Lunacy Board investigates Curwen charges at Warren asylum
A sub committee of the State Board of Charities met at the Warren asylum to probe charges against Dr. Curwen, superintendent. Peart failed to appear with witnesses. several affiants were called but did not respond. The board explained lack of subpoena power and the trustees urged a full inquiry while Dr. Curwen denied all accusations and described patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Peart
Curwen
State Board
Asylum For the Insane
North Warren
Thomas Morton
Philadelphia
George L. McLeod
James B. Scott
James A. Barlow
Board of Lunacy
Thomas A Barlow
John Livingston
Simon W. Lawrence
Thomas Ralston
Isaac Gibson
Samuel Craig
Silas McGuffin
Samuel §. Irwin
James B. Morrison
John F. Dunkle
Frank Goodrich
John Banks
Dr. Corwin
Hancock
Darwin
Moon
Carwin
Best
Golden Medical Discovery Ad and Local Supplies Listing
An old newspaper snippet advertises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure and remedy for night sweats feverishness and coughs with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Dixson's Glade drug store goods including French peas mushrooms and wall paper sales by Siegfried & Co and mentions paint prices and a note about electric cars on Glade avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medics
Dixson’s
Glade Avenue
Toll Gate Cart Mystery and Sheep Exchange
A brief scene at the Toll Gate unfolds with a collector inspecting a cart. The question arises whether the sheep is alive or dead as a quirky Motto per Ridere motif hints at humorous speculation.
Quiet Aristocrat Rejects Common Fashions and Fancies
In a verse let known that a discreet young woman shuns loud colors and romance, avoids matinees and flirtation, and keeps to a austere lifestyle. The piece notes mothers wondering about her presence at gay resorts and contrasts her restraint with social expectations. An advertisement follows touting Barosma by E. K. Thompson of Titusville, claiming cures for several ailments.
Debt Cancelled at Warren Church in Century-Old Fight
A Warren M. E. church history recounts a 60 year struggle to clear debt. The 1892 dedicatory event celebrated paying off notes and mortgages after a revival, with Humason and his wife honored for leading the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Langworthy
Will Watson
Jay Taylor
J. W. Crum
Bro. Crum
Humason
M. B. Dunham
Charles H. Noyes
C. W. Sersall
Thomas Keelor
David Loucks
Night and its restful influence on life and industry
A poetic vignette on night’s gentle rule by Morpheus and nature. It frames sleep as universal keeper of rest for all, young and old, and praises divine order. Included are scattered curiosities: an antique Queen Anne chair auction and a series of light satirical snippets from various columns.
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Morpheus
W C Z U Corner Notes on Temperance and Local News
Notes from a Corydon Union parlor meeting on April 20 praising scientific temperance instruction. Readings from Mary Covell and Francis Willard, debate on funds, and a talk by Dr Anna Flatt on female health. Delegates elected, funds sent to Chicago, and Warren county updates plus brief feats of local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Union
8. B. Morrison
Morrison
School of Methods
B. Doughty
Anna 8. Flatt
A. B. Miller
Warren County
Temperance Tabernacle
Chicago
Neeley Clute Lecture on Keeley Cure
The Bi C Moride of Gold Club Wart ren secures Rev H W Davis to speak on the Keeley cure on the 7th of next month. Davis, a Methodist minister, is praised as an eloquent speaker and has inspired crowded audiences. His life story recounts a battle with drink from age 13, prayer and ministry, then Dwight treatment that freed him on the third day, after which he returned to his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neeley Clute
Gold Club
Wartren
H. W. Davis
Keeley
Davis
Dwight
The Serpents of Shopping Enter Paradise Morning
A dialogue between Mr and Mrs Bumble reveals spring joys and financial strain as they argue over clothing, expenses, and shopping. He mocks her frugality while she defends needs, sparking a humorous exchange on money and wardrobe. The scene ends with a request for twenty dollars and a note of scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumbles
Mr. Bumble
Harper’s Bazar
Arnica cures rheumatism and tonics advertised
An ad page promotes Arnica and Linament for rheumatism and various patent remedies. It touts Lane's Family Medicine for daily bowel movement and Kemp's Balsam as a cough remedy. Local merchants Siegfried & Co offer canned shrimp, deviled crabs, mushrooms, clams and clam products. Nelson Greenland plans four train loads for the Chicago Fair in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siegfried & Co
A. G
Sreereiep & Co
Nelson Greenland
Chicago
Brain quality over quantity in classroom quip
At the Girls' High School a lecturer claims a man's brain is larger. Fraulein Bertha replies that brain quality matters more than quantity. The anecdote ends with an ad pitch for Siegfried & Co perfumes, colognes and toilet water to call and examine the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraulein Bertha
Bertha
Siegfried & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Warren Asylum
Nonry
Corwen
Lydia Thompson
J. G. Guinader
Kate Alban Easter
Zelda L. Maitland
Angels of
Buena Vista
Dolly Beatty
Gandy
Armstrong
Edith N. Hil
Alice ‘Kratz
Frances A. Campbell
Mona
Josie Storey
Josie
Laura L. Maitland
Laura I. Simpson
Lillie M
M. Miller Thomas
W. G. Jeffrey
Will P. Nolder
Mary Maloney
Myrta Hill
Cornet
C. L. McNett
Miss Conway
Pearl Dalrymple
J. Roy Thompson
W. J. Bloomfield
J. G. Ginadet
Bloomfield
J. C. Russell
Dixson
Glade
James G. Burnett
Century
E. K. Thompson
Titusville
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Methodist Church
M. E
Warren
George Lott
George Ginader
Clarendon
J. M. Thoburn
Oil City
W.D. Hinckley, Esq
R. R Roberts
W. W. Painter
John Peate
Sims
George H. Humason
William Ziegler
Jane Waters
George H. Humaser
H. J. Bierce
Capt. Borchers
Wm. Muir
Cheir
Painter
Mr. Ephor
Grand Vortex
Tae
Protective Association
Fanny Irvine
Dida
Zephyrs
Waiton
Emlenton” Ledger
New York Tribune
Sifgfried & Co
W. C. Z. U. Corner
Corydon
E. R. Day
Nova Scotia
Canada
Dr. Parkhurst
New York
Union Signal
Heary Somerset
Whittier
Francis Willard
Dr. Henry Baxter
Siecerrep & Co
Arnica & Ou
Lane
Milwine
Kemp
Siegfried’s
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