Davenport Denies Fraud in Jay County Suit Goods Row
B Davenport of a Chicago tailoring firm visited Portland and challenged a Thursday newspaper report about took goods and notes. He claimed the case against Frank Kirk was normal and that fifty suits were sold locally with some to be returned. He noted lining costs and a $6.59 price for the best lining, with forty suits awaiting delivery at the express office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Davenport
Chicago
Jay County
Commercial Review
Frank ® Kirk
Shirk
Portland Review
Davenport
Wells County
Has Sold a Pile of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
For over two decades it has given satisfaction and is highly recommended by Joseph McEihiney of Winton Iowa. The remedy provides quick relief for coughs and colds and is pleasant to take. For sale by Davenport Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Joseph McEihiney
Winton
Iowa
Davenport & Ehle
Claim Filed Against Estate Seeks 1500 For XIX Labor
In circuit court a claim by Mrs. Elizabeth Stout against the estate of the late Catherine Fay Yor seeks $1,500 for services as a domestic and nurse from 1888 to 1900. Stout, represented by Sturgis & Stine, alleges four years of labor and chores, noting the estate is unsettled and an appeal in the Sta inbaker Faylor case affects the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Thars- Gray
Catherine Fay- Yor
Eliza
Beth Stout
Sturgis & Stine
Stainbaker-Faglor
Pain Balm Ad Claim for Deep Pains in Back and Chest
A Davenport and White advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for lame backs and side chest pain. It promises relief for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains and notes the product is for sale by Davenport and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport & While
Scrappy Scrap In Mayor Court Over Booze Fight
A Jackson Township youth and Scott Hughes of this city faced mayor's court after a Friday night scuffle over booze. Hughes charged in, fists clenched, leaving his opponent with two swollen eyes. Officers intervened. both men paid $1 fines plus costs. Hughes asked for time and paid later to Belt.
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Jackson Woownship
Scott Hughes
Hughes
Wade
Deam
Mack
Rise of Institute Fee Up to 1 50 For Teachers
The Banner reports that historic fees for county institute attendance were fifty cents a teacher ten years ago, rose to one dollar, and were increased by fifty cents this year to total 1.50. The change funded better instructors and programs while addressing attendance and wage considerations, with city teachers providing opposition to the per-teacher charge.
Wells County Teachers Institute Ends After Week of Notable Work
The Wells County Teachers Institute closed Friday at 2 30 PM citing a successful five day program led by County Superintendent Huyette and a strong instructor corps. Plans for future institutes were announced and a 50 cent fee increase noted as acceptable by participants.
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Wells County Teachers Institute
Wells County
Huyette
Hamlet
Claudius
Ophelia
Parsons
Safe Investment in Bluffton Red Cross Manufacturing Stock
The Red Cross Manufacturing company of Bluffton Ind increased its capital stock on May 1, 1904, issuing preferred stock at $50 par with a guaranteed 3 percent semi annual dividend. The stock is non assessible and non taxable and a few shares remain for sale through Studabaker Bank, Wells County Bank, or Writiolet.
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Red Cross Manufacturing Company
Studabaker Bank
Wella County Bank
Oh Writiolet
Bluffton
Ind
Wells county to fill all township teaching posts
County Superintendent Huyette reports Wells county has a full corps of teachers in all townships for the coming year. A detailed list from the institute shows many licensed teachers assigned to each district with some changes. Union township gains an extra teacher for the new high school, Shields school in Chester is abandoned for five pupils, Keystone absorbing many, and Craigville runs three teachers through last year’s term with Charles W. Pierce as a later addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Huyette
McCullick
Shields
Chester
Keystone
Union Township
Craigville
Charles W. Pierce
Editor Tracy Roasts and Roasted After Flight at Drug Store
The Montpelier Call editor criticizes Hartford City journalist Tracy for fleeing a Krauss initiated chase at a drug store amid a murder case gossip. The piece highlights professional pride and public reaction as Tracy’s sprint is labeled cowardly for continuing to run after the danger passed. The note ends with a Cotton Belt travel pitch and timetable requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Call
Tracy
Hartford City
Krauss
Rae Krauss
Cheap trips southwest offer World’s Fair ties
World’s Fair visitors in St Louis can take cheap trips to Southeast Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas with one fare plus two dollars round trip including stopovers and liberal return limits. Tickets available on the third Tuesday of each month as trains run daily on the Cotton Belt.
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W. LaBeaume
St. Louis
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Cotton Belt
Special Homeseekers Excursions to the West and Southwest
Sea f agents of Clover Leaf announce excursions via the Clover Leaf Route on August 28 September 13 and 27 1904 with lowest rates ever offered. Also note the regular Homeseekers excursions to the West and Southwest on September 6 and 20 1904. Wells Lounsbury, formerly with the Scotland Oil company at Parker City, returned home for a short visit Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaf
Clover Leaf
Wells Lounsbury
Parker City
Scotland Oil Company
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Ayer
S. T. Jones
Wichita, Kans
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Chester Township
Avella Hammond
Fred J. Prebbie
W. K. Groves
Earl French
Merle Wilson
Olive MccCullick
Otto Meeks
S. J. Markley
O. E. Hagler
K. B. Kizer
James G. Park
Delia Phillips
Catherine Thomas
Nottingham Township
Levi Nutter
Eva Aker
Matilda Davis
Stella Warner
Vistrict
Clara Ochsenrider
F. G. Haecker
Lewis Nutter
Grace Lee
Elmer Warner
Jacob A. Shoemaker
Charles North
J. D. French
T. EB. Kizer
Alice Yarger
Liberty Township
Otto Merriman
Aaron Mussleman
L. E. Miller
Vaughn Millikan
R. Q. Taviner
Cleveland Luce
Cecil Kizer
Flora Sliger
Chas. Frantz
H. F. Smith
James Frantz
Rock Creek Township
J. A. Brickley
Jennie Redding
Charles Decker
Ernest Fishbauch
John Hogs
Herman Lesh
Ella Houtz
Charles Hogg
Alva Lesh
D. N. Decker
Homer Shoup
Jefferson Township
Lotta Summer
Golda Woodward
Blanche Summers
Ina Double
Maude Taylor
Ossian
Wm. S. Cushing
Martha McHattan
Charles A. White
Nellie Smith
Lockie Double
Lizzie Johnson
G. W. Todd
Chas. Henley
Eli Bower
Alberta Popejoy
Nonah Davis
Arthur Hedges
Charles Fuller
Fred Cobbum
Della Romey
Mae Linn
Eugene A. Tappy
Lettie A. M. Miller
Lancaster Township
Myrtle Miller
Willard Waugh
Blanche High
Sybil Lindsay
Lester Wisner
Theodore Harsh
Sylvester Miller
Charles Pierce
Arlie Fry
Sacha Miller
Lion Coffee
Sen O Tan
Second National Bank
Toledo, Ohio
Woolson Spice Company
Toledo
Lion Coffee Woolson Spice CO
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Steel Ranges
Cline
Zimmer & Reed
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