Elkhart People In Exchanges and Visits
Elkhart residents and visitors are noted in this exchange of city notices. Mr and Mrs C W Gillespie travel to Elkhart for a friend's wedding while Mrs Peter Conrad goes to Goshen and visits Elkhart and South Bend. Dan Morgan of Elkhart visits in Wabash and Morgan and Burrell prosper in milling in Elkhart. Mrs Henry Ewers and Mrs F D Mitchell visit Elkhart for a few days. W M Pippen, visiting in the city, returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gillespie
Elkhart
Peter Conrad
Goshen
South Bend
Warsam Times
Dan Morgan
Arthur Burrell
Henry Ewers
F. D. Mitchell
Dowaginc Daily News
W. M. Pippen
Plymouth
Boice Visits Elkhart as City Guest
G. S. Boice, an Elkhart visitor, spends time in the city during a brief stop reported by the Wabash Plaindealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Boice
Elkhart
Wabash Plaindealer
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Proves Superior to Counterfeits
A Shreveport Louisiana man testifies that after trying many remedies, one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured his piles. The ad claims it handles blind bleeding itching and protruding piles better than other products. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de- Witt
W. S. Ledbetter
Shreveport la
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Robbers fail to loot Downing bank vault
Robbers entered the Merchants' Exchange bank at Downing Missouri and blew the vault door with dynamite but fled without taking any cash. United States Senator Stone sues Judge Crisman of Kansas City Missouri for 10000 for deceiving him about money in a Kansas City newspaper. Horace G Wilson named Indian agent at Omaha and Winnebago agency Nebraska succeeding C P Matthewson who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Exchange Bank
Downing
United States
Stone
Crisman
Kansas City
Horace G. Wilson
Sisseton, S. D
Omaha and Winneago
Nebraska
C. P. Matthewson
Doctors Could Not Help. Woman Cured by Foley's Kidney Cure
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says doctors failed to help her with kidney trouble for years. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she felt relief from the first dose and believes she is now cured. Fenton's drugstore carried the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Conner
Shelton, Wash
Foley
Fenton’s
Home Guardians of America Merge with Bankers' Union
Bloomington Illinois September 28 an announcement reports the merger of the Home Guardians of America headquartered at Sterling Illinois and the Bankers Union of the World with head offices at Omaha Nebraska the combined organization will operate under a unified banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Home Guardians of America
Sterling, I
Bankers’ Union of the World
Omaha
Football Victim in Winnipeg Game
Winnipeg on September 28 reports James Boswell a well known athlete was probably fatally injured in a football scrimmage his neck dislocated another player broke his ankle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
James ‘Boswell
DeWitts Little Early Risers Purgative Advertisement
An old OCR fragment promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as a purgative for biliousness and constipation. The terse lines tout the product as a pleasant laxative remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertisement by F J Cheney & Co claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured and promotes circulars and Hall's Family Pills as best. It targets druggists with pricing details and Toledo origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Girl Dies in Fairbury Barn Fire
In Fairbury Illinois on September 28 Gracie Bills ten-year-old daughter of Ephraim M Bills died in a barn fire that destroyed the structure. Other family members were badly burned while attempting rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Ill
Gracie
Ephraim M., Bills
Low Rates From Chicago To Western Points By Great Western
Chicago to Billings Montana 23 dollars, Livingston Hindsdale 26, Helena Butte 28, Spokane 30.50, Portland Seattle Tacoma 33, Vancouver Victoria 33. Tickets available daily through November 30. Superior service and equipment. Inquire J. P. Eimer G. P. A. Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railway
Billings
Mont
Livingston
Hindsdale
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
J. P. Eimer
Chicago
Ill
Omaha Man Shoots Sweetheart Then Tries Suicide
In Omaha on September 28 Reed shot Glenna Hynes after she rejected him and attempted to kill himself. He fired from close range, wounding Hynes multiple times before police arrived and halted his attempt at suicide. Reed had written letters to officers beforehand declaring the contemplated crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Glenna Hynes
Rcal
Buffalo
Reed
Miss Hynes
Odd terms of rich man's will in Des Moines
Des Moines financier F. M. Hubbell 65 transfers his entire estate to trustees to be held intact for a century then divided among lineal heirs or given to a local university. His Grand avenue home cost 150000 and will pass to the oldest living heir for 100 years. Hubbell, formerly from Connecticut, is a banker railroad broker and president of Equitable Life Insurance Co of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
F. M. Hubbell
Grand Avenue
Hubbell
Iowa
Connecticut
Equitable Life Insurance Company of
Fathers John's Medicine Endorsed by Sisters of Holy Cross
The Sisters of Holy Cross certify Father John's Medicine as a tonic and body builder for the weak and run down and bronchial troubles. They claim it cures throat and lung issues and other diseases from impure blood, with fifty years of use. Sold by C H Leonard, Druggist, 117 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sisters of Holy Cross
Chandler Street
Nashua
N. H
Father John
C. H. Leonard
Main St
Poison claims judge's son in Hematite death
Willis Allen age 28 son of the late Illinois judge was found dead in Hematite from an overdose of narcotics. The death occurred near De Soto Missouri on September 28. Investigators classify the case as an accidental narcotic overdose and the circumstances are under inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSoto
Willis Allen
Judge Allen
Illinois
Distress After Eating Cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg La reports two years of indigestion with post meal distress and sleepless nights. He says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured him completely and his sleep became refreshing with better digestion. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Holland
Greensburg
Houseworth Ros
Randolph County Plans Oct. 2 Primary For County Commissioner
Randolph county Democratic central committee sets primary elections Oct. 2 and a convention Oct. 3 to nominate a candidate for county commissioner in Chester Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Chester, Ill
Randolph County Democratic Central Committee
Plague and Cholera Ravage Pie-Tang Seaport
Plague and cholera rage at Pie Tang seaport fifty miles east of Tien-Tsin. Two thousand deaths reported in the last two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien-Tsin
Pie-Tang
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Ad
A vintage health notice touts Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for summer complaints. It claims safety for all constitutions and universal efficacy for young and old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Powder MIH Explosion Near Terre Haute Feared Dead
An explosion was heard at three powder mills ten miles from the city near Terre Haute Indiana on September 26. Reports say two people have been killed but the coroner has not confirmed. Emergency crews rush to the site as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Elty
Life saved in Louis area tragedy report
A fragment notes a Sept 26 event in St Louis area with life loss and mentions saving others amid a dangerous incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis, Mo
Feet Swollen to Immense Size in Kentucky Man
J. J. Cox of Valley View Kentucky reports severe kidney trouble left his feet swollen to immense size. He says the illness confined him to bed and doctors could not restore his ability to work while his health gradually improved after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cox
Valley View, Ky
Duel Ends in Death of Brooklyn Youth Cousin
New York September 26 Russell Smith fourteen? thirteen years old died after a mock pistol duel with his cousin James Readgers fifteen both from Brooklyn The Rodgers boy worked nights for a cable company in Manhattan and returned home to find his cousin visiting They began skylarking when the revolver fired and the bullet struck Russell in the abdomen then lodging in the back The coroner reported the wound mortal and Russell remained calm amid the tragedy with the remark it was an accident Jimmy couldn't help it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Smith
James Readgers
Fifty-third Street
Brooklyn
Jimmy
Rodgers
Manhattan
Keyport
N. J
Dean's Ointment Reputable Cure for Itching Piles
Folly to suffer from night itching piles. Dean's Ointment cures quickly and permanently. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Obituary notices recount deaths of several prominent figures
Attorney Allan B. Seaman dies in Denver from heart disease at age 82. Born January 18, 1862 in Shipman Illinois, he studied at Monmouth College and leaves a wife and two daughters. Frederick S. Gibbs funeral held in New York with Roosevelt wreath. Governor Murphy and Cornelius No Buss among pallbearers. Mayor Ross Guffin of Stroud Oklahoma dies at 66. former surveyor of customs under Harrison. Dr. Gif ford antivaccinationist dies in Kokomo at 72 with no funeral planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan B. Seaman
Denver
Colo
Mr. Seaman
Shipman
Macoupin County
Ill
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Jennie Babcock
Frederick S. Gibbs
Church of the Transfiguration
New York City
Roosevelt
Governor Murphy
New Jersey
Cornelius No. Buss
Ross Guffin
Oklahoma
Stroud
Major Guffin
Harrison
Kansas City
Kokomo
Ind
Gifford
Cripple Creek Prisoners Release Sparked by Civil Court Ruling
Judge William P. Seeds ruled against military authorities in a habeas corpus case involving Sherman Parker and three others held for about two weeks without warrants or formal charges. Gov. Peabody plans to transfer prisoners to civil authorities as troops leave the courtroom scene and crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
William P. Seeds
District Court
Sherman Parker
John Chase
Peabody
Adjt
Bell
Gen. Chase
Chase
Parker
Leeds
Teller County
Camp Goldfield
Western Federation of Miners
Gov. Peabody
Wealthy Man Weds Shop Girl in Early 1900s Vt Romance
Thomas Breslin a 69 year old millionaire and former Gilsey House part owner brought home Helen Watson 26 of Bennington Vermont amid a high profile wedding scene. Watson trained nurse at Samaritan hospital in Waterford and once worked at Breslin's knitting mill. The marriage has caused a local stir among prominent Victorville BSD society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Breslin
Troy
Gilsey House
New York City
Waterford
Miss
Helen Watson
Bennington
Watson
Samaritan ‘Hospital
California Land of Opportunity for Colonists
The article extols irrigated California as a place to own a home gain a living income and achieve independence. Climate and water make farming reliable with little risk from floods frost or winds. Special colonist rail rates are listed from Missouri river points to California via the Southern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Missouri River
St.Louis
New Orleans
Chicago
Bloomington
Peoria
West
W. G. Nemyer
Clark
Fll
May Be The Lost Charlie Ross
Washington reports William Van Hodge of Galveston Texas sent a letter claiming a man who resembles the Ross family heir may be the missing Charlie Ross. The man was placed in an 1874 New Orleans orphan asylum and knows little of his origins. Van Hodge, a prosperous husband and father, says the tale came from an informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Claude J. Neis
William van Hodge
Galveston
Texas
Ross
van Hodge
Charlie Ross
New Orleans
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