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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1920
Page
7
A scanned quiz page lists questions on mummy mummer vivisection and more, followed by weather for Fairmont with forecast, temperatures and precipitation. Local notices include failed appearance by a civil engineer, upcoming talks, and a Christmas clothing drive.
Christmas festivities included a large ice cream and candy feast for children and a social hour with about seven percent attendance. Captain and Mrs Pickering plan a trip to Cincinnati to visit Brigadier Pickering. A minor injury report arose from a Baltimore and Ohio railroad incident. A marriage license was issued to Joseph McCormack and Laura Johnson. Mrs James Edwin Watson arrived from New York for holidays at Highgate, with Miss Maria Hare and Robert Watson visiting as well.
Local brief lists visitors travelers and families spending the holidays. Ralph Knuttl returns to Morgantown after a Fraternity event in Fairmont while many locals travel to join relatives in Baltimore Grafton Clarksburg Washington D C and other points for Christmas. Names include DeBerry Collier Fleming Hoover Fisher Statler Wiedebusch Shinn Meredith Bright Crigier Keplinger Miller and others with family ties noted.
The Moore siblings Theodore Larney Bart Dee Frank and Everett Moore along with eight peers and Mrs Fred Toohman and Mrs Tohn Davis will hold funeral services on Christmas morning at Mc Surdysville Church conducted by Rev W J Eddy of the First Baptist Church. Burial follows at McCardyville Church as directed by Un Jerteker R. Jonen.
The coroner's jury for C. C. Davis of Montana Mines was sworn in by Coroner Frank Lloyd. The inquest, set for December 30 at 9 a.m., includes James Knight W B Riggleman Homer Price Arthur Reed Dayton Mayers and B B Snider. Davis was killed by Superintendent Chester P Mullens of Consolidation Coal after a dispute over a bill led to gunfire. Mullens surrendered and was released on 1600 bail.
Miles K. Frankinberry died Monday at his home on Church Street. Funeral services were held today at 2:20 PM from his residence, conducted by Rev. W. J. Eddy of First Baptist Church, a longtime member. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery with Musgrave and Son handling arrangements. Creed Frankinberry, son, arrived from Omaha to attend. Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows conducted burial rites.
Wreck delays the party traveling from here to Wellsburg to attend the funeral of Dr. J. W. Me. The late doctor’s associates faced a postponed departure as the disrupted train schedule hindered their arrival for the burial service.
The service was led by Dr Herman G Stotezer with Rev T E Burt assisting. The deceased member of the Presbyterian church was found well preserved in a casket draped with the American flag. Dr McDonald, who died in government service in Germany, arrived home in Wellsburg on Wednesday for burial.
A fortune teller was arrested after two disturbances erupted when demanded her name. Chief Snider was called to quell the scene and determine the cause. The woman allegedly operated without a state license and was collecting money from a local family.
SIMCO Salve claims to soften heal and soothe diseased skin including eczema salt rheum tetter rash and chafing plus treat bruises cuts and burns with antiseptic healing. It advertises a 30 cent price and a money back guarantee if it fails urging public workers to apply nightly to hands and face to ward off future trouble.
An advertisement touts SIM-CO SALVE at Fairmont Pharmacy with a 30c jar and a money back offer if not satisfied. It claims usefulness for chest and throat ailments, including croup and pneumonia, via antiseptic vapors from heated salve. Sold in three sizes and available by mail order from William M. Simpson Drug Co. Pittsburgh.
Directors of the Masonic Building Company met at the Masonic Temple on Thursday spring to elect new leaders. Lawrence M. Hennen Gus Mack Jee N. Satterfield and John W Mason were chosen to replace former officers T. W. Hennen FP. W. Nichols Dr. J. E Dowden and W. J. Rowland. Harry F. Smith was elected secretary and treasurer to succeed the late T. W. Hennen and also serves as manager of the Masonic Temple.
Eugenius Moore, aged unspecified, died yesterday at his Baxter home after a lingering illness with complications. Born and raised near McCurdy’s Hill, he was a well known prosperous farmer in the community.
An aged ad fragment touts a scalp treatment promising to stop itching and dandruff with a claim of giving a luxuriant head of hair. It mentions Fairmont and a generic medicine product, though specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a courtroom scene with names William Birchburn and Pate Dal Jey fined five coins plus coats and jailed 24 hours in a city all. A mayor named Copeway remarks about staying with us for Christmas, hinting at a local streets crime and municipal punishment.
The Salvation Army plans a Christmas chapel entertainment with a big tree and presents for tomorrow. Children will play games and Heath short Sea performs tonight. A large crowd is expected for belated gifts and festive activities at the event.
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