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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

3

Mannington Anniversary News and Local Updates

Mannington itemizes community milestones and personal notices as residents attend a Presbyterian church meeting, report travels to Pittsburgh and Wheeling, and return home from jobs or visits in Farmington, Fairmont, and Mount Lake. The section lists names, places, and brief movements of local families and professionals.

KiBsFarbee Farbiees Pittsburgh Grove City Burt Burtown Valrmont Tuscsay Clayton Mount Lake Mannington A. N. Park, Jr Presbyterian’ Church Fairmont Mra M. E. Simmons Grafton H. N. Rollins Stirring Ohio Thomas G. Mobley Bethonda Bia Thin City Miny Martha Newman Hun Kono Wheeling Arch’ Haskins Schoolo P. E. Meloturft Jorico Carolina Frank Fellers Washington, Pa Mra. Homey. Tamtingon Parkoradure Sycamore Anita Lumus New Martinsville Elwood Haught Me'Mechen

Federal Buildings For West Virginia Planned Projects

Federal budget notes include five West Virginia buildings among those eligible for year end appropriations. Buckhannon and Fence receive 15000. Elkins 50000. Huntington temporary quarters ???. Addison built 10000. Wollaburg 416000. Williamson 24000. core river projects total several millions. Three mine rescue cars are estimated at 53280 with 13500 for additional costs.

Washington, D.C Pliblle West Virginia Buckhannon Elkina Huntington Wollaburg Williamson Herthy Ohio River Gall eThreeipen

Mining project costs rise with new facilities plan

The report itemizes equipment costs and an operating total of $54,810, plus $75,000 earmarked for three new mining experiment stations. Locations for the stations are not named.

Muncie Lawyer Named Secretary of U.S. Trade Board

Leonidas A. Bracken, a Muncie lawyer, is named secretary of the Federal Trade Commission. The post, vacant since the commission was organized, carries a salary of 45000 dollars per year.

Muncie U.S. Trade Board Leonidas A. Bracken Munelé Iada Féderal’ Trade ‘Commission

McAdoo outlines tax plan to raise revenue and curb debt

Secretary McAdoo presents proposals to expand the income tax base, raise exemptions for married and single filers, and boost the collection force. He argues inaccuracies and evasion cost the government more than field enforcement, and suggests retaining stamp tax and duties while avoiding bond issues. He estimates deficits and revenue under current law and with proposed changes, noting a strong national financial position if reforms pass.

Washington Congress McAdooux McAdob Ono McAdoo Europe McAdoo Pute Mr.McAdoo

Secretary reports gold stock at record high in 1915

The Secretary notes that the United States held 2,198,113,762 in gold on November 1, 1915, far exceeding previous figures and far surpassing the January 2 balance of 1,400,680. The stock is described as the largest ever held by a single country, with indications it will rise further.

Harrison's Eee United States

East Side News Briefs Highlight Local Edits and Births

Morris improving slowly at Morgantown avenue home. A nine pound son born to Mr. and Mrs. William Doolittle of Stevena street. Link's Class Social at Diamond Street M E Sunday School. Robert Musgrove's Morgantown avenue residence nearing completion with expected move from Bunner's Ridge next week. Mrs. William Hai and Mrs. Day Smith returned home after funeral. Mrs. William Arnett returned home. Harry Payne of Cumberland visiting Mrs. Edward Carpenter. Mildred and Lillian Kutcard ill at Diamond street homes.

William Doolittle Stevena Street Link Diamond Street M. E Indie Robert Musgrove Morgantown Avenue William Hai Gypsy Day Smith Ernebaw P. L. Holland William Arnett Little Falla Harry ‘Payne Cumberland Edward Carpenter Mildred Lillian William Kutcard Diamond Street

Black Diamond Dinner a Success at Mononga Lodge

The Black Diamond Lodge of Pythians in Mononga held a banquet and initiation for eight members. Colonel T. C. Price acted as toastmaster in a very acceptable manner, marking a successful event for the local Knights of Pythias lodge.

Dythe Black Diaond Lodge Pythias Monongah T. C. Price

Fraternal Lodge Activities and Catering Details Listed

A fragmented report lists Grand and local lodge officers from Mountain City, Feltery, Big Elm, Mathbone, Evergreen, Marion, and Fairmont lodges with names such as Ira Loughlin, B. H. Chilas, R. Dinnington, and W. H. Gould. It notes entertainment committee members Earl Morris B M Fox and J R Lake and waiters Mrs B M Fox Zane Cornell William Cornell Glenn Fleming John Smith.

Ern Camden Wilmoth Millary Ira L Loughlin P.M. Pitzer B. HL Chilas Cole H Dinnington L. Clayton T A. Richardson Henry B. Blaine Moore W. Meaney W.F. Davis Charien H. Arnott Roe. Higeins G. N. Welsh Podt Mountain City Lodge

YOUNG BILIOUSITY LACTCLEARS PROMO TREATMENT

An old style advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches coated tongue and sour stomach, promising waking fit and fine after use for men women and children, with a forceful sales pitch and price note.

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