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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1920

Page

2

Farmers Federation delegates urge broad railway tax support

In a heated convention the American Federation of Farmers voices unity across factions. The group backs reinstating extension work funding and seeks early passage of a 1 percent land tax alongside other taxes. Railway legislation receives widespread approval as representatives push for timely action.

American Federation American Farm Bureau Federation American Jean Federation Gion Sillie Railway Legis

Arenterestia Lines of Transportation Maintained

A statement insists transportation must stay open and operating without interruption to prevent injustice to the people. It warns no class has the right to starve urban residents or destroy farmers’ labor outputs.

Arenterestia

Mannington Dies In Barn At Warrior's Fork Home

Raymer Hayhurst of Warrior's Fork was found dead in a barn at Mrs. Sardéna Snyder's home. Heart trouble likely caused death at about seven yesterday morning. He was about 45, single, and survived by three brothers Calvin Lindsey George J Hayhurst and two sisters Mrs. James Watson and Mrs. Sardent Snyder. A half brother Ambrosa Hayhurst of Rymer noted. Funeral plans not yet set.

Raymer Hayhurst Warrior's Fork Sardéna Snyder Calvin Lindsey George J. Hayhurst James Watson Burt Hill Sardent Snyder Warrior’s Fork Ambrosa Hayhurst Rymer

Sewing party funds drive at Mrs Shimp home

Nine ladies of the M. E. B. church gathered at Mrs. Jesse Shimp’s Railroad street home this afternoon to raise a special fund with a sewing party from two until five o'clock.

M. Eb, Church Jesse Shimp Railroad Street

Hix buys Dendil Huey property in Jefferson Street

David Hix owner of the Hix livery buys the Dendil Huey property on Jefferson Street and plans to move his family into the new home this week though it remains unimproved. Joseph C Sidley in Homewood addition remains very ill after weeks at home. John T Hopkins returns from Pleasants County where he drilled a twenty five barrel producing oil well in the Keecer sand on a lease developed by himself and other Mann ington operators. Elks Here. B F Peabody of Moundsville and Derm outy Grand Exalted Ruler M E B Ash attend a regular meeting of the lodge here on Wednesday night. To Fairview. Reserve high school basketball team travels to Fairview to play the Reserves.

David Hix Hix Dendil Huey Jefferson Street John T. Hopkins Pleasants County Keecer Mannington Elks B. F. Peabody Moundsville Dermouty M. EB. Ash. Graft State Association A. G. Martin Fairmont Lopee Lodge Héra

Satterfield Called Toward Terra Alta After French Death

O C Satterfield was summoned from Terra Alta in connection with the death of Charles F French on Monday this week. Miss Nona Sturm, stenographer at the Evening Leader office, has returned.

O. C. Satterfield Terra Alta Charles F. French Nona Sturm Evening Leader

Church board meeting and choir rehearsal announced

A church board and leaders met at the M E church. A special choir rehearsal is set for seven thirty this evening at the church. Prayer service and reception for new members will follow. all are invited to attend. Mantle Burleson runs for president, per the Minneapolis Journal quote. Plane makers Curtis receive a 285 aircraft order worth about 1 million dollars for south and middle west clients.

A.B. Cooper George Taylor Annabelle B .F. Wells Glover Gap Marinington Westeray H. A. Sybert Charleston Roy E, Ico Bingamon Baptist Church SS Se Curtis Airplane Manufacturers G. W. Browne Chicago South Middle West

Purge and Strengthen: A Winter Health Tip From Martin’s Drug Store

A broad health pitch urges readers to use a simple remedy as a laxative to regulate bowels and purify blood. The ad promises strength benefits and low cost, noting that children like the remedy and that Martin’s Drug Store can supply it this winter.

Martin's Drug Store

Local Grocers Promised Full Value for Every Dollar

The piece lists trusted merchants including Garrison Fairmont Brown’s Cash Grocery and J. G. Lloyd among others, noting profits must cover clerks and rents. It urges shoppers to buy from reliable grocers to avoid profiteering and ensure fair value.

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