Pioneer Edmund Nichola Dies After Brave Illness
Edmund Nichola a pioneer resident and respected businessman died after a stroke and a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at his Fairmont home, with obituaries noting his genial character and devotion to family. Virginia Nichola his only child accompanied by relatives remained at his side as he faced his final days.
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Edmund Nichola
Otaut
Fairmontaramua
Nisa
Hin Fam
Nichola
Businens
Ted Nichola
Wiestmeade
Virginia
Millar
Rotary Club Changes Plans Evra onan Death this morning
Nichols, a popular member, led a full club program change at the Fairmont Rotary meeting set for the Masonic Temple at 6 30 tonight. The event shifts from a ladies night with amusements to a memorial for Mr Nichols with brief Life addresses. A short business session will follow as Rotary District Governor Richard Ashhall reviews the district convention slated for next March in the city.
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Nichols
Tomignt
Fairmont
Richard Asphall
Buckhany Non
Rotary
GOAL LOADS BACKING UP ON LOCAL ROADS
Rail loading facilities report congestion on several divisions. Monongahela division shows 1,618 empties with 1,580 coal and 28 coke. West Virginia district has 226 empties with 39 unsigned. Pennsylvania district 184 empties. Charleston division shows 368 empties, all cars ordered at 7 am. 320 cars scheduled. Continued on Page Four.
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Nera
Omolegate
Baas Fe
Cura Ava
Monosgabela
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Gers
Helen's Run
Wyatt-Bingamon
Western Maryland Railway
Charleston
Women Mobilize for Sunday Drive 5 Campaign Roles Assigned
Mrs. W S Mayers heads the four large divisions of the Woman's Work for a Sunday drive starting January second. Letters outline division heads for the General, Extension, Luncheon, and Hospital Work with an added industrial secretary from the Y M C A. A meeting is set for Monday at 2:90 in the afternoon to appoint committees and sub committees to organize the field work across offices, shops, hotels, and homes. Free lunches will be served Tuesday through Thursday, with evening suppers for business women and possibly men. The Presbyterian church basement was chosen for meals upon a request by William Asher, with church trustees to report tomorrow.
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W. S. Mayers
Inu
Gbttal
Mra
Fred Helele
Watkins
Y. M
Gtrla’ Council
Nook
Precbytian Church
William Asher
Wonderful opportunity for party to acquire popular vehicle
Auction-like ad offers one of the market’s best selling automobiles at $1155. Describes the car as made by a major US company, urging quick action. Includes contact for MR. SMITH at 817 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Syuney
United States
Act Quick
MR. Smith
Baum
Pittsburgh
Peona
Fairmont Chamber of Commerce eyes transport reform
The Fairmont Chamber of Commerce discussed two major issues, improved express service and fair switching rates, signaling a push to stand by residents in a broader fight over punctuality and rate structures. Baltimore and Ohio officials were pressed to meet with rail executives to address traffic charges, with a meeting planned for December 9 to review an interim agreement.
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Fairmoot
Heli
Bain
Alvo
Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Scott
West Virgia
Baltimore and Oble
Commerce Body
Ignort
Praidest Willard
Pitta
Lim
Ira Alken
She
Trattia
Scotta
Toca
Dhywah
Lottars
Murder confession linked to Breakin and Slaying
Treadway claims responsibility for the December 22 murder in a city apartment, naming co defendants Al Smith and two others as accomplices. Smith, at large in Steubenville, Ohio, is described as a Ku Klux Klan member. Police report the motive as robbery, with all four men allegedly plotting to hold up Pierow, while one co defendant denies involvement.
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Rena Phladylphla
Peter D
Iuilly
Piopoo
Wali
al Smith
Marion el' Hott
Palioe
Smith
J. A. Mont
Mitrle Philips
Detectiven
Pierca
Steubenville
Ohio
Rolberg
Alleza
roadWay
Mona
Plerow
False Pretense Charge and Arrests Reported Nearby
Deputy Woodward pursued leads around Highland and Pittsburgh area looking for Uteman Na and later returned with a prisoner. A Harlem arrest was noted. Tony Manaia, an Asayuin, faced arrest with a warrant for alleged money fraud involving about 300 dollars paid by Joy Ferris. Manaia was jailed in county custody awaiting hearing.
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Highland
Ioland
Olen
McKees Rocka Yoateriay
Telpa
Mia
Furria
Mozart and Lycaumit literary societies host formal meeting
The Mozart and Lycaumit literary societies of the Fairmont Normal School host an evening formal at Tau at the Norma school. Both groups with around 50 members will elect permanent officers and present a program. Membership drives are over. results undisclosed. A winter entertainment is planned before Christmas.
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Tau
Persmanent
Bey
Soaing
Ndelaly
Eetaearov
Norder Yaad Avery
ReriGay
A.elrts Glée Club
Theta
Bendy” Tonthuan
Ben S
First Coke From Byproducts Plant Reaches Operation
Fairmonts new 94,000,000 ton per year byproducts plant begins limited production with 226 workers across two shifts. Initial output targets 12,000 to 16,000 tons of coal coke stockpiled. first shipments to eastern steel plants set for Friday. Plant to run 860 tons daily at start, rising to 2100 tons with full operation. early coke to be single 24 hour cycle, soon extending to four to fifteen hours once ready. G. V. Orkchield notes factory delays from war labor issues affecting adjacent plants and confirms transition of coke supply to Hope Gas Company.
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Fairmont
Donighue Coal Corporation
Avena
Naw
Wen “Yho
Pres Mit
Colon Bend
Eastern Steel
Domesto Coke Corporation
Domentle Coke Corporation
Fas
Hope Gea Company
G. V. Orkchield
Consolitation Coal Company
Monsaga
Vremod Steel Car Company
Kuea Rocks
Death of Monongah Glass plant employee Hara Stone
Mary Stone reports 18 year old Hara Stone employee at Monongah Glass Company died unexpectedly at work from heart illness and indigestion. He was a trusted foreman with a family of six children and a will. A brief service will be held at his Gaston Avenue residence with interment at Paricharie Cemetery after funeral director R C Jones arranges rites.
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Egara Ui
Monongah Glase Company
Inbur
Hiuart
Leuith
Bia Empolyat
Hu Fanven
Gastoo Avebus
Tomorow
Pairchariie
Baturday
Uanertaker R. ¢. Jones
Mr. Stone
Evectment Suit Nearing End in Circuit Court
Testimony wrapped up in the ejectment case involving Joilitoys and Jamison Coat and Coke companies. Witnesses described land transfers dating to 1880 and 1889, with property passing to James W. Hare, James M. Guffey, and ultimately the Georges Creek Coat and Coke company before reaching the Jamison group. Plaintiffs’ counsel and defense team questioned the deed clause tied to Nancy Hawkinberry, while Jolliffe’s tenants were questioned about possession. Judge Bhowalter presided as the jury was to hear the case later that afternoon.
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Frank
Maynvend
Lanre Michdnberype
Joilitoys
Jmmtain Cot and Goke Company
Babog
Mur
Wan
Judes
M. Bhowalter
Wieney
Linuola
Lay
Elizabeth Jobiste
Nancy I
Sawkinberry
James W. Hare
James M. Guffey
Georges Creek Coat and Coke Company
Jamison Coat and Coke Company
Hawkinberry
Laura Hawkinberry
M.A. Jolliffe Amumin
Nanny Hawkinberry
Mr. Jolliffe
Aturinye
M. M. Neely
A. W. Ogden
Frank C. Haymond
Jaen A. Meredith
W. J. Poster
Bronk Wilfong
Clark Barracman
Lorn Haw Kinberry
Witnewica
Atte
William York named mayor in disputed city election
Fragmented readable text indicates William York was appointed mayor after a council vote. Reports cite military and civil authority tensions, with the city’s commissions and officials changing hands as a new administration takes charge amid ongoing controversy.
Education lecture on business and industry impacts noted
Mr. Ines led a teaching lecture on national business and education, urging practical use of materials and skills. He cited statistics on graduation rates and college output, urging audience to engage with current economic opportunities and attend the evening session.
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M. E
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Critter
Adelalm
Walmnignt Music Lovern
A. G. Martin's Book Store
Tonight
Legion NT
Martin’s Book Store
Aqmen's Side
Automobile Agency
Billy Sundsy Tabernacle
Jo Holbert’ & Spedden Co
Treadway and
Marie Phillips
Polar D. Treadway
Henry D. Peres
Cheeling
Philadelphia
LJ. Robinson
Rivesville
Loo Mirens
Lewnaville
Treadway
Peirce
Weuy
Girls’ Glee Club of
Fifty Voices
Monongah Glass Works
Jolitfe
Federal
Eiger
Williameon
Ain
Valliary
Coatrike
Mings Samaty
Miltary Benggibe
Mason Donvers
William York
Mimma Eral Lonaup
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Pemmone
Aod
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Uta Euesedes
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