Flood Devastation in Catarina Valley Brings Massive Losses
Reports from Monterrey and surrounding areas place flood and cyclone damage near thirty million dollars. Death toll estimates range from 1,200 to 1,490, with some private figures suggesting as high as 2,000. Aid pours in from Mexican leaders and U S diplomats, while Red Cross relief and subscriptions mobilize nationwide.
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Catarina Valley
Mexico City
Diaz
Monterey
Corral
Thompson
Republic
Red Cross
United States
Uniteed States
National Bank
Santa Catarina
See Plate
Elaine
Pedro Trevino
Serdon
Hes
Split Among Miners in Pittsburg District Strike
Twenty thousand union miners in the Pittsburg district may strike today without approval from President Lewis or the UMWA national board. After a two day conference with operators over the use of black powder, district leaders plan action regardless of Lewis’s conference schedule. District President Feehan warns men will strike even if Lewis does not convene.
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Pittsburg
Lewis
National Executive Board
United Mine Workers of America
Feehan
Curtiss Wins Gordon Bennett Trophy in 15:50.6 Flight
Glenn H. Curtiss, the American flyer, won the International Cup of Aviation known as the Gordon Bennett trophy. He completed twenty kilometers in 15 minutes 50 3-5 seconds, beating Bleriot by 5 3-5 seconds on the same course.
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Rheims
Glenn H. Curtiss
Bleriot
Tragedy in South Bend Sparks Manhunt Over Dirk Killing
In South Bend Indiana a man named John Nemeth died after being stabbed through the heart in a quarrel over a woman. Authorities say John George aged twenty six wielded the dirk and fled the scene, with no capture yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
John George
John Nemeth
George
Two Die From Brighton Beach Race Crash
Parisian driver Laurent Grosse of the Stearns team died from injuries after the 24 hour race at the Brighton Beach motor drome. Mechanician Leonard Cole was killed instantly in the same accident on Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Laurent Grosse
Stearns
Brighton Beach
Leonard Cole
Local notes and city visits mark quiet week
Mrs Herman Eaderman visits friends in the city while Helen Martin of Attica visits Miss Ruth Adamson. J A Kelly and family move to Rose Lawn Danville. The circuit and commissioners court convene Monday. Stanley Lusader recovered from a long fever, and Mrs Grace Metzzer returns from New York. Former music teacher Miss Cohoe died in Michigan leaving a four week old infant. The fire at Mrs Purf erest home on North Fourth Street caused little damage.
Community Church Services With Annual Financial Report
Bible School at 9 30 a m and services at 10 30 a m 7 30 p m include a year to date financial report for four months All members urged to attend Public invited Dr Abernithy quote on kidneys cited Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised as helping kidney health and urinary regularity sold by M C Van Dorn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day Bible School
Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week
Real estate transfers in Fountain County listed for The Republican show numerous deeds filed for record with values ranging from 1 to 21 500 dollars. Transactions cover VanBuren Log an Troy and Shawnee townships with parcels from 1 to 160 acres involving buyers and sellers such as Emma J Briner W C Scott Charlotte D Beasley W H Stephenson and James Beasley among others. Also includes a medical advertisement for Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy noting its safe ingredients and parental use.
Death of Mrs Cravens at Union Corner aged 76
Mrs Sarah A Cravens, longtime Vermillion county resident, died at her daughter Mollie Ramsey’s home one mile north of Perrysville at 2 PM Monday from a complication of diseases. She was 76. Funeral services were held at Union Corner church at 1 PM Wednesday conducted by M Board of Covington, with burial in Niccum cemetery.
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Sarah A. Cravens
Union Corner
Mollie Ramsey
Perrysville
Vermillion County
Illinois
M. Board
Covington
Ind
Niccum
Boat Sale on Wabash River by Mr. Haines
Con Martin sells his small river excursion boat to William M. Haines who already operates a large three room boat on the Wabash. The notice promotes Pink Pain Tablets by Mr Shoop offering rapid relief in 20 minutes with a 25 cent box and advises asking a druggist or doctor about the formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Martin
William M. Haines
Shoop
Jersey Cattle Sale By Klage & Co At Mc Mahon Barn
Klage and Co hold a large Jersey cattle and cow sale at the Mc Mahon Barn in the city on Saturday September 1. Read their ad elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McMahon
Covington
Klage & Co
McMahon Barn
Foley's Honey and Tar Adverts Chronic Cough Relief
An old advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and long trouble claiming it stops the cough and heals the lungs. Sold by M C Van Dorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
M. C. van Dorn
Jurors Drawn for Fountain County September Term
Grand and petit jurors are listed for the Fountain County court's September term including G Glasscock Jackson Twp and C Elaas Rich ard Twp among grand jurors and Andrew Howerton Davie Oliver Bantz Troy George Hurley Millcreek among others. A medical ad touts Dr Shoop Restorative claiming to aid stomach heart and kidney ailments by targeting internal nerves.
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G. Glasscock
Jackson Township
C. Elaas
Richard
Wiliam
Obituary of Smith Coffing a longtime county resident
Smith Coffing, born February 9, 1837 on Osborn's prairie, died August 26, 1909, at age 72. He lived his life in the county and was a quiet, respected citizen. He married Louisa Brown May 8, 1859, and had eight children. Funeral held at Osborn Prairie church with Rev. F. K. Dougherty officiating. interment at Osborn Prairie cemetery.
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Smith Coffing
Osborn’s Prairie
Will B. Coffing
Louisa Brown
William
Thomas
Allan
Hall
Carrie
Osborn Praire Christian Church
M. E Church
Cherry Corner
Covington
Methodist Church
Osborn Prarie Church
F. K. Dougherty
Osborn Prarie
A Narrow Escape
Edgar N. Bayliss of Robinsville Delaware states he suffered a long illness with a persistent cough before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the remedy with stopping the cough and helping him gain twenty eight pounds, noting he is now entirely well. Sold by M C Vandorn.
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Edgar N. Bayliss
Robinsville
Del
Foley
M. C. Vandorn
Thief Taken After Railroad Express Heist in Lesistown
A report from Lesistown Pennsylvania on September 7 describes a crime on the eastern slope where a masked thief attempted to rob a railroad express car using a revolver. The confrontation led to the thief escaping, but officers recovered a bag containing cash and coins later after a pursuit.
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Lesistown
al Kiehwasinan
Bird’s Nest Above Hymn Board At Lumsden Church
A bird built a nest above the hymn board on a pillar in the church at Lumsden near Regina Canada. During worship the mother tended the young while the congregation observed the hatchlings maturing through stages inside the church.
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Lumsden
Regina
Canada
Guy Tibsiap
Metas
Health Coffee: a quick, wholesome cereal substitute
Dr. Shoop promotes Health Coffee a high grade substitute that imitates coffee without caffeine or health risks. It uses toasted cereals malt and nuts and claims a quick minute preparation with satisfying taste sold by grocers.
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Dr. Shoop
Most Obstinate Thing Says Bachelor Man
A quip from Chicago Daily News declares a bachelor calls a nute the most obstinate thing on earth, while married men dispute the claim with laughter. The brief item notes marriage as a contrasting insight into stubbornness.
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Chicago Daily News
Beware of Bondage of Habit Conflicts in Self Control
A cautionary note frames habit as a cruel master and urges personal struggle to break free. The passage portrays habit as a lifelong battle and stresses self discipline as essential to regain control over one’s actions.
Not That Kind It Was India Silk
A light exchange notes Miss De Style's costume as bizarre yet reveals the fabric was India silk, underscoring fashion misperceptions. The remark plays on a joke about textile knowledge and style.
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Miss de Style
Testimony on Four Year Kidney Cure Prompts Reminder
Carlisle Center resident B Burhans reports lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy twice, noting no symptoms since. Advertisement claims the remedy can help others and lists M C Van Dorn as the local seller.
Partial Theft Exposed Over Bible Theft Comment
A shopper admires a small book then admits swiping it while a clerk was distracted. The man reacts with astonishment and questions why only the Acts was stolen instead of the entire Bible. The exchange underscores a petty theft amid comic disbelief.
Fol ey's Kidney Remedy Ad Cured Pain and Trouble
Advertises Fol ey's Kidney Remedy to relieve kidney and bladder trouble and backache. Claims it stops drain and purinary pain, restoring vitality. Sold by M. C. VanDorn.
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Foley
M. C. VanDorn
Daily Thought: A Good Example Is the Best Sermon
A brief aphorism from a French source notes that a good example serves as the finest sermon. It reflects on moral influence through action rather than words and emphasizes practical conduct.
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National
Curtiss
Head OF Jersey Heifers
Covington , Fair
Claude Madden
A. G. Madden
A. Lemp
Mrs
Herman Eaderman
City
Helen Martin
Attica
Ruth Adamson
J. A
Kelly
Rose Lawn
Danville
Circuit
Commissioners’ Court
Stanley Lusader
Grace Metzzer
Albert Murphy
Pletcher Boyd
J. Frank McDermond Jr
Mr. McDermond Jr
Fletcher
First Church of Christ
D. H. Palmer
Fifth Street
Ty Real Estate
O. S. Douglass
Emma J Briner
W C Scott
VanBuren
Wm C Scott
Emma Jo Briner
Geo Wolfe
Logan
Dorman
Douglass
Thomas Conron
Millcreek
Charlotte D Beasley
Husb
Oliver Talbott
Hushh
Jacob S Brandenburg
Logan Tp
Hutch
H H Stephenson
James H Ross
Lew Grady
Troy
Coil Millikan
Clayton Stambaugh
BC Kingman
Artie C Boatman
Samuel T Boatman
James T Beasley
Harriet A Cates
Wm Williames
Kingman
Erasmus M Conover
Mary E Conover
Wabash Township
Wm H Gates
James Copeland
Fulton Tp
Rebecca J Lewis
Urban W Galloway
Fred Zimmerman
Augusta Cronkhite
van Buren
Lewis A Lucas
Joshua P Glascock
Veedersburg
Eric Seely
Sto Wm Sink
Richland Tp
Rebecca J Town
M A Nelson
Edith Ros
Martin S Lynch
Jula Benemire
Wim H Clawson
Shawnee
John A Nelsdh
Celia C Blue
Anna M Wilber
Frac
Veedsreburg
L Robbins
Chaz M Simmons
Standart
Samuel W Waterman
Silverwood
Crane’s
J. A. Farnsworth Harlow Building
Shugren
Jersey Cattle Sale
Akekt AC
Sissy
Carlisle Center
N. Y
B. Burhans
Fuley
M.C. van- Dorn
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