Miller reunion draws about two hundred relatives at Boiling Springs
The Miller family gathered for their annual Weingling at Boiling Springs with about two hundred attendees. Rev Mohler and J B Miller gave addresses while several children recited. Officers elected include Mary Stim Mell president Susan Miller vice president Henry D Miller secretary Will Miller corresponding secretary and an executive committee of J H Miller Henry Miller John B Miller Wilson Eversole and Sam Baugher. Next year’s meeting is set for the third Thursday in August at the same location.
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Boiling Springs
Norain
Mohler
J. B. Miller
Fort Wayne
Mary Stim Mell
Lockborn
Ohio
Susan Miller
Murray
Henry D. Miller
Will Miller
Bluffton
J. H. Miller
Henry Miller
John B. Miller
Wilson Eversole
Sam Baugher
Lancaster
Murray Convention Adopts Paul's Three Characteristics Theme
The United Presbyterian Young People's Convention met in Murray all day Friday and closed that evening. Delegates heard conferences on Committee Work Education Missions and the Cuthe conducted by Rev. M C Work Rev H G Smith Rev C T W Carson and Mr W J Titers. T H McMichael D D president of Monmouth College spoke on Pauls three characteristics My Brother My Fellow Servant My Fellow Soldier. Weather was poor but did not dampen enthusiasm. ladies served dinner and supper near the church as delegates prepared to depart Saturday.
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United Presbyterian Youngeople
Murray
M. C. Work
Sheridan
H. G. Smith
Muncie
C. TW. Carson
Frankfort
W. J. Titers
Kirklin
T. H. McMichael
D. D
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Paul
Saloon Keeper’s Pledge Shocks Missouri Church
A Missouri paper reports a newcomer named Jones who donated $100 to the preacher’s salary box after stating he had just opened business in town. When asked his occupation he replied saloon keeper, prompting a stunned reaction from the congregation as the preacher urged others to follow suit.
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Missouri
Jones
County Fair at Huntington September 1 9th
Readable text notes an old fashioned county fair at Huntington from September 1 to 9 with free entries stalls straw and a humorous mention of a humble band.
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Hantington
Adams brothers take timber option on 3600 acres in Louisiana
Adams of Decatur and his brother J 2 Adams of this city plan to return to Jackson Louisiana to take an option on 3600 acres of heavily timbered land. They aim to start a large board mill and use hard timber before heading and stave materials. Shipping improvements nearby may support lumbering efforts.
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Louisiana
Adams
Decatur
J. 2. Adams
Jackson
Cheap lands lure homeseekers to Cotton Belt route
The Cotton Belt Route area in Missouri Arkansas northeast Texas and nearby regions advertises cheap land for homeseekers and colonies. Prices range from 2.50 to 14 per acre with prairie bottom and improved options. folks are urged to request excursion dates literature and help finding homes costing less than annual rent. Immigration official E W LaReaume promotes the land sale from St. Louis Missouri.
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Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
East
E. W. LaReaume
Cotton Belt Route
St. Louis
Craigville Snake Sighting Triggers Village Hunt Talk
Reports say a larger blue racer-type snake surfaces in Craigville, seen emerging from tile ditch outlets. Locals blame post prohibition chaos as snakes spread after business closures, with one found near Rev. Abbott’s and rumors of a townwide snake hunt spreading.
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Craigville
John Strohlem
Fred Fuhrman
Rev. Abbott
Strong Testimony on Caustic Oil from Gilmore Drug Co
Dear sirs the undersigned reports using your Caustic Oil for several months and finds it acts quickest with good results. Practitioners note that once business picks up impressions improve and headaches are relieved. Sold by Stout's drug store in town.
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Destler
Gilmore Drug Co
Fletcher
Wanda Pation
Hottie
Gilmore
Stout
New Pastor for Murray Handles Half Time Duties
Rev. Frank Powers of Portland accepts a half time pastorate at Murray church, conducting services every two weeks. He previously lived in the county and succeeds Rev. Samuel Irance who is moving on.
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Frank Powers
Portland
Murray Church
Powers
Samuel I
Rance
Corn cutter sale at Rogers and Cole's store
The store advertises corn cutters as the safest and easiest handled. No leftovers expected. stock sold yearly. First come first served with options to buy in person or place an order at Rogers and Cole's.
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Rogers & Cole's
Decatur Man Disfigured in Bank Deposit Dispute
Louis Ehrhart a 75 year old Decatur resident, came to town for a disputed 250 dollar bank deposit. His wife Kate allegedly deposited the sum for his nephew Henry, then Louis withdrew it. When questioned, Henry attacked Louis, leaving facial scars. The case heads to Decatur courts.
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Louis Ehrhart
Decatur
City
Wells County
Henry Ehrhart
Kate Ehrhart
Louis
Ehrhart
Narrow Escape For Isaac Brinneman As Lightning Kills Valuable Mare
Isaac Brinneman narrowly escaped serious harm during an electrical storm when a lightning bolt struck the shed where his mare stood, instantly killing the valuable horse bought for 125 dollars and leaving Brinneman stunned. He recovered with a stinging facial sensation lingering, while a nearby colt survived uninjured.
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Isaac Brinneman
Phil Brinneman
Frank Wartman
Mr. Brinneman
Brinneman
Ile
Isaac Bender
Gene Kyle
Bert Shumaker
Caution Over Cough Remedies Promotes Boschee’s German Syrup
An old newspaper notice extols Boschee's German Syrup as the top remedy for consumption and lung trouble since 1868. It contrasts it with common cough syrups and highlights new 25 cent and regular 75 cent sizes at Deam's Drug Store in Woodbury New Jersey.
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Boschee
Deam's
G. G. Green
Woodbury
N. J
Reunion at Boiling Springs disrupted by rain shower
Iain spotted part of the Lesh reunion at Boiling Springs on Thursday afternoon. A dinner had just finished when a shower forced the crowd to shelter in Charley Hichhorn's barn. Several hours passed with no return to the grove and the ball game was not played. Oddie Nell claims five innings were played with a five to two score in his favor. About two hundred people were present.
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Iain
Boiling Springs
Charley Hichhorn
Sheter
Oddie Nell
Life saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
B L Byer a well known cooper of this town says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life last summer after a month of bilious dysentery resisted all other treatments. He reports immediate relief and credits the medicine. For sale by Davenport and Eble.
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Chamberlain
B. L. Byer
B. T. Litle
Merchant
Hancock, Md
Gale
Davenport & Eble
Yount proposes bill to limit liars to five per day
The veteran Thomas Yount, 65, proposes a legislative bill to curb falsehoods by restricting liars to five lies daily. Critics warn the plan would muzzle speech and erase humor as dismissals and jokes flood the historical news segment set around Alexandria and North Manchester.
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Thomas Yount
Yount
Alexandria
Manchester
Jossip
Mark Twain
Excellent Huntington Business University Seeks Students
An Excellent School of Business in Huntington claims to be one of the largest and best training schools, with high endorsements and a strong graduate placement record. It offers low living costs, a gymnasium and basket hall, and promises rapid job opportunities for graduates. Interested readers are invited to request the free catalog from President O. E. Hawkins.
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Huntington Business University
Wiuntington
O. E. Hawkins
Barn and House Burned in Lightning Storm
Lightning struck the farm of Chris Hirshey one and a half miles west of Geneva during Thursday’s storms, setting a barn ablaze which then ignited the house. The barn housed two horses, hay, grain, and new machinery, all destroyed. No insurance existed, with losses running into thousands of dollars.
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Chris Hirshey
Geneva
For Sale 238 Acre Whitley County Farm Near Larwill
A 238 acre farm located one and a half miles north of Larwill Indiana in Whitley County on a gravel road. Black sandy soil well fenced and drained with 200 acres under cultivation and timber on the balance. Features a splendid frame house ten rooms and cellar bank barn 44 by 88 tubular well wind pump and good out buildings. A company is drilling within a half mile. Price 65 per acre if sold soon. Owner C B Whicker Columbia City Indiana.
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Larwill
Whitley County
Ind
C. BE. Whicker
Columbia City
Two Marriage Licenses Issued Saturday
Two marriage licenses were issued Saturday. Earhart to Mattie Prough and Swartz to Lola J Watson. The WartHart couple live near Uniondale and Mrs Prough is Jeff Prough’s daughter living north of town.
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Earhart
Mattie Prough
William I. Swartz
Lola J. Watson
Uniondale
Mr. Warhart
Adams County
Miss Prough
Jeff Prough
Rock Creek S Sunday School Convention Session Agenda
First session at 2 PM features songs and talks on teachers influence, benefits to teachers, and starting the Tome Class Department in schools. Evening program at 7 PM covers training children in Christian service, aiding the County Sunday School, and defending the nation through Sunday schools. Election of officers and prayers conclude events.
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TH. A. Welker
Palmer Redding
A. J. Miller
H. A. Welker
O. E. Lesh
John Bender
George W. Lesh
M. R. Mohler
Rufus Fishbaugh
County
Clark Lantis
Rev
Ausbun
W. Hi, Rahbrer
Rev. Welker
Son of His Father Joins American Squadron Heading to Beirut
George W. Steele Jr. of Marion Indiana serves as ensign on the cruiser San Francisco with the American squadron sailing toward Beirut Syria. He is the youngest navy officer and recently won Kaiser’s cup in Kiel’s international launch contest.
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Beirut
Syria
George W. Steele, Jr
Marion
Steele
Young Steele
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Ile
Kiel
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