Ex County Treasurer John W Nation Dies at Home
Ex county treasurer John W Nation died in his Sandusky home yesterday morning after a stomach pain. He had returned from a Indianapolis trip and was in usual health. Nation served as township trustee and county treasurer in 1892 and 1894, later working in lumber. He leaves a wife, a son Wilbur, a daughter Effie Waybright, a brother Elijah and three sisters, with funeral plans pending.
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John W. Nation
Sandusky
Nation
Indianapolis
Clinton Township
Miss Swails
Elijah
Emma Sefton
Mina Parker
Williamstown
Martha Overleese
Illinois
Wilbur
Effie Waybright
K. Sof P
Knights of Mythias Dinner Hosts Notables
Arthur J. Lowe and wife entertained several prominent men from the Knights of Mythias at a six o'clock dinner last evening. Guests included Judge Frank Gas of Muncie Grand Chancellor and G I G Past Grand Chancellor. other invitees were Harry Wade of Indianapolis G K of R 8. John F. Petri of Terre Haute. Union B. Hunt George W. Powell John W. McCardle General Merrell Wilson and John Jones of Clifton. Local attendees were Dwight Murphy and wife. The visitors came to attend the roll call meeting at Castle Hall.
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Arthur J. Lowe
Knights of Mythias Order
Frank Gas
Muncie
Harry Wade
Indianapolis
G. K
John F. Petri
Terre Haute
G.I. G
Union B. Hunt
George W. Powell
John W. McCardle
Merrell Wilson
John Jones
Clifton
Dwight Murphy
Not Exempt from Poll Tax Says Attorney General
The belief among some veterans that they are exempt from poll tax is unfounded. Attorney General James Bingham reports no law exempts soldiers from poll tax for serving in the military. He notes civil war veterans are not required to pay only if they fall within ages twenty one to fifty.
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James Bingham
Bingham
Elks Initiate Large Class At Lodge No 475
The B P O E Lodge No 475 initiated a large class of candidates on Wednesday evening. Trainers supervised goats in training for the ceremony, with the following new members listed: Lee Tremain, Dr. Bland, Dr. McLaughlin, Guy Guthrie, Stinton Guthrie, Edward Bailey, Alex Porter, Henry Kammerling, Charles Remy, Barton McLaughlin, Loren Coles, William Miller, and I J Isgrigg.
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B. P. O. E. Lodge No. 475
Lee Tremain
Bland
Dr. McLaughlin
Guy and Stinton Guthrie
Edward Bailey
Alex Porter
Henry Kammerling
Charles Remy
Barton McLaughlin
Loren Coles
William Miller
I. J. Isgrigg
Worth Reading Letter on Bucklen Salve Cure
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York reports curing a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arica Salve. He applied it once daily for two days and the sore disappeared. Sold under guarantee at F M Henry Co drug store. 25c.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson Street
Buffalo
New York
F. M. Henry & Co
Meanest Critter Travels as Bashful Hypocrite
A concise, humorous remark calls a notoriously harsh creature the meanest on earth, branding it as a bashful hypocrite that travels about in plain sight.
Knights of Pythias Hold Recall Meeting At Castle Hall
The Knights of Pythias held a recall meeting last night at Castle Hall with large attendance. Notable members from across the state spoke on brotherhood gains. Twenty five to thirty petitions for membership were presented, signaling a future increase. Refreshments followed an enjoyable evening.
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Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Order
Greensburg Commercial Club Elects Directors In Annual Meeting
The Greensburg Commercial Club held its annual election in the Mayor's office. Secretary O G Miller and Treasurer D S Perry reported finances with receipts of 3404 80 and expenses 1337 05, balance carrying to 5763 75. President W W Bonner noted two proposals under consideration a piano factory to employ 125 and a Chautauqua for culture. Directors elected G G Welsh G E Erdmann J E Mendenhall L D Braden. Holdover directors are T E Day Charles Zoller Jr and C J Loyd.
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Greensburg Commercial Club
O. G. Miller
D. S. Perry
W. W. Bonner
Hay Press
Club
G. G. Welsh
G. E. Erdmann
J. E Mendenhall
L. D. Braden
T. E Day
Charles Zoller Jr
C. J. Loyd
Republican Call for Decatur County mass convention in 1908
All Republicans of Decatur County Indiana are invited to mass convention across townships on Friday March 6 1908 to select delegates for state congressional and judicial conventions. Thirteen delegates and alternates to the state convention in Indianapolis April 1 2 1908, thirteen alternates to the congressional convention, and delegates to the judicial convention are apportioned to townships with meeting sites listed. By order of Republican County Committee J P Thomson Chairman A L Dickey Acting Secretary.
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Decatur County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bartholomew
Decatur
Nakeoes
Senate
Ucevak
Boron Sa Dipireaas
Fugit
Carmel
Clinton Township
Sandusky
Adams Township
Adams
Clay Township
Milford
Jackson Township
Bruce School House
Sandcreek Township
Westport
Saltcreek Township
Newpoint
Republican County Committee
J. P. Thomson
A. L. Dickey
Farmer Seede-Well’s Remark Sparks Job Inquiry
A farmer asks about hiring Haye-That Jones, noting his steadiness. Seede-Well quips that if he were steadier he’d be motionless, reflecting a rural exchange printed in the London Express.
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Farmer Haye
Jones
Farmer Seede
London Express
La Grippe and Pneumonia Cure Ad Prompts Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe coughs and to prevent pneumonia. It urges to refuse non genuine products and mentions J H Batterton and ml packaging in a yellow box.
The Shrewd Little Girl Saves a Witch
Elizabeth Janfield, later Lady Falkland, is described as an odd child who sits with her judge father in court. A bewitched woman confesses to killing by black cat and breath, then is acquitted after the girl asks a key question about John Symondes. The crowd laughs at a prior claim tied to the judge’s brother-in-law, but the girl’s questioning secures mercy and release.
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Elizabeth Janfield
Falkland
John Symondes
Early Electrical Telegraph Plan Outlined in 1753 Letter
A Scots Magazine letter dated February 1 1753 from Renfrew signed C M describes a system using insulated wires and a light indicator to transmit letters of the alphabet. Each letter would have its own wire enabling words to be spelled out via electrical signals.
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F. B. Morse
Scots Magazine
Renfrew
C. M
Railroad Agent Saves Life at Suburban Station
Smith, a railroad agent in a western city, pulls a dignified gentleman from in front of a through train. The man, grateful, offers payment but the agent refuses and accepts a cigar instead.
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Smith
Harper’s Weekly
Leap year post cards 2 for 5e at Battertons
Milroy resident Sol Smith conducted business in the city on Wednesday. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Clifford Devine and Mary Meritt, both residents of the city. Mrs. Martha Stevens remains very ill at her North East street home. Charles H. Wiley of St. Paul, who had his left leg amputated at St Vincents hospital, Indianapolis, last Friday, is recovering. John P. Thomson attended a Republican county chairman meeting in Cambridge City to set the convention time and place for a Sixth District candidate. Rushville and Shelbyville seek the event, with neighboring forces favored.
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Clifford Devine
Mary Meritt
Martha Stevens
North East Street
Charles H. Wiley
St. Paul
St. Vincents Hospital
Indianapolis
John P. Thomson
Cambridge City
Rushville
Shelbyville
An 18th Century Smallpox Filter in Help Wanted Ads
A physician recalls that smallpox scarred workers were preferred in past job ads. He quotes 1774 newspaper notices seeking a footman and a waiting woman who must have had smallpox naturally. The excerpt links disease history to employment discrimination.
Filtering with Absorbent Cotton A Home Guide
Absorbent cotton is highly recommended as a filtering medium for home use. It acts rapidly and is valuable for filtering volatile elements. A large funnel is needed and the cotton is pressed into the neck to suit the liquid. Practice helps the housewife gauge packing density for successful filtration.
Advertised Letters and Cards to be Sent March 3
The list includes R. C. Bates Fred Emert John Freeland W. J. Hamilton Edwin McMasters J. M. Moir Aaron Sullivan J. H. Shumaker William H. Watkins Mr and Mrs Orval Noah Mrs Addie Million CARDS Mrs Ella Hight Sarah J Watsos Miss Effie Engelhart Miss Hazel Madden These letters and cards will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on March 3rd if not claimed before that time. L. D. BRADEN P. M.
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R. C. Bates
Fred Emert
John Freeland
W. J. Hamilton
Edwin McMasters
J. M. Moir
Aaron Sullivan
J. H. Shumaker
William H. Watkins
Orval Noah
Addie Million
Ella Hight
Sarah J. Watsos
Effie Engelhart
Hazel Madden
L. D. Braden
P. M
Question Your Rheumatism With Chamberlain Pain Balm
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims rapid relief from rheumatism after one application and notes many cases of lasting cure. Sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton’s Drug Store
None Whatever for Taels In China Execution Demand
A report notes foreign visitors asked to witness a native execution in China and the provincial governor agreed for a consideration. The wretched criminals begged for mercy but were denied as a satirical line about fortunes and fate, reflecting a harsh colonial era view.
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China
Hemian
Sheriff Sale Notice in Decatur County Indiana
A public sale is set for Saturday in March 1908 at Greensburg Court House to auction rents and profits for up to seven years from fifteen acres in Decatur County. Real estate owned by Elijah and Didama Rogers is offered in the Almira Sanders suit with fees and costs unpaid.
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Decatur County
Greensburg
Indiana
John J. Puttmann
James Hart
John G. Guthrie
Elijah Rogers
Didama Rogers
Almira Sanders
May Interest You Kidney Cure Ad Claims Remedy
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure asserting it stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Signed by J. H. Batterton.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Big Four Route Mardi Gras Caravans
Educational Association announces winter tourist rates for a tour to Cuba Mexico and U S Gulf Coast resorts with round trip tickets on sale through February 29 and March 2 1908. Dates include Washington and New Orleans departures for travel to California Oregon Washington Wyoming Idaho Nevada Arizona Montana New Mexico Texas and British Columbia. H J Rhein general passenger agent Cincinnati Ohio. gpo4wss HRS
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California
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
Idaho
Nevada
Arizona
Montana
New Mexico
Texas
Mexico
British Columbia
Nat’. Educational Association
Cuba
Florida
Gulf Coast
Department of Superintendence
Washington, D. C
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Pensacola
Fla
H. J Rhein
Gen. Pass. Agt
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Elks
Commercial Club
Republican Call
Washington Township
Grand Army Hall
Marion Township
Lowe’s
Batterton’s
Sol Smith
Milroy
Houston Post
Bradford Torrey
Hell
Heaven
R. P. Hamilton
Nicar
A. D
Dr. King
Ceveus
America
Choice
Ecru
Dalmbert & CO
Keensburg, Ind
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