Voliva Ousted as Dowie Successor in Zion City Turmoil
Chicago June 24 Wilbur Glenn Voliva successor to John Alexander Dowie as head of the Christian church of Zion City was deposed when independent officers were sworn in by the retiring council. Crowds gathered outside the city hall as the new officials took power amid protests and a brief riotlike demonstration. The old Voliva faction watched in tears as the coup completed, while legal actions continue with libel suits over damages awarded earlier.
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Chicago
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Eucessor
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Church of Zion
Voliva
Council Chamber
Cang Byms
Crown
Supreme Court
W.H Fabry
Independenta
Vuliva
Fabry and Mothersill
Lake County
McHenry County
Mc Henry County
Green Prison Escape and Legal Fight Over Public Depository
The article recounts Robert Green’s staged illness and mouth injury to feign weakness and escape from prison. It also covers the Marion township bank deposit dispute, with the trustee’s conduct challenged under the public depository act and a mandamus ruling.
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National Bank of Lebanon Ve
Board of Finance of
Marion Townshp
Boone County
Lebanon
Marion Township
Sperdan
Supreme Court
Westin
Bank Muat
Higgie
Rogers
Levanmand Pierson & Pierson
Eridan
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Enlarged Prostate Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for men over fifty with enlarged prostate. It cites L E Morris of Dixon Kentucky praising his father's relief after two bottles, claiming kidney and bladder troubles subsided without surgery. Sold by MC. Vandora.
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Foley
L.E. Morris
Dxter
MC. van- Dora
May End in Deportation Census Ordered by Governor
Governor Marshall directs Amos W. Butler to census state penal institutions to count how many prisoners committed felonies within three years of arrival in the United States, a factor under federal law that could lead to deportation for those offenders.
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Marshall
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Robbery at Wabash Depot Leads to Arrest
A break in at the Wabash depot at Weet Let snow Sunday night June 20 saw 22.00 stolen from the office. William Smart, a local character, fled to Datville but was found Thursday of last week and arrested by Sergeant Col lry Swart, then turned over to West Lebanon authorities. He admitted his identity and lingering near the depot but denied committing the theft.
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Wabash
Weet
William Smart
Datville
West Lebanon
Collry Swart
Kodol Relief Ad Claims Quick Digestion Aid
An advertisement touts Kodol as a permanent relief for indigestion and related ailments. It warns digestion issues stem from overeating or wrong foods and urges immediate use. Sold by Rogtrp Cade's Ding Co.
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Rog Trp
Cade’s Ding Co
Beckett Family Welcomes Son in Attica
Dr and Mrs C G Beckett of Attica welcomed a baby boy Friday morning. The couple now has two daughters and a son. Uncle Will Beckett of Lower Warren is noted as very happy.
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C. G. Beckett
Attica
Will Beckett
Lower Warren
Drowns In Vergulon River Near Kilsworth Park
A third drowning of the season occurred at Dauvite when Leslie Stresnel, 18, son of Mr and Mrs Lucas S Rebel of 520 South Street, vanished near the bath house at the river’s edge. Despite swift recovery and CPR attempts by Harry Hughes and two others, and medical effort by Dr G W Poole, the youth was pronounced dead after about thirty minutes.
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Vergulon
Dauvite
Lesie Stresnel
G. W. Poole
Colds harm the constitution warn against untried remedies
A medical notice from McC. Vantorn urges avoiding experimental cures for lingering colds that risk settling in the lungs. It promotes Foley's Honey as a remedy and warns that delay worsens the illness.
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Foley
McC. Vantiorn
Narrow Escape as Lightning Strikes City Tree
During the Thursday electrical storm in this city a large catalpa tree in front of Dr Hicks' residence was struck by lightning. Professor KC D Don, superintendent of city schools, was within three feet of the tree when it split and flesh flew, an instant death narrowly averted. The tree, among several shade trees on the lot, was badly damaged.
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Hicks
KC. D Don
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Quickly
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar soothes inflamed throats and bronchial tubes and cures obstinate coughs. It urges buyers to insist on the genuine product, sold by M C Van Dora.
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Foley's
M.C. van Dora
North Shore wreck verdict to fault railroad crew
Porter county coroner J C Cargon will file a verdict blaming the railway company and the east bound car for the North Shore wreck near Chesterton. Conductor and motorman were deemed not familiar with the line and should not have been assigned to a fast run. Crew members Delbert Kinney and George Reed face disobedience charges.
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South Bend
Ind
North Shore
Chesterton
J. C. Cargon
Porter County
Delbert Kinney
George Reed
Langsdorf Heirs Sought In Local County
Sheriff Kerr reports a St Louis official note that valuable property awaits Levy and Nevin Langsdorf or their closest kin in this county. A Langsdorf family member recently died bequeathing much of estate to Levy and Nevin with the remainder to nearest blood relatives if unclaimed.
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Langsdorf
St Louis
Kerr
Lev
Nevin Langedorf
Levy
Nevin Langadorf
Simple relief for rheumatic pain offered by Dr Shoop
Tell a Rheumatic sufferer about a free trial of Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Remedy book. The pamphlet explains how rheumatic pain is rapidly killed by this remedy in liquid or tablet form. No money needed for the test copy. Send no money. the book is free.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Snoop
Shong
Soi
Obituary of EliB Mendenhall and notes on blue laws
EliB Mendenhall born in 1834 North Carolina died at 75 in Indiana after a long family life. He married Lydia Ann Davies, then widowed, and raised five children before remarrying Martin Lewis Woodard. He lived quietly as a Friends church member and spent years with his son Julio in Fountain County. The piece also recounts the origin of blue laws in early New Haven and briefly advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar sold by M.C VanDora.
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Elib Mendenhal
Thomas
Rebecca Mendenhall
North Carolina
Hendricks County
Inliana
Lydia Ann Davies
Parke County
Beyound
Leav
Mr. Mendenhall
Martin Lewis Woodard
Silent River
Julio
Fountain c Uuty
Friends Church
Do You Get Up With a Lame Bach
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy promotes relief from back and urinary issues. It claims to reduce frequent urination and nighttime waking, offers a free sample and an informational book, and markets bottles through pharmacies with a Binghamton New York address.
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Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Druryvists
Local Notes Spark Travel and Visits Across Counties
Veedersburg residents greet old friends as William H. Mallory returns from Port Lavaca to Danville. Mrs M F Nixon leaves for Europe, joining daughter Louise in Detroit before Liverpool. Will LaBaw conducts Covington business. Dr Hicks visits from Covington. Ex-sheriff Robert Miler passes through to Covington. Mae Burghart departs for Terre Haute State Normal for summer study.
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M. F Nixon
Europe
Robert Miler
Fountain County
Jackeson Township
Covington
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills quickly relieve backache and groin pain with rheumatism and urinary disorders. Insist on DeWitt's products and send your name to E. DeWitt & Co. Chicago for a free trial box. Sold by Rogers Cade's Drug Co.
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DeWitt
E. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Rogers& Cade
Lrug Co
Woman Painter Saves Children Using Dripping Brush
A New York woman fought off danger by using a dripping paint brush as a weapon after a fall from a second story window. She reportedly restrained a mad dog and rescued several children amid peril, though critics still question women who paint.
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New York
Manchester Union
Original DeWitts Carbolized Salve Ad
Care bolized Witch Hazel Salve touts DeWitt's as the original product and warns others are imitators. Claims use for burns, ulcers, and piles with substitutes available at Rogers & Cade's Drug Co. caution against over emphasis in marketing. An old proverb about honesty accompanies the line.
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DeWitt
Deiti
Rogers & Cade’s Drug Co
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Corinston
E Livengood
Fry Bryant Livengood & Bryant
Attorneys At Law
Covington Ind
Dr. Shoop
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Place
Philadelphia
Jsam
Loa
Goimp North
Lve Covington
East Hound
Eastern Mail
Buffalo Mail Koodaily
Muaii and Express
Continental Limited
Ocal Treight
Western Express
Kansas City Mail
Spom
Leenstreigehe
Louis
Jon
Bew Richeson
Free Sewing Machine CO
Illinois
M. Boord
Covington, Iad
Dowie
Volivans
Tenderfoot
Icia Eaid
Robert Green
Horze
Green
Wwn
Ls.stupp
Haeine
Uncle Bill
Chilldren
Fletcher
Company
Meld
Langsdorf Heirs
New Haven
Foley Berey
M.C VanDora
Veedersburg
Veederburg
William H. Mallory
Port Lavaca
J. D. Hesler
Danville
Fulay
Fine Boggs
Harry
Warden Booe
Yeddo
Will LaBaw
Tra Boggs
Homas Fisher
John Glover
Dr Hicks
John Biiney
Eizabeth Boggs
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