Reynolds Found Guilty in Kidnapping Case at Decatur
The jury convicted O. D. Reynolds of kidnapping after a trial before Judge Smith of Portland. They recommended a sentence of two to fourteen years at Jeffersonville Reformatory. Reynolds fled with Julia Loser, later returning. his wife and family have reconciled. A motion for a new trial will be pursued.
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Reynold
Decatur
O. D. Reynolds
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Smith
Portland
Reynolds
Julia Loser
Jacob Loser
Adams County
Chicago
Tennessee
Reformatory
Heavy Insurance Powers Beloved Wanamaker Family
The article notes L. Rodman Wanamaker has just been insured for 1,000,000 dollars with annual premiums over 30,000 dollars making him one of the most heavily insured individuals. It adds his private policies total 2,000,000, surpassed only by King Edward VII. It also mentions John Wanamaker carrying 1,500,000 and John M. Mack with 1,250,000, of which 1,000,000 was placed recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Rodman Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Edward VII
John M. Mack
Death of William Angevine
William Angevine, age 66, longtime Zanesville resident and former blacksmith, died suddenly of heart trouble last Wednesday while seated. He was a veteran and served as justice of the peace in Zanesville before moving to Fort Wayne 12 years ago where he worked in real estate. Burial occurred Friday at Uniontown cemetery near Zanesville. He is survived by one son and a married daughter.
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Uniontown
Zanesville
William Angevine
Fort Wayne
Frost Ravages County Strawberry Crop
Farmers report a severe freeze Thursday night with two heavy frost events and subzero temperatures. Ground and tub water froze in the morning, injuring tender buds and wilting strawberry plants, with damage expected to be large across the county.
Two Personally Conducted Excursions to Western States
Two personally conducted excursions to Colorado Utah and California are being organized for early July and August. Very low round trip rates and no car changes from Ohio to Indiana points to destination. Write for full information to G A A Deane Jr T P A Mo Pac Ry 200 Sentinel Bldg Indianapolis Ind. It will convince you Deam's store is the best to buy wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
California
Ohio
Indiana
G. A. A. Deane, Jr
T.P. A. Mo
Pac
Sentinel Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Timber land venture eyed in Mackinac county sale
Frank McFadden received a letter from C I Opdyke offering 640 acres in Mackinac county, Michigan, with fine timber for 10000 dollars. He plans to form a ten man company to buy the land as an investment, with John M Pond pledging a personal trip to assess it if the group forms. Others have shown interest, and a new railroad this summer would ease timber transport. The organizational outcome is uncertain but McFadden expects possible success.
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Frank McFadden
C. I. Opdyke
Michigan
Macinac County
Zanesville Rail Plan Revives After Delays
Residents near Zanesville hear that a railroad subsidy election may still occur as promoters pursue a route, after earlier failures due to lack of funds. The promoter reportedly in Fort Wayne says construction could proceed, despite prior doubts.
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Zanesville
Fort Wayne
Flora Hall Marries William L Hall in Lancaster Township
Flora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas W Wilson of Lancaster township, wed William L Hall of Jefferson township in a ceremony conducted by Rev Osborn. The couple plans to reside with the groom’s parents at first, after a three course supper and generous presents were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Wilson
Lancaster Township
Flora
William L. Hall
Jefferson Township
Osborn
Bucklen’s Amica Salve praised for skin cures
A local notice reports Bucklen’s Amica Salve curing an ulcer on J. B. Orner’s leg after four years of illness. It also promotes the salve for burns, scalds, eruptions and piles as available at Deam’s drug store. The piece then notes Methodist groups plan for John Wesley day, debating old and new calendar dates and possible observances in June led by Rev. Beeks.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Deam
John Wesley
Epworth
England
Beeks
Clover Leaf Excursions Routes and Rates 1903
Travel notices list Clover Leaf excursions from Anderson Indiana May 12 14 1903 to destinations Bellefontaine Ohio Boston Massachusetts Detroit Michigan Los Angeles California Los Angeles 2003 and Boston 1993 with round trip fares and surcharges for various events including G A R Encampment NA and Presbyterian General Assembly. contact C D Whitney General Traffic Manager Toledo Ohio for details.
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Anderson
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
Bellefountaine
Ohio
Boston
Mass
National Educational Association
Detroit
Mich
Los Angeles
Cal
General Assembly of Presbyterian Church
U.S
C. D. Whitney
Toledo
Sunday Outing Excursions on the Nickle Plate Road
Sunday Outing Excursions on the Nickle Plate Road start April 19, 1903 and run every Sunday until further notice. Fare is one dollar per person in parties of five or more traveling to either destination and returning the same day. Tickets valid between any two stations within a hundred mile distance. For details, contact the nearest ticket agent at 0, A Aaterlin, TP, Ay Ft. Wayne, Ind.
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Nickle Plate
Bluffton Gets Modern Brick Building With Laundry Plan
A. E. Sunier reaches agreement with Mrs. Martha Plessinger to develop a new brick building at Market and Marion streets in Bluffton. The project includes a one story wash room, a two story main structure, and a fully modern laundry with new machinery. Construction to start immediately with rapid completion anticipated.
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A. E. Sunier
Martha Plessinger
Bluffton
Mr. Sunier
W. B. Powers
Sunier
Walbert Court Affidavit Alleges Assault Over Smoke
Prosecutor Matlack filed an affidavit in Walbert's court against John Alexander charging assault and battery at a Friday show. Emma Dodds instigated the filing after a cigar was knocked from her mouth, sparking a claim of anger and a subsequent arrest warrant. Alexander settled the fine with a dollar and costs.
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Walbert's Court
Matlack
John Alexander
Emma Dodds
Alexander
Miss Dodds
John
Crouse
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Respectful Youth
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as curing ailments from dyspepsia to fever and jaundice. It claims the product helps youth show proper respect for old age and notes a 25 cent price at Deam’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Deam
Bee sting touted as cure for rheumatism by Dr. Couch
Nyack physician Dr Louis B Couch a homeopath announces bee stings can relieve rheumatism. He says his claim arose from accidental observations and broad informal surveys of patients reporting improvement.
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Louis B. Couch
Nyack
Couch
Spring laziness at Stovur's Drue Store soda fountain
An upbeat note promises a reopening of a soda fountain at Stovur's Drue Store with cheerful claims that Rocky Mountain Tea will revive energy and appetite, framed as a tonic for tired, achy, run down feelings. The ad highlights 36 centa and references Ohas and Degm.
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Stovur
John D. Marshale a Pioneer and Honest Democrat
John D. Marshale born October 14 1817 in Licking County Ohio moved to Marion Indiana in 1841 where he ran windmill business. He married Mary Ann Roberts in 1842 and had fourteen children. A steadfast Jeffersonian Democrat he opposed the draft and refused to take an oath. He served in the Indiana State Senate from 1863 to 1867 and refused bribes. He died at Bluffton and was buried in Marion’s Odd Fellows Cemetery beside his wife.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Licking County
Ohio
Marion
Ind
Mary Ann Roberts
Mr. Marshall
Samual McClure
the Ratliffs
Overmans
John Brownlee
John W. Wallace
Andrew J. Harlan
James S
Shively
William Lennox
Websters
Lennoxs
John D. Marshall
Marshall
State Senate
Amanda
George W. Coon, Jr
Bluffton
Robert
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Allen Overman
John Kelley
James V. Sweetzer
I. M. Fox
Ras McCore
Gid Lease
Carnival Success Delights Crowd On City Streets
A business men’s carnival last Saturday drew universal satisfaction with acrobatic acts by Close, Vore and Britt on various streets and a ladder display by Sid Close. The accompanying band led a lively parade, delivering first class attractions enjoyed by all, and organizers were praised for a hard earned success.
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West Market Street
Close
Faylor
North Main Street
Vore
Britt
South Main Street
East Market Street
Sid Close
Economy store offers satisfaction through value and dependability
The Economy store touts satisfaction by selling only value goods at fair prices. It highlights discounts on fabrics such as fancy lawns, dimities, batistes, ribbons, and umbrellas, plus garments like vests, gowns, skirts, and lace collars. Footwear and hardware offer competitive prices, all framed as dependable, money saving choices.
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Jace
Roc
Ice Yard
Roc Yard
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J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mags
Wall
John D. Marshale
Maud
Jack
Rockey Mountain
Chas
Aude
McCormick
Geo
Brickley
Bluffton, Ind
N. Main
John Lucas & Coq
Chas. C. Deam
Drugeist
Lake Erie
Lipinsky
Ethel and
Lela Fate
Jacob Smith
Raturne Este
Country
Bat
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