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It is the pleasure of the NEWS to pay a sincere compliment to the many talents by which she dignifies and adorns the social world about us. She deserves special praise for her arts of impersonation and reciting in which she shows great histrion-
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Rem A. Gobnston.
Rem A. Johnston is recognized in this community as pre-eminently a literary man His opinions on all matters pertain- ing to literature and history are sought by many, and his use of English is gener- ally accepted as incontrovertible authori- ty. He was born in Ossian, September 18, 1875, and, very early in life, manifested an eagerness for knowledge that is exception- al, even in the most precocious children. He graduated from the Ossian High School in 1892, having made a phenominal record in his grades, and leaving an individual impress upon class-mates and teachers that suggested strong probabilities of future distinction in the world of letters. For three years following his graduation, he gave his attention largely to the study of English, which for him held peculiar charms.
long lines that were most inviting to hin. In short story writing he found a sphere where his fertile imagination could ex- pand, and he stored his library with scores of manuscripts, a few of which have been published in popular magazines. The formation of English verse, however, fas- cinated him more than any other depart- ment of composition; and critics of high standing have graciously conceded the productions of his pen to rank in a class with the world's most noted poets.
Mr. Johnston's talent is unquestionably a rare one. His inventions are peculiarly original, his style unique and diversified, while his language is well-chosen and strong. THE NEWS acknowledges with pleasure numberless favors at. his hand that have elevated the literary standard and added to the value and interest of the reading matter contained in its columns.
It is the purpose of this promising young author to publish a small volume of songs and lyrics in the near future, which will give the reading public an opportunity to judge of the merit of his verses. We subjoin the following poem from his pen, an exquisite, smooth-flowing conception, of graceful metre; and one whose lofty sen- timent marks the deep current of a mind
In 1895 he entered Wabash College with a view of securing a thorough classical education in that institution; but his phy- sical strength was not sufficient to bear the unusual strain accompanying the un- remitting application he there employed, and he was obliged to give up school in 1896. Returning home very much pros- trated, he nevertheless continued to pros- ecute his studies, as health permitted, a- of large resources and careful cultivation.
Co=morrow.
We live too much in our To-morrow --- The day that never comes- We reap in it, we beg, we borrow, We pay our tax on joy and sorrow, And long-and long-for that To-morrow- To-morrow never comes!
We hope-the hope dies out in fever- The Wide Eyes look in ours,- We pray, and then we hear forever The wings of sighs-Ah, God! deliver, And make us fearless by that fever To face those Eyes in ours!
We wake before To-morrow's heaven Wakes for us, and our lives are riven- Though we implore the Light is given Never unto us all!
To-morrow's flowers, To-morrow's singing, - To-morrow's dawn is never given Sweet laughter runs to tears, --- To break upon us all: To-morrow-think what it is bringing !- To-morrow-hope is ever springing Up just to hear To-morrow's singing, When laughter runs to tears.
THE LAST BLOT.
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RAILROAD STREET
BENNETT ST
OF THE
EIGHT
WELLS CO., IND.
STREET
.529
MIL.I.
CHURCH STREET
YOUNG STREET
STREET
ROE
MAIN
STREET
CRAIG STREET
L. E. & W. RAILROAD
CORPORATION LINE.
METTS
STREET
SCALE WW FEET TO INCH
MILLER STREET
The above Map was reproduced from the official drawing, which was drafted according to the instructions of the incorporation survey. The incorporation limit, the streets, and the several additions which were made to the town plat by A. S. Elzey, J. S. Krewson. T. A. Doan and Mrs. Crouse. are shown. The names of the streets are given. the railroad and the creek are accurately traced.
TOWN OF OSSIAN
MILE
LE FEVER STREET
OGDEN STREET
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THE
ROWN' DIANO
CROWN
IN A SPHERE OF ITS OWN!
COPYRIGHT. 1898, BY GEO. P. BENT. CHI.
THE CROWN PIANO .....
Most satisfactory because of its purity of tone. Most durable because made of best materials.
Most popular because it combines along with pure piano tones a pleasing variety in its exquisite imitation of all stringed instruments.
V. M. HATFIELD,
GENERAL AGENT.
V. M. HATFIELD
Dispenser of Musical Instruments, and Disseminator of Musical Ideas. The Largest Exclusive Music House in the County.
With an unparalleled record of uninterrupted progress.
Only instruments of highest grade sold, at prices based on the moder- ate profit schedule.
Employs reliable salesmen and competent workmen in piano tuning and organ repairing.
CROWN ORGANS.
Not the only ones but con- ceded to be the best.
Endorsed by leading musi- cians everywhere. Quality of tone and attract- ive appearance two prom- inent features.
Fully warranted for ten years.
V. M. HATFIELD, OSSIAN, IND. GENERAL AGENT.
CROWN
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M. S. Elgep.
Undertaker ... and ... Embalmer.
Modern Methods in Embalming. Up=to= Date funeral Equipment.
General Salesman of ....
Funeral Cars BBuggies and Carriages.
Always Able to Quote Lowest Prices.
LOCAL MANDIX
LONG DISTANCE: TELEPHONE
I. S. Elgey, Ossian, Ind.
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C.E.SWAIM FURNITURE DEALER.
A FULL LINE OF ....
UP-TO-DATE HOUSE FURNISHING.
CHAMBER SUITS.
PARLOR SUITS.
SIDEBOARDS. BOOK CASES.
EXTENSION TABLES. COUCHES.
DINING ROOM and KITCHEN FURNITURE.
Picture Framing a Specialty.
Get My Prices Before Purchasing.
C. E. SWAIM,
OSSIAN, IND.
Mrs. L. C. Swaim
The Leading Milliner
Is Prepared to Show Dou K The Largest and Best Stock of
.. Millinery Goods ..
Displayed in Ossian.
12 years of experience in this line insures best work at the very lowest prices.
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L. F. WILSON
LIVERYMAN
AND
TRUCKMAN
DEALER IN Hard & Soft io COAL.
Prices Reasonable.
FEED & BOARDINGNE STABLE.
Good Horses and Up-To- Date Equipment.
CALLS ANSWERED DAY OR NIGHT.
LOCAL
CAND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
NO. 8.
L. F. WILSON, OSSIAN, IND.
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THE OSSIAN NEW'S
J. H. HOOVER
DEALER IN .....
PURE DRUGS PAINTS, OILS and VARNISHES.
Leading Patent Medicines.
WALL PAPER
and WINDOW SHADES.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Chinaware. Holiday and Birthday Presents.
J. H. HOOVER, OSSIAN, IND.
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WM. R. BEATY.
THOS. A. DOAN.
W Establishe i 1875
BEATY & DOAN
DEALERS IN
LUMBER LATH SHINGLES AND MOULDING.
BUYERS and SHIPPERS of
Manufacturers of BRICK
ALL KINDS OF GRAIN ...
OLOCAL AND "LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
NO. 7.
BEATY & DOAN, OSSIAN, INDIANA. Mill, Elevator and Brick Yard in West Ossian.
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THE OSSIAN NEW'S
OSSIAN ROLLER MILLS
SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE FAMOUS
CAP
SHEAF
HIGH-GRADE FLOUR
ALSO DEALER IN
FEED, GRAIN, ETC.
CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY.
LOCAL AND
LONGIX DISTANCE. TELEPHONE
NO. 10.
M. E. HURSH. PROP., OSSIAN, IND.
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O. W. REED
DEALER IN
GENERAL FARM MACHINERY.
WAGONS, CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, ETC.
HAY LOADERS, CULTIVATORS, BINDERS, MOWERS, DRILLS, PLOWS.
Careful Attention Given to Repairing Farm Machinery.
O. W. REED, OSSIAN, IND.
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THE OSSIAN NEW'S
HARRY NILL
ONLY EXCLUSIVE SHOE DEALER ... IN OSSIAN ...
Full Line of
BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS.
The Famous Ladies' and Misses' Tappan Water-Proof Shoe, also Gents' Lambertville Snag-Proof Boot found only at
MY STORE.
Repairing Given Special Attention.
HARRY NILL, OSSIAN, IND.
J. S. KREWSON
Notary Public.
PENSION AND COL-
MATTERS LECTIONS
Given Special Attention.
ADMINISTRATOR and EXECUTOR Work Properly Transacted.
Property Bought and Sold and Collector of Rents.
J. S. KREWSON, OSSIAN, IND.
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CROFTS & REED'S
LAUNDRY & TOILET SOAPS .... ALSO. ...
Fine Perfumes and Flavoring Extracts.
ALL ORDERS DELIVERED AT YOUR DOOR.
"A man works from sun to sun, but a woman's work was never done," Until Wolverine Soap came to her ken, and now she's through before the men. DISTRIBUTED BY ......
T. J. ZEGENFUS, Ossian, Ind.
Capt. 3. L. Leslie
Scenic Artist and Painter ...
Artistic as Paper as banging.
Interior Decorating a Specialty.
Capt. 3. L. Leslie, Ossian, Ind.
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Jacob fatscher
Ca
Merchant
Tailor ...
first-Class Tailoring.
Endless Variety of Samples from which to make Dour Selection.
Prices always Reasonable ....
All Work Guaranteed.
Jacob Fatscher,
Ossian = Ind.
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E. T. HAWLEY ...
Contractor and Builder.
Always Up-To-Date in nterior and Exterior Designing.
Estimates Furnished upon Application.
NOTE. In the foregoing pages of this edition appear views of residen- ces designed and constructed or remodeled under my direction. Mrs. Wm. Lopshire, T. A. Doan, Dr. M. N Newman, W. R. Beaty, J. H. Young. J. H. Keefer, Dr. A. H. Metts. Dr. A. G. Gorrell, Harry Bunn. James Swaim.
TILE
ALL SIZES.
Latest Improved Machinery and Dry Kiln.
Estimates gladly furnished on large orders.
PRICES REASONABLE.
Hydralic Cider Press ...
All the conveniences for cider making in season.
REX & HENDRY, OSSIAN, IND.
Yards 44 mile south of Depot.
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N. WEAVER
... . . MANUFACTURER OF .....
LIGHT and HEAVY HARNESS
ALSO DEALER IN .....
SADDLES, WHIPS, COLLARS, BLANKETS, AXLE GREESE AND HARNESS OIL.
General Supplies for the
Horse and Stable.
Special Attention Given to Repairing. 2
N. WEAVER,
OSSIAN, IND. .
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F. M. THURBER ..
DEALER IN
GENERAL HARDWARE
FARM
Implements and Machinery.
STOVES
and TIN-
WARE.
F. M. THURBER,
OSSIAN. IND.
......
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SHOPPING
Is not an unpleasant task when you can find ....
A Well-Arranged Department Store. Well-Lighted. Convenient and Well Stocked with Desirable Goods.
THE HATFIELD STORE
Offers inducements that please and Satisfy the customer, in
Extensive Variety of Wares, Exceptional Values, Excellent Service, and Extraordinary Low Prices.
The Principal Lines Embraced in this
MAMMOTH STOCK are
STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, TAILOR-MADE CLOTHING, GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, FOOT WEAR, HATS and CAPS, GROCERIES, CHINAWARE.
Careful attention to the smallest details of business has gained for this firm the ENVIABLE DISTINCTION ... of being ...
The Best Place to Trade.
V. M. HATFIELD
OSSIAN,
INDIANA.
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ROBISON & ROBISON DENTISTS
BLUFFTON, IND.
P. L. ROBISON.
F. E. ROBISON.
MODERN DENTISTRY, ~~~
Careful Attention Given to all Patrons.
Branch Office at Ossian on Tuesdays.
D. STINE & SON
Manufacturers of
DOUBLE and SINGLE SHOVEL PLOWS
AND
GENERAL BLACKSMITHS.
Horse Shoeing a Specialty.
Repairing of Steel Plows Given Careful Attention ....
D. STINE & SON, OSSIAN, IND,
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A. F. ROE.
E. H. ROE.
ROE BROS.
LEADING MERCHANTS
Handling an Immense Line of ...
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES GENTS' FURNISHING.
Our Line is Always ... Up-To-Date. Each Department
Receiving Our Best Attention, that You May obtain the Best Goods the Market Affords.
Make Our Store Your Trading Point. GLAD TO DISPLAY OUR GOODS.
LOCAL
ANO
LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE
NO. 26.
ROE BROS., OSSIAN, IND.
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OSSIAN'S.Do
TONSORIAL PARLOR.
IN ALL ITS PRACTICES. .. STRICTLY MODERN.
IN ALL ITS USAGES ....
First Class and Up-to-Date. G
Latest Face Washes and Invigorators in Use at Our Place.
We were among the first to introduce and rigidly adhere to the use of antiseptics and sterilizers.
YOU ARE NEXT! COME IN? F. M. BEATY, Prop.
... I. J. BAUMGARDNER ...
PHOTOGRAPHER
All the Latest Styles in Photography.
Crayon Portraits, Copying and Enlarging.
Medallions, Buttons and all kinds of Photo Jewelry. Complete Line of Picture Frames.
STUDIOS AT MARKLE AND OSSIAN.
.... OSSIAN GALLERY OPEN WEDNESDAYS .....
Editor's Note: The photographic art work of this Souvenir was done by Mr. Baumgardner.
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THE OLD RELIABLE BAKERY.
FRESH BREAD, PIES & CAKES DAILY.
NUTS &
CANDY
FANCY CAKES MADE TO ORDER. ... .A SELECT LINE OF .....
* Groceries se Provisions % Etc. &
CIGARS &
TOBACCO
T. W. QUACKENBUSH & SON, OSSIAN, IND.
OSSIAN MEAT MARKET.
... A Full Variety of ... FRESH, SALT and SMOKED MEATS.
Bologna, Sausage, Lard, Tallow, Etc. Highest Market Prices For FAT STOCK, HIDES, ETC.
JOHN WOODWARD, OSSIAN, IND.
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Mrs. E. Wilson.
The Wp=to=Date ....
Milliner ...
A Large Line of
Shapes, Ribbons, Silks, Satins, Plumes, Tips, Fancy feathers, Ornaments, Etc., Etc.
The Very Latest Styles in Making and Trimming.
Prices Always Reasonable.
A. M. WHITE
DEALER IN
FARM IMPLEMENTS.
Farmers' Headquarters for Large and Small Machinery .....
When in need of any article used about the farm, Make your wants known and they will receive careful attention.
A. M. WHITE, OSSIAN, IND.
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THE OSSIAN NEW'S
JOHN G. GORRELL
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
and GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT.
Represents the .... NEW YORK UNDERWRITERS. PHOENIX OF BROOKLYN. HARTFORD and ORIENT.
AMERICAN MUTUAL. HARTFORD LIFE.
Collections Given Careful Attention. JOHN G. GORRELL, OSSIAN, IND. .... . e .
C. D. KYLE Dealer in
BUTTER, EGGS and POULTRY.
Buyer of Old Iron, Brass, Copper, Rubber, Paper Rags, Etc. C. D. KYLE, Ossian, Ind.
J. E.
MCLAIN, The Leading Photo- Grapher of Bluffton Picture Frames, Easels, Enlarging and Medallions of the Highest Grade.
OSSIAN CREAMERY CO., Manufacturers of
GILT EDGE BUTTER.
Long Distance Phone No, 16, Ossian, Ind.
Jacob J. Todd.
Nelson K. Todd.
Levi Auson Todd, Notary,
TODD & TODD, LAWYERS
The Studabaker Bank Building, Bluffton, Indiana.
JOHN W. TRIBOLET,
General Real Estate Dealer. BUY, SELL, RENT AND EXCHANGE.
MONEY TO LOAN
At Low Rates on Long Time.
Office over the Studabaker Bank, Bluffton, Indiana.
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