Local notes from a midwest town amid la grippe
The column lists residents and visitors such as Dr Abbott Arthur Wells and J.G. Yeagley, notes a la grippe outbreak thinning the school, and mentions local businesses McClure, Follett Bros, and McClue selling goods. It records moves and visits including Ida Bailey sending drafts to Springfield Nebraska and Mrs Sowle’s death in Angola. It cites furniture trades, chair sales, a couch factory rush, and illness headlines with One Minute Cough Cure praised for grippe relief.
Suit Filed To Compel Deed For Land In Detroit Bank Case
A. L. Seeley and wife of Clear Lake township sue in circuit court, via attorney John G. Xeagley, against Preston National Bank of Detroit to compel a deed for land. The notice also mentions advertisements offering shells from the Gulf of Mexico and information about a northern colony in the south via Fruitdale Herald, Fruitdale Alabama. A horse accident involving Little Belgis Johnson and Ed is recounted, with the buggy upset but no injuries. The Stenographic Institute in Ann Arbor offers work-study for shorthand and typewriting. Indiana readers are told of a National Magazine article on James Whitcomb Riley, plus a brief note promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from W. M. McKeehen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Seeley
Clear Lake Township
John G. Xeagley
Preston National Bank
Detroit
Gulf of Mexico
South
Fruitdale
Alabama
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Legion
National Magasine
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Riley
National
Boston
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers in Fremont
In Fremont on January 2 1899 Levi Dygert aged 78 dies at his son’s home Born in York State 1820 he moved to Scott township at age 19 Married Sarah Anaway in 1844 six children three survived Funeral at M E church Elder Cone officiating Poem by George E Smith Heading died peacefully at home with verse added by admirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Jan
Levi Dygert
York State
Scott Township
Belle
Sarah Anaway
M. E
Cone
George E. Smith
Electric Bitters Cure Grain Disease Say Philadelphia Man
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellowing skin and pain. After doctors gave up, Electric Bitters produced rapid improvement, and three weeks restored his health. He claims the medicine saved him and warns others to try it. Gary.500 a bottle at McKeechen's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Gary
McKeechen
Bargain Dress Goods And Apparel On Sale
A retail ad lists a wide array of fabrics and clothing at deep discounts. Brocade dress goods 12¢ per 36 inches, fancy two tone 25¢, black silks 88¢ to 1.50, velvet and plush lines up to 15 and 25 prices, ladies capes jackets from 3 to 15 dollars, coats and astrachan capes, fancy braids and silks, and a large selection of men and boys shoes, shirts, suits, and groceries at cut rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astrachan
Angola barbers agree to skip Sunday work
Angolan barbers have pledged not to operate on Sundays, citing community tradition and business hours adjustments. The agreement covers all local shops and aims to reduce weekend disruption while maintaining service quality for regular customers.
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Jay& Sherm. T
Pillsbury’s
Washburn
Dr. Abbott
McClue
Barry Cone
Chicago
Toledo Daily Blade
Arthur Wells
Elmer « Wood
Baby
J.H. Ial & Son
Mies
Ida Bailey
Mre
A. M. Dygert
Springfield
Nebraska
MeCally
Angola
McClve
John. M. Seydel
Josephine Heller
Mr. Kimmel
Union City,Mich
Duane Scott
Follett. Bros
J. W. McGuve
Dudley
H. CO. Miller
Frank ‘Schaeffer
John Clark
Callen Follett
Jacob Michael
Mrs. Stephens
Rev. Cone
Porter Benedict
J. Ws McClue
Ormeron’s
Alvin Goodwin
Pleasant Lake
Holbrook
A.fackter
The
Micanopy
Fla
Hustler
Ni.McKeahen
Little
Belgis Johnson
Ed.s
Stenographic Institute
Ann Arbor
Mich
W. MN
McKeehen
Knights of Pythias
G. C
Frank C. Dewey
Geo. R.heller
Pres
E. S.manchester
M. W
D. A. Harner
W. H. Piper
C. W. Masters
J. A. Doster
M. A
A. Gaswell
Clive Bolilitors
Murat Halstead
Aictorian
Ee Heed
Wittes
Ump
Francisco
PaciBa
Generel
Bondalo
Hong Kong
Masia
Dewey
Mantia
WF. T
Eremont, Ind
DeWitt
Circuit Court
Steuben County
Newton G. Ba'l
Dexter Butter
Minerva M
Corey
Minerva M. Corcy
Dexter Sutton
Sail Court
Court House
Ois
Anilsen
Joan
Parselle
Secon
Jas. A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
WW. Maat I
Hilton House
Baer
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