Sioux Ask Five Dollars Per Acre for Rosebud Lands
Sioux Falls, S. D. June 6. Negotiations resume between Inspector McLaughlin of the Indian bureau and the Sioux on the Rosebud reservation for ceding about 100000 acres to open it to white settlement. Indians reportedly want $5 per acre, but the government aims for $1.25 per acre. McLaughlin is expected to prevail in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Inspector McLaughlin
Indian Bureau
Rosebud
Gregory County
Nebraska Line
McLaughlin
Kentucky oil boom reaches Bath county wells
Lexington Kentucky June 6 Kentucky's oil boom expands with Bath county reports of wells nearing gusher class. A Bath county well near Yale reached 500 feet Sunday and has since yielded further oil indications as Clinton county wells led the way in the statewide spurt in oil production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
Clinton County
Bath County
Yale
Oil Boom Expands As Wells Yield More In Yale Fields
News reports show Wight wells recently sunk producing 40 to 80 barrels daily while 6 or 7 companies operate in Yale fields. A pipeline to Salt Lick is under construction and one firm ordered 25,000 barrels. Speculators are buying lands rapidly as farmers are urged to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Yale Fields
Salt Lick
Opposition to combining Morong and Manila provinces
Pasig June 6 The United States Philippine commission faces strong pushback on merging Morong and Manila. Morong delegates argue population warrants independent government while some delegates from both sides favor annexation. Creation of the new province has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasig
Manila
P. L
United States Philippine Commission
Morong
Fire wipes out business district in Fennville
Fennville Michigan on June 6 reports the business portion of town destroyed by a large fire. The entire opera house block and several stores are ruined with flames consuming the north side storefronts. Losses not yet known. Also note Pauncefote’s departure for London and Lowther's temporary charge of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennville
Mich
Opera House
Washington
Lord Pauncefote
London
Gerard A. Lowther
Mr. Lowther
Newport
Pigeon Fattening by Electricity At Michigan University
Dr W J Herdman of Michigan University reports a new method to fatten pigeons using continual electrical currents in a cage. Two birds reportedly gain weight rapidly. He claims the technique could one day flesh humans, while promoting Golden Grain Belt beer as a pleasant aid to strength. Austin dealer O J Weisel offers supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Herdman
Michigan University
O. J. Weisel
Austin
Special reduced fares to major conventions listed
The passenger department of the Iowa Central Railway offers reduced rates for conventions including Head Camp Modern Woodmen of America at St. Paul June 10 to 15, Imperial Council Mystic Shrine at Kansas City June 11 and 12, National Educational Association at Detroit July 1 to 12, National Epworth League Convention at San Francisco July 1 to 21, Grand Lodge Elks at Milwaukee July 23 onward, and Baptist YPU International Convention at Chicago July (dates vary). For full rate and train information, contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown, Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
St. Paul
Iowa Central
Batty
Severe storm injures many at Zanesville Wild West show
A severe electrical storm struck Zanesville Ohio during a Wild West show causing tent wreckage. Henry Butler and William Case were fatally struck by a tent pole while James Cain was knocked unconscious by a flying rope. About a dozen others were injured. Daniel Giles was killed and Jacob Ross fatally injured by lightning near Rose Farm as workers sheltered in a house. The Crooksville Baptist church was struck and badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesvile
Henry Butler
William Case
James Cain
Rose Farm
Daniel Giles
Jacob Ross
Crooksville Baptist Church
Electric display at Pan American Exposition described
The article highlights extensive electric showcases at the Pan American Exposition. It notes daytime industrial energy and nighttime illumination, wireless telegraphy and X-rays demonstrations, and rapid distance travel by rail to power plants. It also lists excursion ticket options from Chicago to Buffalo and other routes with specific travel dates and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Bu‘alo
Chicago, Great Western
Chicago
New York, Chicago & St. Louis A. BR
Buffalo
Author Corp. Agt. C.G. W. Rk, BR
Gettling a New Crop of Hatr and Has No More Dandruff
Col Daniel Lesrlee, veteran journalist and publicist of Butte, writes from January 1900 that Newbro s Herpicide cured his dandruff after using two bottles. He claims the product revived hair growth and covered a bald spot as the dandruff germ is killed at the scalp root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Col
Daniel Lesrlee
Butte
Newbro
Tornado damages Prentice Wis including church and store
A funnel shaped tornado struck Prentice Wisconsin during the night. It wrecked the Swe dish church and front of W. Pierson's store and damaged many homes. The Jump River House and Mrs J B Huff boarding house were affected. Chimneys and windows broke throughout the town. Van Duzen Co lumber yard suffered heavy damage and some lumber landed half a mile away. No lives reported lost. Communication with nearby villages was cut off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentice
Wis
van Duzen & Co
Home Gold Cure promises cure for drunkenness
An advertisement claims a “HOME GOLD CURE” antidote for alcohol dependence that can be taken at home, with no publicity or loss of time from business. It asserts the disease nature of drunkenness, guarantees cures, and offers treatment for one dollar with full directions and physician advice upon request. Address in Philadelphia, with worldwide prepaid mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westville
Cardus
Mary B. Cooley
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga, Tenn
Edwin B. Giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Wisconsin Town Hit by Worst Storm in Years
Oshkosh and surrounding areas suffered a severe tornado with heavy rain and gale winds. The city lost trees and power poles leaving parts in darkness. Interurban rail traffic to Neenah was halted by fallen trees and poles across the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Sentinel
Oshkosh
Wis
Here
Neenah
Dr John Wyeth Elected President of AMA
In St Paul on June 6 Dr John Wyeth of New York was elected president of the American Medical Association. Dr Charles A Wheaton of St Paul was defeated by a narrow margin of two or three votes. The nominating committee met late in the afternoon and voted among Dr Wyeth Dr Frank Billings and Dr Wheaton, with exact tallies withheld until official notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
John Wyeth
New York
American Medical Association
Charles A. Wheaton
Charles Wyeth
Frank Billings
Chicago
C. A. Wheaton
Mower County Directory Names and Places List
A directory page lists numerous individuals with initials and surnames connected to Mower County. Towns include Adams Vil, Nevada Lyle Vil, Windom Austin Vil, Bennington Clayton, Marshall Windom, Frankford Grand Men, and Waltham Sargeant. The fragmentary text cites many voters, clerks, and local officials alongside place names and Vil divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Leitoy
Wdacpi
Adams Town
Adama
Nevada Lyle Lyle Village
Bennington
Clayton Marshall Windom
Austin
Frankford
Preaching Schedule at Corner Maple and Chatham Streets
Church notices list preaching every Sunday at 7 pm and 7:40 pm missionary meeting. Officers named include H N Lane as Chairman of the OMedai Board, James Snyder as Church Clerk, Fred Gadd as Treasurer, and Myra Hobson as Superintendent of Bible School. Ladies Auxiliary presidents are Mrs. Lowery and Mrs. Lena Trelwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Chatham Streets
Deco
SMD
Omedai Board
H. N. Lane
James Snyder
Fred Gadd
Bible School
Mixs
Myra Hobson
Ald Lowery
Lena Trelwar
Ce cesia church notices and programs listing
SE Corner Water and St Paul Streets area notices describe morning service Sunday School and Bible Classes. Evening Bible Classes and Winter and Summer services listed with times. Guilds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ladies Guild on Friday evenings. Choir rehearsal scheduled Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SE Corner Water and
St. Paul Streets
Npunusy
St. Cecelia Guild
Ladies Guild
NW Corner Water
St. Fg
Anne
Ladies’ Missionary Society
First Baptist Church Community Schedule Notes
Sunday School and preaching at Corner St Paul and Oakland with Pastor F L Anderson. Activities include Wednesday meeting, Friday Y P B C, Ladies Ald meeting second Friday at 2, Woman's Mission with Mrs OG E Wh first Wednesday 340, Farther Lights third Wednesday, Steering Committee second Monday at 7 pm, Deacons fourth Monday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Street
Oakland Avenue
Woman's Mission
Mre OG E
Austin Lodge No. 2 Meets on 2nd and 4th Thursdays
The text notes Austin Lodge No 2 4 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at a new location on Main, with mentions of officials Kustad MW OH Harris and Recorder. It reads as a fragmentary fraternal notice from a lodge schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Lodge
New Ball
Ch Kustad
OH Harris
Recorde
Excursion Tickets Sold for St Paul Meeting
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets to St Paul for the biennial Modern Woodmen of America gathering. Tickets are valid round trip at one and one third fare, available June 10 to 15 with return by June 18, via agents or J P Eimer, General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago,Great Western Ry
St. Paul
Chicago
Great Western
J. P Eimer
oAgen
Speech by Joseph Choate on Abraham Lincoln
An address by Joseph Choate, ambassador to Great Britain, on Abraham Lincoln's career and character. It traces his early life and struggles, development, and his presidency, noting his high place in history. The Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway published it and offers it for six cents postage to F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Miwaukee
Excursion Tickets Offered by Railways and Spinoff Societies
Modern Woodmen of America in St Paul announces June 8 9 and 10 excursion tickets to return by June 18 at one and one third fare. Shriners meet in Kansas City June 11 12 with Chicago Great Western offering June 9 10 to Kansas City return by June 7 at one fare plus 2.00. Buffalo through excursion sales run April 30 onward to return within 15 days at fare and one third. Special May Tuesdays feature one fare plus 1.00 round trip with mailings of folders and train maps through J P Elmer Chicago agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
Shriners
Chicago, Great Western Ry
Kansas City
Chicago
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago Great Western Railway
Adams St
Murderer Escapes After Slaying Widow in Detroit
Detroit, June 6. Mrs. Jennie Parish, 37, was shot and killed by Lewis Weeks at her home. Weeks demanded admittance, forced entry, and said he had come to kill her, firing two shots into her right side before fleeing. He has a wife and three children. Parish identified Weeks as her killer before dying, with her 12 year old daughter Carrie witnessing the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Jennie Parish
Lewis Weeks
Weeks
Wisconsin Cadet Tops Naval Cadet Class Standings
Annapolis June 6 The final standing of the naval cadet graduating class is announced with marks across the four year course. The top mark is 682.38 held by Julius A. Furer of Wisconsin, followed by William H. Fogarty of Ohio at 679.99. The first six are "star" members earning at least five percent above the possible high mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Annapolis
Naval Cadets
Julius A. Furer
William H. Fogarty
Ohio
Bridegroom Missed Wedding Ends in Tragedy in Austin
Mrs Rose Herne obtained a divorce a week earlier and was to wed again. The groom did not appear and reportedly left town. Mrs Herne then shot herself in the presence of her former husband and their son, who had just arrived with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Rose Herne
Iowa Central Railway offers location inducements across towns
Many cities along the Iowa Central Railway lines provide material help for locating manufacturing and other industries. The passenger department has compiled a record of these locations and inducements, inviting manufacturers and others seeking relocation to contact Geo. S. Batty, G. P. and T. A. at Marshalltown, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Tourist Rates to Clear Lake In Commencing May May 1901 rates
Rates to Clear Lake Indiana start May 1 and run to September 30 1901. Round trip fare set at one and one third fare. Tickets valid to return within 30 days from date of sale. W Snerr agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
W. Snerr
Train excursion sale to Crookston on June 10 to 12
Chicago Great Western Railway to sell excursion tickets from June 10 to 12 to Crookston Minnesota good for return by June 14 at one fare. For details contact a CGW agent or J P Eimer general passenger agent Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookston
Mittin
Chicago Great Western Railway
Minn
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Corner St Pauli and ae Streets Meeting Notes
Preaching is OM BOO at 7 30 p m Sunday School. Epworth League at 12 00 m. Class Meeting at St Lund 8 00 p m to 10 00 p m. Prayer service Sona in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner St. Paul and
Mill Streets
St. Pauli and
Ae Streets
OM Boo
Te Pensense
Suiday School
Epworth League
Lund
Sona
Societies Meeting Roster From Woodman Oracle
The Inner and Outer Sentinel roles list Mrs Dora Furtney and Miss Allee Rose among officers and managers. Officers include Dr Fannie K Feister as Vice Oracle and Mrs Mattie Fairbanks as Recorder with Anna B Koble as Receiver and Mrs Clara Wills as Chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Ball
Fannie K Feister
Mattie Fairbanks
Anna B Koble
Clara Wills
Elizabeth Correll
Etta Ward
Marshall
Julia Peterson
Inner Sentinel
Dora Furtney
Outer Sentinel
Allee Rose
H G Waldecker
Mar Nockels
Kate Beiseker
H Peirson
Meeting card for Fikshall lodge officers disclosed
On the 4th Wednesday a meeting of the Ladies Commandery at Fikshall will feature Mrs Flora Cota as Chief Officer and Mrs Effie Williams as Lieutenant Commander, with Mel Terry as Record Keeper and Dr Fannie Felster as Finance Keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fikshall
Con.mander
Flora Cota
Mander
Effie Williams
Cowmander
Spencer Barr
Mel Terry
Fannie Felster
Sarah Becker
Mrs Petty
Zender
Pickett
Rs Crandall
Barr
Woodman hall Masonic meeting notices posted
Meets 1st and 34 Tuesdays in Woodman hall Oracle with named officers Beatrice Foster Etta Hommel Sprague Louise Brenan Frances Rice Lizzie Stearns Ethel Stearns Tillie Stevens Anna Wright and others Also meets 1st and 3d Tuesdays in Elkshall with FI Crane Emily Earl Green Sarah Foster Chas Bush Beatty Prouty Maxin Malstrom and others listed as officers and managers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Hall
Oracle
Beatrice Foster
Etta Hommel
Sprague
Louise Brenan
Frances Rice
Lizzie Stearns
Ethel Stearns
Taner Sentinel
Tillie Stevens
Outer Sentinel
Anna Wright
Elkshall
FI Crane
Emily Earl
Green
Sarah Foster
Chas Bush
Beatty
Inez Prouty
Maxin
Malstrom
Thos Beatty
Edson Bassett
M Burton
Austin Elks Lodge Meets Fridays at New Hall on Main St
Austin lodge No 414 BPO Elks meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month at the new Elks hall on Main Street. Visiting Elks are invited to meet with us. J Simmons Exalted Ruler and 58S Washburn Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Lodge
BPO Elks
New Elks
Main St
Elks
J Simmons
Fidelity Lodge No 39 A F and A M Regular meetings in Austin MN
Fidelity Lodge No 39 AF and AM holds regular communications at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month. John H Anderson serves as W M and Parke Goodwin as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Lodge
Masonic Hall
Austin
Minn
John H Anderson
W M
Parke Goodwin
Royal Arch Chapter No 14 Stated Meetings in Austin Minn
Royal Arch Chapter No 14 holds stated communications at the Masonic hall in Austin Minnesota on the second and fourth Friday evenings each month. R L Johnson M EH P and Parke Goodwin, Secretary, provide the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Austin
Minn
R L Johnson
M EH P
Parke Goodwin
St Bernard Commandery Meets First Monday Evening
St Bernard Commandery No 18 meets the first Monday evening each month at the Masonic hall. Geof Bliss, E C, Parke Goodwin, Recorder.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opera House Pharmacy
Malloy Bros
PRO. Austin
Blue Grass
Texas
Pauncefote
First National Bank
Austin, Minn
O. W. Shaw
N. F.banfield
H. L. Banfield
Austin National Bank
C. H. Davidson
F. J. Crane
J.L. Mitchell
L. D. Baird, Pres
John W. Scott
M. J. More
the Citizens National Bank
Minnesota
Seymour Johson
M. J. Slaven
Lyman D. Baird
Jacob Weisel
Tal
Zanesville
Oshkosh, Wis
Lincoln
Nebraska
C. M & St. P. Railway
C. W. Sneake
Agt
Sartoria
DR. Wyeth
Mower
George Pierce
C Loyd
Weigen
G Billings
F Meehan
Chas Starkson
Eogen
A Howon
John Gould
Weeks John Sortiaten
Nels Anderson
W Rankin
F Dewming
Donaldson James Joyce
T Turner
James Opheim
PH Carr
Peter Haffner
J Magee
W Lace
McNeil
Ole J Gilbertaot
PA Anderson
HA Wilder
T Kyle
H Simmons M Hunt
PT Eiliott
Ey Vermilyea
Rotfeon Welch
H Pierce
Jd Rugg
JD Hueps
Hunt
Stowe Hi
R Soule
John Thompson
Silas Utzinger
Sanborn
Geo F Brown
Connor
HO Share Geo Wigen
FF Hunt G i Nichols
Manchester
Joseph Carll T M Foster S A Smith
Ls&chapman
Hill Augustus Vaux PO Malley Henry Hatn
Dow Grand Meadow Village
Hrowesdale Village
Lansing Readne Vieasant Valley
Sargeant Waltham Adelphe Avat
Nf Rt
Waltham Willowe Creek
Sargeant Vil
Assensor
Joten Theloar
First Baptist Church
F. L. Anderson
Oakland
PBC
John B Cook
Urin
Ken K
McIn
Nomgaa
Vived
Kt Talaily
M. von Meeta
Central P
Krorze
First Presbyterian Chu
Hey
Krorze, Pawr
NW Corner
East Water and Gay Sunday Service
Christian Endeavor Service
Wednew
Ft. Streets
Speeb
Caer
Hayfield
Cas Nigacaseles Bt
Ayhesd
Hesis
Sam
Aliham Bie
Lyle
Hayte
Hayfeid
Asdyes Ah
Selma
COLE
Milwaukee & St Paul
Tere
Hmp
St. Paul, Mine
Abraham
Modern Woodmen of
America
St. Paul Minn
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
W. Snere
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
State Firemen's Convention
Papbey
Mae Wyatt
Mmdert Fy Teks
Kot
Pearts
Alee Dewees
First Congregational Church
Christian Church
John Teeloar
Kenwood Ave
Booth Ladies
Ladies Missionary Society
CWUM
Mephodist
Episcopal .Church
J. M. Brown
Cedar Camp
No. 206
A.N. A
Lady Maccabees
Court OF Honor
Royal Arch
Paul & Minneap
Paul & Minneapo
St. Paul & Minneapo
m \Cresco Caimarenean
Carrie & Envougt Heaper Coles
Uan
Peoria
Maerto
Loui
Meco Ty. A. Woertontanaeah
la Crosse
Ownton
Nairbault
Mia Reapon
Rairbault
Pas Hwa
Pane
Rth Te
C. W. Snere
Iowa Central Bay
Mason City
Scot
East Eighth Street
Correc
Lea
Armive
Oskaloosa
Albis
Koone City
Louisie
Keithsburg
Monmouth
Hamas
Demney
Eadore
Kansite
St. Louis
Randenbush Musical Supply House
Raudenbush Building
Paul
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!