Campaign Spirit at Y. M. A. Luncheon Chooses Leaders
Enthusiasm runs high as boosters meet at the Commercial Club luncheon. The group selects captains Melchi Bchcher E. J. B Mills B. BE Gries H Kilhourns T. Carl ad Getz William Brewer presides and Fred B. Shasit outlines plans for a resort project along the river.
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Wayne
C. A
Lelow
Cotmamereil Club
oGn
Melchi Bchcher
E. J. B Mills
B. BE
Gries
H. Kilhourns
T. Carl Ad. Getz
William Brewer
Spirited Sentiments On Fort Wayne River Resort Plan
A collection of quotations from local citizens and supporters discussing the proposed river resort project. Notable names include J. Folsom and others from Port Wayne and Fort Wayne stances on the investment, campaign efforts, and expected community benefits.
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Ae Vesterdiv
J. Folsom
Cy A. Compaien
Port Wayne
Wil
Hanna
Red B. Shoart
M. C
Fort Way
Unclear archival lines reference local court and banks
Fragmentary text cites a court house area and banks not yet aided to protect. Mentions blessings and a deteriorating condition and the term Rulissil appears, but no clear event or date is discernible.
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Court House
Aen
Backache Relief Ad Promises Quick Stroke of Relief
An advertisement touts Septolins and St Jacobs Oil as instant cures for backache lumbago and stiffness. It claims rapid relief without burning skin and urges purchase at any drug store. The copy also references a dam project survey and local farmer support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs
Bynd
Tanlac credited by three veterans at Leavenworth home
In a Leavenworth National Military Home report, D M Cain 75 M Houston and Ike Robins recount health gains after six weeks on Tanlac. Each man details long stomach kidney and rheumatic pains prior to treatment and credits Tanlac with relief and restored appetite.
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D. XM. Cain
M. Houston
Ike Robins
Lincoln
Cain
Houston
Robins
Leavenworth
Kansas
Tanlae
Tanlac
Tve
Tanlac Tor
Wonston
Cain and
Iie
Isplac
D.M. Cain
The
Army of
Tanlac Boosters
Master Moose Initiation In Decatur At Fifty Years
In Decatur Indiana fifty year Moose initiation event held tonight with 500 plus members and officers present. The ceremony organized byRehob of Indianapolis with Director Wie presiding. Several exclusive agents and stores across Fort Wayne and nearby towns promoted Moose membership and the Meyer Drug Company advertised its wares in Fort Wayne area.
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Ind
Rehob
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Meyer Drug Company
Calhoun
Columbia
Calhoun and
Wayne
Broadway
Taylor
New Haven
E. Purvis
Avilla
Elmor E. Throp
Ossian Sap Se Ae Heer Woodburn
Fuelling Drug Co
Garrett Senese
A. F. Halter
Uniondale
He Keiser & Co
Zanesville v
Knight Bros
Bluffton
Sturgis & Stout
Campaign aims to fund dam and park improvements
The group seeks 50 800 dollars with a minimum of 25 000. About 10 000 is subscribed as promoters push to complete a dam and transfer park control to the city for maintenance. Community leaders including Bechtel and Beadle rally volunteers as campaigns focus on parks, playgrounds, and river cleanups for youth and public benefits.
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Peremount
Park System
Frank J. Rane
Rehe
Beadel
Henry
YBL
Mr. Beadells
Cami
Port
Port June Te 3Sch
Bechtel
B. Bechtel
Emmaign
Boi
A. J. Folsom
Pargely
Gehonta
Hanna
Robert B. Hanna
Port Wayne
Britto
Dr. Metcalf
Af Metcalf & Eddy
E. Little
BK. Melching
Bo H. Moore
George Hattren
Getz
W. C. Schwier
H.R. Griest
Former Peru Woman Dead at Decatur
The body of Mrs. Mavesipe Fishers, twenty seven, wife of Levi Fisher of Minis & Inher, was moved from Port to Decatur for funeral at St Cheves Cathedral church. Her death followed a stomach operation for duodenum trouble and nepandivitis. She was born in Flom, daughter of Mend Mrs Jacob Fiartmann, who survives. Husband and two children, Mary soul James aged five and three, are living. Brother Peter Burtainn also survives. The Fishers have resided in Decatur for two years. Services were conducted by J G Williams & Sons.
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Mavesipe
Fisher
Srace
Minis & Inher
Port
St. Cheves Catvelie
Flom
Jacob Fiartmann
J. G. Williams* & Sons
Farmers Institute at Leo Draws Record Attendance
Leo Ind February 1 The Leo Farmers Institute attracted an average of 280 for five sessions, one of the county’s largest events. The Leo organization lists 208 members, likely the state’s biggest. Exhibits include corn wheat apples potatoes with prizes awarded to Conrad Tonkel Jader Tankel Scanserouk Sweepsink McComb among others in multiple categories.
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Leo
Ind
Conrad
Tonkel
Allen G. W Nev
Whitecom
Christ Jader
Tasryph Tankel
En Christ Jader
Sam Scan Seronk Sweepsink
B. Conrad
G. Tankel
Raymond
Schwarts
Thi Tlosler
Alvin Ce Hosier
Lipe Akey
H.R. Saris Hs Seroen
Jdulin Kryder
Frank Miller
Secon Jonn
Bluffton notices and stray items from Wells County
In LAW Cobham aged six of Wells county dies after five year illness at home in Bluffton following a stroke. Surviving are two children, George T Cabburn and Mrs. Mary Strain, southeast of Bluffton. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Bethel church with burial in Bethel cemetery. Revival meetings at Greencastle First M church through February mark a return after thirteen years.
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Bluppton
Cobham
Wells County
Fucking County
Bluffton
George T Cabburn
Mary Strain
Blufftan
Bethel Ale
Bethel Cemetery
Farm House Burned In Bluffton Area
A farm residence on land belonging to Mr. Anna Colbert near the Wells Blackford county line was destroyed by fire last night. The brother, John Beckler, tenant, faced a loss with insurance of 400 dollars only partially covering the damages.
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Bluffton
Ind
Anna Colbert
Wells-Blackford
John Beckler
Gets-It corn remedy touted as best in world
An advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple, painless corn treatment. It claims the solution dries instantly, lets wearers put on shoes quickly, and ends painful, shriveled corns with no knives or bandages. Sold by F. Tanwrentee & Co in Chicago and D. & AN in Fare Wayne.
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Druggiaca Avery
Emergency War Bill Amendments Advance In House
Washington Feb reports ordered by the house committee on three administration measures to be offered as amendments to the war appropriation bill. Proposals include a 15 million dollar bond issue for ships and submarines, government commandeering of shipyards and munitions plants, and a 1 million dollar purchase of aircraft patents with an indemnity bond to protect the government. The drafting provision for private plant personnel was removed at Secretary Daniels’ suggestion. In Blupeton Indiana a marriage license was issued to Lola Conklin of Rockford and Charles J. Lamson of Reekcreek township.
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Washington
House
Daniels
Naval Establishment
Mir
Wright-Martins
Supreme Court
Adams County to Build More Roads in Feb Action
Decatur Indiana. County commissioners at February session ordered seven macadam roads constructed with bids due March 6. Roads named include John Schrol Hendricks Gllom H Worthmann John B Holthowse Bollenbacher and doth Burr. Petitions for six other roads approved with viewers appointed.
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Decatur
Ind
John Schrol
John Hendricks
Christ Gllom
H. Worthmann
John B. Holthowse
Bollenbacher
A Bad Back Made Good
An article touts Anurie and Anuric as remedies for backache caused by kidney disorder and uric acid buildup. It claims the tablets reduce uric acid, relieve rheumatism and gout, and cites Dr. Pierce’s Buffalo institution as endorsing the treatment.
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Pierce
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TORIE
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Peru
Farmers’ Institute AT
Leo Blt
Wayne Knit
Kuckuck Orchestra
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Poinchy
Gerding
Anthony Blyd
Phil Koehblinger
E. Washington
E. H. Miller
Calhoun St
Rockford
Bellans
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Chitago
Asé
SPFLO
Fr. Wayse
Umatl Anthony Hotel
Adams County
Anthony Hotel
L. W. Bowar
Professional Directory
Havice Mort Wayne
Johnston
Prinee
Grove Chiropractor
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Harrison St
J. W. Kanel, M. D
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