Scarlet Letter at Strand prompts reverent church scene
Lillian Gish stars as Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter at the Strand for three days starting Monday. A Los Angeles church choir performed a full service on set to secure genuine reverence, with Victor Seastrom citing this as essential. Cast includes Lars Hanson, Henry B. Walthall, Karl Dane, Marcelle Ordai, and others. George R. Seitz directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Gish
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Los Angeles
Victor Seastrom
Hester Prynne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Lars Hanson
Henry B. Walthall
Karl Dane
Marcelle Orday
Jules Cowles
Fred Herg
William JH
Realism in film leads to real bump for actor at Opera House
At the Opera House Tom Santschi says realism in motion pictures can be carried too far. He bore a robin egg sized bump after a clash with William Boyd during the Metropolitan production Jim the Conqueror, shown tonight at the Opera House. In a scene the two endure a bitter struggle on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Fair
Santschi
Miss Fair
Jim the Conqueror
Catte Baron
Boyd
Tilly Marshall
Walter Long
Marcelle Corday
George R. Seitz
Opera House
Tom Santsehi
William Boyd
Metropolitan
Former Ohtan Found Dead in Miami Home
George S. Stearns 35 formerly of Cincinnati was found dead in his South Miami home with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver beside him. Nurse Florence Deprairie said Stearns locked his room after midnight and asked her to listen before a gunshot ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
George S. Stearns
Cincinnati
South Miami
Florence Deprairie
Stearns
Scotsman pays taxi fare with penny for tin
A Scotsman pays a taxi fare and hands the driver a penny for a tin. The driver reacts with disgust, while the Scotsman grins and declares "We’re a sportsman," delivering the line with cheer in a Tit-Bita style.
Royce Refining Company offers local opening for sales position
An old reliable million dollar institution seeks an energetic sober conscientious man for exclusive local work in Cleveland. Salary or commission from 200 to 400 dollars monthly. Experience or capital unnecessary as training provided. Chance to own your own business. Write Dept. 612 John Sexton Co. Rox Hill Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sexton Co
Rox HH
Chicago
Irish Club Dance Brings Sheila to Stately Ball
In Chapter XI to XII, Irish Kildare family arrives in America with Emmett Murtough, planning crime and wealth. Sheila, escorted by Emmett, attends a grand West End Club Dance amid Irish hosts, meeting Rory O Briant and dignitaries while Emmett contends with conflicting thoughts and flirtations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noopais
Bea Kildare
America
Emmett Murtough
Kildare
Murtough
Haeda
Rory O'Briet
West End
Sheila
Tom
Taffor
Dublin
Killanmaul
Emmett
Trdir
Killanmaai
Tam
Irish Free State
Kildares
Colleéna
Emmett Shella
Rory
Murton
Shetty
West Virginia Road Jobs Bid Openings and Trials
Bids on road projects to be completed this year were opened by the state road commission at Kanawha county court. Low bidders include Keely Construction for Weston Glenville road and Mace Construction for Webster Springs Port Mountain road. Dr Earl H Brannon faces a third trial for the 1925 killing of B Harrison Martin, druggist of Bridgeport, with June term opening. Weston hospital sale confirms Dr A B Lawson purchasing Dr Law’s interest. Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment in Morgantown elect officers and set Wheeling as next year’s meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha
DR. Morgan
Founlply Sure Surety
Pragues
Weston-Glenville
B. Bracht
Titusville
Prospect
Keely Construction Company
Clarksburg
Preston
Taylor
Webster County
Webster Springs
Port Mountain
Mace Construction Company
Harrison
Martin
Brannon
Criminal Court
Vets
Morgantown
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Wheeling
Guy Shuttleworth
Rex Davis
Fred Burka
William Orr
C. G. Ice
Paul .L. Foulk
Dear Friends Mock Interview Sparks Quiet Gossip
Conversation between Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Smythe reveals a former maid is present, prompting lighthearted astonishment and cautious disbelief. The exchange underscores social circles and rituals of news among acquaintances.
Brief Skirt Arrest Case Shocks Elkins Police
Clarence Webb and Hattie Miller Webb of Elkins were arrested by City Police Chief Joe Fletcher after officers grew suspicious of their presence and attire. The two, reportedly connected to rumors of an impropriety, were jailed for investigation with the woman charged for Indecent exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Webb
Hattie Miller Webb
Elkins
Joe Fletcher
Velty
Miss
Webb
Former County Citizen Dies at New Virginia I
Mrs. Ernest Mason learns by telegram of the death of her uncle A. B. McIntosh at New Virginia Iowa on June 8. A. B. McIntosh, brother of the late B. S. McIntosh, lived much of his life in West Virginia and leaves two sons Warren and Delbert. Funeral services are held today at the Iowa home. local relatives could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mason
A. B. McIntosh
New Virginia
Iowa
B. S. McIntosh
Pleasant Creek
West Virginia
Warren
Delbert
Taylor County
Brigadier General Fechet Named Air Corps Leader
President Coolidge named Brigadier General James A Fechet to be chief of the air corps upon Major General Mason M Patrick’s retirement on December 13. Fechet currently serves as assistant to the chief and will be promoted to major general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps
Washington
James A. Fechlet
Coolidge
Mason M. Patrick
Fechet
Funeral notices and local events from Tunnelton
Funeral services for Vin He man, who committed edicide last Tuesday, were held yesterday morning at the Howesville Church. He was interred in Howesville cemetery. Children's Day program planned Sunday morning at M B Church by Sunday School children. Kingwood Hospital opened with large crowds viewing the new facility. attendees included Mrs. B S Ramkin, Miss Anna Dancer, Rev and Mrs M L Gamble, and Mrs Hugh Bonafield. Miss Avelyh Miller of Howles bore visiting aunt Mrs John Kelley. Misses Edwinna Hartman and Ruth and Marie Miller leave for tomato State School summer term. Mr and Mrs Reed F Moyers return home after a few days in Shepherdstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunnelton
Vin Heman
Howesville
Hopital
Kingwood Hospital
B. S. Ramkin
Anna Dancer
ML. Gamble
Hugh T Bonafield
Misa Avelyh Miller
Howlesbore
John Kelley
Edwinna Hartman
Ruth
Marie Miller
Potomate State School
Reed F. Moyers
Shepherniatown
Tibet no need of feminist drive claims by Sir Charles Bell
London report notes Tibet has long been governed by women and that official matters are discussed with wives. It describes marriages where polyandry and polygamy are common and monogamy is rare. The account suggests female rule and limited spinsterhood among Tibetans. Abbreviated dialogue ends with a joke about marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibet
London
Charles Bell
Uch
Royal Society of Arts
Wanted Woodwork Repairing and Furniture Repairs
Wanted all kinds of woodworking repairs. Furniture repaired and upholstered. Large assortment of upheld dining room chairs for selection at Jent Springs. All work guaranteed satisfactory. Free delivery. KCott phone 188 M Loveland Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jent Springs
Kcott
M. Loveland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lillian Dish
the Scarlet Letter
Opera
Ohtan
Grafton Sentinel Bible
DUCO
Withers Bros
Cor. Pike and
Sycamore Streets
Fetterman
Lincoln Street
Willard Hotel
Main Street
Maple Ave
Pearl'street
West Side
Ught Housekeeping
Pearl Street
Gratton
Hill Garment Factory
Auburn
N.Y
Balebman
Royce Refining Company
Royce Paint Company
Cleveland
Brooks Co
Forty Fourth St
Brddlyn
Raymar Silk Co
5Th Ave
New York
Process Engraving Co, Inc
Troy
21St
Park Building
Tittsburgh
Harn
Sewin House Gressox
Alpha
Main St
Paterson
N. J
Normadie
Fourth Avenue
Blueville
Lincolnetree
Warner ‘Brom Pictures
Ing. Pirish Hearts
May McAvoy
Warner Bros
Clocker
Big Boy
Mur
Detroit
Mannis Clocker
Murtangs
Glocker
Clarice
Federal
Weston
A. B. Lawson
T. F. Law
General Hospital of
Law
Lawson
Osha
Ohio River
Parkersburg
Grafton
Baltimore & Ohio
M. RB
Steno
Hineror
Lee Bennett & Son
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!