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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

2

Insurance talk urges thrift and waste control in nation

A speech by a Republican official warns of extravagance and wasteful living in America and urges a stronger push to conserve savings and health through life insurance. He stresses financial prudence, the need to curb excess, and the link between saving, insurance, and national well being. Also reports a Republican sheriff's election victory in West Virginia amid a legal challenge over vote counting.

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Monongah to New York and local duck pin results

Mrs Milton RoJack sued her parents, then left for New York to transact business. In Fairmont, the Mononga duck pin team beat Panilino alleys by 36 to l. Satterfield led the scorers with others named among attendees. Miss Davina Watkins visited Wilmie Wallace in Edgemont. Blanch Killeen, a nurse from Marys Hospital, visited her mother. Rose of Pittsburgh was in town on business.

New York Milton RoJack A. Honaker Monongeh Fairmont Lint IB Satterfield L. Satterfeld J. Wolfe IT i. H. Fortney McDonnell I. M. Kuhn Mont Dana Miller Fairmont Davina Watkins Wilmie Wallace Edgemont Blanch Killeen Marys Hospital Clarksburg B. Rose Pittsburgh

Fairmont Firm Relieved of Fine

An Illinois or Fairmont dairy company and its penalties were rescinded by the U S Commissioner of Internal Revenue after a delay sparked by a political backers' influence. The case involved a penalty for margarine licensing violations and was slated for a hearing with a date yet to be set.

Chicago Dairy Company Fairmont Inter- Vertion II Iy Congreveman Neely A. Hy Shepp Monningian lMemington Arms Us N Catral Bridgeport Conn Sheppard Tucle Sam Girthie Young West Virginia Iim War Department

City Hall Notes on street dangers and merchant cooperation

City officials warn pedestrians risk from debris on Main Street Me rhs. Merchants urged to clear sidewalks as plans discuss enforcement and later Christmas shopping measures. City contemplates issuing bonds up to 760000 with interest to support projects and job guarantees while awaiting a new transit plan.

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US satire on chocolate fashion and Navy conundrum

A fragmented column satirizes U S chocolate and patriotism themes, mocking consumer indulgence and political campaigns The piece notes Navy League ties to conservationists and hints at tensions over oil revenues in California A government pay raise proposal for civil service stenographers is reported amid electoral shifts in the 14th Mines District with Clyde Tavvenner narrowly failing reelection by 450 votes

United States Navy Loagie Gifford Pinchot Conservationiate Teving Navy California Navy League Department of Commerce Nant Civil Service Clyde Tavyenner 14Th Mines District Tavenner Tay- Jon

Town Talk Reports Second Operation On Frank Kirk

Town reports Frank Kirk, operated on for appendicitis five weeks ago at Cook hospital, underwent a second operation this morning in serious condition. He is employed by the Weide biach Plimbing company in this city.

Frank Kirk Cook Hospital Weidebiach Plimbing Company

Funeral for Buckese Shaver Held at Coliseum Opera House

The funeral of Fred Shaver, known as Buckese, tragically killed in Monongah, was held today at one o'clock at the Coliseum Opera House. Rev. Robinson officiated, with interment at Shaver cemetery. Monongah Red Men and local fraternal members attended. Shaver worked for Consolidation Coal.

Fred Shaver Monongat Buckese Coliseum Opera House Robinson Russellie Harton W. Va Shaver Monongah Monongah Order of Red Men Coll Fellowes Germatt Calon Pocahontas Nervicys Ii Tie Consolidarion Cont Company Ie Ix Suirgieod Laekises Annabelle Chuete Wauivinge Menongaht Ts Stiever Enor Weiihei Meirkershure Wuturtaker Nomavastety

Notice to Physicians Teachers and Parents

Notice to physicians teachers and parents urges prompt reporting of hate violence signs. It directs physicians to report cases. teachers to report to mental health services any signs of hate assaults. parents to report crimes against minors when physicians are not involved.

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Connellsville Man Dies From Injuries

John Molionar died from injuries after being struck by a coal car on the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie line near Van Meter while riding a companion’s coal car. He died early this morning. Plan to establish a West Virginia indemnity company for workers, organized by the West Virginia Manufacturer's Association, to finance and operate an industrial workers' indemnity program is being considered, similar to state workers' compensation.

Connellsville Connellsville. Pa John Molionar Vittsburgh Erle van Meter Charleston W. Va West Wigitia Dorse Workmen's Compensation Department West Virelia

Georgetown church notes and local mishap report

Rev Chapman holds meetings at Hagens with fourteen converts over three weeks. Rev G W White injured by a fall into a cellar at Behler, left in bad shape. Groves may organize a literary society next Friday at Osgood. Entertainment well attended in Georgetown last Saturday. Gilbert Thorne visiting Morgantown, Mrs Kate Snider and Mildred Barker from Morgantown visited Will Snider.

Rev. Chapman Hagens Iev G. W. White Behler

Elegant period dining room suits offered with concessions

Splendid designs highlight period dining room sets including Queen Anne and William and Mary styles. Suits were bought for our fall trade but arrival was delayed. We will make special concessions on three William and Mary designs.

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