Ida Starr Improves After Neck Injury From Pistol Shot
Ida Starr is recovering well after a pistol shot Saturday evening. Doctors confirm the bullet passed through the esophagus and alimentary canal without lodging in the neck, and she is able to swallow and grow stronger. Auction notice follows for Marriiew Mounsby farm sale near Liberty Center Bluffton on Aug 18 1903 with livestock, farming equipment, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Starr
Miss Starr
Ander
Liberty Center
Bluffton
John
Red) Miller
Malta
Marriiew Mounsby
Farmers Organize to Fight Automobiles in Indiana
Northern Indiana farmers form an association to curb auto use amid reports of dangerous driving by chauffeurs. Leaders condemn driver recklessness as horses collide with speeding cars, causing injuries and fatalities to riders, horses, and cattle. Organizers operate in rural districts around Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mishawaka
Letters Unclaimed at Bluffton Post Office Week Ending August 10 1903
The Bluffton post office reports unclaimed mail for the week ending August 10 1903. Names listed include Ida Deardoff Mrs F Flemming C Frost N G Hchlecht James Lodge Emm Hodge Frederick Heffer Clara Johnson Jim L Jomlin James W W Rice Harry Ressler J H M Sherwood A L Suarrs and P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ida Deardoff
F. Flemming
C. Frost
N. G. Hchlecht
James Lodge
Emm Hodge
Frederick Heffer
Clara Johnson
Jim L. Jomlin
James WW. Rice
Harry Ressler
JH. M. Sherwood
A. L Suarrs
P.M
Ulcer Healed by Arica Salve for Franklin Grove Man
A Franklin Grove resident nearly lost his life to a four year ulcer. Charles C Deam’s store markets Lint Bucklen’s Arica Salve claimed to cure ulcers burns bruises skin eruptions and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atunaway
J.B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Deam
New Theories in Medicine and VEGENE Advertisement
Dr Lorenz and Dr Henri Noel are cited discussing medical discoveries from odor diagnosis to natural remedies. The piece promotes VEGENE, a vegetable-based blood purifier and tonic claimed to treat constipation rheumatism and stomach issues, priced at 1.00 per bottle and sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz
Henri Noel
Nature
Nature Gas
Band Cutter Severely Injured in Farm Accident Near Tocsin
A threshing accident at David Hoover’s farm near Tocsin left Will Jones gravely injured when a throwing sheaf knocked a knife into his arm. The blade severed the upper arm artery and cut tendons. Dr. Younkin’s swift surgical aid saved his life. No blame was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hoover
Tocsin
Will Jones
Jones
Younkin
Ike Gehring
Henry Dinkins
Paris Jones
Gehring
Young Jones
Nottingham Jokers Pin Mock Execution on Telegraph Pole
Citizens in Nottingham report a prank that hung two placards on a telephone post mocking Theodore Wilson who claims to have spoken with Id Radabaugh after Wednesday’s explosion. Wilson vows to pursue action if needed, while locals debate whether it was harmless trickery or a serious provocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Theodore Wilson
Id Radabaugh
Wilson
Radabaugh
Matlack
Strong Testimony Deshler Drug Ad Promises Fast Relief
Dear Sirs Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher O I have used your Caustic Oil for several months and find it quickest of anything I ever used and always with good results As soon as business picks up I want a gallon for I like it Gilmore's headache powders never fail Sold by Stout's drug store O
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deshler
Gilmore Drug Co
Fletcher
F. Cnapher
Gilmore
Stout
Two Funerals After Parker City Explosion Claims Victims
Relatives of Hid Radabaugh held funeral services for the deceased near Parker City. Fred McBride carried a body fragment to Camden for burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery, with a sermon planned later. Rev A J Kirkwood led services for Will Steffy at East Spring Street. interment followed in the old cemetery. Mrs George DeLong, a mile east of Toll Gate schoolhouse, died when a heavy roll jarred loose from a barn door during the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radabaugh
Parker City
Fred McBride
Camden
Odd Fellows
A. J. Kirkwood
Will Steffy
East Spring Street
Old Cemetery
George DeLong
Toll Gate
Joos
Birthday Dinner Honors Abram Ormsby on 76th
A large birthday dinner for Abram Ormsby on August 4 marks his seventy six years. Guests traveled from Ohio and nearby towns while local family and friends celebrated with a noon feast, gifts including a willow chair and a pipe, and a family photograph at about 4:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Ormsby
Ormsby
Mahoning Co
Ohio
Wells County
Uniondale
B. Schoonover
Wm. Schoonover
Argos
Asi Ward
Frank Beatty
J.oer
M. Beatty
Byrd
Baumgardner
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It cites Cheney & Co as proprietors and lists Toledo druggists Weisz & Truax Walpine Kinnan Marvin. Claims internal remedy with 75 cents per bottle and testimonials offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weisz & Truax
O. Walpine, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Hali
Pythians consider Rathbone Sisters home funding appeal
The supreme tribunal of the Knights of Pythias weighs an appeal from the Indiana grand lodge over a $25 000 appropriation to aid the Rathbone Sisters in establishing a Pythian orphans home. Opponents questioned legality and funding by assessment. George Shirts of Noblesville argued the case. Charles B. Shively of Richmond represented the grand lodge. A decision is expected before adjournment.
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Supreme Tribunal of the
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Grand Lodge
Rathbone Sisters
George Shirts
Noblesville
Supreme Tribunal
Charles &. Shively
Richmond
Order
Dy King’s New Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption
Melbourne Indiana patient says a doctor declared consumption incurable but a free trial bottle of King’s New Discovery led to recovery. The druggist Chas C. Deam guarantees the remedy for throat and lung diseases with prices 50c and 1.00 and trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. Wagetus
Melbourne
Wia
King
Dr. King
Chas C. Deam
Ossian Bank Reports Surpassing Growth in Deposits
W. H. R. of Ossian reports the Ossian bank is thriving with deposits far exceeding expectations. Since its May 4 opening, deposits rose from 10,000 to 60,000 in the first report to directors, signaling strong local prosperity and expanded business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. R Upright
Ossian
Ossian Bank
Lynching Reported Near Nottingham Wells County
Prosecutor Burns said a lynching occurred Thursday night near Nottingham in Wells County. The victim was Fred Wilson who claimed to learn of the event by telephone and asked for immediate action. Burns promised to investigate and present the matter to the Wells County grand jury.
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Nottingham
Wells County
Burns
Fred Wilson
Addittion
Wells County Grand Tjury
Wilson
Hartford City Gazette
German Syrup Promoted as Cure for Lung Trouble
An old promotional note touts Boschee’s German Syrup as the universal remedy for consumption and lung ailments. It claims superior effectiveness for severe coughs bronchitis and croup with difficult expectoration and cites a new 25 cent size along with regular 75 cent bottle sold at Deam's Drug Store run by G G Green in Woodbury New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Deam’s Drug Store
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Robbed Dead Man's Trunk At Glycerine Plant Tragedy
A trunk kept by Ed Radabaugh in a barn at the East Side stable was broken into on the night of the glycerine factory explosion. The trunk held keepsakes valued by Radabaugh and his family, and the contents were stolen by an unknown intruder. The piece calls for harsh punishment if the perpetrator is caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Radabaugh
Electric Bitters Prove Superior to Other Remedies
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility. He notes his wife remains in excellent health thanks to the tonic and invigorator, calling it splendid for female troubles. Only 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Chas C Deum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Chas
C. Deum
Bearded Postmortem Mystery at Woodlawn Cemetery
William Hawk's grave at Woodlawn in Montpelier was opened after suspicion of theft. Relatives claimed desecration, but the body remained in place. Report notes a heavy beard growth on the deceased after death, at least a quarter inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
Montpelier
William Hawk
Hawk
Matamoras
Huartford City Newa
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Union Township
Jerre
Harrison Township
Board of Commissioners of
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G. Stanton
State of Indiana
County of
Wells
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George R. Melville
Mock & Sons
George KR. Melville
Laura Mellville
Tianie
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Biultton
Hugh D. Studaharrr
Walls
Meek & Sona
County of Wells
William A. McCullick
Elnora McCullick
Mork & Sons
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State of
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Huey D. Stepanakier
Wells Circuit Court
Pi'ff
Hophy
Johnson Ing
John H. Young
Hue DL
Stupa Bsak BK
Wells Cricuit Court
Dailey, Simmons & Bailey
Warren McBride
H. Thoma & Son
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