Redistricting Of North Indiana Methodist Conference
The North Indiana Methodist conference prepares minutes for an April session ahead of a May Los Angeles general conference. Debate centers on redrawing districts to possibly add a new Fort Wayne district, shrinking Kokomo and Warsaw, with Logansport moving to the Northwest conference if approved. Delegates to the general conference will be chosen, with six to seven ministers expected, led by W H Daniel and G H Hill among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Naftzger
Kokomo
North Indiana
Muncie
Warsaw
Logansport
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Bluffton
W. H. Daniel
G. H. Hill
Richmond
C. A. Wade
Alder Muncie
H. N. Herrick
L. J. Naflzger
W. D. Parr
Church Extension Society
Marion News-Thibune
Bluffton Indiana Residence For Sale On Market Street
For sale is the James Spake residence at the corner of Market and Williams streets Bluffton Indiana. A fine two story modern residence in excellent location and in splendid repair. A bargain price aimed to attract quick buyers. Call soon to view before it goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spake
Market
Williams Streets
Market Street
Bluffton
Indiana
Framing Sale and Discount Announcement
A local shop announces a temporary gate on its large stock of framed pictures and offers a twenty percent discount on all framing orders. An expert framer will assist customers and provide guidance as they browse the collection.
Wool Dealers Hold Session At Fort Wayne
The Northwestern Indiana Wool Dealers club met at Wayne hotel to discuss the coming season. Attendees from surrounding counties predicted a below average clip in quantity and grade, with higher prices than last year. Debate focused on whether to open high or low, as middlemen likely face price cuts. No permanent organization formed yet. a follow up meeting will finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wayne Hotel
Concensus
Fort Wayne Journal
Law Test Pending Over County Officer Terms
A suit in Warren county seeks to force Republicans Frederick L. Gemmer and Chester C. Rossiter to place William H. Stephens on the nomination certificate for county treasurer. Stephens, Republican nominee, challenges the law fixing term start dates as unconstitutional. Addison C. Harris and Stansbury & Billings represent Stephens. early decision hoped. Republican and Democratic opinions diverge on the law’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
William H. Stephens
Frederick L. Gemmer
Chester C. Rossiter
Republican County Committee
Addison C. Harris
Indianapolis
Stansbury & Billings
Williamsport
Republican State Committee
A. G. Smith
O'Brien
Democratic State Committee
Licz & Lipkey Store Announces Wide Jug Line
The Licz and Lipkey grocery announces a full stock of jugs crocks jars and fine clay stew pots at affordable prices. The store promises fair profits and invites customers to trade there to confirm the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licz_ & Lipkey
Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Consumption Treatment
An old advertising text urges early use of Scott's Emulsion to strengthen lungs and curb consumption. It extols fresh air rest and good nutrition, notes salt pork as digestible, and promises a free sample with claims of gradual improvement if begun promptly and used regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Subside Fight Over Rail Subsidy In Huntington
The C B C Railroad seeks a 125000 subsidy from Huntington township residents who vote on Tuesday. Voters oppose the high amount and demand a cut. The company threatens other plans if funds are not approved. Huntington’s Commercial club met in secret and the subsidy failed by two votes. Bluffton pledges 50000 to lure shops, used to sway ballots. Sharpe Sayre and two Braceys have camped in Huntington to influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C., B. & C. Railroad Company
Huntington
Huntington’s
Bluffton
Huntington County
Sharpe
Sayre
Braceys
May Change Venue Law In Indiana Legislature
Indiana lawmakers will consider restricting venue transfers in lawsuits to curb delays and costs. State Statistician B F Jonson is sending clerks blanks to track cross county venues and related expenses for lawmakers to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
B. F. Jonson
State superintendent tightens county teacher exam rules
The state superintendent instructs County Superintendent A. R. Huyette to curb manuscript submissions for grading citing duplicates as cheating indicators. Wells County is exempt for now. Going forward any unknown applicant must be identified by a known person before the county superintendent to have papers graded.
Day meetings in April Lew Dailey Post G A R
The Lew Dailey Post G A R held one of its best meetings Friday evening with thirty members present. One reinstatement and one muster application were noted as the post prepares for Decoration Day and the State encampment at Warsaw. The flag salute drill closed the meeting. Next meeting is the first Friday evening in April, with the second on the 15th in the afternoon to accommodate country boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dailey
Warsaw
Justus
T, J, Sowards
Lichtenberger Co Promises Top Groceries and Fair Trade
The store pledges to carry the best lines of goods and to buy better items when found. It advertises pure groceries and a nice trade in canned goods, inviting customers to trade with them and promising fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtenberger & Co
Plenty of Money at 5 Percent Interest Abstracts and Mortgage
A terse classifieds item highlights money available at five percent interest for abstracts and mortgages in Ox. The notice signals lenders or investors seeking opportunities, with emphasis on secured loans and property transactions in the region.
Bluffton Eyes Interurban Park East of City
Interurban officials from Muncie Hartford Fort Wayne inspect the Asa Brown property east of Bluffton as a potential city park. A swimming quarry and creek offer scenic value while talks of extending the electric line and funding support continue with expectations a final decision will come soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Muncie
Hartford
Asa Brown
Brown
Eaton
Coal Smoke Found To Relieve Catarrh In Gas Belt
For ten years the Indiana gas belt has yielded remedies for catarrh due to natural gas. Coal smoke is now bringing relief to this afflicted region. The exact cause of both the ailment and the cure remains unknown yet the coal smoke appears to ease the condition in this population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gas Belt
Altairs
First Man to See When the Season Changes
A short, promotional note from R. O. Stites urging readers to wear two tailor made suits this spring and purchase from the maker, claiming tailor made clothes are cheapest in the long run and look best.
Examinations for Diplomas Across County Districts
Examinations were held Saturday in all county districts to grant common school diplomas to eligible pupils. Harrison and Lancaster township tests occurred in the county examination room under Will Simith. Other townships chose convenient locations. an added test rewards the top scorer with a free scholarship at Ohio's National Normal School, with the pupil’s teacher also entitled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Lancaster Township
Will Simith
Harrison Township
National Normal School
Ohio
Have you bought your dining room furniture yet
An advertisement-style prompt touts a fine dining room furniture line with attractive prices and a pleasant showroom description, urging readers to consider shopping for a complete set.
Pension Split Sparks Battle Over Widows in Marion
National Military Home residents face a pensions ruling that withholds half from soldiers whose wives claim the money. One Marion veteran’s widow suit led to his death with the wife receiving a pension, while another case involved a supposed Michigan wife. Investigations linger as payments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Military Home
Marion
Congress
Commissioner of Pensions
Indiana
Michigan
Iounty
Spring Furniture Offers at H. R. Workman
Advertiser promotes spring furniture at H. R. Workman urging readers to visit the store for a large stock as house cleaning season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Workman
MUST REPORT CASES
The state board of health has supplied blanks to city boards for reporting tuberculosis cases. An order requires physicians to report all contagious diseases to create a disease record. The form asks about parents and grandparents to trace origins and aid the crusade against the white plague. Questions include cause of death of immediate relatives, whether relatives had tuberculosis, and degree of kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Bargains at Racket Store on North Main Street
The store advertises men's and boys caps at 17 and 37a, gloves and mittens from 10c, Tam o Shanter hats 50c, toques 25c, and other bargains. Located at 113 North Main Street, the Racket Store promotes its styles as twice the value for the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Death of Hattie Warner Amid Typhoid Sickness Near Petroleum
Miss Hattie Warner, 18, daughter of Samuel Warner living near Petroleum, died Thursday after a long typhoid illness. A township high school graduate and former Angola course alumna, she had endured illness despite medical efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Warner
Samuel Warner
Petroleum
Miss Warner
Township
Angola
Best Coffee on Earth at Painter’s Provider
J H Painter, the Provider, promotes best coffee and groceries with strong odor and top quality at low prices. The ad emphasizes value and reliability, noting contact by phone 14 and encouraging shoppers to choose their store for high quality goods at a fair price.
Reduced L E and W RR Rates for Florida Tickets
Reduced rates via L E and W RR offer direct connection with southern trains to Cincinnati and Florida points. Tickets issued for outbound one route and return another on application. Stopovers allowed enroute with an additional fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Traine
Cincinnati
Florida
Oil market rumors claim Russia controls world crude
The article notes a price decline amid rumors that a major Russian oil land concession enables a single firm to dominate global production. It cites Indiana and Albany fields with dozens of wells completed last week, totaling 2128 barrels of production and multiple dry wells, while Grant county leads in new work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Rock
Russia
United States
Indiana
Barr
Grant County
Albany
Delaware County
Wells
Huntington
Blackto
Jay
Adams
Gibson
Noticed It and the White Labor Excellence
A fragment from a 19th century advertisement praises the Steam Laundry for its general good appearance and attention to small details, noting that forty cities and towns are connected by its excellence and urging others to send work for perfect results.
Our Business Boomings Quiet Growth Through Sales
A concise report notes a furniture business expanding its sales with steady demand. The owner emphasizes steady, quiet growth and cleaner pricing strategies during a period of market activity, indicating ongoing profitability despite modest margins.
FOR THE CITY TRADE AT THE LITTLE CITY MEAT
The ad proclaims a growing trade at the Little City Meat offering quick service and customer satisfaction. It invites shoppers to call Telephone 448 to place orders or inquire and promises reliable, improving trading as a core aim.
Headquarters Aims for Best Planes and Sewing Tools
A fragmented OCR note mentions headquarters seeking top planes and sewing items like needles and related hardware. It notes bells and phones in passing and emphasizes quality tools, though details are unclear.
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Ayer
John P. Hodnette
Brooklyn, N. Y
Ins
J.C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Methodist Conference
Hald & Markley
Tle
Interurban
S. A. Shoemaker
Poneto
Geneva
Shoemaker
reHalle
Ponete
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