Evansville Mayor Wells and Governor Francis Enter Georgia Trip
Evansville report notes Mayor Wells of St Louis and ex governor Francis of Missouri with friends en route to Georgia were entertained by city officials. Near Chattanooga a colored cook named Lee was killed when the train started while he checked the refrigerator under a coach. The item also mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Chamberlain's remedy with testimonials from Poteau, Arkansas and Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Wells
St. Louis
Francis
Missouri
Georgia
Chattanooga
Lee
Kileld
Bettie Nichols Sues Railroad Over Husband Death
Mrs Bettie F B Nichols files a $10000 damages suit against the Baltimore Ohio Southwestern railroad for the death of her husband Charles L Nichols killed at a crossing about two weeks ago seven miles from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Bettie F. B. Nichols
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Charles L. Nichols
Mystic Cure Promises Rheumatism Relief In A Day
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" that claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to F days. It alleges rapid system action and immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. Price is 75 seats and $1.00, sold through C. H. Leonard Hemseworth Bros., opera house block, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montalgia
C. H. Leonard, Hemseworth, Bros
Opera House
Dierkes Sentenced for Blackmail with Indeterminate Term
Ft. Wayne man Edward J. Dierkes was committed under the indeterminate sentence act for blackmail. The court also added a $25 fine after he contemptuously rolled a cigarette during the proceedings. His accomplice Eva n Wiest received thirty days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Edward J. Dierkes
Dierkes
Evan Wiest
Trainmen urged to try Foley's Kidney Cure
G H Hansan of Lima Ohio reports backache relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He says the bottle entirely relieved the pain and urges fellow train men to try it, noting the remedy's success among workers in his rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Hansan
Lima
L. BE
W. R. BR
Foley
Rushton
Store blaze costs Jeffersonville merchant $1500
A Jeffersonville merchant A O Schuler suffered a $1500 loss when his store burned. His family on the second floor escaped with difficulty as the flames rose. Schuler himself slid down a ladder to rescue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
A. O. Schuler
James Duke Hurt Falling From Farm Corn Crib
Kokomo James Duke a carpenter on the Goyer farm slipped from a corn crib and sustained serious internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
James Duke
Goyer Farm
Appointment of Porto Rico Treasurer William F Willoughby
The president has appointed William F. W. Willoughby as the District of Columbia treasurer for the island of Porto Rico, succeeding Jacob Hollander Maryland who resigned some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yerte Rico
Washington
William F
W. Willoughby i
District of Columbia
Island of
Porto Rico
Willoughby
Jacob
Hollander
Maryland
Valparaiso Superintendent Newton Yost Dies Entering School
Porter schools superintendent Newton E. Yost dropped dead as he entered a classroom, shocking the assembled children at Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Newton E. Yost
Porter Schools
Chidren
Genesee Pure Food Co praised for Grain-O substitute
A Buchanan Michigan reader writes that Grain-O replaces coffee and benefits her and her children, noting weekly use and her ten year old signer Fannie Williams. Separately Seymour mayor D W Johnson finds his wife dead at home, apparently felled by heart trouble while preparing for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan, Mich
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRor
Fannie Williams
Seymour
D. W. Johnson
Village Blacksmith’s Remedy Saves Boy From Croup
H H Black of Grahamsville Sullivan Co New York reports his five year old son repeatedly afflicted by croup. After doctor visits and many medicines Chamberlains Cough Remedy dissolved mucus and prevented settled croup when dosed during symptoms. No opium or dangerous drug. Sale at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Black
Grahamsville
Sullivan Co
N. Y
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Young dancers form club despite pastor’s opposition
Flora reports that youths create a dancing club for the first time in ten years, facing strong opposition from Rev. P. M. Kendall of the Christian church who uses his eloquence to hinder the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
P. M. Kendall
Christian Church
Seymour Webb Praises Foley's Kidney Cure
Seymour Webb of Moira New York says twenty five years of kidney trouble ended after using two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure purchased at Rushton's drug store. He urges others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Webb
Moira
N. Y
Foley
S. Rushton
Valparaiso Politician Announces 1904 Democratic Gubernatorial Bid
Valparaiso resident August Jers, a trustee of Pine township Porter county, enters state politics with a candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1904. It marks his first run for statewide office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
August Jers
Pine Township
Porter County
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed As Piles Cure
Atlanta man G F Carter praises DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve noting a box cured his piles and calling surgery unnecessary. The ad claims quick relief for piles and other wounds and warns against counterfeit products from Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
G. F.carter
Atlanta
Houseworth Bros
Linnville Couple Samuel Simison Mark 90th Birthday
Linnville resident Samuel Simison reaches his ninetieth birthday while wife, aged eighty five, celebrates sixty five years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnville
Samuel Simison
Four steam canal boats to be withdrawn and shipped to the Philippines
Cleveland Steam Canal Boat company general manager Charles E. Wheeler says low grain rates erase east bound profit while west bound trade remains profitable. Philippine operations under the Transportation and Construction company plan to modernize hemp logistics and expand beyond lighterage with exclusive machinery rights and broader ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Erie Canal
Leke
Philippines Transportation and Construction Company
Philippines
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Notable Cures
A historical ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as providing substantial comfort to consumptives and describes remarkable cures. It urges readers not to despair, claiming relief and cure are possible with this remedy.
Curious Name Change Sparks Laughs In Minnesota Pastor
A railroad man recalls meeting a southern traveler named Thing who is nicknamed Every Thing Any Thing and sometimes any old thing. The preacher from near Zumbrota in Goodhue county preferred a new name after avoiding Hog for ministerial duties. The district court granted Phing as his revealed choice, and locals praise the pastor of a small white church with green blinds as a good Thing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thing
Zumbrota
Goodhue County
Duluth News-Tribune
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Pills Marketed as Gentle
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a reliable gentle laxative. It emphasizes plant-based ingredients and a mild, non griping effect, suitable for easy bowel support, marketed by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Petroleum Spring in Zante Noted Since Ancient Times
In Zante one of the Ionian islands a petroleum spring has been known for nearly 3,000 years. The fact is noted in Herodotus and is reported by N. Y. World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zante
Ionian Islands
Herodotus
N. Y. World
The Kicker Weather Note Outside Atchison Globe
A brief weather remark from the Atchison Globe notes weather never keeps a kicker indoors, implying persistent activity despite disagreeable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
Pain Balm Instructions From Houseworth Bros Drug Stores
To remove a corn or bunion soak in warm water and pare down without drawing blood. Apply Chamberlains Pain Balm twice daily rubbing five minutes each time. Wear a corn plaster for a few days to protect from the shoe. Also advertised as a general liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Coal vein found near Coke Oven Hollow on Evans farm
A Bloomingdale vein of fine black coal from twenty two to thirty inches thick was discovered on the Thomas B. Evans farm near Coke Oven Hollow. Fifty years ago coal and iron were mined nearby in paying quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale
Thomas B. Evans
Coke Oven Hollow
Jell-O Debut Offers Four Flavors for All Families
A short Jell-O advertisement promotes four flavors Gemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry for family use. Priced at 10 cents at local grocers, inviting readers to try it today.
Prominent Speakers at Christian Endeavor Meeting
Bloomingdale hosts a Christian Endeavor gathering starting tomorrow with speakers Rev. A. Orcutt of Indianapolis Charles L. Prgmate of Crawfordsville and Miss Anna L. Munich of Worthington scheduled to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomingdale
Christian Endeavor
Imnane
A. Orcutt
Indianapolis
Charles. L. “Prgmate
Crawfordsville
Anna L. Munich
Worthington
Adolph Bluner Praises Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy
Grand Mound resident Adolph Bluner states his family has used Foley's Honey and Tar and believes it is essential for their health, calling it indispensable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph
Bluner
Grand Mound
Foley
Hans
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Railroad Conductor
Mr Wash Brown of 313 Jefferson street Elkhart a Lake Shore Railway passenger conductor reports six years of back pain and kidney discomfort solved quickly by Doan's Kidney Pills. He says he will recommend the remedy to fellow railroad workers and endorses purchasing from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Wash Brown
Jefferson Street
Lake Shore
R. R
Doan
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Physician on every train guards Prussian typhoid spread
Prussian state railway officials will inaugurate wide scale health measures at nearly all stations. station masters become health officers and accompany each through train with reports on local typhoid cases. Fresh boiled water and sterilized water tanks will be provided if needed, drinking fountains sealed until fever is gone.
Not a Dissenting Vote. A Perfect Laxative
The article touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal favorite among users. It promotes 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle sizes sold at Thomas' and Rushton's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ and
Rushton’s Drug Stores
Novel Carpet Cleaning Machine Impresses London Audience
The London Chronicle reports an American ambassador lauding innovations that improve humanity. At the Empire theater a new carpet cleaning device uses compressed air to extract dust into a bag and disperses disinfectants to sanitize the floor and seating areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater of Varieties
London Chronicle
Matrimonial Match In Huntington Courted Through Bureau
After two years of courtship via a matrimonial bureau, Joseph Starky of Parkersburg West Virginia has won a Huntington woman for a bride. Mrs. C. Stewart has departed for the eastern city and the wedding is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Joseph Starky
Parkersburg
W. Va
C. Stewart
Stop coughing and heal lungs with Foley Honey and Tar
Product claim notes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to stop coughing and clear phlegm, advertised at Rushton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rushton’s
Columbus Extends Invitation to Southern Indiana Editorial Association
The Columbus Commercial Club invites the Southern Indiana Editorial Association to hold its convention in the city, offering courtesy and hospitality for an event scheduled in the latter part of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Commercial Club
Southern Indiana Editorial Association
Foley's Honey and Tar Restores Benj Ingerson Voice
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had not spoken above a whisper for months until Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. Be sure you get Foley's at Rushton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Foley
Ss. Rushton’s
Kentuckian peddled cards and Bibles on river voyage
A Chicago Journal reporter recalls a Kentucky river trip with a grizzled passenger. He traded a cache of playing cards and Bibles at auction in Louisville, selling packs for two dollars each while giving away Bibles with beards as fortunes faded on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Journal ‘Reporter
Kentucky
Louisville
Frankfort
Keards
T’ Loo
Sville
Evry
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
The advertisement proclaims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a trusted remedy for obstinate coughs throat and lung irritations. It claims unrivaled effectiveness for throat and lung diseases and notes a price of 25 cents at all druggists.
Romance and Hotel Sills Across the Water View
A fragment from the St. Louis Republic describes a magnificently situated hotel with views across the water and hills. Dialog mentions prices from one dollar to a dollar and a quarter for items, noting scenic woods and a wooded point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
When life feels hard this remedy promises to cleanse the stomach tone the liver and regulate the bowels making you feel like a new man. For sale at Houseworth Bros drug [store].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Mount McKinley name change proposed in New Hampshire
A bill to be introduced in the next New Hampshire legislature would rename Mount Pleasant in the Presidential range to Mount McKinley. The move cites precedent of mountains named after presidents who were assassinated, noting Lincoln and Garfield as examples in nearby ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
New Hampshire
Mount Pleasant
Presidential Range
Lincoln
Franconia
Garfield
Haystack Mountain
Roumanian Wine Value Reaches 7.5 Million Last Year
The vineyards of Roumania produced wine valued at 7.5 million dollars in the previous year. The figure highlights strong regional viticulture and export potential for Roumanian wine producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Pneumonia Prevention
An old advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent pneumonia or other serious cold complications and warns it may be too late tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Glascock Suffering Typhoid Illness in Bloomington Schools
Bloomington supervisor of city schools Professor Glascock is reported severely ill with typhoid fever. The illness endangers his duties as superintendent and raises concerns for the local school system and its administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Glas- Glascock
Noblesville boy fatally injured by horse kick
Noblesville Jay twelve year old son of John L Peck was kicked in the head by a horse last night. His skull is fractured and he cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Jay
John. L. Peck
Evolution of horses from protohippus to Equus in North America
The article traces horse evolution from Eocene beds in the Wasatch where protohippus arose and grew large, its skeleton resembling a horse. It notes the protohippus to Equus transition in the Pliocene, and states true horse species did not develop in North America or arrive until European settlement, with horses vanishing from the western hemisphere before Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasatch
North America
Western Hemisphere
Eurasia
Africa
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Relief for Winter Ailments
Advert says the remedy treats coughs croup bronchitis and other winter complaints. Testimonial from C B George Winchester Ky describes rapid relief for a child with hoarseness and croup after doses, noting the child slept and woke with no signs of hoarseness or croup. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B .George
Winchester
Houseworth Bros
Origin of Gur Secret Service in the Civil War Era
The United States secret service began in the 1860s under the War Department. Captain Lafayette F. Baker offered his police scout services to Secretary Seward to gather information on the Confederate army. Congress appropriated $10,000 in 1861 or 1862 to suppress counterfeiting under Baker, with supervision by the treasury solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur
United States Secret Service
War Department
Lafayette F. Baker
Seward
United States
Baker
the Treasury
N. Y. Tribune
Princess Sharp EBusiness Woman Expands Ventures In Denmark
Princess Waldemar of Denmark formerly Marie of Orleans expands into real estate buying land near Copenhagen with plans to divide into villa plots for aristocrats. She also pursues Danish West Indies commerce, Asia trade development, and has secured Russian concessions for Asia trade. Geo. A. Points of Upper Sandusky reports Foley's Honey and Tar as his hoarseness remedy, praising its quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldemar
Denmark
Marie
Orleans
Duke of
Chartres
Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
Asia
Lightning Strike Crashes Hungarian Boarding House
During a thunderstorm in Hazleton Pennsylvania lightning struck a Hungarian boarding house. It passed between two boarders in the same bed tossing them apart without serious injury. A cradle was splintered but the infant within escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Monument Plan for Harrisburg Founder John Harris
A Harrisburg committee of citizens works to secure a suitable memorial for John Harris founder of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harris
Harrisburg
City
Praise for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in Corning letter
Mrs Sarah A McCracken of Corning Perry county Ohio writes from Taylorville Illinois asking for three or four bottles of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after using two and a half bottles with great benefit. She notes it is sold by Thomas and Rushter's and asks for shipping costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Ohio
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Ill
Taylorville
Lik
Dr. Caldwell
Perry County
Sarah A. McCracken
Thomas’ and
Rushter's Drug Stores
LaGrange Hotel Galloway Proprietor Dies of Liver Cancer
LaGrange Henry Galloway proprietor of the Hotel Galloway has died from cancer of the liver. He led the hotel business in the city and his death is reported as a significant local loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Henry Galloway
Galloway
Batesville Man Praises Banner Salve For Piles
W. J. Shively of Batesville Ohio speaks highly of Banner Salve from Rushton’s drug store claiming it has done more good for piles than any other salve tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shively
Batesville, O
Rushton’s Drug Store
Wayne Congressman Robinden Alarming Ill Prompts Slow Convalescence
The report notes Congressman Robinden is seriously ill and slowly recovering. No other details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
TM Robinden
Ayho
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Rons
Asoe Bend
Williams Mfg CO
South Bend
N. E. Lowther
Lowell Heights Methodist Church
Malaysia
Calcutta
India
E. S. Phipps
Poteau, Ark
Kiineys
the New
Prussia
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