Webb murder trial prep in county jail conference
Attorney Cecil S. Miller and Choo Ji Sun, defending Anaziah Webb, spent hours with the indicted man at the county jail ahead of next week’s murder trial. Webb, nearly deaf and illiterate, cannot read or write and struggles to grasp the case as Sheriff Gillen prepares jury selections for Monday afternoon.
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Cecil S. Miller
Choo Ji
Sun
Anaziah Webb
Beaven
Nicult
Webb
Tleury
Anil
Gillen
Afiddleton
Leviny Goole
Frances Eakins
Edward Neary
Wade S. Kennedy
Edgar I. Draper
Chris Widdig
A.J. Courtericht
Tlenty
Postal rate is lowered between United States and Germany
Berlin December 2 The United States and Germany have arranged a postal rate on letters between the two countries of five cents instead of the existing five cents. Attorney Nate Gilliland is in Friendship today on legal business.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Nate Gilliland
Portsmouth May Be Headquarters For The Keepers Of The Three Ws
The Keepers of the Three Ws fraternal temperance order plans to establish local lodges in about twenty Ohio towns starting February 17. Founder Dr. Franklin Bache Van Nuys, a Cincinnati specialist, may locate headquarters in Portsmouth. The order aims to support members in sickness, accidents, and death, promote temperate living, home, and national purification, without prohibition or political involvement.
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Erty - Portsmouth
Franklin
Bache van Nuys
Cincinnatia
Fei
Cdme
Pftics
H's
Portsmouth
Tr van Nuys
van Novs
Plurality in Ohio: Taft tops with 60,001 lead
Ohio results show Taft Republican 572,312. Bryan Democrat 502,721. Debs Socialist 83, ???. Prohibition 1,403. Independent 4005. Peoples 102. Socialist Labor 721. State canvassing to finalize totals. Taft majority about 33,072 with total 1,014,285 votes recorded across parties.
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Columbus
Ohio
Carmi Thompsa
Taft
Beya
Debs
Chafna
Disgen
Watson
Peoples
Gillinus
Lahar
Efi Taft
Avill
Gavernae Morris
Burglars Loot First National Bank Pepperell Mass
Three burglars blew open the vaults of the First National Bank in Pepperell securing 14000 dollars and escaped in an automobile. Also reported: I Sharer Ohio G A R commander died at his residence. J C Wardwell leper widow of the late General Wardell died of leprosy in Los Angeles County Hospital. Fire damaged Summer Garden Robinson Hotel and Goff Brothers livery in Charleston. Martial law proclaimed in Trapue Austria sparking Prague student rioting. several wounded in clash with police.
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Pepperell, Mass
First National Bank
Los Angeles
J. C. Wardwell
General Wardell
Charleston
W. Va
Dee
Summer Garden
Robinson Hotel
Goff Brothers
Rand
Trapue
Austria
Prague
Weather Talk and Fatigue Echoes in Random Quip
A fragmented weather note mixes casual musings about being tired with stray lines about a weather man and regional conditions. The garbled text references warmth for Thursday and remarks on Ohio and Indiana, suggesting a casual, informal weather discussion without a clear report or date.
Warm bed covers and shoes advertised in Bendere Bargain sale
An 1900s style ad touts Silkoline comforters in various sizes and prices, plus Southern Nap Blankets in multiple bed sizes and wool blankets. It then shifts to a shoe pitch for Cushioned Sole Health Shoes promising dry warm feet, urging purchases for men and women and rubber overshoes for cold shores, all at Bendere Bargain prices.
Hotel Swindler Captured After Cross-Country Checks
Cincinnati police pursued a hotel swindler identified as J. J. M. Thayer alias R. Jamerson, arrested in Washington D C for passing bad checks on hotels in Detroit Napoleon Trenton and Buffalo. He traveled with a large case and stamped stationery, signaling a traveling salesman pattern, with police planning to bring him to Cincinnati. A baby died, and local gas and coal trades saw a brisk demand due to the cold snap.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
J.J.M. ‘Hayer
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Harry Stess
Cimcinnati Lott Aen’s Association
Washington
Hess
Napoleon
Trenton
Buffalo
Detroit
Mimtington
W. Ya
Ilena
St. Louis
Thayer
Sone — Theeks
Kobe
Japan
Leston
Weid-Heid-Wei
Kanawha
Marriage at West Union Ties A. Shively to Miss Bessie Armacost
Miss Bessie Armacost sister in law of Judge A Z Blair wed 17 year old Adams County farmer A Shively at West Union on Monday. The bride is youngest sister of Ed Armacost, new proprietor of the Washington hotel barber shop.
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Bessie Armacost
Aa. Z. Blair
A. Shively
Adams County
West Union
Ea, Armacost
Washington Hotel
Haiti in the Hands Of Revolutionists
Port au Prince report says the people rose against Nord Alexis without bloodshed and seized control establishing a provisional government. Alexis remained at the palace as ministers and officials sought refuge at foreign legations while General Simon was expected. Firing and looting were reported as sailors from American ships remained at the legation.
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Port Au Prince
Nord Alexis
Simon
Revolutionary Movement
Legation
Winter Fashion Bargains: Pillows Muffs Scarves and Bags
A reader cites affordable winter accessories including Fiat Pillow muffs priced $1.18 to $1.98 and scarves from 69 cents, plus outfits described as “gem and bargain” items. Laundry bags in various fabrics cost 15 to 23 cents, with linen scrim and pillow related textile uses noted for Christmas prep.
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Ona
The Longest In All History
John Capehart notes the current low water season as the longest in history with no hunt stage since June. Bargain footwear attracts many buyers to Lebmars new building as prices remain low and reliable foot wear draws crowds.
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John Capehart
Lebmars New Building
Commercial Club Chooses Directors for 1209
Stockholders in the Commercial Club held their annual meeting Monday night to elect four directors for 1209. Seven were elected from fourteen nominees: Philo, Clark, Theo, Doty, C L D Poster, Frank V. Knauss, George F. E. Kyicker, Sion Labold and O W Smith. The successful candidates are W B Altsman, Henry Atlas, John Weer, Sam A L Johnson, W D Temper, D G Thomas, and John Ti Williams. The new board will meet Saturday, Dec 8, to elect officers for the club.
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Commercial Club
Philo
Clark
Theo
Doty
C. 1D. Poster
Frank V. Knauss
George FE. Kyicker
Sion Labold
Das O W. Smith
Iam
W. B. Altsman
Henry Atlas
Joli Weer
Sam AL. Johnson
W. ID
Temper
D. 3. Thomas
John Ti. Williams
Cure Catarrh by cleansing the blood, says advert
An Atlanta Georgia advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional blood disorder and that only by entirely purifying and cleansing the circulation can a permanent cure be achieved. It touts a preparation advertised as removing impurities, enriching blood, and healing inflamed membranes, with free advice on catarrh.
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Tne
Atlanta
Open Letter from The M Stanton Co on Shipping Wine and Goods
An Open Letter from The M Stanton Co announces readiness to ship Whisies Wines and salad goods to customers immediately after order receipt. It states prices match those from Portsmouth, Ohio, with no extra packing charges and warns against so called free delivery offers. It invites requests for circulars or price lists.
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Columbus
Ohio
Portsmouth
Portamouth
THE
M. Stanton Company
Fost
St. Columbus, Chia
Doctor F B Van Nuys Office and Contact Details
Dr F B Van Nuys office over Corner Book Store Sevond and Chillicathe residence Corner 17th and Timmonds Highlands. Office phone 1248 residence 672. Office hours 9 to 12 and 2 to 4 daily with evening slots Tuesday Thursday and Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Calls answered day or night. Consultation free.
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Ogice
Sevond
Chillicathe
17Th
Timmonds
The
Highlands
Appo
Harness shop ad urges bringing horse and stock up
A local harness dealer invites customers to bring their horse and purchase saddles, whips, fly-nets, blankets and other gear. The ad notes strong stock, endless quantities, and reduced prices to attract buyers.
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CIA
Cotton batting advertisement compares products and prices
The notice promotes cotton batting highlighting cleaner whiter rolls and larger sizes. It urges shoppers to choose its batting over competitors for Christmas gifts, noting price points such as 65 cents, 59 cents, and 49 cents per unit.
Shawls Advertised in Classic Warm Wool Garb
An old style shawl ad markets shoulder shawls and knit options. Prices range from 1.00 to 6.00 dollars with wool and silk varieties. Offers include single or double shawls and long heavy wool scarves in white or black.
Local Pharmacy Ad Promises Healing Salve Guarantee
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century page advertises Buckley’s Arnea Salve with claims of curing sores after several days. The Fishar & Streich Pharmacy offers it for 25 cents, noting a guarantee. Uchman’s new building is advertised as full of shoe bargains nearby.
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Leo
Zelinaki
St. Buffalo
Buckley
Arnea
Wien
Fishar& Streich Pharmacy
Uchman
We Are Headquarters For Sportsmen's Supplies
Wholesale ad lists single barrel shotguns 3.7, hunting coats from 800 to 5.60, logging items and smokeless powder shells at 5d per box. Promises savings to customers with casual urging to visit store.
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Ara
Venenain
Sansiesevn
Louis HACQUARD undertaker Wheelersburg headline ad
Ida McCall sues Albert McCall for absolute divorce in Scioto County Ohio with extreme cruelty and neglect alleged. The case, No. 11,920, will be heard after January 4 1909, per James S. Thomas attorney for plaintiff.
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Ida McCall
Albert McCall
Court of Common Pleas
Sciote County
Ohio
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