Townsfolk recall Perry township murder and grave tale
The article recounts a 1840 Perry township murder by John Lechner and the eye for an eye justice of the time. It documents the execution, burial, and later rediscovery of Lechner’s grave, plus nearby late 1800s references to related crime cases in Noble County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigter
Fregle
Perry
Lechner
Danner
George A
Eithey
James Corel
Bailey
Farrley
Farley
Lecher
Kregle
Farrey
McConnell
Daniel Harsh
Noble County
Goshen
John W. Wright
Augusta
William Prentiss
William Pool
John Mabl
Elias Cunningham
John Lechner
Mrs. Kregle
Smalley
Jacob Baker, Jr
Niah Wood
Ben F. Smith
James Smalley
James W. Smith
Frank P. Wood
Andrew Engle
Isabel Smalley
James
Perry Township
Delene Adkins
Sparta Township
Adkins
Houk
Ashe
HAWK'S BURDOCK advertised as cure all tonic
An old advertisement promotes Hawk's Burdock claiming to purify blood aid appetite and treat rheumatism kidney bladder and stomach issues. Large one dollar bottles offered at 35 cents each, sold by H D Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Stone
Dressmaking at East Hazel Street by Mrs Frep Shafer
Home sewing note states Mrs Frep Shafer conducts dressmaking from her residence on East Hazel Street. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Worden
Fred Minard
North Baltimore
Ohio
Dong
East Hazel Street
First Methodist Church Service Times Bulletin
CALVIN J. GRAVES, Pastor. Residence 205 Orange Street. Phone 182. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Public Worship Alternating Sundays 11:00 A.M. Class Meeting Alternating Sundays 11:00 A.M. Epworth League 6:30 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin J. Graves
Orange Street
Epworth League
Setim Saame Beta
Illegally Made Cigars Linked to Rome City Resident
A revenue inspector pursues a Rome City area man for manufacturing cigars and packing them in empty boxes that imitate established ElPunko brands. The case notes 48 boxes seized, with the suspect denying sales and proposing a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
ElPunko
Sharp
Wolf
Treasury Department
Avilla News
The Good Housewife Ideal in Domestic Order
A portrait of the ideal housewife who keeps her home in perfect order. She plans extra work, coordinates cooking, washing, and chores like clockwork, ensuring meals on time and minimal waste of others' time. She earns her husband’s praise and her children’s respect, while finding time to rest, read, and teach social duties.
Pineules for the kidneys offer relief in 30 days
An advertisement promotes Pineules as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. It claims relief from backache, lumbago, and bladder derangements by targeting the kidneys, with a 30 days trial priced at 1.00 and a money back guarantee. Sold by M C Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
M. C. Beck
M.C. Beck
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Philippines
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Katé Belt
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Exchange Building
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
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First Methodist Church
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