Heat Fatal on Lookout Helmsman at Canal Port Clinton
Theodore Bennett aged 48, helmsman of the canal barge Lookout, died after a sudden apoplexy while northbound near Conrad Dangler Brown works. Heat blamed. coroner and witnesses report Bennett collapsed and died almost instantly. Body to Massillon cemetery if unclaimed. mayor holds personal effects. Also reports cholera infantum deaths of Florence Ferdinand and Oscar Leander Halpin, with Burford and Halpin families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bennett
Lookout
Conrad, Dangler & Brown
Barnes
Heiger
Schuffeld
Collector Atwater
Bennett
Brown
Bennetts
Ertle
Florence Ferdinand
Valentine Ferdinand
Elizzabeth Street
Delia Burford
East Liverpool
Indiana Man Seeks Rare English Rose on Ocean Voyage
E G Hill of Indiana, traveling from New York on the steamer St Louis, disclosed a mission to acquire a newly produced English rose. He would pay thousands for exclusivity if he liked the bloom, noting American demand for flowers and outlining Chicago as a major cut flower hub and California market tie-ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New York
St. Louis
American Line
E. G. Hill
G. Hill
England
Brooklyn Eagle
Hill
America
Chicago
United States
California
San Francisco
Pacific
Negroes Guard Cronje and Bermuda DETAILED
Bermuda's First West India regiment to be sent to St Helena to guard General Cronje and other prisoners. Citizens fear after dark patrols as officers are scarce. Residents hope the entire unit departs soon amid anxiety over colonial security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
St. Helena
West India
Hamilton
Prospect Camp
New York Press
First West India Regiment
Island of
Cronje
Cautions on Mercury Ointments and Travel Excursions
Warnings against catarrh ointments containing mercury and praise for Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. Also notices announcing low fares via Pennsylvania Lines for Chicago National Encampment and State Fair excursions with dates in August and September, including return deadlines and agent contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney & Co
Fernsyvania
Chicago
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania Hines Ang
Pennsylvania
J. A. Shocker
Massillon
Columbus
Lons
Wheeling
Pennsylvania Liner
Pennsylvania Lines
Timely Hints for Exporters on War's Trade Aftermath
United States consular reports note war disrupted imports to Boer states in the year ending December 31. Demand for foodstuffs rises as crops lag, with the US Australia and Argentina supplying the need. The report cautions exporters to work through established export commission houses rather than individual salesmen to meet large orders for smaller goods and food supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
United States
Washington
Australasia
Argentine Republic
British War Office
Australia
England
Africa
Delagoa Bay
Transvaal
Cabie
Stowe
Export Commission Houses
Export Commission
New Fire Alarm Transmitter Installed in New York
The fire department's telegraph reports a new transmitter costing 5800 dollars for automatic fire alarms. It replaces three older instruments needing three operators, with one operator handling the work of all three. Chief Blackwell calls it the world's best instrument of its kind. Missionaries Escape in China Describe Harsh Conditions. Reports from Hong Kong indicate missionaries endured severe privations in Hunan, including one man carried 400 tones in a coffin during escape, as cited by the Chicago Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
New York
Blackwell
China
Hong Kong
Hunan
Chicago Record
Novel decorative card holders skilled without needle and brush
A design feature explains decorative card holders made with cardboard cartridge paper pasted to form a holder 14 inches long with a six inch pocket. It outlines steps for applying large floral patterns, ribbon adornment, a possible liquid gold outline, and a homemade paste recipe. It also offers room setup tips for a guest’s room including writing materials, beds, a screen, and a night light.
Grain o Beverages Promoted by Family in Washington DC
A Washington DC reader from Genesee Pure Food Co. Le Roy NY writes praising Grain-O as superior and健康 for family use. The letter urges others to choose Grain-O for health and children’s welfare and notes prior experiences with other beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Roy
CO. I. Myers
Doctors Extend Free Care Three Months for Invalids
Due to large numbers unable to see British doctors at Suite 16 and 18 Werner block Canton U, eminent physicians extend free consultation examination and minor surgeries for three months to all invalids who call before September 29. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm, no Sundays. If unable to visit, send a stamp for home treatment questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Block
Canton
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. Bennett
Oscatl Lesndem Ilalpen
Oscar Leander Halpin
Mir
Wnth
Jeander Halpin
Gleveland Avenue
Columbia Hererts
Milan
The
Washington Star
Angela
Kate Masterson
California Fig Syrup CO
Parker
Allman
Putman
Azigague
Ag Fine Ag
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Manufacturing Co
Vre
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!