Cuban reciprocity bill becomes law and in force
The Cuban reciprocity bill was signed by the president and will take effect ten days from today after a proclamation by Meddington. The signing used a gold pen from Cuba’s Minister Quesada. Discussion focuses on how duty reductions affect sugar imports and potential equal terms for British sugar under the favored nation clause.
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Washington
White House
Frank Wachter
Baltimore
House
Wachter
Cannon
Frye
Senate
Quesada
Cuba
Loeb
Wm. Barnes, Jr
Albany
N. Y
James H. Fechtie
State Department
British West Indies
United States
Germany
France
Austria
Olney
Cleveland
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Piles Cure
A Maryland reader testimonial from H A Tisdale of Summer ton DC claims a 20 year pile problem was cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The product combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients and is marketed by Meyer Bros Co for piles and skin sores.
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H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
D. C
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Counter Affidavit in Kid Vaughn Case Emerges
Goshen Indiana December 17 state gains sensational counter affidavit by Miss Marjorie Bedenkop claiming her prior testimony was secured by force from one of Vaughns attorneys and given under threats. She says she testified wrongly under false apprehension and that the verdict depended on that testimony.
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Goshen
Ind
Kid Vaughn
Marjorie Bedenkop
Vaughn
Foley's Honey and Tar claims no opiates
An advertisement warns that most cough medicines include opiates causing constipation and potential danger, especially for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, non opiate remedy from Dreler & Bro.
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Foley
Dreler & Bro
Emma Ripp and Will Xoch Wed at Trinity Church
The couple Emma Ripp and Will Xoch were married at noon Wednesday in a ceremony at the residence of Rev. Samuel Wagenhals of Trinity English Lutheran Church. The couple left for a short wedding trip and are well and pleasantly known.
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Samuel Wagenhals
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Mies Emma Ripp
Will Xoch
General Lew Wallace Under X Ray Treatment in New York
An Indianapolis report says General Lew Wallace, in New York under a leading specialist, is receiving X ray therapy for a cancerous nose condition. If this fails he may opt for surgery as a last resort. He has endured the ailment for years yet remains in good health. Wallace previously sought Cincinnati treatment with some success in halting progression.
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Lew Wallace
Cincinnati
Baptist Church Elects Five New Deacons At Annual Meeting
Large turnout at the Baptist congregation annual meeting reports strong. Mrs. Henrietta Heaton named assistant to Rev. J N Field to handle minor duties. Five new deacons join the fifteen total. officers elected include deacons E Doty Herschel Mauk E T Lewis S W Senfesty Edward Graham. trustees John Ferguson Allen Zollars O N Heaton BE Morgan Morse Harrod S Burrowes clerk George Miller re-elected.
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Baptist
Henrietta Heaton
J. N. Field
BR. E. Doty
Herschel Mauk
E. T. Lewis
S. W. Senfesty
Edward Graham
John Ferguson
Allen Zollars
O. N. Heaton
BE. E. Morgan
Morse Harrod
A. Burrowes
George Miller
Means a mix up in race for congress
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert withdraws from the Republican gubernatorial race complicating the congressional canvass in the district. Gilbert signals no current candidacy but is urged to pursue a seat, affecting Dr. G. B. McGoogan and Orville Carver’s standing as the field shifts amid their contest. Gilbert travels to Indianapolis for legal business with Robert Lowry.
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Gilbert
G. B. McGoogan
Orville Carver
Angola
Robert Lowry
Indianapolis
Fierce
United States
Walter Admits Guilt In Pesthouse Robbery Case
Oscar Walter pleaded guilty in police court to robbing the pesthouse and was held to the grand jury in $500 bail before going to jail. Irvin Swank was convicted of failure to provide for his minor child and sentenced to twenty five days in jail. Special Judge H L Smith presided as Swank faced a fresh charge of failing to support his child after prior assault on his wife. The report notes Swank’s refusal to work or care for his child while his wife earned a livelihood, leaving the child in need of food and heat.
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Oscar Walter
Irvin
Swank
H. L. Smith
Humane
Schlaudroff
Huntington
Decatur
Claypol
Kosciuskoi
Dennis McGillicuddy
Valparaiso
Edward Stockton
Bluffton
John Simmons
Wabash
Michigan City
Knights of Pythias
Allen
Kosciusko
Buntington
Whitley
Columbia City
Lewis Letherman
Wakarusa Manufacturing Co
Elias Gortner
Goshen
Henry L. Vannuys
Hiram A. Gillett
Porter County
Indiana
Judge Gillett
State Supreme Court
J. M. Rutgers
Christian Church
United Brethren Church
Church of Christ
George Stoutenour
Zoshen
Ferrall
Stoutenour
Central Union Telephone Company
Fosworth
Indiana National Bank
Elkhart
R. L. Stone
M. C. Beck
Elza Shaffer
Award P. Eagles
Edward Burgett
Rochester
Lake Erie and Western
Peru
Emily Menzie
Pierceton
Henry C. Mosher
Mosher
Henry
Clarence McPherson
Forkner
Anderson
McPherson
Goon Attacks Spark Wolfish Response in Buffalo Coal Field
A Buffalo coal operator A H Thurnes reports chronic kidney and bladder trouble with gravel and stones. He writes that his affliction has persisted for years and hints at treatments and remedies sought.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo, C
Wallace Denies Plans for Any Operation
New York dispatch reports Gen. Lew Wallace of Indiana arrived with his son and explicitly denied any plans for an operation. The general said no surgery was intended or discussed.
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New York
Lew Wallace
Indiana
Huntington YMCA effort joins city and railroad towns
Readable items report plans for a Huntington YMCA project as a city and railroad community effort. Other notes include Decatur mail delivery by April 1 and a rural route from Claypool starting January 16, plus several regional obituaries and local notices.
Insurance firm backs Fort Wayne office tower plan
Representatives of a prominent eastern life insurer propose funding a ten story modern office building in Fort Wayne. Citizens would subscribe one third of the capital stock while the company lends two thirds at a tax-like rate, the structure to bear the insurer’s name. The project targets about $300,000 investment.
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Eastern Life Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
Life Companies
Insurance Company
Reform School Switches to Foley’s Honey and Tar
J G Gluck superintendent Prun ty town West Virginia reform school reports after testing various cough medicines Foley's Honey and Tar is adopted as the most effective and harmless option. Dreier and Bro assist in promotion.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Dreier & Bro
Shields Clothing Company Fire Loss Adjusted
The Shields Clothing company received $22,700 from insurance and salvage from the burned stock after a Monday morning fire. Salvage was moved to St Marys School basement to dry and be sold. Temporary quarters at 608 Calhoun Street are planned as rebuilding of the Seidel structure proceeds toward spring reopening.
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Shields Clothing Company
Shields Company
St. Mary’s School
Calhoun Street
Bell Clothing House
Seidel
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promised Benefits
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods improving digestion and stomach health. It asserts relief from indigestion stomach troubles and dyspepsia and promises stronger vitality and richer blood.
Osborne's Wife Accuses Him in Decatur Killing Trial
In Decatur Indiana on December 17 Laura Osborne testified against her husband Joseph Osborne in the killing of her father John Busenbark. She described the fatal fight with Osborne who pleads insanity and possible self defense as the defense builds. Jurors were seated and trial is expected to span two weeks with testimony focusing on the Sept 8 barnyard assault.
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Sentinel
Decatur
Ind
Joseph Osborne
John Busenback
Laura Osborne
Osborne
Ostorne
Theodore Beerbower
Jefferson Township
C. J. Suman
St. Marys
Joseph L. Hook
Blue Creek
J. D. Gault
Kirkland
George Keller
Root
Jesse Roe
James Duff
Jefferson
Ernest Doshrman
Preble
George Ruthman
Samuel Shell
Vernon Pontious
Geneva
Daniel Kitson
Ira Richardson
Richardson
John Busenbark
Busenbark
Adam Mader Dies After Despairing Shot in Huntington
Special to The Sentinel Huntington Indiana December 17 Adam Mader a local grocer aged about 45 shot himself in the chest at his home after declaring he was tired of business troubles He left his store for his living rooms and spoke to his wife on the stairs before firing The act follows prior despondent remarks and he with a wife and three children lived above the grocery with surrounding family aware of his distress
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The
Sentinel
Huntington
Ind
Adam Mader
Miyself
Revival Meetings at First M E Church Begin January 3
T B Osborn the Drummer evangelist will lead a series of services at the First M E Church starting January 3 and continue for an indefinite time. He will be aided by a large chorus and sing solos each evening.
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T. H. Osborn
T. B. Osborn
M. E
Osborn
Bennett E. Titus
Northern Christian Advocate
Buffalo
Syracuse
Troy
Amsterdam
Auburn
Ithaca
Elmira
Dansville
New Orleans
Maine
King’s Highway
Little Early Risers Promotion in Texas Firm Ad
In Yoakum Texas J M Haller heads a big dry goods firm. On a eastbound trip he urged a friend to take DeWitt's Little Early Risers in a palace car telling them they would wake early and feel good. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
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Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Notable Marital Matches Listed in County Notices
Charles Wilton Cox and Cora Belle Anderson. 8S Roux and Margaret I Baillie. William F Rockhill and Etta M Rockhill. William J Koch and Emma M Rupp. William L Brown and Minnis Nern. John W H Koehler and Mary M Zuber. David R Shaner and Bessie Mc Dowell.
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Charles Wilton Cox
Cora Bellewi
Anderson
Roux
Margaret I
William F. Rockhill
Etta M. Rockhill
William J. Koch
Emma &M
Nern
John W. H. Koehler
Mary M. Zuber
David R. Shaner
Bessie McDowell
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Top Cold Remedy
Dreier and Bro recommend Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung medicine this season. They claim it cures swiftly and helps prevent serious outcomes from a cold.
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Foley
Dreier & Bro
Orndorff Enters 12th District GOP Nomination Race
The Kendallville Standard reports Hon. John W. Orndorff of Churu busco seeks the Republican nomination in the Twelfth district. The paper notes Dr. McGoogan appears poised to secure the nomination regardless of the challenge.
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Kendallville Standard
John W. Orndorff
Churubusco
McGoogan
Botanic Blood Balm advertised cures for blood issues
An advertisement proclaims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison eczema carbuncles and other maladies. Testimonies from Robert Ward of Maxeys Georgia and Geo A Williams of Roxbury claim skin sores and bone pains healed. Samples and free medical advice offered. sold in Fort Wayne and other cities through druggists and direct requests via mail.
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Robert Ward
Maxeys
Geo. A. Williams
Roxbury
Botanic
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ranke
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N. W. Gilbert
Walter
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Clothing House
Lie
Huntington Groceryman
FIRST
Evangelist T. H. Osborn
Lone Star State
Baillie
Rupp
William L. Brown
Minnis
Poe
Order of Good Templars
Agnes Sts Libbings
East Street
Nature
Johns Aawelker
Johns & Welker
Star Harness House
J. M. Welker
Angola Herald
James Kil
Ypatrick
Baker Street
Lindenro
Kilpatric
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