Gard fee bill sparks caulkus pressure at State House
Indianapolis February 20 1903 editor BaNen Boodle reports a strong lobby works to break the Democratic house caucus on the Gard fee and salary bill. Democrats caucused against the bill signaling possible defeat amid talk of a large bribe to sway votes and widespread excitement across the State House. Wells county democracy assures their representative faces no fear.
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Indianapolis
BaNen
State House
House
Wells County
I. B. McDowstt
Attractive Low Rates to West and Northwest via Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate offers bargain passage to western and northwestern points with ticket sales at all stations starting February 15 and continuing daily through April 30, 1903. For details contact nearest agent or address A. Asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Nickel Plate Road
A. Asterlin
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Telephone men oppose bill to interconnect switchboards
Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton and other telephone men appeared before the senate committee on telephones and telegraphs to oppose a proposed bill forcing interconnection of switchboards in towns with multiple companies. They argued the measure would burden providers while offering little benefit to the public. the bill, seen as a craftsman product of the session, is unlikely to proceed.
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Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Senate Committee On Telephones and Telegraphs
Indianapolis
Bluffton militia to report for inspection Thursday evening
The Bluffton militia company signs report to Captain Charles Bruny for a 8 o clock Thursday inspection at the Ridgeley building on South Main. An inspecting officer appointed by the governor will assess recruits for possible oath and muster in to the state and United States. The company currently lists ninety six names and aims for one hundred men.
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Ridgeley
South Main Street
Charles Bruny
Bluffton Company
United States
Nicholson law a flat failure in Indiana liquor fight
The Patriot Phalanx condemns the Nicholson law as a farce and notes that revenue from saloons has grown from 3,962 in 1885 to 4,964 by January 1, 1903, excluding drug stores and groceries selling liquor under government license. The piece laments no weakening of the law and warns temperance supporters.
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Phalanx
Prohibitionists
Indiana
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Public sale at Frost Wrecking farm near Paneto details livestock and equipment
The auction lists a mare selection including a 10 year old black mare and seven brood sows, various Durham and Short Horn cattle with calves, 2 spring steer calves, a bull and multiple farming machines. Items cover McCormick binders, wile grinders, seeders, planters, plows, harrows, rakes, sheller, wagons, hay, 10 acres of wheat, 22 acres of rye, and miscellaneous farm gear. Sale begins 10 am Tuesday March 3 near Paneto.
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Paneto
Poland
Berkshire
Durham
McCormick
McCormick Mawer
Osborne Hay
Avery
Hein
Cold Weather Tales and Local News From The Ledger
A jumble of weather tales and a freight wreck incident shape this week’s human interest notes. A boy witness recounts a misread scene while an imminent local wedding heads toward a new life in Paulding Ohio.
L. E. and W. Excursions Reduced Rates Notice
Promotional excursion plan announced by the Notimnad Eddeallegal Association at Cinedinmait Ohio. Special one way rates to Pacific destinations via de Nk WW with sale dates February to April and inclusive web. Tickets to Indianapolis and back with round trip price P85. Clie rates set, March ost.
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Merting Af
Pefedl
Cugvenbion
Mirah Sthdeesak
Deent
Dance in Keystone Welcomed Guests From Far Nations
A crowded event at the danetoy hall in Keystone featured a large attendance and a smooth evening with no trouble. Travelers listed as Homeseekers and Colgists described as fexcursionus to western regions via the Nickel hate road on specific dates, with promotions by regional agents C. AL AR, Wayne, and Rhea.
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Addrega
C. AL AR
Tevin
AL Wayne
Dad
AML
Rhea
Danetoy Huull
Keystone
Erie Railroad Excursions and Colonist Tickets Sold
The Erie Railroad offers low rate round trip excursions on select Tuesdays from February through April to western regions. Tickets are valid 21 days for return. Daily cheap one way Colonist tickets available February 1 to April 30 to Western states including California and Oregon. Contact Erie agents or W. S. Morrison Marion Ohio for details.
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Chicano & Tie KL
Northwest
Southwest
Morrison
Erie & Ro
Marion
Ohio
Erie Railroad
California
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Erie
W. S. Morrison
Evie Milroad
Public Sale At Residence Near Isian Route
Public sale scheduled for Saturday March 7 at the residence one and a half miles south and one mile west of Isian. Items include four horses and ponies, two mares, foal, a five cow herd, 29 ewes with lambs, 100 brown Leghorn chickens, farming implements, wagons, harness, seed potatoes and grain, plus numerous other articles. Hale begins at 10 a.m. Auctioneers listed.
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of Isian
James Oliver
Hale
M. Anriun
Harry Gouass
Harry Bunn
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Order of
Rathbone Sisters
Warren Mareh
Warren
Mured
Blutton Lodge
Bender, Walm R& Barr
Samuel Levy
Tara Reinhard
Amick
Vera Cruz
Paulding
Ralph Morrow
Jh. Wayne
Blufftea Market
Kuppenheimer
Norfolk
New W
Srg
Ashbaucher Ord Fellows' Block
Chicago
Kupehn
Keimer & Co _3
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