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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
3
Texas readers report Dodd's Kidney Pills as a proven cure for kidney trouble with thousands tried and many success stories including Henry Vaughan of Fate. The ad collection also cites dental, cough cures, train routes, and quotes from notable figures, reflecting a broad run of remedies and products in period advertising.
Eugene E. Lario of Denver states he would recommend Dean's Kidney Pills for backache or kidney trouble after personal use. He reports his pain stopped and has had no twinge since, with a free trial offer mailed nationwide. Sold by druggists for 50 cents a box via Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Norwalk reports John H. Clarke the democratic candidate for U S senator from Ohio publicly urged Senator Hanna to a joint discussion of campaign issues. He offered to meet if health permits and asked Hanna to name times and places within close legislative districts. Hanna's camp referred the matter to the committee chairmen for action.
C A Long assistant warden at the Ohio Penitentiary was suspended after accusations that he used prisoners to build a new house in Columbus and took prison material for the project. Long says he paid for materials and sought permission. former warden Darby says he was unaware of the removal of materials and use of prisoners.
Ohio aims to oust foreign corporations for false returns to the secretary of state. Firms must report state and out of state capital, used to calculate fees. Attorney General Sheets and Secretary Laylin discussed falsification, noting many firms undervalue Ohio investments reducing state income.
Samuel Thompson aged 88 shot his son Leroy 58 in their Norwalk area home after the son left his wife two years prior. He then killed himself by shooting in a barn loft, using a rifle muzzle and a twig to pull the trigger.
Jos. Holdren, 45, proprietor of the Bellevue hotel in Marietta Ohio, was instantly killed Thursday morning in the hotel basement while inspecting elevator repairs. A 20-pound block of wood fell from the third floor and struck the back of his head, crushing it. Holdren was well known among traveling men nationwide.
Springfield Ohio September 18 The annual clash between Wittenberg sophomores and freshmen ended with a freshmen victory on the college grounds and around divinity hall. The 17 sophomores were overwhelmed by about 60 freshmen who captured and restrained their rivals before forcing a surrender.
Cincinnati police report 52 year old Charles Marthaler hurled himself from the Suspension Bridge after a violent quarrel with his wife at 544 West Liberty Street. The fall into the river proved fatal.
Ferdinand Gilkey the Bedford township justice of the peace ended his life with a gunshot to the head. He managed a telephone company. A note for 500 dollars on his father in law Ezra Haning, a wealthy farmer, fell due Wednesday.
In Columbus on September 17 Attorney General Sheets filed in the supreme court a quo warranto case to test the Longworth constitutional amendment law. He seeks to show by what authority he may act under the act and demands conformity with its provisions.
Joseph Holdoebler of Randolph Nebraska faces district court action after severe domestic abuse. He allegedly used his wife as a horse during shortages of farm animals flogging her with a rope when she lagged behind. He sought a second wife and tormented his spouse leading to her escape with their six month old baby. The local community warned of lynching if justice fails.
Mathias Luecker of Chicago foretold his death within two months after his wife’s May 4 heart disease death. He spoke of following her to death, and eight weeks later he died at his home in the old Fifth ward as his son later found him.
E Karl Gruha of Dresden has developed the telechirograph an improved telautograph shown in New York. It uses far less power than earlier models and does not require an operator at the receiving end. Scientists caution hot tea as a drink and advise water at about 65 degrees in warm weather.
In Conneaut Ohio on September 19 Tom Ellsworth age 21 and Miss Minnie Baughlin age 18 were struck and killed by the Twentieth Century Limited on the Shore railroad. They were driving a carriage home when darkness and a storm prevented them from hearing the train.
Columbus reports State School Commissioner L. D. Bonebrake stands against the Cleveland plan of school government and works to build sentiment against its adoption in the forthcoming new school code to be considered by the legislature this winter.
Bellefontaine Ohio reports young Laura West daughter of Mrs. Fannie West of West Liberty in Brooklyn New York where she is a student. Laura is in critical condition after being shot through the lung by a stray bullet while en route to school.
Columbus Ohio September 17 Gen Charles F Manderson of Omaha former U S senator from Nebraska will be the leading speaker at the dedication ceremony for the Ohio monument on the Mission Ridge battlefield to be held October 21.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Geo. Johnson, a colored inmate at the county infirmary, dying after seven years of infirmity, making a final request for just one piece of watermelon. The report notes he suffered from an incurable disease.
Cincinnati Sept 17 The Buckeye Confectioners club members leading Ohio candy manufacturers held a session at the Grand hotel to discuss trade matters affecting the confectionery industry.
East Ohio United Brethren conference at Barberton voted unanimously to unite the United Brethren Congregational and Methodist Protestant churches. The move consolidates the three denominations into a single entity, with implications for regional church leadership and parish alignment.
In Columbus Ohio on September 19 Frank Arms was sent to the city workhouse and fined ten dollars after biting a kitten's ears. His attorney argued the act was a jest.
Springfield Ohio reporters note Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Russell completed a 1000 mile automobile journey through several central Ohio cities. The couple averaged about 200 miles per day on the trip.
Columbus Ohio September 19 Attorney General Sheets says the General Assembly should appoint a commission to review all statutes and strike from the special acts to simplify and modernize Ohio law.
Commodore Somerville Nicholson and Dr. W. G. Hunter join the chorus of prominent voices praising Peruna for catarrh. Ex-members of Congress G. R. Brown and colleagues testify to its curative claims, arguing that famed endorsements reflect Peruna’s trusted status across society.
Advertisers urge readers to write to Dr Hartman President of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free medical guidance. The call asks for a full case statement and promises valued advice.
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