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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1916

Page

8

Reunion of Normal Alumna Banquet Honors Longstanding Alumni

A 1916 reunion banquet for the Normal School alumnae drew large crowds and lively spirit. The program honored graduates of the Normal with remarks from faculty and community leaders, including names such as J. T Barbee and Ethel Teo. Appointments, officer elections, and a toast highlighted the event, featuring many graduates listed by name.

Fibal Alumain Association Sss Union Wan Ani Uanod- Utaneavening AWM Konnady Throne of News Foster Wuchool Fairmont Fesgejer Jacobs Te Ibodoo Torrente Mt. P. Shrinke Ten University Fairmont No Beaipsengoi Bemamna Perdona Na Ruthie Opal Dean Mallia Mad Coldle Mae Trippett Gencerine Pay Thompson Mabel Toothman Stilin Atta Smith U. I yiConnelly Mary Mann Dor Uhetter Hazel Spring Juan Jean Graham Toyls Hupp Ca Cornwell Beatrice McCon Iver Stone Pearl Cove Aloya B. Stenger Olnn Helenn Martin Lactarollo al Neptuno Beatrice Eva May Jean Boyd Ritch Emay Lions EL. Lively Lively Madeline Preminj Wreather Willa Vandider Mulvaney Marguerite Prickett Aiha Bolgur Blake Nesty Woetee Rebecca Uhetord Int Halen Whiuler Wayne Gh Mertha Hugh Reed W.M Doreas Prichard J. 1 Color Robinson Ralph Wat. Kisee Hanel McKinney Murry MartiEve L. Summer Gertrude Hhartarmag Zolla O Formay Windisrove Katherine Curry Utrath R. Phillips Jay

Notable Names Read Across Glenville Normal Roster

A partial OCR list includes Iva Roster, Glenville Normal, Isabelle Kerr, George Kerr, Edward Skinner, J. Walter Barnes, Charles Robinson, P. Shawkey, Bil. Butcher, J. M. Jacobs, Joseph Roster, E. Sturm, Robert Armstrong, and others in a compiled roster segment. The fragment preserves multiple personal names and institutions without context or actions.

Gdanderry E. Sturm Edward Skinner Charles W. Robinson Shawkey Bil Butcher J. Walter Barnes HH. Rowe J. M. Jacobs Joseph Roster Iva Roster Glenville Normal Isabelle Giffin Kerr George L. Kerr Robert A. Armstrong

Christian Church Campaign Opens

An efforts to raise funds for the Central Christian church congregation ahead of dedicating a new edifice on the last Sunday of the month. Women’s team organizing. Mrs E G Rowand directs the dedicatory plan. Prof Berry of Bethany College to preach next Sunday. Dr Cramblot president of Bethany to speak on the following Sunday and dedicate the church.

Central Christian Church Mia E. G. Rowand Berry Bethany College Cramblot Bethany

Went Virginia Trustness Men hold annual meeting in Parkersburg

Raw Talk reports the Went Virginia Trustness Men association meeting at the Chan d'or Hotel in Parkersburg with officers including J Rose president and Trovy Multor recording secretary. It notes arrests in Worthington for hootroging and whiskey on person, and mentions store manager E J Snider accepting a position in Homing Falls. It covers Fairmont and Morgantown business figures visiting Fairmont and plans to inspect Kentucky mines, plus Pythian Sisters meeting with officer nominations proposed.

Vireginia Trustness Chandor Hotal Parkersburg Fairmont Jt J. Rose Ira Moh Coban H. Brutat Hawking George H. Brobst Bari Lwoopold

Safe Investment Promises Gold Mines and 99Year Lease

Promoter offers a gold mining venture in California with a 99 year Pennyly Mining lease over 1440 acres, claiming large ore yields ranging from 400 to 165 per ton and a capital structure around 235,100 dollars. The Herming Operating Company and related Pennsylvania entities are cited with officers and a Pittsburgh address for inquiries.

Mharoe Herming Operating Company Peet V. Pres Sun

Church South District Conference details in Grant Town

The Me Church South district conference in Grant Town occupies members of the M E South congregations in the Palemont district for the week. It covers Sunday School topics, teacher qualifications, and Sunday activities led by Rev. York and other church leaders.

Church South District Conference Tuilah Grant Town Interdit M. E. Church Palemont Bagine Vy York Beaavin Georgie Conway W. Watts Mee RT. Webb B. B. Ware G. W. Stewart Tralia Cluames R. Je Youle Quinl Fulan Tara J. N. Herald C Jarvis Qualtitio Marka R. Tt. Webb W. J. Richarstenn Tylor Mies Worm Tee Bas Wii Larnoon SeuMlai T. Grate B.G. Moora Thorne I. W. Goft HH. Pownall Pitleleney Wi Taante Dp. Slaughter China Das Perkins C. Conley W. H. Fogle Soux W.A Fraley Lance Boron Rey W. Darlington

Colonial Manager McCray Presents New Show at The Colonial

The Colonial theatre features the DeLongs and novelty act plus the Munical HoWitts to strong audience turnout. Harris and Fuardina perform, Dickonn and Floyd in the attack sequence, with the entire show delivering pleasing entertainment and solid value.

McCray Vanderlie Colonial Theatre Colonial DeLongs Munical HoWitts Harris Fuardina Net Dickonn Floyd

Madam Jean Clairvoyant of Fairmont Promises Fortune Help

Advertises Madam Jean as a powerful clairvoyant who can reveal names, fortunes, and outcomes without questions. Claims to rebalance luck, settle doubts in love and money, and promises results with a guaranteed reading during the next seven days at Cottey House, Fairmont.

Fairmont Jean Cai ‘Pont Duton Bhotins Madam Jean M.gay Jenm Cottey House Fair

Russian Offensive Drives Through Carpathians

General Brunion leads Russian forces in a vast drive against Austria. Gen Brustiofts men reportedly capture 40,000 prisoners as the new western offensive advances across the Carpathians.

Brunion Brustiofts Carpathians

Court News Deeds Fired and Recorded in Paw Paw District

Court activity lists deeds filed with County Clerk ASG. Martin for recording Arthite C. Vinenat and wits to C7 Ammons a parcel of land on Paw Paw Creeks in Paw Paw district for $600. Mary Ann Marti to Room Bice a deed details remain partially legible.

Asg. Martin Arthite C. Vinenat Wits Ammons Paw Paw Creeks Paw Paw Mary Ann Marti Room Bice

Land transfers in Mannington and surrounding areas

Fragmentary record shows parcels of land transferred among multiple parties including Mary Ann Martin, Mary D. Sturm, and Mary M. Portney. Amounts cited include 100 and 75 dollars. Locations referenced include Old Camp, Nun, Manstaglos district, and Grant Matrict.

Mannington Mary Ann Martin Old Camp Nun Manstaglos Conatdure Mary. D. Sturm Nary M. Portney

Telegrams Hint at German Submarine Impact

A string of brief telegrams from New York Washington and Philadelphia speculates on German submarine activity and its potential effect on U S events. The notes mention a $60 bet a German submarine liner registering with customs before July and a push for 4600 additional troops amid anti American telegrams.

New York Cumtoms

Local Names Appear in Mannington Visit Notes

Fragmented OCR records list several individuals tied to Mannington on a Saturday visit or business stop. Mentions include Ervin Myers of Campbell, E Brimmege, L A Ord at home, Steve Goodrich from Pittsburgh, Dave Lemisy, John Hughes of Pennsylvania, Mek Lawrinen Campbell, Bruce Brommage of Campbell, and visitors Mrs. B. Kew and Mrs. Winston, with scattered references to travel and activity.

Ervin Myers Campbell Rum Mannington E. Brimmege L.A. Ord Steve Goodrich Pittaburg Dave Lemisy John Hughes Penneslvania Ninister Lawrinen Campbell Pnat Bruce Bromma B. Kew Winston

Local ripple of early 20th century Mannington notes

Suit of Mannington visitors tour Friday with Mrs Walter Morton and Mrs Allie McConnall in earlier Mai Luington. A series of drilling plans are announced for Kendall farm, Hoek, and nearby sites as crews prepare to move to deeper sands. Hon Guy Jenner of Mannington visits Chow Bars and the Nomy, with various residents noted in brief, scattered remarks.

Suit of Mannington Walter Morton Allie McConnall Mai Luington Buin Baturday Coa House of Wheeling Line Placeit Simon Moora Haught Hlecktong Ewe Hoek

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