Diphtheria Closes Southern Indiana Schools. Local Fire Losss
Schools in southern Indiana close due to diphtheria outbreak as Dr Hurry warns against shared drinking vessels. Nearby Tremont hotel fire in Wabash causes about 7000 dollars in damage, insured. Strauss Bros buys J A Browne farm near North Manchester at eighty five dollars per acre. Christmas social and masquerade planned tonight with local community thanks.
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Strauss, Bros. of
Ligonier
J.A. Browne
Manchester
Hurry
Indiana
Origin of Thanksgiving Day in New England 1621
A brief note explains that Thanksgiving originated in New England in 1621 after early settlers gathered in thanks. It became annual by President Lincoln in 1863 with a proclamation marking a yearly observance. Subsequent presidents followed the tradition choosing the last Thursday of November.
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New England
Local Family Names in Defiance County Individuals
A fragmented item lists spouses in Defiance Ohio with mentions of Ja ee He B.Fers ney and JO H.Dicus alongside wives. It references Claypool and general notices about local families but lacks clear events, dates, or actions.
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L. D. Snake
Ja Ee He B.fersney
Claypool
JO H.dicus
Defiance
Ohio
Local Advertisements and Notices From Claypool Area
Mixed early 20th century classified items and small notices. Mentions Claypool Lumber & Coal Co and Van Dasin of Niles acting as relief agent. various sales including DeLa Valle separator and Lenox Soap. clothing items from Goldsmith & Boots. local sickness update on Mrs. George Keeling. wanted mechanics and wages details. Dawitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised. daily papers ad inquiries and subscription notes.
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Claypool Lumber & Coal. Company
van Dasin
Niles
Michigan
Walters
Union ‘Buite ‘Ab
Goldsmith & Boots North
Manchester
George Keeling
Studebaker Bros. Mig. Co
South Bend
Tad
Dawitt
Pilla
H.P Rager
Thanksgiving in a Rural Home Poem
An old verse extols Thanksgiving as a festive day. It paints scenes of a harvest feast with oysters stuffed poultry, roasting meats, sweet potatoes, and rich gravy. A farmer's routine and rural family life are shown through rustic, nostalgic imagery and seasonal chores.
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Cwell
Burglars Steal From Oswego Store Owner John Pound
Burglars entered John Pound’s Oswego store Sunday night and left the shop about $200 short when he opened Monday morning. Authorities pursued leads but details remain scarce as Pound reports the loss and is cooperating with police.
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John Pound
Oswego
Horseradish Grating Scandal Reported In State Sections
In parts of the state horseradish is mixed with turnips and sold as pure grated radish. Officials warn the public that this is a mislabeling scheme designed to fool buyers with a clever trick. Community markets urge scrutiny of labeling and quality.
Beverly man sells land to Standard Oil for 250000
Theodore Davis of Beverly Massachusetts sold his property near Frankfort this state to the Standard Oil Company for 250000. He learned only recently that oil and gas had been found on his farm, which he had acquired twelve years ago for 250.
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Theodore Davis
Beverly
Mass
Frankfort
Standard Oil Company
A Kind Hearted Man Guards His Horse From Wind
A careful man wraps a blanket around his sleek fat horse and tucks it snugly to shield the animal from the wind, pinning it securely. He is described as trustworthy and considerate in his handling of the thoroughgoing farm task.
Wireless telegraph system installed at Wabash High School
The first wireless telegraph in this region was installed in the Wabash High School building last Wednesday and has proved a success. Students show strong interest in how messages travel through the air without wires or any connection other than electrical waves.
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Wabash
Machinery Being Moved From Stave Factory to New York
Most machinery from the stave factory has been removed and placed aboard cars for shipment to New York where a new mill will be started in the spring. Local efforts focus on relocating equipment to support production and growth.
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Stave
New York
Farmers Mutual Relief Association Meeting Notice
The Twenty eighth annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Relief Association of Kosciusko County will be held in the Courtroom Warsaw Saturday December 1st 1906 at 10 oclock a.m. for election of officers and other business. Good attendance desired. Warsaw Nov 20 1906. J C Wolfe President S D Anglin Secretary.
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Farmers Mutual Relief
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Pennsylvania bids for inflammable passenger cars
The Pennsylvania railroad calls for bids to build all steel inflammable passenger cars. This first of its kind project aims to improve safety and standardize construction across its fleet.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Reno Wallace Plans Retirement From Peru Business
Reno Wallace, proprietor with winter headquarters in Peru, contemplates retirement amid poor health and severe mental and physical strain from ongoing business pressures.
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Reno Wallace
Peru
Reverend J Q Kline Heads South for Winter Visit
Rev J Q Kline returned Tuesday from Deedsville to visit here for several days then started today for Alabama to spend winter with his son's family at the Alabama residence.
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J. Q. Kline
Deedsville
Alabama
Janitor A Je Sueberger Resigns at Lutheran Church
A Je Sueberger resigns after two years as janitor at the Lutheran church with resignation taking effect Saturday December 1.
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A. Je Sueberger
Lutheran’ Church
Metzger Plans Texas Trip With Companions
J. S. Metzger residing six miles northeast of town states he and several others will depart for Texas next Tuesday. They intend to spend some time in the Panhandle region of the southwest.
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J. S. Metzger
Texas
South West
Jontz Family Moves to Akron to Run New Mill
R. N. Jontz relocated his household to Akron on Tuesday to establish a new home. He has taken charge of the feed and exchange mill he recently purchased from A. Go Eastep, and the town expresses regret at their departure while wishing success in the sister town.
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R. N. Jontz
Akron
Jontz
A. Go Eastep
Mr. Jontz
Daily and Sunday Papers for Sale
Notice from L. W. Myers offering daily and Sunday newspapers for sale. Requests buyers not to remove or read papers elsewhere. papers cost only a cent or two.
Fragmentary line hints at strained condition and nerves
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a report on physical strain or nerve weakening. No clear persons places or events are readable.
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Alspaugh & Son
Medi Proprietor
Post-Ofice
Silver
Eereeen A Eaeee
Xmas
Tremont
M. Jaques
Sacted
DeLa Valle
Goldsmith & Boots
Aubseetors Apy ‘Kina
Lee
Cleveland
Boston
Bea Patobner
Arent
Asterlin
P. A
Ft Wayne
Ind
Wayne
N. Austin Cary
Stivee Lake
Newton M. Gerty
Silver Lake, Ind
City Barber Shop
Bouse & Bowen
BANK
Capital
Toa B. Metzges
Leckroze
Che
H. M. Brown
Manns Desians Coprorieurs &c. Pee Sanches de Free
St. Washington
J.C. “Wolfe
Pres. S. D. Anglin
Secy
L.w.myers
Molin
Ifsa
Acne
Aleman
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