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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
8
Neptume the steam fire engine was tested this morning at Fifth and Dayton streets. The run required time to start due to new coils, but a steady stream flowed for a period. The engine is ready for use if needed.
Cadell resident Earl Shamburg recalls hard times from grasshoppers and droughts. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing a persistent cough after trying other remedies, claiming one bottle sufficed. The ad-style endorsement promotes the remedy at one dollar and offers a free trial bottle.
A 306 acre farm north of Oxford changing hands from Ringwood heirs to Reuben Martin Sr of Ripley for 35000. Possession to be given in spring. The deal, brokered by Judge Armstead, marks one of the area’s largest sales.
The family theatre saw strong nightly attendance last week and will continue with moving pictures and illustrated songs. Featured programs include A Hundred Dollar Bill Moonlight On the Lake My Old Kentucky Home and other attractions each evening this week.
Girl students staged a private vaudeville at Oxford college on Saturday night. The standout act featured a student who played a tune with her nose, and an encore on a step ladder demonstrating an elaborate demonstration of piano playing.
The report notes several stunts but highlights a toes based act as the major feature. Performers showcase balance and daring during the act.
The District Medical Society will meet at the Wescott hotel in Richmond on Thursday. An automobile party from Hamilton and nearby towns will depart Hamilton at 7 60 oclock Thursday morning. Members listed include Dr. G A Hermann P M Sater L H Frehling G M Meek J E Torrence Dan Millikin Hancock Millville and Dr Graff Trenton.
No new developments in the varioloid case. Many Fourth ward students vaccinated and some kept from other schools by parents to prevent spread. Cases so far are mild with no fatalities and no sign of epidemic danger.
Frank X. Duerr assignee for Martin McLaughlin reported to Probate Judge CC R Hartkoff that claims against the estate total 6912 dollars 19 cents. The largest claim from Merchants National Bank of Middletown amounts to 2607 dollars 44 cents. The claims were ordered paid.
Swerett Elliott of 137 South B sustained a severe left hand laceration at Champion Coated paper mill while oiling an engine. He caught his hand between the excentric and pillow block.
Albert Meyers, arrested on suspicion of taking part in a short change swindle against Grocer J. W. Benzing, was escorted to Overpeck's gallery Tuesday afternoon to have his photograph taken for identification.
Tom Cohall a colored man was arrested and sentenced to sixty days in the workhouse for stealing brass and pig lead at Colcotto. He was moved to Cincinnati Tuesday morning to begin serving his sentence.
Charles E Griesmer and John J Griesmer filed suit in the common pleas court against George L Ulm and Lillie Ulm seeking £357 50 alleged due on a promissory note secured by mortgage the dispute rests on the loan and security.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Henry B Grevey. Mr Grevey wore a broad smile and received many congratulations from friends.
Beginning today at 3 oclock the Ladies society of St Pauls church opens a three days bazaar in the lecture room. Many pretty and useful articles will be on sale and light refreshments will be served.
The board of managers met Monday afternoon to transact routine business and discuss ways to raise money for plumbing the home.
Pittsburg businessman T J Blackmore reports relief from rheumatism in 24 hours after using Dr Detehon's Relief for Rheumatism. He sought multiple physicians with little aid before trial and now endorses the remedy. Sold by S Beeler at Main and B Streets.
A cour full notice lists marriages with ages and occupations. C E Dell 24 machinist of Middletown weds Edna E Finch 18 of Middletown Rev Grant officiates. Fred Weekerle 35 paper maker of Hamilton weds Kate Link 39 domestic of Hamilton. Earl Korne 23 carriage painter Middletown weds Mary Birgel 18 domestic of Hamilton. Squire Hughes.
Jere L. Sullivan, secretary treasurer of the Bartenders International League in Toledo, argues that anti saloon sentiment is rising rapidly nationwide and predicts Ohio and Indiana will soon be dry. He notes the clash between employers and prohibitionists backed by money and influence. He points to the southern states as part of the trend.
The speaker laments a nationwide push by the saloon, warning Georgia is already stripped of its temperance gains and predicting Alabama and Tennessee will follow within a week as efforts to curb drinking fail.
Washington reports a record decrease of 18,600 pensioners at the end of fiscal year 1907 in Pension Commissioner Warner’s annual summary. The total pensions stood at 967,371 with a roll value of 140,850,880 dollars, higher by 4,613,151 dollars due to increased pension rates enacted in February 1907.
NO CAUSE KNOWN. Mt. Vernon CO Oct 22 The body of Samuel Sharpe was found in a small building on the Rinehart farm where he worked. Sharpe who had committed death by own action was married only six weeks ago. The cause of his act is not known.
Misleading sales text touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy, claims it cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers $100 if it fails. Includes directions for internal dosing and invitation to send forCir nlars and testimonials.
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