Ninety Second Birthday of Hillsdale Pioneer Major M Bullock
In Hillsdale, Major M Bullock marked his 92nd birthday March 20. Born March 20 1805 in North Hillsdale, he recalls Civil War era notes, early schooling, and a life spanning railroads and town growth. He still reads 18 papers weekly and credits inherited health, moderate tobacco use in youth, and regular habits as keys to longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale Village
Major M. Bullock
George M. Bullock
Major
Firat
North Hillsdale
Rodney Gilbert
Comfort Bullock
John Flanagan
Rehoboth
Mass
Hillsdale
Bethiah Bowen
Major M
Hennman
Uncle Major
Green River
Austerlitz
Father
Spencertown
Elderly Alderman’s Memorable Civic Travels
W. P. D. in Chatham Courier recalls an elder statesman who served as alderman during a career on the council. Highlights include a trip with New York officials and the governor on the first train from Bludson to Albany, a move to North Hillsdale, and family milestones while aging near 98.
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New York. Central
Bludson
Albany
Hudson
Pomeroy
North Hillsdale
Wilson
Sally Ann Rodman
Major
Chatham
Nebraska Hay Faces Tariff Fight to Protect Crop
North Platte resident Harrington urges Nebraska protection from imported hay competition. He cites 1895 Lincoln county shipments to Chicago and other markets, notes Nebraska upland prairie hay priced above rivals, and asks The Bee to press Congress for a high tariff to secure a stable, profitable market for the state’s hay.
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Bee
Washington
Senate
Thurston
M,r. Harrington
North Platte
Harrington
The
Nebraska
Union
Louisiana
Lincoln County
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Central States
Canada
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
Illinois
Commission
Board of Trade
Theuckst
Congress
Omaha
There Is Nothing New Under The Sun In New Composite Cars
Discussion on the novelty of composite railroad cars on the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line between Salt Lake City and Chicago. Mentions Overland Limited service and The Overland Route, praising the latest design and amenities. Also advertises Cream Vermifuge as a vegetable worm remedy, noting symptoms of worm infestation and availability at Scanlan's Drug Store.
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Chicago
Union Pacific and
Northwestern
Salt Lake City
Union Pacific
War Flares as Greeks and Turks Clash Across Europe
The article argues Greece and Turkey are in full combat with Turkey the aggressor and Greece on defense. It highlights Turkey's larger, better drilled army and growing strength from German officers while Greece lacks discipline and numbers. The piece notes Macedonia as a pivotal flashpoint and warns of potential Balkan civil strife and broader European war.
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Europe
Turkey
Greece
Macedonia
Thessaly
Armenia
Balkan
Constantinople
Hellespont
Peruna Claims Cure for Catarrh and Bad Breath
An advertisement asserts that chronic bad breath stems from catarrh in the mouth throat or stomach. It promotes Peruna as a remedy that can remove catarrh improve breath and restore normal tongue color and teeth cleanliness. A 64 page illustrated book by Dr Hartman is offered free from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
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Perien
Peru Na
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Easter Services Inspire Large Congregations Across Churches
Easter Sunday brought bright sunshine and big crowds to Catholic and Protestant churches. The Catholic altar glowed with flowers while Father McCarthy spoke on Christ’s death and resurrection. special music heightened the services. Protestant churches held Sabbath school programs with music, recitations, and readings. the Lutheran program featured Essig supervision and a quartette. The churches were filled to capacity with Easter lilies filling the air.
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McCarthy
Christ
Essig
Wisdom and wit from Williamaport Grit
A collection of maxims and aphorisms on virtue, religion, hard work, charity, and character. It contrasts inner darkness with moral action, urges doing good to friends and enemies, and notes the child as a bright light in parental joy while suggesting that opportunity finds the shiftless away from home.
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Devil
Advertised Letter List for Sidney Nebraska 1897
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for the week ending April 24 1897 list F. F. Cairns Mrs. Mary C Randall and others. Advertised letters should be called for by those named. Pierre Sanders P M.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Cairns
F. F
Randall
Mary C. Persons
Pierre Sanders
P.M
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted as Universal Remedy
The advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a rapid cure for back pain rheumatism neuralgia bruises and muscular strains in people and animals. Endorsed by E Morse of Galveston Texas the claim notes two bottles cured three months of rheumatism. Price is 50 cents and the product is sold at Scanlan's Drug Store.
Touriat Sleeper Cars on Union Pacific
The Touriat Sleeper on the Union Pacific is an up to date car designed for maximum comfort at minimum cost. They run daily from Council Bluffs and Omaha to Ogden San Francisco and Portland with Pullman porters in every car. For further particulars contact E. R. Breisch Agent.
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Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Ogden
San Francisco
Portland
Pullman
E. R. Breisch
Passes Away in Minneapolis Bert Davis Headed for Sidney Interment
Herbert Chester Davis 26 died in Minneapolis Minnesota of heart failure. His remains reached Sidney where church services followed a Christian funeral rite. Davis known as Bart was a trusted young man who valued temperance work and moral service. He joined Cranston Street Baptist Church at twelve and later belonged to North Platte Baptist Church. He inspired friends with a life motto Peace on earth good will to men. His funeral, led by G A Beecher, drew a full church and mourners in a moving tribute to a life well lived.
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United States
Congress
Yorktown
T’vée
Hillsdale
Hudson
Albany
Daniel Webster
Horace Greeley
Harrison
Lafayette
Carrige
General van Rensselaer
East Hillsdale
Franklin
Baptist Church
Stephen Gano
Abel Brown
Pixley & Foster
Thaddeus Reed
Buffalo
New York
Barrington
Mass
Crow Fork
Rochester
Genesee County
Canada
Lockport
Schenectady
Benjamin
Hudson & Berkshire
Claverack
Minneapolis
Minn
Herbert Chester
Charles P
Ellen Davis
Episcopal’ Church
Bart
Gould
Solomon
Herbert Chester Davis
Cranston Street
Providence
R. I
North Platte
Order of Good
Templars
Beecher
Permon
Electric Bitters Promote Nerve and Digestive Health
Purported remedy Electric Bitters is advertised as the best medicine for restoring tired nervous systems. It claims vegetable composition, nerve tone in the stomach, stimulates liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite, aids digestion, and is sold for 50 cents to a dollar per bottle at W. F. Bassett's Drug Store.
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Ton’t
W. F. Baasett
The Discovery Saved His Life
Mr G Caillouette of Beaversville Illinois credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after La Grippe left him near death. He reports rapid improvement after starting treatment and using three bottles. A free trial is offered at W F Bassett Drug Store.
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G. Caillouette
Beaversville
W.F. Bassett
Backlaw Arnica Salve Offered For Sale
Backlaw Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refund. Price 25 cents per box sold by W F Bassett.
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W. F. Bassett
Horehound Syrup Promises Cure for Coughs and Lung Ailments
Ballard's Horehound Syrup is advertised as a safe, effective remedy for coughs bronchitis whooping cough and related lung troubles. The ad guarantees money back through Scanlan's Drug Store if no benefit is seen and lists 25 and 50 cent price points.
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Scanlan’s
Seed for sale in Higgins Nebraska
Alfalfa and millet seed plus corn and oats offered for sale. Apply to J W Harper in Higgins Nebraska.
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Bullock
Harlemville
M. Bullock
44Th Regiment of Infantry
Enos T. Throop
Esquire
N. F. Beck
Adj
King Solomons
Island of
Crete
Williamaport
Baillard’s Snow Liniment
the Touriat Sleeper
Bert Davis
Backlaw
Arnica
Ballard
Horehound
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