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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1920

Page

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Devout Evanson Sermon Disrupted by Disorderly Camp Rally

Rev William Asher delivers a sermon at First Presbyterian amid interruptions and warnings of moral decline. The article lists names of attendees and notes a youth evangelistic event at Fairmont from January 2 with plans to mobilize church members, and a subsequent meeting detailing expulsions and discipline within church circles.

William Asher First Presbyterian Church Beociegs Adam Asher Wald Carlier Wahor Slot Acenu Raswasud Aury Pilaat Aalwer Cave Auber Sas Asher Fairmont Billy Husstuy Aden Evan Wilmoth Eartiey Thom 3A C. B. Jenkins O. F. Jembing H. P. Rubinson F. J. Patton Carl Most Wilbur Shinn F. A. Grasol

Fragmented diary fragment shows travel note and oddities

A heavily garbled diary style piece describes Christmas time scenes and conversations with scattered names and places. It mentions Constantine of Greve in Lucerne, Switzerland, December 12, and hints at a university inquiry while recounting social reminiscences and erratic dialogue without clear narrative.

Constantine Stock Lucerne Switzerland Corremondente Alben

City Board of Directors Considers Bridge Cost Sharing

The City Board of Directors weighs paying a share of the $25,000,000 bond for the Monongahela River bridge project. Arguments cite substantial benefits and risks, with some urging caution on expenditures and others urging faster completion. Officials note past costs and await results of pending financial arrangements and possible river-crossing improvements.

Dirgelore Paance 2 Fayth Monongahela Valley Sreena Co Monongahela River Pwo Hickman Shop Nindi C. Dt. Ringle Cedar Virginia Gavkill Julterson Nirvel JM. Deweh Reyurl Raeves Avenue John McVisker Reatvoir Hla Rivar Bridge Alebart d. Karn Atwrney Nilior Aguolain Jung Fallowes Five Row Haut Park Ayisus Camery Heeudary Fun Aireest Gaston Avenue D. U. Lennart Monron Reed A. M. Hinty

B and C Prepare for Tuesday Empties

Fragmented notice notes 1000 empties for Tuesday with uncertain timing. References to Monongatola railway and Western Maryland Time, rail car supply expectations at 4100 percent and 50 percent, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

G. Ofdalain Ero Monongatola Maryland

River Bridge Now 88 Percent Complete

Work on the Monouyabala river bridge advances with about 88 percent completion. Last week substantial concrete placement progressed, and officials expect final finish by May.

Monouyabala River Complet

Christmas Seals On Sale Here At Prospect Park

Christmas seals go on sale here to raise funds for tuberculosis care. The campaign aims to raise about 42 000 dollars with sales across tables and booths, featuring varied denominations similar to Liberty bonds. Proceeds support sufferers and tuberculosis wards as a national health effort continues this season.

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Memorial for Ella Webb Eddy

Memorial service for Ella Webb Eddy held at a local church. Mr. W M Jennings disclosed details of a memorial fund aiming to raise four to five thousand dollars to support missionary training and work in the United States and abroad.

W. M. Jennings Lin Biate Minow Board Taplat Denouluarion Markersurg Kir. Jennings W. St. Jennings Mantincion Uni Mra Jensite Elle Webb Eddy United Ailes Eddy Chicago Gini Win Horduath

Will is Edwin Redwine terrorizes Jackson street crowd

A chaotic night ends with Will Redwine drunk and wild on Jackson street. Police tackle him after a pool hall spree seen by Lat Burren’s place. Multiple arrests follow as officers deter further violence and investigate a string of robberies and disturbances.

Urduen Ford Fleming Devas Bibilead Gubbard Mayor Conaway Wills Redwine Éalord Jackson Street Oftcurs Nedwine Charles Mardind Joe Heary Mwn Gratton H Kluah Willian Laisrovleh Patrolmas Ford Ghiet Snider Turis Wilvm Tiny Powell Akation Nalwan Anon Taylor Thomas Gruot Wantilawon Ayzbi Pilice Heteye Urramind Pontrolman Digwian Grant Hier Armast Znider Gant Washington Dim Omber Nuro Limcoe Lon Wade Bogeas Rober Davis Tivex Harden's Hollow Davin Mahone Vo & Chiro Abbery David Saturdyawight Jennist Glin Company Duck Adams Wort Vinrkaburg Netland M Priustions Joller

Wilson to Adopt Twenty Children in Europe Aid Drive

President Wilson urged Americans to donate to relief for starving children in central Europe. He announced plans to adopt 20 orphans, with a personal contribution of $10 to begin the Europen relief effort. The call emphasized humanitarian aid and wartime relief initiative.

Wilson Washington Europe Prudent

Operators Lose Lambert Run Coal Car Case

The Supreme Court refused to review the Lambert Run Coal Company appeal, upholding a lower court ruling. The damaged text lists names and a dated dateline but provides limited clear facts beyond the denial of review by the high court.

Lambert Run Prvany Washington Die” Orter Inwraute Cammercy Cal Kon Supreme Court Lambert Run Comalompany

House Votes to Stop the Aliens

Washington December 13 The Johnson immigration bill passed the House by a vote of 293 to 41 with members voting present The measure would limit immigration for one year and faces Senate opposition A two hour debate followed before a vote on the Volstead resolution to repeal wartime meat limits began immediately

Washington House Senate Gang Bir Rale Rothring

Wages Cuts Hit Textile Centers Across Several States

December reports from multiple textile hubs show large wage reductions of about 22.5 percent. Mills including Theltte Arlington in Lawrence and others in Pawtucket Lowell and New Bedford announce cuts effective late December and January. About 16 000 workers in Lawrence face readjustment. 3 700 in Pawtucket Contra Falla. nearly 6 000 in Biddeford Saco. 26 000 in Lowell. 100 000 operatives under New Bedford Cotton Manufacturers association. 1 600 at Lanndale and Lingoln plants amid sweeping reductions across centers.

Lawrenge Largy Mill Pawtucket Biddeford Maine Thin City Saco Lia, Popperal and York Manufacturing Company Lowell Mast Det New Bedford Man New Bedfern Cotton Manufacturers’ Association SALEN Mars Veo. Ti Tas Navmbang Steam Cotton Company Tta Lonsdage St. L Lanndale Cmpany Lingoln Bleschery Inday Uaew

Poland to take control of Danzig under league plan

A late report from Gunevaya dated December 13 says the military commission recommends Poland receive control of Danzig. The council agreed to protect the port with a naval observer and await a report from Viscount Tanin of Japan. A military commission will study defense of the town and present findings to the commissioner.

Guneyva Danzig Poland League of Nationalar Tani Japan Tato Military Commission Tovana Tileb

Holiday Traffic Heavy on MV

Holiday shoppers swell travel on MV as intercity routes report heavy volume. The Treotton Company enlarges platforms at Fairmoor Clarlburg inter stations amid infrastructure upgrades and increased rail activity over the busy weekend.

MV. T Inter Ouany Fairmoor-Clarlburg

Cork Burning After Firefights Marks City Violence

British dispatches report Cork rocked by fires, looting and clashes after a large disturbance. Buildings burned including Carnegie Library, shops damaged. casualties listed as several killed or wounded. Authorities restore order as hundreds of soldiers patrol streets.

Coal Markets and Rail Freight Report From Fairmont Region

A busy report notes coal market softness, freight allocations, and supply dynamics. It lists car allotments, ore shipments, and divisions in the Baistimors and Maryland districts, with prices, expected drops, and refinery activity. Also covered are industry personnel moves and regional railroad activity in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Baistimors Olelo Pluce Oko M. Y Satirday Divin Mongugubels West Virginia Pennsylvania AG. Ber Cent Nia Comoreter Care Ie Charleston Haltimers and Ohin Minlors Tsuttale Crook Gouley Charley Tiler Maryland Ghiefom Uiduelrial Placia Abrmant Hunton & Company White Sulphur Springs W. Va Hietary A. B. Haantivon & Company Comi Company New York City Gale Tiahbeck The Valley Cayal Company Waa Cramfort Putraanl

Murder Trial Hopes for Foster Case Figure in County Jury

Deliberate gunfire left Foster dead as Green and others clash over blame. Witnesses recall shootings, accusations of cheating, and public anger in Worthington. County officials, led by Sheriff Foster, prepare for a Wednesday jury verdict in the case.

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