S S S. Blood Purifier Endorsed for Malaria and Skin Ailments
Letters from readers across several states praise S S S as a cure for malaria chills and fever as well as various blood and skin diseases. The document also notes a Wells County farming institute with talks on soil fertility and a farmer’s fence, plus a session electing officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Springs
Miss
Tennessee
S. S.S
W.S. McGowan
Metts
Wells County
Messrs
Agee
Burris
J. D. Burris
Farmers Institute Highlights Engage County Audience
The farmers institute at the courthouse Thursday night drew larger crowds than ever. J B Burris spoke on world agriculture and Mrs DeVilbiss from Fort Wayne entertained. Alva Agee of Cheshire led talks on rural education and a new speaker introduced sessions in the morning. Dr J W Metts discussed needed legislation for farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
J. B. Burris
Burris
Sam Brickley
Alva Agee
Cheshire
Agee
Nottingham merchant files voluntary bankruptcy petition
Henry L. McAtee, a Nottingham general merchant and postmaster, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Assets are 625.25 and liabilities 1,771.15. Creditors include W L Carnahan Co Heit Miller Lau Co and National Biscuit Co. Assets list two small real estate parcels merchandise stock and accounts receivable. Attorneys Sturgis and Stine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. McAtee
Nottingham
Wells County
Logan
W. L. Carnahan Company
Heit-Miller-Lau Company
National Biscuit Company
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
McAtee
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed By Users
Be wary of counterfeits. J L Tucker of Centre Alabama says DeWitts is the genuine Witch Hazel Salve ideal for piles cuts and burns and a valuable household remedy. Mrs Samuel Gage of North Bush New York credits it with curing a 12 year ankle fever sore and walking again after other cures failed. Sold by Chas C Deam druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. L. Tucker
Centre
Ala
Samuel Gage
North Bush
N. Y
Chas. C. Deam
Bluffton Eagles Aid Portland Lodge Inauguration
Forty two members of the Eagles lodge traveled to Portland on Friday night to assist instituting a new lodge. Bluffton sent 28 at 2 30 and 14 at 7 on a special train, returning by 1 after a banquet and completed degree work. The Portland lodge opens with 120 charter members and hosted a banquet at the Portland hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lodge
Portland
Bluffton Birds
Bluffton Lodge
Anderson
Aerle
Matthews
Bluffton
Farmers Institute session praised with urged laws
Wells county farmers applaud the recent Farmers Institute session. They urge legislature to pass laws regulating autos pure foods a five year hunting ban railroad commission and saloon license controls. They also call for treating in saloons and classification of medicinal alcohol products as intoxicants football prohibition.
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Farmers Institute
Burris
Agee
H. F. McMahan
Wells County
Indiana
EB. B. McDowell
Indiana Shippers Association
Miraculous recovery from indigestion and pains with Electric Bitters
Mrs. S. H. Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe stomach and bowel trouble with doctors failing. She tried Electric Bitters and quickly recovered claiming miraculous improvement. The tonic is advertised as a cure for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Chas C Dem, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Chas. C. Dem
Obituary for Nancy J. Scott nee Ellis in Bluffton area
Nancy J. Scott nee Ellis wife of Philip Scott born Clinton county Indiana September 60 1857 died at home near Bluffton December 11 1904 aged 47 years 2 months 11 days She leaves a husband a daughter Mrs A A Lydy five grandchildren two brothers and two sisters and many relatives The family had moved to the county three years ago from her former home Funeral services were held at the Baptist church one mile south of Circleville on Thursday afternoon and she was buried in the cemetery there beside a grandson previously laid to rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. Scott
Ellis
Philip Scott
Clinton County
Ind
Bluffton
A. A. Lydy
Baptist Church
Circleville
Desperate Living Models Drive Family to Seek Aid
A fragmented item discusses remote living prompting desperation after accidents with Burns and Ulcers. It promotes Bucklen’s Amica Salve as best on earth, 26c at Deam’s drug store, and notes a sharp rise in 1904 cigarette consumption despite anti-cigarette efforts, while mentions eight million fewer used.
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Bucklen
Chas. C. Deam
Reform in Indiana Marriage Laws Advocated by Rep Watts
The Rev Isaac P Watts of Winchester will back reform measures in Randolph County to address marriage and divorce laws. He urges tightening marriage eligibility by requiring men to prove financial ability to support a family, arguing many divorces stem from financial failure. In 1903 Indiana granted 1592 divorces for abandonment or failure to support spouses.
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Isaac P. Watts
Winchester
Randolph County
Watts
Indiana
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised as Effective
A Pleasant Pill claims DeWitt's Little Early Risers are mild and effective for all ages including children and delicate individuals. The ad asserts the pills are the best liver pills sold and promotes Chas C. Deam as the local druggist selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Chas
C. Deam
Drugigst
They Change Some Girls in North Judson
A North Judson mother notes shifts in behavior saying her daughter Mamie avoids lighting parlor at night when a man is present four or five nights weekly, contrasting past caution with current habits.
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North Judson
Read These And Then Govern Yourselves Accord ingly
A strongly worded exhortation condemns laziness and indifference in public life urging self improvement. It laments poor work, crude manners, and a lack of knowledge about world affairs and great leaders, urging responsible civic engagement and informed discussion.
Dr Kings New Life Pills Heal Sore Headaches Today
Thousands of sufferers have found relief from sick and nervous headaches with Dr Kings New Life Pills. They purify blood and boost health. Only 25 cents, money back if not cured. Sold by Chas C Deam, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chas. C, Deam
James Hartman Builds Bluffton Home With Decatur Roofing
Harness merchant James Hartman of Wiltshire is constructing a $3,000 residence at Bluffton and has contracted the Decatur Cement Block & Roofing company to supply the roofing. The firm reports growing orders and plans to enlarge its plant next spring, signaling strong demand for cement block and roofing as future building materials in the region.
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James Hartman
Wiltshire
Bluffton
Decatur Cement Block & Roofing Company
Decatur
Decatur Democrat
Doctor’s remedy claims cure for long kidney trouble
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shekton Washington writes that doctors could not help her for years with kidney trouble. After using Foley's Kidney Cure she felt relief from the first dose and claims to be cured. The ad asserts the medicine purifies the blood by removing poisons and promotes health, sold by Davenport & Eble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Conner
Shekton
Wash
Foley
Davenport & Eble
Phrase on the Blackboard Ends Lesson in Biting Humor
In a Muncie classroom a teacher asked pupils to use the phrase the bitter end in a sentence. Johnny Jones gave the line The armies fought to the bitter end while Bill Smith offered The dog and the cat fought and fought and then the dog chased the cat under a chair and bitter end. The exercises closed.
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Muncie
Johnny Jones
Bill Smith
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