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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
10
Readers are teased with a fragmented tale about Olive Roberty and invented characters. The text describes doorbells, a toy, a healer named Dr Brutties and Dr Spufs, a green ivy ward, and a clumsy mix of medicine and magic. It ends with a cliffhanger noted as To Be Continued and a 1022 copyright notice.
A scrambled adlike passage touts a home remedy involving heated syrup and other ingredients to treat coughs. It mentions making a pint and claims quick relief though the text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ancient Christmas rites across Scandinavian regions, noting pagan offerings to gods like Thor and gift exchanges. Early festive feasts featured roasted bone and goose served with sausages, with customs evolving into later Christian meals and regional dishes.
Washington December 14 Charles AP Clevenger and Ure Walmsley pleaded guilty in the District Supreme Court to a charge tied to a seven figure embezzlement scheme in Liberty and Thorpe counties. Probation officer reports noted close watch on the defendants as the investigation proceeded.
A large funeral service was held at Bathany Presbyterian Church to honor Abiba Williams, beloved by John Williams Wor, with clergy from many parishes leading the rites. Mourners filled the churches and cemetery as prominent parsons attended, and hymns such as Nearer My God to Thee echoed through the proceedings.
Local paper reports multiple family notices from Morgantown featuring obituaries and newborns. Baby Batty, Alma Trippatt, and Paul Hava are named among recent births. Dorothy Malor and Mrs Nelson are listed with kin. a baby daughter and kinship details show community ties.
Incomplete OCR reads Mrs Gaeta and Virgins from Shinnston, Nica Chole Laman attended church with Temoph Floyd. Alconint Owlngn Mesday night Mia MacDonald Histor a Clay District High School teacher was in Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Chester Jonon Malta and Dr A Souon ot Whenlitte, with Mes and Mrs Prad Wane and Mr and Mrs Henry Hupeth motor to Fuaksont Sunday.
Fragmented ad copy lists holiday items and packing ideas from a shop window. It teases fashion accessories, fruit cake, Christmas boxes, and candles as potential gifts, noting a variety of colors and styles and urging readers to visit the store for selections.
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