Local News Items From Berkly Sentinel July 95 1904
Frank Kelley joins The Maskes department store staff while births and marriages fill the local scene. Notable events include a fatal accident in Kendallville, a wedding at Rev. S. A. Northrop’s residence, and public health notes. Officials report a short honey crop and street light funding issues. Lena Hain returns from Decatur and J T Connelly retires relocating Nickel Plate restaurant to Frank Laurent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Connelly
Frank Laurent
Connelly
Mary W. Rhodes
Abdite Township
Allen County
Casualty Column From Hagwa County Farms Accidents
Reports of accidents and injuries across counties include a Grand Rapids and Indiana brakeman Charles Lea losing an arm in Kendallville and being hospitalized, Christ Schafer breaking a clavicle after a wagon fall, a boy named John Varoner severing an artery in his wrist, a wagons wreck at Swinney park injuring driver Henry Revert, Charles Gruber breaking his right leg, and Mrs. J W Hayden’s carriage wreck with no injuries. Also noted is Valentine Zimmerman winning the Democratic nomination for Congress in Nominat Hannorp on the ninth ballot, plus travel tips about Syrup of Figs and Nickel Plate road discount rates to Lake Vermillion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. McKeeman
Shawneesavenue
Muncie
M. Phillip Shepley
Lyon
Stadena
Boston
Dirmstaong
Fort ‘Wayne
Ind
West End
F. Neal
WMS
South Wayne Avenue
Schlaudroff
Sam W. Albrecht
Grace Carrier
Mr. End
Kendallville
Grand Rapids
Indiana
St. Joe Hospital
Charles Lea
McOscar
Absit
Christ Schafer
Kesaler
John Varoner
Wallace Street
Johnnie
W. F. Geller
Swinney Park
St. Mary’s River
Henry Revert
Charles Gruber
Hope Hospital
J. W. Hayden
Broadway
Limekiln Club Finance Talk Ends In Lively Framing
Brother Gardner speaks to the Limekiln club on finances noting the bookkeeping view cash taken in and paid out, restricted treasurer access, and a $18 on hand as the club rejects risky handling. He recounts Bradder Davis being accused over a missing coconut, resigning under pressure, and warns members to resign if uneasy about cash handling while joking about a $600 diamond pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Lewis
Brother Gardner
Samuel Shin
Shindig Watkins
Bradder Davis
Bradder Davis Alius
Ibs
The Arizona Kicker Reporter Recovers Losses Told
A three month old incident recounts a bold hold up near Valley City with $27, two guns and a watch taken. The perpetrator Palmer later returns the property explaining a past misfortune and pledges to read The Kicker regularly while pursuing western real estate ventures. The piece also defends the editor against a local canard, recounts bank scrutiny involving Mr. Thompson, and ends with a chain of humorous vignettes and poems reflecting frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Indiana
Palmer
West
Arizona
Apache Avenue
TNE Kicker
Here
Denver
Scott
Mr. Thompson
San Francisco
Thompson
Montana
Love and bacon decide a colored marriage in a store scene
An elderly colored man solicits a colonel’s consent for his plan to marry Linda, declaring ardent love. The colonel suggests Linda’s rival Mrs Platt, offering bacon and cornmeal as bargaining power before the suitor reluctantly contemplates proposing to Mrs Platt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurnel Johnson
Linda
Kurnel
Love and Class Strife Split Love in Cornfield Scene
A man declares deep love for Linda yet explains aristocratic prejudice, as thoughts return to Mrs Platt and a bacon meal. He recalls how wealth divides his heart from Linda, tearing love apart across the cornfield fence.
Perils and Pettiness in a Postcard Hallway
A stranger asks about Perkins amid nicknames and suspicions as a landlord details a near-lynching over red hair ears and a spotted horse. The scene shifts to a paper hanger discussing prices and a European trip as a border narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Harclip
Europa
Chicago Tribune
Flowers Keep Better Pressed in Mother's Farewell
A Detroit Tribune excerpt depicts a mother weeping upon finding her daughter with a youth who reassures her that he will not take her flower. The exchange ends with a gentle, comforting joke about flowers staying fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribune
Dr Kings New Discovery and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad
A testimonial advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal cough remedy with trial bottles offered at Dreier Bro. Drug Store. It also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters for various ailments, including neuralgia rheumatism ulcers sores and skin eruptions with money back guarantee and 25 cent per box price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
Dreier & Bro
H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
John Speaker
Bucklen
Potato Blight And Related Diseases Treatment
The article explains potato blight and macrosporium disease, their leaf and tuber effects, and rapid spread under moist heat. It details Bordeaux mixture as a remedy, adding Paris green for broader pest control, and corrosive sublimate use for scab prevention. It also covers irrigation advice for fruit trees and general farm practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Galloway
Farmers
Swarming device for beekeepers Muunim's tripod catcher
Description of a popular beekeeping tool for swarming season. Muunim's device features a 10 by 10 inch cage on a two legged tripod with hinged parts and a pole stalk. The head forms a catcher, and the device includes a ground sharpener for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Root
Muunim
A Good Manure Trap And Farm Notes
Rural New Yorker describes a simple manure trap built of nails and boards, open shed style in a pasture for shade and shelter where livestock rest and manure accumulates. The piece blends farm tips with agricultural notices and advertisements about fertilizer use, fruit tree statistics in Oklahoma, and railroad excursion deals for Linwood Park Vermilion Ohio plus world’s fair book binding services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Pearline cleans butterware better than other soaps
Advert explains Pearline washes churns patters tubs and firkins to remove grease, claims it leaves butterware truly clean unlike rivals. Warns against imitations from sea peddlers and unscrupulous grocers, urging buyers to insist on Pearline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tales Pyle
Knights of Labor Executives Go to Omaha on Special Mission
J W Hayes joins five fellow Knights of Labor executives at the Sherman house in Cutcaco as they convene at 10 am. The board plans to depart for Omaha tomorrow after handling Chicago labor dispute issues. Also includes an old testimonial for Chamberlain's remedy and a note about Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
J. W. Hayes
The
Knights of Labor
Mesars
Loverlgn
Kenney
McGuire
French
Martin
Sherman House
Omaha
Chicago
Shamberlain Eye and Skin Cure and Cady Powder Advertisement
An old time ad promotes Shamberlain Eye and Skin Cure for Chronic Sore Granulated Eye Lids Sore Ni Eczema Tetter Salt Rheum priced at 25 cents per box. It also touts Dr Cady's Conci Powder for horses to tone up the system aid digestion relieve constipation restore appetite and destroy worms priced per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamberlain
Ello
Dr. Cady
South at Half Rates on Special Train Passes
On March 8 and April 9 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers round trip excursion fares to principal points in Tennessee Alabama West Florida and this state with return within days. Tickets go on sale at Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati and through cars connect these cities to major points. Ask your ticket agent for details or write to C. P. Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Or & I
Tennessee
Alabama
West Florida
Evanaville
Louisville
Cingi
Cera
C. P. Atmore
Louisville, Ky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berkly Fentinel
Frank Kelley
Maskes
Mrs. Wilson
Tudiana Avenue
Board of Health
Rena Nelson
Lake Geneva
Cleveland
D. W. Louder
Bledsoe
Thucedsy
Mackinaw Island
Lakes
Lena Hain
Decatur
Zern
South Henna Street
Lens
Clara Guenther
Auguest Hauck
Henry Guenther
Maumee Road
Erie Street
Pickett
Nust
New Haven
Misest Mame Waterhous
Hannah Burgw
Daisy Gratfe
Lottie Draker
Fraces Rauner
Lyde Shondel
Nellie Quintin
Maggie Ceryll
Mamie Ahern
May King
Ida Schuelker
Mable Miller
Toledo
Sterling
Wyandot
Fort Wayne
J.C. Piewson
Craig
Séndusky
J.C. P
Mafion
Daisy Dean
Pittsburg
Butcher
Burt
California Fig Syrup Co
D. Auw
Drie
Ifrom
Nickelma
D&w
the Limekiln Club
Davis
Common Council
Thad
Texas
New York City
Nightingale
New York Press
Detroit Free Press
Abraham
Mrs. Platt
Linds
Missus Platt
Plains
Watrous
Arkansas Valley Experiment Station
Colorado
Iowa
Wisconsin
Morton
C. L. Marlat
Kansas
Agricultural Department
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Linwood Park
Vermilion, Ohio
Nickel Plate Road
Vermillion
B. F. Horner
D&d
Tae Seytive
Cutiura
Rosa Kelly
Rockwell City
Cuticura
Sear
Zie
Resorvent
Porter JoRve and Chem
Bole Proprietors
Les
Caesars Magnificent
Uioss
Mr. Bike
Miss Short
Amer
Chamberlain
John Hertsler
Bethel
Berks Co
Mrs Winslow
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