Store room project on South Main called off
Joe Rose and Ed Dailey cancelled the double store room on South Main after bids Thursday came in far above ten thousand dollars. Three bids from Bert Koontz John Dearduff and W A H Kreep were rejected and the men plan not to re advertise. They warned rental rates would be unaffordable and the project likely shelved for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Joe Rose
Ed Dailey
Bert Koontz
John Dearduff
W. A H. Kreep
A Batch of Trouble Leads to Affidavits and Dismissals
Bert Stookey sought an affidavit against Kirkwood and wife for provoke. Deputy Pro secutor Matlack, Mayor Mack, and Squire Alber son handled the filings. Matlack plans to dismiss the cases. An affidavit was filed in Squire Walbert's court against Fred Wilson for assault on a boy named Beaver, leaving him with a badly cut face and bandaged head. The families reside in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stookey
Matlack
Mr. Kirkwood
Bert
Mack
Squire Alberson
Matilack
Squire Walbert
Fred Wilson
Beaver
Physician W C Cole Endorses Vegene For Nervous Weakness
Dr W C Cole M D a University of New York graduate and Civil War surgeon endorses Vegene. He cites his daughter's relief from nervousness headaches and painful menstruation due to constipation noting Vegene’s tonic laxative effect and urging use by weak nervous constipated women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Cole
M. D
University of New York
Doctor Cole
Waldo Found Guilty in Profanity Trial
Wells County deputy prosecutor George Matlack returned from Nottingham after aiding in the state case against Charles Waldo for profanity. Jesse Yarger filed the affidavit alleging Waldo cursed him, leading to a lengthy trial in Squire Kirkwood's court. Waldo was fined one dollar plus costs totaling eight dollars and a few cents after witnesses testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matlack
Wells County
Nottingham
Charles Waldo
Waldo
Jesse Yarger
Yarger
Squire Kirkwood
Joseph Sell
Camden
Malilack
Saved From Terrible Death by King’s New Discovery
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee witnessed her decline to consumption despite skilled doctors and remedies. King’s New Discovery brought relief after the first bottle and fully cured her, advertised as the world’s most certain cure for lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar, with free trials at Chas. C. Deam’s drug store.
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M. L. Bobbitt
Bargerton
Tenn
King
Chas. C. Deam
New Resident Hunters Permit Process Outlined
Deputy Game Warden Hamilton in Marion distributes new hunting permit blanks. Applicants must affidavit proof, pay $1, and provide detailed personal descriptions. Postmaster sign the form, and a photograph must accompany the permit to prove identity.
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Hamilton
Marion
Testimony on Caustic Oil from Deshler customer
Letter from I. Coapwick of Deshler Ohio praising Gilmore Drug Co Caustic Oil for fast action and reliable results. He plans to buy a gallon when business improves and notes price 50 cents per bottle. Gilmore’s headache powders also advertised as reliable, sold by Stout’s drug store.
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Deshler
Gilmore Drug Co
Fletcher
I. Coapwick
U.S
Gilmore
Stout
Teachers to be paid for county institute attendance
Teachers attending the county institute will receive pay based on the general average, with a two percent boost added to their scores. The wage formula uses two and three fourths times the average, reflecting a legislative raise from two and one half to the new multiplier, yielding about eight to ten dollars annually. A regional ad at the end promotes Rocky Mountain Tea and a 35 cent price.
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Jacob' I Hirst
Jacob Hirst
Wells Circuit Court
Walla County
Indiana
Smith & Smith
Bluffton
Wells County
Township
Anid Land
J. H.C. Sutra
How to kiss with calm and proper technique
A dated instructional piece outlines a careful method for kissing. It advises timing, posture, and gentle action, emphasizing restraint and steadiness to create a graceful, almost ceremonial moment between two people. It reflects period attitudes on romance and propriety.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Testimonials
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications as they do not reach the disease seat. Hall's catarrh cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It is a regular prescription from a top physician, with tonics and blood purifiers. Send for testimonials free. I. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75c. Hall's family pills are the best.
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Hall
Fall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Wesley Maddox Dead Aged Wells County Resident
Wesley Maddox aged about eighty two died at noon Friday at his son Josephs home near Keystone after a long illness. He was one of Wells countys oldest residents and father to Dr. L E Maddox of Montpelier and several others. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery at Montpelier.
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Wesley Maddox
Joseph
Keystone
Mr. Maddox
Wells County
L. E. Maddox
Montpelier
Joseph Maddox
Harve Maddox
Leach
Chicago
Close call atop locomotive fireman recalls Electric Bitters
C W Bellamy of Burling ton Iowa describes a severe illness with pain and low appetite before taking Electric Bitters which restored his health. The ad claims the tonic grants new life and vigor with guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents. William Beever and Pearl Nelson obtained a marriage license in Nottingham township and were wed at the bride’s home with Rev Williams officiating.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
William Beever
Pearl Nelson
Studabaker
Nottingham Township
Rev. Williams
Phenix
Bluffton Croquet Craze Draws Nighttime Play and Debate
Bluffton residents on Clover Leaf stream to croquet with business and farming groups, often playing lantern lit games that stretch to dawn. Critics worry about morals while locals recall earlier trends like Flinch and postoffice games, reflecting a lively, small town fascination.
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Honduras
Decatur Journal
G. R. & I. Stilli
Fruit Growing and Truck Farming Along the Cotton Belt booklet
The Cotton Belt Route publishes a new illustrated booklet detailing success stories of fruit and truck farming on lands once worth 3 to 10 dollars per acre, now yielding 100 to 300 dollars per acre in a season. It invites readers to request a copy free and learn about securing a southwest home for the rent paid in the east or north.
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E. W. LaBeaume
G. P
T. A
Cotton Belt
St. Louis
A Country Social at John Hogg Home
A social at John Hogg’s home near Bluffton featured the United Presbyterian Christian Union committee’s lively games. Guests were coached in a new hand shaking style by Vanderbilt and son, with humor surrounding the pantry door locked during a peanut hunt and a novel button hole worker on display.
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John Hogg
Bluffton
United Presbyterian Christian Union
Messrs Vanderbilt and Son
Cholera Infantum Cure Promised by Colic Remedy
Cholera infantum is described as dangerous to infants but curable with proper treatment. The guidance states using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy with castor oil per bottle directions, asserting a cure is certain. Sold by Davenport & Eble.
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Chamberlain
Davenport & Eble
Wells County approves gravel road assessment list
The Wells County Commissioners meet July 5 1908 to view Teagle Gravel Head road and assess expenses on lands listed. The Auditor's office holds the assessment roll naming numerous landowners including Arlen H. Tergie Abraham Showalter Andrew Wolfe William Lambert and many others. The meeting will consider the committee's report on the gravel road project and its costs.
Assessment Notice for Markley Gravel Road in Wells County
The Wells County Board of Commissioners reports a June 1908 assessment by Wm A Popejoy T Howards and Martin Wickliffe to view and apportion the expense of constructing the Markley Grove gravel road. The notice lists numerous landowners and entities including Eli Hamilton E D Cochran Ezra H Cochran Wm Lambert Allen H Teacle Abraham Showalter and The Lake Erie Western BR Co for payment upon the lands named. The 24th Watts County auditor Wo A Mansa sets July 1 hearing to consider the report.
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Walls County
Indiana
Commissioner’s Court of
Gatd
Arlen H. Tergie
Abraham Showalter
Andrew Wolfe
William Lambert
Christiana Lambert
Fzra Cochran
E. D. Cochran
Ellis Hamilton
Frank Nusbaumer
Luther Tych
D. E. Brairsmith
James W. Johnson
Percival Johnson
H.C. Arnold
Mary Hallatal
Cebert
Giffin Snow
Wm. Oswalt
Pauline Oswalt
L. Kean
Ruth Kean
Joseph E. Bennett
Idn St. Kirby
Mary Bennett
Mary Miller
Emma J. Moorman
George England
George Ry
Monunsey
James P. Mounsey
John A. Bennett
John Bennett
Benj. F. Foust
James R. Tay
Joseph C. Paxton
Samuel Irwin
Francis A. Leach
L. BR. Madeaux
Wm. M. Twibell
Adelaide Twibell
Daniel C. Fincoln
Oliver Riggs
Maury G. Lon»ning
Mary J. West
Tayac B. Lowry
Laura B. Markley
John J6
Markley
Amon Showalter
Mary KE. Myers
James B. Myers
Wm. A. Popejoy
T. J. Howards
Martin Wickliffe
Board of Commissioners
Wells County
Commissioner's Court
Said County
Mackley Grove Road
Eli Hamilton
E. D.cochran
Ezra H. Cochran
Wm. Lambert
Allen H. Teacle
Abrifiam Showalter
Christana Lambert
J. C
Petition of William Kershner Drain in Lancaster Township
Notice of a filed petition with the Wells County Auditor to build a drain in Lancaster Township and of appointed viewers who have reported their view and a hearing before the Wells County Board of Commissioners to consider merits of the petition.
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William Kershner
Lancaster Township
Wells County
Indiana
Iile
Board of Commissioners of
State of Indians
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Elizabeth Harvey
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Hoag D. Studabyker
Wells
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H. Thoma & Son
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