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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

10

Pup the Barrickville Dog Remembered in Town

A long piece recalls Pup a stray dog loved in Barrickville noting his loyalty and death. Residents plan a memorial headstone with an inscription honoring the dog’s life and a community show of gratitude. The article also touches on local politics, health campaigns, and fundraising efforts tied to wartime era charity drives.

Lou Pup O Raya Aid Doc Jor Conaway Barrickville

Medieval Automobiles in Bohemian Fortress Scene

A garbled 15th century scene depicts armored war vehicles in Silesia near the Bod river, with lime shielded fronts and rotary motion engines. It notes a purported speed of four miles per hour for these armored cars, driven by mechanized operators and linked to handlebars and gearwork.

Bohemian Sanz Helgor Ghity Silesia

East Side Notes and Social Snippets

Local notes report residents traveling to Clarksburg and New York, family visits on State Street and Morgantown avenues, and a final rehearsal at Diamond Street M E Church. Many households send greetings, plan gatherings, and note upcoming meetings and trips amid community life.

Diamond Breet M. E

Fairmont and Surrounding Residents Visit and Guests

Local names from Fairmont and nearby towns are listed as residents and visitors. Mrs Miterot Domyooy Arnett of Fairmont and others from Clarksburg Morgantown Mannington and Wheeling are noted as day or weekend visitors and holiday plans are mentioned for multiple families and individuals.

Miterot Domyooy Arnett Fobemon Iy Failryg Hermarten Mtr de Latuagisese Wart Rivesville Eneré Hatin Wenkeonit AuCat Lyle Mehr Morgantown G. 4 Miller Fairmont Certriile Phaliant Weight Ot Tivalleghs Don Chaliayt Ll. L. Morris W. W. Carpenter Victor Wheeling Misa Naoron Morris Bethany College W. Vout J.A. Tennant Clarksburg Monany Miss Shanks H. C. Toothman Weaver Morgantows W. D. Yost

Washington Gossip in a Crowded Hotel Lobby Encounter

In a Washington scene a December lobby meeting drew West Virginia figures Judge Ira Robinson Attorney General Abraham Armintead and Zachary Taylor Vinson into a wary, festive exchange amid political talk. The trio’s New York visit and looming congressional contests form the core, with plans for later electoral maneuvers and potential contests shaping the party balance.

Wasalngton Dig Severn Pinia Littary Ira &. Robinson Abraham Armintead Iully Zachery Tayior Tines New York Washington Moaxrs Wiliam McKell Pays Wte Grantvill Charleston

West Virginia Senator Scott and Avis in Washington politics

A fragment notes Senator Scott and Congressman S. B. Avis visiting Washington to discuss re electoral chances in the Third District. It mentions Scott, a veteran West Virginia figure now in banking, his health cautions, and his long party involvement. Avis may run against Long Page. references to Willard hotel and party dynamics are included.

Scott Los Angeler Sinster Scott Washington West Virginia Congress Hig Stare Republcan Elden New York Thoes B. Avis Eit Avis Adam Littlepage Ava Martin Vitl Cooper Cooper Chins Maronigh Cuaidl Witson Charles Evans Hughes Pith Glyndhin Avie Talacane Bewry Willard Ayn Iinner Parry Hlebde

Eight Hour Day Adopted by General Roofing Co

George M Brown president announces that starting January first an eight hour day with no wage reduction will apply across all departments of General Roofing Mfg Co Cortaitondoofthg. The decision follows a board of directors meeting last November and reflects a long standing policy program carried out over the past year across multiple departments.

General Roofing Mf. Co George M Brown Rudo Sdieetors Accortlne Nyvern

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