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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
7
Review notes heavy cast, with Block Productions and The Lure Pictures presenting Draw Eagan in a strong stage entry. Mixed crowd. emphasis on bold lines, modern social themes, and a plan for nightly giveaways to boost attendance and community involvement.
East Side News reports John Richards of Norton West Virginia is dead after a period of illness. Survivors include son Francis. Funeral services were held yesterday with burial at the local site. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Hall. Domestic notes mention gatherings, visits, and health updates among area residents. Master Francis Richards is expected soon to decide his future home with his aunts.
The Kane Otty Journal notes a stereotype that blacksmiths are honest due to the nature of their trade. It argues that their line offers little to adulterate and that temptations to restat are few, implying steadfast character within the craft.
A fragmentary account notes a London jeweler in the Mghteemtt century crafting a seifaviiling device meant to unwind a carrott wheel and prevent crew idleness. The report hints at a hidden mechanism devised to control movement and time, though much of the detail is unclear due to corruption.
Large audiences gathered at Palatine Church for an evening service featuring a maritime message by Rev John Brown. Pioneer residents Mr and Mrs Orr were honored for long church service, and John Ladham received flowers. A young people rally led by Dr G Wilson drew about one hundred youths. next Sunday will see a Sunday morning program and distribution of treats to Sabbath school children.
A manager voices disbelief about a proposed program noting that no violinist would consent to appear in a show featuring a pyrotechnic display. The remark contrasts Rome turning away from the idea and questions the feasibility of the plan.
In Marion County a woman connected to Mrs. Sarai Tut was buried today beside her son in White Rock Cemetery after funeral services. The body was disinterred and reinterred following unclear events at a county home and prior death reports. Friends arranged for the burial coinciding with church services.
Mannington reports a major strike at Carnegie Gas company near Beard Tree West Virginia with gas well output rising later from 150 to 7 barrels per hour. The Bank of Mannington mailed a large dividend to many shareholders. Community notices include D A R meetings, church events, a deputy appointment, a high school operetta The Wild Rose, evangelist services, and local residents traveling for holidays.
A Popular Science Monthly item describes a shaving harness that attaches the mirror shaving brush and shaving cup in convenient positions. With this device a three days’ beard can be shaved with the head and neck movement minimized, reducing misery during grooming.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy E Rice widow of William Rice aged 12 were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from her home on Pharaohs Inn. Interment followed at Coogle cemetery conducted by Undertaker R L Cundingham with impressive services led by Rev Yake assisted by Rev Henry B Morseatt.
Dec 18 Charleston The fall term of the Supreme Court of Appeals ends as Judge Jon Ww uigten finishes his service. Judge Harold A. Riis will take the seat January 1, joining Judge W. Miller who also finishes his term. Mason served about fourteen months after replacing Judge Ira Kovinssen who resigned to run for governor. The court closed with writs of error and determinations on several cases and notices of rehearings refused in others. Also noted is a stray line about railroad travel and a whisker remark, unrelated to the term’s official actions.
Najila Saunders five year old daughter of John and Mrs Saunders of Nax tor died Sunday from pneumonia. Funeral services set for Tuesday morning at St Peter's Catholic church with interment at Holy Cross cemetery by Undertaker RC Jones.
A testimonial-style ad praises Nerv Worth from Grant Town J. C. and others, claiming the product eased severe eczema and improved sleep after doctors and other remedies failed. The narrator urges readers to try the medicine at Crane's Drug Store, promising a money back guarantee if it does not help.
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