Indiana Neighbors Report Grim Storm and Fire Fatalities
A compilation of local incidents across Indiana details farm laborer Gee Robbins killed by lightning near Horace, youth deaths from drowning and drowning injuries, and multiple fire and accident events. Other notes include gas rate cuts in Greensburg, an upcoming Anderson bank, and protests against Sunday funerals by Kokomo ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Chipps
Gee Robbins
Horace
Arthur
Joy Robinson
Lebanon
North Vernon
Greensburg
Jeffersonville
Lewis Fricke
William C. Fricke
Frank Jones
White River
Muncie
Hartford City
John R. Page
Anderson
First National Bank of
Elwood
New Albany
Vasile Popescu
Ervin Knight
Kokomo
Terra Hauta
Frankfort
William Kyger
Samuel Michael
Japanese Contempt of Pain
A Philadelphia resident recalls a Japanese valet's humorous lesson in stoicism. The boy explains that in Japan a baby cries from pain but after five years a man says it makes no matter. The master concedes the idea but jokes he is too old to learn it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A Pike County Miracle
Velpin June 17 A Pike County farmer and brother of ex Representative Sullivan of Pike and Dubois Counties recounts a dramatic recovery from kidney trouble rheumatism and heart distress after three boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills. He went from crippled a month ago to able to work hard daily with no pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Velpin
Wm. O. B. Sullvan
Sulliivan
Pike
Dubois
Sullivan
Dodd
Mr. Sullivan
Indiana
No Dinner After This Visit Says Housekeeper
The housekeeper sternly refuses Hungry Tiawkes, saying do not come here after dinner. Tiawkes answers that dinner was served early, noting the hostess is not stylish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiawkes
Philadelphia Press
Apworth League Convention Rates to San Francisco
Nickel Plate Road offers low round trip rates for the Apworth League Convention in San Francisco from July 5 to 12 with return travel available until August. Contact nearest agent or C. Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton Fort Wayne Indiana for details No 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Substitute root beer in recipe sparks comic quip
A humorous exchange features a young ben edick and his wife, a white ribboner, as she explains she substituted root beer for brandy in a recipe. The piece also urges readers to insist on Eagle Linen Paper for letter paper, calling it the proper choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedick
Catholic Standard and Times
Grandmother's Revolt
A grandmother from Youth's Companion declares she will not open the family cottage this summer. She says her grandchildren will be abandoned as their parents take them elsewhere, choosing to go abroad herself.
Catarrh Cure Ad Sparks Lucky Pin Tale
An old Philadelphia Press remark about a mall cure for catarrh includes a dialogue on luck. A 75 cent “Lucky Pin” is sold as an internal remedy and a diamond pin anecdote is used to boost belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Philadelphia Press
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps and Printing Outfit
Local ad for rubber stamps and printing supplies from Fort Wayne Indiana. Offers stamps, daters, and related equipment with price quotes upon request. Mail LockBox 219 for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LockBox
Fort Wayne
Ind
Pan-American Exposition Rates To Buffalo via Nickel Plate
Advertising note announces round trip fares at one and one third fare to Buffalo for the Pan-American Exposition. Tickets available at all stations with return validity up to sixteen days. Contacts include Asterlin in Fort Wayne and Hamilton, Fort Wayne agents.
Proper Spirit Prompted Doctor’s Professional Courtesy
A 1900 Pittsburg Dispatch item notes the Doctor’s insistence on the necessity of operating while another claims it is not essential. The exchange ends with professional courtesy supporting the original stance. An ad-like line cites Piso’s Cure for Consumption as an infallible medicine for coughs and colds from Ocean Grove New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Tourist in Kansas Sees Wrecked Saloon Areas Amid Cyclone Talk
A Kansas tourist describes stopping in ruined saloons near Helly as rumors of a cyclone surge, blending local Native stories with mixed Petticoat era commentary from Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
One Fare Plus One Dollar Round Trip To Pan-American Exposition
Travel offer from Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road for summer travel to the Pan-American Exposition. Jane Island to Buf falo, tickets include food return within 10 days from sale. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana. Also advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup with infant care claim and price two cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Jane Island
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Grain-O Promises Healthful Coffee Substitute
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a grain based drink that avoids coffee drawbacks. It claims grain o aids digestion reduces nervousness and sleeplessness, offering a wholesome nourishing taste comparable to premium coffee at low cost. It suggests asking grocer for Grain-O priced 15 and 23e.
Not Anxious Philosophers Mock Woodby Library
“Not Anxious” depicts Goodby critiquing Woodby’s library as he quizzes him on poets like Browning Praed and Ab. Woodby admits unfamiliarity and reluctance to understand them, reflecting a playful clash over literary taste in a Philadelphia Record piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
Woodby
Browning
Philadelphia Record
Nickel Plate 4th of July Excursion Tickets On Sale
The Nickel Plate Road will sell 4th of July excursion tickets on July 3 and 4 good for return until July 6 at one round trip fare. Valid only within 200 miles. Purchase by wire phone or call nearest agent or contact C Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind or KR Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Ind No 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
T.P.A
Fort Wayne
Ind
KR. J. Hamilton
R. J. Hamilton
Two Lovers Rekindle Gesture After Years Apart
Cruel and Bella reminisce about their first meeting two years ago. Ella recognizes the speaker by his bonnet, humorously noting how a hat reveals identity. The exchange hints at lingering feelings and playful recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Bella
Allen's Moot-Ease Foot Powder Ad Feels Easy Shoes
An old styled ad promotes Allen's Moot-Ease powder to cure tight new shoes and foot discomfort. It claims to relieve corns bunions swelling heat and sweating with a 25 cent price and free samples. Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY. A mom-in-law’s visits aren’t so unpopular if she doesn’t reproach relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Coach Kacursiana to Buffalo via Nickel Plate Road
Tickets go on sale June 4 1st 11th and 25th good for eight days from sale date. Travel is one cent per mile with contact options by wire phone or near Fort Wayne agents A Astertin and RK Hamilton. Local note about taking life easy ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kacursiana
Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
A. Astertin
T. P.A
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hamilton
4th of July Rates on Nickel Plate Road
One fare round trip within 200 miles. Tickets on sale July 3 and 4 with return validity to July 5. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana or R J Hamilton Agent Fort Wayne Indiana No 96.
Air Cushion Rubber Stamps and Printing Outfits for Sale
Advertises air cushion rubber stamps and printing outfits including daters. Provides contact via Lock Box 219 Fort Wayne for pricing and purchase inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana News
Accidenta
Crimea
J. D. Carmody
Evansville
Benjamin F. Willis
Lake Erie
Hillisburg
Mr. Hillis
Clinton County
Adolph Niegler
Tipton County
Michigan Township
Hardy Hicks
Centre Point
Benjamin Darting
Frank Darting
Young Darting
Elizabeth
A. Asterlin
Aed Maes
Vitalia
The
Mason Vitalia Institute
West 42d Street
New York City
Parigen
St. Pea
Assiniboia
Liberte
Pedley
Laimigestion
Ottawa
Canada
E. T. Holmes
Indianapolis
M. V. Metnnes
Merrill Block
Detroit
Uich
Dan
Wapasa
Kansas City
ST. Louis
Chicago
Bater
Addrees
United States
T. P
Indianapolis Journal
David EL Mugray
Newark
Cee
Fox
Addi
Eor Bompson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!