Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1920

Page

5

The Rose Garden Ghost Haunts a Moonlit Dusk

In a haunted Rose Garden Cynthia and Madge confront a ghostly presence as a moonlit night deepens around the locust grove. The specter draws near while Delaney’s dialogue and a heated debate about a rose statue hint at a secret stake. Professor Raynes weighs a warning to protect the rose bed.

Hi Edmonds Amy Benton Cyncas Madge Cynthia Che Raynes Tose Peialy Ipteser Raynes

Adventures of the Mr. Oriole's Home

A whimsical 1920 tale shows Tingling the fahrman visiting Oliver Oriole's cramped apartment at the toy brooch edge of town. The duo muses on Oliver's wealth and famous connections while trying to reach his front door as a breeze shakes the flat and the animals of the tale recall past motifs.

Tingsling Land-of Oliver Oriole Olivers Oxver Tor Tke & Seman Tim Auret

SISTER MARYS KITCHEN MENU AND SEASONAL NOTES

A fragmented 1920s column centers on kitchen routines and recipes. It muses on choosing a washday Tuesday over Monday, saving labor by mending holes early, and lists luncheon and dinner ideas. It includes a recipe for a cream of tomato soup meal and a basic bread recipe, then shifts to fashion notes on modern bathing suits and related advice.

Jace

Laurel Point Eloy Henrys Sunday with relatives

A fragmentary Laurel Point notice notes Eloy Henrys of Georgelora spending Sunday with her mother and family. It mentions a sale at the home of George Beall on August 6 and various local names. The passage blends social events with fashion commentary reflecting 1920s styles and notes about attire and propriety.

Eloy Henry Georgelora Republic George Beall Marlon Akins Kogds Beall Sud John. F. Chipps Harry Baal Tarry D. H. Perkins Westover Peut Geo. Seder Vile New England

Thistle Tales and Ballot Dreams At Plymouth

A fragmented memoir piece recalls thistle lore and a 1900s era ball in Plymouth. It describes superstition about thistles protecting wearers, a Charlemagne legend, and a plague cure tale. The narrative then shifts to a pageant with Dor an and Katharine Miller, highlighting the Columbia float and dancers, focusing on personal observations amid crowd energy and a missed opportunity to see a spouse.

Almander Dresia Cara Ann Adam Perrouy Katherine Mas Roddess Dor Mia Colambie Columbia Avery Xhea Jia Junior Nature Esye Taock Blymouth Plymouth Deborah Burma Katharine Miler Americas Debora Jim van Eyck Bob Dad Crea Shires Epirite New World

GATAWBA INFANT DIES AT HOME FUNERAL HELD

Florince Leeda Kinner, six weeks old, died at her parents’ home in Catawba after an illness. The infant’s funeral was conducted at the Catawba cemetery by Undertaker Jenkins. The report notes connections with Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas with a Chicago line. A native of Southina named Mike threw a spray of Olson.

Florince Leeda Kinner Ethward Leno Catawbe Catewbe Jenkink Texas Oklahome Kauss Chicago

Autumn Frocks Highlight Chantere and Crepe De Chine Fabrics

Fashion notes emphasize evolving autumn frocks using chanterie and crepe de chine. Designers favor serge and tricotine for popularity with navy frocks and charmeuse accents highlighted in displays.

Ford

Skirts and Styles Display Autumn Features for Women

Skirts show varied and distinct autumn features with prominent plaids and patterns. The styles appeal to groomed women seeking fashionable details and seasonal flair.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madgemei Adventures OF the Mr. Oriole's ANE Laurel Point Cora Moore New York Fashion Authority George White Servathe Tha Evora Flower Moscow Goorrigat Fairmont Gatawba Mike Gouthsina Olson Osgood’ Dla FFS Allman
Search Courier

Search the The West Virginian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The West Virginian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication