Letter for Women: Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praised
Mrs Eva FE of Sway Garnett Kansas credits Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing a postnatal nervous breakdown and female troubles after multiple pregnancies. She describes severe weakness and pain, notes relief after two doses, and continues to stay well with future pregnancies. The letter endorses the medicine and urges others to try it.
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Garnett
Kas
Lydia B. Pinkham
Eva FE
Sway, Garnett
Kanan
Bad spills mar Saturday auto race at fairgrounds
Several spills occurred during the Saturday auto and motorcycle races at the fairgrounds. Albert Curtis and his sidecar partner were partially ejected when a wheel failed, Curtis flying over the fence and his partner under it. Another crash involved Claire Vail's car with Lowery beside him, flipping the vehicle and shocking spectators. No serious injuries were reported.
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Fair Grounds
Albert Curtis
Curtis
Jase
Claire Vail
Lowery
Speed Contests Near Fair Grounds Spark Danger Debate
Reports describe several minor accidents during events on the half mile fair ground track. Spectators and organizers question the wisdom of holding automobile speed races on such a short course after Young Lowery sustained scratches and bruises.
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Lowery
Fair Ground
Racing car speeds cause Union Avenue crash injuring family
On Union Avenue a light express wagon driven by Wm Renter and carrying his daughter Louise was hit by a racing car driven by John Lara and an automobile driven by Everet Tracy. The crash knocked the wagon over injuring the occupants. Louise suffered a leg fracture. Lara was arrested for speeding, pleaded not guilty, and a hearing was set for Monday.
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Union Avenue
Wm. Renter
Bald Knob
Louise
John Lara
Everet Tracy
Larns
Fair Grounds
New Upper Ohio River Packet Line Organization Formed
Grover Gill of Gallipolis leads a group including J W Miller Gill Produce Co and others in forming a new upper Ohio river packet line from Pittsburg to Pomeroy with aim to reach Cincinnati later. Gill reportedly purchased the stem wheel packet Senator Cordill for 25000 dollars in Vicksburg Mississippi. Service expected to begin this week.
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Upper River
J. W. Miller
Gill Produce Co
Gallipolis
Beegle Bros
Pomeroy
McDade Bros
H. E. Beegle
Ravenswood
Walden and Wise
Coolville
J. C. Matlack
Long Bottom
Sheets Bros
Parkersburg
H.C. Simpson
George Beegle
Capt
Harry Donnelly
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Grover Gill
Whh
Vicksburg
Miss
Senator Cordill
Royal Route Packet Co
Magnolia Temple Sees Large Attendance at Pomeroy
On Thursday last week sixty five Magnolia Temple members attended the event in Pomeroy with fourteen guests from Middleport Temple and some from Hartford. Two new members were initiated and light refreshments were provided.
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Magnolia Temple
Pomeroy
Middleport Temple
Hartford
Shower Honors Mrs Fisher Russell in Middleport
A miscellaneous shower was hosted by Miss Margaret Sauer Thursday evening at her Middleport home for Mrs Fisher Russell. Guests presented many beautiful and useful gifts and enjoyed delightful refreshments.
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Fisher Russell
Margaret Sauer
Middleport
Boosting the Drive for Sale of War Stamps in Pomeroy
The War Savings Stamp drive in Pomeroy gains momentum with a Saturday night band concert in front of the courthouse. Judge A P Miller gave brief remarks to rally the crowd and boost enthusiasm for the campaign.
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Pomeroy
Court House
A. P. Miller
Pomeroy Bend
John Spence
Ed Moore
Spence
Wellston
Mr. Spence
Logan
Esther Philson
Racine
Cincinnati
Phil Wolf
Portsmouth
R. F. Wells
Mabel Dickerson
Holzier, Hospital
Gallipolis
Fred M. Sisson
Middleport
Fostoria
Indicted Mother Held in Defiance Jail After Boy’s Death
Ida May Bullock mother of 3 year old Arthur Bullock, beaten to death by Joshua Botkins, 49, farmer, on July 8, is jailed on statutory charges after a grand jury secretly indicted her. The jury also returned a first degree indictment against Botkins. Bullock had employed Mrs Bullock as housekeeper for several months before the death.
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Defiance
Ida May
Bullock
Arthur Bullock
Joshua Botkins
Farmer
Botkins
See Township to Profit from New School Laws
A. E. Wagner discusses Lee Township school funding under new laws, arguing better schools need mature teachers and detailing current vs new levy economics. The piece analyzes expenditures, receipts, and potential borrowing if a 3 mill levy is approved or not, highlighting tax implications for residents.
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Lee Township
Deposed Bolivian Leader Arrives in Chile With Cabinet
A train from La Paz brought ousted Bolivian president Gutierrez Guerra and cabinet members to Arica Chile. Guerra hailed the revolution as a military deceit while Chile mobilized reserves from 1913 and 1914 and ordered Chilean officers abroad to return at once.
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Santiago
Chile
Arica
la Paz
Bolivia
Gutierrez Guerra
Guerra
Hoffrichter Appeals Two-Year Sentence to State Supreme Court
Abe Hoffrichter says his constitutional rights were violated and appeals the Jefferson county court of appeals judgment affirming a two year sentence by the mayor of New Alexandria for nonpayment of a fine. He claims denial of trial by jury.
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Columbus
Abe Hoffrichter
State Supreme Court
Jefferson County Court of Appeals
New Alexandria
Hoffrichter
Workmen Rob Safes in New York Heist
Burglars robed two safes in New York creating loud hammering noises that woke neighbors in a tenement. Police were alerted as thieves fled with more than $7,000 in cash and valuables.
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New York
The Trouble with Brilliant Conversationalists
A wry note on conversational brilliance where the speaker’s words vanish from memory after a lively exchange. The piece underlines how memorable talk often fails to leave a lasting impression.
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Lawrence Wilder
Amalgamated Machine Company
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Millar Brainard
Central Trust Company
Lake Michigan
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Ummer
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Okene
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