Coal Companies Break Record Pay in Fairmont Region
Saturday marked the largest pay day in the Fairmont area as independent coal firms led by Clarksville Fuel and Fairmont Coal reported sweeping gains. The Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate plant paid about 13 000 to 15 00 in two weeks, with total regional payroll surpassing 400 000 in a single pay period and annual payroll approaching several million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg Fuel Company
Iirmont Coal Company
Coal Com
Miéral
Clarkshoro Glass
Phillips Sheet & Tin Plate
Fairmont
Clarkshare Fuel Company
Fairmont Coal
Clerksburg
Paniox
Pune
MMI Engine At Plate Mill Wrecked In Night Incident
A plate mill engine was wrecked when a mill worked loose on the main engine, damaging the mill. The big piece of energy tore away, leaving the rest of the equipment damaged but restorable. Recovery will take several days with repairs to get the mill running again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte
Howibi
Runaway Boys Captured by Sheriffs and Deputies
Sherif John Flanigan and Deputy Sheriff John M Knox arrested two runaway boys from a farm after they escaped from a school at Prn Friday evening. Glande Huffman Horace Carpenter were picked up at Oral by Bert Stutler and others near Pike street. The Charleston boy fled Friday morning and crossed the country wearing altered clothes to blend in. Stutler, previously jailed for stoning a train, and two others fled Thursday night. School officers captured the escapees and the superintendent will be notified to arrange return to the reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif John Mr. Flanigan
John M. Knox
Runanway
Prn
Nape Bay
Sheri
Glande Huffman
Horace’ Carpenter
Oral
Mlihigan
Bert Stutler
Frank
Sheldon’s
Pike Street
Charleston Boyd
Ulead
Stutler
Wolf Summit
Reform School
Glass plant troubles settled. new factories planned
West Virginia updates report satisfaction after talks with President Faulkned and Secretary Parr at the Fork window glass plant Clarkeburg. A. E. Fox of Redbey Indiana may build a window Elites plant at Salem. negotiations for West Union plant concluded. A company is formed to erect a 24flower tank with $50,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fork Window Glass
Clarkeburg
W Vas
Faulkned
Parr
A. E. Fox
Redbey
Ind
Salem
W. Va
West Union
Liven , Incorporated
Law delays wedding for county license denial
Robert M. Graham applied at the county clerk's office on Saturday for a marriage license to wed Goldie M. Morrigan but the license was refused because she was not of age and parental consent was not obtained. He accepted the setback and grinned at the legal hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Graham
Goldie M.“Morrigan
Telegraph officials changes and personnel shuffle
The report notes changes in the Telegraph Co management with B. S. Delbridge installed as manager, replacing White who moves to another post. F. E. Del- Dharie Davie remains, while Connors of Pittnes is recognized among the new operators. The Lafayette baseball team travels to Weston for Decoration Day, facing Weston Deco ration Day in a highly contested game, and Lafayette hosts the Tin Platers on the park diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Weston
Park
Miner Burned in Oil Fire at Fair
Gypsy resident Tisle Hobifison was taken to Fair hospital after his clothing caught fire from ignited oil during handling an oil bean. He suffered serious burns with his condition described as badly burned and critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisle Hobifison
Y P S C E Mrs Burr Bascell Lends Monthly Service
The Baptist Endeavorers Scholay holds a monthly consecration service led by Mrs Burr Bascell. A mite offering will be collected to aid the work as the topic outlines Joelin Willi Amissions to EZ.
Graduation program shines at colored high school ceremony
The annual graduation program at the colored high school on Water Street drew a large audience of white and colored attendees. Rev. J. M. Beane opened with an invocation followed by choruses, essays by Blanche Culverta Beane and Mary Melvina Robinson, duets by Misses Bowyer Wheeler Wilkinson Cochrim, a valedictory by Guy Stephenson Ruffin, and remarks by Rev. H. H. Mitchell. Diplomas were presented by Dr. B. M. Flowers, with the event praised as one of the finest commencements for colored schools in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored High School
Water Street
J. M. Beane
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Blanche Culverta Beane
Mary B. Bowyer
Wilian Wheeler
Mary Melvina Robinson
Mary Harriett Cambyie
Lilian Wheeler
Alverta Cochrim
Guy Stephenson Rufik
Adelle Wilkinson
Mary Bowyer
HE Clay
H. H. Mitchell
B. M. Flowers
Fly School ‘Board
J. H. Watson
Clarisbane
Truart Officer Lyon Makes Good Report
Andrew Lyon, clerk for the Clarkmetg school district, has filed his statistical report for the year ending. The report shows Tagan attended to duties in a capable and praiseworthy manner and notes warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truart
LYON
Andrew Lyon
Tragnt Dhiesr
Clarketmeg
Tagan
EW Block System For Traction 60 Progress Report
The Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company advances automation with an automatic block system to improve car signaling and reduce crew workload. Completed blocks at the Fairmont end and planned car barn construction, power house work, and bridge projects progress as Eastern capitalists tour the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont & Clarksburg Traction Company
Fairmont
Éath
Raeite
Noir Tuite
Traction Company
Vontain i
Fon
Hutchinson
Bingamon
A.R. Watkins
Ineowet
Fairment
Rim Las
Worthington «Ind
Une
Elliot's Brother Lesh Scotland Death Report
Eliot informs about the death of his eldest brother William Elliot at Berth Scotland on May 6. He was 54 years old and worked as a commercial traveler. No cause of death is provided.
Russian Conflict Suspected After Parlia ment Address
Premier Goromykin’s speech in St. Petersburg warned that conflict now seems inevitable. He rejected most parliamentary demands as impossible and announced limited appanages of the statute domain amid tense political rifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asqiainted
ST. Petensburg
Premien Goromykin
Memorial service at Grand Army site tomorrow
An annual memorial service is set for the Grand Army at the Christian church corner of W Pike and South Chestnut at 10 30 tomorrow. Pastor Rey Wet Long will preach the sermon. Old soldiers are asked to meet at the court house at 10 to march to the chapel. Ladies of the GAYO will attend as a body.
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Christian Earth
W Pike
South Chestnut Streets
Churely
Wedding at Parsonage in Morginsville Saturday Afternoon
Dr S K Avhuthiiit and Mr James Tyatt attend a ceremony at the parsonage in Morginsville. The couple, tied to Miss Mat tie A Chedeater, will reside in Morginsville after the event and visit relatives in the afternoon before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekhithe
Satunday
Drv
S. K. Avhuthiiit
Miafringe
Mr. James
Tyatt
Sfies
Mattie A. Chedeater
Morginsville
Dhe
Faye Dive
Morgisville
Painters Hold Special Meeting on Mary Street Block
A special meeting of local painters is called for Sunday afternoon at the Horldtffice on Mary street. Full attendance is desired due to immediate importance of topics.
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Mary Street
Desirwl Ap Baeindéa
Harmer Invited To Speak At Commencement Exercise
The article notes Harmer has been invited to speak at the commencement exercises of the Norms at Fairmont. It states the invitation was accepted in principle, with Harmer indicating he intends to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Harmer
Fairmont
Tins Mbt
Oriental Rug Display At Parsons-Sanders Stores
A large display of Oriental rugs from a major New York importer is set to unfold at the Parsons-Sanders stores. Attendees are cordially invited to view the exhibit, as advertised in Monday’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toniy, Jayoes
Wais
New York
Parsons-Sanders Go
Missing Young Man Traced From Camp to Grafton
Local report details a missing young man last seen near Camp Wo and traced to Grafton. Initiation of several candidates into the veterans group is noted, alongside a separate report about a missing person Cecil Wilkins from Folks County and related investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Ron Cecil Wilkins
Whem
pYunag
Wilkins
Aston
West Furkleine Worter
Boanis
Charter Granted By County Court In Clarksburg
The Clarksburg Board seeks a county charter to operate within two weeks. A Friday meeting at the Court House drew wide attendance as N. B. McCarty chaired and Frank Dennison served as secretary. The proposed constitution aims to promote industry, streets, and municipal interests with a board of trade structure and a capital of 10000, including five directors and life honorary members. Donations reported at the gathering raised funds toward a statewide charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
N. B. Mes Qarty
Onder Aif
Frank Dennison
Dave
Stuart UT. Reed
Pre Vocei
Dot
Ios
Ae Corporation
Timy
Indlyin Hala
Invsidlant
Lninsurer
Spears
Annie
Tamberd
Collawa
N. B. McCarty
Watts-Lamber Ona
Highlasa
Denhim
Gariey Wees
Mr. Sinili
Hori Fornating Co
R. Te Lowndes
Folin’ D
W.T. Be Clemm
Recital Highlights Delightful Music Evening at WA
A local recital showcased expressive singing and piano pieces led by Miss Bartlett and Miss Stewart. Performances featured students including Miss McClung and Miss Cheedin with attentive support from Pauline Stovrurt and other instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena’ Bartlett Coste Garot
Mariel Shettart
Miss Bartlett
Mies
Pauline Stovrurt
Renal
Stewart Alep Terel
Assessments at the Cralrrudle Bond of Pa Ol Ple Works
The fragmentary note reports assessments at a historic project in Yeik State involving bond obligations and public works. The readable bits mention a bond plan and a potential construction or finance event tied to a state administration and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormleston
Festival Tonight Breevieek Observed Amid Mixed Weather
Local notices report a festival themed event titled Tonight Breevieek. Attendees include community groups and residents. Organizers promise music booths and food stalls though weather conditions may affect turnout.
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MMI
Glass World
Y.P.S.C_E
Elliot's
Lesh Scotland
Fourteer
Patrittic
Atmerita
Veter
Jol
Stoptunsom
C. Holton
Jays
Hitch
Fe Foy
James Wildman
R. Price
Willer
Shetty Bitte
Hoskin
George Herling
Histon Shealth
Bill Groves
le Fieneluy
Heberan Daa
Otha Lynch
Wiest
Vital Bledgoe
Sapne
Agree
Earon
Balnedaly
Tahtig
Eghseribans Ammfors
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