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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1920

Page

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Atlantic City annual meeting disrupted by coal talks

Report from a national coal gathering notes Gornwell unable to speak with coal operators at the event. Details describe trains moving loads east and west, with numerous cars and coke shipments, while personal notes list several operators and officials connected to Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

Gornwell National Coal Atlantic City Thayas Rumen Graton Amos Everet Dreaven Virginia, Coal, & Coke Eho Goa Johnson Sommerent

Villa Again in Saddle Against Mexican Govt

A decipherable snippet reports Villa and his rebels opposing the Mexican government. The wording references internal strife, pursuit by government troops, and a tense situation among rival factions.

Villa

Graduation exercises at Hurmont Independent District

The annual graduating exercises at Hurmont Independent District grade schools will be held Thursday evening May 27 at Methodist Episcopal Church on Sass Street. About 154 pupils are to graduate from the district schools, with diplomas to be awarded.

Hurmont Methodist Ep Sass

Whiskers at Close of a Hard Day

A fragment recalls Jimmy Herbert’s whiskers as a humorous closing line in a local sketch. The piece notes a trimmed inch and a nostalgic mood, capturing a rough cut of stage humor from a bygone era.

Jimmy Herbert

Clarksburg Medical Event Notes May Twenty Fifth Six

In Clarksburg West Virginia Dr Vante's office hosts an event on May 25 and 26. Local physicians Wil Best and Maniningrad Wi provide care and consultations. The schedule remains subject to confirmation.

Clarksburg W. Va Wil Best Dr. Vante Maniningrad Wi ‘Va

Atlantic City May 25 report on payments and region

Local brief from Atlantic City New Jersey notes a payment event or regional matter dated May 25. The fragment mentions Paimmont and region context but lacks full details or clear actions.

Atlantic Citt N

Called to Clarksburg By Death of Father

Mr and Mrs A H Stotler and their niece Mrs Rae left for Clarksburg after the death of a father figure this morning. The family spoke of the long service and sorrow, noting the man’s passing and arrangements to follow in Clarksburg.

Clarksburg A. H. Stotler Nistern Rai Jabeth Stottler Aftarnons Mr. Stotler

Meads Post 6G AR to Attend Sunday Service

Members of the Meads Post No 6G AR will attend a church service at Highland Avenue ML EL church on Sunday May 3 at 10 30 AM. After the sermon by the pastor the group will socialize and conclude the gathering.

PERE Highland Avenue ML EL The Meads Saey Nest Sunda

Bon Factor Elect Delegates At Oxford Ohio Summer Conference

The Mid-West Box Factory plans a 6 30 PM gathering to elect delegates for the summer industry conference at Oxford Ohio. The council will meet June 11 to 30 for ten days of companionship outdoor inspiration. Delegates from bio D44 will be chosen to attend with room and board for ten days at 13.00 plus foe and necessary attire. The event aims to be both educational and enjoyable.

Mid-West Oxford Ohio

General Painting and Wood Finishing Ad

General Painting and Interior Decorating service offering payer based cleaning and wood finishing. Provides interior painting, wood refinishing, and decorative detailing for homes and small offices with free estimate and portable crew.

How Elections Were Run by Youth at Polling Place

A fragment describes election day antics with youths near the voting booths. Observers say one man held up two fingers, brows raised, while others escorted women to view interior areas. No arrests reported as Republicans and Democrats participated in a civics lesson at Shaw.

Prak Conley Bane Marthe Boyer Noruml School Letitia Bothwell Jene Fuller Alta Govis Elisabeth Widock Ireney ‘Millan Ella Fletcher McKinley Aftar Shaw

Graduation set for largest Paw Paw district class

One of the district’s largest graduating classes will receive diplomas tonight at the M. E church in Fairview. Twenty seven members are listed on the roll including Babel Virginia Amoe, John Glen Amynoos, Vada Kathleen Austin, Reba Lumberloge, Nellie Pearl Darrah, and others. Ex-Governor W. E. Glasscock will deliver the principal address in Morgantown after the commencement exercises.

Paw Paw M. E Fairview Babel Virginia Amoe Jotn Glen Amynoos Vada Kathleen Austin Reba Lumberloge Nellie Pearl Darrah Taith Preda Dicken George Gale Balt Yer Marie Frits Marion Ethel Golden Madge Knisely Earl Mason John Wi Morgantown

Conventions and Controversy in Late 19th Century Politics

The text recalls Eastern capital figures and tariff debates, noting McKinley’s nomination and the Reed movement’s failure. It describes party education of voters, delegate handpicking, and tensions over free silver versus gold standards, with reformers pressing for sound money.

Mark Hatta Congress Ohio Bolieve Whan Mein Wen Tom Reed House of Representatives Reed Wll McKinley

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