The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-06-05

ing has BEEN lifted ST1tn slne8eQu1ps
lnent and the bath will be opened
to the public IN q few day s.
Fire Company for Shinnstori
Realizing the urgent need OF a
volunteer fire company for Shian
5ston. Mayor Fred Robey has been
actively engaged for several days
equipment and the costs OF same,
and is taking steps to form such a
company. An engineer from tine
West Virginia Inspection Bureau
was here recently AMI made an
Investigation CT the present equip
ment. and Mayor Robey has con-
ferret aith member of the bur-
eau, who says that with a reason
ably equipped fire company In
charge of captain who would see
that the men were trained in IRE
fighting the rates of insurance in
town would be materially reduced.
The inspector found the new water
pumping station in good order. but
found an insufficient supply OF
hose for the city's needs. The
costs of such an organization
would be negligible in compari-
son with its value. it Is claimed.
West Side Has Water
The new water line to the West
Side has been completed, and as
soon as the river is sufficiently
low to do the work. the line will
be connected with the lines OF the
city proper. Asphalt has been
purchased for the purpose OF re-
pairing the West Shinnston
streets, in which there are num-
Der OF bad holes.
Wants Supply Shop Location
C. IT. Wri ght, former resident
Of Haywood, but in past years 10
Gated in youngstown, Ohio, Is
seeking q location here Tor estao,
fishing an electrical wiring ana
supply business. MI. Wright is
well posted on radio telephone
appliances and has contributed
several articles to the press on this
work.
Becomes Business Partner. !.
Salem Joseph, who is IN ousl-
ness in Warrington. has been
spending few days VISIT VIII
his people here. Mr.. Joseph has
purcha sed an interest in bust
ness there and expects to move ms
family there soon.
New Barber Shop Opens.
A new barber shop, the largest
in the city. was opened to the
public last Thursday night. Jack
High. local barber OF several years
experience, is the proprietor. The
shop will be a six chair affair and
will be modern in all respects.
Mr.. Walls to Open shop.
C. C. Walls, who for number
OF years has been connected with
the Consolidation Coal Co. is seek
ing location here in which to
open an electrical supply shop.
Mr.. Walls was an electrician at
the Hutchinson power plant until
its shutdown recently; and has
knowledge of his trade.
He is also interested in the Shinns-
ton Power & Light Co.
Personals.
Miss Mabel Vincent. who has
been a surgical patient ina Balt1-
more hospital for some time. still
continues to improve, ana Is e4-
pectde to return home in a short
time.
P. L. Mackey of Richie County
is the guest of his brother, Lind
sey Mackey.
The Misses Blanche and Julia
King of Cottageville, W. Va, are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. V. Row
ley.
Miss Blanche Harmer is home
from Athens, Ohio, where she had
been attending school, and Will
spend the summer vacation with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
l.. Shinn of Shinn's Run.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
M. E. Church will hold its regu-
lar business meeting in the social
rooms of the church on Tuesday
evening. Business of Importance
will be discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Cunning
ham spent the weekend with re-
latives at Paora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l. Har-
mer of Shinn's Run attended the
exercises at the
State University at MorgantoWn,
their son, Hardin R. Harmer, be-
ing on the graduating list.
H. Sollomane who was recently
a surgical patient at a Clarkshurg
hospital. has returned home, and
is said to be recovering nicely.
Jack and Taylor Coffindaffer.
small sons of Mrs. Mary Cofindaf-
fer, are recovering from a recent
operation for the removal of their
tonsils.
Mrs. Cora Cor1in has returned
to her home at Smithfield, after a
visit with her sister, Mrs. j. L.
johnson of West Shinnston.