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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
1
Fragmentary text from a district report raises questions about an institution and a monetary matter. The readable portions point to a surge inquiry involving a district entity and financial elements. Further details are not recoverable from the supplied text.
Force Commission orders investigation into open top equipment after eGOALCOME ads produced by HE GO on Tuesday. Officials seek answers on production and distribution, with focus on admission of fault and corrective steps.
In the ongoing railroad case amid coal supply worries, figures show 1,462 to 1,558 coke and coal cars loaded in recent periods with variation by district. Meetings, interchanges, and supplier constraints prompt discussions at a regional gathering of coal operators and rail representatives led by B C authorities and executives from the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association.
A man known as Shelby Gaines but real name George Hireeee Cadiz was found dead in an Alabama house. A bottle of toilet water with 62 percent alcohol was near the body. Coroner Frank Siogg ordered an inquest. Undertaker M. Willamwon received the body and attempted to contact Mrs. Wilfard Howard, believed to be the mother.
The Daltimore and to railroad will run an excursion to Atlantic City Capestay Sea Isle City Ocean City and Wildwood New Jersey lasting sixteen days. Fare is 14.04 round trip with Pullman option. exit charge 4.21 each way between here and Philadelphia. Next Sunday the B and O railroad plans an excursion to Wheeling with a fare of 7.70 including war tax. train departs Fairmont at 6 pm and arrives in Wheeling at 12:20 am.
Court announces administrators for multiple estates. M D Sturnhan named administrator with will annexed for the late Gloyd Duncan Bond $1000. J W Dayton named administrator of Sabina Dayton Bond $250. Concetta Pellerriti Pond administrator of personal estate Bond $1000. Charles Ford named administrator of the personal estate of the late John Shien Ford Bond $5000.
Ministers in Fairmont met to decide on inviting Billy Sunday to speak and potential engagement dates. They discuss timing for a tabernacle, building location, and whether to enlarge the delegation for Roanoke in September, with spring 1921 favored.
M Benton Mitchell, superintendent of the Penn Mary mine, had his left knee dislocated when the cage slipped and fell to the bottom of the shaft. He was taken to Cook Hospital and rested well. Mitchell recently moved from Somerset to assume his post. his family is visiting relatives in Mt Lake Park and will join him soon in Barrackville.
Crowds flocked to South Side Park for the Legion carnival despite a storm that blew through between seven and eight. Attendance fell below expectations as tents were scattered and winds disrupted festivities. The Tech carnival opened Monday to a large holiday crowd and a sizable turnout persisted until the rain. A substantial sum was raised for the Fred Heintzelman Post No. 17 building fund through the carnival proceeds.
Classified brief seeking private family room and board for a family of three. Contact Addrons B S Strang at West Virginia Metal Products Corporation for details and arrangements.
San Francisco July 7 Associated Press Senator Johnson declared that support of the Republican party with a candidate standing four-square on the platform is the only choice for those who guard protect and cry our Americanism He noted the president and League of Nations issue has dominated Congress and split the platforms of the major parties for the November election
At Showalter Tent No 7 in Manley hotel hall the following officers were installed for the term by State Commander C C Showalter Past commander H L Gould commander J E Ault lieutenant commander CA Grapes finance keeper SB Kopp chaplain Joe Feather sergeant JP Wiggin ton master arms FH Satter field first master of guards 8 L Merrifield second master of guards Charles Pitman sentinel Charles Thomas picket EJ Eh The Missouri Mississippi river length note and trans Atlantic steam voyage fact appear in a separate item.
A full blood Hopi Indian, H. A. Patasoni of Hankell Institute, will run in the 0,000 meter at Antwerp. He posted a time of 33 minutes 386 seconds in Chicago trials, lapped most opponents, showing sprint speed in the final stretch. Despite his strong form, American hopes face stiff competition from Guillemot of France and rivals from Sweden and England in the distance events.
Monongah Glass plans a girls club house with sleeping rooms and meals at moderate rates for workers. A capable woman will run the venture aimed at improving housing and welfare, with space for about 25 residents now and potential expansion later.
A guilty plea for driving without a license tag resulted in a $6.00 fine plus costs for Clay E. Metz in Justice Musgrove’s court. Three related charges including liquor possession, no chauffeur’s license, and reckless driving await trial on July 14 at 10 a.m. Prosecutor W. R. Haggerty and defense attorney Ulysses A. Knapp appeared. Metz was arrested days earlier with two cases of beer in the car.
Funeral services were held for James Hutson Ash of Montana, who died at Fairmont hospital after injuries from July 2 while working for Cambria Coal in Lumberport. Rev Balman led the rites at the United Brethren church in Montana, with burial in the local cemetery and many friends attending from the city. Congress has passed about 50,000 Civil War pension acts to date.
Babe Ruth and three New York players were injured when Ruth’s touring car overturns on a curve near Media Pennsylvania while en route to New York from Washington. The group sought a farmhouse for aid before being moved to Philadelphia and then back to New York. The car suffered heavy damage and was hauled to a Media garage.
The Southern Pine Lumber Co. of Clarksburg has taken possession of the Marion Planing Mills, expanding stock and drawing on Clarksburg plant resources. Polling becomes local manager, Dor sey Davisson appointed superintendent, and ATL Cundell named general manager. The firm plans to turn over full control to the new owners soon as negotiations near completion.
Kiwanis members gathered for a Monday noon luncheon in the city, enjoying music by Mrs. Dunham and Miss Troxell and vocal numbers by Mrs. Falconer. New members received cards and a decorative electric bulb, while by-laws were adopted and a plan for new applications outlined. The group, described as the city’s original songsters, pledged a strong future role in local life.
A Baltimore & Ohio inspection on Mon day found 75 auto drivers crossing at Monongalia failed to heed the board and hood. John Sweeney notes long efforts to educate drivers about crossing safety while Bailey Nuzum recovers from throat injuries and J Wright is hospitalized after being struck by a bridge incident.
Realty records show a growing stack of deeds filed in Ra county office with property transfers and liens. Officials note ongoing activity as residents refinance and engage in sales, though details vary by case.
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