Death of Arthur Haft in Clover Leaf runaway tragedy
Six year old Arthur Haft died after a Saturday mishap near Ellingham mill when a wagon driven by George W. Cotton overturned after a runaway. Other boys escaped injury while Arthur sustained fractures and brain injuries. his condition deteriorated Sunday morning ending in death despite medical care.
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Arthur Haft
Michael Haft
Ellingham Mill
Arthur
George W. Cotton
Mr. Cotton
Fis
Johns White
Cotton
Lancaster Street
Hart
Sam Rose
Montpelier
Baker
South Bend
Gus White
Edgar Santon
Isaac Santon
White
Arthur Hart
Hrave
Engine to arrive for rails and rolling stock work
An engine will soon arrive to string the rails and distribute material for the C. B. and G C. Likely by Wednesday the new rolling stock will be in use along the line. Thirty cars of steel, awaiting payment, were bought by shippers and are ready for unloading as four teams work on stringing steel and ties. The right of way is secured through Harrison township after Jesse Myers signed the last tract Saturday.
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Harrison Township
Jesse Myers
Smoke House Sale Disputed by Seller Frank Runyan
Frank Runyan says he has not sold the Smoke Mouse to Herb Burroughs. Burroughs claimed he bought it, prompting persistent questions and a rumor spread by bystanders. Runyan calls the tale false and says no sale occurred.
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Frank Runyan
Herb Burroughs
Herb
Runyan
Nottingham resident detained after intoxicated town outing
Frank Foust of Nottingham township was restrained by Wells county officers Saturday evening after a drunken street disturbance during a brief town visit. He was released later with no arrests or charges filed.
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Frank Foust
Nottingham Township
Wells County
Public sale notice by SIMON Bowen near Neillsburg
Public sale to be held at residence half a mile southeast of Neillsburg on Wednesday September 2 at 10 a.m. Items include draft mare, 23 head cattle and calves, hogs, two wagons, farm implements, tools, furniture, sewing machine, and other articles. Ladies of the W. C. T. U. will serve dinner on the premises. SIMON Bowen
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Neillsburg
Callie
Stuer
Chester
McCormick
Eureka
Kitselman
The
Simon Bowen
Spiritualistic Chesterfield Camp To Close Next Sunday
The spiritualistic camp at Chesterfield will end for the year next Sunday. The camp has been a success and members plan to spread out next year in building matters. Hon. Levi Mock has been elected Vice President for the coming year and will play a major role in business management.
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Chesterfield
Levi Mock
Gas price warning and meter readiness in the town
A local notice warns that gas will cost twenty-five cents per thousand after the first of next month. Residents debate whether to burn gas or wood, noting high winter bills and advising to turn gas off when not needed. The piece suggests smaller gas mixers offer better value and urges readers to learn meter use by month end.
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Tate
Iit
Public sale at Wm Carnes farm near Poneto Libert Center
Public outcry sale at my residence three miles west of Poneto or three miles south of Liberty Center on Wm Carnes farm on Web September 9 03. Describes livestock including horses cattle hogs sheep and poultry plus farm equipment wagon mower binder plows harnesses wagons and hay. Auction starts at 10 oclock with items listed and other articles not mentioned.
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Poneto
Liberty Center
Carnes
Elowka
W. Carnes
G R T Announces Annual Excursion to Northern Points
The G R T offers a five dollar round trip excursion from Richmond to Petoskey Traverse City and Northport on September 3 1903. Tickets valid on scheduled trains with return by September 13 1903. Mackinac Island fare listed at six dollars. full details from any G R T agent or C L Lockwood General Passenger Agent Orrand Rapids Mich.
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Petoskey
Traverse City
Northport
Richmond
Kurt Wayne
Mackinac Island
C. L. Lockwood
Orrand Rapids
Mich
Excursion to Chicago on Nickel Plate August 31 1903
Travel advert announces a round trip from Fort Wayne to Chicago for August 31 1903 with departure at 9 15 p m and return by two full days in the city. Fare is 2, contact agent or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne Indiana for details. Merchants of Lapeer Michigan threaten to sue Ben Walthe over a circus wreck in Durand Michigan and accuse him of failing to appear to support expected trade. Mrs Mollie Allen of South Fork Kentucky credits Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets with preventing cholera morbus attacks and bilious complaints. Davenport Bhe sells them.
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Chicago
Fort Wayne
C. A. Asterlin
Ind
Lipeer
Mich
Ben Walthe
Durend
Mollie Allen
South Fork
Chamberllain
Davenport & Bhie
Peggy of the Pines Wins a Valentine Romance
Peggy grows home sick at a Virginia pine themed house party. Jack Carter sends a pine token and a heartfelt letter, revealing a long running romance. Peggy declines distractions as she dresses for a crucial moment and reunites with Jack, revealing their engagement.
Hatters measure heads and hat sizes by region
A hatter notes head shapes by nationality and region in the United States. He claims the Chicago man has the biggest head, southerners the smallest, and easterners similar sizes, with average head sizes around seven. He mentions differences in hat sizing and mentions orders for Germans and regional variations.
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Hate
Honda
United States
West
Chicago
America
Philadelphia
HER PRIVATE BOX Destroys Jealous Husband’s Secret Peephole
Norman Lester builds a newsome with hidden panels to spy on his wife and her guests. A clever visitor, his wife, and a friend uncover the device by overhearing a private lecture replay. The scene ends with Mrs Lester revealing the secret box and avoiding further confrontation.
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Norman Lester
Lester
Kate Strong
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Christopher Wren
Ower
Tower Hill
Mrs. Strong
Mr. Lester
Norman
St. Paul's
Tower of London
Belgium
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