Homer News Briefs from West Main Street Wedding and Fourth of July
A social at Mrs H C Cook on West Main Street featured Mrs B Cook and Mrs James Cook. Wm Foster married Miss Mary S Linihan at the home of the bride's parents on Upton Ave. Rev W S Potter officiated. Homer celebrations included parades, races, a balloon ascent, fireworks, and a baseball loss to Albion. Obituary noted Mrs James Watts Sr. Funeral held. Fire-damaged Aldrich Williams market to reopen. Nettie Arthur injured by fireworks but not seriously. Carverville notes town events, teaching positions, and haying. One Minute Cough Cure promoted by A O Hyde.
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Homer
Howim
Joly
B. Cook
James Cook
H. C. Cook
West Main St
Wm. J. Foster
Mary
Linihan
Martin Linthan
Upton Ave
W.S. Potter
First Presbyterian Church
Battle Creek Moon
Foster
Homer Union School
Homar
Swain's Lake
Clement Smith
W. B. Clayborne
Marshall
Hughes
Albion
Will Waldron
Jackson
Will Sherrard
Earl Smith
Litchfield
McDonald
Butler
Frank Linn
Karl Smith
Eber Daniels
Clarendon
Carl Watts
James Watts
Aldrich & Williams
Weathered notes and local tidbits from Burlington and Ceresco
In Burlington on July 9 Mrs. Orley Phillips visits Bud Strong's. Rev. Myers from Hillsdale visits. Jonas Hall injured in a barn fall. a buggy wheel theft incident after a July 4 outing. town life includes barbershop changes and scant manners complaints. In Ceresco July 9 births and visits mark the week. strawberry crop affected by heat, rain needed. no church service Sunday, ice cream sale planned. various local movements and harvest notes. school-teacher applications rise. Fourth of July observed with rest and celebration. Fire in a hen coop near the village alarmed residents, quickly put out.
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Burlington
Burninetoxs
Orley Phillips
Jackson
Bud Strong
Mr. Myers
Hillsdale
Jonas Hall
Union City
A. W. Gay
Howard City
Clifton Cunright
Sonoma
C. Hall's
Rollin French
Charlie Hyatt
Vornetter
Ceresco
Fred Huggett
Mate Smith
Vermontville
C. P. Smith
A. E. Bartlett
Jarome
Congregational Church
Richards
Onsted
John Maynard's
Sehoch
Marshall
Charles Pierva
Parma
The
Baptist Society
Gubbings
Whiting Hutchinson
Chas
Godfrey
Frank Maniton
Battle Creek
Napoleon
B. Mickel
Fredonia
Charlie Ray
Electric Bitters Tonic for Elderly Aids Digestion
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys can find a remedy in Electric Bitters. It is a non intoxicating tonic and alterative that lightly stimulates the stomach and bowels, strengthens organs, aids digestion, and serves as an appetite booster. Price 50 cents and 1 per bottle at A. O. Hyde's drug store.
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A. O. Hyde
Bosrey's Largp Wake Big Ad Advantage
All Next Week a sales push highlights a wine offer at 5 percent. every sack fully warranted. The advertisement promises substantial savings and urges readers to visit Bosrey's for details and to take part in the promotional period.
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Bosrey
Local Notes From Ellis and Nearby Towns
July entries from Ellis and surrounding areas note hot 100 degree heat, hay harvest, and visits by residents to Athens, Hartlee crek, Grange ball, and Battle Creek. Mentions Rev. Wagner, catechism classes, and tourism ads for Detroit Mackinac and Toledo excursions with special rates.
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Cleveland
Mackson
Toledo
Mackinac
Detroit
Nackinac
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation
Bew Mammoth
Schantz
Remedy Claim for Rheumatism Cures Cited from Battle Creek
Battle Creek Michigan July 14 1896 A testimonial touts a remedy that allegedly cures or greatly helps ninety seven percent of rheumatism cases The writer recounts personal relief after costly failed treatments and endorses Specific Remedy Co as trustworthy Evidence emphasizes strong belief over scientific proof
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Battle Creek
Battle Cresh
Mich
Specific Remedy Co
Tariff battles shift as senate debates tax on stock
The report notes Senate action on the tariff bill with amendments tied to a tax on stock and bond certificates. Republican leaders push passage this week while analysts warn stock speculation would rise and hurt legitimate exchanges. President McKinley may soon propose a currency reform commission for public discussion.
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Allisot
Senate
Lot Pate
Sturk
McKinley
Congress
A Black Cat's Visit and the Breach Feud Tale
A tangled fragment recounts a tale of a black cat visiting a family and provoking fear in a woman linked to the Breach feud. The text suggests misfortune and omens, with a fatal outcome hinted and a community atmosphere of superstition. Various names drift in and out, leaving the core event unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrk
Troy
Lenin
Telegraph Clerk Meets Polite Customer in Exchange
A Telegraph Clerk interacts with a polite young woman who asks about sending telegrams and pays for extra services. The exchange shows courtesy and a small act of kindness as the clerk assists with the message and the violet-scented gram offer. The scene ends with the woman's grateful smile and a lingering impression of good service.
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Anil
Enquirer
Lina
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W. H. Alexander
Marshall and Hudson
A, O, Hyde
Carverville
Missea Maude Weaver
Lara Dickinson
Norwal
John Mason
Nellie Mason
Myrta Mason
Nashville
Clark Dickinson
Ieo. Lamphier
C. C. Smith
Glenn Carus
Valparaiso
Ind
Sone
Elwin Nash
Percy Hammond
Bertha Rosecrantz
Kiblar
A. O
Ydo
Vicinity News
Statesman
Wilege
W. M. Slaughter
West Virginia
Miles
Privonsa
Ifra
J. D. Houston
Milwaukee
Delavan
Wis
G. J. Collis
Dat O'Leary
Will Phelps
Ruth Houston
Josiah Phelps
Madge Raven
Joel Houston
Lillian Wells
Pearl Phelps
Ryan
Eugene Cummings
Albert Collins
Emma and
Lulu Phelps
Addie Daniels
Messrs
Milt Beal
Clarence Vary
Hartlereek
DeWitt
Harry Risers
Ellis
Fred Fox
Athens
Eckford
Anna Kinney
Aston Chy
Will
Calvin Croodrich
Copley
Grange Ball
Mesars
Bentley
J.,& May
Cincinnati, Jackson & Mikinaway
Tivkuts
Mansfield
C. M. Svchyper
Toledo, Ohio
Calumet
Washington Gossip
White
Ueki
Chidiedber
Baraan
Califa
Mr. White
Tinian
Chandler
N. B. Scott
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Hanna
Scott
Thire
Hood
Gartenen
Martha Washimoer
Linnie Sini Ow Howe
West
Benny
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