Hamilton Fire Devastates O P Brown Store Area
An explosion at the O P Brown store in Hamilton around 2:30 Tuesday morning sparked a blaze that nearly wiped out E Swaidner’s department store next door. The blast damaged the Brown building’s west wall, cause unknown, with losses estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars. Other victims include Cliff M Johnston of the Hamilton News Dr Snowberner the dentist and Henry McClish, all losing personal belongings. Insurance covered most, except McAlish.
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O. P. Brown
Hamilton
E. Swaidner
Mr. Swaidner
Brown
Cliff M. Johnston
The
Haniton News
Snowberner
Henry McClish
Swaidner
Mr. McAlish
Sorosis Gains in Library Contest
The article notes Sorosis leading the library contest with 21,201 votes as students urged renewals to boost votes. Mentions the High School holding back votes and the K of P's adding 512 votes, with Emmet Croxton in town commenting on a test car and a rough ride after striking a snow bank.
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Eagle
Sorosis
Oui
K. of P's
Emmet Croxton
Angsla
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Highlights
The notice lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m class meeting at 11 45 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 80 p m and Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m with a cordial invitation extended to all.
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Epworth League
Rev Paulus fills pulpit amid sickness and upcoming sermons
California reports Rev Lamb’s illness prompts Rev Paulus to preach, with Rev Charles Mann of Xenia Ohio set to speak at United Presbyterian Church on March 3 at 1130 and 730. Herbert Harrington of Hillsdale to discuss Local Option at Presbyterian Church Friday night March 1. crowd expected large. Other notes mention pupil changes in primary and high school rooms, a visitor from Flint, a weather‑related S. & Convention disruption, and a productive session despite bad roads.
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Charles Mann
Xenia Ohio
United Presbyterian Church
Herbert Harrington
Hillsdale
Presbyterian Church
Dillon Guilty of Manslaughter in Farm Wife Poisoning
A LaGrange county jury found George W. Dillon guilty of manslaughter in the poisoning of his wife. After two hours of deliberation, the twelve jurors returned a unanimous verdict of guilt and imposed a sentence ranging from two to twenty-one years.
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George W. Dillon
LaGrange County
Lecture on Stonewall Jackson by Saunders VanAuken
Saunders VanAuken of Newport News Virginia will give a Stonewall Jackson lecture here Tuesday evening. A Steuben County boy and talented young man, his talk should interest locals. Proceeds benefit the High School piano fund.
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Saunders VanAuken
Newport News. Va
Stonewall Jackson
VanAuken
Steuben County
Traction Line Rumors Spur Route Debate
Rumors circulate about a traction line from Montgomery Michigan to Clear Lake near Ray Indiana. Proposals consider starting from Ray or Fremont, noting travel distances and cross state line concerns. If built, the line may use motor cars like those on the St Joseph Valley railway between Fremont and Lake George.
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Montgomery
Mich
Clear Lake
Ray
Ind
Fremont
State Line
St. Joseph Valley
Lake Greorge
Auburn Chosen For Republican District Convention
At a Fort Wayne meeting of county chairmen the city of Auburn was selected as the site for the district convention to choose delegates and alternates to the national convention in Chicago. The date is not set but expected to be early April.
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Fort Wayne
Auburn
Chicago
Why Not Have 6000 Roads Meeting
A letter urges Steuben County to host road meetings like other towns in the state. It argues for topics such as gravel road prep and maintenance, drainage, dirt road upkeep, railroad tax relief, and other road issues. The writer suggests Fremont hosting under the Commercial Club or Farmers Institute, believing such gatherings would benefit the community.
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Steuben
Burder
Aliso
Fremont
Commercial Club
Farmers Institute Association
War Hymn Across The World’s Battle Trail
A war poem recalls ancient conflict spanning continents where swords speak, drums drum, and marching feet echo through wheat fields. The speaker laments bloodshed while praising the mobilizing power of glory, country love, and the call to fight across every landscape.
Bluebells Concert Company at Opera House March 7
The Bluebells Concert Company presents four gifted young ladies at the opera house on Thursday evening March 7 under the Knights of Pythias auspices. Tickets are on sale at Gier Bros. and J. W. Heller's in both markets.
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Bluebells
Opera
Knights of Pythias
Gier Bros
J. W. Heller's
Bookless Homes and the Call for Libraries
The Oregon Library Commission argues that well to do homes lack books beyond gift volumes and cheap magazines. It urges state action to raise reading levels, noting 94 percent never reach college and 9 percent stop schooling after fourteen. The library's contribution, it says, can elevate town standards through noble, earnest reading material.
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Ibrain
Oregon Library Commission
Old hand fire engine has long service history
The Waterloo Press recounts a pioneer hand fire engine that served Cleveland Ohio then Toledo before Waterloo acquired it. It powered early fire protection until water mains reached the city, later serving as a reserve and still functional for future use.
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Waterloo
Cleveland
Ohio
Toledo
Torrent Fire Department No. 1
There Was There Was A Polite Salesman Exchange
A fragmentary line shows a polite salesman asking if anyone is waiting, with a brief reply implying the customer is ready. The text is garbled but centers on a casual sales interaction and a prompt purchase.
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Dameal
Ethel Almira Quimby dies at seven in Lester Michigan
Ethel Almira Quimby daughter of John and Nora Quimby was born October 29 1904 at home and died February 21 1912 after a four day illness aged 7 years 3 months 22 days. The obituary notes community sorrow and includes hymns and references to heaven. It mentions family, burial in Lester cemetery and the broader Kline and Allman family connections with several named relatives. Jacob Kline died May 8 1911 and multiple descendants are listed across Michigan communities.
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Ethel Almira
John
Nora Quimby
Ethel
Hazel
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Rho
John Keller
Ovid
Coldwater Lake
Jacob Kline
Mr. Kline
Jennie
Michigan
Stanwood
Mortimer
Kinderhook
Ellen Newberry
Quincy
Emma George
Mary Purdy
Algansee
Fred Allman
Lansing
Elizabeth Tyndal
Kline
B.D. Gray
Lester Cemetery
Ransom Vardy
Christian Kebler
Germany
Tals Allman
Obies
Attorney General opinions on auditor pay for yearly assessments
The attorney general delivers an opinion on whether county auditors should receive extra pay for preparing annual assessment rolls. The ruling states that for the year real estate was valued the auditor is charged with preparing the rolls without additional compensation.
Better Roads Appeal Spurs Statewide Road Plan
Local editor urges practical road improvements as elections approach. Struben County touted for best facilities in the state, with certain favored sections noted as costly but necessary to reduce long term expenditures and protect taxpayer dollars.
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Struben
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