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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented editorial warns that weeds burden agriculture by draining income and harming crops. It argues weed control costs farmers and ranchers, touching on hay fever and public health, and notes New Orleans has passed a broad weed ordinance for public benefit.
Approximately 38,000 yesterday toward a 40,000 drive by the Presbyterian church for a new alliance structure. Gree says 28,009 already raised with 12 informal contributions to come today and tomorrow. Movers in the effort express strong confidence in the project as a civic investment benefiting citizens and church.
Residents of Fairmont Bay rally behind a long term Presbyterian church expansion. With only 12000 dollars needed in the near term, backers emphasize a durable building to serve decades, predicting strong support and momentum for the project.
An long fragment discusses youth training and military prep, praising physical discipline and public service. It notes a proposed $60,000 public works project and debates war as a national duty, with references to troop movements and civilian enlistment.
In Washington on June 28 a rural mail route dispute involving Postmaster Burleson and county carriers escalated into a heated office argument attended by secretary Smith and umpire Emškarsha. The piece notes appeals over route pay and potential reforms, with mentions of White House visits and congressional considerations affecting pension and staff reorganization.
Fairview reports the Dorong Suclay of the ME in the South by the Indies of the WG. Bea Muchesney’s birthing party on the lawn of the M EB church drew many friends and honored the Indies with a rocking chair gift. Mrs Peter Hauent of Bula mourns Tumday death of her eight year old daughter and husband with several children left. Funeral services for Mrs Fur Snyder and children are set at the Baptiste church in Bula Thursday, interment at Core cemetery. Local visits include Mrs Gump of McCurdysville, nurse Ete Yoat, and Fairmont arrivals. Community groups meet, Camp Fire Girls entertained by Blase Dom sells Perking and Vivian Flowers. Needig Craft Club hosts a gathering. Eddy visits Fairmont.
A heavy rain storm near Durie and the eastern end of the state disrupted a mill at Shepherdstown. An enormous boiler exploded, burying one round and injuring several. The water threatened internal damage, but connections held, preventing a worse catastrophe.
Readers express heartfelt thanks for support for dedication day and citizen contributions. features include Good Roads Day proclamation on July 18, church dedication notes, local civic updates, and industrial prospectus for Parkersburg with Hope Company and Osborn office visit.
Court notices report marriage licenses for Varry J. Cusack aged 05 and Marthe J. Ward aged 25 from Palrmont, and Richard Ward aged 24 with Lillian Bey aged 30 from Petro. A chancery petition to sell real estate is listed for Emcon M. Wack and others.
An old advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache and kidney trouble. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Radford and Mrs. Hadford of Market Street in Mount Marmont area and urges readers to buy the product from local dealers, mentioning Foster Suburb Co as the supplier.
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