Now what will we do a bathing debate provokes alarm
The Chicago Electic and Surgical society heard Prof John Dill Robertson challenge the idea that bathing is dirty and dangerous. He dismissed dry baths and warned that denying ordinary washing harms health. He cited a Greenland Eskimo brought to Boston who died after forced bathing without immersion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dill Robertson
Chicago Electic and Surgical Society
Auditorius
Robertson
Greenland
Boston
Ossian Democratic Meeting Report and Holiday Events
Democrats gathered in Bluffton last Saturday and expressed satisfaction with the results. George Glass visited Fort Wayne on Monday while Miss Lockie Double Miss Margaret Earl and Chas Merriman and Frank Heister spent Sunday with the Earls in Union township. A Presbyterian church fish supper will be held in the basement all day Thursday with dinner and supper served, and a Christmas night entertainment by the Presbyterian Sunday school is planned. Rev Lacy and Mrs Lacy invite the young people to the parsonage Friday for a social evening. Local merchants are staging elaborate holiday displays. Jefferson township teachers will hold their fourth institute at Ossian next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
George Glass
Fort Wayne
Lockie Double
Margaret Earl
Chas, Merriman
Frank Heister
George Earl
Union Township
Thresbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Lacy
Jefferson Township
Ossian
Warren Hit By Destructive Sunday Fire At Midnight
Warren was struck by a severe blaze Sunday night gutting a former bake shop now used by Elkenbary as a store room. The fire likely started from a gas jet and risked spreading to nearby buildings including the Hikenbury grocery and Hotel Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Elkenbary
Hikenbury Grocery
Howe
Assessors Start March First Under New Tax Law
A recent law shifts property tax assessment from April 1 to March 1 and adds fifteen days for completion. The assessor’s pay rises to $2.60 daily while deputies still receive $2.00 for the same service, with the principal paid $2.50. The change aims to spread duties before the new fiscal period.
Lake Erie Sets Cut Rate to Meet Interurban Prices
The Lake Erie and Western offers a cut rate between this city and Muncie to match the Interurban. A round trip costs fifteen cents more than the one way fare, aligning with the Interurban’s price. The move appears in response to the hourly Interurban schedule starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western
Muncie
Interurban
Chicago to Host National Republican Convention
Chicago was chosen to host the next National Republican Convention with a 48 to 7 to 1 vote for Chicago, Pittsburg, and St Louis respectively. The committee set June 21 at noon for the convention meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Chicago
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Indiana seeks centennial link at St Louis expo
Indiana officials plan a connection to the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase by featuring an old Rockefeller log cabin near Brookville in the Indiana exhibit. Built in 1804 by John Rockefeller, the cabin could be moved to St Louis or reproduced for the fair. General Grant’s Missouri log cabin is also planned for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Louisiana Purchase Territory
United States
Franklin County
Brookville
Rockefeller
John Rockefeller
New Jersey
St. Louis
Ulysses S. Grant
Missouri
Local Notes From Puckersville and Surroundings
Marty Ebersole visited TL Jones. Eliott drilled a well near Van Waren. Arthur and Orin couples welcomed a girl. Farmers slaughter porkers for year. Cobleigh drills Wm Minnick lease despite cold. Moriarty has bad luck on Wim Chopson No.7. Laymon moves to Warren to pump Lewis Brawley lease. Carl Bock returns to New Castle pumping Jones and Claud lease. Campbell Whery buy new rod-pulling machine to save time and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Ebersole
TL. Jones
CO. R. Eliott
van Waren
Arthur Moore
Orin Beayington
J. C. Cobleigh
Wm. Minnick
D. D. Moriarty
Wim
Laymon
Carl Bock
New Castle
Jones
Claud
Ohio Ol! Co
Campbell and Whery
Planning for Entertainment at Methodist Sunday Schools
The city Methodist Sunday schools plan attractive entertainments for next week. A First Church program committee of Mrs. J R Bishop Mrs A B Cline and Mrs Fred McBride will prepare the finest program yet. Another committee of Mrs E C Ackerman and Mrs J W McKinney aims to offer the best treat for the school. Both groups work to please Epworth families and celebrate the school’s first Christmas in the new church with suitable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
J. R. Bishop
A. B. Cline
Fred McBride
E. C. Ackerman
J. W. McKinney
Epworth
Birthday Dinner for Joseph Minniear in Huntington County
Friends and neighbors gathered at his Huntington County home on December 13 to celebrate Joseph Minniear’s sixty sixth birthday. Despite cold weather, a noon crowd filled the house as ladies laid out meals including roast chicken, oyster dressing, gravy, bananas, coffee, pickles, pumpkin pie, and cherry cake. After a social evening, attendees departed content that another day of life had been joyfully spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Minniear
Huntington County
Waas
Gardiner Couple Plans Winter Trip to Tennessee
G E Gardiner and wife will leave around January first for Tennessee and spend the winter there for his health. The move is intended for his benefit after a period of poor health, reflecting their plan to winter in the sunny Southland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Gardiner
South
Tennessee
Mr. Gardiner
Wells county delegates listed for Democratic convention
At a Wells county Democratic central committee meeting, strong show of support and brighter prospects were noted. Delegates and alternates for each township and district were named for state, congressional, and judicial positions, reflecting renewed party vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Lewis Unrue
Walter Beck
James Griffith
A. P. Christman
Geo. W. Lee
S. Lounsbury
Levi Huffman
Wm. McMellen
H. J. Roby
Samuel Griffith
Phanuel McIntire
N. Rissinger
S. M. Dillman
H. 8. Batson
R. L. McFadden
E. E. Huffman
C. A. Williamson
I. N. Roush
Chester Township
Wm. M. Baker
John Bell
Lot McCullick
Isaac N. Neff
Ezra Cochran
John Gilbert
Joseph Burns
J. D. Goodin
C. S. Penrod
J. W. Marsh
Liberty Township
J. W. Rinear
John van Camp
Nate Roberts
Hugh Rowe
John Roberts
Geo. M. Gavin
Geo. Nobie
Joseph Stahl
David Matlack
S. D. Vickery
Aaron Mosure
Lewis Beerbower
Geo. Sliger
Jacob Campbell
E. M. Rinear
Dietrich
John A Brickley
Jeff Brickley
Union Township
Jas, Lipkey
Martin Wickliffe
Oliver Ormedy
J. Orr
Leonard Myers
Jonathan Seaman
Ed Robinson
Harrison Prough
Nottingham Township
Samuel Warner
Lewin _A. Nutter
John 3. Ander' Sson
Wm, Lee
Harrison Township
Hugh Dougherty
Ernst Wiecking
W. H. Eichhorn
J. S. Dailey
W. A. Kunkle
W. H. Davis
M. A. Stout
I. Langle
Eph Bowers
C. E. Sturgis
Frank Biberstins
J.N. Neff
Abe Simmons
R. W. Stine
B. F. Kunin
Levi Mock
John Eaton
Thos. Watson
Earl Sturgis
Henry Thoma
Frank Masure
Lewis Cobburn
Jack Monahan
L. C. Helier
J. B. Poffenberger
A. W. Hamilton
John Wilhelm
C. P. Bender
Frank Christman
Dal Wandel
Frank C. Dailey
Will Smith
H.S. Robinson
Clem Brineman
R. F. Cummins
Lancaster Township
Abe Hesher
Joel Fry
Rudolph Shrimer
Eph. Lutz
Wm. Diehl
Isaac Clouser
Amos King
Alex Brickley
Walter Reed
Wm. Wasson
Robert Sowards
Joseph Clowser
Wm. Robenold
Joel Webber
Daniel Harsh
Thos
Wasson
Walter Snyder
N. J. Kleinknight
E. P. Davenport
Dick Bush
Marion Garton
A. H. Reed
Jefferson Township
L. M. Springer
W. A. Woodward
WY. K. Grim
S. M. Kreigh
M. W. Shorts
G. M. Way
G. W. Todd
C. D. Carr
Barney Rupright
G. W. Leckner
Charles A. White
Lewis Miller
Dan Miller
Wm. Hilsinger
John M. Heckley
John C. Deam
Meeting Called for District Officials Election in December
J A M Adair chairs a district meeting set for December in Decatur at 1 30 to elect a chairman for two years. Delegates and alternates named cover congressional judicial and district posts across multiple townships with numerous individuals listed as delegates and alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.M. Adair
Decatur, Ltd
Myers Sickness Calls Doctor To Reliffeburg Home
Doctor I H Cook was summoned to the Pence home near Reliffeburg for Samuel Myers who lives with Mr Pence. Myers is over eighty, his illness more serious due to age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Cook
George Pence
Relffeburg
Samuel Myers
Mr. Pence
Myers
Lancaster Township Institute Impresses Teachers
The Lancaster township teachers held their regular monthly Institute on Saturday with several fine papers read. Attendees praised the session as one of the district's best ever Institute meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Township
Mr Effinger Back Home After Real Estate Boom Visit
Ferdinand Effinger arrived in the city Saturday for a two week visit with his family. He has been in East Moline Missouri working in real estate where he reports strong business and a booming market. Effinger says he may return to Bluffton in a year or two to make his home there and notes Bluffton’s improvements since he left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Effinger
Mr. Effinger
East Moline
Effinger
Bluffton
Don’t Crowd the Rural Mail Carriers
A rural carrier warns drivers that U S mail carriers have the right of way on public highways while on duty. Crowding or driving wagons into ditches risks violation of mail law and possible pursuit by a deputy U S marshal. The rule applies when meeting or being passed by mail carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianapolis
Toasts on Woman and Matrimony Echo Vintage Wit
A column of light verse and witticisms on women, marriage, and love cites quips about the fastest work in creation and a deaf and dumb couple at marriage. The tone recalls an era with playful, sometimes pointed, reflections on the fair sex and matrimony.
Children's garments sale at cost before Christmas Eve
Walmer & Mangler offer children's clothing ages 3 to 14 at actual cost through Christmas Eve. Separate skirts range from 3.98 to 10.00 with a few full Indies tailored skirts, described as remarkable bargains for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer & Mngeler
Poneto Raises License Fee for Saloons
Poneto village residents approve a new license ordinance increasing annual saloon fees from 100 to 150 dollars. The move aims to deter new saloons and curb drunkenness, though some fear it may drive drinkers to nearby towns while keeping Poneto's streets lively with visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneto
Carryink
Citiien
Hoya
Bluffton
Hom
Red
WM C Johnston Dead After Sudden Montpelier Death
William C Johnston died suddenly of heart trouble at his Montpelier home around 12 30 PM Wednesday. He was 42, married to Zada Twibill, with one daughter Mary net. A Kiln of Pythias and Masons member, his funeral is planned at his residence Saturday at 1 PM with burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery. He lived in Murray and Montpelier, worked in dry goods and grocery businesses, and was survived by a sister, Mrs Kittie Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston
Montpelier
Johnston
Kittie Alexander
South Ma. Street
Kittle Alexander
Hvband
Zada Twibill
Mary
Net
William Craig Johnston
W. J. Johnst
Murray
J. Arnold Dry Goods
Hartford City
Winters & Co
Montpel
D. A. Walmer & Co
Kin
Pythias
Masonic Los
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Tobacco Save Leads to Court Case in Grant Circuit
Samuel A. S. Marshall, a married man, claimed his tobacco saving helped him face the Bull case in Grant circuit court. He testified he supported his wife with a dollar and then 40 cents in tobacco packages, asserting his generosity as key to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A
G. Marshall
Land
Grant Circuit
Gald
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Lake Erie
Ndiana
Puckersville
Reo
Democratic Central Committee
Wells County
F. R. Gottschalk
Wm. Kirkwood
W. A. Gottschalk
Samuel Gehrett
L. P. Walser
Geo. Jennings
Abram Haines
G. M. King
John Stipp
Thomas Fisher
David Ochsenrider
L. A. Nusbaumer
Henry Kirkwood
O. J. Hilton
Wm. Pace
East Moline, LL
WM. C. Johnston
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