Lincoln's birthday and civic notes in a small town
The column lists events in February including Lincoln's birthday and St Valentine’s Day. It notes court terms, a high school institute, and the start of public sale season while urging local businesses to advertise early for spring trade. It warns of youth crime and mentions a curfew debate, plus a skating accident and dairy mispractice penalties.
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Lincoln
Washington
Silver Lake
Wil H
Counterfeit Suspect Convicted After Milford Ball Game
A man known as Wm Jones, the stranger who tried to pass a counterfeit ten dollar gold piece at Milford during a ball game last June, was found guilty in a court proceeding. The report mentions Witch Hunzer Salve and EBO DeWitt Co as advertised remedies.
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EBO DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Cline & Co
Wm Jones
Milford
Freightfully Burned
Onas W Moore a machinist from Ford City Pa had his hand severely burned in a furnace during sioser tests. He was injured and sought medical care after the incident.
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Onas W Moore
Ford City
New Peru Telephone Company Formed for Boone Lockout Phones
A new Peru based telephone company organizes to manufacture and operate Boone common battery lockout telephones. The notes describe rural line reliability and the shift toward independent lines, with rural routes and party lines mentioned in the context of service changes.
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Peru
Boone
Adams County
Department
Colbert's Liquid Fuel Burner Wins Attention
A patent granted September 12 1905 to Thomas J Colbert of Silver Lake Kosciusko County Indiana for Colbert's Liquid Fuel Burner promises economical heating with near complete combustion. The device fits any stove replaces no fuel and offers clean, odorless heat with simple operation and fuel efficiency.
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Thomas J Colbert
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
Ind
Emerson
Colbert
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