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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1922

Page

8

Paige Popular Garin Fairmont Dealers Lead Local Paige Enterprise

Paige Popular Garin Fairmont men Meredith and Connor head the Paige Sales Co. handling Paige cars and parts in Marion county. The duo, natives of Marian county, are active in the Business Men's Association and stress customer satisfaction as the path to success. They operate Paige products including Pass, Messenger car, and the Jewett light six, with a modern repair department to service Paige peers in case of mishaps.

WiiGromnen Ehefvecen Madison C. E. Meradichiter Paize = Sales Co Paige O' Page Amerieee Meredith Connor Marian Anty Ang Hong SeBoth Theusiness Men's Association Fairmont J Tjp Thel Jewett Gnome

Sacco Enjoys Big Fairmont Trade

Sacco, a real estate broker in Fairmont, handles residential, business, and factory-site properties. He aids foreigners in finding homes, believes the effort benefits citizenship, and is active in the Chamber of Commerce and Fairmont Real Estate Board.

P. A. Sacot Sacot Igang Sands Mi pSaeci Chamber of Commerce, Business Ms Association Fairmout Realte Board Iitenp Broush

Fortney Drug Co. Carries Big Stock in Fairmont

Selimsa popular niche in Fairmont’s business life is the Fortney Drug Co. incorporated, operating two well located stores. No.1 on Jefferson Street near the traction station, No.2 in the Watson Building. Full stock of drugs, toilet goods, and specialties. Prescriptions dispensed by registered pharmacists using high grade ingredients. Fountains and beverages attract patrons.

Selimsa Fairmont Mey Drug Co., Incorporated Githe

Store openings mark 1921 era empire business growth

The Watson Hotel Building began operating in 1921 after acquiring the Fairmont property. The enterprise features two stores with mahogany furnishings aiding large business transactions. B. L. Fortney, secretary and treasurer, is a Peirmont native with prior Virginia experience and wide local ties. Brooks S. Hutchinson, president, hails from West Virginia and also leads Empire Fuel Co with mining and coal interests.

Rereox Ie U Watson iHotel Fairmont Poor Macy B. L. Fortney Peirmont Virginia

Ahern Advertising Co Progresses in West Virginia

Ahern Advertising Co of Fairmont leads West Virginia display advertising with a staff of skilled artists. Founded in 1921 with J D Ahern as president, A Colami as vice president, and J E V Ahern as secretary and treasurer, the firm has gained public recognition for innovative outdoor advertising and client wares from 1921 to the present.

Ahern Advertising Co West Virginia J. D. Ahern Colarn Iy J . E. V. Ahern Aberaj

The Miler and Miller Insurance Co and Home Laundry of Fairmont

The Miler and Miller Insurance Co established in 1911 offers policies from major carriers like Boston Fire American Fire and Northwestern National and expands into high quality real estate investments. The Home Laundry of Fairmont prides itself on sanitary, fabric friendly service with separate wet wash and a profit sharing coupon program. J C Miller and J D Parrish lead these enterprises with active community involvement and a forward looking approach.

Miler & Miller Co General Insuranceirm Boston Fire American Fire Newark N. J J. C. Miller West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Men's Asociation Kulzhts Vytlins Vythian Home Board S. E. Miller 109 Miller & Miller United United Publicity Service of America Fairmont Footers Footer Bodie

Home Laundry Keeps Hello Girls Busy In City Call System

A local Home Laundry on Jefferson Street near Jackson uses a telephone line 221-R to dispatch trucks swiftly for women across the city. The system ends long waits by arranging prompt pickups of laundry, easing frustrations with prior unreliable methods.

Jefferson Street Jackson

WILEYS KNIGHT AND OVERLAND HANDLED

Liuehcon terms) as the sailmont Motor Car Co. Have done much to establish confidence in their claims to gird the motorists service in every department from sales to repairs. The company occupies a modern three story brick building with 10,000 square feet of space for its repair department. It has a staff of ten employees, including expert mechanics and students of automobile repairing. In addition to Willys Knight and Overland cars, the company carries a complete line of parts and accessories.

Liuehcon Sailmont! Motor Car Co Amelous willys-Knight

Copper Company Leaders 1920 Incorporation Highlight

The firm was incorporated in 1920 with R. M. Morgan as president and general manager, J B. Morgan as secretary and treasurer, and L H Randall as vice president. The executives are described as prominent Chamber of Commerce members and forward-looking citizens. The excerpt also notes gold amalgam grains and mentions the Cunard Line steamer Acadia’s 1841 speed record.

R. M. Morgan J. 1B. Morgan L H. Randall Chamber of Commerca Cunard Line Acidia

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Garin Fairmont Sacci Fortney Drug CO fGorner Main Monroe Streets Ahern Advertising CO. Progressive Smith Footwear Smith’s Shoe Store Main Street Royal Tailor Stacy Adams Julian and Kokenge J. S. Pople & Son Corner Merchant and Market Sts. East Side MR. Man Mai St W- Va Wileys Knight and Overland Weill Ang Yihen Quly Laundry Agency For Footers Dye Works Hudson Detroit Michael Mannington Ial Marion Bag & Paper CO Fifth Street Virginia Avenue W. Va J. L. Hall Hardware Co Elkins Street H. C. Hixenbaugh Mgr Jewett Paige Trucks Glenbrook the Jewett Detroit Motor Car Paige Products Paige Motor Sales Meredith and Madison Streets
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