Local notes from Plano and surrounding towns
The column reports community happenings across Plano and nearby areas including visits by G. W. Patterson and family, school terms and socials, church events, and farm activities. It notes births, sales of farms, family visits, and upcoming basket social at Bayley school house to support church work, with various residents moving, farming plans, and local travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Maren LU
Rowley Lott
Wihel Jevet
Alia Lu- Fortune
Catio
Patmerron
Wessington Springs
Robert Field
G. BE. Patterson
R. Lalue
John Murner
J. N. Campbell
C. E Brown
Louis LaFortune
Bayley School
Ladies Library
W. B. Rowley
Night Was Her Terror and Coughs Cured by Discovery
Mrs. Chase Applegate of Alexandria writes of severe consumption and night coughs until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her completely after three hundred dollar bottles. She reports a 58 pound gain and confidence in its power to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and throat troubles. Also mentions S N 00 and free trial bottles at Serkin’s drug store. The second item notes Wm Koch’s sizable harness stock including machine made and self manufactured goods plus planned wholesale manufacture and new harness production setup. Prospective buyers urged to visit and compare stock and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Chase Applegate
Alexandeida, Ltd
Dr. King
Price
S. By Serkin
Wm. Koch
Hood
A. O. Spavupina
North
Searsport
Wat
H. Garner
West Earl
The Best Salve in the World Banner Salve
An advertisement by S. H. Scallin proclaims Banner Salve as the best healing salve for burns scalds piles ulcers running sores and all skin diseases It claims a prescription by a world renowned skin specialist makes it uniquely effective for wide range of skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scallin
Fort Wayne Drug CO
Fort Wayne
Ind
United States
Militia Company Forming in Mitchell for State Guards
J. M. Adams announces a militia company in Mitchell to join the State Guards now being organized. He invites names of volunteers and offers assistance organizing and enrolling. The message is dated March 22, 101. A note promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a health testimonial from S. H. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Rapair
J. M. Adams
S. D
Foley
S. H. Seallin
Creamery Coming Under Turner Firm in Mitchell
The Republican reports Turner & Son have purchased a creamery in Mitchell and will operate it with their wholesale butter and egg house. Skimming stations will be set up in various parts of the county to help farmers far from town. Turner returns soon to begin work on the plant, and promises fair dealing with milk suppliers. DeWitts Little Early Risers are recommended for bilious relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Sholes
Yankton
A. B. Knowley
Sanborn County
Dee Brooks
Mr. Sholes
Evbel Mc Dougal
Mitchell
Maude
J. BR. White
Gen
Everett and
Marie
Riverside
W. L. Wallis
Letcher
Andrew Hannon Hae
Jake Stemler
Andrew
John Chappell
Mr. Snyder
Chicago
Leatcher
John Askew
Hopkins & Chandler
Adolph Tennyson
Turner
Republican
Punty
Memorial Service for ex President Harrison Set at Congregational Church
A memorial service will be held Sunday evening March 24 at the Congregational church. Prof E J Quigley will speak on Harrison as a scholar and lawyer Gen Geo Sibby will discuss him as a soldier and statesman Rev D R Tomlin will speak of him as a citizen and a Christian Special music is planned. EF Presson of Pressonville Kansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is best for grippe colds cough and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Congregational Church
E. J. Quigley
Gen Harrison
Geo. Sibby
D. R. Tomlin
Earthquake in Venezuela Described by Survivor
Mrs Charles Michtekault of J town Maryland reports her son Frank Michiletag Yat Cara cas in Venezuela survived a devastating quake. The disaster began October 20 with repeated shocks daily for five days causing widespread ruin from Caracas to coastal towns. Buildings collapsed, trains halted, and thousands were left injured or dead as residents slept in parks and plazas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Michtekault
J Town
Frank Michiletag
Caracas
Venezuela
Mir Miciitekault
Baltimore
Christmas Book Promise Sparks Name Change Joke
A Chicago Record tease quotes Mrs Simson telling Miss Alice she can write her name in a Christmas book, then notes her cautious remark about writing it as Mrs Simson. The playful exchange centers on a light social moment and a pun about marriage names.
An Able Singer in a Fragile Family Tale
A brief note portrays a singer supporting her parents and two younger siblings with her singing. The fragment hints at the audience’s surprise at her strong power and resilience as she sustains a family unit through performance.
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Philadel
Fire and women’s health into one urgent plea
An old promotional piece links sensational fire rescue admiration to chronic female illnesses. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for uterus ulcers and inflammation, citing Ada Brooks’s four year struggle and rapid improvement after eight bottles, then inviting readers to request the Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freman
Ada Brooks
Kirbyville
Taney Co
Missouri
Dr. Pierce
Bega
How General Butler Freed a Man
General Butler used a legal ruse to free a Boston man accused on four indictments for theft. He had three indictments quashed on condition the man plead guilty to the largest theft, then revealed a fatal flaw in the case, leading to the prisoner's immediate freedom. The court reportedly laughed at the clever gambit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Butler
Boston
Butler
Slang on Cook’s Status and Household Turmoil
A quip from the New York Times humorously links a cook’s wage to household harmony or chaos. It suggests lower paid cooks cause little trouble, while those earning $40 or more may trigger dramatic upheaval, as sounds of ironware and pottery echo upstairs during morning calls.
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New York Times
Huxley and the Clergyman Sparks Over Darwin Debate
A rash clergyman derides Darwinism in magazine pieces aimed at Huxley. He then writes to Huxley seeking advice as to further study while mocking the scientist. Huxley replies with a sharp tip: “Take a cockroach and dissect it.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huxley
Girl recalls alarm after Buffalo fire as onion rumor swirls
A Buffalo family steadies for night after a residence fire, a little girl half dressed after awakening says she was frightened. Neighbors note her trembling, while a tangential rumor links General Grant to a telegram about onion deliveries to the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Dow
Fort Donelson
Grent
Washington
Childsafe Knife Gaffe and Moral Ice Cake Tale
Humorous quips narrate a baby handled with a large carving knife away from danger while a father counsels calm. A boy stands on a melting cake of ice in a fable like test, about keeping cool and heeding prudent advice. Short maxims on forbearance and memory urge patience and industry as moral guidance.
Notice to creditors in estate of Belle Humiston
Administrator Charles F. Raymond of Belle Humiston’s estate warns all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Notices filed at A. E. Hitchcock’s Mitchell office, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated March 9, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Humiston
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchell
Davison
S. D
Charles F. Raymond
Belle Hamiston
Oscar Raymond
A. E. Hitchcork
Estate of Oscar RaymondAdministrator of estate named
Estate of Oscar Raymond in Mitchell Davison County is administered with A E Hitchcock attorney. March 9 1901 dated. Administrator referenced as deceased. Parish and court details appear in probate notation.
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Bethel
Ethan
Mr. Barber
Scotland
Minna
Frank Cole
Levi Brown
C. H W. Baree
Sheeder
J. W. Crandell
Nellie Ramsbottom
Lead
N. W. Rapalee
John Oster
Wisconsin
Chas
MT. Vernon
Mir. Vernon
Bernice Brown
Miss Brown
McKiwen
Mercor
Neb
McEwen
C. H. Arland
Lizzie Arland
Walter Baker
Bank
McCormick
Sioux City
Lillian
Fiorence Bras
Milt Holmes Wood
Emeley
Mr. Holmes
Annie Slaynes
BH. H. Holmes
Fulton
Ladies Cemetery Association
Mrs. A. FE. Dean
John Heyoes
Jessie Samuels
M. C. Betts
J. Norton
Della Cook
Elmer Weeks
Turner & Son
DeWitt
S.H Scallin
EF. Presson
Pressonville
Kans
Rireyy
Chicago News
Trusts
Puck
Chicago Times-Herald
Bishop Hall
Ditors
Smith & Conges
J. W. Broadbent & CO
Mitchell, South Dakota
Movrow
Worle
H.R. Kibsre
W. C. Huyck
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