Dress makers convention opens with gowns on exhibit
New York March 10 amid a bustle of chairs and fans the Dress Makers Protective Association of America held its annual convention. About 500 of 500 members filled the hall applauding President Miss Elizabeth A. G. White who urged support for all exhibitors and noted the exhibit as the main event. Discussions highlighted progress, dress sizing issues, and gowns ranging from green silk to yellow chiffon with varying bust measurements.
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New York
Parla
First Bell Toll At Funeral Of Donor Fleming
Huntington Ind March 1 Six years ago the late Slag Fleming donated a bell to the Methodists at Warren Church Fleming's funeral was the first tolling bell at a funeral The last funeral with tolling was that of Mrs Stas Fleming last week The bell broke and will never be used again
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Huntington
Ind
Slag Fleming
Methodi
Warren
Fleming
Stas Fleming
Lydia E Pinkham Compound Promises Relief for Women
Mrs. Josie Irwin of 325 So College St Nashville endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female diseases. The ad claims unmatched historical demand and cites letters from women nationwide praising its cures. Mrs Pinkham invites women to write for free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Josie Irwin
College St
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhoam
Atlantic
Pacific
The Schaefers chase child custody saga grips New York
Amelia E Schaefer, 25, wife of Gen Emil Schaefer, flees with their two daughters after a divorce dispute. Detectives pursue across states. Greenwich judge declines crime claim. The father offers a large reward for the children while the mother battles custody, aided by a man dubbed Mr Franklin.
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New York
Schaerer
Scheefer
Schaefers
Amelia
E. Schaefer
Fueband
Justee of the Peace
Greenwich
Hoosierisms and Oddities From Bunchtown and Beyond
A collage of humorous notes from Indiana towns recounts Jinks Tompkins advising spring shoe wear, a night watchman pondering a newborn, and contests offering bottles and pipes. Other items include a wrong tooth lawsuit, a 17 year old marriage barrier, a Matlock grocer's steam churn, widows skipped at a bachelors’ event, and Tobe’s Kokomo window misadventures.
Daily Archibalds Mistake Story in Chin chinchilla Furs
A Chicago Daily News extract relays a comic yet chaotic scene where Archibald dies a faux pas. A woman in chinchilla furs explains a near tragedy caused by Archibald standing on an electrified doormat. The plot unfolds with a burglar scare and a dramatic police intervention.
Child Bride Sought Divorce After Early Marriage
Mrs Williana Meintyre left Jeffersonville for Bethlehem Ind as a girl of not yet 13. In Clark circuit court Judge Marah set aside the marriages of William McIntyre and Lena Kelly, prompted by the wife’s adopted father John Kells. The court’s action followed Kelly being under 11 at marriage and McIntyre over 45. A double wedding occurred, then the girl returned to her foster family as she grew aware of the situation and sought to nullify the vows.
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Williana Meintyre
Jeffersonville Ao
Bethlehem
Ind
Clark Circuit
Marah
William McIntyre
WI Lena Kelly
Bettar
Will Linn Kelly
McIntyre
Carr
Mebner
Doblin Faces Mental Breakdown After Washington Testimony
Whitip Doblin, a self confessed perjurer, is described as a mental wreck after giving testimony before a U S House committee. Found in Central Park in a near collapse, he claimed the world was afire and he was sent to extinguish it. Friends say he changed after his Washington appearance and continues to struggle with ostracism and isolation.
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New York
Doblin
Washington
Lorge of Representatives
Dobiin
Lemuel B. Quigg
Leasler
Holland
Mob
Walla
Husking the corn aids a farmer in Indiana community
At a Howard township Ilon church service in Kokomo Indiana a group husked 207 ears of corn from Joseph Specks barn after his long illness left him unable to care for the crop. The activity yielded significant income potential for Speck and his family. In Alexandria Indiana a nearby oil well on the Telfo farm northeast of Summitville is projected to earn about $2,000 monthly as part of J M Underwoods estate now managed by heirs following his death years ago. The well was valued as an asset and tied to inheritance discussions.
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Tobe
Sanford Jenking
Kokomo
Jenkins
Wade
Cha Farm
Brekfoot
Archibald
Louise
Louisy
Mamma
Nhe
Archibala
Ind
Ilon Church
Howard Township
Irmera
Yeon
Joseph Speck
Speck
Alexandria
Telfo
Bummitville
Month of a New Tlan Provokes House Controversy
A fragmentary item notes a planned presentation to Sloot Tarkington by Peg Mamillen dubbed king of the cabbles. The episode stirred trouble on the Moor of the house of representatives as warnings and suspensions of rules aimed to force Tarkington to display the "urio" during a public exhibition. No prize is shown or words offered by Tarkington.
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Sloot Tarkington
Peg” Mamillen
Cabbles
House of Representatives
Tarkington
Ambitions Dominate Indiana Legislators This Session
The article notes many state senators and representatives leaving the session with ambitions for higher office. Eben Wolcott seeks secretary of state, Davis eyes Congress, Barcus aims for another run in the Fifth District, and others including Gilbert, Ball, Goodwin, and Morgan pursue governor or lieutenant governor roles.
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Eben Wolcott
Davis
Congress
Jorge Miers
Bloomington
Oth
Secon
Barcus
Terre Haute
Gilbert
Walter Ball
Fremont Goodwinn
Joe Morgan
Back ten your nests The hene return to work
The henery workers back to work and the threatened strike by a female group is averted. Markets looked to be short of eggs in Indianapolis but large shipments arrived, allowing wholesale dealers to meet demand. Prices fell from 20 cents to 18 cents over the weekend as warm weather continues to boost egg supply.
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Indianapol
Monaaytha Wholeeale
Sunshine Committee Leader Jackley Ends House Service
Representative Jackley of Creotes, a glass blower, formed the Sunshine committee after losing one percent of his time in state service. The group, now influential in the House, has rallied many members to promote living right and oppose wasteful measures. It may become a committee of the whole when adjourned Monday night, with up to two fifths backing his reform efforts.
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Jackley
Creotes
Timimg
Seave
Yueaday
Marshall
Sunshine Committee
Jack
House
Jackiey
BO Pet
Obe Hampton Dead After Indictment Case
Obe Hampton of Coatesville was found dead on the Vandalia railroad tracks near Danville Indiana. It is believed he was walking along the tracks when struck by a train. He was a brother of Charles Hampton who is serving a life sentence for the alleged murder of Wilson Haynes. Abe Hampton was one of three indicted for helping remove Haynes from the place where he died. after failures to convict the other two, Obe Hampton was never tried.
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Oace
Danville
Ind
March St-Obe Hampton
Coatesville
Vandalia
Tat Town
Hampton
Charles Hampton
Wilson Haynes
Abe Hampton
Haynes
Tw Place
Obe Hampton
This Woman Runs A Railroad
Julia Breen, longtime chief clerk, takes charge of the Cleveland Painesville and Fostern traction line after Charles Wason’s departure. She oversees all purchases, supplies, and operations, handling coal shortages and winter challenges while earning praise for managing the system and its equipment.
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Cleveland, Painesville & Fostern Traction Company
Bélog
Chas. 4
Wason
Cleveland
On & Telp
Miss Breen
Waevo
Big Consolidated
Evarett Management
Purchas
One Hundred Year Birthday in Overisel Family
Mrs. Gerrit Jane Kellen of Overisel marked her hundredth birthday after arriving from Ommen Netherlands on April 2 100%. Her five children and all descendants total exactly 100 members. The home block house once built by her sons in 1851 has been replaced by modern residences. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is recommended for kidney strength and blood purification.
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Oversel
Mich
Mra
Gerrit Jane Kellen
Ommen
Netherlands
America
Origtead
Old Nurse for Children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad
Vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pains wind colic and distress in children. Claims to soothe the child soften the gums and relieve discomfort. Sold for twenty five cents per bottle.
Transcontinental rail and dental service notices
Indiana Dental College and partners advertise dental services from 41 to 6 Dp mn and broad connections via the Florida and New Orleans Line. Union Pacific through tickets offered to numerous western points from Cincinnati and Chicago with dates through 1908, including Missouri River terminals, California routes, and Pacific Northwest destinations. Contact W L Connor for schedules, rates, and travel options.
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Sterpere
Enneyivania
Big Four
Chicago
Florida
Cincinnat
Et Augueune
Uiveners
New Ureape
Ploride
W. Gi Rmnearson
Fornia
Oregon
Wabingten
Union Pacific
Missouri River Terminala
San Francisco
Los Angele
California
Orden
Balt Lake
Butte
Anaconda
Bookuna
Wanatchee
Everett
Fairhaven
Whatcom
Huntington
Portland
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Beck's Bakery
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