Death of brakeman in gravel train tragedy in Brazil
W. S. Smith a brakeman on the Big Four gravel train is killed when crushed by moving cars after an accident at a rail yard near Mound City. The body, head severed, is shipped to Brazil for burial. He leaves a father and two brothers, with the family home in Brazil.
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W. I. Smith
Rogers Farm
Thomas West
E H. Hamnering
D. W. Mathews
W. S. Smith
Beiry
Mound City
West
Smith
Bader
Warren County
John Smith
Brazil
Young Smith
Robert
iLuncie
Ind
Bolt
Thomas
Mrs. Steel’s
Tug and Barge Carried Away From River
The tug boat and barge built by Sunny & Spinning last summer to haul logs to their stave factory drifted away Sunday night after a rise in the river and high winds. They were anchored near the city since fall and the loss is likely total. Also notes a local sale offering a 25 percent price drop on men’s overcoats.
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Sunny & Spinning
Reading Room Opens at Vacant Covington Laundry Site
James Slim has converted the former Covington Steam Laundry into a public reading room and recreation spot. A billiard table is available and a small reading fee applies. The aim is to offer a wholesome, affordable leisure venue for local youth. Also advertised: ladies and misses tailor made suits sale at J Leeb's Stores with substantial discounts running February 26 to February 2.
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James Slim
Covington
Jim
J. Leeb’s
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks from Miss M. M. Alben and family for kindness after their mother's death. D.C. Boggs of Williamsport promotes 5 percent farm loans. Hon J. W. Whicker of Attica transacted business here Monday. County finances reviewed in Commissioners Statement. November circuit court term ends, one week vacation, February term begins Monday February 4. clothing sale at J Loeb’s Store with dress goods remnants at reduced prices.
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M. M. Alben
J. W. Whicker
Attica
Circonit
J. Loeb
Young Freddie Krewer Obituary Briefly Noted
Freddie Krewer was born May 21 1902 and died Jan 11 1907 at age 4 years 7 months 21 days. He was a cheerful boy who cared for others and leaves a grieving father, mother and sisters. Also a sale at J Loeb’s Reduction Sal promises warm winter savings.
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Freddie Krewer
Freddie
Fire Gutts New Williamsport Court House in Blaze
The 1886 7 county temple of justice was gutted by an early Sunday fire. Most records survived thanks to fire proof vaults while the sheriff’s residence and jail were lost. Insurance covers only 25000 dollars. Plans call for rapid reconstruction on the same site using salvaged walls.
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Warren County Temple of Justice
Jur
Williamsport
Peruna praised as preventive against consumption
Letters from readers in Syracuse Winfield Clinton and Philadelphia extol Peruna as a preventive and remedy for colds coughs and throat troubles. They report relief from chronic coughs bronchial issues and lingering colds after regular use and over several bottles.
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Peruna Almanac
Thia
Wm. Swain
Stiles Street
Philadelphia
Thad
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Kidney Cure
An advertisement extols kidney health linking recent science to kidney trouble and heart strain. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is praised as a top remedy with cures for distressing cases and offered in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, with a free sample by mail from Binghamton New York.
Laxete Candy Tablets Advertised as Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement touts Laxete candy tablets as a pleasant gentle laxative without griping. Packaged in metal boxes and sold in single five cent and twenty five cent sizes by All Deal Ont.
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J. Loeb’s
D.C. Boggs
Addie Harding
Court Street
Syracuse
N. Y
Hartman
Wes
Mary Meyer
Thomson Avenue
Shell Road
Winfield, L. Y
Rances Wilson
Frances Wilson
Nelson Street
Clinton
Mass
Pure New York
Layton & Bilsland
Keen Kutter Goods
M Mayer, Jr
G. W. Martin
Liberty and
4Th Sts
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