The Cruel Knife and the Fight Against Cancer
An advertisement argues against surgical cancer treatment describing a patient named Ion who allegedly recovered from cancer after using Swift's Specific. It claims surgery hastens death, details an operation, then credits 8.5 S. with a cure after Twenty bottles, asserting permanent recovery and a testimonial from J.N. Murdoch of Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion
Swift
J.N. Murdoch
Snodgrays St
Dallas
Texas
Wretch Burned Alive by Mob in Kentucky Town
A mob seized a man described as a murderer and dragged him through The Times district to a small tree. He was bound to the tree and burned with brush and tow as guards watched until the flames ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysvilla
Dick Colen
Lashbrook
Lead and lumber buy draws Goshen interest
Indianapolis dispatch reports Elkhart figures L A Beyerls dra J Nye and L Decamp have purchased thirteen thousand acres of timber land in Tennessee. They formed the Northern Indiana Lumber Company with two hundred thousand dollars capital and plan to develop an extensive lead vein on the tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
L.A. Beyerls
Dra J Nyeshen
L. Decamp
Elxhart Son
Ers
Tennessee
Northern
Indiana Lumber Company
Reward Raised for Arrest of Mara Moore in Ohio Killing
Sheriff Ronk of Huron County Ohio informs Marshal Self that the commissioners increased the reward to 1000 dollars for the arrest of Mara Moore who killed a constable during a levy. Self has a description of the man who weighs about 200 pounds and carries two revolvers a 38 caliber and a 44 caliber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Ronk
Huron County
Ohio
Marshal Self
Mara Moore
Detroit Parties Plan New York and Chicago Stock Exchange Room
Detroit investors lease upstairs rooms above Adams' gentleman's furnishing goods house and will soon open a branch of the New York and Chicago Stock exchange. They will furnish quotations via a private wire read from the Western Union. Mr. Weiss to oversee the rooms and has been in the city days reviewing the field. The setup targets speculators to dry short sell long or bear as judgment dictates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Adams’ Gent
New York
Chicago
Sechenen
Western Union
Weiss
Representative Herrold Announces Senate Candidacy
Westville politician Thomas Herrold, who drew attention in Indianapolis last winter by appearing in the lower house in overalls, declares his candidacy for state senate on the Democratic ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Herrold
Westville
Indianapolis
County Treasurer Sails to Indianapolis for December Settlement
County Treasurer I. O. Wood traveled to Indianapolis this morning to settle December duties with the state. He carried a check for 33,638.95 dollars representing the amount due the state from Elkhart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Wood
Indianapolis
Ile
Elkhart County
LaGrange to Host Reception for J. E. McDonald
K of P Lodge No 144 in LaGrange invites LaGrange lodge No 41 to a reception on December 1 honoring Grad Chancellor J. E. McDonald of Ligonier.
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LaGrange
P. Lodge No
J. E. McDonald
Ligonier
Mortuary Notes From Milford and Goshen
M E Meader received word from Council Bluffs of the death of his wife’s mother Mrs A J Stephenson aged sixty from grip complications. She leaves a husband two daughters and two sons. Interment planned in Milford. Catharine Staufer aged seven dies at the home of her daughter Mrs Joseph Miller six miles west of Goshen from paralysis. Funeral set for Yellow Creek church at 11 tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Meader
Council Bluffs
Iowa
A. J. Stephenson
Milford
Catharine Staufer
Joseph Miller
Goshen
Yellow Creek Church
Heirs Win Probate Fight Over Mrs Sophia Smith Estate
E. E. Mummert returned from Burlington Iowa where he defended the heirs in a case over Mrs Sophia Smith. The First M E church had claimed a will bequeathing property to the church but seven witnesses testified the will was destroyed to nullify it. The jury trial spanned two days with no verdict at Mummert’s departure. a telegram since arrival reports heirs victorious. The estate is valued at 25000 dollars.
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E. E. Mummert
Burlington
Iowa
Sophia Smith
Birthday Surprise for Waterford Mills Postmaster
Friends of Mrs G S Castetter celebrated her fifty sixth birthday at Waterford Mills with a mid day meal and a quilting session. Guests included Mesdames C A Irwin L F Higgins A J Croop J F Pettey J Oaley F M Croop M H Plough J L Dunn B N Butter J H McClintock Nancy Miller J M Plough S S Farrell Israel Flory Milford Mr and Mrs J M Brumbaugh and Misses Katie Irwin Della Croop Lizzie Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Castetter
Waterford Mills
Mesdames C. A. Irwin
L. F. Higgins
A. J. Croop
J. F. Pettey
J. Oaley
F. M
Supreme Court Hears Inheritance Tax Challenge
Washington December 1 The Supreme Court heard arguments on the war revenue act provision taxing inheritances. The issue is whether the tax is direct and un apportioned or, if not direct, not uniform in operation, challenging its constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Civil service exam held in Odd Fellows room
A civil service examination was conducted in the Odd Fellows room by the city board consisting of Messrs. Croup Wissinger and James. Sol Weaver took the examination for mail carrier and Messrs. Fom Foster Robert Black and Emer Merrill for postal clerks. The young men will anxiously await returns and will not know their grades for several weeks.
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Odd Fellows Room
Messrs
Croup
Wissinger
James
Sol Weaver
Fom Foster
Robert Black
Emer Merrill
Bowser Sale Grows Goshen Farm Holdings Near City
Dr J M and George Bowser sold their 200 acre farm south of the city to Abraham Seaver for 10600 dollars. Bowser moves to Goshen to establish his home while Mr Grer’s adjacent 80 acre farm, with his new testament, strengthens the local farming landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
George Bowser
Abraham Seaver
Grer
Bowser
Goshen
Mike
jumble of local notes on people and events in Indiana
Peny Witt travels with Trustee Hess to Marshall county for quail hunting and returns without his dog Dan. Hon. G. W. Farrell plans to relocate his office to 16% South Main Street over the Bank in Mishawaka. Otto Stanfer and Civilla Hostet ter wed at Fifth Avenue M E church led by Rev. Medhkee. Mishawaka council approves one mile of asphalt paving next spring. Snow plows clear tracks west of Plymouth for Fort Wayne and Nickle Plate railways. Sid Gardner buys pacer Dr. Riley in Elkhart. Finney, 12, Michigan City, struck by a switch engine but unharmed. A farmer helps a stranger at Fort Wayne depot with $25 for an $800 check. A female road supervisor in Whitley County orders hills cut low. The Kelly House Kendallville posts a notice for one hundred tobacco epitters to gather in front of Loteland spit. Muncie experiences a penny famine and stamps are used as change.
The Chase Ointment Cure Claim in a Local Testimony
A local tinsmith A H Clark testifies to Dr A W Chase's Ointment curing his lifelong itching piles after one box, with druggist W F Hessler endorsing the remedy. The ad promises a money back guarantee and offers free sample boxes while noting 50 cent pricing and Buffalo New York company contact.
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RockForce
Mica
A. H. Clark
A. W. Chase
A W. Chase
W. F. Hessler
Dr. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. A W. Chase
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
Handy with a Hatchet in Divorce Case
Harry J. Ort sues Bertie Ort alleging a marriage on November 6 1595 and separation October 19 Isua. He accuses her of hatchet threats and attempts on his heart, name calling, adultery with Samuel Martin and others. They have a daughter Bessie Ort under four. he seeks custody. Ort was jailed recently for failure to support, released on a promise to pay three dollars weekly through work at Thomas Albright Co. James Showalter represents Ort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Ort
Bertie Ort
Isua
Samuel Martin
Bessie Ort
Thomas-Albright Co
James Showalter
Ort
Sheriff to extradite Russell in Vanderlip diamond case
Sheriff Elliott and Bailiff Krutz will travel to Kalamazoo to surrender Charles Russell to Indiana authorities for arraignment in the Vanderlip jewel theft case. The case, linked to Michigan robberies, promises a high profile Elkhart circuit court term, with Deputy Prosecutor Irank pushing for justice and a lengthy prison outcome anticipated.
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Vanderlip
Goshen
Elkhart
Kalamazoo
Charles Russell
Michigan
Indiana
Russell
Buck
Elliott
Krutz
Irank
Co. Irish
Slater
Allison
Richland
Kronk Mill at Waka Rusa Reopens Under New Lease
Ex Recorder Kronk has leased Frank Alford's interest and the Waka Rusa mill will operate at full capacity. Shafer Lumber Company of South Bend will supply the logs to restart operations after years of idleness in the western county.
Council Session Ends With Pay Vouchers Questioned
After the council session closed Monday aldermanic pay vouchers were awaited. Mr Hamilton asked Attorney Buck why he had not prepared the dog ordinance as ordered at the special session. Buck asked if he was in a hurry and Hamilton said yes, he wanted to vote against it. Mr Slate claimed his move was to have the mayor instruct the attorney to draw the ordinance hoping it would fail to gain votes. The mayor urged that no resolutions be introduced on that theory as everything passes the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hamilton
Buck
Slate
County officials demand itemized city grading bill
County commissioners questioned the city's gravel in court park bill saying no itemized bill exists. They require a detailed statement of charges before any allowance. The city may seek guidance from the mayor and city attorney on the matter amid dog ordinance discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Walley
City council saddled with park chart plan waste
Major Cobb notes park filling came from street refuse not suitable for gardens or flowers. A single garden visit cost 66.50 paid from the city treasury by mayor and city clerk. He suggests a medal of the chart as a distinction for city leaders at a special session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Cobb
Council
Farmers praise McKinley era and protection in profits talk
Two farmers at court park discuss profits from sheep investing and wool sales. They credit the McKinley administration and protective policy for rising cattle prices lumber demand and general prosperity saying business has left past doldrums. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised by O. J. Reeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Protection
Court Park
Rosenbaum Building Fire Destroys Meridian Business Center
Meridian Mississippi report: the Rosenbaum building in the city center burned last night causing major damage to adjacent structures. Estimated loss reaches 300900 with 200000 covered by insurance.
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Meridian
Miss
Rosenbaum
Grain O cereal drink advertised as coffee substitute
An advertisement touts GRAIN O as a grain based coffee substitute with mocha like color and no stomach distress. It suggests it is suitable for both children and adults and lists a price of 25 cents per package sold by grocers. Washington finance news follows. The American bank report mentions a currency controller call for per banks statements.
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Grover
All Greers
Hollanders Smoke the Most Among Northern Folk
The Hollanders are described as the heaviest smokers among northern peoples due to humid climate and affordable tobacco. Boatmen of the trekschuit and other Dutch watermen reportedly measure distances by smoking, illustrating tobacco's deep-rooted habit in Holland.
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Holland
Grain-O A Grain Based Drink for Children
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs 15 to 25 cents at grocers.
Practical and Moral: Ability Without Energy
The saying contrasts capability with drive, arguing that skill without vigor fails to move progress. It frames energy as essential fuel for action and achievement.
Watersburn Rheumatism Cure Boasts Arm Use Restored
Warsaw Indiana November 25 1890 report of a patient in P O Box 627 who suffered rheumatism in the left arm. After taking Woods Sarsaparilla she regained use of the arm improved appetite and overall health in a short time.
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Warsaw
Ind
Two Fine Typewriters and Changing Creeds
Quoted remarks by Rev. Dr. Hillis contrast beautiful typewriters owned by the queen and czar with the idea that creed changes do not alter Christianity. He states religion existed before the Bible as an unchanging fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
Hillis
London work house widens classification of paupers
Guardians adopted a plan to classify paupers by moral character and habits. About four years ago inmates were subdivided accordingly and now a further step is taken by providing two comfortable well furnished wards for those above 65.
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London
Electric Bitters Restore Strength and Appetite
Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardner credits Electric Bitters with restoring his strength and appetite after illness. He says the remedy cured run down feelings and helped him eat again and feel revitalized. Sold at O J Beeson’s Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
O. J. Beeson
Maps of Ptolemy Time Found in Vatican Manuscripts
An 11th century Vatican library find reveals maps of Ptolemy era. The report notes a vintage remedy advertisement claiming One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs and throat ailments with immediate results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptolemy
Vatican
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
J. Beeson
French Cruiser Arrives At Delagoa Bay
The third class cruiser Nilley has arrived at Delagoa Bay signaling a naval movement. Dec 6 report notes the arrival of the vessel named Nielly at the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nielly
Delagoa Ay
What He Would Settle on Him
George asks what his father would settle on the man who marries you and the reply hints at family plans and future disputes in a Harlem Life style snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mnly
Harlem
Great Britain Shipyards Build One Big Steamship Daily
The shipyards across Great Britain working in unison could produce a large steamship each day of the year, highlighting immense wartime maritime industrial capacity and coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Water Invades Mines and Postal Hiring Reported
The Standard and Diggers News says Cecil Rhodes dispatches intercepted near Kimberly report De Beers mines filling with water with damage estimated at 50000 dollars per day. Seymour has twenty four applicants for four mail carrier positions at free delivery start. A daughter is reported at the Zollinger home.
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Pretoria
Standard and Diggers
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberly
de Beers
Mgr. Rhodes
Seymour
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Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Maysville
Husband
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the Times
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Kelcey Road
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John Fuller
E. W. Whinnison
Stone Yard
the Mortuary Record
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Peny Witt
Marshall County
Campsagy
Hess
Dan
G. W. Farrell
South Main Street
Farrel
Otto Stanfer
Civilla Hostetter
Middlebury
Fifth Avenue M. E
A. A. Medhkee
Mishawalka
Fort Wayne
Nickle Plate
Plymouth
Sid Gardner
Pacer
Dr. Riley
F. W. Wickwire
Ind Finney
Michigan City
Ft. Wayne
Gay, Guy & Co
Whitley County
Kelly
Kendallville
Loteland Spit
Muncie
Herace
Mearret
Fancy & Heiskell
Shia Dieorder
Sweenta
Heiskell
Johnston, Holloway & Co
Philadelphia
Harry Ort
Sherif Elliott
Wakarusa Mui
Daily Times
DeWitt
O. J. Reeson
Scott
Scott & Bowne
National Bank
Comptroller of the Currency
Chamberlain
Thomas C. Bower
Glencoe
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N. K. Fairbank Company
St.Louis
Boston
Perfecto CO
Caxton Bidg
Ill
W. Cunningham Goshen
Ziegler Co
Monon Blde
Yone Lair
Cee
Lion Coffee
Union Silk-Taffeta
Fancy Ross
Hoolson Sp
Lion
Woolson Spice CO
Toledo
Chis
Louis Zollinger
Miles
F. M. Lacy
Fortville
Century Cook Book
UG Cook
American Beauty
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