Monday's Town Elections Show Sparse Voter Turnout
Report from last Monday's town election notes low interest and many spoiled ballots. Results list trustees for ward 1 Elmer Ritter and Wills Flint. ward 2 William McClue and Earl Michael. town clerk John A. Doster. town treasurer Elmer Wood. town marshal Ed M Crawford with party affiliations indicated.
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Elmer Ritter
Wills Flint
Wmn. McClue
Earl Michael
John A. Doster
Robert Clark
Angola Town Election Delivers Full Republican Ticket
Angola voters elected the full Republican slate last Monday. Trustees chosen were Peter Jacob George Kemery and Daniel Shank. Clerk Alton McNeal Treasurer Judson Ritter Marshal Arthur Norton.
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Angola
Peter Jacob
George Kemery
Daniel Shank
Alton McNeal
Judson Ritter
Arthur Norton
Progressive People Win at Waterloo Election
The citizens ticket opposed the electric light proposition failed to win. Honors were divided between the democratic and republican tickets. Officers elected are expected to implement an electric light plant and other improvements.
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Citizens
Agin
Waterloo
Tornado Rumor Fails to Wreak Major Damage at Waterloo
Traveling rumor sparked fear in Waterloo Monday night but reports prove exaggerated. Only Maxon’s tin roof torn, windows broken, trees uprooted, and several buildings damaged with no injuries reported.
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Waterloo
J. W. Goodwin
Maxon
No Licensed Booze at Angola
A remonstrance against granting a saloon license to Stephen Nolan was filed last week before the county commissioners. Nolan did not appear in court, so no action was taken.
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Steuben
Stephen Nolan
Thirst Quencher at Camden Village Council Action
In Camden Michigan the village council held a special morning session and approved a new saloon man's bond ensuring summer drink access. The meeting addressed local thirst concerns and formalized approval for the bartender's license.
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Camden
Mich
Judge McBride Swindled by Fraudulent Letter
A judge received a letter months ago claiming to be from his son in Alaska asking for 8100 due to a frozen arm. The judge sent the money. the son returned home unaware of the matter and suspects another man mailed the letter using a letter the judge had given him.
Shortage Hits Cuban Postal Funds In 75,000 Gap
A dated note recounts Chas. F. W. Neeley of Munele, once a Mount administration political figure, as postal agent in Cuba. It warns of a $75,000 shortfall in department funds and insinuates Neeley did not destroy $411,000 in old stamps entrusted to him, amid broader tensions with Spanish officials.
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Chas. F. W. Neeley
Munele
Gov. Mount
Cuba
Neeley
Salem Trustee Tracks Claims From Troubled Waters
The new Salem township trustee stayed busy addressing mounting claims surfacing from troubled times. A bank at Abbiey demands repayment of 250 dollars in a recent filing.
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Salem Townships
Abbiey
Chappel vs Wabash Railroad Proceeding in Circuit Court
The case of Chappel versus the Wabash railroad is heard in circuit court this week. Mrs. Chappel seeks damages for her son's death near Hamilton in November 1808, after securing damages in DeKalb for her husband's death. The matter, moved to Angola on change of venue, features eminent counsel on both sides and a struck jury led by Judge Hodmin.
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Chappel
Wabash Railroad
Hamilton
DeKalb
Angola
McBride
Indianapolis
Baxter & Brown
Auburn
Hammond
Man Injured After Porch Ladder Board Breaks
C r Chadwick fell about eight feet from a porch while repairing it yesterday at Jacob Michael's. A rotten board on a ladder gave way, causing bruises and a severe shaking but he expects no serious injury.
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Jacob Michael’s
C.r. Chadwick
Mr. Chadwick
Ed the Rebounder in Town Marshal Crawford Chase
The town recounts Ed, a rebounder, chased by locals at night. Crawford pursued the northeast area but crossed lots in a hurry to save time. He failed to see a barb wire fence yet asserts it was or is there. He bounced back several yards and abandoned the pursuit.
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Ed. Crawford
Barn Burned at Lake Gage in Thunderstorm Blaze
A lightning strike during a Monday night storm damaged Frank Brown's new barn near Lake Gage and destroyed its contents. Two horses were saved, one perished, and the residence nearby was saved with great effort.
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Frank Brown
Lake Gage
Reduced Chicago Fares by Lake Shore May to June
Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railway offers reduced round trip tickets to Chicago for May 7 14 and 21 with departures from Chicago allowed until June 1. Agents will sell tickets at the lower rates and permits return trips to the origin. The promotion ends after June 1.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Lakeshore & Michigan Southern Railway
Doctor Charley Moore Honored At Medical College Commencement
Charley Moore, one of the graduates, completed the Medical College of Ohio course with honors after a period of illness. He has not yet announced a chosen location but is regarded as deserving of success and is expected to achieve it.
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Medical College of Ohio
Tues
Charley Moore
The Circus Comes to Town Tonight with Barlow Bros Show
Tomorrow will be a big day for Young America as Barlow Bros circus arrives. A crowd of small boys will be ready to feed elephants and lions with hay and escort the parade band. The performance is scheduled for the evening.
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America
Barlow Bros
Bomding
More Candidates for County Treasurer
In addition to last week’s list, Frank T. Dole of Salem and Fred Baker of Jamestown have announced their willingness to serve as county treasurer.
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Frank T. Dole
Salem
Fred Baker
Jamestown
House Struck by Lightning in York Township
Martin Dunham's house in York Township was struck by lightning on Monday night. The structure was damaged but did not catch fire, and the occupants were frightened though unharmed. Dunham was serving on a circuit court jury and was away in Angola at the time.
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Martin Dunhan
York Township
Mr. Dunham
Angola
Fremont Eagle Gets a Bright New Dress and Expansion
Several newspapers praise the Fremont Eagle for a four page home print upgrade, new dress of type, and improved makeup. The boosters commend Editor Wells for prosperity and growth, noting the paper now looks more like a town much larger.
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Fremont
Wells
Witterloo Press
Fremont Eagle
Magnet
Bro. Wells
Bair
Bro Wells
Camden
Mich
Frewch Mac le
EAGLE
Brother Wells
Steuben
Ohio Law Lets Ducks Be Hunted on Water Two Years
The Ohio assembly enacted a law allowing duck hunting on state waters for the next two years. The measure, aimed at clarifying use of the word or, faced criticism but stands as enacted. Local observers note the implications for wildlife and hunting season enforcement.
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Ohio Assembly
Fish Prices and County Fishing Leaks Stir Angolan Papers
Angola papers allege illegal fishing across the county and warn of decisive action. They predict a day when lawful catches rise and penalties will fall hard on violators, making fish expensive for some offenders.
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Angola
Powelson Brothers Move to Kinderhook Post
Albert Powelson and Jamily relocated last week to the Powelson Bros tatot near Kinderhook, and the EAGLE was dispatched to that post office.
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Albert Powelson
Jamily
Powelson
Tariff Letter From Columbia City Man Requests Tobacco Seed
A man in Columbia City writes to Congressman Robinson asking for tobacco seed. He complains that tariff barriers hinder his ability to grow and sell tobacco and asserts he and others can continue farming if supplied. He mentions names like Dean and Battleax Garrett Copper in a rustic plea for relief.
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Columbia City
Robinson
Ase
Threepublicans
Dean
Battleax
Garrett Copper
County Clerk Grants Three Marriages in One Week
After issuing only one license in three weeks the county clerk completed three marriage licenses this week. Names listed include Fred Leonard with Myrtle Corthick, Charles A. Wyman with Serah Grundy, and Frank B. Carr with Myrtle Tubbs.
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Fred Leonardson
Myrtle Corthick
Charles A. Wyman
Serah Grundy
BP. Carr
Myrtle Tubbs
Garbage Question In Coldwater
Coldwater residents debate how to dispose of garbage and refuse. The board of health advocates a crematory while most others favor different solutions.
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Coldwater
Board of Health
Billy Masters Is Busy at Hillsdale Station
L. C. Murphy of Hillsdale leads at the railroad station as supply man for station Agent Co. W who is coming down with the measles.
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Billy Masters
L. C. Murphy
Hillsdale
Co. W
Private Recital by Mrs Holbrook and Terenas Holbrook
Pupils present a studio recital on Thursday evening May 17 to showcase progress. The program features selections from young performers with emphasis on their advancing studies and effort.
The Origin of the Negro Race by Sir Henry M Stanley
The May issue of North American Review features Sir Henry M Stanley’s article on The Origin of the Negro Races. He argues Asia as the cradle of the race and traces 7,000 years of isolation shaping African diversity, noting the unity of humankind.
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Sir Henry M. Stanley
North American Review
Asia
Africa
Sahara
Mediterranean
Sir Henry
A New Humorist in the Senate
A description of Semitor Pettus of Ababa crave delivering a humorous Puerto Rican Dill speech in the Senate. The piece notes laughter from Frye of Maine and Channery Depew, Pettus’s lively wit, and Pettus’s aging emergence after an admonishing remark from a bitter gentleman. The account cites the May issue of National Magazine.
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Senate
Semitor Pettus
Ababa
Millionaire's Club
Frye
Maine
Channery Depew
Tts
Peltos
Miunner
Mouch
Senator Gallinger
Reverdige
Senter Pettus
Aut
Semitter Pugh
Genderman
Pettus
The Chicago Times Herald Promises Broad News Coverage
The paper proclaims fearless presentation and broad circulation with a staff of writers and ample coverage for business people society figures sports ministers and children. It offers advertising services and copies of the Eagle to acquaint non subscribers with forthcoming news.
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Chicago ‘Times-Herald
Eagger
Times-Herald
EAGLE
Census of Agriculture details 1900 plans and farm data
The text outlines the 1900 census design for agricultural data. It discusses separate farm schedules, restricted access to returns, and the scope of farms, crops, livestock, and farm products to be enumerated. It notes a June 1900 enumeration date and emphasizes accuracy and objectivity.
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United States
Poe
Jane
Fite
Dasice
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Charley
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Ohio
Paradise
Kinderhook
Goevernor
Suburn
Qur Towisman
Frank Burdick
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