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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
3
The marriage of Dr Harry Rosenthal to Miss Oli Butcher of Parkersburg was quietly performed in Williamstown W V today with Miss Annie Russell of this city as witness. Dr Rosenthal will reside here after brief wedding travels and will occupy the Durrett residence on Fairmont two weeks.
Raymond Satterfield youth of the city and Miss Peliga us of Lonaconing Maryland wed today in Lonaconing. They will arrive this evening on No. 55 and reside here. Satterfield a barber’s son, and the bride formerly resided here. Tonight the couple will entertain at dinner at their home in honor of their son and bride.
The State Board of Control awarded contracts for additions to the West Vic University of Morgantown and other college buildings. Seven bid, with C Shike & Son of New Matamoras Ohio the lowest for the town building at 1000, Longest and Cossier of North Carolina the bid for the Hog building at 40 600, and funds provided by the second extra session of the legislature.
Bloodhounds scour Norwood area near Mount Clare as county convict Charlie White eludes posses after stealing brass from the Byron Cos plant and serving a heavy sentence. The pursuit continues with tracking dogs in state.
In New York on June 30 counsel for Becker arranged to meet in Albany to apply for clemency for Becker in the murder case. The date provides a brief window to appeal before execution.
Mrs Charles Windsor Jr long ill at home of George Swisher moved to Cook Hospital. Mrs Margaret Reed returns to Latrobe Pa after visiting daughter Mrs J E Anderson. Miss Sarah Fickinger departs Conneaut Ohio after two weeks with sister Mrs J A Fickinger. Mrs John Phillips and Ruth visit Washington DC, return to Highlawns Rivesville. Miss Edith Sandy of Worthington visiting Arch Sandy on Main. Miss Sarah Nicholson of Lansing Mich guest of Kathaleen Nicholson. Everett Pierce of Cincinnati visiting relatives in the city. Miss Rebecca Thompson returns to Belington with niece Miss Cora Fultz. Mrs Elzena Hawkins and daughter in Bellaire Ohio to visit daughter Mrs L L Cunningham. Sherwood to return soon. W S Gillespie of Grafton in city on business. E F Dalton of Wheeling visits Fairmont. 7 E D Talbott and W G Wilson of Elkins in city, staying at the Manley. Mr and Mrs S W Bowman and Mr B Bowman drove from Clarksburg, lunched at the Manley, left Fairmont at 2 pm. David Meek and wife toured the city yesterday from Clarksburg by auto. Odra Stealey of East Park Ave returns from McMechen after visiting Miss Rosella and Miss Carrie Doyle.
Three damage suits against Buckhannon & Northern Railroad totaling 20000 dollars were ordered for trial by Judge W. S. Haymond in Circuit Court. Plaintiffs Jenkins Foster and Crow seek 5000 5000 and 10000 dollars over right of way disputes during the road’s construction. Attorneys Harry Shaw E F Morgan for plaintiffs and W Meredith and John Mason for the defendant. Anna Showalter’s 10000 dollar suit against Clarksburg and Fairmont Traction was postponed for a collision between her auto and a street car on Locust Avenue years ago.
The county license year expires today amid busy issuance of licenses to tobacco dealers and businesses needing county licenses such as rooming houses and bowling alleys. A one day grace period is allowed with licenses issued tomorrow without penalty. after tomorrow an extra ten percent per month is charged on top of regular fees.
W. J. Rainey, the largest independent operator in the coke region, announced today that starting July 1 wages at his plant will revert to the 1912 scale, the highest ever paid in this region. Mick Madden, a local ball player from Diamond street, will leave July 15 for Ohio to reside.
Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa known as O D Donovan Rossa Irish patriot and Fenian era organizer died in St. Vincent's Hospital Staten Island after months of illness. Born 1831 in County Cork he spent 20 years in the United States under banishment from Britain. His life linked to John Mitchel James Stephens and the Fenian movement. He endured penal servitude for life in 1865 then was released and banished to America.
Deputy Prohibition Commissioner Wall Bee reports a West Virginia man used a two chamber gas tank to hide five gallons of liquor in one section while the other held gasoline. He avoided trouble until the gasoline ran dry and the scheme was exposed.
Richard Comisky, 22, of Brookvale near Uniontown, escaped custody by diving 40 feet into four feet of water from the Main Street bridge over the Youghiogheny River. While being escorted to jail by Constable R. E. Stillwagon, he leaped off the railing, swam downstream about 100 yards, then fled into the woods. He had been held for court on a statutory charge and was hurt.
The executive committee meeting of the West Virginia Suffrage Association scheduled for tomorrow in Clarksburg is postponed to Friday and moved to Wheeling. Miss Margaret McKinney of Clarksburg will depart tomorrow evening for Wheeling.
The E F Morgan Class of 1915 at Fairmont High plans a reunion tomorrow at the Marietta Restaurant. Lindsay Frame will be toastmaster with multiple class toasts. Performances include solos by Jack Abbott piano selections by Ed Barrett and a class quartet featuring Barrett Abbott Bowers and Hartley. A banquet menu offers pickles olives cold broiled chicken corn on cod potatoes en cream ice cream a la France coffee cake.
Providence R I June 30 Ed gar R Hurdis president of the town council of North Providence and Dom enico Conca chairman of the assess ors of the same place were arrested on Federal indictments with 17 others for conspiracy to defraud the United States by corrupt practices in a Congressional election last November. The indictments allege voters received tickets redeemed for 2 each with payment by a person behind a curtain. Hurdis and Conca pleaded not guilty and were held on 5000 bonds. Deputy Chief Police George H Will Special Policeman John Sharp and William Lackey were later arrested for hiding voters who paid.
Conductor T L Davis reports for duty while J B Kimmel’s crew advances a new three inch air line through the yard. Heavy rains slow outside work but not the overall completion timeline. Bolyard and Hager also return to service after brief absences and medical leave. Freight house foundation completed for Buckhannon and Northern lines as local freight volume grows.
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