Call for Congressional Convention in Indiana's Eighth District
The Democrats of Indiana's Eighth District meet in Portland on September 7, 1904, at 11:30 a.m. to nominate a congress candidate for the gold district. Representation grants one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes and per fraction of 100 votes for Governor John Wern in 100 election. Districts receive specified vote shares and the convention is chaired by J. A. M. Adair.
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Indiana
Portland
Congress
John Wern
Indiana Democratic Judicial Convention Scheduled in Bluffton
Official notice states the Democratic judicial convention for the Twenty eighth Judicial Circuit of Indiana will meet in the Circuit Court room Bluffton on Wednesday August 17 1904 at 1 oclock p m to nominate a candidate for prosecuting attorney W H Bichhorn chairman Wells County Central Committee John Burns chairman Blackford County Central Committee
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Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit
Indiana
Bluffton
W. H. Bichhorn
Wells County Central Committee
John Burns
Blackford
Newspapers tilt toward Parker in New York era
The shift in editorial stances across New York papers is noted as a broad move toward Parker, with most major outlets backing him while only a few remain loyal to Bryan. The piece also discusses tariff politics as a Republican protection aim and Democratic revenue focus, and follows Elihu Root assessing his gubernatorial chances. It closes with Folk's Missouri nomination stirring anti corruption sentiment.
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New York City
Journal
New York
Bryan
Tribune
Press and Mail
Parker
The
Times
the Sun
Herald
Staaats-Zeitung
the World
Evening Post
Brooklyn Eagle
Democratic Committeeman Bets on Southern States
Regional Democratic committeeman Norman B. predicts a Democratic win by courting the Solid South and key states including Kentucky West Virginia Maryland New York Connecticut and Indiana while noting Idaho presents a fighting chance.
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Norman B
Kentucky
West Virginia
Aryland
New York
New Mecticut
Indiana
Soldiers protest GOP speeches at veterans reunions
An article condemns Republican campaigns using Civil War veterans events in Indiana. It questions candidate Charley Hanley’s wartime service and accuses organizers of turning soldiers’ reunions into political meetings. A veteran critic and local G.A.R. member denounce the tactic.
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Zionville
Montpelier
Madison
Brownstown
Bloomington
Charley Hanley
D. R. Lucas
Department of Indiana
Charles Hanley
Grand Army of the Republic
Beter
G. A. R. Post
Bluffton mining company buys southern Illinois land
C. C. Sixbey said Bluffton mining company completed purchase of first class coal land in southern Illinois and is sinking a shaft. They bought a large tract with seventy five feet to go to reach first class coal. He estimated production at a thousand tons daily, requiring fifty two years at 250 days per year, though the Banner man could not understand his method.
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C. C. Sixbey
Bluffton Mining Company
Illinois
Sixley
Mr. Sixbey
Foley's Honey and Tar for Consumption Prevention
War message urges every nation to check the white plague and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy for coughs colds and consumption risk. Sold by Davenport and Ithle.
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Foley
Davenport
Ithle
New Machinery to Outfit Old Grist Mill at September Start
Hunsicker and Bender, buyers of the old P. S. Green grist mill, will delay operation until about early September. They plan a general overhaul, install new boilers, repair the engine, add a sifter and purifier, and perform extensive work across all mill sections to create a first class plant they can be proud of.
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Hunsicker & Bender
P. S. Green
Cholera Infantum Remedy Gains Popularity in Children
The article notes that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has eliminated the fear of cholera infantum by its widespread success in bowel complaints in children. It states the remedy is for sale by Davenport and Eble.
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Chamberlain
Davenport & Eble
Fifteenth Birthday Surprise For Miss Ethel Haifley
Miss Ethel Haifley, living north of the city, celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a pleasant surprise Monday evening. A large crowd of young friends gathered at her home for games and refreshments including ice cream and cake.
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Ethel Haifley
J. D. van Zant
Devilla Swartz
Laura Swartz
Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure by Mansfeld man
Ira W. Kelley of Mansfeld Pennsylvania states he suffered kidney and bladder trouble for two years and spent much on doctors before being cured by Foley's Kidney Cure. He urges others to try it. Sold by Davenport and Ehle.
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Ira W. Kelley
Mansfeld
Foley
Davenport& Ehle
Died Suddenly of Hartford City Youth Crystal Krauss
Miss Crystal Krauss of Hartford City died at home on Tuesday. She was well known among the young folks of the city and had been a familiar figure in local circles. The report notes her sudden death, with details incomplete in the fragment.
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Crystal Krauss
Hartford City
Mises Krauss
MI Ty Eoks
Bergman Republican nominee for judge commits suicide
Special to the Evening Banner Portland Ind Aug 2 George Bergman Republican nominee for judge of this circuit and ex mayor shot himself in his office at 2 30 pm after a period of poor health He was in partnership with E E McGriff and had spoken with fellow candidates earlier He leaves a wife and daughter, Bergman about 40, well known to local attorneys.
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Portland
Ind
George Bergman
Bergman
E. E. McGriff
CG, B. C. News on road progress and supplies
A CG B C representative reports progress under Receiver Plenning with gravel sales to local points and a new sand pit. A carload of spikes and rail connections arrived at Bluffton, with material on hand to finish to Meridian Street within two weeks. Freight and passenger patronage rise, receipts exceed running expenses. Portland Review
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Commercial Review
Bluffton
Blainy Pike
Water Street
Meridian Street
GR. & FE
Fleming
Portland Review
Better Than Gold
F. J. Green of Lan caster New Hampshire reports chronic indigestion and nervous debility resolved by Electric Bitters. He credits his wife with continued excellent health and praises them for female troubles. Priced at 40 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Chas. C. Deam druggist.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Chas. C. Deam
Still on Top as Kingsland Crags and Uniondale Reds duel
The Kingsland Crags beat the Uniondale Reds in eleven innings before a record crowd on home ground. Shortstop Miller left in the second due to illness, and Captain Kleinknight misplayed during the lengthy game. Bluffton Blues travel here to face the Grays next Sunday in a heated rematch.
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Kingsland Crags
Uniondale Reds
Miller
Kleinknight
Reds
Bluffton Blues
Grays
Wasting Away Kidney Cure Testimony From Salem
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease and failing health. After trying many doctors and remedies he credits Foley's Kidney Cure with his recovery after consuming two bottles. The ad notes kidney irregularities during summer from excess drinking or overheating and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure at Davenport and Ehle.
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Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
Davenport & Ehle
Brother of Kansas City sergeant shot in line of duty
Police Chief Murray telegrammed R. C. Reynolds reporting Wesley Reynolds, a ten year Kansas City officer and two year sergeant, shot and dangerously wounded. The telegram offered no cause but indicated injury occurred while on duty. Reynolds left at 9:12 PM Tuesday for Kansas City to assist his brother. more details awaited.
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Murray
R. C. Reynolds
Wesley Reynolds
R. C
Reynolds
Kansas City
Big Camp Meeting At Curryville
An old fashioned Methodist camp meeting is in session at Curryville with generous attendance. People from the city plan to attend as meetings are held in a pleasant grove. Prominent workers in the cause are present to speak and take part in services. These camp meetings were once very popular.
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Curryville
Pleasant Grove
Alimony Judgment Executed Against Abner D Wolverton
Abner D Wolverton faces execution to force payment of an $8,643.28 divorce alimony judgment plus $280.10 costs, totaling $10,791.82 with $867.89 in interest. The appeal upheld the judgment, now in Sheriff Hudson’s hands for levy on Wolverton’s property if unpaid.
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Abner D. Wolverton
Selinda If. Wolverton
Hudson
Wolverton
Resolutions of Respect for John W. Mowery
The Arapahoe Tribe No. 150 Improves Order of Red Men records honor for John W. Mowery mourned among friends. The resolutions extend sympathy to his family in Ponto, Ind., promise engrossed copies, and request publication in city papers and recording in tribe records.
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John W. Mowery
Poneto
Ind
Obituary of Lillie D Mounsey Helms
Lillie D Mounsey Helms born July 16 1880 died August 1 1904 age 24 16. She joined South Liberty Christian church in youth and remained a valued member. Married October 6 1900 to George Helms and had two children Russell L who died in infancy and Inez T with the unnamed babe in the casket. Survived by husband daughter parents James P and Sarah A Mounsey one sister and three brothers and many relatives. Services at South Liberty Christian church Tuesday 2 pm by Reverend J Etter Warren. Interment Woodlawn cemetery Warren.
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Lillie D. Mounsey-Helms
George Helms
James P
Sarah A. Mounsey
Christian Church
South Liberty
Russell L
Inez T
South Liberty Christian Church
Rev
J. Etter
Warren Church
Woodlawn
Warren
J. H. Etter
Hardware stock moves to Hocker building four doors north
Rogers and Cole urge customers to locate the store by memory and visit the Hocker building four doors north of their current location to learn about the entire stock and obtain assistance.
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Hocker
Rogers
Cole
Decatur Again Hopes for Clover Leaf Terminal
Decatur residents renew a push to win the Clover Leaf terminal and shops from Delphos. The Commercial Club reports the plan is nearly settled with only a few details left. Clover Leaf president Shontz promises the company will finish the grounds and twelve stall round house, with all crews based in Decatur.
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Decatur
Clover Leaf
Delphos
Commercial Club Committee
Shontz
The
Frankfort Crescent
Empire and American Nitro-Glycin Tin Shop Overtime
The Empire and American Nitro glycin company tin shop operates overtime to address shell shortages. Workers put in three extra hours each evening to catch up, despite reported halts in operator work. The business, while noting the slowdown, continues to move forward in first class shape.
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Empire & American
Curryville Notes Camp Meeting Opens Thursday
Curryville residents report on a Methodist camp meeting set for next Thursday in Drum Grove south of the village. Rev. J. H. Curry preached at Zion Sunday night to a large and interested congregation. Miss Artie Weldy visits Decatur a week, while George Martin baled hay for Curry Brothers Saturday. George Pierce plans a Michigan trip starting August 1. Emma Miller visits her parents before Mr. Miller returns from Indiana University Bloomington. Melvin Welker’s east-of-town party with ice cream and cake, Dave Hartman family guests of Joseph Drum. Jim Curry family visited Craigville, and William Jackson and his brother-in-law depart for two months in Missouri and the St. Louis World's Fair.
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Drum Grove
J. H. Curry
Zion
Artie Weldy
Decatur
George Martin
Curry’ Bros
George Pierce
Michigan
Emma Miller
Miller
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Melvin Welker
Dave Hartman
Joseph Drum
G. A. R. Post Meeting Planned for August Sixth
G A R post at Low Dalley posts a Friday evening gathering on August Sixth inviting all members. Com M M Justus notes the event aims to boost post and Grand Army success despite warm weather. Clarence Reager’s drowning last Sunday prompts a fall vacancy in the teaching staff, with an opening to be filled. An ice cream social Saturday evening, August 6 at Canter school house raises funds for an organ for the school.
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Low Dalley Post
Grand Army
M. M. Justus
Clarence Reager
Dundee
Saurer
Canter
Murray
Liberty Center
Sald
Appointed Viewers for Wells and Huntington Counties
The Huntington and Wells county commissioners selected W H Rupright and T J Sowards as viewers for Wells county and J M Boyd and Hiram Ham from Huntington county with Dan North as engineer. Viewers meet August 10 at the north end of the road and will be qualified by Require Brady.
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Banner
Huntington
Ind
Wells Counties
W. H. Rupright
T. J. Sowards
Wells County
J. M. Boyd
Hiram Ham
Huntington County
Dan
North
Eequire Brady
Commissioners Pay Bills In August Term 1904
The August Term 1904 commissioner's court list shows numerous claims approved, totaling varied small payments to individuals and local firms including Ashbaucher Bros, Tribolet, Simons & Howard, and City of Bluffton, with multiple entries for services, supplies, and communications. The report also notes a birthday surprise for Mrs. J. D. Van Zant and a humorous Kansas editor anecdote about a St. Louis inn, followed by an advertisement for wallpaper at Deem's drug store.
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Commissioners’ Court
John French
A. R. Huyette
Sone One
I. M. Springer
Mat Stogdill
BF. Snyder
Reser
Peter Cartwright
Lows Severin
Ashbaucher Bros
Ashhbancher Bros
H. Thoma & Son
Hugh D. Bickel
Reese
Peter Faulk
A. J. Tribolet cc
A. J. Tribolet
Pep Pee
A. Hoffer
Jack Welch
Simons & Howard
United Telephone Ga
Chronicle Publishing Co
Ohio Paint & Varnish Co
C. S. Brineman
City of
Bluffton
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Geol. Saunders
Marrow
Ated Eas
P Ost
Blutiten
Nevar
ABEL
Geg
M. Brickley
Freem Carllisle
G W. Shepherd
T Am
Union Township
Martin Wickliffe
W. A. Lipkey
Marion Garton
Adams
Delaware
Cavees
Randolph
Welle
J. A. M. Adair
Elihu ‘Root
Roosevelt
Joe Folk
Missouri
Cortion
Platt and
Odell
Ceoal
Walmer & Barr
Curryville Notes
Jim Curry
Elbridge
Craigville
William Jackson
William Arnold
St. Louis
Kansas
India
Fnally
Moberly
Deem's
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