Found Body of Babe Near Mill
A baby’s body, face down, was found near Trowbridge’s mill race about six rods north of the Phoenix Street bridge. Coroner F R Cady and Chief Fred Lietz held an inquest. verdict said death could not be determined due to decomposition. No clues to identity or cause were found. investigators suspected possible prior murder or accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alechild
Silas
City
8. M. Trowbridge
F. R. Cady
Fred Lietz
D. W. Mott
W. £. Trowbridge
G. H. Stilwell
EK. Trowbridge
H. A. Edmonds
C. Monroe
Silas Trowbridge
Cady
Mill Race
East Phoenix St
Trowbridge's Mill
Electric Bitters Endorsement Claims Health Benefits
An 19th century testimonial from Mr. Frank Conlan of Houston Street New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and kidney weakness. The tonic is said to regulate digestion purify the blood and restore vigor, with sale guaranteed at Chas E Abell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
Chas. E. Abell
Severe storm damages city and farms with injuries
A severe storm swept the city and adjacent countryside causing heavy rainfall and flash floods. Lightning struck the Dahl stable on Bailey Ave, killing one horse and injuring another as the upper structure was torn by the electric current. Roads and drainage were washed out delaying farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haal
Mr. Dahl
Bailey Ave
P. Ortell
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited By Michigan Man
Henry F. Sage of Paw Paw Michigan reports long backache and nocturnal weakness eased by Doan's Kidney Pills. He states relief was quick and permanent after initial use and reiterates his recommendation. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Henry F. Sage
N. Gremps St
Paw Paw
Mich
Voan
Sage
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Learn to Dance Private Lessons at Griffiths Pavilion
Private lessons by appointment at Griffiths Pavilion teach basic steps and posture. Also advertised is the Merry Widow program at Patterson's drug store for Sunday viewing and possible dance guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths Pavilion
Merry Widow
Patterson's
Fifty Year Old Girl Chums Revisit South Haven Club
In South Haven fifty years ago the Half Century Club held a semi annual reunion hosted by Miss Agnes Sheffer at her home north of the city. Guests shared a substantial dinner and recounted memories from five decades past as Mr. Sheffer, age eighty five, read poems between anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Half Century Club
Agnes Sheffer
G. Shefter
Miss Sheffer
Joseph Letson
John Stanton
Rebecca Burnbut
W. 8. Bradley
Jennie Ormsby
C. M. Sheffer
H. M. Avery
D. ©. Hodge
Alice Ely
Chas. Gibson
Sarah Schroeppel
G. B. Pomeroy
A. B. Chase
Covert
p.Ab. Ludwig
Coloma
Catarrh Remedies Warned Against Neglectful Claims
The article discusses catarrh symptoms such as watery eyes bad breath head noises hawking spitting and sneezing. It warns that neglecting catarrh can lead to consumption and touts a cure claiming to treat all forms.
Richfield Catarrh Prescription Ad Review
Richfield's Catarrh Prescription promises cure by cleansing and healing the mucous membranes of nose throat fangs and stomach. A 50 cent bottle offers instant relief with a permanent cure claimed to follow. Sold locally by S. Van Ostrand the Richfield Drug gust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. van Ostrand
Richfield
Holiday boat crowds surge with Chicago travelers
About three hundred passengers arrived on the boat from Chicago this morning, with around one hundred disembarking at nearby points along the M C and Fruit Ball lines. The Michigan Central filled two coaches as South Haven locals were few. The ticket agent reported a very busy period before departure, while many took the Petoskey to Chicago tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M.C
Michigan Central
South Haven
Petoskey
Australian Leaf touted for women's ailments cure
A vintage advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe pleasant herb remedy for back pains urinary bladder kidneys and other female ills. It claims reliability and offers a 50 cent regulator with a sample package free by mail from The Mother Gray Co Leroy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
Leroy, N. Y
First State Bank of
South Haven
H. M. Avery
M.H. Bixby
B. F. Hunt
Chas. F. Hunt
John Mackey
C. J. Monroe
Geo. C. Monroe
Monroe
Arthur D. Moore
R .T. Pierce
Frank E Rood
Volney Ross
G. M Wirick
Fannie M. Hale
Eunice Ek. Moore
Mary S. Palmer
Lora A. Wiley
Michigan Trust Co
Bank of Covert
Hagerman Offers Painting and Cleaning at Low Rate
Hagerman announces painting and cleaning services at 25 cents per hour. The notice highlights affordable work for residents seeking basic household tasks done by Hagerman's crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
Guided party tours Florence with Moncrief lecture
Under Prof J W Moncrief guidance a Scott Club group toured Florence Italy visiting churches palaces and galleries. They viewed the Arno bridges heard local stories and enjoyed a hilltop stroll. Prof Moncrief and Prof Steele presented slides as Baptist orchestra pieces preceded the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.moncrief
Gre
Old City
Scott Club
Florence
Italy
Savonarola
Machiavelli
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Arno
Prof. Moncrief
Steele
J. Monroe
Moncrief
South Haven
Chicago
Maple Grove
Baptist
Hyomei Inhaler Praised For Quick Relief Across Ailments
Letters from Utica Columbus Pleasantville and beyond praise Hyomei for instant relief from catarrh bronchitis hay fever asthma and colds. Dozens report cure like Bronobitis hay fever and bronchitis relief with pocket inhaler and money back guarantee. Extra bottles priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Drake
Utica
N. Y
Lodwick Edwards
Madison Ave
Columbus
Bertha Weekly
Pleasantville
van Ostrand
Sing Hagerman a God Song for a Room
A brief item notes that singing or playing a god song for Hagerman may secure a room. The fragment implies a local belief or practice without additional context or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
Merry Widow Bundle at Pattersons Drug Store
A brief item notes a promotion labeled Merry Widow Bundle at Pattersons Drug Store. The notice highlights a combined offer tied to the local shop likely advertising health and household goods. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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Babe
Vom
Daly
Gales
Reid’s
Chas. H. Hicks
Ture
Newcome B
Center Street
Attarrh
Merry- Widow
Patterson’s Drugz Store
Frantz Bros
Center St
P. O
Haven, Mich
of — T
Undergang
Corved
L. S. Monroe
Pres. C. F."hunt
Lacota Cider and Vinegar CO
Sitio
Benson E. Miller
South Haven, Mich
C. F. Marsh
Grand Junction
National Pickle & Canning: Co
Tribune Messenger
Tribune
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