Death of Zella Fisher in Peru at 17 years old
Zella Fisher, daughter of Moses Fisher, died in Peru Tuesday at 9 45 a m from brain injury sustained two years earlier. She was 17 years 11 months and 22 days old, worked at a Peru underwear factory, fell ill after noon break, and died despite doctors. Funeral by Elder Frank Fisher of Mexico was held Thursday at 11 o'clock with burial near the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella
Moses Fisher
Peru
Tsarel Wolfe
East Main Street
Miss Fisher
Spooner
Ridenour
Frank Fisher
Mexico
Courter
Public Sale at Squire Drake Farm Near Pettysville
The undersigned offers at public sale on the Squire Drake farm located 242 miles west of Roann and 2 miles north of Pettysville on Wednesday March 14 1906 a span of mules two broad sows three shoats two farm wagons two hay ladders a Deering binder a Deering sulky hay rake a Hamilton riding corn plow plows harrows corn planter fanning mill harness corn shay and many other items. Terms five dollars and under cash and over five dollars credit of ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Drake
Roann
Pettysville
Hamilton
Sale Terms Notice and Local Social Events
Months will be given, purchaser note with secure freehold. 4 percent discount for cash. 8 percent interest from sale date on credit accounts if unpaid when due. Sale begins at ten o'clock. Josefh H Conn and others from Peru noted in Denver. Piper's Drug Store offers up-to-date wallpaper and mouldings at right prices. Mr and Mrs Luckenbill hosted dinner with several guests including Mr and Mrs Butt and Mr and Mrs Cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper's Drug Store
Charles Lucklenoill
Richard Butt
O. P. Cover
Joseph Smith
Oscar Piper
Carl
J. P. Tharp
Edgar
Luckenbill
Working man in perilous times and rising costs
The piece lists tradesmen facing higher living costs and scarce work. It notes tianers plumbers paper hangers bakers policemen and shoe makers all struggling to survive as prices rise and quality edges toward decline. It ends with a sharp quip about a swash woman stuck in a run of misfortune.
Debate Over Possible Small Pox Cases in Denver
A local writer questions whether small pox exists in Denver amid a contested response by Dr. Newell and two physicians. The piece details family illnesses, limited doctor visits, and public skepticism about quarantine, with criticism of medical authority and calls for clearer action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenver
Newell
H. J. Meredith
Acel Dukes
Piper
Albert Fouts
Albert Fout
Gifer
Higgins
Peru
Denver
Ae Wiltee
Dr. Brown
Rochester
Merritt Murphy
New York
Denver Fourth Quarterly Conference at M E Church
The fourth and last Quarterly Conference of the Denver charge will be held at the M E church in Denver Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock Rev H N Herrick will attend the service and then proceed to Chili J to preach Saturday night Sunday morning and Sunday evening Everyone is invited to attend the services.
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Denver
M. E
H. N. Herrick
Chili J
Ervina Clendenning Death Notice in Chili Church Memory
Ervina Clendenning born March 23 1855 in Miami County died March 3 1966 aged 50 years 11 months 10 days. She married Robert Clendenning on November 22 1875 and left seven children two daughters and two sons survive with her husband. Funeral at Chili Church Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev H Lacey with tombstone near by.
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Ervina Clendenning
Lorenzo
Lyda
Miami Co
Chili M. FE
M. Ff
Paw Paw
Robert Clendenning
Zion
Chili
Rev. H. Lacey
Toterment
Ten Reasons To Swear, A Satirical Exchange List
A satirical item lists ten arguments urging men to swear boldly as a sign of wit breeding and literary familiarity. It frames profanity as elegant expression, social proof, and moral improvement, noting it pleases mothers and could benefit boys and virtue in various ways.
Death notice for Mrs. Jacob Aaron in Bennett's Switch
Mrs J W Garritson received a telegram Tuesday announcing the sudden death of Mrs Jacob Aaron of Bennett's Switch. Walter Knistey and family of Rochester visited early this week with Mr and Mrs Aaron Zook, the parents of Mrs Knistey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garritson
Jacob Aaron
Bennett
Walter Knistey and
Rochester
Aaron Zook
Knistey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zella Fisher
Josefh H. Conn
William Bece
Poe Kling
H. J. Mopcosen
Ingrams
D. Meredith
Indiana
Meredith
Dr. Newell
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