Marriage at Kokomo District Prescribed Residence
At the bride’s residence six miles northwest of Kokomo on Wednesday December 27, Willian C. Dimmitt and Hattie M. Raines united in marriage. Rev. S. F. Wilson officiated. Dimmitt, son of J. F. Dimmitt, is a manager and industrious worker. Raines is Zell Raines’ daughter of good character. They will reside at the former Peter Hawkins home. The Observer and friends extend best wishes.
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Kokomo
Willian C. Dimmitt
Hattie M. Raines
S. F. Wilson
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Zell Raines
Peter Hawkins
Local notes from Kokomo and nearby towns appear in Observer
A stream of social updates covers visits and gatherings in Kokomo Forest and Crawfordsville. Names include Miss Mike Nicholson Mrss Mary Morrison Miss Lou McCoy and Ashton Weddel, plus Geo Heddwicks Thos Barnes and W H Eikenberry. A family reunion at Je te’s home and New Year dinners are mentioned along with small business changes and a cough remedy endorsement. The column also notes a 1900s century start debate and Honey Creek GOP meeting plans for January with district convention dates.
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Mike Nicholson
Kokomo
the Observer
Toledo Blade
Jon
Bireley
Mary Morrison
Lou McCoy
Ashton
Le~land
Jas ‘Hendricks
Notice on Post Officers Installation and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Jenior Wise Dept unmrmander Sol A Pennington will install the newly elected Post Officers January 6 1900 at 2 oclock PM Jubu B Sims Post Quartermaster. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is touted as a universal preventative and cure for croup claimed by M M V Fisher and W I Galy of Liberty West Virginia. The product is said to have saved many children and is offered for sale by GW Elmyl.
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Union
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Liberty
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Ile
GW. Elmyl
Sunday School Roles at M. E. Church Board
Listing of church officers and auxiliary leaders for Sunday School and related groups. Names include W. A. Ehrman superintendent. M. P. Jeter assistant. Lizzie O Leary secretary. Herman Huber assistant secretary. W. A. Weddel treasurer. Fthel Woody organist. Mrs. W. A. Ehrman chorester. Irene Huber Edith Pitzer librarians. various officers from K of P C.C. and M. of W. J. J. Hawkins prelate. G. W. Freeman E. of Rees. Hart M. F. C.. Kosman C. O.. W. A. Ammon O. G.. S. B. Richards trustee. Jeter minute manager. Emma Wright protector. Ada Brant G of T. Jaille Jeter {.0. Jennie Brant.
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M. P. Jeter
Lizzie O'Leary
Herman Huber
Tres
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Fthel Woody
Chorester
Irene Huber
Edith Pitzer
C.C
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RUE. Frazer
J. J. Hawkins
G. W. Freeman
Rees
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F. F
Richards
Del
H. M. Weer
Ait
O. D. Jeter
Rathbone Sisters
M. BE
Sadie Weddel
MM. E.S
Maud McCoy
Orpha Davis
Ree C
Hellen Ehrman
Minute Jeter
Emma Wright
Laura Hosman
T. O
Ada Brant
Jaille Jeter
Jennie Brant
Shooting Affray At Hewitt House Involving Bayles Cooper
On Monday evening Geo Hewitt and wife faced three men in the Hewitt home near the door when Mrs Hewitt demanded they leave. Revolvers fired through the doorway wounding Mrs Hewitt and leaving ten bullets in the house. Wood Bayles and Emery Cooper are named as the intruders and will face legal action. Mrs Hewitt remains seriously ill from shock.
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Wood
Albert Bayles
Emery Cooper
Isaac Hewitt
Knights Entreatment Brings Kokomo Talent to Evening
Tuesday evening the Knights hosted an entertainment featuring the Rathbone Sisters and invited guests. Currie McKinney gave a salt, Mrs Jd. We Rate recited, twelve young ladies performed a drill, W. McKinney and Carrie Al Kin ney danced, Mr. Kelley from Kokomo led old maids and bachelors, the twelve‑girl drill praised as fine. An orchestra from Kokomo provided music, followed by a splendid supper.
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Currie McKinney
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Mr. Kelley
Kokomo
Mystery order meeting and supper hosted by Mrs Chaney
On Monday evening the Rebekah lodge discussed mysteries of their order and installed silvers for the guiding team. After the session A C Chaney surprised members by inviting them to stay for a supper prepared by his wife. Members left feeling well repaid for attending.
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Rebekahi Ogde
A.C. Chaney Fur
Three Corners Local Gossip From Indiana Territory
Out of town visitors from Ohio and Kokomo fill the week with greetings and travel notes. Residents report sales, jobs, and family visits while a light furnace of local happenings includes a farm sale for 4000 dollars with wheat kept, a state university move, and a soot fire danger beneath a snowy roof.
Spalding Continues Gallery Work in New London
We commend Mr. Spalding as the new conductor of the rented Photograph Gallery formerly run by C. Q. Hosman. Spalding has long operated a gallery there and is well recommended by New London citizens. We thank our patrons for past favors and request support for Mr. Spalding.
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M.S. Spalding
Year 1900 begins with appeals to subscribers
The editor urges delinquent subscribers to pay up as the paper faces higher costs. Weather and local notes mention Hart receiving news of a Texas colony reuniting, with a poor dinner and cold doors due to heavy weather.
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F.M.C. Hart
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Obscure Notices and Local Charities Highlight Community
Readers celebrate Miss Josie Gonner’s return from Leesburg and subscribe to local papers. Merrick family returns home Saturday after a farm visit. Gen Otia notes Duke of Fife voyage to Manila with no casualties. Rev Tedford and wife receive food gifts and a Christmas overcoat and dress from their Asian Congregation.
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Homeseekers Excursions Offer From Clover Leaf
Advertising lists excursion dates starting January through April with first class fare plus $200 for round trips to many states. Maps timetables and contact info provided for nearest ticket agent C Jenkins Gent Vass Toleda Ohio. Includes a letter delivery section and health remedy promotion for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Special vestibuled tour train to visit Mexico starts Feb 28 1900
A five week Southern States and Mexico tour departs February 28 1900 aboard a sleep ing dining observation and library car train. Led by Mr Chis Gates with seven years Mexico tour experience, the trip limits to 50 persons and covers forested Mexico sites with interpreters and all expenses included. Contact GC Jenkins Toledo for details.
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