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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
2
A brief notice from Marion outlines a shift in schedule from next week to the current day. The item indicates a local timing change affecting events or services in the city and urges residents to note the updated day.
A weekly series of moving pictures is planned for East Park Community House tonight under the East Park Bible class auspices. Proceeds go to community betterment, with a contract taking effect in fall. The program features "The Good Samaritan" and Burton Holmes travelogue "Seven Swans."
The article records women’s organizations contributing to the Salvation Army through church groups. The Gracing Church Missionary Society led by Mrs Roy Sas gave $25 and Miss Belle Davis Circle of King’s M E Church of W E A contributed $25 as part of the Women’s Service Appeal to the Army.
An old advertisement touts Ambition Brand Pills as a tonic to restore vigor and energy. It claims quick benefits for nerves depression sleeplessness and loss of appetite with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Dealers nationwide are urged to purchase and try one bar for 60 cents.
Ringgold Georgia resident Ph thanks for ben W derived from a tonic using cream of tartar and sugar coated tablets. Letter notes relief for stomach disorders and constipation with a hopeful testimonial to a medical specialist.
Entertained Ladies Aid and Kings Daughters circle hold meetings with new members joining. Notes mention Salvation Army tents at Mill Fall aiding homeless children, and several local residents visiting family, attending funerals, or returning from trips. Christine Pusey’s condition deemed hopeless after Johns Hopkins hospital transfer.
Washington dispatch reports Mr Willard telegraphed the Interstate Commerce Commission from New York urging prompt and full compliance with orders to relieve freight congestion. He said the commission may invoke penal provisions, citing abrogated contracts and redirections of freight flows. The American Railroad Association notes improved car loading in the week ending May with 50.9 percent of cars loaded, the highest since the recent strike.
A certificate of incorporation for the Fairmont Co-operative Store was filed with County. The venture plans a general merchandise store on the East Side Fairmont with capital stock of 25 000, including 4 000 subscribed and 3 000 paid in. Incorporators listed are Fairmont residents John Tarica John Trotta Frank Tarica John DeVito Mattner Devita Joe Tartanlis Andra Talungo Angelo Mato Antonio Oni Carmine Mocca Deneto Sauro Dameron Mallamo Domenico Mz Seti.
Real estate transfers recorded include Charles B Highland and wife selling to Rosa Harris in a West End land parcel for 150 dollars. Improvement Company sells to J W Jamison in Fairmont’s Eighth Ward for 4000 dollars. George A Hehmann and wife deed to J P Kirby in Monongahela Industrial addition for 1 dollar. Additional parcels traded: Highland to Harris 150 dollars. Kirby to Hehmann 1 dollar. Hantesty to James Stewart in Mannington Snodgrass and Hardesty addition for 100 dollars.
A brief business notice states Charles Evans operates Insurance and Surety Bonds from rooms 310 311 in the Professional Building and invites friends and patrons to call or visit, with telephone 760 listed for contact.
The court named administrators and executors in a local estate matter. Rath J. Merrifield was appointed administratrix with a $5000 bond furnished. The case involves the life estate of Thomas Swisher and related personal property distributions. The record notes bonds and fiduciary duties for the heirs and creditors.
The text reads as a garbled note about costs of feeding a family for three years versus two holiday feasts. It references Welsh Bers and Reice Holmes in unclear context. No clear event or persons establishable for a factual summary.
A reader letter from Mrs. Standra Maren of Virginia reports feeling better after taking Nerviax for headaches and insomnia caused by liver distress. She claims nightly distress has lessened and endorses Nerviax, noting Cranes Drug Store carries the remedy for purchase.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Aspironal as a faster headache remedy with cautions to consult a drug clerk and count two minutes to verify relief, urging customers to try the product and promising quick, gentle action with minimal heart risk.
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