Personal notes on local residents travel and visits
Rice in France has returned here much improved in health. Mr and Mrs William Detwiller returned from a ten day Washington visit. Miss Myrtle McKinney, a teacher in Washington Irving Junior High, spent the weekend with her sisters Iva and Matilda McKinney. Mrs Harry Sprige and her Cleveland guest plan Sut ton visits before returning home. They came here from Morgantown where they had visited relatives. Mr and Mrs W A Mestront and Mr and Mrs George Pletcher with daughter Carmen head to White Deer Texas for several months. Mrs BUC Frame and Mrs Alice Comerford return tomorrow from Hancock and Baltimore Md where they visited*sin...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Detwiller
Washington, D. C
Myrtle McKinney
Washington Irving
Clarksburg
Mulles Iva
Matilda McKinney
Harry Sprige
Cleveland
Ohio
T. W. Mennen
Kefore
Modays Kwiz and Weather Bits From the Paper
Moday s Kwiz siReg. Pads U.S. Pat. or Answers to Yesterday s Kwiz. Bi Accrued interest and cutting tools appear amid scattered notes on weather, local clubs, medical items, and public notices. Mentions of Hardin as future president, Worcester as lexicographer, and various local names pepper the fragmentary column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Hardin
United States
Vilico
Jean
County Officers Busy As Raid Leads To Hearing
County officers were kept busy as two raids yielded a quantity of intoxicants at a rural place. Paul Mason of Baton Mines was found with some opium and whiskey. a man named Barrett faced alleged shooting claims, with witnesses noting a pistol only. A hearing was scheduled for Thursday night to determine charges or actions related to disturbances and illegal alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Barrett
Paul Masons
Baton Mines
Tatwacera
Wanda
Allleers
OL Areeelad
Roewle
Cowney
Robbed the Store At Baxter Mine
Deputy sheriff Howard Woodward captured Marry Watt of Taxt wr and two others after a morning crime at Baxter Mine. They targeted a store window and stole cigarettes and wares, with the suspects placed under arrest. Holt was lodged in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Woodward
Marry Watt
Trott
Allie
Holt
Local men jailed in whisky delivery case
Jimmie Ross Freed and Joe Pays faced a liquor possession charge after police found whisky in their bundle while delivering to a Hampton Road area. Ross released on loan after fight over trial rulings. partner Ty admitted ownership while exonerating Ross. The hearing included testimony from night patrol and several witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Roxs
Fairmont
Jualiew M. Ry Muswrove
Joe Roxx
Tidsburgly
Sion
Nigelie Chilo Bogson
Etty
Rurionts
Bonapil
R. Maggerty
Thore
Toss
Hampton Road
Joe Roturee- Ty
Ohler Snider
Night Chick Dogness
Hasserty
Tax Sales At Court House Auction Day
Tax sales conducted by Sheriff A. M. Glover in the courthouse vestibule this morning list delinquent properties for 1/18. Over two hundred parcels were offered with prices from near nothing to 120 dollars. buyers may still settle accounts with the tax collector for a clean title next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Glover
Court House
Aquaro
Local Churches Focus On Big Revival Efforts
Churches on the East Side push a Christmas revival with special programs music and prayer meetings. Cottage prayers continue on Tue and Fri while Sunday campaign events include a men’s town group meeting and a Christmas cantata. Various church groups plan midweek activities and a Christmas program next Sunday with nursery and Sunday school activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghurehbg
First M. & Church
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
W. A. Crow
Jackson
Lmelon
Tsuba Thoburn Society
Marson M. Altman
Bette, Olsen
Tell
Tily Highe
Cheigtian
Morgenthau Getting Armenian Mediation Post
White House officials indicated President Wilson planned to appoint Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey as a personal representative to mediate between Armenians and Turkish nationalists. In New York sugar prices fell with refined sugar near eight and a quarter cents per pound and other refiners following with eight and three quarter cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Wilson
Henry Morganthau
Turkey
New York
Federal Sugar Refining Company
Dinner to Honor Football Guests at Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Chamber of Commerce plans a banquet at the Fairmont hotel with 149 to 130 attendees including high school and West Virginia University football teams. Thomas Connell and President George T. Walon are involved, with invitations extended for national council events in Washington. A Pennsylvania railway officials’ inspection party is expected tomorrow, personnel unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Connell
Fairmont Chamber of Commerce
Falmont Hotel
Commegres
High School
West Virginia University
Connell Wayndls
Nome
George T. Walon
Commerce
New Yorkk
Wallmore
Railroad 1
Watson
Connell
National Council of the United States Chamber of * Commerce
Hern
Washington
Ennaylvania
Te Commerce Ply
Fickinger Dies at Conneaut Ohio
J J Fickinger brother of Colonel Jamon A Fickinger died suddenly at his Conneaut Ohio home Saturday evening He managed Carnegie dock interests in Conneaut and was a prominent citizen His sister Miss Sarah Fickinger is the sole remaining family member She has previously visited with Mrs J A Fickinger at the Stone home on Quintey street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J Fickinger
Iai
Jamon A. Fickinger
Conneaut
Ohio
Fickinger
Carnegie Dock
Anl
Sarah Fickinger
J. A. Fickinger
Mrs
A. J. Stone
Quintey Street
Wreck Victim Leaves the Hospital
Mrs W R Donaldson, widow of the trolley wreck victim at Baxter, left Cook hospital yesterday to return home at Nowell Virginia. She had suffered a broken leg and other injuries since the incident, and will likely receive visits from her husband and late son Raymond's family in the days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Donaldson
Raymond
Baxter
Cook Hospital
Nowell
Donalilgon
Jong Ilesa
Orientals Lodge Initiation in Fairmont Grand Opera House
Tiykwos Loge 178 Oriental Degree of the Git Fellows was instituted in Fairmont at the Grand opera house. A parade preceded the initiation with about thirty two men from Cleveland participating. The event included a banquet and reception for candidates. a Cleveland lodge was started last March with 168 charter members and three ceremony levels. An anticipated lodges grow in Fairmont and an Oriental convention is planned for Cleveland in August with an expected 10,000 delegates attending. An embargo bill on key farm and wool imports was introduced in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Grand Opera House
T. A H. Braund
Cleveland
Ohio
H.W. Stowking
Heb Lows Hall
The
Oriental Adsree
Aumust
George A Frey Buried Today
Funeral services for George Arthur Frey, a prominent community member, were held at 2 pm from his Patron avenue home. The service was led by Rev. Claude H. King with Rev. John C. Hroonflela assisting, followed by private rites at Woodlawn cemetery attended by relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arthur Frey
Patronavenue
Claude H. King
Ye Fist Methodlyt
Apiscopal Church
John C. Hroonflela
Mra
T. J. Johnson
Woodlawn
le Wis
James E. Anderson
George 15
Atos
Hrush Miller
Tutter
Morgattown
Chester M. Shinn
J. A. Clark, Jr
Janes Melua
Monongah
William Frey
Corapoux
Stork Birth and Community Events Highlight Farmington News
A baby boy was born Friday to Mr and Mrs David Doll in Farmington. Saturday night artist Marion Ballou Fisk entertained at the High School Lyceum, with a fast slide show and music by the High School orchestra. A Pythian Bazaar is planned for December 18 in Rt C Cooper’s store window. Weekend visitors included Adna Burnett from Shinneton and H W Burnett from Thirackville. A Morgantown educator spoke on West Virginia’s service situation to a small high school audience. Various locals hosted visitors and travelers over Sunday including John N Hoss and Clarkstiron guests. 1921 calendar distribution by J Scott in town. The first flight over the equatorial Andes was accomplished by an Italian aviator. The U S death rate in 1919 was the lowest on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ballou Fisk
WII
Baxgar
Pythian Slaters
Todze
Rt. C. Cooper
Ada Sheets
Mucileson
Uy 1
Morgantown
West Virginia
Auditorina Nere
War Department Details Military Resources and WWI Facts
The War department lists 4570 emergency officers while Britain lost 494,143 wartime personnel. It notes U.S. Navy pay, guard equipment, and Canadian Army weapon totals. It mentions Rhine garrison women, widespread promotions, and a national guard reorganization with 41 officers and 8339 men. Many ex-soldiers study nationwide with federal support. A mobile lithographing workshop is described for Second Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Great Britain
Marshal Poch
United
United States Navy
Colorado State National
Uniie States Army Air Servic
Sen
Rhine
United Staes Regular Army
United States
United Spice
Jersay National Guard
United State Army
Navy
Palmyra
Burt
Interest Due On Liberty Bonds in Virginia
Interest on Liberty Bonds, first and fifth issues, in West Virginia totals show substantial sums. The first issue subscriptions reached 72,147,700 dollars and the fifth issue 74,790,900 dollars, with total bonds near 26,838,600. December 15 payments will approximate 759,000 dollars for the two issues in Virginia. The Treasury notes 4 percent yields on these securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
West Virginia
Vietory Lawn
Victory
Government Interest Payouts Estimated At Large Sums
Text notes reinvestment of interest into practical government securities. Districtwide interest around 6.8 million, nationwide total near 16 million, outlining Treasury savings certificates and savings stamps involvement.
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Treasury
Farimont Region Coal Output and Rail Movements Detailed
Fairmont region reports coal and coke tonnage for Saturday plus Monongahela and Western Maryland rail movements. Output includes 447 cars coal and coke on Monongahela lines, 417 coal and 30 coke, with 16 east coal and 17 west coke. West Virginia and Pennsylvania districts show 225 coal cars. Weekly totals show 7,128 cars of coal and coke and 7,280 tons of coke. Safety drives and new superintendent appointments are noted, with meetings in Monongah and Faymington and an amicable agreement reportedly reached in Baltimore, pending UMWA approval.
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West Virginia
Pormsylvania
Western Maryland Railway
Helan's Nun
Wyatelsingamen
Fulemont
Mopongan
B&o. TV
Jimnes
Morongahela
Mennsylvania
Charleston
Menon
Waltiore and Ohio Railroad
Curtis Hay
St George's
Ohio Points
Bangor & Arostock
Ny Jn
Lehi
Valley
New York
New Haven
Setiva
W. J. Riggleman
Pairmont
Miniox
J. W. Kool
Faurmont
Consolidation Coal Company
Monosigah
J. W. Hood
Fairmont
Suodrusa
Monongah
United Mine Workera
Amierica
Mest Jng
Faymington
Gust of Gratton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Upper Potomac
Georgee Creek
Baltimore
United Workers of America
Women report week end work and campaign plans
Report notes women will close the week by announcing campaign work. Several business meetings occurred as those lined up for work prepare for upcoming campaign activity. It mentions temple completion by Christmas and assigns tasks to staff for store duties.
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Ienna
Cansell
Dong Stores
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Funnies
France
MODAY
Medical Club
Flca Club
Re Lys
YM. C. A
Physicians
J. P. Ofrig
Monongahela Dental Association
George C
West Union
Howard
Miss Clara Jj
Haymond Street
Cook I
Merril
Shetal
Jegleal
Misa Jillian
Guffey Street
Cook Alo
W. J. Moore
Mo Bieet
Nurees
Hoepital
Charleslumberlatd
Maryland
Bixtor
Foday—C
Depuy, Mber
Dairyply and Construction Co
Prasin Fairmont
Robinson'Ice Cream
Jimmie Ross
Joe
Morgenthau
C. of C
P. J. Fickinger
C. F. Orientals
Esate Young
North Dakota
Freckles
Tag
Sum Pop
Wes
Nou
Kim Dawa
Plavia
Swen
Old Bower
George A. Frey
Farmingston
Stork's Viol
David Doll
Deeem
Wen Pound Son
Adna Burnett
Shinnefon
B. Burnesses
Mia H.W. Burnett
Thirrackville
John N. Hoss
Hingamon
A. G. Edinger
Singer
Clarkstirn
John Conaway
George Heltch
Sunshine
Lenis
Matilda Shroyer
Rufus Downs
Mr. Horn
Rivesville
Scott
Mannington
Furhee Furniture Company
Andes
Legionaires
X.x
Fairmont Region
Hugo One
Pagsone
Hoey Mosar’s Company
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