Papa Prevents Wedding From Rochester Pair
Obstinate father and a telephone call keep Walter McElveen of Rochester Pa and Eva Lane of Beaver Falls from marriage in Cleveland. License Clerk Zize man is called by the father who says the girl ran away with a boy and that she is 17, not 19, so no license is issued. Two hours later another couple visits the desk but are told no license would be granted and the girl is called a mean old thing. The couple leaves for Detroit.
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Leveland
Walter McElveen
Rochester
Eva Lane
Beaver Falls
Zize
Mies Lane
Zizelman
Detroit
Three Americans Escape Death in Mexican Clemency
From Chihuahua word states that on December 13 Sanchez commuted the death sentences of Dr. C. S. Harle, William Mitchell and C. T. Richardson to twenty years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mex
Chihuahua
Sanchez
C. S. Harle
William Mitchell
C. T. Richardson
Money Stringency Shuts Spiegel Department Plant
Bethlehem Pa December 13 As a result of financial stringency orders have been received to shut down every department of the New Jersey Zinc companys plant here the spiegel department It will affect 400 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
New Jersey Zinc Company
Spiegel Department
DeWitt's Remedies and Digestive Health Claims
The notice aggregates old advertisements for DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and Kidney and Bladder Pills, Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, and Kodol products, touting cures for piles, digestion, stomach troubles, and coughs. Claims from pharmacists and testimonials appear alongside satirical quips about doctors and engagements.
Peculiar Girl Favors Lone Companions
A girl shows a strange habit of growing fond of a certain fellow only when no others are present. The behavior appears exclusive to solitary moments, suggesting a private attachment rather than public interest.
Dangerous Deadlock Described as Liver and Bowel Failure
An 1880s style advertises Dr King’s New Lite Pills as a remedy for a condition described as dangerous deadlock of liver and bowel functions. The ad promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists Neilley & Co Cambridge and C A Heiner's Eyesville drug stores selling the 25 cent product.
Penny Losses Money Under 2 Cent Fate Law
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports that October, the first full month under the 2 cent fare law, shows a $64 000 drop in state lines gross earnings and a larger net loss due to higher operating costs and wages. State lines would have risen 140 000 with the same rate outside Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Had Wiles Corpse Mines 6 and 7 Fairmont Coal
In Monongah West Virginia on December 13 search efforts in Fairmont Coal mines 6 and 7 pause after fire rekindles and extensive exploration yields few new bodies. Total recovered 320 include 71 Americans 11 Negroes 146 Italians 11 Slovaks 31 Poles 5 Greeks 2 Hungarians. Mine Engineer Charles Wise found and identified. death likely from concussion timed at 10 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
No Violence Result in Goldfield Mine Opening Attempt
Goldfield Nevada reports the first day of reopening mines without Western Federation of Miners ended without violence. Unarmed miners urged workers to break the no-strike pledge, Gen. Funston arrived to bolster the scene and reduce anticipated clashes. Officials warn arrests may follow for anti union promises, while others call the report a bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield, Nev
Goldfield
Western Federation of Miners
Nevada
Brown Favors Primary for State Delegates
Toledo Ohio December 13 Chairman Walter Brown of the Republican State Central committee replies to Senator Foraker on selecting delegates to the national convention. He says he will present Foraker's letter to the committee and personally approves choosing state delegates by direct primary this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Walter Brown
Republican State Central Committee
Senator Foraker
J. B. Foraker
Washington
Notable deaths and incidents across the Tri State area
Philadelphia mourns P J Mc Nulty a Pittsburg theatrical man. Scranton reports three deaths by accident and streetcar, shotgun, and cave in. West Newton records a miner killed by a train. Greenville notes Peter Yeager suicide amid illness. Clarksburg notes WV and PA glass workers settle wage dispute in Cleveland. Easton cites silk mill strike over stricter rules. Dubois reports mining cave-in fatalities. Harrisburg covers a hanging for murder and pension issue. Washington seeks sister adoption record. Johnstown covers post mortem murder findings. Philadelphia reports Perjury conviction appeal. Akron reports ten year dir swindle sentence. Johnstown miners arrested for Sunday labor law. Mereland notes not guilty in elopement case. Cincinnati reports funeral for Louisa Taft.
A Real Wonderland In South Dakota Health Miracle
In Mound City Mrs E D Clapp reports her son nearly died from throat trouble yet recovered after using Dr King s New Discover. The medicine is sold by Neilley Co Cambridge and C A Heiner Byesville with 50c and 1 00 price and a trial bottle free.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Ier Son Seeme
Mrs. Clapp
Dr. King
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C. A Heiner
Byesville
It’s a Good Thing We Don’t Get All We Ask For
A reflective column notes how restraint at times leads to better outcomes. The piece contrasts desires with results and underscores patience in public life and personal decisions.
Remarkable Cure by Electric Bitters Claim
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York says doctors diagnosed heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach and liver trouble without relief. His wife persuaded him to try Electric Bitters and he reports one bottle cured him better than five doctors. Sold by Neilley Co Cambridge and C A Hiener Byesville at 50 cents.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
C A. Hiener
Byesville
English Spavin Liniment Miracle Cure Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment to remove lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints and sweeny. It claims dramatic savings of 850 and labels the product the most wonderful blemish cure known. Sold by Jno M Ogier a Cambridge Ohio druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno
M. Ogier
Cambridge
Ohio
The Ear Ready for Sladner Makes Lips Ready to Slay
The line hints at a dramatic moment where preparedness, via ear and lips, signals an impending action. It remains vague on people, place, or concrete events.
Truth Handling Meant For Some Is Skewed By Bias
A reflective line notes that certain individuals treat truth with bias and partial familiarity, implying they are only loosely acquainted with it and shape it to fit personal or group narratives.
When a Man Wonders If He Looks His Age Sign
A brief observation notes that self reflexion about aging signals self awareness in men. The remark frames aging as a cue to self assessment rather than a crisis.
CA BSTORIA Not The Kand You Have Always Bought
A fragmented ad style line urges wise shoppers to trust their own judgment. The text blends garbled phrasing with phrases like You Have Always Bought and LM Utes, suggesting a local commerce notice or catalog blurb with unclear specifics.
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CA Bstoria
LM Utes
Glazier Faces Charges in Michigan State Treasurer Case
Gov. Warner orders removal proceedings against State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier of Chelsea after demanding his resignation. The move stems from the closing of Chelsea Savings Bank on December 2, in which Glazier, a heavy borrower, held $685,587 of state funds on deposit, showing a conflict between official duties and private interests. The attorney general will draft the charges.
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Gov. Warner
Lansing
Mich
Bird
Frank P. Glazier
Chelsea
Glazier
Bird Gov. Warner
Greek Prince and Princess Marie Bonaparte Wed in Athens
In Athens on December 13 a Greek church ceremony united Prince George second son of the Greek king and Princess Marie Bonaparte. Royal attendance appeared, including the prince’s parents who had opposed the match due to Marie’s Monte Carlo gambling wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Louisa Taft
Alphonse Taft
United States
Springrove
George A. Thayer
Charles P. Taft
Henry W
Horace D
Milbury
Mass
William H. Taft
George
Marie
Athens
Greece
Prince George
Marie Bonaparte
Monte Carlo
Favorite Prescription Promises Safe Childbirth and Health
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription marketed to women with duties at home and socially. The medicine claims known composition, non alcoholic formula, and endorsements by medical writers. It targets expectant mothers as a tonic and nervine to ease pregnancy and childbirth. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are also advertised for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Lear
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Kidney cure claim from Neilley Co Cambridge
A Cambridge based drugstore Neilley & Co promotes a kidney and nervous system remedy for Bright’s disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel bladder inflammation dropsy and nervous troubles. The ad offers mail order with prepaid 50 cents per box and a guaranteed refund if ineffective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Neilley & Co
Cambridge
Exence
Ree
Christmas and Samuel lessons unite in kingship and deliverance
The article links the Christmas story and Samuel with Israelite rulers, stressing that the birth of Jesus as King fulfills prophecy and that deliverance comes through faith. It recalls Herod’s danger, wise men’ gifts, and Isaiah prophecies, then recounts Israel’s return of the ark, Samuel’s leadership, and Israel’s cry to the Lord as Philistines threaten, ending with God’s thunderous protection.
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American Press Association
Samuel
Israel
Babe
Bethlehem
Gabriel
Mary
David
Jacob
Zion
Jesus of Nazareth
Sheba
Zech
Jerusalem
Herod
Jesus
Joseph
Isa
Bethshemesh
Joshua
Kirjathjearim
Abinadab
Eleazar
Shiloh
God
Reliable Foley claims and cautions on cough remedies
An array of testimonies and warnings promote Foley's Honey and Tar and Foley's Kidney Cure while urging caution against substitutes. The notices praise proven results, note absence of opiates, and warn of dangerous alternatives, quoting D. M. Hawthorne and others on health claims and exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
D. M. Hawthorne
Wag of a yellow dog tail outshines false friend’s gesture
A pithy proverb notes that a dog’s wagging tail proves steadier than a deceitful ally’s handshake. The saying emphasizes loyalty and trust over hollow social posturing.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Le Raysville Merchant
Here’s good advice from O S Woolever a prominent Le Raysville merchant who says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and still serves to heal sores wounds burns and abrasions at 26 cents sold by Neiley & Co Cambri OC A Heiner’s Byesville.
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O. S. Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Neiley & Co. Cambri and
A. Heiner’s
Byesville
D Re
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Peter Andy
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Buffalo & Susequehanna Coal Company
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Walter Lasholt
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Jacob Stehman
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Washington, Pa
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Johnstown
William Cline
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Alleheny County Court
William B. DeCosta
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James Loughran
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Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Company
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Mereland
Hilbert A
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Hatt‘e Walker
Lehigh‘on
Friend
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Welker
Standard
Munn & Co
Scientific American
All New Sciences
Washington, D.C
Custamer & CO
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Williams’ M’f’g Co
Props
Brenan & Wilson
Parker
City Directory
Fred L. Rosemond
Attorney AT Law
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Rost
B. Moore
New York Life Insurance Co
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
D. M. Stearns
Georgia
Roding
BE. C. DeWitt & Co
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