Indiana Republicans elect state committee members
Indiana Republicans selected committee members in each district, naming George A. Cunningham Evansville. John C. Billheimer deputy state auditor. John C. Zaulauf Jeffersonville. W. B. H. Springer Bartholomew county. Julian D. Hogate Danville editor. E. P. Thayer Greenfield. Floyd Woods Indianapolis. George Lilly Anderson. Fred A. Sims Lafayette. Daniel J. McCoy Renssear. Elam N. Neal Jonesboro. Himer E. Leonard Fort Wayne. John Moorman Knox. In Peru, George W. Steele seeks renomination after Bram Neal’s convention win.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
Indiana
George A. Cunningham
Evansville
John C. BilJheimer
John C. Zaulauf
Jeffersonville
W. B H. Springer
Bartholomew County
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
E. P. Thayer
Greenfield
Floyd Woods
George Lilly
Anderson
Fred A. Sims
Lafayette
Daniel J. McCoy
Rensselaer
Elam N. Neal
Jonesboro
Himer E. Leonard
Fort Wayne
John Moorman
Knox
Bluffton Eyes New Hotel Building To Elevate Town
Dell Locke, Bliss House owner, proposes forming a stock company to remodel the Bliss Hotel into a modern 50 000 dollar hotel. Sketches were shown at the Bliss yesterday and officials expect more details in days ahead. The plan targets attracting traveling men who now favor larger cities for overnight stays.
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Bluffton
Dell Locke
Bliss House
Locke
Bliss
Bliss Hotel
Rev Duckworth Leads Growing Church Meetings
Reports say the Christian church meetings led by Rev. Mr. Duckworth attract large attendance and strong interest. Last night he preached a splendid sermon and the pastor extends a cordial invitation for all to attend and hear this devoted divine.
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Christian Church
Duckworth
PUGNEY Births and Local News Report
Henry Plummer and wife welcomed a baby girl. A girl arrived at the home of Charley Howard and wife Thursday. Mrs. Keller is on the sick list. Mrs. McCullen traveled to Michigan to spend winter with daughter Mrs. Divine. Mrs. Marsh, teacher at Dailey school, treated pupils to a sleigh ride Wednesday. Bender school house caught fire Monday evening but was saved. school closed briefly for repairs. Revival services are well attended with room for more. George Souder visited his brother in Bluffton who is seriously ill with lung trouble.
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Henry Plummer
Charley Howard
Keller
McCullen
Michigan
Divine
Marsh
Dailey School
Bender
George Souder
Bluffton
Social gathering at Mrs Haiflichs near Uniondale
Mrs A J Halifich hosted a Wednesday evening event for the Uniondale area. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church and her Sunday school class attended. Light refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs Lucy Hite Pearl Gardenour Lizzie Haiflich Lizzie Beach May Rondeau Dessie Meeks Emma Crites Till Taylor Caroline Taylor and many others. Mrs Haiflichs class presented a woven item and song as the evening ended.
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A. J. Halfitch
Uniondale
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
John Dubach Finds Lost Bill Roll at Home
John Dubach recovered a roll of about 120 dollars he had misplaced after paying a Braun livery barn bill. He found the money in his pocketbook beneath a pile of silver coins, then repaid the town bill but worried some bills were missing or stolen.
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John Dubach
Braun Livery Barn
Bine
New Poultry Picker Promises Easier Feather Separation
A described new process for removing feathers from chickens uses a sliding table and rotating fingers to nick feathers off. Operators move the bird beneath the fingers as the machine runs collecting plucked feathers in separate bags, claiming ease and sanitation.
Queer News of a Year Highlights Odd Court, School, and Social Tales
A 1908 roundup notes Frances Pettit winning $3,000 for 1,236 kisses from a Galway blacksmith over fourteen years. Other items include a Mount Vernon husband and wife clash over a chicken coop arrest, Stockholm proposing a tax for heavyweights, German poets seeking higher pay, and school scandals at Chicago and Oberlin. A Boston bank mishap and a Western divorce jury moment close the list.
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Frances Pettit
Galway
N. Y
Pugsley
Mount Vernon
Stockholm
Germany
William W. Black
Chicago Normal School
Oberlin College
Omaha
Gen. Miles
Boston
Marryin a Changing Tale From Grandma to Now
A cheeky note suggests weddings shift from old fashioned gifts to shared social life. It warns husbands to join church, attend social events, and involve themselves in their wife’s interests to strengthen union. The piece mocks mens tough attempts to control wives and promotes letting wives choose their own path.
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Sttle
Ingersoll Advises Youth On Clerkship Choice
A young man sought a department clerkship in Washington during Ingersoll's era and asked for guidance. The orator replied with a vivid preference for land, a log cabin, a loving family, a garden, and nature over any government post, expressing a poetic ideal.
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Washington
R. G. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Roanoke couple hosts guests at Farmers Institute
Mr and Mrs H E Dinius of Roanoke, guests of County Superintendent A R Huyette, attended the Farmers Institute and returned home this morning. William Graham left Decatur on the early train to attend the Faylor Studabaker case trial as a defense witness. Charley Mickipy today sent a con.
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H. E. Dinius
Roanoke
A. R. Huyette
Farmers’ Institute
William Graham
Decatur
Faylor-Studabaker
Installation of Officers at Grand Army Hall
The G A R and W R C joint install of officers for the year followed by a luncheon. retiring president Mrs David Studabaker received a corps pin and left the presidency after five years. Newly installed: President Mrs Henry Thorp and officers including Ida Shint and Anna Thornburg. post officers led by Commander M M Justus with a full slate of appointees. Next Friday a regular meeting will appoint further positions.
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Grand Army Hall
Theodore Ellingham
Elizabeth Bender
Dave Studabaker
David Studabaker
Studabaker
Henry Thorp
Ida Shint
Anna Thornburg
Sam McAfee
Mary Evans
Katie Stegkamper
Mollie du Vane
John Burgan
Porter
Rose Stegkamper
Etta Heller
Anna Gregg
Millie Burwell
Daisy Angel
al Walmer
Theo. Ellingham
M. M. Justus
John Forrs
Alex Donaldson
J. V. Kenagy
J. L. Meyers
O. P. Koontz
T. J. Sowards
W. J. McAfee
L. L. Martz
J. B. Plessinger
Harrison Pontius
Andrew Ulmer
John Vore
Frank Dougherty
Revival and community notes reflect Ossian activity
Revival services are underway at the UW B church with strong interest. Hartford City visitors include Miss Craven and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hatfield. Bert Mills and daughter Elsie from Murray visited Ossian with Rev. Combrink and Rev. Lacy continuing services in nearby towns. Local offices are reconfigured, and a Fort Wayne Messiah performance drew a large, enthusiastic crowd from Ossian.
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UW. B
Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple
Messers
W. M. Hatfield
A. S. Elvie
BE. H. Roe
T. C. Guldin
Clara Ruelka
Lockle Double
Hartford City
Ossian
I. M. Cochran
Angola
Ind
M. B
Mpnorth League
Nevius
Boss Manufacturing Buys Toby Glove Plant in Fort Wayne
Boss Manufacturing purchases Toby Glove plant on Mechanic Street keeping Fort Wayne as shipping hub. Francis M Smaltz sells machinery and stock while retaining building and accounts. Boss plans a large warehouse and expansion near term. F M Lay, Boss GM, confirms plans and optimism for future operations.
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Boss Manufacturing Company
Allen County
Toby Glove Company
Mechanic Street
Fort Wayne
Ross Company
Sidel
Francis M. Smaltz
Toby
Boss Company
Smaltz
F. M. Lay
Bluffton to Get New Bliss Hotel With 55 000 Capital
A Bluffton stock company completes purchase of the old Bliss Hotel property and plans a three story, remodeled building to be finished by summer. The Bliss Hotel Company, capitalized at 55000, names Dell Locke to manage after completion, with local businessmen among organizers. The hotel is expected to attract travelers from nearby towns seeking first class accommodations.
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Bluffton
Indianapolis
Cuno Kiebele
The
Bliss Hotel Company
Hugh Dougherty
Dell Locke
Dana Brown
W. A. Kun
Oil business and Col Mike Long rise to wealth
A historical profile describes Col Mike Long who moved into oil six years ago with tools and failed ventures. After hardships including shaving his moustache to dodge creditors, he now claims an income near seven thousand dollars monthly and a net worth of three hundred thousand, while alleged to lead the New Hotel company.
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Col
Mike Long
Mike
Flowers For The Living Or The Dead
A dated notice contrasts sending flowers after death with aiding the living. It urges delivering bread clothing and meat now to Atlanta readers and reminds that flowers after death carry little comfort for those in need. The piece quotes O B Still on timely charity.
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O. B
The Butter Is Doctored
Health officer of Elwood Indiana discusses renovated butter made from spoiled old butter. Factories melt, strain, air, wash with lime water, churn, and mold into forms under U S revenue supervision. Moisture often exceeds 15 percent, sometimes 20 to 30 percent, raising fraud concerns.
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Elwood
Ind
Elty
U. S. Internal Revenue Department
Congress
Revenue Department
United States
State Health Bulletin
Women's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Planned
The society will gather at Mrs. G. W. Ober's home Thursday at 2 30 in an event titled An Afternoon with our Missionaries. President Mrs L S Kapp and Mrs C S Brinoman will lead sections including consecration, music, and latest news from missionaries.
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Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
G. W. Ober
L. A
Behond
Jiperre
Conquered People
Veeteseteeserees Mra
Kapp Music
W. W. Welsel
Eteteeeresees
Brinoman
J. R, Blahop
G. Schneider
O. R. Stout
A. B. Ciine
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John
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