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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
5
A jumbled OCR scrape lists scattered names, places, dates, and events. Mentions include local readings, temperatures, appointments, marriages, and construction notes, with references to figures like Daniel Webster and Allan Quartermain in a dated newspaper collage. The text mixes weather, civic items, and personal notices in a chaotic, partial form.
A court house meeting tonight at eight will tackle many issues including automobile advertising on cement bridges and related bans. Officials expect a decision on removing large roadside signs while discussing how to curb objectionable displays and curb vandalism. The meeting may influence local policy on motor vehicle advertising and public space use.
Deputy Sheriff Howard Wood ward and John Glover returned to Fairmonth at seven this morning with trackers after a fruitless search for the killers of Fred Johnson age 16. He was shot last night on Brushy Fork road near Gras soli while driving with his parents in a car that carried a service executive and his sister Bea. The car spurted forward after hearing a shot and Johnson collapsed. He died en route to Clarke burg hospital. Sheriff Lloyd Griffin of Harrison county leads a countywide chase with deputies and a posse to catch the murderers as they fled in a second auto after the shooting.
Real estate deeds recorded in county clerk books include parcels in Mannington and Buraddition with transfers among residents. A card of thanks from Rivesville expresses gratitude for community support after a death, and Rotary and Kiwanis club notes describe 7600 forthcoming bridge work and local civic event details in the town with references to area firms and individuals.
Rail traffic across the Monongahela and Baltimore regions shows coal and coke movements with 1470 cars of coal and coke produced in the Baltimore area the day noted. Reports detail westbound and eastbound loads, coke shipments, and daily production signals as markets edge toward expected price shifts.
The Helpful class of the First Baptist church plans a picnic this evening at Loop Park for class members and their families. The chaotic text contains political opinions and scattered names, but the core readable fact is a church social event this evening.
The Home and Foreign Missionary society will meet Friday afternoon at 2:30 o clock at the church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The gathering will be held at Saline with the Davault family participating.
Ming personals list local residents and visitors with brief notes on health trips and family matters. The item includes references to Virgins Lowe recovering from fatigue weeks in Washington and Barratt resident Jaen Conaway’s illness, plus mentions of Pip and family travels and visiting relatives. It mixes social notes with extended political commentary by Mr Northcott criticizing administration policies and praising Eph Morgan’s candidacy for governor.
D Spragg and Audie Tusidant of Monongah died near midnight at their home on Cen aveRve. Spragg, a trusted employee at Consolidation Coal Company, had resided in Monongah for years. Undertaker arrangements were announced by M L William Home.
John B. Wilson a highly respected Marion County Civil War veteran died early morning at his home in Ben Burns Ferny after an illness. He is survived by a son and daughters and his wife preceded him in death. The body was prepared for burial by Mustrare and Son with no funeral arrangements announced yet.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political or labor note referencing workingmen, a final contest, and a plea to those aboard a movement. Names and clear facts are unclear, but the tone implies an appeal to workers amid a culminating event. The readable fragment hints at a slogan or rallying cry in a contested arena.
A retailer proclaims a customer friendly approach and economy driven by self service. The notice touts reduced potato prices to 68 cents per bushel and flour at six dollars per barrel. It claims savings come from fewer clerks and lower delivery costs.
An OCR fragment lists grocery items and prices in a fragmented ad style. Mentions Sugar Butter Potatoes and Creamery products with scattered numbers and abbreviations. The legible portions hint at a general sales listing rather than a full narrative. Specific items include sugar butter potatoes and creamery butter with assorted prices.
The readable text provides sparse person and place names, but no coherent event or details to form a factual summary. It references various scattered terms and appears damaged, leaving no verifiable entities or actions to anchor a news item.
An advertisement touts Nerv Worth as a remedy for rheumatism and nervous debility, claiming it neutralizes uric acid, restores appetite, aids digestion, and promotes weight gain. It asserts the product strengthens nerves and improves health, with a money back guarantee and availability at local druggists.
Special to The News from Gonzales Texas July 5 reports two shallow wells drilled to about 900 feet produced oil. The wells cover about 700 acres, with production attributed to early Texan oil fields. Local details describe drilling progress and land use as the community watches new energy yields.
A promotional notice touts a vast oil holdings claim of 5600 acres in a rich oil region. It promises nearby wells, cheap drilling, and rapid stock price gains driven by expectant shallow wells within months. The ad urges readers to obtain maps from the office or request information by mail.
The West Virginia Company offers locally organized stock at five dollars per share to invite local public investment. The issue aims to keep ownership local and allow both small and large investors to participate, with a limited allotment available until exhausted.
A fragmented pitch claims opportunity in oil wealth with warnings of a life changing chance. It touts wealth from small beginnings and suggests broad public access, mentioning West Virginia Blue Sky Law as approved locally and inviting both men and women to join the enterprise.
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