Earth destroyer prophecy sparks mockery and memory
The Bowen Chronicle mocks Rudolph Faub Austrian astronomer who warned Earth would be destroyed by Biela’s comet on November 14 1899. It recalls 1832 Olbers prediction and a past panic, then shifts to critique missionary zeal, poverty, and the call to charity at home.
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Rudolph Faub
Biela
Faub
Jackson
Olbers
Earth
Uncle Sam
United States
Admiral Dewey
Annual Town Meeting for Chili voters 1899 notice
Notice to citizens of Chili town, Haney County, state of New York. Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the meeting hall to elect town officers including Town Clerk, Assessor, Collector, Highway Commissioner, Justice of the Peace, School Trustee, and pound masters as needed. Meeting to handle miscellaneous business and other lawful subjects. Dated Bowen March 20, 1899.
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Chili
Cvnty
Haneoe
Kigs
Bia
Bowen
Hancock County
Charity Begins at Home Reverend Bristol on Domestic Plague
Prominent Methodist minister Rev. Frank Bristol of Chicago decries vast funds spent to evangelize abroad while inner city vice and crime fester near churches. He cites Michigan Avenue brownsone fronts versus Plymouth Place and South Clark Street as examples and urges saving souls at home before preaching overseas.
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Chicago
Frank Bristol
United States
Michigan Avenue
Plymouth Place
Clark Street
Gelcutta
Ban
Republican and Democratic Caucuses Name Spring Election Tickets
The Chii township Republican caucus met at Bowen town hall with C C Marsh elected chairman and 8 A McGill secretary. Nominated tickets include Town Clerk R E Worrell and others. Township committee men D P Worrell C C March S H Kelley elected. Democrats met at C M Erwin's office and selected Town Clerk F C Erwin Assessor W J Horney Collector Alpha Witt Road Commissioner John Rice Justice of the Peace J B Simpson School Trustee Art McNeal Pound Master Hough Barlow. township committee W E Stratton J B Simpson Henry Cross.
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Chii Township
Bowen Town Hall
Il Kelley
C. C. Marsh
A. McGill
R. E. Worrell
W. S. Motter
George Carlin
C. M. Erwin
F. C. Erwin
W. J. Horney
Alpha Witt
John Rice
J. B. Simpson
Art McNeal Pound
Hough Barlow
W. E. Stratton
Henry Cross
A Cheap Dwelling Sold Cheap in Bowen Addition
A. R. Hamilton of Augusta advertises a house and lot in Bosworth's addition to Bowen offered at a low price for quick sale. This presents a chance to acquire a good home inexpensively.
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Bosworth
Bowen
A. R. Hamilton
Augusta
Sure La Grippe Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises Electric Bitters as the sole remedy for flu symptoms and liver problems. Claims quick relief by toning liver, stomach, and kidneys and guarantees cure or money back. Sold by Marsh druggist at five cents per bottle.
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Marsh Druggist
Quadruple Stud Colt Offered at Bowen Ill Stallion Sale
Quadruple a black 16 hands 1275 lb stallion from F W Norris Bowen Ill offered for 15 dollars insurance to stand and tear. Buyer must not move mare or insurance is void. No Sunday service. Bred by M Aime Bree TaManche France sired by Kellerman out of Mascotte. Won prize at 1897 Great Government Show Ren nex France. Full pedigree available at the stable.
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Bowen
Ill
F. W. Norris’ Barn
M. Aime Bree
TaManche
France
Kellerman
Mascotte
Follet
Requine
Victorieux
America
Rennex
A Narrow Escape From Consumption by Ada E Hart
Ada E Hart of Groton South Dakota writes of recovering from a severe lung illness believed to be consumption after four doctors gave up. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her after eight bottles, with trial bottles offered free and guaranteed or money back.
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Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. D
Marsh
Barber Tricks Man With Twice-Over Beard Rubbing
A barber carefully passes his hand twice over a man’s face, applying a light touch to give him the impression of a heavy beard, regardless of actual facial hair. The maneuver aims to alter the customer’s perception of his own appearance.
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