Echo City Marshal Marries in Quiet Oregon Ceremony
Special correspondence notes a quiet wedding at W. W. Whitworth residence in Beho Oregon. City Marshal Perry Whitworth and Mrs. Chaffie Williams wed. ceremony by Rev E C Finley. The couple, known locally, will reside here.
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Beho, Ore
Jan
W. W. Whitworth
Perry Whitworth
Chaffie Williams
Rec
E. C. Finley
Whitworth
Stein Thompson
Bert Mullina
S. F. Felster
Washington, D. C
E. B. Fish
California
C. EB. Wells
Milton
Mia
Eugene Wells
T. Db. Mathews
Pendieton
W. J. Stapish
Walla Walla
Flothda Club
Presbyterian Church
L. Clark
Brakeman Drinks Wine Bath and Is Jailed
McGarr, a railroad brakeman, found a cellar with 150 gallons of claret near Sonora road and entered it. He drank freely and became reckless, eventually ending up jailed after his dramatic wine bath episode at the Thomas Davros place. Annon, famed milk bath figure, is referenced as a comparison in this colorful tale from Stockton.
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Stockton
Annon Held
Milk Bath
Railroad
J. McGarr
McGarr
Sonora
Thomas Davros
Man Pleads Guilty After Sloshing In Cellar Pool
A man overturned 150 gallons from barrels to form a pool in a cellar and was found by Davros. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and received a ninety day jail sentence.
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Davros
A Girl's Wild Midnight Ride in the Catskills
A young girl warns of a forest fire in the Catskills by riding horseback at midnight and saving many lives. The tale frames fires as dangers then promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble. A testimonial from W R Patterson cites relief from coughs and lung disease after consumption losses.
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Catskills
Dr. King
W. R. Patterson
Wellington
Tex
Koeppens
Farmer Jacob Adams dies in deliberate kerosene fire
In Haverstraw New York Jacob Adams a farmer near here soaked his clothes in kerosene then struck a match and died by incineration, authorities said. The death was ruled deliberate though motive was not disclosed.
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Haverstraw
N. Y
Jacob Adams
Lame Back Remedy Ad Promotes Snow Liniment
An old ad promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as the fix for back pain from overwork or cold with disease as a possible cause. It claims thorough rubbing yields prompt relief and lists bottle prices of 25c, 50c, and $1.00, sold by A. C. Koeppen & Bros.
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Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
High School Student Dies By Own Action In Room
Mount Vernon Indiana story says Charles Wilson, 17, a Cynthia High School pupil, drank strychnine in a classroom. He asked to leave, went to the basement, swallowed the poison, then calmly returned to his desk and waited for death as classmates laughed.
Tragic School Incident Ends in Strychnine Death
A student died after swallowing strychnine, the teacher explaining no doctor could help. The tragedy unfolded when the boy, Wilson, consumed the poison and collapsed before aid could reach him. Investigators and school officials began reviewing events surrounding the incident.
More Than a Skin Salve Is Needed to Cure Piles
An advertisement claims piles require internal treatment as sluggish veins and thick blood cause the condition. It promotes Hemroid a tablet tonic said to act on circulation and cure all piles, offering a 24 days supply for sale and a free booklet by mail from Dr. Leonhardt Co.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Pet Monkey Trial Captivates Media Pa Courtroom
Civil case pits Mrs. Snowden against the owner of Timnie the monkey over a bite at home. Judge Broomhall presides as witnesses recount both good and bad deeds, while Timnie performs antics in Exhibit A. The effort seeks banishment rather than money, amid dramatic courtroom moments.
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Media
Simian
Timmie
Hroomuall
Mrs. Snowden
Achilles
Timmile
Snowdens
Dickesona
Alonzo Griswold
Snowden
Corporate Pension Reward Aims For Longtime Clerks
A Louisville Courier Journal remark notes a major corporation plans a benefit for longtime workers. After twenty-five years service, employees are to receive a gold stripe on their sleeve as a sign of recognition and appreciation.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
New Life Pills Promoted At Banquet in 1842 New Orleans
An old advertisement notes Dr King's New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at Koep pens amid a banquet for Henry Clay in New Orleans in 1842. The pill claim targets stomach trouble indigestion and broader liver kidney and bowel issues, advertising them as easy safe and sure value.
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Henry Clay
New Orleans
Dr. King
Koeppens
Exclusive Wheat Raising Becoming Thing of Past
Montana man says stock growing in conjunction is more profitable. James Kennedy of Fargo, owner of an original bonanza farm in North Dakota, expresses interest with the Fife brothers.
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Montana
Spokane
Wash
James Kennedy
Fargo
North Dakota
Mixed farming urged for Northwest by Spokane speaker
In an interview in Spokane a speaker urged end to exclusive wheat farming. He said stock and grain farming together yield better profits and land improvement. He cited Dakotas, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington farmers shifting to diversified farming with cattle horses and poultry. He noted his Leech ranch now has 150 Shorthorn cattle and 40 Percheron mares. He warned the Leech heirs paid little on 6040 acres due to sole wheat focus, urging broader Northwest farming opportunities. He spoke of growing cities, expanding industry and greater demand for farm products, then plugged a local barber shop offering full service and fair pricing.
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Ers
Spokane
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Kennedy
Leech Ranch
Leech
Northwest
Pays to Advertise Only costs 1c for share at Patton's
A compact advertisement notes that shares may be acquired for one cent at Patton's. The note emphasizes low-cost opportunity for readers to invest or participate in the listed offering. Local business promotes its bargain rate and invites interested patrons to inquire.
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Patton
The Stringer Seeks Local Criminal Lawyer
The Native questions whether a capable criminal lawyer exists in town as rumors say one is needed but cannot be proven effective by defendants. Cleveland Philn Dealer notes skepticism about claimed expertise and reliability of the town’s legal aid.
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Stringer
Cleveland
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days By PAZO Ointment
This ad promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. If PAZO Ointment fails, your druggist will refund money. Includes a price of 50 cents.
Burnsides Lady Customer Sideboard Blunder
Burnsides, a lady customer, laments a recent purchase fiasco as the furniture clerk recalls—his wife made him shave the sideboards, leaving both amused and disappointed about last month’s display.
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Burnsides
Captain Scott Likely Reaches South Pole Reportedly
Reports indicate Captain Scott has probably reached the South Pole, marking a possible historic milestone in polar exploration and signaling a major achievement for the British Antarctic Expedition.
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Scott
South Pole
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An 19th century style ad promises one hundred dollars for proof Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot be cured. F J Cheney Co Toledo is vouched for by local wholesalers Walding Kinnan Marvin. Cure is taken internally claiming to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered and per bottle price mentioned.
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Howard
Hall
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Aive “Fiall
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