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Newspaper

Greencastle Democrat

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1899

Page

4

Blood Purifying S S S Promises Youthful Health in Elderly

An advertisement extols age as no barrier to health, claiming S S S cleanses the blood to remove waste and restore vitality. It cites Mrs. Sarah Pike of South Boston and Mr. J W. Loving of Colquitt Ga as examples of dramatic recoveries from eczema and a fiery skin eruption after taking the tonic.

Sarah Pike Broadway South Boston S.S.S J W. Loving Colquitt

Barnard Meeting Attended by Local Christians

Tersely told by Democrat correspondents the Barnard Christian church meeting last weekend drew a sizable crowd. People traveled from nearby towns including Montezuma, Alma Bartlett hosted guests, and local singing school sessions were announced for next Thursday night.

The Democrat Montezuma Nettie Sanders Alma Bartlett Harney Waters

Local social round up in Ladoga and area visits

Miss Nellie Talbott visits friends at Ladoga as Rev A H Allen fills appointments here over the weekend. Miss Lizzie Buchanan visits Anderson this week and several attend an ice cream supper at New Winchester last Saturday. The Baptist ladies plan an ice cream supper Aug 5 with a grand time promised. Mrs Flora Wilson and Mrs Lizzie Mitchell of Anderson visit L T Buchanan Monday night. Rev L T Buchanan fills regular Boone county appointment. Immett Stagg returns from Indianapolis. Dr Heavenridge presents his daughter a Columbus carriage costing 175 dollars. Mrs Ashley and Aldaline Smith return to Chicago. James Walls and Leora return from Cloverdale to visit Fletcher Richardson. Chas Rector improving after illness.

Nellie Talbott Ladoga A. H. Allen Lizzie Buchanan Anderson New Winchester M. T. Henry Ladies of the Baptist Church Cordia Hinkle Indianapolis John King Roachdale Minnie Vinsandt Crawfordsville Flora Wilson Lizzie Mitchell L. T. Buchanan Boone County Dr. Allen City Helen Baldock Clee Bailey Lida Buis Laura McUamn Ina Dicks James Edwards Miss Moxley James Brooks Chas. Smith Lida Priest Carl Smi Effie Gaines Harve Shuey Anna Hauser John Priest Squis Priest Neil Kurtz Jim Twigg James Slavens Castle

Travel and social visits noted in local column

Mack visitors in Indianapolis have returned home. Dr. Masters leaves for New York for a postgraduate course. Katie Robards returns from Los Angeles. J E Hicks the north side druggist expands his stock with jewelry. Effie Leachman and Dale Sherril visit Danville. George Eastman visits Terre Haute and stays with his sister Mrs C Stagg. Miss Jessie Wasburn of Quincy is linked to Mrs BE M Coble.

Mack Indiananapolis Dr. Masters New York Katie Robards Los Angeles Cal J. E. Hicks North Side Effie Leachman Dale Sherril Danville Janette Hume George Eastman Terre Haute C. Stagg Jessie Wasburn Quincy BE. M. Coble

Storm Rips Through Region Leaving Partial Destruction

A severe storm last week damaged trees uprooting several near a mile wide swath. R. J. Snider travels to Belle Union to build a house for Mr. Dunken while mishap at an anvil injuries his foot. Delana Williamson reports loss of chickens, watch, and money. the watch later recovered. The Poland miller drowned at Bandy ford last Sunday week.

R. J. Snider Belle Union Mr. Dunken Delana Williamson Mr. Snider Poland Miller Bandy Ford

Community Notes and Local Gossip From Pendleton

A crowded column records visits, social runs, and town chatter. Names include Miss Lillian Graham, Prof. Cord, Dan Oliver, Miss Ina Dicks, James Edwards, Vinita Dyer, Geo. Dyer, and M. A Hogarty, with mentions of Indianapolis trips, picnics, church appointments, a council weed alert, and a promotional testimonial for Electric Bitters.

Ingersoll Dies Quietly at Dobbs Ferry Home

Col Robert G Ingersoll died July 20 at his summer home in Dobbs Ferry after a sudden collapse in his chair. Born Aug 11 1833 in Dresden NY he rose from law to politics and public advocacy for free thought. The burial plans remain undecided with Sleepy Hollow or Woodlawn under consideration.

Col Robert G. Ingersoll Highlands the Hudson Dobbs Ferry Ingersolls Peoria Ill Col. Ingersoll Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Washington Irving Woodlawn Robert Green Ingersoll Dresden N. Y Robert Marion Shawneetown Eben Congress Lincoln Eleventh Illinois Indiana Maine Ohio Iowa Ingersoll James G. Blaine Ehstain Germany Vals

Ep worth League reports 1.75 million members across 26 450 chapters

Edwin A. Schell reports Ep worth League totals show 1 750 000 members in 26 450 chapters worldwide. The German branch lists 610 chapters with 18 500 members and about 1 000 colored chapters with 30 000 members.

Edwin A. Schell Chicago Epworth League Methodist Church

England Dominates International Athletic Meet

English and American university and amateur teams competed with England winning five of nine events. Athletes from Harvard and Yale represented the US in a decisive defeat.

Engand Harvard Yale England

Rainy season slows fighting in the Philippines

As the rainy season continues there will be little fighting in the Philippines and troops will be given time to recuperate.

Philippines

Wheat and corn firm amid hot weather across the country

The Market Repori notes wheat and corn firm due to hot dry weather, with buyers fearing further damage. Oats little changed. pork, lard, and ribs prices declined. Cattle and sheep sold at steady to firm prices. hogs opened with a 10c drop but late trade showed strength. Closing city prices and receipts listed for wheat corn and dairy and eggs.

Chicago

Lynchings blocked by state militia in Decatur jail region

Bainbridge Georgia July 26 state militia arrived to guard Decatur county jail after threats against John Williams the mob dispersed without lynching him. The mob reportedly disbanded for now to regroup later.

Bainbridge Candler Decatur County John Williams

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