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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
5
A jumble of weather updates, transit delays, and civic items from Fairmont area papers. Mentions climate notes, trains breaking down near Clarksburg, and various local officials, court items, and public notices scrambled with personal names and places.
Fragmentary classified line shows a West Virginia notice referencing Montebexent Emerson and a box number 0476. The readable elements include a mail or box designation and a legal or personal contact fragment, with limited context about the notice purpose or deadline.
A garbled report notes time in court and a tape release tied to an official vault incident. It mentions deputy sheriffs guarding vaults, daily collections over 300000, and several named coal and electrical firms with personnel movements and cross‑city employment links.
A reading of a church program describes a Christian revival event at Los Clioign Church on Wolnat Ave in Gurdon. It notes youth participation and a series of activities with songs and sermons planned for tonight with further meetings Friday night and Saturday morning.
A long list of local personal notices describes travelers, visits, farewells, and family happenings. It mentions Mr. W. Lelie and Ms pied planning to visit California, Mrs. Hood recovering, Morgantown deaths, funeral arrangements for Mr. Hengen, visits by Mrs. Reed and children in Buffalo and Morgantown, and several journeys to Pittburgh, Cleveland, and New York, with mention of schools, hospital stays, and local residents attending events and services.
County Supt T A Marrds names December 8 11 as School Week with teachers urged to boost attendance and organize events. Attorney L Miserave offers 350 gold prize for county spelling contest advances district winners to county finals at Fairmoor March 6 1922. Districts list local coordinators and contest sites plus emphasis on better athletics week and community participation.
A University evening program at the Y aims to guide attendees on business themes through lectures by professors and professionals. The talk covers economics, planning, and program focus with Mr Kawx and others detailing upcoming topics and chat about audience engagement. A large audience is expected to attend at 8:28 pm with ticket pricing noted.
The Monongah division of Baltimore and Ohio reports higher coal output in November, 1930, than November 1929, with 3,140,990 tons of coal and 420 carloads of coke. West Virginia and western regions suffered less sharply than other coal areas, while other districts like Monongah and nearby lines show variable car loads and weekly totals amid a broader drop in some months.
Walter B Fonton named administrator of the estate of the late Bessle Opal Ren ton Ward of 9100. Kirby named administrator of estate of January Musgrave Bond of 825. GE Burgeon named administrator of Mary GL Martins estate with $1 200. Alex Musbanko named administrator of the estate of the late By and Baculwk with 200. Coniway named administrator of the Jote Thoms Wr Wy. Guardian appointed for Merit and Roby Box infant heirs of Sanford Fox with 1900 bond. Guardian Beatriga Belly Crim appointed infant ward with 400 silver. Toulak Walkwe named administrator of the personal estate of De Into Clarke Waller. Laura Aimod appointed executor of the will of Enos Trmant, bond 4000. 18 A Anamume appointed executor of the will of Enos D Trmant, bond 4000.
Rumors swirl around Washington as leaders prepare for a congressional session. Rep Stuart, Rad to West Virginia, and Harding party guests in Texas are noted. Congressman Woodyard and Goodyear presence confirmed with May appearances teased. Bowers and Memly expected to arrive from Martinsburg with others arriving Sunday.
Lists of postwar appointments and notices from Ashby to Wheeling, detailing federal vacancies, commissions, and district offices. Includes names such as Mary Harr and Catherine Zinn, plus numerous property deeds in Fairmont, Mannington and surrounding counties with parcel transfers and dollar considerations.
Lawyers take plea continuation lists Nancy Joule and several defendants including W. Oggen Teorminot and Jusea A Murvatth. First witness WW Jester, deputy county clerk, testified records were in the foreclose lane of the property with instigations noted.
Deeds recorded by County Clerk A. G. Martin list transfers including Clarion Rebuises to Marya Hinui a parcel in Palranh city Best Silo addition worth 1,260. Florence E. Trerichly and Z. C. Talkington share land in Worthington with $6,000 consideration. Charles Hishland and wife transfer Maple Avenue parcel in Bair city for $4,000. Iya Ashcraft and husband deed land at Shara Now in Lincoln district for $350. Clarence B. Berry and wife to WC. Anderson parcel on Might Street in Pulr jaot for $1,260. Jnnnen A. Lag and M. E. Toothum parcel on ee Creek for $150. Louie B. Nelson and wife to Celestine Colageamal two parcels in Anderson addition to Patrumont for $5,200. Walur Reeven and wife to B.
The Bellview Ladies’ Aid Society organizes a Christmas bazaar and supper event with a schedule of tastings and culinary displays. Residents are invited to attend Friday and Saturday nights, with noted speakers and a family dinner party set for Thanksgiving week. Local clergy and families are mentioned, including Rev. W. O. Rew and Mrs. Lucy Hinmanion returning to Philipps.
Community notes recount visits from Mrs. and Mrs. Dotts and other relatives in Mantingon and Murray, with gatherings at Blarksburg and Clarkebur, plus Sunday activities featuring Mr. and Mrs. Carroll and James Munaker. Distant travelers from Auton, Ohio are mentioned, along with locals at Bellview Avenue homes.
Mixed signals in transport and coal markets as supply levels rise yet prices remain firm. Reports show a plentiful car supply at higher freight costs, while coal moving patterns indicate tightening routes and steady demand. Movements on the B&O and other lines suggest improved conditions, with hundreds of cars of coal and numerous shipments described amid ongoing industry adjustments.
The report outlines coal production figures in various districts and a wage claim dispute involving Drage Coal company and attorney A Goodyptta Morgantown. It details penalties, consignments, and a legal challenge to wage payments with mention of appeals to higher courts and ongoing labor talks between mine operators and United Mines Workers representatives.
A user from Route 6 recounts using Thedford’s Black-Draught to ease stomach trouble indigestion and headaches. The testimonial claims the product provides swift relief after trying alternatives and urges readers to obtain the genuine tablet in small boxes from local druggists.
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