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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
10
Beall and Steele druggists advertise immediate relief for asthma sufferers in the worst stages urging timely use. The claim includes a potential cure and emphasizes prompt action to restore breathing.
An advertisement urges readers that Kodol will help anyone with stomach disorders and recommends taking it for a short time to achieve complete relief. It notes Kodol is sold by all druggists.
Carlisle Center New York resident G B Burhans testifies that after four years he remains symptom free from a severe kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says brick dust sediment pain and other signs disappeared and he remains cured. Bealh Steeie endorsement.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment as a quick relief for swollen painful bleeding or itching piles both external and internal. It offers a small trial box by mail to prove effectiveness and notes Henderson Drug Co sells a large jar.
Blotting paper and related supplies for the office. Pens pencils ink carbon paper typewriter ribbons and other stationery offered at wholesale prices along with card indexes and letter files.
Harriman Gould deal could route Baltimore and Ohio trains into the Wabash terminal in Pittsburg. Routes via Water street and a proposed elevated wharf extension are discussed to connect the lines, with the Wabash terminal costing about 2 million dollars and new freight facilities envisioned east of Smithfield street. The scheme aims to boost Pittsburg business while sharing terminal use and rail access among the B&O, Wabash, and possibly Erie.
George Fetterman, a 65 year old blind street musician and Civil War veteran from Wellsville, known on East Liverpool and Wellsburg corners, died by hanging in a Harrisburg hotel room. He had been robbed and beaten at Gettysburg encampment, losses said to prey on him. letters from Congressman Kennedy and Senator Dick were found.
Peter Zenak held on $25 000 bail after arrest and transfer to Pittsburg to face embezzlement charges. Police crowd crowded by anxious foreigners claiming robbery by Zenak and Bose Gossovic, officials of the Sivian Orthodox society. Joseph Raynovic and Magistrate Brady set bail at 25 000 each with a hearing today. Joseph Buzdadich is jailed as a possible accomplice.
Word from Toronto states Guy Johnston company won the contract to erect the Steubenville and East Liverpool Traction Co car barn in Steubenville. The steel brick structure is expected to cost about $40,000 with Engineer Gould White surveying on site. Work to begin within days with about 60 men to be employed.
La Belle Iron Co No 17 near Follansbee shows two barrels daily on its own lot, 400 feet north of No 9. Near Mingo Ohio, deeper drilling and shots needed for better pay. Brettell Bros farm test yields 75 barrels in 40 hours but gas pressure low. McLister test on Lavelle lot oil-filled but awaiting tankage. deeper drilling planned. Vankirk lease dispute continues with new July 80 lease and $200 per year per gas well clause. Other local leases include S Hill to F W Anes and Margaret Frazier to D F Oil Co with bonuses tied to well size.
Oil promoters focus on Lavelle and Brettell holes on North Hill Mingo as two wells reach sand. Prominent oil men predict Lavelle could yield at least 250 barrels per day and Brettell 200 barrels daily or more, signaling a strong new field.
The Brettell and Lavelle wells near Mingo struck oil with early shows of 260 barrel potential. Dozens of new locations followed as thousands visited the field. Companies including Tacue, McLister, Neville, Carnegie Steel, and Castner Bros plan multiple tests within Mingo town and surrounding farms, signaling one of the era’s largest oil booms.
Advertisement notes a 50 cent package sale giving away fine bric-a-brac cut glass and gold jewelry. Cohen's store opens Saturday morning at 10 o'clock and will be closed until opening time.
DeWitt announces a sale of carbolized witch hazel for piles burra and sores with emphasis on healing properties and value. The notice promotes availability, pricing and locations for purchase.
Two men, William Maline and Blink Hodgkiss, were arrested in Wheeling on Thursday for stealing about $400 worth of oil well tools and supplies from contractor Cook of Steubenville. Warrants were issued for their arrest in Martin's Ferry, and after being brought to Steubenville they were placed in custody.
Promotional note extols Nabisco Sugar Wafers as a versatile dessert or nibble for social functions. It claims they pair well with punch ices coffee and can finish either a lavish dinner or an afternoon tea, appealing to broad tastes.
C M Harden of Silver City NC proclaims Electric Bitters the best remedy for liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. It also helps chills and malaria, sold under guarantee at Beall and Steele's Drug Store.
Tra W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says he was in poor health for two years with kidney and bladder trouble. After spending much on doctors, Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He urges others to try it. Beall & Steele, druggists, sell the remedy.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Center Pennsylvania says King’s New Discovery cures her threat and lung trouble after other treatments failed. She reports lasting benefit and confidence in long term use. Beall and Steele’s drug store sells the remedy for $1 with a free trial bottle.
The Elton Wisconsin resident Bert Barber testifies that after taking four doses of De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills, he has found them more effective than any other medicine. The product is sold by all druggists.
Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York says he has used Dr King’s New Life Pills for years and finds them just exactly right. The pills relieve constipation biliousness and malaria with no discomfort. Available for 25 cents at Beall and Steele’s drug store.
The Blind Relief Commission of Jefferson County will meet at the Probate Judge’s office on Friday, August 7 at 1 PM. Applications under the Relief Act must be filed at least ten days before action, as this may be the last meeting of the year. Claimants should file in time for hearing. Blanks and information available from Mr. Robert McGowan, Commission member. By order of the Board, WM. M. Kerr, Secretary.
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