Who Cut Barbara Milan's Throat
A lengthy, lurid account describes Matthew Milan of Columbus Ohio killing his wife Barbara Milan in a drunken rage with a razor after a night of drinking at a licensed saloon The piece blames the saloon for the tragedy arguing the liquor habit fuels such violence and harms families and public finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Milan
Matthew Milan
Columbus
Ohio
Barbara
Johnnie
August
Matthew
Milans
Hades
New Zealand
Jeremiah Thompson
Dropsy Claim Boosts Swamp-Root Cure Tale
A reader recounts severe grippe complications settling in kidneys and bladder, causing two months of disability. After using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for several bottles, the writer resumes work and highly praises the remedy, urging others to request a sample and booklet from Kilmer Co. Include a local reference to Shepherdstown Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bette
Shepherdstown Register
Shepherdstown
Jefferson County
Kearneysville
H. L. Snyder & CO
W. Va
A Willing Worker and the Dutiful Morning Welcome
A farmer’s son recalls a tale of time lost while a tired new hired Dutchman slept after supper. The man awoke to a dawn-like house, greeting with a lumbering, half awake “Good morning missis” and lamenting he could have risen hours earlier if woken sooner.
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Father
Mother
Missis
A Daring Scout in Civil War Style Escape
The account blends Wat Bowie a Confederate scout and Maryland lawyer who escaped a Washington execution. It recounts his audacious misdirection toward Federal cavalry, his bluff about rails, and a dawn encounter that shattered pursuit. Also included is a medical explainer on gangrene detailing causes symptoms and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat Bowie
Maryland
Washington
W. G. Beymer
Secret Service
Beat
War Howie
The Best Pain Killer Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
E E Chamberlain of Clinton Me says Bucklen arnica salve removes pain from cuts bruises sprains and skin injuries. The ad claims it equal to no rival and promises immediate relief. Available for 25 cents at Hill's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Hill
Tonics and health aids advertised with varied products
The ad promotes Heel, Wine and Iron, and Nyal's Nutritive Hypophosphites as effective tonics for debility and weakness from illness. It mentions bottles priced in cents and a dollar, lists talcum and face products, water bottles, bags, and various household items, and ends with fragmented copy about pipes and tobacco for smokers.
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Nyal
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Harrison Schley
Jefferson Security Bank
Entler
German and
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W.N. Lemen
W. P. Licktider
H.C. Marten
S. J
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O. Vanmetre
E. Rush Turner
T.snyder
F. W. Myers
The
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Rg Real
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MM. Williams
R. McQuilkin
L. VanMetre
Rush Tamer
G. $. Callan
F. O. Trump
Geo. M. Knott
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G. W. Hofman
Bank OF
Charles Town
W. VA. S
John Forterfield
DS. Hughes
J. Frank Turner
Buiding
John C. Burns
Wysong
W. Washington
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H. H. Cooke
Isaac H. Strider
D. S. Hughes
Mull
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HL Withers
W. F. Alexander
S. Lee Philips
Lewis G. Allem
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Deposit Co
First National Bank of Jefferson
W. Williams
W. A. Higgs
R. W. Alexander
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LN. Coleman
W.F. Alexander
R. H. Phillips
W.O. Hey
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William Kahn
C.F. Wail
Robert L. Withers
James E. Watson
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National Citizens Bank
D. Gibson
B. F. Langdon
Rd LD. Moore
Organ
A. G. Wykoop, Jr
Geo. W
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G. E. Hughes
Susith
John H. Bishop
Braxton D. Gibson
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American Bank
Hank
Miss Loud
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Hopkins Gibson
Register Building
Mandy
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Galen
Rowsseau
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New York Times Annalist
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Annalist
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Baltimore
Nature
Baltimore and Ohio
Seaboard
Daniel Willard
East
Willard
Thomas Swann
Cumberland
Ohio River
John W. Garrell
Chicago
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Little Cacapon
Orleans Road
Magnolia
Oreans Road
Swanns
Garretts
Baltimore and Onio
Baltimore and Olio
la Fontaine
J. H. Fabre
Christian Brotherhood
Chris~tian
Lowe
Jess
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Brothertmod
Kingdom of Heaven
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Hev. H. Stubesvell
Allison
Peataing
King
Vermont
Uncle Eph Kinnity
Uncle Eph
Dean
Waverly
Bowie
Pittsburgh
Bat
Lane
Geo
M. Heltzhoover
Gene M. Bellahoover, Jr
Nepherdstown
W.va
Beltzhoover
J. Wilmer Latimer
Fendall
40 Street
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
District of Columbia
WM. A. Daniel
General Insurance Agency
Shenandoah Junction
General Insurance
Florida
Dewell & Triplett
Attorneys At Law
Bisbee
Jacksonville
Fla
T. Dewell
Jos. I. Triplett, Jr
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Barnett National Bank
Eta
Nyder & CO
Robert Ie Lard
Mansfield
Ray C. Longhotham
Notary Public
Binghamton, N
the Metal Shelter Company
ST. Paul, Minnesota
R.c.grove, Jr
Lene
Berkeley Counties
Scott
Miller's Pharmacy
Charles Towa
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