Rumor of breach suit against artist Leavitt
Newport rumor reaches New York that musician Minnie Cook plans a breach of promise suit against artist William O Leavitt who recently married Ruth Bryan daughter of William Jennings Bryan. Cook claims Leavitt favored her before the Lincoln portrait commission and says details depend on her father and lawyer.
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New York
Newport
R. L
Minnie Gook
William O. Leavitt
Ruth Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Miss Bryan
Miss Cook
Leavitt
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Bryan
Nice Show Windows Boost Bluffton Merchants in Holiday Display
Bluffton merchants rival each other in Christmas window displays. Despite smaller storefronts, they maximize space with artistic effects to attract customers, following training from commercial schools. The festive effort boosts shopper interest and sales locally.
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Bluffton
Christmas Eve Tree Program At The Church
Arrangements have been made by the Christian church for an old fashioned Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. A short program of music and recitations is planned before Santa Claus appears to hand out the annual Christmas treat, this year including candy and oranges.
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Christian Church
Santa Claus
A Christmas Wedding in Prospect
Christmas Eve ceremony at the home of the bride's parents in Prospect unites Miss Zepha Longshore and Mr. Frank Smith of Union township. The notice also highlights Progress ads, the Bluffton handle factory paying ten dollars per ash block, a Progress display of toys and goods, and a holiday merchandise push including clothing, shirts, overcoats, and gift sets. A testimonial from Mrs. Sarah McCreary of Gnadenhutten, Ohio mentions relief from rheumatism after plant remedies purchased from M. A. Stout druggist.
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Prospect
Zepha Longshore
Frank Smith
Union Township
Progress
Bluffton
J. M. Buck
Walmer & Sengeler
Sarah McCreary
Gnadenhutten, O
M. A. Stout
Drugeist
Marriage License Panic Over Age Dispute In Keystone Visit
Delbert Thomas and Miss Nellie Pearl Abshire traveled from Keystone to obtain a marriage license in New Philadelphia. Phin Abshire swore the bride was eighteen. a letter from the father later claimed she was sixteen. Clerk Studabaker initially issued the license, then planned to retrieve it if the age claim proved false. Consent arrived from the bride’s mother the next day, ending the matter. Life Plant testimonial ad follows.
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Studabaker
Delbert Thomas
Nellie Pearl Abshire
Keystone
Phin Abshire
Hugh
Resolutions for Comrade Solomon B Nelson
Lew Dailey Post No 33 Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic mourns the loss of Comrade Solomon B Nelson Thirty fourth Indiana. He served loyally and remained cheerful despite blindness. Comrades extend sympathy to his family and forward this testimonial of sorrow. Also notices life plant remedy and cheap hats offered in local ads.
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Lew Dailey
Department of Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Solomon B. Nelson
Thirty-fourth Indiana
Tie
Illness Updates and Local Sales Announcements
Frank Walburn and Samuel Myers show slight improvements after illnesses while Lloyd Brown recovers from bronchitis. Mrs Lonzo Galyeans also on the sick list. Deam's drug store promotes winter wallpaper and a red almanac with recipes. The Progress offers Christmas items. Walmer & Engeler advertise half price skirts and other holiday goods. Chamberlain's tablets are recommended by Davenport & Ehle.
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Frank Walburn
Samuel Myers
Lloyd Brown
Lonzo Galyeans
Deam
Ladies of
Wells County
Chamberlain
Davenport & Ehle
Walmer & Engeler
Osborne Murder Trial Opens in Adams County Court
Tuesday the Adams County court began the Osborne murder trial over a father in law killed in a fist fight. A forty five member jury panel was drawn and may prove inadequate. Jurors will be housed under strict rules during the trial as if in a penitentiary. The case is expected to be hard fought with a fierce legal battle.
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Adams County
Osborne
Terrell
Jury verdict in Burne Allen windmill suit favors Burns
After a forty hour deliberation the jury returned a verdict for Burns in the Burne Allen windmill case. They had debated an $85 bill over a $5 pump charge whether the pump was included in the windmill sale or billed separately. Costs will be high.
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Burne- Allen
Burns
C B C Making Slow Progress On Rail Line Toward Portland
The C B C reports slow progress due to extreme cold. About 125 men worked as ground is frozen, as right of way moves beyond Pennville with grading toward Portland. Temporary buildings will aid patrons, with trains to start Christmas day and a regular schedule to follow. Pennville is a little over eighteen miles away.
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Pennville
Portland
Spire
Edwards Oil Company Begins Drake of Adams County Field
The Edwards Oil company of Pittsburg filed leases with Adams county for 5112 acres in Preble and French townships. The firm will start drilling across the leased area, creating a new field never previously developed. W C Edwards of Pittsburg, the manager, assisted in securing the leases and expects substantial investment to open the territory.
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Edwards Oil Company
Pittsburg
Adams County Recorder
Preble
French Townships
W. C. Edwards
Anniversary Dinner Links Baltzell and Dillbone Families
Yesterday Mr and Mrs H A Baltzell hosted the Dillbone family for an anniversary dinner. The Baltzells marked twenty seven years of marriage last Monday while the Dillbones observe their twenty eighth anniversary today. Turkey featured as the main dish and a fine time was reported by all.
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H. A. Baltzell
W. H. Dillbone
Mrs. Baittzell
Western Union Growing Wire Run At Station
Western Union growing as Dan Volmer, agent for the company, reports two more wires will be run at the station, increasing telegraph capacity. Also note grocer Mr Slay of Byesville, Ohio endorses Life Plant, claiming two bottles cured extreme prostration. for sale by M A Stout druggist.
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George H. Beans
Barnhill
Ohio
M. A. Stout
Dan Volmer
Western Union Telegraph Company
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C. P. Koontz
Jas. L. Myers
Deam's Drug Store
Winter Wall Paper
Walmer & Engeier’s
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Western Union
Diamond Merchants
Hale & Co
Hawke
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Sterling
Opera
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