Klondike voyage of Mrs Lottie Bartlett to Dawson 1898
Mrs. Lottie Bartlett, visiting Jacksonville sister Mrs. Fred K Fernald, spent eighteen months in the Klondike. She sailed from Seattle March 9 1898 reaching Dyea five days later and traveled to Dawson by July. She endured a spring storm over Chilkoot pass and described conditions, wages, and the vitality of summer in the Klondike. Bartlett left Klondike September 1899 and cherishes a Klondike journal with sketches and events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Bartlett
Fred K. Fernald
Klondike
Bartlett
Jacksonville
Florida
Seattle
Dyea
Alaska
Dawson
Chilkoot Pass
Lake Linderman
Whici Point
Dasvson
White Horse Rapids
Caites
Sulphur Creek
Claim
Notheg
Minister's Cure for Bilious Colic Endorsed by Emporia Pastor
Rev. A A Power of Emporia Kansas reports a severe bilious colic attack cured by Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after two doses. He claims a neighbor with extended illness found no relief from doctors until using the remedy. For sale by A O Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
Ben
A. O. Rowe
Eye Poisoned Doctor Struck by Diphtheria Membrane
Dr. Kilmer of South Bend, a well known physician, is critically ill at his home after a diphtheria accident. While performing a throat extraction on a sick child, a piece of membrane struck his eye and he contracted diphtheria himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
South Bend
Violett Files Claim Against Landis Estate at Goshen
John Violett filed a claim for 565 dollars against the estate of the late Catherine Landis. He testified that he cared for the deceased, and the matter was arbitrated in Goshen today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Violett
Catherine Landis
Goshen
Violett
Early Use of One Minute Cough Cure Promoted
It has been demonstrated by experience that consumption can be prevented by the early use of One Minute Cough Cure. This is the favorite remedy for coughs colds croup asthma grippe and all throat and lung troubles. Cures quickly. Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Death of historian John Clark Ridpath in New York hospital
Great American historian John Clark Ridpath dies in Presbyterian Hospital New York from complications of diseases. Born April 1841 in Putnam County Indiana he studied at Asbury now DePauw University graduating with first honors in 1863. He taught at DePauw and later held the English literature and history chairs before turning to writing full time. He published several notable works including Academic History of the United States Popular History of the United States Life and Work of Garfield Cyclopedia of Universal History Life and Times of Gladstone and a BLOOM supplement to History of All Nations. He was briefly a Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana in 1896. His wife and son S E Ridpath were at his bedside at his death.
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New York
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian
James G. Blaine
Gladstone
Arena Magazine
Boston
Congress
Indiana
United States
S. E. Ridpath
Mrs Isabell Wheler Credits Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A 23 year stomach trouble sufferer from Freetown Indiana writes that after using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for nearly a year she regained strength and can work again. She praises the medicine and recommends it to others, noting purchases from Thomas’ drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persix Syrup Co
Dr. Caldwell
Isabell Wheler
Freetown
Jackson Co
Ind
Thomas’ Drug Store
Judge Baker resigns as vice president of City National bank
A Goshen bank officer F E Baker steps down from his role as vice president at City National bank. A Mishawaka visitor has hair 55 inches long. A note from Winosok Ontario dates January 14 1900 reports two cancer cures using Dr Warner’s Compound of Seven Cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Baker
City National Bank
Goshen
Kansas
Mishawaka
Winosok
Ont
O. D. Warner
Doutors
Warner
J, M, Mann
Rise and Fall of Guano Industry Across Americas
The article traces the guano trade from its peak supplying the United States with vast deposits on Chincha, Baker, Jarvis, and various Caribbean islands to its decline. It notes private claims, U S protection laws, price surges, and the dispersed, fragile deposits across Pacific and Atlantic regions, with figures on production from 1869 to 1898 and lasting yet dwindling imports.
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Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
United States
America
Pacifc
Alexander von Jiambeier
Europe
Gioto
Peru
Chineha Island
Suuiro
Venezuela
Congress
Tthe United
South Pacific
West Indies
Chincha
John S. Skinner
American Farmer
England
Lord Derby
Chincha Islands
Aves Islands
American Guano Company of
New York
Baker and Jarvis Islands
Pacific Islands
Johnston Islands
Bauman
Society
Hawaiian Islands
Laysan
Hawaii
Pacific
Hague
Christmas Island
Starbuck
Hero
David
Farmer
Favorite
Flint
Samarang
Sarah Anne
Walker
Lower
California
Galapagos
Guanape
Lobos
Colombia
Ecuador
Bolivia
Shark Bay
Swan Island
Australia
Algoa Bay
Saldanha Bay
Cape Colony
Ascension
Ichaboe Islands
Africa
Kuria Maria
Arabian
Nervous nerves strengthened by catarrh cure claims
Letters from Columbus praise Peruna as a splendid invig orating tonic for nerves and brain citing renewed vigor. Collateral notes describe catarrh as a nervous trigger and urge direct nerve action for radical cure with testimonials including Mrs. C C Filler. Dr. Hartman promotes a free book from Columbus Ohio.
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Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
R.G. Mantell
C. C. Filler
South Fourth Street
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Four Young Women Drown At Ocean City Beach Tragedy
Four young women swimming off Ocean City lose their lives as breakers pull them seaward. Miss Birdie Lonsdale 17 and Miss Jennie Lonsdale 18, daughters of Edwin Lonsdale of Philadelphia, Miss Virginia Lowe 23 and Miss Elsie Lowe 25, daughters of Professor Clement B. Lowe of Germantown Pa, drown. Two others Mrs Meehan and Clement B Lowe Jr are rescued. Lifeguards Foster Lee and Walter Marshall battle to save the group with medical aid arriving later.
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Atlantic City
Ocean City
Birdie Lonsdale
Jennie Lonsdale
Edwin Lonsdale
Philadelphia
Virginia Lowe
Elsie Lowe
Clement B. Lowe
Germantown
Meehan
S. Mendelsohn Me
Lee
Marshall
Foster
Birdie
B. T. Abbott
T. J. Ellinger
Waggoner
Garrison
L. H. Northrop
Misses Lonsdale
Lowe
Alexander
Chauncey Peacock
Philadelphia Normal School
University of Pennsylvania
Drexel Institute
Local Notes From Sailor Michigan and Nearby Towns
Sailor Michigan reports several residents visiting family and friends in nearby towns. Orlando Hall is building a fence while Jacob Minnich visits St. Joe, and Aunt Rachel Gardner travels to Dowagiac. George Rich of Goshen completed a house on the state line. Mrs. John Collins shows improvement after sciatic rheumatism. Mabel Fox of St. Louis visits her grandparents, the Wyants. Mrs. Morgan Gardner returned from Goshen visits. Mrs. D. S. Kindig spent days in South Bend with her invalid mother. Ruth Allery led the Young Peoples meeting. Grace Rinehart to lead next Sunday. The Ladies Aid held a second annual picnic at Heaton Lake by the Curtiss grave. many attended and dined well. The afternoon program featured recitations and readings. Next Saturday an ice cream festival is planned.
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George Rich
Goshen
John Collins
D. S. Kindig
South Bend
Ruth Allery
Young Peoples
Grace Rinehart
Ladies Aid Society
Frank Curtiss
Heaton Lake
Aid Society
Lovey
A Curious Cure Ad For Digestive Aid Appears
A breastplate of quackery and a comic blessing from Burna that mocks feast and famine is followed by an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims instant relief and radical cure of indigestion and stomach disorders, Houseworth ros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Ros
Physician Dr M E Russ Dies by Suicide in Galien
Dr M E Russ a young Galien physician who had explored northern Indiana for a location and then opened practice at home shot himself through the heart. The incident details show a self inflicted firearm death in his residence.
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M. E. Russ
Galien
Indiana
Consumption Cure Claim by Foley's Honey and Tar
An ad proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cures the cold and strengthens the lungs preventing consumption. It asserts the product heals and cures incipient consumption and names Houseworth Bros as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Remedy Similar to Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offered
A notice states that a remedy equal to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is available and directs readers to inquire at Thomas' drug store for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Daily Market Report Open High Low Close
Chicago Board of Trade figures show a live market with open high low and close quotations. Trading levels and movements are summarized for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Market Report
Chicago Board of Trade
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted Despite Fatality Warning
A Houseworth Bros notice warns that delaying Foley's Kidney Cure leads to death from Brights disease and diabetes. It asserts early use offers a certain cure and urges readers not to ignore early symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Houseworth Bros
Fort Wayne Mayor Receives Citizenship Desertion Notice
Official notice to Mayor Shearer states A Collyer of Fort Wayne deserted from the United States flagship Philadelphia at Astoria Oregon. The act deprives Collyer of citizenship and voting rights. Ligonier plans a 100000 gallon tower and tank. Jacob Karn of Clinton township is acquitted of trespass in Goshen Justice Young's court.
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Shearer
Fort Wayne
A. Collyer
United States
Philadelphia
Astoria
Ore
Collyer
Jacob Karn
Clinton Township
Justice Young
Goshen
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