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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
1
One of the most original piano works titled Flight of the Butterflies by Rud Knauer is promoted as not published yet. Every pianist is urged to send for it. Publishers offer a copy with a music roll of 18 pages of popular piano and organ music on receipt of 25 cents. Porctar Music Co. Indianapolis, Ind.
J R Justice of Galesburg Illinois seeks horses for sale at Bowen on Tuesday August e and Wednesday August sa. High quality stock urged for prompt negotiations.
Mrs. Geo. F. Burdick of Liberty credits Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her daughter's life after other treatments failed. She urges mothers to know of the medicine and notes it is available from Marsh, druggist.
The Hancock county fair ended for 1899 with record attendance on midweek days and strong finances. President John M. Graham Director E. G. Marsh and Secretary Payne led efforts to boost comfort, curb evils, and pay off a $1850 debt, leaving the association financially improved though still indebted. Weather was favorable aside from a warm Thursday and races featured many good events and top horses.
To The Farmers We desire to state to the farmers of this section that we are better prepared than ever to press your hay We have two good presses and can do your work on short notice Our prices are the most reasonable Will press for 1.25 per ton and board of 150 and board ourselves We are thankful for your past patronage and hope by going good work to extent our business.
Ad highlights Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a cure for a Civil War era gun wound that caused 20 years of ulcers. It claims the product heals cuts burns skin eruptions and piles and cites a 25 cent price and a 15 August note. Also includes social items from Newark Michigan such as a surprise birthday party and tin wedding celebrations with local visitors and institute attendance.
Mrs John Elder traveled to Carthage last week due to her daughter's illness. Mrs Green and her daughter Maud visit the Vanwinkle family near Denver. B Phelps leaves for Salt Lake City to open a barber shop. Belleforster stayed with friends in LaHarpe and Hancock townships. Rev C A Jones preached at the M church Sunday evening.
Sonn Crawford and wife visit Mrs S A Simpson in La Prairie. R W Buss suffers a fatal stroke since moving. others ill or improving. Threshing runs. oats yield 25-40 bushels per acre. Denney family obituary notes Lewis Denney born 1847 died 1899 with funeral at Ebenezer cemetery. Family thanks extended for support and flowers.
In a Wilbur Washington letter, Will Huddleson encloses one dollar and asks for THE CHRONICLE. He reports good crops and harvest field demand, and notes a new job as second engineer in a mill at $60 per month. He plans to write again when able.
A testimonial from W. Gardner of Idaville Indiana touts Electric Bitters as a cure for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general fatigue. He claims the remedy revived his appetite and energy, saying he now can eat anything and feels revitalized. Sold at Marsh's Drug Store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
The annual Hancock County teachers institute is in session in Carthage with 162 enrolled on Monday. The event is praised for strong staff and promises to yield significant educational progress.
James Webb narrowly escaped death during an electrical storm when a bolt struck a cow he was guiding to the barn. The animal was killed instantly as Webb stood only a few steps away, reported by Niota Enterprise.
A Nebraska farmer near 1897 paid off a 4200 mortgage with 4000 to borrow 200 for a final payoff, then planned to buy a buggy. The Stover Carriage Company shipped 130 carloads of buggies to Omaha, signaling broad prosperity for Nebraska farmers amid record wheat and high prices.
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