Local Advertisements and Notices
A collage of classified items including ball bearing umbrellas from Beckman’s, stylish gent’s shoes from G M Bund, U S Express baggage service, Charles Jourdan address, Foley’s Kidney Cure offered by B C Cunningham, Flint and Walling Manufacturing Co employment, Blacksmith shop for rent on Mitchell Street via John Steckley, Foley’s Honey and Tar for bronchial relief, H C Cunningham selling remedies, honorary memberships for men by the Federation of Woman's Clubs promoting Rocky Mountain Tea, and G H Lohman & Co listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckman’s
Grice
G. M. Bund
U. S. Express
Charles Jourdan
Flint and Walling Manufacturing Company
Mitchell Street
John Steckley
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Rocky Mountain
G. H. Lohman & Co
Casting the First Stone in Newspaper Critique
The Auburn Dispatch is praised for condemning public attacks on defeated men like Lewis B. Fretz after death. The piece denounces jealousy and calls for restraint, arguing no accusation of dishonesty has been made against Fretz and urging mercy per the saying let him without sin cast the first stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Dispatch
Lewis B. Fretz
Mr. Fretz
Competent judges laud F J Hayden’s northern Indiana wheat
The Senti nel notes Hon. F. J. Hayden has a fine field of wheat in northern Indiana. Seed came from the Canadian experimental farm near Guelph Ontario. Half the field grows Genesee Giant bearded wheat, the other half Dawson's Golden Chaff. Hayden also imported Siberian oats from the same farm for his new southwest Fort Wayne farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Hayden
Indiana
Hayden
Guelph
Ont
Dawson
Fort Wayne
Secret Order of the Roosters Reaches Local Town
A mysterious group named the Order of the Roosters spreads nationwide. Local lodge officials are listed with humorous titles and the initiation fee is $4.95 plus dues of forty-five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Roosters
High Cock O Lorem
Grand
Shanghai
Butt Cochin
Brama
Dung Hill
Leghorn
Bantam
Ringling Brothers Deny Acquisition Near Princeton Ind
Ringling Brothers deny buying a farm near Princeton Indiana for winter quarters and say they will continue wintering at Baraboo. The proposed move is cycle gossip stirred by press agents to boost publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Princeton
Ind
Baraboo
Ringling
Ritter and Miss George Wed in Quiet Wabash Ceremony
Russell Ritter and Minnie George married at Henry Rinkle residence on Wabash Avenue Sunday afternoon July 13. Elder W W Wyrick performed the ceremony in the presence of a few friends. They left Monday for Kendallville to establish a home. the groom works for Flint and Walling Company Ashley Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rinkle
Wabash Avenue
Russell Ritter
Minnie George
W.w.wyrick
Kendallville
Flint and Walling Company
Ashley Times
Rival newspaper starter taunts rival press arrival
A Kansas paper pokes fun at a new competitor arriving with a hand press claiming to start a rival paper. The piece, written in mock bravado, warns the newcomer his fate is sealed as rivals in town prepare to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Broad-minded Warsaw man supports local paper gifts
Daniel Bratt of Warsaw buys four copies of the Warsaw Daily Times. He sends three to his children at distant points and one for himself. He says the papers keep letter writing alive and remind his children of home plus their hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bratt
Warsaw
Warsaw Daily Times
Imbecile Rise Alarms Fort Wayne Official
Fort Wayne Indiana officials warn that the number of imbeciles and idiots is rising faster than the general population. Alexander Johnson, superintendent of the home for the feeble minded, cites seventy five percent of these defects stem from drunken parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Johnson
Home For
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wanted Manager for Kendallville Branch Ad
Wanted. Wanted manager for our Kendallville branch. Apply with references at once. Alfred Morris Wholesaler Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Alfred Morris
Cincinnati
Ohio
Island Park Assembly Opens Its Annual Session
Island Park assembly begins on July 23 with opening day and a packed schedule of speakers and events through August 14. Notable days include Hobson, Hillsdale College, Methodist day, W C T U day, McKinley Memorial with Wallace Bruce, and Grand Army sessions featuring John C. Black and Bruner. Moving pictures and concerts accompany lectures and patriotic programs across the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park Assembly
Hobson
Richard Pearson Hobson
Suleebu
Hillsdale College
The
Church
Lapworth League
DePauw University
Taylor University
Missionary Societies
Wallace Bruce
John G. Wooley
New Voice
Grand Army
Frank C. Bruner
Grand Army of the Republic
John C. Black
Indiana Flour Milling Stats and Local Notices
A census bulletin lists 645 flouring mills in Indiana with 8 producing over 100,000 barrels yearly and 235 over 5,000. Indiana ranks third in wheat use and seventh in capital, fifth in wages, sixth in product value, and ninth in establishments. Also notes a fatal dog bite in Decatur and the upcoming People's Steam laundry opening July 21 with supervision by F. J. Lieberenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kemp to Seek Health in Northern Michigan
Rev. B A Kemp presiding elder of Goshen district in the North Indiana Conference plans an indefinite stay in northern Michigan to restore health that has declined over several months. Judge Baker heard a federal court argument at Goshen yesterday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Allen Martin this afternoon. Remember a low rate excursion July 31 to Niagara Falls Toronto and Alexandria Bay over Lake Shore Ry. George Deuerling to show the town a new top car arriving early next week. Decatur to supply water by meters with a rate of twenty cents per thousand gallons. Montpelier voted 486 to approve a 841,000 subsidy for a steam railroad through the city. Rain slowed wheat and hay fields. farmers in town today. Joe Bailys automobile at Isbell sanitarium for treatment after balking en route to Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Kemp
Goshen
North Indiana
The
Methodist Church
Michigan
Allen Martin
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Lake Shore
George Deuerling
Decatur
Local notices and sales from George Lang to Niagara Falls trip
A collage of short items lists from area businesses and events. George Lang promotes summer tailoring and trouser patterns. Otis's drug store sells fly papers and insect powder. Niagara Falls excursions offered July 31 with twelve day validity. Island Park assembly runs July 23 to August 14 with 2.50 admission and free lectures. Roosevelt plans Indianapolis visit but skip on state fair. local surgeries and hospital news. factory work progresses at Flint and Walling. a Kansas obituary note. various reflections on business conduct and a shoe stock closing sale starting July 21 by H. D. Ward and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Lang
G. M. Band
Otis
George Lang
Columbia City Post
Ligonier Milling Company
George Steckley’s
Niagara Falls
Lake Shore
Island Park Assembly
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
George Gunderson
Calumet River
Alice Roosevelt
Clark
New York
D. H. McAbee
A. R. Bass
Morganstown
Ind
Foley
H. C. Cunningham
Flint and Walling Manufacturing Company
East Harris Street
Richmond
Plainwell
Assembly
Kansas
Christ
H. D. Ward and Son
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J.KELLER @ CO
Cawley & Gawley
A. J. Strauss
Will
Indiana Mills
Floyd Kelly
IUL
F. J. Lieberenz
Baker
Joe Bailey
Isbell Sanitarium
Dru
Isbell
Kelly
Huntertown
Sullivan’s Photo Studio
Campbell & CO
H. G. Misselhorn
Payly
D. H. Stinson
J.Lang @ Sons
Kodaks
KODAK
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