Malaria Causes Death of Forrest Wibel in Chickasaw
G W Bell of Chickasaw Indian Territory arrived with Wibel’s remains Friday, representing the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Wibel died Tuesday morning after eight days of malaria, keeping his illness quiet from family until notices reached them. He was vice grand and on the grievance committee, highly regarded by lodge members and railroad officials. Funeral held Sunday at 1 00 oclock at Tocsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bell
Chickasaw
Indiana Territory
Forrest ‘Wibel
John Wibel
Forrest
Brotherhood
Bell
Tocsin
Bluffton name change proposal and local notices
A satirical letter from A G Len proposes renaming Bluffton to Philantheopy to host two new world philanthropic institutes but locals dismiss the idea. Additional notices describe a 238 acre Indiana farm for sale near Larwill with nearby oil drilling and a Columbia City address, plus an advertisement praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for health and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror Banneri
Bluffton
Philantheopy
Denton
Texas
Vegene promise restores appetite and digestion
A vintage patent remedy ad claims Vegene will revive a ruined appetite, restore taste, aid digestion, and clear bowels. It asserts universal effectiveness, guarantees results, and touts sales at one dollar with a persuasive invitation to learn more.
Water troughs for the city approved and planned
The city council ordered two cement water troughs for horses to be built soon after stating Murray and Bluffton have similar facilities. One trough will be on Perry street and the other on Walnut. An accompanying testimonial praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with promises of refunds and free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Murray
Perry Street
Walnut
H. Haggins
Melbourne
Fla
Dr. King
Chas C. Deam
Tragic accidental shooting claims Ida Starr life
Miss Ida Starr, shot by her brother in law Iraila with a toy pistol on August 1, dies at 9 15 AM after a week of severe hemorrhages and fever. The incident occurred as Starr advised caution with the pistol while Iraila observed an album. the bullet pierced her windpipe and stomach. Funeral held Saturday at Pureto with burial in Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannen
Poneto
Ida Starr
Miss Starr
Womath
Iraila
Hall
Ira
da Starr
Pureto
Grove Cemetery
Wrecks at Van Wert and Malinta disrupt trains and aid moves
A Pennsylvanian train 22 derailed near Van Wert Ohio after passing an open switch. One person died and several injured, including Jas L Perry who was visiting Bluffton. Separate Clover Leaf wreck at Malinta involved No 6 the Commercial Traveler but no injuries reported. J H Thompson of Keystone purchased Shaner Oil Company interests, acquiring seven eighths from New York partners, with drilling to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
van Wert
Bluffton
Jas. L. Perry
W. W. Angel
Mr. Perry
Smithville
N. J
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Toledo
J. H. Thompson
Keystone
Shaner Oil Company
Thompson
Shaner Company
Nickleson
Shaner
New York
Mr. Thompson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises $100 Reward
A Toledo advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It praises J. J. Cheney as trustworthy and funds the business, listing wholesale druggists Watropina, Kinnan, and Marvin. The remedy is taken internally, priced at 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Canary & Co
Props
Toledo
I’. J. Cheney
Wasr & Truax
O. Watpoina
Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Yall
Strong Testimony on Caustic O in Gilmore Drug Co.
Dear Sirs I have used Caustic O for several months and find it acts quickest of anything I ever used with good results. As soon as business picks up I want a gallon I like it. Yours truly I Cuapwick V8 Price 0¢ a bottle Gilmore's headache powders never fail Sold by Stout's drug store O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deshier
Gilmore Drug Co
Fletcher
Gilmore
Stout
Strickland and Co Go Out of Business in Kokomo
Temperance supporters cheer as Kokomo based Strickland & Co ceases operations. The stock is placed with a Rochester New York salvage firm. Carrie Styer, a noted temperance activist and former bookkeeper, was dismissed by the firm when she joined the movement. Persistent opposition allegedly led to the closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Strickland & Co
Rochester N. Y
Carrie Styer
A Grant County couple adopt found girl in Warren
Mr and Mrs John Beekman of Landesville Grant county raised a girl they found in Warren in a chance meeting. After talking with the child the couple offered to take her in and a letter from the girl's mother confirmed the adoption plan. The Beekmans' act marks a notable local adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
John Beekman
Landesville
Grant County
Warren
Beekman
Better Than Gold
I J Green of Lancaster NH suffered years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility before Electric Bitters relieved him. His wife credits the tonic with excellent health for years and praises its benefit for female troubles. At 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Chas O Deam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Green
Lancaster
N. H
Annie Oakley slander dispute surfaces in papers
A Metropolitan dispatch reveals that the real Annie Oakley was not at Harrison Street Station, identifying the impersonator as Anna Oakley, wife of Frank Butler, living in Nutley New Jersey. The note also references Green's August Flower and a drugstore sales pitch for indigestion and liver troubles, urging readers to obtain a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Annie Oakley
Harrison St
Anna Oakley
Frank Butler
Nutley N. J
Bridwell
W. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Butler
Deam’s
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Excursion Planned by Liberty Center Sunday Schools
An excursion is arranged for Wednesday August 26 105 from Warren Buckeye and Liberty Center to Toledo and Walbridge Park with return. Adults priced at 1.25 and children at 7ëe. Committee members listed are Rev J L Barclay Hizie Thompson A L Merriman and Mrs O D Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist and
M. P. Sunday Schools
Liberty Center
Warren
Buckeye
Toledo
Walbridge Park
J. L. Barclay
Hizie Thompson
Notice of Estimates of County Expenses for 1904
Wails County auditor publishes aggregate estimates of expenses for the year 1904 to be presented to the county council. itemized totals cover salaries per diems, office expenses, and various county offices, plus court costs, bridges, public buildings, and bond interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welly
Circuit Court
Wells
Gir¢ult Court
Wells Circuit Court
Jackson Township
Chester Township
Liberty Township
Rock Creek
Union Township
Nottingham Township
Harrison Township
Isha Latporter
Assesgor Juliarson Township
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Liquor License Petition in Bluffton Ward 1
The proprietor J B McQuianiasny seeks a Wells County Indiana license to sell spiritous and vinous liquors in quantities under a quart at a two story brick premises on Market Street Bluffton lot 43. The front ground floor room measures 21 by 44 feet with no partitions and will be securely locked to prevent access. Applicant is a resident of Harrison township over 21. Local commissioners must grant September term approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffion
Gelling
Partiot
Market Street
J.B. McQuaniaxny
Bluffton
Harrison Township
Wells County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Main Street
G. Stanton
State of Indiana
County of Wells
Wells
Laura Melville
George R, Melville
Mock & Sons
George St. Melville
Nellie
Laura Mellyle
Laura Meeser
Huen YD
Sruvahaker
Wells Circuit Court
Mork & Song
William A. McCullick
Elnora McCullick
Mou & Sons
State of
Bluifton
Coules de
Bluiften
Appllenut
J, Ek, McClelland
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A. G. Len
Cincinnati
Chicago
Decatur
Burg
Larwill
Whitley County
Ind
Ballance
C. B. Whicker
Columbia City
Council
James L. Perry
W. W. Angel’s
Otice
W. A. Mansit
Weils County
August Both
Haraby
Ivan Tint
Maria Giardenour
John Qardenour
Wella
Pratoarion
Henry
Johnson
John H. Young
Huni
Warren McBride
H. Thoma & Son
Siggers
TOR
R.R
Charleston Mail
Commercial Traveler
Toledo Mail
C.d
Doe
Itney
Ft. Wayne
Uviseville
ANKD
Sandusky & Prorte
Iudiarapolis
Michigan
Pyeatg Cr
Wayne & Connerville
United States
Ospada
Steeeeess
NORLD
Tipton
Bolts
Agu
Lake Eris
Westero
Rilliroad
J. Rhein
Ten. Pass
Airay
Chicago & Erie
R. R
LIND
Kas
York
Columbus Express
Marlow
Columbus
Buffalo
Saaily
Chicago Express
Uxdopl
Gitegu Limited
Wella Fargo& Co
Kingsland
le Phalng West
Aay Xpress
HART
Marion
Hoston
Columbune
Kingstown
Lima
Treing
WS Morrison
TPA
Ohta
Grand Rapids & Indians
Vercatur
Fort Wayne Nou. c
Cinccinmitati
Mars
U.S Patent Office
Washington,d.c
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