Groom 82 Marries Yorkville Housekeeper at Steubenville
John Chalmers a rich Yorkville farmer wed his housekeeper and adopted daughter Louise Chapple twenty seven in Steubenville. The union, shocking locals, makes her heiress to a substantial estate worth thousands. Reports say motive ranged from securing heir title to sheer infatuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chambers
Louise Chapple
Yorkville
Steubenville
Saturn
Chalmers
Martin’s Ferry
Chambers
Accidentally Shot Foot by Son of Local Resident
A son of Alexander Lewis residing near Bethany accidentally shot himself in the foot on Sunday while carrying a gun and tripping. The incident left the youth with a foot injury and is noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lewis
Bethany
Mining Trouble Adjusted at Florence Mine Yard
The eight discharged men at the Florence mine of the Y and O Coal company on Glenns Run were paid by the car to move away and find new positions. Two discharged workers were reinstated after it was shown they could not report for work on the return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Y. & O. Coal Company
Glenns Run
New Semi-Fitted Satin Coats in Rich Chiffon Suits
A collection of high class chiffon suits and broadcloth outfits in black blue brown and green features satin lining with silk braid trims. Coats boast semi fitted styling and deep folded skirts with premium value pricing at 12.98 dollars each.
All wool Charlies fall fabrics on sale at the yard
Fall styles include florals polka dots stripes and Persian patterns across 36 inch suitings and all wool cheviots panamas serges and broadcloth. Colors range greens blues garnets browns with prices per yard around one dollar and new smoke gray and black shades highlighted for school dresses and children’s attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Copenhagen
Doctor Shoop Restorative Promises Quick Nerve Boost
An August time health ad claims Dr Shoop Restorative quickly eases nerve tension and restores ambition within 48 hours though full health requires time. It asserts outside pressures depress nerves and stomach and that heart and kidneys fail without support, urging purchase at Henderson Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Rheumatic Remedy Ad by Henderson Drug Co
An old style advertisement urges readers to drive rheumatism from the blood using Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy available in tablet or liquid form through Henderson Drug Co. The promotion highlights a medicinal product and its delivery by a local drug retailer.
First Ohio Heavy Artillery to Meet at Gallipolis
The First Ohio Heavy Artillery holds its annual meeting in Gallipolis on September 24, 1908. Comrades are urged to attend and bring their wives. H C Miller, secretary, Jackson, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Heavy Artillery
Gallipolis
H C. Miller
Jackson
Ohio
Dean's Ointment Quick Relief for Itching Skin Eruptions
Itching torturing skin eruptions disfigure and annoy, but Dean's Ointment brings fast relief and lasting cures. Only fifty cents at any drug store.
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Dean
Why James Lee Got Well
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr. King's New Discovery. She reports severe lung disease threatened consumption but after using the remedy he recovered to health. Sold at Beall & Steel's drug store with guarantees and trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville U
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Beall & Steel
Electric Bitters Praised By Mrs Davison In San Jose
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose Val lauds Electric Bitters as a premier family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor stating a bottle offers more digestive health than any other remedy and noting Beall & Steels drug store backs it with a guarantee.
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M. M. Davison
Gilford Avenue
San Jose
Val
Beall & Steel
Idrug
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Body Brussels
Market Street
WM. M. Trainer
Exchange Bank
BELL
A. W.chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
W. Chase
Henry L. Wilson
Soldiers’ Burial Committee
Steubenville Township
Fred Farmer
James Layman
John A. Tweedy
McLaughlin
Smithfield Township
James Anselmetti
Isadore
Mons
Hooper
Mt. Pleasant Township
Republican City Central
Avery Jones
Thomas Jones
Warren Township
T. J. Stringer
Ragland
Martins Ferry
Jefferson County
Mr. Stringer
Chris Merkle
May
Fairbanks
The
Universal’ Food Choppers
Pye
Munson
J. O. Guyton
Dillonvale
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