Nichols Stites Wedding At Jefferson County Home
Laura Nichola daughter of Andrew Melton and W. E. Stites were married by Rev. L. C. Wolfe at the Melton home on June 12. Guests from Scipio Madison and Indianapolis attended. gifts included a bedroom suit and china ware. The couple departed for Scipio with best wishes from Jefferson County friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Melton
Jefferson County
Laura Nichola
Wirt Sunday School
Awmick
Svipio
Scipio
Stites
Modern Beauty Chooses Sunshine And Exercise For Health
The subject emphasizes living with good food and outdoor activity to enhance health and beauty. For digestive cleansing she uses the Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co, portraying it as a gentle remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Madison Hotel Archivals List Names Attendees
Monday report from Madison Hotel shows attendees including Robert Lamb of Indianapolis J F Jewar Mrs A W Hateb John W Haney D O Lott Cambridge City F O Cooper Cincinnati Joan K Welch J M Barker W Schadt and wife Troy O G C Shaw Frankfort Ky Mrs C H Walcot New York Thomas Waelder J W Bock Detroit EN Gage Cleveland Logan Horrall St Paul WwW Harris Chicago and notes the Indian name Missbaum for the Charles River at Boston meaning great highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lamb
Indianapolis
J F. Jewar
A. W. Hateb
John W. Haney
D O. Lott
Cambridge City
F. O. Cooper
Cincinnati
Joan K. Welch
J. M. Barker
W. Schadt
Troy
G. C. Shaw
Frankfort
C. H. Walcot
New York
Thomas Waelder
J W. Bock
Detroit
EN. Gage
Cleveland
Logan Horrall
St. Paul
M. Harris
Chicago
Gilbert Confesses to Shooting Mrs Banta Near Brooksburg
Frederick Gilbert, arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Mrs. James Banta, confesses to reporter Tak Courize that he is Gilbert. He describes his Swiss origin, Pearl Banta’s rejected suitor status, and his motive driven by heartbreak. Sheriff Ira Banta offers a differing view and fears mob action pending further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Barnes
Henry Lochard
Fred Gilbert
Brooksburg
James Banta
Craig
Switzerland County
Brown
Tak Courize
Lochard
Gilbert
Frederick Gilbert
Samuel Gilbert
Banta
Miss Pearl Banta
Thomas Anderson Place
Heady
Miss Pearl
Braytown
Pearl
Ira Banta
Vevay
James
Santa
Sherff
Mr. Haydon
Dr. Culbertson
A GOOD WOMAN Mrs John D Cook Dies in Indiana
Mrs John D Cook aged 38 dies after a short illness at uncle Oliver Lloyds home near Kent Jefferson County Indiana June 12 1900. She was a Methodist and leaves a husband two daughters a father two sisters and two brothers. Interment in Lloyd Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Cook
Oliver Lloyd
Kent
Jefferson County
Ind
Lloyd Cemetery
Life Expectancy Rises With Modern Remedies
A historical note claims life spans have lengthened since the fifteenth century due to modern methods. It highlights Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a leading tonic that cures dyspepsia indigestion and constipation and credits it with saving many lives over fifty years.
Soldiers Letters Praised for Plain Truth From the Philippines
A letter writer commends the soldiers letters in the Courier as honest firsthand accounts from the Philippines. He rejects famous correspondents, praising privates and officers for their plain reports and patriotic heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Philippine Islands
Sam
Old PacEER From Home Poem Fragment
A poetic fragment laments a cherished old country paper from home. It contrasts rural memories with city dailies and expresses longing for the familiar scenes of youth and the fields, bees, butterflies, and clover. The speaker braces the warmth of home through the paper they send.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Neponset Tribe Elects Officers in Prosperous Era
Neponset No. 265, Volga Indiana, selects officers for the next term led by Sachem F. H. Judkins and Senior Sagamore Wm. McCall. The tribe, organized March 21 1899 in Madison, has grown to eighty eight members with low sickness and a single beneficiary payout of 42 dollars for James A. Jackson Jr. funeral costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem Ff. H. Judkins
Sagamore
Wm. McCall
Edward Neavill
Albert Watson
A. J Gall
Wampum
Alvah
Great Council
A. W. Ramsay
Juniata
Madison
James A. Jackson, Jr
Smyrna
Charles Judkins
William McCall
F. H. Judkins
Fred Moore
Charles T. Fewell
A. I. Hall
William M. Chenoweth
Walter Ritchie
W. A. Fewell
J. E Wyne
BM. C. Marshall
William Laird
A. W. Remsey
Herman Kreuger
Charles E. Schwab
Ed. F. Schmidhapp
Albert C. Earhart
Edward Coppess
Wesley Sparks
Earl P. Ramsey
Jesse J. Sullivan
James E. Sullivan
Edward Judkins
BE. O Lyte
Herman Mabius
F. E Wyne
Walter Judkins
John Bramwell
Jacob Guffey
H. A. Dean
A. B. Pagett
G. W. Porter
John A. Stites
Chas. H. Fewell
John A. Watson
John M. Hammond
van Plake
R Chester A. Gibbs
Alex. A Feweall
David Judkins
John G. Rector
Frank J. Elliott
Harry Stites
Rily Mouser
William Bocherding
Jacob Brocheraing
Nicholas Wyne
Thomas Clashman
Charles Frankenburg
H. B. Bridge
Chas. W. Bush
Jefferson Glore
Geo. Glorz
Thomas Vaulkner
Robert Cordey
W. A. Bolen
C. N. Wilson
W. E. Bridge
Frank Lawler
Frank Thorn
Howard Fewell
F. H. McConnell
Grettie Phillips dies after brain fever in Nevada Ohio
Grettie Phillips aged fourteen from Wharton Ohio died June 9 after a week of brain fever in Spain Indiana then returning to Nevada Ohio. She died trusting in the Lord with funeral at M E Church June 10 conducted by Rev J W Dowds and interment at Wharton cemetery. She leaves mother father and two brothers and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart Phillips
Wharton
Ohio
Indiana
Nevada
Grettie
Jesus
Spain
Earth
Sbe
M. E Church
J.W. Dowds
Wharton Cemetery
Indianaplis to Install George F Mortonts as Postmaster
George F Mortonts, a prominent Indiana citizen and Civil War and Mexican War veteran, will become Postmaster of Indianapolis in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer George F. Mortonts
Indiana
Indianapolis
Wild Strawberry Extract Hailed for Sudden Cholera Infantum Aid
A brief health notice urges keeping Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry on hand to combat sudden cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea, warning that a small delay can cost a life.
The Golden Chance to Marry an Heiress
A saying on marrying into wealth is tied to a man’s life turning point. The phrase frames a dramatic moment of potential social ascent and ambition through marriage to an heiress.
Investments for future income in memories
The piece argues that memories are a permanent investment and cannot be charged. now is the time to make such investments for future income.
Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
In all well regulated families the hired girl must rise to dust and note the price of Rocky Mountain Tea. The ad promotes the Madison Medicine Co product as genuine and urges readers to ask their druggist for it, noting 35c as the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
Secret of Happy Health Promoted by Bark Dock Blood Sitters
A promotional snippet claims vigor comes from strong bowel stomach liver and kidneys and touts Bur dock Blood Sitters as the remedy. The text reads like an early health advertisement with vivid claims of internal strength and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Sat&Éaw
Nationalist Party Elects Full Ticket in Havana
The Nationalist party elected its entire slate in Havana led by Gen. Alejando Rodriguez for mayor. A social note mentions Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for marital strains, urging readers to ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationalist Party
Havana
Alejando Rodriguez
Cyclist Reflects on Duty Amid Obstacles
A cyclist frames duty as a road strewn with tacks, using the journey to explore resilience and perseverance through challenging paths and personal trials.
Dean's Ointment Offers Quick Relief for Hives
Advertisement claims hives torment both children and adults but are easily cured with Dean's Ointment. It promises instant relief and permanent cure available at any drug store for 50 cents. dtues-thur-sat&w
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Dean
Such is Rocky Mountain Tea advertises virtues
The passage extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a warming heart poultice for mankind and notes its price of 35c. It asserts truthfulness as a virtue, compares value to gold and diamond, and invites readers to ask their druggist.
Beauty Beliefs Scarce Among Hippopotamus Behavior
The article notes a hippopotamus shows little concern for beauty as a trait, focusing instead on practical needs and social dynamics within its habitat.
Fremont Items Highlight Local Travel and Socials
Dave Reid traveled to Madison on a business trip. Churchgoers from the area attended Prospect Church on Sunday. Wm Fresh and family plus Wm Davis and wife passed through Friday. Katie Reitz and Hanover friends viewed Chain Mill Falls Thursday. Grace Smyth daughter of Tom Smyth Hearts Falls injured while picking cherries fracturing her shoulder. Dr. T E Swan Hanover attending. Henry Spry and wife visited Alonzo Furner Sunday.
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Dave Reid
Madison
Prospect
Wm. Fresh
George
Davis
Levi
Our Village
Katie Reitz
Hanover
Chain Mill Falls
Grace Smyth
Tom Smyth
Hearts Falls
T. E Swan
Henry Spry
Alonzo Furner
Free sample Boschee's German Syrup offered to adults
An ad announces free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup for adults with cold chest throat or lung ailments at J. E. C. F. Harper's. One bottle per person, none to children without parental order. Claims widespread physician endorsement and global sales success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper’s
Boschee
Quick relief for asthma and kidney cure testimonials
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of asthma relief after using Foury's Henry and Tag. Ira W Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania credits Fotry's Kipney Cure for restoring health after kidney trouble. Bellman W H Roaris urges prompt action on back ache and kidney signs. True charity never waits until asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Fotry
Kipney
W. H. Roasirs
Juneld&wim
Whitney's Driver Arrested After Races
William C. Whitney and son Harry Payne Whitney lose track of their driver Fred Rankin at Gravesend racecourse. Rankin, summoned by the pair to wait at the entrance, rode along a cycle path and was arrested by a police officer for park ordinance violation. He remained in custody until Whitney intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney
Gravesend
Coney Island
Fred Rankin
Rankin
Brooklyn
Whitney
Beech Grove Social Bits Highlight Local Visits
Local residents share news of visits and gatherings as families like Ringwalds Gillespies Loos and Sheets rotate weekend calls. The Methodist preacher Rev Elwyne from North Madison will speak at Crown Point on June 24 at 3 PM. Best wishes to the Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ringwald
China
Peter Ringwald
R. B. Gillespie
Wright
John
George Loos
Charles Loos
Canaan Road
Charlies Brunton
Vernon
James Irwin
Middleforx
E. J. Sheets
Stella Waltz
Grace Ringwald
Cora McKay
Fannie Richardson
Nettie Steele
Seymour
E. J. Sheet
J. Waltz
Cora Sheets
Leah Waltz
Mis
Ford Waltz
John Grossman
North Madison
The
Courier
Lily
The Courier Ad Demand for Community Messages
A plea to publish messages in The Counter and The Courier reaches a broad audience. The article argues readers are more receptive at home and that ads will travel by road and reach thousands, urging select space for maximum impact.
Advertising claim for Foggy Kipnry Curs cures Bright's disease
An old ad urges readers to use Foggy Kipnry Curs priced at fifty cents to treat Bright's disease and diabetes. It warns against delaying kidney trouble and recalls memories of past kindness as a moral aside, referencing W H Boorgs jun eld Swim in the copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
FoLey
W. H. Boorgs
juneld&Swim
Eclipse Photos at Williams Bay Show Promise
Yerkes Observatory astronomers report successful eclipse photography with smaller images from Barnard and spectra from Frost nearing publishable results. Big-telescope plates await special gear. Drew at Northwestern uses higher magnification and more light.
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Wadesboro
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Barnard
Frost
Drew
Northwestern University
Southeast Indiana Fair Circuit Schedule
Fair circuit listings for Southeastern Indiana with towns Osgood North Vernon Madison Franklin Shelbyville Columbus and State Fair. Dates span July 31 to September 22 with each town having a listed secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Chas. W. Gray
North Vernon
F. H. Naver
Madison
C. R. Johnson
Franklin
W.S. Young
Shelbyville
C. KE. Amsdep
Columbus
Ed. Redman
Charles Downing
Daily Trains Schedules On The Pennsylvania Line
Train times show Madison departures at 7:00 A M arriving 11 40 A M and 2 15 P M arriving 6 55 P M Sunway Train arrives 10 40 A M departs 6 00 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Sunway
Shinkle's Cure and Other Remedies Advertisements
In Munice Indiana December 10 1897 readers were urged to trust Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion with testimonials from A. Davis and Mrs. J. Davis. The item promotes Foury Kipney Cure for kidneys and Banner Salve for skin and wounds. Additional notes claim Diphtheria relief by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and a quip about hats and umbrellas.
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Munoz
Ind
Harry
Shinkle
J. Davis
South
Madison St
J. E. C. F. Harpee
Juneld&wim
Ocean shore excursion via Pennsylvania Lines drawn for August
The annual Jow rate excursion to the seashore runs Thursday August 9 with reduced fare tickets to Atlanta City Cape May Anglesea Avalon Long Beach Ocean City Sea Isle City Wildwood New Jersey and Ocean City Md. From Madison Indiana the round trip is 15 dollars to any of ten resort towns along the Atlantic Coast. Contact W M Lindley Madison Indiana for arrangements.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Atlanta City
Cape May
Anglesea
Avalon
Long Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Wildwood
New Jersey
Rehoboth
Del
Madison
Ind
Atlantic Coast
Mid-Auummer
W. M. Lindley
Low Fares To Kansas City For Democratic Convention
Excursion tickets to Kansas City for the National Democratic Convention on Pennsylvania Lines sold July 1 24 and 3d. Tickets valid for return leaving Kansas City by July 9. For rates through time and train details, contact the nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent. June ledtues thur sat and July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Pennsylvania
Excursion Tickets Offered For Fourth of July Trips
Following a yearly custom reduced rate excursion tickets are sold via Pennsylvania Lines for travel on July 3 and 4. Tickets available at any station west of Pittsburg to other stations within 200 miles. Return coupons valid through July 5. For rates and schedule details contact Pennsylvania Lines Passenger and Ticket Agents.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Chronicle hints at lost history in dark ages
The remark suggests little history was recorded during the so called dark ages due to widespread poor illumination and people’s inability to write. It reflects a speculative view on early record keeping.
Seashore Mountain and Lake Resorts Promoted for Summer Outings
Pennsylvania Lines agents offer full information on rates train service and through car comforts to summer havens. They assist in arranging vacation details and provide information free of charge. Contact the nearest Passenger and Ticket Agent to plan your trip. W as Lindley, Ticket Agent, Mactan, nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
W. As
Lindley
Mactan
Pennsy Train Timetable Details and Fare Inquiries
The notice outlines train operations between Louisville and Chicago with car services, including BatFet hider Care on Nos 18 and 19 between Senco and Louisville. It directs inquiries to J. A. Ford general manager or general passenger agent and to Pennsylvania Lines agents for time cards fares through tickets and engage checks.
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Jark
Louisville
Chicago
Senco
Torrer
J. A. Ford
Pittsburgit
PENNA
Pennsylvania Lines
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