Fairmont Mining Machinery Co A Big Local Industry
The Fairmont Mining Machinery Co, a major local employer with a paid capital of one million and a half dollars, runs a six acre plant near Fairmont. It designs manufactures and exports mining equipment, supports construction contracts, and employs between 29,000 and 36,000 in payroll, led by H. Linder and A. Perth with L. Sargeant as manager.
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pAmerica
Smanulac
Pt-Mie
Fairmont Mining
Ihanatahe
Fairmont
Whith -Enbrace
Fiescompeany Co
Japan
Hoahose
Rons
Jee Company
America
Espt
Fle
Ase
Austin Machiners Co
Chicaeas CO. A. Perth
L. Sargeant
Seyferth
Toledo Bridge
Aniline CS
Toledo
Ohio
Golden Bros Have Large Store Here
The Golden Brothers, Julius and Israel Gaiden, Russian-born American veterans, own the three story department store at the corner of Madison and Main. Since 1921 they acquired from A. M. Harrison and employ 36 people. The store offers a wide range of up to date goods with courteous service and the Golden Rule guiding business in Fairmont.
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Golden Corner
Madison
Main Street
Golder Brothers
E- Cathy Sane
Tirty
A. M. Harison
Julius
Israel Gaiden
Russia
Usey
Stern
Stripes
Fairmont
A M Knight Expert Decorator of City
A M Knight is celebrated as Fairmont’s leading interior decoration expert with a long career of residential and temple work. He offers wallpaper painting frameing window shades and art supplies. Knight, a Mason and Shrine member, promotes city growth through design and resource use.
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AM Knight
Fairmont
Masinto
H. I. Hartley
C. D. Robinson
Mr. Knight
Lowe Brothers
Safshet
Pytiias
Meeus Squitione
Aru i
Fairmont’s Early Growth and Key Origins in Coal Belt
Fairmont grew from Middletown laid out 1818 on Boaz Fleming land overlooking the Monongahela. It thrived after the B and O Railroad reached here in 1852 and a suspension bridge joined Fairmont to Palatine, boosting trade. The town’s first courthouse and early banks, newspapers, and churches traced to 1840s–1850s, with later industrial firms shaping its status as a West Virginia city of about 17,000 residents known for clean drainage and elevated position amid a coal region.
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Briddletown
Fairmont
Boaz Fleming
Monongahela River
Middletown
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Dunninston
Marion County
Fieming
Jefferson Street
Decatur Alley
Samuel Jackson
Oliver
James R Jackson
Ehila
Conaway
Niddletown
Sest
Nemie
William C. Haymond
Benjamin J. Brice
Washington Street
Wilnut FH. Hough
Thomas S. Harmond
John S. Clayton
House of Delegates
William G. Willey
Senate
Willey
Monongalia
Preston
Randolph R
Richmog
Dresser
Palatine
Daniel
John Paulsley
Jack Paulsley
Pairmont
Baltimore
Cumberland
Wheeling
Jefferson
Old Mountain City-House
Farmers’ Bank of
Marion County Pioneer
Lindsey Bogeess
Fulton Cooper
W. D.eyster
Baptist Record
Democratic Banner
Daniel Morris
Fairmont Republican
Fairmont National
J. N. Bord
J. Dillion
West Virginian
Democrats
Ae ‘Blaaprir
Westsinian
Index National
Democratic
Fairmont ‘Times
The
Fairmont Free Press
Lesdine
West Virginia
Owens Bottle Works
Monongah Glass Co
Fairmont Mining Machine Co
Consolidation Coal Co
West Virginia Metal Products Corporation
Domestic Coke Corporation
Helmick ‘Foundry & Machine Co
Mid-West Box Co
Fairmont Wall” Plaster
Barnesville Manufacturing Co
Hutchinson Coal Co
Jamison Coal Co
Fairmont Ire Co
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Peacock Park adds new city subdivision in Fairmont
Fairmont expands home ownership with Peacock Park a 40 acre high class residential tract on the city car line with paved streets and modern improvements plots measure 60 by 150 feet, building restrictions ensure uniformity and attractiveness. The development has drawn strong interest with many parcels already offered above purchase price. Officers: Samuel Miller president Robert A Richie vice president J Frank Ritchie secretary treasure.
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Fairmont
Peacock Park
Samuel Miller
Robert A. Richie
J. Frank Ritchie
Fairmont schools praised by superintendent in annual report
O. and Wilson, Fairmont Independent District superintendent, previews the seventh annual report highlighting seven schools under supervision including Butcher Miller Fleming White Barnes Dunbar and the Fairmont High School. He notes rising enrollment, new programs such as free textbooks kindergarten and dental inspection, planning for a gym near the high school, and a strong teacher corps supported by local taxes.
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O. &. Wilson
Fairmont Independent
Fairmont
Lang
Butcher
Harnes
Méming
Miller
Fairmont High School
White
Dunbar
East Side
Moeludine
Ubera
Wilson
Fleming
Lomes
Jassett Suneussrit
Barnes
Millar
Hi School
Dunba
Arcinot
Harts
Pleming
Mhish
Ajet
Sue Denham
Clarence D Robinson A Fairmont Leader in Local Development
Clarence D. Robinson born August 21 1872 in Pallmont rose from telegraph to railroad work to become a major figure in Westina Vireta's development. A modest, generous leader, he supported Fairmonts growth including a million dollar asset drive, earning trust through honest work, service to community, and steadfast citizenship.
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Ghha Amaén
Miaraer
Falemont
Claren Robinson
Pallmont
Hlion
Fairmont
Mi Nchinson
Howlver Bats
Hanestel
Mfestone Tee Associates
Ieee
Clarence D. Robinson
Clarence
Morgan & Co Sere st Wholesale Candies in West Virginia
Morgan and Co a wholesale candy firm markets Sesert wholesale candies with brands from Boston and other manufacturers. Its stock includes fine confections distributed through parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania as part of a regional candy trade expansion. The enterprise claims Chamber of Commerce ties and broader city commerce links as it grows its distribution footprint.
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Fies
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Testo Iy
Palrmontst
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Morgan & Co
Spresdsita Crepaeall Jeaden
Ixopines A Riis
Chambern.ete E Rae Raignisiien
Gamemt Tilatert
Oreshineuone
Anos
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