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The West Virginian in Fairmont, West Virginia

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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

12

East Side News Briefs on Community Visitors and Gatherings

Local notes report a cease prayer meeting tonight with divisions A to C listed at various hosts including J. M. Hollands and W. Cox. They also note arrivals from Armelt College and Tennessee relatives visiting for Christmas holidays, plus upcoming family gatherings at Diamond Street and Ent Park Avenue.

J. M. Holland Ind Avenue Miss Pearl W. Cox Gufly Street Mfe C. C. Lawson F. Bady Columbia Watkins Arza Stealey J. A. Swiker Lee Hong Lute Brown's Diamond Airset Leader Mr. Bradling Tennessee Billy Tidwell Little Son Knoxville Tenn Oldays Ira Margaret Giihart Ent Park Avenue

Toledo Woman Convicted of Murder in Landmark Case

Mrs. Styria Hemsley became Lucas County’s first woman convicted of murder since women gained the vote. A jury in Common Pleas Court found her guilty of second degree murder for shooting and killing Leo Consing, who was said to be in love with her married cousin. The case sparked widespread commentary on reformers and public morality as editorials and poems filled the pages.

Toledo Styrtia Hemsley Lucas County Aince Common Peas Court Hemsley Leo Consing Guuahten

SIMCO SALVE PROMISES RELIEF FOR CROUP AND THROAT AILMENTS

An old fashioned remedy called SIMCO SALVE is advertised for croup coughs colds and throat troubles. The ad claims the salve relieves lung irritation from within and inhalation therapy on the chest while offering a money back guarantee. It markets to both children and adults and cites a long list of ingredients and claims of safety purity and effectiveness. It urges readers to ask their pharmacist or order from the Wm M Simnn Drug Co with pricing noted.

Avila Tolliss Vriggist M_ Simnenn Wowinabrs Staton Pleteburey

A Large Contract and Career Changes Spark Early Notice

A fragmented notice notes a large contract and career movements. Mentions Stoney Broke-Than I and Turning to permanent employment. Source text is garbled and names are uncertain.

Dunn & Grabbite Stoney Galning

Dorothy's Bold Find Stuns Sun Dial Readers

The Sun Dial notes Dorothy and Helen discovering tnit Hellowrope-Wessat. Dorothy attempts a vampum as part of the playful report. The item reflects a quirky, era style snippet from the page.

Dorothy Helen Wessat Sun Dial

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