Ohio brief news summary of accidents and crimes
Ohio towns report shootings, stabbings, and killings. Notable incidents include a fatal shooting in Springfield, a boy fatally shooting his father near Eaton, and a man stabbed on a Covington street car. Other items mention mine operations resuming in Crooksville, a wild man captured near Lisbon, and a mysterious electric saloon fight in Portsmouth.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
United States
Harvard University
Cincinnati
Charles C. Landsdowne
Covington Ky
Toledo
Austin E. Pate
Lake Shore
Washington,d. H
James H. Newby
Cyrus Newby
St. Louis
Indigestion cures and a string of local notices
A long column mixes health claims for Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery with a regional roundup of incidents. It lists testimonials, price offers, and requests for signatures, followed by brief reports of accidents and crimes across towns like Urbana, Bellefontaine, Lima, Columbus, and more, including deaths, stabbings, and a suicide.
Dodd’s Kidney Pills Touted By Local Minister In Miss
Rev H H Hatch of Fairpoint Mississippi declares 26 years of bladder and kidney trouble ended by Dodd’s Kidney Pills He claims lasting relief with no pain since using the remedy and praises its ability to cure urinary and kidney diseases including Bright's Disease He urges others to trust the medicine as the natural kidney cure and a lasting backache reliever
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Fairpoint
Miss
H. H. Hatch
Dodd
Mr. Hatch
Bright
Some People See Comfort in Comparing Shiftless Notes
A compact opinion observes that comparing notes provides reassurance when encountering lazy or unreliable behavior, highlighting a perception that shared judgments ease frustration and clarify social expectations.
Perry Davie Painkiller Praised In 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement extols Perry Davis Painkiller as a reliable remedy for stomach disorders like cholera morbus cramps and diarrhea common in heat. It warns against substitutes and touts the product as a universal cure while mentioning Wisconsin and the Rocky Mountain Tea and Cline's Pharmacy.
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Perry Davie
Wisconsin
Rocky Mountain
Cline
Practical advice on avoiding sour stomach after rich meals
The piece advises eating slowly and not too freely, chewing thoroughly, and spacing meals by five hours. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to prevent sour stomach, noting availability at McKee's Drug Store.
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McKee
Chamberlain
McKee’s Drug Store
We never saw a man so old that a pretty girl couldn't jolly him
A quoted saying highlights the enduring charm some men feel from youthful companionship. The remark humorously notes age barriers in social flirting and attraction.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Pile Cure
Chicago firm E C DeWitt & Co markets a witch hazel salve touted as a cure for piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases. The advertisement warns against counterfeits and urges buyers to ask for DeWitts at Cline's Pharmacy.
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E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Cline
Dailey Home Destroyed by Fire at West State Street
Fire gutted the residence of Roy Dailey at 142 West State Street last Saturday evening around six. Roy and his wife had left for a neighbor when flames were noticed. The fire department arrived quickly but could not save the building or its contents. The furniture loss was about $300. the building valued at $300 and owned by J. R. Harvey. No insurance coverage. Origin undetermined, likely a defective second story flue.
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Roy Dailey
West State Street
Pioneer Dover woman Elizabeth Musgrave Souther ton
Mrs Elizabeth Musgrave Southerton of Dover township died at age ninety following a long life marked by family service and community faith. Born in 1814 in Tyler County Virginia she married James P Southerton and raised eight children. She helped Athens county transition from forests to farms and was a devoted M E church member. Funeral services were led by Rev L B Sparks and she was buried in Nye cemetery Chauncey.
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Elizabeth Musgrave Southerton
Dover Township
Tyler County
Virginia
Ohio
James P. Southerton
Athens County
M. E. Church
L. B. Sparks
Nelsonville
Nye
Chauncey
Former Athenians in a Serious Runaway
Mr and Mrs W K Scott returned from Columbus where they were detained en route from New York by an accident in Clintonville. Miss Anna Scott and Paul Scott were thrown when a frightened horse ran and struck a street obstacle. Paul suffered a deep forehead wound requiring twenty seven stitches and a head injury. Miss Anna sustained bruises and minor cuts. The horse was killed.
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W. K. Scott
Columbus
New York
Anna Scott
Paul
Clintonville
Paul Scott
Thompson & Scott
Athens
Labor Day Excursion From Ohio Central Lines
Labor Day excursion offered by Ohio Central Lines on Monday September 5. Tickets valid for travel to points within 50 miles with return allowed until the next day. Advertisement also promotes Dr. Weaver's Syrup Purifies the brood Cerate for the skin.
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Ohio Central Lines
Not Called For List at Athens Post Office
The notice lists residents and others left uncalled for at the Athens Ohio post office on Monday August 29 and asks claimants to say they were advertised. It also promotes an annual low rate Lakes trip to Mackinac Island on September 6 via Ohio Central Lines and the D D steamer City of Mackinac.
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Athens
Ohio
Brownanfield
Charles
Baker
Frank Beeson
W. B
Carmen
W. L
Clinger
Alfred
Cray
Geo. H
Fulton
Jine
Harless
Lloyd
Hocking Valley Mfg Co
Kanede
Mrs. Clayton
Kisler
Addie
Lappen
D. H
Libecap
Lonzo
Mustard
W.F
McCune
Roy
McDonad
Plamer
Geo. M
Rowan
Nellie
van Korff
W. A
Woods
Charlie
Wilstie
Phil
Wright
Alice
Watson
Ada M
D. Gist
Mackinac Island
Ohio Central Lines
City of
Grange Picnic Set For Mt Blanco September 7
The second annual Grange picnic will be held at Mt Blanco on Wednesday September 7 with State Master F A Derthick in attendance to deliver an address. J A Green of Star Grange will entertain and speak on Grange interests alongside a literary and musical program featuring Springs' Cornet band.
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Mt. Blanco
F. A. Derthick
J. A. Green
The
Star Grange
Springs’ Cornet Band
Fearful Odds Against Him End in Recovery
Bedridaen J J Havens of Versailles Ohio, once destitute and ailing with kidney disease, found relief after using Electric Bitters. He now proclaims his road to recovery, praising the remedy as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints. Sold by W H McKee, 50 cents guaranteed.
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Bedridaen
J. J. Havens
Versailles
W. H. McKee
Driving Men by Awkward Women Cited in Satire
A quip notes how women who struggle with driving horses sometimes become adept at steering men. The remark plays on gender roles with light humor. It reflects social comparisons in era style writing.
From 148 to 92 Pounds With One Minute Cough Cure
Mrs. Gertrude E. Fenner of Marion Indiana says she weighed 148 pounds before coughing and weakness reduced her to 92. After trying remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure four bottles which cured the cough strengthened her lungs and restored her weight health and strength. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
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Gertrude E. Fenner
Marion
Ind
Cline
Pain Balm Praised for Chronic Back Trouble
John G. Bisher of Gillam Indiana credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with a complete recovery from a fifteen year back problem. The liniment is advertised as excellent for sprains and bruises and is sold at McKee's Jug Store.
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Chamberlain
John G. Bisher
Gillam
Ind
McKee's
Jug Store
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Praised By Albany Reader
W. B. Philpot of Albany Georgia reports relief from a bilious attack after taking a single De Witt’s Little Early Risers pill. He says the small dose was more effective than calomel or blue mass and left an agreeable feeling. The ad touts the pill as ideal and popular.
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de Witt
Philpot
Albany Ga
Cline
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids Nature
An ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a natural helper that soothes coughing aids lung relief helps expectoration and restores health. Sold by McKee's Drug Store. An old man boasting of wonders asks where he has been to those who doubt his tales.
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Columbus
Peter Sells
McKee’s Drug Store
Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Excerpt
An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills can re balance the body by easing irregular living. It promises gentle, thorough relief and lists a price of 25c at McKee’s Drug Store.
Notice to Teachers Examinations Schedule Updated
Notice to teachers states monthly examinations on the first Saturday unless a legal holiday, then the second Saturday. The Boxwell examination on the third Saturday. Policy 5p inve and the second Saturday May order on the Board of Examiners. Aaron Grady, Clerk. July 21 tf.
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Boxwell
Poliey
Saturn
Board of Examiners
Aaron Grady
Appointment of Executor for Maybel Bentz Estate
Notice announces the appointment and qualification of the executor for the estate of Maybel Bentz, deceased, of Athens County Ohio. Dated July 16, 1904. Also a sale offer for corn by the bushel or car lots, with short notice delivery, from W. Baum in Davali Ohio on July 21-18.
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Homeseeker
Hocking Valley
Denver
Colorado Springs
Aye Colorado
Athens
Knights Templar
San Francisco
Cal
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Los Angeles
LO. O. F
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Iowa
Texas
Harvey L. Blackwood
Athens County
Ohio
L. H. Blackwood
Maybel Bentz
Anguat
A. D
Union Furnace
U. P. White
Bashel
W. Baum
Davali
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Cortelyonu
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