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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1916

Page

8

Farmers Tour Woodbine Farm in Harrison County

Visitors from Barbour, Marion, Randolph, Harrison counties toured W. D. Zinn’s Woodbine farm in Harrison County. The group, about 25 Marion attendees, praised the land development including alfalfa and clover planting, drainage work, and well-kept barns. Local speakers noted history, improvements, and the farm’s current size and cattle stock as the day’s program concluded with meals and social remarks.

Bouitos Barbour Marion Randolph Harrison Phillippt Mary L. Smith Marion Gounty Woodbine Harrison Gounty W. D. Zinn

Home Economics Committee Formed In Marion County

Nat Frame of Morgantown organized a Home Economics Committee at the Court House this afternoon. The group aims to improve homes, promote water access, and assist welfare efforts in Marion County. Members include Cora Price, several local club members, and state agents. discussions covered club impacts on local welfare and county cooperation with the Farm Bureau.

Court House Etbof Arelesa Cookera Marion County Buren Nat Frame Morgantown Cora Price John’ Haggerty Farmington James Gunt Mannington Bilan Exeline Arrackville Emilia/Gump Gross eMrs. R. Boor James Fork Pusisosenhire Haggerty Sadtoseman Nat Frame.Guseman Wilneavehort Homer Toothman Baj Wood Fairmont Marion County Farm Bureau

Town Talk Weather Delays Baseball and Local News

Weather disrupts nearly all YMCA baseball games this week while tennis courts reopen and future use anticipated. O J Bartholow recovering from near-fatal illness. Parochial school closes for summer as St Peters prepares commencement exercises. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen memorial services set for tomorrow at Diamond Street Methodist. Box supper postponed to Tuesday at Pleasant Valley Grove. Woman's Christian Temperance Union invites members to visit county home with flowers and offerings. Eastern Star installs officers at Fairmont chapter. Clara Kemple found alive after boat accident. her father G W Kemple of Wheeling announces Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. agreement. Dr H G Stoetzer to discuss business needs of church and address Ladion Maccabees.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Fairmont Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Magic Wilson Omer J. Andre Jessie B. Morgan Talon M. Fleming Mary J. Welsh Ora Feming Nina Ridenour Olive Dance Olive Davis Esther Dansy Robbins Martha Kemple Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co H. G. Stoetzer First Presbyterian Church Stoetzer Siostzer Ladion Maccabses Tomorow Fleming Building

Prosperous Year for Conference at Fairmont District

Delegates to the Fairmont district conference of the M E church South praise Patrovlow circuit hospitality. Daily meals were served at Bal lak chapel. Next year's district conference will be at Richwood after a vote favored Richwood. Reports show 1080 conversions and 760 additions. Sunday schools exceed 7000. Delegates elected include Dr Huffman, Gump, N Titus, and Moore. The Charleston annual conference meets in September with Bishop Kilgding. Reverend Webb preached and Reverend Pollitt presided. Also notes wedding attendance in Morristown for Nell Steel and Dr Ferris.

Fairmont M. E. Church South Balla Chapel Fairview Patrvlow Ballab Chapel Bowles Chapel Monumental Church Ballak Chapel Richwood Rivenville Tle Charleston Kilgo Ding Huffman Thomas Gump Bloomington N. Titus Dunkard Moore Min R. T. Webb Pollitt

Jubilee meeting to attract many Endeavorers in West Virginia

Preparations for the silver jubilee of the West Virginia Christian Endeavor union advance well. A state convention is planned at M. P. Temple in late June with out of town guests expected for the historic gathering. Notables include Kurt Lelmann of Boston, Rev J. T. McCrorey, Mildred J. Haggard, Dr. Carolyne B. Jeisel, Ralph E. Mitchell, and Rev Edward Bates Turner. A Bible study conference and former Endeavorers session are highlighted. A marriage announcement for Nan Brooke and Edward Dyson Harold is noted from Charles Town.

West Virginia M. P. Temple Lena Muttencutter Clarksburg Kurt Lelmann Boston Southern States Cnvention Lehmann J. T. McCrorey Bellevue Mise Mildred J. Haggard Minneapolis Minn National Junor Supt Christian Endeavorers H. Rider Haggard Carolyne B. Jeisel Battle Creek Michigan Edward Bates Turner W. Va Turner Bible Teachers’ Training School of New York Christian Endeavor Harold~brooke Misa Nan Brooke St. George Tucker Brooke Edward Dyron Harold Newark J. J D. B. Lucas Charles Town W. V Brooke Morgantown Marold W.V. U

Auto Driver Is Released by Mayor

R Chambers a Normal School student faced trial last evening before Major Anthony Bowen on a charge of reckless driving. The case was dismissed after evidence showed Chambers had followed regulations and was not at fault. His Buick was damaged when passing a Marion Products truck on Third Street, causing three wheels to tear off and the car to strike a fire plug. damages estimated at $300. Sam Borella of the Dreducte company truck had proceedings continued on his motion. Personal note: Mrs H G Bowles and daughter Miss Gertrude plan a summer visit to Petersburg, Virginia with Mr Bowles.

Yprie W. D. Zinn Shaw Mr. Zinn Weat Virginial Zinn Iqured Doshim Fek Couras Anf F. F. Bear Bell West Virginia Joan Philipoia J. N. Downs Marion R. Chambers Anthony Bowen Harry Shaw Chambers Chambera Buick Fairmont Ave Marion Products Etroot Te S Sam Borella Dreducte Company

Busy Season for Miss Cora Price Leads Local Clubs

Marion county supervisor of girls canning and women s domestic science clubs Miss Cora Price remains highly active organizing clubs this week establishing a new woman s club at Iront Town with officers and members including Mrs Harry Nicholls Vivian Riggs and several others. She visited Benton Ferry for a ten girl club meeting planning a picnic while Farmington club completes cups and candy making. The Farmington Sewing Club with 20 girls meets Saturday and a Junior department will form at Rooting next Saturday.

Cora Price Marion County Iront Town Harry Nicholls Vivian Riggs Hadys Marston Joe Hines McElroy Barbe Benton Ferry Lincoln District Farmington Sutaniay Haa 2

Mrs J J Astor Will Wed on Monday

The Brooklyn Eagle reports the engagement of Mrs John Jacob Astor widow of Col J J Astor who perished on the Titanic to William K Dilek of Brooklyn. The wedding is set for Bar Harbor Maine on June 13. Also note personal mentions of Beulah Snider visiting relatives in Union West.

Yresny New York The Brooklyn Eagle Today John Jacob Astor Col J.J. Astor William K. Dilek Brooklyn Bar Arbor Maine Mins Beulah Snider West Union

Hughes Rents Summer Cottage Near Bridgehampton

Associated Press notes candidate Hughes, a Republican, rented a cottage named Prenedden in Bridgehampton Suffolk County Long Island for the month of June. The seaside cottage overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Associated Bridghampton N.Y Charles E. Hughes Cindy Juto Bute Ulgewan Bridgehampton Suffolk ‘County Long Island Prenedden Auantie’ Ocean

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