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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

5

Fractured OCR Notice of Land Sale and Local Events

Fragmentary text records a land sale by Showalter and sammel for WE Steels. mentions a bankruptcy involving Pair ting & Clarkshore Fuel Company and a court house steps notice. Also notes Morgantown arrivals, a Girl Scouts camp event, and a Royal Purple Degree ceremony with Odd Fellows hall gathering tonight.

Showalter & Samme Womers WE. Steels Stcunteo Ting & Clarkshore Fuel Company Court House Baa

Weather and notice items from a late edition

Fragmented OCR notes mention cooler temperatures tonight and Thursday with stay clear skies. A social event is planned tomorrow evening at a lodge or club with members gathering. minimal readable details on location or organizers remain.

Jurors Drawn for Next Week's Court and Trial Delays

Jurors selected for next week's court were drawn with forty pill jurors to report Monday at 9 o'clock. Names listed include Jerschel Blov Jones A ik Rex Bee George See Peak Aras plead Poe West Bibbs D. C.4 Durrett J. C. Pople George Spondes and W. Radelitt Will ie Downs Jel ty Jon C Koon Takao Thomsoe Winfield A. B. Have You One A stone 4 considered precious if perfectly transparent bright colored and highly brilliant.

Criminal Court Wntil Tve Jerschel Blov Jones A. Ik C. i Rex Bee George Peak Aras Poe West Bibbs D. C Morris and Milon Durrett J. C. Pople

Fairmonters Rally For Farm Bureau Membership

A group of Fairmonters in Sfarlon county promotes Farm Bureau, urging voluntary $2 membership fees as investments in local farming. They claim the dues will boost crop yields and county prosperity, with six meetings planned for Thursday night across multiple areas including Pharouut Tun, Gladys Crook, Nixon, and Pine Grove.

Sfarlon Parm Saresn Pharouut Tun Gladys Crook Nixon Davis Ridge Pine Grove Duseaa

New Yorker Declines US Citizenship Oath

In New York a man declares he cannot renounce his loyalty to King George V and the Benedict sect and chooses not to become a citizen of the United States. The statement underscores tensions over allegiance and oath requirements for naturalization.

New York George V Sis United States

Satin slippers and malep touches in fashion notes

A fragmented fashion column discusses satin slippers and hosiery styles. It mentions ankles and proportions, with references to Eleanor Dale as a model and guidance on achieving a look close to perfection.

Satan Celes Phillipe Celorm Eleanor Dale Coles Phillips Fama

West Virginia primary results show little change

AP reports from June 2 indicate only partial county returns with Governor race leaning Morgan for Republicans by about 3,000 votes. Democratic contenders Koonte Littlepage and Edoh 9 claim leads, while Koonta reports nearly complete county returns. Delegates to be decided include Swisher and Gaines with final tallies pending.

Ston West Virginia Secretary of State Edoh Charlestow Koonta Littlepage C. W- Swisher Joseph E. Gaines Aft Gaines Swlaher Darst Macon White Joseph HL Gaines

Embargoes Near as Coal Trade Talks Continue

Embargoes loom as Baltimore and Ohio announce a midnight embargo on St George's trade routes. A Mor gan town based dispatch notes talks by United Mine Workers leaders Keeney and Perry of District 17 about export restraints. Officials expect trial in Pairmont this week for a district 4 matter, with coal supply concerns echoing through wholesalers meetings and a United States inner department bulletin on transport and mine safety.

United Mine Workers F. Keeney Charleston United Mine Workers of America Morgantown Willam Perry United Mine Prea ‘of America Mont Office Tl Potts Regu H. E District 4 Pairmont Department of the Interior Ning United States A. Hy Fay

Power Plants Operated by Company as Strike Persists

A 40 member strike by steam and electrical workers at the Riverville power plant of the M V T company continues. Office personnel operate the plant while talks with the union over a proposed 15 cent per hour raise and inclusion of switchboard operators fail to reach agreement. Company officials say the plant runs at full speed to avoid crippling the community’s electricity supply. An organizer from Chicago has acted as mediator. no disorder reported.

Steam Rivenville M VT Company Ealy Uagingers Traction Company Rookee Alata Feooms M. V. T Company Cr . Haury Chicago Pet Eral

Making Progress With Rehearsals for The Wishing Ring

Rehearsals proceed for The Wishing Ring, the forthcoming state normal night show in June. Promoters boast a large cast of about 100 with a genuine model drama presentation featuring a chorus and strong local talent under expert direction.

Bette Wil Fussir Jet Directa Amuch Lrge Fairmont Mr. Roget

Mrs Hawkins Dies of Paralysis in Hopewell Parish

Mrs. Sarah Ann Hawkins, 70, widow of Hawkins, died Tuesday evening at her Ber home on Blzino street after a stroke of paralysis. She was daughter of the late David and Maria West Baker of Marian county and is survived by numerous siblings, twelve children, and four grandchildren. A long-time member of the Hopewell Methodist church, she was highly regarded in the community. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at two o'clock at Hopewell with burial there. Hot Bragg will conduct, Fred Jeaking in charge.

Sarah Ann Ssaxer Fuwaina Yoare Hawking Ber Blzino Street Giroke David and Maria West Baker Marian County Cephas Inu David Scott Abbie Mt. Stanley Nim and James Nan Hawkins Amy Scott Baker Winfield Birs Charles W. Hawkins Field Street Idehildren Mo &, Chrch Hopewell Bragg Fred Jeaking

Remarkable World of Giants and Midgets in Early Lore

Fragmentary excerpt recounts a scene featuring a giant named Van isterdam and a tiny companion Senpton, with quirky dialogue about stature. Nearby figures include a tall friend and a shorter counterpart, described in playful, surreal terms. The tone resembles a humorous, fantastical vignette from an old newspaper page.

Centenary Musical Program At First M E Church

A centenary musical program is planned at First Methodist Church tomorrow. The program lists Beethoven, Chopin, Humoresques and various selections. Performers include Greer and Woodward with messages about the entertainment feature and rehearsal notes.

Roste County M. E T. E. Jahmston Aly Amnous Greer Stourton Minuet Beethoven Anty

Pritonite The Happy Help to Health

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pea Yertt at Crane's Drug Store and Forty's Drug Store next door to Trac ton offices. The text lacks clear events or dates but indicates an ad or notice involving local pharmacies and health assistance.

Pritonie Crane's Drug Store Forty's Drug Store Tracton Offles

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