Will Robison's Despondency Ends in Tragic Self Inflicted Wound
Williams Robison known as Candy Bill, a Bluffton veteran of the Philippines, kills himself with his brother's razor at home after returning from war crippled and facing financial fortune. He left no note and was found by his brother in a pool of blood, the wound from ear to ear. Neighbors and family describe a marked change since his return, with fears of losing his mind and constant moroseness. He had lost a leg in service, faced medical opinions on a prosthesis, and reportedly spoke of wanting to die. His death is linked to despondency over injuries, climate, and mental strain from wartime service.
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William Robison
Will
Philippines
Frank Dailey
Charles Robison
South Main Street
Joseph Rose
Dailey
Charley
Phillipines
Ile
Laura Robison
Bluffton
United States
Carl Buck
Islands
Will Robison
Bluffton High School
Spain
Billy
Company I
Cuba
Mowever
Cincinnati
Sixth Infantry
San Francisco
Manila
Negros
Panay
Will Robison Dies After Military Duty And Strife
Will Robison, a veteran who served three years and faced injuries in the Pacific, died after returning home March eighth. He had been living with his brother Charles Robison when his death occurred at the Methodist church funeral service followed by a Cuban and Philippine campaign meeting at the armory. The community honors him as a devout Christian and regrets that he took his own life, seeking to palliate the circumstances behind his death.
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Malin
Charles Robison
Methodist Church
Rev
L. A. Beeks
Phillipine Campaign
National Guard
Armory
Will Robison
Bluffton Readers Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills for Backache
Bluffton residents publish statements praising Dean's Kidney Pills as the solution to backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. W. M. Wales of 504 South St. attests to relief from dull back pain in Grand Valley after using Doan's pills. The ad urges buying at Chas. C. Dean's drug store, price fifty cents, Voster Milburn Co. sole U. S. agents.
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Bluffton
Dean
W. M. Wales
South St
Doan
Grand Valley
Chas. C. Dean’s
Voster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean’s
Dr King’s New Life Pills Proclaimed Cure for Constipation
Cavendish Vermont man Le Quinn claimed chronic constipation vanished after using Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a guaranteed cure. The ad states the product is 25 cents at Chas C Deam’s drug store.
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le Quinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Chas. C. Deam
New Suit Filed Over Guardian’s Unpaid Claim
Mary A Roberts of Liberty Township sues the estate of Jacob First for 880.04 alleging the guardian did not pay her full amount prior to her marriage. First had reported the estate on May 17 1867 and received discharge. Roberts via attorney Frank McFadden says she did not receive full money due and files the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Roberts
Liberty Township
Iicoh First
Mr First
Mary Roberts
Jacob First
Safe and Sure Kidney Remedy Advertised
The surest and safest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney Cure. It will cure slight disorders in a few days and can ease Bright's Disease and Diabetes if taken early. Even in advanced stages it provides comfort. Sold by Davenport & Ihle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Davenport & Ihle
Traveling faker scams Bedford church ad drive
A traveling con artist in Bedford organized a book sale for a church and secured substantial advertising from local Hedford merchants, deceiving the community with a dubious fundraising scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Hedford
The Church Pull and the Printer's Debt Scene
The article notes a rascal who took the money after finishing work, kept the books undistributed, and failed to pay the printer. It claims merchants nationwide see the home paper that actively promotes the town as the only advertising medium that truly pays.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brings Refund
An ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for colds with money back if unsuccessful. E W Grove’s signature appears on each box. Also mentions cheap wallpaper shopping and mail carriers preparing summer uniforms. A group of four local youths plans a western tour, hoping the journey and the grit of travel will suit them for a summer in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
West
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Brooklyn, N.Y
Sitar
Lowell
Maas
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Union
Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute
W. Wayne St
Ft. Wayne, Ind
D. W. Tucker
M.D
American Association of Medical and Surgical Specialists
Hotel Bliss
Dr Tucker
Tucker
Indiana
Medical and Surgical Institute
J. W. Younge
Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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Calico
Wells County
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Oxfords
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Pongee
Percales
Zephyr
Franx Conklin
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