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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1916

Page

8

Martinsburg Virginia Christian Endeavor convention adjourns

The 1917 annual convention of the Virginia Christian Endeavor Society adjourned after a morning session in Martinsburg. Officers were elected including Guy H. McKee president and Mrs Hottarttnebaras treasurer. Delegates prepared for a future convention with plans for a wider revival of Endeavor work across West Virginia and the nation.

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Pastime Bowlers Triumph Over Grant Town in Close Match

Grant Town lost to Pastime Bowlers in a tight bowling contest. Final totals show Pastime’s high scorer edging Grant Town by a slim margin as players delivered key strikes and spares across the two-game series.

Bastion Grant Town Whee Tocals Mit Geant Tov Bult Potting Town McGraw Wogap Fletcher J Heckert

Local Fraternal Notes and Union Gatherings

Town Talk lists preparatory services for Firat Progbycurian congregation and a special Templar meeting at Muponle Temple with 7 40 oclock start for conferring outer Awe Pompla. Also notes Pythian Knights Past Grand Chatteauer Sam Nuxum sharing experiences in Baltimore and arrangements for a national convention. Plus a train time note, a bootlegger sentencing, Bethel preaching appointment, and a reunion and suffrage meeting update with regional details.

Templar Thors Gill Crime Commandery No Muponle Pythiane Mountain City Todge Knights of Pythian Sam Nuxum Loweu

Women Talk About Missions Visit West Virginia Branch Meeting

Delegates from several towns attended the West Virginia Branch meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at the First M E Church. A bus excursion, elections, and a reception highlighted the day with new officers named for Morgantown, and plans for a Morgantown meeting in June 1917.

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Mrs Springer Honored At Quiet Birthday Party

Residents on East Side attended a small gathering last evening at Mrs Springer's home to celebrate her seventy-ninth birthday. Relatives and close friends shared cake and drinks as music played in the background.

Entertain Close Aten Koonts to Address Palatine Baptial Group

Koonts of Markey Street will entertain Palatine Baptial Sunray group this evening. Mrs Haimtch, improving at Diamond Street, has shown progress after weeks at home. Detroit native Alla Rager and parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rager are mentioned among attendees.

WIN Aten: Koonts Markey: Street Porcinea Detroit Alla Rager Dutroit Such Tuwaday Nis Mrr Mra Herbert Rager

Guardsmen Parade Continues After Jackson Street Return

Soldiers parade along Jackson Street, passing ads and crowds as they march back to the armory. Comrades cheer, greeting the returning guardsmen with "We know you’ll be realy when they wanted" and farewells. People hope for a safe return to quarters by around 0 o'clock the next morning.

Jackson Street Alziit Jheace Thule Winton

Personal News From Salem Visitors And Family Return

Personal items report Tomag P. Nepegge and his son Harry have returned from a far trip to Sugarhuarat Hear Fulrview, the home of A. Z. Hibb. Meanwhile Mrs C C Odgen and Gordon of Salem visit the city for the Christian Endeavor convention.

Atte Tomag P. Nepegge Harry

Appetizing Claims Spur Appendix Advice in Free Ad

A fragment advertises a pseudo medical mixture claimed to prevent and treat appendicitis. It touts that men oppose the condition more than women and urges Fairmont residents to use a bottle labeled Adlerl to relieve symptoms quickly. The note mentions Martin's Drug Store as a source.

Fairmont Adlerdea Martin

Fine collection of rare curios for sale at store display

A display in J. W. Coogle's Main Street shop features a diverse collection of curios, some over a century old. Items include a basket of feathers valued by the Queen of England, with display notes urging cautious handling.

C. Klingenuntth Ualo Curlon J. W. Coogle Main Street Mont Yalunbla Quean of England

Yankees and Pirates Play to a Standstill

The Yankees and Pirates battled to a scoreless tie before darkness halted play. Pitcher Barnes pitched well for the Pirates, while Ashcraft swung hard for the Yankees. The game featured tense moments and strong defense, ending after savor tanings due to poor visibility.

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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reorganizes executives amid unrest

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces a major reorganization of its executive officers including vice presidents in charge of foreign and domestic assets, treasury, and development. The move realigns leadership across lines and main offices with headquarters in Baltimore, while a local incident report follows in the city.

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