Tragic drowning of John B Winstandley at Lake Michigan
A long distance call told of the death of John B Winstandley who drowned in Lake Michigan near Jackson Park after a sailing trip with Prof H W Nichols and E K Rogers. Nichols survived. Rogers was rescued. search efforts extended through the night.
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William C. Winstandley
John B. Winstandley
Lake Michigan
Jackson Park
John Baker Winstandley
Bedford
Yale University
Glass
Chicago
Armour Packing Co
Illinois Steel Co
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Helen Broadhead
Winstandley
H. W. Nichols
Field Museum
Rogers
Professor Nichols
Nichols
Jackson Park Yacht Club
Broomer
Hooker
McCann
Woodlawn
Gustave Kolisher
Breyfogle
Sixty-seventh Street
University of Chicago
Thickest vein of coal found near Linton in Wright township
Drillers report a vein eight feet two inches thick at 66 feet depth on Baughman farm near Wo. 6 school house northeast of Linton. The coal vein, richest bituminous in the state, lies 24 miles east of Midland mine and may influence the I. and W. extension. Also notes a marriage by Gotlieb Ghering and Miss Kinser in Williams, later wed in Louisville.
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Baughman
School House
Wright Township
Linton
Midland
Evan A. Bonham
Worthington
Chamberlain
W. C. Elliott
Poison Oak and Ivy Cure Ad Promotes Swift Specific Go
The ad warns that poison oak and ivy cause recurring eruptions and blood contamination, claiming only Nature's Poisons from The Swift Specific Go can cure by cleansing the blood. It cites a case of S M Marshall of Atlanta and offers free physician advice and a book on blood and skin diseases.
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S. M. Marshall
Atlanta (Ga
Atlanta
Old Ox story of a Delaware Indian Chief
A Campbellsburg Graphic article recounts Old Ox, a Delaware chief near white settlements, and the captivity of two white boys Sammy and another youth. It notes Sammy’s white foster ties, a chase across rivers, and eventual fates for the children while listing county history and local names.
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Campbellsburg
Kentucky
Carolinas
Old Ox
McCullough
Sammy
Bhlisha Driskell
Jackson Horner
White River
Beanblossom Creek
Monroe County
Muscatatuck Creek
Wabash
Menaugh
John L. Menaugh
Bedford Street Fair Promises Unity and Educational Fun
Civic leaders urge active citizen support for the Bedford street fair, praising past efforts and promising enhanced attractions. Treasurer Dobbins reports strong public enthusiasm, while Miss Addie Inman returns home and local mourners remark on Harvey Bond’s death at 29. Pension gains for veterans Wires, McGinnis, and Dunlap are announced.
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Bedford
Dobbins
Wright
A Poor Millionaire Lately Starved in London
A historical note describes a rich man who grew weak from indigestion in London. It claims early use of Dr King's New Life Pills would have helped by improving digestion and appetite. The ad lists a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee, sold by Messick and Dodd, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. King
Messick & Dodd
Hunter and Woods Wedding in East Bedford
Walter Hunter of Bedford wed Miss Addie Woods of St. Louis at the groom's mother Mrs Lavinia Hunter home in East Bedford. The ceremony occurred at one o'clock Monday afternoon conducted by Hitler W B Chrisler. The couple will reside in Bedford and have many friends’ congratulations.
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Lavinia Hunter
Bedford
Hitler W.B. Chrisler
Walter Hunter
Addie Woods
St. Louis
Street Fair ad boosts turnout as travelers pledge return
The Street Fair management energized Sunday crowds from Terre Haute with lively advertising and a promise to return, attracting a jovial party from the Wabash banks. Co W Willey completes Harrison county tax work collecting 12533.39 in omitted taxes and settles Corydon bank case for 6718.82, with about 50 individuals and estates paying varied sums.
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Terre Haute
Bedford
Wabash
Co. W. Willey
Harrison County
Savings and Loan Association
Corydon Bank
New Albany Tribune
Beware of a Cough Cures Cited Remedy and Sale
A cough signals illness such as consumption or bronchitis, early treatment prevents danger. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as highly successful in curing coughs and related diseases, with a price of four cents if ineffective. Sold by W. C. Elliott.
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W. C. Elliott
Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
N. Y
W. C. Eliott
Third time thwarted Monon line wreck attempt in Indiana
Bloomington reports a three week pattern of attempts to wreck passenger trains on the Monon road. A bar placed near a deep cut was removed just before a Louisville limited pass. Earlier fires near Delphi and near Sanders stopped trains. officials suspect incendiaries and an employee’s negligence. Independent witnesses Edith Emery and a farmer’s wife helped avert disasters, while detectives pursue leads.
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Bloomington
Ind
Monon Road
Indianapolis Division
Delphi
Chicago
Edith Emery
Salem
Louisville Limited
Sanders
R. L. Thompson
Thompson
Andy Healey
Monon
Bedford Concludes Season with Strong Band Concert
John Williams of Sparkesville visited the city Monday. Allie McCammeron travels to Salem for his mother's typhoid illness. Mrs McCammeron rode the afternoon train. Carl Andrews of Bedford and Maud Smalley wed at Brookville last week and will relocate to California. Andrews authored a forthcoming novel for an eastern publisher. The Bedford Premier Band opened the season Friday night with a solid program, boosting local enjoyment and advertising Bedford abroad.
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Allie McCammeron
Salem
Carl Andrews
Bedford
Maud Smalley
Brookville
Ind
California
Andrews
Base Ball Series Sparks Rail Fare Deal at Terre Haute
At Terre Haute the Three Eyed Leagues schedule Bloomington, Cedar Rapids, Evansville, Rock Island and Decatur opponents on May 26 June 23 July 14 July 21 Aug 11 Sept 8 and Sept 20 Labor Day with Southern Indiana Railway offering reduced round trip fares. Inquiries to Southern Indiana Railway Agents or H H Roseman GP and T A.
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Terre Haute
Bloomington
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Rock Island
Labor Day
Decatur
Southern Indiana Railway
H. H. Roseman
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised For Burns Cure
A Jonesville Virginia resident recalls lasting leg sores from a foot burn as Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed them after other remedies failed. The product is described as infallible for burns scalds cuts sores bruises and piles and sold by Mesnick & Dodd for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Eads
Jonesville
Bucklen
Messick & Dodd
Old Ladies Of M. E. H. Church Entertained By Mrs. Asbury
Mrs. C. E. Asbury hosted a May 17 reception for 23 elderly Methodist ladies. Attendees ranged in ages from 60 to 86, with eight born in Lawrence County Indiana and others born across Indiana Kentucky England and Maryland. Refreshments were served and hymns sung as friends met.
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C. EH. Asbury
Methodist Church
Catharine Scroggin
BH. M. Rogers
Rebecca McCready
Mary Ellen Glover
Rebecca Francis
Jemina Martin
Margaret Cogswell
Elizabeth Morrison
Mary Todd
Amanda J. Pearson
Clara Herbert
Hester A. Pierce
Amanda Todd
Sarah Stevenson
Lawrence County
Ind
Indiana
Mother England
Old Ocean
Kentucky
Maryland
Orchard Grass Seed Growers Meet for Pooling in Kentucky
Orchard grass seed growers from Kentucky and Indiana met at Poplar Grove Oldham county Kentucky to discuss pooling interests selling this year's crop. They plan to use a central manager similar to last year with Mr P W Harden of Louisville handling production. A 40 000 bushel Kentucky Indiana belt crop last year and potential one dollar per bushel this year amid a strong European and domestic market. Also notes on voting machine law appointing a three member commission and local boiler work by Fred Strout and Earl Lawrence and visits by Joe Tibber.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Poplar Grove
Oldham County
Jefferson
Oldham
Clark County
P. W. Hardin
Louisville
Hardin
Kentucky- Indiana
Europe
Opening night at Stone City Opera House showcases Rural Melodrama
A full house greeted Human Hearts at the Stone City Opera House on May 16 as the opening bill of the new theater. The rural melodrama featured fine scenic effects including a crossroads blacksmith shop and cottage scene with wheat fields, enhanced by forest birds and cattle sounds. Lighting with 36 incandescents and movable stands contributed to the success alongside music by Bert Coffey, Walter Coffey, and Wiley Cathcart. The Bloomington Telephone notes Charles Ducker and Dollie Arnett obtained a marriage license after a delay and hesitation. State Geologist Blatchley faces questions about mineral springs investigation and plans a summer fall study for a comprehensive report. Hon. Litvia Adamson travels to Columbus, Ind.
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Stone City Opera House
New Theater
Bert Coffey
Walter Coffey
Wiley Cathcart
Bloomington
Charles Ducker
Bedford
Dollie Arnett
Stinesville
Ducker
Clerk Hall
Mr. Ducker
George D. Thornton
Mr. Thornton
Hall
Thornton
Dunn
Blatchley
Indiana
Bradfield's Female Regulator Promises Health for Women
An advertisement extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as the remedy for womanly ills. It claims the product relieves monthly pains, strengthens organs, and purifies the body, urging women to seek health and urging readers to order a free booklet from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Mitchell News Highlights Local Incidents and Events
Mitchell Indiana dated May 16 1901 notes John Banta of Seymour broke a leg when a work train tender upended on the Rock Lick branch. Mrs. William Hixon dies of consumption. funeral tomorrow. Charley Richardson loses fox terrier. Local officials and residents report health and building updates as well as fishing trips and social plans. A team runaway injures Charles F Lewis. Aunt Jane Johnson aged 86 escapes unhurt. Mitchell plans a big delegation to Saturday festivities and teases Miss Edwards’ chances in an oratory prize.
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Putnam Hotel
M. N. Moore
East Main Street
Reud Bareford
Marshal Hixon
Booze Alley
Rev. Johnson
Chitty
Joe Holmes
Wes
Love
Mitchell
Mr. Lewis
Jane Johnson
Rev W A Hillis Appeals At German Methodist Church
Rev W A Hillis of Cleveland Ohio lectured at the German Methodist church urging home mission work. He contrasted biblical calls to go preach the Gospel with modern communication and highlighted the need to reach the 12 million American youths never in Sunday School. Also noted: H Severinghaus preached morning service and Bedford wage law set unskilled city pay at 20 cents hourly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hillis
Cleveland
Ohio
American Sunday School Union
Esther
Jesus
Rev
H. Severinghaus
Three Bottles of Electric Bitters Restore Woman’s Health
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas lay bedbound seven years from kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and debility until three bottles of Electric Bitters enabled her to walk again in three months she calls it a new life Women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting or dizziness find Electric Bitters priceless and guaranteed 50 cents Messick Dodd
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Messick & Dodd
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Gotlieb Ghering
Williams
Washington County
D. D. Nicholson
Norman Station
Treasury
Addie Inman
Mt. Olive
Harvey Bond
Austin Bond
Carlton
A.W. Jones
Thomas Wires
William B. McGinnis
Coxton
William H. H. Dunlap
Hunter-Woods
New Christian Church
Simon Graves
Arthur McCain
Frank Ellis
David Roberts
Pollie Roberts
Lizzie Martin
Eva Hast
Harry Voris
Flora Whitted
Overton
Miss Overton
Hannah Burton
J. Ralph Burton
Burton
Commercial
Frank Hodge
Samuel McKnight
Huddleson
Skerd
Thos. Dussard
Miss Josephine
August Dussard
Charlie Mason
Springville
Friends
John Williams
Sparkesville
M. EH
Fred Strout
Earl Lawrenc
Electric Light Plant
Joe Tibber
Tunnel Switch
Duckie
Litvia Adamson
Columbus
Mitchell News
Commissioner Trueblood
German Mi
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