Reorganization Meeting Fails to Name Officers in Rank K P
A Decatur meeting of captains and lieutenants of the Rank K of P aimed at reorganizing the old ninth regiment but produced little progress. Henderson of Huntington missed the session, leaving Bluffton delegates without voting power. A follow up meeting is planned in the city, with Rochester as a looming deadline. E Y Hill of Zanesville showcased extensive bee-keeping activity and profits amid a strong season, producing 180 pounds so far with plans for 200 more next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Decatur
Henderson
Huntington
Bluffton
George Becker
Rochester
E. Y. Hill
Zanesville
Joseph Somers
Hill
Mr. Hill
Stranger Cowboy From Denver Brawls In Town
A man calling himself Happy Jack from Denver caused trouble after leaving Bob Marshalls saloon. He assaulted Earl Stout at Lake Erie freight house with a stiff arm, drew a knife, and fled until Marshal Crosbie jailed him. Local witnesses say his real identity is unknown. A large money roll he brandished drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Denver
Missouri
West End
Bob Marshall
Lake Erie
Earl Stout
Karl
Earl
Marshal Crosbie
Happy Jack
Cholera Infantum Treatment Promise
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy with castor oil as the cure for cholera infantum in infants. It claims the remedy is effective when used as directed and notes it is for sale by Davenport and Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport & Ehle
Fort Wayne Faces Horse Influenza Epidemic Threat
Dr Myers reports water troughs in Fort Wayne teeming with germs after examining horse water. Over 200 horses infected citywide. Dr Buckner says Wells county has only light cases in young horses and no widespread epidemic. Isolation and rest advised as best remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Myers
Buckner
Wells County
Bluffton Reader Praises Deans Kidney Pills In Testimonial
Uriah Raher of 418 East South Street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney ache. He reports morning stiffness and lameness eased after using the product from Chas. Dean's drug store, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U.S. agents selling the 40 cent remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Uriah Rahrer
Carpenter
South St
Dean
Chas
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean’s
Letter from Craig Wisner of 10th Infantry Discusses Return
A letter from Craig Wisner of the 10th Infantry notes the regiment left for the United States around early last month and may land by July. He mentions meeting his brother Sharpe Wisner on the transport Thomas near Manila and plans to reenlist after a three month leave, with expected posting at Vancouver Barracks in Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Wisner
10Th Infantry
Hhis
States
United States
Manilla
Thomas
23Rd
Sharpe Wisner
Craig
Vancouver Barracks
Washington State
Indiana Senators Await Postoffice Plans For Rural Delivery
Indiana lawmakers have no guidance from Washington on expanding rural free delivery. Plans once targeted Indiana for full rural delivery within 18 months to two years, but removal of division HQ and new assistant postmaster general comments slowed progress. With $12 million nationwide appropriated, Indiana awaits notice of its share as Cincinnati division actions resume. Several congressmen plan to visit Cincinnati to discuss with A B C Gaitree, the division superintendent.
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Indiana
Washington
Postoffice Department
Congress
Cincinnati
A.B. C Gaitree
Cheap Lands for Homeseekers Along Cotton Belt Route
Assess the southeast Missouri Arkansas and Texas Cotton Belt as a land opportunity with cheap acreage from 2.50 to 20 per acre. Prairie land at 1 to 5, bottom land 5 to 6, improved land 10 to 15, colonies 2000 to 8000 acres 4 to 10. East Texas fruit and truck lands 10 to 20. E W LaBeaume invites inquiries from St. Louis GC P T A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Belt
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
East
E. W. LaBeaume
Cotton Belt Route
St. Louis
Prairie Crumbs Harvest Slows as Help Shortage Bites
In Prairie Crumbs harvesting stalls due to labor shortage. Mrs. Tom Travis and daughter from Hartford City visited J. Sawyer for dinner. Isaac Sawyer was setting a trap when it discharged, stabbing his right finger twice with three inch prongs. He jerked and tore a bolt yet the other prong remained lodged, bending the tool as it was pulled free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Travis
Hartford City
J. Sawyer
Isaac Sawyer
The Poor Railroads and Ticket Brokers Sarcasm
A traveling man mocks railroad firms and ticket brokers over alleged losses from excursion tickets. He jests that travelers and brokers who buy or sell tickets below regular prices should be jailed, questioning the supposed harm of discounted fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Notice to Contractors for Craigville School Addition Bid
Notice to contractors to bid on a two room addition to Craigville school building Dist No 11 Wells county Indiana. Sealed bids due July 20 2008 at 1 pm at architect W H Powers Bluffton Indiana. Plans and specifications on file at W H Powers office. Joel Pry trustee Lancaster school township Wells county Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Powers
Bluitton
Indiana
Craigville
Lancaster Township
Wells County
W. IT. Powers
Bluffton
Ind
Joel Pry
Lancaster School
To Cure a Cold In One Day Drug Claim
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a guaranteed cure for a cold within a day. It claims a refund from AJ druggists if it fails and features HE W Grove's signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. W. Grove
Trustee seeks removal of horse traders from Hoover school lawn
Trustee Ben Smith was in town to consult an attorney about removing horse traders who have pitched tents on the Hoover school lawn. He has ordered them to leave after they vandalized the grounds with mowed grass damage, pawing holes, and campfire ashes. If they stay, he will have them arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Smith
Hoover School
Ben
Reifsburg W C T U Holds Silver Medal Contest
The Reifsburg W C T U will stage its first silver medal contest at Reiffsburg church on Tuesday evening July 28. Admission is by collection to benefit Hadley Home for orphan girls. Donations of linens towels and bedding are invited and can be brought to the church or any W C T U lady. Mrs. Maria Galbraith is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiflsburg
Reiffsburg
Hadley Home
W. C.T.T
Maria Galbraith
Niagara Falls Excursion At Low Rates To Falls Islands And Cities
Erie S R runs first season excursion Tuesday August 4 to Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Toronto and Montreal at low rates. Special train leaves Decatur Indiana at 2:00 PM arrives Niagara Falls 6:30 AM for sleeping car info and bookings contact Eric R R or O L Enos TP A Marion Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie S. R
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Toronto
Montreal
Decatur
Ind
Niagara Walls
Eric R. R
O. L. Enos
Tp, A
Marion
Ohio
Local Couple Frank Adams Jr and Cora Miller wed by Mayor
The mayor officiated a Saturday wedding uniting Frank Adams Jr and Miss Cora Miller. Frank, youngest son of Frank Adams, recently worked in his father's store. Miss Miller, known in the city, formerly worked at Roush's restaurant. They plan to reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams Jr
Cora Miller
Mack
Frank
Recap of Major League Cities Listed
A list of cities including Chicago Fort Wayne Victoria Findlay Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston appears as a regional reference or index in the OCR text. The fragment mentions multiple urban areas without context or connecting event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
FT. Wayne
Fostoria
Findlay
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
How to rid kitchens of red ants with tartar emetic
A remedy from a midsummer note suggests mixing five cents worth of tartar emetic with an equal amount of white vinegar. Place the solution in small dishes on shelves where ants trouble the pantry. The ants will disappear as mysteriously as they came, leaving no dead insects on shelves or flour.
Threshers Meet Blue Racer Snake on Farm Field
On a Daniel Lesh farm in Rockcreek township threshers encountered a five foot blue racer that sprang from a shock of wheat and jumped into a sheaf load. The snake rode the machine until near the bottom then coiled around the wagon tongue and was speared with a pitchfork. The event caused much excitement in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lesh
Rockcreek
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