Fort Wayne to Pay the Bills for Smallpox Care
City Attorney Bentley of Lima sends Mayor Berghoff a bill over 700 dollars for expenses in caring for three men calling themselves Flower King and Gregg from Fort Wayne who had smallpox at Lina. The mayor notes city costs for feeding patients and unpaid bills, while Ohio law and intercounty duties are discussed. Additional charges include guards 218.40, Dr Jones 460, sewer pipe and supplies.
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H. C. Bentley
Lima
Ohio
Berghoff
Flower
King
Gregg
Lina
Bentley
A. L. Jones
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Strength to Lungs
An advertisement proclaims One Minute Cough Cure safe for weak lungs and effective against coughs and colds. Mrs G E Fenner of Marfen Indiana testifies weight loss from 148 to 682 pounds before finding relief, crediting four doses with curing her cough and restoring health. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Fenner
Marfen
Ind
Meyer Bros, Co
Health statistics show drop in deaths in 1903
Indianapolis reports 93 882 deaths in 1903 at a rate of 13 4 per thousand, improving on the four year average of 35 005 deaths and 13 8 rate. The year sees a decline of 1 113 deaths and a 0 4 drop in the death rate, attributed to ongoing disease control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bing
State Board of Health
A Cure for Piles Testimonial Wins Charles Carter’s Trust
G F Carter of Atlanta Georgia reports rapid relief and cure from a box of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve after physician advice. The product is touted as splendid for piles and effective for eczema skin diseases and wounds. Meyer Bros Co distributes the salve.
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G. F. Carter
Atlanta
DeWitt
Meyer Bros. Co
Two thirds needed to block street improvement remonstrance
Indianapolis May 9 appellate court decision affirms that in a Connersville case, two thirds of resident property owners on a street must also own five thirds of abutting property for a remonstrance to deprive the city council of power to overrule and order street improvement despite it.
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Indianapolis
Connersville
Foley's Kidney Curep
It is presented as a prescription from a leading Chicago physician and one of the country’s eminent experts. The preparation uses the purest ingredients money can buy and claims scientific combination for maximum effect. Sold by Droler & Bro.
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Droler & Bro
Reservation lands opened for Rosebud in South Dakota
Washington May 13 the president issued a proclamation opening the entry of Rosebud Indian reservation ceded lands in South Dakota starting August next. Lands totaling about 400000 acres will be selected by lot with a drawing for the process. The lands are described as very fertile.
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Washington
Rosebud
South Dakota
Embezzler Beach Faces Arraignment After Dallas Flight
Frederick Beach a noted city society man has confessed to embezzlement and faces a self admission based trial. He allegedly took 1000 from a Chicago mercantile house two years ago then cashed a 60000 check and fled to Dallas Texas where he said to have married Ethel Miller. Beach was tracked after remarks at a Fort Worth Baptist church and was brought back to Chicago yesterday.
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Frederick Beach
Big City
Beach
Chicago
Dallas
Tex
Ethel Miller
Fort Worth
Little Early Risers Cure Various Ailments
Ladies and children unable to tolerate laxative syrups may prefer Little Early Risers. The pills claim to soothe biliousness constipation headache jaundice malaria and liver troubles with a pleasant strengthening effect versus harsher laxatives. Sold by Moyer Bros. Co.
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Dade
Meyer Bros. Co, A. GC. Gocke
Moyer Bros. Co
Commencement Program for Pleasant Township Schools
Commencement exercises will be held at Fairview church on Friday evening June 3. Diploma recipients include Howard Smith Jessa Woods Myrtle Woods Dertha Ake Harry Ake and Elinor Bly. The program featuresInvocation selections orchestras a male quartet and multiple vocal and instrumental numbers with a class address and diploma presentation by Superintendent Felger.
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Pleasant Township
Fairview Church
Howard Smith
Jessa Woods
Myrtle Woods
Dertha Ake
Harry Ake
Elinor Bly
Balutatory
Jesse Woods
Bertil Woods
Bertha Ake
Elmer Bly Garnet Golo
G. Hoffman
Felger
Baw
Love
Not A Sick Day Since Treated By Electric Bittera
B F Bass of Fremont North Carolina writes that after trying many medicines he found relief with Electric Bittera and was cured of kidney trouble Rheuma Hem Neuralgia liver and general debility. Neighbors also claim cures. Dreier Bro druggists sell for 50 cents.
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B. F. Bass
Fremont, N. C
Dreier & Bro
Gen Hickenlooper Dies At 67 In Cincinnati
Gen Andrew Hickenlooper aged 67 died in Cincinnati yesterday. Civil War brigadier and noted artillery commander, he later led as civil engineer and for thirty years headed the Cincinnati Electric Co. He served Ohio as lieutenant governor from 1880 to 1852, born in Hudson, Ohio, and educated at Woodward College. He authored several works on electrical engineering.
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Cincinnati
Andrew Hickenlooper
Cincinnati Electric Company
Ohio
General Iickenlooner
Hudson
Woodward College
Comrade of General Hickenlooper Dies in Cincinnati
Amos B. Walter of this city, a comrade of General Hickenlooper, died Wednesday in Cincinnati. He served with the general as captain of the Fifth Ohio Independent Battery before Hickenlooper rose to distinction as an engineer and artillery chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos BR. Walter
Hickenlooper
Cincinnati
Ohio Independent Battery
Thym
World's greatest lung specialist offers home cure for consumption
Dr. Charles Zimmerman of Fort Wayne claims a positive home treatment cures consumption in hopeful cases. He says the method saves lives where physicians declare fatal outcomes and offers free testimonials and information to readers in the United States and Europe.
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Charles Zimmerman
Fort Wayne
Patien A
United States
Europe
Charles Zimmerman & CO
Indiana
Mystery attack on woman near Corunna shocks Auburn
Mrs. William Levis was beaten unconscious behind her home near Corunna, dragged to a barn and buried in hay. Two unknown men fled, leaving no clear motive. She remained unconscious about ten hours and recalls nothing. local officials and neighbors faltered in solving the case amid a veil of mystery.
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the Sentinel
Auburn
Ind
William Levis
Corunna
Levis
Noble County
Leins
Dirs
Lelis
Apg
Ten Stolen Bicycles Recovered in Kokomo Park Thicket
Kokomo Indiana May 13 Captain Donahue found ten stolen bicycles in a thicket near the city park. The wheels were new and stolen during the last two weeks. Ross Early, fifteen, a member of a prominent family, confessed to theft and awaits court action. He admits stealing more than twenty wheels in two weeks.
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Kokomo
Ind
Donahue
Ross Early
Dail
Indiana action insures Parker at St Louis convention
Reports from the Democratic National Committee headquarters list Indiana’s convention result as 128 instructed for Parker 100 for Hearst 12 for Gorman 26 for Olney and 125 uninstructed mostly opposed to Hearst. Leaders in Washington say the Indiana action assures Parker’s nomination at the St Louis meeting in July.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Parker
Hearst
Gorman
Olney
St. Louis
Parker Nominated by Democrats Seen by Indiana Leader
Indiana leaders say Parker will be the Democratic presidential nominee, noting New York and Indiana's pivotal roles. Hearst headquarters to close. Henrat supporters deny a bolt claim. Kern says the convention was fair, with honest defeats and voices heard. Major Menzies calls the convention fair to both sides.
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Indianapolis
Parker
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
New York
Hearst
Gray‘ Pool
J. C. Henderson
Henrat
John W. Kern
B. F. Shiveley
G. V. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Delegates pledge mixed sentiments at Hearst convention
Fragmentary remarks from a Democratic convention show turbulence at the start but a sense of order by week’s end. Speakers praise Hearst supporters and the management while noting delegates may vote their best interests if conditions shift at St Louis.
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Hearst
Parker
St. Louis
W. H. Everrond
Columbus
Indiana
Hefrat
Bryan
State Delegates Organize in Indiana Nomination
Indiana delegates to the Democratic National Convention organize by electing John E. Lamb of Terre Haute as chairman J J Nolan of Evansville as secretary and William H O'Brien of Lawrenceburg as treasurer The next delegation meeting is set for St Louis on July 4 two days before the national convention opens.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Joh E. Lamb
Erro Haute
J. J. Nolan
Evansville
William H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
St. Louis
Local notes from Indiana county scenes and events
83 fewer school age children in Lagrange County than last year. Noble County old settlers plan Albion reunion on June 2. Mrs Gottlieb Laurer dies at Wells County residence in Bluffton. Dan Minnich dies at Goshen at 81. Beil Telephone to enter Elkheart rate war. Louis Miller fainted at Elkhart city hall. Kissinger renominated for prosecuting attorney in Noble and Whitley counties. Robert Hood in Columbia City recalls a 1857 five dollar gold piece. Whitley County school enumeration shows a large decline, 193, with Columbia City losing 44. Bernard Rycer of Elkchart insurance becomes insane at Plymouth, sent to Longport hospital. Huntington band activity. two bands plan free summer concerts amid leadership rivalry. Bee's Honey and Tar marketed as cure for pneumonia and lung issues. Mayer Bros Co and A C Gocke selling.
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Lagrange County
Noble County
Albion
Gottlieb Laurer
Wells County
Bluffton
Daniel
Minnich
Long
Goshen
Beil Telephone Company
Elkhart
Louis H. Miller
W. WW. Kissiinger
Columbia City
Republicana
Noble
Whitley Counties
Robert Hood
Whitley County
Bernard H. Rycer
Eikchart Insurance Company
Plymouth
Logangport
Huntington
Huntington City
Schaff Bros. Piano Metary
J. L. Swihart
Frank Bailey
Fire Underwriters Elect John H Washburn President
At the national board of fire underwriters thirty eighth annual meeting in New York John H Washburn was elected president succeeding Henry H Hall. Fifty eight companies attended including many from the south and west.
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New York
National Board of Fire Underwriters
John H. Washburn
Henry H. Hall
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New Chwang
Woman
Gerunna
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Mayer Bros. Co
A. C. Gocke
Foley
Crater & Bro
Citizens’ Trust Co
Cpp
Ddalora
Pennayvante' Station
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Ines
Central Time
Dally
Tana Valpo
Anglima
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Enronty
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Lard Wixpreas
Coral Land
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Cvole
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India
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TxSun
ASCAM
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Machlor Care
GR. Tranodaily
Lake Erie & Western A.A
Bunday
INE & Soutiwestern Traction Company
Pearl and
Harrison Streets
Abalto
Boanoso
Andrews
Lagra
Wabash
Cci
D. Rallwax
Winans
Calhoun
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Undertakers
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Bort. Weyns
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