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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1920
Page
3
Daisy Vincent aged 16 died at home from burns after clothing caught fire from an open grate. Her mother Mrs Radford and two other women suffered severe injuries while trying to extinguish the flames. Neighbors aided as the frightened family waited for help. four younger siblings aged 12, 7, 4, and 2 were unharmed or mildly affected.
Thomes W. Reynolds, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio employee and local official, died Saturday night at his Ogden Avenue home after a prolonged illness. He had served about seventeen years with the railroad, including earlier work with B and C as a train dispatcher before creeping paralysis limited him to home life for five years. He largely spent his final days watching the tracks from his window.
A playful fall gathering features dancing, riddles, and treats with characters like Cobby Coon, Snoopy Skunk, and Marty Mink. Amidst costumes and games, residents recall the magic of a scarecrow masquerade and a community celebration that ends with a riddle posed by a Magical Mushroom. The tale blends local color with notes of village life and a lineage of families connected to the event.
The obituary notes the death of a longtime railroad dispatcher born in western West Virginia near Monongah. He joined the Monongahela River railroad line, then worked for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after its sale, serving in the city for more than a decade. A quiet, cordial man, he was a devoted husband and father who remained patient through illness and confinement.
Funeral services for Mrs. 8. R. Arnett were held at Rymer M E Church at one o clock. The Rev J S Chatman and Rev Malcolm conducted the service before interment in Rymer Cemetery by Frank H Huey. The 4 year old widow was a respected member of the Rymer community and daughter of Stephen and Sirfida Wilson.
The Ogden Investment Company transfers land in the Ogden addition to Florence Bell for 4300 dollars. J B Miller and wife convey property to Arthur. County Clerk A G Mar records the deeds.
A series of property deeds lists transfers in Millersidle Fairmont Fourmont Lincoln Curtisville Mannington and Grant districts. Considerations range from 1 to 2800 dollars with buyers including Trevey Nutter LB Keener M A Jolliff C Willam Atha A L Gilson Beaty Development Co Walter Vincent Jesse D Nixon and others.
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