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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
TEN YEARS BEHIND

The times-Does thai strike you? Do
you illuminate your home with pois-
onous gas? Don't get scared when we
suggest wiring your house for cleo.
trtcity-we can show you In five min.
utes that the electric way is the most
economic-we do house wiring in a
mastery manner at a modest cost. Let
us talk 1t over. Fairmont Battery Ex.
changes, 225 Meredith street. Phone
1911.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
GOOD sERvrcs-PLus!

Deliveries so prompt and pleasing
that you Will never need to run short
Ice so pure and sanitary that You will
never want any other. These charae-
teristics have appealed to hundreds OF
Eairmont families who now prefer
City Ice. Order 1t today by telephone.
Phone asS or 399. City Ice Co.-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
IT rs our BUSINESS

Tci dispense health-giving prescrip-
lions in the proper way. Not bust
ness we have learned in a day, but
after years Of hard wark and careful
study. We use pure drugs, compound
them with accuracy and charge you
an honest price for our services.
Bring your next one to the Mountain
City Drug Co., opposite Court House.
Phone 1216.-AdY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05

The annual home coming celebra-
ton of ST. Johns Methodist Episcopa'
church will be held at Basnettsville
on next Sunday. An interesting pro-
gram has been arranged which will in
clude addresses by Rev. r. D. Hall,
Rev. w. D. Reed and others. A bas-
ket dinner will be a feature OF The
home coming.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
no charIeston.

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Smith, who had
been the guests for the past week OF
the formers parents. Mr. and Mrs. F.
j. Smith in Benoni avenue, have re-
turned to their home in Charleston.
They came here from Milwaukee. Wis,
where they had attended the National
convention of Northwestern Life IL
surance company.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Veterans Auxiliary.

A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
of Veterans association of the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad company will
be held this evening at the Y. NJ. C. A.
rooms at the station. All members
are urged to be present.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Show Yeaterdav.

The Rhoda Royal Circus exhibited
here yesterday. There was not a par
ticularly large crowd from out of town
for the performance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
If is THE END OF TROUBLE

1T Is THE END OF TROUBLE
When the right pair of glasses are
worn for the good Of ailing eyes,
Nothing else VIII give relief. because,
nothing else win bring light to focus
where It should be. Light improperly
focused is what is wrong with most
afling eyes. Bring your eye troubles
to US. A b. Scott, 0ptmetrist and
ophcian, corner Jefferson and Main
Su. Phone 542R.-AdI,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Visiting In New jersey.

Mr., and Mrs. Isaac McIntire left for
Egg Harbor City, N. j., on Saturday
afternoon for a visit with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. w. Geddes, who located
there several months ago.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Business Chance.

The new firm which has taken over
the Arlington hotel is known as the
Arlington Hotel company. Harry c.
Spears is the manager.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Brother Dies.

Mrs. E. o. Murray was called to
Evanswood by the death of her broth
er. She returned on Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Hive to Meet.

A meeting of Dent Hive No. 733, La
dies OF the Maccabees, will be helu
this evening at the X. of p. hall at
eight o'clock. A class of candidates
win be initiated.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
From Kansas.

George Roach, a former Manning
ton boy now living at Newton, Kansas,
has arrived here for a visit with
friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
senton,s EerrY euests.

Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Wilson of st.
Louis Mo-, are guests of j. r. Wilson
at Benton's Ferry. Mr.. and Mrs. j.
II. Upton of Fayetteville, n. c.. are
also guests Of Miss Margaret Hull at
the home of MIR. Wilson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Chances Name.

Donley S. Jones has changed the
name of Jones Sporting Goods store
1t is now known simply as Jones'.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
wa Pun uP AL PREscRIprIoNs

AS carefully as If the medicine were
for our own family. All that skill, ex-
perience, and extreme care can &C.
complish is employed in this depart
ment. The drugs and medicines used
are also carefully looked after. We
use only the purest and freshest it is
possible to procure. Martins Drug
Store-Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
We Know How
Fairnnont
Shoe Hospital.
2ts MADISON STREET.
Watson Hotel BLDG.

Phones: Shop 1911. Res. STOW.
II you live out of town send your
shoes by Parcel Post. On all work
amounting to $500 or over we VIII
nay the return chargeI
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Why Don't You Go and See
Louis Troynar

He just fixed my shoes and
they look just like new
That's what they all say
about our shoe repairing
old and young.
There must be truth in it.
If you are not already one
of our customers we would
like you to give us a call.
Then you can Judge for
yourself.
VIZ H,o uo,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05

Miss Augusta Straight who had
been located at Camp Jackson, COL
umbus, Ca, as Red Cross nurse has
arrived in this city and is now the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Ed Kelley
on Rhea Terrace. Miss Straight at :
ter receiving her discharge from serv-
ice was located at Mama, Fla, for
some time and left there recently and
had visited at Daytona, St. Angus
tine, Jacksonville, Fla, and savan-
nah Ga. She also visited in Phila-
delphia for several days. She will
spend some time at her home at Bar
racksville.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Surprise Party.

y
A number OF friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. E. Cunningham gave them a
delightful surprise party on sunday
in honor of the birthday anniyersar ~
OF the former at their home on Sher-
idan street. ''S'
The guests included:
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Cunningham
and children, Joseph, Ruth, William.
Wayne, Pauline. Catherine, of Fair.
mont; Mr.. and Mrs. Arlie Toothman
and children Robert and Aldine. of
Grant Town; Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Floyd and children Arietta, Ruth. of
Warrington; Mr.. and Mrs. w. p
thurman and children Dave, Thelma.
Olita, OF Fairmont; Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Currans and mother; Mr.. ard
Mrs. j. Radcliffe and children. Ethel
Roy, Opal, Virginia of Fa!rmont.
Cecil and Mabel Jackson, of Monon.
gala; Miss Eva Wilson of Fairmont.
Mrs. Martha Wilson OF Fairmont,
Gave Party.
A party was given at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert downs nm
Davis Ridge on last Saturday honor
40 tANAA OOASS VI WESTON ana HOnn-
er Wright of Clarksburg who recent
ly returned home having been dis.
charged from government service. Mr.
Wright had six months of overseas
service. Dancing and other amuse-
ments featured the evening. The
guests included:
Mrs. Chas. Davis, Mrs. Belle Jones
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Downs. Mrs. i
Brand. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Jones. Miss
es Sylvia Jones Ada Bowman. Hazel
Bowman, Bessie Newman, Madge
Jones, Gail Davis, Martha Winnie.
Varena Whitlatch, Goldie Davis, MARY
Brand, Sylvia Brand, and Messrs. on
ey Jones. Murl Jones, Homer Wright
Lliyd Jones, Glen Jones. Hugh Jones'
Earl Morgan. Oral Morgan, John
Smith, Ralph Crupt, Jake Book, Her
bert Brand, Lynde Bowman, Bruce
Monroe, George Cole. Earl Haughtt,
Virgil Higgs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05

Something new under the sun is
ultra smart sports blouse developed
in black and white striped silk. 1t
buttons down the back and has long,
slinky sleeves and a sash. The hat
is black straw with a chic bow of
white grosgrain ribbon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05

As the Poet Might Now Remark.
We are living, we are living
In grand and awful time,
And a quarter we are giving
For things not worth a dimei
Windsor Border Cities stal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
A snan

1 never worry or hurry.
What government office are you IN
.Pearson,k
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Returned Home.

Mrs. W. 3. Camppell and little
daughter, Miss Charlotte have return
ed from an extended visit at Akron,
Cleveland Ohio, Pittsburg and Wheel
ing. They spent some time at Cleve-
land where Mr.. Campbell is located
at this time. He will come here this
month for q visit.
To Return.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Adair Hough,
whose marriage was an event of July
% in this city and who had spent
their honeymoon at Atlantic City
are expected to arrive here tomor-
row or Thursday. They will take up
their residence in an apartment
ready furnished for their reception in
the Weidebuscb flats. Mrs. Hough
was formerly Miss Sara Berry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Surprise PARTY.

Surprise Party.
Honoring the birthday anniversary
Of Mrs. F. A. Feather Of Chestnut
street. Mrs. W. T. Hess arranged q
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
70 Park.

Mrs. John A. Clark and grand
daughter, Miss Mary Clark will go
to Deer Park, Md, tomorrow where
they will join Miss Clark's mother
Mrs. Harry B. Clark. Miss Mary
sustained broken collarbone
when she fell from a toboggan slide
while on visit there few weeks ago
is recovering nicely from the injury.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Demonstration Genu-
inc Human Hair
Goods.
Notion Counter.
Sale Genuine Human
Hair Goods.
Notion Counter.
The Influence of Early Autumn
Already is Noticed in the Departments
Devoted to the Quitting of Women

Many interesting innovations characterize the Autumn nodes not only
such details line drape the
also fabrics and in novel combinations of fabrics coors number
the style features to lovely creations that
unusually beautiful costuming
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-08-05
Motored Here.

Mrs. Willard Embrey and little
son Bruce of Morgantown spent the
day here yesterday having motored
here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mccoy
who had spent the week end with
MI. and Mrs. Embrey at Mt. Chateau.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
NEIGHBORS ARE
GIVEN A LITTLE
SURPRISE PARTY

out on East Howard street, where
Mrs. A. G.. Risk resides at No. 81,
there have been a number Of fine lit
tie surprise affairs lately.
IN the first place this South Bend
woman was herself surprised by the
increase of her appetite.
The second surprise was that OF
the neighbors, who marVeled at the
healthy Improvement in Mrs. Risk :
appearance. And then came another
surprise when she astonished them
by moving the lawn-a pleasing dis
play of physical vigor on her part
that they had never anticipated.
All these surprises were brought
by Pepgen, according 10 Mrs. Risk )
statement.
Il was in a very bad condition AMI
could hardly do my hOusewOrk," says
Mrs Risk.
My stomach was in such a condi-
ton that il felt as if there was a
heavy weight there. My bowels were
irregular Pains in my kidneys made
me very weak. 1t felt as If they
were paralyzed The whites of my
eyes became yellOW anu lOOhtO AeA -
rible My arms and hands would
become numb. 1 got very little
sleep.
Il had been in led a week when /
began taking Pepgen.
Almost Immediately after l began
taking Pergen the pains left my
| body. 1 was able to get UP out OF
bed and do my homework.
After l had taken Pepgen week
went out in the ward and cut the
grass. have been feeling fine right
along The whites of my eyes have
cleared up and the coating is gone
from my tongue Ny complexion IS
| good
"hll the neighbors are surprised 10
see me looking sc we'll and SO vigor
Gus Ny appetite has increased
| simply enormously.
''PepgeE is the best medi,ine 1 ever
took. l feel that NY reliei Is con-
plete.'
Pepgen may be obtained at STRIFE
| bel & Stencil (Public Drug Storel
south Bend; Red Cross pharmacy
Alishawaka. and other leading drug
| gists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
BRINGS BRIGHT EYES
AND PINK CHEEKS TO
THIS PRETTY MATRON

Pepgen, the new compound which
is now being widely discussed bv
the people OF this city, is not intend
ed as beauty medicine. although
any preparation which aids the liver
and purifies the blood naturally ha
a beneficial effect upon the COM
plexion.
In relating her experience with
Pcpgen Mrs. Elsie Herold. - Mum
ma avenue. Layton, Ohio, sayS
Since taking Pepgen I have sUoi
color Before l took it looked pale
and salIoW.
4 found Pepgen 10 lie 2 splend-d
medicine for the blood and liver and
also for the nerves
For many months there was not
a day that ! felt exactly right.
was always tired, no matter whether
worked or not. scarcely axe
enough 10 keep a bird alive.
Il dreaded 10 see nights come be-
cause they meant long hours Of roll
ing and tossing in bed without sleep.
When l got up in the mornings
generally felt more fatigued, Il such
a thing IS possible. than when re-
tired
"Pepgen helped me"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
PURE CASCARA IS
FINE LAXATIVE

Pure cascara Is one OF the best
laNatives known 10 the medical
world. but cascara alone is not ,
ways sufficient TO Overcome a sever &
and aggravated case Of constipation
SIENNA leaves are another popular
home remedy Tor constipation, but
like cascara, they VIII not answer the
problem where the ailment is OF
long standing. TO secure best re-
suits cascara and SIENNA should DC
used in CONFEDERATION Two small
horses travelling in the same dIrec-
ton will always outpull one big horse
that weighs as much as both OF
them.
To mix cascara and SIENNA in exact
Is the proper proportions 20 always
have a uniform dose requires a
chemists skill but you can purchase
them already miEed under the mare
Of "Pepgen Laxative TABLETS a.
any first class drug store. -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
MRS. fORKER is
NOW GOOD EATER
Fellow Street Resident SAYS Size
Doesn't Have 20 BE Particular
i'm Selection of Food.

If there IS anything i'm a name
Mrs. Frederick Forkor OF ~ south
Fellow street, South Bend. ought 20
be a real and regular performer a.
the dinner table. but she had hcr
trouble until recently. she says. Then
she brought Pepgen and a spoon into
action and results are great. she de.
clares.
Nervous indigestion and kidney
trouble with which she had been SUI
fering for several months compelled
Mrs. Forker to do most OF the fork
ing of food for others to eat-her
appetite was so poor that she cared
for very little and anything moIs
than very little meant distress for
her in the way Of stomach pains.
Formation of gas after eating
caused me much distress" says Mrs
Forker.
Il could not eat bananas or any
kind Of fruit on account of the
cramps and Pains that would follow.
My kidneys were out Of order.
They did not act freely enough This
brought on nervousness. NV hands
would shake whenever tried TO pick
up anything. / had dizzy spells
every day When these spells came
on I would have 10 sit down and
rest, no matter where was nor what
I was doing I could only sleep a
few hours at a time
"Pepgen has proved a splendid
remedy for me and / wouldn't he
without it for anything My kidneys
now act freely. There is no fOrma-
ton of gas TO bother me any more.
I can eat anything ] want.
NV nervousness has disappeared
and ! have not had a dizzy spell
since I began taking Pepgen. have
healthier color
i have been sewing today and am
not at all nervous as / used TO get
when I sewed. Lam glad 10 endorse
Pepgen."
; Similar enthusiastic endorsements
OF this wonderful remedy are being
given by thousands of people who
/ tell of the benefits they have re-
| ceived from Pepgen. which is being
| sold by Streibel & Steiner (FubEc
! Drug store). South Bend Red Cross
/ Pharmacy, Nishawalsa, and other
I leading druggists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
WORKS STEADILY
AT STUDEBAKER'S

Ny husband has not lost a day s
work since re began taking Pepgen
and he TO longer complains Of feel
ing so tired" declares Mrs Clement
AnmOrs, in adding her evidence to
the accUmulating proof Of the eff
1ectiveness OF this rcmeoy.
Mr.. Ammons is employed at Stude-
bakers and lives at 2517 s. Main
street, South Bend.
My husband suffered from eN-
IRENE nervousness for a long period
and was in generally run-dOwn
condition In fact ne had not been
veil for four years
His stomach bothered him at
times. he also had some liver trou-
bic. HIS skin mad yellow color anC
Ae got dizzy spells. Eating pOrl.
would make him very sick at his
stomach.
He was nervous and restless at
night. lie often got up in the morn
ing saying he had not slept more
than an hour the night before lie
complained Of feeling tired and " oru
out and at times would have 70 lay
of from his work.
.Pepgen has relieved his nerV Gus
ness. he gets sound sleep. Gas does
not form IN his stomach as il use.
10. His complexion has cleared up.
He has a good healthy color and has
never had a dizzy spell since he be
gan taking Pepgen. Nor has he lost
a days work.
ON account OF what il has done
FOR my husband. have no hesitancy
Ia recommending Pepgen 20 anyone
The most reasonable, rationa.
method Of restoring health. wher
weakness first appears Is by the
Tonic Route
4 tonic builds, refreshes and re
iuvenates. Fepgen has been pro
clairned by thousands as the most
valuable OF ali tonics
Pepgen Is especially intended foi
nervous. rundown men ard women
II gives them better digestion, make.
them eat better and sleep better. II
/ gives strength ard energy Tor work
\ gain in weight is usual. the hal
mark OF returning health ana Pep
! gen Is a flesh builder foi the peOple
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
NIGHT WATCHMAN
NOW MORE ALERT

Anyone who tries TO put over any
Thing around the plant where Sam
Davidson maintains nightly vigil will
have TO reckon with a man who is
right up on his toes, feeling fine
physically and Keenly alert He is
on the job to take care of any of
the developments that may require
his attention at any time.
Mr.. Davidson lives at 4O3 East Ew-
ing street. South Bend, and is a night
Waterman at a local foundry. Ac-
cording to Mrs Davidson. there has
been great Improvement in his con-
dition as the result of taking Pep
gen.
He was bothered with a bad
stomach for several years but lately
it had been giving him more trou-
ble," she saws.
After eating ne would belCh q
good deal on account of formation OF
sas. His tongue was heavily coated
ii was bad for him TO eat cabbage,
potatoes or foods ike that because
they always caused severe pains al
terward
AS he works at night, he has 20
sleep in the day time. liz was SC
restless he could only take little maps
for a few hours at a time.
'Pepgen his helped him more
than any medicine he ever took. The
coating has cleared from his tongue
He sleep sOundly Gas does not
form any more. though he eats any
thing that he wants.
4 am glad TO recommend Pepgea
TO others OH account of the great
help it has been to my husband.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
Lodge Pin and
Grip ReScHeS
Chinese Trader

JUAREZ. Mex, Aus. % "A lodge
pin and grip saved the life Of a
chinese merchant Of ParraI when
Francisco Villas troops captured
Parral some months ago. according
70 a sworn statement made by the
merchant TO the American consul
here upon his arrival from the in
terior recently.
The Chinese merchant refused TO
permit his name 90 be attached 10
the statement for fear he would be
killed II ne fell into Villas hands.
He swore that ne saw three Of his
cousins dragged through the streets
- Parral by rebels and burned at
the stake
A demand for 5000 was made
upon him upon threat OF death. the
merchant said He told the villa
colonel ne did not have this amount
and was about 20 be ordered shot.
he said when ne noticed lodge
pin on the lapel OF the coloDeI's
coat. The merchant said he be-
longed 20 the Chinese organization
which va similar % the one which
the officer belonged to and they eN-
changed handshakes. The ransom
was reduced TO $4,000 and ne was
finally permitted TO go.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29

Special 10 The News Times.
LAPORTE. Ind. Aug. 29.-Wal-
ter G. Baker. who was arrested in
Toledo. Wednesday. as one Of the
gunner in the Carl Cook murder
case, made a confession to Sheriff
Anstiss on Thursday. asserting that
he fired three of the shots that
killed the grocery man. The appre-
hended prisoner further told Sheriff
Anstiss that Bartak. an accomplice
in the crime. fired the first and last
shot.
To be certain that Cook was in
capacitated for further resistance Of
the holdup. Baker said: 1T had
been pre-arranged that he and Bar
tax were prepared TO kill If resist
ance was offered"
Bakers wife. charming young
woman, who accompanied her hus-
band here from Toledo. was per
mitted on Thursday to visit the jail
and speak with the accused man.
Though bearing the situation brave
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-29
GOOD NEWS FOR
SOUTH BEND MAN
{. III. Burnhart's Anxiety About Con-
ditiOn Relioa Cd, tic SAYS, with
surprising speed.

Sly stomach caused me much SUI
cering for four years and I was afraid
, had cancer Of the stomach" says
c. Il. B1rnhart, 1920 S. Franklin ST..
South Benz. who is employed at
Studebaker's
The Young man offered this ex-
PLANTATION IN presenting his endorse
Inent Of Pepgsn. tnc remedy which
is making such a wonderful record
for efficiency in believing various all
rnents. according 20 the published
statements OF people who have e1Ds-
rienced las benefits
Il mad pains and q dull ache IN
the pit OF my stomach SAYS Mr.
Rurnhart.
i know now that IL was caused
10y gas forming after eating and tbs
pressure Of IT,
j read about PepEen ia the pa
pers and decided a. take IT, AS soon
as began taking H. the.dull acne ia
my stomach ceased Gas does not
form now. no matter what I eat.
4 recommend Pepgen because u
certainly relieved my trouble entirely
and did IL in hurry"
Pepgen is a stomach tonic ST.
preme. Il is dehcately adapted IL
the needs OF the stomach that IS all
ing Il perfects INDIGESTION, purine4
and enriches the blood and tones up
the nervous system. builds up the
health and strength ~ Thin. weak.
nervous. rundown men and women
Pepgen may be obtained al stree
bel Z Stencils CPubjc Drug storeb.
south Bend. ked Cross tharmac
Mishawaka. and other leading drl.4
gisfS -Adyt