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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
7
Deputy County Clare WPPowter issued a marriage license today for Arnold Plaseman 23 and Macy Day Putty 24 at Patrmont. The scene was used to approve the union before possible damage occurred.
Realty deeds are filed for record in multiple transfers including Florence E Lavawan and husband to Gideon Murphy in Falmont, parcels in Shadyside and Mannington, and other land transfers. Notable names include A. Star, W. B. Wateon, C. L. Wirren, Wart D. Wilkore, and A Parry Thomason with various parcels and nominal consideration figures.
Local gathering at the home of Misser Enthier featured a dinner and socializing. Antonio (64) from Baltimore attended as an honored guest, with several young people present and the event described as very enjoyable.
Washington December 20 The Treasury and Commerce officials announce plans to boost foreign trade and commercial development. The report cites a record 1920 foreign trade value and outlines proposed annual budgets to expand commercial attaches and missions, aiming to open Latin America and the Far East markets. It traces trade supremacy from Phoenicia to modern times and highlights American industry strengths in machinery, office equipment, and autos.
Administrators and executors named in multiple probate notices. Hingelen Nayboom appointed administrator of the estate of the late Jamon Filiingarea with a $4,000 bond. Morgan K. Krolla Tas named administrator of the will of the late William Knotts with a $1,000 bond. DP Smith appointed supervisor of the late John J. McDonald with a $400 bond. Leitho Reynolds named administratrix of the estate of Ina Thomas W. Teynolde with a $125 bond.
The article notes an inspecting party planned to meet December 23 in the Fairmont region. Members listed include J. M Scott of Wheeling, CB Williams the district representative, FM Jagoba of Gratton, and Fyward M. Emory, with Patritates traveling as a traveling passenger agent for the Union Pacific Railway touring the area yesterday.
Regional coal traffic reports show B and O lines handling large coal shipments. Monongahela division logs 522 cars of fuel, 278 foreign and 244 O and O fuel cars, with total Monday loadings near 1,084 coal and coke cars. Notable movements include 25 trains and 1,125 cars drawn east of Gratton, and openings for development of the Connellville B-Product Coal tract. Shipments reach Curtis Bay, Michigan points, and multiple western destinations as rail traffic peaks around the Christmas period.
Railroads loaded 185 tons of coal on Monday and 34 cars moved on the Monongahela division of the B&O. Production and movement figures show a heavy shift as demand remains strong, with coal shipments and related freight activity rising week by week. Virginia and Morgantown area miners and officials visit Fairmont and discuss union leadership changes.
Public notice invites neighbors to a free meeting organized by local committee. The program includes a Chrinton Prayer session and Bible readings. The message asks attendees to remember friends and members, noting Christmas day as a busy evening.
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