January Linen Sale Raises Prices on Various Linens
In January we offer table linens napkins towels crashes and bed spreads at special low prices the lowest ever by us. Items include Cotton Crash 2c 24c 8c yd Linen Crash 5c yd and up bleached buck toweling 18 inch 10c yd 54 inch half bleached table damask 20c yd 58 inch red and white damask 20c yd 72 inch bleached damask 45c yd and up napkins 50c dozen towels 5c 10c and up Pattern coins and napkins all sizes sale covers entire linen stock for January only the year’s opportunity to buy linens.
Special January Sale of Muslin Underwear
During January prices on Ladies and Misses Muslin Underwear are reduced. Short skirts 25¢ and up, long skirts 45¢ to 15.00, children's drawers 8c and up, ladies drawers 15c to 3.00 a pair, chemise 25c to 4.50, night dresses 35c to 5.00. Also embroideries and wash dress goods on sale starting Monday January 13th 1902.
Local Notes From Osolo Area Listings And Illnesses
William Yoder of Wakarusa visited on business. Limer Crull of Cassopolis stayed with W. G. Crull. Lucius Curtis is able to be out after a week’s illness. Miss Lennie Coop is very ill with scarlet fever attended by Drs Seaman and Borley. Nath Miller of Sterling was a guest of H. F. Curtis. A chicken pie social was hosted by Mrs M M Fulmer. Mr and Mrs C M Curtis spent Sunday at Napanee. S B Henderson recovered from illness. Oscar Fuller, former resident, died at his Sand Lake home. Miss Estelle Beesacker slowly recovering from mumps.
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Osolo
William Yoder
Wakarusa
Limer Crull
Cassopolis
Mich
W. GC. Crull
Lucius Curtis
Lennie Coop
Seaman
Borley
Nath Miller
Sterling, Til
H. F. Curtis
M.M. Fulmer
Pioneer walks to San Francisco for $1000 wager
Adonis, a Dowagiac athlete, will push a 35 pound wheelbarrow on a 1900s era trek from Dowagiac to San Francisco. The bet requires no spending, no begging, and finding a wife within six months or earning $500 en route. If he reaches on time with a wife his payout varies. failure costs $1000. He starts near noon Saturday.
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San Francisco
Adonis
Dowagiac
R. M. Hunt
Wooster
Chas, Marshall
Boston
Detroit
Toledo
Dayton
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Selina
Topeka
Denver
Grand Junction
Col
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Reno
Nev
Virginia City
Carson City
Sacramento
American
Colo
Springvile
Utah
Elko
Wheat and grain prices slip as snow curbs demand
Weekend futures show May wheat at around 78 cents and July near 78 1/4 with May corn about 61/2 to 63 1/2 cents. Oats blend into the mix as liquidation spreads Southwest and west while Provisions hold steady despite grain weakness. Heavy selling by Patten noted as traders hedge short lines and cover in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esseee Ee Whevice
SEL Park— Jahay
Patten
Tips For Farmers From Old Horticulture Column
The article advises beekeeping tips to keep hives warm and clean, stresses uniform hive sizes for easy parts interchange, and warns against starving bees or leaving honey empty. It extols hogs as a valuable farm asset, recommends pumping pumpkins and squash into winter rations, and urges keeping extra brood sows as a solid future investment.
Webster of Winnie VA Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs N. Webster of Winnie Virginia writes the pills wholly cured two years of sick headaches and constipation. The remedy stops headaches and biliousness and is sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
Immortality and moral life in late 19th century reflection
A lengthy discourse argues that immortality hinges on a soul linked to the mind, urging virtue to secure happiness and health. It claims the mind records all acts, promotes salvation, and strengthens life, while evil habits weaken judgment and prospects. The passage also critiques Grover Cleveland as egotistical and ineffectual in his final administration.
A Favored Creation of Congress in Sugar Wars
The article argues the sugar trust manipulates Congress to secure tariff concessions on Cuban sugar, harming beet growers while preserving the trust’s profits from refined sugar. It urges Congress to remove duties on raw and refined sugar to lower prices and dissolve the monopoly’s power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Congress
William Allen White on Cleveland Duty and Leadership
In Mc Clure's February issue William Allen White portrays ex President Cleveland as driven by a single goal to fulfill his duty. White says Cleveland offered no new doctrine and did not found institutions, being remembered as a working statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure’s Magazine
William Allen White
Cleveland
White
Furniture Rockers Offered At Low Prices
A sales notice advertises 20 pound cans at 25 cents and promotes home improvements with premiums. It promises handsome furniture such as rockers in solid golden oak or imitation mahogany, inviting readers to write to 113 South Third Street.
Democrats of Concord Township Meet at Truth Hall
The Democrats of Concord Township will meet at Truth Hall on Saturday evening February 1 1902 at 7 o'clock to organize the township and select precinct committeemen following the county re districting. All Democrats are urged to attend. By order James A Bell Chairman Clark Barney Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
Truth Hall
James A. Bell
Clark Barney
Salvage Award Involves Gloucester Schooner Crew
A fishing schooner from Gloucester found a man’s body from the Bourgogne sinking. A wallet with 1050 dollars was saved and paid into admiralty. Salvage split: one half to owners, master, crew. other half to the public administrator. The man’s name was not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouchester
Bourgogne
Albany Law Journal
Insured’s death by self harm voids benefits under certificate
A case notes that when an insured is capable of forming a suicide intent or understanding the act’s result, a benefit certificate stating that death by self act or by named beneficiaries cancels coverage is void and beneficiaries cannot recover, except by accident, under 40 Southeastern Rep. (South Carolina) 155.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Rep
South Carolina
Judgment Dismisses Negligence Claim Over Phosphorus Sale
A poorly educated plaintiff bought phosphorus from a druggist. Three water packed sticks labeled as safe exploded after one stick ignited. The court held the phosphorus was not a new dangerous substance requiring a special warning, clearing the druggist of negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Rep
Iowa
Mutual Mistake of Fact in Sealskin Storage Case
When a sealskin sack stored for defendants was lost and they paid by check, believing theft occurred, and the sack reappeared after payment, the settlement is a mutual mistake of fact. Payment may be stopped, though defendants were negligent, citing 8& North Western Rep. Michigan 471.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Michigan
Mrs Austin's Famous Wheat Food Ad
An aged newspaper ad touts Mrs Austin's Famous Wheat Food claiming it makes delicious breakfast for young or old. A short promotional blurb emphasizes quality and appeal.
Missing Goshen youth James Cephes 14
James Cephes aged 14 ran away from his Goshen home three weeks ago. His parents offer a reward for information leading to his location. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cephes
Goshen
Tax Notice for Elkhart and neighboring towns delinquent taxes
Delinquent state and county taxes for Elkhart and Concord Cleveland Ogole and Bango town of Cal be paid at Simp.
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City of
Elkhart
And
Concord
Cleveland
Ogole
Bango
Cal
Bradstreet figures show declines in grain supplies
Bradstreet's reports world visible wheat down 1,082,000 bushels from last year. Corn east of the Rockies falls 274,000 bushels after a rise of 3,511,000. Oats down 85,000 after a 370,000 gain. Northwestern elevator stocks drop 2,000,000 this week, totaling about 4,000,000 bushels over three weeks.
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Bradstreet
Rockies
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Relief
Daily users report Bucklen’s Arnica Salve eases burns scrapes and skin ailments. The ad claims it kills pain from burns and scalds and cures ulcers eruptions boils and felons with corn and wart removal benefits. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Brothers drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Not Acquired by Steel Trust Report
In New York on January 29 Wall Street men said there is no basis for rumors that the United States Steel Corporation has gained control of Allis-Chalmers or will steer its policy Ex Judge Gary’s election as chairman of the executive board is deemed insignificant.
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Cleveland
White
Congress
Mr. Cleveland
United Front
J. Pierpont Morgan
Steel Trust
New York
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
Allis-Chalmers ‘Company
Gary
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Mercury based catarrh ointments harm smell and upset the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo contains no mercury and works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure in Toledo Ohio. testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
K. J. Cheney & Co
Pullman widow made defendant in medical suit
Mrs. Hattie S. Pullman widow of George M. Pullman was made defendant in a circuit court suit. Dr. Albert E. Evans seeks to recover $5,000 for medical services rendered over a period of two years.
The Secret of Long Life and Electric Bitters
The article extols maintaining all body organs in healthy action to destroy disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and boost appetite, curing kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia malaria. 50 cents guaranteed by Houseworth Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth ‘Bros
Bathhouse Fire Destroys Mount Clemens Hotel Complex
A Bathhouse fire at Mount Clemens Michigan yesterday destroyed the bath house connected with the Avery Hotel. The loss is estimated at about 30 000 dollars with 9 000 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clemens
Mount’ Clemens
Mich
Avery
Owith
Discovery promises longer life from King’s New Discovery
Editor O H Downey proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as the infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He claims it prevents pneumonia and consumption with instant relief and a certain cure. Houseworth Bros. offer guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Wheeler Will Hang On Feb 8 In Michigan City
The third state prison hanging in as many months is set for Saturday morning February 8 unless the supreme court or the governor intervenes. Willis B Wheeler known as Buck Wheeler faces execution on a day different from the usual hangman Friday. The judge’s calendar error appears to have shifted the customary date without a statutory requirement.
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Wheeler
Michigan City
Supreme Court
Willis B. Wheeler
Buck
Mrs Austin's Famous Wheat Food for a Satisfying Breakfast
A hearty healthful breakfast option praised as Mrs Austin's Famous Wheat Food. Marketed as widely available in all grocers, promising satisfying nourishment.
Battleship Yown at Valparaso
In Santiago de Chile on January 29 Admiral Silas Casey chief of the Pacific station will visit Riesco today after yesterday’s arrival noting naval movements and port activity near Valparaiso.
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Valparaso
Santiago de Chile
Silas Casey
Pacific
P 'Riesco
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Geo
Wyman
South Bend, Ind
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Arery
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Canada
E. T. Holmes
Big Four
Elkhart County
Elkhart, Ind
South Third Street
Democratic Meeting
Elkhart Food Company
South Main ST
Elkhart County Abstract Office
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
BATH
Mrs
Burke & Lemon
Weekly Trade Review
Henry Clews & Co
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