Notice to Contractors for West Virginia School Building
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of C H Snider Architect Peoples National Bank Building Fairmont West Virginia until 12 00 o clock noon on July 1915 for a brick school building Education of Faw P West Virginia Plans and specifications will be furnished to prospective bidders upon reasonable notice to and in the discretion of the architect The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Snider
Peoples National Bank
Fairmont
West Virginia
Jay
Faw P
Archtect
Busy Oil Company Dissolves in West Virginia
Notice states Busy Oil Company discontinues business and surrenders charter. Board to convert assets to cash and pay debts pro rata after publication. President to publish notice weekly for four weeks and certify to West Virginia Secretary of State. Dated June 7, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Oil Company
State of
West
Main Street
Fairlae
County of
Marion
West Virginia
H. L. Heintzelman
Shimmer Drowns in Paw Paw Creek Near Grant Town
A 19 year old Polander John Midon drowned in Paw Paw Creek near Grant Town while swimming in a deep hole. He went beyond his depth and disappeared beneath the water. his body was recovered minutes later and Coroner Frank Lloyd ruled no inquest necessary. The body was moved to Cunningham Undertaking rooms. several others have drowned in the same hole recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paw Paw Creek
Grant Town
John Midon
Polander
Frank Lloyd
Cunningham Undertaking
D A Thomas Appointed British Agent in United States
D A Thomas of Fairmont, known as the American Coal Man, has been chosen by King George to serve as Britain's agent in the United States. He will operate headquarters in New York and Canada to purchase arms and ammunition for the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Thomas
Fairmont
King George
England
Mr. Thomas
New York
Canada
Naming the Baby Reginald Claude Sparks School Fights
Reginald Claude is chosen as the baby’s name to spark a reputation as a champion prize fighter. Each time he introduces himself at a new school he anticipates a dozen fights, reflecting a dramatic and risky way to build a fighting persona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blobbs
Reginald Claude
Lobbs
Will Attend Summer School In Morgantown
Miss Louise Leonard of Guffey street travels to Morgantown to attend the summer session at West Virginia University. The column also notes visitors from Indiana Versailles Pa and local arrivals and departures around Guffey street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Leonard
Guffey Street
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Nona McAdoo Returns from War Nursing Duty
Nona McAdoo, daughter of the United States secretary of the treasury, has come back from France where she nursed wounded soldiers. She says she plans to return soon despite her father’s initial opposition to her staying abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona McAdoo
United States
France
June brides defy tradition in new wedding gown trends
In a feature for women and the home, brides for June favor gowns with low necks and elbow length sleeves, and skirts reaching the ankle. Madame Josephine Helbert presents a design in ivory charmeuse and tulle with satin upper sections, tulle rosette fastenings, and pearl embellishments, per Betty Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itx
Mme
Josephine Helbert
Fashion Art League of America
Betty Brown
Confessions of a Wife and a World Weary Dinner Scene
A wife recounts a chaotic visit as Harry and Dick arrive drunk after celebrating a birth. The men justify drinking, while the wife notes the moral strains and contrasts their behavior with the birth of Tim and Annie’s baby. Eliene’s fragile condition and the postponed visit underscore a town’s complicity in shared scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Marge
Margie
Ike Eliene
Tim
Annie
Eliene
Advice to June Brides on Real Marriage
A columnist quotes a famous singer to caution June brides that love alone does not seal marriage. Dreams of domestic bliss are tempered by reality as a husband must provide and manage a home. Marriage is a contract requiring promises kept, beyond youthful passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapan
Marria
Schumann-Heink
Tragic Birth Reverberates Through Prohibition Era Household
In a tense family scene, Eliene recovers from a difficult birth as relatives debate propriety and restraint. Marcie refuses cocktails, Aunt Mary counsels empathy, and Harry and Dick face social expectations while Eliene rests. The house weighs the coming child against past missteps.
Funeral Held Over John Evans' Body
Funeral services for John Evans were conducted Sunday afternoon at his son Arthur Evans' home on 14th street. Rev. W. J. Eddy of the First Baptist church led the rites and interment followed at Maple Grove cemetery. A large attendance, including out of town relatives, attended.
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Arthur Denham
Aurora
W. Va
J. G. M. Donahue
Luther Denham
Paul Hudkins
Morgantown
Kenton Kyle
Clarksburg
Hudgins
Leon McDaniel
Kingwood
Arthur Coffman
Columbia Street
John Evans
Arthur Evans
14Th Street
W. J. Eddy
First Baptist Church
Maple Grove Cemetery
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West Virginian
Woodlawn Park
Barrackville
F. P. Kelley
Walnut Ave
Pike Street
Fairmont Building and Investment Co. C
Riggs
Cal Consol
Pierpont Ave
J.C. Miller
Jacobs
Booth Penn
West Virginian Office
Robertson
Monroe and
High Streets
Spirelis
Monroe St
Emale
Kenyon Hotel
Chicago Street
Morgantown Avenue
I. M. Browsfield
Ira L. Smith
Paige Frost
Main St
N. W. Parsons
Fairmont, W. We
Icott
Nan
Fairmo
Shimmer
Jos Issle, JR
Tesetpor
Barney St
A. B. Smith
Gstenpath
Hallablock
Marietta Hotel
East Side “- News
Indiana
John Jenkins
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Jenkins
Merchant Street
Ashcraft
East Park Avenue
Versailles
Lena
Nellie Vannort
Ruth Barnes
Edgemont
James Kiddie
George Cox
Spencer
Ladies’ Aid Society
Diamond Street M
Lee Morgan
Pittsburgh
James Coogle
Mrs. Morgan
Gould
Waterstreet
Nona M’adoo
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Harry and Dick
Setlag Poors Reoork Vy
Ces Tacos KieerCay
Hewten
Hambers — Srdeer
June Brides
Madame Schumann-Heine
Marcie
Aunt Mary
Rollman Cherry Seeders
McCrby
Madison Street
Furnis
F. E. Nichols
Vatec S
Parcel Post
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