Smallpox Cases Reported Near Allen County
Brief item notes that new cases of smallpox have developed in the vicinity of Allen County and nearby areas, signaling ongoing public health concern.
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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
5
Brief item notes that new cases of smallpox have developed in the vicinity of Allen County and nearby areas, signaling ongoing public health concern.
An ad review highlights Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted cough remedy amid imitators. It warns buyers to seek the genuine product in official packaging and to refuse substitutes. The piece also notes local Goshen opera house news and mentions kidney cure claims and a political race in Auburn with mayoral implications.
EB B Reed of Harmony Me recalls his mother’s death from consumption. He reports using Dr King’s New Discovery for five years as soon as coughs or colds appear and says it saved him from serious lung trouble. It is sold at Lee Caswell’s drug store with a trial bottle free and guarantees.
An old elevator bridge at the Lake Shore depot in Quincey, built over fifty years ago, has been recently removed.
Thos 8 Austin of Lavenworth Indiana refused doctors to operate on his wife choosing Electric Bitters instead. He credits the tonic with curing her after five physicians failed. Also reported: John M Welker sentenced to life for the murder of Minnie Melching in Fort Wayne last April with some jurors favoring execution.
Hannah Plant of Little Rock Arkansas credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing five year old running sores and wounds. The ad claims it heals cuts burns and wounds and notes a store price of 25 cents. James Whitcomb Riley Gov Hanly and other celebrities will attend a hall dedication in Topeka LaGrange county next week.
A persuasive note extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for indigestion constipation and related ailments. It promises to build up digestive organs cure headaches dizziness colic and other discomforts with a guaranteed product sold at I De Caswell's drug store for 25 cents.
Richard Mansfield urged the Lake Shore to halt yard switches at Goshen while he slept in his private car, drawing attention to the dispute over overnight movements near the station.
An advertisement claims Sleggzish Liver harms ambition and promotes Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle, effective remedy for inactive liver. It asserts the syrup stimulates liver and bowels, avoids nausea or gripe, and keeps users bright and active with mild taste. Substitutes refused by H C Cameron.
Angola resident Francis Macartney owns an ink stand once used by the late President Harrison. A medical advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid, claiming it digests food and rests the stomach, with sales by W. N. McKeehen.
The Vandalla train covered 243 miles from Indianapolis to St Louis at an average pace of one mile per minute including stops. A separate trip by One Bille completed the same leg in forty two seconds.
Mr and Mrs Harbaugh visited their son Frank near Kinderhook last Tuesday. Mrs Wm Hobeen and Sadie visited friends in Lima Ohio last week. Mrs Kesler sold timber on her 160 acres east of H C Millers to parties at Pleasant Lake. Mrs J B Clark ill but improving. her sister visited last Saturday. Reed and Thompson Fremont were at Allie Coreys new house spouting yesterday. Kesler and son of Brimfield Ind and Jeff Miller of Angola called on H C Miller and wife. Mrs Bodie the Jamestown Primary teacher closed school part of last week due to her husband illness. Mrs L P Persing went to Reading last Friday to visit son Will and family. Mr Neckholt the school principal who boards with her accompanied her.
Walters builds a new cow barn as Mrs. Nellie Hawes regains some strength. Geo Purdy and Julia McNett on the sick list. John Courtright and wife visit Mason Gorge from Cold Water. Ray Ogden leaves Tuesday for Wyoming for an open stay. Ed Hughs E Hawes and J Lytle plan new houses. School starts Monday Nov 20 at Brown. Miss Stafford of Quincy to teach. Chas Folletts repair interior and add a chimney. Rev Warfield conducts protracted meetings at Radical United Baptists church.
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