community by at least raising apart Of their food
sttfs And then whenever possible we should trade with
our home merchants and thus do our full share towards
keeplng our money at home and IN home enterprises
Ths community is world and we should each do all
meur power to make agreeable and attractive and re-
mEneratve. We all have something to sell or exchange
Itmay be our labor, services our produce our skill
our knowledge merchandise and we are all benefit
TED as we can exchange these several COM
moditles IN the nearest market This is the true gospe of
civic growth and community life
Very respectfully yours
ANTHONY BOWEN
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E. c. JONES

E. c. Jones. Of "The woman's Store"
says the Buy in Fairmontr campaign
Is worthy Of support by everyone In
the community. When asked to give
his opinion on the subject, Mr.. Jones
said: Il wish to make. tt clear to the
public that in encouraging the buying;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14
Campaign is Founded On
Business and Common Sense

movement with the spirit and under
standing, and thal success OF the huy
in Fairmnnt movement. s assured.
Tenth Then q great Combined
movement by great people VIII secure
a; phenomenal boost for the most pro-
gressiye, trade district and town u tho
country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

local labor are not getting a fair share
OF work In Fatrmont.
, Referring to the facts that may be
observed in his own business he said,
a great many people believe that
they can buy surdrY articles that drug
stores seh,r such as rubber goods, tooth
Preparations, perfumes, cosmetics, pat
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14
Need innocent Arnaeme,t.

It is doing some service % human
tty to amuse tnnncentis They know
but little Of society who think we
can bear to be always employed.
either IN duties or meditation. with
out reIaxatton.-H More.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14
Regular sln,ecur..

According to a Kansas sditor. ~,
softest snap is writing pr,aararranf, FIR
newspaper. Next to that comes grow
ing hair on a. mud turtie.- Chicago
Tribune.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

The largest Spanish chestnut tree In
the world grows IN forest on tho
slopes Of Mount Etna. Il Ii said that
a hundred soldiers and their horses
once found shelter beneath Il
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Combined With Systematic
Cooperation and Judge
ment VIII be Power.

Ten reasons why persons living In.
Fatrmont's trade district should buy.
In Fairmont:
. First. THE buy in Fairmont move
nent' is founded on a logical business
basis. being reasoned uor by the laws
of common sense and business sci
ence.
Second. "In union there is
strength" an dcnmbined with system
atic cooperation and the display OF
good Judgment becomes a titanic pow
er for good.
/ Third. "The buy In Fairmout move.
ment, in other words "patrnnize home
Industry That Is the community OF
interest spirit which forms the basic
principle Of "the buy In Fairmont
movement" has for it's object the bet
tarment Of all the people, the allied
industries and business interests,
which brings together the whole. PEG.
Pile under two general classes, viz:
The producer and the consumer.
/, Fourth. The producer and consum.
ers are brought closer together and in
closer touch with this movement,
which hasstor It saim the general bet
terment OF the combined interests OF
the Whole people. Whereby we attain
tho most beneficial results and the
highest degree of perfection.
Fifth. The buy In Fairmcnt move.
ment,' II carried out in spirit, gives Us
a community Of broad minded people,
which means better government, bet.
ter and more improved industries Of
every kind, causing a greater degree
OF perfection to be reached along bust.
ness lines and more systematic efforts
for good permeating the entire trade
district.
SIKH. When you can secure the
concerted efforts Of the whole people
OF certain trade district, along lines
looking to their mutual welfare and
protection you can accomplish won
dertul results along progressive lines.
Seventh. The buy In Fairmont
movement implies the betterment OF
the home. which Is most beautiful and
commendahle, and when studied and
considered from every viewpoint. must
appeal to every true man who loves
his home and looks for its object to
the upbuilding OF the community.
Eighth. The. combined efforts of
the citizens OF the trade district, by
boosting "the buy In Fatrmont move
ment.", will secure, the most beneficial
social and financial results.
Ninth. Hence it behooves each and
every one OF US to-, enter into this
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To make every day day To
west virginia
But every day That the only goal
have done It. Aad we have the that AL
banner. home buying
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The Nectar o. Autun,n.

Very few cider barrels ever contain
enough not to dtsappoint the owner.
Baltimore Sun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

OTIS G. WILSON.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

FL. Mcmillan: was IN Glover Gap
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-14

! Ten reasons why persons living in
Fairmont's trade district should buy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
ASHFORD
Social at ChaPeI-Mrs. Sarah B. Brad
 way Celebrates 37th Birthday.

Mrs. Charles Dean. Misses Catherine and Hattie BicknelI Mrs. Mary l.. Warren and Mrs. William S.. Warren entertained the Ladies Social of the Congregational society at the chapel Wednesday afternoon and evening, May 5th.
 Miss Rosa Spaulding of Stamford was at her bungalow in town for a week or more. She was accompanied by a lady.
 s7th Birthday, ...
 Mrs. Sarah Bosworth Bradway's 97th birthday was celebrated Friday, May 18th. The day was stormy, which prevented some from participating in the celebration. However, eight D. A. R.'s from Putnam came in their au- tonnobiles. Mrs. Bradway is a mem Der of the organization. They pre- sented her a birthday caks. flowers and a, D. A. R. gold pin. Mrs. A. M. Bowen, Mrs. Marc P. Lewis, Mrs Fred A. Bowen. Mrs Edward Keith and Mrs. Charles Clark formed the Put nam delegation. Her daughter and granddaughters were present and par ticipated in the festivities. They were entertained by Mrs. Darwin Clark, the eldest daughter, where Mrs. Bradway makes her home. She served tea, cof- fee and cake.
 Mrs. John Jones, is in Hartford for a time, caring for Miss Gladys Bar low.
 Miss Minnie. Jones, who is attend ing school at Grosvenordale, spent last Sunday at her home here. Communion Sunday.
 Rev. J. B. King administered the sacrament of the Lords supper at the Congregational church last Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Frank Converse and her broth CT, Carl Morse of East Hartford were guests Sunday of their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Eli Weeks. They made the trip in their automobile.
 Marc P. Lewis is now employed at Andrew Morse's in North Ashford.
 Darwin P. Lewis spent last Satur- day with his mother here. He return ed to Putnam on Sunday to attend the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08

Gertrude Davis at Teworth, N. H., last Friday.
 Officers of Ladies' Circle.
 At the annual meeting of the La dies circle of the Universafist church last "Wednesday afternoon, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs E. c. Pinney; vice presi- dent, Mrs. H. F. Cady; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. F. A. Learsbury, di- rectresses, Mrs. N. Weston, Mrs. I. Larsbury. Mrs. H. R. Wightman.
 Funeral of Mrs. Parry.
 The funeral of Mrs. Emily R. Parry was held Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Emily Goodell, where she had made her home for, nearly twelve years and was attended by her form CT pastor, Rev. A. T. Todd of Torring- ton, and present pastor, Rev. L. B. Cortier. A quartette, Mrs. A. B. Todd, F. A. Lasbury,. Mrs. Arthur West, F. J. Glover, sang "Asleey in Jesus,'' and 'The Christians Goodnight" Mrs. Parry was born at .Westford where her girlhood was spent and where she was laid at rest. Had she lived un- til May 13, she would have been 94. She was twice married. Her first 1lus- band was pr. John Preston and the second Dr. C. C. Parry of Davenport, Iowa, celebrated botanist with whom she travelled extensively and entered IS1PAul4y 1IllO HIS WOTh TOT more thirty years. Two years were spent in Washington, D. C., seven in Cali fornia, with trips to Mexico and Cali fornia. She was the last of a fami- ly of seven children.
 News in General.
 George H. Colburn of Burlington, Vt, has been the guest of his parents.
 Levi Gray is running a jitney from the Springs to Stafford Hollow, Hyde vile, and Staffordville, making five or six trips a day.
 Two fine naples were planted last Saturday afternoon on the grange lawn Quite a delegation of the mem bers were present.
 The mid week prayer meeting was held at the chapel Wednsday evening at 7.3o. Subject, Gods Tender Mem ory of the Sinner. ter. 31.2o
 MT. and Mrs John Parry of Glenn Falls, N. r., G. W. Comstock and brother, Stanley Comstock of New York, and Miss Louise Richmond of Philadelphia were in town Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Emily R. Parry.
 Miss Abbie Miner, who has been the devoted nurse of Mrs. Emily Parry for eveS three years. intends to go to her
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
MANSFIELD CENTER
Death of Miss Fannie Ayer-May Bas ket Social in the Vestry.

Rev. S. L. Raymond of Hartford who is president of the Connecticut Bible Society preached an excellent sermon here Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Aver went to North ampton, Mass, Monday, to attend the funeral of MT. Ayers sister, Miss Fan nie Aver, who had many friends here Mrs. Leonard Dewing, sons and daughter, of Hartford, spent Sunday here.
 Miss. Della Enc spent the week. lend at her" home here.
 Miss Daisy Gottschalk spent Sun day at her home in Poquonoe.
 Club Meeting.
 The Young Peoples club met Tues day evening at Mrs. G. H. Wyman's S. Wednesday afternoon. The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Frank Pres ton.
 William Reed visited friends here for the weekend.
 Robert Enc is visiting at MT. and Mrs. Ed. Brooks.
 May Basket Social.
 A May basket social was held in the Vestry Wednesday evening.
 Warren Chapin of Hartford was here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
FOR WEAK. SOUR,
 GASSY STOMACHS

It's torture to sit down to a well filled dinner table and know that to eat what you want means misery af- terwards. Eat ever so little of the forbidden foods and you have to take soda hints. pepsin pills or other artificial digestants- to stop the bloating, heart burn. sourness. gas and stomach lump that always follows. But the more of them you take the more you must and soon the pills become part of your reg ular diet. You think you can not eat without them, but you can.
 There is an old time stomach pre- scription called Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets that acts directly on the stomach itself and not on the food. One or two Mi-o-na tablets after each meal not only prevents all stomach distress but stimulates healthy natural flow of digestive juices, strengthens the muscular walls and makes the stomach strong enough to, do it's own work and that s the only way to stop indigestion. Lee & ,Osgood Go. and other dealers sell Mi-o-na on a guarantee of quick relief, or money back. Get a pack age of Mi-o-na, keep it. handy and watch your stomach ills get out for good. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
COVENTRY
Brooklyn, N. Y., Man Buys Farm
 Storrs Professors Address Grange.

Joseph Burkwell has sold his farm to MT Leibman of Brooklyn, N. Y, who moved his goods in Tuesday. The family will live here during the sum- mer, but MT. Eiebman, who is a clothing manufacturer will only be here two days each week.
 Addresses the Grange.
 The grange held an open meeting on Thursday evening when Prof. ". L. Slate and others from the Connecti- cut Agricultural college endeavored to show how to raise corn more profita- bly,.
 Edwin Case and his mother. have gone to board with Mrs. W. E.. Stet- and his mother who is S6, has been nearly helpless for some time. Miss Rhoda Dester has been caring for them since early last wall.
 Surprise Party.
 About 25 young people gave sur prise party to Miss Hattie Hawkins Friday evening, it being her nineteenth birthday. Music, games and refresh mcnts was enjoyed by all.
 Dr. H. P. Osborn has secured a ten- ant for the Case farm.
 Q. $. Champlin has moved into the -Abbie Spencer farm.
 Mrs. Arthur s. Wood and son, of Andover, spent four days this week with Mrs. Woods parents at Linbrook Arthur PeaSlee. of Hartford spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother.
 Sending Milk to Hartford. Most of the farmers who were sell ing cream to the Vernon creamery, and sending milk to, Boston, are now sending their milk to Hartford by the autotruck which started May first.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
Holland County
SOUTH COVENTRY
Opposition to Another SaIocn-County Commissioners Favor Second Ii. c@nee

!; There have been two cases of scar let fever recently, the small daughter of MT. and Mrs. Otis Sutherland hav- ing had the disease, being quarantined with her grandmother, Mrs. George w. Barber. The other case was Miss Elizabeth G. Phillips, oldest daughter of John Phillips, who had been work ing in Manchester. The Phillips house has been under quarantine.
 Mrs. F. H. Wood is seriously i'll at her home on Monument Hill. A grad uate nurse is attending her.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Hull spent Sunday in Suffield.
 Miss Gertrude J. Macfarland, a teacher in West Sufheld, has been spending weeks vacation at her home.
 Mrs. Mary Parker is visiting in Bos- ton.
 Closes Her Home.
 Mrs. Jolin Payne, for years a resi- dent of Wall street, has closed her home and is living with the family of F. T. Bump on Ripley Hill.
 Miss Edith Maher, bookkeeper for the Kingsbury Box company, who for number of years has boarded with Mrs. John Payne. is now at Mrs. AL bert Potters.
 Commissioners Favor Second License.
 A number of voters attended the meeting of the county commissioners at Vernon Monday, interested in the prospect of a license being granted for the establishment of another saloon here to William Smith of Manchester, who has applied for same, to be con ducted at the J. B. Carman place. Even among the no-license element, many favor the granting of a second or third license, as long as one saloon already exists, while the other element is strongly opposed, maintaining that more than the present barroom would be a further detriment to the town. The commissioners have favored the second license.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-08
CENTRAL VILLAGE
The Weeks Happeninas-Deinss of
 Local People and Their Friends.

Thomas Weaver was in payville Friday to attend the funeral of a rela- tive, Milton Weaver.
 Mrs. Herbert House has returned to Danielson, having spent two weeks at the home of Everett Ladd. MT. and Mrs. l.. Howard Cross have been spending a few days in Mans field Center.
 Mrs. Horace Kennedy of Danielson has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Elm ma Baton.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Walker have returned to their home in South ampton, L. l., having spent ten days with local relatives.
 H. Elmer Lewis spent Friday at the Lewis cottage at Gales Ferry.
 Miss Phebe A. Barber has returned from South Killingly, where she has been spending a few dave with rela- tives.
 Herbert Lewis and son, Herbert. of New London, visited local relatives Friday.
 Mrs. Everett Hiscox of Jewett City visited at L. Howard Cross on Fri day.
 Attended Convention.
 Miss Beatrice Seguin, Miss Grace CIune, Miss Alice Ray, Miss Lillian Cooper and Miss Abbie Medbury at tended the teachers convention Fri- day.
 MT. ana Mrs. A. E. Hall or SouLn Killingly visited relatives here Friday.
 William Denis, who is employed in Worcester, spent Sunday at his home
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Weaver and son, John, visited MT. Viewers par ents in Brooklyn Sunday. -+
 Kings Daughters Meet. +-
 The Kings Daughters met at their rioms Monday afternoon.
 Master Stanley Vaughn returned to his home in Norwich Sunday after noon. having spent several days with his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Simmons.
 William Jowett entertained his brother from Southbridge, Mass, on Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Edgerton en- tertained relatives from Coventry and Willimantic Sunday.
 Miss Emma Greenhalgh has returned to her duties at the high school in Reading, Mass, where she is a com mercia1 teacher.
 Home from Florida.
 MT. and Mrs Willis D. Rouse have returned from St. Cloud, Fla, where they have been spending the winter at their southern home.