Death of Edna Wilson Shrouded in Mystery at Columbus Hotel
Edna Dearth Wilson, 17, an aspiring actress wife of George W. Wilson, was found dead in a bath tub at Hotel Bryden Columbus. Police weigh accident versus suicide after a prior hat pin self-harm attempt in Steubenville. The couple, part of Arnold Kiraffy's Sleeping Beauty troupe, had earlier fled Pittsburg to wed, then returned for a brief run before the Columbus tragedy. Wilson’s body was sent to Pittsburg for burial as Kirally Company canceled its Columbus engagement.
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Edna Dearth Wilson
George W. Wilson
Steubenville
Edna
Wilson
Stneuebnsgh
Semple
Wilson Iso
Mrs. Dearth
Wil
Wellsburg
W. Va
Pittsburg
Arnold Kiraffy
Olentangy Park
Columbus
Ballet
Bryden
Steubenvile
Ms. Wilson
Kirally Company
Murderous assault on man in Market Street incident
Daniel Lash, an elderly man, says Leroy Foust attacked him with a club near Market Street between Eighth and Sixth, injuring him and breaking the club. Lash accuses Foust while Foust denies it, claiming Lash brandished two revolvers. Police pursued the suspect. one revolver was found on Lash, the other discarded.
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Daniel Lash
Leroy Foust
Market Street
Lash
Foust
Faust
Eighth
Market
Matthews
Sixth
Market Streets
Criminal Cases Set For Next Week In Common Pleas Court
Ohio v. Buchanan and nine other indictments listed for June 4 with offenses including horse stealing selling and local option. A civil case Scamahorn v Brettell is noted with jurors drawn to appear Tuesday June 4 including Gottman Culp O Hanlon Starr Greer Kolb Gaston Speidel Buchanan Bair Naylor Brown Cooper McKee Lindsay Butte Stone Alexander Bruney and others.
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Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Wm. Buchanan
Belle Dunham
Ralph Dunham
Evan Evans
Enoch Chipekizer
John McBrair
Alex McBriar
Wm. Webber
Daniel Wabrams
Nick Levidio
Andrew Luccatch
Kalman Kuti
Scamahorn
Brettel
Harry R. Gottman
City
J .Byron Culp
New Somerset
William A. O'Hanlon
John Starr
Unionport
Henry H. Greer
Fred C. Kolb
David S. Gaston
Frank Speidel
Brilliant
John J. Buchanan
Ragland
James H. Bair
Fred Naylor
Adena
Oliver J. Brown
Fernwood
Edward Cooper
Irondale
Emmett McKee
Jas. A. Lindsay
John C. Butte
Frank Stone
Empire
William H. Alexander
Robert H. Bruney
New Company Incorporated to Carry on Central Supply Co
The Central Sewer Pipe and Supply Co becomes a new corporation to replace Central Supply Co in this city. Harry Irons H H Smith S B Goucher of Toronto D J Sinclair W R Stark of this city and B S Pope of Parkersburg WV are incorporators. It will manufacture and sell fire clay products wall plaster lime cement and other building supplies commencing about June 1. The yard and offices will be in the former Ohio Valley Ice and Storage Co. building at Washington Street and the Pan Handle Railway corner.
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The
Central Sewer Pipe and Supply Co
Central Supply Co
Harry Irons
H. H. Smith
S. B. Goucher
Toronto
B. S. Pope
Parkersburg
W. Va
D. J. Sinclair
W. R. Stark
Ohio Valley Ice and Storage Co
Washington Street
Pan Handle
Tiltonville Assessor Explains 1907 Valuation Rise
Cyrus Shockley the Tiltonville assessor explains why 1907 personal property valuations rose by 1010 over 1906 due to three local corporations being moved to Auditor's office assessments. He suggests similar shifts across county caused reported decreases. Yorkville May 27 1907.
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Tiltonvile
Yorkville
Editors Herald-Star
Tiltonville
P. Coal Co
Russell Coal & Mining Co
Wheeling Pottery Co
Wheat Crop Reports Varied By Region
Farmers describe wheat conditions as mixed with some crops regressing yet likely to yield normally, while others show damage. Frost has hurt joints causing head development to falter, and fruiting is delayed with no early yields expected.
Record Breaking Sale of Smart Shirt Waists
A newspaper ad touts a massive opening sale of shirt waists with extensive stock, new arrivals, and a wide range of styles and prices from $1.00 to $5.98. It highlights fine lawn, sheer lawn, batiste, Jap silk waists, and French lawn options with lace, embroidery, and tucks.
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Val
Shirt Waist Suits For Every Taste In Zephyr Finery
Fashion note lists shirt waist suits with laces insertings and dainty tucks priced from 5.98, plus jumper suits in light blue helio from 12.00, highlighting Val and imported Zephyrs.
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Pereale
Val
Remarkable Lace Curtain Prices Highlight Bargains
Lace curtain sale extols leadership with Nottingham Lace Curtains and Cable Net designs in floral and serol patterns. Prices range from 9c to 8.98, with wide 54 to 60 inch options and Madras curtains in cross stripes, fringe finishes, and assorted lengths, showcasing a large season display.
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Steubenville
Nottingham
Doan's Kidney Fills Help Steubenville Plumber
A Steubenville resident touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the cure for kidney disease. Mrs. H W Cooper notes her husband, a plumber, improved after using the remedy from Beall & Steele’s drug store, buying several boxes and attributing relief to Doan's. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, is named as sole U.S. agents.
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Steubenville
H. W. Cooper
South 8Th St. Steubenville
Ohio
Dean
Beall & Steele
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Atlantic City May 31 to June 3 AMA Event
The American Medical Association schedules events in Atlantic City from May 31 to June 3, featuring medical professionals, forums, and policy discussions. Attendees include physicians and healthcare leaders from various states.
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Atlantic City
American Medical Ass'n
Dean's Regulates cure bilious attacks
Bilious remarks and heavy feeling after dinner described with tongue coating and sallow complexion. Promotes Dean's Regulats as a remedy for bilious attacks, priced at 25 cents at any drug store.
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Dean
Porch Shade Displays Easy Hang Bamboo Canopy
Portable bamboo porch shade with rope and pulleys offered in 6x8 feet at 79 cents and 8x8 feet at stated price. Child friendly setup described as simple to operate for quick installation. Retail note suggests lightweight home improvement item for outdoor cooling.
New Porch Covering Promotion in Rich Red and Black
An advertisement notes a new porch covering in rich red and black with neat figured designs and heavy nap. It markets carpet-like quality at 58 inches wide and a yard price of $1.50.
Two men fined for brass theft in Pan Handle case
Charles Spurrier and George Cox faced the mayor on guilty pleas to stealing brass from the Pan Handle railroad and a La Belle theft charge. Each was fined $25 and costs or 30 days in the workhouse if unpaid. Spurrier paid by relatives, Cox remains jailed awaiting funds.
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Charles Spurrier
George Cox
la Belle
Spurrier
Cox
Dr Thomas' Electric Oil Sold to Farmers and Mechanics
Farmers, mechanics, railroaders rely on Dr Thomas' Electric Oil to ease cuts and burns. The remedy is marketed to quickly take away pain and offer instant relief, with claims of immediate effect.
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Dr. Thomas
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as preventing constipation stomach and kidney trouble and aiding digestion. It promotes tea or tablets for 35 cents, Beall & Steele as sellers.
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Hollister
Beall & Steele
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