Rail line survey eyed from Terre Haute to Chester
The Terre Haute Express reports John R. Walsh of the Southern Indiana railroad has surveyed a Terre Haute to Chester route with bright prospects. Starting at Jasonville the line would pass Sullivan and Olney, cross to reach Mt. Vernon and Chester, linking Louisville to a southwest path. The project aims to open agricultural regions and bring Terre Haute nearer New Orleans, boosting regional trade. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for digestion with free samples at W. C. Elliott's drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana Railroad
Terre Haute
Chester
Ill
Saylor Springs
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Walsh
Louisville
Walsh
Bedford Road
Little York
Wabash River
Indiana
Jasonville
Herman Hulman
Gulf
New York
New Orleans
West Indies
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Son Al Killed By Wolves While With 5 Hounds
S. M. Carson formerly of Bedford now of Montague County Texas writes that his son Al was killed while pursuing three wolves with five hounds he owns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Carson
Bedford
Montague County
Texas
Queen Victoria a Wise Ruler and Friend of the United States
The Indianapolis Journal reflects on Queen Victoria as a great and beneficent ruler whose long reign ended the era of personal rule in England. It notes her rare personal virtues and her steadfast friendship toward the United States during crises including the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
United States
Indianapolis Journal
Chamberlain Cough Remedy praised by Illinois professor
Professor Roxa Tyler of Chicago lauds Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praising its ease of use and quick relief after a severe cold. The ad notes W. C. Elliott sells the medicine and urges readers to help curb perjury to strengthen courts. It covers the State Fair timing and Odd Fellows drills, plus a lecture by J.R. Voris and a visit by Mrs. John Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxa Tyler
Chicago
Clinoci Woman
W. C. Elliott
Mystery Deepens Over Masked Men Mission in Leesville
Reported January 14 encounter near Medora describes masked men from the east who shot a man in Jackson County as he lay on the ground. Dr. Spencer Smith treated injuries. three armed companions rode in a cab. Clues point to Seymour origin. speculation on motive and missing persons grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Smith
Leesville
Lawrence County
Medora
Jackson County
Seymour
Robbed the Grave and Health Cures in Advertisements
A Philadelphia man credits Electric Bitters with saving his life after physicians gave him up. The notice also promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women addressing backache pain and reproductive complaints, with testimonial claims of relief and renewed health. It mentions Nashville Brown county saloon issues and attacks on women’s health neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Messick & Dodd’s
Emerson
Dr. Pierce
Flora Ann
Dallas, Jackson Co
Buck Buck-Stotts Wed in Civil Ceremony at Local Home
Ed H. Buck and Miss Allie Stotts were married today at noon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Milt Myers with Rev. A. M. Irvine officiating. The couple left for Terre Haute and Cincinnati and will reside on North Street upon return. Buck is a Southern Indiana engineer, well known locally. Stotts is Mitchell’s noted young lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Myers
Ed H. Buck
Allie Stotts
Mitchell
A. M. Irvine
Indiana
Terre Haute
Cincinnati
North Street
Buck
Miss Stotts
The
Maz
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad and Mitchell Route Fight
The ad praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults, with no opium, sold by W. C. Elliott. A report from Mitchell Tribune notes developers seeking a railroad terminal at Fishing Creek, with Wm M James surveying routes and rights of way optioned by Cleveland Stone Co. Mitchell lobbies General Manager Worthington to favor a Mitchell terminal, citing transit lines B. and O. S-W and Monon. Lemuel Sowder near Bartlettsville was accidentally shot in the thigh. bullet removed, wound not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Fishing Creek
Mitchell
Wm. M. James
Cleveland Stone Co
River Vale
E. E. Worthington
Monon
Mitchell Tribune
Lemuel Sowder
Bartlettsville
Dr King's New Discovery touted for consumption cure
A grainy 19th century column promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for grip and consumption with trial bottles offered. The report also covers local trouble between Branaman and Plummer in Owen township, a shooting incident wounding Callahan, a powder flask accident injuring a boy, and travel notes about T W Smith visiting Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branaman-Plummer
Owen Township
Branaman
Plummer
Callahan
Seymour
Thomasson Gaines murder trial advances with key testimony
Bloomington dispatch reports a crowded courtroom as Coroner and Deputy Sheriff Stone testified on Lentz’s death and Thomasson confession. Miss Minnie Mann placed Gaines with her July night, while cross examination of Stone decides the trial’s momentum. Also noted: a stray horse incident at Monon depot and Loogcotes plans to become a metropolis with $6,000 for gas wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Thomasson-Gaines
Lentz
Minnie Mann
Gaines
Stone
Bedford
Thomasson
Reformatory
Martin
Jeffersonville
Aley
Eczema Suffering Tied to Blood Poison in Skin
The article describes eczema as caused by an acid humor in the blood that reaches the skin, causing redness inflammation pustular eruptions and a sticky discharge. It notes intense itching burning and cracking of the skin and claims external treatments fail while the poison remains in the blood.
Bill Jackson Boxes Sharkey in West Baden Training Row
West Baden Ind January 18 Tom Sharkey maintains a light routine of hot sulphur water walks hills runs and gym work. He boxed three rounds with local heavyweight William Jackson who held back during a sparring session. Sharkey expects the Jeffries Ruhlin match to be set for Cincinnati on February 15 and plans to train here until the 14th before heading to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
Ind
Tom Sharkey
William Jackson
Sharkey
Jackson
New York
Cincinnati
Smallpox Quarantine Placed On Dark Hollow Family
Dr F S Hunter reports three light cases of smallpox in Widow Tumey’s family at Dark Hollow with quarantine in place. A Mitchell case contracted in the South is recovering. Exposed individuals are quarantined and no further spread is feared. Quarantined locals at Politic are improving and will be discharged as they recover. Public support for quarantine could end the trouble soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Hunter
Tumey
Dark Hollow
Mitchell
Politic
Mexican war veteran touts Champlain’s remedy for pension boosts
A Mexican war veteran and editor advocates Champlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy claiming it preserves his pension on renewal doses. W. C. Elliott and George M. Albertson of Orleans handle sales. In Orange circuit court a partner of Edward P. Walker files a final report revealing over 56,000 in assets with total costs under 60. Local notes include travel visits by Mr and Mrs J A Sutherland and five children. and the death of Fred W Knight 21 from pneumonia in Indianapolis with burial at Skerd graveyard after hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Mexico
W. C. Elliott
George M. Albertson
Orleans
Orange Circuit
Edward P. Walker
Paocl News
Fred W. Knight
J. W. Knight
Indianapolis
Skerd
Bugg’s Chapel
Mr. Knight
New Life Pill's promise for headaches and nerves
Dr King’s New Life Pill claims to quickly relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take with a 25 cent price and money back if not cured. Sold by Messick and Dodd, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life Pill
Messick & Dodd, Druggists
Obituary notice for little Zora Davis of Judah
Little Zora Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Davis of Judah died January 16 1901 at age two after weeks of illness. The bereaved family includes a mother father and three sisters with prayers for comfort. The Bedford Hardware Co received a shipment of improved patent rat traps at the Monon depot with live rats. Dave McDaniel joked he did not order rats but would accept them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Zora Davis
Henry. Davis
Judah
Heavenly Father
Bedford. Hardware. Co
Monon
Dave McDaniel
Ira Anderson
Phoenix
Arizona
Bedford
Anderson
BE. L. Moore
Guthrie man John Barger in town Saturday
Guthrie resident John Barger was seen in town Saturday, marking a local social appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barger
Guthrie
Gaines On The Back Special to Mail
Bloomington reports John P. Gaines on the witness stand all day claiming he killed Frank Lentz to save his life after Lentz attacked him. He says Lentz rushed him crying I will kill you and Gaines stabbed Lentz in self defense. Court crowded as trial nears jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
John P. Gaines
Frank Lentz
Lentz
Gaines
Stone
Thomasson
Duncan
Rev Dobbs Preaches at Baptist Church on Sunday
Rev C E Dobbs of Washington Indiana filled the pulpit at First Baptist preaching morning on The Unapproachable Christ and evening on God s Great Love. He described Christ s humanity morality humility and the Sermon on the Mount while recounting a conversion story of a Jew and a rabbi s son. The revival continues as Rev Chadwick conducts services at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Dobbs
Washington
Ind
First Baptist Church
C. W. Chadwick
Dobbs
Dr. Dobbs
Christ
The
Mount
God
Kentucky
Editor Higgins Cures Piles With Arnica Salve
The article notes F. M. Higgins of Seneca, ill and editor, found relief after years of ailment via Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims two boxes cured him, calling it the surest pile cure and best salve, with a 25 cent price and Messick as seller. It also mentions City Clerk W. M. Denniston printing Heltonville’s first paper on a postage-stamp sized sheet. Billy cites Peru circus plans and the Marine Band hinted for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Higgins
Seneca
News
Messick & Dodd
W. M. Denniston
Heltonville
Billy
J. H. LaPearl
Peru
Marine Band
Inaugural Excursions To Washington Via B and O
Inaugural excursions to Washington D C via B and O with one fare round trip from all points for travel March 1 2 and 8 1901 returns by March 6 1901. Special low rates for military and other organizations. 38 solid trains daily with modern day coaches Pullman drawing room sleepers observation cars and dining cars. For details contact any agent or address Co P M Carty General Passenger Agent Cincinnati O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. M.carty
Cincinnati
Thomasson on Stand in Bloomington Knife Case
Oliver Thomasson testified he fired at Frank Lentz to scare him, not to kill, in a trial that also featured Gaines and testimony on Lentz throat wounds. Doctors offered conflicting views on whether Lentz could speak after being cut. Verdict likely by morning with jurors to be charged tonight. A birthday oyster supper and revival meeting notes accompany the proceedings and local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mam
Bloomington
Oliver Thomasson
Frank Lentz
Lentz
Frank Gentz
Gaines
Thomasson
Monroe County
Mar
Thomasson and
Miller
John H. Edwards
Palmer
Proscenor
Aiey Zaring
Hen Ee
J. B. Wilson
Martin
This Will Interest Mothers
This advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claimed to cure feverishness teething disorders stomach upset and upset bowels and to destroy worms. It cites over 10 000 testimonials and offers samples by mail from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Bert Gaines Resigns from Daily Democrat to Move to Duncan
Bert Gaines quit his position with the Daily Democrat on Saturday and will depart later this week to live with his uncle in Duncan, Oklahoma. He advises readers to visit W. C. Elliott's drug store to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, touted as the best remedy for stomach disorders biliousness and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gaines
The
Daily Democrat
Duncan, I. T
W. C. Elliott
Chamberlain
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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J.R. Voris
Sweeney
Knights Templars
John Smith
Bryantsville
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Brown County
Buck-Stotts
Grip
Henry Richardson
T. W. Smith
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Loogcotes
Eczema’s
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Swift Specific CO
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Kansas City
Bill Jackson
J. A. Sutherland
Silver Lake
East Tennessee
Jasper Malott
Springville
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Wilson
Thomassop
Stove
the Baptist Church
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Harrodsburg
Mack Carmichael
Bailey Crum
Hanigan Brassfield
Baker’s
M. O. Hert
Oolitic
J. W. Trainor
Claudie Beyers
Washington, D.C
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Wm. J. Cook
Suter Harrison
Charles Dodd
John Hendricks
Euphemia
Mary Cook
Will Cook
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