Bryan and Douglass Ticket for President and Vice President
The 1908 ticket features William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for President and W L Douglass of Massachusetts for Vice President. The piece surveys imperialism criticisms, bank deposits contrasts between the US and Europe, Roosevelt’s speaking pace, and political prospects including Lodge’s stance on Canada reciprocity and Massachusetts politics. It notes Governor-elect Douglas assuming office on New Year’s Day and Republican worries in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
IW. L. Douglass
Massachusetts
Douglas
Letter to Mr D H Swaim Bluffton Indiana
A letter discusses paint coverage estimates with varying claims. The writer cites figures from 300 to 500 square feet per gallon over two coats, asserting agents’ estimates are unreliable and suggesting 400 square feet as a middle ground amid broad disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Swaim
Bluffton
Indiana
Joe
Bree
Bell Wolfe election contest tests Chester township seat
Monday morning the Chester township trustee race faced a contest by John Bell Democrat against Clarence Wolfe Republican. Five uncounted south precinct ballots were reviewed with two clearly for Bell and one invalid, possibly creating a tie if counted. The board indicated Wolfe would hold the office, with Bell’s attorneys undecided on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Township
John Bell
Clarence J. Wolfe
Bell
William Arnold
J. B. Merriman
Weichhorn & Matlack
Wolfe
Jay Hindman
Hartford City
Todd & Gordon
Republican Committee
Indian Territory
Nelson K. Todd
Mr. Bell
Todd
Sharpe
Clarence Wolfe
Chester
Board of Commissioners
World tour guest Dell King visits Snyder family
Dell King, a former Wells County resident and Ossian native, now living in Everett Washington, tours the world with D. Snyder. He has thirty men employed at his plumbing shop and plans to return home in a few days after visiting Wells County and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Snyder
Dell King
Wells County
Mr. King
Snyder
Ossian
High Washington
Tonsillitis Outbreak Hits Several Localities
Virulent tonsillitis illness is reported to be spreading across multiple localities with rising cases. Health officials warn residents to seek care for fever throat pain and swelling and to follow hygiene measures to curb transmission. Local clinics report increased patient load and guidance on isolation if symptomatic.
Six Petroleum youths face gambling charge in court
Constable Crouse arrested Charles Kirkwood Jere Johnson H Warner Clarence Risser and Albert Warner Monday in Petroleum on a gambling charge. Bert Stookey and O Burgess witnessed. The six deny guilt and will fight in Justice Walbert's court with a trial set for Saturday at 10. If Kirkwood wins, the others may be dismissed. The defendants claim arrest was spite amid local tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse
Petroleum
Charles
Wilson Kirkwood
Jere Johnson
Justice Walbert
Charles Kirkwood
Shot in the Arm by Accidental Gun Discharge
Fred Marsh travelling with John Bell on a hunt in the Indiana Territory suffered a severe elbow wound when his pistol discharged during a stumble. A doctor treated him that night as the party returned home early. Marsh remains at home near Keystone with a troubling injury, though he hopes it is not serious.
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Fred Marsh
John Bell
Indiana
Fred
Williams
Marsh
Keystone
Spanish jacks and mules for sale by Robert Hanlin
For sale two jennets one in foal and a Black Warrior jack with a bay mule at 154% height, plus a 14% coming two years old and a fine brood jack. Also mule colts available. Contact Robert Hanlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hanlin
Delphos Hoop Company strikes new oil well near Delphos
Herb North and Lew Justus lead the Delphos Hoop company to a successful Lehman farm well. The sand filled 1100 feet before the shot. After blasting, over 900 feet flowed with oil, suggesting a start of about two hundred barrels. Justus, now based in the city, oversees local interests and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphos Hoop Company
Herb North
Lew Justus
Lehman Farm
Delphos
Ohio
Justus
Bluffton
Thanksgiving Party For Father In Law In Wells County
A Thanksgiving party was hosted at John Mounsey house southwest of Liberty Center in honor of his father in law Samuel Wort from Carlson City Michigan formerly Wells county resident. Attendees included Hiram Mounsey and family Samuel Mounsey and family Clayton Terhune and family Mrs Josie Musselman and children. Mr Wort is 81 years old.
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John Mounsey
Liberty Center
Samuel Wort
Carlson City
Mich
Wort
Wells County
Hiram Mounsey
Samuel Mounsey
Clayton Terhune
Josie Musselman
Mr. Wort
Daughters of Williamson Die After Diphtheria
The brief obituary notes Helen Williamson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo T Williamson, died Sunday at 3 AM after a week of diphtheria. She was born September 8, 1897, in the city. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Miller officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Williamson
Geo. T. Williamson
Fairview Cemetery
Miller
Miss. Williamson
Peruna Promise for Catarrh Healing Across Miles
Mary K E of Minneapolis reports her son’s six month battle with bronchial catarrh improved after using Peruna. Within two months he recovered and could resume duties. The ad argues Peruna cures early catarrh and negates doctor prejudice, urging readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary KE
Webbit
Clintor Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Mary Bloult
BRE Medical
Hartman
Hartmas Sanitarium
Columbus
Narrow Escape From Railroad Disaster Near St Louis
A dozen Willis county travelers returned Sunday from St Louis and narrowly avoided a deadly wreck after spikes were pulled on a long trestle. The engineer halted the train when a man waved a coat, and a nearby farmer stopped the danger, preventing a catastrophe that could have claimed hundreds.
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Willis County
St. Louis
Fifteen cases set for trial in fourth week of court
Judge Vaughn presided as motions were heard in Sharpe vs Sharpe a divorce with an allow ance requested by the plaintiff and counter showing sought by the defense. The Hartman liquor sale to minors case was dismissed under costs. A change of judge was asked in the Ersham Fox Wysong Faylor minors selling case. The grand jury returned twenty two indictments after inspecting county property Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Vaughn
Sharpe
Joe Hartman
Paul Ersham
Albert Fox
William Wysong
Forrest Faylor
Christmas at the Progress book and notion store
The Progress book and notion shop promotes a wide range of gifts for all the family. Their Christmas line includes toilet articles, brushes, albums, books, toys, sigma a line of presents suitable for everyone.
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Bluffton Banner
Avery
L. Saunders
Oden
Ferderick
Germany
Washington
Bureau ‘of Statistics
United States
England
Roosevelt
Lodge
Canada
Congress
Ware
Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Root
Wella County
Peruna
Ametia Weymer
Appleton, Wis
Amelia Weymer
Miss
Kuppenheimer
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