Grest Negro on Burglary Charge
Benjamin Floyd alias Geetzie, Afro American, was arrested on a burglary charge. He allegedly entered a rooming house on Fairmont Street after midnight and stole money from a guest, with police detaining him as county officers investigate. A separate incident on Jackson Street saw a burglary at a restaurant where six paper money and silver were taken from William May’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Floyd
Geetzie Had
JeMay
Piord
Fred S. Harr
Fairmont Street
Darglar
Jackson Street
William May
Washington
Painting Interior of County Jail Gets Fresh Coat
C D Conaway and Deputy Sheriff Buckley direct a jail interior repaint after a contraband paint supply arrived. A large consignment will cover upper tiers and cells with hospital grade colors designed to destroy germs and preserve prisoner health during hot summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Conaway
Sherif T. W. Buckley
Ee County
West
Local Residents Visit Fairmont Figures and Guests
A jumble of names from Grafton Cincinnati Arnetteville Parkersburg and nearby towns visit Fairmont for short stays and business. Local residents and travelers such as Mrs Allis Haymond Mr Lake Mrs Bishop L Hamilton and W T Hess are noted. Attendees include Ray D Harden and family and Morgantown visitors. guests were entertained with refreshments at Cloverdale Farm during a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Coffman
Grafton
Pieres
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. EK. Schaeffer
Toutsa Bess
Arnetteville
W. T- Hess
Tty
Allis Haymond
Frame
Cora Bishop
Lake
Bishop
L. Hamilton
Mannington
Wat‘Beta
Washington Lantern
E. Noonan
J. F. Wells
Wiliam
Railroad Briefs at Fairmont and Surrounds
Foreman Q C Hall and yard staff are listed with duties and locations from Fairmont to Morgantown. Excursion plans include a July 18 trip to Pittsburgh with a $2.00 fare and one-day tickets. Miscellaneous notes mention injuries, vacations, shop upgrades, and an unprecedented six to seven day work week at the Fairmont shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrick
Clarksburg
Fairmont
G. E. Miller
Tonthman
F. Bolyard
BE C. Fillpoad
Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Braddock
Morgantown
Connellsville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inesset
Opekiska
Oscar Miller
M Rll
Higginbotham
Gott Hess
Evaline McDougal
Worthington
W. Va
Ese
Baltimore
F.blaser
F. H. Clark
J. M
Monongah
M. H. Oakes
Grafton
J. B Kimmel
Round
Pittsburgh Coal and Coke Company
Kingmont
C. D. Summers
E. Smith
M. A
R. W. Brannon
T. J. Deegan
J. C. Conners
Burglars Loot The Leader Store On Madison Street
The Leader Store, a men’s furnishings shop on Madison Street, was entered last night and about $200 worth of goods stolen. Entry was through the back door, suggesting a wagon-lifted haul as fresh tracks appeared in the alley. Shoes and shirts sizes hint at small suspects, while makers’ marks aid identification. dogs failed to track, and police with county officers investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Musgrave
E. Deitz
Woodman Circle Decorates Graves at Fairmont Cemetery
A Woodman Circle committee decorated graves of order sovereigns at Fairmont Cemetery yesterday at noon 1 o clock with floral and patriotic emblems. Women led a march through the grounds adhering to ritual, then joined the men to Jones Cemetery Barnstown for the unveiling of a monument to Sovereign C. C. Hawkinberry. Mrs. W. J. Welch, guest of Mrs. Stellan Meredith, has returned to Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
Sovereien
C. C. Hawkinberry
W. 3. Welch
Stellan Meredith
Morgantown
Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Merit Merrifield
Mrs Fred Merrifield was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party held Saturday evening at her home. A large gathering enjoyed games and music with punch served before refreshments. The guest list included many family and friends from local households and visiting Pennsylvania guests Mr and Mrs J A Maple and Mr and Mrs John Stevens from oneburg who motored to Bellview to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Merrifield
Lilan Theby
Lillie Wilson
M. E. Fleming
Alert Fortney
and Davis
Harry
Thomas Stanscake
Enslocer
Pennsylvania
J. A. Maple
John Stevens
Ray Maple
Bellview
J. Frank Wood
East End
Pittsburgh
Maple
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Wil. May
Eee
Piltamers
Raymond and
Wallsce
Cloverdale Ferm
Robert
Florence
Wedi
Paes
Ranger Ant Deca
Q. C. Hall
Moundsville
Gratton On & Riflt
H. B. Smith
Warehouse Force
Meriden
Sun- Alf
McWiillame
Gratton
Fred Brumage
Timate
Frank A. Lloyd
W. L. Douglas
Clark
N.T
Lumberg Bros.co
Fairmont West Virginian
Blumberg Bros. CO
F Court House
Amon T. W.va
Leader
Woodman
Pauline Bush
A. T. Arthur
S. L. Merrifield
Lillian Ammons
F. Z. Drummond
Anna Pickens
Will Lynch
Edna Jones
Blznche Fellison
Oma Arnett
Alma Straight
Hood
CL. Able
W. B. Rich
Ralph Henderson
Fred Manley
Frank Brahm
McCray’s Store
Western Union
the Money
Western Union Telegraph
Igrand
William Fox
Grace Miller White
Shington
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