Story of a Slave to Disease and a Life-Changing Remedy
George D Williams of Manchester Michigan testifies that his wife, crippled by disease for five years, regained ability to work after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The remedy is praised for curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Cure guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by Traill Cooling and Chas P Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Minister's Good Work With a Curing Remedy
Rev. A A Power of Emporia Kansas reports a severe hilious colic attack cured after two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He helped a neighbor with the same remedy who was relieved after one dose. For sale by J P Garner & Co Austin Geo Koch & Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo. Koch & Co
Moreland
Pure Milk Source From Elmherst Dairy
F H Wells & Son advertises direct milk from Elmherst dairy for purity. They deliver to customers at 222 N Park Avenue Austin, promising the freshest service with minimal chance of impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Wells
Elmherst
FH. Wells & Son
N. Park Avenue
Austin
Williams Oregon Mother Credits Chamber Remedy Cure
A Williams Oregon parent recalls a sick baby with severe diarrhoea who could not be cured with physician care. As a last resort Chamber Remedy provided immediate relief and a complete cure. Sold by J F Garner in Austin Geo Koch Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. -H.doak
Williams
Oregon
Chamberlain
J. F. Garner
Austin
Geo, Koch, Moreland
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Restores Health Says Many
The ad claims thousands cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy and urges trials for lung troubles. It says persistent coughs yielded to the remedy after other treatments failed, even in hopeless cases at famed health resorts. Sold by J. P. Garner & Co. Austin and Geo Koch & Co. Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo. Koch &Co
Moreland
Reward Offered for Liverita Cure Claims
An advertisement offers a $500 reward for curing liver complaints with Liverita the Up-to-Date Little Liver Pill. It claims vegetable, effective doses and warns against substitutions. Prices 2c 100 pills, 10c 40 pills, 6c 15 pills. Sent by mail with stamps. Nervita Medical Co Chicago. Sold by Geo. R. Baker at Clark and Van Buren Sts Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita Medical CO
Cor
Clinton and
Jackson Sts
Chicago
Geo. R. Baker
Clark and
van Buren Sts
Kalamazoo visitors and local reputations featured in Austin
Miss Jessamine Crapser of Shabona Illinois guests Miss Mabel Charles in Austin. Prof Fred L Charles and Miss Mabel Charles return from Michigan. Mr George W Mackness represents Burke James at Photographers of America convention in Milwaukee. C A Watts returns from Jackson Michigan after sixteen years. Charlie Gantzer a 14 year old from 521 North Willow injured at Franklin and Chicago while catching a sand wagon. treated by Dr C E Hummiston for a 4.5 inch wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Mackness
Chicago Avenue
Burke & James
of the Photographers of America
Milwaukee
Charlie Gantzer
North Willow Avenue
Franklin
Chicago
Miller's Drug Store Promotes Goods And Coal Yard News
Oak Park notices advertise Miller's Drug Store offerings including chocolates perfumes and prescriptions plus Allegretti chocolates. Mr A P Prebble manager of Austin Coal Co announces a new coal yard and office at 209 N Marion Street Oak Park, marking three coal yards in operation across Oak Park and Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gia
Lake Street
Oak Park
Ill
Miller’s. Lazell’s
Miller’s
Miller’s Drug Store
A. P.’ Prebble
Austin Coal Co
Marion Street
Austin
The Greeks of Old and Mineral Springs Fame
A brief note links ancient Greeks to physical vigor via Delphi and other springs. It praises sulphur and lithia waters at West Baden and French Lick along Menon Route, comparing them to Aeneacrunus springs and claiming wide health benefits. Two daily trains from Dearborn Station. Chicago ticket office 232 Clark St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esculapius
Delphi
Hierapolis
Nauplia
Callirrhoe
Lithia
West Baden
French Lick
Dearborn
Chicago City
Clark St
Scattered Global Snippets Highlight Changing Times
The era’s notes span rail, stamp, health, and transport trends. Reports mention Finland Russia stamps, limited farm power use, a Pennsylvania engagement breakup, a young Philadelphia prisoner, disease versus war losses in South Africa, Brazil’s tiny Indian corn, Munich school demographics, per pupil costs, Senegal Niger car service, a Chicago physician’s cure claim, California centenarians linked to missions, U S maple sugar leaders, and a German society prize for a 126 mph electric railway design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
South Africa
Brazil
Munich
Bavaria
Senegal
Niger
Chicago
California
Vermont
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Town News From Oak Park and Nearby Areas
Community notes include visitors and departures with Mr and Mrs Hammer returning missionaries from Morocco. Mr Thornton Gilbert and Mr Henry Thorne travel to New York with visits planned to New Haven Hartford and South Carolina. A. M. Thome’s wife Eliza G Thome dies of apoplexy and is buried at Union Ridge Cemetery. A new Chicago Oak Park summer settlement forms near Douglas Michigan with new cottages and trees. Unclaimed letters listed. Dr Rasmus returns from Yellowstone Park and plans a lecture in Oak Park after fires affect the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hammer
Morocco
Thornton Gilbert
Henry Thorne
Nickel Plate Railroad
New York
Gilbert
New Haven
Hartford
South Carolina
Wovett
200
Lake Street
J. Kossman
Eliza G. Thome
W. T. Smith
Forest Avenue
A. M. Thome
Chicago
Lincoln Avenue
Union Ridge Cemetery
Jaome
Oak Park
Douglas
Mich
Kalamazoo River
Lake Kalamazoo
Frank E. White
I. 5. Sperry
Buzz
Kenwood
Vosburg
New York Goods Arrive For L Vikon Merchant Tailor
L Vikon the merchant tailor of 334 N Park Ave returns from New York with a full stock of fall and winter fabrics. He bought imported lines promising better values for local customers once they arrive. People are urged to visit and see the fine line as soon as available. Also ad for Dr King's New Life Pills claiming relief from headaches and nervous fatigue, 25 cents. Sold by Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. Vihon
N. Park Ave
New York City
Mr. Vihon
Dr. King
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Timely Insurance and Coal Ad Warns Fire Risk
A dense ad urges immediate fire insurance with Hartford or Glens Falls firms via broker Rena S. Tuthill at 422 N. Central Ave. It promises prompt supply of the best coal and wood and warns of recent uninsured fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FIEE
Hartford
Glens Falls
Rena S. Tuthill
N. Central Ave
Home Made Philosophy in 19th Century Protest Rhetoric
This fragmentary piece rails against pretension and misused dignity in society. It lampoons self important men who boast of knowledge while ignoring real issues, urging humility and practical wisdom over grand phrases and distant promises. It cites Cowper on slaves and laments ignorance about the afterlife and resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowper
England
North Pole
Austin Methodist Church Service Schedule
First Methodist Episcopal Church Abel M White pastor announces Sunday services at 9 30 morning sermon 12 00 Sunday school 6 15 Haworth League devotional 7 30 evening sermon Wednesday 7 45 mid week prayer service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Methodist Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Abel M. White
Fifty-Second Avenue Congregational Service Schedule
The Fifty Second Avenue Congregational church lists services at 40 North Fifty Second Avenue. Worship and preaching at 10 45 a m with Sunday school led by P F Apfel at noon. Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m. Y P S and CB at 6 30 p m. evening service at 8 00 p m. Prayer meeting at 8 00 p m Wednesday. Rev. H W Lyman is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifty Second Avenue
P. F. Apfel
C. B
H. W. Lyman
Second Baptist Church Services and Schedule
The Rev. J. D. Collins, pastor. Services Sunday morning at 10 30. Sabbath school at noon. Evening services at 7 30. Midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 8. Ladies prayer meeting Thursday at 2 30. Old Presbyterian Church on South Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Collins
Old Presbyterian Church
South Boulevard
First Presbyterian Church Austin Illinois Services
The First Presbyterian Church in Austin Illinois on Frink and Waller Avenues shows a schedule led by Rev. M. Johnson. Morning worship at 10 30 with Bible school at 12, Junior and Intermediate Endeavor sessions later day, plus evening worship at 7 30. Faith Branch morning 10 30 preaching at 3 and Sabbath school at 6 while Grant Branch holds Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frink
Waller Avenues
Christian Endeavor
Grant Branch
Euclid Avenue M E Church Service Schedule
Euclid Avenue M E Church corner Washington Boul J Clayton Yonker pastor announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 45 p m class meeting at 12 m Epworth League at 6 45 p m. On Sunday August 8th 1900 at 11 o clock a m the pastor will preach on The Sword of the Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Boul
J. Clayton Yonker
Epworth League
Presbyterian preaching in Lake Street hall NY area
Rev. Geo. B. Safford will preach every Sabbath at 8 p m in Lake Street Hall east of the Lake street and Fifty second avenue corner. Special music next Sabbath evening by Mrs. Maud Trent and Miss Jennie Brown. Y P S C E meets Sundays at 6 45 p m. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Street
S Hall
Second Avenue
Geo. B. Safford
S. 52d Avenue
Austin
Maud Trent
Jennie Brown
Austin Christian Church Moves to Abbott Block Address
The Austin Christian church relocates from the Masonic building to 207 North Park avenue in the Abbott block. Sunday school begins at 10 with M K Mizenheimer of Oak Park leading sessions. Geo A Campbell preaches at 11. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday 2 to 4. Pastor: Geo A Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Christian Church
North Park Avenue
Abbott Block
M. K. Mizenheimer
Oak Park
Geo. A. Campbell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Austin Congregational Church Service Schedule Update
Austin Congregational Church at Midway Park and Waller Avenue lists services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, 12 p.m. Sunday School, 6:15 p.m. Y P S C E. Prayer and conference Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. C S Prior to preach next Sunday on Chicago Bible Society interests. Pastor resumes August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Midway Park
Waller Avenue
W. L. Demorest
N. Park Avenue
Y. P
The Appetite of a Tramp Advertised At West Baden Springs
An travel ad touts West Baden and French Lick Springs via Monon Route claiming free extra charge and a natural cure from sulphur and lithia waters. It emphasizes pure air, scenery, and inexpensive visits with two trains daily from Dearborn. Chicago ticket office at 232 Clark Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baden
French Lick Springs
Dearborntion
Chicago
Clark Street
Parmelee Library Adds Several New Books This Week
Parmelee Current Literature Library at 5641 Lake Street announces new arrivals this week. Miss E Williams, in charge, invites interested readers to inquire for up-to-date literary titles and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmelee Current Literature Library
Lake Street
E. Williams
Best Remedy for Stomach and Bowel Trouble
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for stomach and bowel ailments. He cites two cholera morbus cures in his family and says it provides a quick sure pleasant cure. Available from J P Garner Co Austin Geo Koch Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo. Koch & Co
Moreland
Longest Mile: ODPS AND ENDS
A compact survey of odd statements, noting the Swedish mile as the world’s longest mile, Geneva’s death rate at 14.7 per thousand, seven year emigration from Siberia averaging 150000 yearly, German navy armor cost at 65000000 dollars, and England’s lunatic asylum capacity per head being fifty times Egypt’s. It also mentions a small three minute ice cream freezer for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Siberia
England
Egypt
Summer vacation job openings at Norton Brothers Maywood
Schools close for summer and many boys seek work. Norton Brothers at Maywood announces multiple summer positions and urges early calls to their Employment Department for placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Brothers
Maywood
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Tholesale and Tail
Park St
North Bo
Hugh Gair
Deaberta
Tinana Hardware
Lake St
Oak Park, If
Deg
Annewalt
Austin and Vicinity
Cicevo Light, Heat & Power Co
Cor. Central Ave
So. Boul
Park Ave
John Price
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
F.page Insurance
Beat
Garner's Drug Store
Central Ave
EB. Moore
Randolph Griest
Arthur J. Kendall
Justice of the Peace
Wesley Avenue
Chisago
Clark
Trength
Roath’s
North Bivd
Oak Park Telephone
Ohio St. Austin
Austin Telephone
August Terneak & CO
L. J. Steege
News OF the Town
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Jessamine Crapser
Shabona, Ill
Mabel Charles
Fred L. Charles
C. A. Watts
Jackson
Business Personals
Persia Hias
Columbia River
Finland
Miss Alien
Anse & Holman
Anna Blasco
Mary Carr
Cook
Maud Enright
Thos
Hathaway
D. P. Hopkins
Patrick Kearney
J. B. Krentz
A. H. Linton
Maggie Lucas
Manhattan Laundry
C. Martin
M. Mann
Grace McCarty
George Mertens
George Morland
Cyrus Moyers
W. A. Myers
Lena Peterson
John Pickerden
Katie Sabelis
Martha Schwedler
Amanda Swanson
Bert Widner
Evan Williams
H. L. Worthing
M. D
Mary Yearach
Rasmus
Yellowstone Park
Poorley
Rockford
Park
L. Vikon
Fifty-Second Avenue Congregational
Second Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Austin, Ill
Euclid Avenue
M. E. Church
52Nd Ave
Presbyterian
Austin Congregational Church
Emerson Ingalls
Masonic Block
Wee
Ngistiest
Seiden Berg, Stiefel & C CO
Agistere Ebruary
F. E. Mather
North Park Ave
McCray
McCray Refrigerator & Cold Storage CO
Mill St
Kendallville
van Buren ST
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
E. E. Prescott
Paris World’s Fair
Schmitz’ Bakery and Restaurant
Telephone
Louisville
Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunkline
Ome
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
United States
West Florida
U.S
Gulf Coast
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industrial Agent
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