Purification of the blood touted as remedy for skin eruptions
An advertisement extols purification of the blood as the cure for severe skin diseases and eruptions. It claims impurities from poor digestion and kidneys flood the blood, causing itching and crusting. The sales copy touts Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia with testimonials and a free illustrated book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seng
Central St
Wichita
Kan
Rae Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Charley Pierce Leads Early Campaign For Prosecutor Nomination
Hartford City Times reports Charley Pierce long-serving deputy prosecutor announces Democratic bid for prosecuting attorney in Blackford county. Ash Emshwiller from Montpelier and Squire Henry S Fargo also poised to run, making a three-way field. County alliance with Wells County shapes nomination dynamics. Pierce carries advantage from tenure though rivals are energetic organizers.
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Charley Pierce
Tle
Charley
28Th Judicial District
Blackford County
Blackford
Wells County
Ash Emshwiller
Montpelier
Squire Henry
Fargo
Emshwiller
Pierce
Hartford City Times
How to Get a Hospital in Indiana Counties
Counties push hospital creation under new Indiana law. Citizens petition or boards act to establish county hospitals with eleven board members, four from hospital associations, and possible multi county cooperation. Township trustees may fund care, and patients may be charged fees. Rockey Mountain Tea ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Attorney George Bower Arrested for Alleged Criminal Assault
27 year old attorney George Bower was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Ryan on charges of criminal assault against Amanda Scott sixteen, daughter of Calvin Scott of Union township Wells county. The affidavit was filed in Justice Tancey court and Bower released on $1000 bond posted by his mother after police found him at his mother’s Home Avenue residence. The alleged victim is reportedly in critical condition under Ossian physicians care.
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George Bower
John
Ryan
Calvin Scott
Union Township
Wells County
Scott
Amanda
Tancey
Bower
Home Avenue
Ossian
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Disastrous wrecks and new discovery save lives
Carelessness causes wrecks and throat lung troubles. Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds cures even hopeless cases. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass is cited as saved. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by Chas C Deam druggist. Price 50c and 1.00 Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Chariot Race At State Fair Offers $5000 Purse
A $5000 purse will be hung up at the next state fair race meeting for a chariot race. Top horses and chariots from hippodrome tracks of circuses will enter, with General Lew Wallace as judge. Entries from Ringling, Wallace, and Sells-Fureugh shows are promised. notices sent to local horsemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Wallace
Ringling
William Blackstone longtime Bluffton leader dies
Telegram from New York reports the death of William Blackstone born January 7 1837 in Sharon Pennsylvania. He served one term as Bluffton mayor about twenty five years ago and founded the local washing machine factory before moving to Jamestown New York twenty one years ago. He was remembered as a leading business man and remains mourned by friends and his sister Mrs John Lichtenberger who has been at his bedside in Jamestown.
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New York
William Blackstone
John Lichtenberger
Blackstone
Bluffton
Jamestown
Sharon
Pennsylvania
John Litchenberger
Real estate transfers listing multiple Ossian Bluffton deeds
A sequence of property transfers records numerous transactions across Ossian Bluffton and nearby towns. Transferring parties include Isaac Wise Burtney R Jones Henry Kreigh John Metts Virgie W Clark Benjamin Wiley Charles Onsane William Herbert Black and many churches to Presbyterian trustees with prices ranging from 75 to 2600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Wise
Mary C. Nutter
Burtney R.jones
Edgar A. Dailey
Bluffton
Henry Kreigh
Presbyterian Church
Ossian
John Metts
James H. Keefer
Eliza A. Johnston
Virgie W. Clark
Alfred C. Norwalt
Lin Craig
Benjamin Wiley
Ingram Merriman
Townley
Charles G. Onsane
John C. Moynhan
Arnold
East Central Avenue
J. W. Palmer
Albert T. Gilbert
A. Paxton
J. C. Paxton
W. M. Maddox
Amagziah Shields
William W. Greek
Theodore Ellingham
Tribolet & Dougherty
Alfred H. Metts
Wm. R. Beaty
Crouse
Town Ship
Not a Sick Day Since by B I Bass of Fremont NC
Fremont North Carolina resident B I Bass reports severe kidney trouble cured by electric bitters after other medicines failed. He states he felt relief after a few doses and has not had a sick day since. Neighbors also cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Only 500 at Chas C Deam druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Bass
Fremont
N.C
Chas
Deam
Peculiar Request Seeks County Dog Owner List
County Clerk Studebaker received a strange inquiry from a dog food maker requesting the name of every dog owner in the county. The petitioner argues listing dogs for taxation shows ownership and implies willingness to buy premium dog food, hoping for targeted advertising.
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Studebaker
Divorces Heard In Circuit Court Actions
Late Friday in circuit court Judge Vaughn heard two divorce cases. Stella Miller vs Bud Miller alleges habitual drunkenness and lack of support. Bud Miller described as a local character with impaired mental powers. Henriette Snyder seeks divorce on cruelty grounds and to resume her maiden name Alspaugh after a name change, with court granting both the divorce and name restoration.
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Vaughn
Ben Starr
Stella Miller
Bud Miller
Henriette Snyder
Henrietta
Alspaugh
Snyder
Beavington
Travel fare notices for Indiana and national associations in 1903
A 1903 notice lists travel rates and sale dates for various group meetings in Indiana and across the United States. It covers the National Association of Master Plumbers, Odd Fellows and Rebekah, Travelers Protective Association, Grand Army of the Republic, Women’s Relief Corps, German Baptist Brethren, churches of Christ in Indiana, and Presbyterians. Round trips range from one fuel to $2.85 with specific sale and return limits.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Association of Master Plumbers
United States
Greenfield
Ind
State
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Indiana
Indianapolis
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge of Indiana
Rebekah Assembly
National Meeting
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Grand Army of the Repubic and Women’s Relief Corps Department of Indiana
Anderson
The
German Baptist Brethren Bellefontaine
Obhlo
German Baptist Brethren
Old Order
Wakarusa
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Assembly
Winona
Los Angeles
California
Nation Association of Master Plumbers
U.S. A
Balloon Burned Fails Carnival Balloon Ascension
The car nival event on Saturday canceled its balloon ascent after a fire tore through the balloon. Albert Watson underpaid attention to sparks as heat forced his escape. the blaze intensified, bursting the balloon and destroying it. The balloon belonged to Harry Cutting, who may replace it if he resumes business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Watson
Wilson
Harry Cutting
Divorces Heard in Circuit Court and Concealed Weapon Case
Black Friday session of the circuit court included Mrs. Emma Koch versus Daniel Koch with representation by W H Eichhorn and Mack & Sons. Judge Vaughn ordered costs in Bushnel versus Bushnel and a $5 cash deposit for prosecuting attorney fees before proceeding. Ben Starr, 16, found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and fined one dollar after jury deliberation lasting about twenty minutes.
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Emma Koch
Daniel Koch
Daniel
W. H. Eichhorn
Mack & Sons
Bushnel
Vaughn
Miller
Snyder
Starr
Ben Starr
Ben
China Starr
Poneto
Bert Hunnicut
Chickens Stolen From Noah French In East Ohio Street Coop
Thieves on the South Side took eight of Noah French’s twenty six fryers during the night. He found eighteen birds at daybreak and suspects a known local poultry thief. If caught, the culprit will face the mayor's court to explain the conduct.
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Noah French
Noah
East Ohio Street
New Trial Granted in Faylor Case by Judge Smith
Judge Smith of Portland granted a new trial as of right in the Faylor case. Indiana law allows a new trial in real estate title suits, not in personal property. D. D. Studabaker posted bond for costs. trial reset for May 18. Lipinsky expands specialty work after moving.
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John Burns
Reliable
Ashbaucher Bros
Lipinsky
Oregon
Washington
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
L. BE
Wyar R. R. Gocorpoten
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