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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
3
A fragmented ad filled page notes reductions on footwear and clothing at Harrison's basement grocery and store. It highlights shoe sales with prices around 1.98 and 5.00 to 6.50, Palm Beach fabrics, and a general push to patronize for economical breakfast, dinner, and supper items.
A local retailer promotes Porourknit apparel claiming superior comfort and style. The offer runs Thursday through Saturday with discounted prices aimed at drawing in shoppers seeking value and quality knitwear.
Mrs. Adam Frost accompanied by her daughter and granddaughter Edna Shaffer traveled to Cumberland and will return with plans for Mr Pople and family to manage light housekeeping at Lambert's Run where he is employed. Children from First M. P Church are urged to meet Saturday at two for the Children's Day program, with the event to be held Sunday evening. G M Cox's class will sell ice cream Saturday evening at People's Cover. Guests at Witton Home include Mr and Mrs G Wilton of Maryjie and Mr and Mrs John Wilson who visited them over the past week.
An OCR fragment discusses a John D. of China, Chang Chen Haun, as a member of the republic’s commercial commission, age 74 and reportedly worth $60,100,000, likening him to John D. Rockefeller in age and wealth and noting facial similarities.
A misellaneous shower was given for Miss Hawkins Mian Ada Talkington who will marry Prof. Buckey next week. Guests included Gelaha Girls' Club members and friends. отдельных Minn Julia Ball ish ill with chickenpox at grandparents’ Diamond Street home. Madge Holmick and Nolin Holland returned from a trip to Gypiy. Mrs. D. D. Hoult visited Tuesday with aunt Mrs. Powell in Grefton. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Glover and Neb. were guests of family relations.
An incorruptible election and fair count drive calls to exclude nonholders from the board while ensuring both major parties can observe. In Fairmont the push mirrors Terre Haute scandal history as local Democrats defend stricter oversight and watchers at polling places to purify elections.
The case centers on the second reading of a bill and whether the charter had been fully read in the senate. Plaintiffs challenge the new charter as void if not properly recorded, while defendants include city officials and the Democratic party trust. State Attorney General Frank Lives supports the charter with Justice Evril Amon present, as the matter advances through court.
Howard Furboo and G. W. Millan of Marion County Board of Review and Equalization will meet with a third member to be appointed by the state board of publishing works for equalizing and previewing assessments. Eldridge Carter, aged in the fifties, will be replaced. appointment details not yet announced. The county court Magta release states the board will remain in session until work is complete, not more than eight days. Members receive six dollars per day. Personal and real property books will be open for the current year for examination and corrections to protect addressees’ interests. Errors will be corrected as necessary by the board.
Old newspaper clipping recounts St Peter’s Parochial School graduation on Madison Street. Eighth grade students including John Cochrane Mary Boyle Marie Kane Nellie Wise Mary Brackan Eleanor Peddicord Genevieve Cordray Ruth Russell received certificates. four girls Mary Boyle Nellie Wise Maria Kane Genevieve Cordray earned diplomas for penmanship. Senior girls performed pantomime and a boy’s drill wowed audience. Father Boutlou presented diplomas and spoke on the school’s work. refreshments followed.
A party of notable local figures gathered at the Waldo Hotel in Clarkeburg for an important meeting. The discussion centered on the promotion of a new company. Attendees included A. G. Hlegin potham New Martioe villay, La Smith Smithfield, C. H. Lants Jacksonsburg, J. Ro Jones Jacksonburs, and L. G. Wyer of the city.
Earl H. Smith of this city has been named official timekeeper for the race to be held at the new fair grounds in Clarkeburg on July 16.
Rain and warm conditions boost crops including corn vegetables and oats while making cultivation harder and weeds tough to control. Local injuries include Archie McElfresh hurt in an auto crash on Locust Avenue with four stitches to a cut hand. Jashen McElfersh nearly escapes serious harm after a street accident near Mt Harmony. James D Bowman and others suffered bicycle mishaps while visiting churches.
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