In History Dec 9 Highlights From Elkhart Review
This history column recalls Gustavus Adolphus born in Stockholm and slain at Lutzen in 1632, John Milton born in London 1608, Peru's 1824 independence led by General San Martin with Bolivar’s later decisive Aya cuche victory, and notable deaths including Mathew Theobald Pathes, John Ross Browne, and Admiral Joseph F. Green. It also notes the 192 seizure of Venezuelan ships at La Guaira by German and British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus Adolphus
Sweden
Stockholm
Lutzen
John Milton
London
Ayacucho
Peru
Spain
San Martin
Martin
Chile
Buenos Ayres
Bolivar
Ayacuche
Akyacuche
Callao
Pathes Mathew
Theobald
Tipperary
John Ross Browne
China
Oakland
Cal
Joseph F. Green
Brookline
Mass
la Guayra
Per
Caracas
December history notes on Garrison and events
On December dates: 1686 Conde died born 1620. 1782 Louis XVI brought to trial by French Revolutionists. 1855 William Lloyd Garrison born Newburyport died New York 1879. Garrison anti slavery writer founded Liberator 1831. 1812 Andrew Jackson proclamation against South Carolina nullifiers. 187? fall of Plevna 1877. 1888 treaty of peace US Spain Paris. William Black died London 1841. 1903 Bancroft Gherardi died Stratford Conn born 1832.
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Conde
Louis, Prince of Conde
Louis Avi
William Lloyd Garrison
Newburyport
Mass
New York
Garrison
The
Liberator
Andrew Jackson
South Carolina
Plevna
Osman Pasha
United States
Spain
Paris
Havana
William Black
London
Bancroft Gherardi
Stratford
Conn
December History Notes Show Notable Births and Deaths
A timeline of notable figures born or died on December dates across years, including Hiram Paulding born 1771 and died 1878, Jules Gabriel Janin 1804 1874, Clarence Lozter 1812 1880s, Calixto Garcia 1839 1898, John W. Chadwick 1840 1904, plus the Charleston fire of 1861 and other events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger l'Estrange
Hiram Paulding
United States Navy
Jules Gabriel Janin
St Etienne
Passy
Clarence Sophia Lozter
Plainfield
N. J
Charleston
Tnion
Calixto Garcia
United States
Washington
John W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
Softness of Seal skin rivaled by healthy hair
Dandruff is blamed as the root cause of hair loss and dullness. Newhero's Herpicide is advertised as the sole remedy that kills the dandruff germ, promising gloss and luxuriant growth when used. Sold by druggists, send 10c to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Houseworth Bros. as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhero
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Houseworth Bros
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold For Piles Cure
A Masonville Indiana resident testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures blind, bleeding itching and protruding piles. The ad notes the salve also treats cuts burns and injuries and is available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. and Taylor Fenton's druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Colson
Masonville, In
Houseworth Bros
Taylor Fenton
Satisfied customers promised refunds on syrups
The undersigned merchants at three Turnock's stores guarantee refunds for Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar. A 50 cent bottle is refundable if it fails to cure cough or cold, and a 25 cent bottle must prove satisfactory or money back. Signed by E. B. Felt Houseworth Bros. E. D. Miller and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
E. B. Felt Houseworth Bros
E. D. Miller
Wood dealer advertises cords and delivery near Elliston
The advertisement promotes The Big Chimney roundhouse area five minutes from Elliston addition with over ten thousand dollars of late sales this year. It lists timber prices for ott Mill wood soft wood per cord two fifty hard wood three dollars and promises prompt delivery by Robert Jones Wood Dealer with office next to Century Club and phone number 705.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliston Addition
Gee Carpenter & Week
Marion Street
Robert Jones
Century Club
Indiana Governors Confer Over Interchangeable Mileage Tickets
Governor Hanly joined Michigan Ohio and Illinois leaders and Central Passenger Association officials in Chicago to discuss interchangeable mileage tickets. The informal talks led to a December 29 conference with plans for a $20 1000 mile book or a potential Indiana 2 cent per mile cap, with Commissioner Donald arguing railroads gain from the current 8 cent rate.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Chicago
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Central Passenger Association
Donald
Indiana
Hang
Comedy sketch team halted by anti cigarette law in Muncie theater
In Muncie Indiana a vaudeville burlesque act was halted when a cigarette papers prop appeared on stage. Police chief John Seldomridge warned further displays would lead to arrests. In Bedford Indiana Lemuel Lynch 21 was shot and killed by Benjamin Rhoades after a social visit incident. Rhoades says Lynch drink had been drinking and forced entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
New England
John Seldomridge
Bedford
Lemuel Lynch
Morgantown
N. C
Benjamin Rhoades
Lynch
Rhoades
Standard Oil Buys Republic Tron and Steel Holdings
Muncie Indiana December 11 local Standard Oil representatives announce Ohio Oil company unit has purchased the holdings of the Republic Tron and Steel company in Indiana. Frankfort Indiana December 11 Roy Hoopingarner of Tunnelton died at the hospital after both legs were cut off when another engine bumped his Clover Leds railway engine.
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Standard Oil
Muncie
Ind
Ohio Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Frankfort
Roy Hoopingarner
Tunnelton
Hoopingarner
Energy and Promptitude Spark Engagement Tale
A young man who had been calling regularly for about two years urges energy and promptitude. A quick-witted reply from a young lady highlights Miss Anderson and Mr. Wilson, who after meeting two months ago are now engaged.
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Wilson
Reformer questions divorce seekers
A reformer laments the impulse to divorce and asks what kind of people pursue it. The cheerful idiot replies with a blunt joke that married people are the primary ones seeking divorce, delivered in a Louisville Courier Journal tone.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
A Good Lesson Spouter and Sporter Exchange Cautionary Bet Talk
A dialogue about wagering on horses yields a caution to avoid betting this year. The exchange notes experience as a lesson and includes a real estate sales offer. J. W. Fieldhouse at 113 Lexington Avenue is advertised for buying selling and lending.
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Spouter
J. W . Fieldhouse
Lexington Avenue
Indian Rain Maker Aerial Device Invented
An Indian rain maker uses a rocket to a mile high with ether and a parachute for slow descent. Ether spray lowers surrounding temperature to condense vapor and trigger a limited shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Family Quip Sparks Debate on Ancestry
An exchange quoting a Detroit Free Press snippet features a speaker calling a grandfather a regular bib Nomaniac and a second character remarking on inherited quirks. The flirtation with ancestry builds a brief, humorous moment in a local paper’s page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biowhard
Miss Cutting
Detroit Free Press
Juat Suited Her Reception Sparks Mockery
In a Burlington Tribune snatch of social chatter a guest comments on Mrs. X's reception, calling it a grand failure and prompting light satire in local circles.
Tenacious Leader The Daily Review Quips on Resignation
A brief Cleveland Daily Review note recalls a Tenacious minister who did not resign before his death. The editorial voice hints at political pressure and accountability, framing the minister’s fate as a test of resignation ethics and public response.
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Cleveland
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