Double Tragedy at Wellsburg Ends With Lover’s Quarrel Motive
Tom Herbert of Follansbee shot Miss Olive Starr of Woodsheld after church service, then killed himself with the same revolver. Both died instantly. The couple, aged about 28 and 25, had frequented each other’s company recently. An inquest was opened by Coroner Clemans. Authorities noted a possible lover’s quarrel as the motive.
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Wallsburg
Tom Herbert
Follanshee
Olive Starr
Woodsheld
Miss Starr
Ernest Jage
Thirteenth
Charles Streets
Herbert
Christian Church of
Wellsburg
Zoge
Follansbee
Stroud Suicide at North Hill Stable
William Stroud aged 52 a well known teamster hanged himself in a livery stable on North Hill Mingo on Sunday afternoon. His body was found about 6 30 by a relative in the stable. Coroner summoned to investigate the death.
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William Stroud
North Hill
Mingo
Coro
Local man commits suicide at Neville stables in Mingo
Stroud aged resident of Mingo unknown reasons took a clothes line to a rafter in Neville stables on North Hill then placed a noose and strangled himself. His brother in law Grant Forsythe discovered the body and notified Marshal Ben Batsch. Dr. Riney said death occurred four to five hours before discovery. Survived by wife and children Jessie Brettell Emma Grier Anya Ethel Thomas Fred and brother George.
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Ner Heb
Stroud
Grant Forsythe
Neville Stables
North Hill
Marshal Ben Batsch
Marshal Batsch
Dr. Riney
Lower Commercial Stret
Mingo
Charles Neville
Jessie Brettell
Steubenville
Emma Grier
Anya
Ethel
Thomas
Gary
Ind
Fred
Alaska
George Stroud
Irondale High School Commencement at James Opera House
Irondale high school will hold commencement exercises at the James opera house Friday evening May 23. Rev R E Beetham of Sewickley Pa will deliver the class address. The class lists William Edson Carson Elizabeth M Hunter L McKinley Dallas Helena Gertrude Close William Lester Kerr and Martha Kerr Gill. An orchestra will provide music for the event.
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Irondale High School
James Opera House
R. E. Beetham
D. D
Sewickley
William Edson Carson
Elizabeth M. Hunter
L. McKinley Dallas
Helena Gertrude Close
William Lester Kerr
Martha Kerr Gill
Commencement Programs Highlight Irondale Event
Mrs Kerr and Mrs Williams select re selections, Wednesday marks class day with a junior class hosted program. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev Todd at Irondale Presbyterian Church last evening.
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Kerr
Williams
Todd
Irondale Presbyterian Church
Criminal Blotter Sparks Sunday Night Chaos
A string of incidents reported by Mayor’s office includes a purse snatching attempt on North Fourth Street, a stolen bicycle from in front of the post office, broken windows on North Seventh Street, barbed wire damage harming a passerby, and arrests for illegal selling by Gus Samcoras. A fight near Pan Handle station left Jim Fitzsimmons assaulted and glasses broken as three foreigners joined in before he escaped.
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Miss Stone
North Fourth Street
Gill Bros
Bruce
North Seventh Street
Gus Samcoras
Lower Market Street
Lieut
Hull
Harrison Hicks
Church Street
City youths clash in noisy nine inning street ball
Reports from multiple city districts describe boys playing street baseball for full nine innings with loud profanity and noise, giving the impression that Sabbath observance is ignored. Local authorities suspect a robbery motive behind the disturbance.
Four Graduates Given Diplomas at Brilliants Commencement
Four graduates Aldene Vermillion Robert Faulkner Emma Hall and Alice Alvey received diplomas at Brilliants High School commencement held May 20 in the town hall. The program included music orations including Idols and Ideals Agriculture and Its Effects on Civilization War and Public Opinion and All the World’s Stage with Rev E B Quick delivering the class address and Supt James L Doran presenting diplomas.
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Brilliant High School
B. H
Aldene Vermillion
Robert Faulkner
Emma Hall
Alice Alvey
Olytrepic Saxophone Orchestra
M. B. Maharg
Emma Kall
Alvey
E. B. Quick
James L. Doran
C. C. Wilkinson
Brilliant High School Holds First Alumni Banquet
Friday evening the Brilliant high school held its first alumni banquet at the I.O.O.F hall with eight covers. Fifty of fifty-one graduates attended, marking a united effort to build up the school. Speakers praised Superintendent Mr. Doran and older graduates for organizing the event, calling it the greatest in the school’s history.
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Brilliant High School
I. O
Break in at Franklin avenue store locks door and steals
The front door at Joseph Millers store on Franklin avenue was pried open last night and $15 in money was taken. Police investigate the case. It occurred within 20 feet of the Pan Handle tower gate man.
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Joseph Miller
Franklin Avenue
Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic and Electric Bitters Ad
An old time advertisement extols Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey Antiseptic for clearing throat and head mucus and promoting vigor from pine forests. It promotes buying a bottle today at all druggists for 25 cents and also features Electric Bitters as a Spring Tonic.
Seventy Year Old Couple Claims Foley Kidney Pills Cure
A Harrisburg Pennsylvania couple, both in their seventies, report complete relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Pills. They state their energy and vigor return, and note relief from sleep disruption, bladder weakness, backache, rheumatism, and aching joints, per Beall & Steele Drug Co advt.
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T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co. Advt
Cough Medicine for Children Ad
Cough medicine must be pleasant to take and effective without harmful substances. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets these requirements, favored by mothers of children everywhere. For sale by all druggists.
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Advt
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oh for cough and sore throat
For croup or sore throat use Dr Thomas Eclectic Oh. Available in two sizes, 25c and 50c. Sold at all drugstores.
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Dr. Thomas
No Use to Try and Wear Out Your Cold
A damaged ad copy advocates Dev Kings New Discovery to prevent colds from becoming serious illnesses. It claims early treatment clears the head and eases breathing, urging immediate purchase and dose to avoid epidemics and weakness.
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Dev King
Slowed Up at Middle Age Promises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement notes middle aged men and women suffer rheumatism pains, sleeplessness, and bladder troubles. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as safe, prompt relief, backed by Bealle & Steele Drug Co.
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Bealle& Steele Drug Co
Ajets and Be Sands Drug Stores Featured for Laxatives
Local mentions describe laxatives at Dean's and Ajets. Be Sands drug stores also noted as suppliers. The text emphasizes ease and mild relief, with no further specifics on brands or quantities.
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Dean’s
Ajets
Trou Ae Be Sands
Zow Mall Drug
Citrolax Advert: Relief for Constipation and Headache
An old advertisement promotes Citrolax as the best remedy for constipation, blaming a sluggish liver and bowels. It claims rapid headache relief, thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea, and urges asking for Citrolax at Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Beall & Steele Drug Co
Infection in the Air Warns of Cold Spread
Medical authorities state colds are infectious and some cities bar children with colds from schools. Spring weather brings more colds. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick, safe remedy, from Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co
Advt
Foley ad for Honey and Tar Trial Package offer
An old newspaper ad fragment invites readers to mail five cents with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, Beall & Steele Drug Co. Identify as a promotional offer from a historic drug maker.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co
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