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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1893
Page
4
An old advertisement line recalls Castoria used for children’s ailments. It features a mother’s claim that Castoria comforted a sick baby and soothed a crying child, reflecting mid century marketing bents aimed at parents seeking safe remedies.
A dated mixed page lists exams in Geography including state borders and oceans, theory and physiology questions, arithmetic problems, and notes on ITALY architecture. It also includes a long section of real estate transfers in Van Wert and surrounding townships with numerous buyers and prices.
A reader testifies that the Liver is key to health and praises Simmons Liver Regulator as the best medicine for dyspepsia and biliousness. The testimonial claims it acts like nature, does not constipate, and does not disrupt daily life, after trying many other remedies.
Eugene Patrick Prendergast, a paper carrier, confessed to killing Mayor Harrison after claiming the mayor had promised him the role of corporation counsel. The attack occurred in the Harrison home as Harrison, his son William Preston Harrison, and others were present. Prendergast fled toward Ashland Avenue pursued by residents and authorities. The wounded mayor died from the injuries, and Prendergast was captured at Central Station, reportedly declaring he acted because of broken promises.
Fragmentary text shows officers questioning a person named Prendergast late at night. Mentions family physician stating Prendergast not insane unless recent change. References to education, habit, and a lingering inquiry into a political or tax-related figure.
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