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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1899
Page
1
Rud Knauer presents Flight of the Butterflies described as original and fascinating for piano. Publishers offer a mailed copy of the piece plus an 18 page roll of popular piano and organ music for 25 cents. Address Porctar Music Co. Indianapolis Ind.
Advertises J. R. Justice at Bowen on Tuesday August 15 and in Loraine on Wednesday August 16 seeking to buy good horses. Also mentions a maternal testimonial about Chamberlin's medicine saving a child from dysentery and notes local social notices and visits.
We express heartfelt gratitude for the loving kindness and sympathy shown during our dear wife and daughter’s long illness. We especially thank the Fraternal Order and all friends who aided us in the final hours of our affliction.
To The Farmers we announce we are prepared to press your work with two presses and can handle orders on short notice. Prices are reasonable at $1.25 per ten and board of $1.50, with board provided by us. J W Vracu & Son Bowen promise quality work and thanks for past patronage.
An old ad claims a lovely woman remains popular if she keeps health. It argues weakness and constipation ruin looks and skin. Electric Bitters is hailed as the best medicine to regulate stomach and kidneys and purify blood, promising nerves, bright eyes, and a rich complexion. Only 50c at Marsh's drug store.
A vintage advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures eruptions wounds burns boils felons corns and warts. It promises relief from pain and aches with a 25 cent box and guarantees cure, sold by Marsh druggist.
A Dead Town Oquawka in Henderson County once dwindled to no new homes for years yet shows a modest revival. Population cited as 1 73 by last census sparks local note on renewed activity.
Three young men Powers Steward Thornton were involved in a burglary at Dr Maddox office in Augusta. Mrs Maddox died from acute mental distress after the break in and a flying figure during the scene. Powers confessed and all three were jailed in Carthage on $500 bail each awaiting trial.
Mrs Emma Adams wife of Prof Thomas Adams longtime Bowen school Superintendent and daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Smith was born November 4 1870 near Golden. She married May 13 1897 and later fell ill retiring in October last ten months. She passed August 7 at her father’s home after expressing faith in Christ and peace in surrendering to her Savior. Memorial note by M W Lorimer U P Church Goldeny.
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