Miller Withdraws from Indiana Senate Race
The Huntington Press reports Hugh Miller has withdrawn from the Republican nomination race for U S senate citing poor health. This clears the field for James Eli Watson, with emphasis that Watson is the accepted candidate and no rival in the Republican camp. The Kokomo Dispatch echoes support for Watson and notes the New boom as a warning to other hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Press
Hugh Miller
United States
Miller
James Fe. Watson
Wilson
Kokomo Dispatch
Hugh Th. Miller
Indiana
James Eli Watson
Mr. Miller
James F. Watson
Republican House of Israel
Gov Ralston Decides on Publicity in Municipal Muddle
Governor Ralston faces a decision on public handling of municipal muddles as one case remains in progress. The outcome may shape local government transparency and administrative procedures.
Governor Ralston Opens probe into Muncie issues
Indianapolis report describes Governor Ralston deciding to publicize investigations to address conditions in Muncie. Thomas Patterson pressed for attorney general involvement while Mayor Rollin Bunch sought explanation. a joint session with stenographer, reporters, and officials was arranged for transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
Muncie
Thomas P. Patterson
Rollin H. Bunch
Patterson
Mater
New Life Pills Promoted In Misleading Health Ad
An old advertisement touts Kip’s No Life Pills as a laxative to remove poisons and aging from the body. It claims accumulated waste causes dizziness and vision issues and promises relief by morning with Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kip
Dr King
Pitie
Morming
Indiana Bankrupt Case Seeks Creditors' Return
Julius Wohfeld of Columbus is declared bankrupt with assets around 8500 and liabilities near 812,000. John F. Boesinger of Indianapolis elected trustee. Proposed settlement at one cent on the dollar rejected. Stores in Columbus and Madison to be sold January 5 and January 4 respectively. About a dozen claimants, including Louisville members, expected to receive roughly two to three percent at final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Julius Wohfeld
Rabb
John F. Boesinger
Indianapolis
Madison
Louisville
Contracts Awarded by Trustees of 8th E Hospital for January
The Board of Trustees of the 8 E Hospital met in regular session and awarded January contracts for multiple supply lines including Poultry, Groceries, Tobacco, Cured Meats, Provender, Laundry, Dry Goods, Clothing, Painters Supplies, Hardware, Engineers Supplies, Bikers Supplies, and Drugs. Named vendors include Swift & Co, Scott Co, Oliver & Son, Clark & Co, Armear & Co, Pearl Packing, Short Provender, Mo Co Hunt, Spaulding & Schwab, Madison Machine Co, Lodge Hardware, and W H Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Hospital
Swift & Co
EL EB. Scott Co
Cofield Barber Grocery Co
Geiger-Fishback Co
John B. Bright & Son
J. Msmoecker
Geo. TH. Strumminn
O. Oliver & Son
Tobacco- Clark & Co
Cured Meats - Armear & Co
Cuedahy Packing Co
Pearl Packing House
C. AL Short
Mo Co
Hunt & Co
Fry Bros. & Co
U.S
Laundry Soup & Supply Co
Dinily & Roth Co
Rhodes & Pillar
Dehlers
Spaulding & Schwab
Indiana Bankrupt Commissioner Reports Large Public Subscriptions
Federal bankruptcy commissioner Charles Surprise reveals that 16,300 people contributed 830000 dollars to Reynolds County Fruit Land Company and Railroad Improvement Association, Indiana formed firms with Missouri land interest. Dissolution pending in superior court. receiver may claim title to 4000 acres, with 72000 acres option invalid. Ozark lands sat 1000 feet up. five acres needed per cow. Courtroom crowded with widows and young investors during receivership hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
Dee
Charles Surprise
Reynolds County Fruit Land Company
Railroad Improvement Association Company
Indiana
Missouri
Ozark Mountains
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Pain Relief
The ad claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism neuralgia and other pains by penetrating congestion and restoring blood flow. It promises renewed warmth and disappearance of pain and urges readers to buy the 239 and 60:2 60 cent bottle while noting a one dollar bottle holds six times as much.
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Sloan
Wonand
Sioan
Eifer
Adair Plans Democratic Governor Campaign in Indiana
Congressman John M. Adair announces in letters his plan to open headquarters in Indianapolis and wage a vigorous Democratic nomination bid. Lafayette Democrats schedule December rally with Kern, Lewis, James, and Adair to energize supporters across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John M. Adair
Lafayette
Doln W. Kern
J. Hanmilton Lewis
Ollie
Arthur Robinson
State Senate
Jim Watson
Republic
IHG
Marshall Sees Democratic Indiana Victory Hint
Vice President Marshall told President Wilson he is certain Democrats will carry Indiana in next year's senatorial election. He described the political situation there as highly satisfactory from a Democratic standpoint. Marshall and Senator Kern visited the White House after returning from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marshall
Wilson
Indiana
Kern
White House
Indianapolis
Marked Cards and a Royal Debt in a Nation’s Fall
A crown prince’s theft using marked cards triggers a scheme to recover losses. Count Esterhoff, later a successful American financier, holds the key as he leverages repayment through a public bond drive to save the realm, then departs for America leaving a shaken monarchy and a gambled government.
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Esterhoff
Bernstein
Avince
Esterholf
Peter Esterhoff
America
Iis
Oscar Vid
Count Esterhoff
Birt
Bin
Ole
Jankers
Oscar
Sam Count Esterhoff
People
Forette
Cider Beats Local Option With Cream Separator Trick
Farmers in New Carlisle discover a method to bypass local option laws by turning thousands of gallons of cider through a cream separator to remove water. A farmer notes the cider has a strong kick and remains cool. In Newcastle, the Kenyon-Brown will case was compromised in Henry Circuit Court after Wayne county transfer, involving several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Carlisle
Newcastle
Kenyon-Brown
Henry
Wayne County
Pine Whopping Cough Remedy Adv Appears in Ad
An antique advertisement touts Pine Whooping Cough Remedy from Mothers and Dr Bolva Pive Tar Honey as a quick relief for children’s colds. It markets soothing ingredients like honey and elixirs, claiming rapid soothing effects and easy dosing, with claims of growing popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolv
Armonta
Hongay
Igren
Notice of Administrator's Petition to Sell Real Estate
Jefferson County Indiana in the January term 1916 Jefferson Circuit Court. Thomas B. McGregor administrator seeks court order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. List of defendants includes many Barrett and related parties. case set for a hearing at Madison court.
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State of
Indiana
County of
Jefferson
Jefferson Circuit Court
Thomas B. McGregor
Margaret Barrett
Elizabeth L. Warrick
Minnie L. Haldene
Gustave Haldene
Grace L. Nesmuth
Alonzo Nesmuth
Anna Wilson
Ray Wilson
Freda Wilson
Earl Wilson
Catherine Stearns
William Stearns
James Barrett
Martha Barrett
Mary Jane Lyons
Dominick Barrett
Catherine Hall
Samuel L. Hall
Margaret Freeman
Oliver C. Freeman
Michael J. Barrett
Susan Barrett
William H. Barrett
Catherine Barrett
John T. Barrett
Joanna Barrett
Ella Parker
Valmore Parker
Jane Barrett
Gallagher
Mary Barrett
Barrett
Circuit Court
Petlerson County
Mindiset
Damiary
Madison
KDW
John McGregor
Owl
Wagener divorce complaint filed in Jefferson County Indiana
Louise Wagener files for divorce from Fred C Wagener in Jefferson County Indiana. Defendant, a non resident, must appear by February 8, 1916, or the court will proceed in his absence. Clerk Edw M Prenatt signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Louise Wagener
Fred C. Wagener
Fred C. Wavener
Indiana
Madison
M. Prenatt
Wash Sampson
Effie E. Sampson
Hffie Bk. Sampson
J.C. C
Divorce Notice in Indiana Case of Sampson vs Sampson
Wash Sampson sues Effie E. Sampson for divorce with a clerk filings noting Effie is a non resident. She must appear February 10 in Madison Indiana as required by court notice.
Re-Elected State Grange Master
Indiana State Grange opens its forty fifth annual meeting in Columbus. Delegates, mostly farmers, elect officers led by Master L. H. Wright of Columbus and note Wright faces slight opposition. Next meeting venue to be decided by the executive committee next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Indiina State Grange
L. H. Wright
W. W. Baxton
Pennville
W. A. Hays
Worthington
J. E. Baer
Pierceton
J. W. Lyskowinski
Lanesville
Stella A. Allen
Pendleton
Charles Roeger
Seymour
Nellie H. Golden
Mishawaka
J. R. McConnell
Aurora
Ceres
JfEndora Light
Elkhart
Pomona
Nora E. Grube
Butler
Flora
Minnie Tufts
Stewart
Nina F. Alexander
Portland
Charles B. Rigney
Terre Haute
Wright
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Treatments Advertised
An advertisement warns against mercury based cures for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, noting it contains no mercury and is taken internally. It emphasizes buying genuine Hall's and includes testimonials and price per bottle. The text also briefly notes about 3800 species of turtles and tortoises known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & Co
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Gov. Ralston
Willis Thompson
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ADAIR
Harry S. New
Hoosierdam
von Bernstein
LEGAL
P. E. Bear, Att’y
British India
Ebersole
M. T. Drake, Masonie Bidy
Humphreys
WU Leip
Pumphreys Homeo, Medicine CO
William and Ann Streets
New York
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Pixton Toilet Co
Boston
Paxtine
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