Favorite Remedy Credited With Cure In Troy Letter
William Windsor of Troy N Y testifies that Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy cured his daughter of a fungus growth and restored his wife’s health after liver issues The letter also claims the remedy revived Windsor’s own health after stomach trouble and dyspepsia, urging others to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Kennedy
Kennedy
Troy
William Windsor
Corner Canal and
Mount Streets
N. Y
Favorite Remedy Promoted As Universal Health Aid
An advertisement touts Favorite Remedy from Dr. D. Kennedy Rondout N Y as a universal health aid. It claims to expel malaria poisons prevent chills fever treat kidney and liver complaints constipation and blood impurities and aids women with sex related ailments. Bottles priced at 1 each or six for 5 with druggists carrying the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kennedy
Remarkable cure of a horse using Swift's Specific
Jas L Fleming of Fleming & Lofton Augusta Ga recounts a horse with pinkeye and severe blood poisoning treated with Swift's Specific. After weeks of dosing and rising improvement, sores healed and flesh returned, with no relapse by January 1885. Fleming endorses the medicine for animals and humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Flemning
Fleming & Lofton
Augusta
Swift
Atlanta
Jas. L. Fleming
Swift Sperctric Co
Atlantic
Reed Smith Pine Oil Roof Coating Praised by Patrons
The Reed & Smith Pine Oil Granite Composition Roof is hailed as superior to all rivals. Clients including H Hulman and N J Walsh commend its fire proof durability and moisture resistance, claiming 12 to 15 extra years on shingle roofs and notable savings on metal roofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Reed & Smith
H. Hulman
F. M. Reed
Gazetts
Hulman
Reed
N. J. Walsh
Rossville
Lawrenceburg
T. Adamson
O. & M. Railroad
Mr. Reed
Filbeck House
Mary Pritchard Dies After Long Illness in Prairieton
Mary Pritchard born March 8 1854 died April 24 1885 at her mother Mrs Jane Pritchard's home after years of frail health. A devoted member of the M E church she faced death with quiet faith and requested comfort for her mother and sister. She expressed belief in going home and the family shared a tender farewell in Prairieton Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pritchard
Jane Pritchard
Mary
M. HE. Church
Gilbert's Reappointment Prospects Raised by Briggs
Hon Murray Briggs, president of the Normal school board, told GAZETTE reporter that Joseph Gilbert has good chances for re appointment to the board should Col McLean resign. Briggs said strong pressure would be placed on the Governor to effect the replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. McLean
Terre Haute
Rough on Corns Patent Medicine Ad
A period ad promotes Wilder's Mother's Worm Syr up for various ailments including corns warts bunions and worms. Claims a quick complete cure with a list of conditions like hard or soft corns and worms. Mentions 15 cents price.
Kansas Murderer Lynched After Capture
George Mack who killed Richard Parker, a Great Bend saloon keeper, was captured in Kansas City and taken back toward Great Bend. A lynch mob seized him near Ellenwood, dragged him behind a horse to town, hanged him at a billiard hall and shot the body as the crowd watched. The coroner later cut the body down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Great Benp
George Mack
Richard Parker
Kansas City
Ellenwood
Great Bend
Murder at Friendship Baptist Church Steps
While services were in progress, Matthew Reid and John Nordman accosted Aaron Bryant outside the Friendship Baptist church. Reid cursed and fired a pistol, killing Bryant as he turned to reenter the church. Reid fled. Nordman is jailed as an accessory. In Alabama, Hillian was killed by a man named Ward, who was captured and likely lynched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Baptist Church
Matthew Reid
John Nordman
Aaron Bryant
Bryant
Reid
Nordman
Mar
Cuattanoona
Tenn
Langston
Ala
Hillian
Ward
Ex-convict Riley Brown shoots stableman in Ohio dispute
In Columbus on May 1 Riley Brown an ex convict shot and killed John Shaffer a Portsmouth Ohio stableman after a dispute over Shaffer's relationship with Brown's wife. Brown was wounded in the leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Riley Brown
John Shaffer
Brown
Shaffer
Portsmouth
Arrests Over Larceny in Miller Brothers Fire Relics
In Evansvinor on May 1, patrolmen Gus Bryant and Thomas Hutchins were arrested for grand larceny tied to stealing silks laces and gloves from Miller Brothers' fire ruins on New Year's Eve. Officer Hall fled. he was expelled after police commissioners suspended the three. Two convicts Peets and Kelly provided the crucial information. more arrests are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansvinor
Gus Bryant
Thomas Hutchins
Officer Hall
Miller Brothers
Peets
Kelly
Hall
Komaroff Issues Telegram On Kushk River Battle
Gen Komaroff publishes a telegram replying to Sir Peter Lumsden denying his Kushk river battle report with Afghanistan on March 30. He admits receiving a pre battle War Office order not to occupy Penjdeh but says frontier officers were not informed. He cites Afghan audacity and positions around the Russian camp before the clash. The Russian Fleet notes Russia’s limited sea power. Dagblad questions open sea engagement. Essad Pacha urges Turkish neutrality if Russia and England go to war.
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St. Peterssure
Gen. Komaroff
Peter Lumsden
Komaroff
Kushk River
Head
Russian War Office
Penjdeh
Heustnerors
Dagblad
Russia
England
Baltic
Spe
Novop Vremia
St. Petersburg
Time table of trains on the new linetistic meridian
The timetable lists departure and arrival times for Vandalia and other lines. It shows east and west departures, north and south services, and connects with Terre Haute time. It includes Illinois Midland and Terre Haute Worthington routes with specific morning and afternoon slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
LocansPort
South
THE
Illinois Midland
Northwest
Terre Haute & Worthington
Chicago
Insurers Note Surge in High Life Policies in Town
The Garrrtt report sparks a burst of life insurance activity. New York Life says it will write up to large sums but reinsures excess over 30000. Town residents show many carry 5000 to 15000 policies with several individuals holding 40000 to 75000 or more in life coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrrtt
Ben Blanchard
A. C. Hartwell
N. Y. Life
Gazrrrr
Cherry Street
North Seventh Street
Ohio Street
South Sixth Street
Boiler Explosion Kills Engineer in Indiana Saw Mill
In Evansville Indiana a boiler exploded at Samuel Beauchamp's saw mill on the Straight Line Railroad three miles north of Oakland City at the Patoka River crossing. Engineer John Cauthorn, a newcomer two days on duty, died instantly. Two workers, Jesse Wester and Jep Collins, were seriously injured with a crushed skull and broken leg and foot. Wester is in critical condition. The blast hurled the fire box 200 yards along the track and scattered boiler remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansvillle
Ind
Samuel Beauchamp
Oakland City
Patoka River
John Cauthorn
Jesse Wester
Jep Collins
Wester
Wildes Stomach Bitters Dental Mixp Advertisement
An 19th century style notice touts rat and pest control products and a patent remedy for females labelled Wildes stomach bitters. It claims to cure cos iveness and headache and markets an invigorant for delicate females with a pest control side note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildes
Wedding Report from Hawthon Fla April 23 1885
A delightful party at Mrs Weight's Hawthon residence celebrates the marriage of Ed Waterman of Ocala and Ida A Palmer of Magnoria Spring. Rev King pronounces them husband and wife with best wishes for their happiness.
Circus advance agent visits Rockville with updating rates
Welden's circus advance agent called on Rockville yesterday to set new rates and guarantee the show will not stop. James M. Dishon, popular bill poster, predicts Forepaugh will start billing here next week and appear on May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welden’s Circus
Rockville
James M. Dishon
Keily to Rome as U S envoy to Austria Hung
Keily, recently named minister to Italy, says reports of his decline are false and that he will depart for Rome soon. The president meanwhile appoints Anthony M Keily of Richmond to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Austria Hungary.
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Keily
Rome
Wilmington
Del
Italy
Cleveland
Austria
Washineton
Anthony M. Keily
Richmond, Va
United States
Austria—Hungary
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Pairs
Marriage licenses issued since yesterday include Thos G Roby and Annetta McMan imy Alfred Willie and Rose Newton Sie W Brown and Elizabeth Heck Henry Crorne and Margaret Legg John Menne and Julia Schommer Frederick A Beckert and Matilda Ehrmann
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Roby
Annetta McManimy
Alfred Willie
Rose Newton
Sie W. Brown
Elizabeth Heckand
Henry Crorne
Margaret Legg
John Menne
Julia Schommer
Frederick A. Beckert
Matilda
Ehrmann
Terre Haute Postmaster Contest Narrowing to Reagan
In Terre Haute the postmaster term ends Saturday amid a fierce contest. Main candidates Reagan and Van Valzah vie for the position, with Senator Voorhees expected to决定 the appointment though he won't reveal his choice. Observers say Reagan appears to have the inside track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Polygamy Convictions Shock The Community
Saul Laxz and Angus M Can non face unlawful cohabitation charges with Judge Zane ruling that living with three women posed the crime. Sentence delayed to May 9 as prosecutors consider a no sexual commerce defense. Bishop James C Hamilton arrested on polygamy charge. Mary Freed, Greencastle runaway, captured in the city by Officer Murphy after claiming Brazilian residence and a circus visit. she was returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Laxz
Angus M. Cannon
Geo. O. Cannon
Zane
James C. Hamilton
Mary Freed
Greencastle
Murphy
Brazil
Mysterious Explosion Destroys Shops in Parma
An early morning blast at 2311 North Second Street in Parma damaged the saloon of William Wolf and the Jacob Darbyshire grocery. The fire caused about 3000 dollars in damage and is suspected to be the work of an incendiary. A fire department response followed the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmadelpot
North Second Street
Jacob Stein & Co
Wm. Wolf
Jacob Darbyshire
Four Round Prize Fight Signed for May 22 in San Francisco
An agreement under Marquis of Queensbury rules sets a four round bout between Charlie Mitchell of London and Mike Cleary of New York in San Francisco on May 22. The winner receives seventy five percent of receipts and the loser twenty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charlie Mitchell
London
Mike Cleary
New York
Complete cure for Kidney Bladder and Urinary Diseases
Quick, complete remedy for kidney bladder and urinary ailments. Addresses scalding irritation stone gravel and catarrh of the bladder. Sold by druggists for one dollar.
Communities urged to form amateur baseball clubs in regional towns
The Marshall Messenger suggests Terre Haute Paris Effingham and nearby towns organize amateur baseball clubs for friendly games this season. It praises Marshall’s potential to field a competitive team and invites neighborly input.
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Terre Haute
Marshall
Paris
Effingham
Marshall Messenger
Rough on Pain Patent Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Rough on Pain a cure all for colic cramps diarrhea external aches pains sprains headaches neuralgia and general soreness for people and animals with 20 and 50 cent sizes.
Wells Health Renewer Promises Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts Wells Health Renewer as restoring health and vigor curing dyspepsia impotence and sexual debility for a dollar.
New York Governor Signs Niagara Park Reservation Bill
Governor Hill of New York signs the Niagara Park reservation bill to curb extortion around the falls and allow tourists to breathe the vicinity without paying. The action is hailed as generous to all mankind and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Hill
New York
Niagara Park Reservation
Empire State
April debt report signals $4 million drop in
The statement hints at a $4 million reduction in April debt. The remark frames Democrats as paying down the national debt while not addressing rebel debts or slave-related costs.
Cuba Annexation Debate Amid Debt and Disorder
Open discussions in Cuba about annexation to the United States raise questions about the practicality and costs. The text notes concerns over Cuba’s debts and ongoing disturbances shaping public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cuba
Quaker Descent Highlighted for New Lord Mayor
Robert Nicholas Fowner is identified as the new Lord Mayor of London and notes his Quaker background. The text recalls thatQuaker chances to attain the mayoralty were historically slim, likening it to Whittington's cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberrt Nichollas Fowner
London
Whittington
Hop Bitters Promised Cure All Ailments Claims
Advertisement extols Hop Bitters as a universal remedy capable of curing nervous disorders kidney and liver diseases digestive ailments and numerous other conditions. It quotes physicians praising hops mandrake dandelion and buchu blends while urging beware of fake products lacking a green Hope label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Buchu
Notice of liquor license application in Vigo County
I will apply to the Vigo County Board of Commissioners at their June term for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in less than a quart with consumption on the premises for one year. The business premises are on lots 155 and 159 in C Roxo's subdivision of 465-100 acres at the corner of Tenth and Chestnut streets in the Fifth ward Torre Harrison township Indiana.
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Board of Commissioners of
Vigo County
Indiana
C. Roxo
Tenth and
Chestnut Streets
Fifth Ward
Torrels Harrison Township
Iniana
Tippecanoe Street
Fourth Ward
Terre Haute
Harrison Township
North Twelfth Street
Louis H. Eckerman
License Application for 431 Tippecanoe Street Terre Haute
Tot Conway applies for a liquor license to sell and provide drinks at 431 Tippecanoe Street Fourth Ward Terre Haute Harrison Township Vigo County Indiana. The record identifies the applicant and location for licensing.
License Granted for Terre Haute Liquor Sales
Indiana at their June term granted a one year license for the sale and consumption of liquors. The premises are at 412 North Twelfth Street, Fifth Ward, Terre Haute, Harrison Township, Vigo County. Louis H. Eckerman.
Ohio legislature enacts fines for election bribes
The measure fixes heavy penalties for offering or taking money at primaries or general elections. Yet critics say the law is inoperative and unenforceable. In a private bribery, only the two involved know of it, and with equal penalties no grand jury will likely learn of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Retention Proposals For Several Consuls Question Beauchamp
A Washington dispatch notes the president advised retention of consuls W. F. Grinnell of Bradford and England Lyle T. Deans of Geneva and Samuel W. Dobney of Fayal in view of their records and service. It questions whether Lord Emory P. Beauchamp, a distinguished townsman, should be bounced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. F. Grinnell
Bradford
England
Lyle T. Deans
Geneva
Samuel W. Dobney
Fayal
Emory P. Beauchamp
Steamship Alert Returns to Donor at Halifax
Yesterday at Halifax the steamship Alert presented to this country by Great Britain for the Greeley relief expedition was returned to the donor at Halifax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Alert
Greeley
Chicago Exchange Urges Governor Oglesby to Alter Proclamation
The Chicago stock exchange memorialized Governor Oglesby asking him to modify his recent proclamation that guarantees Illinois against Missouri cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Stock Exchange
Oglesby
Illinois
Missouri
Colored families in North Carolina plan emigration to Liberia
A number of colored families in North Carolina are preparing to emigrate to Liberia, seeking to escape local conditions and establish new homes abroad. The move reflects broader interest in colonization among African American communities in the early 20th century.
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North Carolina
Liberia
Wilder’s Bitters and Medical Notices From Louisville
Send your address and 8 cent stamp to A. V. Paige for a set of picture cards. No more indigestion or nervous debility with Wilder’s Stomach Bitters. Kim worms in children with Wilder’s Mother’s Worm Syrup. Dr Van Valzah plans a fine office whether he gets the post office or not and is refitting his dental office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Paige
Louisville, Ky
Wilder
Kim
Missing money search at Greenbush public school ends poorly
Justice Slade and Principal Jolly conducted an unsuccessful search for missing funds at a Greenbush New York public school yesterday. A scholar reportedly lost the money and legal action will be brought against Mr Jolly and the justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbush
N. Y
Justice Slade
Principal Jolly
Mr. Jolly
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A. E. Murray
Jackson, Mich
J. B. Weatherford
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Sheney & CO
Ee Orig
N. WY
David Kennedy
Pinkeye
Prairieton, Ind
Turkey
Royal Baking Power Co
Wall St
BIG Insurance
Buchu- Paiba
Billy McClain
Henry Mclean
Fifth District
Tot Conway
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