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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

5

Potent lore and weather notes in scattered Kwiz page

A fragmentary page from a 19th or early 20th century KWIZ section shows weather forecasts with snow or rain tonight and notes on temperatures, plus scattered items about medicine, surgery, local residents and events. It references New Mexico and Santa Fe, and mentions a carnival, a hospital, and a meeting of a local American Legion post.

Linton New Mexico Atsemnar Atreces Santa Fe New Thexica Watpurgis Guy de Maupassant Columbus Gworktan Bay Ironaldea

Wilson To Get Nobel Peace Prize

A garbled report indicates the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded, listing Alfred D. Noble as producer and a cash amount around one million dollars. It notes prior honorees Theodore Roosevelt and Elihu Root, with dates and names distorted.

Wilson Ha Noble Pracy Pris Carrion Alfred D. Noble Jynamus Rheodora Roosevelt Elihu Toot

Kettles Soon on Streets for Salvation Army Drive

Christmas mood spreads through Gaelic city as Salvation Army kettles set to appear Thursday. Shoppers hear the kettle call and urge donations of toys, food, and Christmassy goods to aid the needy, with locations at Mountain City Drum Star, post office lobby, and various street fronts. The annual drive aims to bring happiness and relief to families this holiday season.

Salvation Army Christma Fairmont Hilie Christ Fairmon Couetteaian Mountain City Drum Star BEV Sawpany Pontottice

Harding Consults With Senators Amid War Debates

President Harding met today with senators and advisers to discuss the Allies peace talks and future policy. He conferred with Senator Spencer of Missouri a mild reservationist and Senator Johnson of California a leader of the irreconcilables, among others.

Washington Marding Cantarino Harding Spencer Mssouri Johnson California Ellogg Minnesus

Fragmented Travel Timetable from an Old Newspaper

Fragmentary OCR text shows a long travel guide page with train schedules and routes. It mentions towns such as Brow, Brownsville, Fairmont, and Morganton, with times like 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The garbled lines reference Pullman cars, stations, and connections, indicating a dense commuter or long distance timetable. The readable fragments hint at an era of rail travel and multiple stops, though many details remain unreadable.

First woman to produce opera in Washington history

A woman, Alaeo Patrica Clay Dillon, daughter of Lady Ridge Lenny Chis Ditson of California, becomes the first female to enter the field of opera production in Washington. She serves as producer for the Wishladton Opera Company and begins her noted career in County.

Washington, Nor Alao Pnrica Clay Dillon Hidge Lenny Chis Ditson California Iat Werman Ie Teld Onera Shiv Wishladton Opera Company Dillon Ataiiod Cnty

Burial notice for Mrs. Sarah F. Smith in Monongalia county

Mrs. Sarah F. Smith, longtime resident of Monongalia county, died after a prolonged illness. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Frances hospital chapel, with private interment at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Survivors include four children and several grandchildren. The family requests donations to a local charity in lieu of flowers. Funeral arrangements handled by Undertaker Fred Jen Winn.

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To Institute New Lodge This Evening At Hin Masonds

Acacia Ledge No. 167 plans a grand ceremony to establish a new lodge. Officers include AI and A Ma Willie bheriroth and Charles Kiansd Muvhell while Mrs. KM presides as worthipful matron. The event marks the formation of a new fraternal group with ensuing rites and public notice.

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Plans for the Old Dinner and Traffle Benefit

A dinner plan for the Traffle Old Dinner event at Tramtte club bane Fyget will be held Thursday at 4:00 p m with a railroad train officiate afternoon. Geom T Wateron will preside as tonatenaster while Col. Betonmaker delivers the principal speech. Prominent speakers include J B Nevate and H M Mathews with music by the orchestra and two Fair mont singers, expecting 100 attendees.

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Dokkie Parade Set For Thursday Ceremonial Event

Tau Temple No 161 Knights of Rhornavan to host a large Dokkie ceremonial in Clarksburg Thursday evening with a parade and a dance. About 200 candidates expected. ceremonies begin at 7 90 with reception and parade through streets. Applications for blanks available from local officers.

Tau Temple Clarksburg Marcin Memibera All Parte of Healate ‘Tawe Deon

More Witnesses In Condemnation Suit

Twemyeaven Wllnamis examined for the defense and new for the plaintiff in the condemnation case against Mike and Mary Road of Morgan Town Avenue. Judge Showalter presides as jury trials proceed in the Circuit Court with more witnesses expected for the plaintiff. Estimates of property value range four to five thousand dollars. defendants’ witnesses place lower valuations.

Union Independent Gitridt Agaiut Mike and Mary Morgan Town Avenue T. L. Barchinal Clarence ‘Cormy Imes B. Mora Moran G. L. “Hawkins Morgin George W. Mondoraan Rangio

D'Annunzio Relents Will Be No War

Fragmentary report cites Italian leader Gabriele D'Annunzio backing away from war. It notes wartime tensions with Quarrernay Flame and unclear orders from headquarters, with ambiguous statements about immediate actions.

D'Annunzio Deen Italy Lee Gatriel D'Annuxio Aletaion Souchad Beoauan Cavigiin

Virginia Woman on War Path Sparks County Turmoil

A Virginia woman named Virginia Deal incites a volatile scene in Rostun as residents shelter indoors. The rampage, tied to spousal tensions, prompts police action and widespread complaints about safety and neighbors.

Virginia Sun Shing Rostun Carolina Daal Eaward Marth Thaly Virginie

Mrs Peter Williams In Serious Condition After Incident

Mrs Peter Williams aged 25 is in serious condition after a gunshot wound to the chest at her Mount Var home. Neighbors reported the shooting occurred around five o clock in the evening during a disturbance. she was rushed to Coolle hospital and remains in serious health, while her husband Peter Witt Humes, an employee of the Parmont Walt Mister company, is cited in connection with the case.

Dra Peter Witr Lome Mount Varnon Willams Phin Coole Hospital Pater Wit Humes Patrmont Walt Mister Company

Mie Boy Beats Ritchie Vall At The Home Show

Fragmented report details medical attention and charity work as Mie Boy defeats Ritchie Vall at a home event. Notes mention administrative actions, the Redpod agency, and Mrs Margaret Moklunns preparing to assist, with charity funds and sick relief efforts discussed amid a tense office comment.

Ritchie Vall Thu Accretary Frnatiion Belpad Travmajortudor Bion Peyeree Oh Margaret Moklunns Rei Crows Mise McKiney

City Charities Move to Aid Suffering Amid War Hardship

In a city relief effort, Associated Charities reports increased aid to wartime sufferers. Volunteers note plentiful donations such as food and clothing arriving to support those in need, with linoleum flooring laid and clothing moved to a storage area. The charity thanks the community for generosity and help.

Tin Bay Noor

Prayer Meetings and Local Figures Listed in Spring Stowat Event

Fragmentary OCR outlines a community gathering with numerous individuals and addresses. Names such as Secelan, Lough, Franis Crawcord, Mrs Rusmell, Emma Laymain, Flora, Plein PM, and Lawler appear alongside streets like Main, Monroe, Ogden, Jefferson, Walnut, and Parkway. The text mentions divisions and sections of a meeting, with supervisors and attendees across multiple blocks.

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Fragmented street directory list with names and addresses

A dense OCR readout lists numerous personal names and street addresses across districts and sections. Names include Lowen J, McCollanen, Ernest Holmick, John Kelley, Hamilton, and others, followed by numerous street names and numbers such as 40 Boxte street 626 denont avenue 1902 Pini area. The text resembles a civic or voter directory fragment with sections and leadership mentions but is highly garbled and incomplete.

Hairmant Eruma Utah Street Coater Nalil Boxte Lowen Tants Syira Jolsa Aker Vararmit Avenue McCollanen Ernest Holmick Mee Hurey Marley Fairmontasingh Leater No Poaaph Rolyr

Land Deed Transfers In Fairmont and Mannington Districts

County clerk records show transfers including Ares de Por Resord to Stone Salt Company for coal land on West Park River. Fairmont parcels sold to Jobo Henshay and others for sums around 128. Minerva Bernes and spouse convey land in Grant District. Howard F. Nason receives a parcel in Fairmont ward for 2600. La Toothman gains land in Paw Pace district for 1500. Charly Le Snodgran and wife sell Mannington land to John Harris for 3460. McNangal and wife to Maes Bhy D. Froeland convey land on Hugalo Creek in Fairmont district for 200. Michael executor to Perexa Quinton of land in Downe lines for 24.44.

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