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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
3
A chaotic OCR fragment details a drunk driving case in a local police court. It mentions a mayoral figure, alleged offenses, and a sentence for a suspect named Peters. The text is garbled but indicates charges, a guilty plea, and warnings about travel and public safety.
The community in Weprrackville and nearby towns held funeral services and related memorial events for Mrs. Lawrence on January with burial at Date Church. The obsequies included prayers by Rev. J.B. Gordon and a missionary program at the Sanxtug Baptist Church, plus a series of church meetings, dinners, and charitable offerings connected to local congregations and fraternal orders.
Fragmentary readable text describes a scene with animals and birds. It mentions a parrot and a journey, with fragmented phrases about location and timing. The article style resembles a local notebook note or humorous fragment from a page.
Community gossip and visits from Bellview Mir and surrounding towns. Families hosting guests, moved goods, and social call reports appear alongside a local church event planned for tomorrow afternoon and evening to raise aid. A resident sustained injuries from a fall while moving a fox trap, treated at Cook Hospital and improving.
A dated warning alerts gas customers about the dangers of improvised home gas line work. It cautions against self installation and advises keeping flames off and openings ventilated to reduce the risk of fire and dangerous gas buildup.
Wadestown and Wagontown Blackvilla prepare for a high school basketball showdown. The game features Wadestown’s first league match with Blackvilla, with early tip off as teams focus on hoops over football.
Fragmented OCR notes reveal a negotiated time extension with the Tekptpl of 4 May. Mentions efforts by the Savant and local authority, with the Philadelphia firm and several named companies involved. Details are uncertain, but a contract is indicated with a party from Westone Talon Bulla and others.
Classified line items list telephone numbers 2200 2201 2202 and 2208 with a note that the term classifted appears in error or as part of a heading. The fragment suggests a telecommunication listings section in a newspaper page copy.
A noisy scrawl lists residents and guests visiting from Hoodsville area towns. Names like Maryin Chapel, Fairmont, Grant Town, Baxter, and McCurdysville recur among a web of relatives and neighbors visiting, shopping, or staying with families during the week and weekend.
Half deciphered historical snippet lists figures and events with garbled names and dates. It mentions Canterbury related figures, ambassadors to France, and a sanctions notice affecting contracts. A vague ad department warning on responsibility for multiple advertisements is included.
A misread notice invites strangers to seek a room in Getrang City claiming simple access. The text is garbled but suggests an open call or housing offer, unclear details, and possible directions for locating a suitable space.
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