The Little Country Paper Reminds Him of Home
In Columbus the Dispatch recalls a merchant returning home from business as blue sparks fly from his electric car. He ignores others, reads a small country sheet with nostalgia, seeing updates about Tom Jones, Solomon Huddleson, Aunty Simpkins, Ab Bailey, and crops. The page evokes memories of his boyhood town and “folks at home.”
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Tom Jones
Solomon Huddleson
Simpkins
Ab Bailey
Columbus. Dispatch
Neighborhood Notes From Twelve Mile Area
Twenty twelve mile notes recount visits and travels. Mr and Mrs Bowman of near Rochester attend church here last Sunday. Lee Skinner and Eva Skinner visit relatives. Albert Skinner made a business trip to Peru last Friday. Mrs Nancy Burns is on the sick list. Ed Condon went to Maine to hunt deer. Thomas Skinner made a trip to Denver last week. Floyd Bockover is on the sick list.
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Twelve Mile
Mrs. Bowman
Rochester
Lee
Eva Skinner
Fred Skinner
Bethlehem
Albert Skinner
Peru
Daniel Woodhouse
Logansport
Nancy Burns
George Woodhouse
Ed Condon
Maine
Mary C. Krider
Ruth
Blanche Elbaugh
Nancy Cress
Blanche
Clara Bockover
Thomas Skinner
Denver
Local notes and community updates from Metea and surrounding area
Community brief items include moves by John Dam and spouse, local carpenter Henry Richardson urged for work, Will Reitzell from Peru visiting his farm, praise for Willie Deniston the Twelve Mile barber, remarks on McKinley and election times, Archie Blacketter recovering from typhoid, Green family near Fulton at Beth Hechem church, visits to A J Morrow and Mrs Wm Spencer, Pine post office closing, new rural mail carrier route, Bethel Methodist third quarterly meeting on Nov 3 and 4, Republican clam bake at Logansport, and the death of Myrtle Teel at Metea from consumption.
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Will Reitzell
Peru
Willie Deniston
Twelve Mile
McKinley
Archie Blacketter
Mrs. Green
Fulton
Beth- Hechem
Virginia
Della Smith
Mr. Newport
A. J. Morrow
Wm. Spencer
Pine
Methodist Church
Bethel
Logansport
Wreck on the Lake Erie Switch Opens and Delays Rally
Last Monday evening the mixed train No 25 from the north derailed on an open switch entering Macy. The engine and fireman jumped to safety, no injuries occurred. One flat car and the engine suffered damage but track was cleared. a Peru wreck train assisted. A rally at Macy was postponed. Investigators will probe the switch's open condition.
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Macy
Peru
Please Settle Up Notice for Debtors
All persons knowing themselves indebted to us are asked to call and pay their accounts at once as we are in need of ready cash. Stops the Gough and Works off the Gold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price 25 cents.
Geo Eikenberry Pioneer Passes Away in Manchester Area
Geo Eikenberry a longtime Miami County resident and respected leader in the Jef? aship community passed away Monday evening at about age. His funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 with Elder Gorman B. Heeter officiating in North Manchester. Interment will follow in nearby cemetery. A special Wabash Railroad train will run from Denver to Logansport for the Republican Rally and Clam Bake next Saturday, leaving Denver at 8:48 am and returning from Logansport at 10:30 pm, one fare round trip.
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Kenberry
Jef' Aship
Cftiee
Ester
Miami Co
Geo. Eikenberry
County Commission
Gorman B. Heeter
North
Manchester
Logansport
Wabash Railroad
Denver
Peru
Lake Erie Railroad
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Piper’s
The Republican Rally Delights Gilead Town
The Republican rally Saturday drew a large crowd with flags bunting and parade. Macy band led by citizens provided music while Gilead and Denver Rough Riders joined a lively afternoon parade. Hon M S Baldwin of Noblesville spoke to attentive listeners. Evening crowds thronged Payson street for further speeches by Nott N Antrim and Wm FB Stevens and a final round of social visits. The event closed with broad community celebration and approval of McKinley’s prospects.
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Macy Band
Gilead
Denver Rough Riders
M. S. Baldwin
Noblesville
Peru
Rough Riders
Payson Street
Citizens Band
McKinley
Nott N. Antrim
Wm. FB. Stevens
Iothers
Denver
McKinley God
No Hunting Allowed Farm Notice by Matthias
No hunting allowed on the farm without special permission from F S Matthias. This public notice restricts hunting activities and asserts owner rights on the property. The statement serves as a formal warning and clarifies conditions for access.
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F.S. Matthias
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Rise
A historical advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest helpful product. Each sugar coated pill supposedly converts weakness into energy and mental power. Sold for 25 cents per box by W L Piper.
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Dr. King
W. L. Piper
To Cure a Gold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old drug advertisement promises a gold cure in a day for 25 cents. It claims a refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
Farm for Sale Near Denver Indiana
160 acre farm advertised 14 miles north of Denver Indiana. Potential buyers urged to visit or write before purchase. Contact Jesse Nerr Milford Indiana.
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Denver
Ind
Jesse Nerr
Milford
Denver area notices mix of ads and local items
Local items include insurance at the bank, Harvest Queen flour promotion, straw for sale at Denver elevators, tax payments at Bank of Denver, and various social notices. Community events include church meetings, elections, quilting bees, a Democratic barbecue, and a travel train to Peru for the event. Also notices about DeWitts salve ads and a help‑wanted offer in Chicago.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Country Paper
Neighborhood News
Sam Dam
Mrs
Lark Condon
Dell Bockover
Mary Staley
Levi Mays
Floyd Bockover
John Dam
Henry Richardson
Myrtle Teel
Abram Teel
Metea
Lake Erie
Geo
Dénberry
The
Républican Rally
Bank of Denver
County
E. H. Andrews
Harr Caulk
Ida Robbins
Captain Books and Wife
Jos. Smith and Wife
Elsie Woolley
Harlan
Roanoke
Ebenezer
J. M. Baker
W. H. Lewis
Lawrenceville
Piper’s Drug Store
Denver Mills
Tripune
Wm. Whisler
Chili
Carrie Sunday
John Ream
C. V. Graft
Converse
Miami County
Dr. Newell
Charles Palmer
Piper's Drug Store
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Nelson Hurst
Overly
Dewald
Ebenezer Church
Town
J. A. Lewellen
A. A. Cook
Chicago
Indiana
Manuacturera
Dearborn St. Chica
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