Oldest Resident Dead in Brooke County
Funeral services for Mrs. Judith Mahan were held at her Wellsburg home Thursday afternoon. She was the oldest resident of Brooke County and mother of Mayor T. J. Mahan of Follawsbee. The city knew her well. Orders were issued to prepare the La Belle Iron Works tube plant for partial startup next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Mahan
Wellsburg
G&th
Brooke County
W. Va
T. J. Mahan
Follawsbee
la Belle Iron Works
The Talisman at Alvin Draws Big Crowds
Large crowds admire The Talisman and The Shepherd's King dom at the Alvin corner of Fourth and Market. The colored film is praised as a magnificent work of art, priced at five cents, cheaper than Howe's. It is said no moving picture has drawn such interest in the city.
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Fourt and
Coroner renders verdicts in two fatal La Belle cases
Coroner Campbell ruled that Charles Reed, engineer, died from the La Belle Iron Works negligence after a boiler incident in Steubenville on November 6 1907. William L Smith, stationary engineer, perished when engine five pitched and crushed him. Reed was not at fault. The report cites low boiler water and negligent operation by the La Belle Works and its agent Andrews. The piece also notes New Year gatherings and social events in Steubenville society circles.
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Campbell
Charles Reed
la Belle
Reed
Engine Six
la Belle Iron Works
William L. Smith
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Ohio
Andrews
Smith
la Belle Tron Works
Fortune Lost After Twenty Years of Investments
David Swickheimer once built wealth from a lottery prize and a Colorado mine. He and his wife left Canal Dover to seek silver riches, mined themselves, and eventually sold the mine for 1.5 million dollars. They divorced after disagreeing over the fortune, and both rewed. Swickheimer later lost most of his wealth through poor investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swickheimer
Canal Dover
Swickheimer
Personal Tuesday Newsline From Steubenville Area
Tuesday notes visitors and movements in Steubenville and nearby towns. Howard Joyce plans a Pittsburg and McKeesport visit while Miss May James of Steubenville visits Miss Edith Smith in Martins Ferry. Helen Caniff of Steubenville stays with Miss Nellie O'Donnell in Martins Ferry. Mrs. Owen Conroy returns to Steubenville after Martins Ferry visits. Mrs. E. C. Beatty returns home to Oil City after New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Janes Parks enter.
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Iain
Hill
Florence Walker
Toronto
T. W. Walker
Fred Converse
Mr. de Mars
Wheeling
Hartshorn
National
Emma Fickes
Auditorium
Emma MacDonald
Pittsburg
M. L. Miller
Glenn Dorrington
W. O. Johnson
Dr. Thomas
David Johnson
Miller
Frank
Pittsburgh
W. D. Hoge
Hodgens
Ragland
Sarah
Mary Hazelett
Steubenville
Wesley Campbell
New Cumberland Junction
Thomas Sage
Thomas
Stanley Campbell
Ross
Ruby
Doris
Edna
Grace
Winifred
Nettie
Alice Campbell
E. Hammond
Samuel
Robert
Bernice Campbell
Pearl Logan
Robert Campbell
Chester
Florence Johnston
Emma Robinson
George Hindman
Alva Robinson
Colliers
Howard Joyce
McKeesport
May James
Edith Smith
Martin's Ferry
Helen Caniff
Nellie O'Donnell
Owen Conroy
Martin’s Ferry
E. C. Beatty
Oil City
Janes Parks
Sheriff closes Chaney shop after court action
Sheriff Vorkes closed the store of Chas. W. Chaney on South Fourth street this afternoon under judgment. Dilworth Bros. "Pop" Schriver, well known Zanesville catcher, might have led the East Liverpool P. O. M. team next season if he accepted $450 a month for his services. Schriver named the price, startling Bip pus who was nearly knocked off his pins.
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Vorkes
Chas. W. Chaney
South Fourth Street
Dilworth Bros
Pop” Schriver
Zanesville
East Liverpool P. O. M
Bippus
Schrive
Hours and contact details for weekly schedule
Hours listed as from hours a to 12 a m and 2 to p m on Monday Wednesday and Saturday at 7 30 Sundays a to p. Two phone numbers or lines are provided.
Public Speaker Interrupted by Coughing Fails to Curb Illness Claim
An odd public notice claims Foley's medicine cures coughs and colds preventing consumption and pneumonia. It touts a genuine product with no opiates in a yellow package sold by Beall and Steele Druggists.
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Foley
Beall & Steele Druggists
Remarkable Cure Tale From Winterton Patient Abandons Doctors
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts misdiagnosed conditions by five doctors kidney trouble heart disease blood poison and stomach liver ailments none helped until his wife urged Electric Bitters one bottle healed him claiming more benefit than all five doctors. Beat Steele druggists guarantee cure of blood poison weakness and stomach liver kidney complaints at 50 cents per bottle.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Beat & Steele
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement touts KO DOL as a scientific blend of natural digestants with vegetable acids. It claims KO DOL contains juices of a healthy stomach, guarantees relief, and promises pleasant taste and easier digestion after meals, sold by all druggists.
Foley's Honey and Tar Declared Not Affected by Pure Food Law
Beall and Steele druggists announce Foley's Honey and Tar is not regulated as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The notice promotes it as a safe remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Beall & Steele
Twin Evils and Booths Laxative Pills Ad
The ad highlights two linked digestive ailments, constipation and sick headaches, claiming Booth's Laxative Pills cure constipation, headaches, coated tongue and liver issues. Sold for 25 cents by Keall & Steele or mailed prepaid, with a money back satisfaction guarantee from Booth's Pill Company, Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Keall & Steele
Booth’s Pill Company
Buffalo
Burdock Blood Bitters Eases Appetite And Sleep
A promotional note claiming Burdock Blood Bitters are a great system tonic and builder to improve strength appetite digestion and sleep, encouraging enjoyment of life. The text presents the product as a holistic health aid without clinical claims or evidence.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Cures Croup and Ailments
A vintage household remedy claim highlights Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a cure for baby croup and various minor illnesses affecting children and adults, presented with strong promotional tone and dated folklore.
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Willie
Mammia
Grandma
Thomas
Pure Food Law Clarifies Drug Label Claims On Remedies
The U S Government states it does not endorse any preparation under the Pure Food Law and manufacturers must list drug ingredients on labels. Ely s Cream Balm, a remedy for cold in the head hay fever and nasal catarrh, contains no injurious drugs and must print compliance with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ely
A Real Wonderland Healing Case At Mound City
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine cured his coughs and lung issues after five minute spells began to subside. Available from Beall & Steele, 50c and $1.00 trial bottle.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D.clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Beall & Steele
Ecnakit
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a medicinal salve sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt’s
DeWitts
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EB. E. Prancy
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