Pretty Women Love Virona Promises Many Benefits
An advertisement touts Virosa as a health tonic claiming skin improvement, vitality, circulation, and relief for various ailments. It cites a testimonial from John L. McKee of Athens Ohio praising dramatic personal health changes after using the product. Price is one dollar per bottle, six for five dollars, with express prepaid shipping by Virosa Co Coshocton Ohio. Sold by M A Stout.
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Virona
John L. McKee
Athens
Viroxa
Tun Viroxa Co
Coshocton
M. A. Stout
Rats Gnaw Through Water Pipe Flooding Huntington Store
Rats gnawed through a city water pipe in a Huntington store cellar causing a flood and significant water damage. The hole showed teeth marks and a pile of gnawings, with traps and cats now used to guard the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Made Young Again Pill Ad Promises Teen-Feeling Health
A testimonial from D. H. Turner of Dempseytown Pennsylvania claims that taking one of Dr King's New Life Pills nightly for two weeks restored his vitality to the teens. The vegetable remedy is pitched for liver stomach and bowels and guaranteed not to gripe. Available for 21 cents at Charles C. Deam's drug store.
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Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
Charles C. Deam
Pittsburg Oil plans new Lancaster County well near Toc sin
The Pittsburg Oil company arranges to drill another well in Lancaster township. It will be located one mile south of Toc sin on Oliver D. Hall’s farm, about a mile south and east of the Ruphright farm site, with strong local interest in the outcome.
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Pittsburg Oil Company
Lancaster Township
Tocsin
Oliver D. Hall
Ruphright
Hold Up Near Price Bridge Shocks Adams County
A gang of highway robbers operates near the Price bridge between Berne and Geneva. Chris Gerber, after drawing money from the bank in Berne, was attacked as he neared home. He escaped serious injury when his horse bolted and he was thrown from the rig. Earlier, a Mr. Andrews was also held up in the area. Debut of a Homer King-like incident remains part of local memory.
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Price Bridge
Berne
Geneva
Homer King
Andrews
Chris Gerber
Chris
Decatiur Democrat
Startling Test Shows Cure From Electric Bitters
Dr T G Merritt of Mehropany Pennsylvania reports a startling test to save a fire and cure a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He prescribed Electric Bitters which produced immediate improvement and prevented recurrence for 14 months. The remedy is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles available 50 cents at Charles C Deams.
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T. G. Merritt
Mehropany
Charles C. Deam’s
Green town men rear colossal steer for St Louis show
Eight young men near Greentown have bought a roan steer claimed to be the state’s largest. Weighing 2,760 pounds at four years, it will grow to seven and is expected to reach about 3,000 pounds by January 1 as fattening continues for shipment to the St. Louis exposition. No weight prediction is given for the final load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown
Indiana
St. Louis Exposition
Constipation Remedy Promoted As Gentler Cure
An ad argues that constipation stems from dehydration and criticizes drastic cathartics. It touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild, natural acting when used properly and recommends a 20 cent bottle sold by Davenport & Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Davenport & Ehle
Encampment Changes Election Date and Officers
The Grand Encampment of the Odd Fellows elected officers including Joseph Hall as Grand patriarch and W N Mickey as grand high priest. It was decided lodge officers would be elected in May and November instead of June and December, with San Francisco hosting the grand sovereign lodge meeting next September.
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The
Odd Fellows
Joseph Hall
Indianapolis
W. N. Mickey
Gaston
Ind
J. M. Baker
Marion
L. G. Akin
Simon Stroup
Shelbyville
Grand Sovereien Lodge
San Francisco
George W. Trester
Attroras Grand Serie
W. Hl. Leedy
Quick Arrest Recounts Piles Cure in Verbena Patient
J A Gutlerge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles condition with 24 tumors. After doctors and remedies failed Buck len's Arnica Salve quickly arrested inflammation and cured him, claimed to kill pain and aches. Available for 25 cents at Charles C Deam druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Gutlerge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Charles C. Deam
Drugetst
Marion Knights to Build New Lodge Temple in Marion
The Knights of Pythias lodge in Marion plans a three story temple on Fourth Street following Bhiffton lodge. The structure will be one of the finest lodge buildings in the state upon completion. A Putnam Fadeless Dyes purchase offer appears with a refund promise of 10 cents per package.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Marion
Bhiffton Lodge
Fourth Street
Putnam
Monroe. Drug .Co
Unionville
Davenport
Eble
Pimpers Arrested Near Geneva Cases Postponed
City Marshal Stephens jailed Dennis Shirk John Whetstone and Peter Hamilton on bas waste charges in Geneva area. They requested time to contact their employers and were granted postponement as producers’ owners may fight the case. similar past troubles with Marion field crews had led to fines and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Dennis Shirk
John Whetstone
Peter Hamilton
Squire Lewis
Marion
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Said to Cure Baby Cough
South African letter from Durban describes a two month old baby with a severe cough being relieved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy used on a dummy teat. The caller notes the remedy is sold by Davenport and Eble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chapman
Durban
Natal
South Africa
Davenport & Eble
Wells County Cases in Adams County
Two Wells county suits filed with the county clerk will be heard this term. C. & H. R. R. versus David Warling seeks a mandamus over alleged improper credits for road tax work by the railroad. Thomas Faylor and others contest Catherine Faylor's will and challenge conveyances to David Studabaker, with more than $500 in costs accrued. Decatur Journal.
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Wells County
David Warling
Compainy
Thomas Faylor
Catherine Faylor
David Studabaker
Decatur Journal
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure All Lung Ailments
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a sure cure for consumption and other lung and throat troubles. Mrs C B VanMetre of Shepherdtown WV testifies she recovered from bronchitis after one bottle. The ad claims infallibility for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and offers trial bottles free with regular size one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Charles GC
Deam
Record-breaking steer riding feat by Oklahoma man Pickett
An Oklahoma man named Pickett performs a dangerous acrobatic feat. He starts a wild steer on a run and, on horseback, leaps to the steer and grips horns. He slides under the neck, bites the steer by the nose, then throws it with his mouth hold. The write-up praises Pickett’s strength and predicts wider popularity of the stunt.
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Pickett
Oklahoma
Unclaimed letters list for Gloffton Indiana week ending November 2 1900
The post office at Gloffton Indiana lists unclaimed letters for the week ending November 2 1900. Names include Higgs Eleayer Biges Wi Bynalter Carrie Binfften Ian Mv Sahil Johnny Chewmore Wizabeth Commin Eimer Kantey doin Horn Minnie Mann Houry Av Powell rad Powell UWazel A In SHARPE P.M.
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Gloffton
Ind
Higgs
Eleayer
Biges
Bynalter
Carrie
Binfften
Ian Mv
Sahil
Johnny Chewmore
Wizabeth
Commin
Eimer
Kantey
Doin
Horn
Minnie
Mann
Houry
Powell
Rad
Uwazel
Sharpe
P.M
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
Old era ad promises cure of a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. States all druggists refund money if it fails to cure and notes Grove’s signature on each box.
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Grove
Odd Fellows Vote Down Home Tax in Greensburg
The Grand Lodge session defeated a per capita tax proposal to fund improvements at the Indiana Odd Fellows home in Greensburg by 350 to 292. A flat 50 cent levy was rejected along with related fundraising efforts including memorials andBaltimore Washington Lodge efforts. a memorial on P. J. Wise was read and adopted.
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Indiana Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Washington Lodge No. Lt
Baltimore
Odd Fellows
Gainesville
Flath
P. J. Wise
Climatic Cures for Consumption in Home Care
An old advertisement touts German Syrup as a home remedy for consumption. It claims the syrup aids free morning expectoration, helps sleep, reduces coughing and night sweats, and prevents exhaustion. The piece urges regular use and suggests warmer climates aid recovery, noting trial bottles at 25 cents.
Program for Poneto Woman's Mission Society Meeting
The program of W I M S of Poneto is set for 1 0 p m on Tuesday December 2 1903 at Mrs Kate Valentine home. Readings include Negotional Responsive Reading Psalm 72 Mrs Henry Kreps Organizer's Sunday by Mrs Vina Linn and The Story of a Leaflet discussed by members. Cor Secy Mrs Mora Starr coordinates.
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Poneto
Kate Valentine
Henry Kreps
Vina Linn
Miora Starr
Ora Grove
Davenport & Ehle Promote Chamberlain Tablets
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gain popularity for stomach troubles and constipation. Available for sale through Davenport & Ehle.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice for Bluffton Property in Wells County
Public sale is set for Saturday December 4 1903 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Wells County Court House to auction rents and profits for up to seven years of Lot 19 in Tribolet and Dougherty’s first addition Bluffton Indiana. If judgment not fully realized a second sale will concern fee simple of the property taken as Sant Millington by Robert W McBride as next friend.
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Wells Circuit Court
Wells County
Indiana
Tribolet & Dougherty
Bluffton
Sant Millington
Hte McBride
Robert W. McBride
A. D
J. Ro Johnston
Lambright & Sprague
M. W. Walbert
Bratton
Twelby
L.A. D
J. RK. Johnston
Shecl
Welle County
Jamison & Jobs
Application For Liquor License In Bluffton Indiana
Notice to Ward No 2 Bluffton Harrison township Wells county Indiana that Robert Marshall will apply at the December term 1903 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a less than quart quantity with on premises drinking privileges in a front room of a two story frame building on Washington street Bluffton.
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Harrison Township
Wells County
Puallana
Ray Conorn
Uiarrison
Eucla
Wis
Welts County
Tustin
Cook
Poneto
Iarriven
Walls
Podiang
Walls County Record
Boing
Saul Lot
Washington Street
Lowits
Bald
Interio
City of
Bluffton
Indiana
Robert
Marshall
Board of Commissioners
Hillfstop
Morrison Township
Nevelty
Bindton
Bald Place
Johnson Street
Fink John A. Binder
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Vitona
Lancaster
Warriot
Life Plant Co
Cainman
Ohio
Kewenin
M. P
Adams County
Marion Knights
Sheriff’s Sale
Qherify
Wells
James W. Tweh
J. R. Tounston
Todd & Gorton
Plain Tir
4Nett
Querieims
Wells Chreate
Aecause
Union Trust Company
Matiual Life Insurance of
Tadlinn
Alice Hassier
George F. Hessler
Application Fork Liquor License
Gabriel T Markley
George
White
Sife
Hudi_ D. STUDABARBER
Clark Wells Circuit Court
Dalley
Simmons & Dalley
Warren McBride
H. Thoma & Son
Bluffton Indiana
R. R. Fime
Charleston Mail
Commercial Traveler
Bart Bounday Express Pally
Toledo Mail
D.W
W. Mordoff
Auss
Hosenner Apeoa
ITNEY
Wayne
Cincinnati
Louseville
Wij,g
Iseh
Soa Prams
Sandusky & Peoria
Hdianapolis
Michigan City
Fr. Wayne & Connerville
United Stated
Canada
Norta Bound
Union Depot
Bloomington
Peoria
Wear
Lima
Fostoria
Fremont
Sandusky
Tipton
Pointe
Boltz
Apt
Lake Erle & Western
H. J. Rhein
Pasa
Agu
Chicago & Erie
R. R
Deuatur
New York
Columbus Express
Peeket Accete
Marlowi
Ambus
Aizcept
Galataibia
Rhsdon
Buffalo Limited
Boston
Chicago
Chicago Xpress
Buffalo and Cheng Limited
Chicago i
New York and
Chiengo Limited
Wells Fargo & Co
Kingsland
Chicago Express
Aghicao
Teeee Et Sr Reese
Columbus
Bundby
Celombus
toOungstown
Sagt
Morrison
Grand Rapids
Port No
Adams ST
BP. Brown
Neda
Dunnavant
TP. Ell
Dpa
Hinhahaon
OPA
Okie
Wwe
U.S Patent Office
Washington, Do.c
le Levi Wastin
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