Wells County News Briefs and Local Updates
A summary of local items including a large Wells county cemetery noted as fine by residents, the Nave and Lennington group of Coxey's army moving toward the Pacific coast with latest activity near Kansas City Missouri, and the death of James Hesler leaving a widow and three children. Taylor and Miller announce a huge buggy sale in late June with extensive preparation underway. Reports warn of a suspected smallpox epidemic and quarantine at the Howell home two miles north of Zanesville after daughters returning from Chicago spread illness. they reached Fort Wayne and are now quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Lennington
Coxey
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
James Hesler
Hesler
Taylor & Miller
Howell
Zanesville
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Weathered vagaries and local notes from H. C. Arnold
The column lists a mix of local happenings and chatter. Weather has been bad, replanting corn is underway, new railroad progress is noted, people boast about work and horses, and there are quips about pies, boxing gloves, and a pending doctor visit. It also mentions fines for scarecrow posing on highways and calls for liability. A republican comments on free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Hedges
Henry Huffman
Sam Bower
J. W. Shoemaker
Hiram Williams
Jake Wade
Jacob Bower
H. B. Williams
Amos Tewell
Lulu
Frank Dunwiddie
Frank
Henry
Congress
Craigville Drums. By Foxy. Amos Hetrick Loses a Horse
Amos Hetrick lost a horse last week in Craigville as rain returns to Indiana. Mrs. Breneman traveled to Bluffton on business and Dave Hartman also visited Ft. Wayne. Grandpa Miller salvages lumber for a new dwelling while Mrs. Elzey visits with relatives. Mr. Godfrey moves from Bluffton to tear down and rebuild. Alf Abbott offers skilled furniture work for those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hetrick
Indiana
Bluffton
Alf Abbott
Reuben
Joseph Rose
Chicago
Crum
Henry
John Elzey
O. H
Sylvester Mills
S. C. Mills
John
Will
al Gerkel
Decatur
Jesse
Grandpa Houck
Steele
Wm. Falk
Dora Seabold
Wabash
Local Notes on Farming and Area Happenings
Domestic conditions show health good and crops progressing with corn planting nearing completion. Dr L J Wilson visited Bluffton Saturday and L C Heller traveled through town last week. Reiff Wolf & Co reported a promising oil well and Lemuel Heller's farm well yielded well. James Knox returned from Pittsburg after a brief trip. D M Williams sold his residence to El Wolf and his shop to John Twig. Thomas E Williams visited with his girl near Portland.
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L. J.wilson
Bluffton
L. C. Heller
Reiff, Wolf & Co
Lemuel Heller
James Knox
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
D. M
Zanesville News Briefs and Local Notes
H Robinson has quinsey this past week. Crops look promising, farmers pleased. Don’t forget the Congregational Convention at Decatur the 28th. Wm. Shoup near death, may pass soon. Republicans in Union township shout for A N Martin. Haverstock cemetery beautified by new playing area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Decatur
Jude
Wm. Shoup
Union Township
A. N. Martin
Local notes and social bits from a small town
A hazy mosaic of rural updates captures farm work, visits, and town life. Ed Falk runs a functioning sawmill while Crum advances road work. couples and families—Rose, Mills, Beery, Seabold—travel, socialize, or host relatives. Sheep shearing, corn plans, and a Wabash swim highlight the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Falk
Clover Leaf excursion tickets offered for Kansas Missouri routes
Clover Leaf Route announces April 22 and May 29 fare excursions covering nearly all Kansas and parts of Missouri with a 30 day return limit. Target destinations include Kansas City St. Joseph Leavenworth and Fort Scott among others. Contact nearest agent or Co C Jenkins Gen Pass Agent Toledo Ohio for details. Free reclining chaircars and vestibuled sleepers advertised. Local notes mention fishing trips measles and a wheeled mishap with Deihl’s bicycle cautioning youngsters to be careful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
R. R
Kansas
Missouri
St. Joe
Leavenworth
Topesa
Ft. Scott
Parsons
Cherryvale
Clover Leaf
Co. C. Jenkins
Gen’s Pass
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Liberty Center and Bluffton Areas
Real estate transfers reported from Liberty Center Bluffton and surrounding areas include Nancy Cooper to William Chestee Lot 4 Marshall's add Liberty Center and several other parcels. Transfers involve William H Staley to Alexander T McDowell Chester township David Hoover to Turner Jefferson BF Wiley to William Burgan Garrisons and Townley’s additions in Bluffton plus undivided half of Lot 70 Townley’s south add Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Geynes
Nancy Cooper
William Sete Chestee
WB King
Frank W. "Garrett
Marshall’s Add
Liberty Center
Wiliam H Staley
Alexander T McDowe
Chester
Poe
John H Hoover
Robert Bb
Emanuel Griffin
James C Cochran
Townley
South
Bluffton
Peter F Wickliff
Noah Johnson
Union
Edwin L McCaughan
Mary McCaughan
South Add
Tourist Excursion Tickets On Sale Through Northwestern Line
Reduced rate excursion tickets are now available via the Northwestern Line to St. Paul Minneapolis Deadwood Dakota Hot Springs Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Salt Lake City Yellowstone National Park and all western lake and mountain resorts. For rates and full information contact connecting-line agents. Illustrated pamphlets with full particulars mailed free on request to W A Thral General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago and North Western Ry Chicago 2112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Deadwood
Dakota Hot Springs
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone National Park
Northwest
W. A. Thral
Gen
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
German Baptists Meeting Inspires Special Erie Line Fares
Due to the Dunkarde Annual Conference the Erie lines Chicago and Erie Railway will offer low round trip tickets from all points to Meyersdale, Pa. Tickets go on sale May 21 to 26 with a 30 day return limit. Through coaches to Pittsburgh operated by a passenger agent for passenger comfort. For routes and rates contact Chicago & Erie agents or W G MacEdward T P A Huntington Ind. 1616.
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Erie Lines
Chicago & Erie R. K
Meyersdale
Pittsburgh
Chicago & Erie
W.G. MacEdward
Farmers Advertise Free Colt Breeding at Buckeye Indiana
The Liberty Center Horse Company offers a free colt by a Imported French Coach Horse to farmers who breed. Premiums of 15 dollars for first, 10 dollars for second, and 5 dollars for third are paid. The horse stands at Samuel L Morrison two miles south of Buckeye Indiana. Germany reports a larger share of personal crisis reports than any other European country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Center Horse Company
Samuel L. Morrison
Buckeye
Ind
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Economy and Strength
Ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla preserves full medicinal value of ingredients and offers a "100 doses one dollar" deal. It asserts the remedy purges with no pain or gripes and acts promptly. Also notes a telescope view of Jupiter’s polar flattening.
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Hood
Dr King New Discovery Endorsed For 25 Years Of Use
A historical ad notes Dr King’s New Discovery tested for a quarter century with millions praising its curative powers for throat chest and lung diseases. It guarantees relief or money back and offers trial bottles. Also mentions Morris English Stable Powder benefits and a Columbus metals trivia snippet.
It May Do as Much for You Kidney Cure Claim
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving, Texas reports years of severe kidney back pain and bladder issues. After trying many cures he used Electric Bitters and found relief at once. The remedy targets kidney and liver troubles and offers quick relief. Price 50 cents for a large bottle at Charles C. Dealm’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, T
Charles C. Deawm
The King of Dahomey and a Liver Regulator Tip
The King of Dahomey was educated in France and speaks French fluently. A Good Liver Keep your liver active and you'll not suffer with biliousness there is the secret. When bilious try a 25 cent package of Simmons Liver Regulator powder. Take it on the tongue or make a tea. You'll take no more pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Dahomey
France
Washington City Planned on Liberal Distances
The remark notes Washington as a city of ample spacing and grand design, recognizing its liberal plan and distinctive layout as defining features of its early development.
Salve Claim for Skin Ailments Sold by Charles C Deam
An advertised salve promises to heal cuts bruises ulcers sores salt rheum fever sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The product costs 25 cents per box and is sold by Charles C Deam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Deam
Seals Cannot Live in Fresh Water and Distemper Remedy Ad
A preventive and cure for distemper and coughs in horses, sheep, and dogs claims tested effectiveness nationwide. Price 50 cents and 31 dollars? Ask for pamphlet on Distemper-free at J. E. Sturgis. 13110 Tame turkeys can be taught to hunt wild ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sturgis
The Greatest Value in Simmons Liver Regulator Powder
An advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator powder as the best value for digestion and constipation relief. It can be taken dry or as tea and is preferred over pills. A side note mentions cats in New Zealand used to destroy rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Morris English Stable Liniment and Mystic Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Morris English Stable Liniment as a universal horse care remedy priced at 50 cents and 1.60, sold by J. E. Sturgis, for barbed-wire wounds and blemishes. It also promotes a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia said to cure in 1 to 5 days, with 5 cents sold by L. J. Karns, druggist. Nashville is claimed as a top hardwood lumber city and milling hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liniment
J. E. Sturgis
L. J. Karns
Bluffton
Nashville
Local cough cure praised by Roberts reader
The Bist A S H Jackson of Roberts Indiana writes praising Dr Wells New Cough Cure as the best seller and most satisfactory cough medicine. He asks for one dozen more and notes price is 25 cents sold by J E Sturgis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Jackson
Roberts, Ind
Dr. Wells
J. E. Sturgis
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H.C. Arnold & CO
Reiffsburg
Bill Nye
Craigville
Foxy
Tammany
Haverstock
Honduras
Snakeye
John Beery
Famly
Miss (Ibson
Daniel
Henry Levine
Homer Crum
Oliver Sovine
Ehle
H. E. Deih
Meeting of German Baptists
Dunkarde
Germany
Jupiter
Morris’ English Stable
Washington
Bucklen
Craft
Bist A
J. A. Studabaker
Deering Binders
Maita
Nancy Hanks
Exchange Bank
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