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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1920

Page

7

Kwiz and Weather Notes In a Turbulent Page

A fragment from a newspaper page mixes quiz questions on science and history with a noisy weather section. It mentions sources of knowledge, education, and landmarks, including references to The Spanish American War era, the Northwest, and Rutgers university style trivia. The weather block reports a forecast for West Virginia and specifics on temperatures and conditions, alongside local notes about people and events.

Dg. U. Fiat Kwiztalllona Royal Amar Mulvetnrs Mandalawobe Bot Sons iRatghaniaiin Therm Lao Rice Sistingiahed Ia Manesat Hy Fm Fice Tnt Columbia River Oregon Gsford University England Smanenow

Local items note committee meeting and transit delays

The reorganization committee plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon in the Mount hotel building. An interurban coach line reports cars behind schedule near Clarksburg with a slight backlog expected to ease by around 2 PM. YMCA girls discuss friendship and plan further women’s department activities at the Marion County meeting. Doctors and medical society members will gather at Cook hospital tomorrow night at eight. Clarksburg arrest report: Claws Satter of Rivesville was jailed on a theft warrant for a gold watch, chain, and ring valued at about fifty five dollars, alleged stolen last August.

Marion County Medical Society Cook Hospital Trei Rivesville Claws Satter Mvesville James Warrets Wheeler Petty Lawinville

Personal notices and visits around Morgantown area

Dr. W Howard and J M Howard spent Sunday with the elder's father in Ma vontown. Mrs C M Ramage and daughter Eleanor visit Cassville with David Lamsey's family. Annie Russell of New York cleared to Morgantown to help her mother M V Rawl. Clarence Stalter visited relatives in Gratian. John R Coles of Gration arrives for a brief visit. Cole will join sister. Harry Larkin, WVU student, spent weekend with relatives in Monongah. Ruth Evans and Grace Hill weekend in Pittsburgh. Beatrice Amos recovered from a health issue and returned to duties at the shore office. Mr and Mrs W H Hicks and son William of Matindavilin visiting Margaret Barr Hough on East side. Mr Hicks travels to Clarksburg for Create Men’s association. family remains here. Ernest Holt and wife return from Clemens Midh area for Mr Bell's health. he shows improvement. Malena and Helen Crow, WVU students, return for funeral of Uncle Albert Crow. Gertrude Faherty returns from Parkersburg unit. Mrs Sedona Parker returns from Morgantown to home. Mr AB Rond and daughter Helen in city for several days. Robb's broken foot needs care. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Hart Goode on Bullin Street. The infant named Rosemary, Aug. Clarence Edward Satterfield improving after influenze, Grove Jackson, Kingwood citizen, badly hurt in mine accident. remained critical at Fairmont hospital.

W. Howard J) M. Howard Mavontown C. M. Ramage Eleanor Cassville Monongalia County David Lamsey Annie Russell New York Hin Clty Morgantown M.V. Rawsall Clarence Stalter Gratian John RR. Cols Gration Cole Harry Larkine West ‘Virginia University Monongah Ruth Evans Grace Hill Pittsburgh Beatrice Amos W. H. Hiks William Matindavilin Create Mén's Association Hla Ihanace Ernest Hol Clemenn Albert Crow Gertrude Faherty Parkers Ure Sedona Parker Mpa Chester Hobbs Ab, Rond Miss Helen Kingwood Fainmont Houpital

Through Eternity and the Deacon’s Ceremony

Fragmentary text describes a ceremonial event titled Through Eternity and mentions Frost teardrops, Gemth’s Snows, and a ceremony held for Thad. It references worth while lives and teaching others, with unclear names and dates.

Christ’s Trial to Traversy on Justice

A Leesport Congregational address by Hon. Showalter reviews the trial of Jesus before Pilate, arguing modern audiences should see the law and mob pressure in the crucifixion. He condemns political and religious power for sacrificing justice to popularity, urging applied Christianity as solution.

Christ Jasue Plate Pilate Jorne Showalter Cressyterian Jesus Showmiter Apirit Ani Pinta Dumitnda Shay Fife Calvary

New Soda Fountain Opens at Fairmont Pharmacy

Fairmont Pharmacy unveils a new Rad Crows brand soda fountain with Carara slabs and porcelain components. Manager Maures Jackson, formerly of Pittas and May Drug Co, leads service while patrons praise the tasty sodas. Nearby a Salvation Army effort sees five girls raise funds during a visit to the nursery and Captain Pickering commends the community.

Fairmont Wats Bishop & Babcock Co Cleveland Ohio Maures Jackson Georgy D. Bute Mr. Bitty

Holy Week Observances At Local Churches

Holy Week services are noted at Grace and St Peter's churches with multiple confirmations at Grace and Holy Week programs at St Peter's. Catholic rites include Maundy Thursday High Mass and Holy Saturday ceremonies with morning masses throughout the week. Large congregations attended yesterday as Lent continues with sermons on Mercy Magdalene Judas and Simon of Cyrene.

Giaes Lutheran Church Roy St. Mayer Siele Grace Lutheran Church Moye Mery Magdalene Tosday Peter Nosthesdiry Judas St. Peter's Catholic Church Father Houlton Vonine Wervices Sirmon Elock

Hutchinson Girl Dies of Meningitis

A Hutchinson girl, Margaret Bokus, twelve, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mir Bokus, died Saturday night at Fairmont hospital from meningitis. Funeral services were held this afternoon conducted by Rev Father O'Rielly, with burial in Moly Areas Cemetery, under the care of Carpenter and Porter undertakers.

Margaret Bokus Mir Mrm Soeeph Bokus Fairvontheapital Hutchigenn Father Jets O'Rielly Moly Era Carpenter

Funeral for Albert Crown Held at First M E Church

A large crowd attended the funeral of Albert Crown yesterday afternoon at the corner of Groen azul View streets. The Rev. C. Goodwin and Rev. John S. Robinson led services with music from a First M. E. church quartet. The casket was adorned with floral tributes and burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery. Pallbearers were H. J. Rowe, Wen White, F. I. Fam, Lee West, Calvin Cunningham and A. G. Martin. Relatives and friends from Barnesville Newark Morgantown Wyatt and Mannington attended or sent condolences.

Albert Crown Groen Azul View C. & Goodwin M.& Church John S. Robinson Amalia Anderson Barnesville Mabel Huffman Newark Jonnie Cairney Morgantown Mrx. Anhcraft Ira Anderson Wyatt Glenn Norman Nim Hayes Mary Manningtoo B. Hayes Near Wheeling Malissa Helen Crowl West Virginia University

High School Rehearses Comedy Farce For April Show

High school students rehearse a two act farce titled Wow a minstrel production with soloists forming the chorus. Rehearsals run after noon for the play and evenings for the musical portion at the high school. An orchestra of piano violin first and second clarinets cornet trombone and drum will accompany. Tickets are selling steadily though demand is not heavy and a rush is expected this week.

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Baptists to Confer on New World Plans in Marion County

Plans shape to raise part of a 10 million dollar fund for the new world movement of Northern Baptists. M C Lough chairs county efforts as talks target a countywide conference at the First Baptist Church in April with delegates from all county churches. Fred L Jenkins of Palatine Baptist leads organizers and names four minute men to present the campaign.

Marion County New World Movement of Northern Baptista M.C. Lough First Baptist Fred L .Jenkins Palatine Baptist Church

Brass Plant Progress Nears Midway Construction

Westir sini Metal Products officials and local residents inspected the new brass plant on the Speedway, now about halfway built. Major J. M. Boyle led the tour, expressing optimism that larger operations would follow and noting reduced transportation troubles. Chamber of Commerce committee discussions and favorable weather boosted weekly progress.

Westirsini Metal Products Company J. M. Boyle Major Boyle

Whiskey shipments seized at railroad station arrests made

Eleven gallons of whiskey seized by city and county officers at the Pennsylvania Railroad station. Three arrests followed as eight one gallon jugs and other containers were found in five packages unloaded from the train. No claimant appeared for the goods placed in the courthouse strong room. Three suspects captured last night identified as Robert Lawrence Bob Harris and Albert Johnson of Fairmont.

Cty Pennsvania Brownaville Court House Ty Shelf Howard Woodward Carl Ker Robert Lawrence Bob Harris Albert Johnson Fairmont Buckley

Death rate in 1918 US population figures cited

The provided fragment notes the 1918 death rate of the United States at 28 per 1000 population, based on the registration area excluding Hawaii, which makes up ten percent of the total wartime population. The wording references census or mortality statistics from that era.

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Labor Assembly Excludes Reporters Reporters Barred at Meeting

An angry session of the Labor Assembly in the Mosdngabela Valley centered on press exclusion. Delegates debated the lack of reporter access, with some demanding full reports of proceedings and others arguing reporters should be barred. The vote ended eighteen to ten in favor of excluding media as tensions rose over policy and transparency.

Tepka AL. Franklin Mosdngabela Valley Trades and Labor Assembly Centary Aince the Times Usw Miembere Capcea Star Chamber

Municipal actions and housing permits in a local meeting

New ordinance on delinquent taxes discussed. Joseph Wright authorized to relocate near Locum ave and Fourth St under city supervision. Woman's Club asks cooperation for a mid April clean up week. Building permits issued: D Davie $1,650 Spruce St residence. P J Burkis $5,000 Vermont Ave dwelling. B Minor $5,100 Vermont Ave dwelling. Joseph Ford garage on Diamond St. U.S. production in 1919 falls about 35 percent from 1918 midyear trend.

Joseph Wright Locum Avenue Fourth Street Alexanter Place Gioia F. Turns Cirle Woman's Club B. Minor Mont Avenue Joseph Ford T Diamond Street

Best tonnage trains over mountains boost heavy haul

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad records strong averages with 1,063 loads drawn, and 7,299 loads east of Grafton last week. Indications show an uptick in heavy haulage due to an export coal boom with confiscations noted at Curtla Bay and Brunswick. Car supply on the Monon division stands at 1,510 total with 1,460 placed in the early shift, including 1439 coke cars and 165 Re. G. cars.

Grafton Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Fairmont Curtla Bay Brunswick B&o Keyser Theer Monon West Virginia Pennsylvania Monongahela United Mine Workers Edward Matthews Audcluster No John Quatalac

Adler-ka: claimed remedy for stomach issues and constipation

An ad asserts Adler-ka as the only medicine for stomach relief and sour stomach, promising expulsion of all foul matter and prevention of appendicitis. It touts long selling use in Martins' drug stores and details a 444 mix of buckthorn, cascarrin, glycerine, and wine.

Tomever Battle of Adiertka HL. Hicks Ashley Werkaye Adler-\-ka

Coal shipments prompt talks on West Virginia rail plans

The report outlines coal movement and railroad expansion in Huntington and surrounding regions. Directors and stockholders of the Western Weast Virginia coal association will meet Thursday at 7 o clock to discuss the companys plans for yard space and new cars. A Fairmont company has purchased a tract of 100 acres of coal land, with the prospect of added railroad capacity to ease a looming car shortage.

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