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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

3

Freeman Kelley Funeral Today in Fairmont

Funeral services for Freeman Kelley, a well known citizen, were held today after his death Thursday from injuries after falling through a hospital roof during home repairs. Undertaker Eli Muserave and son led the service at Halleck, with the funeral train leaving at 11 and arriving in Fairmont by a Baltimore and Ohio Rail line.

Freeman Kelley Feirmont Hospital Cook Hospital Halleck Halleck Coun Eli Muserave and Son

Christmas Events Fill Evening With Carding and Dance

A multi event evening at a Masonic lodge and church activities features St Johns Day observances, receptions, dances, and musical performances. Attendees include local dignitaries, with decorations, refreshments, and a program led by the assembly hall. The Christmas dance at the Country Club hosts many guests, Vincent's Orchestra to perform, and intermission scheduled. other club events highlight meetings and children's programs.

Masonic Masonic Lodge No St. Joho’s Assembly Hall Eace Elit Vincent's Orchostra Haneh Hartl Por Lyon J.B. Watson Aleunder Edwin Robinson Lively Mike Martha Auten Eee

Personal notes of holiday visits and returns home

Local brief lists numerous residents traveling or visiting relatives during the holidays. Names include Joss Pulkenstein family, Clay Amos with George Anion, Mrs George Walter and Miss Mises Mary and Marguerite Walter, Alma McKevver, Howard Coffman, M. McDonnell and daughter Grove, Mr and Mrs Dunning, Blanche Price, Maude Debussey, Henry Schrader, Mr and Mrs Frank and children Anna and Ta, Simone Stassart, Miss Stapeart. Destinations and hosts span Rochester, Washington DC, Morgantown, Uniontown, Parkersburg, Republi PA, Marion, PM, and more.

Grapes Cleveland Joss Pulkenstein Morgan Town Clay Amos George Anion Siw Rochester N.Y George Walter Cie Mises Mary Marguerite Walter Washington, D. C John Walter Marist Seminary Mies Alma McKevver Kensington Howard Coffman Boon J. C. Smith Clarlestiurel M. McDonnell Miss Grove Pits Durk Meo Mes ii Morgantown Uniontown Miss Blanche Price Mia Ball Davin Eighth Street Las Bean Gelppr Mise Maude Debussey Parkersburg Henry Schrader Warkersburg A. F. Schrader Doe Frank Chtitren Anna Market Strent Republi Henry Stassart Mies Simone Amy Mra. Stassart M. Michaux Marion

Democratic Leader Dies in West Virginia at 62

Johan M. Hamilton longtime Democratic leader and former representative from the old district died at his home in Grantaville West Virginia aged 62 after a long illness. He served in Congress until 1912 and was among the state’s best known party fixtures for many years.

Parkersburg W. Va Johan M. Hamilton Grantavilly Vinvoutertay IV State

Electric cars safer or riskier on roads debate grows

A historical discussion notes high accident fears about cars on crowded roads. Massachusetts records show injuries per 18,000 motor vehicles for all cars, with foreign cars from 25,090 visitors yielding one injury per 22 vehicles. Electric cars reportedly traveled fewer miles before incidents, prompting questions about comparative danger.

Lesaness Massachusetts Massachusetts Highs Commission Ettel

Britain’s War Ban on Imports Hurts Japan

Aseetated Press reports that Britain’s ban on knitted goods imports may deal a severe blow to Japanese knitwear. Ten months to October saw exports to Britain worth about 9.1 million dollars with orders pending for 6 million more through June next year. Japanese exporters urge rescission of the order, fearing damage to two nations’ friendship and broader Japanese industry. The ban could halt many factories and displace thousands of workers, prompting Britain to delay enforcement to January 1 while officials weigh modifications.

Tokio Great Britain Hey Tetsako, v Japan

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