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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1922

Page

4

Fines Totaled in Police Court After Weekend Busts

Police court fines totaled $130 after a busy weekend with eighteen arrests from Saturday noon to Sunday night. Offenses ranged from drunkenness to selling milk in unapproved containers, plus cases of speeding and disorderly conduct. Several defendants faced fines from $5 to $10, and others were jailed or held for trial as the city treasury received funds from forfeitures and penalties.

Inli Bose Eliassen Lipson Jadison Street AL ‘T Robert Larber Palrment Avenue Brill Arnett Sedfficers Ford Porter Pennsylvenia Avenue Mabel Crow Sima Will Hawkins Crow Jece Annett Water Street John Tieach Pete Fisher Joe Mulnor Mary Gotranka Jée Mulner Mary Safranka Bittov Inz

Funeral Services For E F Hendershot Held

Funeral services for E F Hendershot were held today at Bethel Church for the man who died from injuries sustained when he was thrown from a horse last Saturday. He resided in the area and the service paid respects to his passing.

F. Hendershot Rniont Hospital Biietxnee

American honored for Polish order in Soviet invasion context

June 19 J W yort of Genner Michigan receives the Virtuti Minik the highest Polish military decoration in recognition of his service with the Red Cross during a Bolshevik invasion in S while a member of the American Red Cross. The decoration is noted as a special courier honor amid wartime shifts with forces in Germany.

J. W. Yort Genner Mich Swhile Rcan Red Cross van Ensjeeriously Germany

Fragmentary OCR Item About a Timet Incident

A damaged notice fragment references a project or event named Timet with unclear context. The readable text hints at an early stage report or transcription error, offering no definite persons places organizations dates or outcomes to confirm.

Digs Bride From Cave-in In Arizona Mining Camp

OATMAN Arizona June 18 Mon Joe S Bailey a diamond driller rescued his fiancée Marie Blackwood trapped under a rock slide in a gold mine using a geophone Following a 24 hour search Bailey who was miles away after a call by phone drilled a hole and after five hours reached the pair Food and water were sent in while the exit was widened The rescue earned a kiss from the soon to be wife and a Croix de Guerre like feat from his war record.

N. E. A. Services Oatman Ariz Juine Joe S. Bailey Preelous Marie Blackwood Baller Tfe France Rheims Bispudilles Ancee Bailey Bai- Tews Miss Blackwood

Forged 10 Leave Canton Amid Civil War Warfare

London dispatch says Sun Yat Sen, former Chinese leader, aboard a warship during Canton bombardment by Chey Chians Min forces. Fire rained on the city for thirty minutes or more, troops looted streets after searches for munitions, and a mass exodus followed. Train service to Canton disrupted. river routes continue. Chen Chung-Min reportedly lacks ships though commands naval forces.

London Sin Yat Sen Canton Chey Chians‘Min Dayton Hongkong Times Catton Iew Joan Sun Yat: Sen Naval Borges Cope Sun Etx Chen Chung-Min

Charleston Couple Arrested in Morals Court Case

Charleston residents Ada Harpst and Walltaen B Covington were arrested by Magistrate Tensard Vewdl after their arrival from Baltimore on a Sunday train. Police allege suspicious behavior and note plans for a marriage between Covington and Alisa Harper. the girl's parents urged the arrest.

Charleston Pittsburgh Ada Harpst Walltaen B.covlton Wo Varn West Virginia Tensard Oslo Covington Alisa Harper Throwdy

Reckless Driving Fines in City Court Cases

Two weekend accidents caused substantial vehicle damage with no injuries. Patsy Defazio was found guilty of reckless driving and fined $20 after colliding with Lyses Barr at Quincy and Jackson streets. Barry was dismissed after witnesses testified he acted with reasonable care. Dr Strickler’s case was continued. charges allege reckless driving at Cleveland Avenue and Jackson Street.

W. B.arnett Patsy Defazio Dr. Strickler Cleveland’ Avenue Jackson Street H. A.caen Holt Doctor Carr Carter Santora Yost

Aves Brakes for Machines Trial Teases Clever Dog

A garbled snippet describes a canine that supposedly saves motorists money by breaking for machines that pass by a house. The fragment hints at a humorous or satirical invention claiming the dog wakes to brake every machine that goes by. The context and specifics are unclear due to distorted OCR text.

Akes

Imperial Valley fights flood threat from Colorado River

Imperial Valley, California faces its worst flood danger in years as Colorado River flows surge toward critical levels. Residents brace for potential damage to 50,000 people and $73 million in property. emergency defenses, dyke fortifications, and Pescadero cut work aim to divert two thirds of the river. Authorities warn a pronounced flood could still strike, though forecasts show lower discharge and a safer danger mark at Yuma.

Jack Jungmeyer El-Centro Cal Imperial Valley Colorado River Upper River Delta Walters America California Ame Boulder Canyon Connecticut Thitat Impérial Valley Southern Pacific Railroad Organization Colorado Wyoming Pescadero Yuma Southern Pacific Railroad

Funeral attendance for N. Price Whitaker at Wheeling

Charleston residents traveled to Wheeling to attend the funeral of N. Price Whitaker former member of the State Road Commission and Capitol Building Commission who died Saturday Governor Morgan Secretary of State Young and two road commission associates Maj. P Fortney and Dr. H B Stephenson were among state officials at the service

Charleston Wheeling N. Price Whitaker State Road Commission Capitol Building Commission Morgan Young

Senator Crow Restless Night At Summer Home

Unclear condition after a restless night at his Summer home near Uniontown, doctors report no improvement in the senator’s health. The update comes from attending physicians.

Crow Uniontown

Baritone Ma rGregor to headline at Chautoumia event

An all star music festival opens July 1 featuring Knight Macer and a cadre of artists led by Mr. MacGregor a Scotland born baritone trained by masters. He will be assisted by a cellist and a pianist in the closing program at Chautoumia.

Knight Macer MacGregor Scotland Ar. MacGregor Wallae

Secretary of State Urges Quick Voter Count and Careful Ballots

Charleston June 19. Secretary of State Houston G Young sent letters to county and circuit clerks urging rapid canvassing and careful ballot preparation for the coming primary. He recalled prior ballot-printing mistakes and advised convening ballot commissioners to check ballots against candidate certificates, send ballots to printers early, and avoid delays in certifying results this year.

Charleston Secretary of Houston G Young Secretary of State Mr. Young State House

Funeral for Stella Stewart in Point Marion and Halleck

M A J Fletcher attended the funeral of Mrs. Stella Pletcher Stewart wife of Eli Stewart of Point Marion. The death occurred there on Saturday and she was daughter of Mrs B R Pletcher of Halleck. Funeral services were held at Halleck and burial followed in Point Marion.

M. AJ Fletcher Pt. Marion Stella Pletcher Stewart Eli Stewart Marion Br.p. Pletcher Halleck Pr- Marlon

Light Minnesota Primary Votes Seen Today in Push

Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. in Minnesota as voters select nominees for U S Senate Congress and state offices under a new convention law. Expected light turnout with key races including Senator Keiloge and woman candidate Mrs Ann Dickie Olesen contesting in the Democratic field and Rep. C P F Davis facing Ruben Thoreen in the third district.

ST. Paul Minnesota Nols United States Senate Congress Tor Ann Dickie Olesen Cloguet Frank B. Kelsoge Oday Olesen Thomas J. Meighen Homer Morris Lilian Cox Gault Saint Peter

Freak potato sprout attracts attention on Main Street

A potato in a local citizen’s cellar has grown a seven foot sprout. The freak potato and its elongated sprout are on display in the show window of Bert S. Leopold store on Main Street, drawing considerable attention.

Bert S. Leopold

Mrs Turtle admonishes Mr Tuntz over punishing son

A terse exchange shows Mrs Turtle scolding Mr Tuntz for taking discipline into his own hands as their son’s stubborn shell tying becomes a recurring issue in the family.

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