Jefferson County Board seeks transfer for infirmary funds
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas on June 30 1996 to transfer 4658500 from the Infirmary Fund to the Infirmary Building Account. The move funds the new county infirmary building as the petitioners request a hearing on July 14 196. Petitioners Randolph Anderson Richard M Thompson James Simpson constitute the board.
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Board of County Commisioners
Jefferson County
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Randolph Anderson
Richard M. Thompson
James Simpson
Board of County Commissioners of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism touted by Richmond druggist
Wagner a wholesale druggist of Richmond Virginia says he suffered a severe sciatic rheumatism for nearly two months before using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He claims it cured him after doctors prescriptions failed and cites others reporting good results.
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Wagner
Richmond
Doctor Said He Would Not Live Then He Recovered With Kidney Cure
Peter Fry of Woodruff PA writes of two years under Weynesburg doctors with no cure. They warned of imminent death. Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended and after three bottles his health improved until he was entirely well. Beall and Steele.
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Peter Fry
Woodruff
Weynesburg
Foley
Beall & Steele
When the Nerves Are Played Out Ad for Nerve Pills
A vintage ad explains nervous exhaustion leads to death and paralysis and urges starting treatment at first symptoms. It markets Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a nerve vitalizer and blood builder, claiming to rekindle nerve cells and create red blood cells. Sold 50 cents. For sale by J. C. Cope.
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A. W. Chase
France Medical Institute Co
West
Gay Street
Columbus
Ohio
The
Cold remedy pitch for Scott's Emulsion in ad text
An aggressive ad promotes Scott's Emulsion to combat cold and cough, claiming feeding a cold with the product kills it and strengthens lungs. The copy touts it as a great flesh producer and offers free samples, with misformatted brand and address details from TE & BOWNE New York.
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Scott
TE & Bowne
Guy Pearl
New York
U S Coal CoAT Bradley Mines Faces Guard Pact Deal
General Manager Willard met with the Sheriff and Prosecuting Attorney over a deputy guard agreement for the Bradley coal property. The plan would pay deputies daily, furnish lodging and gear, and require the company to indemnify the Sheriff. The arrangement limits sheriff involvement to law enforcement at Bradley and excludes other properties or mine operations. The proposal, still under negotiation, may be signed or rejected, while warrants extend to more guards as strikes and unrest continue.
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Willard
United States Coal Co
County Board of Review
Bradley
U. S. Coal Co
Coal Company
Ccal
Murray
Pittsburg
Exaggerated earthquake reports boost remedy claims
An advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a universal health aid after the San Francisco quake. It claims the tonic has strengthened thousands where other remedies failed, promising cure for headaches, indigestion, flatulence, and malaria among other ailments.
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San Francisco
Hostetter
NOLLE ENTERED IN BURNS CASE AS COURT ADJOURNS TO AUGUST 27
Indictments and court actions fill the docket with a nolle entered in Ohio vs Burns for cutting to kill. Several cases settle or proceed. verdicts include $250 for W. S. Martin vs Clemens Yobst. Worthington wins title and possession in Wells township. other suits settle or are continued with filings of petitions or bills of exceptions. Court adjourns Thursday afternoon to August 27.
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Ohio
Thes
Burns
W. A. Pasters
Maria L. Smith
Lydia Pasters
W. S. Martin
Clemens Yobst
Village of Toronto
Steubenville Traction & Light Co
Worthington
Wm. H. Tarr
Wells Township
Chas. W. Lavender
Pope Tin Plate Co
Lincoln Avenue
Samantha Lemon
W. C. Cookson
John Cox
Andy Kirner
Nimrod Teaff
Savannah M. Teaff
Executrix Et al
Prisoner Statistics Ended June 30 For Board of State Charities
Sheriff Vorhees reports yearly statistics ending June 30. Prisoners in jail total 388 with 360 males and 28 females. Of these 245 born in Ohio, 18 in other states, 125 in foreign countries. Felonies 121, misdemeanors 228. Able to read 815, unable 73. Insane 44. Under 15 years 28. Sent to Boys Industrial School 4, Girl's Industrial Home 2, Penitentiary 11, Mansfield Reformatory 1, Work House 18. Jail sentences 4. Prisoners died 1. Received from courts for maintenance 4812.15. Price allowed for keeping prisoners 66 cents per day. Expended for repairs 190.
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Vorhees
Board of State Charities
Ohio
Mansfield Reformatory
Miners to Receive Three Dollar Benefit Orders at Flum Run
Report circulated in Smith field says United States Coal company will pay off non-aniron miners at Flum Run and close the mine today. Vice-president James Briggs of the miners will begin distribution of three dollar benefit orders to striking miners. First benefits since the Columbus agreement, which operators refused to honor in this district.
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Smithfield
United States Coal Company
Flum Run
James Briggs
Columbus
Contagious Blood Poison Exposed and Promoted Cure
A historical advertisement extols Contagious Blood Poison as a universal killer and promotes S. S. S. as the only safe cure. It features testimonial letters from users like John Leslie and W. R. Newman, praising the remedy’s supposed effectiveness after failed treatments. The piece emphasizes mercury and potash as ineffective, urging readers to obtain the blood purifier from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Sirs
John Leslie
Rockford
W. State Bt
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
Uneeda Biscuit
National’ Biscuitz Corum
Mau
Henderson
DRU
J. C. Cope
Lawrence
J. T Hodges
Camber and Paint
Rayland
Ierce
U. S. Co’s
Nolle
Thomas Burns
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Swift Specific Company
W. R. Newman
Hamlet
N.C
Stevbenville
Imperial Hotel
Phyelin
Buest
VOK
Voke
France Medical Institute
Bright
Venefa
Jayne
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