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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
3
A historic note describes walls decorated with leaves of music from Christine Nilsson's operatic tours. The scene mentions hotel rooms and bills paid, reflecting lavish hospitality during performances.
Mrs Hyde commends Dodd's Kidney Pills for relieving a three year heart pain and aiding her daughter's kidney weakness. She states the medicine cured her heart pain after several doses and helped her child from the first dose, urging others to try the product.
Ad copy promises free trial of Allen's Foot Ease for foot relief. Mentions Alien S Olmsted of Le Roy New York and cor & SERS seats with vague claims of curing sweating and sore feet.
Garfield Tea is described as aiding stomach liver kidneys and bowels while purifying blood to protect the system against disease. The mention of Rex hints at a promotional or comparative claim about taking action to catch results.
Frank Reed, a well known farmer from four miles outside Hubbard, Neb, vanished after his return home. His team was recovered in a creek with one horse dead. no body, clothing, or clues found. Authorities probe the mysterious disappearance amid fears of foul play for money.
Rubinson station reports Garnier shot after refusing payment prompting Haguewood to draw a revolver and fire at close range. Garnier wounded, staggers across street, surrenders to Marshal Moon ey. Garnier says self defense. “Little Bat” married. Haguewood viewed as peaceable. locals fear trouble with reservation Indians visiting town.
A London dispatch reports a sudden reverse in South Africa as a large British force surrenders to a small Boer contingent. The event undermines hopes of a quick end to the war and questions Lord Roberts’s claim the war was over. Dewet slips away again near Thabanchu as Vryheid and Hagancohany troubles grow. The colonial office expands recruiting for Baden Powell’s constables to 5,000. Boer supply lines are strong, but food and clothing are scarce.
A deadly blaze on the third floor claimed several young women in Pike New York and nearby towns. Miss Storms is believed dead, burned beyond recognition. A janitor Morris perished while fighting the fire. One survivor aided by fire escapes while others suffocated. The cause remains uncertain as heat came from a boiler two blocks away.
L Hansen, son of farmer N Hansen, residing southeast of Grand Island Nebraska, took his own life with strychnine. He was found dead in the yard at Mrs Kraft's residence, an acquaintance of Mrs Kraft and her daughter Lena. He spoke of an affair and referenced his “first love” in a farewell note.
A farmer reports theft at M. Hutchison’s farm near Waco Nebraska. A mare weighing about 950 pounds, blind in the right eye, a buggy and harness were taken from the hitching post. York County officials offer a $25 reward for arrest and conviction of the thief.
A man identifying himself as Frank Wilson and an accomplice in Has Neb obtained ten from the treasurer of the Modern while presenting a forged check. Local authorities investigate the incident and seek further information.
A Boston dispatch reports Corporal Herbert C. Chase of Company D, 2th volunteer infantry, was shot and killed in the Philippines by Jake Henderson of the same company. The incident details are noted as occurring during ongoing military actions.
Sol Wolfe, a Chicago retail clothier, has been declared bankrupt. Americans who went to Paris to take part in the exposition are returning. Parliament was dismissed Saturday December 16, the queen's speech was very brief.
Paddy Ryan, ex champion heavyweight pugilist and foe of John L. Sullivan, died December 14 at Green Island New York after a convulsion at rising. He had won the title by beating Joe Goss in a long battle and was noted for his big heart and many friends. He had lived in Try and Albany in later years and is survived by a daughter.
The Morrison case at Eldorado Kansas ends with jurors discharged after three to four days. Nine favor acquittal and ten hold out for manslaughter in the fourth degree. One juror cites Miss Morrison’s own testimony as strongest point in her favor.
By a 69 to 13 vote the House approved a blanket ad valorem tax bill taxing railroads express firms and telephone and telegraph companies on cash value instead of earnings. After minor amendments the measure was sent to the Senate as both houses adjourned.
After talks among students and faculty at Orchard Lake Michigan military academy Colonel J R Rogers principal owner and commandant sided with the faculty against Rogers on management. He closed the school for holidays and removed principal W F Edwards and Major Lowe from the faculty.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Charles C. Hard, former chief clerk and secretary of the Freedmen Aid Society, was $4000 short in funds. The board chose not to prosecute to protect his family. The shortage was reimbursed by his father Rev. Manly S. Hard of Philadelphia.
A lamp overturned in the residence of John Graybiel in Nebraska on December 14 caused burns to Mrs. Graybiel and her infant daughter while she attempted to extinguish the blaze. The injuries to the mother are severe but not life threatening, and the baby sustained serious burns.
In Chicago on December 13 a business rivalry led to a double tragedy at a Hyde Park pants shop. Joshua F. Mann killed Thomas Mehan and then fatally shot himself after the confrontation.
A fragment praising iron as key to national wealth and strength references a warning about over-worked stomach health products and hints at a medicinal claim related to Hi Stomach Bitters.
A Missouri farmer diversifies into quail raising citing easier handling and higher profits than chickens. The piece mentions a coffee substitute Grain-O promoted for small budgets and easy digestion, priced at 16 and 25 cents per package, with claims of health benefits for children and delicate stomachs.
Obscure text hints at a local decision involving city services or a farmed-out operation, with references to Toledo and period style phrasing. The readable fragment signals an administrative topic, possibly about outsourcing or municipal handling of a function.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a natural bowel remedy for headaches and digestive relief. It promises easy movements, no gripe, and health restoration, noting each tablet bears C C C and urging readers to beware of imitators.
An 1880s style ad block promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet and frost-bite relief with 25c price and free sample, plus a claim of Dropsy treatment by Dr H H Green's Sons in Atlanta Georgia and a note to read their advertisement in another column.
A Westerly resident Mrs Lizzie M Brewer writes to Dr Hartman praising Peruna as a cure for catarrhal affections and la grippe. She claims it quickly and permanently relieves weakness and female specific ailments and urges young ladies to read the Peruna book. The letter notes widespread testimonials and a free treatise from The Peruna Medicine Company.
Los Angeles leads in adapting liquid air to practical uses with a factory under construction for refrigerating purposes. The project aims to harness liquid air for industrial cooling and related applications in the area.
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