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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

Even the telephone operator has
stopped telling as the time wfCn wc
inquire zneekly over the 'phoEe. It
used to be that We could ask where
the fire was-wether it was going to
rain or snow-how late the train was
--wether she liked her job, and
would she call II we left the receiver
down and the baby cried. One wo-
man not so many days ago asked II
her 'pohen rang that she be called at
another house-and was highly in
censcd because Centar1 very pleasant
II refused to do so.
Tir:es have changed. No longer
cla we feel that everybody is our
friend, and that we can call on every
body at any time. The world IS grow
ing TOO crowded and there remains
nothing but to bear it as best We can
In the days when the telephone was
the only means OF communication and
people lived far from each other. both
General and all families on the Gne
remained close. fast friends Now,
nobody has time to be friends. We're
all supposed tc know our business
and to rlSeR that as brief as posi-
BILE wheer it interferes with other
folks affairs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Entertained Friends.

9Grs. Thomas Esketh entertoined a
few friends at her home In Brookdale
. Thursday evening. Complimentary to
her cousins Doris and Harold Pep
per- Of Salem W. Va. who are visit
ing here. Mr. Pepper has recently
reserved his call to the Navy and
VII leave In short time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
lNesbfft.stona
MOO Eudora Stone, OF this city,

Miss Endora Stone. OF this city.
sand william G. Nesbdtt Of Sisters
yi11E, W. Va, q former resident Of
Fairmont were united in marriage
today at noon at the. home Of the
tbffde,6 niece. Mrs. Ira Aiken. on the
East side. The Rev. a G. Sroetzer,
OF the First P1esbyterian church. Of
dciated at the marriage, which was
witnessed by relatives. Mr.. AMI Mrs
Neebttt left on the one O'Clock car for
sC1arksbtTg en- route to SistersviIle
where they win reside. Mr.. Nesbitt
s. employed by the Stetson Machine
company at that place. Both are
members Of well known Fairmont
Z. In Washington, .. c.
Mrs. Ernest Bell and little daugh-
ter. Betty Lee are spending several
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Received Letter.

Mrs. Talbot Of Main street has re-
eeived q card from her brother, Pat
AfcDonal. who is In France. He states
his health Is good, aud he is getting
along hne. This is tire first mail
received from Sgt. McDonal for some
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

And when you want anything
either in the way of groceries. meats
or wearing apparel-make up your
mind before you leave home as to the
caulity materials and kinds. By 50
doing you will save some tired clerk
much misery; who is paid to look
Pleasant and who earnestly wants to
be pleasant. but who grows very weary
indeed before night comes to relieve
him because people insist on asking
so many million questions as to every
thing under the sun-over and over
and over again!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

how becoming It is and how hand
some you look. and especially how
girlish are the lines. When anybody
tells you how girlish you look. get
your mirror and try TO discover what
it is thai that is making YOU look so
old.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
New Son.

a bright little son was born this
morning to Attorney and Mrs Frank
r. Amos at Cook hospital: The child
Is the first great grand child OF Mr..
md Mrs. T. D. harden Of Water
street and was born on their fifty
third wedding acniversary-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Died at Hospital.

Josie. the two year. old daughter OF
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Dominec Prizz-
ola, was inferred today IN the Monon-
Gah cemetry. This Is the fourth death
fn1fhe amily, Of indunza In the past
Keek.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Purchased Property.

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Bear have pur-
chased the property Of Mrs. Tony
Clrmo, ON FIFTH street in Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Victor Records
Which Should Be
In Every Hone

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Hippsdrome Production ssIha -
Slow Edns 2royn s.i;ce iS slls
derland (From the Century Gszs) An
IA Howard-Harry McDonough
151es-Msmmy's Litt.s Cosl Blaek
Rose-orpheus Quartet When EVSr
ing Shades FalI-orpheus Quartet
1S121-6elle OF Nations-Conw1S
Band. Napoieon's Last charae@Eon
ways Band G
1S297-8ecause You're irish. OH
Johnny quartet
1s3S6-Its a Long Way tp8eriln; nat
Wen Get There. I'D Feel At AoMe
e They'd Let Me Join the Aru1y.
1S442-Lona Roy-Med1ey One Step
-(Arkansas Traveler3 Long Boy
Bugle and Drum Corps March
Reuben, Reuhen-victor Military Band.
1S450-Sweet Emalinas Ny Cal
Gone Step)@Sergeant MerkeIS Or
chestra While the incense is Burn.
tn1-(Fox Trot)-Earl FnNerS On
chestra-
17s41-oown In 1onbay-tBauar
Mcdonald Carroll oIins and Hars
Ian. Just Try TO Picture ee Back
Home In Tennessee-(Jerome Donald
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16967-The Herb Girls prean=
Cvioltn, Flute. Harpl-NapoHtan oE
chestra-
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Every Home Toniaht-Shannon E6nrs
The Dream Of a Soldier yCharie1
Hart ~
1s429-The Dixie veIunteersMs
erican Quartet. Miss The Old EollS
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iaino-John Mccormack. ~
74543-Aloha FarwelI 20 hee-Alsd
ma Gluck.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
Evening hat

The following rather am-saE con-
versatfon took place In one Of the
kmeat store In the city. and number
of Erocers also Rave tales Of ike ma
trer to tell? Please. said small
woman with hat which sat well
back on head which nodded empha-
sig to her words, 1,d Ike some
neat What knd2" replied the
meat man though he was quite too
busy to spend unnecessazy time. "0h.
don't, now-let nae see. what KIND
did I get yesterday -Reaily-l-=
began the man behind the counter-
but he was interrupted Don't you
remember. asked you first for steak
and then changed my mind! Don't
you remember. 7 got ten cents worth
| OF dog meat with it2n The meat man
still puzzled his brain, but finally
waiting. We'll" studied the woman
nobody in our house cares much for It
anyway. but what else IS there to get
for dinner? Does leg of lamb cost
much now? How much would it take
for us2'
The busy meat man sighed help
lessly. az don't know how many there
are in your family he said quite pa
tiently. for he realized that to become
exasperated would not do anyone any
good. '-You don't know how many
there are in my family. when I buy
meat here every day and always
haye!" t.I am very sorry. madame,
! but can't even remember how much
you usually bryi It Is utterly fmpos-
sible for me to remember such things!
AS there are others waiting, Will You
kindly hurry" This was the nearest
he came to showing annoyance and it
caused the lady with the hat on the
back OF her head to alugh inn.noder-
ately. She supposed the clerk was
having some sort Of a joke on her
ooh, YOU re so funny" she exclaimed
well, now. I'll just take some pork
chops." After the chops had been
cut. placed on piece of wrapping pa
per on the scales. taken off. wrapped
and handed over, the lady with the
hat suddenly had an Inspiration: she
leaned over the counter and Spoke in
a whisper: You'll have to take that
back" she said apo1ogetically,
very nearly forgot that Tom. my hus-
band, never eats pork. and It makes
him sick II I cook it,"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
OgA SOFA rs is

weeks IN Washtngton. D. G. with the
formers paTents. Mr. and Mrs. ]. =.
ConawaE They accompanied Mr.. and
Ms. Conway and daughter, Miss
Eva, to Washington In the Conaway
touring car the party having stopped
here en- route from an extended auto
mobile tour.
To Enter Hospital.
Miss Susan Watson Arnett, dau9h-
ter OF Mr. and MIS-. Thomas Arnett
Is awaiting orders to enter the army
training school for nurses. at Camp
Green. Charlotte, n. C. where she was
accepted as a prospective student sew
ersl months ago. Miss Arnett has
been actively engaged in Red Cross
work during the war and has also
been assisting In nursing influenza
victims. She - a graduate Of Notre
Dame College in Philadelphia and also
studied ut southern college.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

And this isn't the only story OF this
sort by any manner of means. The
grocer says he Is called upon to de-
eide as to how long it takes beans to
cook-what time sweet potatoes
should be put in to bake and how
much milk to put in mashed pctatoes-
He says that often he is asked how
to bake a cake and whether a pie
viii taste as good made Of crisco as
lard: and that in view Of the fact that
he never. did any cooking in his life.
he finds himself so utterly at sea
sometimes that he grows discouraged
He says he is seriously considering
opening bureau OF information in
connection with the grocery onsiness
SO that he may possibly have chance
at selling enough more groceries to
make it pay.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02
In washington, .. {

Mrs.. Ernest Bell and little daugh-
ter. Betty Lee are spending several
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-11-02

serges In belted styles and Norfolk mode
a chap feel grown up $3.50 to $500
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
HAMPTON

Hampton has again gone over the top in the Liberty loan campaign. Its quota was s20,00o. and purchased s23 100 worth. .-
 Two more Hampton boys left for. camp Tuesday, Richard Burchnall and $. M. Galloway.
 Little River grange worked the first and second degrees at it's last meet ing
 Mrs. R. D. Hastings and small son of Hartford Spent the week at her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Hor- sey's.
 Mrs. Charles Brenn spent the week end at R. F. PeaIJ's
 MT. and Mrs. Lloyd H. Edwards and their three children all have Spanish influenza.
 Miss Vera B. Jewett, who has been working in Hartford, spent last week at her home here.
 Miss Margaret $. Jewett, who has been home for some time owing to the fact that her school in Dedham, Mass, has been closed, returned to Dedham this week.
 Private Frank Phillips, who has been quite i'll, is now able to be out again
 MT. and Mrs. Willard Avery have moved into the home of her parents, | Mir. and Mrs. Ashley
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
LOCAL BUILDING OPERATIONS ARE FEW

S145,000, compared with nine new companies with capital of $175, 900 in 1917 and six new companies with cap ital of s535, 900 in 1916.
 Outside of many alterations and repairs there is no activity in building at the present life. Practically no new construction is permitted. As against these conditions, there seems to be very general sentiment in New York and Washington among the big con- tractors and material men that the peak of government wartime require ments for building materials and con- struction has practically been reached and that the authorities are perfecting, through the National Council of De- fense and similar bodies a regulative rather than an arbitrarily restrictive machinery to guide building construc- tion through the unprecedented rush that is sure to occur as soon as Fed eral war requirements are met.
 Only 75 permits were granted dur ing the week in New Haver, Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New London, Hamden and Springfield, for buildings the estimated cost of which was $S2- 41S, these figures comparing with 12S permits last year for buildings cost ing $220,512
 Norwich had four sales of realty
 last week to nine for the same week last year. The mortgage loans for the respective weeks amounted to s55710 and s7.010
 In New London there were five real | estate sales last week to six for the same weeks last year. For the re- spective weeks the loans were s26, ,965 and $2S,575.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29

Building operations in Norwich and vicinity during the past week have progressed rather slowly and few new contract jobs have been reported. The work has been chiefly on repairs and a few additions to places in the city.
 At the Marlin Rockwell plant on Franklin street there is continually new work in wood and masonry re- pairs going on, but no extensive build ing is under construction. Peck, Nc Williams company have the contract for the Marlin Rockwell work.
 The work on the bungalow for Dr. Hugh Campbell at the state sanato- rum is practically completed and will he ready for occupation as soon as the contractors finish the interior work.
 The work at the old John T. Young Boiler company. which has been pur- chased by the Max Gordon corporation. has been completed. Cement floors have been laid and foundations for heavy machines have been set and other improvements to the building are completed.
 At the Federal Paper company in Versailles a large cement shipping platform is to be built by Peck Me Williams company and other improve ments about the plant will be made hv the contra ctors.
 The work Of resetting the boilers at Inc American Strawboard company is still under way and should be finished within a short time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29

death of his wife, Sarah F. Bliven, in Mrs LaWton, Misses Isabella V. and Grace R. Carmichael.
 For many years he was in the em- company. He was a member of all the Palestine temple, Mystic Shrine. He leaves two brothers, Charles Lawton of London, Eng, and George Lawton of Providence. Interment was at River Bend and the bearers were Dr. Harold D. Kenyon, Archie c. Thompson, Al bert E. Barber and Denison c. Hinck- ley.
 Local Laeonies.
 Miss Mary Scanlon, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Scanlon, returned on Monday to Notre Dame academy, Rox- bury, Mass.
 Sister Dorotheus teacher in St Mi chaers parochial school about 12 years ago, died Monday morning in New Haven.
 Leon O'Conneu, aviation corps, who 1 has been home on furlough, left on 1 Monday for Kelly field, Tex. | A woman reported to the police that | her husband left home at noon of Sun | day, said he would be back within an hour, and she hasn't seen him since, The parties moved here from Noank | last August.
 Timothy Driscoll for two years man. ager of the Mohican store in Westerly | has been promoted to be manager ot I the Hartford store He was a former l resident of Jewett City
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
A Safe and Speedy Rheumatism Remedy That Offers Two Weeks Treatment To Any Sufferer or Money-5aek
 Plan.

Be fair to yourself. you sufferer from rheumatism, no matter what form. Go to The Lee & Osgood Co.,, or any good druggist and get package of Rheu- ma, the guara Gteed prescription. Use the entire bottle, and if you don't think it has given you quick and sure relief. say so, and you can have your money back.
 Isn't that a fair offer? Can you see any deceit or red tape about it? What chance do you take? Absolutely none.
 Then get a bottle of Rheuma today. It's a reputable physicians prescrip- tion, altogether different from remedies usually prescribed. free from narcotics, and perfectly harmless: Rheuma acts on the kidneys and helps to force the uric acid from the swollen joints and other lodging places, It ,p!eases you happy in a week It has released from bondage rheumatic sufferers who thought nothing would give. relief. II should do as much for you-it seldom fails.
 Don't miss this money-back offer 4 large bottle. sufficient for two weeks treatment, is inexpensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
GIRLS! ACT NOW! HAIR COMING OUT MEANS DANDRUFF WILL SAVE YOUR HAIR AND DOUBLE ITS
 BEAUTY AT
 ONCE. TRY THIS! YOUR HAIR GETS SOFT, NAVY, ABUNDANT
 AND GLOSSY AT
 ONCE.

Save your hair! Beautify it! It is only a matter of using a little Danderine occasionally to have head of heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, wavy and free from dand- ruff. It is easy and inexpensive to have pretty, charming hair and lots of it. Just spend few cents for small bottle of Knowlton's Danderine now-all drug stores recommend it. apply a little as directed and within ten minutes there will be an appear ance of abundance; freshness, fluff ness and an incomparable gloss and lustre, and try as you will, you can not find trace of dandruff or falling hair; but your real surprise will be after about two weeks use, when you will see new hair-fine and downy at first - yes-but really new hair sprouting out all over your scalp -Danderine is we believe, the only sure hair grower, destroyer of dand- ruff and cure for itchy scalp, and it never fails to stop falling hair at once,
 If you want to prove how pretty and soft your hair really is, moisten a cloth with a little Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair taking one small strand at a time. Your hair will be soft, glossy and beautiful in just a few moments-A delightful surprise awaits everyone who tries this.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
YANTIC

The funeral of Michael J. Burns, oldest son of John and Katherine Mo Manus Burns, took place from his late home Saturday morning amid host of sorrowing relatives and friends. The remains were conveyed to the Sacred Heart church, where a mass of re- quiem was sung by Rev. Charles Bren- nan. assisted by the choir. The bear CTS were Frank Srugrue, William Mur- puhy Thomas White, Thomas F1lburn, Patrick Sullivan and Thomas Sweeney. Burial was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Michael Burns was born in Bozrah Sept. 2, 1901, and lived there until coming to Yantic to reside with his parents two years ago. He attended the Norwich Commercial school and did office work in the Marlin Rockwell company's plant. Norwich, until re sently, when he was employed at the Palmer Bros plant in Fitchville, He was greatly liked by all and was taken
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
STONENGTON

James E. Fairbrother, son of Judge and Mrs. Lorenzo Dow 7Fairbrother of the borough. has been commissioned second lieutenant in the army. He is serving with the motor sanitary corps and is stationed at present at Camp Greenleaf, Ga.
 Stoninston Pointers.
 Miss Helen B. Cleveland has return ed from visit to Mr. and Mrs. Sabin of Canterbury. Mrs. Sabin accompa- nied her home.
 Miss Thelma Hinckley, after visit to her parents, has returned to East Orange, N. J.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dudley McClurg and daughter Virginia of New York are guests of Mir and Mrs. Gilbert Me Clurg.
 James G. Hammond of Waterford and New London will give patriotic address at the shipyard this noon. The total sum subscribed for Lib erty bonds of the fourth issue in Ston- ington is $4s6,250
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29

Simpson and daughter of Hartford spent Sunday at their places.
 Oswald Matheson is convalescing from the grip.
 Mrs A. | Mcintyre and daughter, Miss Janette, were Mantle visitors Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs David Webster of the village called on Miss Nellie Webster Sunday.
 Herman Nilensky has given up his position at New Haven and expects to take up work at the Groton Iron works.
 Mir. Brewer and family have moved from near the cove to Miss Porter cottage in Center street.
 Mrs. Richard Johnson is caring for Mrs. George Peabody.
 Miss Margaret Stevens was a visitor in the grove Sunday.
 R. L. ManwarinS is visiting relatives in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
LEONARD BRIDGE

John Morrison of Westerly, R. L, and Edward Boucher of New London were week end guests at John Clifford's.
 Preparations are to be made in the near future for large monument to be erected for Fred J. Brown in the Exeter cemetery
 The body of Miss Sarah Lummis was brought to the Exeter cemetery from Middletown recently for inter ment
 David Walsh butchered a nice fat hog Thursday which dressed 300 pounds. Five members of F. o. Browns fam fly are ill with influenza
 L. c. Schroeder was in Chestnut Hill Thursday
 David Walsh and Miss Lavinia Kneeland were in Willimantic Wed nesday and Thursday.
 Miss Helen Clifford was in Norwich and Willimantic recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
MONTYILLE

Miss Gertrude Olson spent Sunday with her father, Charles Olson. who is making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Edward Hicks, in Hartford.
 Edward Dart, who has been for sew eral months in a sanatorium in New Haven, is at the home of his brother Hubert Dart, in Oakdale
 Mrs. A. P. Mitchell will entertain the Ladies' Aid society this week Fri day at her home.
 Mrs. Walter Jeffers was the guest last week of her cousin, Miss Maude Allen, of New Jersey at her summer home on Mason Island.
 Miss Alice Hooper has returned after several weeks in Arlington, Mass, caring for sick relatives.
 It is expected that the Rally day exercises of the Baptist Sunday school which have been postponed for several weeks because of the epidemic, will be held next Sunday.
 Mrs Fred Sherman of Palmer, Mass has been spending several days with Mrs. Charles Chapel.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-29
MYSTIC

Claude H. Leffingwell of Hartford spent Sunday in Mystic.
 Edward Raider has returned to Bavonne, N. J. after I visit to MT. and Mrs James W. Jackson
 Dr. Rhodes Burrows has moved from the Bendett block to the Bank block at Water street.
 Carroll Biiven. Harry Mackenzie, and William McKone, were visitors in Comochet, R. l., Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Phillips have returned from a trip to Hcpe Valley.
 Mr and Mrs. Harold Wilcox and son, Alfred. have returned to Oneco, after ] visit with MT. and Mrs. Byron Billings.
 Frank BIoeser has resigned as op orator at the Mystic. theatre. His place will be taken hE Louis Hill, who has been operator at the Lyceum theatre. in New London.
 Merton Searl, U. S. N, returned to White Plains, N. Y, after visit to his mother Mrs. Stephen '. Austin.
 Mrs. Charles Stoddard Miss Grace ! Stoddard. Mrs. Charles Dodd. Miss Ruth Dodd, Stanley Dodd. and Harry Sage, spent Sunday in Colchester.
 John Tedford, of Camp Dew ems. has been in town, called from camp by the death of his father, Sam l uel Tedford, which occurred in Hart ford hospital. Friday.
 Mrs. Samuel Tedford, with Misses Jennie. Daisv and Sadie Tedford and Le Roy Tedford, has been in Man chester. called there by the death of her husband Samuel Tedford
 At the Methodist church Sunday | morning, Alton T. Miner. 1ayman from the. Federal Street Methodist church, New London. gave a talk on the fund for the retired ministers III the cam paisn now on in the Norwich district. l The Mystic M. F. church quota is s875 and the pastor, Rev. A H. Withee is doing all he can to make the pro iect q success. The rally day service is to take place Sunday. November 20. At the morning service holy com munion and the rite Of baptism and reception of members in the church is to take place In the evening a special programme is to be arranged by the members of the Sunday school.
 Ensign Irving Allen, son of Mrs. Ed gar Pendleton of West Mystic, has passed an examination and is pro- noted to the rank of lieutenant in the engineers department. Lieutenant
 Allyn has served in the navy and is certainly making good. < letter re- ceived by his mother states that he
 has left for overseas.
 The collectors of fruit pits have done a surprising amount of work
 At Selectman Kretzer's store there are , two barrels of fruit pits. The collectors having secured the most are Richard Moin, who has 25304 and Morgan f Foote, who has 22.033
 l Dr.. Charles K. StiIIman of Mystic 5 has just received an appoint.nent a! l first lieutenant in the Medical corps U. s. A., and has been assigned t f a base hospital at Camp Wheeler, a s Macon. Ga. Lieutenant Stillman ha c lately been promoted to a captaincy il
 the Connecticut Home Guard Secon'
 Battalion. Third Infantry, and mad I a post surgeon for this county. He a graduate Of Brown university 1s0C n of the College of Physicians and Sur | geons, 1904, and Bellevue hospital, il 2 1906, and practiced in New York fo q several years.