Across Asia on a Bicycle Journey of Two American Students
Two Washington University graduates, Allen and Sachuben, began June 23 1890 from New York on a bicycle voyage through Europe and Asia. They covered 15044 miles, crossing Gobi and China to Peking, aiming to study life and people rather than seek records. Their tale, filled with adventures, will be serialized in The Century with 2500 photographs.
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New York
San Francisco
Arizona
New Mexico
Messrs. Allen and
Sachteben
Washington University
St. Louis
Germany
France
Italy
Liverpool
Great Britain
Europe
Asia
China
Desert
Gobi
Lincoln
London
Constantinople
Marco Polo
Peking
Kublia Khan
Messrs
Allen and
Sachuichen
Bicyclists Parade with Stars and Stripes Symbolism
Riders on bicycles carried the American flag to spread the symbolism of progress. The scene features advance couriers advancing progress and teaching onlookers about the significance of the star spangled banner.
Ben-Hur Fraternal Order Forms in Bluffton
Bluffton reports the creation of a new fraternal order inspired by the book Ben‑Hur. Organizer J. G. Royse and Supreme Chief Ira J. Chase have established a temporary group, with Dr. L. H. Cook and several other local residents joining to form a permanent lodge in the near future.
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J. G. Royse
Ira J. Chase
New Order
L. H. Cook
Jacob J. Todd
James P. Hale
J. S. Dailey
Hugh Dougherty
Fred Ashbaucher
W. L. Royse
D. E. Studabaker
Carl Kocher
Dangerous Scaffold Collapse Injures Man on Central Avenue
A scaffolding mishap at a Dal Wandell home construction site on Central avenue left Tewis Staver severely injured with a broken leg after a 20 foot scaffold gave way. Tim Hartman escaped harm as both scaffolds and tools tumbled. Staver received first aid and remained under care at his North Main street residence.
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Tewis Staver
Tim Hartman
Dal Wandell
Central Avenue
Hartman
Staver
H. L. Troutman
North Main Street
Simmons Liver Regulator Promoted as King of Liver Medicines
The advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a proven cure for liver and kidney issues. It claims the product is plant based, mildly laxative, and available in liquid or dry powder forms from druggists. Endorsed by George W. Jackson of Tacoma, Washington, with a promise of a steam-sealed red wrapped package.
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Simmon
Jack
Son
Tacoma
Washington
Craigville Notes Abound In Social And Local Affairs
Craigville continues to buzz with family news and small events. Miss Gibson of Decatur returns home. weddings are hinted. post office moves to KB F Hower's. families, visits, and chores fill the week. Community projects include a cemetery fence and sidewalk questions.
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Miss Gibson
Decatur
Aaron Masure
J.M. Pyle
Geo. W. Drum
Henry
Phil Breneman
Aaron Mosure
Alf Abbott
J. W. Drum
Ft. Wayne
Warren Christ
Myrtle Robenold
Beach
Bluffton
Craigville
Doa Mechling
D. W. Abbott
KB. F. Hower
Mat Crum
Tilman Robanold
Dvn Drum
Ethan John
Sarah Clowser
John Anderson
E. P. Davenport
Jake Clowser
Sweet-sounding locality near Warren full of idle talk
The piece describes a place two miles south of Warren on the Republican gravel road in Jackson township. It notes a public construction superintendent presiding at meetings, free taffy served at all hours, and plans to appoint a station supervisor in spring to extend the gravel road toward Indianapolis. It warns about disguising tariffic taffy, mentions George, Sammie's station, and suggests reporters from West Jackson and Packersville should cover news.
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Warren
Jackson Township
Indianapolis
George
Sammie’s
West Jackson
Andy
Packersville
Hugh
First Re formed Church Plans Improvements After Debt Paid
The First Re formed Church congregation will repair its house of worship with cathedral glass windows a fresh exterior and interior paint and a carpeted floor. An organ will likely be replaced by a piano to enhance the sanctuary’s attractiveness as the flourishing congregation moves forward. A closing proverb note follows about love letters in breach of promise cases.
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First Reformed Church
Forced to Close: Sheriff closes Fair amid debts and seizure
The Fair was shut last Thursday by Sheriff Huffman after security debts incurred when Taft & Co. bought the business from D. C. Sixbey. Judgments totaling 1300 from Louis Fox Root & Co. and G. E. Bursley led to defaulted suits. Judge Vaughn appointed Hon. Hugh Dougherty receiver last Friday. a receiver's sale is now underway.
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Huffman
Taft & Co
D. C
Vaughn
Hugh Dougherty
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Mys tic Cure Ad
Premier claim of a one to three day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia. The advertisement promises rapid relief and removal of the cause after the first dose. Sold by L J Karns, druggist, Bluffton. 48-6m
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L. J. Karns
Bluffton
Tea for Missionary Society Ladies at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church Missionary Society hosted a pleasant tea last evening in the church parlors. Only the husbands of the ladies were invited guests.
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the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Doctors Keller and Schirack Offer Free Consultation Bluffton
Greeting to the Sick and Suffer announces doctors Keller and Schirack prepared to treat all diseases with special emphasis on chronic illnesses and diseases of women and children. Consultation free. Call and be welcomed. Office above J E Sturgis drug store on west Market street Bluffton Indiana.
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Keller & Schirack
J. E. Sturgis
West Market Street
Bluffton
Ind
Spring millinery display at Uniondale offers hats and bonnets
Millinery goods showcased with latest styles for ladies and misses from 50c to 5 in Uniondale. Store at 1514 Terrace, Mrs S F Hart invites inspection and offers trades. Also ad for Mystic Cure rheumatism remedy praised by ex Postmaster T F Anthony of Promise City Iowa sold by L J Karns Bluffton.
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Uniondale
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
L. J. Karns
Bluffton
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