Man With False Teeth Involved In Odd City Incident
A traveling book salesman, after heavy drinking, claimed to live at a Baker Street home until police found him in a bedrock rocking chair. He had a full set of teeth in court while others were missing and later left a set at Mrs. Hett’s house for identification. He faced no charges and received an indefinite continuance. In other news, Middlebury elects officers and plans a 1904 meeting in Camden with thirty delegates in attendance.
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Calhoun Street
Pennsylvania
Lima
H. Bett
Baker and McClellan
Kruekeberg
Police
Middlebury
Mira. A. V. Hunter
Columbia City
J. P. Mertillat
Fort Wayne
A. P. Stuckenburg
Camden
W. C. Patterson
St. Joe
J. C. Showalter
E. E. Neibel
Lagrange
Dowell Romance Ends In Wife's Death
In Muncie Indiana on October 24 Pearl McDowell dies at her mother's Yorktown home. Claude McDowell used a dead friend's name to obtain a furlough from the Philippines, married Pearl Stewart, and faced multiple prison terms after escapes. He later vanished while living on a Yorktown area farm.
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Muncie
Ind
Pearl McDowell
Claude McDowell
Yorktown
Philippines
Pearl Stewart
United States
Miss Stewart
Fort Thomas
Barn Fire Destroys Hollinger Farm in Jefferson Township
A large barn on the Hollinger farm in Jefferson township burned Friday afternoon along with its contents. No loss estimate available. property was insured with Allen County Farmers Mutual.
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A. A
J. W. Hollinger
Jefferson Township
Allen County Farmers’ Mutual
Marriage Licenses Listed In Local Notice
William E Sternberger and Anna Wiedeman are issued a marriage license along with William L Castle and Lydia A Rupert. Charles L Funkami and Sarah R Bionne appear in the same public notice as couples obtaining licenses.
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William E. Sternberger
Anna Wiedeman
William L. Castle
Lydia A. ‘Rupert
Sarah R. Bionne
Botanic Blood Balm offered free trial for rheumatism catsarrh
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh, claiming it cleanses the blood and provides permanent relief. It offers a free sample, medical advice, and notes sales through Fort Wayne and Atlanta offices with express delivery options.
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Botanic
Atlanta
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ranke & Nussbaum
Calhoun Street
Express
National Chairman to Speak Here in Fort Wayne Rally
Allen county prohibitionists plan a large Fort Wayne rally on November 16 with Oliver W. Stewart of Illinois as national chairman delivering the address. Stewart, an Illinois legislator and noted orator, has informed Fort Wayne leaders he will speak to the Allen county organization and the local committee will organize preparations.
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Allen County
Fort Wayne
Oliver W. Stewart
Illinois
Stewart
Great Sensation in Leesville Over Saved Life
W H Brown of Leesville Ind credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life and relieving asthma pains. The testimonial notes cures of consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with the remedy priced at 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottles free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
Dreier & Bro
Lutheran Teacher Resigns From St John’s Church
Prof. Philip Scharman resigns as second class teacher at St. John’s Lutheran with the congregation's regret. He heads to Springfield Minnesota to teach in a parochial school. Prof. Oelke will replace him in the third class. Prof. H C Schmidt has been offered Oelke’s former post but not yet accepted.
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Philip Scharman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Scharman
Springfield
Minn
Oelke
H. C. Schmidt
A Cure for Dyspepsia with Eohol and Kodol
Mrs. W. W. Saylor of Hilliard Pa testifies that Eohol Dyspepsia Cure completely cured her chronic dyspepsia and loss of appetite. The ad claims Kodol relieves appetite loss nervousness headaches constipation bad breath sour risings indigestion and all stomach troubles by restoring digestion.
Resignation of Nickel Plate freight agent Moderwell shocks city
H C Moderwell resigns as freight agent at Nickel Plate effective November 1 after eighteen years of service. W H Windt of Valparaiso named successor and will move to the post. Moderwell will join his brother in a coal and wood business. Alden Denny, 87 from Winona Minn, was captured by a farmer posse near Wakarusa. Burglars raided Baskey hardware, Harding's general store and Hiatt's grocery in Kewanna stealing clothing, cutlery, revolvers and canned goods.
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H. C. Moderwel
Moderwell
J. M. Moderwell
W. H. Windt
Valparaiso
Mr. Windt
Denny
Winona
Minn
Andrew Preteaher
Wakaruse
Baskey
Harding
Hiatt’s
Kewanna
Oil fever grips Ossian as major companies seek leases
Crews from Western Oil of Pittsburg and other firms swarm Ossian's eastern county section after the R upright drill shows a solid oil showing. Leasers from Delvhos, Standard Oil, Muncie Crude Oil and Gas push to acquire land with bonuses and 1/6 shares. The field may be expanding with more territory, while the R upright test reaches at least 1200 feet.
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Western Oil Company
Pittsburg
Western Company
Delvhos Company
Standard Oil Company
Muncie Crude Oil and Gas Company
Craigville
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief From Indigestion
Dieting invites disease and starvation weakens the system. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables digestion of wholesome food, cures indigestion and stomach troubles, digesting what you eat and making the stomach sweet. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
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Meyer Bros. Co
GOLD MINE FEVER STARTS IN MILAN AREA
A party digging an ell well near Milan Center unearthed a glittering substance resembling gold. A few grains were taken to Maysville and tested by a jeweler, who found a small amount of genuine material. News stirred hopes of a local gold discovery, with further tests planned before any announcement.
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New Haven
David Stauffer
Milan Center
Maysville
Globe
Young Attorney Accused of Writing Bogus Insurance Policies
In northern Indiana Columbia City papers report Charles L DeVault a young attorney accused of drafting counterfeit insurance policies using blanks from companies that have gone out of business.
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Columbia City
Charles L. DeVault
Busine
Begin a Government Stenography Career With $1000 Salary
A Huntington Indiana notice urges young people to enroll in a six month course at Huntington Business University to qualify as stenographers for the United States Government at a $1000 yearly salary. A $40 deposit is requested as a guarantee of prompt and satisfactory performance and information is offered free by O. E. Hawkins.
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Huntington Business University
Huntington
Ind
United States
O. E. Hawkins
Pretty Hymeneal Events Solemnized at Westminster Church
Miss Carrie Elizabeth Hughes married James Inglis of Detroit at Westminster Presbyterian church last evening. The ceremony featured a choir, bridesmaids from several states, and elaborate floral decor with white chrysanthemums and palms.
Detroit couple wed in pink themed ceremony with large reception
The bride wore a dark green traveling gown and green hat as hundreds attended a Detroit wedding at Mrs Hughes home. Flowers from Breitmeyer of Detroit adorned the bridal party with pink roses and gauze ribbons. A musical program by the Alexander orchestra followed a reception. guests included several out of town visitors. The couple, Mr. and Mrs Inglis of Detroit, planned future travels to Asheville and the East with plans to reside at 20 Kirby Avenue.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Carrie Elizabeth Hughes
Nora Bush Hughes
James Inglis
Detroit
Mich
Henry Hagemann
Westminster Church
Grace Miller
Pittsburg
Mary Palmer
Fostoria
Ohio
Misa Barrett
Emma Burode
Sweringen
Maine
Charles MacDougal
Edith Hughes
Solomon Bush
James Gale Inglis
Bay City
J. Budmen Fleming
Episcopal Church
Breitmeyer
Hughes
Will Inglis
C. M. Daneon
H. G. Keegan
C. B. Woodworth
Kirby Avenue
Lloyd Harris
Brantford
Canada
Inglis
G. M. Black
F. W. Whiting
M. J. Murphy
Marguerite Murphy
GC. van C. Gansen
Grand Rapids
Bush
Huntington
Ind
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Treace Estate
By order of the Allen Circuit Court the executor of Henry A. Treace deceased will offer for sale at public auction at Emrick & Emrick law office Fort Wayne Indiana on November 1 1908 the north half of southeast quarter section 24 and southwest quarter of southeast quarter section 13 all in township 32 north range 12 east Allen County Indiana containing forty acres sale starts 10 a m terms one half cash and half due in eighteen months secured by first mortgage at 6 percent interest waiving valuation and appraisal laws.
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Allen Circuit Court
Henry A. Treace
Law Office
Emrick & Emrick
East Main Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Indiana
Township 32
Range 12
Section 13
United States Express Auction of Unclaimed Goods
Unclaimed express goods received before November 1 1902 in the second division Indiana will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in Fort Wayne Indiana at 9 00 am Wednesday November 11 1903. Sale continues until all are sold unless claimed with charges paid. G Benedict General Superintendent H Stapleford Auctioneer.
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Indidiana
Fort Wayne
Indiana
G. Benedict
H. T. Stapleford
Town board settle hitching post dispute in Kirley City
The quarrel over hitching posts on Elevator street is resolved with all parties satisfied. The case in court will be withdrawn and work to finish hitching posts throughout the town will proceed.
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Kirley City
J. L. Barnes
To Cure a Cold in One Day
An advertised remedy promises a quick cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the purchase price if it fails to work. Each box bears EK W. Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents.
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EK. W. Grove
Strike Tests Wage Demands By 1000 Negro Longshoremen
In Mobile Alabama on October 24 a thousand Black longshoremen walked off the job seeking higher wages. Officials and workers reported the mass action disrupted port activity as organizers pressed for better pay.
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Mobile
Als
Money to Loan and local notices from Paulding
Real estate or personal security loans offered by C. E. Pfeiffer in Bass Block rooms 6 and 7. Marcus Rose of Paulding Ohio visits to escort his wife home. Mrs Rose recently underwent an operation at Hope hospital two weeks ago. Green and Uncle Sam Trading Stamps advertised at Dreize's Drug Store.
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C. E. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
Green
Uncle Sam
Dreize
DEUG
Marcus Rose
Paulding
Ohio
Mrs. Rose
Hope Hospital
Bowser as Adviser to the Corner Drugstore Boss
A 1903 sketch shows R Bowser serving as neighborhood adviser to the family druggist. He shuns politics and church ties, warns about fatal prescription mistakes, and keeps a scrapbook of pharmacist errors. His nosy vigilance extends to customers and his own safety, constantly testing the pill bottles and ensuring no mix ups.
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C. B. Lewis
R. Bowser
Itifteen
Mr. Bowser
Bowser
Gosep
The Neighborhood Guardian in a Drug Store Saga
Mr Bowser acts as guardian and partner to a local drug store, pressuring the proprietor with intense interest and threats. The tale depicts Bowser manipulating patronage, threatening to withdraw his business, and forcing a smile from the town pharmacist while implying deadly consequences and a volatile, toxic rivalry.
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Mr. Bowser
The Funny Man Poses Riddle About Family Choices
A humorous quip frames a puzzle on family and option. Henpeck of Phils Ledger provides a wry reply about the persistent gap between a man and his kin.
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Henpeck
Phils Ledger
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Wytheran Ladies
Agent Moderwell
Nickel Plate
Ossian
Ossian News
Milan
Carrie Hughes
United States Express Company
Bowsers
Mr. Bowsers
Oshkosh
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