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Newspaper
Steubenville Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
2
Murder tale unfolds with Mrs Soffel linked to Biddles Lot. Reports say a suspect attempted suicide or self harm during escape. Detectives recapture a woman described as wife of a key figure after a December 4 incident amid a broader escape and murder narrative.
Report from Butler Pa recounts the pursuit and battle as John and Tod Biddle escapees capture near the county jail. Mrs Lucy Soffel and others are detained nearby after a 20 minute clash that left about 200 shots fired. John Biddle badly wounded but alive, Tod Biddle shot and escaped, and Rev Father Walsh among witnesses.
Pittsburg officers and detectives chase a stolen sleigh and four occupants from Butler toward Mt Chestnut, following tips from locals. The pursuit tightens as a fresh team is secured, and masked officers move to confront the Biddles and Mrs Soffel, with a deadly clash anticipated at mid route.
A Mannington, Ry. mother recalls croup scare in a three year old girl. The doctor feared death, but a bottle of Foley's Boney and Tar brought quick relief and saved the child's life. Refnap substitutes Beall and Breckle.
A fragmented reminiscence from 1828 mentions stiffness and poor mobility, followed by relief after using hawberlain’s Pain Balm. The passage attributes swift healing to the remedy and notes it was widely sold by Beall & Bieele.
The unreadable text appears to reference medical topics and remedies, mentioning stomach health, indigestion, dyspepsia, and nervounicas with a likely recommendation of a product. It also includes scattered names and dubious claims about remedies and authorities.
The article notes a panoply of cures for corns, calluses, boils, rashes, and skin issues, claiming effectiveness from a world famous treatment. It mentions fashionably photographed women in Taglaet as proof of popularity, with emphasis on notoriety and public visibility rather than clinical detail.
An advertisement proclaims Botanic Blood Bitters and Botanic Balm as cures for ulcers, eczema, blood diseases, rheumatism, and skin ailments. It claims extensive distribution in RAMILTON and distant areas, touts 40 years of testing, and offers free samples by writing Micod Bil Go. It targets older adults with promises of improved skin and health if purchased.
A Holler and Bleak nore, Fivesburgh resident credits Mysto Cure with curing longstanding constipation and health issues after trying multiple remedies and poor results. Advertisements for Little Mary Morley and other patent medicines appear alongside local pharmacy listings in Brennenville and surrounding areas.
A string of old fashioned medical ads extolling remedies for bronchitis coughs and influenza like La grippe. It touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup DeWitt's remedies and various ointments, claiming quick relief and protection from harsh colds and throat irritation. It references doctors in New York and vendors Beall & Steele and local druggists.
A winter coasting accident in the Sixth ward left a 30 year old man badly injured and several youths involved. Dr. Benet and Dr. McCoy operated to repair crushed bone while witnesses blamed a faulty guide wheel on the sled. The patient’s condition improved but doctors could not confirm full recovery yet. Names include Gallney, Gaffney, and others among the sled’s crew.
A high profile elopement near Milne connects Christina Kinavatter of the ctg and Milner, previously manager at Stein's store in the city. The couple fled by wagon to Steubenville and then New York after a family objection, drawing wide attention and several surprised friends as telegrams confirmed the marriage.
Mrs Charlotta Plummer died at her daughter Dr W J OConnell’s home at 5 Mingo Junction Virginia. Her death occurred on her 75th birthday following paralysis from a former stroke. Born Beermont Spinny maiden name Mares, she married Robert Plummer who died many years ago. Survived by children Deborah Germano Geriano Mrs W U Pargunah family in Germano and others in Chester Hill Parkersburg East Liverpool and Morgan County. Funeral services will be held at Dr OConnell’s home this evening and the remains will be taken to Germano for burial tomorrow.
A damage suit concludes with Harry M and Lowra F winning as the defense allegedly refused to accept a deed and deliver property, resulting in a court action over 200 damages.
Crosap visits Dunataou and Win Permar comes from Dustkirk. Sutherland of Smithfield visits today. A J Ruat from Wheeling visits his ailing mother. Barry Frazier from Stoubanville makes a Bridgeport call. John Conner Huff attends Quo Vadistera Monday. Mrs Jomra Griffin visits relatives in ihirkwood. Miss Sallie Stringer from Misa Dongh etty, a stor, returns home to Portland Station. Mrs L O Patterson hosts Missionary Societies of Hamline Church yesterday. Messrs Carry and Josephine Inglias of Steubenville spend Sunday with Worth Ounnison relatives. Little Mary Richards, daughter of Gov and Mrs G Righ arde, ill with typhoid fever. Santi A Wise and Maude E K Snow, Duff and Jennie Bauer mentioned. Mrs Jeatherd Mra Jsath Hoover returns from Bayer Pa for Pearl Z Nimerman funeral. Thowne Baron and family moving to BR J Baatty property on Dyuth Fourth Street. Mr and Mrs Jutn Haldermann back from Butler Pa for funeral of relative. Miss Poor Zimmerman noted. Henry and Stany Altman, Bloom and TL Phillipa attend Llabréw Ladies’ Hospital Aid Society ball in Pittsburgh. Mrs J A Ithgart hosts dinner for friends. guests twenty. Mrs WW A Wrileltt of Dennivon returns after father Dr P A Walker’s illness. Charis River and family move to Steubenville. Mr River becomes yard undertutor at C P yards. J C Minor Esq notes his father died near Shoey town Pa. sympathy offered.
The record shows George W. Wallace died from morphine taken likely by accident or due to overuse. It notes he had a habit of using morphine via physician prescriptions and may have ingested an excessive dose while alone in his room on the day of his death.
The Blackhun bere will hold a meeting at Dr A M Hiack home Ne North Fourth street Heytnerte Ohio Kah on 15 192 a few time Central Time All known theme ver berra are urged to be present. Finuertant besiregs to be tran acted. By order of Leerevirve COMMITTER.
A promotional notice markets The Mystic Life Renewer as a powerful nerve builder and vitality booster. It claims to restore strength, appetite, digestion, and heart health, offered by J. M. Johnson, druggist of Steubenville, for five pounds.
Consumers urged to choose DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts and skin irritations claiming rapid relief and healing. Advert claims warn against counterfeit products and feature testimonial notes from users including James Mook and Dr George Fleming.
An old advertisement promotes health tonics and life insurance linked to digestion, claiming vitality from the body’s organs and warning against barbaric cures. It touts a product “Worth Los Weight in Gold” with a trial size and full sizes, with testimonials from users including S. K. Lonspa and Ely Brag.
A damaged excerpt notes rheumatism joints grow stiff yet relief comes from Perry Davis Painkiller. It claims the medicine uncaps mobility, easing knee and elbow stiffness and restoring freedom of movement as grandfathers trusted the remedy.
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