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Newspaper
Bowen Weekly Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
4
The Bowen Chronicle extols Dr Keeley for his cure efforts and notes that discovering an effective preventive method would be a public benefit worth 48 million dollars, noting the potential to spare suffering and shame.
A vast new extension of the Burlington Railroad will unlock a richly mineral and agricultural region. It runs from Alliance Nebraska 87 miles to Bridgeport on the North Platte, then 100 miles along the North Platte to Guernsey, with Hartilli mining district poised to become a commercial center. The Colorado Fur and Grain Company, with substantial capital, began mining and shipping ore to Denver and Pueblo. The Colorado Fuel and Tron Company leased Hartville mines a year ago and has built a 15 mile railroad from Badger Wyoming to the mines.
The West tipped to enter a period of unprecedented activity as Hartville mining district aims for a daily output of 500 tons of ore and 25 000 tons annually until 1000 tons per day are reached. Guernsey expected to become a busy livestock shipping point while emigration inquiries rise. Francis of the Burlington Railroad notes steady interest from Omaha and beyond as spring migration approaches.
A widow of General Burnham in Machias Maine faced death from pneumonia as doctors predicted. She credited Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after three doses enabling a peaceful night and full recovery from throat chest and lung illness. A guaranteed cure is advertised with trial bottles offered free at Mars’ store.
Children troubled with worms are pale fretful and restless with poor sleep. White's Cream Vermifuge will kill and expel these parasites. Price 2 cents at Moorsh's City Drug Store.
Chris Garrison, an aspiring artist, encounters Grace Cortelyon on three occasions including a Covent Garden La Traviata. He longs to learn her name, fears pursuing it, and decides to immortalize her by painting her gaze toward a red rose as destiny guides his art.
The prima donna earned an encore for a brilliant Traviata performance and sang Byron's Maid of Athens. After curtain call she glided from the box, and minutes later the observer stood in the street alone, returning from exalted illusion to ordinary life.
April rumors swirl around Chris Garrison as Parker of Modern Society visits his studio. The famed artist remains secluded with whispers of a confessed secret and a woman at the heart of it all, amid talk of Parker’s prophetic visit and old college ties.
In a studio Chris unveils an academy painting titled My Affinity showing a beautiful woman with red rose motif. Jimmy Parker, skeptical yet curious, recognizes the sitter as Grace Cortelyon of 97 Queensgate Mansions claiming her as Chris’s affinity amid tension and hints of a concealed romance.
A fragmentary passage shows a character named Parker and a farewell line about a person to be hung on the line. The text hints at a continuing scene with phrases like Good Bye or Au Revoir and the closing words So long, Chris.
The administrator Baptist Witt notifies all claimants to present claims for adjustment before Hancock County Court at Carthage Illinois on the first Monday in April and all debts to be paid promptly.
Barcelona resident Mr R P Oliva winters in Aiken South Carolina claims W Electric Bitters cured his back head pains. He praises the medicine as a cure for liver kidney blood and nerves boosting vitality. Guarantee and price per bottle offered by Marsh's drug store.
A Chicago Daily News item notes that people punished for wrongdoing often protest that others do worse and suffer less, reflecting on public grievance and fairness.
The New York Journal notes Casey claims his clash with Mulcahey was an affray while Clancy Phwat is mentioned in relation to Mulrooney’s swilled kid.
An advertising notice promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a pleasant cough remedy. It lists prices of 25 cents and 60 cents at Marsh's drug store.
A Cres ton Iowa poultry keeper credits American Poultry Mixture from American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind for doubling egg production. The ad promises a 100 percent money back guarantee and claims disease prevention benefits for cholera and rasp, urging direct orders if local druggists don’t carry it.
Estate of Elijah Crossland deceased. Administrator will attend Hancock County Court at the Court House in Carthage on the first Monday of April to settle claims against the estate. All creditors must present claims for adjustment and debtors should make immediate payment to the undersigned.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims they purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve health. Easy to take and sold by Marsh’s drug store for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured.
A janitor from a neighboring school quit in protest over slurs and unclear tasks. He was upset that he could not find the common multiple or greatest common divisor written on the board, fearing blame for missing them and choosing to resign.
A fragment shows Johnny admitting fear of the dark but not being very fond of it. The line echoes a cinema era exchange with a child named Johnny expressing cautious bravery.
An old ad proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best in the world for burns cuts bruises and skin eruptions. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and piles with a 25 cent box price and guaranteed results sold by Marsh’s drug store.
Congregational church lists Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor in afternoon and evening services. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Pastor S.A. Wallace. Methodist services include Junior League and Epworth League with preaching at 7:30 p.m. Pastor M.S. McCoy.
Pastor H G Vandervoort leads services with Sunday school at 10 00 a m first Sunday preaching at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 00 p m social services at 11 00 a m every Sunday and prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7 50 p m
Jessamine Rebekah Lodge No. 507 meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month in IO OF hall. Miss Lizzie Pearce, Secretary, Mrs. John M. Cannon, N. G, Uncle Mac Chapter No. 81, C. E.S. meets at 7 30 the Tuesday night of each month on or before the full moon.
The record lists I.0.0. F. No. 864 meeting every Thursday night at the hall in Opera block with officers G. W. Nash as Worshipful Master, Wm. Warner as Secretary, and H. Ramsey as Financial Secretary.
Bowen Lodge No. 486 A F and A M meets the first and third Friday each month. Secretary Bucklewell TM Erwin provides contact details for the lodge and meeting information.
Royal Circle No 156 meets the 4th Monday night each month. W M J 5 Crossland and Secretary Joseph Cannon listed as officers.
The G A R commands a 3:00 PM Saturday gathering at the Nash building for a monthly meet before the full moon, with James Tyler as Commander.
A collection of humorous proverbs on honesty and everyday life followed by a testimonial praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy. D B Mearkle of Mattie Bedford county Pa endorses the product, claiming it avoids doctor bills. Marsh sells the remedy.
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