Accidental Gun Wound Blights 19 Year Old Brother
Superintendent Coursey receives word from Virgil that his 19 year old brother was accidentally shot while hunting and later underwent shoulder surgery. Despite several operations and heavy blood loss his condition remained critical with little hope of recovery. The report references a moral about hardship and mentions health products and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Coursey
Virgil
Alpena
Huron
Ansy
Coursey
Course
Calico dress and ambition meet in Rocky Mountain Tsa ad
A vivid product blurb describes a woman in a calico dress with laughing eyes and vermilion cheeks, claiming beauty and vitality for those who use Rocky Mountain Tsa, attributed to S H Scallio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Milwaukee Road Round Trip Excursion to Minneapolis
The Milwaukee Road offers one fare round trip tickets to Minneapolis on October 9 through 12 and 14 with return valid until October 19. Extension of return time may be granted on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis
Twenty Silver Dollars Giveaway at Butterfield Store
The store run by H. D. Butterfield offers twenty large round silver dollars to be given away to patrons between now and New Years. Visit the shop to learn how to qualify and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Butterfield
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Promises Relief for Nasal Catarrh
In New Orleans on September 1, 1900, Ely Bros. promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for treating nasal catarrh with a 75 cent spraying tube. Pharmacist Geo. W. McDuff reports selling two bottles to customer William Lamberton at 1415 Delachaise Street and receiving wonderful, satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St. N. Y
New Orleana
Messrs
Wm. Lamberton
Delachaise St
New Orleans
Monarce over pie and injuries
Injuries including Burns cuts sprains and stings are noted with a claim of instant relief from Dr Thomas Electric O11 at a local dug B10-e, reflecting a peculiar historical remedy reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
New Mail Carrier Added to Mitchell Service
A Washburn dispatch notes the third mail carrier for Mitchell will start November first after Sept McCoy recommended a third man for better service. John Coughlin heads for a permanent promotion while another substitute awaits civil service results as postal business grows and city population expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washbington
Mitchell
McCoy
John Coughlin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim Cure All Disease
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. internal remedies target the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills are promoted as effective tonics and purifiers. The ad claims a physician endorsement and offers testimonials, with Toledo Ohio as the company base and druggists as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. J
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Fulton church to open with dedicatory services Sunday
Fulton hosts a church dedication this Sunday October 6 with 10 30 a m services led by Presiding Elder Hager. An afternoon program at 2 p m features the Sunday echoer and league, and a 7 30 p m praise and consecration service. A fourth quarter conference is set for Saturday at 2 p m. Also listed is a for sale ad: three young horses and five well bred cows on Platte farm one mile south of Mitchell, exchange for sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Hager
Echoer
League
Platte Farm
Mitchell
H. I. S Now
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office October 1901
A weekly list shows uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending October 1 1901. Names include Campbell Clark Conrad Cook Cropsey Cushman Fister Foley Fully Gammon Gone Jump McMichael Marshall Nichole Robb Selk Smith Stewart Stover Taylor Weston Young. Call "'advertised" to claim. uncalled letters after two weeks go to dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Campbell
H Clark
HG Conrad
Joe Cook
Owen L Cropsey
Fred Cushman
Dr Fister
William Foley
Tommy Fully
Ed Gammon
Joe Gone
J E Jump
D L McMichael
John Marshall
C L Nichole
John Robb
Harry Selk
H W Smith
Etta Stewart
H B Stover
J E
Stepped Into Live Coals and Found Healing
A Jonesville Virginia man recalls a severe foot burn that led to lifelong leg sores. Buckien's Arnica Salve cured him after other remedies failed. The ad touts Arnica for burns cuts sores bruises and piles, sold by S S H Scallin at 25 cents. Also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for health and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Eads
Jonesville
Buckien
S S H Scallin
Foly's Honey and Tar touted to stop colds when taken early
A short ad claims Foly's Honey and Tar cures colds if taken promptly, urging readers to act when feeling sniffly or exposed. Scallin.
What Your Face Worth and Liver Trouble Cure
A vintage drug ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills to improve skin tone. Claims include clear skin, rosy cheeks, and a rich complexion, with a price of 25 cents at S H Scallin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S H Scallin
Foley’s Honey and Tar Heals Child Colds Quickly
Chaz R Wessnar of Evanston Illinois reports his two year old son suffered a severe cold resistant to several treatments until Foley’s Honey and Tar was used. The boy was completely cured after one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaz. R. Wessnar
Evanston, Il
Foley
S. S & Scallin
For Sale House and Lot Near East Side School
House and lot near the east side school house corner offered for sale by H R Kibbee agent. Terms include partial payment in cattle or horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Schoolhouse Corner
H. R. Kibbee
VanAlatine Offers Bicycles and Gear at Reduced Prices
E B VanAlatine advertises bicycles fly nets dusters and related items offered at reduced prices to close out stock. The listing emphasizes clearance and bargain pricing for miscellaneous sporting and outdoor goods.
Reversed Lower Court in Liquor Case Victory for Sanford and Bradley
T. J. Spangler received a telegram from the supreme court announcing that the state cases against Joseph P. Bradley and W. D. Sanford reversed the circuit court verdicts and found the defendants not guilty of selling liquor to minors. The ruling preserves their right to operate saloons in the state and marks a significant legal victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford and Bradley
Supreme Court
T. J. Spangler
Joseph P. Bradley
W. D. Sanford
Mr. Spangler
Supreme
Fiendish Attack Fails to Stop Cherokee Man's Recovery
A Cherokee Iowa man C F Colier suffered a severe kidney attack that left him unable to stoop or sit comfortably. After using Electric Bitter he reports a remarkable recovery, claiming the medicine cleanses blood and cures backache and kidney trouble. Available for 50 cents at Sceallin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Colier
Cherokee
Iowa
Sceallin’s
Kidney Cure Helped Woman in One Week Says Letter
S A Sogalle of Crown Point New York writes that his wife suffered kidney trouble for years. After being induced to use Foley's Kidney Cure she improved greatly in less than a week and was cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S A. Sogalle
Crown Point, N. Y
Ury Foley
S . Scallia
Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry Cures Digestive Ailments
A boon to travelers Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry claims to cure dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. It is described as pleasant to take and prompt in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Drug Store Recommendation Boosts Chamberlain Cough Remedy
In Ontario New York a druggist recalls recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a customer lacked a preferred brand. He offered a refund if the product did not satisfy. A subsequent visitor with a cough was advised to buy Chamberlain's Remedy on the recommendation. It is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Grandin
Ontario
N. Y
Norway Fairies in Norwegian and Japanese Folklore
William writes in the Chicago Herald that Norwegians, like Japanese, believe forests mountains and gorges are inhabited by fairies. Nissen is the farmer’s good fairy who tends cattle. he must be appeased with porridge on Christmas morning. When families move, the fairy travels with them perched on the load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
William
Chicago Herald
Japan
Nissen
Dr. King's New Discovery Endorsed by Ky Family
Mrs J C Snicer of Crittenden Kentucky praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her baby of croup and relieving her chronic bronchial trouble. The ad claims rapid relief and a household staple for croup and whooping cough with trial bottles offered free at S H Scailin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
J.C Snicer
Crittenden
Dr. King
S H Scailin
Davison County Tax Judgment Sale Notice
Pursuant to a real estate tax judgment in Davison County on October 4, 1901, delinquent 1899 taxes and prior years will be offered for payment on November 6, 1901 at 9 o clock in the forenoon at the county treasurer s office in Mitchell. Lands charged with unpaid taxes will be set forth and offered for sale. G B Kelsey Treasurer Davison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Mitchell
5. D
S. D
Joseph la Fortune
NEI
Walter Logan
Ambrose Jackson
Joseph Beattie
Chester E. Brown
P. O
Ircuit
County of
Davison
Ishall
G. B. Kelsey
Davison County
Backache warning and kidney cure advertisement
Warning that backache signals kidney disorder potentially leading to Brignns disease diabetes or other serious illnesses. Advertisement claims Fairy's Kidney Cure makes the kidneys well.
Rummage Sale At 315 Maine Street Under Church Auspices
Rummage sale planned for October 3 to 5 at 315 Maine Street under the ladies of the M. E. church. Second hand clothing furniture dishes stoves and more offered at low prices. Five cents buys a cup of coffee and pastries during sale hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine St
M. E. Church
Coc&p
Farm Auction Seeks High Bids On Cattle and Machinery
Public sale in Rose Dale township near Mitchell on Tuesday October 8 1901 begins at 10 am. Lot includes 5 horses 10 milch cows 1 Durham bull 6 heifer calves 1 dull calf 5 head of nurses 34 cattle 80 sheep 32 pigs and a large stock of farm machinery with seeder Deering binder sulky plows cultivators wagons and more. Terms cash up to 10 with bankable security till Oct 1 1902 at 8 percent. Auctioneers Boyden Welch. Proprietor Jos Wayman. Also notes further inventory and terms by Phil Tobin auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale Township
Rosedale Bridge
Mitchell
Boyden & Welch Auctioneers
Jos. Wayman
Phil. Tobin
Fred Widmann
Sale of farm stock and goods near Mitchell
Due to illness the owner quits and offers sale of horses cattle hogs machinery and household goods. Thirtyfive young stock, ninety head of cattle including nine yearling calves and seven cows to be freed in early winter. Terms cash under ten pounds. over ten dollars at a set interest rate with three percent discount for cash. Sale Wednesday October 23 at 1:30 p m four and a half miles southeast of Mitchell. Free lunch at noon. J S Serverson auctioneer FB Angell Prosper Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cao
S. E
Mitchell
J. S. Serveson
FB. Angell
Prosper
Foley's Honey Tar Adopted by West Virginia Reform School
Supt J Gluck of Pruntytown West Virginia reports trying all advertised cough medicines before selecting Foley's Honey Tar for the reform school as most effective and harmless. Doan's Ointment offered at 50 cents per jar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. J
Gluck
Farm School
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Public Auction at Dr Burr Farm East of Mitchell
Dr Burr farm auction set for Thursday at 10 o'clock featuring mares, a registered Galloway bull, 61 milch cows, 50 shoats, 80 hens and other poultry, 12 Pekin ducks, and large quantities of farm machinery and household goods. Terms cash under 10 00, over 10 00 with bankable security to Oct 15. 2 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers Boyden Mek, M. Day proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Burr
Mitchell
Hacke
Iaiot
Boyden
Mek
M. I. Day
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Young Coursey
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
T. Briddleman
Parehallville
Mich
S H Ssallin
Dean
Carrie A. Miller
Clinton Street
Seneca Falls
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
W. A. Davis
Ausioneer
Willery
Emsley
FE. E. King, M. D
Scallin’s Drug Store
Lower Court
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
GEO
E. Foster
Tice
Clifford Ellis
H. J. Mohr
Alexandria
Hanson
South Dakota
Albert G. Ellis
J. Mohr
Atty
J. Conhaim
Conhaim
Burdock
Julia Pitridge
West Cornwell, Conn
Kindles
Dako
Doan
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