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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
8
The fragment discusses forestry during wartime, noting wood uses for military purposes and bark, turpentine, and raming material. It mentions Percival, Canadian loggers, and expansive forests, with a table of trade values and a reference to a 981 year data set and various monetary figures.
Count Plunkett leads a prominent Irish family amid the revolt. His son Joseph was executed, George and John received prison sentences, and the count is reported to be in prison. The count title is a papal honor conferred by the church.
A Kingmont West Virginia reader writes that Progressive party members may shift to Republicans if the Democratic ticket falters after the upcoming election. The letter notes some voters distancing from Wilson administration views and predicting a Democratic defeat.
In Virginia June reports an editor requests column space to discuss a Public Service protest involving a dog and Colonel figure. The piece notes public name changes and a sheriff’s role, with local reaction and a court broadcaster’s view on thePublic Service matter.
Local notes report Mr and Mrs Stay Horner and Mr and Mrs Walter Gants visiting their uncle Samuel Smith in Fairmont area. Various relatives including Sis Summers Mahala Stevens Jana Stevens Ed Straight and Ellen Smyth are mentioned visiting each other, moving, or staying with families around Fairmont and Slab Camp. Several social calls from Lawrence Garlow to family members and repairs at monuments are noted amid gossipy domestic visits.
Georgetown notes list visitors including Helen McElroy of Morgantown and Kathy Haines with children from Oris Ohio visiting relatives in Morgantown. A June 4 6 quarterly meeting and Rev Jot preaching schedule at Georgetown are announced with many local visits to Morgantown Fairmont and surrounding areas.
A terse notice from the newspaper announces that SELLERS is appointed Acting Director of Lunia ay censorship in what appears to be an international Sunday edition. The item lists the copyright year and references a Bible foster program and Wertere News agency.
Lesson notes recount Paul and companions after Antioch continuing evangelism in Asia and Macedonia. The open door in Philippi, Lydia’s conversion, and the call to preach beyond later missions are highlighted, stressing decisive action, faith, and individual transformation through baptism and belief. The piece ties the journey to broader church expansion and the role of women in early Christian outreach.
Ailvania residents report visits with relatives near Hacklle and Gilmer county. Farmers note crops nearly harvested with good fruit prospects except peaches. W. E. Watson turns 88 as friends and distant relatives visit. Fish warden pursues violators near Smith town. several from Fairmont skip. Frank Satterfield remains ill. Lake Satterfield and Mary visit Starthtown. Grippet, brother of Mrs. Boos Hopman, dies near Opkiska. funeral planned for Kingmont. Frank Johnson family spends time in Morgantown.
Fraternal orders list weekly meeting times and places in multiple groups including Knights of Malta National Guard Masonic Daughters of Rebekah Knights of Pythias and Marlon Lodge with details on chapters locations and officers across Fairmont Morgantown Mountain City and Downstate areas.
OCR reads lists of lodge meetings including LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE FAIRMONt LEDGE NO 2 KNIGHTS OF TECUMSEH MODERN WOODMEN S M B RAILWAY CLERKS UNION AND OTHER GROUPS. MEETING NIGHTS VARY BY GROUPS WITH FRIDAYS MONDAYS THURSDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. LOCATIONS INCLUDE BISCAPEAIY AVENUE MADISON STREET AND FIRST WARD. OFFICIALS INCLUDE WALKER CLERK JONES CHER MARION COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES.
Ad copy describes a corn remedy with claims of effectiveness on all corns. Notes product sold in bottles and by direct order from E. Lawrence Coy Ghiesgo, with distribution through Mountain City Drug Co and several other drug firms. Repeats marketing phrases and brand references.
Fraternal orders meet weekly at Elks Home and various halls. Fairmont Lodge 294 meets Tuesdays 7:30 PM at 419 Main near Mad Feos. Knights of Golden Baote Margreve Hall. Grace Stebonnel Knights of Columbus meets Main and Atensas. other groups include M. A. Alrmont Ave and First Street.
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