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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

3

Missing Cashier Short In Accounts

PARKERSBURG W VA June 22 A missing cashier of the First National Bank of Belpre Ohio who also served as village mayor is linked to an alleged shortage of about $2000. Bank officials say no official action has been taken yet as investigations continue and the exact amount remains undetermined.

Parkersburg W. Va W. Skien First National Bank Belpre Ohio R. C. Me. Conaughey Cincinnati National Tankowramiter Shinn D. M. Alderman WM. Coe Vhcets McConaug

Infant Dead at Home of Parents in Mil Seewhle

The two days old infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Swinder died yesterday at their Mil Seewhle home. The body was taken to Benton's Funeral Home and interred by Anthichins. Two other children survive the family.

W. E. Swinder Ben O Fife Mil Seewhle Benton

West Va Will Have Surplus of Teachers

CLARKSBURG June 22. A new state school law consolidating rural schools will close at least 500 schools next term creating a historic surplus of teachers. Many West Virginia educators will seek teaching jobs in Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio and Maryland this autumn.

Clarksburg W. Va West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Oho Maryland

Longest Day of the Year Marks Summer Start

Yesterday June 21 was the longest day as the sun neared its peak and today marks the official start of summer. Weather outlook predicts cooler days and much rain for the remainder of the season.

Old Sol

Child Killed When Knocked Off Wall

Clark Lynn Snoderly two died yesterday evening at Cook Hospital from injuries after a doe ran past him at his Farmington home causing him to fall from a stone wall. He struck ground crushing his skull and died before surgery. Survived by two brothers and one sister. Funeral Wednesday at Farmington with burial by T. C. Jones.

Clark Lynn Snoderly Louis Snoderly Darys Run Cook Hospital Brad Stoderly Tx Farmiugies Slater Farmington TC. Jones

Man Fined 25 for Fraud Charge In Fairmont

Thome Moran a railroad employee was fined 25 by Justice M. R Musgrove after a conviction for defrauding Mrs Rose Tucker of a 25 board bill at the Tucker House in Fairmont Moran was arrested in Renwood West Virginia and returned to Fairmont at great cost The state law makes the offense punishable by fine and imprisonment Moran will repay the fine by county road labor unless friends raise the money for his release

Thome Moran Justice of the Pesce M Rane

Railroad Briefs Lake Trade Opens As Traffic Shifts

Lake trade resumes as Great Lakes ports stock up and inbound traffic declines. Beginning today, cows loaded for Lorain and Cleveland will be accepted, easing weight handling at Fairmont Yard. Eastbound freight dominates, westbound coal activity rises as ports manage cargo flow while crews report on hospital recoveries and plant moves. Conductor changes and minor incidents noted, with several staff returning from vacations and furloughs. A separate note on crows highlights captivity speech development.

Hoodoo Day for the Small Tots Causes Brief Lost Children

In a city shopping frenzy two infants were separated from mothers. One tot wandered from Hartley’s department store and was found crying on the opera house steps by a man who handed the child to store staff until the mother claimed it. The other infant was left on a Harrison store counter but was returned after about an hour when the mother reappeared.

Hartley Harrison

Illness of Witness Postpones Trial

The trial of a $10,000 damage suit brought by Samuel Pollino against the Keck Land Company of Morgantown was postponed in Circuit Court due to the illness of a witness. Pollino claims a contract with Keck Sand Company for hauling sand was canceled, causing $10,000 in lost profits. Attorneys F. Morgan, Harry Shaw, and Frank Amos represented Pollino, while W. S. Meredith and L. Keck represented the defendant.

Samuel Pollino Kock Land Company of Morgantown W. S. Haymond Buckhannon and Northern Railroad Palino Keck Sand Company F. Morgan Harry Shaw Frank Amos W.S. Meredith L. Keck

Acquit Labor Men On Fraud Charge

Charleston June 22 L C Rogers president of the United Mine Workers District 29 and Thomas Haggerty dean of the International Executive Board were acquitted by the investigating committee led by Vice President F J Hayes of corruption and fraud in the New River field election. The report was unanimous though similar charges have been raised about District 17 officer elections including C C Griffith and John Cunningham. President Tom Cairns ordered a special convention opening today to probe the allegations.

Charleston W. Va L. C. Rogers Tatted Mine Workers of America District 29 Tohmas Haggerty Iternational F. J. Hayes International Organization New River Field Hayer International Executive Board William Harrison Robert W. Gaffney M. A. Nash D. A. Frampton District 17 C. C. Griffith John Cunningham Tom Cairns

Governor Requisitions Townsend From Idaho In Slay Probe

Governor Hutfield issued a requisition for Charles Townsend, jailed in Malad Idaho, as part of the investigation into the murder of William Mass at Stouts Mills Gilmer County West Virginia. The crime occurred five years ago.

Charleston W. Va Hutfield Charles Townsend Malad Idaho William Mass Stouts Mills Gilmer County

City Board of Affairs Grants Licenses and Permit

The City Board of Affairs issued one building permit and renewed licenses for several merchants in a routine morning meeting after adjournment due to quorum. Licensees include The Grand Hotel Company on Jackson street Luther Jenkins 101 Madison street D B Aumiller 305 Madison street W R Crane Drug Company 336 Main street W Strickler and Willa Strickler retail druggists Tenth street and Fairmont avenue A J Hays bowling and pool Monroe street George E Holden receives a $50 frame garage permit on Sixth street.

City Board of Affairs Tra Smith A. Nehman Grand Hotel Company Jackson Hotel Jackson Street Luther Jenkins Madison Street D.B. Aumiller W. R. Crane Drug Company Main Street W Strickler Willa M. Strickler Tenth Street Fairmont Avenue A. J. Hays Monroe Street Sixth Street George E. Holden

Mother Leaves Baby At Department Store

A shopper at Harrison's became distracted by bargains and left her baby behind. She did not realize the loss until returning home to sort purchases, where a saleswoman cared for the child until the mother found the infant crowing on a pile of dress goods at the counter.

Baby Harrison's

Arrest Detective For Shooting Man in Charleston

June 22. L. J. Murphy of the railroad, arrested by Sheriff Boner H. Hun, charged with shooting Weeley Hamilton of North Carolina in Handley yards. Hamilton rode a freight train, then fled when Murphy attempted arrest.

Charleston L. J. Murphy Boner H. Hun Weeley Hamilton North Carolinna Hamilton Murphy

No Bacteria on Gold Says Scientist

A scientist asserts that microbes are not found on gold, while paper money is a favorable host for bacteria. He notes that old bank notes pose a disease risk and that gold may act as a bactericide according to one authority.

Fragmentary vow hints at future orders and control

A fragmented quotation hints at promises of future control over needs and desires. The text implies a pattern where the speaker seeks to secure ongoing influence by delivering desired outcomes in exchange for continued patronage.

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