County Official Directory Listing Local Officials
County officials listed include Circuit Judge William W. Moffett Clerk of Court Joseph W. Yakey Prosecuting Attorney E W McIntosh Auditor Harvey L Doney Treasurer C C Ballard Recorder James H Persons Surveyor W W Clogston Assessor John F Freeland County Commissioners Andrew Mucher George W Marshall William Exline Township Justices of the Peace Richland Township Geo W Osbon Simon Gehman Constables Geo Clark Join A Warren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Moffett
Joseph W. Yakey
E. W. McIntosh
Harvey L. Doney
C. C. Ballard
James H. Persons
W. W. Clogston
John F. Freeland
Andrew M Ucher
George W. Marshall
William Exline
Richland Township
Geo. W. Osbon
Simon Gehman
Geo. Clark
A, Warren
Church Schedules From Local Clergy
Notices outline Sunday sermons at multiple churches with pastors I N Yokley H H Allen and Wm Mark Sexson. Services include 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. sermons, Sunday school varied times, midweek prayer meetings, and youth groups Epworth League and B Y P U noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Christian Church
Mark Sexson
Endeavor
Baptist Cavaren
Pg. B. YP. U
Bryan exposes sham patriotism in attack on imperialism
The article reviews William Jennings Bryan's critique of Republicanism and imperialism. It highlights his challenges to McKinley over the Philippine policy and flags, labeling the Republicans as cowards and bullies, and notes Hanna's campaign opening at Asbury Park tied to New Jersey’s trust interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L’est
Ind
Rep
Hanna
Bryan
Alaska
Peking
Cales
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Spain
Cuba
Republicana
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Mother of Trusts
Trust
of Trust
Prominent Republicans back Bryan in bid against McKinley
The Journal lists numerous Eastern Republicans who will support William J. Bryan and Stevenson over McKinley. Figures include former Senator J. B. Fowler of Tennessee General John B. Henderson and Bishop H. M Turner among others. Henderson plans to vote for Bryan citing opposition to imperialism and the Philippine and China wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yerk
William J.bryan
Lincoln
Blaine
Harrison
Bryan
Stevenson
United States
J. B. Fowler
Tennessee
John B. Henderson
Missouri
L. W. Habercom
Republican Campaign Committee
Wm. Birney
James G. Birney
Old Free Soil of Liberty
H. M Turner
Georgia
Grant
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
North
South Dakota
Derrick
General Beatty
Columbus
Citizen’s Saving Bank
Senator Foraker
Buckeye
St. Louis
Henderson
McKinley
W. A. Croffut
Washington
Philippines
China
Israel
Pekin
Polla
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promotion at Drug Store
Advertisement boasting that robust health comes from proper organs and vigor and that Dr King’s New Life Pills enhance brain and body power. Claims include unbeatable vitality and success with a price of 25 cents at J B Stalcup’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. B. Stalcup
Mount Nebo News Notes Rain and Travel Column
Correspondence from Mount Nebo reports heavy rainfall and local travel notes with residents such as Charles Cochram fall ill and improve slowly Frank Neff visits Friendship Bert Hasler journeys to Newberry Tid Taylor plans fishing at Friendship and local church and supper attendances are noted A testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy credited with ending a long diarrhoea bout by O R Moore sold by Geo E Oravena aug
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cochram
Frank Neff
Friendship
Bert Hasler
Newberry
Tid Taylor
Chamberlain
O. R. Moore
Geo. E. Oravena
Traveling companion to Europe joke and cure ad
A humorous anecdote about offering the vice presidency precedes an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure. The piece includes a misread New York address gag and ends with a testimonial prompt and druggist notice. It mentions F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and claims a hundred dollar reward for cures that fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Halls
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
T.c. Hall
Prohibition Talk Sparks Warning From Harrisburg Rector
The Rev Dr Silas Swallow from Harrisburg denounces Governor Roosevelt as a demagogue and warns that courage today is mixed with covetousness. He predicts future political boss influence and likens Americanism to bold actions against authority. Also cites Dr Caldwell’s Pepsin remedy and ostrich defense notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Swallow
Harrisburg
Atlanta City
Roosevelt
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised for croup relief
Mothers may confidently give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to children with croup or severe cold as it contains no opiate. The medicine has earned national and international praise for treating colds and croup. Sold by Geo. E. Cravens. Tea farming in South Carolina yields high grade leaf selling at a dollar a pound, a premium to many Chinese teas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Geo. E. Cravens
South
South Carolina
Local social notes from Koleen region
Deans A J Dickey and wife visited Koleen Saturday. Wm Morrison paused through this vicinity Wednesday. Ode Wright of Dry Branch came Tuesday. W G Martindale made a business trip to Bloomfield Wednesday. Mr Fox the dentist from Lyons was here Wednesday evening. Ely Mullis and wife of South Taylor visited A J Dickey Sunday evening. Mrs John Garrett and Mrs Captain Garrett attended church at Scotland Sunday evening. Samuel Dickey and sister Minnie went to Dugger Wednesday for a few weeks. A large crowd attended the ice cream supper at George Ferguson’s Thursday night with plenty of cream and cake. Young people gathered Sunday at Ones Crush’s to surprise him on his 1ath birthday. A nice dinner was served at noon, and all enjoyed the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Dickey
Koleen
Wm. Morrison
Ode Wright
Dry Branch
W. G. Martindale
Bloomfield
Mr. Fox
Lyons
Ely Mullis
South Taylor
A.J. Dickey
John Garrett
Captain Garrett
Scotland
Samuel Dickey
Minnie
Dugger
George Ferguson
Ones Crush
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsement From Clarence Resident
Clarence Iowa resident Clark Smith praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for digestion relief and constipation after long usage. He states the remedy helped his indigestion and dyspepsia and notes it is sold by Geo E Cravens. August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Iowa
Clark Smith
Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Wonderful deliverance from frightful fever and lungs
Hannibal citizen J. E. Lilly recalls a near fatal bout with typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief after one bottle, leading to full recovery and strong health. Trial bottles are free at J B Stalcup s drug store with a guarantee on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
J. B. Stalcup
Bloomfield Social Notes Skip Through The Week
Scotland reports W C Bennett visiting Bloomfield Saturday. R J Laughlin also appeared Saturday night. John Riddle visited his schoolmate Harry Laughlin last week. John Shirts traveled to Indianapolis Monday to see the windy city. Uncle John O Donal d caught one hundred pounds of fish at Newberry and has killed about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
W.C. Bennett
Bloomfield
R. J. Laughlin
John Riddle
Harry Laughlin
John Shirts
Indianapolis
Windy City
John O’donald
Newberry
Peruna Endorsed for Systemic Catarrh by Noted Officials
Hundreds suffer systemic catarrh without knowing it, says Hon A T Wimberly collector of the port of New Orleans and National Republican Committee member. He and Dr Rachel Magaw of Springfield Ohio praise Pe runa as a cure and tonic, detailing its claimed effects on mucous membranes and vitality. A La Porte man credits Pe runa with restoring health after eight years of catarrh and job loss. Free book available from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Wimberly
New Orleans
National Republican Committee
M’re Co
Columbus
Rachel A. Magaw
West
Jefferson Street
Springfield
Ohio
Ralph W. Chalip
la Porte
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Local notes keep residents busy with visits and events
One hundred ground hogs reported this vicinity since last spring. Farmers urged to set them up. J O Shirts and family visit from Indianapolis. Rev Blankenship of Linton preached at Baptist church. Ben Blackmore nears completion of new house north of town. Mrs J S Whitaker and children return from Daviess County. Mrs Maggie Bruce returns to Wooster Ohio after visit. Lemon Denney buys barn pattern from P M Stone. C C Roberts sells back line to Stewart Asdell with regular trips to Newberry. W W Moffett to address locals on political issues. Mrs James Thomas dies in south Daviess, buried Calvin cemetery, husband left with children. Community extends sympathy. Mrs Henry Hostettler visits ill mother near Stanford. Abner Casver grows a towering corn stalk with four ears. Who can beat that?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Shirts
Indianapolis
S Blankenship
Linton
Ben Blackmore
Mra
Whitaker
Daviess County
Maggie Bruce
Wooster
Lemon Denney
Marco
P. M. Stone
C. C. Roberts
Stewart Asdell
Newberry
W. W. Moffett
James Thomas
Calvin
Henry Hostettler
Stanford
Abner Casver
Letter from Wm H Shiley praises Syrup Pepsin
Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Ill publishes a testimonial from Wm H Shiley proprietor of the Kline Hotel Cuay City Indiana dated January 14 1897 praising Syrup Pepsin for dyspepsia and constipation noting weight gain from 135 to 185 pounds and willingness to recommend the medicine to friends and answer inquiries. The letter states it is sold by Geo E Cravens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens
Allg
Cuay City
Ind
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Wm. H. Shiley
Prop
Kline Hotel
Local Residents and Visitors Reported in Cincinnati
Cincinnati notes list several visitors and residents including B F Lindsey Abner Casner Sherman Shelton Jacob Floyd and wife E H Floyd and others. The sick include Manford Long Sherrow and John Aland. Len Barker the blacksmith plans to move to Bloomington Tuesday. Maud Meredith visited her uncle over the weekend. Babe Callison of Mineral was mentioned among local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Lindsey
Abner Casner
Bloomfield
Geo. Sullivan
Starling Hudson
Jacob Floyd
Sherman Shelton
E. H. Floyd
Manford
Long Sherrow
John Aland
Edward Sexson
Heaton
Len Barker
Bloomington
Maud Meredith
Lester Stone
Mineral
Beauty and health go hand in hand with Bitters promise
A persuasive notice claims that a beautiful woman must maintain health to avoid nerves and skin blemishes. It promotes Electric Bitters as the best remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and to purify blood, promising bright eyes smooth skin and a rich complexion. Available for 60 cents at J. B. Stalcup's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stalcup
Irish Americans switch to Bryan in Irish movement
A group of New York Irishmen formerly allied with Republicans join forces for Bryan. Leaders include Patrick Brgan, Patrick Fork, and Dennia A. Spellisay who argue McKinley’s Philippines policy attacks liberty worldwide. Also notes a tonic ad and a remark about the Chinaman’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
New York
Patrick Brgan
Chili
Patrick Fork
Dennia A. Spellisay
Bryan
Philippines
Constipation relief and a peculiar shark tale
An ad promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia for constipation with 10 doses at 10 cents, 500 and 1 dollar sizes. Separately a shark near Maryland's naval academy was found with a stomach containing a leg of trousers, suggesting the creature fed on discarded clothing rather than a midshipman.
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Caldwell
Geo. E. Cravens, Agt. Ang
Naval Academy Grounds
Maryland
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County Official Directory
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Church Directory
OC. Cravena, M. D
W. B. Cravena
Drs.s.c
W. R.cravens
Physicians and Surgeons
North Bide Public Square
H. V. Norvell
New Cushman Block
Public Square
J. W.gray,md
F. A. Vansandt, M. D
Gray & Vansandt, Physicians and Surgeons
East Side
H. R Lowder
The
Bloomfield Bank
Harry R. Isenhower
O. Cavins
Bloomfield, Ind
Welch Dental Rooms
Pythian Block
A. B. Titus
Louisville
Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunkline Ool
Kentucky
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Florence
U. S
Gulf Coast
Elf
Covisville KY
Greene County
Biemarck’s Iron
Willie
Papa
Tefdy
New York Evening Journal
Mount Nebo
Belma Hasler
Julia Barker
Desna Scamp
Lelia Bailey
Neb
Everet Bailey
Chicago
Europe
William Smithers
West Fortyfourth Street
West Forty-fourth Street
West Forty-forth Street
William Smithersh
Tom
Willian Smithersh
Weat Forty-forth Street
Fr Man
Deans
Cincinnati
Babe Callison
Mos
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