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Newspaper
Ocala Evening Star
Location
Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
3
In Thornton Vermont a 1 year old girl Rachel Hemith is arrested at Chief Kimball’s house, accused of killing Elmer Briges. Special Officer and Mrs Briggs sheltered the family after abandonment, then Briges forced entry, was shot by the child’s gunfire after Ethel fired two blanks and a third round as Briges collapsed on the steps.
An advert explains that eyes vary in defects and glasses relieve strain. It notes adults may need glasses at ages 49 to 60 for close work, while many youths require early glasses. It claims three of four headaches stem from defective eyes and promises corrective glasses with guaranteed satisfaction and refunds.
A brief note reports that venomous snake bites remain a frequent health issue across India, with insufficient access to timely antivenom. Medical authorities urge precaution and rapid treatment to reduce fatalities.
In Lynchburg Virginia on December 1 authorities say the wreck may have resulted from the signal system letting the Atlanta train enter before the Jacksonville train cleared. Some say the Jacksonville engine broke its coupling and pulled the block, while others blame the operator for failing to supervise, with disputes over responsibility ongoing.
There is no other medicine manufactured that has received comic praise and many expressions of gratitude as Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the attack when given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children as it is pleasant to take and contains nothing injurious. For sale by all druggists.
A Belleview correspondent lists members of a northern visiting party including Mr. and Mrs. Deottth, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hilton, Mr. Bush, Mrs. Halstead, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Terrell, plus others. The note mentions local teachers’ day with illness and promotes Ballard’s Balm Liniment through testimonials from A. G. M. Williams of Navasota Texas, available at Antimomopely Drugstore.
Chicago reports Albert Younga former Union official and three co defendants pleaded guilty when the case was called for trial yesterday. The Texas Wonder remedy marketed for bladder and rheumatic troubles is advertised with prices and testimonials. Captain Edmund Berkeley, of Atlanta and general agent for Seaboard Air Line, died in Philadelphia hospital following an operation and long illness.
Frome Ontario hunter H. M. Thompson, visiting Brembelm for a duck hunt, was found frozen to death in his canoe on Lake Erie near Sandusky Ohio after a gun misfire and exposure. He allegedly tried to brace himself by stuffing his coat into a hole, but waves drove him to exhaustion in frigid conditions.
Witmerding Pa December The Westinghouse Air Brake Company local plant distributed turkeys to its 4500 workers with air brakemen singled out. Across the region about 24000 Westinghouse employees are noted for loyalty and long service. Christopher Horrocks is identified among the veterans.
Fragmentary notice from Tyfings & Co advertises antiseptic healing solution for wounds burns and sores. Claims by Chas Oswald that Seth Burch suffered a severe sore on his chest. Product priced at 25 cents, offering protection against blood poisoning.
San Francisco greeted Schmitz with a reception committee as Mayor Bu arrived to face extortion and graft charges. A deputy sheriff served a warrant upon his entry, marking a tense start to the case.
A Newark area boy Willie Kitaco thirteen lives with his widowed mother on Valley Brook Avenue Kingsland New Jersey. For Thanksgiving he saves 340 dollars in a cigar box bank and gives it to his mother to buy a turkey and sides. A gleaming stone he finds becomes a rare windfall when a shoeshine man trades it for a ten dollar bill, enabling more purchases and a joyful family feast.
A wood seller advertises a stock of dry stove wood including oak and pine mixed as desired. The lot is located between Oklawaha and Broadway with a large supply available.
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