Murder accuses Kate Brown in Pittsburg case
Kate Brown, formerly of Mingo Junction, is jailed in Pittsburg after the death of “Rocky Mountain Tom” Thomas Heighton, 64, a vaudeville herb doctor. She says she acted in self defense during a quarrel over singing, while authorities consider homicide. Heighton left two southern wives and served as a Civil War pensioned Union veteran.
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Rocky Mountain
Kate Brown
Mingo Junction
Pittsburg
Kate
Thomas Heighton
William Brown
Tom
Reed Street
South
Laidley
Rocky Mountain Tom
Richard Reynolds
Reynolds
Case Settled in St Clairsville Court Over Miner Death
In common pleas court at St Clairsville Judge Richards presiding the case W B Anderson administrator vs W J Berry concerns a miner death in a Berry mine The jury originally found for the plaintiff for 2000 but the verdict was set aside After hearings the court directed a verdict for the defendant per the Bellaire Independent.
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W. B. Anderson
W. J. Berry
Common Pleas
St. Clairsville
Richards
Steubenville
Pollock
Bellaire
Forgery Charge Against Fernwood Man Over Certificate
Joseph Palmer colored of Fernwood was arrested after forging the name of Dr Ira C Foster on a rural carrier physical certificate. He pleaded guilty before United States Commissioner Finley and is held in jail awaiting federal grand jury action. The forgery was found by postal authorities days after the exam.
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Joseph Palmer
Fernwood
United States
Marshal McAllister
Marietta
Palmer
Ira C. Foster
Finley
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicized as Cure
Early kidney disorder symptoms include backache headaches and dizziness. Dropsy signs call for action. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted with a Steubenville testimonial claiming relief after three boxes. Advertisement notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
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Dean
Steubenville
Marie McGee
South Fourth Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Five year old girl burned to death by dress fire
Lucina Schieda, five, daughter of coal miner Dominick Schieda, died Sunday morning from burns after her dress caught fire before a grate in Connorsville. Funeral held at Warrenton cemetery. Neighbors arrived as flames consumed most of her woolen dress. A two year old near Bridgeport suffered fatal burns after falling into hot soup.
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Connorsville
This County
Lucina
Dominick Schieda
Warrenton
Schieda
Joseph Stankovich
Bridgeport
Fire waste cited by state fire marshal in Ohio
The state fire marshal calls seven million dollars annual fire waste in Ohio nearly all avoidable, with insurance and prevention measures cutting losses. It notes improvements in fire departments, waterworks, codes, and inspections reduced losses despite rising risk, and cites high insurance coverage versus actual risk across states and cities.
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Ohio
Rsk
United States
Canada
New York Journal of Commerce
Boston
Display of New Wool Panama Suits Highlights Values
A comprehensive showcase presents select wool Panama suits, highlighting single breasted jackets and attractive values. The description focuses on a few standout styles noted for quality and value, signaling variety in fabric and cut while avoiding exhaustive detail.
Foreign shooter Shoots at Muskrats Near Brookside School
A foreigner fired at muskrats along a creek near Shadyside Bridgeport Friday afternoon. A bullet glanced off water, shattered Brookside schoolhouse glass, narrowly missing children. Police recovered the bullet. the shooter claimed accident and was warned to handle guns carefully.
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Shadyside
Bridgeport
Brookside
Marshal McClairn
Brescek
Two Wellsburg Girls Questioned Over Canton Missing Girl
In Canton Ohio two Wellsburg girls Cora Jones and Hannah King visited with a fourteen year old Canton girl named Alvin who later ran away from home. Canton police sought the missing girl as the trio traveled back past Canton.
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Canton
Wellsburg Herald
Wellsburg
Cora Jones
Hannah King
Alvin
Canton Police
Seeteh
Cml
Centon
Bed Room Papers Offer Ends with Decorative Borders
A catalog-like notice promotes Beautiful Bed Room Papers priced at ten cents per unit, highlighting cut out borders and decorative effects for home decor.
Obituary for Mary Jane Fellows Born August 27 1853
Mrs Mary Jane Fellows born August 27 1853 died March 10 1908 at 8 o clock p m aged 54 years. The notice records her passing with the exact birth and death dates and age.
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Mary Jane Fellows
Sale of Fashionable Fabrics and Materials Listed
Sale of 36 inch English mohairs fine all wool panamas batists nun s veilings serges and bone serge English suitings corded batiste Melrose Clay serge French serge peau de soie embroidered veils French wool taffetas chiffon panamas fancy eolines and more 40 to 52 inch herringbone serge storm serge French serge Lansdown Bedford cord and Canadin sis.
Death notices and legal ad mix from Fernwood area 1908
The obituary notes a widow with six surviving children and mentions a 1877 death of a daughter Clara Blanch. service held at Hopewell M E Church and burial at the Hopewell cemetery near Fernwood. Also listed are a court case McMechen Mfg Co. vs U S Cook Co. requiring security for costs, plus an advertisement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 33 cents by Beall & Steele.
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George Gilbert
Dillongale
Ers Fiarry
William Henry
John Elmer
Charles Oscar
Lucy Olive
Byersville
Guernsey County
Carrie Elizabeth
Ruth Ella
Clara Blanch
M. E
McMechen Mfg. Co
U. S. Cook Co
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health for Whole Family
An early 20th century tonic advert touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring health booster for the entire family. It claims to improve vitality, protect the system, and provide a healthy look, offered in tea or tablet form for 5c.
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Hollister
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DR. Ira
Foster
ZINKS
North Fourth Street
Dress
Nually
Ing Adv
Night’s Herald-Star
Particu
Stripes
Ily
Thata Hollister
Beall & Steele
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