Bond Camp Planned Near Fairmont for Virginia Guard
Two thousand Virginia National Guard members are planned to encamp for 26 days near Fairmont this summer. The plan, approved by General Bond arriving later this week, relies on local chamber funds and Ground improvements at Hughes Farm adjoining the Fairmont Grounds. Authorities expect support from West Virginia units, with July 15 to August 15 as probable dates, and a ready water supply and accommodations at the fairgrounds.
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Reat
Virginia National Guard
Fairmont
Chamber of Commerce
Oeal Guard
Bond
Mont
Piavloca
Wilteland
West Virginia
C. J. Jallife
Falrt
Oftis
Robbery and local incidents in Cumberland area
From Cumberland Maryland reports Mrs Margaret B Hosken of this city was robbed of 135 dollars by a thief who ransacked the upper floors of Charles Dickey's home at Frostburg during a cottage prayer meeting. Also noted are a hospital transfer update for Dr Sands and a car accident involving William Selt at Mill street.
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Cumbertana
Spatch
Cumberland
Margaret B. Hosken
Charles Dickey
Frostburg
Hosken
Dickey
Newale
William Selt
Mill Street
Ford Automobile
BlongiMain Street
W. C
Kitchener of Khartum An Ambitious Soldier’s Rise
A biographical sketch tracing Horatio Herbert Kitchener born in Ireland to a mixed family, his early Woolwich training, service in Egypt and Sudan, the relief of Gordon, Omdurman victory, and his ascent to top commands. It notes his brutal efficiency, political tact, and later posts, including India, the Mediterranean, and Cairo. The piece highlights his stern, workmanlike persona and enduring public acclaim despite controversy over his methods.
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Whitehall Street
War Office
County Kerry
Ireland
Digoon
Horation
Herbert Kitchener
Kitchener
Woolwich
Royal Engineers
France
Western
Palestine
Holy Land
Cyprus
Great Britain
Khartum
Sedan
Evelyn Wood
Sir Herbert Stewart
Gordon Bellef
Gordon
Sudan
Egypt
Felladen
Omdurman
Nile
Osman Digna
Batle
England
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Uae
India
Mediterranean
Cairo
Wien
Urset
United States
New York
Acasion
Sala
School reunion journey aboard street car marks event
The J C Watson class of 1916 gathered aboard a street car en route to a reunion. GovHartley spoke, Captain Bell addressed attendees, and soloists Katherine Troxni and James Burns performed. The group later held an indoor gathering in the old study hall before tonight's commencement. The Mothers Club of the W U will meet Wednesday at 2:30 at Mrs Pred Helmick's home.
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J. C. Watson
Katherine Troxni
Intast
James Burns
J.B
T. A. Mothers Club
Mothers Club of
W. C
Mra. Pred Helmick
Fairmont Avenue
Fairview Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Fairview residents report a busy weekend with Clarksburg guests J Y Hamilton and family visiting. Jim Underwood traveled to St Louis for a visit. Mrs Emery Haught of Mooresville visited sister Mrs Mable Trippett. Calvert Wise of Wadestown stayed with Samuel Barr. Lone Dicken, recently in Fairmont, spent a weekend at Hasnetville home. Mr and Mrs Oliver Shurtleff plan to leave Fairmont around June 15 for Morgantown school. Their
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J. Y. Hamilton
Clarksburg
Jim Underwood
Community Notes From Fairmont And Surroundings
Local papers relay a string of Sunday visits and shop trips in Fairmont Mannington and Clark, with Osroe Movie remover Poirrow vision Monday. Notables including Mr and Mrs C L Jones and Pearl Hawkine host guests, while Ford purchases mark new car ownership for Clark Darrah J W Jarvis H L Lu ton. Fatality toll rises as Miller Tennant, 20, dies Saturday. funeral set Sunday at Tennant cemetery. Needle Craft Sewing Club meets at Mrs Jesse C Yost’s, and many residents visit family or attend graduations at Farmont Normal and nearby churches. Dr J W P Jarvis and others head to Wheeling for hospital treatment. multiple local residents attend ball game in Fairmont.
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Poirrow Vistor
C. L. Jones
Mannington
Pearl Hawkine
J. W. P. Jarvis
H. L. Luton
Clark Darrah
Emma Johnson
Fairmont Vwas
Bildred Dempsey Arnott
Dempsey
Homer Toothman
Fairmont
Miss Shanks
Fairview
W. H. Kuntz
Mary Elizabet
Sadie Fisher
Ceveland
Wm. Knode
J. Cross
The
Hope
J. L. Tennant
Glen Hayekins
Nicholls ‘Yost
W. D. Yost
J.C. Yost
Haught
Robert Rynd
PL. Dempsey
Claude Jarvin
A. L. Taylor
Clarkaberg
Amy Tayor
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Balti
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HH. Carr
Logan Carr
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Political Equality Club
Political Quality Club
Wolman'si Building
Mein Street
Cleveland Avenue
Bostsr
Jal
Vay
Ane Rood
West
RSES
Kucener
Red Sea
Ieader
Kitcener
Aldo de Camp
Quen Victoria
Sir Francis Grenfell
West Virginian
Watson Glass
W. L. Dougl
Ravino
W.L Douglas
L. Douglas and
Quality Shoes
Oxfords
Blumberg Bros. CO
Ugbh
Madame Jean
Coffey House
the Standard Garage Co
Monroe Street
Freckles
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Sonny
Aes
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