Tragic Bath Accident Kimmel crushed by traction engine
Elmer Kimmel aged 28 was fatally injured Friday morning when a traction engine in Ruth, near Bath, rolled over him as he oiling the machine. Engineer Raymond Stookey narrowly escaped, believing a fall may have opened the throttle. The coroner called the incident accidental. Kimmel had married recently and lived on the George Kirkwood farm with his wife prostrated by grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kimmel
Bath
Raymond Stookey
Stookey
Ruth
Kimmel
McBride
Ben Leist
George Kirkwood
Married at Own Home in South Main Street
Rev Clarence G Miller joined Albert Ward and Jennie Brickley in marriage at their furnished home on South Main Street. The ceremony was private with only close friends present. Ward is a barber at the courthouse shop and has made many friends in his short residence here. Brickley is the daughter of Peter Brickley of West Wiley Avenue. The Banner extends best wishes for a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. Miller
Hfe
Albert Ward
Jennie Brickley
South Main Street
Ward
Court House
Peter Brickley
West Wiley Avenue
Andris
Maude
Reggie
Don
Averill
Eve
Tom Porter
Nell
Averille
Aver- II
Double Wedding in Jackson Township officiated by M. W. Walbert
In Jackson township county clerk Hugh D. Studabaker’s office last Saturday at ten o clock double marriages were performed by Squire M. W. Walbert. Clarence Hudson wed Clara Hosier and Charles C Hosier wed Jennie Marsh with Fred Rinehart and Clit Lipkey witnessing. Both brides and grooms reside in the township and are connected to local families and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Walbert
Hugh D. Studabaker
Clarence Hudson
Clara Hosier
Charles C. Hosier
Jennie Marsh
Squire Walbert
Clarence
Clara
Fred Rinehart
Clit
Lipkey
Jackson Township
Abram Hudson
Central Oil Company
Landersville
Charles Hosier
Ian Flosier
Hosier
Miss Marsh
John Baker
County awards Purdue scholarship by random draw
County commissioners awarded a Purdue University scholarship Wednesday. Three applicants, Fred Roe of Ossion Walter Baumgartner and Cleve Luce, had their names drawn from a hat to share about 45 dollars a year. All will attend the university this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Fred Roe
Ossion
Walter ‘Baumgartner
Cleveland Luce
Liberty Center
Frank Studabaker To Exhibit Prize Short Horn Herd
Frank Studabaker announced plans to start with fourteen head of prize short horn cattle for a tour of fairs beginning next Thursday. He will travel in special cattle cars with two attendants and strive to keep the stock in top condition, aiming for county fairs once state fairs close. Last year he earned about a thousand dollars net from prize money and will begin at Ilwood before moving to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Studabaker
Frank
Ilwood
Ohio
Railroad sues over right of way condemnation
The GC, B. & railroad company filed two circuit court suits Friday against Mrs. Emilia Van Emmon and her husband and against Andy R. Van Emmon. The actions allege landowners along the right of way refused the company access, leaving condemnation as the only option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gc, B. & ©. Railroad Company
Emilia van Emmon
Andy R. van Emmon
Burglars Target Ossian Businesses Again
Burglars attempted entry at the Lake Erie ticket office and Sharp Hardware in Ossian on Thursday. Tools were used to pry doors but the break in failed, with marks on both doors suggesting the same offenders. Locals suspect local talent is behind the recent burglaries.
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Ossian
Lake Erie
Sharp Hardware
Excursion to Chicago by Nickel Plate in August 1903
August 30 1903 excursion via Nickel Plate. returnable through August 31 with two full days to enjoy Chicago. Train leaves Fort Wayne depot at 1:15 p m Monday August 31. Fare for round trip from Fort Wayne two dollars. Contact nearest agent or C A Asterlin T P A Port Wayne Ind.
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Nickel Plate
Chicago
Fort Wayne
C. A. Asterlin
Port Wayne
Ind
Mrs Monic Alien Claims Cholera Attack Prevention
Mrs Monic Alien of Southfork Alaska says she has prevented attacks of cholera morbus by taking Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets when an attack is coming on. She states the tablets cleanse the stomach and ward off the approaching attack and may prevent bilious attacks too. For sale by Davenport and Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monic Alien
Southfork, Aky
Chamberlain
Davenport & Ehle
Peppermint Farm Nets Big Oil Harvest
W. W. Greek reports a northern state peppermint farm run by Richards yielding about 1500 gallons of oil valued at 15 dollars per gallon last year. The swampy land grows cloverlike mint and oil is distilled from steam vats, with workers noted as free from stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Greek
Richards
Greek
Hay fever arrives as rag weed debate rages
A regional paper notes hay fever surges with sneezing and blocked breathing as authorities dispute rag weed links. Doctors warn the ailment is severe and patients seek relief by travel to cooler regions, while some remain unable to afford cures and endure the symptoms at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
General Sherman
Rass
Michigan
Indiana
Painter Won 10000 Boston Prize Awaits Payment
Marion Perry, South Street painter, won $10,000 in a Boston Publishing contest but has not received the prize. He was told the funds would be deposited in the Central Savings Bank between now and November 5, the date of the next award. He remains hopeful the money is real and will be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Perry
South Street
Boston
Central Savings Bank
Averill
Ima Cherie
Oats Crop Underperforms Across County
Farmers report oats yields far below expectations after promising field views before harvest. A farmer stated that last Saturday out of six fields threshed, none reached twenty five bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sateurday
Local merchant announces sale and treats on Monday
A grocer, W. A. McFarren, invites customers to his Arnold block store east of the courthouse next Monday the seventh to greet old and new patrons. He promises a wave of his grocery stack and urges visitors to call and see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McFarren
Arnold
Court House
Wagered charm sparks a clash of vanity and truth
Nell and Averill bet on who will bend the other to desire. Nell presses for honesty about looks while Averill admires Maude Barelay, a stunning rival who shifts the game as the carriage arrives. The scene blends flirtation with fragile self image amid social mores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Eiverybody
Nell
Villi
Maude Barelay
Averill
Turmoil at Maude’s Visit Aboard Averill’s Claim
Nell hides from Averill as Maude’s visits spark social plotting at a moonlit lawn party. Averill asserts ownership of the tourmaline and of Nell’s affections while the crowd circles Maude, her skill with suitors, and a growing tension flickers between desire and pride.
Romance Ends in Trunk Escape Gone Wrong
A Mexican tale recalls Senorita June Dural seeking to flee with a lover into Texas. An old servant hid her in a padded trunk to avoid her parents. The trunk was sent by train, she suffocated in darkness until railway staff freed her and returned her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesicau Mail
Unek
Texas
June Dural
Pocket mystery of the Chinaman in a 19th century note
A St. Louis Globe Democrat anecdote questions where a Chinaman keeps his money. It mocks the idea of ready cash and pockets, describing a rumored trick where money appears on the counter. The piece jokes about highwaymen failing to locate concealed pockets and ponders how change is carried.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Poet dreams of scroll of fame at Morine
A whimsical Chicago Record-Herald note quotes Genius at Morine as he jokes about TV arrival to write his name on the scroll of fame while his wife teases about a big check.
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Morine
Chicago
Various L E W Rail Excursions and Rates for 1903 Trips
List of reduced rates and round trip fares from L E W rail line to destinations including Pittsburg San Francisco Rome City Atantic City and San Diego. Dates of sale July through August 1903 with return limits mid August to early September. Includes special events National Encampment German War Veterans Universalist Assembly Odd Fellows and Homeseekers tickets. inquire with agent for details.
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Pittsburg
Chautauqua Lakes
Niagara Falls
Tent City
San Diego
Cal
Chicago
Kansas City
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Missouri River
Universalist Interstate Assembly
Rome City
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Labor Day
Pennsylvania
Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Indiana
B&o
Maxincuckee Assembly
Culver
Ind
Clover Leaf Excursions Promoted National Encampment Trips
Clover Leaf announces very low round trip fares for summer excursions to Colorado Utah South Dakota New Mexico Texas and Great Lakes Ontario Thousand Islands and eastern resorts. Special one fare round trips to National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Detroit October 15-22 1903 and Christian church conventions. For folders or details consult nearest agent or D Whitney Clover Leaf Route Toledo Ohio.
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San Francisco
A. R
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
New Mexico
Texas
Great Lake
Michigan
Ontario
Thousand Islands
San Irancisco
Cal
Grand Army of the Republic
Detroit
Mich
Christian Church
National Convention of Missionary Societies
Christian Endeavor
Clover Leaf
D. Whitney
Toledo
Ohio
Frank Mettler Dies After Illness at 1:30 Saturday
Frank Mettler died last Saturday after a weeklong illness. He was a victim of paralysis. He leaves two daughters and three sons. The funeral occurred Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mettler
Mettler
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