Local Deeds and Visits Noted Around Martinsville Area
Local notes report Mrs. J W McCracken visiting Martinsville to see granddaughter Miss Bessie Crawford recovering from surgery. Several residents including Miss Lillie Byers and Maud Diesshir travel to and from Martinsville for family and social visits. Community members share travel, visits from Danville and Santa Visited, and upcoming events with local families and merchants referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCracken
Martinsville
Bessie Crawford
Barnum's fionkeys and strange circus notes
Fragments describe monkeys, diseases, and circus health concerns. References to Scott Emulsion trade mark, bankruptcy talk around B H K Scott, and local sales of Caro line Sheets property. Notices of visits, sales, and local goods fill the page alongside medical testimonials and a Witch Hazel Salve advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circus
Scott Rt Ma
Tescaper
Scott
Public Sale Notice and Obituary Fragments
A public sale is announced at Brook ive with items including jewelry clocks trays and tools listed for sale at 8 o clock p m on Thursday November di 1002. Also an obituary for Nancy Plummer wife of Thomas Plummer born April 5 1825 died October 20 1901 details 14 children survivors and pioneer family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Bne
Rewalator
Lo Ne Apple
Miter
Nancy Plummer
Joseph Moon
Thomas Plummer
Thomas Plummer August lv
William
Joseph
Kedell Sawyers
Amanda Jd
Joel J. Desse M
Orlando TP. Plummer
Levi
Samuel R
Louisa Ellen
Fanny Laura
Susan C
Martha A. Williams
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
A period ad touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for lame back kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming swift relief. It offers a free sample by mail to readers who write to Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY and notes regular sizes sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Bright
Pr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Mint FB aga pct ag wal 10 18 5 cat AME PM
Fragmentary notes describe rates, tickets, and forms for trades and a public line. The unreadable text mentions Zealot lines, a county event, and basic pricing terms with unclear context.
Noted Patent Remedies and Advertising Claims
An assortment of 19th century patent medicine and tonic advertisements tout Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Electric Bitters as a general health reformer, and Foley's Honey and Tar for hoarseness. They claim cures, guarantee satisfaction, and promote local sellers G. W. Bass and J. H. Thornburgh with prices and local addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Pevey
Drusqvist
Detleville
G. W Bass
Quieian Offers Monthly Home Remedies in Mooresville
A notice advertises a practitioner named Quieian offering “specialiy” cures for headaches and illnesses with guaranteed work. The service claims monthly visits on the second Tuesday in Mooresville and instruction at a home office in Martinssidle, with sessions on Monday and Saturday each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
Martinssidle
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Hall County Doctor
County physician Geo W Scroggs of Hall County Ga extols Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure saying it digests food so no starvation is needed and worst cases cure quickly. G W Bass confirms the product’s effectiveness and relief for dyspepsia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Carter
Atlanta
Bass
B. George
Winchester
Geo. W. Scroggs
Hall County
JC. Dewitt & Co
Chicago
Pumps at Overton's advertise pneumonia prevention product
An ad touts a product named Forey's Hoxry Nap Tan sold at Overton's and claims it prevents pneumonia from colds though timing may be critical. The note hints the product could be too late if purchased tomorrow. Also mentions 5,000 hides wanted by Gray's tannery and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by the Madison Medicine Co with price 25e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forey
Madison Medicine Co
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Biseteu
Willy Tela
ALOW
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Gr. A. Keller's
Wai Wilson
Little Daughter
Landershire
Lere
Peary Wilson
Dro
Bo Bacon
Indianapolis
McE
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Monrovia
G. A. Weller
S. Call and Rec
John F. Webb
Franklin
J.C. Webb
Duick
Crooklin
Mark Bass
G. W. Bass
Msstries Cox
Polly McPherson
Clara McPherson
Webb
Ladies of the Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Keller's
Mr. Finney
Marcunsville Democrat
Poesday
Lillie Byers
Banta
Mischfan
Jackson
Martinsvillee
Rauas
Macy
Etta Pavior
Tayier
Male
Marion Jackson
Miles of
Clayton
Fiete
Liseck Jackson
Essie
Abiniie Sawyer
May Jackson
Ates Eoyes
Gts
Hirdies
Muss Gussie Ross
Firem
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Will Asers
Miers
Warren
Sarah
Santa
Janny
Peandl Binns
Laxe Valley
Dare Phorsday
Steui
Paige
Ous
Mitnder Sisters
Mpiss Oasis
Iy Tadorer Munay
Moos
Fedan Podhardson Af
Martins
Vile
Faere
Dinuesdaw
Fis
Misteed
Gaiadeos
Martinsvide
Mosees Lavin
Qrirey Thavey Cole
Leely
Vetio Tien
Chook
Theva
von Vpirinfield
Teres Pane
Hagders- Voscerdd
Sumedauy
Roscoe
Snes
Ac Cord Ste. Negudre
Ned
Titiansapetis
Barnum
Fionkeys
Go Peart St
New York
B. HK. Scott
W. C. Woods
Caroline Sheets
I. J. Lindley
LinMey
Abooul Hive
Hadley
Dasabter
WA. Cox
Horace Hadley
AL Wiley
Pisinfield
George Luther
B. BP. Butler
Ralph Williams
Williams
Douglas Gilaspy
Ninerican
G. A. Retter
Wearren
East End
Pascarts
Taggart’s
D. OW
Joessee
Bethel
Clydesdale Stallion
William Moon
Heli Bf
Greencastle Road
Waliering
Lamm & Co
Chivugly
Peerless Co
Cincinnati
Bob. Jones
Deep Blue Sea
Charley
Rocky Mountain
Wey Mint
Apolis
Faz
Aioe
Pagearts
Sue
Lika
Geo. O
Upper Sandassy
Fancy
Foley
ForsSale
J. H Thornburgh
Dros. M
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Madison Biodut. Cine Co
Madison
Wis
U.S
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S.co
Joseph & Hofflin & CO
Minneapolis
Minn
Wwe
Awr&iiiten
Japanese Remedies Co
Indiana Street
Otto B. Rooker
Mocresville
John A. Taggart
Lego
Louisville
Scruggs & Britton
Ga. W. Bass
Crricn
Papay
Preachwe
PO Surday School
Upworth Lease
Aif
Preachty iV
Vuorspay
Ida Om
Christin Padesvor Sp
Feom Factory
American Wail Paper Co
G. W. Ray
W. Bass
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Overton’s
Gray's Tannery
Earnest
Avery
Acents
McCall CO
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J. W. Pepper
Punisher
Eighth & Locust Sts
Philadelphia
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