Second Clash Matter At Bluffton Post Office
A note records a second clash matter at the Bluffton Indiana post office indicating ongoing dispute or incident requiring attention.
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1903
Page
3
Invitation to Wells county Democratic meeting Bluffton 1903
J H C Smith chairman invites Wells county Democrats to a December 12 1903 meeting in Bluffton at 1 PM in the court room. The agenda covers abandoning primary elections, selecting delegates, and timing of primaries or county conventions with open discussion and a committee decision after talks.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Democracy
Wells County
Bluffton
J. H. C. Smith
Williams Leads Democrats to Unity on Cuban Policy and Panama
John Sharp Williams, new Democratic leader in the House, wins party cohesion on Cuban reciprocity and Panama issues. He unites lawmakers against binding the rule on amendments while supporting the treaty, and guides restraint on Panama resolutions amid mixed views. Republicans acknowledge his skill and influence without committee rewards.
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John Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Williams
Pearly
Panama
Afr
Panama Canal
New Republic
Adams County Democrats set January 15 county primary
At a Be catur meeting the Democratic central committee chose January 15 as the date for the county primary. The field already holds many candidates and the campaign is expected to be heated. The Republicans claim credit for past prosperity while arguing the current business downturn is not political. Morgan denies involvement.
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Democratic Central Committee
Adams County
Becatur
Heath and Hanna in Political Contention and Gun Control Proposal
The piece links Perry Heath to graft allegations and stock transfers with Senator Green and a Doremus affair, notes Heath's avoidance of indictment, and reports a Hanna presidential boom. It also covers Mayor Harrison's gun control proposal requiring firearm licenses and stricter sales to curb crime and youth bandit influence.
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Perry Heath
Heath
Doremus
Roosevelt
Green
New York
Seventh Avenue Bank
Washington
Bristow
Adams county endorses Snow as Adams county’s candidate for state senator
A Adams County central committee resolution endorses J J F Snow for joint state senator from Adams and Allen counties. It states Snow narrowly missed nomination in Allen County in 1898 and asks Allen County Democrats to recognize his candidacy. The item also notes other university and political remarks from the era.
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Democratic Central Committee
Adams County
J. JF. Snow
Adams
Allen Counties
Allen County
Is the Primary Debate Worth Staging Now
A provocative call asks voters to speak up before party committee action. It criticizing Carrie Nation’s temperance campaign and hatchet sales as a publicity stunt. The piece urges immediate public input rather than post-decision discussion.
Deams Nerve and Bone Animent Promoted Amid Bargain Sale
The ad touts Deams Nerve and Bone Animent to claim no blistering. It notes 10 cent store items including stove pipe elbows shovels and 49 pairs of pants sold at 98 cents. This week plans to add 200 pairs of odds and ends in the pants department priced 98 cents to 2 dollars, urging early shopping.
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Walmer
Engeler
Jacob Wolfe a descendant of General Wolfe featured in Terrell trial
Jacob M. Wolfe linked to General James Wolfe as grand nephew through his grandfather. The article notes Wolfe's pride in ancestry and recalls Wolfe's Quebec death line and Montcalm's remark about not living to see Quebec's fall.
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Jacob M. Wolfe
John W. Terrell
Melvin Wolfe
James Wolfe
Jacob Wolfe
Wolfe
Lewisburg
Quebec
Deams Nerve and Bone Liniment Tops Local Sales
Deam's Nerve and Bone liniment outperforms rivals, claimed to cure many pains. Locally popular, the preparation is available at Deam's drug store at a half pint for 25 cents.
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Deam's
Deam’s
Croker presses Bryan for Democratic nomination in London
At a London conference last Wednesday William Jennings Bryan faced backing from Richard Croker who urged him to persevere for the Democratic nomination for President. Croker rejected any alternate candidate and praised Bryan as a young vigorous leader with unique influence.
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William Jennings Bryan
Richard Croker
London
Croker
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Gorman
Judge Parker
Sale on Season Walking Skirts From Walmer & Eng Eler
One hundred sample walking skirts remain in stock from Walmer & Eng eler. All are this season style and offered at reduced price. Limited quantities available.
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Walmer & Engeler
John Kreigh Will Survive His Injuries
Decatur relatives of Ossian man John Kreigh have been informed by Fort Wayne physicians that he has chances of recovery after losing an arm in a corn shredder. He remains at Hope Hospital, kept alive by IV blood solutions and continues to receive surgical care.
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Decatur
John Kreigh
Fort Wayne
Kreigh
Hope Hospital
Decatur Journal
Bargain Hosiery and Mitts at Local 5 and 10 Cent Store
Ladies and children's mitts priced at 25 cents and 10 cents, along with fleeced hose at 20 cents and 10 cents each, advertised as specials at the 5 and 10 cent store.
Farmers Institute Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The executive committee will meet in Todd and Gordon's office Saturday December 5 at 1 o'clock to arrange a program for the Farmers Institute to be held in Bhaffton January 11 and 12. If you know of anything to improve the program report membership status to M. J. Park, President.
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Todd & Gordon
Farmers’ Institute
Bhaffton
M. J. Park
Clothing Store Sells All Overcoats Before Closing
Walmer and Engeler announce a complete sale of all overcoats as they exit the clothing business. Terrific sacrifice prices offered on remaining stock to clear inventory.
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Walmer & Engeler
Grove announces candidacy for Harrison township trustee
W K Grove now teaching at Travisville declares himself a candidate for township trustee of Harrison township, the first to announce. Also lists sales of ladies and children's mitts and fleeced hose at 25c and 20c respectively with 10c stamps or marks.
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W. K. Grove
Travisville
Harrison Township
Mr. Grove
Engle Named Chester Center Teacher as Lyons Resigns
Jesse Engle is appointed the new teacher at Chester Center while Miss Mary Lyons, the former instructor, married on Thanksgiving and resigned. The notice mentions stove pipe elbows shovels and a 100, at the 10 cent store.
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Jesse Engle
Chester Center
Mary Lyons
Mt Zion Oil Notes Report Local Drilling and Social Events
Mt Zion Ind November 30 1903 report shows multiple oil wells active on Derry Dalby McKee and Beaty farms with No 2 No 3 and No 4 drilling and gas present. Local businesses corn shredding and a new corn crib built Wilbur Hadley Co drilling on several leases and power on same farm. A literary society plays and music event Friday December 4 and a postponed box social to fund a church sidewalk. Mrs O F Bisbee and Co D Neff hosted a guessing contest. Ollie Huffman home from Bluffton for Sunday school. druggist license obtained for the speaker’s husband. Thanksgiving lecture at Presbyterian church praised.
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Mt. Zion
Ind
Mr. Wilson
Bluffton
Jeff Jones
Rochester
Jeff
Chicago
William Wolfgang
Wilbur Hadley & Co
BE. J. Roush
Henretta & Reed
J. I. Beaty
Central Oil Co
Dr. Morris
Roush
Literary Society
Co. D. Neff
O. F. Bisbee
Ollie Huffman
Sheldon
D. A. Walmer
Presbyterian Church
Ossian Social Notes and Upcoming Cantata
Philip Koontz and wife with the Gorrells at Montpelier for Thanksgiving. Nellie Ormsby in Fort Wayne. Clara Guidin and Clella Wentz visited T. C. Guidin. Rev. Combrink leading meetings at Kingsland. Margaret Earl and Merriman and Hiester guests of Miss Lockie Double. Ossian M E Sunday school to present a cantata on Christmas Eve. Hatfield family with Lipkeys in Bluffton for Thanksgiving. W D Manners has resigned his
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Philip Koontz
Robert Flitfield
Frank Gorrell
Montpelier
Nellie Ormsby
Fort Wayne
Clara Guidin
Clella Wentz
T. C. Guidin
Combrink
Kingsland
Margaret Earl
Messrs
Chas. Merriman
Frank Hiester
Lockie
Ossian
Poneto Woman Praises Deam Nerve and Bone Liniment
Mary Ann Cooper of Poneto Indiana writes that after a severe foot injury she used Deam s nerve and bone liniment and regained walking ability. She reports pain relief and full recovery expected after two bottles. She endorses the product to others.
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Deam
Deamh
Mary Ann Cooper
Poneto
Ind
Gas and mantle sale ad from Walmer & Engeler
The Walton and Engeler 5 and 10 cent store advertises 10¢ gas globes 20c gas mantles and 20c gas burners and globes at 10c. It promotes a line of underwear for men women and children and promises savings for Christmas gifts.
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Walmer & Engeler
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