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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
Panama reports a collapse near the Culebra Cut north of Hill closing a channel for ships with drafts over 26 feet. The passenger vessel drawing 29 feet has delayed sailing but is expected to depart tomorrow as a temporary movement, threatening the west bank contractors area.
E W Oglebay of Wheeling a member of the State Board of Regents was reappointed by Governor Hatfield to serve four more years before term expires June 36. Joan Schell a veteran conductor on the K M railroad was assaulted by highwaymen on a Charleston street and is in hospital with a fractured skull with little hope for recovery.
MANNINGTON NEWS F R Stewart of Stewart Granite Works set yesterday for an automotive trip through Green County to transact business. Dozens of residents from Hundred and nearby towns visit, marry, or travel, with notes on local commerce, social visits, and a bear sighting near Joetown. The community reports marriages, births, and several weekend trips, plus farewells and church events.
Charleston June 25 Earl A Henry chief of the mining department announced three new district inspectors expanding the force to 18 The appointees Clarence N Orr L D Vaughen Frank E Parsons William B Riggieman Samuel M McMahon Richard H Cobb Enoch Carrer Eli J Meson John I Absolom John G Vaughn Lance B Holliday Jesus Murray Lawson Blenkinsop and Peter P Kerr cover districts from Thomas to Bramwell and Logan in the state’s revised mining laws
In Alderson West Virginia on June 29 Harry Meredith six year old son of Frank Meredith coughed up a needle three inches long swallowed six years ago. The needle had lodged in his throat and caused recurring throat trouble until a choking episode while eating cherries revealed the needle and it was freed from his throat.
Standard Garage management announces they will be agents for the Chandler car. The model features auxiliary rear seating and a rear axle main gear, priced at 1295 dollars. Makers boast long experience, fine materials, and a finish rivaling America’s best. a New York trophy claims the Chandler engine outperforms others in high gear control.
In Turner Falls Massachusetts on June 29 an auto carrying Robert D Miller his wife and others plunged off a bridge into a canal after the guard rail failed in darkness. Miller died on impact and Mrs Miller died later of shock. E W Miller and Edna Locke escaped injury.
The Glover's Gap church hosted a large Sunday school rally Sunday with county workers present. Ed Homer Roby led opening prayer and the home department talk. G W Stewart of Farmington read Psalm 27 and spoke on Sunday School as the heart of the church. J W Eby discussed Object Teaching with examples, followed by Stewart on the heart of the church. BF Chambers spoke on The Superintendent and His Work. J T Criss, Man nington district superintendent, gave a short talk. Elder A N Park discussed pay, speaking with boyhood experience and conviction.
L S Schwenck county superintendent of the Sunday School Association spoke on Variations of Opening and Closing Exercises in a pleasant characteristic manner. Services concluded with a prayer from the district president.
Fragmentary notes describe deafness and cataract issues and mention Cheney & Co. and a family doctor or practitioner. The text references examinations, cures or halts for cataracts and potential guidance on treatment or prescription.
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