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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1922

Page

5

Home Savings Bank of Fairmont Leads City's Growth

A long, steady growth characterizes the Home Savings Bank in Fairmont, founded as a teaching institution in 1900. Under leaders like D. Conaway and J. Clarence Hall, it has built a strong financial base, modern facilities, and wide community service supporting business, housing, and industrial activity. A Siberian lake discovery and Roman Empire travel sentiment close the piece.

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Stevenson Firm Opens Large Wholesale Grocery in Fairmont

The Stevenson Co. opened a wholesale grocery at 209 Cleveland Avenue six years ago and has become one of the city's largest businesses. Their five story building overflows with merchandise from notions to Guyandotte coffee, Day Star flour, Busweiser and Bevo. J. B. Stevenson of Huntington presides with H. H. Heintzelman as VP, G. F. Joynes as treasurer, J. M. Jacobs as assistant, and H. A. Pultz as secretary and general manager. The firm plans more storage space as current quarters prove insufficient.

Stevenson Co Cleveland Avenue J. B. Stevenson Huntington HH. L. Heintzelman Ge. F. Joynes J. M. Jacobs H. A. Puitz Mr. Fultz Fairmont West Virginia Roosters Greater Fairmont

Hood Agency Leads In Fairmont Insurance Field

Hood Agency represents fifteen of the world’s largest insurers in Fairmont founded in 1905. Charles G. Hood, 34, leads with ties to the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and local business groups. The firm specializes in fire, automobile and broad risk coverage from Deveny Building offices.

Fairmont Hood Agency Aetna Companies Hartford Sim Smith Hood Fairmont Trust Co Chamber of Commerce Business Men’s Association Rotary Clut

Fleming Taxis In Big Demand In City

Fleming Taxi Transfer Co. has grown quickly since its one year in operation, earning citywide reputation for prompt reliable service and reasonable charges. The fleet at 14 Washington Street includes four trucks and two taxicabs, all supervised by proprietor Mr. Fleming. He is a Fairport native and leads a team of competent chauffeurs serving the public by telephone at No 1690.

Fleming Taxi & Transfer Co Fleming Washington Street Mr. Fleming Fair

Pesuselidesien Greater Fairmen moral and material

A fragment from a historical page hints at discussions of welfare concepts among Peitizers. The text references moral and material welfare as central concerns of the group, suggesting a focus on social support and economic conditions within their community.

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Burchinal Among Best Contractors in Fairmont

Thirty years ago T B Burchinal moved from Morgantown to Fairmont at 28. He chose Fairmont for its people and built fine homes while mentoring dozens of young mechanics. He remains active in Elks M W A A C clubs, attends Chamber of Commerce meetings, Builders Exchange, and the National Association of the Builders Exchange. He says Fairmont needs more houses and to attract the next factory.

T B Burchinal Fairmont Morgantown W. Va Burchinal the Elks M. W. and A. C. Us Chamber of Commerce Builders, Exchange National Association of the Builders Exchange

Wise Provision Co Leading Food Mart Established Store

Wise Provision Co has operated for nine years offering a large, well selected stock of pork products and groceries. With 71 store deals and three motor trucks, it provides prompt deliveries, excellent service, and high sanitation standards under manager J A Wise.

Bssentisiiy Thessity Aing Procerr Wise Provision Co J. A. Wise

Mro Wiss Cited As Notable Pennsylvania Native in Commerce

A fragment notes Mro Wiss as a native of Pennsylvania among prominent local businessmen. It mentions association with the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Men’s Association, and the Elks. The text praises his ties to the community, quality goods, and reasonable costs. The passage reflects a boastful profile of a businessman active in local trade groups.

Wiss Pennsylvania Chambernot Commerce Business Association the Elks

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