May Vote to Unite Three Denominations
The writer reports on a Washington trip with President Roosevelt attending Grace Reformed church services and touring the White House, Corcoran Gallery, and navy yards. He notes plans for a Methodist conference session on church union while praising Washington's parks, monuments, and meals, and remarks on the social scene and local dining.
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Banner
Grace Reformed Church
Alice
Teddy
White House
Roosevelt
East Room
Adamson
Georgia
Corcoran Art Gallery
National Navy Yards
New York
Dewey
Dolphin
Library of Congress
Washington
Government Park
General Conference
Methodist Protestant Church
Lewis
Westminster
United Brethren
Congregational
Weekley
Knapp
Stately home of Robert E. Lee stands in place
The excerpt notes the stately home of Robert E. Lee preserved as he departed for Richmond to pursue his role as a renowned southern general, as described by J. L. Barclay.
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Robert E. Lee
Richmond
J. L. Barclay
Trampled by a cow injures aging resident near Rockcreel
Enos Kelsey, a well known local resident near Rockcreel Center, was severely bruised Tuesday morning when a cow, driven by son in law Myron Swaidner who was milking, jumped the enclosure and trampled him. Dr Kilander found multiple bruises and contusions.
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Enos Kelsey
Rockcreel Center
Myron Swaidner
Kelsey
Dr. Kilander
Markle Journel
Marriage Licenses and Whisky From a German Village Church
Marriage licenses issued to Lewis Snavely and Miss Della Hilton and to John Schneider and Miss Clara Nettie Alexander. Logansport reports a fifty year old whisky found in a gilt ball atop a church steeple, placed there as a prank when construction began. The church is being torn down and the whisky will be removed from its long aging.
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Lewis Snavely
Della Hilton
John Schneider
Clara Nettie Alexander
Logansport
Nicholson law faces pull to repeal or tighten
Statewide push seeks repeal of radical Nicholson law modification but prospects show little chance. Proposals to make the act more drastic appear unlikely as legislators refuse to consider changes. Many voters in townships feel the majority will is ignored by strict technical enforcement, with numerous contested applications across counties.
Fiddlers Contest and Vaudeville Planned for Summer
Charles DeLacour, in town for Elks minstrels, plans a summer fiddlers contest with prizes and a vaudeville program. He aims to recruit old time fiddlers, prize rules undecided, and expects strong public turnout with entertaining acts and a Savage play one evening. His Pennville show reports strong ticket sales and new equipment, despite weather interruptions.
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Charles DeLacour
Pennville
Elks Minstrels
Savage
de Lacour
Charley
Pénnville
The Drug Store Sitter A Curious Local Character
A humorous look at the so called drug store sitter who moves from customer to fixture. He fakes expertise as a doctor consults on indigestion and colds, gains respect, and even clashes with the practicing druggist over store control. The piece satirizes local vanity and shop dynamics.
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C. B. Lewis
Astor
Gould
Vanderbilt
Rockefeller
Lfe
Jie
Carpenter Shop
Blacksmith Shop
Doc
Jim
Nat
Tor O
Poffenberger and Miller U nited in West Central Wedding
Harrison Poffenberger and Stella Miller were married at the bride’s father’s home on West Central avenue. The bride is a daughter of A. S. Neff. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J H Stringer with few relatives present. The couple will establish a home on East Ohio street where Poffenberger has prepared a place for his bride.
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Harrison Poffenberger
Stella Miller
West Central Avenue
A. S. Neff
J. H. String
Bhiffton Mystery Man Joel Pugsley Leaves City
Joel Pugsley vanished after departing Bhiffton for Battle Creek weeks ago. He told his wife he would never return, disposed of his property here, and appears to have set himself to a life where he cannot be recalled for business.
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Joel Pugsley
Bhiffton
Battle Creek
M'Bride Not Dead Despite Reports
John McBride of Keystone was reported dead after a sinking spell on Wednesday. A telephone message to his brother Jere McBride stated he had died, but he revived during the night and remained alive at the last report despite fears of a final collapse.
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John McBride
Mr. McBride
Keystone
Jere McBride
Fragmented Historical Snippet on Mistakes and Life
A garbled passage reflects on costly mistakes and the unpredictability of life. Despite errors, it hints at resilience and the enduring value of choices in difficult times.
Waists Display Showcases New Modish Stock
A shop emphasizes its waists collection with a complete display reflecting current style. The assortment covers lawn to refined silks, promising up to date materials and fashionable options for all tastes.
Ladies Waists and Skirts Sale Prices Emphasized
Advertises discounted ladies waist options in various fabrics including lawn, silk, and duck, with prices ranging from 48 cents to about 1.98. Describes styles with lace trims, insertions, and heavy medallions, plus dotted swisses and lace stripes in multiple colors.
Munete Hartford & Ft Wayne interurban earnings report
The Financial Magazine of New York reports April earnings for the Munete Hartford & Ft Wayne interurban at 12607.14 with expenses 7703.69 leaving a net 5843.45. Four month total to May first stands at 20704.84 averaging 5170.21 monthly. A frightened horse and daily mishaps are noted in warnings.
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the Financial Magazine of
New York
Munete, Hartford & Ft. Wayne
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Diversay Blyd
Chicago
IGOLD
Nicholson Law
John Deere
Wells County
Royal Fence
Turnbull Wagons
Elwood
Cline, Zimmer & Reed
Drs
Springsted & Fowler
Michigan
M'Bride
Pang
Chamberlain
J. W. Turner
Truhart
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