Liberty Center Court Moves On Blind Pig Case
Liberty Center faces legal action as John Stone the bartender is jailed on a $200 bond after a court of inquiry led by Justice Brady. Prosecutor Matlack led the probe into alleged hop ale sales at the “blind pig” run by George Hogle, with residents opposing the operation amid a township dry period and protests against evading liquor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Center
John Stone
Brady
Matlack
T. B. Dicken
George Hogle
Stone
Banner
Hogle
Owen East
Jacob Prame
Montpeliier
Hogie
Liberty Township
Linn Grove Band Delights Bluffton With Free Public Concert
The Linn Grove band, led by Bert Heller, performed on the Bluffton public square to great acclaim. The event drew an immense crowd as the group, self-funded, showcased skilled musicianship under Heller’s training, reinforcing the ensemble as a leading act in the region.
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Linn Grove
Electric Vekt
Maida
Bert Heller
Heller
Bluffton
Mrs. Lehman Taken Away by Sheriff to Asylum
Sheriff Johnston transported Mrs. Fred Lehman to Richmond asylum after a sanity commission deemed her insane. The family has been broken up as her husband Fred Lehman, a Montpelier worker with alcohol issues, left little money for his children. Neighbors complained of laudanum use to quiet the children, prompting an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Johnston
Richmond
Fred Lehman
Tax Ferrets Move to Compile Sequestered Tax Evidence
Tax authorities termed ferrets have not yet filed sequestered tax evidence with the auditor or assessor. They promise future submissions after past notices drew objections from the assessor who demanded proper identification. Auditor may face heavy extra work but must enforce lawful notices or risk penalties if credibly presented evidence is refused.
Dangerous speed on interurban lines near Bluffton
A warning about deadly interurban car speeds in Bluffton urges stricter speed ordinances. The piece notes crossings ignored by drivers, the risk to children, and compares city speeds to rural limits, arguing that slowing down saves lives. It calls for prompt city action to protect pedestrians and reduce fatalities.
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Bluffton
Mrs. Peter Bender Dead After Long Illness
Mrs. Peter Bender died Wednesday at 7 PM at her West Wabash street home after ten weeks of stomach cancer. Born January 5, 1889, she was 65. Survived by husband and six children, two preceded in death, including Mrs. M. J. Cherry of Auburn. The Dundee area term appears garbled.
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Peter Bender
West Wabash Street
M. J. Cherry
Auburn
Whrea
Enniington
Patry
Dundee
Get Together for Local Business Growth
A call for broad merchant participation to attract customers and expand a town’s trade leadership. Emphasizes that relying on a few lines of trade limits growth and that public spirited merchants should work to bring people to town and extend the trade circle.
Public speaker on school fashion and vanity
A speaker blames fine clothes for spoiling girls in public schools. The writer counters that fashion is not inherently wrong and urges parents and teachers to guide children to rise above vanity while appreciating beauty.
Portland Traction subsidy vote set for August ninth
At a county commissioners meeting on Tuesday the petition of fifty eight freeholders in Salamanca township requesting a vote on subsidizing the Portland Montpelier Warren and Huntington Traction Co with ten thousand dollars was granted and August ninth was fixed as the election date.
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Salamania
Portland, Montpelier, Warren & Huntington Traction Company
Warren Tribune
Old gas engines sold to Saugatuck and Chicago overhaul
The town of Saugatuck Michigan bought the old gas engines and pumps for 1000 dollars and shipped them to Chicago for overhaul. The large dynamo engine sold to Philip Shethurst for 400 dollars, sent to Chicago for repairs. The Warren Electric company takes the dynamo for 350 dollars as part payment on new equipment. The turbine engine and generator for the light plant are not yet heard from.
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Saugatuck
Michigan
Chicago
Philip Shethurst
Warren Electric Company
Warren Tribune
Continual Strain Treated by Green's August Flower
The article describes how ongoing financial or family troubles cause nerve and organ distress, including liver and kidney issues, constipation, and sleeplessness. It promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy to restore function, with a trial bottle priced 25c and regular size 7c at Deam's drug store.
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Deam
Healthy Mothers and the German Syrup Claim
An advertisement urges mothers to maintain health and prevent coughs by using Dr Boschee German Syrup. It touts quick relief for lung throat and bronchial troubles, promising cures for hoarseness congestion and expectoration and notes trial and large bottle prices at Deam's drug store.
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Boschee
Deam
Funeral for Lemuel D Sturgis Held at Mossburg
The remains of Lemuel D Sturgis were laid to rest last Thursday at Mossburg cemetery after services at the house at 2 PM conducted by his pastor. He was a brother of John Captain E Y and Thomas Sturgis of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel D. Sturgis
Banner
Mossburg
John
E. Y
Thomas Sturgis
Delphos Hoop & Oil Announces New Well Near Van Wert
The Delphos Hoop and Oil Company Justus and North owners reported a Friday discovery of a new well on a Van Wert lease. After a Thursday shot the well tested for fifty barrels when pumped, adding to several strong wells recently drilled on the same Van Wert lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos Hoop & Oil Company
Justus & North
van Wert
National Supply v Sac Oil and Gas and Spafford filed in circuit court
A new case was filed Friday in circuit court under the caption National Supply company of Toledo versus Sac Oil and Gas company and Dan E. Spafford. The complaint is on an account for $800, with Toledo attorneys handling the salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Supply Company, of
Toledo
Sac Oil and Gas Company
Dan E. Spafford
Boy mauled by dog earns injuries and risks
Adams county lad suffers a severely lacerated face needing stitches after a dog attack. Dr L Cook treats him Friday morning and warns of possible blood poisoning if infection takes hold.
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L. Cook
Adams County
World’s Fair travel and related rail fares advertised
A historical rail fare notice lists round trip rates to St Louis for various events with ticket limits and sale dates. It includes specified departures from Chicago and Indianapolis areas, stopovers in Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore, and special excursions to Chautauqua Lake and Atlantic City. It also advertises a complete World’s Fair travel guide from Clover Leaf to Toledo.
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St. Louis
Richmond
Knights of Pythias
Louisville
Mit
Chautauqua Lake
Order of Mystic Shrine
Imperial Council
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Rand Lodge B. P
Order of Elks
Cincinnati
Toledo
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S.S.S
America
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Livingston
Georgia
Allen D
Candle
Ervin Lesh
de Arava
St. Paul Church
Mrs. Lehman
Ashbaucher Bros
Delphos, Hoop and Oil Company
Sac Oil Company
Standard
Russia
United States
Indiana Supreme Court
First National Bank
Chicagg
J. C. Briggs
Indestructible Post Co
Pennville
Ind
L. E
Boston
G. A
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara
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