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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1920
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text references authors Maurice Maprattinch and George Vancouver, mixed with stray questions about calendars and geography. It includes mentions of a New York Giants stunt, a jury dated 2475, and various invented or garbled names, with no coherent narrative or factual event.
Fragmentary weather forecast shows near zero wind chill and a cold day ahead in Virginia. Local notices report a directors meeting and a chamber of commerce gathering at eleven, with various names and towns listed in the damaged text.
A town event invites girls ages six to eleven to a 6:30 pm gathering at Mont-Mra La Mezich church with design lessons and new attire. Also reported: a small East Side fire at William Dien’s residence, contained quickly by the fire department.
John F. Dutty resumes the role of Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio representative for Metal Reporter and Waste Trace Journal. He previously ran scrap trades in Fairmont and Pittsburgh, then left journalism for sales. Now he leads the two papers in the tri state region, overseeing advertisement and editorial departments.
A fragmented report notes Napoleon's belief in a large diamond as a symbol of fortune at his wedding to Josephine. The tale mentions the groom’s trust in the gem’s power to bring wealth and luck, reflecting era superstitions surrounding marriage and prosperity.
Across eight states the storm left many dead and injured with relief efforts under way. Indiana reported dozens of fatalities and numerous towns listed in casualty tallies while Michigan Alabama and Georgia recorded additional deaths. Officials estimated property losses in the millions as Red Cross volunteers and state troops organized aid and cleanup began in devastated areas.
Numerous property transfers recorded by county clerk A G Martin and others involve parcels across Fairmont Grant Mannington and Barrackville. Deeds show transfers to buyers including W G Doyly Minto L West J N Nicodemus and more with consideration amounts ranging from 1 000 to 6 400 dollars.
The debut of the first cotton bale generates market buzz as buyers bid aggressively for the privilege amid advertising prestige and competitive auction pricing, reflecting strong demand across markets.
Thomied Frain Hawkinberry, born 1951, died recently after a life marked by blindness and a distant family. Survived by four brothers, he never married and did not formally join a church despite a 25 year conversion. Funeral services are planned in Buffalo with Rev. Michael of Ligatleport officiating. interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Dir Wulilagzyorit of the United States Public Health Service will come from Washington to speak at the Marion County Medical Society monthly meeting. The session begins at eight o clock due to Dr Hollingsworth's early train departure.
Washington notes from March 23 report political chatter on Wilson third-term prospects and party maneuvers. Details include statements by Humphreys, Kitchin, and Palmer factions, with WV figures like Woodward and Woodyard profiled amid early primary hints.
More than a hundred pupils from Fairmont Independent School District will enter a poster contest sponsored by the War Loan organization of the Fourth Federal Reserve District. Prizes totaling 100 dollars will be awarded. A disinterested city or county superintendent will chair a committee that selects three top posters. The three will be sent to the state committee, due April 12, for final forwarding to the War Loan organization in Richmond, Virginia, which will designate the district prize winner.
The nine year old Dorothy May Wilson, whose mother is dead and father absent, is placed in county care after being found near Mannington. She shows brightness but remains undersized, and has been taken to the Salvation Army nursery under Captain Pickering’s care along with other children. The tale includes the child’s suspicion of a penny for candy and describes a scene of several youngsters playing in a large nursery room while one toddler grieves for a mother.
The text describes Native American labor in West Virginia, noting indolence and skill in stone tool making. Indians worked flint and stone for hunting implements, mills, scrapers, needles, and weaponry. Men crafted bows, arrows, knives, stone axes, and canoes, with women largely not the sole boat builders. Flint sources spread across Marten and adjacent counties, with pieces found far from original sites.
W J Wiesel heads a special committee and reports findings on earlier morning indentation figures. The panel’s earlier total of 1.475 is noted, with reactions from workers and HT Cunningham contributing testimony. A further report is expected today as Mr Onn remains unavailable.
Report covers a city campaign where Blues and Reds vie for memberships at a large Y drive. Notes include speeches by Skinner and Shively, a large dinner for 16, drumbeat crowd energy, and plans to raise 26000 for the coming year amid organized labor style chants and banners.
The report details shrinking coal carloads and ongoing price negotiations affecting railroads across Ohio and Pennsylvania. Industry figures like EL Jenkins and J Paxton appear in discussions as unions and operators negotiate amid expected yard delays and contract shifts. Analysts note rising tensions in coal shipping, with airport and regional demand influences signaling broader market adjustment.
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