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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
7
Local page features a collage of questions and readings from The Weavier. It includes a puzzle of Wheat pointers, geography queries, and a request for the capital city. The column also notes prayer meetings, a compensation award for a death at work, lodge notices, and a visit from a Canadian business contingent.
The Prickett will probate hearing today in Fairmont names Meredith Trickvit as the administrator. It directs 1500 be divided among siblings and sets the remainder to be deposited in the Purple Nw Bank in Fairmont with interest paid to the arena Orphan Home in Weston, W.Va., executor Lough named.
A fragmented antique text describes Allen Blurm and allies amid a prophetic vision of seven fat swine in Marion County. The narrative weaves political insinuation with odd imagery as factions, including Republicans, fear famine and seek power, while an eerie omen repeats across a county in a time of unrest.
Fragmented travel guide page shows train times and stations such as Gratton Huck Punment and Pittanurab with scattered figures like 7:50 and 0:40. The garbled OCR lists numerous place names, arrival times, and schedules in a railway context without coherent structure.
A lengthy Joint conference of Charter of Commerce and traffic leaders from Monga Bahela Y and Baltimore Ohio railroads discussed freight rates and cooperation to boost prosperity. Notable attendees included J. Sh Naat Fohn Cont and Col. Schoonmiker with rail officials from Monongahela and the Western lines. The session featured remarks on rate reforms, future traffic, and a dinner with industry figures and city officials.
Lancaster Pa funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from HC Bruncher Mountjoy undertakers for Rugeon M Zereher of Patmont and formerly of the city. The Nefturlile United Brothers Church pastor Roy J Meyer read a heartful tribute. floral tributes from many friends were sent.
In Ludlow Washington a political figure named Lows is perceived to seek another position. Speculation centers on Marc, a vice president candidate from Indiana, with talk of potential entrants from Massachusetts. The scuttlebutt hints at changing roles amid a busy local political scene.
Bre Marie Murter of Morgantown alleges a nineteen year old girl was assaulted after leaving a restaurant. The assailant described as about 190 pounds wearing a tan suit and dark wool hat. he fled after taking a watch and ring. Police seek a middle aged man with a Winchester revolver who threatened to kill.
A court records a brutal case involving a choir boy executed on his birthday. The defendant, following a long trial, receives a death sentence while authorities report the victim’s family confusion and distress during the aftermath.
County Clerk records show transfers involving J M Hartley and C Jallitte for parcels in the Monongahela Industrial Company addition to Fairmont and in the Monongahela Triavstriad Conpuis's addition to Fairmont. Amounts listed include $31.00 and $1.00 with titles to parcels and transfers to multiple parties. Some entries reference Tangus to Virginia, E Spider, and Lyilla Parrill with parcels in the Fourth ward.
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Fragmentary wartime style report notes trains east of Gratton carrying L142 coal and 24 coke. Mention places near West Virginia today with 11 and 113 assigned cars.
In a damaged OCR snippet a court case involved two colored drivers and defendants including Robert Ful and Johnnon Lee. The municipal authority and a Chief Sulder figure are referenced, with a damages verdict of 13 pounds 60 pence reportedly denied or reversed. the exact names and details are unclear due to transcription errors.
In Washington on December 10 Senator Koon of Pennsylvania and a Minnesota Republican join Senator Syorpian of North Carolina a Democrat to form the Senate committee for arrangements for the inauguration of President-elect Harding.
In a downtown police court a man named Glen Teller was fined 1 found costs for a family dispute involving his immediate family. The incident arose from a quarrel with a brother. Mrs Witla Roller and other sons did not appear as witnesses. Mayor Conaway presided and expressed the opinion the case may reflect a common or garden variety family spat.
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