Lutheran Church Services Schedule and Pastor
Brief notice lists church services every alternate Sunday at 10 30 a m and evening service the following Sunday Prayer meeting Wednesday evening Sunday School at 7 30 p m Pastor H L Greenawalt delivers guidance in the local Lutheran church program
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Saunday
Suunday
Epwerth Logue
Rit Prem
Dresetiuund
Muade Weisctie
Tinuman
Nited Dreturen Church
Oscom
Young People’s Christian Union
Teplim
J.q.cline
Utheran Church
H. L. Greexaawalt
Mexican War Veteran Praises Cholera Remedy
A Mexican war veteran and editor endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it helped him recover from Mexican diarrhoea and even prevented pension increases on renewals. Sold by Chas Rager.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
Chas Rager
Diplomacy at Capitol Highlights and Indiana Economic Snapshot
At the Capitol diplomats discuss Germany China Denmark West Indies and Spain relations while Prince Henry of Prussia visit looms. John W Foster argues against Chinese exclusion. Indiana’s finances debt taxes and industry are summarized with bank deposits manufacturing growth and employment figures.
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Prince Henry I
Prussia
Germany
Danish West Indies
Spatn
John W Foster
Foster
Behring Sea Arbitration Commission
China
Japan
Senate Committee On Immigration
Low
England
Europe
Capitol
Congress
Roosevelt
Indiana prodigy Harry Meters age thirteen astonishes with memory and speed
The Chronicle notes Harry Meters of Peru aged thirteen as a mathematical prodigy capable of giving thirty second figures and immediate answers. He lists presidents and birth dates, recites city populations, spells backward and forward, and can repeat newspaper articles after a single read. His father Walter moved from Bluffton to Peru and Harry attends public school. The piece also discusses smallpox hospital debates and a misdiagnosed chickenpox case.
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Indiana
Arthur Griffith
Jacob Townsend
Hoosierdom
Harry Meters
Peru
Chronicle
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry
Buffalo
Toledo
Walter Meters
Bluffton
Why They Fail in Farming Growth and Efficiency
A Home and Farm column argues that many farmers fail by overcapitalizing on cattle, horses, and labor. It notes overstocking, misallocation of land, and excessive hired help, suggesting better breeding, feeding, and smarter management could boost output with fewer workers.
Good Advice on Work Ethic and Virtue
A writer cites a philosopher who urges thanking God each morning for work to be done. The belief holds that being forced to work builds temperance, self control, diligence, strength of will, cheerfulness, contentment, and other virtues the idle never learn.
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Iere
Wireless Telephony Offers Ocean Collision Protection
The article touts wireless telegraphy as a safeguard for ships at sea noting Urbina’s last voyage where wireless signaling alerted the vessel to another ship seventy five miles away, suggesting this technology could prevent collisions.
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Urbina
Veteran tobacco chewer compares years of chewing to farm value
A veteran tobacco chewer claims he has spent forty two years chewing at fifteen dollars a year and quips that if saved with interest he would have four thousand dollars enough to buy a farm. He says his habit has not stopped and his experience warrants saying he has spit away two farms.
Printed stationery for farmers and business use
The passage advocates farmers and merchants using printed stationery with their name and address. It promotes ordering from the office, noting the paper and envelopes are provided and printed cheaply. It highlights benefits of professional appearance and having returns redirected to the sender if undelivered.
Reputation shapes character and social trust
The text argues that repeated negative labels harm moral effort and discipline. It notes how a prisoner’s past stigma clings, hindering reform unless strong will prevails, and emphasizes that others’ character is largely shaped by reputations, urging careful handling of reputations.
Birth Notice Enforcement Shifts to Health Officers
Health officials will enforce birth reporting laws requiring physicians midwives and households to file birth notices within fifteen days. The state board of wealth and Supreme Court rulings empower officers to investigate and pursue action against noncompliant practitioners and households, with county health officers urged to circulate notices to all involved.
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la Plain
Death Department
Phelan
Sta Board of Wealth
Supreme Court
Ha’s
Las “Ealth
Actio
Namby Pam
Cruelty to Horses Exposed to Winter Weather
A reader laments the cruelty of leaving horses out in sleet and snow without blankets, noting the inhumanity of masters who stay by the fire while their animals shiver outside. The piece invokes Black Beauty to suggest horses would reveal harsh truths about their mistreatment.
Saloonkeepers of Toledo Adopt Profanity Resolution
In a convention the Toledo saloonkeepers resolved to bar profane language in their establishments and to curb profanity among patrons. They urged proprietors and bartenders to abstain from blasphemy and to seek proper recognition for the effort.
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Toledo
Knights of Pythias District Meeting in Marion
Mayor J E McHenry announces the Knights of Pythias district meeting will be held in Marion on Tuesday February 18. McHenry district deputy will preside and manage the program which includes distinguished Knights from across the state. Marion Lodge plans elaborate entertainment for visitors.
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J. E.mchenry
Wabash
Knights of Pythias
Marion
McHenry
Marion Lodge
Pension Statistics Show Net Roll Rise Despite Deaths
The pension office reports over 48 000 pensioners died and 7 215 names were struck from the rolls in the past fiscal year. Enosiah names were added to show a total increase of 2 253. The roll now lists 98 34 names and is expected to reach 1 000 000 next fall as pensions begin for Spanish American War applicants.
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Pension Office
Enoiah
Public Sale At Rural Residence February Sixth
The undersigned will offer at public sale at his residence 14 miles north and 13 miles west on Thursday February 6 1902 horses cattle hogs shear hay corn fodder farming implements and other articles. Sale to begin at 10 o'clock. Usual terms.
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Borth
Telephones on Trains Signal Modern Transit
Railroads out of Chicago have begun installing telephones on trains to connect passengers with the city from station stops. Plans include in-car service during travel so sleepers can order meals from the dining car and staff such as porters conductors and news agents can be reached. Later experiments could link the engine with cars via the system.
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Chicago
The Cost of Wealth in Rockfeller’s Life
A humorous contrast notes that despite a $30,000,000 annual income, John D Rockefeller can eat only crackers and milk and misses ordinary pleasures, while a healthy poor man enjoys them. Wealth does not guarantee happiness.
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Rockfeller
Standard Oil
Silver Creek Ditch Completed and Accepted
The Silver Creek ditch has at last been completed and accepted last Friday. The work ends years of delay and relieves bondsmen who funded the project. H. C. Hubler sublet and completed the contract in a satisfactory manner.
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Silver Creek
H. C. Hubler
Don't Jerk. Kokomo girl jerks to escape kiss
A Kokomo girl retreated her head to avoid an unwanted kiss, reportedly injuring her neck in the process. Police are investigating the incident as a potential assault. Local hospital officials confirmed treatment was provided and the case is under review.
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J.C. Hay
Silver Lake
Farawood
Joan Leonard
Arnold & Downing
Claypool
J. W. Wawley & Son
Tabisiuia
Wien da
Clark
Rowen
Aisa Dirsteelass
Bellandry
Jiaun
E. B. Flavien, M. D
Optician
Tostock
Central Drug Store
Pad
Sijgon
Kopercent Mieney
Lani
Stouit
Adam Stout & Coq
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Sever Lake Automatic Telephone Company
Severeakelind
South Farmers Bank
W. J. Fitton
G. A. Brush
IHIS
Rerulsr
Datnuaey
Washerteat
Ise
Ninty-Four
In- Hiena
Ito
New Mathematical
P’s
Pension Statistics
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