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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1916

Page

6

Woman sets trapshooting record in 2000 target day

Mrs. Topperwein, a famed trapshooter, reportedly broke a 2000 target day record by firing 2007 birds with one gun. The feat came despite weather and equipment challenges, and marks a milestone in women’s trap shooting alongside contemporaries like JW Gare.

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Investigators Tackle Coal Car Shortage Across Kanawha

Federal probe by United States Department of Justice and local District Attorney W. Gournhart targets a coal car shortage in Kanawha and New River regions. Railroads Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio are cited as supplying cars at reduced rates, while operators report monthly losses up to 400000 dollars. Investigations involve coal operators and lines serving Michigan and branch lines with potential remedial measures discussed in New York.

Charleston W. Vayne United States Department of Justice Kanawha New River York Central Railroad Kanavtin and Mehegan W. Gournhart New York New Jersey Connecticut Hue Island Earhart Hie Baltimore and Ohio Norfolk and West Chesapeake and Ohio Kanu Michigan Nee Kansawha

Denzel Carpenter Marries Thelma Aager in December

Denzel Carpenter and Miss Thelma Aager were married Saturday, Decem ber 23. Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Carpenter were calling on their wide Johnny Carpenter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Moran spent Christmas with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rager. Born, into Mr. and Mrs. Tank Satterfield Sunday last, 8 baby girl.

H. L. Warris J. C. Moran Moran Denzel Carpenter Thelma Aager Tank. Satterfield Johnny Carpenter TJ. Musgrave Phillips B. T. Moran Jacob Rager Mike Zoe Bugger

Christmas Week Socials Across Fairmont and Vicinity

Local residents from Fairmont and nearby towns share Christmas and holiday visits. Families hosted relatives, shopped, and attended dinners and church events. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Apent, Mrs. Ree Fox, Pauline, Miss Millie Stunt, and Rev. Ny Coffman among others visiting and entertaining through the holiday period.

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East meets West in football game preview

The piece outlines a planned football matchup between the University of Oregon and Pennsylvania teams with travel details and season notes. It lists Oregon players and opponents, mentions earlier results against Willamette Multnomah Washington California and others, and references forthcoming games including a possible clash with Dartmouth and Penn State in the season context.

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High School Players Meet Moundsville Friday

The Fairmont State basketball team continues practice as Moundsville High visits Friday night. Local fans expect surprises as the long-running high school program faces the Blue and White in a strong show of amateur talent at the Moundsville gym.

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Y Quintette to Meet Holidaysburg in Big Pennsylvanian Clash

The Fairmane team travels to Klassourg, Pa, to face Holidaysburg Y Quintette, one of Pennsylvania’s strongest. The visitors are in top form and seek a solid road win to boost standings. Admission is 2 and 50 cents for adults and students respectively.

Klassourg Pennsylvania Ya Sita

Examination dates set for 1917 teacher certificates

The Department of Schools released 1917 examination dates. Elementary diploma tests occur February 2 and March 5, May 10 and May 24. Primary certificate renewals and elementary renewals occur April 1 and 13, with tests in each county under the uniform examination system.

Hifarlestos W.va Department of Schools Elmentary

Big Gold Shipments Reach New York Import Total

New York Dec 27 imports show only three business days remain in the year and gold shipments from diverse sources accumulate to 631300.00. The figure reflects the year’s total imports into the United States.

New York United States

Watchman W H Summers Signatures and Fairmont Notice

The text references Watchman W H Summers signing his name and mentions Fairmont and vicinity. It notes Cranes Store ties and rapid growth in Nerv Worth, mentions a demonstrator and a promise of a dollar back at Crane's Drug Store if Nerv Worth does not benefit.

Fairmont Vicinnity Seach Crane's

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