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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
1
A dedicatory service for the newly built Christian church is planned for Sunday. Dr Cramblet will conduct the dedication, with members of the congregation invited to participate in the ceremony and ensuing reception.
The Central Christian Church plans a day of dedication services led by Dr. T K Cramb lit of Thany College. Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon and hymns, with afternoon and evening events including a union service, concerts, and a keynote on the role of religion. Florid attendance urged as building funds support the new structure.
The report notes an average monthly temperature of 69.8 degrees over the past five years, suggesting a potential break in the monthly average for the current period. Details on location, date, and officials are not provided in the readable text.
Weather summaries indicate West Virginia has seen a colder June than many years, with record lows around 29 degrees and highs near 104 degrees historically. Forecasters warn that persistent damp, cloudy conditions have spiked cold-related illnesses and hay fever, as frost and hail affected the Panhandle region. The piece notes long-term averages, extreme temperatures in past decades, and suggests the coming month may remain cool and damp.
An examination for rural mail carriers was held today at the Fairmont post office building. Harry C Owens and Marcell Meredith supervised the process. Eligible applicants were residents within the Fairmont district. Appointments will be announced in the first week following the exam.
A reader friendly notice urges West Virginian readers to join the Seventy Five Thousand Club promising major prizes and a chance at a motor car. It stresses urgency, mentions commissions for new subscriptions, and warns delays will hurt chances as the campaign continues into July. The piece frames voting as a mass participation event with substantial rewards for active members and readers urged to act now to secure benefits.
Fragmented map outlines Pershing’s forces in Chihuahua with Mexican positions nearby. It depicts route plans for attacks from San Antonio toward Pershing and El Paso style fronts. Notes mention American scouting party engaging Mexican ambush near Ata vonda and Carrancistas near Chihuahua City.
Officials of the Monongahels Valley Fraction announce a new gasoline condensing plant on Dunkard Creek with daily output reported as 6,000 to 39,000 gallons. The completed facility would cost about 25,000 dollars and is part of a process used by West Virginia gas companies to produce high grade gasoline by blending light casing head gasoline with testing gasoline to achieve proper gravity before sale. Also noted are divorce cases heard yesterday evening involving Ec. Jolk fova Jane Jalltta and Ray Sturn on, along with other docket items carried to the intermediate court by Judge Naymond. most cases not to be heard until the August term.
Judge W. F. Haymond remains in Cook Hospital recovering from a recent operation to remove a carbuncle above the right eye. Though the condition was dangerous, doctors report the procedure was successful and expect he may be confined for about a week as he regains strength after a prolonged illness.
June 14 recounts in Wheeling show Robinson leading at 529. Movement began in Brooke County but was abandoned after headquarters guidance. Willian Currey of Dig City and Traugh, aged, ill with pneumonia, are noted in local chatter amid aging concerns.
A San Antonio report recalls a last week clash at Carrinal likened to the Alamo. Captain Charles L. Boyd’s Tenth Cavalry troopers faced a vastly superior force, with reports stating Boyd Morey Lint Adair and others sought parley only to be cut down. Survivors and fragments hint at a deadly trap and near eighty Americans encircled, many killed or captured.
From the field base near Chihuahua American columns move toward San Antonio Caliente as Gen Jacinto Trevino pledges retaliation matching Carrizal treatment. Troops report 26 American dead and 17 prisoners captured. 40 troopers and several officers missing or unaccounted. Gen Trevino vows to attack if retreat does not occur.
Monroe L Amos a 41 year old salesman of this city died last night after a recent hospital surgery. He returned home Saturday night in a weakened condition and worsened. He worked with Bloomers Brothers Undertaking in Jibis City and was a son of Enos Amos of this city. He was married years ago and leaves a daughter Ruth and son Robert aged 12. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:20 PM from the Maidency at 112 High Street conducted by Rev Clarence Mitchell. Interment will be at Fairview. Relatives attending include Mrs Hugh Amon and daughter Miss Ai Kung of Burnsville Mr and Mrs Boon Lew of Bristol WV Monta Joka and Harvey Brock uncles of the deceased from Blacksville W Va Dr Harrison Martin of Bridgeport.
Presbyterians and men express high confidence as they prepare a campaign to raise $20,000 for a new church building. Local leaders and the General Chairman, Harry, announce plans and daily meetings to sustain momentum and secure support from national banks and contact groups.
The afternoon is expected to bring heavy rain across West Virginia and nearby areas with potential thunderstorms. Local authorities urge residents to monitor updates and avoid travel during downpours. Continuous rainfall may lead to localized flooding in low lying regions and urban areas.
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