Noted refractionist Dr Jos Burke sets up in Elkhart
Dr Jos Burke O D a noted refractionist formerly visiting Elkhart every 60 days is now permanently located at Dr Turners office. Free eye examinations consultations at home by appointment. Glasses offered at low prices. Testimony from Mrs L Swartz of 891 Fairfield Ave reports headache relief after using his glasses.
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Elkhart
A W. Chase
W. Chase
Shane and Design
Jook Ek Ielcha
DriAw
W. Chase Med. Co
Ellicott Street
Buifal Niy
Eye glasses praised by Indiana doctor in Indiana
Mary A. Fletcher of 222 Jefferson Street Elkhart states that Dr J Burke of Indianapolis tested her eyes and prescribed glasses, and she can recommend him as the best in the business. The letter is dated June 25 1901.
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Elkhart
Ind
J. Burke
Indianapolis
Mary A. Fletcher
Jefferson Street
Doctor J Burke Glasses Bring Mary Rohrer Relief
A reader from Elkhart Indiana Mary E Rohrer 142 Division street reports a successful eye examination by Dr J Burke and says the glasses he fitted give perfect satisfaction and recommends him to others with weak eyes.
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Elkhart
Ind
Doctor J Burke Glasses Help Restore Sight in Elkhart Testimonial
Five months ago Dr. J Burke of Indianapolis fitted eyes badly affected and inflamed. Since wearing his glasses the patient’s eyes improved and sight returned, with a recommendation to others with deficient sight. Mrs. J O'Brien Elkhart Ind.
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J. Burke
Indianapolis
J. O’brien
Elkhart
Ind
Local Optician Earns Praise From Elsie Lilly in Elkhart
Elkhart Indiana June 28 1901 six months ago I had my eyes tested by Dr J Burke of Indianapolis and he fitted glasses for me my eyesight is greatly improved and can recommend him as a good optician and honest man Mrs J Lilly V11 Franklin
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Chicago, Ill
Indianapolis
J. Burke
Elkhart
Ind
Dr J Burke Glasses Improve Mrs Turner Eyes
Mrs Turner of 403 Lexington Avenue reports eight months of use since an eye exam by Dr J Burke of Indianapolis improved her eyesight significantly and she highly recommends him to others with weak eyes and need for glasses.
Doctor Burke Glasses Relieve Headache and Eye Inflammation
One year ago Mrs. N. G. Hmerson of Greenville Ohio consulted Dr. Jos Burke of Indianapolis for headaches and inflamed lids. He examined her eyes found defects and provided glasses that alleviated pain and improved vision. She recommends him to others with weak eyes needing glasses.
Hints to the Public from Dr. Burke Eye Specialist
Dr. Jos. Burke offers guaranteed glasses for all eye diseases and common vision issues. He claims to have corrected over 200 cases in Elkhart in two years and invites free eye examinations at Dr. Turner’s office with low prices on glasses.
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Jos. Burke
O. D
Europe
United States
Elkhart
Visiting Kin of Gen Anson Mills in Thorntown
Gen Anson Mills retired brigadier general U S A and inventor of the woven cartridge belt travels with his wife and daughter and Miss Catherine Klein to visit relatives near Thorntown. He was born on 24 farm near here. Dots will soon appear. Mishawaka.
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Thorntown
Anson Mills
Catherine Klein
Here
Willer Postmaster A L Fox Retires After Fifteen Years
A L Fox, Willer postmaster, has been allowed to retire after years of trying to resign. The government will supply the village with a rural route. His salary averaged 16 cents a day.
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Wabash
A. L. Fox
Willer
Wesley Williams Arrested in Warrick County Murder Case
Evansville report states Wesley Williams has been arrested in Warrick County on charges of the murder of Washington Ewing in this city last spring. The case centers on the unsolved killing and Williams is held for central investigations.
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Evansville
Wesley
Williams
Warrick County
Washington Ewing
Truth Publishing House weekly Truth description
The weekly Truth is issued every Thursday afternoon and reports latest foreign and local news. Subscriptions in the United States and Canada cost 1.25 dollars annually for delivery to any post office.
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United States
Canada
Morro fortress dispute and Neely case stir U S policy
The document contends the United States should not retain Morro Castle in Havana arguing it threatens Cuban independence and undermines the Monroe Doctrine while criticizing Congress for missing a provision to compel American witness attendance in Cuban courts in Neely’s extradition case. It notes potential delays in justice and reflects on broader imperial tensions across Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Morro Castle
Havana
Cuba
United States
Castle William
New York Harbor
Morro
Neely
Congress
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippines
The Call for Dress and Discipline in Military Life
The article argues General Chaffee praised neat dress and disciplined appearance as outward signs of internal discipline. It cites Germany and civilian life, urging civilians and officers alike to value grooming, punctuality, and orderly habits as reflections of character and readiness.
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China
Pekin
Chaffee
Manilla
Germany
London Spectator
The Neely Case Versus War Department Doubt on Trial
A Washington special asserts it is doubtful Charles F. W. Neely the embezzler of Cuban postal funds was ever brought to trial. The statement does not question the administration’s desire to prosecute but cites numerous uncertainties and procedural questions.
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Washington
War Department
Charles F. ‘W. Neely
Neeley
Free Trade With Porto Rico and Canada Reciprocity Debate
The piece argues for free trade with Porto Rico triggering tariff abolition by July 25 and cites Hawaii as a model for rapid growth. It opposes a Canada reciprocity pact, warning it would favor British interests and harm US farmers, urging protection for northern state farmers in any cross border agreement.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Nicaragua Canal
Parcel Post Systems Outshine Ours in Europe
The piece argues Europe especially England and Germany, maintains faster parcel post delivery. Merchants ship goods with postpaid parcels direct to buyers, delivering the same day, boosting efficiency and reducing costs. It notes Germany turns a surplus while the U S postal deficit stems from second class abuses and long distance rail carriage.
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England
Germany
London
Hamburg
Post Office
Post Office Department
Treasury
How to Reach the Masses Through Personal Outreach
The Rev W W Staley of Suffolk Virginia develops a plan to regain parishioners by personal outreach. He visited a regular attendee missing services and learned the reason was worn clothes and lack of funds for a new suit. The pastor then arranged a new suit which prompted the member to resume public devotions.
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W. W. Staley
Suffolk
Yellow jaundice cures by electric bitters tale
White man M. A. Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky suffered yellow skin and eyes from Yellow Jaundice. After doctors failed he used Electric Bitters and credits two bottles with a complete recovery. The remedy is advertised for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents by Chas. D Rushton and Houseworth Bros.
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M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
Chas. D .Rushton and
Houseworth Bros
A Convenient Pretext for War Critics Say
The author argues Lord Rosebery uses a pretext to justify Liberal support for war. The piece suggests the Boers may have acted in defense and warns that antiwar critics risk accusations of disloyalty. It claims Britain sought expansion and that opposition faces political limits during war.
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Lord Rosebery
Liberal Party
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Cape
Cairo
England
Howey v Howey divorce notice in Elkhart County
In Elkhart County Indiana 1901 term of the circuit court Samuel B Howey files a complaint for divorce against Ida E Howey a non resident. The defendant is summoned to appear by September 30 1901 or risk hearing in her absence at Goshen courthouse. Clerk Louis A Dennert Deputy attorney E B Zigler Kinney.
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State of Indiana
Elkhart County
Olive M. Berger
Milton J. Berger
Ekhart Circuit Court
Indiana
Goshen
Louis A. Dennert
Elishart Circuit Court
E. B. Zigier
Martin H. Kinney
Atty
Puff
Elkhart
Samuel B. Howey
Ida E. Howey
Elkhart Circuit Court
Idn E. Howey
E. B. Zigler
Ferris Stove Plant to Move from St Louis to Terre Haute
The Ferris Stove and Range Company of St Louis Missouri has contracted with the Commercial Club to relocate its plant to Terre Haute. The firm is a large longstanding business, established forty years ago.
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Terre Haute
Ferris Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Commercial Club
Centerville sale notice sparks temperance response
Centerville official James Harney served notice of intention to sell in toxicants at a location, drawing temperance groups into renewed dispute. Seven applications have been defeated in the past three years.
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Centerville
James Harney
Jeffersonville Editor to Sail for London Visit
Jeffersonville Daily editor Jeffersonville News will sail on Wednesday to London England to visit his daughter Mrs Nelson Bird. Her husband is an artist on Black and White.
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Jeffersonville
Parole assured in 1867 assassination case
Mrs Eliabeth J. Tea of Battleground reports assurances that Governor will not parole William H. Lee, the man who assassinated her husband in 1867. The statement portrays ongoing official stance in a historic murder case.
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Lafayette
Eliabeth J. Tea
Battleground
William H. Lee
Lee
Reward for Gor don rearrest in assault case
Bloomington reports a $50 reward for the rearrest of William Gordon a colored man jailed for assaulting Mrs Mack Hurst a white woman who escaped confinement.
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Bloomington
William Gordon
Mack Hurst
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Elkhart, Inc
Mishawaka
Winona
Miss
Truth Publishing House
Stanley
Allen
Hawaii
Parcel Post
Round Oak
P.D. Beckwith
Dowagiac
Mich
Beckurth
Porneman & Doll
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