Oklahoma's new fire company nears council approval
Oklahoma City council debates a resolution to fund and define duties for a new west side fire company. The unit would serve exclusive jurisdiction in parts of town and use the west side chemical engine to handle fires there. Nominees include John Chambers Scott Bricker Charles Bays and Jacob Truax all residents ready to respond to emergencies. A separate notice promotes a Boston G A R encampment excursion with travel details and agent contacts.
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Oklahoma
Committee On Fire Department
West Side Chemical Engine
John Chambers
Scott Bricker
Charles Bays
Jacob Truax
Chambers
Wells County Taxable Values Show Strong Real Estate
Auditor Brineman completes Wells county abstract of taxables revealing land value at 6,811,460 with improvements pushing to 29.63 per acre and personal property at 6,002,530. Combined real estate and personal property total 14,565,360, indicating prosperity and ample resilience for hard times.
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Brineman
Wells County
State
Alden
Bluffton Faces Urgent Water Main Upgrade
Mayor John Mack warned open council that Bluffton’s cast iron water mains are rusting and will not last beyond five years. Replacing the system could cost at least $20,000 to $25,000, as pipes are very expensive.
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John Mack
Open Council
Bluffton
Old Citizen Samuel Smith of Gas City Dies at 65
The remains of Samuel Smith were brought to town and placed with his daughter Mrs. Ed Marshall. He died Wednesday at age 65 from apoplexy and was buried Friday at the Friends church with Rev. Williams in charge. An early settler, he lived seven miles west before moving to Gas City and leaves several sons and daughters.
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Samuel Smith
Gas City
Ed Marshall
Mr. Smith
Friends Church
Rev
Willams
Gasly
Aide to Marshal Crosbie on Liquor Sale Charge
Marshal Crosbie faced charges for selling liquor to minors and was arraigned before Mayor Mack receiving a $25 fine plus costs. The minor was Miss Orva White, a frequent patron. Three women from Montpelier were later seen at the saloon, drawing public ire and prompting officials to curb women’s patronage.
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Miss White
Crosbie
Lynden Brown Shot His Own Foot In Accident
Twelve year old Lynden Brown visiting Mrs Dana Brown on Central avenue picked up a revolver left on the dressing table and fired hitting the fleshy part of his right foot. Dr Cook attended the wound and the boy rested well and expected to recover fully.
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Lynden Brown
Dana Brown
Central Avenue
West Side
Dr. Cook
R. L. Brown
Muncie
Miss Dean Weds Huntington Driller In Fort Wayne
Miss Gertrude Dean of this city married W. O. Coil a well known oil driller of Huntington on Thursday night. A wedding supper followed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Huntington. The bride formerly lived in Bluffton and worked as a stenographer at the Zero Mitten factory.
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Gertrude Dean
W. O. Coil
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Dean
Bluffton
William Dean
Lves
Jackson Township
Standard Oil Company
Hope for the Operator Amid Oil Slump and Seasonal Price Shifts
The piece argues the oil slump has little effect on overall operations. It notes summer ease in drilling and winter higher costs from hauling materials. It asserts prices will remain at a level that keeps crude production profitable.
Special Excursion Rates for 1904 Clover Leaf Route
Homeseekers bound for the west and southwest can travel on the first and third Tuesday of each month under special rates. Also noted are the Triennial Conclave Knights Templar in San Francisco from Sept 5 to 7, the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F in San Francisco Sept 19 to 25, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis from Apr 30 to Nov 30.
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Knights Templar
San Francisco
Cal
Sovereign Grand Lodge
I. O
St. Louis
Clover Leaf Route fare notice to St Louis from Bluffton Indiana
The Toledo St Louis Western Railroad Company promotes the Clover Leaf Route to St Louis with low round trip fares from Bluffton Indiana effective April 26 1904. Offers include 16.40 round trip with 60 day return limit and 12.80 15 day limit plus 7.05 coach fares. Special May 17 1904 start features Pullman palace sleeping cars cafe and free reclining chairs on night trains with through day coaches and meals a la carte. Stop over privileges at St Louis on all tickets. Contacts Geo H Roses Toledo and H A Wallace Bluffton Indiana.
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Toledo
Pullman Palace
Nickel Plate Road Offers Sunday Pleasure Trip
Make the day pleasant with a Sunday excursion on the Nickel Plate road covering one hundred miles and return for $1.00 per person when traveling in parties of five or more. Contact nearest agent or address C A Antertin T P Any Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Nickel Plate Road
Antertin
Fort Wayne
Indie
Meter Dispute Sparks City Council War Over Water Charges
A council meeting escalates as a home meter dispute ends with Postal allowed to relocate his meter to a cellar at his expense. The session also reviews street paving costs, a city treasurer report, and a new water billing rule placing responsibility on the first customer on a line.
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John Postal
Postal
Fred Tangeman
F. M. Kemp & Sons
Perry Street
Walnut Street
Johnson Street
Main
Finance Committee
Henry Gehrett
Gehrett
John Marshall
Tangeman
Washington
Townley Street
G. T. Gardiner
McFarren
Buck
Street ordinances tighten traffic and license rules
City imposes strict speed limits on company vehicles on Johnson street and requires a gong near crossings. Offenders face fines from ten to five hundred dollars. New licenses target bowling alleys bucket shops peddlers and street sellers while a night watch is sought for the park area on the south side.
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Johnson Street
Nlney
Walmer & Engeler
Fire Department
Reynolds
Washington
Hoosier Construction Company
South Side
John Vore
The Nickel That Sparks a National Postal Fuss
A postal clerk finds a nickel in a mail pouch and must file a detailed report through the postal division. The coin’s journey triggers bureaucratic ritual and a nationwide fuss over lost money.
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Post Ofice Department
County fixes courthouse toilets and contracts awarded
The county commissioners ordered repairs at the courthouse and will close the ladies’ toilet starting Monday. A J Tribolet won the contract to install three new closets and replace the floor with cement. H D Bickel funded the flooring contract.
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Court House
A. J. Tribolet
H. D. Bickel
Push-Kuro Blood and Skin Remedy in Warm Weather
A brief ad noting Push- Kuro as a universal remedy for blood and skin conditions, claimed to be especially needed in warm weather, available at a bottle from druggists. The text emphasizes its suitability for warm conditions and directs readers to purchase from druggists.
Bargain Fashion Items and Fabrics on Sale
A string of discounts on colored lawns and linens, voiles and silks, muslin gowns and drawers, corset covers, wrappers, and waists. Shoes for women and boys also discounted, with prices ranging from mid to high dollar levels.
Grant Glass Wins Trip for Fort Wayne Agents
Agents of the Prudential Insurance company in the Fort Wayne district earned a week in New York by securing sufficient business in five months. Nine agents have qualified so far, and the party will leave Saturday evening.
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Prudential Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
New York
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Ayer CO
Lowen
Boston
G. A
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Miss Dean
Stout
P. W
Perfection Biscuit Company
Indiana
P. K
Stevens
Warner
Vici
Selz
Grant Glass
Trip
C. L. Hottinger
F. A. Meeker
W. G. Glass
John Jones
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Guara
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