Nelson Jontz Rittenhouse Reunion Opens a Family Chronicle
A reunion of Nelson Jontz and Rittenhouse families gathers from across the United States to Yellow Creek Lake on August 31, 1899. Surviving elder aunts Mary Nelson and Susan Rittenhouse lead the event with songs prayers and reminiscences.
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Charles F. Nelson
Mary Rittenhouse Nelson
William Rittenhouse
Susan Rittenhouse
Nelson
Jontz
Win
Rittenhouse
Mary Nelson
Johtz
Mary M Rittenhouse Nelson
Susan Nelson Rittenhouse
America
Denunciation of whiskey in Ingersoll quotes
Ingersoll denounces whiskey as a demoralizing force from distillery to crime. He likens alcohol to a river of death, citing wrecked lives, poverty, insanity, and ruined families. He warns that all who touch it contribute to crime and despair.
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Ingersoll
Shakesear
Jane
Jontz and Nelson Family Names in Indiana and Kansas Records
A long list of individuals bearing the Jontz Nelson and related surnames, with numerous spouses and children, appears as registered members tied to North Manchester, Disko, Silver Lake, and nearby Indiana towns, plus entries for Brenham Texas, Coffeyville and Chanute Kansas, and Liberty Mills. Names include Harriet Nagle, Ezra Leffel, Adelia Oglesby, Neva Homman, Frank Zimmerman, Mary Nelson Miller, and many more in grouped family rosters.
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Joseph Jontz
Harriet Jontz Nagle
Lela M Ream Cary BE Nagle
Ezra Leffel
Anna Nagle
Jennie Jontz Leffel
Blanche Nagle
Daisy Leffel
John Nagle
Golda Leffel
Clyde Nagle
EA Thomas
Freddie Nagle
Zoe Leffel
Thomas J W Ream
Reah Thomas Pleasant Arontz Ream
Velma Thomas
North
Manchester
Indiana
D Leffel
Carr Leffel
H D Leffel
Maynard Leffel
Brenham
Texas
IU Whittenberger
Adelia W Oglesby
Irs
Jonta
C Whittenberger Tenbergerer
Isittie W Smith
South Whitley
John Fitton
Neva Homman
Lizzie Jontz Fitton Greeley Jontz Willard Fitton
Isell Jontz
Willard Fitton
Clarence Jontz
Ina Fitton Homman
Mabel Jontz
Dale Homman
Hazel Jontz
Silver Lake
RN Jontz Cleo Jontz
P A Jontz McKinley Jontz
Disko
Jacob Jontz
Robert M Jontz
Russel Jontz
R M Jontz
Jontz Bennie Jontz
John Haney
Charley Jontz
Susan Jontz
Haney TA Jontz tMarnest
Haney
Malissa Jontz
Frank Taney
Elva Jontz
Shaman Harry Haney
Chester Jontz
Mabel Haney
Everett Jontz
C. F. Nelson
Mary Rittenhouse
Nel-Ineza
Nelson Zimmerson
Frank Zimmerman
Horey Kensey
North Manchester
J Nelson Roy EH Nelson
Susan Nelson
Vivian Nelson
Francis M Nelson
Reginald Nelson
Jessie Nelson
Beatrice Nelson
AL Nelson
Coffeyville
Kansas
Nelson Mamie Nelson
Naomi M Nelson
Gladys Nelson
Bessie Nelson
Frank Nelson
Harley Nelson
New Salem
RR Nelson
Chanute
No, bud, there is nobility in fighting for truth
A brief London Tib-Bits exchange quotes a man calling another a liar and scoundrel and a response urging him to fight for the truth. The dialogue frames honor in standing for accuracy against insult.
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London
The Psychology of Flirting and public manners
A clipped excerpt discusses flirting as a sign of female inferiority and urges women to avoid it citing Lay Sermons for Women. It contrasts modern flirtation with noble conduct and praises exercise over romantic games. It then notes a street scene praised for kindness to horses and encourages teamsters to adopt similar encouragement.
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Demorest’s
Newspaper Friendship and the value of allies
A writer argues newspapers remember friends and never boast enemies. Kindness from readers pays off, as mutual support yields dividends. The essay asserts human nature mirrors the press and notes that truthfully, there comes a time.
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The
Independent
Impact of a Reputable Newspaper Word on a Man
A substantial newspaper word can shape a man’s life by influencing his reputation and future prospects, creating lasting effects on his standing and opportunities within the community.
Evolution of a Name in Rogersville
A Tennessee girl born as Mary dropped the r to become May then shared the y to e, signing Mae as she grew. Nearly a year after marriage she dropped the e again, now plain May, illustrating a playful evolution of her name in social circles.
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Plain
Mary
May
Mae
Rogersville (Tenn
Klondyke gold rush blamed for greater losses than war
W H McBride son of Judge Wesley R McBride reports in a private letter that the Klondyke rush caused more deaths fortunes sacrificed and wrecked lives than the Spanish American war. He cites daily reports of misfortune from routes like Edmonton trail and Hazelton through harsh conditions.
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W.H. McBride
Wesley R. McBride
Klondyke
Kylondyke
Philippines
McBride
Edmonton Trail
Ashcroft
Dease Lake
Hazelton
Goshen News
Man Fined for Dog Tax After Ignoring County Warnings
In a neighboring county a man faced charges for not paying the dog tax by the required deadline. He claimed unawareness, saying he did not read the county papers despite warnings published repeatedly. He paid $11 in fine and costs, a sum that could have funded his home paper for eleven years.
New York Man Rescued After Third Sinking Berates Rescuer
A New York man who fell overboard was saved while sinking for the third time. Upon regaining consciousness he harshly criticized the rescuer, saying if he knew his work he would have caught him the first time he sank.
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New York
Popular Music Offer From Indianapolis Company
A Chicago style advertisement invites readers to send three piano or organ teachers or performers' names and addresses plus twenty five cents to receive full sheet music collections. The package includes The Flower that won my Heart Mamie O Rourke March Manila Dewey's March Two Step by the U S Marine Band and five other pages of popular music.
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Mamie O’rourke
Manila
Dewey
U. S. Marine Band
Washington D. C
Popular Music. Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Dr. Chas. Roger offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. Advertises as the most successful remedy for bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. Describes the product as pleasant safe and reliable.
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Chas
Roger
A Frightful Blunder Warns of Burns and Sores
A vintage advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best treatment for burns cuts boils and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and a cure guarantee sold by Dr. Rager the druggist.
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Bucklen
Rager
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Kalamazoo Man
Chester H. Brown of Kalamazoo Michigan reports Kodol Dyspepsia Cure healed a severe indigestion problem. The digestant works on what you eat without stomach aid and is recommended to other dyspeptics. Dr Rager endorses the product.
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Eaiment
M. A. Betron
Bloomingdale
Tenn
Chas. Rager
Chester H. Brown
Kalamazoo, Mich
Rager
A Word to Mothers About Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A mother’s note urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children with croup or severe cold. It claims no opiate or narcotic and suitable for babes and adults. The product is praised nationwide and sold by Dr. Chas. Rager.
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United States
Chas. Rager
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Physicians
EE Turner of Compton Missouri cured of piles after seventeen years and trying over twenty remedies. Physicians and surgeons endorse the salve. Beware of dangerous counterfeits. Dy Dr Chas. Rager.
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EE Turner
Compton
DeWitt
Chas. Rager
A Narrow Escape
Mrs Adams writes of a near death experience from consumption after doctors gave up. Hart of Groton paid eight dollars for Dr King’s New Discovery which cured her cough and lung disease. Trial bottles were free at Dr Rogers Drug Store with a guaranteed or refunded price.
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Dr. Rogers Drug Store
Perfect Little Early Risers praised by La Fayette reader
Robt Moore of La Fayette Indiana writes that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are simply perfect for constipation and liver ailments. The pills are advertised as never causing griping.
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Rob’t. Moore
la Fayette, Ind
DeWitt
Uhas
Rager
For Sale or Trade Nebraska Farm Near Red Willow City
For Sale or Trade 160 acres of well improved Nebraska land within five miles of the capital in Red Willow county. All under cultivation with scarce crop failures. Society is good with nearby schools and churches. Abundant good water. Farm could be traded for a 10 acre Indiana farm or sold on reasonable terms. Inquire at or write to the Revorn Silver Lake Indiana.
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Nebraska
Red Willow County
Indiana
Silver Lake
Ind
Spain's Greatest Need Promoted by Aiken Visitor
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken South Carolina and credits Electric Bitters with curing back head pain. He promotes this blood and nerve remedy as America’s greatest medicine, claiming it cures liver and kidney trouble purifies the blood tones the stomach and nerves and restores vigor. Bottles guaranteed at 50 cents, sold by Dr Rager.
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R P.olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
S. C
America
All
Rager
Witch Hazel Salve Praised for Baby Skin Healing
Mrs. Emma Boker of Eaglewood Nursery Chicago says DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve soothes wounds burns and eruptions and that when other remedies fail in healing babies it will cure. Dr Chas Rager also endorses the product.
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DeWitt
Emma Boker
Eaglewood Nursery
Chicago
Chas. Rager
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Success
Noted for treating bowel complaints, Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has become a standard medicine in much of the civilized world. For sale by Dr. Chas. Rager.
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Chamberlain
Chas. Rager
DeWitt’s Little Haily Risers Pills
Remedy claim for chronic constipation biliousness nervousness and worn out feeling. Describes small pleasant pills that cleanse and regulate the entire system. Attributed to Dr. Chas Ruger and marketed as famous little pills.
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DeWitt
Chas. Ruger
John Cook Sells Buggies and Horses at Low Prices
You can find the best buggies surty road wagons and driving horses from John Cook. He offers low prices and a wide selection. If you plan to buy any of these items he can supply exactly what you want.
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John Cook
One Minute Cough Cure and Diarrhea Remedy Testimonials
Readers report cures from One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia related lung trouble and a Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for long running diarrhoea. Testimonials from Helen McHenry of Bismark North Dakota and O R Moone praise swift relief and complete recovery after using advertised medicines. Sold by Dr U Rager.
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Helen McHenry
Bismark
N. D
Dr. Rager
Times
Hillstille
Chamberlain
O. R. Moone
Dr. U. Rager
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Rittenrouse
Yellow Creek Lake
Thes
Wayne County
Ohio
Paulustown
Joseph
Eliza Nelson Jontz
Jacob Jontz and
Catherine Nelson
Vance Nelson
Mayme Nelson
Eugene Rittenhouse
Eliza M. Ulsh
Bob Ingersoll
J HW Nelson Charles Nelson
Sadie Nelson
Kenneth Nelson Iettie Nelson
Disko, Indiana
HC Miller
Mabel Miller
Mary Nelson Miller
Millie Miller
Hallan Grace Miller
Newkirk, Oklahoma Territory
H Ulsh
Frank Uist
Eliza Nelson Ulsh
Ulla Galdwell Minear Vance Ulsh
Claypool, Indiana
CL Nelson Gay Nelson
Ettie Nelson Vance Nelson DeWitt Nelson
Bulabh Nelson
Cleo Nelson
Brice Nelson
Laketon, Indiana
Carleton Nelson
Valparaiso
WM. Rittenhouse
Henry Rittenhouse
Eugenia Rittenhouse
Etta Rittenhouse
Lucile Rittenhouse
Wayne Rittenhouse
Ward Rittenhouse
Barker, Indiana
Sherman Rittenhouse
Arthur Hively
Flaud Rittenhouse
Aletha Rittenhouse
Hazel Rittenhouse Hively
Matt Rittenhouse
Nettie Rittenhouse
Ann Rittenhouse
Warsaw
Maud Rittenhouse
Edith Rittenhouse
Jennetta Rittenhouse
Liberty Mills
Elkhart Review
Visshire
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