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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
3
Captain David S. Barmore leads Madison residents as crews repair and strengthen the Marine Railways. The yard will soon be in better condition after a period of slack work and will be able to move boats on or off as needed.
A description praises a healthy appearance from sunshine and exercise. It notes use of Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle cleansing laxative option.
A list of arrivals at the Madison Hotel includes J. S. Manley of Indianapolis and Mayor Diggins with party guests R. Brown W. M. Robertson M. H. Raschig H. L Buch of Philadelphia plus Mrs Anna B Bright and Virt C G Crawford Milton.
Miss Cora Voters and Miss Hat tie Whitman returned Sunday morning on the Sunshine from a visit to the Queen City where they stayed at the Palace Hotel. Miss Whitman left for Forrest City Arkansas this afternoon from Madison where she made many friends. There will be Fourth of July music at the Park with Prof. Genter's band and the Franklin band engaged by the Pyémans. Superintendent Sutherland of Prudential Insurance Co. and his wife came from Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirk for a short visit. Mrs. George Mayfield and Miss Jessie Mayfield returned to Wirt after visiting Mrs. S. C. Daugherty in Columbus.
The notice describes urgent need to rest nerves and restore strength for a person suffering headaches irritability and poor memory. It promotes a nerve tonic claiming to nourish the brain and restore vitality, positioning it as a remedy for nervous prostration.
An advertisement for Dr Miles Nervine promoting sale at all druggists with a positive guarantee and offering free advice and a booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
William Adler, a 19 year old nail maker at Tower Manufacturing Company, swallowed a one inch nail while adjusting a machine belt. The nail passed from the stomach to the bowels and doctor’s care continues as his family and employer bear the financial and emotional strain.
The White Collar Line steamer Dick Brown sank after taking on water below the Southern Bridge. About sixty aboard included passengers Mrs Schmit and family, Mr Grant and others. Eyewitnesses reported drownings while lifeboats saved many. Commodore Laidley ordered City of Cincinnati to scene but all aboard were ashore by then. Captain Oyler blamed heavy swells lifting guards and outriggers causing the leak. captain Williams previously captained the Telegraph when it sank.
An association of eastern capitalists forms the Gratz Lead Mining Company with 1 000 090 capital to operate near Gratz and Moxley Owen and Henry counties. M H Miller oversees site work, with D J Miller as engineer. Five hundred acres bought, two tunnels started, a mill planned atop the hill, and a shaft to the tunnels. Forty men now, five times more when running. ore assayed at 53.10 percent lead.
Since Saturday a large number of towboats have arrived with coal. The Sam Brown left eight barges for the K McKim Co. The Hornet No. 2 left six barges for Capt W E Pratt. Middleton & Wymond received four barges by the Hornet No. 2. The Defender landed four barges for the Madison Coal Co.
Papers filed in Prosecuting Attorney Leland's office this morning charge Dee Brown with assault and battery on Kansac Harry Smith.
Madison mother Elizabeth Lowering credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing her child’s incontinence and weak kidneys after physician and other remedies failed. She urges mothers to use the remedy, noting its availability from W H Rogers druggist and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's and take no substitute.
The Dick Brown, a 132 by 24 by 4.5 foot stern wheel steamer built in 1893 at Marietta, sank after striking rocks on the river’s edge. Cargo valued at 10 000 dollars included iron for Frankfort and cement and salt. Passengers lost 800 dollars in optical goods. About 2 000 onlookers gathered within half an hour, while the vessel lay against a rock ledge near the Ohio shore.
J W Connolly of Madison Indiana bought a top three year old Kentucky gelding from D Webb Beall for 200 dollars. The dark bay gelding by Denmark Chief stands sixteen hands and is three years old. Connolly will train the horse in Madison before attempting to sell at about 1000 dollars.
Eight years after stepping on a triangular glass piece in her foot Miss Clara Miller of North Mulberry Street endured pain until last week when the nail part was finally removed. Her husband pulled the obstruction free with pincers on Sunday revealing the broken point.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes of eight years suffering from severe asthma. She says after using Fosy's Henry and Tas it has never failed to give immediate relief. (Note: Some OCR errors present.)
The circuit lists fairs in Osgood North Vernon Madison Franklin Shelbyville Columbus and the State Fair with dates from July 31 to September 22. Secretaries for each event include Chas W Gray F H Naver C R Johnson W S Young C K E Amadeo Ed Hedman and Charles Downing.
A man argues about his son in a Washington Star style exchange. He jokes the boy will be a business man rather than a circus performer, noting the boy’s thoughtful response about whether the circus would be a good choice. The dialogue highlights aspirations and humorous pragmatism.
A fragment from the New York Weekly recounts a curious dialogue where a missionary and a burglar debate the cause of imprisonment. The burglar claims the incident stemmed from house cleaning and the stair car pet, as sounds drew nearby residents’ attention.
In Tit-Bits a narrator notes a scene in a drawing room where an aunt glimpses a young man with her niece. The niece calmly explains they were waiting for the aunt to notice them, quipping about young men being slippery and the need for witnesses.
A manager taunts an actor about receiving a purse of gold from the chief, noting awkward handling. The actor concedes, joking that it has been long since he rehearsed with the real stuff.
A quarrelsome aeronaut admits the escape valve is broken and he is attempting repairs while a frightened companion requests the earth, revealing a tense moment from a Somerville Journal excerpt.
The hostess asks for a favorite recitation. Mr. Blykina chooses Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight, showing brisk resolve as he notes the piece is rarely recited anymore, a point that underscores his preference for the defiant wartime spirit.
Mistress and maid discuss reputation and work history in a brief domestic service exchange. The maid cites 39 excellent references and two years of experience as the New York World notes.
A Chicago Times-Herald quotation underscores perceived disparities in local housing. Citizens contrast the area described as healthful with the physician’s notably poor residence, highlighting socioeconomic tensions in the town.
An Indianapolis Press snippet preserves a quip from a roving speaker claiming success comes only through hard work. A diverging character notes he did six months of heavy labor once and did not emerge richer.
Miss Kittish tells Miss Flypp she is sure Sue is engaged to Mr. Dinkey. She notes Sue never mentions him and used to mock him, a detail that fuels the speculation in Detroit society circles.
The exchange notes a new cook installing a library bicycle and athletic articles in the kitchen asking where to place the utensils. The humorous vignette records Madam’s puzzled response and the unnamed speaker’s playful remark from Heit ere Welt.
A brief Col Mer's Weekly dialogue notes a man with grown daughters preferring not to bring the paper home due to bargain sales, not crime. The exchange humorously contrasts crime coverage with savings stories.
Dialogue snippets show a student named Johnny recalling a classroom circle scene while a horse and a child named Miss Mary are part of a playful exchange. Newspaper tone preserves the quirky, informal banter.
A playful exchange features Jack Haggard and Miss Innit in a comic dialogue. Miss Innit teases asking permission from Jack’s father while Jack asserts his independence and strength.
A printer notes that when closing Ledger Ac counts or balancing, the credit side of the left page is difficult to rule if the ledger does not lay flat. The surface curves, making a straight line hard to achieve without tinz and vare tools.
A historical note states advertising costs may surpass the effort of discreet agency use, as merchants confront rivals and seek to keep pace through promotional expenditures. The statement underscores the perceived value of paid ads in maintaining market position.
One of the early measures planned for the next session aims to strengthen the merchant marine's role in foreign trade. The proposal signals a focus on boosting ships and shipping capacity to support national commerce.
If troubled with rheumatism, try Chamberlain's Pain-Balm at no cost if it fails. One application relieves pain, heals sprains and bruises faster than other treatments, and eases burns frostbites quinsey and swelling. Each bottle warranted priced 26 and 50 cents by James Hargan, druggist.
The note counsels marking yourself subtly when unsure of others' opinions. It portrays disappointment as a force that curbs overt actions and promotes cautious, quiet signals over visible assertion.
Mr A Sanders writes from Cocoanut Grove Florida about a diarrhoea outbreak and his recovery after four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy He reports recommending it to others who praise its effectiveness Available for sale by James Hargan druggist.
In the Franco German campaigns the perils of combat are described with a casualty ratio of one killed for every fourteen wounded. This figures reflect wartime reports sharing the deadly balance of engagement losses.
Mr. A. N. Noell of Asherville Kansas spent a good deal of time treating chronic diarrhoea without relief. He finally used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was permanently cured. Sold by James Hargan druggist.
Dr A C Jackson of Le Roy New York reports trying Grain-O from Genesse Pure Food Co and finds it a satisfactory substitute for coffee. he notes he has long used Java and Mocha but considers Grain-O on par with the best coffee. The letter appears dated June 8.
A rare woman proves she can clean a house alongside her husband without any showy display. The couple works in tandem, highlighting practical partnership.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves corns and bunions. Promises swelling, blisters, calluses, and sore spots relief. Also claims to cure sweating and hot feet. Available at druggists for 25 cents with trial by mail from Allen Olmsted, Le Roy NY.
A monthly German periodical now appears in Japan. The ad touts Fotey's Kinney Cuts as a cure for kidney trouble and back pain. It cites Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania and W H Rogers endorsing the tonic after poor health and heavy medicine costs.
A stream of notes covers a Bulgarian battle toll and Roosevelts Rough Riders reunion at Oklahoma City. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea with health claims, mentioning Hancock County Indiana shooting and major forest losses in Arizona.
Advertisement claims Shinkle's Cure for dyspepsia provides best satisfaction with 748 bottles sold in Muncie Indiana last year. It notes praise and recommends J E O F Harper as the seller. The text ends with a quip about life being reading real joys rather than imitations.
A merchant places ten units in a safe and later retrieves the same amount. He then advertises the money and it multiplies, returning to him with greater gain.
Arthur Sewill of Maine, former Vice Presidential nominee, argues for passage of the ship subsidy bill to protect American sailors. Advertisements tout Bamaza Salve as a universal healer for burns and skin diseases. An article notes Kruger’s peace condition and warns of kidney disorders from backache. A Wichita girl attempted suicide and asked to be buried without a coffin.
A local notice highlights Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion as a remedy for stomach issues in a family case. It also mentions a marketing pitch for a kidney remedy and a brief note on political boxers leaving Washington.
An old advertorial claims a fifty cent bottle of Foey's Kipxzy Curr cures Bright's disease and diabetes, urging men to insure against dangerous ailments with this product. The text reads as a dated promotional snippet with exaggerated medical claims and nonsensical branding.
The remark notes a judgment that some people in jail commanding more respect than those who have never been incarcerated, highlighting perceived value and fairness concerns without endorsing any policy.
The clipped text touts Diphtheria relief in twenty minutes with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Dean's Ointment for instant relief and cure. It touts Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry for cholera infantum dysentery and diarrhoea warnings about health and moral lessons.
A remark notes that a fifteen year old girl is clearly well mannered if neighbors have never felt the need to tell someone to speak to her mother.
The speaker notes wide use of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach trouble and constipation. He cites tourists salesmen and office workers as beneficiaries and mentions sample bottles at J E C F Harper's with sales in civilized countries. The narrator reflects on idle people and dress.
Indiana music teachers gather in Columbus from June 26 to 29 for a convention. Low rate nontransferable excursion tickets go on sale June 25 26 and 27 via Pennsylvania Lines with return valid Saturday June 30.
Public notice announces sale dates July 3, 6, 8 via Pennsylvania Lines for a National Educational Association meeting vacation outing. Open to all with special rates and stop over privileges. Details and routes provided free by Passenger and Ticket Agents. Apply to the nearest agent.
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