Weddings by Clerk's Office Quietly Tie Two Couples
In the court room clerk's office, M. W. Waibert officiated as Edward Grey wed Minnie Whitehurst and later William Biggs and Emma Corn obtained marriage licenses. The scene drew observers and guests as the couple embraced and departed, while another pair pursued a license for a future ceremony. An endorsement for Life Plant remedies appears in the notice, with a testimonial from Mrs. Sarah McCreary of Gnadenhutten, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Waibert
Edward Grey
Minnie Whitehurst
Uniondale
William Biggs
Emma Corn
Primary date unresolved as county committee meets January 29
City voters await a firm primary date as the county committee plans a January 29 meeting to elect a new county chairman and fill city committee vacancies. A March primary seems likely as candidates begin early campaigns. Ben Ashbaucher travels to Vera Cruz to photograph the school for the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ben Ashbaucher
Vera Cruz
VitaVona promises strength and cure in bold ad claims
A dramatic vintage ad touts Vitona as a miracle remedy for weak women and men, claiming it revitalizes body machinery, purifies blood, improves digestion, skin, nerves, and kidneys. Testimonials from J A McCormick of Lancaster Ohio and others praise mood, sleep, and vitality improvements after use.
City team proposed for street work sparks fire protection debate
A plan to use the city team for street labor faces opposition. Proponents say it would exercise the horses and save money, but critics argue it would delay fire response and endanger property when a blaze alarms sound.
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Main
Millionaires and Tellers Share Stomach Troubles Spur Green's Flower Cure
The article argues stomach ailments affect many groups, noting dyspepsia and indigestion are common among tellers and wealthy individuals alike. It promotes Green's August Flower as a long standing remedy that awakens the liver, stimulates appetite, and aids digestion with trial bottles offered at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Light Case of Small Pox in Poneto
Carl Burgess of Poneto is sick with a mild small pox case. Dr. Severin quarantined the house after a Wednesday visit by Dr. ShoeMaker. Burgess likely contracted the illness in Fort Wayne last week. Exposure has occurred to several visitors, but no widespread alarm remains. Health officials hope no additional cases appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burgess
Poneto
Severin
S. A
Burgess
Fort Wayne
Letter of praise for Chamberlains Cough Remedy from editor
Garland Texas News editor John H. Cullom commends Chamberlains Cough Remedy in a letter praising its use since 1887. He notes child croup relief, safe dosing, and favorable taste, claiming it has been used for five children with good results. Davenport & Enhle sell the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Cullom
Garland, Texas
Davenport & Enhle
Red Men Lodge Expands At Uniondale In County Growth
The Red Men lodge at Uniondale shows strong growth and aims to be a leading county lodge. Thursday night an eight member class was initiated and a large banquet followed the initiation. The lodge also operates a Haymakers branch degree and is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men’s Lodge
Uniondale
Working Night and Day Th busiest and mightiest little thing
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a miracle health booster turning weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Chas. C. Deam the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chas. C. Deam
Knife slips during butchering injuring Marion Goodspeed
Marion Goodspeed sustained a severe gash on the right knee while butchering hogs on the Jonathan Markley farm. Dr. Markley attended and deemed the injury not serious, though it will cripple him for a few days. George H. Beans of Barnhtt Ohio reports long term heart and kidney troubles.
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Marion Goodspeed
Jonathan Markley
Dr. Markley
Brakeman Injured On Chicago & Erie Freight
A brakeman on the Chicago & Erie road was terribly injured Friday at Markle while work on a local freight. He was on the side of a car being shoved onto a siding when a protruding timber from a lumber pile struck his left side. He fell unconscious and was brought to Huntington for medical care.
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Chicago & Erie
Markle
Huntington
Night Was Her Terror Cures With King's New Discovery
Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana says she coughed all night for months and spit blood from consumption. Three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her, she gained weight, and she recommends the remedy for coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at Chas Deam's drug store.
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Chas Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. King
Chas. C. Deam
Bliss Hotel Company directors elected in Bluffton
Stockholders meet in Dailey Simmon & Dailey office to name a nine member board led by Mike Long as president and W A Kunkle as vice president L C Davenport as treasurer The new company aims to incorporate at 55000 with articles to be filed with the state auditor Work starts in spring at Bluffton Ohio Plus a Life Plant testimonial ad from A S Lightwater endorsing the remedy with M A Stout as seller.
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New Hotel Company
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Mike Long
Dana Brown
W. A. Kunkle
L. C. Davenport
del Locke
Abe Simmons
Hugh Dougherty
J. W. Goodyear
E. ©. Vaughn
Miss Fannie Burwell to Become Notary Public
Miss Fannie Burwell will soon be a notary public and will be entitled to swear people at twenty five cents. In Eichhorn's law office the commission will benefit both her and the office. Cora Hitchcock previously held city notaries. Nellie Mason and Mellie Cummins once served as notaries but their commissions expired. Sing of Byesville says Life Plant is a great family remedy. two bottles cured prostration. For sale by M A Brout, druggist.
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Fannie Burwell
Burwell
Eichhorn
Cora Hitchcock
Nellie, Mason
Mellie Cummins
Sheriff Sale In Bluffton on Kingsland Lots 1 and 2
A Wells County sheriff sale advertises public auction January 9 1904 at Bluffton courthouse for the rents and profits of Kingsland Lots 1 and 2 to satisfy a decree against Peter Showalter in favor of Union Trust Company receiver for Mutual Life Indiana. If rents fail, the fee simple of the property may be sold to cover costs and decree plus interest. Lead official J R Johnston.
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Wells
Union Trust Company
Mutual Life Inc . Company of Indiana
Peter Showalter
Bluffton
Wells County
Indiana
Kingsland
J. R. Johnston
Iberte Wells County
Quiet title suit against nonresident Allen Richardson
The complaint in Wells Circuit Court case No 8078 filed by Mack & Sons for Thomas Wi Watson vs Allen Richardson alleges nonresidency, names Richardson as a necessary party, and notifies him to appear by February 29, 1904. The action seeks to quiet title and will proceed in Bluffton Indiana with default if he fails to answer.
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Thomas Wi Watson
Allen Richardson
Mack & Sons
Indiana
Bluffton
Hugh D. Studabaker
Wells Circuit Court
Mock & Sons
Notice to Non-Residents in Wells Circuit Court
Indiana Wells County circuit term 1904 case Thomas Watson v Clarence Richardson declares Richardson a non resident and a necessary party. Notice given for filing, answer or demurrer by Feb 25 1904 at Bluffton court house, with proceedings to occur Feb 1 1904. Clerk Hugh D Studabaker signs. Mock & Sons attorneys for plaintiffs.
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State of Indiana
Wella
Wells
Thomas
W. Watson
Clarence Richardson
Mack & Sons Attorneys
Indiana
Bluffton
Hugh D. Studabaker
Welfa Circuit Court
Mock & Sons
Pi's
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Phoebe Bell Estate
David A. Bryson as executor files final settlement for Phoebe Bell deceased in Wells Circuit Court. The court will examine the account on February 1, 1904, at Bluffton Indiana. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk Wells Circuit Court seals the notice January 7, 1504.
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Phoebe Bell
Well Circuit Court
David A. Bryson
Circuit Court
Dr Lyon Home Treatment for Catarrh and Related Ailments
An advertisement promotes the Dr Lyon Home Treatment for Catarrh as a two part remedy addressing stomach liver kidney and bowel disorders and a local preparation for nasal throat and head issues. It claims cure of indigestion constipation sick headache biliousness and kidney and bladder troubles. The notice urges sufferers to visit the store and obtain a free 25 cent package via W A Gurutius as special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lyon
W. A. Gurutius
Notice of Administrator's Appointment in Wells County Estate
Dr. A. Shoemaker has been appointed administrator of Christena Dewit's estate in Wells County. The estate is deemed solvent. Attorney W. Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shoemaker
Christena Dewit
Wells County
Hugh D. Studabaker
Wells Circuit
W. Mamilton
Estate of John H Durr administrator the final settlement
In Wells Circuit Court November Term 1908 No 920 Frank Bieberstine as administrator presents his account and vouchers for final settlement of John Henry Durr estate The court will examine the account on February 1 1904 heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Witness the Clerk and Seal at Bluffton Indiana this 28th day of December 1904
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Durr
Wells Circuit Court
Frank Bieberstine
Bluffton
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