Burned at the stake lynch mob enforces fatal justice
A mob in Lincoln County Denver to Limon Colorado executed Preston Porter Jr also called John Porter by burning him at the stake after abducting him from a railroad car. The crowd of about 300 attended as R W Frost father of Louise Prost watched the grim vigil. The victim pleaded for mercy as flames consumed him. The scene followed the murder of Louise Prost whose mutilated body was found near Limon days earlier.
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Lake Station
Mother's Friend advertised as external aid for easy childbirth
An advertisement claims a liniment external to the abdomen eases pregnancy pain and labor. It warns against internal remedies and cites a hotel proprietor’s wife using it for an easier birth. Priced at $1 per bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co.
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Atlanta
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Company
Internal remedy claimed to cure catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Describes the product as non quack, a physician’s prescription, with tonics and blood purifiers. Claims testimonials available and cites Toledo Ohio company, price 75 cents. Includes note on Hall's Family Pills.
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F. J. Cheeney & Co
Props
Toledo
Tragic death of Petor Metruire at father’s home
Petor Metruire aged four died Friday morning at his father Bun Mc Guire’s east of town from consumption after eight months illness. Funeral held Saturday afternoon at Leath erwood with services by Elder John Williams. Several local residents were noted traveling to Paoli and attending court or business on Monday. A series of visits and community updates follow including church notices, company officers, and an insurance association member visit. Pauline Huff, six, died Friday morning of bronchitis. burial planned at Green Hill Cemetery. Salem Democrat notes mill closures and Lawrence County voting D by a close margin. New Salem schoolhouse construction progress highlighted. roof requires about 60 tons slate. Bill Terrell of Haroc, a man with a wooden leg, jailed on grand larceny charge for breaking into B&O freight cars.
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Abo Rock
Leatherwood
John Willaims
Bill Terrell
Haroc
Meek Stone
Lawrence
Farmers Institute Meeting At Heltonville In December
Lawrence County Farmers Institute will hold its regular annual meeting in Heltonville on December 1 and 8. President Hiram Henderson and Secretary W L Houston will publish the program when complete. Miss Mary Day, with an ingrown toenail, had her toe nail removed under chloroform after dismissing her school. Michael Flynn, noted painter of Washington Indiana, died at his West Second and Railroad home from bowel consumption at 57. He was born in Ireland, served in the Civil War, and was part of the crew that served on the Alabama before its sinking by the Kearsarge. He left the ship prior to its defeat. He leaves a widow and son George.
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Local notes mix politics and progress in Mitchell
Mrs Carrie Deputy visits Ver non mother. Editor Howard Chitty becomes a father. Dr T W Potter, ex Democratic candidate, remains a noted dentist. College plans progress with John Mannington bidder at 9300. High School football loses 91 0 to Bedford and prepares for rematch. Post office candidates include Dale Wood Hav erly Humston with no clear front runner.
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Doc Potter
Barney McAfee
Main Street
Squire Jones
Barney
John Mannington
Bedford Lads
Bedford
Stillson Judah
Michell Post Office
Joe Dale
Anselm Wood
Andrew Johnson
Rice Haverly
William Humston
The
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Blood tells and the body follows a healthy blood
The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the blood and strengthening the body. It argues blood quality drives health and fitness, cites testimonials from Annie Wells of Isle of Wight County Virginia, and notes the remedy, plus the Pleasant Pellets for women, regulating stomach and bowels.
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Merce
Annie Wells
Fergusson
What Isle of Wight Co. Va
Tom
November Term Jurors for Lawrence Circuit Court
Jurors drawn for the November term of Lawrence Circuit Court begin next Monday. Grand Jury includes Frank Young Bono John Mead Stephen A Fountain Absalom Miller James K Coiens Peter Mahan. Petit Jury lists Wesley Rout Thomas Kimbrel Elkana Etchison Frank Bixler Lucien Owens Zimri Bennett Anselm Wood Louis Rout Homer Johnson Morton Glover Richard Wooten. Local items note visits and movements of residents, funerals, and court witnesses in several Indiana towns.
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Marion
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Cruthrie
Absalom Miller
Spice Valley
James K. Coiens
Shawswick
Peter Mahan
Frank Bixler
Lucien Owens
Zimri Bennett
Marshall
Anselm Wood
Louis G. Rout
Homer Johnson
Perry
Frank Aquay
Morton Glover
Shanswick
Richard Wooten
Pleasant Run
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