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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed garbled weather notes and references to temperature, precipitation, and conditions. The readable bits suggest a nightly forecast with colder temperatures and possible precipitation, though the source is too corrupted to extract coherent specifics or entities.
Distracted wording reports a traffic incident near Bir tatreat with no injuries. Prisoners from Mosongelba County were moved to Patraent today by Hutty Bherit Matacus Sue.
Homas Ashcraft dies suddenly at the Elks home here after a long illness. He was a member of the local lodge No 89 P O E and active in the college activities. He was born to Ephraim and wife, and survived by his aged father wife and daughter. Funeral arrangements and mourners are noted, with services to be held at the Christian Church in Uniontown.
Fragmentary text cites debates over a treaty ratification and alleged plans involving Lodge figures. It references Borah and McNary, opinions on Allied cooperation, and questions about presidential authorization. The passage hints at contentious military and political maneuvers and the fate of a proposed conference.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions family relations and a death in Ohio. Details are illegible, with names and events partially corrupted, but indicates an obituary or death notice with attempted references to relatives and addresses.
Fragmented OCR text mentions officials and associations tied to Baltimore and Ohio regions, with garbled names like Cochran and Beeieawa. The piece alludes to organizational roles, offices, and governance but provides no clear event, date, or outcome.
Railroad fuel consumption rose across multiple divisions with 295 cars loaded yesterday. The Monongah division shows significant outbound shipments to Arlington and Curt Bey, while other divisions report varied car counts and destinations amid ongoing market conditions and district meetings.
County officers last night detained Bardyen and Charles H. Bigelos in a pair of cases. Bardyen faces preliminary charges of robbing a boarder at a county house, while Bigelos is accused of operating a motor vehicle under the influence and trunk theft from a train car. Officers visited Mike Martin’s home on Spring Street finding whiskey and detaining suspects, with the men held at county jail as investigations continue.
Readable fragments describe a dated public or legal notice listing people and locations such as Colentar Cleric Lami and Glover's Gap. Unclear OCR renders many names and places, with scattered monetary figures and names like James Beyaty widket, Now Geneva Fa, and Pedr mone.
Community leaders Willard and Gorweel advocate sustaining the existing rail expansion plan for Fairmont and West Virginia. They stress economic benefits, state taxes, and public work groups within a broader development strategy, calling for coordinated action and a slated meeting to refine proposals.
Thompson Garage on Country Club road announces acquisition of the Gray Agency from Seaking Garage. New models, prompt service, and full stock expected. Car delivery to Fairmont area touted with modern features and price range around $980 to $1000.
A garbled OCR legal notice references court actions, injunctions, and penalties. It mentions Judge, Constable, and attorneys, with scattered names and dates, outlining restraining orders, property actions, and monetary penalties under statutory provisions. The fragmentary text lacks cohesive narrative but preserves core legal actions and participants.
A rowdy Corsans Club banquet at Poplar Inland drew members including Howard Woodward and Jimmin Hamilton to Colfax air breaks. The event featured turkey, various foods, heavy water drinking, and noisy toasts, with many names listed among attendees and speakers.
A warrant was issued in connection with a shooting case. The inquiry centers on a dispute reportedly involving several individuals and local authorities. The document references Montgomery and Fairmont areas with several unnamed parties cited in the account. Further details remain unclear due to garbled text.
A disjointed report notes an incident involving officers and an alleged moonshine dispute. The garbled text references a quarrel, potential arrests, and police action tied to local figures, with unclear details about place or date.
Fragments describe market activity and shares across multiple companies and commodities. Mentions 1,200,000 share stake and various firms including copper, sugar, motor, and rail interests. References to stock movements, exchanges, and notable corporate names in a dense, uncertain OCR.
Fragmented OCR listing mixed grain and livestock figures from a May market page. Mentions Norica Time Higar GsHon and various farm names, prices for hogs cattle lambs and oats, with scattered numbers like 1.16 and 9.009-26, reflecting a chaotic market snapshot.
A lengthy, garbled report notes all bids rejected for the state's paper supply for the next year. The draft contract terms are unclear, with references to required delivery and temporary arrangements, amid confusion over bid validity and supplier details.
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