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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1920

Page

8

Fairmont News Briefs Include Potatoes and Court Proceedings

Potatoes totaling fifty bushels remain at Salvation Army headquarters for worthy families. Morey Bart Ellis announced applications will be received at the chapel at any time. News notes mention Grey and Mrs Ville traveling to Wasapollu Indiana for charges in Clarksburg. The Fullmoue Hgnlease and Professional Women’s club planned events for Rosie at Fairmont hospital. Local court actions involve custody credentials. Post office reports indicate a supervisor ill today. Bridge work continues with reinforcement girders being placed. A fire at Watson hotel caused minor damage. Freight service improvements are outlined for Fairmont and Clarksburg with twice weekly shipments. Marriage records list several couples from Fairmont and surrounding towns.

Salvation Army Morey Bart Ellis Chadel Ravey Mrs. Ville Wasapollu Ind Clarksburg Hgnlease Yspiunning Conok Uintle Rosie Valrmoot Hospital Fulemont Belorg Juyonie Court Crgwnisatton

FARM BUREAU TO MEET FRIDAY

Marion County agricultural agents plan a Friday meeting at the Cadet House to discuss commercial and locational work, farmers’ inquiries, and a Poultry Week at West Lafayette. Eve Hale will report on the National Farm Bureau activities and plans. The Chickens House exhibit, viewed by poultry fans, will remain on display at the county office briefly. France reports 60,000 births in 1919 per census data.

Marion Cuuny Farm Pelday Cadet Housts Musge Fk Wall Vite Kinia University Ag Sean Mies Eve Hate Indianapolis Giva ‘Qo Wile Tom McGomus

Worthington Municipal Election In January 1021 Vote

The Worthington municipal election is set for Thursday January 6 1021. The ticket lists five men and two women for mayor and council positions including J Lang Parrish Jo cordon Chas R Atha and Fred Mr Tailingsles Mrs Ora Bestrom Ora Mie son A J McDaniel LH Me Antiro. The note references past votes on the liquor question and prohibition related issues. Also mentions Mr and Mrs L D Biuro and daughter Thelinn visiting over Christmas and Bathany College student Osler in Rome.

Iayor J. Lang Parrish Jocordon Chas. R. Atha Coloncil Tailingsles Ora ‘Bestrom Aira Ora Mieson A.J. McDaniel Coune

Local notables visit and travel around Christmas week

Talay car crash report with Finley Oakes family in Paramount Virginia during holidays. Isaac McIntire and Q BH Maron guests in Pairmont Monday. Arch Monroe of Middletown in town Monday eve. Patriarchs to attend Enterprine on Saturday for Hoya Purple de Fren conferment by Enterprine Encampment No. 8. Oster visited Parkersburg to inspect real estate for farm purchase. Lawrence F Brothers left for Cincinnati, then Texas after Christmas with his wife's parents. James Harker of Mannington visited relatives Saturday and Sunday.

Talay Caus Iets Finley Oakes Paramouth Art Rogue MC. Corhras Issac Mclntire Maron Baymneam Pairmont Arch Monroe Middieton Orne Enterprine Ae Oster Rarkersburg Soins Wien Lawrence F. Brothers Cincinosti Ohio Mr. Brothers

Last Chance for the Grocer and Meatman Prices Fall

There is a discussion on dropping food prices across the country and how shoppers should compare stays while avoiding unfair contrasts. The writer notes specific items and local Akron prices, urges careful comparison, and mentions press coverage and large-city price trends. A query about whether grocers will lower prices is raised as a public concern. The piece ends with a note on narcissus bulbs bought for Christmas and enjoying them in weeks ahead.

Nam Mt- Lampe Akron Moniman Alton Alcon Pullmont Hamburg Merrhabte Bodgl al Muse Erocerlus

Ornamental flowers and decorative bulbs described in prose

The writer notes 42 colors of taintarian and yellow, with five bulbs ending the shoot and light blooms appearing. They describe watching a mysterious force grow daily and praise an exquisite perfume from the Vnarcianus flower, whose fragrance some find repellent but others love.

Mayers and campaign heads meet at YMCA afternoon

Report says Mrs Mayers will convene with her campaign committee at the YMCA this afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Paving officials under City Commissioner Arnett plan extended parking measures with Arnett Snider and Tucker supervising. Delegations seek Sunday meeting slots via Chairman C W Evans and arrangements with Mr Abner. Electric lighting brightens the tabernacle but wet sawdust stalls warm comfort. Carpenters finish tabernacle work with minor mall room setup pending. Few respond to emergency chair request.

B. Mayers Mayers Y.M.C. A W. E. Arnett WW. H. Arnett LD. Snider Polly T- F. Tucker J. Mf. Buote Catopalsa Gulf C. W. Evans Bird Mr. Abner Tory Tabernacle Sunday Tabernace Asher

Campaign shop meetings amid evangelistic drive described

Rural campaign notes describe shop meetings at eight city factories during February with eight factory sessions weekly. Vic tor Bird chairs the shop work committee arranging two meetings per week per factory, while evangelistic services will be held at noon in factories via YMCA and visiting ministers.

Campnisa Bo Tel Victor Bird YMC Homar Rodeneau Youse Campalza

Railway Car Shipments Across District Highlight Daily Totals

The report notes 283 empty cars in the district with a 100 percent loading capacity on the Thursday run. It details 150 empties along Helen's Tun and Wyatt Bingamon branches of Western Maryland Railway and a toll run expected Thursday. Charleston division at B&O shows 100 percent supply with 240 empties, 120 placed, and 184 car arrivals. Buffalo Creek Gauley line reports 23 empties, while Monongah division shipments list Curtla Bay 135 cars and St. George's 14 cars.

Pennsylvania Helen’s Tun Wyatt- Bingamon Western Maryland Railway Charleston B&o RR Operatons Afrivea Buffalo Creek & Gauley Railroad Bo & C. FR. KR Paeeday Curtla Bay Care St. George's

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