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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
9
Wind Jammer bowled Easy 2 to 1 at Mt Temple Alleys with high score and high average by Inez and Ginny Joana. The record shows unclear totals but lists Wind Dammers and references players and numbers 109, 22, 113, 124, 428, 120, 18R Totals.
The Drys defeated the Wets in fast paced floor games on the Y floor, 87 to 18. Antis led the Bears for the Wet group with Ward, McClure scoring multiple times and Toothman contributing double digits as the Drys built an early lead and held firm.
Miss Ocal Williams leads Sunday events with Missesley and Bruu Rice as a protracted meeting continues at the Methodist church. Mrs Lavina Kestover visited, and several families including Rice, Arnett, and Moraga are reported, with multiple services and baptisms noted. Surviving spouse and son Frank Arnett are mentioned, and funerals at Oaktown cemetery are recorded. Nearby residents attend church, visitations, and sick lists persist. Ellen Davis and Towara Ruth unite in marriage at Morgantown, with ongoing social activities and a bazaar planned for December First M Church.
Reports from Australia swirl about a prominent middleweight boxer, Darcy, slipping away to join the war effort or possibly sailing toward America. Conflicting accounts place him on a steamer off the South American coast en route to New York or training for the Australian recruits before combat.
Walter T. Nichols 24 and Ivy Davis not clear. Monongah. John Lowman 2 and Mary Valentine Newhlow Mannington. Lawrence Watkins 29 Fairmont and Anna May Smalley 17 Mannington. Mary Gowan alias Gowland parcel in Winfield district. one dollar and other nominal consideration noted. Several land transfers listed: Morgan to Henry Morgan in Putnam Satterfield. Frank Gratiot to his wife in Hamilton. Thaddeus Arnett to Morris in Fairmont. Flamine to A J in Fairmont. West Fork lands in Fairmont with nominal sums. Vital statistics mention some registrations by J Smith and others.
A jumbled sports roundup mentions Garry Heremanis, Julin 14, Jett Nanded, and a president Ye Hutiotet. a What Cheer team is noted along with boxer Les Darey and a golfer achieving a hole in one. Chick Evans says golf titles will stay with him next year as pennant counts wobble at the ball park.
Fragmented notices detail movements of people and goods across Jefferson and neighboring counties. Reports mention engineers and railway reductions, hospitalizations in Baltimore, military postings in Morgantown, and new promotions in the Davis Coal and Coke company, reflecting a bustling regional scene with minor political and labor notes.
A patient reports long term kidney trouble causing sleep loss and dizziness. After trying various remedies, including Dr Kumor Swarap Hoot, and enduring fever and back discomfort, doctors stated there was no cure yet the patient improved with time. Now sleeping well and not bothered, the patient asks if kidneys can be never be like new. The letter, sworn before Magistrate P. Ta Atr, notes age six years and residence in Darlington County.
A testimonial style notice from Dr. Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York offers a ten cent sample size of Swamp Root with a booklet of information about kidneys and bladder. It promotes the regular fifty cent bottle and the one dollar size as available at drug stores.
A widowed mother and three daughters travel from Twenue Aste to Charles Town where a traveling exhibit features a white squirrel bought by Mr. Welcher and a gray squirrel released at the capitol. Local merchant Wilinay Frazier taught the display’s squir rel tricks, drawing attention as townsfolk watch the animal tricks and the public display.
An advertisement claims a remedy halts rheumatism quickly using a claimed universal tonic. It asserts dramatic pain relief within days and suggests broad effectiveness after long trials, touting rapid benefits and a guaranteed outcome for sufferers seeking relief.
The first resignations from the Wilson administration emerged as ministers depart. Hesty van Like, a Dutch minister, steps down citing illness. He will be succeeded by John W Garrett of Baltimore. Thaddeus A Thompson of Canada and William Horobin of Siam are named as incoming ministers.
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