Arrest Made in Follawsbee Murder Case
Louis Ozerei, 25, former roommate of James Meredick, was arrested Monday afternoon in Wellsburg and charged with Meredick’s murder on Follawsbee main street. Police tied Ozerei to the crime after surveillance, witness identifications, and a club-hous ealibi, while questions about motive and involvement of a second man remain unresolved.
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James Merdick
Follawsbee
Louis Ozerei
Wellsburg
Ozerei
Brooke County
Ollansbee
John Bansik
Lower Main Street
Meredick
Welsburg
Bansik
Ozerek
Wellsbury
Main Street
Merdick
Okie Loyd
Follansbee Hotel
Loyd
Aven
Barsik
Murder probe links Black Hand to Follansbee case
Police suspect a Black Hand organized group led by Frank Gentile in the Follansbee murder. Gentile is believed wanted after extorting Italians and a search failed to locate him. An inquest was adjourned until more evidence is found as authorities track Orxerei in connection with a secret Italian society.
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Frank Gentile
Follansbee
Black Hand Society
Gentile
Merdick
State Street
Walkenshaw
Orxerei
Parole Request Filed for Richard Jenkins in Cummins Murder
Richard Jenkins, serving a ten year term for manslaughter in the Cummins case, has filed with the Board of Pardons for parole. hearing on or after January 9, 1908. Jenkins, a bartender at the Round Corner hotel, was implicated with Moses Chivers in the assault that led to James Cummins death and was sentenced April 21, 1900.
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Richard Jenkins
Board of Pardons
Jenkins
Round Corner
James Cummins
Moses Chivers
Cummins
Burton Honored by Cannon on Key House Panels
Washington dispatch notes Speaker Cannon will appoint Representative Burton of Cleveland to the banking and currency committee and name him chairman of the rivers and harbors committee. With no river and harbor bill expected this year, Burton will focus on currency issues.
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Washington
Cannon
Representative Burton
Cleveland
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Burton
Hem-Roid Cure Guarantee Ad From Dr Leonhardt
An advertisement claims Hem-Roid cures all piles types with a $1000 guarantee. It promises permanent relief backed by testimonials and a money back offer. Available for $1 at Beall & Steele in Steubenville or Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Beall & Steele
Steubenville
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
Iron Toys for Boys Fire Engines and Trains Set
A lively catalog entry lists serviceable boyhood iron toys including fire engines, hook and ladders, fire and police patrols, passenger and freight trains, ice wagons, ox carts, engines, and horse-drawn carts. Prices range from 10 cents to 3 dollars.
Wooly and Stuffed Toys for Children
A compact assortment of real Buster Brown Tige dogs sheep camels goats dancing bears cats monkeys head elephants and more stuffed toys priced from 10c to 4.98, offering cheerful options for kids.
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Buster Brown
Tige
Hair Horses and Drays Ad Prices
Hair Horses, covered with real horse hide and hair in jet black or brown from 25c up to 8.98. Horses and Drays are strong and well made priced 25c to 3.98.
Mechanical Toys Offerings for Boys and Girls of All Ages
Mechanical Toys entice with dancing sailors balky mules performing clowns acrobats automata monkeys Ariel ladders and trick bicycle acts by Tige and Buster. Prices range from 25 cents to five dollars with complete mechanical trains including tracks switches engine and cars.
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Tige
Buster
Toy Pianos Sehoenhut Line Prices and Stools
Advertises Sehoenhut toy pianos in small and large sizes up to Midget Upright, priced 25c to 5.98 dollars. Fiano stools available at 25 and 48 cents.
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Sehoenhut
Fiano
Doll Trunks Steamer Style at Low Prices
Dolls trunks offered in sturdy packing square steamer style priced from 48 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents. Strong well made trunks promise utility for girls. Local shop advertises affordable trunks in period casual tone.
Brass wire doll beds with silk mattress and lace trim
Doll beds described in brass wire with silk lined mattresses and lace trimmed canopies. Priced from 50c to 1.25, suggesting small, decorative nursery items aimed at children or collectors. Includes mention of matching canopy and details to appeal to buyers of delicate doll furniture.
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Dolly
Dolls Dolls Dolls Grand display of imported and domestic dolls
A retailer touts a large assortment of undressed and dressed dolls with features such as eye opening mechanisms real lashes and hair. Prices range from 16c to 1.00 for undressed dolls and 25c to 10.00 for dressed dolls, with a variety of sizes and luxurious trims.
Toy and Dish Sets for Children at Small Prices
A selection of enamel and pewter tea sets priced from 10c to $1.00 and decorated china sets from 2c to $1.50. Also toy table castors with three glass pieces for 10c and toy glass table sets including sugar bowl creamer butter dish and spoon holders from 1c to 25c.
Musical toy and horn sale prices listed
Advertises musical toys and horns from the southeast at 25 cents. Violins start at 19 cents and up. Drums range 25 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents. Accordions offered at 25 cents 49 cents and 69 cents.
Humpty Dumpty Circus Sets Offer Versatile Toys
Humpty Dumpty Circus Sets provide an indistractable toy with 1 001 possible configurations in a boxed package with full instructions. Priced from 48e to 10.00 dollars.
Amusement with a Magic Lantern and moving pictures
A local seller advertises fun and amusement with a Magic Lantern and offers Moving Picture Machines in sizes up to the larger models. Prices start at 50 cents and rise, with extra film reels available for Moving Picture Machines.
Tool Boxes and Toys Sale Prices Wide Range
Retail ad lists tool boxes for young mechanics with complete sets from 48 cents to 5 dollars, striking bags and footballs from 75 cents to 2.50, and rubber toys including dolls animals rattles from 10 cents upward.
Round the World and Other Games Featured in Local Page
A compact list of games and activities appears on the page including Browny Nine Pins Vrom Log Cabin and White House, Hon Hur, Messenger Boy, India Soldiers on Parade Boat Race Fish Pond Ball Game Lotto and Round the World Old Maids Checkers Dominoes Paints Blocks Cuba Blocks and more. The feature highlights a lively mix of parlour pastimes and competitive rounds for readers to enjoy.
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Browny
White House
India
Cuba
Imported Goods Showcase Emphasizes Varied Pricing
The listing highlights a range of real imported items priced from 50 cents to five dollars, indicating a diverse selection and value for shoppers seeking affordable luxury and novelty imports.
Large Toys on Third Floor Brim with Serviceable Goods
Third floor display offers chairs, rockers, dining sets, tables, writing desks, and boards along with doll carriages, wagons, sleds, and toys including flexible flyers and vehicles. Etiquette notes emphasize broad selection and durability across all toy categories.
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la Belle Clothing Co
Good Clothing
Nesssr
Toyland
Iron ‘Toys
Brellas
Gilbert Parker Coniston
Churchill
C.N
A. N. Williamson
Anthony Hope
E. Phillip Oppenheim
John Reed Scott
Stewart Edward White
Eleanor Gates
Cyrus Townsend Brads
Hewett
Scott
Clementina’s
Stephen Wesley
Booth Tarkington
Chatterbox
Sannin
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