Murder verdict in Webster death shocks defense
David P. John was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the February death of William Webster near Amsterdam. The jury returned the verdict after a two day trial, prompting plans for a new trial based on alleged insufficient evidence and disputes over the gun discharge claim. Both men were coal miners at Amsterdam.
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David P. John
Richards
Sheer
John
William Webster
Amsterdam
Webster
Ohio Towns Benefit From Post Office Salary Increases
The recent congressional act boosted clerks and carriers in Ohio offices. Steubenville gains include two clerks rising to $600-800, three to $800-900, and nine carriers $900-1,000, with other towns like East Liverpool Ironton Marietta Martins Ferry Alliance Cambridge and Zanesville also listed for raises.
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Steubenville
Ohio
East Liverpool
Ironton
Marietta
Martin’s Ferry
Alliance
Cambridge
Zanesville
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Sells Widely
A historical note states Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup does not constipate but uses laxative principles to move the bowels gently. Children like it and it is sold by all druggists.
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Druggista
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Kennedy
Spring Fever and the Restorative Cure Promised
The ad explains spring fatigue as a winter-accumulated tiredness caused by nerves. Dr Shoops Restorative is advertised as a quick 48 hour tonic that boosts vim appetite digestion and bodily vigor. Henderson Drug Co promotes it as a premier nerve tonic available at druggists everywhere.
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Henderson Drug Co
A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Advertisement
An advertorial touts Foley's Kidney Cure as strengthening the body by improving kidney and bladder function. Beall & Steele, druggists, promote the remedy as a positive cure for kidney ailments and impurities in the blood.
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Foley
Beall & Steele
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
Williams Indian Pile Ointment claims to cure blind bleeding and itching piles by absorbing tumors and relieving itching instantly. It is marketed as a poultice for piles and private-areas itching, sold exclusively in Steubenville by Henderson Drug Co., 124 North Fourth Street.
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Williams
Steubenville
Henderson Drug Co
North Fourth Street
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Delwa
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