County Court Sees Leadership Change and Subsidy Vote
At the January session county commissioners elected John W. Fieldhouse as president. An election is set for February 1 to decide a 320000 subsidy for the Fort Wayne and Goshen railway in Elkhart township. The L. M. Simpson Abstract Co. won a contract to provide township and corporate plats for assessors, over bids from Baker, Hitchcock, and Weaver. Weaver’s bid was eliminated as too vague. The board plans to reconvene on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
Fort Wayne & Goshen
L. M. Simpson Abstract Company
W. W. Baker
Goshen
J. L. Bitchcock
D. N. Weaver
Weidnesdar
To Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Eromo Quinine
Advertisement touts Laxative Eromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee. Mentions E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and a 25 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Ulery Pleads Guilty to Slot Machine Charge
Before Special Judge A Deahl Milton M Ulery pleaded guilty to maintaining and operating slot machines. He was fined $25 and costs. Attorney L W Vail appeared for Ulery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Deahl
Milton M. Ulery
L. W. Vail
Mr. Ulery
Bailey's Laxative Tablets advertised as tonic
An old advertisement promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets as mild effective and natural laxatives. It claims they cleanse the blood and invigorate the body. The copy notes 10 and 25 cent packages available at Chas D Rushton’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey's
Chas
D. Rushton’s
Judge J. D. Ferrarl’s condition improves reportedly
The report notes Judge J. D. Ferrarl continues to improve after a rest period. Lagrange’s condition is said to be steady with potential discharge planned during the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.-D. ‘Ferrarl
The Waiting Good on a New England Farm
In a quiet New England farm tale Cyrel Allan and Miss Alice Allason nurse duty and love through hardship. Elmira Chittenden tends family needs while Elmira guides healing and growth, as Mary Allan recovers and a hopeful future blends duty with affection.
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Cy Alan
Cyrel Allan
New England
Allan
Cyrel
Elmira
Allers
Mother
Miss Allason
Miss Elmira
Alice
Mrs. Allan
Agin
Dr. Conner
Cyreh
Syrel
Elmire
Mary Allan
Food for a Year Diet Plan and Health Advertisement
A historical clipping outlines a yearly food plan with quantities of meat milk butter vegetables and more for one man, then pivots to a health ad for Scott's Emulsion noting some people eat yet stay thin due to poor digestion and suggesting the product as a remedy.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure for All Stages
A testimonial style advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It states the medicine acts on blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars to any case it fails to cure and urging readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Gase Case Sparks Family Clash Over Sentencing
Miss Lulu Barney and her mother defend Gulmyer amid claims of harsh punishment for the shooting case. They deny sending letters or cigars to Gulmyer and allege her brother Wayne visited him in jail and occasionally brought cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Barney
Truth
Harry
Miss Barney
Gulmyer
Chicago
Wayne
Goshen
New Trial Hopes Delayed in Gulmyer Case
Attorney for Gulmyer seeks a formal application for a new trial before Judge Deahl. No sentencing will occur until the request is heard. Witness Roth, key prosecution figure, reports losses from the case including $200 in costs and disrupted prospects after release from Goshen jail. Special Judge Dean approved Roth’s car fare to Chicago on motion from Prosecutor Hile.
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Deahl
Gulmyer
Guimyer
Dean
Hile
Roth
Chicago
Electric Bitters Offer Cure For Hidden Ailments
A sales note urges women to stop ignoring persistent backache and dyspepsia. It claims Electric Bitters can cure stomach, liver, and kidney troubles and revitalize the system, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth BS Bros
Osolo News Socials and Visits Across the Community
Fred Kinney of Lafayette returned home yesterday after vacation with his mother Mrs. Alice Kinney. Neighbors helped Mrs. Samuel Swinehart celebrate her eightieth birthday. J. P. Bickel and J. Hilbish families shared New Year’s Eve with the Smetzers. Mrs. Samuel Swinehart of Elkhart visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holtz. Misses Bessie and Hazel Dils attended a Teachers Institute at Goshen. Mrs. Minnie Hilbish of Chicago plans to return home. Bible reading and prayer meeting hosted by Alice Kinney Thursday evening.
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Fred Kinney
Lafayette
Alice Kinney
Samuel Swinehart
J. P. Bickel
John Hilbish
Lee Smetzers
Elkhart
Samuel Holtz
Bessie
Hazel Dils
Teachers’ Institute
Goshen
Minnie Hilbish
Chicago
A Marvelous Invention and Dr King’s New Discovery
A brief note extols a wallpaper cutting and hanging machine along with Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. It claims wide usefulness for lung ailments and lists cures such as grip bronchitis pneumonia and consumption. The product is offered by Houseworth Bros. with trial bottles free and guaranteed bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local District
Marriage licenses have been issued to John F. Rohrer of Elkhart age 60 with Mary Benner age 49. Fred Jacobs of Goshen age 38 with Belva Bowen age 18. William Cook age 32 with Bertha Stoner of Elkhart age 24.
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John F. Rohrer
Elkhart
Mary
Benner
Fred Jacobs
Goshen
Belva Bowen
William Cook
Enn
Bertha Stoner
Domestic Troubles and Dr King’s New Life Pills
An advertising notice extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills relieve and cure, priced at 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Bennet Sterner v Jarvis suit on note seeks 150 dollars
Dodge and Dodge sue Joseph R. Jarvis for Bennet Sterner on a note demanding judgment for $150. The action bases on a promissory obligation and seeks debt recovery plus costs.
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Dodge & Dodge
Bennet Sterner
Joseph R. Jarvis
Wonderful Nerve and Pain Relief Ad Roundup
An arnica salve claim promises to kill pain from cuts wounds and burns and cure trouble including piles. Houseworth Bros druggists offer Bucklen’s Arnica Salve at 35 cents. An Austin pancake flour ad promises quick readiness. A six year old mare with foal is offered for sale at Mc Dowell's Livery Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
McDowell
Elkhart
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Olsda Raymer
Cirexit
Aaidestat
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Louis A. Tennert
Sais
State of
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Samuel D. Straw
Kyle D. Straw
Perry L.furner
State of Indiana
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Klizabeth Wambauch
Perry L.parner
Susan Kay Beardsley
Burus Ray Beardley
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Wallace Beardsley
Helen Beardsley
Minos
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Howland
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Elizabeth C. Davenport
Hallie BH. Davenport
Francis B. Davenport
Sarah Francis Davenport
Benjamin L. Davenport
Carl R. Beardsley
Gertrude Beardsley
Julia S. Beardsley-Jackson
Richard Beardsley
Havilah Beardsley
Haviah Beardsley
Forest E. Hughes
Minnie Alughes
Mikhat
Bai
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Julia
Beardsley-Jackson
Havilah Beardley
Louis A Dennert
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Chittenden
Nell
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