Indiana Leaders Meet and Oil News Highlight State Totals
The state superintendents convene in Indianapolis June 25 to 27. John Wanamaker buys the Philadelphia Record for 2.9 million dollars. Findlay reports the largest Ohio oil gusher, with a 125 foot spout. Indiana authors raise over 2,500 from readings in Indianapolis. Roosevelt plans two fall trips to Indiana Illinois Michigan and to New Mexico Texas. Milford rebuilds after the big fire. The state democratic convention in Indianapolis drew a record crowd with well chosen nominees. The Wabash Epworth League convention and ministerial lyceum gather in Mentone June 23 24. The agricultural department plans to import silkworm eggs from France for southern farmers.
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Roosevelt
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
New Mexico
Texas
Indians of Grant and Wabash Prepare Land Claim
The Indians of Grant county and the southern part of Wabash and Miami, through their attorneys, plan to sue to recover several thousand acres of land they allege was illegally taken in that region.
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Grant County
Wabash
Miami
From Harrisburg to Silver Lake a 1902 travel note
A Pennsylvanian letter describes Harrisburg's growth and wide Susquehanna River, drafts Shennandoah Valley scenery, fences and stone barns, and notes dry weather hurting corn. It mentions Harrisburg's 60 thousand residents, 20 thousand colored, and local industry, plus city life and local visitors in Silver Lake area.
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Indiana
Shenandoah Valley
Harrisburg
Seeders in 1889 Oklahoma Race Inspire Curing Remedy Tale
An editor recalls opening Oklahoma to settlers in 1889 and a near fatal bout with diarrhoea. A neighbor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which rapidly relieved him. The story suggests the medicine as seasonably useful and notes it is for sale by Chas Rageroe.
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Oklahoma
Fortune
Chamberlain
Chas Rageroe
Ohio's Three Aspiring Democrats in 1904 Nomination
Ohio lists three aspirants for the 1904 Democratic presidential nomination John R. McLean editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer Tom J. Johnson mayor of Cleveland and Judson Harmon former attorney general under Grover Cleveland three names cited in the article.
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Ohio
John R. McLean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Tom J. Johnson
Cleveland
Judson Marmon
Grover C.eveland
Meat contracts let to independent firms for Indian agencies
Contracts to supply meat to Indian agencies and schools for the coming year were awarded mainly to independent dealers. Few bids went to firms of the beef trust as lower prices prevailed. The lowest price bid was 41.90 per two pounds.
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Beef Trust
Legislature May Consider Switching Death Penalty Method
Attorney General Taylor plans to push a bill to replace hanging with electric execution in the next legislature. A judiciary committee previously considered similar reform but it died in committee. Taylor notes past committee support but lawmakers paused further changes after one attempt.
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Taylor
Judiciary Committee
House
Prom promises cure for consumption and throat ailments
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa testifies of dramatic improvement after using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption Hay Fever and asthma. She claims six months of severe sickness ended in full recovery and urges desperate cases try the remedy with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1 and free trial at Crager's.
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A M Shields
Chambersburg
Winona Lake Park Hosts Summer Assembly Schedule 1902
Winona Lake Park cottages hotels and private homes fill for season with conventions in June. Western Association of Writers meets June 23 28 Indiana Association of Photographers June 23 27 and the Young Peoples Conference runs June 30 July 6. Formal opening July 7 with Captain Hobson Merrimac hero delivering address.
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Winona Lake Park
Western Association of Writers
The
Indiana Association of Photographers
Young Peoples Conference
Hobson
Merrimac
Waltz Sisters Big Specialty Show at the canvas
The program features Miss Sophia contortion and Miss Goldie in impersonations and songs, Dutch Fritz in monologues and burlesque, See Jake the black faced comedian, and See Our Trish comedian with a band concert. Doors open 7 56 with 8 00 showtime. admission 10 and 13 cents. Mrs J Bart and daughter Pearl shopped in Warsaw last week.
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Dutch Fritz
Jake the Black Face
Trish
J. Bart
Miss Pearl
Warsaw
Fairview Squibs Highlights From Local Notices
Ben Lowman slowly improves. Loyd Lowman visited with S A Toehman. Elmer discusses keeping batch with two in the family. Sylvester Johnston and wife seen on our streets Monday. Ben Lowman and son Elmer visited Claypool Monday. M W Arnold of Claypool builds a new barn. A J Scott and wife visited B U Wohman family Sunday. Miss Melle Perry of near Silver Lake works for E YH. Ioh man M P Sholtz and family visited north of Barhet. Elmer Lowman bought a new wagon in Warsaw. Children’s meeting at Pleasant Valley Wednesday evening June 1s. A fine boy arrives for Will Fuller and wife. Rev Wells Love of Columbia City to preach Sunday evening June 15. Mrs Henry Bowen and son near Rochester visit W M Wire. Ed Rhodes and wife and Frank Rhodes and wives from Michigan visit. Many young people attend Claypool meeting last Sunday.
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Elmer
Sylvester Johnston
Ben Lowman
Claypool
M.W. Arnold
A. J. Scott
B.U. Wohman
Melle Perry
Silver Lake
E. YH. Iohman
Wells Love
Columbia City
This Place
Henry Bowen
Rochester
W. M. Wire
Ed Rhodes
Frank Rhodes
Michigan
Resolutions of Respect for J W Hawley
The Silver Lake M E Sunday School adopts resolutions expressing sorrow for the death of J W Hawley. The message acknowledges God’s hand, honors his life as a teacher, and notes publication in the Silver Lake Record with copies to Mrs Hawley and family. Committee signatories include A H Bowren and W A Rantz.
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J. W. Hawley
Bro. Tawley
God
Silver Lake
Mild Yet Vigorous Scotus Emulsion Promotes Lung Health
An advertisement extols Scotus Emulsion as a mild tasting yet vigorous remedy for throat and lung ailments. It claims effectiveness against all forms of bronchitis and related conditions, urging weary readers to try the product.
Filp toy temples in India and a health ad refrain
An old advertisement text urges cleansing the body with Dr Kines New Life Pills to avoid digestive misery. The copy claims benefits such as lively liver active bowels and good appetite and promotes purchase at Kavers drug store for 2 cents.
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Dr. Kine
Kaver’s
Community Snapshots From Germantown Socials
Germantown residents and visitors are noted in a series of social mentions. Billie was seen out Sunday, Kal Black in the area Tuesday morning, Miss Stella Parker dined with Mrs. John Cartman Sunday, Rey Love of Columbia City visits relatives, Sylvester Johnson and a family with Reason Rickle near Beaver Dam, Fedora Teter returns to Stay with grandparents P. W. Snake after visiting parents, and J. W. Clink and family hosted dinner with Chas Regenos Irvin Callison Irvin Parker and Chas Dohneton.
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Niss Ettie Henderson
Hobart
Ilorn’s Bakery
Kal Black
Stella Parker
John Cartman
Rey Love
Columbia City
Vicin
Fedora Teter
Mrs. P. W. Snake
J. W. Clink
Chas Regenos
Irvin Callison
Irvin Parker
Chas Dohneton
Rantz and Son Ship Stock From Manchester and Nearby Area
Rantz and Son transported stock from North Manchester and another location last Saturday, reflecting a regional shipment run.
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Rantz & Son
Manchester
This Place
Names listed as veterans in 12th Indiana and others
A fragment lists individuals associated with 12th Indiana units and others, including Seth G Biglow Shadrick Chandler Croxley Henry Gall W O Herendeen John James J W Lawley Joseph Keplinger Moses Loop Aaron McCoy Nelson Moore A E McClure Robert Nelson George Nelson John J Nowelis Witner Price and Robert Sands.
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Joseph Keplinger
Moses Loop
Aaron McCoy
Nelson Moore
George Nelson
John J. Nowelis
Witner Price
Robert Sands
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