Marcus A Hanna Dies in Washington Typhoid Fever Claims Senator
Marcus A Hanna United States senator from Ohio died in Washington at the Arlington hotel from typhoid fever after a two week illness. He passed at 6 40 pm with family at bedside and will lie in state at the capitol before a public funeral in the senate chamber and a Cleveland funeral Friday. Born September 24 1837 in New Lisbon Ohio Hanna built a large business empire employing about 5000 and wealth estimated 6 to 8 million dollars. His successor will be elected for terms expiring 1905 and 1911. Names mentioned for succession include Herrick Taft Cox Hoyt Keifer Jones and several congressmen.
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Washington
Marcus A. Hanna
United States
Ohio
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Ufe
Senate
Capitol
Cleveland
Marcus
New Lisbon
Columbiana County
Western Reserve College
John Sherman
Herrick
Charles P. Taft
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
J. H. Hoyt
J. Warren Keifer
Springfield
Asa W. Jones
Youngstown
Grosvenor, Burton, Nevin
Warnock
Indiana Democrats Select Southern Hotel as St Louis HQ
Indiana Democrats choose the Southern hotel in St Louis as their headquarters for the upcoming national convention starting July 6. Thomas Taggart and fellow members arranged rooms for eighty delegates and state leaders, with reservations secured after a prior meeting at French Lick. The high demand for rooms affects hotels, with the Southern also hosting eastern states including New York.
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St. Louis
Thomas Taggart
O’brien
Crawford Fairbanks
J. .G. ‘McNutt
Fifth
Indiana Party
Southern
New York
Indiana
Lewis
French Lick Holdl
Taggart
Daisy Lash obituary notes Wells County birth on 1878
Daisy Lell Lash daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lash born Wells County December 17 1878 died February 8 1904 aged 25 years 1 month and 2 days She had poor health for five years endured illness with Christian patience and died after measles led to complications Her funeral was held at home Thursday conducted by Rev H C Smith and burial in Murray Cemetery Surviving parents four sisters and one brother with one brother died in infancy
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Daisy Lell
Andrew Lash
Wells County
Miss Lash
Daisy
Jesus
United Brethren Church
Lancaster Chapel
H. C. Smith
Murray Cemetery
Burnison of
Galton, O
Ivan Klein- Jmight
Mary Wibel
Emma Garton
C. L. Blue
John Shiveley Dies at Home After Illness
Carpenter John Shiveley died Monday at his south end home at about 7 PM. He was about 60 years old and leaves several grown children including Zeb Dave Clyde and Sherm. Funeral services were held on Tuesday.
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John Shiveley
South End
Zeb
Dave
Clyde
Sherm Shiveley
Frank Runyan to Enter Marion Business Venture
Frank Runyan departed Tuesday evening for Marion to start his own business. He stated he would work under a contract with H. B. Robinson for the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company and would be employed there.
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Frank Runyan
Marion
Frank
H. 8. Robinson
Wrork
Fidelity Mutual Life Ince Company
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made Exposed
A neighboring city seized a lot of cheap baking powders and exposed their harmful composition. Tests showed alum and sulfuric acid with pulverized rock, leading to thousands of pounds being confiscated and destroyed. Health concerns prompt preference for cream of tartar powders as safer and more economical.
Nineteen Inmates At Orphans Home Reported
Superintendent Ullmer in the city Tuesday to buy supplies for the orphans home. He says there are nineteen inmates, all healthy and content, with good care and education provided by the county.
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Ullmer
For nice butter and eggs in fact anything good to eat
A concise classified line invites readers to call 234 w for inquiries about butter eggs and other good eats offered by the local retailer or advertiser.
Injured man Jim Hunt badly hurt after buggy overturn near Liberty Center
Jim Hunt, living near Liberty Center, was thrown from his buggy Saturday night and suffered a skull fracture and severe facial injuries. He remained in serious condition, received multiple stitches, and was cared for at a city residence as doctors expected recovery with proper care.
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Jim Hunt
Liberty Center
Wiley Avenue
Hunt
Charley Cupp
Charley Mettler
Dr. Cook
Dr. Severin
Prison Sentence for Frank Touhey in Forgery Case
Frank Touhey, known locally as Pat, was sentenced to a prison term in the Jeffersonville reformatory after pleading guilty to forgery before Judge Erwin. Touhey faces from two to fourteen years and a $10 fine after three weeks in jail. He forged a certificate of deposit for $800 at Adams County Bank, cashing parts in Marion and Bluffton before police apprehended him in Marion.
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Frank Touhey
Pat
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Erwin
Touhy
Adams County
Beery S& Holthouse
Touhey
Jason Wilson
Marion
Wheadon
Bluffton
van Buren
Bar of Justice
Dallas Butler
Decatur Democrat
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Local County
Arthur McCollister and Miss Ethel Singer of Poneto obtained a license at the clerk's office Saturday evening. The bride is the daughter of William Singer, postmaster, and the groom is a respected local young man. Monday morning J H Davis of Milo with a friend secured a license to wed Miss Josie Miller of Jackson township.
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Arthur McCollister
Ethel Singer
Poneto
William Singer
J. H. Davis
Milo
Josie Miller
Jackson Township
Roxy White Buys Late Partner Fisher’s Barbershop Interest
Roxy White purchased James Fisher’s share in the barber business and will operate the shop with a first class barber as assistant. He invites both old patrons and new customers to continue and patronize the shop.
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Roxy White
James Fisher
White
Mrs Isaac Gilliam Sr Dies After Fall Injuries
Mrs Isaac Gilliam Sr died Sunday at 2 am from injuries after a weeklong fall and broken leg. Surrounded by her children, she weakened steadily through the night and passed peacefully. She leaves several children including Mrs Henry Grob and Henry Gilliam of this city, Isaac Gilliam of Van Buren, Charles north of town, and Daniel of Montpelier. Funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2 pm at her home with burial in the Neumanese cemetery.
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Isaac Gilliam, Sr
Dismissal in McBride Case and Adoption Move in Wells County
The McBride versus Estate of John Carroll case was dismissed with costs paid by the administrator. Adams and others filed new actions, and a judge permitted amended complaints in Deam versus Schlaugenhauf and Deam versus French. Marion Henderson sought approval to adopt Harley Clarence Stottlar, who will be known as Carpenter.
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McBride
John Carroll
W. H. Eichhorn
Deam
Schlaugenhauf
J. W. Lennington
Carroll
Marion Henderson
Harley Clarence Stottlar
Wells County
Landesville
Carpenter
William Stottlar
Circuit Court
James P. Hale
Vaughn
Catherine
Roland Spangler
Bert Lincoln
Anna G. Stacy
Richard Allen
Terrell
Smith
Johnston
Jake
Susy
Portland
U A M Members to March for Washington Birthday Service
All members are requested to meet at the hall Sunday afternoon February 21 at 1 o clock to march on a body to the Christian church for Washingtons birthday observance. Rev. J. M. Warner will preach a sermon. By order of Charles Hawker secretary.
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Christian Church
Washington
J. 3. Warner
Charles Hawker
Notice to heirs and creditors in two Indiana estates
In the Wells and Wells Circuit Courts notices appear for estates of John Carroll and Mary Jane McCague. Jacob Lennington and Clark C Harrod act as administrators. Final settlements and accounts are set for review in March with actions by the estates and attorneys A W Hamilton and W H Eichhorn.
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John Carroll
Wells Circuit Court
Jacob ©. Lennington
Circuit Court
Said Wells Circuit
Bluffton
Mary Jane McCague
Clark C. Harrod
Wella Circuit Court
Public Sale At Hillingham Farm In Liberty Center Area
James Lesh announces a public auction at his residence six miles north of Liberty Center on Hillingham farm. The sale includes horses, cattle, brood sows, shoats, wagon, hay, equipment, and farm implements. Items described range from five head of horses to sixteen brood sows with dates, plus machinery like a McCormick binder and two mowers. Auction begins at 10 o'clock a.m. with Ed Robinson as auctioneer.
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Liberty Center
Hillingham
Ohio
McCormick
James Lesh
ED Robinson
Po_neto
Old Dad
Mac
Poland
China
Begln
John Whinland
Joseph Burns
Public Sale at residence near Liberty Center and Poneto
Auction notice for February 25 at 10 o clock detailing four horses, cattle, hogs, chickens, farm equipment, and hay. Items include two mares, milk cows, calves, yearlings, and various implements. Sellers John Whinland and Joseph Burns listed as auctioneers.
Non-Resident Notice for Quiet Title in Bluffton 1904
Non resident heirs of Richard Allen are named defendants in a 1904 Indiana quiet title action. Dalley and Dalley LLP file the complaint and seek appearance or demurrer by the deceased estate heirs. The notice directs the defendants to appear at the court in Bluffton by the specified date and responds in due form.
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State of Indiana
County of Wells
Wells
Charles E. Robinson
John W. Bugh
Keely Stine
Dailey, Simmons & Dalley
State of
Indiana
Bluffton
A. D
Hugh D. Studabaker
Clerk Wells
Dailey
Simmons & Dailey
Attys
Sarah G. Allen
Wells Circuit Court
John W. Steacy
Said Wells Circuit Court
Anna G. Steacy
Richard Inten
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Richard Allen
Sonia
Wella Chault Court
Dalley, Rimmons, & Dalley, Attys
Plainthe
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Walter
Senator Hanna
Democrats
Indiana Hotel
The
Hugh D. Studabaker, TS ' Clerk
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey, Attys
A.W. Hamilton
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