31 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1911
Page
1
A historic weather account describes a March day of shifting conditions. Heavy hail and a rapid sequence of light hail, rain, and clouds moved through the area. A persistent breeze amplified discomfort as temperatures swung and the community endured a long, volatile mid March day.
Fragmentary report notes temperatures around two degrees above freezing with minimal wind. The text mentions unclear timing and mentions “dns” as possible day or state context. No clear location, date, or event is provided.
Deputy Sheriff Metcalf escorted Richard Anglin to the Columbus penitentiary to serve life for the murder of Andrew Harrison at the Ollie Snider saloon on February 4. Anglin's wife and child bade him farewell as he left the jail, nearly collapsing from the strain. He had been a model prisoner, never causing trouble, and remained devoted to his family amid the sentence. Mrs Anglin will live with her sister.
A fragmented Sunflower philosophy from Methisen Kansas features quirky observations about nuns, husbands, socialism, meals at home, henpeckers, and human behavior. The piece notes how ideas gain support from friends and how friendships bend under pressure, with references to travel by car yacht and special train.
Mrs Mary Singteton travels to Cleveland on a misty morning to attend the executive gathering of the Woman's Missionary Society connected with the Alma elived at the North Ohio centerer.
A Hamilton meeting of the Closeroot Commerce Knights of Pythias and allied groups reviewed finances for four summer conventions. Despite strong enthusiasm, subscriptions averaged only about a third to a fourth of needed support. A new campaign with a goal of 6000 dollars was planned with a large turnout pledge list and a meeting set for Monday at the Chamber of Commerce to organize committees and begin fundraising next week.
The defense introduced witnesses in the Mehl Shank will case, with McLeod from Florida detailing a prior meeting with Clinton Mehl and statements about Mehl's will leaving all to Shank. Other corroborating witnesses supported McLeod’s account as the trial heads toward rebuttal and jury instruction.
Albert Murphy Jr formerly a Cincinnati pharmacist wandered the country and is dying of apoplexy at the county infirmary. He arrived July 4, 1910, and has been there since, with no relatives. An obituary note mentions a companion named Gilberth and a listing at Rothenberg & Co. for sale, dated March 21 a Tuesday ride.
A Brooklyn man recalls chronic digestive and weakness issues after typhoid six years ago. He credits Dr William’s Pink Pills with restoring regular bowels and good health, noting the pills cured anemia and boosted vitality. The ad touts Pink Pills as a blood-building tonic effective for after effects of fevers and related ailments. The Dr William Medicine Co offers the pills at 50 cents per box, or six for 7.50, by mail.
Requisitioned county auditor records list salaries for infirmary staff under Director Frang. Names include John Clear engineer and caretaker $80 Albert Byam farm hand $28 Charles W. Koon male nurse $411 Joseph Philips car owner $456 Joe Wirth carpenter $12.70 Anna Forter female nurse $22.14 Marguerite Burns dairy maid $19.98 Mary Ritwiyer cook $19.98 Anna Figelstone baler $19.95 May Frye office and dining girl $19.953 total salaries $225.36.
Seven years have passed since Smith's Theatre opened with Jefferson De Angelis in The Emerald Isle. Judge Warren Gard, then prosecuting attorney, delivered the opening address as the night drew praise from attendees.
An old classified style notice touts a single dash of Bromo Quinine labeled laxative. It mentions E W Grove signature and claims global use to gore a Colt in one day. The fragment hints at a promotional blitz with regional marketing language.
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