Local Notes and Social Roundup from South Side
Jo Anson Coats of the bridge gang is sick. F. Butler, Wabash fireman, returned home for a short rest. Rev. G. T. Butler ill at home after a chill. Mrs. Minnie Repine visiting relatives. Families of Gillett, Stevenson, Roof hosted by James Stevenson clan. B&O floating gang laid off in Noble county. Mrs. Hamsher and Mrs. Simon taking painting lessons. John Rogers and Wm. Kettr o, Jr. to live in a shanty, cutting wood. Surprise party and social at John Kirkpatrick’s. Henry Sipes hopes to return to Muncie. Real estate ad near Green Geoter. Reports of travels to Cooperstown and marriage news. Mert Talbert sent horses to Indianapolis. Raymond Horlacher visiting Albion. recalls best girl on South Side. We note historical reflections and a visit from David Foster, 67, recently back from Holt county Missouri. nostalgia and fiddle playing remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Butler
Minnie Repine
Kerdallville
John Irons
Wm. Gillett
Jim Stevenson
G. W. Roof
James Stevenson
South Side
Noble County
Joseph Hamsher
Clarence Simon
Chas. F. Haney
South Orange Street
John Rogers
Wm. Ketterro, Jr
Bert Kimmell
John Kirkpatrick
Giagota
John
Turner
Mert Talbert
Indianapolis
Will
Raymond Horlacher
Greenville
Ohio
Albion
Horlacher
Burr Oak News Skits and Local Notes Spark Reactions
Local column recalls Ed Walburn nursing comforters, notes on weather prophets, and visits between residents. It mentions a Milo Gaff trial verdict dispute, ill relatives in Fort Wayne, a mother’s death in Churubusco, and calls for repair at the Burr Oak schoolhouse. The piece also critiques old maid teachers and school pay dynamics.
Wolf Lake Local Notes Reflect Small-Town Life
Robert Addis sold a valuable horse last week and a dredge project at Tippecanoe makes progress. Revival work with Rev J W Rendel continues at Cold Springs as skaters enjoy winter time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Addis
J. W. Rendel
Cold Springs
A Wife Says Will Do for Every Woman What It Did for Minutes
An advertisement promotes Mothers Friend as a prenatal aid to relax muscles ease pregnancy and shorten labor. It claims benefits for mother and child including reduced nausea and quicker recovery. The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta Ga markets the product at ten dollars per bottle and offers a free illustrated booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Grist mill near completion and local notices in Kimmell
In Kimmell News Jessie reports the grist mill will be completed next month. Wm Beal fell Friday and is ailed and poorly. Rev Hyde begins a series of meetings at Emanuel Rose in Wake. Chas Persing family will move into Mrs Easter's house next week. Mrs Lorenzo Clark, tied to Isaac Miller of Albion, visited recently. Mrs John Ward and Mrs Jane Thompson visited Mary Shearer last week. Mr Lewis Stark of Chicago visits relatives near Ormas and plans to return this week end. Ed Greencock and Lillie and Lesta Sparrow were entertained by Alonzo Conrad and wife in Casperville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Stark
Chicago
Ormas
Ed Greencock
Lillie
Lesta Sparrow
Alonzo Conrad
Casperville
Local Notes From Green Center and Nearby Towns
Green Center items report Mann Herron working in Michigan and Mrs. Della Russel's grandmother visiting Albion resident Mrs. Jane Keller with Frank Bair and wife. Mrs. Wm Arthur ill but improving. Churubusco death of Mrs. George Ragan who once lived in Albion. A quilting party honored Mrs. Wm Shambaugh. Postal chatter ponders the 26th century. Miss Lillie Pippinger seriously ill with rheumatism. Charley Brumbaugh works for a Jewish family in Columbia City. Protracted meeting ends at Charter Oak with Rev. Hobbs sermon notes. Quilting sets continue as women share homemade quilts and visit neighbors.
W. C. T. U. Meeting with Mrs Clapp Next Thursday
The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Chas. Clapp next Thursday at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. Members are advised to attend for a planning session and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Clapp
Justice Veaseys Court Delivers Local Court Briefs
In Green township justice Veaseys court handled cases of parents failing to send children to school. Amos Engle was fined for not sending his fourteen year old son Carl, with jail risk but payment ordered. James Tarlton faced similar charges for a thirteen year old daughter and paid fines. A committee slate and an Oak Grove schoolhouse event in Kosciusko county were announced with a box supper on Jan 26, 1900. A social gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Garber featured several local residents and games. Chairman Hornley was re elected precinct committeeman and spoke on the Indiana party’s need for stronger local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Engle
Jefferson Township
Carl
Ael Yankoski
Eriz
Pny
James Tarlton
Green Township
Dessié
Deg
Herg
Oak Grove
Kosciusko County
Hornley
State Central Committee
Indiana
August Flower touted as universal remedy in old ad copy
An antique advertisement claims Green's August Flower medicine is the largest selling remedy internationally. It asserts it cures indigestion biliousness and nervous prostration by cleansing the system and stimulating organ action. Sample bottles offered at Huston de Berck's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston de Béck's
Jefferson Splinters and Local News Highlights
Mrs Charles Seeley was on the sick list for a few days last week. A young son of Just Eastes was numbered with the sick. A crowd gathered at Justice McFarland's for an evening of games. The oldest daughter in the area has been ill for months and is a local concern. Two youths Castator and Glass from Center school quarreled. Castator fled then returned missing, later found in another township living with a cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchon
Chas. Persing
Charles Seeley
Just
Eastes
Justice McFarland
Aes
Castator
Glass
En Township
Washington Township News Highlights Local Casualties and Visits
Abe Ritter is on the sick list. Benjamin Greider now resides with Edwin Greider south of Wilmot. Mrs Frank Eaton and Jord Priest visited Mrs Abram Himes. Mead Humble and family spent Sunday with Jeff Garber’s family in North Webster. Washington township caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Ritter
Benjamin Greider
Edwin Greider
Wilmot
Frank Eaton
Jord
Abram Himes
Mead Humble
North Webster
Jeff Garber
Washington Township
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Anson Coats
B. & QO. Bridge Gang
Fletcher Butler
Wabash
David Foster
Holt County
David
Mr. Foster
Edwards
Burr Oak News
Sleuth
Ed. Walburn
Job
Satan
Milo Gaff
Cleland
Port Mitchell
Sylvia Cleland
Ed. Forker
Nora Bowen
Fort Wayne
David Manier
Churubusco
Auburn
Borr
Will Walker
Robert Cooper
Elery Pressler
Garrett
Wolf Lake
Capitola
Samuel Fair
Hobbs
Coesse
Peter Vanderford
York Township
J. M. Bitt
Rome City
John Pirsing
Jamestown
John Baker
Longswamp
Mr. Haney
Mr. Norton
Noble Township
Samuel Braden, Jr
Geo. Kitt
M. J. Kimmell
Ft. Wayne
Long Swamp
M. L. Hussey
Ligonier
Taylor Lion
Pearl Miller
Cromwell
Bertha Musson
Grace Dill
Carl Tucker
Emma Taylor
Keaton
George Keehn
Joseph Spurgeon
Mrs. Johnston
Goshen
Gants Block
D. W. Green
Anna Seymoure
Knights of Pythias
Simon Archer
K. of P. Lodge
Bro
Rarick
EL Paso
Ark
Texas
J. H. Mclean
Lua
Canada
Kimmell News
Jessie
Beal
Aed Maer
Hyde Vaigine
Emanuel Rose
Onee
Chas. Persing Imily
Mrs. Eeaster
Lorenzo Clark
Isaac Miller
John Ward
Jane Thompson
Mary Shearer
Green Center
Mann Herron
Michigan
Jane Keller
Frank Bair
George Ragan
Wm. O. Shambaugh
Charley Brumbaugh
Columbia City
Charter Oak
Justice Veasey’s Court
Land Office
Failre
Esquire Veasey’s
Freen Township
Dory
George Bouse
Grant Himes
Lawrence Girard
Jacob Garber
F. C. Buell
Bessie Ritter
Laura Upon
Etta Mock
Messrs
J. J. Buell
Jethro
Lewis
Joe Greider
Abe
Lawrence Mack
Black
Edwin Upson
D.L. Baughmtttys
Ind
Jefferson
Corintha
Washington Township News
F. P. Ingraham
Igguses
Uit
Jesse Kern
Mary M. Purdy
Taylor S. Linn
Louise Pearl Miller
E. Grant Fidler
Dessie Ainsbaugh
U. B
Joan Crone
Cornelius B. Jones
Lbion
Elseisis
Alea
Sisis
Sisigaisis
Sisieisie
Ae Sparta
Cccee
Lee Perry
Pouches Csivents G
Sirri
Elkhart
York
Noble
Orange
WAYNE
Allen
SWAN
Ccc
Cece Eens
Sjir
Albion Town
Siti
Avilla Town
Sjur
Ligonier City
Sixx
Fee
Kendallville
City
Perry Township
City of
M* Bank
Wayne Township
Kendalsville
Noble County Bank
Saturdagavin
Andrew A. Miller
Mascht
Thomas A. Huston
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