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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

8

Need for Local Bacteriology Lab Highlighted in Fairmont Report

A Fairmont report urges rapid bacteriological testing to confirm diphtheria and typhoid cases. It praises a city laboratory or a dedicated physician able to examine throat swabs to aid diagnosis, with Morgantown offering support and antitoxin coordination. The piece stresses timely testing, reporting, and trained personnel to prevent wider spread.

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War time mobilization notes and key officers named

Fragmentary dispatch details unit movements and manpower plans. Names include Captain Rolle Coblay, Captain Genn Willlamay, Colonel sahlay gun company, and Ay FaLKlag, with references to machine gun units and fortifications. The text hints at a 48 hour readiness window and preparations for a forthcoming levy and defense duties.

Jaral John Bowl Tharfuston Ay Falklag Sahlay Gun Company Anand Spaules Guard Machine Euneum Genn Willlamay Cuirksburg Alebe Trent Rolle Coblay Jeminde Jenni Spoonil

Miss Loulea Bomm Plans West Virginia University School

Miss Loulea Bomm states she will attend the West Virginia University for medical school. Rocket recently returned from Belle Irwin where she taught chorus and dancing.

Loulea Bomm Mer W. Vv. U Bel- IeRtba-yirw Nba

Town Talk items from Worthington and surrounding areas

Readable notes report a range of local items from tarnished justice to community events. Delays continue in court for Kinney and French Hone cases while a minor injury near Tunnelton prompts care at a local hospital. A planned Grand Theatre organ install and upcoming insurance conference reflect town activity.

Manmger Miller Ig Inter

Plainview Parish Notes Include Visits and Local Tasks

Plainview, Bindiay School was well attended Sunday. Lon Riggleman and BB Contuy have purchased a new automobile. Riggleman unloaded one load of lime and a carload of fertilizer at Rochaville Inst. A church service is planned at Mt Vernon Sunday June 25. Mrs Elihi Horney and children and Winnie Farrell called on George Riggleman Sunday evening. Ming aove Collin ot Manontown spent Sunday with Tom talks. Mr and Mrs Plomig Urown visited the latter's cousin Mrs Conner Barnes Sunday. Miss Grace Nixon visited her State. Kepher Rejection Bully. Mr Jennie Ichardson and Mr Me Win Richard with former place.

Bindiay School Lon Riggleman BB. Contuy Rochaville Thorn Emery Mt Vernon Mra Elihi Horney Children Winnie Farrell George Riggleiau'e Ming _aove Collin Manontown Tome Plomig Urown Conper Barnes Grace Nixon Stes Kepher Jennie Ichardson Richard

Fragmentary Names Chronicle from a Late Edition

A garbled OCR passage lists numerous proper names such as Generals, judges, and towns with scattered phrases about recall and a guard. The text reads like a jumble of personal names, roles, and potential events, lacking coherent narrative or verifiable details.

Second Gathering at Kanawha City Charleston WV

The Charleston based Second Regiment West Virginia National Guard moves to Kanawha City to form a new camp. About 900 officers and men are mobilized with recruitment to reach full war strength in a few days. The camp lies along the Kanawha River near a rifle range and is set to host troops arriving from nearby points.

Charleston Ing West Virgioia — National Guard Kaehawha City Rrse Huntington Eampaniva Shin City Kanawhe Obong-Widy Fon Mudkinds

Through Train Derailed Near Wilsonburg Tragedy

A B and O passenger service wreck occurred on the New York to St. Louis route near Wilcovburg causing injuries after a derailment of a five mile stretch. Conductors Axers and Nui Swiger were named, with reporting noting the severe impact and ensuing chaos at the scene. In other items, a Baptist parsonage ceremony united Guy Cunningham and Catherina Brunimage, with Roy Stme and Latey Grimcus joining as spouses. They plan to reside at Button.

Baltimore and Ohio New York Wilcovburs Clarksburg Expresa Csre Thy Lala Wilsonburg Baptist Guy Cunningham Catherina Brunimage Glover Gap Eddy O Churalt Thraetly Parwenage Roy Grimcus Sutton Dh Parwenage Button

Fragmentary quote from Ian Maclaren on anxiety and resilience

A garbled aphorism appears, quoting Ian Maclaren about anxiety draining today and tomorrow. It hints at coping with grief and strength, but the message is incomplete and unclear.

Dally Ian Maclaren

Suffrage Speakers Active in Marion County

Harriet M Brens of Lege Erie College arrives in Fairmont to organize suffrage speakers in Marion County under the State Association. She plans talks in several towns and stays in Fairmont for ten days. Milde Eudars Ramsey from Granville Ohio previously spoke at the Woman’s Building and planned a conference in Morgen town before heading to Worth Virginie for further suffrage work.

Harriet M Brens Lege Erie College Zanesville Ohio Fairmont Aultrage Marion County Stat Sasocietion Meremant Eka Addreen Sapotings Fairmout Eudars Ramsey Grmanvhm Bartler Mion Hammvy Cleveland Agenus Migstreat Morgen Virginie

Farmers Meeting at Nixon School in Marion County

County Agricultural Agent Smith will discuss farm bureau joining at Nixon School in the Grant district tonight. The meeting aims to recruit farmers and strengthen Marion County farm bureau efforts for the season and beyond. A second meeting is planned in Fairmont district with expected good attendance.

B.mith Nixom Schoo Grant District Nohan Tasman Marion Court Marion County Farm Buren Marion County Huraday Smith Fairmont

Admiral Winslow Sails for Mexico

Admiral Winslow in command of the Pacific Fleet sails from San Diego for Guaymas or Mar del Plata, aboard the armored cruiser Ban Diego, as reported from the port. The voyage is set against tensions in the region with unclear destination.

Ban Diego Winslow Inehlet Pacific Pa Cle Guaymes Marallen

Postoffice Workers Organize a Club

A post office clerks association was formed at night by postal workers in the port-offlice department. Officers elected included Harry Le Ghowart as president, Grover Cochran as vice president, Ralph Wilkinson as secretary, and C. M. Jeredies as treasurer. The club aims to advocate social activities and benefits for staff, with meetings addressing conditions and suggestions. DELOWAY WANTS REVENGE, PITTSDRG, Jun 24 191- Among the young sailors enlisted, Richard E. DeLowry, 17, the brother of Francia DeLowry, arrives after Vera Onie was occupied by American forces in April 1914.

United States Post Oftzn Clerss CEP Loral Cleure Alectell Harry le Ghowart Grover ¢ Cochran Ralph Fi ‘Walkison C. M. Jeredies Port-Offlen

Took Permission for Granted Jack's Afternoon Play

A fragment records a mother allowing a son to visit a cousin nearby if he stays quiet. The text shifts to a historical note on Laurence Oliphant and the social introduction of cigarettes in English society, noting class differences and effects on smoking among women. The piece closes with a brief historical aside on Chilean events.

Jack Jace Fine Ain Uittin Mada Ciparsties Laurence Oliphsat

Verdun Front Report Cites German Movements Near Vaux

An official dispatch describes German forces advancing around Vaux Chapitre and Chateaucourt while the French lines hold. The report notes heavy artillery and machine gun fire shaping the battlefield with Allied troop positions under pressure.

Red Cross Prepared for Developments and Medical Operations

A garbled report details Red Cross readiness for rapid deployment and medical support, referencing nimble responses, equipment readiness, and routine supply checks. It mentions an operation at Cook Hospital involving Mrs. LaMar Batterfeld and Dr. HH Carr, with post operative condition noted and assessments of patient recovery.

LaMar Batterfeld

Demented son kills mother in Martinsville farm tragedy

In New Martinsville, James, a son described as demented, killed his mother on a farm. Authorities report he had recently returned from a state asylum. The case highlights a violent family tragedy with unclear motive pending investigation.

New Martinsville W.wa Dung YU Mra Robera Eldow Irving James St Wedlon

Américans/Hurry Away From Mexico in 1900s context

Américans flee from Mexico amid tensions as protests and demonstrations spread through the capital. No acts of violence reported. Announce birth of a child to Mr and Mrs Hasael Morgan on Sunday morning in 1904.

al Natos Apent Rodgers Mexico City Atte Sentras Vera Cruk Tie Port Rodgare Hasael Morgan Cleo Carter

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