Hocker Plans Major North Main Street Business Block
S.H. Hocker moves to build a premier two to possibly three story business block on North Main Street. He secured property from Isaac Gilliam Jr. for two thousand dollars and already owns the hide and tallow store site. Construction targets this summer with a vast ground floor hall stretching to the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.H. Hocker
North Main Street
Mr. Hocker
Isaac Gilliam Jr
Gilliam
Hocker
Main Street
Moulding Room Burn Injures Worker at Pump Factory
Charles Tucker, a moulders’ helper from the west side, suffered severe burns to his foot when hot iron spilled from a ladle. His shoe had to be cut away to remove it, and he faces a period of disability after the accident Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tucker
West Side
Tucker
Preventing Pneumonia with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Colds and grip risk pneumonia but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, if used promptly and reasonably, prevents pneumonia and speeds recovery. The ad claims tens of thousands used with no pneumonia cases, and that it cures a cold or grip faster than other treatments. Davenport & Ehle sell it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Davenport & Ehle
Mayor renders decision in Brenneman versus Kyle and Shumaker
At 1 o clock last Saturday Mayor Mack announced the decision in Brenneman versus Clarence Kyle and W A Shumaker. Brenneman sued to recover seven five dollars for a horse he claims they traded away his minor son over. The case was tried days ago but the mayor waited to decide. An appeal may be taken to higher courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Brenneman
Clarence Kyle
W. A. Shumaker
Vegene Promises Appetite Return and Quick Digestion
An ad claims Vegene restores appetite and makes food taste right again. It asserts the medicine aids digestion and bowel cleanup, selling for $1.00 at a local outlet. The copy uses sensational language to urge readers to visit a shop to learn more about Vegene’s supposed wonders.
Bluffton Opera House project advances with stock drive
Charles DeLacour reports progress after meetings with John Terrill on an Bluffton Opera House project. Four thousand dollars remain to be raised to launch the stock company of four Bluffton men plus Terrill, with plans for seating pricing from fifty dollars boxes to ten dollars seats and balcony under five dollars. The building to be sixty seven by fifty eight feet, on the Terrill lot opposite the jail, with a possible second floor business wing debated and likely abandoned.
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Bluffton Opera House
Opera House
Bluffton
John Terrill
Arcola
Terrill
Keystone Wedding At Merriman Home In Keystone
A wedding took place at the home of J Q Merriman and wife in Keystone on Wednesday night uniting Effie Merriman to Henry Merle son of Allen Wilson and wife The ceremony was by Rev Bruce Mounsey of Liberty Center Miss Rosa Marsh was brides maid and Emory Merriman groomsman A three course luncheon followed with music and social hour Guests included J Q Merriman Allen Wilson Herschel Mortimer Emory Merriman Rosa Marsh and W H Merriman and wife The Wilsons received many presents.
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J. Q. Merriman
Keystone
Effie
Henry Merle
Allen Wilson
Bruce Mounsey
Liberty Center
Rosa Marsh
Emory
Cure for a grip with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a severe grip after one bottle He says a teaspoonful stops coughing at night and the remedy shortens the attack with less pain Davenport and Ehle supply the remedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Perry
The
Enterprise
Shortsville
N.Y
Grip
Davenport & Ehle
Trustees to Pick County Superintendent From Four Nominees
On Monday June 1 the township trustees convene to select a new county superintendent with four candidates Dell Hamilton P A Allen A R Huyette and Sam Brickley vying for the post. The contest draws growing local interest as the election approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Hamilton
P. A. Allen
A. R. Huyette
Sam Brickley
Decoration Day Excursion at One Fare Rate by Erie Railroad
The Erie railroad offers round trip tickets at a single fare on May 29 and 30 with a good return to June 1 to all points within 160 miles. See agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie. Railroad
First Band Concert Opens Season on Court House Square
Friday evening the first band concert of the season drew a happy crowd to the court house square. Townsfolk and many farmers came, enjoying two steps and waltzes on the plaza as the band announced weekly performances each Thursday, weather permitting, with funds raised to sustain the series.
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Court House Square
Court House Plaza
Disastrous wrecks and the cure for throat troubles
Carelessness causes wrecks and lung diseases but Dr King s New Discovery saves lives. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass is cited as a life saved by the remedy which treats consumption coughs and colds. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by Chas C Deam druggist price 40c and 1 00 trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Smallpox Quarantine Report Near Hartford City
Charlie Miller, near Upland in oil fields, planned dinner in town but learned Upland has eleven smallpox cases and is quarantined. Elkhart reports fifteen cases linked to Gentry Bros. Show, which recently toured. Bluffton has no cases. assess possible spread from the traveling show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Miller
Upland
Charlie
Hartford City
Panhandle
Elkhart
Gentry Bros
Bluffton
Not a Sick Day Since Cure Claims from Electric Bitters
B F Bass of Fremont North Carolina reports severe kidney trouble improved after using electric bitters. He says after a few doses relief came and he was cured, with neighbors also claiming cures for rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Available for 50c at Chas C Deam, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Bass
Fremont
N.C
Chas
Amanda Harrold obituary after long illness in 1903
Amanda Harrold born August 28 1868 died May 19 1903 aged 34 years 8 months 23 days. Married James R Harrold April 11 1891. Survived by husband two sons one daughter three brothers two sisters. Longtime member of Christian or New Light church. Funeral at Sugar Grove Church by Rev L Huffman. Burial Jones Cemetery.
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Amanda Harrold
James R. Harrold
Christian
New Light Church
Sugar Grove Church
Rev. L. Huffman
Jones Cemetery
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Cures Ulcer After Four Years
A run away bicycle caused a deep leg cut on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. The wound developed a stubborn ulcer lasting four years before Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured it. It is extolled as effective for burns scalds eruptions and piles advertised by Deam’s drug store.
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J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Deam
Odd Fellows Lodge Plans Move North in Indianapolis
Grand lodge session notes selling current Odd Fellows hall site and moving north. Grand secretary W H Leedy reports Indiana lodges total 690 with 59,995 members last December and a net gain of 3,583 for the year. Receipts totaled 302,274.11, net resources 2,661,704.28. During term 3,535 members aided, 176 widowed families aided, 21,496 weeks of benefits paid, totaling 230,126.62 in relief. Grand treasurer William A Morris of Forts Frankfort reports cash on hand 817,557.84.
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Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Indianapolis
W.H. Leedy
William A- Morris
Frankfort
Entertained at Parsonage by St Pauls Class
Rev Mohler and family hosted the St Pauls Lutheran Catechetical class at the parsonage on Thursday. After a lesson the group shared an elegant dinner, enjoyed music and conversation, and each member received a handsome badge. Attendees included Maude Gilbert, George Gilbert, Glen Lesh, Myra Miller, Maud Miller, Ethel Bayless, Ethel Nollacker, Tessie Nollacker, Lela Gilbert, Howard Gilbert, Irene Lesh, Dwight Lesh, Martha Mohler, and Catherine Mohler.
Wells County Survey Notice Sets June 15 1903
Notice from a Wells County Indiana surveyor for a public land survey at the northwest corner of the northeast quarter of Section 32 Township 8 North Range 12 East. On Monday June 15 1903 at 9 o'clock a.m. the survey will begin and all corners and lines will be run and established to complete the section survey.
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Wells County
Indiana
Este Sixy
Rebeccea Helvie
Wells Circuit Court
Notleu
Frank S. Smith
Rebecca Helvie
Said Wells Circuit Court
Bluffton
D. Stoupadak
J. J
Surru
Maury A. Huffman
John van Camp
Avely A. Huffmann
Hoey D
Stupabarer
W. H. Ercirnomns
Bluitton
Harrison Township
Board of Commissioners
West Bluifton
John Studabaker
Bindabaker
Frontington
Washington
Eoenneeton
Jiawis
Bey
Wells Cirouit Court
Ind
George B. Mason
Martha E. Sledd
Mary Hanley
George A. Matluck
Barah Hanley
Mary, Hanley
Ben Hanley
Margaret Norback
Michael Hanley
Indiank
A. D
Hugh D. Stupanaker
Geo
A. Matlack
PI M
State of Indiana
Cop County of
Wells
Wells Ciscuit Court
Admin
Rehbecca Dolby
W. LH. Eichhorn
Sarah F. Myers
Jufften
Winess
Hugried
Stunabaker
W. H. Erdinory
Koop County
Locy Curren
Bert
Curren
Hed Cruse
A.W. Hamilton
Bert K. Curren
Bluthon
Judiana
D. Stcdaraker
A.W. Hammton
Pri
Aetna Life Insurance
Kerlin B. Sellers
State of
J. R. Johnston
Dailey
Simmons & Dailey
Simmons & Dailey, Att's
Lewis Prillaman
Philo Rogers
W. L. Prillaman
Lewis -Rillaman
Afrald Wells Circust Court
Unis
Hwan D. Lyudabaker
Clark. Dailey, Simsons & Daey
Attys
UTICE
Jacob John
Wally Circuit Court
Maria Sohl
Saime
Aaid
Witnous
Wella Circuit Court
Hoan D
Stupabaker
Samais
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Fewport & Ehle
Opera
Charles DeLacour
Band Boys
Odd Fellows
Notice OF Land Survey
Soun
C.deam
John C. J . W. Oliver
M.C. Woodward
A.sss
Mayer Wd
Nenry
Robert B. Marshall
John D. Marshall
Hugh D. Studabaker
Mock & Song
Mahala J. Thomas
David F. Thomas
D. Stupa AnakEn
Mock & Sons
Calise Mo
Querife's Sale
Notios
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Willian Little
Wellh Orientt
William W. Mestride
William Little
Daraty, Simmons & DarEey
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Gan City
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Ezcent
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Morrigan
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Decatur
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H. Thoma & Son
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Wactingen
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Pavone
Eble, Bluttton
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