Keach’s Indianapolis letter pushes Cleveland over Parker
In a letter to the Indianapolis Star Louis Ludlow quotes James L. Keach arguing Cleveland is the strongest Democratic presidential hopeful and Parker risks losing to him. Keach calls Parker a sample and Cleveland the goods, while mockingly telling Keach to “crawl in your hole.”
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Indianapolis Star
Louis Ludlow
James L. Keach
Indianapolis
Parker
Cleveland
Ward
Bryan
Hearst
United States
Keach
Glover Cleveland
Mr. Keach
Republican Press Flows Against Debt Credit in Indiana
The Muncie Herald notes that most Republican papers miscredit debt reduction to the Democratic tax law while praising state Republicans for handling funds properly. It points out unrevealed opposition to the tax law, 1892 platform planks, and the Supreme Court’s role in validating the law. It contrasts Republican conduct with alleged post office and land office thefts.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Indiana
Muncie
Anxiety Over Folk Mention at Democratic Convention
There is concern some fear the St Louis Democratic convention could be stampeded by an incidental Folk name reference. His blunt attack on boodle-snatchers, regardless of party, is drawing attention and even admiration.
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St. Louis
Washington tour of Capitol and Mt Vernon trip 1904
A Bluffton reader recounts views from the Capitol dome at 307% feet outlines the treasury and key history rooms, with stops at Seward’s assassination site, Dolley Madison’s home, and the President’s stables. The trip includes the Smithsonian, a river run to Mt Vernon, Arlington, and the Washington tomb, admiring Washington and Martha’s relics and the Mt Vernon preservation effort.
Healthy Mothers Seek Quick Remedy for Coughs
An appeal urges mothers to protect their health and that of their children by using Dr. Boschee's German Syrup for lung and bronchial illnesses. The ad claims rapid relief from coughs colds hoarseness and chest congestion and notes new trial bottles and large sizes available at Deam's drug store.
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Deam
The Committee's Work for Decoration Day Appeal
The Lew Dailey Post G A R requests public support for Decoration Day activities. They note higher deaths this year, transport needs for the sick, costs for grave flags and speakers, and a strained exchequer. They plan visits to Murray on Friday the 27th, Liberty Center on Saturday the 28th, and Bluffton on Monday the 20th.
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Murray
Liberty Center
Bluffton
Lew Dailey Post
G. A
New Furniture Cheap Paints Sample Cards
Old furniture can be refreshed with Chinamel Japalac or Licas enamels. Any color in any size can. Call Chas C Deam druggist for sample cards.
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Chas
C. Deam
Manuel Chalfant Death Ends Birthday Reunion Plans
Manuel Chalfant, aged 79, died Monday evening after a period of illness. Born May 25, 1824 in Mahoning County Ohio, he moved to Indiana in 1852 and served as sheriff of the county, later a justice of the peace. He leaves a blind wife and four sons Melvih Alten James Frank, with two sons deceased Ivan and Charles. Funeral held at home with Rev. L A Beeks officiating. burial at Fairview cemetery. Elias Coverdale, longtime Decatur resident, died Monday at 8:40 am after twelve years of kidney and heart trouble.
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Manuel Chalfant
James
Mary Chalfant
Mahoning County
Ohio
Mercy Chalker
Trumbull County
Indiana
Murray Station
Bluffton
Morgan Street
Melvih
Alten
Ada, CO
Frank
Omaha
Neb
Ivan
Charles
S. Light
Chalfant
Methodist Church
L. A. Beeks
Fairview Cemetery
Elias Coverdale
Decatur
C. N. Coverdale
Eleventh Street
Obituary: Veteran Shoemaker Passes After Illness at 71
The death of a 71 year old man, born May 19 1833 in Muskeegan county Ohio, follows a period of decline. He enlisted August 15 1862 as a cor poral, served then was honorably discharged for disability. Surrounded by his wife and family, services were held at the Methodist church with G A R flag officers and Masonic and IOOF lodges in attendance.
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Muskeegan County
Ohio
Allen County
Indiana
Coverdale
Methodist Church
E. J. Beardsley
E. A. Pontius
Red Cross Manufacturing Company expands capital stock
The Bluffcon based Red Cross Manufacturing Company, originally R. G. Marcy in 1897, has grown from a new entrant to a thriving producer of windmills and pumps with global agencies. To support rapid growth, capital stock is increased from 60000 to 200000, with 40000 common and 100000 preferred stock, the latter paying a guaranteed 3 percent semi annual dividend and redeemable at…
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Red Cross Manufacturing Company
Bluffcon
R. G. Marcy Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Fargo
N. D
Spokane Falls
San Francisco
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Fort Worth
San Antonio
San Louis
Potosi
Mexico
City of Mexico
Winnipeg
Canada
Australia
Russia
England
Spain
South Africa
South America
Stock Offering Promises Dividend Based on Plant Earnings
Five years after issue date dividends on common stock depend on the plant's earnings. The common stock is expected to yield a nice profit given past company performance. Additional stock will be issued soon with subscriptions now being received. Information available from company officers or Studabaker or Wells County banks. Applications may be made to the company or these banks.
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Studabaker
Wells County
Wells County Board of Review to Meet June 6 1904
Notice of the Wells County Board of Review meeting in Bluffton in the commissioners court room on Monday June 6 1904 for review of all real estate assessments and improvements filed with the county auditor. Witness dated May 24 1904 signed Clement S Brineman Auditor Wells County.
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County Board of Review
Wells County
Indiana
John French
Clement S. Brineman
Amos G. King
Said County
W. H. Ruprigit
H. & Grove
Commissioners” Court
Bluffton
Said
Clement
Brineman
Auditor Wells
Home From The West Bert Miller Returns To Indiana
Bert Miller arrived in the city Monday evening after two and a half years away. He has traveled much of the western states and praises Indiana life. He plans to base himself in nearby Blairton for a time. His last job was with a railroad being built near Malden Missouri where he found the climate harsh. His homecoming surprised his parents and friends as he had written nothing of his plans.
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Bert Miller
Old
Indiana
Biairton
Bert
Malden
Mrs Gardiner Returns From Fort Wayne Hospital Visit
Mrs. G. E. Gardiner was brought home from Fort Wayne Saturday evening after hospital treatment. She is resting well and endured the journey with marked stamina.
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G. E. Gardiner
Fort Wayne
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