Sheets Confessed He Committed Murder in Pennsylvania
Marshal Finsterwold returned Thursday from Cumberland Maryland with deputies Rosa and two prisoners Milton Sheets and Dick Berry, charged with burglary in Athens. Sheets admitted killing Glessner for money, described escape from Western Pennsylvania penitentiary, months in the mountains, and a bicycle ride through Somerset, hoping for life imprisonment rather than hanging.
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Marshal Finsterwold
Cumberland
Sherif Rosa
Milton Sheets
Dick Berry
Sheets
Someset County
Athens
Glessner
Glessher
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Eare
Somerset County
Somerset
Reutinger Reappointed as State Warden and Secretary
At a Columbus meeting of the Fish and Game Commission L H Reutinger of Athena was reappointed state warden and secretary. The board, recently reorganized with Paul North Cleveland T B Paxton Cincinnati and Edward Kennedy McConnelsville joining, then accepted and immediately filled the resignations of J L Rogers Columbus and Mr Rentinger before reappointing them to their former posts, countering claims the governor aimed to depose Rentinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Commission
Columbus
L. H. Reutinger
Athena
Paul North
Cleveland
T. B. Paxton
Cincinnati
Edward Kennedy
McConnelsville
J. L. Rogers
Rentinger
Nash
Fatal hay bale accident claims mine foreman
P R Baker mining engineer attended the funeral of David Williams at Hemlock after a peculiar accident on a load of baled hay. Williams fell from the wagon and was struck by a bale on the chest, swelling his breast. He was taken to Zanesville for surgery, but died following the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Baker
Mining Eniineer
Hemlock
David Williams
Boa
Zanesville
Nerve Pills Praised by Athens Residents in Local Ad
Local testimonial appeals for Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills credit home evidence over distant cures. Mira W. A. Thomas of State St, Athens, Ohio, endorses the medicine for severe nervousness and dizziness and urges others to try it. Pills sold for 50 cents a box by Henderson's Drug Store and by the Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. See portrait and signature of A. W. Chase on every package.
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A. W. Chase
A. W. Chaze
Mira W. A. Thomas
State
St. Athens
Ohio
Saya Theva
T. Chase
Henderson's
Dealera
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Dualo, N
BM. D
Pension Increase for Lewin A Tittle
Lewin A Tittle of Chauncey receives pension rise from six to eight dollars per month. He has arrears exceeding two hundred dollars. He served over three years with a good record as a soldier.
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Lewin
Chauncey
The Guest Chamber and Small Comforts for Sleep
A practical guide to arranging a guest room with bed comfort, extra pillows, blankets, a shaded lamp, and a sofa at the foot. Emphasizes simple, tasteful furnishings, a dressing area, writing surface, stamps, and discreet surveillance to ensure calm hosting.
A Comedian’s Clever Escape From Bailiffs Tale
The tale centers on Joe Haines a comic in the era of Charles III known as Count Haines. He dodges arrest by persuading a bishop to intervene after two bailiffs seize him for twenty pounds. The bishop stops the coach and promises to pay the debt and costs, inviting the bailiffs to his house. The next day the bishop, following a prearranged script, pays the bailiffs in full, leaving the men satisfied while the bishop weighs the moral scruples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
Haddle Devis
Joe Haines
Charles III
Haines
Joe
Joe Humes
The Bulgaran Nation and Its Peculiar Parliament
A playful critique of Bulgaria portraying peasants and soldiers, noting language shifts, Turkish remnants, and a sobranje parliament with Turkish deputies. Describes social traits, taxation protests, and the Saturday stipend of 15 francs for deputies as they pose with coins.
Functions of Fruit Medicine Brief
A fragmentary summary lists fruit types by medicinal category. It names lusatives such as oranges figs tamarinds prunes and dates and cites astringents like pomegranates cranberries blackberries and quinces. It also mentions dimrotics grapes peaches and strawberries and refrigerants such as gooseberries currants and melons.
The Rest Cure And Grain-O Testimony
A brief note contrasts rest as a remedy with modern stimulants and medicines. A reader from Goshen praises GRAIN-O as a coffee substitute, stating it satisfies like the finest java. The piece mentions government talks on wine overprotection and possible relief measures.
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Goshen, Ill
Genessee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
A.C. Jackson
M. D
Lichty Celrey Nerve Compound Advertised at Cline's Pharmacy
Rasy Cheeks promotes Lichty Celrey Nerve Compound with questions about desire health growth and well being. Produkt sold by Cline's Pharmacy claims benefits for vitality and digestion in a commercial drugstore setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichty
Cline
Pickings From Fiction and Literary Snippets
A collage of brief literary quips and quotes from authors such as Trinity Bella and Grover Cleveland. The piece mixs remarks on imagination, morality, music, fashion, and fishing, weaving references to titles like The Tempting of Father Anthony and Jenny Lind.
Proposals, Letters, and Naval Career Mentioned in 19th Century Snippet
A London Telegram quotes a man describing a marriage proposal by letter and the reply directing him to Nelson’s Life. It notes his failed initial request for command, then his personal visit secured it, while a Philadelphia Press item laments photo galleries of portraits of Pryonyes and other missed names.
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Lord Nelson
Ahip
Pwrson
London
One Minute Cough Cure Promised for Croup and Coughs
Mrs Mary Bird of Harrisburg says her child is worth millions to her and would have taken no risk if One Minute Cough Cure had not saved them from croup. The advertisement touts the safe cough remedy, praised for immediate action and child friendly flavor. It urges every family to own a bottle as midair World’s Fair observations by Taylor in St Louis are noted.
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Gulgia
Sulgaria
Thames
Philadelphia
Father Anthony
Doris Kingaley
Atice Nenain
Kerp
Glengarry
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
Cline
Tiaac S. Taylor
St. Louis
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Dr King Life Pills marketed for constipation cure
An advertisement extols Dr King Life Pills as a gentle purgative that stimulates liver and bowels to cleanse the system and cure constipation and headaches. Sold for 6 cents at W. H. McKee's store and Krause'sHeadache capsules advertised at Cline's Pharmacy. Also notes a 97,000 gallon wine cask with 40,000-pound steel hoops destined for Maltermora California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. H. McKee
Maltermora
Cal
It Girdles the Globe Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
The famous Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best in the world for cures of cuts burns abrasions and skin eruptions. Advertises a pile cure at 25 cents, with two bottles available at W. H. McHeu's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
W. H. McHeu
Fragmented Obscure Historic Slices From A Torn Page
A garbled paste lists places Grasac tn France and multiple plant distillations, plus scattered quotes and ads. It notes Persy Davis Painkiller for back pain, copper electroplating at a Bridgeport process, a Southern Railway winter resort booklet, a two silver weddings tale, Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs, and Russia planning to open the Siberian peninsula to gold prospecting in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Siberian Sea
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Reutinger
A.W. Chase
Thee
THE
Roceo
Iays
Vie Relps
Steed Gallery
Peggy
Grover Cleveland
Jenny Lind
Shuyville
Winey
Philadelphia Press
Grasac
France
Contins
Uio
Chicago
Chicago News
Persy Davis
Perry Davis
Bridgeport
Com
Southern Railway
George B, Allen
Lion
Hunt
Yan
T. J. Hest
T. J. Hunt CO
Mervin
Indiana
Stiey, Bisis
Harletta, Columbu
Tland
Marietta
Columbua
Toledo
All Pointe
Northwest
Aroadeell
Sharpaburg
Amicatine
Payon
Spa Ee Ar Chmcaan
Ves
Col Fur
Ambus
Teledo
Wowerserrry
Paces
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley Railroad Co
Lancaater
Lancaster
Theanah
M. Wituinsox
Wer & Co
le Roy
Kart
Great Lakes
Tee Oig Central Lines
St. Marys
Columbnus
Migolefort
Gallipolis
Charleston
West Va
Central
Foldore
Bates
Ete
Moulton Houk
G. P.A
Weery Metts Fa
Hocking Valley Railway
Detroit
All Points
Michigan
Canada
Cicago
St. Paul
Kansas City
Omaha
Denver
W.H. Fisher
Colum
Wees
A. Mo FM
OB. Iz
Doug
Arkersburg
Sun
New York
Parkersburg
Fast Mail
Chilicothe
Bunday
Chillicothe
Sanday
C. P. McCaarr
G.P
Cincineati
Slins Sa
Forster
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