Testimony at First Methodist Awakens City Congregation
A revival in the First Methodist Episcopal church drew about 1 000 attendees despite rain. H Stalnaker of Albert Court shared a tearful cautionary tale about wasted years seeking God, prompting prayers for his unsaved relatives including his son and an Italian worker. Rev H Stoetzer urged transformation of the city through faith rather than force, as the crowd reflected on renewed zeal and community hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
H. Stalnaker
Albert Court
Stalenker
Antonio Domno
Mr. Stalnaker
H. Stoetzer
Wisness
Kring
Isle of Some- Eye
Allied rifle strength tops German in 1918 length of war
An article notes American and Allied forces under arms in World War I. It presents monthly rifle strength figures from April 1918 to September 1918, showing Allied superiority rising from 1,245,000 on April 1 to 1,682,000 by September 1, while German front line and reserves declined, with July 1 marking the first Allied lead.
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Associa
Washington
Public survey on new concrete river bridge plans
After a meeting with city officials, contractor John Fasey and engineer William Meusser left for assignments in Pittsburgh and New York. The Board of Affairs may push ahead with nonessential bridge parts this summer while awaiting a formal recommendation and public disclosure of the plan before any final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fasey
Pittsburgh
William Meusser
New York
Messrs
Casey and
Meusser
Board of Affairs
Lone Negro Holds Up Whole Gang
Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock in broad daylight a negro working with a railroad gang at Murray held up about thirty workers with a gun and took from them about 58 dollars. He fled over the hills as bloodhounds were sent from the city, but no capture yet. In Monongah two stores were robbed of suits and other articles by foreigners. bloodhounds also pursued but no definite clue.
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Murray
Monongah
Court House
Beata May Returns bysapp Barry at M8 Company
Beata May is reported to have returned to duties at M8 Company located in the building. The brief item notes the personnel move without further context or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bysapp Barry
M8. Co
Personal workers turn out at lunch at YMCA event
Fifty four personal workers attended the noon luncheon at the YMCA while evangelistic services continue at First Methodist church. Reports from workers were generally favorable and several men invited to church, with hopes for conversion before meetings end. Tomorrow another workers meeting is set for 12 o'clock at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Abi Ediy
Rey
C.E
M. CA
Methodist Protestant Temple
Mesdames
Allie Haymond
Gail Frame
Glenn F. Barns
Lelia G. McKay
James H. Thomas
Jessia M. Fleming
Fred Wilson
O. Hill
W. J. Barnes
Jennie Smith
O. S. McKinney
Ernest Sherwood
Rose Gaskill
Katherin Frum
Florence Arnett
Jennie McCleary
R. L. Cunningheam
Allie Fleming
Jennie Fleming
Louise Fox
Nettie Martin
Anna Wockrodt
Nettie Johnston
Helen Neil
Fred Pickett
F. Nichols
A. J. Rice
P. T. Fitznugh
R. A. Watts
E. J. Thomas
J. M. Jacobs
A. J. Cash
Arthur Lynch
B. G C. Gattall
B. Mumford
Cases Disposed of in Intermediate Court
In Intermediate court this morning a jury was placed to decide City of Fairmont v Quy Lee but was dismissed to allow motions to quash the warrant. Long Powder and Supply Co v Fairmont Fuel Co continued by agreement. Bt Albans Glass Co v Universal Products Co settled after a jury was in the box. C B Frum v Town of Rivesaville resulted in $207 with interest for the plaintiff. No defendant appearance. The court is disposing cases rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Quy Lee
Long Powder and Supply Company
Fairmont Fuel Company
Bt. Albans Glass Company
The
Universal Products Company
Sermon Sparked Converts At Diamond Street Church
Rev Wells at Diamond Street M E church delivered a forceful sermon on the dangers of worldly riches and the fool who pursues material wealth. Three converts were made and 149 souls have chosen a stricter path since evangelistic services began. Rights and courage to follow convictions were urged, with stark warnings about moral deadlines and spiritual apathy.
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Wells
Diamond Street
M. E
San Francisco
Hell
German Collapse Due to Military Defeat
The Associated Press reports a Frankfort Zeitung article by Major Paulus arguing Germany’s collapse resulted from battlefield defeats rather than revolution or blockade. Paulus says Ludendorff was beaten retreating toward the Antwerp Metz line, with Verdun and the St Mihiel loss exposing untenable fronts and near Rhine positions making a stand impossible.
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Associated Press
London
Montreal
Frankfort Zeitung
Paulus
Ludeworff
Antwerp-Metz
Verdun
Diegenhofen
Metz
St. Mihiel
Rhine
Ladendorff
Cpee
Germany
Steptoe gas bill faces delayed Senate action in Charleston
Special Dispatch reports in Charleston that the Steptoe gas bill was slated for first reading today but, with unfinished business carried over, likely will be postponed to Thursday. A bid to suspend rules failed 12 to 8, showing potential support yet requiring a two thirds vote for suspension.
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West Virginian
Charleston
W. Va
Steptoe
Senate
Harmer
Enator Gribble
Sturgiss Defense Begins Evidence in Official Misconduct Case
Charleston, W Va Feb 5 After cross examination of prosecution witnesses the defense for Judge George C Sturgiss Monongalia Circuit Court charged with official misconduct will begin presenting evidence before the House Judiciary committee. Morgantown men and leading Monongalia citizens are lined up as witnesses as defense continues to prepare a complete transcript of the prior testimony.
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West Virginian
Charleston
W. Va
George C. Sturgiss
Monongalia Circuit Court
House Judiciary Committee
Morgantown
Sturgiss
Monongalia
Father and Son Week Observed in Fairmont
A national Father and Son Week promoted by the Y M C A will be observed in Fairmont from February 11 to 17. The Fairmont Y M C A boys department plans extensive events including a central banquet February 11 at 6 pm with a Pittsburgh speaker potentially. The observing committee led by G H Colebank includes Dr H L Satterfield Dr Howard W E Buckey and Prof Otis Wilson. Sunday February 16 is set for church attendance with endorsement from the Ministerial Association.
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Father J and Son
Fairmont
Fairmont Y
Pittsburgh
G. H. Colebank
HL. Satterfield
Howard
W. E. Buckey
Otis ‘Wilson
Ministerial Association
Mrs Amy Hess Buried This Afternoon
Mrs Amy Hess died Monday at her son's home and funeral services were conducted by Ensign John O Bierne of the Salvation Army at her brother EH Clayton residence. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery by Musgrave and Son undertakers. A Salvation Army member she worked in charity drives including Christmas dinner funds.
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John O'Bierne
Salvation Army
Amy Hess
EH Clayton
Woodlawn Cemetery
Musgrave
Parker Funeral Thursday Held for Jay C Parker
Funeral services for Jay C Parker will be held Thursday morning at 10 30 oclock at the Highland avenue MB church. Burial will follow in Jones Seeay with undertaker Jones directing proceedings.
Home After Service in Canadian Army
Wiley V. Currey, who served with the Canadian army in France, has returned home to Benton's Ferry after an honorable discharge. He spent over a year in heavy fighting, was gassed, and later was in England. On returning to Canada he survived a wreck between St Johns and Montreal that destroyed a troop train, but he was not injured.
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Wiley V. Currey
France
Benton’s Ferry
Mr. Currey
England
Canada
St. Johns
Montreal
Prof Heaton Praises Miller School Equipment
Prof James Heaton leader of singing at First Methodist Episcopal church spoke at the Miller School this morning praising its equipment. He described it as one of the best equipped schools he has seen and noted an upcoming visit to the Fleming school on Friday morning.
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Miller School
James Heaton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Beasle‘Loomis
First Presbyterian Church
Henry van Dyke
Heaton
Boys' Meeting at the Y Next Sunday
A boys mass meeting will be held at the Y M C A on Sunday afternoon next at o oclock. Gilbert Bush of Clarksburg West Virginia State boys secretary will speak. The event is for boys over eleven years of age.
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Gilbert Bush
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Firemen Save Scholar After South Side Pub Fire
Rescue teams aided a scholar trapped as a South Side pub fire broke out, firefighters evacuating the area and ensuring the safety of onlookers before the blaze was brought under control.
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Oakdale
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America
Beata May
Ise Price
Christ
Rev. Wells
Rodge
Charles T. Hickman
Stanley. Cox
Kelly
J. GC. White
H .M. Grant
Chas
T. Herd
Frank P. Corbin
Frank Weaver
F. M. Lucas
Ezekiel Wade
Newbrough
Wade
William G. Conley
Y.M.C
Prof. Heaton
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