Teachers Give Their Thanks in Seventh Jackson Institute
Jackson township Wells county Indiana teachers met at Dillman on March 5 1904 for their last institute. President A B French led from 10 AM with a roll call and discussions of Ivanhoe Lincoln and related chapters. Resolutions praised ex County Superintendent R W Stine County Superintendent A R Huyette trustee A B Line chairman A E French and others for support. Institute adjourned sine die.
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Jackson Township
Dillman
A. B. French
Ivanhoe
Clara J. Farr
James G. Park
Earl French
A. C. Williams
Wells County
Ind
R. W. Stine
A. R. Huyette
A. B. Line
A. E. ‘French
WROP IN OIL CAUSES MUCH SPECULATION
Analysis of a continued drop in the Standard Oil price for crude oil, now $1.20 per barrel, spurring worry among Indiana operators. Some say the move pressures holders to sell, boosting refinery supply. others expect a rebound once the mission is accomplished. Older oil men predict improvement, newcomers guess at outcomes.
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Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard
Remarkable Growth in Crude Petroleum Output 1902
Census Bureau bulletin shows crude petroleum production rose sharply from 1899 to 1902 helped by Indiana fields. After 1902 the totals exceed earlier years with 118,671 wages recorded and value around 18.25 million dollars, compared to 35,165 units and about 8 dollars per unit in 1899.
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Census Bureau
Indiana
Tocsin Notes Measles Spread and Local Happenings
About fifteen measles cases reported in the vicinity. Residents fighting illnesses include Sonny Kimmel and Mrs Grace Clark, with others like Magdalene Denton and I F Foley sick. News of Dr Hesler guests, planned town growth and potential elections. Widow Samuel Wolf dies after an operation. funeral held at Tocsin. Ossian interment mentioned. water well being drilled and a high kicking mule anecdote.
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Sonny Kimmel
Grace Clark
Magdalene Denton
Will Jones
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
G. F. Hesler
Indianapolis
Ind
W. A. White
Tocsin
F. P. Henline
I. F. Foley
Chicago & Erie
Samuel Wolf
U. B. Church
J. W. Bokert
Ossian
T. M. Hall
G. W. Plummer
E& Mule
Imminent Big Rate War Hints At St Louis Fair Travel
Railroads in the region face a likely major rate war over summer travel to the St Louis fair. Differential pricing and cutthroat competition among eastern lines spark discord, with prices potentially dropping from current $16 season tickets to $12 or less as the fight unfolds. The public anticipates cheaper fares and cheers the battle as beneficial to travelers.
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St. Louis
Central Traffic Association
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
St. Louis Fair
New Wheels Out Improve Bicycles For 1904
Bicycle experts describe the 1904 wheel as a major improvement over last year with the spring fork cushion frame two speed gear and more comfortable saddles. The coaster brake becomes common while the big hub fades from view and prices rise slightly across models. Local notes mention H S King of Nottingham township sending a fancy White Leghorn cockrel Steve to Richmond and chicken fanciers in the county. Representative FH B McDowell of Bluffton visited the city with plans tied to the Indiana exhibit.
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King
Nottingham Township
Richmond
Steve
FH. B. McDowell
Bluffton
Dave
McDowell
Indiana
Golden wedding anniversary celebrated by E. W. Thomas
E W Thomas and his Keystone wife marked fifty years of marriage with a gathering of about fifty relatives and friends at their home. The family of six children joined in a long dinner at noon, and the couple remains hale and hopeful for many more years together.
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E. W. Thomas
Keystone
Thomas
Hale
Mary Elizabeth Caps Dies After Long Illness at 72
Mary Elizabeth Caps born in Newstat near Darmstadt Germany January 12 1832 died March 3 1904 aged 72 years 1 month 21 days She immigrated to America in 1854 settled in Wells County Indiana married George W Caps August 9 1855 They had nine children and 17 grandchildren She was a Lutheran by birth later joined the Reformed church at Vera Cruz Her faith sustained her as she urged her children toward spiritual readiness and peace in the Savior.
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Mary Elizabeth Caps
Newstat
Darmstatt
Germany
Mary Elizabeth Marks
America
New York City
Pittsburg
Penn
Wells County
George W. Caps
J. E
Aine
William H
John C
Kansas City
Lydia Poulsen
Fort Wayne
Tilla Sawyer
Dora Ratliff
George L
Amos
Caps
Vera Cruz
Change of Name for Red Cross Company
The Red Cross company filed a circuit court petition to authorize a name change from R. G. Marcy Manufacturing to its current name. Upon court approval, the secretary of state will update the papers to reflect the new corporate name.
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Red Cross Company
R. G. Marcy Manufacturing Company
Tble
Circuit Court
W. H. Eichhorn
Secretary of State
Card of Thanks for Clara Bickle and Family
The Bickle family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for aid during sickness and death of their husband and father. The note reflects on women nurses heading to Japan and questions their motives. David H. Miller of Linn Grove returned Saturday from a trip in the South, and mentions a January 1 date.
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Clara Bickle
Japan
David H. Miller
Linn Grove
Mr. Miller
Democrats Choose Wells County Sheriff Nominee in August Primary
County Chairman WW H Eichhorn will call the Democratic central committee to set a date for a sheriff primary. Democrats fear a law extending county officer terms is unconstitutional and aim to nominate a sheriff in Wells County this coming summer with a likely August or early September primary.
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WW. H. Eichhorn
Democratic Central Committee
Addison C. Harris
A. G. Smith
u \Wells
Greeks poured into Pennville area as labor surge swells
About 700 Greek laborers flood the Pennville area with 100 already in Peonaville living in crowded boxcars. They travel via Co. W.o&Ct train, some aided by a head contractor who takes wages. The railroad builds ballast from gravel near Pennville while more workers are expected as weather improves. Local officials worry about housing and regulation as construction and library bids loom.
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It & C
Peonaville
Co. W.o& C.t
Pennville
Pennsille
Bluffton
Balbeg
Curtis
Hlutston
Teerey
Henry Varisci
Eres
Rural Mail Carriers May Get Increase
Chairman Overstreet reported the postoffice appropriation bill with a revised rural carriers provision. Carriers may handle merchandise on request at patrons’ option while not soliciting. delivery would follow postal rates. Carriers would receive a $720 yearly salary, with senators preparing liberal amendments. The change reflects patron pressure and faces House action late next week.
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Overstreet
House Committee On
House
Cunningham
Alger
New Quadrupedal Cure for Appendicitis Debuts
Berlin reports a novel treatment for mild appendicitis avoiding surgery by patients walking on all fours for twenty minutes four times daily. The method, claimed to relax inflammation and strengthen surrounding muscles, allegedly cured a renowned diplomat and is joked about by peers. It also notes possible use for dyspepsia before meals.
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Berlin
Medical Journal
Local Notes Rumor and Change in Ossian
Ossian news items report Miss Boelker and Miss Lockie ready to teach again and revival services ongoing at the M B church. Property moves include L F Wilson buying Grandmother Carpenter’s property, James Wilson moving in, and Attorney W N Hoot planning occupancy of Main Street property sold by Charles Davis with Drummitt property given to Mr Davis.
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J. W. Osborn
MBH
Art Glass
Jefferson Township
Cromer
Congress
Peoples' Store Celebrates Third Anniversary Sale
A large crowd attended the Peoples' Store anniversary sale marking three years since opening. The firm reports steady growth and positions as a leading dry goods concern in the city. The sale continues tonight and ends tomorrow evening.
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Peoples
Dan Gets License Amid Commissioner Hearing
The Monday meeting of the commissioners reviewed a minor license application, with the proceedings noting a pending permit for the holder identified as Dan. No final action or full license details were reported in the fragments.
Oil Operators Plan Unified Pipeline and Refinery System
A plan is underfoot to unite major Ohio and Indiana oil operators into a company to move product from wells to consumers. Pipelines and a refinery network across states would mimic Standard Oil benefits, with 20 cent per barrel piping rates and waste charges. Oil field conditions are mixed with high water halting work in Wood county and new wildcat wells drawing attention in Delaware county. During the week 69 Ohio wells were completed, eight dry, while Indiana sees strong activity.
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Ohio
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Wood County
Bowling Green
North
Baltimore
Delaware Township
Delaware County
Albany
Parker
Ohio Oil
Markets Steady with Mixed Movements Across Commodities
The Daily Markets reports steady conditions with minor shifts in several commodities. Cattle receipts reach 16 000 head while sheep total 25 000 and hogs 20 000, with hogs 5 cents higher and varied price ranges across light to rough grades. Futures show mixed openings and closses with wheat corn oats pork lard and rib futures moving within narrow bands.
Elias Rinear Sick Alok Past Two Weeks
Huss Rinear has been ill for the past two weeks at the hospital. The report notes illness and medical care but provides few specific details about diagnosis or treatment.
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Huss Rinear
Alok
the Hor
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Jas. G. Park
J. W. Hogg
William Geake
Cuno Ribelo
Geake
Carnegie
Ossian Newslets
Dan
F. &. Snyder
Chicago Markets
Bluffton, Ind
Grain
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Seetenry
Lata Cpeccacsacvererrereeeen
Tupkoys
Eee
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Elias Rinear
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