Odd Fellows lodge honors with grand master praise
Fr Defiance I 0 of lodge No 184 hosted a packed Clinton and Third Streets hall for an initiation ritual in the presence of State Grand Master Geo C Kolb of Cincinnati. About 300 Odd Fellows witnessed a flawless degree, praised Noble Grand Hay and warned members to refine signs. The Grand Master spoke on the order’s mission and history, noting growth, orphan care, and elder homes in Springfield and statewide. Visitors from many towns attended, followed by a banquet.
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Defiance I 0
Clinton and
Third Streets
Geo. C Kolb
Cincinnati
Hay
Manchester Unity
United States
U. S
Odd Fellows
Springfield
Ft. Defiance
Hicksville
Napoleon
Antwerp
Oakwood
Sherwood
Continental
Iransport
Mark Center
Delaware
Sidney
Pullman
Ill
Decision Day at St John’s ME church observed
Decision day followed a three week protracted meeting at St John’s ME church in Tiffin township. Four scholars joined the church with eleven more added during the meetings, as teachers testified and prayers were offered. The event boosted church interest and urged non Christians to seek Christ. A Christmas program is planned for Christmas Eve with a tree as the feature.
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St. John’s M‘e
Tiffin Township
Applegate
Christ
Ail Stock
Local notices and appointments in Ohio and beyond
Articles report Dr. Mahon’s praised honesty and patient testimonials, deputy sheriff appointment for Thomas Buchholz, S S Knabenshue named U S consul at Belfast, Judge Donnelly’s 15 year sentence for Palmer the horse thief, a large $90 per acre land sale to Strauss Bros., Riley the intoxicated Colton night operator, and Oberlin College funds restoration for student bank deposits with a donor’s aid.
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Ohis
New York City
S. Weidmann
Strauss Bros
Ligonier
Ind
Eichling
Paulding
Republican
Oberlin College
Citizens National Bank
King
No More Bryan Leadership Repudiated by Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer denounces Democratic leaders led by Bryan and Parker, calling for an end to their three-time repudiated leadership. It urges unity for prosperity and opposes Populism and further dilution of Democracy, urging the party to halt the current leadership.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Senate
Newlands
Bryan
The
Enquirer
Democratic Party
Parker
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Luck for Men
A historic ad notes Rocky Mountain Tea from Weisenburger & Emery as a tonic for finances and confidence, urging men to brace up and take the remedy to change their luck.
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Weisenburger & Emery
Senator Dick Named Chair Of Indian Affairs Committee
Senator Dick is appointed chairman of the committee on Indian affairs and serves on naval affairs engrossed bills mines and mining and territories. Senator Foraker helped appoint him and aided his securing the desired position.
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Territories
Foraker
Catarrh Cure Claim by F J Cheney Co
History of catarrh described as a constitutional disease and claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure treats it internally. Offers $100 for any failing case, with testimonials and circulars from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills as the best.
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Mhall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Marysville Crash Kills Miss Bath Curry and Horses
Miss Bath Curry suffered probable fatal injuries when a switch engine struck her carriage in Marysville. The horses pulling the carriage were killed and the wreck demolished, highlighting a deadly railway collision in the town.
Tammany Seeks Prominent Parade Position In Roosevelt Inauguration
The Tammany organization requests a favorable spot in the Roosevelt and Fairbanks inauguration parade and is believed to lead a large delegation to the event.
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Taz
New York Tammany Organization
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Lyons Post Office Robbed in Nitroglycerin Blaster Heist
The Lyons post office was robbed Friday morning with $300 in stamps and money seized. The safe was blown open using nitroglycerin and two men are believed to have carried out the job, escaping on a hand car.
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Lyons
Woman from LaRue Fails After Porch Fall in Snow
Mrs Wm Cooke of LaRue slipped from her porch and lay unconscious in the snow for hours before neighbors found her likely fatally frozen.
Ashley Man suffers severed foot in train accident
Charles Gale of Ashley attempted to jump aboard an outgoing passenger train at Delaware and was hurled under the wheels. He sustained grievous injuries and doctors amputated one foot in a bid to save his life.
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Chas. Gale
Ashley
Delaware
Breakdown darkens Chicago Edison plant area. trains halt
A Monday afternoon breakdown at the Edison plant in Chicago left large stores in darkness for about fifty minutes. Elevators halted midway between floors and trains on the Lake Street elevated were stopped. The incident disrupted traffic and commerce across the area.
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Edison
Chicago
Lake Street
Ohio college wins bronze steer at Chicago livestock expo
At the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago the Ohio Agriculture College of Columbus won the magnificent bronze steer for first prize in the cattle hog and sheep contest. A W Martin finished first in the contest for the cash prize of 500 dollars.
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Chicago
Ohio Agriculture College of Columbus
W Martin
Carnegie urges arbitration to end strikes with tolerance
Andrew Carnegie, in an address to the National Civic Federation, urges employers and employees to practice tolerance and patience and to favor arbitration as a remedy for industrial strife. He says ending strikes and lockouts should be the federation's first goal.
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Andrew Carnegie
National Civic Federation
Newark workman refused operation after accident
Frank Laume of Newark was struck by a falling plank fracturing his skull. Doctors recommended surgery but he refused, saying he would rather die. He improved slightly by the last report, yet physicians warned recovery would be a miracle if he survives.
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Frank Laume
Newark
Laume
Fortune teller offers reward for stolen horse and buggy
Joshua Hill of Harrisburg announces a reward for the return of his stolen horse and buggy. A local soothsayer claims the nag is in the south end of Cincinnati and that the thief traveled to Cincinnati via Chillicothe.
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Joshua Hill
Harrisburg
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Dr R R Parcher Physician and Surgeon Ad
Doctor R R Parcher advertises medical practice with office and residence at 617 Wayne Street. Office hours include 7 to 9 am 1 to 3 pm and 7 to 9 pm Sundays 8 to 10 am. New phone 415. Specializes in children's diseases.
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Wayne Street
Joan Sullivan Elected Warden of IOOF Ohio Grand Lodge
Joan L Sullivan editor of St Marys Graphic wins election as warden of the Grand Lodge IOOF of Ohio in a district gathering. The article notes her leadership role and confirmation by the lodge as part of the Ohio chapter's activities.
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Joan L. Sullivan
The
St Mary’s
Suit Files Over Damages From Lima Electric Rail Mishap
Mrs. Ciarinpa Brown sues Lima Electric Railway and Light Co. for 15000 dollars claiming her heel caught in a foot rail, car space caused fall to the street, fractures and internal injuries leaving her crippled for life.
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Ciarinpa Brown
Lima Electric Railway and Light Co
Oilman Injured in Gasometer Explosion Near Bowling Green
E W Garvey, an oil man near Bowling Green, was severely hurt Friday when a gasometer he was thawing caught fire and exploded. His lower face was smashed, jaw broken and dislocated, body bruised. injuries not fatal but likely long to recover.
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E W Garvey
Bowling Green
Fire Destroys Steamer Glen Island in Long Island Sound
Nine people including two passengers perished when the steamer Glen Island burned in Long Island Sound. A cargo valued at 250000 dollars was also lost. Twenty two lives were saved thanks to officers and crew and quick lifeboat deployment.
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Glen Island
Long Island Sound
General Wynne Removes Two Postal Officials
Postmaster General Wynne dismissed Frank H Cunningham of South Omaha Nebraska rural carrier and president of the National Association of Rural Carriers and James C Keller of Cleveland head of the National Association of Letter Carriers. The firings follow an investigation into insubordination absence without leave and violation of the January 31 1902 order prohibiting government employees from influencing legislation or soliciting pay increases.
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Postmastsar
Wynne
Frank H Cunningham
South Omaha
Neb
National Association of Rural Carriers
James C Keller
Cleveland
National Association of Letter Carriers
Tovepo Firm Wins Panama Canal Water Works Contract
The Tovepo firm secures the contract to supply the water works system for the Panama canal. It will furnish pipes, pumps, and other material sent to New Orleans by rail and then shipped to Panama.
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Tovepo
Panama Canal
New Orleans
Panama
Farmer Ness jailed after hog ownership dispute near Belmore
Noss, a farmer near Belmore in Putnam County, allegedly found neighbor's hogs roaming his farm and claimed them. He painted them red and argued they were his. He was found guilty in common pleas court and the circuit court affirmed. Ness serves a 100 day county jail sentence.
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Noss
Belmore
Putnam County
Common Pleas Court
Ness
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Boost
Claiming to help thousands, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is touted as a remedy for wellness in this advertisement. It promotes both tea and tablets and lists Weis enburger & Emery as the sellers.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Weisenburger & Emery
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