Nightly prayer meetings at Dillarent City churches
A long, scattered column notes religious gatherings, civic events, local politics, and social commentary from Dillarent City and nearby towns. It references prayer meetings, lodge activities, street improvements, newspaper ownership changes, alcohol enforcement, and local civic leaders, with broad remarks on national issues and local concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Churehit Horse
Mra
Harry Doswell
Trades Unsons Plasterers Fudge Act
Nations Union
U.S. CA
Concordia Lodge
E. of P
Republican campaign and health observations in Fort Wayne
The article notes Republicans will campaign in Ohio on August 10 at Springfield for General Business’s governor candidate. It mentions Fort Wayne residents taking summer lake trips and health officials discussing diphtheria prevention as sewers are flooded. It also references forthcoming Democratic candidate events in the Twelfth district and reflections on Kentucky elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mzapeas
Yas Seytisen
Noway
Croves
Muncie
Chicago Times
Atata
Dolepakos
Timea-Herald
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance
Theta
Brotherhood of Man
Jno
Ohio
Springfield
Fort Wayne
In.s
Tia
Oso
Iodiana
Child Murder Mystery Stuns Carl County Town
The murder of little Guy Gabbard remains unsolved as Jake F. Lingon, a former railroad engineer and recent hospital patient, is arrested but with a near complete alibi. A post mortem reveals the child was killed by a sharp knife before being placed in a chest.
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Isptayavonia
Little
Uy Gabbard
Jake F. Lingon
Elgin
Jossne
Awshull
Missing executive fled to Mexico in jewelry scheme
Frederick T. Smith, missing manager of Joby W. Knox Jewelry, is tied to a fraud and escape to Mexico en route to Japan after raising 25000 dollars by pledging company collateral. Investigators Benedict and Phelps describe a $50 debt and a large drawdown before departure.
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Dexvex
Cal
Frederick T. Smith
Joby W. Knox Jewelry Company
John W. Knox
Mexico
Uail
Japan
Benedict
Phelpz
Nord
Knox
Smith
United States Treasury Money Exhibit At The Columbian Exposition
A comprehensive display of all government money issues since 1776 charters the United States Treasury exhibit. It features colonial money, continental notes, Civil War era bonds, national bank notes, and the 1895 1925 issue with artful designs. The collection shows engraving progress and includes a large 50 000 dollar registered bond and a 15 500 009 gold certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vout Tithnan
United States
Lis Doreux
Chicago
Confederate States
Tha Ahoomer Alabami
Hance
Chen
Ag Shenya
Ao Popular
Sam
Isaudd
District of Columbia
England
Edward
Thornton
Hamilton
Fish
William A. Richardson
The
Treasury
Fries
Washington Star
Lillian Russell Takes Up Cycling as Stage Draw
The prima donna Lillian Russell has begun bicycle lessons and refuses bloomers, with her daughter Daughty sharing a first lesson. Miss Russell’s cycling debut is portrayed as a powerful new draw on stage and in audiences, while the narrative notes her stance on attire and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
Danny
Nower
Mise Russell
Miss Russell
Lillian, Jr
Daughty
Bible Society reports vast yearly Bible distribution abroad
The American Bible Society reports in 1879 the printing and distribution of over 1.6 million Bibles and testaments in the year, with 947,103 volumes issued from the Bible House and 634,026 in foreign lands. It notes reduced colportage due to lower receipts, with 71,078 families visited and 12,034 without the Scriptures, while aiding 646,798 homes and 34,290 destitute families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Albis Society
Americ Bible Society
China
Japan
Mora
Bible House
New York
Tve
Aznurican Bible Society
Susan B Anthony Leads Kansas Suffrage Dissent Amid Reform Stand
In Topeka a large suffrage gathering passes a resolution urging men to withhold support for moral, religious, or charitable reforms until the term female is removed from the constitution. The New York World notes Susan B Anthony’s tireless advocacy faces a radical shift in emancipation rhetoric. A poker variant called PoonJian spreads, while valve maintenance advice warns against over-tightening tire valves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan B. Anthony
Topeka
Kansas
Susan
Man
Ja Pup
Devil
Sven B. Anthony
Ehg
New York World
Dizowrda
Sikes
Long Island
New York Son
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted by Physicians
An ad touts a new preparation named Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims vegetable and fruit ingredients with pepsin and Golden Seal, to aid digestion after meals. Sold by druggists at 60 cents or mail order from Stuart's Co Marshall Michigan.
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Uarlpad
Jenntaon
Jennison
Adll Stuart
Stuart's Co
Marhall
Mic
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Allen County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company
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Saya
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Jefferson Township
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Caucase
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Medene
Edianapolis
Monon, Inc
Tyon Medicine Co
Fallianapolis
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LYONS
J. J. Tacsury
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Oe Se Neen
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Ward's
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