20 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Ocala Evening Star
Location
Ocala, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1906
Page
1
A local school teacher, about 18 years old, reportedly shot herself yesterday following a love affair. The incident occurred near Dartington with the body found at home in Timmnanavilie. No further details were released.
Louisville, Jan 10. A vindictive woman watched the dying moments of Har Sinter's murderer as he faced execution. Charis Vanalen, aged 83, aided by a sister to the victim, taunted the condemned man who offered calm statements before the trap sprang. The killer had long plotted a miniature gallows with a dummy figure and a nickel slot trap, a grim toy he used to mock his crime.
Mrs Cora Welker of Porterville California declares Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the best made for coughs and colds. She asserts it quickly prevents pneumonia, is more pleasant and safer than others, and that few people remain satisfied with any other remedy after using it. Available at Post or Drugstore.
A midday crash on the King's County elevated railroad in Brooklyn left four people killed and many injured as a motor car from one train struck another, sending cars down to Pruttan and Chustour streets. The damaged train car bore the brunt, but no passengers on that train were killed or injured.
An unreliable patient neglected Foley's Kidney Cure delaying treatment for kidney trouble and developed Bright's disease. The ad claims quick relief, noting improved kidney strength and restored health. A. R Dass of Morgantown Indiana is cited as an example, with mentions of nocturnal awakenings and backache resolved by the remedy. Sold by local druggists.
Twenty five youth and mens single and double breasted sack suits go on sale at once. Prices formerly eight and ten dollars now cut to five ninety and six twenty five per suit. Gadson of the Ocala Bargain House advertises the sale.
A German commentary denounces US actions and the Monroe doctrine as aggressive toward South America. It claims Washington seeks broader influence and hints at potential trouble, urging Europe to resist American moves and calling for unity against US policies.
A playful, fragmentary Florida themed piece mentions plumbing and electric firms, local seafood like sharks trout and snapper, oysters along the shore, and political figures with the refrain of seeking work. The writing blends coastal imagery with humorous regional vignettes, concluding with a coinage about Dolly Nowe.
Fragmentary ledger note mentions graphophone records from BL to Ot and from 30e to Bic for phones, plus references to large stock and ore arriving for Ovoala Furniture Co. The readable items imply inventory and supplier terms without clear dates or full names.
Stove and fireplace wood oak and pine offered by George Giles & Co delivered to any part of the city at one dollar per round.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children, containing nothing harmful and effective for coughs, colds and croup. It notes drugstore availability and mentions a bar paper sale at the Variety Store next Monday, touting better value for a lower price.
The advertisement touts DeWits Witch Hazel Salve as soothing and comforting for plies, cuts, and tela. It claims rapid pain relief, reduced swelling, and drawing out inflammation to aid nature in removing the trouble. Sold by the Anti Monopoly Drugstore.
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a cure for indigestion and stomach complaints. It claims the remedy digests foods to restore strength, ease sour stomach and heartburn, and rebuild the digestive system. Sold at the Antipolopoly Drugstore.
Washington January 2 reports state General Luke E Wright will become the first US ambassador to Japan. A Memphis Tennessee native and Confederate veteran, Wright rose through posts in the Philippines and Tennessee before cabinet confidence. The appointment is to be reviewed by the president and cabinet, with Eli Thorpean also mentioned for a Tokyo posting.
A vintage ad notes a remedy titled Surprise Party Retlef and Cure for Deatache addressing dlat peas and constipation. Sold at the Anti Monoply Drugstore for $3.
An Florida advertisement for the Ocklawaha Inn emphasizes a pleasant homelike house with airy rooms and quality table board. It promotes summer special rates for weekly and monthly board.
NOT A TRUE Stra Georgia Jortan arrested in Chattanooga on instigation charges. She is charged with attempted mail fraud in Hamilton County Tennessee. Tituste, a known figure in Florida with a father who founded the town of Titer illd, is described as having lived there and practiced law as a young man.
The Pure Food Exhibition in Jackstown closes tonight after a two week run. Ever Ready Batteries and The York Line Co. are among sponsors noted in the event brief.
A local shoe ad offers 4 pairs of men s shoes for 250 and 3 pair sets ranging from 1 30 to 1 75, claiming equal quality to $3 to $4 50 pairs elsewhere. It advertises shoe making repairs, rubber heels and soles, full guarantee and invites a trial.
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