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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1920

Page

5

Trivia Across Time and Tide in a Fragmented Paper

A chaotic OCR snapshot mixes quiz prompts, War of Independence figures, saints legends, and a weather section. It mentions Patrick Henry era lore, a Seven Sleepers tale, a 1255 Lewp Year reference, and various local notices, licenses, meetings, and a forecast of warmer temperatures.

Wigwers Kwizloweph Warren Ernest Atsa Yor Bunker Hill HY Lathie Honesus Wiltins Canada National Parke Go Wells

Interlude of a parish event and sermons on faith

A local high school basketball tourney is planned at the YMCA for Saturday evening with small admission. In related notes, Highland Avenue Methodist Church reports a pastor’s health concern and a sermon focused on spiritual understanding, while a church committee names nine members to lead campaign efforts and reflects on religious life in the community.

InterGides Thera Wil Bartiers Neblin Dackylides Jane Flo Iag Billy LaMance Uoryica Eddy Fils Goodwin Methodist Episcopal Church Wilbur Hennen Rolfe M. Hite J. Ms. Jacobs South C. M. Ramage le. O. Boyt Ward M Dawna T.L. Henderson Tomison J. F. Cola

Personal notices from Grafton and area residents

Mrs Gall Fishback of Grafton spends days in transit with relatives John A Clark and Kenna Clerk returning from Hot Springs Ark Edna Carruthers of Morgantown county visits here Mine Mary Jean Howard is ill at home improving Mrs Clyde S Holt leaves for Washington DC to stay with daughter Mra A M Rowe Mr and Mrs LN Pierce travel to Clarksburg for sister in law Mrs Matt Priaka at St Marys hospital Mrs J B McClelland visits Philadelphia to stay with her mother Mrs Im A Ely Mrs Noel Weaver returns from Buffalo Pittsburgh and Mor Rawtown The Rey and Mrs Charlax Baird Mitchell visit Atlantic City for recovery from a recent operation in Baltimore

Mra. Gall Fishback Grafton Tranity John A. Clark Hot Springs Ark Edna Carruthers Oroca Roads Mopongalia County Mary Jean Howard the Bright L. B. Howard Fennaylvenis Avenue Howard G. A. Fray Rochester Ming Mayo Brothers Frey Clyde S. Holt Loft Washington, D. C Mra A.M. Rowe LN. Pierce Clarksburgh Matt Priaka St. Mary's Hospital J. B. McClelland Philadelphia Im. A. Ely Noel Weaver Buffalo Pittsburgh Mor Rawtown Tha Rey Charlax Baird Mitchell Atlantic City Baltimore

Baptists Rally for $100000 BI Campaign Drive

Marion county Baptist leaders met at Mannington First Baptist Church with ministers from Mannington district and nearby counties to organize local campaign committees for a Northern Baptist Convention fund drive. The statewide effort leads to a county meeting in Fairmont in about two weeks, with all pastors united and a campaign close set for May 2.

Marion County Une Northern Baptist Convention Mannington M. C. Lough Marlin County Fairmont Ray W. M. Jonnings Manington D.stainaker Clarksburg Willow Tree Baptist Church T. HR. Lawler Barrackville Fairview J. D. Haught Burton W. L. Tichardson Wadestown Mononsalta County L. J. Pack Monaugana County Richartson Milton County Una

Backsliders and Peter Confusion in Sunday School Tale

A church scene shows confusion as students struggle to recall biblical figures. A pupil finally speaks, misnaming Peter and delivering a muddled recap that reveals broader misunderstanding among the group.

Fragmented Health Ad Hinting At Cold Remedies

A garbled OCR fragment mentions sore throat prudence and medicine without a bottle. It references a saline or saliva remedy and lists unclear terms like TONSHLINES, lacking coherent details or identifiable entities.

Miners React to Commission Report in Joint Conference Call

John J. Lawis, president of the Calied Mine Workers of America, condemns high prices and supports a Joint Wangs conference. The majority report proposes special boards for Kanawha Paint Cenale and Cabin Creek fields, and notes Illinois sites Assumption and Decatur.

Bern John J. Lawis Calied Mine Workers of America Cenale Cabin Creek

Monongahela District Coal Output and Rail Loading Update

Daily coal and coke loading figures across Monongahela division districts show persistent idle capacity and rising coke loading, with 133% carloads of coal and coke on Monday and ongoing fluctuations in East and West district totals. Officials report continued activity shifts as workers monitor loading across Baltimore and Ohio lines amid 1910 operational updates.

West Virginia Monongahela Railroad Wost Virmola Pennsylvania Pallmont Monongah Division Beltimore & Ohio Eadhing Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Hartimore & Ohio Fuel Ag Maine Central New York Central New York New Haven & Harttont N. J Pers Marquette Wrandlottg Washington Northern Eat Grafton Baltmore & Carabrosd Mr. Jenkins Hutchingon Coal Company Jett Baltimore Washington Davis Davis Coal & Coke Company J. K Vosbell Tit Miranca

Banish Nervousness and Seek Quick Relief

An ad-like fragment promotes relief for tiredness and nervous strain with a promise of immediate benefit. It mentions a drug brand, a 0-cent box, and a discount on first purchase, urging readers to try a product claimed to support the nervous system and energy.

Tate Wen Xcite Pulte Arabidon Rand Bervons TE H-H Drug Co Asn

Verdict Reached In Primene Theater Case

In a Circuit court session the ewes Fargo Express company faced a damage suit by Primene theater owners Gal laxher and Prince over late film delivery for a Vader Hand fap event on Friday November 13 27. The jury found for the express company with a 60 verdict while attorney Harry Shaw represented the plaintiffs. Judge Haymond later excused the jury for the day and scheduled further proceedings for tomorrow morning.

Gallaxher and Prince Primene Ewes Fargo Circuit Court Howard Lockwood Express Company Rollo J. Conley Harry Shaw Jedee Haymond Junora George W. Wright Henry J. Nuter 3. E. Kitte M. L. Hartley Thoman K Heek Harry Nicahala Wit Murphy W. F Neptune H. T. Jones SA. Conaway Edgar Suit C. J. Satterfield Judge Haymond Walil

Mary Johnson in Hand to Hand Razor Assault Case

At Farmington last night Deputy Sheriff Howard Woodward found a razor used in a dispute between Mary Johnson and William Smith. Smith says the razor was a clone shave. physicians say swift medical action prevented a fatal loss of blood. Both are jailed at Farmington after pleas of guilty to a misdemeanor and fines of twenty five dollars each.

Mary Johnson William Smith Howard Woodward Williams Cook's Hospital Jailmita Williema Farmington William Stra Johnson Justice Musgrove Smith Court of Justice Toothman Armington

Women council leader speaks on Fairmont campaign efforts

Mise Jane Montgomery, president of the Woman's council, addressed Fairmont residents about past campaign experiences and expressed faith in the current effort. She noted a daily average of one to two women in households and urged citizens to support those already in the community.

Peter Pater Petar Fairmont Ths Citisens Mise Jane Montgomery Woman's Council Elie Kids

Women Pushing Health Campaign Voices At Y Meeting

Report on a campaign meeting at the Y where Mrs Rosier speaks of personal gains from a program aimed at health and recreation. The article notes women and girls using facilities to the limit for health fund recreation and outlines plans for noon lunch hour debates and a joint dinner for men and women department officers to finalize organization.

Rowler The Blues Faye Abe Rosier Tuamu

Crudoleum Hair Tonic Promises Purity and Quality

A vintage advertisement touts Crudoleum hair tonic as a reliable, antiseptic remedy for thinning or dull hair. It asserts high quality, promises restoration of natural color and buoyancy, and offers a money back guarantee through Fairmont Pharmacy. Claims include quick removal of dandruff and pestilent issues while urging purchase via M. Simpson Drug Co. sale details.

Fairmont Pharmacy Fairmont Ance L Hottia Crudolbum Why M. Simpson Drug Co Wilkineborg Station Pittsburgh

Chaotic Meeting Roles and Names at Friday Spiro Event

The text lists numerous chairmen captains and members across departments, including Mrs. Dji Tejipan, Mrs Arthur Eath, May Doreas Prichard, Mrs Joseph Renioc, Mrs Barus Leeper, Mrs Portest FarkGaen, Mrs George Daialt, and various others. It notes attendees seated at the table and ends with Friday's the day at Spiro.

Cme Blues Joseph Renioc Mary Hervey Ae Rachsel Torvonen Ruth Frese HL Diemer A. J. Cak Bosie

Coal Dust Lungs Cured by Milka Emulsion Claim

An advertisement-like account describes a miner in Terre Haute suffering coal dust lung damage after 1916. It praises Milka Emulsion as a restorative remedy improving digestion, strength, appetite, and cough, claiming the product helped the miner regain health and weight. The text touts a satisfaction guarantee and nationwide druggist availability.

Amy Ave St. Terre Haute Toll Mille Henulason Haute Ind Druicetate Meget Wittceo Drug Co

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