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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1922
Page
5
Instructions describe folding a sheet into nested sections to create a hidden image. After carefully folding each segment as directed and turning over the finished piece, a surprising result is revealed when the pictures align.
A Pittsburgh Post Studio radio schedule outlines Tonisht programing with topics on business conditions and tuberculosis prevention by Dr J Shiles, plus musical performances by the Brentwood trio and Bellevue UP Church artists. Boxing match forums at Forbes Field, weather notes for West Virginia, and several local notices on meetings, markets, brick work, and a minor fine report accompany a dense, era-tinged roundup.
Anna Blaser of Fairmont underwent a mastoid operation at Cook Hospital. Mary Brand of Farmington had adenoids and tonsils removed. Hurba of Watson treated at Fairmont Hospital. Carlos Glenski of Morgantown admitted for treatment. B&O excursion carried 103 participants to Washington. 22 sent to Pittsburgh on B&C excursion. Col Clarence W. Watson of Consolidation Coal Co. spent weekend in Fairmont then left for New York City. Assault charge against Roy Johnson dismissed after reconciliation.
Mayor W W Conaway reports health officials to review an amendment allowing buttermilk to be served from bottles at soda fountains, with sanitary facilities and City Health Officer approval. The measure seeks a written permit revocable for sanitary violations, after which milk service would be governed by existing rules.
Real estate transfers filed with the County Clerk include James A. Trico to Isabelle Yan for a Lincoln District parcel with consideration $1. Hunter Atha and others to Hope Construction and Maintenance Co for a Lincoln District tract with $1 and other consideration. Fred W. Wikman and wife to Bette Berio for a Barnstown village parcel valued at $4,500. Marcella E. Berickman and husband to Lazarette Snyder for a Barrackville parcel with consideration $12,200.
A reader list poses questions about terms such as Omesat and Tob, asks how Moses was saved from Pharaoh and why he was endangered, and questions God’s testing by the devil. It also mentions Herod and John the Baptist, 3187 selves in the Bible, David’s birth in Bethlehem, Lot’s relation to Abraham, and notes about different authors and John the Baptist in early Christian context.
Miners arrested after Friday's march face bonds of 1600 for Hussuler mine charges and 500 for march participation as authorities brace for possible marches from Monongah Rivesville and other towns. Sheriff Chaplin locks courthouse doors, guards are increased, and city officers mobilize to prevent violence while 50 of 91 detainees are released on bond and sent home.
A city board convenes over claims that a theater company trespasses on Ogden Avenue near the old Hull alley. Attorney McCray argues deeds show street ownership by the theater, while others say city property could not be issued to private parties. A committee including Kern and Arnott is appointed to investigate and report.
The coroner's inquiry assigns blame for the Herrin mine massacre to actions by Lytton's clients and a Southern Tinworks coal company official, with no arrests yet. Williamson County mourns as unrest follows the strike that left nineteen dead, and federal and state investigators probe the identity of armed marchers who seized prisoners.
The Fairmont Central Christian Church won the attendance contest yesterday with 244 present, edging the Christian Church of Clarkabans. The Loyal Women’s Class led by Rev. Gordon had 139 in attendance. The Diamond Street M. E. Church sent a large visiting class, boosting overall turnout and heightening effort for Victory Sunday.
In a detailed rail movement update, coal tonnage remains steady despite strikes. The Monongahela Railway and B&O lines show varied loads with 25 mines active and 104 empties. West of the Monongahela division freight flows include 518 loads over the mountains and 235 coal cars moved on Sunday. A weekly tally lists 2718 cars loaded, led by Morgantown & Kingwood non union tonnage, with Morgantown & Ringwood and Monongahela divisions close behind. the report notes notable gains in the Morgantown-Kingwood run and ongoing production in Northern West Virginia. A Chicago trial brief notes witnesses in a labor case involving Steve Sumner.
In Morgantown West Virginia on June 26 Prosecution Attorney RP Posten and Sheriff W M Yost were urged to take special precautions to guard against any agitation tied to a coal strike in Monongalia County by local business and professional leaders. A conference with the prosecutors and sheriff was arranged for later today to discuss the situation. Elsewhere the snippet notes insect varieties, Swiss cheese, and orchestral groups in Africa, but the coal strike item is the main readable event.
A cluttered roundup reviews multiple current releases noting The Law and the Woman with Miss Compson and Clyde Fitch, The Vermilion Pencil with Sen N Ses, Robinson Drake second chapter, Nelson's Straight in the Way, and a Sunshine Comedy. Critics praise Miss Compson’s performances and highlight the moral themes, romance, and reform stories in these early cinema offerings.
Monongah welcomes visitors with Burgett Swisher and family of Lost Creek stopping by, A B and Marla Wy dale guests, Jake Scarf of Jene Lew hosting friends, Abe Jarrath of Bellaire with his parents, Paul and Sam Southern of Koong Run visiting kin, M P Sunday school picnic planned at Shaver Grove, Minnie Morgan visiting Thoburn, George Hall and Clyde Satterfield group motored to Valle River for a picnic, Ayn Currey and Margaret McCain in Fairmont, C G Robb of Watermol visiting, William and Madeline Wright guests of Mr and Mrs Wright at their country place, Traction Patio event noted, Walter Holbert and daughter Margaret visiting, and Mrs Henry and others visiting in Fairview.
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