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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement extols Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a cure for epilepsy and nervous disorders. It cites dramatic patient testimonials, notes lower costs from proper treatment, and offers a free sample and booklet by mail from J. W. Brant Co.
Promoters Cohan Harris bring distinguished tragedian Thomas F. Shea to Smith's for a revival of classic drama. The plan is to present at popular prices the better class of plays and boost the revival with Mr. Shea’s prestige.
A demonstration of FE Burnham’s Toilet Requisites is held at Mathes Solingen Co from December 16 to 28. The Chicago demonstrator promises private sessions teaching home use, claims dramatic improvements, and offers free booklets and samples. Burnham’s firm is described as a leading toilet and hair goods manufacturer with large employment and annual sales.
Mr Shea's engagement features elaborate revivals of The Bells and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with a strong Hyde portrayal and restrained Jekyll. Reviews from other cities praise the acting and the moral and psychological themes, culminating in performances Friday night and Saturday matinee and Saturday night.
Grace Cameron headlines a polished troupe of famous players in a dazzling pony dancing feature. The group delivers graceful routines with a capable supporting company, impressing audiences with refined stage presence.
Miss Eva Ray headlines the Grand this week offering a celebrated escape and manifesting mysterious powers as she frees herself from secured bindings. A ladies matinee is set for tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Also billed are the Wheelers juggling and the Lamonts musical banjo act, plus Hodgins singing and a comical bio scopve film.
Captain A. W. Margedan found Bill Pope injured on Seven and High streets on a Wednesday afternoon and transported him to Mercy hospital. Later it was learned Pope was intoxicated and he was taken to the police station and detained to recover.
Earl Snapp, local representative of the National Biscuit Co., denies being the target of an attempted hold-up at Oxford. He says he was not in the village when the incident reportedly occurred and that someone else must have been involved.
Emma A. Courtney and Mr. Healthy yesterday made an assignment in Hamilton County to Hiram C. Bolsinger due to creditor pressure and tight money markets. Estimated assets total 1600 with liabilities of 1275. Attorney H. A. Kapp filed the petition.
Jose Grege was arrested Wednesday night at 11 o'clock on High Street for intoxication. He could barely walk and was detained for recovery.
Flint is touted as the home of Fuss a new rheumatism cure proclaimed to reach the disease’s root. Manufacturer T C Millood says patients from Mt Clemens and elsewhere found relief after using Fuss which claims to dissolve poison invigorate muscles and restore joints kidneys and liver. A testimonial from C K Herndon of Maryville supports its effectiveness after prior limited relief from other cities. Fuss is sold by The Howe Drug Co in Hamilton at 1.00 per bottle or shipped prepaid from Fuss Remedy Co Flint Michigan.
Election of officers at the Miami court of Catholic Order of Foresters last night named Chief ranger John F Moeller and other officers including past chief Ranger Joseph Coyle vice chief Ranger Peter Wolf recording secretary Andrew Stock financial secretary Louis Tabler treasurer John Trunck and trustees Joseph Isselman Joseph Buckner Frank Myers Delegates to the central chapter were H Kurry George Seugers and William Fulton Delegates to the Catholic federation were H Weber Peter Ziegler A public installation and dance is planned for January.
Grubbs Bagley Camp United Spanish War Veterans met and chose officers led by Commander John B. Pyle and senior vice commander I E Buell. The group plans a fund for Christmas gifts to orphans at the Xenia Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home. A general order urges patriotism for the December 16 1907 fleet voyage, with a flag-raising tribute.
Court Butler No 1380 of the Independent Order of Foresters held a large meeting last night electing officers for the coming year. Eight membership applications were received with officers named including Chief ranger James Dungan and trustees Geo Doellman and Geo Huls.
Holthaus court No 834 Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers for the ensuing year. Chief ranger Thomas Lenehan, vice chief ranger William Toenni son, financial secretary John Cepluch, treasurer John Fabing. Trustees to be elected George Zettler Peter Weis mann and William Lenehan. Delegates to central chapter Henry Grevey Joseph Pater John B Connaughton. Delegates to federation of Catholic societies two year term William Toenni son.
The board of education held a special meeting delaying until 9 pm due to President Dr Dan Millikin. The Second National Bank’s bid of 40,000 for high school property bonds on South Second Street was accepted par with a 5 premium and several bills were paid.
The Christmas number of Success Magazine features Laura Farlow on Present at Court, Merwin on opium cures in China, Fayant on Thomas W Lawson’s history, Biekel on protecting depositors, Mary E Orr’s life story, and Marden’s Fear and a Good Times Panic editorial.
Relatives and friends in Eaton were shocked by a telegram announcing the death of Grant Lewellyn in Mina Arkansas.
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