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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1916

Page

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Civil War Veteran Oliver Perry Morgan Dies at Home

Marion County mourns Oliver Perry Morgan a famed Civil War veteran at age 87 after a long illness. Survived by children John W F L Mrs Joamyh Car jopter Mrs Orville Wolland and others across the city and county. Funeral arrangements include services at the First Baptist and a graveside at Oak Hill with local officials and family in attendance.

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Presbyterians Appeal in Campaign for Funds

A Presbyterian campaign urges congregations to contribute 1950 000 to support church needs and temple care. It calls on every member to give, promising improvements and unity, with a congressional meeting planned at Hedguatare and a strong appeal to fortify the church’s mission.

Pat Tory Wervieg Hedguatare Eliadquarters

Interventions debated as border turmoil grows

Mayor Bowen and other speakers considered U S intervention in Mexico amid border unrest and prisoner returns. They discussed conditions for action, potential troop deployments, climate effects, and civic responses as tensions influenced Northern communities.

Woman's Virginia Golf Tourney Opens Tomorrow

Plans for the Woman's Virginia Golf Association tournament, to be held July 4 to 8 at the Country Club, are announced with a ceremonial opening and a midday exhibition of the winner's cup. Out-of-town entrants and local players prepare for the double format event, with a state championship and several cups to be awarded, including the Three Year Cup and the Open Turnout Cup.

Virginia Golf Association Pratima Suevaetay Maby Goolieyanty Ideapresd Tritualuoms Todien Lournanent Nuyors Lucy Watson CW. Watson Walton Miller Draokk Fleming Cath Vance Lynn Hornur Clarksburg

Building and Loan Association Dividends Rise

The Walrmont Building and Loan Association reports growing membership and a near half million dollars in annual asset growth. Officers Abartingts President Fl. I Heintselman and A. D Martin share leadership with CH Tate as treasurer and BC Miller as secretary.

Walrmont Muilding Lok Ansociation Thy Ulliigg and Loan Association Tyn Purels Heintselman A. D Martin Tate Ant BC Miller Nec Roar

Grafton District O E Officers Named

Grafton district officers were announced with Claranée as president and Bion S.31H as first vice president. Other officers include Aurora secretary Mla Paarl Mor tin of Falmout and Tey lor of Kikine as treasurer and junior liaison. Details of convention items and counties in the district were discussed.

Bion S Templ Divom Succaeda Emme Gramnemon Thorntan Huslonin Murton Taylor Mononssila Prenton Barbour Randolph Tucker

Maj Neely Offers to Raise Regiment

Dispatch from West Virginia reports Major Neely proposes forming a regiment. He cites ready to serve under War Department orders and notes his prior service in the Spanish American War and National Guard. He mentions political opposition and that others in Congress are considering mobilization efforts.

Maj Neely West EMNEL Mexico Nervices Virgins National Guard Virginie Zolanteera Howse Baa Sj Teady Connecticut Tharg

Allied drive across map shows German front line

Fragmentary report describes a heavy German front line marked in black on a map from Ypraw to the Somme river. Mentions allied offensive plans with Italian, Austrian, and Franco forces, noting engagement near Musey and Franco theater.

Jong Prence Ypraw Somme London Emmy

Plan High 1MN Courts In Lillyvites Loom High

In Charlebyon West Virginia on June 20 reports indicate political forces backing Lilly gubernatorial candidate Mahl Kgamnat intend to prolong court battles over recounts. Berkeley and Mellowill counties show ongoing appeals while Elk Born district preparations hint at further contests. Recounts in Randolph and Payette counties progress amid legal maneuvering, with Judge Robinson's majority in doubt until late results are finalized.

Charlebyon Lilly Lilly’s Pam Berkley Bo Dowell Berkeley Whitch Mellowill Rabbusn Mora Duara James J. Jonas Robity Maybeury James 2. Jonas Didi Rapisson Htobinson Bilas Williaine Jon Pola Unti Upshur Counnty Lily Hanuwhs Payitte Poountlen Mindyn Ertane Mtoblavah

June marriage trends show weather and delays cited

The report notes a sparse month for marriages in Fairmont with only 53 marriages recorded. Reasons blamed include rainy weather and poor mood, while discussing leap year timing and the impact of romantic plans. Ages ranged from 16 to 46 among participants, with most couples between 16 and 20 and many men older than their brides.

County Clerk's Aca Fairmont Deraone Hat Ueto Romanor Juno Eranlage Suardamon Mear Ile Aoe Lian Marsh

Presbyterians Need Ten Thousand More Campaign Rally

A fragmented OCR item reports a political campaign urging public support and fundraising. It notes citizens urged to contribute to a campaign fund and mentions a town rally planned to run until midnight. The text references a local tax figure and calls for spirited civic involvement.

Prosbaisglnna Batapa Gang Shadera Teddy Bolteye Balrmont

Carskaddon Appointed Third Battalion Commander

A report notes Carskaddon of Jed Company Fairmont is appointed to command the Third Battalion infantry with Lieut Alexander Bell and Glowonnt Nathan Matthews as successors. A welding incident melted the concrete floor at Independent Garage, causing structural damage from oxy acetylene heat.

BB. Carskaddon Fairmont Ami Rat, Wen Virginie Infantry Alexander Bell Nathan Matthews Major Carmaddon Charlentan Charlie Brows Bext Wa

Prom Court Talk Aides Woman in House Steps Case

A woman advocates for the prom court as Dr Carolyn Avileel of Batlla Creek is named in a broken notice. A front-page address and references to a Martin county court event imply a formal proceeding or delivery tonight. The fragment hints at a significant distress or depression theme affecting an unnamed figure.

Carolyn B Avileel Batlla Marton Iran Lessure Weil Eieean Monreal

Will Tour County Seeks Recruits For National Guard

Recruiting parties from Pallmont National Guard companies H and Mathtowalot plan a countywide tour this week to enlist young men. They will visit Shinnston Haywood Gypsy Worthington Enter-Bria Downs Mannington Fulrview and other towns, with recruiting at post offices and druggists and at Martin Bros. drug store. The drive aims to fill units and prepare for examinations and muster.

Leutenant Honeker'e Shionaton St Johnson's Shinnston Martin Bros Drac Ators Haywood United Talat Grant Town Fulrview Pont Hima Downs Thora Prosant Fairmont Mighty Roof

Time to Pursue See You Later Friends Campaign

The piece notes growing public interest in a prize promotion tied to The West Virginian, with seven figure circulation impact cited. It highlights residents in distant districts eager for prizes and praises the paper for fairness, strong delivery, and local influence in driving subscriptions. It emphasizes widespread reader engagement and the newspaper’s role in sustaining the contest.

Elster Hla Tarriory Heliweet News

CofC Directoray Discussions On Finantogs

At the Alraptors meeting of the Commaree, the board discussed finance and the unpaid doom of the Mon. President Hida Ta directed a plan to appoint a director to oversee trimming operations and coordinate staff. The Industrial Siemoer agenda item outlined steps to advance work under the new arrangement.

Winanoa Diacuusion Alraptors

Red Cross Nurse Due Tomorrow In Walrut Home

A garbled report indicates a Red Cross nurse is expected tomorrow at the home of Mrs Walrut. The fragment references a medical or relief effort and mentions preparations and a man involved in related work.

Nw Red Cross Walrut

Weather report fragment for West Virginia Saturday

Fragmentary local weather note references chilly conditions in West Virginia with scattered readings. Mentions Mall Chesey temperature and a likely high around 56 with possible precipitation. Source text is garbled but indicates a weather forecast snippet from a local page.

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