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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

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Tusca. Hora Resis The 0. Proserutor Eleven Years In Office

The official served eleven years in the office before resigning. No further details provided in the readable text.

Tusca Proserutor

AODINS CONSOLIDATION A Morris after nearly 11 years

A chaotic local political scene unfolds as Marion county officials, including a named figure Walter R. Haggarty, face a contested succession in the circuit court. The article notes shifts in prosecuting authority, a looming vacancy, and the impending appointment process for a new official, with mentions of various attorneys and party affiliations shaping the fight.

Morris Mney Marion Raniination Gator Walter R.haggarty Piamogt Haggarty Paio Grevent Fairmont Yecotra Ator Boole Wall Mongeta Vale Abd Elsaléo Faymonil Offica

Manhington Elks Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

The Manhington Elks held an election to install new officers including Worthy Exalted Ruler TM. nrvoy, Loyal Knight H. Mulmolland, Lecturing Knight, Treasurer, and other posts. The report notes Lodge 103 membership and the Treasurer’s report.

Moonington F. O Towaday Jersey iBeors-elect Mro Worthy Oeidont TM Worthy Gu Aidouts H B.mulmolland Bubglaln

HYoung Leaves Chicago Schools

Unclear OCR text indicates a school leadership change in Chicago. Indicates departure of a key figure, associated with district administration and future plans for the role. Names and specifics are unreadable in the fragment.

Hyoung Chicago

New P R R Schedule Shortens Running Time

A revised Pennsylvania railroad schedule cuts thirty minutes from running time between Pittsburgh and Fairmont. The faster service is expected to improve morning and afternoon connections, with trains now leaving Pittsburgh earlier and arriving at Fairmont around midmorning.

Bern Pennsylvania Fternoon Leila Pittsburgh

Miss Watson Burns May Result Fatally

Miss Etta Watson of Suulebtawa suffered severe burns when coal stove flames spread from a toppled coal scuttle as she cooked at home. Her brother Samual Watson and relatives assisted while physicians attended. the family home in Salemont was soon examined for damage and safety concerns.

Miss Watson Etta Watson Suulebtawa Jody Watson Watron Rani Neaane Betars Blake Watson Mina Mian Watson Pugin Walyon Alen Watson Falemont

Fort Namur Explosion Report Kills 54

A report from Namur says the fort was destroyed by a blast at Fort Cone. The blast reportedly killed 54 people and left Namur’s old dotenenn feature completely ruined. Authorities, including German forces, are responding to the incident.

Namur Bolglut

Christmas funds total near twenty thousand dollars

A local community fund initiative will distribute about 20,000 dollars in Christmas payments this year. Around 54 to 100 individuals will receive varying amounts, with many near ten dollars each. Depositors may pick up coupons at the Peoples National Bank and Bank of Fairmont dropout sites.

Ocal Banky Uiite Bam Ad Honal Bask Fairmont W. Bawke Bulewont Chilatman Toney Chile Sarige Club Peoples Na Moma Bank Don Mund Dacia

Prize Carnival Seeks Answers Amidst Confusing Notes

Fragmentary OCR text shows a call for participants and a dated event reference. Names, places, and clear actions are garbled, but hints at a Saturday night gathering and a deadline around mid-month. The piece lacks coherent facts to form a solid report.

Conflicting Reports On Wheels Round Communeaw Conflict

Reports vary on the Wheels Round Communeaw matter with mentions of submarines and a tanker. The text references Standard Oil and a mining angle with men not working, indicating disputed details and possible corporate interest.

Waeenpert Oil/Co

Civil Court Opens 50 Cases on Docket

Civil court opened with fifty cases listed on the docket. The proceeding involved Lavara Warrington charged for her husband Charles Higgington, set for trial, with alleged goods furelokied and a mental illness claim. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defense were present, and the immediate court appeal was noted.

Rivil Elroult Newcotie Agulnat Lavara Warainton Charles Higginton Mta Cami Boar Ihlarmediate Court Walter R Ertythal Mbabsurya Tha Evidones Ncluder Willlans Subily Saranol Pr Willins Fe Bell David C. Joung Willd Morear Chatlea Weady Daw Musgrave W.P. Mason Pride

Immaculate Conception Feast Observed Worldwide

Catholic churches across the globe mark the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a holy day obligation. The celebration centers on reverent observances and special Masses as faithful honor the Virgin Mary.

Catholicimurt Pingehvesei

Newton Merrifield War Veteran Dies at Home

Newton Merrifield, a well known city resident and war veteran, died today at his home on Market Street East. Federal arrangements were made, and among the survivors are Charion and Raber Mér Fifioli, Clark Morr felt, and others. The loss is reported with family and local friends mourning the veteran’s passing.

Newton Merrifield Rau Mery Charion Ula Clark Morr Ims Murrifield Efild Pmra

Fire at Louisville Seventh Avenue Hotel leaves two dead

Ky December report states two men were killed and others injured when the Seventh Avenue Hotel in Louisville partly burned. Officials say the blaze caused extensive damage as responders battled the flames.

Louisville Seventh Avenue Jotits Villes Enth Avenue Piromaw Rosqued Otten Gu

Thompson lawyers facing major claim suits in Uniontown

Wealthifor lawyers in Thompson are involved in suits over nearly 2,000 cases and about 13,000 dollars in claimed amounts. Local attorneys will prepare claims to be filed in Greene and Washington counties with a deadline of Bodenbar 20. The agreement could place many Fayet te county lawyers in a position of wealth if Thompson property is disposed of for the value of the claims, with some representing up to 1,500,000.99 dollars.

Uniontown Fay

Chamber Of Commerce to Vote on National Transport Report

A report from a special committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce on transportation matters will be discussed. The local chamber will vote for or against the report and forward it to Washington for action, including consideration of foreign and domestic commerce roles.

Igonslerware Boulnd United Shaven Chamber‘of Commerce Thiai Chuher Department of Commeres Congress United States Uhels Washington

Students Seek Extended Holiday At School

Students requested a longer holiday period as the fall term nears, with the school considering closing for two days to accommodate travel home. A board of Regents official is reviewing the proposal and may grant the additional time, aiming to provide ample break before the holidays.

Joseph Monier Mont. Biata Boan of Regents Iim Morrow Andidala

Republicans of Fairmont seek charter case ruling

Fragmented text reports a legal dispute in Marion County over a city charter and elected officials. Republicans press for Supreme Court action while Democrats oppose, with petitions to circuit court and delays due to clerical and partisan factors.

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No Wet Goodsiin Personal Baggage

Eager tees FAG Sean pie and agonal fragments appear in a garbled text item. Readable portions hint at a nonsensical personal baggage note with scattered names and phrases. No coherent event or clear entities emerge to anchor a factual news card.

Sean Pie

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