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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1920

Page

8

St Elmo on Stage and The Hand Invisible At The Princess

Review notes St Elmo stars Lares Jerome Myrtle Ridgen and Casey in a dramatic turn with strong supporting work. The Hand Invisible at World Pictures showcases Montague Love as Rodney Graham with Virginia Hammond and Martha Mansfield delivering compelling performances. Local audience enjoys New Orleans scenes and a piano act by the Hippodrome pianist with Priscila Dean praised for personality.

Ita Cb St. Elmo Gordon Leigh Nore Lares Jerome Myrtle Ridgen St. Willing Edna Earl Mr. Casey Mr. Aja Witle Spemger Bill World Pictures Darry O. Hoyt Montague Love Rodney Graham Napoleon Virginia Hammond Alice Martha Mansfield Watherlie Les Part Kate Tester

Nervlax Praised By Newark Lumber Dealer Ellsworth Smith

Ellsworth Smith of Newark Ohio a well known lumber dealer endorses Nervlax as a good medicine after trying many remedies. He reports relief from stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles and plans to continue treatment. Nervlax marketed as an herbal remedy with decades on the market is sold at Crane Pharmacy Fairmont West Virginia.

Elsworth Smith Newark Ohio Ym, CL A Mr. Smith Ellsworth Smith Care Y. M.C. A Crane Pharmacy Fairmont W. Va

The Son of Wallingford in TV and Magazine Underway

Randolph Chester, Vitagraph editor in chief, reports completion of twenty four chapters of a new novel The Son of Wallingford. The work will soon be translated into a feature production and serialized in a magazine while the serial runs.

George’ Randolph Chester Vitagraph Son of Wallingford Nédvel

Death and Funeral for Mrs Edna M Richardson

Mrs Edna May Richardson 39 wife of George G Richardson died at home Friday morning after three days of diphtheria illness. Daughter of Eugene and Sarah Alley of Madison NH, wife of Burnett Monument foreman who moved from Sanford MA last year. Survived by parents husband and five children Raymond Portland ME Robert Roland Bernice Vera Elizabeth. Funeral on lawn Monday 2 PM conducted by Rev J S Tyler, interment in I O C F cemetery. Floral offerings noted.

Edna May Richardson George G. Richardson Richardson Eugene Sarah Alley Madison New Hampshire Burnett Monument Works Sanford Masipe Congregational Church Pythian Sisters Lodge Woman's Club Raymond Portland Maine Robert Roland Bernice Vera Elizabeth J. S. Tyler M. E. Church South

Tonsiline Promises Diptheria Protection For Throats

An old public health ad urges early sore throat treatment with Tonsiline to deter diphtheria. It recommends keeping Tonsiline at hand for quick use, noting a price of one dollar and describing how it acts in the throat membranes to bolster defense.

Ree Rolenes Fairmont Pharmacy Pbmaptz Croanlace Cina

Local notes and society near Mannington and Killarm

Reports from Mannington and surrounding areas include a trial of a boy for stealing and eating a doughnut, Mrs Edna Lawson returning to Indianapolis due to her mother's illness, visits by Mr and Mrs Walter Shingleton and James to Mrs Hartzel, relocation of Lee Brooks to Lewis County, three initiates at Victory Temple No 4 Pythian Sisters Lodge, Leslie Brooks purchasing a water well drill, debate over Mannington high school relations with Farmington, a community meeting with Pfizer Orchestra, home moves by Dutch Shanes, Leo Norgan visiting from Pittsburgh, Mrs Coyle Nortin returning home, Lester Dudley back from Akron, H J Hatzel resuming garage work, and other local personell notes.

Quick Homemade Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief

A home remedy using Pinex pine extract and sugar syrup is advertised as a fast, cheap cough cure. The ad claims relief within 24 hours for bronchitis and throat irritation, with instructions to buy 215 ounces of Pinex and mix for a pint, urging readers to ask their druggist for the same.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

The After Effects of Pneumonia

An old medical note explains how pneumonia damages lung air cells causing blood backing up the heart. After recovery debris remains and coughing lingers. rest cures call for resolution and exposure avoidance. Nightly Vicks VapoRub applications with chest rubbing and hot wraps are advised to draw out inflammation and ease cough.

Vick Vicks Vick Chemical Company Broad Street Greensboro N. C

Visiting relatives and guests across Barrackville area

Yht and niece Miss Maud Woe were visiting relatives in Barrackville Sunday. Charles Smith Jr of Fairmont attended the Stunts entertainment Friday night. Sylvia Jones spent the weekend with Miss Varena Russell Atkins of Morenedwn. Willard Ely of Barratown was a Friday night guest.

Maud Woe Barrackville Charles Smith, Jr Fairmont Sylvia Jones Varena Russell Atkins Morsaedwn Willard Ely Barratown

Uneed sale items listed with varied prices

A fragmented advertisement details Uneed groceries and goods with prices in cents and dollars. Items include beans 15c, fish salt 12c, onions 10c, coffee 50, sugar 18c, rice 15c, flour 1.95 and 60c syrup. Also mentions soap, pickles, naptha and a buy five get one free offer plus 10 percent dry goods discount valid March 31 to April 1.

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