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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1921

Page

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Community Health Day Promises Free Examinations and Talks

Sunday program aims to examine children and provide health reports to parents at Miller School and various district sites. Event features include a choir, chorale, and community meetings with local organizations such as the Y M C A and women’s clubs.

Beller Ealth Miller Soho Butehut Dion Phurch Barnes Chook Highland Hald Methies School Giri Donuts Comrat Porta Sule Rasny Ealth Crukadors Millerez Ajereater Wom- Sib Sabs Choraleclad Sehno Pais Aiorn Alka Varlona L. D. Howard Clah

Death of Fred Murphy in Morristown details his family

Aged 30, Fred Murphy, prominent in Morristown and formerly of Farmington, died after illness at Polyclinic Infirmary Morristown. Survived by brothers Will of Farmington and A B Murphy of Ardmore plus three others and two sisters. Body to arrive Farmington Sunday 7:20 AM. funeral plans not set. Undertaker Pore mo to handle arrangements.

Frederick J Murphy Patrick. Murphy Morristown New Murphy Gurnsville W.va Hattle Creek Mich Morriswomn Will Farmington A. B. Murphy Ardmors Charles Ardmore Ola Wil Throg Wistaen Mary Nell Murphy Furs Isetoun Mra J. C. Collins Grant Town Eta County Cain Undertaker

Tremor Recorded Near Chicago Disturbance Footage

A seismograph recorded a strong tremor with the center described as 2,865, lakes southwest of Chicago, likely over the Pacific Ocean. The quake reached maximum strength at 15:64 and caused a minor aftershock at 72m, per the meteorological bureau.

Chicago Det United Sates Lakes Pacific Ocean

Night Commercial Course At High School

Fairmont Indensnd ent school district board meeting approved renewing the commercial school within the high school. Courses include bookkeeping and stenography, with two tracks offered. Registration set for October 22, classes begin October 24, exams in December, and the term resumes in January 1993.

Board of Nllucation of Fairmont Courag Groge Austom Otober

Normal Lecture Course Wicket selecturis and lectures set

Money cleared Inat-yaar has bean sums to secure potter talent and courting for shin year. Course opens November 7 with a lecture by Dr. Porney Cuchman of Central Congregation church of Brooklyn, a prominent pastor. Lewin & Co. appear February 1, Henry & Co. on February 28. The program features singing, phonograph, merie and artwork with R. Ex-President Roosevelt on stage. Tickets $2 for Wit Aarne students. call 40L8 oF G62 for details.

Porney Cuchman Central Congregation Church of Brooklyn Lewin & Co Sam Lewin Bidanor Withen Hte Henry &Co O! Entertainment Bings Merie I R Roonayolt New York Globe Bkeyhill Stahl America Abraham Tincote Drisikwater Tipeth Aarne

Lower Coal Rates Forbid By ICC Order

The Interstate Commerce Commission blocked a proposed coal rate cut by Union Pacific and others, suspending the effective date of their schedule until December 12, 1982. The agencies argued that the reduction would harm interstate transportation and prompted potential investigations. The action preserves the pre-1920 rate level pending review.

ICC Washington Bet Union Pacific Utah Becasio Affective

Mystery Iron Box Chess Player Amazes Town

A local tale describes a mysterious iron box with moving arms that seemed to act as a chess player. The owner placed it on a table and observers reported intelligent movement. Later, the mystery was solved and the device contained a legless figure generation. A strange, futuristic marvel discussed alongside community health talks and a popcorn season.

McElroy Receives 30 Day Sentence In Court

In Criminal Court this morning A Malsioy was fined and given a 30 day term after a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a young girl. The docket was cleared with no jury trial and the judge excused the jury until Monday morning. Assistant State’s Attorney John Manon Jr and defense attorney M W Ogden appeared for respective sides.

A. Malsioy Jalpho Tudge M. Showalter Bhowalsar

Ministers at Fresham Farm Pittsburgh Session

Ministers and their wives attended the ninety eighth annual Pittsburgh convention current at Fresham Farm. The Hugh Malcolm Howards Toxman tract was dedicated as part of the session with Bishop Fess elar McConnell delivering the keynote address.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ‘Conitavanée Hugh Malcolm Howards Fesselar- McConnell

Knox Buried at Valley Forge Historical Services

Knox burial services were held at Valley Forge with attendance by notable figures including Penrose Bordut and Governor Bordut plix. A fifty member delegation led by Vice President Coolidge attended. Rev W Herbert Burk officiated at the Episcopal church service, followed by burial in the chapel cemetery near the Knox summer home overlooking the Schuylkill valley.

Valley Forge Philow O. Knox Ntals County Teider Lestor Penrose Bordut Plix Coolldeal Washington W. Herbert Burk Episcopal Church Waller Forre American Legion Norristown Cemeteny Koos Schuyekill Valley Sullivan's Bridge Wieh Gonor Warkington

Three Coppers Arresting Cora Mays in District Incident

Local police, led by Chief Art Arnett, bear down on Cora Mays a 50 pound resident, after a half hour struggle on Pennsylvan ia avenue. The scene includes officers, bystanders, and a bloodstained wardrobe as the mayor’s court sentences Cora to ten days and fines others for drunkenness and unrelated charges.

Thomas Wtale Himes Tamabee Maoni Hosea Geea Art Arnett Andy Cora Chiat Ar ‘Cott Pennlvania Avenue Cor

Woman and \"Hubby\" Clothing Theft Case at Mine

In Kansas near Morgantown, William had Albert Gilford pursued after claiming his wife’s clothes were taken. Gilford allegedly stole four garments from the shack of the mine foreman and was jailed after the arrest at Thowpsat Mine No 2. The incident follows a domestic dispute involving Mrs Wilts and Jora, with Attorney Front and R. Amos cited in the proceedings.

Ms. Wilts R. Amos Auavand William Albert Gilford Morgantown Gilford

Congress Rejects Effort To Increase House Size

Washington Oct 16 The second major reform effort to raise the House beyond 435 failed as the House rejected a 460 or 493 plan. Supporters argued against overloading members while opponents said the Senate would not back a larger chamber. Critics warned only states with stagnating populations faced risk of losing representation, amid paralysis on flood relief matters.

Washington Vetios Consun Committee Soumisties Consus Ganate Senate Lng

Death Notice from Farmington Community

Aged Farmington resident dies at home after years of illness. Survived by five children Mack McCoy of Fairview L. L. Arle and Bleoths Farmington, husband preceded in death. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from Methodist church Farmington with burial at T. O. P. cemetery by Ulderthorfe Cunningham.

Shackjerord Farnington Fane Mack McCoy Fairview L. L Arle Bleohts Farmington Hurshnaband Fin Méthpalet Ulderthorfe Cunningham

East Side High Year Book Plans Revealed

Student council and faculty convene to discuss the publishing of the year book. Committees will set book character and quality, estimate printing costs, and study advertising avenues with a report due next week.

East Side High Atudenia Bale Willy Gano Drakes Dalldribons Lea Aeldie Alist Torsone

Menacing Att e of Iees W arning Labor Shockwaves

Washington dispatch reports rising tensions as President Tiarding seeks to bridge railroads and their employers amid looming labor conflicts. Rail unions plan a nationwide strike vote and authorize walkouts if demands aren’t met, with joint meetings by major brotherhoods to coordinate action. Chicago dispatch notes 70 percent of ice workers ready to strike, signaling possible widespread disruption.

Washington Get Tiarding Nan Uhh Pusiic Rroun Inbor Mip Interetws Communen Commission Gncago Sittem Ubions Doenad C.J. Manton Order of Railroad Telegraphers Todas Hich Brotborkand Ubels Plan Dalen Imadorn

Baptists Hear Talk On Jap Missions

The Baptist General Association session closed after a week with about 600 visitors in the city. Dr Ulin Ax In from Japan spoke on missions, Dr D B Purington of Morgantown discussed a Baptist Prospect From the Peaks of Past Success, and A D Hilston gave a keynote talk with other state speakers. Attendance for the sessions remained high despite weather, with many attendees at multiple meetings daily.

Ulin Ax Ralmionary Japan DB. Purington Morguntown A. D.hilston

Three Liquor Violators Convicted In County Court

In a county court session yesterday three men faced liquor law violations. A jury cleared one defendant, while A Bil Tagen Hurry and Sears Kut awale were found guilty of possessing moonshine and receiving fines. Another case led to a hung jury. Demary of Chietton faced trial for charges connected to beer and homebrew, with representation by Ernust Ru Belt and PB Kirby. The jury listed several local names, but the vote did not yield a verdict against Demaro.

Court of Justice Martin Dawraba Lwhiskey Coete Tohné UG. Bowss J.T. Kamer Maple Wem Mor Gam J. M. Wemleg Eom Obwag R B. Morgan Sal P. Ch Greathous Barorni Tate Jagrnog

Half Million Dollar Fire In Texas Rages at Bank

Paris Texas October reports a devastating blaze at a local bank causing extensive damage. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched, with officials estimating losses near half a million dollars. No injuries reported.

Texas

Four Miners Bail Granted After Disturbing Delays

Authorities bail four miners named Sullivan Soragen and By motuined today amid ongoing delays. Court records show the men faced preliminary charges and were released on bail under standard conditions as investigations continue.

Tyr Sullivan Soragen

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