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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
8
June 29 report from Mantonington notes an upcoming CBS commissioners meeting to decide funding and scheduling for Pyles Fork and Bufula bridges. Officials discuss design, costs, and potential county or taxpayer involvement, with a decision expected after the Monday session.
A quiet trading day in New York with 530000 shares changing hands. Oils fell sharply, led by Mexican Petroleum, while rails and diverse industrials showed mixed moves before a pre holiday lull.
The city plans to retire six bonds of the 1830 feria issue totaling $7,775 with funds from the water and general funds. Five bonds will be paid from the water fund and one from the general fund, clearing $52,000 remaining on the 1510 serial issue. The original issue called for $8,000 from the water fund and $7,000 from the general fund, with most already paid.
Readable fragments list various names and streets including Jackson Street, Washing Street, Adams Monroe corners, Jefferson Street, and Jefferson block. Mentions buildings or houses linked to Roush, Taylor and Dye, Hotel Alex J Bord, and Communitty Confectionary with multiple street corners.
Mannington area social events feature a Sunday school class picnic hosted by Mrs Co M Lawler with many attendees from the Bentons group and out of town guests. The evening includes aquatic sports, a guitar-dedicated program, and an Elks Band concert with proceeds aiding local charitable work.
Burton and Mannington report a violent Wednesday night storm near Turton that approached a cloudburst. Homes and stores suffer damage with furniture wrecked and windows shattered. Libary and railroad bridge near Catton, lawh, sustain flooding and temporary closures as repairs are planned.
A Mannington reader urges the city to create one or more public playgrounds for children, noting injuries and unsafe sidewalks. He cites Kiwanis and other organizations backing the plan and suggests funding two playgrounds in the city and Jericho, with broad community support and cooperation from civic groups. He argues child welfare should precede separate campaigns for bridges and upgrades.
Lester Atha and Pauline Hughes join instructors at Camp Stonewall Jackson for a July session from the 7th to the 17th. Terence and Jentha Kerr prepare girls for activities while local events include the idle Hour Theater screening a dairy education film in Mannington. Marion County 4H camps run July 24 to 29 across East Tun with farmers invited.
On June 30 Mannington Athletic Club travels to Fairmont to play Fairmont Wilks at Side Park. Manager R M Janpson aims to break a losing streak as the team seeks a strong showing this evening.
Durd warl Ambrose Davis age seven died at home in Mannington yesterday from pneumonia. He is survived by his parents A B and Bertha Davis two sisters Mereldine and Dorothy and a brother Chester. Funeral arrangements are not yet completed.
Two Mannington lookouts at the Bank of Mannington corner and near the Buffalo Street bakery grow less popular. The column riffs on language, Fourth of July plans, local politics, hydrant water complaints, and odd town sayings, with playful jabs at officials and residents.
Mannington area notices list numerous residents on travels and visits. Miss Mabel Baker departs for a six week music course at Lake Chautauqua New York. Other items note Clinton Sturgeon in Fairmont, Earl Patterson returning from southern oil fields, and various short trips to Pittsburgh Baltimore Wheeling Bradford and Camp Wildwood with social stops at local camps and events.
MANNINGTON June 30 A fatal injury to Verill Hawkins by an automobile in Jericho Wednesday could not have been avoided. Joseph W Hawkins, father of the boy, charges the speeding machine caused the crash. He says the boy was finishing dinner and crossing the street when struck. The car was moving about twenty to twenty five miles an hour and the witness J A Ice saw the lead car at fifteen to eighteen miles an hour. The boy was taken to Leahy's office and then to hospital in Fairmont. Hawkins concludes the driver William Hall could have seen the child.
The Misses Agnes Hays and Marle Have were guests of Miss Edith Roup Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Salinger attended the ball game at Metz Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lowe were the estate of MW. Hays Sundays Miss Agnes Hays snapped at Seven Pines Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Kim Gill visited W. Mass Sunday. Virg il Satterfield and Forkrest Snider attended church services at Seven Pines Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bridgeman were business visitors in Mannington Tuesday. Vincent Straight and Chester Hays attended church services at Seven Pines Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spiliser visited Seven Pines in business ties. Miss Hazel Kittle of Elkins will return home soon. Mrs. Batson is visiting at the home of her brother-in-law James Batson.
R H Bishop explains sleep needs vary by age and temperament. Adequate rest ranges from four hours in some to ten for others, with adults typically needing seven to eight. Regular hours, a cool quiet room, and avoidance of excess covering aid sleep. bad sleep habits persist and heredity plays a role. Various illnesses and stimulants can disturb sleep, and stress from intense study can trigger insomnia.
MANNINGTON June 20 The Me linsky World Wonder Exhibitions arrive Monday under no American Legion auspices and stay six days. The carnival features twenty four concessions and eleven rounds with sea planes athletic shows and more. Ellis Band to give a free opera concert at Central School tonight. The announced plan placed the concert in front of the post office as last year. Weekly summer concert series aim to please Mannington residents. Also note U S aid to former service men planned through operational education. The Roman bridal wreath of verbena was plucked by the bride herself. A 20 carat diamond worth 10000 was found in Arkansas.
A fragmented market update reports oats and corn directions with July and September futures, slight declines, and unsettled oats and corn values. Butter, eggs, poultry, and storage prices show varied moves. Pittsburgh livestock receipts include hogs, sheep, lambs, calves with price ranges and notable weight figures.
Elkins June 59 Judge W E Baker in United States District Court set July 14 as the trial date for W W Gibson and PL W Poline Elkins strike employes of the Western Maryland Railroad charged with contempt for violating court restraints and interfering with train operations. Larry Naples of Clarkshare faced an allied indictment for possession and transportation of liquor. Naples was guided by a witness to plead guilty to one count, fined 504 and costs, and released on his own recognizance on another indictment. A second case saw Judge Baker tell Naples to quit moonshine or leave the district. Probst of Harrison County pled guilty to violation of the Harrison Narcotic Act.
William Threshing was committed to the county jail after a grand larceny warrant was sworn out. He allegedly contracted to purchase evods valued at 170 dollars for George H. Brobst, trustee in bankruptcy, but joined a wagon and took the goods, then refused to reveal their location.
A certificate of the dissolution of the corporation known as the Fairmont Buron Oil Co. has been filed at the office of County Clerk Lee N. Satterfield.
A vintage advertisement touts a "scientific blood cleanser" claim that eczema pimples boils and rashes stem from impurities in the blood. It promises clearer skin rosier lips sparkling eyes a refined appearance and even body rebuilding with a proprietary tonic sold in drug stores.
Fast selling liquid remedy combines pepsin with corrective stomach agents to quickly ease gas, heartburn, and indigestion. It claims to relieve dizziness headaches sleeplessness and despondency tied to stomach distress and promises a healthful, restorative effect with a pleasant taste. A large bottle costs $1.00.
James Edward Riggs aged 26 died at his parents’ home on the County Club road after a bout with tuberculosis. A resident of McMechen before moving to the city to work as a carpenter, he fell ill soon after arrival and gradually declined until his death earlier today. He is survived by his wife Hazel C. Riggs and two children, Charles and Madeline. The body was prepared by SC Jones and will be taken to Moundville tomorrow morning for burial.
Clarksburg June 30 An attempt to burn the Hudson Coal Co Miller tipple near Reynoldsville was thwarted before $100 in damage. Fire chief reports kerosene used. flames discovered by manager J M Orr and extinguished by city department.
A street vendor extols a cement product to a lady claiming its strength could break ten commandments and mend them without being noticed. The odd boast frames a local dialogue about extraordinary durability and moral irony.
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