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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment contains scattered words and phrases with no clear persons places or events. The text appears garbled and incomplete, lacking coherent reporting or identifiable entities to summarize into a news item.
Cleveland officials report halted work on the Cleveland Avenue paving project due to unstable subsurface conditions and heavy traffic. Concrete work is underway on adjacent streets while temporary measures remain in place. Crews expect a longer completion timeline with safety measures and detours for daily commuters.
Mrs Hood of Mannington dies after long illness aged about 81. She was born in Gliberte Italy and lived in Ottawa Kansas from 1865 with husband Hortius. Survived by two children, a daughter Mrs Purbone and son in law, with many friends in Mannington and Gratton. Private funeral will be held at the Baptist Church with services and interment in Ottawa Kansas.
In Uniontown an extensive report on Thompson and Thompson dispute discussions surfaced. The majority favor the Thompson plan for reorganizing unsecured creditors while a minority criticizes it. Court and attorney notes reference bankruptcy proceedings and asset sales including a Thompson automobile as proceedings unfold.
Davis Ridge residents recount founding of the Alpha Glodes Club a youth organization begun by local students and led by officers including Glenn Jones as president and Mary Morgan as treasurer. The fray includes a social hour and remarks on meeting at H C Jones for the next session.
A fragmented report describes the Pitman Sisters forming a district in West Virginia at a ceremony with Mrs. Anga Leonard presiding. The event includes a temple degree and references to Morgantown Monongah City and other lodges, with addresses to representatives from multiple towns.
Unclear OCR presents a farmer identified as James Cooper found unconscious near a Lon a farm. Early morning rescue by Ralph Heas spurs exertions to revive him. Mrs Cooper nearly perished from exposure. Cooper is taken to Loutie town for aid.
A baby girl, daughter of Nii and Mrs Harhars of Grant Town, died from meningitis after illness last night. Funeral arrangements under Undertaker Cunninghjem of Mederal Coal Company. The mother Mrs Georges Hunter returned from Gratloa to attend.
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