New Trial Granted to Convicted Murderer Dunn
Charles W. Dunn, convicted of murdering Alice Cattirell in Wallen Indiana, has been granted a new trial after judges split on the admissibility of testimony from the murdered girl's sister who has since died. Dunn was tried in Fort Wayne about two years ago on circumstantial evidence. Miss Cothrett's body was found in a well.
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Charles W. Dunn
Alice Cattirell
Wallen
Ind
Dumn
Dunn
Fort Wayne
Miss Cothrett
End of Bitter Fight Ends in Recovery with Discovery
A Georgia man recalls a stubborn lung abscess and near death, but after trying Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption he recovered quickly. The medicine is guaranteed by a local druggist and offered in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
Charles C. Deam
Happily Wed Edwin Williams and Annie Mendenhall
Edwin Williams of Poneto and Annie Mendenhall of Bluffton area wed in Poneto on Thursday February 18. Rev J C F Schenich of the Baptist church officiated. The couple are well known and well liked, and friends wish them a happy prosperous life together.
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Edwin Williams
Poneto
Mannie Mendenhall
Near Bluffted
J. C. F. Schenich
The
Baptist Church
What Are They Chamberlain's Tablets for Stomach Ailments
An ad promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation priced at 25 cents and sold by Davenport & Eble.
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Chamberlain
Davenport & Eble
Preventive for death by own action announced
Notice claims a preventive for death by own action has been discovered. It cites despondency and a rundown system as precursors and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. Available for 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Chas C Deam, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
C. Deam
Liberty Center Referee Bitten During Dog Fight Incident
Liberty Center resident Thomas Turpin attempted to separate two fighting bull dogs during a Tuesday blaze event. He grabbed one dog and was bitten on the hand, swelling and prompting a physician’s visit.
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Thomas Turpin
Liberty Center
Tom
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heal
A vintage ad extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as life saving for burns sores ulcers and piles, claiming even minor injuries can avert fatal outcomes. Sold by Chas C Deam's drug store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
C. Deam
Have a Dandy Office Hale and Markley Move In
Hale and Markley fitted up a new office in a neat banklike fashion. Desks are surrounded by ornamental netting and the overall effect is pretty and business like. They have adopted a scheme with many nice features. Most farms offered for sale have been photographed and the pictures highlight buildings and features.
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Hale & Markley
Childhood Sweethearts Married After Life apart
John Lucabaugh and Mrs Anna Kenner renewed a childhood romance to wed in Huntington at noon. Rev H A Welker officiated at the couple's home ceremony attended by close family and friends. The couple will reside in Rock Creek township after a short honeymoon. Lucabaugh, a respected farmer and Emmanuel church leader, reconnected with his Huntington bride after years apart.
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John Lucabaugh
Anna Kenner
Huntington
H. A. Welker
Itv
Bride
Luccabaugh
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Painful Suffering
A vintage ad notes relief from dizziness backache and liver complaints through Dr King’s New Life Pills. The pills are described as gentle yet thorough and offered at 25 cents with a guarantee by Chas C Deam, druggist.
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Dr. King
Chas
C. Deam
Deal Completed on Frees Feed Barn Purchase
The Frees feed barn deal announced earlier in the Evening Banner was completed Saturday. New owner Mr. McAfee has yet to decide if he will occupy the premises or rent them as is. Jacob Brown, the current tenant, remains in place until May first when his contract ends.
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Frees
Mr. McAfee
Jacob Brown
Spring Home Improvement Sale Teases Wallpaper Value
The Progress urges homeowners to fix up rooms and the whole house, claiming unmatched wallpaper stacks and prices. Shoppers are warned against buying unseen lines to avoid a mistake.
Gilmore's Caustic Oil Endorsed By Physician
J. B. Barker of Pletcher praises Gilmore's Caustic Oil as effective counterirritant. He states thorough testing and recommends its use. Gilmore's Headache Powders are harmless and sold at Stout's drug store for 50 cents a bottle.
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Gilmore
J. B. Barker
Pletcher
Stout’s
Keystone Gentleman Falls From Hay Mow
F P Risley of Keystone was injured Friday evening when a loose board gave way in a hay mow and he fell about ten feet. Found semi conscious he received medical care from Dr. Cook. contusion of the spine and shaking left him weak though recovery hoped. Risley, a prominent longtime trustee, is about 50 and well known in Keystone.
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Keystone
Dr. Cook
Risley
Cook
Once Telling Not Enough From New Hub Clothing Store
Susan Tesley warns her husband that one reminder may fail as winter gear is packed March 1 for auction. Merchants urge buyers to act now to snag jackets coats underwear and wool shirts at substantial discounts before stock moves.
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Susan
Tesley
Arrayos
NEW Hub Clothing Store
Measles Rampant at Rock Creek School Area
Measles haunt the community around the Tri Bridge area near Fishbaugh school in Rock Creek township. Of 22 pupils only two attended school Friday, with six children in one family and four in another confined at home. one case in Lee Highland's child is serious and efforts focus on reviving surface symptoms.
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Tron Bridge
Fishbaugh
Rock Creek Township
Lee Highland
Joseph McClure
Lipkey and Lipkey Market and Grocery Ad
Farmers are invited to trade at Lipkey and Lipkey heat market and grocery. All goods sold as cheaply as the market will permit with a complete stock to choose from. Hides and tallow purchased. Bring your trading to this store on your next city visit and be convinced our claims are correct.
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Lipkey & Lipkey
Local Grid Plan Sparks Township Debate
In Rock Creek township residents discuss the C., B. & . project with a large Friday meeting followed by another planned for Thursday. A public outline of the proposed plans will be released within days.
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Rock Creek Township
Poultry Farmers Urged to Feed Stont’s Food for Winter Egg Lay
A pitched farmer’s testimonial from Bluffton Indiana, March 29, 1902, endorses Stont’s poultry food as unequaled for keeping poultry healthy and maintaining winter egg production. William Bennett declares the product superior.
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Stont
William Bennett
Bluffton, Ind
Death notice for Mrs R A Weisel in Lordstown
Received death message from Lordstown Ohio of Mrs R A Weisel 86 a long time resident of Lords town. Death occurred at her sister in law’s home with details of the ages and ties noted in the notice.
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W. W. Weisel,Sr
Lordstown, O
R. A. Weisel
City Trade Notes and Market Chatter
A quirky listing from the City Trade column highlights the Little City meat market scene. Vendors offer hat and other goods as trade items, reflecting a barter mood and local commerce.
Economy shines in spring sale of fabrics and shoes
A 1904 print promotes economy with a spring stock of wash patterns, calicoes, linens, damask, and ginghams at deep discounts. The sale also features new spring lace and embroidery, along with a broad range of women and men’s dress shoes discounted from standard prices.
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Cence
Auctions at Craigville and nearby farm offer extensive property
The sale on Thursday March 3 at the residence south of Craigville features two farm horses, cattle including two cows and a steer, six brood sows with pigs, one sheep, twelve pigs and shoats, plus vehicles and farm implements such as a South Bend wagon, Deering mower and binder, plows, harrows, and numerous other items. March 9 sale lists mares, geldings, brood sows, sheep, wagons, tedders, planters, drills, and more with items starting at 10 a m. Auctioneers JOHN FRANKS, JIM JERB and H R BARTRAM.
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Craigville
Towilt
South Bend
John Franks
Jim & Jerb
Towit
Poland
China
Ohio
Osborne
Sone McSherry
H. R. Bartram
Jim & Jere
Public sale of estate property near Poneto organized
At the late residence of Sarah E. Mendenhall, one mile west one mile north and a half mile west of Poneto, T. W. Grove administrator will sell March 10 starting 10 o'clock a.m. a Jersey cow, a yearling calf, Birdsell wagon, Deering mower, Oliver wood harrow, cultivator, buggy, harness, hay, poultry, kettles, household goods and sundries. J B Pleasinger, auctioneer.
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Sarah E. Mendenhall
Poneto
Birdsell
Deering
Oliver Wood
Public Sale At Ellingham Farm Near Libe Center
Auction posted for Friday February 26 at 10 o clock at the Ellingham farm six miles north of Libe Center. Readable items include five horses with foal and driving horse, seven cows, one two year old steer, fourteen brood sows, wagon and hay gear, McCor binder, two mowers, several plows, harnesses, hog rack and more. Auctioneer James ED Robinson signs the notice.
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Libe Center
Ellingham Farm
Ohio
James
ED Robinson
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S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Colt
T. W. Grove
Sarah H. Mendenhall Estate
J.B. Plesainger
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