Tragic Week of Accidents In Cottage Hill Area
The Cottage Hill neighborhood near Putnam County reports a fatal accident when Matthew Munnis, age unknown, was thrown from a colt after entangling his foot in a harness. He died from a crushed skull. Another death followed when Mrs Edward Foster was dragged by a runaway horse for over three miles. A third death occurred when Simon Burger’s body was found at his cellar stairs after a night inside, age 62. Burial planned at Calvary Cemetery.
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Cottage Hill
Putnam County
Matthew
Taylor
Edward Foster
Simon Burger
Bieaty
Cella
Roll
Adam Engelbrecht
Burger
Henry
Calvary Cenistery Cify
Appointment of Henry Kronz as Jock at collector
The board of canal commissioners in Chicago named Henry Kronz as collector succeeding Duncan Campbell Sr. Kronz’s appointment surprised locals. he plans to start duties in May. Campbell retires after 12 years of capable service. Also report on Woman's Club meetings and philanthropic discussions.
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Jock
Henry
Republic N
Duncan Campbell Sr
Board of Canal Commissioners
Chicago
Joseph N Kronz
Krenz
Kronz
Campbell
Bayard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Superior Remedy
An advertisement touts Bayard's Snow Liniment as a scientific, highly penetrating cure. It claims to treat Rheumatism Neuralgia Sprains Bruises Wounds Cuts Sciatic and Inflammatory Rheumatism Burns Scalds Sore feet Contracted muscles Stiff joints Old sores back pain and paralysis. Sold by Powell's Drug Store.
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Bayard
Ballard
Powell’s Drug Store
Weather and small town notes from Saratoga and area
Weather stays warm and pleasant as farmers finish oats. A monument is placed at Julia A. Martin's grave. Measles keep Mary Smith at Owen Doyle's. Jessie Emmons opens a school in district No 9. Little Jimmie Walsh moves to Nebraska to live with Uncle John Hennessey. Pedlar wagons resurface, Thompson's wagon and Worthington's schooner return. A Saturday contest draws a full house with six vs 16, rewarding the winning side with penanuts and candy.
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Saratoga
Mary Smith
Owen Doyle
Jessie Emmons
Magnolia
Julia A. Martin
Jimmie Walsh
Nebraska
John Hennessey
Thompson
Worthington
Miss L
Prominent Insurance Man Endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup
H M Blossom senior partner of H M Blossom & Co reports a distressing cough cured by Ballard's Horehound Syrup after one bottle. He sent a bottle to his sister who found relief and he recommends the product to friends. John Cranston of Quincy Illinois also praises its effectiveness. Price 50c. Powell's Drug Store sells it.
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HH. M. Blossom
Blossom & Co
N.3d
Louis
John Cranston
Hampshire St
Quincy
Tll
Ballard
Powell's Drug Store
U S Senate in Extra Session and Nominations
The senate on the sixth chose officers for the new Congress and received nominations from the president for Spain and pensions. A resolution on interstate commerce aims to protect organized labor. Utah governor nomination and France ambassador confirm at the same session.
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U. S. Senate
Senate
William S. Cox
North Carolina
Richard J Wright
Indiana
William H. Milburn
D. D
Winds
Hannis Taylor
Alabama
Spain
William Lochren
Minnesota
Pénatons
Voonhexa
Ind
Interstate Commerce Committee
Caleb W. West
Kentucky
Utah
James B Eustis
Louisiana
France
Taft and
Ricks
Ohio
Banquet Honors Dr Boal After 65 Years of Practice
A banquet in Peoria marked the retirement of Dr Robert Boal after 65 years of service, 33 in Peoria. The event at the National Hotel honored a physician famed for bedside kindness and community leadership, with Peoria Medical Society presenting a life portrait and colleagues praising his career and statewide impact.
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Boal
Robert Boal
Peotia
G.L. Fort
Lacon
Peoria
Peoria Daily Transcript
Maraball County
National Hotel
Medical Society
Nestor Los Peoria Medics
Dr Boal
Prorin Mandolin Club
Ciggrs
McIlvaine
Mellvaine
Murphy
Boni
Peoria Medical Society
Ideal Physician topic echoed in late 19th century letters
In the Peoria Medical Society meeting of April 1898 Dr Stewart spoke on the Ideal Physician. Dr George Zeller read telegrams from distant physicians, including a letter from Rev J Morrow praising Dr Boal and wishing him long life and happiness as he ages with vigor and cheer.
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Stewart
George Zeller
J Morrow
Peoria Medical Society
Chicago
Doctor Boal
J. A. Moxpox
Positive Remedy Offered For Female Weakness
Dr B D Marcizisi of Utica New York offers a cure for female weakness claiming a deranged organ origin. He will send two free bottles to any lady who provides her express and post office addresses.
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B. D. Marcizisi
Utica
N. Y
Inter-State Association of
Alto
Ramiley
B& New
Miley
Vinerir
Qualifications of a W C T U Superintendent Told
Mrs Rupp sends a copy of the Winfield Frée Press containing a paper on the qualifications of a W C T U superintendent. Read before the congressional W C T U convention at Cherryvale March 16 the paper urged proper selection and then a capable, tactful, energetic appointee. The district president praised Althe Rupp and Cowley county for close oversight and progress.
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R. V. Rupp
Winfield
Kan
W.C.T. U
Cherryvale
Rupp
Cowley County
Chamberlains Colic Remedy Prevents Attacks
Persons subject to Tious colic can often predict an attack by their feelings. If Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy is taken when symptoms appear, the disease may be warded off. Keep the remedy ready. two or three doses at the right time will reduce suffering. For sale by J. W. Niece.
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Chamberlain
J. W. Niece
CoLnunn
Bints&Go
Peorla-Ll
Clarke
Milo and Local School Notes Highlight Community Update
George Ellard moves to Bradford next week while Stella Reed leads the school as Ed Schriver and James Chambers support teaching in a two mile north location. A funeral at Whitefield follows Rev Hazard. A Vassar graduates study finds forty five percent married with many becoming teachers and professionals.
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MILO
George Ellard
Bradford
Samuel Pettigrew
Michael Koch
Mra Haaser
Henry
H. C. Koch
Stella Reed
Shoe
Ed Schriver
James Chambers
Here
Hazard
Leslie Wilson
Whitefield
Whitefield Corners
Vassar
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Sparland, Ill
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F. M. Pendleton
Magnolia, Il
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Chicago Veterinary College
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Lay
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Edward
Superintendent of Schools
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White
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