Montpelier weeded to wet as four licenses granted
The second ward in Montpelier is now wet after four licenses were granted in Hartford City and Montpelier proclaims a wet status. J W Stuart owner of the Ingram hotel holds a license in the First ward. Montpelier applicants Elmer Slentz Henry Sleppy and William Burne are listed. Blackford county remains largely wet with one ward having a single saloon.
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Montpelier
Ingram Hotel
Elmer Slentz
Henry Sleppy
William Burne
Blackford County
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Elects Officers in Indiana
Three hundred delegates from across Indiana attend the Grand Lodge meeting of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows colored division at Anderson. The event centers on electing officers for the Fifth Patriarchal Regimental division with Edmund Baxter of Indianapolis named colonel and others including John F. Doles of Brazil, John Woods of New Albany, and John Anderson of Marion as majors. Maj. John A. Fox of Indianapolis serves as regimental adjutant.
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Odd Fellows
Anderson
Indiana
Grand Lodge of Indiana
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Edmund Baxter
Indianapolis
John F. Doles
Brazil
John W.woods
New Albany
John Anderson
Marion
John A. Fox
Bank directors sue Decatur County Independent Telephone
Greensburg August 5 The directors of the Clarksburg State bank filed suit against the Decatur County Independent Telephone Company seeking 100 in damages. They allege discrimination in enforcing an order that nonsubscribers be allowed telephone use without paying toll rates.
Grapevines Bear Peaches Exhibit Astonishes Greensburg
Mrs. Anna Anderson of Greensburg displays a surprising fruiting vine where a grape vine grows beside a peach tree and a shoot on the vine bears a cluster of tiny peaches, drawing attention from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Anna Anderson
County officials study Plymouth Home operations
Washington August 5 county commissioners approve recommendations by Amos Butler of the State Board of Charities to abandon the County Orphans home. The body with several county officers and citizens will visit the Julie S Work home at Plymouth to inspect its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Butler
Washington
Amos
Board of Charities
Julie S. Work
Plymouth
Two and a Half Acre Lots Near City Line and Factory District
Real estate notice offering two and one half acre lots priced at $400 each. Located within a 15 minute walk from the city car line, near a good school and the large factory district on the south side. By D. M. Best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Best
Regular Unit Price Charged at Week’s End
A brief notice states the unit remains at the regular price for the week. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Investigation into Mrs Riley’s Use of Headache Powder
Contained fragment notes an inquiry into Mrs Riley and a headache powder used to relieve suffering. The text hints at ongoing investigation and medical context surrounding the substance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Hiatt
End Courthouse Remodeling in Plymouth
Plymouth August 5 bids for the proposed sale of 16000 dollars in bonds to remodel the courthouse drew no bidders after a court injunction barred the board of commissioners from paying contractors for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Board of Commissioners
Monon Employee Killed By Train Near Harrodsburg
Edoward Sherlock, 30, a Monon railroad roundhouse employee in Bloomington, was killed by a train near his Harrodsburg home after drinking heavily and likely falling asleep on the track.
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Monon
Bloomington
Edoward Sherlock
Monon Railroad
Harrodsburg
Here
Disappearances and accidents mark Ohio items
Columbus reports Albert Albright a Hope restaurant keeper missing with unknown whereabouts. Shelbyville holds second annual picnic for poor children at the fair grounds. Alexandria notes George Stickler injured in a water main cave-in. Richmond records Mrs. Elizabeth Bender of Eaton dying while boarding a traction car en route to funeral in Richmond.
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Columbus
Albert Albright
Hope
Shelbyville
Volunteers of America
Fair Grounds
Alexandria
George Stickler
Richmond
Elizabeth Bender
Eaton, O
Woley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Back Aches and Kidney Health
All persons are recommended to take Woley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble and risk Bright's disease or diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woley
Bright
Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy Sold by E. D. Miller
A tickling or dry cough can be quickly loosened with Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy. It contains no opium no chloroform and nothing unsafe or harsh. Sold by E. D. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Miller
Real Estate Bargain at 225 Marion Street
Eight room house with modern conveniences on a 55 by 165 foot lot offers use terms. Inquiries may be made at the house or post office. Listing by J. M. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Street
J. M. Hughes
Lexington Avenue
Third St
Postoffice
Marion_street
Pleasant Plain Subdivision Offers Rural Living Near City
Two and a half acre lots with rich prairie soil in a prime location ten minutes from car line schools and factory districts. Build a large garden pigs and poultry for independent living. Also includes a testimonial ad for Deans Ointment claiming cure of itching piles by John R. Garrett mayor of Girard Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Plain Subdivision
D. M. Best
Lexington Ave
Dean
John R. Garrett
Girard
Ala
Independent living ad urges two and a half acre Pleas ant Plain lot
A fragmented advertisement urges independence by buying a two and a half acre lot on Pleasant Plain. It promises space for a garden pigs and poultry and cites a price of $400 credited to D. M. Best.
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Pleasant Plain
Yaise
D.M. Best
Reward Offered For Information On Meter Tampering
The Elkhart Gas Co announces a reward of 50.00 to any person who provides the name of the party or parties that tampered with their meters. Signed by Frank Flynn, March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Ithe
Elkhart.gas CO
Frank
Flynn
Mar
Read Truth and Reed REDE nateelpanian
A brief note outlines a cryptic headline style from a local page fragment mentioning Truth, Reed, and a list of names or codes. The readable text hints at a puzzle or cross reference without clear event details or dates.
Paris Eyes Public Execution After 15 Years
Paris faced its first public beheading in 15 years as Duchemin a 23 year old butcher killed his mother during a robbery and was executed despite strong Parisian opposition to public executions. Police and guards fenced crowds from the guillotine while President Fallieres refused to commute the sentence.
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Paris
France
Fallieres
Duchemin
Ava
119th Birthday of Navy Revenue Cutter Service
Washington observers celebrate the 119th anniversary of the revenue cutter service with ships full dressed flags and bunting and crews in uniform. Executive officers recite a brief history and the day includes athletic events and amusements aboard various vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Cutter Service
Washington
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Revenue-Cutter Service
Government order leads to drowning of Private Nieves
In San Juan Porto Rico on August 5 1916 Private Jobino Nieves of the Porto Rican regiment died after complying with Secretary of War Dickinsons order requiring swimming drills in full equipment. The incident followed the troop training directive and resulted in a fatal drowning.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Dickinson
Jobino Nieves
Porto Rican Regiment
Boy of 11 a Hero
Wallace Slocum an 11 year old of Muskegon Michigan became a local hero for rescuing John Robinson a Chicago boy his own age from drowning on August 5 in Muskegon authorities praised his swift action and credited him with saving a life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon, Mich
Wallace Slocum
John Robinson
Chicago
Markets Teem With Dull Wheat and Mixed Prices
Chicago and New York marchés show flour dullness and weak wheat with September futures around 1.00 to 1.02 in Chicago and 1.09 to 1.11 in New York. Corn and oats linger, butter and eggs report varied retail and wholesale levels, while live poultry and potato values edge or hold.
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Chicago
Minnesota
New York
Kansas
Duduth
Cattle Prices Mixed in Chicago Market Report
Chicago August figures show varied steer and heifer prices with goods to choice ranges. Prices quoted include steers around 6.15 to 7.70 and yearlings near 6.50 to 7.70, with cows and inferior grades listed at multiple levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wanted A Lady And General Confectionery Help
Classified notice seeks a polite lady for the confectionery department to prepare salads and sandwiches plus serve duties. Good salary offered for the right person. Contact G. E. Sherman at Bucklen Hotel for details. Rowe Home phone 408. Also listings for washing and ironing help and a rental modern flat nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tostone
Sherman
Bucklen
Rowe
State
Lexington Ave
Wealth Coffee Mock Coffee Circulation Notice
An advertisement touts Wealth Coffee as the cleverest imitation of real coffee. It claims Dr. Stroop created it from paren ed grains malt and nuts, ready in one minute without long boiling. Sample offered free by W A Griffin.
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Zibe Z. Mann
Waterson Jordan Machine Go
E “Jackson St
Ekhart
IONIA
State News
Stoien Te Ee Steel
Sivone Avenue
Reo Motor Car Company
Lansing
Mich
Elkhart
South Bend
A. F. Tyler
S. Main Street
Hossick
Strong Avenue
Kinsbury
S. BR
Wright
Myrtle Street
California
Beardsley Avenue
Island Park
Teast
W. W. Wilt
Delicatessan
Wise Furnace
LE Aent
M. K. Feather
SoBe
Aoe
Stace ‘Street
Sallet Bros. T
Wae ‘Eckelman
High Street
Royal Theatre
Standard Furniture Co
Pat O’brien
Rome
Rollins
Jordan
Minerva WW. Rollins
Dewey, Th
Kansas City
Kan
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bidg
Monticello
Houseworth Bros
B.C. Godfrey & Sons
Riverside
G. A. Boice
Farr
South Haven
Paw. Paw -Lake
Lake Cora
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Jackson
Detroit
Clark St. Bridge
Chicago & South
Haven Steamship Co
Mattress Repairing & Feather Renovating
Elkhart Mattress. Co
N. Main St
Perfection Mattress. Co
Shriener & Heffner
Main St
Anns Wilhelmina
Real -Estats
Malcolm Pounder
Dt. Hagenbaugh
O. G. Curtis Block
H. Luella Hukill
Jennings
Harrison Street
Harter
Monger
Franklin and
Second Streets
B.F. Kugn
M. D
Bikhart
E. Hill Turnock
Frank Laidlaw
Clark Street
S. O. Barwick
Cee Totabon
Efides
Wigh Street
Jefferson Street
Bell
Bertha Fitch
Charles, W.: Haywood, M.D
Phonis
Chestra
Reed’s
O Music For
the Wilbur
Templin ~ Mueie Co
Howard Barbour
Ione- 506
Avacensewe
Harry C. Reed
Isabel . Garvin
Lexington
mSaaib Gyiteth
W.D. Dalton
Main Street
Phon Sutellideiee Shad’ Oftion 200 Division” ‘Street
B. Short
Sitkhart
William Gabel
Ficor
Howe
Ehone
J. F. Werner
Marion St
Congregational Church
B. T. Gilman
A. E. Schuler
James A. Wore
Division Street
Division St
C. D. Goodrich
P. Turner
Harry M. Geiss
T. Ave
W. H. Nelson Wilbur
Tempiln Music Co
Carlton
J. W. Pieldhouse
Hikhart
Ind
George N. Schaff
F. W. Seidel
A. al Norris
South Main St
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