Death of Lizzie Heckathorn a Wells County death
Miss Lizzie Heckathorn died at her home on West Washington Street after an appendix operation proved fatal. A twenty five year old employee of the Zero mitten factory she was born July 9 1878 in Wells County and belonged to the Daughters of Rebekah and Pocahontas lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel of Death
Frank Heckathorn
Lizzie
West Washington Street
Wells County
Daughters of Rebekah
Pocahontas Lodges
Convention at Poneto Opens Tort Wayne District Session
The first day of the Tort Wayne district convention of the Ladies' Home Missionary Society met in Poneto with delegates from nearby cities. Bluffton sent the largest delegation, Miss Carrie Barge national field secretary spoke on society work, reports came from Queen Esther Circles of Bluffton and Decatur, and local singer H. H. Deam performed to a hearty encore amid a Poneto supper for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
Poneto
Bluffton
Carrie Barge
Queen Esther
Decatur
H. H. Deam
Cure a Cold In One Day Patent Remedy
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a full refund if the remedy fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Resolutions from Liberty Center Lodge for Roy Shields
The lodge notes the death of Roy Shields wife and extends sincere sympathy to Bro. Shields. Resolutions express condolence and request a copy be given to him, recorded, and printed in county papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Center Lodge
Roy Shields
Bro. Shields
Deaths In Local Community Mark Fragile Week
Saturday noon marked the death of a six week old child of Mr and Mrs James Elmslie and the funeral was held at 407 Miller Street with Rev O B Miller. the infant had suffered brain inflammation since Wednesday. In Domestic Friday, Mrs Blocher aged seventy eight died after a long dropsy illness. funeral held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elmslie
Elmslie
Fairview Cemetery
Miller Street
O. &. Miller
Domestic
Blocher
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury Under Sheriff Johnson
The grand jury returned thirty four indictments Friday evening, fewer than the last grand jury but covering the field well. Sheriff Johnson will have his hands full handling the current cases, as this number is above the average.
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Johnson
Lewis Bender and Maude Weaver Wed in Jock Creek Area
Marriage licenses issued for Lewis Bender to Maude Weaver who will reside in Jock Creek township. The couple plans to live in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bender
Maude Weaver
Jock Creek Township
W. B. F. Jeffrey Writes Back From Kentucky Home
A letter from W. B. F. Jeffrey, formerly of Liberty Center, now in the Confederate home near Louisville, describes inmates, health, and anecdotes. He recalls Indiana friends, mentions Governor race canvassing, and notes Goebel and Marcum case deaths as well as awaiting news from old acquaintances.
Hunter’s Autumn Season Rates for 1903
The L. E. & W. announces sale dates for autumn 1903. Hunter tickets offer one and one third fare round trip to C P A Gateway with added connections. Travel windows cover Northern Wisconsin Upper Michigan Canada Maine September 15 to November 15 with 30 day return limit not later than December 1 1903. Additional ranges include Lower Michigan October 1 to November 24 return by December 5 1903 and Southwest points October 1 to December 31 return within 30 days.
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C. P. A. Gateway
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Canada
Maine
Lower Michigan
Uncalled Letters List At BlulTLon Post Office Week End 1903
Weekly letter summary for BlulTLon shows numerous names left uncalled for the week ending October 16 1903. Individuals include Fred Brane Evil Bennett Mrs J T Bricker James Cooper Geof Curry Al Durnberger Jeonard Harling Rosa Engler James Hartford Mrs C O Hainey Mrs Iam Ililty Julius Hoffman Queen Isabel Mrs Hett Marsh Timothy McCormick Robin Otis J Robertson Mrs Georgre Sing ley Barbara Shatter Roy Smith William Tarr Mary Thompson and Robert Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blultlon
Fred Brane
Evil Bennett
J T Bricker
James Cooper
Geof Curry
al Durnberger
Jeonard Harling
Rosa Engler
James Hartford
C O Hainey
Iam Ililty
Julius Hoffman
Isabel
Hett Marsh
Timothy McCormick
Robin Otis
J Robertson
Georgre Singley
Barbara Shatter
Roy Smith
William Tarr
Mary Thompson
Robert Woodard
Pipe Season Opens In Bluffton City
City stores stock fancy pipes as summer dullness reduces pipe sales. Missouri meerchaum favored by smokers at clubs. Promotion offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at Davenport & Ehle's drug store. Low rail fares announced to Texas and southern points with tickets on October 20. Letter from W O Rinearson provides further information.
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BluffYton
Davenport & Ehle’s
Chamberlain
Texas
New Orleans
Mobile
Jacksonville
Savannah
Chattanooga
Birmingham
W.O .Rinearson
Ten Year Old Lehman Sent to Ply mouth School for Boys
An ex parte order places Fredrick Lehman aged ten in Mrs Werk's school for boys at Plymouth Indiana until he reaches twenty one. Judge Waugh presided in the county juvenile court. The county bears his expenses hoping for reform and to avoid reformatory stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Lehman
Fred Lehman
George Louis
Otdal
Ife
Annual Indiana fraternal and institute travel fare notices
Rail and travel notices span October to November 1903 offering one fare round trips for Purdue Farmers Institute officers at Lafayette and other Indiana groups. Sales window dates include October 12–15, 1903 with returns by October 16. Separate passes issued for Odd Fellows Grand Lodge, Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masters, Red Men, and Baptist convention with certificate requirements and limited return dates. Route coverage includes L E W to Muncie and Big Four, Indianapolis events, and Bloomington return points.
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Farmers Institute Officers and Workers
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Muncie
Big Four
L. BE
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters
Indiana
Indianapolis
Order of Red Men Great Council of Indiana
Bloomington
Indianas Baptist Convention
Clerk’s Office To Host Future Weddings With Plants
County Clerk Studa Baker’s office features a bower of potted plants intended for use at any future weddings held there. Since taking office, Hugh has presided over a high volume of ceremonies in the office and believes enhancements will improve his already strong record.
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Bowling Green
Studabaker
Hugh
Eggs rise on grocers hope for thirty cents
Grocers quote nineteen to twenty cents for eggs with a belief prices may climb to thirty cents by Christmas. A Three Mile Bay man injures his hand then reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain and healed the wound. For sale by Davenport & Tile.
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J. ©. Mount
Three Mile Bay
N. Y
Chamberlain
Davenport & Thle
Long Lost Lovers Reunite After True Love Survives
Anthony Olcott Howe, renamed after a fortune inheritance, returns east to manage an estate and seeks a wife of his own age. He encounters Marguerite Searle, the woman he loved in youth, now a widow named Mrs. Harding, and their old bond resurfaces as they acknowledge enduring, true love beyond time and marriage history.
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Anthony Olcott
Marguerite Searle
Marguerite
United States
Seattle
Olcott
Sull
Howe
East
Mrs. Harding
Europe
Lowe
Rommaece
Tlowe
Tam
Mareguerite
Anthony Olcott Howe
Arnold. Ackerman
Life Plant promise to cure rheumatism and eczema
Hundreds suffer uric acid buildup risking rheumatism eczema and related pain. The Life Plant Co claims its Life Plant remedy cures rheumatism eczema and catarrh with a guarantee, selling at 1 per bottle through M. A. Stout Canton dealer.
Oil business has prospects in Indiana fields
The Indiana oil season nears its end with shipments rising as heavy runs ease. September output reached 7,174,752 barrels valued at 7,849,808 dollars, and nine months shipments totaled 8,347,930 barrels worth 9,166,611 dollars. Pure Oil of Marion considers building a refinery in Indiana, likely Indianapolis or Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pure Oil Company of
Marion
Indianapolis
Nickel Plate Excursions And Local Rail Franchise News
Nickel Plate announces excursions to northern Michigan and Wisconsin with tickets on sale Sept 15 to Nov 15 1903 and a liberal return limit. In Jay County Qhas Knowlton secured a franchise to cross the north to south line after a $1 500 000 mortgage paid to Bracey Howard Construction Co. Mrs James Betts died after years of illness at East Huntington Street with Rebekah lodge funeral at the M I church. Rev Brown preached.
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Nickel Plate
Michigan
Wisconsin
O. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Qhas
Knowlton
Jay County
Bracey~Howard Construction Company
Portland Review
James Betts
East Huntington Street
M. Is
Rebekah Lodge
Brown
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Alice Horton
5. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Lizzie Heckathorn
Mendenhall
Bliss House
Atl
W. BF. Jeffrey
Banner
W. T. Jeffery
Liberty Center
Louisville
Jett
King
Pewee Valley
J. W. Rinear
Goebel
Marcum
Old Taylor
Jeffrey
Hunter's
Lehman Boy
Plymoth
THE
Life Plant CO
Canton
M. A. Stout
Linn Creek
Mo Reveille
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