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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1916

Page

2

Graduating Exercises Highlight East Side News

East Side News reports a Sunday morning graduation by eight young Indies from the Teachers Training course at Diamond Street M B Sunday school. The event featured decor, a class address by Miss Margaret Workman, a poem by Miss Verdle Morgan, a reading by Miss Daisy Watkins, and diplomas presented by Mrs Blewart with supervision by Pastor Rev J B Workman.

Diamond Street M. B Margaret Workman Verdle Morgan Dalsykins Stewart Morgantown Blewart Guy McDougal McDouge J. B. Workman Mhic Beatrice Courtney Margaret Work Daisy Watkins Vertio. Morgan Pearls Morgan Pearl Vangilder Jay Batterfeld Marie Scott

Dollar Back Faith Builders Marketing Pitch

An ad style notice discusses the phrase "dollar back" as a trust cue for a tonic called Nery-Worth. It mentions Crane's drug store and urges readers to order directly if home remedies fail, noting reader skepticism toward the claim. The text mocks substitutions and encourages trying the product with a money-back promise.

Apa Crane

Court News Deeds and Marriage Licenses in Fairmont Area

Court records show deeds transferring land in Lincoln and Fairmont districts with sums from one dollar to 41 300. Transfers include properties in Monongahela Industrial addition and Walnut Avenue Fairmont. Marriage licenses issued for James Martinia and Emma Leona Reed both of Fairmont. Additional license pairs include Fred Ten and Edna Huggins and Harry E McMastera and Lillie Miller. A comic exchange and a joke from Mountain States Monitor appear in the end.

Sarah E. Martin H. Martin Lincoln John H. Wingle Harry D. Martin Thoburn Grant Goldie'a. Kuti N. Steele Monongahela Fairmont Frank Case Charles B. Minor Walnut Avenue E. Minor Frank Carr James Martinia Emma Leona Reed Fred Ten Edna Huggins Harry E. McMastera Knobfork Wetzel County Lillie Miller

Carranza Admits Responsibility in Mexican Incident

Washington June 26 The State Department note relays Carranza government claim regarding the Carrizal incident. It states General Trevino was ordered to bar American forces from advancing and to oppose incursions into Mexican territory. On June 22 a U.S. force moved eastward from its base and was engaged by Mexican forces.

Washington, D. C Lansing James Linn Rodgers Mexico City Arredondo Garranza Carrizal Mexican War Department Jacinto B. Travino Pershing Trevino

Carrizal Incident Diplomatic Reply Demands Prisoners

A historical dispatch records the Carrizal clash leaving both sides with wounded and American soldiers captured. The United States demands the immediate release of prisoners and any US property, asserting no provocation for hostilities and urging official channels for action.

Carrival State of Chihuatus Carranza United States Arredondo Sis Mexico Carrizal Togther

Recount Sought For Road Bond Vote In Simpson District

CLARKSBURG West Virginia June 26 The County Court will officially canvass last weeks special election results in Simpson Magistral District on a $200000 road bond issue A recount of Groselli precinct ballots is planned as citizens claim the first tally of 20 yes 130 no was in error They contend a larger yes percentage would show the issue carried instead of failing by nine votes under a three fifths requirement.

Clarksburg W. Va Simpson Magistral

Fire Destroys Frame Building on Water Street

A large frame building on Water Street owned by J Oliver Huey burned around two o clock Saturday morning. Fire gained headway before Marm was turned in but the department saved adjoining property. The building housed a rooming house connected with the Eureka Hotel and originated on the second floor from an unknown cause. Miss Helen Prichard hosted a linen shower for Adele Furbee at her Pleasant Street home Friday afternoon. Arthur Prichard left for Wilkinsburg Pa to visit Abraham Gaeklr. Ernest Mookin and Mra Oll Parkersburg visit Osney Minor of Fairmont visited town Saturday. Miss Proncos Furbee of Center Street goes to Morgantown to entertain WVU students. Youth's Privilege notes the value of acquiring knowledge. a proverb about Master Jacky and Mr John.

Water Street J. Oliver Huey Eureka Helen Prichard Pleasant Street Adele Furbee Ernest Mookiin Olly Parkersburg Tatters Claytos Osney Minor Fairmont Misa Proncos Furbee Center Street Morgantown

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