Coffin Trust Attacked as Ruthless Robber of the Dead
Tom Watson denounces the Coffin Trust in his September magazine piece, condemning it for gouging grieving families with overpriced coffins. He contrasts it with trusts that exploit the living, arguing the Coffin Trust profits from sorrow and demands exorbitant prices for simple caskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin Trust
Standard Oil Company
Steel Trust
Steel ‘Trust
Beef Trust
Jess
Tom Watson
Sturgeon Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Clarence Sturgeon, 23, of New Market, was tried in Louisville Criminal Court for the June 14, 1906 killings of Ira Bruner Wilford McMichael and James Blackerly. After a daylong trial the jury deliberated 35 minutes and set his punishment at death by hanging. Daisy Jackson, linked to the tragedy, has since died by her own hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Clarence Sturgeon
New Market
This County
Louisville
Sturgeon
Ira Bruner
Wilford McMichael
James Blackerly
Daisy Jackson
Travelers urged to carry Chamberlain remedy for distress
Caution advises travelers to use caution with drinking water and urge every traveler to secure a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home. Carry in hand luggage to prevent sickness and delays. Obtain from reliable dealers in the Blue 3.
Fragmented Health Note About Digestion and Self-Discipline
A fragmented passage warns about the consequences of hastily eaten and improper food. It emphasizes that digestive organs, though delicate, can endure much but resent mistreatment. The text frames eating habits as a form of self-inflicted penalty for abuse.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best cure for stomach and digestive troubles. It promises quick relief, a money back guarantee, and urges purchase at local druggists in Monticello Illinois and Red Cross Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.cald
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Red Cross Drug Store
Marion County Notices of Marriages and Deaths
Falcon notes announce the marriage of Miss Rose Jaglowicz to Mr. James Coughlin at St Mary's College chapel on November 7. Obituaries record Mrs Scholastic Brady and Mrs Lee Isaacs dying of consumption, with funeral details and brief health notes. Also mentions E Carl Litsey buying property on Market Street and upcoming marriage of Woodson May to Mrs McKee with wedding planned November 15. An advertisement touts Bucklen's Amicable Salve for wounds and burns with customer testimonial.
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Rose Jaglowicz
James Coughlin
Canada
St. Mary's College Chapel
Father Micheal
Scholastic Brady
Wm. Johnson
St. Vincent's Church
New Hope
Woodson May
Hil
Iir McKee
London
J. C. McKee
Died of His Injuries in New York auto crash
Daniel Noble 21 son of Charles Noble of Colorado and grandson of the late Judge L H Noble of Louisville died from injuries suffered in an auto accident about six weeks prior. An expert auto and engine builder, he held a key post in a car manufactory. His remains arrived Monday night and were laid to rest Tuesday at Ryder cemetery beside his grandfather.
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Lebanon
Daniel Noble
Charles Noble
Colorado
L. H. Noble
Louisville
New York
D. H. Howard
Ryder Cemetery
Famlilies
L. Beeler
J. B. Brower
Three-Story Brick Store Sells For 11000 In Lebanon
One of the citys largest real estate deals in months closed Wednesday afternoon when the three story brick store on Main and Market streets sold from J G Phillips to Minnie E Putnam for 11000. The building is occupied by the firm N H Putnam.
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Lebanon
Main and
Market Streets
J. G. Phillips
Nannie E. Putnam
N. H. Putnam
Grandfather Clock Fetches 51.25 at Local Sale
At Mrs. Caro line Thompson’s estate sale four miles from town the 151 year old Grandfather Clock sold for 51.25. Bidders Mrs. E. L. Davison of Springfield and C. A. Wilson of the county vied, with Davison prevailing. The relic, rare and well preserved, drew attention for its age and ticking movement echoing pioneer days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Caroline Thompson
Pioneer Times
E. L. Davison
Springfield
C. A. Wilson
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Coffin Trust
Tom Watsom
M. H. Jones
Dr. Caldwell
Marion County
Lee Isaacs
Lakeland Asylum
E. Carl Litsey
L. D. Knott Varant
Bucklen
L. S. Napier
Bugles
C. J. Haydon
Sun
Main Street
Carpenter's Meat Market
Geo. B. Taylor
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