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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

8

Enemies' Frame-Up In Hatfield Case Sparks Testimony

Captain Ben Switzer, an eyewitness to the Bible theft from Governor Hatfield's dining car, defends the Governor against accused lies. He asserts the two men taken at Point Pleasant acted provocatively and that newspapers misrepresented the affair. Switzer says he will testify to the facts, while Charleston officials note the case resembles a political plot to embarrass Hatfield.

Ee. W. Va Ben M. Switzer K. and M. Railroad Hatfeld W. L. Abbott Switzer Hatfield Captain Switzer Robert M. Switzer Pets “Hie Gor Hatfield Dawson Justice of the Peace Point Pleasant Egrad Ghe Wen G. W. Costin Pot Pleasant Aet Charleston Light and Heat Company Leo Well Pittsburgh Uggovernor Cerpe Tehe

Governor’s planned remarks loom over political suit

The text notes a continuing political clash with Governor facing an anticipated legal suit. It suggests that if he speaks later in the week, he will be direct and unrestrained, implying no use of gloves in addressing the matter. The piece hints at opposition efforts to leverage the case against him.

Trainmen to Hear Memorial Sermon at M P Temple

Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen will gather Sunday at the M P Temple for the annual memorial service honoring departed members. Rev J C Broomfield will deliver the sermon at 10 45, with about four hundred members marching from Omen's music hall at ten o'clock to reserve seats. Ladies Auxiliary urged to attend and choir to provide music.

Brotherhood of Railway M. P. Temple J. C. Broomfield Temple Omen Broomfeld Brotherhood of Trainmen Lodge

Safety Pin Removed From Child’s Stomach

Dr H H Carr performed a delicate operation on three year old Eleanor Bloom daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bloom of Fourth Street removing a safety pin from the stomach after the child swallowed it yesterday forenoon An X ray confirmed pin location and the child was taken to Cook Hospital for the operation.

H. H. Carr Eleanor Bloom John Bloom Fourth Street Cook Hospital

Fairmont Golf Team Beats Clarksburg in Local Meet

Fairmont golf squad defeated Clarksburg in a local Thursday afternoon match. June 30 reports note Mr and Mrs Warren Keener of Bethlehem PA visiting the city and motoring through from eastern Pennsylvania.

Clarksburg Warren Keener Bethlehem, Pa Keener Pennsylvania Fairmont Scott Ockley J. C. Watson Cassey Kingsland Ae DeBolt Taylor , Sa B.C. Jones Folmer Glarksburg Petit McNeil Hugle Hart Eer Horner C. Vance Brown W. A. Vance Stealey

Eddy to Address Knights of Malta at Walnut Church

Rev. W. J. Eddy of First Baptist will preach a special sermon to the Knights of Malta at the Walnut avenue church on Sunday evening. The order will gather at their hall at 7 o clock and proceed in full dress uniform to the church, occupying reserved seats. The sermon is titled The Christians Orders and will feature church choir music.

W. J. Eddy First Baptist Church Knights of Malta Walnut Avenue Eddy

Church To Meet In Colonial Theater

Central Christian church will worship in the Colonial Theatre starting Sunday July 4 due to repairs at the Hippodrome. Tomorrow’s services remain at the Hippodrome. Entertain Friends. Mr and Mrs C L Swiger of Shinnston hosted informal gathering for Mrs Kuhn at Edgemont with games and refreshments. Attendees listed.

Central Christian Church Colonial Theatre Hippodrome C. L. Swiger Shinnston C. B. Kuhn Edgemont

Error in Harrison ad corrects hat and wash suit prices

A typographical error in Harrison's advertisement yesterday listed boys hats at 39 cents and wash suits at 35 cents. The correct prices are 35 cents for hats and 29 cents for wash suits.

Harrison

If You See a Gold Brick Duck It By Moss

The essay urges skepticism toward clever ads promising a gold brick and warns readers to beware unknown advertisers. It stresses that the ad’s truth rests on identifiable people or organizations behind it and cautions against buncombe or inflated claims.

Moss Buncombe

Baltimore and Ohio to publish monthly employee magazine

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will begin regular monthly publication of its employee magazine starting July 1. The publication will include division news and monthly injury statistics to show safety progress since the slogan Safety First was adopted. The piece notes staff changes in the Chicago and Cumberland divisions, freight office activity, and a planned ball team for Fairmont. A Luther Burbank among the staff is highlighted for tending a small garden grown from shrubbery boxes. a new south platform shed is under construction.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore Ther Baltimore and Ohio Company

Advertising campaign to boost West Virginian merchants

Circulates in a prosperous territory and urges Mr. Fairmont merchant to consult the advertising department. A mapped publicity plan is suggested to attract more patronage and boost business.

Fairmont Merchant

Observation Car Plan by Buckhannon and Northern R R

A specially constructed observation car designed by Mr. Brady, chief engineer of the Buckhannon and Northern railroad, will stop at nearly all stations on the B and N line toward Morgantown and is expected to return to Fairmont this evening.

Brady Buckhannon Andorthern Railroad Morgantown Fairmont

We Bind UR Bindery Offers Book Binding Services

We Bind UR Bindery provides binding and repair for books of every kind using full Morocco Russia calf cloth and imitation leathers. The binder has years of experience in major U S cities and serves county state and interstate patrons with quality and price competitive services.

United States Morocco Russia

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