Young Man Murders Self in Curious Melancholy Tragedy
A young worker named Murphy of the American Machine and Manufacturing Company died by self-inflicted pistol shot in a secluded woods area near Wilson Street. Coroner Gresham investigated as two bystanders reported a deliberate suicide following a note from his brother Claude Murphy of Anderson. The death appears instantaneous with no sign of struggle and other details note his recent layoff and deep melancholy.
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Ian Macias
Maotfactucion
Wilson
Ran Jenel
Americon 3S. C
Mm Charlotte
Lie
Murchy
Odwick
Soing
J. E. Garrison
Sretch
Joan Manet
Gresham
Ps Murphy
American Machine and Manufacturing Company
Claude
Murphy
Suerey
JF. M. Murphy
Bof
Decane
Energe
Marufacturin Company
DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills Promoted
Promising tonic claims to strengthen weakened kidneys and ease bladder inflammation. Sold by J H Gwyn and promoted widely in public notices.
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DeWitt
J H Gwyn
Memorial Resolutions for Jacob C Beamer May 1908
Cross Roads Baptist Sunday School honors Jacob C Beamer a devoted member who died in May 1908 at age twenty one. The resolutions express submission to God, condolence to the bereaved family, sadness over the loss, and authorize minutes, and notices in Mt Airy News and Elkin Times. Committee members include Miss Bettie Steele Dora Harcer Mary Booker J T Haymore RB Cox.
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Jacob C. Beamer
Mt. Airy News
Elkin Times
Order of the Cross Roads Baptist Sunday Senors
Bettie Steele
Dora Harcer
Mary Booker
J. T. Haymore
T. Cox
Went Crazy Over Love
Dr. Scott of Asheville treated Fred Miller who became deranged after falling in love with a local woman. Miller was taken to the county jail for safekeeping and will be returned to Michigan for confinement in a state institution for the insane.
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Asheville
Dr. Scott
Cineinatti
Fred Miller
Miller
Jas Nival
Mr. Miller
Michigan
Temperance Wave Proclaimed by Richmond Russia Essay
The piece argues against total whiskey destruction and rejects blue laws as misguided. It extols temperance as uplifting society, promotes sobriety and virtuous citizenship, and denounces sensational fanaticism while calling for reform focused on individual betterment in a broad imperial commonwealth context.
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Hell
Faney
Ghatsland
Richmond Jussia
Pile Remedy Advertisement Prompting Quick Health Help
An early 20th century ad promises pile relief with Pile Remedy available from J. W. McPherson and Co. The copy suggests a ready to use treatment and implies a favorable price point for immediate purchase.
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Bestel
J. W. McPherson and Co
Victims Eye Photograph Theory Spurs Investigation
In Alton Illinois on May 31 a theory claims that a murder victim’s retina fixed a photo of her killer. A photo taken from one eye reportedly showed a faint outline of a man with a nose beard and scalp. Coroners pursue leads as evidence remains inconclusive and questions linger about the killer’s identity.
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Victms
Alton
Jil
WILK NOT REMOVE OFFICERS
District Attorney A E Holton says Greensboro paper’s claim of post 1909 federal removal of North Carolina revenue officers has no authority The government will collect taxes lawfully with $1 10 per gallon levy on illicit liquor and enforce the revenue laws while police powers remain mostly unchanged.
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Winston-Salem
A. E. Holton
North
Caolina
Marriage for John Goolsby and Lillian Payne at Dohanna
In Donnaha North Carolina on May 27 1908 John F Goolsby of this place and Lillian Payne daughter of Mrs P W Payne Hull were married at the bride’s mother's home. Lueila Speas played the wedding march as the couple entered under floral arches. The ceremony was small with close relatives and friends present. The writer offers congratulations for a long and happy life together.
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Donnaha
N. C
John F. Goolsby
Lillian Payne
P. W. Payne Hull
L. Long
Lueila Speas
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Colds and Lung Trouble
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and lung remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and that no user has been dissatisfied. Sold by J H Gwyn.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
J H Gwyn
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promised Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for headaches neuralgia rheumatism and general pains claiming near instant relief without after effects. The copy notes 25 cent doses sold by druggists nationwide and includes testimonials and authorization for a local price guarantee.
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Miles
Tires
Fragmented lines hint at cryptic cultural notices in Winston-Salem
A garbled text fragment references music culture and social scenes with scattered terms like Malicow, Seproaeh, and Wootery. It reads as a stray OCR passage from a Winston-Salem item, lacking clear events, dates, or identifiable figures.
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Malicow
Ube
Livoa
Wilh
Owel
Buwes &Fmo
Winston-Salem
N.C
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Delaware River
Riverton
Kidieman
Kidleman
Jacob Beamer
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Wilk
Holton Saya
Greensboro
Coodsby Payne
MG. M
Ies Medical Co
Llshart
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Steve
Standard OL. Company
WW. B. Smoot
Virginia Timothy Hay
Drzemont
Main Street
Bunker Building
Rop Shit
Mount Airy, WC
Virginia
Fiens
Kutdie Gs
Ine Marbie
E. C. Coble
Nation Building
Mount Airy, N.C
Garety
Everrody
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