McKinley Backed by Republican Conventions Nationwide
The piece notes Republican state conventions endorsing McKinley as in 1896, while reporting on famine in India, delayed letters from local correspondents, the nearing end of the South African War with Johannesburg’s fall, and Lord Roberts’ advance toward Pretoria. It also covers St Louis streetcar riots with multiple casualties and Kansas seeking 20,000 men for summer work amid farm and wheat concerns.
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South Africa
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Kansas
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs Meeting at Lafayette
The Lafayette gathering showcased high standards of members with strong literature music and art in Indiana. The body moved to seek General Federation of Clubs admission and to promote a state library law with a committee led by Elizabeth Earl. The Evansville meeting is planned for next year.
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Indiana Union of Literary Clubs
Lafayette
Indiana
Inno State
General Federation of Clubs
Milwaukee
Elizabeth Earl
Connersville
Cassady
Muncie
Paxton
Princeton
West
Monon
Fleming
Shelbyville
Evansville
Mrs Elizabeth Kerr Tingley Dies At Harrisburg
Correspondent notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth Kerr Tingley on the 25th after three weeks with fatty degeneration of heart. Funeral drew a large crowd at Lick Creek cemetery, led by Rev. Wines of Glenwood. Pallbearers and friends from several counties attended. obituary praises her charity and neighborliness. Alexander Caldwell travels to West Baden Springs for health. Harrisburg male quartet praised despite a miss in Monday’s Commencement provisions.
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Courier
Elizabeth Kerr Tingley
Uriah B. Tingley
Lick Creek
Wines
Glenwool
Alexander Caldwell
Harrisburg
West Baden Springs
Messrs
Frank
John Miller
Evert Williame
Herbert Thoman
Harrison Township
Prominent Businessman Endorses Dyspepsia Remedy
In Terre Haute Indiana on October 28 1897 N Foster reports suffering from dyapepsia indigestion heartburn and nervous headache found relief after using a remedy sold by Mr Shinkle at 4th and Chestnut. Foster claims the medicine cures the listed ailments and praises Shinkle for its effects.
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Mr. Shinkle
N. Foster
Third St
Green's August Flower Extolled By World Traveler
Prof Houton cites ten years of global travels showing Green's August Flower as the top remedy for dyspepsia deranged liver and stomach and constipation. He says it helps tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular appetite. Sample bottle offered free at McKennan Ashworths and sold by merchants worldwide.
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Prof. Houton
McKennan & Ashworth’s
Lion Coffee and Arbuckle Bulk Coffee Sale
An old newspaper brief notes bulk coffee bargains with Lion Coffee and Arbuckle brands offered at 10 cents per pound and Best Golden Rio at 15 cents per pound. The item presents a simple promotional price listing without further context.
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Lion
Wilkes Blue Bull Stallion Roy Wilkes 2064 Featured
A historical notice promotes Roy Wilkes 2064 as a leading American trotter stallion. Details include his size of 15 hands and 1200 pounds, past turf success, high breeding prospects, and world records. Season prospects set at Rtubville Indiana for $40 with return privilege, cash terms, and some mares offered on shares.
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Roy Wilkes
Ilie
Rtubville
Indiana
Blue Bull
George Wilkes
Local residents enjoy weekend visits and family gatherings
Carrie Stevens spent Saturday afternoon west of here. Nellie Garrison returned home after a week with relatives. Neva Turner of Nulltown visits Mrs. Kore Matney for the week. Mise Rosa Garrison was in East Conneraville Saturday morning. Misa Lavan and Jaura Limpus hosted guests Thursday afternoon. Earl Metney and wife were in town last week. Alonso Garricou and family spent Sunday with his father.
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the Courier
Carrie Stevens
Here
Nellie Garrison
Neva Turner
Nulltown
Kore Matney
Mise Rosa Garrison
East Conneraville
Misa Lavan
Jaura Limpus
Earl Metney
Your Town
Alonso Garricou
Aha -8
Obituary of Lewis Thomas Florea Aged 61
Lewis Thomas Florea born November 17 1838 died May 23 1900. Old Flat Rock Baptist Church member he was patient through illness and cherished family bonds. Survived by parents Albert and Jester Florea one brother two sisters and many relatives. mourned by devoted elder brother in law and sister who cared for him. Believed to rest in eternal peace with the Lord.
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Lewis Thomas Florea
Albert
Florea
Old Flat Rock Baptist Church
Sud
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Alexander D. Tyrrel
Charles Williams, JR
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William A. Holland
John Winchell
Richard Q. Wait
Joseph H. Riley
James F. Creamer
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Charles Sparks
Frank M. Martin
George Cain
Stephen BR. Sparks
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Carrier
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Mr. Gore
Arkansas
St. Louis
Connersville Cash Grocery CO
Sth ST
Hastern Ave
California
Fish
Plug Star Tobacco
Standard Navy
Connersville Gash Grocery Co
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Mabel Pike
Shuraday
Wereham
Gustin Thonas
James Handley
Lower Garrison Creek
Joel Foster
Ezra Perin
Anderson
Ind
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Zimri Perin
Columbia Township
Ita
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Hiram Custer
Frank Wines
Harry Perin
Homer Williams
el Eddy
Richard Rowe
Charley Thomas
Train Pike
Emery Pike
Charles Perin
Ed Prifogl
K. of P
Will Matney
Will Day
Charles Jordan
John Wiers
Steve Limpus
Connereville
Alpine
John Gray
Kay
Mrs. Gray
Slater
Crawfordsville
THE
Vienna Bakery
Geo. W. Myers
Patrick Ready’s Sons
General Blacksmiths
Bentonville
Mies Maude Kemmer
Indianapolis
Mies Katharine Derbyshire
Olzoar City
VanBuskirk’s
Ae Vaill
Ora Flores
Grant Co
Triende
Arry Weaver
Bie Parente
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Caroling Cummins
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