Two Men Hire Horse. McGeath Livery Clerk Chastises Them
Sunday afternoon Marion Barehouse known as Curley and an oil worker from Parker City hired a horse and buggy at McGeath livery barn. They drove at breakneck speed through town toward Dundee for about four hours. McGeath confronted them when they returned and struck one man in the barn after they fled. The horse bore welts, lost hind shoes, and stood lame the next day. The pair promised to settle damages to avoid arrest.
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Marion Barehouse
Fontpelier
Parker City
Nick
Curley
McGeath
Snd
Dundee
Bill
Blind Pennville man to own Spot Cash Bargain Store
James Johnson, a blind man from Pennville, closes a deal to buy the Spot Cash Bargain Store on South Main from George Friena. The invoice arrives today and the store is expected to open to the public by Wednesday. Johnson, previously a Pennville grocer, is the nephew of Percy Johnson and cousin of Lewis Johnson of Hartford City, who aids with the invoice.
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James Johnson
Pennville
Spot Cash
South Main Street
George Friena
Johnson
Percy Johnson
Lewis Johnson
Hartford City
Friend
L.b.gilbert
Montpelier
Liberty Center
Brewers seek to shape Democrats over local option issue
Indianapolis reports a brewing industry push to influence party strategy without abandoning the Democratic-republican split. Brewers fear a statewide Prohibition amendment and seek education campaigns while dodging direct party control, with leaders like Hamilton county Senator Kane urging restraint and focus on liquor policy.
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Indianapolis
Democratic Party
Democratic
Ator
Gray Munster
Aalph Kane
Hamilton County
Iit
Schedules C C and L In Effect April 11 1999
Train times announced for Cincinnati Chicago and Richmond routes including No 3 4 No 5 and No 6 with daily and Sunday services. Local sleepers between Muncie and Chicago are handled on Nos 6 4 and 5 with buffet service on trains 1 and 2. Contact agent C E Hudson Munie Indiana for details.
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Cincinnati
Richmond
Cin
Chicago
Muncie
C. E. Hudson
Munie
Ind
Tooth Picks Are Counted In Drug Store Guess
A two week guessing contest at Emschwiller drug store counted 1405 tooth picks on a plate glass window. Prizes go to Frank Jarret and three unmarried winners tied at 1400. each receives a room of wallpaper.
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Emschwiller
Herald
M.h.simons
G.J. Hoy
Frank Jarret
Claud Hoy
Verna Courtney
Azalia Muriel
Trouble at Mollie leads to two local arrests
Sunday morning Marshal Reynolds arrested Edward Huber at Mollie and brought him to Montpelier where he was fined five dollars for assault and battery in Squire Sill’s court. Huber had earlier denied meat theft charges against him by neighbor Orlando Cook and later accused James Burns of starting the rumor. Burns filed an affidavit after a low‑key altercation over turkeys, resulting in Burns’ pursuit and Huber’s arrest and fine.
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Marshal Reynolds
Mollie
Edward Huber
Montpelier
Squire Sill’s
Huber
Orlando Cook
James Burns
Cook
Burns
England's oldest man marries again at 120
Reports claim William Parr, aged 152, held three marriages and long life feats, while James Wright of Spurlock Kentucky touts youth after using Electric Bitters. A Kentucky man, Price from Dry Welle county, was jailed after intoxication. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as a universal health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Parr
England
James Wright
Spurlock
Pioneer Drug Store
Dr.King
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful in Montpelier Case
Montpelier Indiana resident Mrs. Mary A Smith of Monroe street reports severe kidney trouble including frequent discharge, headaches, and back pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Pioneer Drug Store her symptoms improved quickly and she credits the treatment with curing her condition. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for United States. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Dean
Mary A. Smith
Monroe Street
Ind
Doan
Pioneer Drug
Price Die
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean's
Persuasion Specialists and a Soldier’s Secret Story
The article describes Tor Al a nervous-medicine specialist and highlights persuasion as central to his cases. It recounts a six year old boy Prank absorbing his father’s views, and a kitchen scene where Mary overhears an altercation. A dramatic confession reveals Frank’s aim to persuade Mary for cake, with humor damping the tense moment. It then shifts to Eleonore Prochaska born in Potsdam and her audacious enlistment in Napoleon’s era, disguising as August Renz and serving as a drummer before being mortally wounded. The piece notes memorials raised in Danneberg and Potsdam.
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Tor
Prank
Whdeb
Alo
Frank
Mary
Eleonore Prochaska
Mareh Ttiz
Potsdam
iSio
August Renz
Lutzow Corpe
Gaehrde Forest
Reulerungsbezirk
Luneburs
Kreis Dannenbers
Pras- Blans
Ise
Dannenberg
Issp
London
Pebble eating in penguins noted by Bristol Naturalists
Sir James Ross observed penguins swallowing stones during travels. A Bristol Naturalists' Society paper by W. H. Wicks collects cases of stomach stones in various animals and notes white quartz pebbles are common, though the habit remains unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ross
Bristol Naturalists’ Society
W. H. Wicks
Wicks
London Globe
Clotm Craft Clothes Guarantee From Honest Makers
A promotional note praises 59 years of effort by the skilled makers and their factory. It asserts smart clothes that endure and promise guaranteed satisfaction, inviting customers to choose Clotm Craft Clothes with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clotm Craft
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