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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1922

Page

6

Grosjean Mar ba Xylophone quintet opens Redpain Rhautauquie program

June 20 in NUN SMANNINGTON features the Grosjean Marm ba Xylophone quintet as the opening act with a varied program of instrumental pieces and impersonations. William Rainey Bennett delivers a pep filled talk titled The Man Who Died and Power Peace and Prosperity, drawing praise as a popular circuit lecturer.

Smannington Grosjean Mar MS Phis Rainey Bennett Bennettselso Mr. Bennett California Bennett Bennet Billy Sunday

Curtisville Social Roundup Among Local Families

Curtisville residents hosted and visited kin this weekend with gatherings at several homes. families listed include Musgrave Wilson Fraley Thorne and Gills among others. additional outings centered on church events and a children's night program at Grangeville.

Giants Defeat Hundred On Local Diamond In Eleven Inning Tilt

Glover Gap defeated Hundred in an 11 inning ball game on the local diamond. Beaty pitched for Glover Gap with Hostuttler and Shriner in the field, Bestty and Thomas sharing praise for the mound. Final score 5 to 4 in favor of Glover Gap with strong late scoring and solid defense. The win advances Glover Gap plans to meet Hundred again next Wednesday on their home turf.

Giants Gical Glover 3P Giants Sinvan Bata Be Ybeaty Glover Gap Hostultler Shrinerstaandred Heatty Loral Glover Gap Bestty Thomas Dred Hihave Jens

Mannington Society Informal Party and Social News

Miss Harriet Lowther hosted an informal party at her home with music by the Independent Orchestra and refreshments. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Naiie Davis and many others. a color scheme of yellow and white enhanced the setting. Other gatherings featured a house party by Miss Va Matheny and a bridge party hosted by Miss Santa Burt with out of town guests and a honey suckle decorated table. Local notes record travels, visits, and recent graduations including Forest H Floyd’s return from Carnegie Tech and Mrs Mae Thomas visiting relatives.

Harriet Lowther Naiie Davis Louie Forney Glaiys Connelly Helen Hess Helen Hammill Pearl Snodgrass Edith Ford Pearl Hawkins Neva Monroe Lella Grace Conaway Carl Hawkine Hoy Eshenbaugh Juoior Béatty James Hasgerty Glenn Ford Duanne Atkins Marcus Gillon Bob’ McCarnes Carl Flanagan Robert Puphee Robert Marville Walter Price Charles Rymer Carl Hatekina Roy [Shen Kang Junior Beatty Va Matheny Eyal Matheny Elsie Boyles Fern Jackson Nellie Thomas Jeri Wetzel Harold Boyles Onic Matheny J. G. Bock Morgantown

Campbellsville visits and local social notes in Mannington

Mr and Mrs Thomas Freeland and daughter Thelma of Clarksburg were guests of the Freeland grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Thomas. L Ash was a business visitor in Mannington Saturday. Harold and Conrad Thomas visited their aunt Mrs Ora Hibbs at Wadestown Friday. Several named men attended auto races at Union Town Saturday. J Lo Metz, Ash, and Carl Woodruff delivered wool to L Yeater last Thursday. Homer N Campbell and son Ralph were in Mannington Saturday on business. Madeline Thaman, attending the Fairmont Normal for the summer term, spent the weekend with her parents. Harold Robinson called on friends in Met Sunday. Willis McViker was a business visitor in Mannington Saturday. R B Ash and son Robert were guests of S L Ash Sunday. Howard Rive and son Dale visited at the home of a neighbor on Sunday.

Russell Purdee Fairmont EC. McCray Feirman Ose Burt East Main Street Martha’ Thoemap Chicago B. Gould Plaasane Street Forest H. Floyd Pittsburgh Carnegie Technical Institute Homer E. Shaffer Mae Thomas Clarksburg W. C. Davis Brooksite Addition C. Edwin Snodgrass Uniontown Leland A. Rymer Pitteburg Sterling B. Metz Hundred West Buidale Morgan Barrackville Nellie Alerba E'Dalge Mannington George Peabody College Nash Tennis Charles L. Draie Werlor Monongalla County Marcus V. Millan Berkeley Springs Thomas Freeland Thelma Thomas S. L. Ash Harold Conrad Thamas Ora Hibbs Wadestown Wilber Ash Virgil Thomas Harry Ginduir W. W. Jeaushlin Ki Thomas Charles McVicker Osis Meta Cecil Thomas J. Lo Metz Ash Carl Woodruff L. Yeater Homer N Campbell Ralph Madeline Thaman R. B. Ash Som Robert SL. Ash Sunda Howard Rive Son Dale B. Vey

Mannington Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Outing

Mannington residents share weekend visits with relatives in Parkersburg Littlevon Hundred and Pairmont. Beegum Sunday School enjoyed a pleasant gathering with 25 attendees. Club members at Camp Wildwood near Halifax report a two week outing and cheerful activities. Harold Wade plans a bakery opening on Halifax Road, in the former Frank Cook property.

Isaac Matheny Carley Howard Matheny Clarkshuts Jw. Warzel Eli Hoyles Beegum Glenic G -L. Flaharty North View Sam Matheny Guy Arnett Littlevon D. C. Tabler Parkersburg Grace Kerr Gladys Connelly L. S. Schwenck Pairmont Alberta Brady RL. Hite L- 4 Boor Wildwood Halifax Whinebogo Club Harold Wade Haliroad Street

Mannington Woman's Club backs Redpath Chautauqua

In Mannington on June 20 a club member endorses the Redpath Chautauqua programs as instructive and entertaining. A week of chautauqua is seen as making a better town and all club members are urged to attend all sessions.

Mannington Thatter The West

Hutchinson People Attend Visits And July 4 Celebrations

Miss Edna Bragg returns from Montana visit with Mr and Mrs Bragg. Miss Maybelle Caute visiting her parents in Montana. George Griffith of Hutchinson visiting friends in Ohio. Mrs George Herrington and daughter Mars visit West Virginia. Sipp of Hutchinson visits Allen Staller of Everson. M P Sunday School plans an all day Hutchinson picnic. Earle G Nutter of Consolidation Coal Co visited Monongah. Howard Pigott business visitor in Shinnston. Miss Annie Sauites returns to Hutchinson after three weeks with relatives. Local residents tour Turkey survey. Gordon Bradley and others visit Hutchinson. A July 4 celebration planned with ball games, swobe races, creased pigs and more. Committee includes Luke Murray, Dan Heskett, Frank McNemear, John Helton. Judges include Howard Pizott, George Girley, Rod Solder. Prizes for winners. Young people from West Monongah High School return for summer vacation: Mars Herringian, Maybelle Ashersft, Della Berchet, Joe Sipp.

Edna Bragg Montana Bragg Hutchinson Maybelle Caute George Griffith Ohio George Herrington Mars Mie Sastern West Viretaia Soa Sipp Allen Staller Everson M. P. Sunday School Earle G. Nutter Consolidation Coal Co Monongah Saturda Howard Pigott Shinnston Mars Herringian Maybelle Ashersft Della Berchet Joe Sipp

Carpenter Reunion and Local Movements Hit Georgetown Area

Mr and Mrs C Carpenter and son Cecil attended the Carpenter Reunion near Colfax. Mr and Mrs Morris and family moved to Georgetown where Morris is employed. Mrs Jane Carpenter visits daughter Maude Vandergrift of Hammond. Belle Morgan visits Goughs at Fairman. Waddell of Monongan guests Morgan home. Joan A Johnson of Laurel visited. Mr and Mrs C Morgan visit. Mrs Alice Thorne of Lawsyilia visits Moceau. Miss Gertrude Orendiel visits Hinson at Osgood. Will Teters makes a Morgantown visit. Mrs Hanson and child visit Crendiel at Osgood.

C. Carpenter Cecil Carpenter Colfax Laurel Flat C. Morgan Alice Thorne Lawsyilia C. Moceau Gertrude Orendiel Eugene Hinson Osgood Will Teters Morgantown Hanson Little Son Lester Crendiel

Local visitors and funeral notices in Bingamon area

Mrs E G Garten and Harold Keller visited in Pairmoor and Shinuston while many locals attended funerals for Eva Criss at Big Run and John Shinn at West Mitford. Residents hosted guests from Monongah Rymer Pattview Farmington Worthington and Waternise with multiple family visitors over the weekend.

E.G. Garten Pairmoor Harold Keller Shinuston Arthur Stackpole Aes Bingamon Sunta J. Hess As Keller Berenice Tetrick Sallie Tettick Harold Kelter Eva M. Criss Big Run Howard F. Sturm Harry Sturm Jesse F. Sturm Josie Sturm James Sturn Olle Fortney B. G. Garten Johnn Shinn West Mitford Mr Shinn Kingsman Kansas E. W. Tate Glades Long Run Sunny Gordon Lu. Devore Glenn Rymer Koy E William Pettit Monungah D. S Tetrick Pridsy Arliss Halbert Monnstall Ida Cowan Pattview James Sturm Roy Ice

Ida May Church News and Local Tragedy Update

A capacity audience attended the Childrens Day service at the Recreation Building with offerings for local charity. The Rev T J Hopsan of Golden Chapel will lead next Sunday. Local man Oise Hendershot died Saturday after a riding accident near Ida May. funeral held Monday with M W of A involvement. Baseball at Blacksher Park saw a close loss to Glass. Local folks visiting relatives and friends in Fairmont and Morgantown this week.

da Mar Golden Chapel T. J. Hopsan Sanway Oise Hendershot Hendershot Cook Hospital Ida May M. W Enterprise Blacksher Park G. G. McDouzal Carolina Jeas Weaver Uniontows George Brown Morgantown Mary M Knight Fairmont Fred McClain Joe Mortan

Hawkins Funeral for Beatrice Hawking in Mannington

June 21 funeral held at 2 PM for Miss Beatrice Hawking who died at Pershing Ossia Pri day. Services were conducted at John Shea's home by Rev John Beddow. Interment followed at Mannington Cemetery.

Mannington Beatrice Hawking Pershing Ossia Priday John Shea John Beddow

Practice game pans result in tight Moose loss

June 20 in Mannington the Boys' Club defeated the Moose 7 to 6 in a seven inning practice game last night. The teams were tied much of the contest keeping the game lively and close throughout.

Mannington Moose Ans

Castle Threatened Fire Near Stormont Castle

Belfast June 20 Shots were fired early today near Stormont Castle the official residence of Sir James Craig premier and his wife who moved in last night Officials avoided comment but belief grew that a tunnel or track on the castle was contemplated by attackers but blocked by police officers

Belfast Associated Press Stormont Castle Astor James Graig

Highest Prices Reach New Year High in Stock Market

New York June 20 price action showed gains across motors and investments with Mexican Petroleum and Studebaker leading. Oils strengthened and rails advanced while margins in call money opened at 3 percent and foreign exchange firmed. market closes with Allied Chemical and Dye and several industrials marking notable increases.

New York Motors and Investment Mexican Petroleum Studebaker Great Northern Stude- Daker Gulf States Crucible Lackawanne Midvate Vanadium Nova Scotia Republic American Baldwin Coca Cola Allied Chemicals American Smelting Sears-Roebuck Northern Pacific Allied Chemical and Dye Allis Chalmers Ge American Gar and Foundry American International Carp Atchison Alt, Guit and Woindies Baldwin Locomotive - Albi Baltimore and Ohio Bethlehem Stel Canadian Pacific O Central Leather Chanalor Motors Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Mil St Paul Chicago, R. I Pac Chino Brieve Abiemserons Gered AB Famous Players-Lasky & General Asphalt General Electric General Motors Gooarien Great Northern Aid Tllinois Central Inspiration Copper International Harvester, Inc Mer Marine Pld International Paper Invincible of Southern Pacific Studebaker Corp Tennessee Corner Texas Co Texas Tobacco Products Union Pacific TS. md Alcohot United States Rubber United States Steel Utah Copper Westinghouse Electric Willys Overland

Market notes show minor gains in corn and oats

The report lists calus and oats prices with a modest advance after ripening. July futures moved to $15 for corn and similar gains occurred in oats with a 3 cent uptick. Provisions responded to auction activity shaping the day's offerings.

Calus Hiss

Secretary Weeks praises military training at Virginia Military Institute

Lexington June 20 Secretary Weeks told Virginia Military Institute staff and cadets that more military schools are good for national preparedness not for war. He urged graduates to join the national guard or organized reserve and to support a strong, well trained military force.

Lexington Weeks Tolay Virelnia Military Institute Wir Department National Guard Organized Reserve

St Peters Parochial School Alumni Meeting Held Tonight

The second annual St Peter s Catholic School Alumni gathering will begin at 6 20 this evening at the school on Madison Street. Toastmaster Frank Harmond, Tom D Connell of the Chamber of Commerce, Rev FE H Gilsenau and Rev P J Devaney will speak. A program of musical numbers includes Franc Jordan and Mrs D H McGinley singing solos and Miss May McTeer with Miss Mary Hart in a piano duet. An interesting session is expected. all alumni are invited.

St. Peter's Catholic School Tomercow St. Peter's Madison Street Frank Harmond Tom D. Connell Chamber of Gom.more FE. H Gilsenau P. J. Devaney Franc Jordan D. H McGinley May McTeer Mary Hart

Wild Man Robeson Arrested After Disorderly Night

KC Robinson, described as the wildest man officers have dealt with, was picked up at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station by railroad police. He caused a near riot at the station, faced charges of drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, and was fined 16 dollars plus costs. He later faced a separate warrant for abusive language and assault on a conductor, bond set for appearance on September 19. State police also quelled miner unrest in Morgantown area, with two women fined 10 each after stones were thrown at a Sun Shine Coal and Coke Co. worker. another miner was attacked, and order restored.

KC. Robinson Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Jai Robinson Op 4 Morgantown Sunshine Coal and Coke Co Palmer

See McCartney for Cleaning Pressing Dyeing Agent for Heinze Cleaners

Our motto service at 141 Buffalo Street Mannington West Virginia promotes cleaning pressing and dyeing services. Heinze Cleaners operates as the agent with a local Mannington address.

McCartney Heinze Cleaners Buffalo Street Mannington W. Va

Farmington Beates Chatham Hill In Weekend Game

Weekend baseball report highlights Farmington defeating Chatham Hill 10 to 9 on Sunday. Hope Hill catcher suffered a wrist injury but finished the game as Chatham Hill pitchers shut down Farmington’s offense. Also notes hospital visits, births, and Sunday School activities in the community.

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