Tragic Wagon Accident Kills Man Near Montpelier
Enos Walker aged 55 died after being thrown from a wagon near Montpelier while his companion, farmer Wm McKuras, drove away drunk. Walker sustained head injuries and shock from the accident, with McKuras leaving the scene. Inquest held by Dr. W. A. Hollis found fatal injuries from a temple contusion and internal damage. Also notes a public sale near Markle and Arbor Day plans by state education officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Walker
Montpelier
Walker
Wm. McKuras
Balbec
McKuras
Andy Rapp
Tig
Ed Page
Wirt Gray
Norman Buck
C. Hayes
Basil Corn
Russell Henderson
Neal Troutman
W. A. Hollis
Pennville
Geneva
Bluffton Beauties Duped by St Louis Photo Scheme
Bluffton women aiming for a beauty contest at the St Louis exposition were drawn into a fake plan. Local workers McLain and Ashbaucher declined to reveal names. A metropolitan dispatch says hundreds of women nationwide seek Post Office help after contributing photos and funds to the so called Beauty Galleries. State exhibit commissioners reject the gallery idea and the women seek prosecution and return of their photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department For Justice
Post Office, Department
Settlement Reached in Smallpox Nursing Suit
Betty Monroe receives settlement of about 300 dollars from the city over nursing Tim Smith during a smallpox outbreak two years ago. The dispute centered on Dr Spaulding’s authority and the nurse’s appointment, with earlier offers as low as 46 dollars. The case, after appellate review, was sent back for a new trial before a final settlement of 120 dollars plus nearly 90 dollars in costs. Dr McKinney’s 147 dollar claim for 22 days’ service awaits council action next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Monroe
Tim Smith
B. S. Horne
Michigan City
Dr. Spaulding
Smith
Spaulding
Monroe
McKinney
Plessinger
Mock & Sons
Tie
Oil Worker Injured In Gas Engine Accident
George Penrod, employed on the David Luton lease near Keystone, was badly injured Thursday when he was caught in the fly wheels of a gas engine. He was thrown and struck the ground, suffering a deep scalp wound, a severe cheek laceration, and a badly scraped arm. His partner, Harry Bennett, freed him and assisted until K. Reynolds of Montpelier treated his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Penrod
David Luton
Keystone
Harry Bennett
K. Reynolds
Montpelier
Death of Dora Seckler at Uniondale home
Dora Seckler died Thursday morning at her parents home one mile north of Uniondale after a long illness of consumption. She was about thirty two years old and unmarried. The funeral was held Saturday from the Methodist church at Uniondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Seckler
Uniondale
Jewish Holidays Mark New Year and Atonement in 1903
The world observes two major Jewish holidays in the next four weeks the New Year on September 22 and the Day of Atonement on October 1 Both are celebrated across all Jewish communities The year 5664 marks the calendar since creation with Tishri as the first month The New Year services are at 7 p.m. Monday and 9 30 a m on the day, while Atonement services occur the day before and on the holiday itself with the same times.
Barn raising tragedy claims Manley Brown in Berne
Manley Brown, a 35 year old farmer and brother in law of Cady Montgomery, died after a jin pole fell during barn raising at the Smith Shoemaker farm. He died in the afternoon after failed attempts by Dr. Haggerman and Dr. Frantz. His wife and eight year old son mourn his loss. The funeral was held Sunday and burial was in Alberson cemetery.
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Cady Montgomery
Berne
Manley Brown
Mr. Brown
Smith Shoemaker
Manley
Haggerman
Chattanooga
Frantz
Warden Reid Faces Civil Suit Over Prison Riot
William S Souerwine a former inmate filed suit in Laporte circuit court against James D Reid warden of the state prison seeking 2000 in damages Souerwine alleges a threat after his release and recalls a dining room riot led by him that earned six months good time loss guards were fired upon by Capt J L Anderson who shot a convict to quell the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Souerwine
Terre Haute
Laporte
James D. Reid
Souerwine
J.L. Anderson
Caustic Oil praised by local customer in 1903
In Deshler on January 6 1903 W V Crapwics writes Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher Ohio praising Caustic Oil claiming it acts quickest and yields good results. He requests a gallon once business improves and notes the price is 50 cents per bottle. Stout's drug store sells Gilmore's headache powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deshler
Gilmore Drug Co
Fletcher
U. S
Gilmore
Stout
Skirts Offer New Flare Styles and Value Prices
The ad touts strong skirt sales praising value and fit. Walking skirts are advertised in flare styles meltons and novelty cloth in leading colors priced 1.98 to 4.98. Dress skirts feature popular materials and fine tailoring with prices 2.98 to 11.98.
Warm Underwear Sale Headlines Readily Available Deals
A local ad promotes warm underwear for all ages with substantial savings. Ladies fleece vests and pants priced around 24 to 45 cents, children ribbed fleece under garments at as low as 10 cents, men fleeced shirts and drawers from 39 to 48 cents, and wool fasci nators at 24 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Union
Ioc
Fine Furs and Value Cloths At Low Prices
Advertises 25 percent off on fashionable furs and a wide range of fabrics and garments. Prices start at 98 cents, with women’s jackets, shawls, woolen cloths, sheeting, satin, flannels, ticking, linings, and yardgoods offered at bargain rates for women and children.
Shoes of unusual merit and perfect fit promised
A local shop touts shoes with distinctive style and tone that conform to the foot for a perfect fit and comfort. It claims high grade leather and workmanship, with prices described as notably low to encourage customers to buy next pair there.
Bargain Bedding Sale Listing for Blankets and Comforts
A period ad lists blankets and comforts with sizes and prices including 10-4 fancy cotton fleece at 48 cents, 11-4 blankets in gray tan and white at 74 cents, 12-4 heavy at 124 cents, all wool blankets red or white at 2.98, fine all wool at 3.98, silkolene comforts 0.68 to 1.48, and cotton batting 8 cents to 5 cents.
Local Bridge Work and Public Works Spending Detailed
A rundown of public expenditures lists repairs and bridge projects funded by Indiana Bridge Co. and other contractors, covering Bills Creek Didge Big 3 Mile Creek Bills Creek and more, with amounts including 299 00 274 00 225 00 and 598 00. Also notes cemetery and health board expenses and a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases.
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James B. Gavin
Arch Elliston
A. R. Huyette
Thaly
John French
Chronicle Pub. Co
M. A. Stout
Court House
Evans Winters & Co
Levi W. Kimmel
Ditzler May & Co
Michael Miller
William Cover
Indiana Bridge Co
Bills Creek
Big
Mile Creek
Wolf Ditch
Bloxsom
Ind. Bag. Co
Prarie Creek
Mossburs Cemetery
Settlemore Bridge
Oak Eight Mile Bridge
Warren McBride
Expense County Board of Charities
Sant Millington
Expense County Board of Health
Poneto Missionary Meeting Program Highlights
The Poneto Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Wednesday afternoon September 30 1903 at Poneto M E Church. Devotional reading by Lydia Arnold block work by Emma Chalfant and Lizzie Cook. program items include Ye Did It Not to Me by Flora Starr Need of Work Close at Hand and Need of Work Close at Mand. A business meeting follows with Miss Ona Guye serving as Cor Sec.
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Woman's
Jlome Missionary Society
Poneto M. 1
Ida Hardwidge
Lydia Arnold
Emma Chalfant
Llyzie Cook
Dr. Shoemaker
Mand
Flora Starr
Ona Guoye
Cor
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Masa
Rockford
Rock Creek Center
Markle
Berkshire
Daniel G. Breenpit
Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Purkin
Cotton
Warden Reid
Autamn
Buppenheimer&g
America
Chicago
New York
Boston
Poneto
Missionary Meeting
B.kuppenheim
er&Co
Tre
Kuppenheimer
Vitals
Purella
Ashbaucher Bros
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