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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1920

Page

5

Consent and notices from local people and events

Consent in person granted for a marriage between Jesse Earl Line and Grace McGlover of Antington Francia ML McGlover the father gave consent in writing. Charles Norman Davis and Gitdys Pearl Morgan of Monnington, Clarence McDonald of Grafton, and Bessie Bailey of Carolina, plus Guy Yost and Mabel Jollts of Manington. The Western & Southern Life Insurance Co moved offices to Hall block over Murtit's drug store. Flemin Memorial church Sunday evening Children’s Day exercises attracted a large local crowd with decorators Fahrs, Jones, Snyder contributing to fern and rose arrangements. Crusade Commandery 6 Knights Templar to install officers tonight at Masonic Temple. Knights of Pythias jewels awarded at Rivesville honoring twenty-year members Ira G. DeVault, J. F. Wrickett, John S. Price, John Harris, L. Merrill, R. J. Parsons H. Lemley, James A. Knight.

Jesse Earl Line‘ville Grace McGlover Antington Francia ML McGlover Charles Norman Davis Pearl Morgan Monnington Clarence McDonald Grafton Bessie Bailey Carolina Guy Mabel Jollts Manington Flemin Memorial Church Tutus Brown Chas, Snyder Lois Jones Knights of Pythias Rivesville Twent Ira G. DeVault J. F. Wrickett John S. Price John Harris 4. L. Merrill R. J. Parsons H. Lemley James A. Knight

Novel educational feature and ten questions in church study

A local page notes an educational feature with ten questions and a comparison of answers from Attended Services at St John’s. Knights of Malta observed services at M E church with Rev Yoak discussing Magnolia growth. Music by Rowand and an instrument for choir. Weather forecast says warmer tonight and Tuesday. Local readings include temperature 65 at 3a, yesterday 91 high, 69 low. Events tonight include Chamber of Commerce meeting and a library book auction.

Ibis West Ives Fearid St. John's Knights of Malta M. E R. J. Yoak Strs. B.C Mason Arizona Blanche United States F. P. Hall Chamber of Commerce Public Library

Negroes Rob Man Sunday Morning

A report describes a Robbery on a Sunday morning as two masked men held up and demanded money from Hunt who was assaulted with a blackjack. details include the assailants diverging and the incident tied to local police response. The article records church events and community notices surrounding the incident.

Sol Hunt Brazil Western Union Comgrees Pennsylvania Railroad I Ct Drasilin Methodist Epworth Wessern Company Istitute Buckhannon Hunt Mike W. A. Dilion-Western Dillon M. B. Church Robers Lutheran Mira D. W. Reiter

West Charleston gun battle wounds two officers

A morning shootout at the Adelphi hotel in West Charleston left Patrolman Ernest Feazell seriously wounded and Patrolman John Westfall fatally shot. Overstreet fired from his room after officers knocked, with Feazell hit in multiple legs and arm. The incident followed a dispute over a quarrel involving a police timer and a fee dispute.

Overstreet West Charleston John West Ernest Feazell Westfall Adelphi Feazell Peagell

Jamison No 7 Coon Goes on War Path

Sheriff deputies raid Jamison No 7 seeking Frank Hammond after a disturbance. Hammond allegedly attacked his sister Susie Pail, damaged property, and fled. Deputy Jim Barrett describes a comic misadventure while pursuing a supposed bear dog that turned out to be an airedale.

Jamison No Coon Fr. C. L. Holland Ville Glover Jamison No. 7 Frank "Hammond Hammond Susie Pail Jim Jim Barrett Congressional Invest

Baltimore Coal Trade Supervision Acknowledged

C W Galloway approves general supervision of water coal exchange in Baltimore while Mr Murphy continues associated duties. Mundy, formerly with B and O Railroad and Consolidation Coal, is seen as informed on Baltimore conditions and will assist. The piece lists coal movement specs for 1920 and notes legal action delaying unmeant years in Fairmont reclamations.

Baltimore C. W. Galloway Murphy Mr. Mundy Ralroad Coal Company Oy Bas Ames Fairmont Lorain Pitsburgh Airmont New York Central Ashiabas Pairmont Philippt Glock Alston G Federal Court of Ae Virginia Fie Philippi Amtomol Wolfe, Cleveland Imanager Fe Saas Ae Hutchinson Coal Company Matageel Johnson Hutchinson Coal ‘Company Ananto

No Evening Church Services Warned For August First

An oblong of church notices lists no Sunday or evening services on August first across Central Christian, Presby ter’s, and First M. E. churches. Meetings include Central Church official board Friday at 8, and a Tuesday Presbyterian gathering. one entry notes Pastor change and a Virginia trip for Lee EEO and family. A separate local incident reports Frank Russell accusing Blanche Upholt of stealing his wife’s wedding dress and other items, with Upholt jailed on a similar charge.

Presbyter’ Churi Eeeninee Ae Olace Lee Eeo Virginia Shenandoah Valley Frank Russell McKeesport Glover Blanche Upholt Farmington Upholt Margaret Beans America Mopoy Charles F. Bday Pala Tine Baptist First Baptist Church Vic Justice Musgrove McKeescort King’s Herald

Harding's Quiet Day at Frelinghuysen Home

Senator Harding spent a calm day at Senator Frelinghuysen's country home in New Jersey after a golf match with Frelinghuysen Hale and Kellogg. He planned a quiet remainder of the day and to return to Washington by midnight, with no political engagements on the schedule. Ministers met in the forenoon, and church services were noted as part of the day’s routine amid renewed campaign activity anticipated in September.

N. J Harding Jos. Frelinghuysen Senor Frelinghuysen Hale Maine Kellogg Minnesota Washington

Delegates' Reports at First Baptist Sunday Service

After returning from the Bafilo convention, First Baptist will devote Sunday morning to reports from delegates. Rev J C Broomfield attends a general conference of Methodist Protestant churches in Baltimore on Wednesday. In his absence Mrs Carrie Fleming will lead the prayer meeting that evening.

First Baptist Church J. C. Broomfield Baltimore Mré Carrie Fleming

Transfusion and surgery notes at Cook Hospital

Layman Gana admitted to Cook hospital after recent blood transfusion and another operation. Mrs L D Nor, of the Manley hotel, to undergo operation today at Cook hospital. Ford car stolen from ME church area. police investigating. Fairmont meeting of the American Association of Engineers to discuss mining plans. J F Construction pours concrete for bridge arch. completion expected within a week. Marriage licenses processed by deputy clerk.

Layman Gana Layf L. D. Nor Manley Hotel Cook Hospital R. Z. Webb M. E. Church South Oscar Wilson Neyers Casey Conuni Company Icers Fairmons American Assoriatin Enwilly

IIam Lyle Dies Suddenl y At Watton Hotel Cafe Chief

Tiam Lyle colored aged 40 chief at the Watton hotel cafe died suddenly yesterday at his home 613 Monrose Street. He had been in normal health, died within hours. Undertaker Williamson prepared the body. Funeral arrangements await word from his wife visiting relatives in Fredericksburg Va. Also notes 1920 world cocoa output estimated above 600,000,000 pounds with the United States to consume almost half.

Iiam Lyle Tiam Lyle Cief Watton Monrose Street Williamson Fredericksburg Tawcocoa United States

Yardmen Return From Fairmont Strike

The yardmen’s strike in Fairmont ended as workers returned to duty today after union leader James Nee of Cumberland Md praised the decision. Chicago reports say wages will rise 22 percent with changes at the B and C line. 283 Fairmenters rode the Washington excursion. mallet engine service between Fairmont and Grafton may resume August 1 as B&O officials monitor the situation.

Fairmont James Nee Railroad Me Cumberland Mon Moose Chicago R. P. Barnett B. C Tansportation Baltimore Monongah Charleston Washington D. C Grafton B. Z Rolverstott

Fatal Food Riots Hit Hamburg Amid Siege Declared

Two people killed and no reported injuries in Hamburg food riots as a state of siege was declared last night, according to Central News dispatches routed from Berlin.

Associated Press London Hamburg Berlin

White Man Shot in Duel With Negro in Monongah

A revolver duel on Saturday left Charles Holbert of Monongah wounded and hospitalized at Cook hospital, after Holbert and Randolph Seal colored exchanged fire following a cane attack on Holbert’s brother. Seal fled and was not captured. No official report to county officers.

Charles Holbert Monongah Cook Hospital Holbert Randolph Seal Saul Young Holbert

Chicago Republican convention probe reveals bidding outcome

Unclear OCR text notes investigations into the Chicago Republican convention. It suggests the highest bidder did not win the prize and that the public perceived the process as the county’s sole custodian.

Don Teomnean Aeron Co Af At Fourearitani E Penditires Chicago Brsar

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