Oil Companies Top Tax List in Wells County
The Ohio Oil Company known as the Standard pays the heaviest taxes in Wells County. Jackson township carries 357,370 dollars in property taxes, Chester 107,640, Nottingham 195,930, and Lancaster 3400, excluding pumping wells and lines. State assessment will rise with pumping stations and pipelines, boosting total taxes. Other firms, fifty or sixty in number, also contribute large tax shares.
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Wells County
Ohio Oil Company
Standard
Jackson Township
Chester
Nottingham
Lancaster
State Board
Ohio
Stock for sale cattle near Bluffton Indiana
Full blooded Short Horned Durham cattle for sale. Surplus stock of all ages males and females offered to Wells and adjoining counties for thirty days on six or nine months time on approved paper. On farm inspection five miles northwest of Bluffton, Ind. Dre J C Funan Bluffton Ind. S9L6-2763.
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Wells
Blufffton
Dre. J.C. Funan
Bluffton
Ind
Cal Hawkins Shot in Ye Riot Melee in Evansville
Reports suggest Hawkins may be the Bluffton man or another with the same name. He was in Middletown six months working as a laborer and was described as a spectator who was shot during the riot. The Evansville Banner issued inquiries to local papers for confirmation.
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Cal Hawkins
Evansville
Bluffton
Hawkins
Middletown
Vegene Promises Cure For Boils And Rheumatism
A Bluffton citizen credits Vegene with curing boils and rheumatism after months in bed. The letter from John Stuck, city employee, says two bottles restored health and ability to work. The ad claims Vegene purifies blood with 80 percent California Port Wine and guarantees results.
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Indiana
Bluffton
Vegene
John Stuck
City of
California
Bluffton to Get New Opera House Planned by DeLaCour
Architect Geo O Rumsey of Adams Express Building drafts plans for a 3 story 65 by 140 foot opera house in Bluffton Indiana for Chas DeLaCour. It features pressed brick Bedford stone trim Tennessee marble entrance 1500 electric lights 1300 seats and a two story front with lodge hall banquet and billiard rooms. Estimated cost is $30000 with plans due next week.
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Geo. O.rumsey
Adams Express Bldg
Bluffton
Ind
Chas. DeLaCour
Noor
Ulks Lodge
New Indiana Divorce Law Allows Legal Separation with Shared Rights
A recent Indiana legislative measure creates a temporary legal separation rather than immediate divorce. Parties live apart, courts may adjust property and child awards, alimony may be granted, and either spouse can sue for absolute divorce. Grounds include infidelity desertion failure to provide cruelty drunkenness and addiction.
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Indiana
Laporte
Considerable Raise Saddens Bluffton AOUW Members
Bluffton AOUW members protest a grand lodge dues raise from 3.84 to 5.40 monthly on a 2000 policy, hitting those over 55 hardest. Local figures Judge Dailey Geo Burgner Tom Bulger Simon Bickle and John Pierce oppose the increase, with Dailey calling it brigandage.
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Blufftton
Order of United Workmen
Grand Lodge
Judge Dailey
Geo. Burgner
Tom Bulger
Simon Bickle
John Pierce
Dailey
Reo. Burgner
Ton Bulger
Aged Lady Mary Tuttle Dies in Vera Cruz Home
Mary Tuttle aged eighty seven pioneer resident of Vera Cruz died Friday at her home after a long illness. Funeral held Sunday at Six Mile Church at 10 oclock with Rev J W Boltin officiating and interment in the local cemetery.
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Vera Cruz
Mary Tuttle
Tuttle
Six Mile Church
J. W. Boltin
Domestic Troubles and Dr King’s New Life Pills
An odd snippet touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for domestic troubles and stomach and liver issues. It mentions “266 at Ohas” and ends with “0. Deam’s” as if part of a longer advertising clause.
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Dr. King
Ohas
Deam
Craigville Boy Hurt By Horse In Craigville Field
Irvin Deihl fourteen year old son of Tilden Deihl living near Craigville was kicked by a horse Friday and is in a serious condition. He was sent to drive up the horses and was found with his face caved in and mouth bloody. His parents searched for him and found him unconscious in the pasture. A physician attended him and he had regained consciousness but cannot speak without great pain. The incident risks lifelong disfigurement.
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Irvin
Tilden Deihl
Craigville
Horse Thought Dead Recovers After Beery and Holthouse Sale
Harry Reed bought a horse at the Beery and Holthouse sale Thursday afternoon. The animal collapsed on Wabash street near M A Stout and appeared to be dead. Crowds aided Reed as the horse lay on the pavement before life returned. Dr Laidlaw treated it and by Friday the horse stood and ate again.
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Harry Reed
Beery and Holthouse
Wabash Street
M. A. Stout
Harry
Reinhard
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Terrible Consumption
The Robbite family of Bargerton Tennessee witnessed Mrs. M. J. Robbite near death from consumption. Dr King's New Discovery provided immediate relief after one bottle and fully cured her with continued use. Guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free at Chas C Deam's drug store.
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M. J. Robbite
Bargerton
Tenn
Dr King
Chas. C. Deam
Cure for lockjaw turpentine remedy report
A Scientific American correspondent recommends turpentine to treat lockjaw by warming and applying to the wound, claiming relief in under a minute. He also touts cold turpentine for severe cuts and bruises and as a remedy for croup, advising placing a flannel on the throat and chest and taking three to four drops on sugar.
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Scientific American
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
Wonderful Nerve text touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for accidental cuts wounds bruises burns and sore feet or stiff joints. It claims to kill pain and cure trouble and adds it is the best salve on earth for piles with a 250 price tag at Deam's druggist in Charles City.
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Iall
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
Bucklen
Chas, CO
Deam’s
Case Thrown Out in Squire Walbert Court
The State versus William Kirkwood, charged with provoke, was heard in Squire Walbert's court. Attorney Frank Dailey moved to quash the indictment on a technicality, and the court sustained the motion, dismissing the case. A large witness lineup had been summoned but dismissed.
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William Kirkwood
Squire Walbert
Stookey
Petroleum
Stooky
Kirkwood
Frank Dailey
German Syrup touted as universal remedy for consumption
An advertisement extols Boschee’s German Syrup as the best cure for consumption and lung troubles, claiming wide success since 1368. It warns that common cough remedies pale beside its effectiveness for severe coughs, bronchitis, and croup, noting new 25 cent and regular 75 cent sizes at Deam's Drug Store in Woodbury New Jersey.
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Boschee
Deam’s Drug Store
G.G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Swindling Cloth Peddlers Warn Readers Nationwide
Reports from across the country warn readers about a gang of cloth peddlers selling packages at prices from 150 to 60 dollars. Local merchants can duplicate the packages for 33 dollars, yet the swindlers have moved much of their stock, harming some Madison township residents. The Portland Review urges buying from home merchants who stand ready to make things right. Also noted is a Burling-ton Iowa fireman praising Electric Bitters for reviving his health after dire illness. Adam Nesher near the city harvested 745 bushels from 35 acres, averaging about 21 bushels per acre.
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Madison Township
Portland Review
Milholland Case Filed in Wells Circuit Court
In Wells County Indiana the Wells Circuit Court September Term 1908 records a case involving George BE Milholland with docket entry 7890. The document appears as a court filing or case caption from early 20th century proceedings.
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Indiana
Wells
George W. ‘Tudor
Margaret Tudor
George BE. Milholland
James KH Johnston Sheriff Wells County Notice
July 8 1908 date reference for James KH Johnston in Wells County includes sheriff designation but details are fragmented and unclear.
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James KH
Johnston, Sheri Wells County
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OIL Company
Chicago Trade Journal
Craigville Boy
Ivin Deihl
Lockjaw
Ai W. Grove
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Adam Nesher
Mr. Hesher
Daniel Conger
James 2. Hale
Ludiana
Dhugs
Bluitton
Wells Circuit Court
James P. Male
Itty
Otioe
Serbae
Charlies E. Robingon
Wilam E. Robingon
Wella County
Ystate
HuGa. Brupabyker
Clerk Wells Circurt Court
Davarr
Alleacong & Daley
Norce
Cuuse Ko
George Smith
James P. Hale
Silt
A. D
Hoca D. Siudaraker
Clers Wells
Puff
Qherife
Wells Circuit
William H. Bleihorn
Josiah H. Smith
Augusta J. Smith
Bluffron
Riff
Ciers
Michael Oldfather
Jeanie Rye
Wells County Bank
John Eb, Riel
Susanna Riel
Townley & Silver
J. R Johnston
Todd & Gordon
Plaintiff
A.D
Jacob
Wells Elrcuit Court
Law Office
Smith & Smith
Binit~ton
Towit
Sid Land
Vata JU. C
Ward Nant
Bhufston
Harrison Township
Juran
Bluitron
Endana
Dascripad
Com Ia
Johnson Street
Wty
Warren McBride
H. Thoma & Son
R. R
Agia Ili
Charleston Mail
Commercial Traveler
Day Express
Toledo Mail
C.d. Y
W. Mordoff
Aus
Itney
Fie
Wayne
Cincinnati
Louseville
L.K. Soa Tesios
ANL
Handusky & Peoria
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Lft
Wayne & Connerrike
The
United States
Canaha
Union Depuc
LOU
Peoria
Lima
Fostoria
Remont
Sandusky
Boltz
Lake Erie & Western
H. J. Rheinen
Pass
Ave
Chicago & Erie
Ekum Devalue
LND
New York
Columbus
Marion
Mbus
Reson
Thains Widt
Boston
Chicago
Chicago Express
Buffalo
Tisai
New York and
Chicago Limited
Wells Fargo& Co's Express
Kingsland
Piation
Cagent
Umbus
Kingstown
WS Morrison
TPA
Grand Rapids & Indiana
North Lowie
Fort Wayns
Adams St.chicagl Traway Guide
Sener Wi ‘Arren
Bond
Aketek
Casnowe
U.S Patent Office
Washington,d.c
Anvicg GE Ag
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