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Newspaper
Mooresville Guide
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
2
The advertisement touts Miles Restorative Nervine as superior to other treatments. It claims nervous prostration and general debility were relieved after using Nervine with Miles Heart Cure, improving health and restoring vigor.
A cyclone swept across the west of town three miles south, striking Webb’s farm. Workers clung to machinery as straw, unthrashed wheat, and a stacker were blown about. Several men battled the wind and stayed safe. others reported injuries and damage elsewhere.
A promotion touts saving money by buying groceries at Overton's while claiming first class goods. The message emphasizes value and quality in a straightforward sales pitch.
Local notes report furniture and hardware sales at Carlisle stores including Overton's and Ross's. Miss Mary Thomas from Indianapolis visits Miss May Jackson while Henry Bucker and wife attend Mrs Barthena Chandler's funeral. Chandler dies after a paralysis stroke. Families move, recoveries noted, and fishing along the river cited with good sport.
Levi Biber son of Lewis and Lucinda Baber was born in Sendricks county Indiana. He enlisted in the Civil War and served faithfully until discharge. He married Elizabeth Phillips in Tsto at age 16 and was a loving husband. He died peacefully at home after illness at age 60 years 10 months 1 week 2 days, leaving wife a daughter with her husband two grandchildren and two brothers. He spoke of not recovering and prepared to meet death, singing and praying throughout his illness.
Parthena Jackson born October 12 1825 in Guilford County North Carolina died July 7 1899 in Mooresville Indiana aged 73 years 8 months 20 days Married to Harvey Chandler August 15 1846 they shared fifty years of marriage A life long Friends church member she raised five children with two surviving and cared for two grandchildren Orville and Zella in her final decade Her devotion to worship Sabbath school and midweek prayer meetings marked her steadfast Christian faith.
The Indianapolis State Fair will run September 18 through 23 with a liberal premium list higher than previous years and more articles eligible for premiums. The program includes a larger attractions line, daily lectures by nationally known speakers, and a government built auditorium. Notable visitors include Secretary Wilson and ex Governor Hoard, while topics cover cooking domestic economy good roads and dairying. Roadway samples and harvesting equipment will be tested on grounds, camping facilities will be expanded, and a corn and potato area will showcase machinery and implements daily.
Friends of M. A. Hogarty of Lexington witnessed a rapid jaundice illness. Despite treatment from doctors, he found no relief until Electric Bitters, which he credited with a full recovery after two bottles. The remedy is praised for stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Sold by G. W Dass druggist for 50 cents.
A brief item noting gifts from the Sultan to Uncle Sam. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the report references a diplomatic exchange and charitable or ceremonial offerings between a Middle Eastern ruler and the United States.
In Shawwal of 1254 Wegira, Sultan Was Seyyid Saood sends a formal letter to U S President Martin Van Buren. He explains dispatching a royal ship Sultanee bearing gifts including horses, groom, attar roses, gold, rose-water, a Persian carpet, a jeweled ornament, camel hair shawls, a gold mounted sword, two large pearls, and a string of pearls.
Resolutions from Castle Ilali kk of PB Mooresville Lodge and Hope Temple No 151 Rathbone Sisters express sympathy for F W Matthews on the death of his wife Mrs Nannie Matthews and for the bereaved Callie Matthews. The notices urge publication in local papers and convey heartfelt condolences from lodge members and sisters.
The piece notes gifts from a Sultan including pearls, a gold plate, a bottle of diamonds, a gem-studded snuff-box, and a box of mixed jewels. It cites constitutional limits on presidential gifts, describes three months of diplomacy, and chronicles sale of gifts and theft of remaining items, with mention of the thief captured after a long chase.
Mrs Johnson and her daughter from Clayton were guests of Mrs Hick Jackson on Saturday. They were helped home by Miss Mary Johnson who had visited Miss May Jackson for the past 18 days.
Pla Danforth of La Grange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It also treats ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Price 24 cents. J W Bass druggist.
A listing notes summer fabrics and trims including lawns dimities batistes marsailles linens ribbons laces and more now available at Thompson and Jones. Call to view the selection.
The ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as improving appetite digestion and bodily health. It claims the product provides energy and regular habits and notes a price of 24 cents at a local seller.
An item notes a demand for 5000 hides at Gray's tannery in It Earnest. The page also advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a new, highly effective digestion remedy and praises Ice cream from Tayvart's along with a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung troubles.
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