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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1915

Page

2

Automobile Crash Ends In Near Catastrophe At Farmington

A series of motor vehicle accidents near Farmington and in surrounding streets left several injured as cars skidded and rolled over an embankment. Linn Jones of Maynington sustained internal injuries and burns. Clarence Mohiarty and his three children escaped unharmed. Two touring cars owned by Joseph Cantor and John Bradshaw were damaged after a collision at First Street and Farmington Avenue. A street car and automobile crash on Jackson Moor Burney Street also damaged the auto.

Linn Jones Mavnington Jones Farmington Clarence Mohiarty Joseph Cantor London Woolen Mills John’ Bradshaw

Golf Tournaments Being Arranged at Fairmont Club

The golf committee of the Fairmont Country Club plans a series of matches with teams from Wheeling Parkerburg and Clarksburg. Details and dates will be announced later. The committee may engage two professionals for the coming season and a ladies tournament with prizes for winners is being considered.

Fairmont Country Club Wheeling Parkeraburg Clarksburg Chuh Tyelao

Crossing Continent In Ford Automobile

H. J. Hawkins and Russell Weber completed their cross continent journey in a Ford car after a long trip to California. Arriving in Chicago they plan to depart Saturday for Denver and Dullam. A postcard from West Virginia reports a delightful journey with good roads and smooth travel.

Ford H. J. Hawkins Russell Weber California Dualm Denver Virginiup

Fragmented Confessions Reveal Family Strife and Forgiveness

A damaged excerpt portrays marital strain and moral conflict surrounding Jack, Mary, and an unnamed narrator. Confessions hint at unspoken faults, a ruined trust, and a dramatic request for forgiveness amid a tense family crisis. A visiting young woman claims to be Jack's child and faces hospital arrangements, while tensions mount over secrecy and responsibility.

Mixea Pha Jack Mary Margie Avary Vendake Ann Narg

Walkover shoe firm fame from Brockton era grows worldwide

Telegram from Brockton dated June 11 details Walk-Over Shoes founding by Geo F. E. Kelce in 1874 and rapid growth to 25 000 pairs daily capacity, 1 000 000 monthly value, with factories in Brockton and Massachusetts, plus Rochester New York. It notes global orders, extensive leather use, and the companys 75th anniversary gift of a cub house and recreation grounds for workers.

Brockton Ifass Shuruiad Welton Fairmont Pumima Oto Geo. E- Keith Co Stigay. Geo. Heinth CO Tiisinuses Geo Kettle Ivesumanc Geo. H. Kelc Walkeover Businesu Tony Wiyear United States Kim Nunrut Tain i Nlant Compello Hrockton Mass Tonton Last Weymouth Middleboro North Adame Massachusetts Rochester New York Nosgrs Shuttle & Welton Tila Abo Adv

Rev Probst to Attend Synod in Oakland Maryland

Rev Probst will attend the annual conference of the Synod of Went Virginia Lutheran churches in Oakland Maryland. The session at St Mark's Lutheran church begins tomorrow and runs for three days with Rev Probst returning Thursday evening. Lay delegate William StanHagen cannot attend due to a relative's death.

L. K, Probst Oakland Synod of Went Virginia Lutheran Churches Probst William ‘Stanhagen Grice Luteran St Mark’n Lutheran Church Antoinette Donolly Rod Hye

Flag Day Observance At Local Lodge With Parade And Concert

EN AN Aitali The Idea Lodge No 204 BPO Elka lodge room Main street program begins 17 20 on the clubhouse porch. Band concert follows with a full patriotic program including America March Flag of Victory and Blue Spangled Banner. parade was planned but canceled due to Main street condition. Officers with Exalted Ruler Bert Leopold preside. Vocal solos and addresses by Mansfield M Neely First Regiment Band and others. All join in singing Auld Lang Syne and several medleys concluding tribute to the flag.

Main Street Romale Will America van Blon cErey Jake Erin Remick Carman Bizot Nation Alri Cispycessa Munk Flrat Reginant Wxereluea Bert Leopold Dr. Carter Fleming John Guy Prichard Firet Regiment Esquire Wayne Nay Larinne Satterfeld Elke Wattman Firet Mansfield M. Neely Pirst

Musical at Trinity MB Church Thursday

A musical program is planned at Trinity MB Church on Thursday. After the performance, refreshments will be served. A reunion picnic follows at Oak Park on Thursday, June 17, hosted by Union Picnic.

Trinity MB Union Plenic Oak Park Ome Park Thureday Fairmont

Dance at Tom Park Proves One of Season’s Best

A dance held at Tom Park by Dunbar school yesterday evening was a major success. Frank Jackson attended and the event drew a large crowd for a Friday night of music and socializing at the RoR Parke venue.

Frank Jackson Tom Park Bys Dunbar

United Woolen Mills to Lease Pittsburgh Site in Major Expansion

The United Woolen Mills Company led by President W. A. Hernoh and Secretary W. W. Darmott returned from Lucky City with plans to lease 42 feet of frontage at 636 and 538 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh for twenty years. The deal, opposite the Oliver office building between Fifth and Sixth avenues, involves over half a million dollars in rentals plus significant property improvements. Completion is pending next May with a planned store opening and a $100,000 payroll impact for the West Virginia institution and the region's economy.

Virginia United Woolen Mills Company Pittsburgh W. A. Hernoh W. W. DarMott Ji Murrey, Clarke United Chis Larga Wost Virginia Institution

Overnight Relief For Constipation

Fragmented text mentions remedies and preparations like Pep Move token and DF Caldwell's Syrup Pep. The readable portions reference stomach discomfort and a request to write to doctors for relief. Names appear garbled. no clear events or dates emerge.

Caldwell Drswell Washington

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