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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

10

Frank Gotch Returns in July Wrestling Meet

A July 3 wrestling match in Humboldt features Frank Gotch returning to the mat to headline a benefit for the HumGBOME Agricultural Society. OrdeMan and Henry Olsen headline the opposing lineup with claims of past victories and strong training, while Gotch vows to reclaim form despite age and stamina concerns.

Minnespolis Frank A. Nigginian Humboldt Gotch Ars Beneft Hum- Gbome Agricultural Society Nj Biscounty Fair Grounds Ordeman Roller Jean Wentergaard Fred Bell Gharier Oleon Ivo Pardello Raoult $ée-Rouen Grapplern Mill City Norsk Stanislaur Toyizko Ain Qman Orceman Henry Minneapolis Rassier Frank Goteh Lars Stecher Frank Gotch Henry Ordeman Dodgeler Chicago Vna Sulsh Neh Stecher Charley Cat Omaha

Wheeling golf stars prepare for state tournament mix

Wheeling Country Club players, among the state's best, head to Fairmont for a Saturday doubleheader against Fairmont club members. The local team, famed for state titles, anticipates a keen contest as guests and spectators look forward to the midway July state golf tournament.

Fairmont Players Country Club Wheeling Country Club Fairmont Country Club Fairmont Wheeling Pesto Fairmont Countrylub Palrmont Country Club Rompetit Wheelfog i Fairmont Club

Lost credentials spark tale of Cotterill whiskers

A humorous tale from Popular Magazine recounts Charles A Cotterill a salesman famed for his grand whiskers. After a shave before a new trip customers failed to recognize him, prompting a telegram requesting a long absence to grow a beard and a dramatic hit to his business.

Charles A. Cotterill Coterill New York City Cotterill Popular

Women who know silver and its hallmarks

Rich women in New York carry small silver mounted microscopes to inspect marks and date accuracy. Antiques dealers often misname items as George II or III or Queen Anne, which can mislead collectors. The practice guards buyers against fake or misattributed pieces.

New York Tribune George II George 111 William and Mary

French Surgeon Uses Hair to Patch Grafts in Surgery

A French surgeon reports success in using chopped hair as a substitute for skin in grafting. The method relies on nail cells transforming into skin cells, enabling graft creation from hair-derived material.

Influence of College Men on Civic Reform

A Century Magazine essay asserts that educated college men drive reforms once unimaginable. It credits classroom influence with separating local and state revenue, local and national elections, treating franchises as property, distinguishing industry types, scientific charity and penology, and concentrating government responsibility.

Ocal Scientife Charity Century Magazine

Voracious Adjutant Bird of India Reveals Predator Traits

A marabou adjutant stork stands about five feet tall with a wingspan near fifteen feet and is noted for its capability to tackle small mammals such as hares or cats. The description emphasizes its imposing size and predatory potential.

India

Pirates Win 13 Inning Thiller Against Phillies in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on June 22 a 13 inning game ended 4 to 3 as the Pirates outlasted the Phillies. Pittsburgh used four pitchers while Philadelphia employed one fewer. Notable: Cravath and Luderus led Philadelphia with multiple hits, while Mayer, Rickey, and Adams pitched for Pittsburgh. The game featured late scoring in the 12th and 13th innings and was officiated by Umpires Uart and Cockrall.

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Wesleyan President Election Hangs on MacDaniel Decision

A meeting of West Virginia Wesleyan College trustees in Buckhannon revealed that Rev. Frank MacDaniel has not yet accepted the presidency. He will inform the board within a week after visiting the college and reviewing the appointment, while serving as head of Pennington School for Boys.

Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon Frank MacDaniel Pennington X. J Carl G. Deny Ing Ue MacDaniel

Eton Threepenny Day and Lupton’s Gift Tradition

A historical note on Eton College celebrating threepenny day with a new threepence for each pupil. Originated by Roger Lupton who funded an annual distribution on his death anniversary. Details include old pay rates for provost, fellows, and scholars, and a legend of half a sheep’s value paid in medieval times. Contained are anecdotes from Revived customs and reflections on duty, amusement, and virtue in literature and drama.

Eton Roger Lupton Lupton Provont Travoat Bost Charles Henry Bramwell Betheil Hawtrey

For Rent Eleven Room House at Pierpant and Wainey

Rent notice for an eleven room house at the corner of Pierpant Avenue and Wainey Inquirer. Listed by CH Neill Judhs Building and 62 Mene. Includes 205 reference.

Pierpant Ave Wainey Inquirer Neill Judhs

City of Fairmont License Notice Expiration June 3 1915

Special notices from Fairmont warn penons and corporations needing city licenses that the current license year ends June 3 1915. It lists common license classes such as hotels eating houses restaurants druggists bowling alleys pool and billiard skating rinks and shooting galleries and states applications must be made to the board of affairs before licensing actions are taken.

Fairmont Med Board of Affairs Befor Rathe Co Albert J. Kern

Fragmented Notice On Trade Classes And Brokers

The readable text lists various trade categories and broker terms including hotels, restaurants, stock brokers, money brokers, private bankers, and sewing machine dealers. It appears as a damaged OCR fragment referencing state law and authority without coherent context or complete details.

Astine Agorts Tobreco OlRarcttea Histols Dirks Rnier Powellon

The Public Square in Fairmont Adverts West Virginian

The Public Square of Fairmont is described as a busy daily hub in The West Virginian where thousands gather for shopping plans and to see advertising aimed at drawing customers for tomorrow's sales. The article emphasizes the newspaper as a central fixture for local business and future delivery opportunities.

Hete Fairmont West Chant

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