Detective in Marion jail tests insanity rumors about Terrell
A secretly placed detective in Marion jail observed John Terrell over several days, detailing his meals, movements, and interactions with family visitors. The notes describe Terrell's behavior as calm at times and increasingly restless, with careful hearsay about eating, walking, and a reported shift in condition, while authorities later released the detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Terrell
Wells County
Evening Banner
Terrell
Matlack
Marion
A. E. Gibson
John Terrell
Lucy Wolfe
Terrel
John Smith
George E. Fulton
Fine Bluff ton Steam Laundry Ad Praises Quality Work
The Bluff ton Steam Laundry boasts a refined white color, high polish, and overall fine appearance. It claims top quality with attention to little details that ensure perfection. Over forty cities and towns send them work due to excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
MEANS STRENGTH. Vigor breakfast cereal prize
The ad touts Vigor as the best breakfast food on the market. It is described as a scientific compound that fills a long felt want. Each package promises a prize for children and contains purest cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folka
PUPILS COMPETE FOR FREE NORMAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Countywide exams for common school diplomas conclude with a new top prize. The National Normal University offers free tuition to the highest scorer and their teacher, currently led by Miss Nellie Mounsey of Liberty Township with an average of 92.32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Normal University At
Lebanon
Nellie Mounsey
Liberty Township
Mounsey
J. L. Jamison
Jamison
Miss Mounsey
Bucklen's Amica Salve Praised by Powder Man
Otto Dodd of Powder Missouri says a year long sore healed after using Bucklen's Amica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and recommends it as a solution for sores burns and piles. Deamn's Drug Store sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Powder
Bucklen
Deamn
State Agent Visits Bluffton Orphans Home
Perry N Hiser of Indianapolis visited Bluffton and Wells County orphans home. He replaces Mr Streeter to oversee dependent children statewide and works with forty seven welfare associations. He facilitated transfer of children to a Fort Wayne feeble minded school and noted his four years directing Marion County truancy and juvenile court development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry N. Hiser
Indianapolis
Bluffton
Wells Co
Hiser
Streeter
Fort Wayne
Marion County
Geo. W. Stubbs
Stubbs
Mr. Hiser
Bluffton town hears harsh talk about smooth old fruit tree man
In Bluffton several residents criticize a notorious figure described as a smooth old fruit tree man who allegedly struck the town leaving residents unsettled and seeking answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Old Man Peddles Nursery Goods Under False Pretenses
A conniving seller calling himself A Badger claimed to represent a Tadmor Ohio nursery firm. He toured Heartford City and Bluffton selling a C O D stock that never matched orders. Several buyers allege half their orders were unshipped or misrepresented and push for legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
A. Badger
Tadmor
Ohio
Badger
Heartford City
Bluffton
Liberty Union Christian Church Trustees Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Liberty Union Christian church is set for the evening of April 26, 1904 to elect three trustees. All concerned are invited to attend. Meeting begins at 7:50. Forest Prible, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Union Christian Church
Forest Prible, Secy
Faylor Studabaker Appeal Effort Reported Nearing Transcript
Bluffton attorneys for Faylor and Studabaker prepare for an appeal in the action. Adams county court reporter Huber DeVott estimates the transcript will run about 3,400 pages and take nearly three months to complete. The case has already cost both sides heavily and an appeal could add at least 700 to expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faylor-Studabaker
Bluffton
Huber DeVott
Adams County Court
Osborne
Decatur Journal
Transcript Finished In Wells Circuit Court Case
M. H. Ormsby traveled from Hartford City Friday morning to handle business. The Terrell case transcript is finished and forms a stack of thin paper about a foot thick, likely the largest transcript ever made in the Wells circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Ormsby
Hartford City
Terrell
Wells
Grist Mill Sale Settles Old Judgment
The Peter S. Green grist mill sold at sheriff's auction on the courthouse square to satisfy a judgment of about $1,100 held by former owner John T. Clayton. Frank McFadden oversaw the sale as the bidding was lackluster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S. Green
Sheriff’s Sale
John T. Clayton
Court House Square
Frank McFadden
Bidder Adjusts Offer on East South Street Mill Property
Dal Wandel representing Clayton bid to the judgment amount and Mike Long raised slightly to 1100 dollars for the entire sum. Long has not decided future use, noting available corn and considering a pig-raising venture. The East South street mill sits on a prime business site. Long expects an easy disposition of the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Wandel
Clayton
Mike Long
Mr. Long
East South Street
Teachers Meet at Marion for 1905 Session
The Northern Indiana Teachers association executive committee favors Marion to host the 1905 meeting. Marion officials hope the request will be granted, citing improved facilities since the 1896 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Marion
Winona
B. F. Moore
West Methodist Church
Carnegie Library
Indiana Theatre
Coliseum
First Presbyterian Church
Marion News- Tribune
Charley Bachelor Wins Five Dollar Prize At Griffin Gallery
Charley Bachelor captured the five dollar prize at Griffin shooting gallery Saturday night scoring twenty five for the week the lowest winning score this season. David Beeler and wife plus Miss Junie Beeler returned from San Jose California Saturday evening. Beeler married Emma Heche while there and they will stay with Mr. Becer's mother during the summer. Dr. Louis Severin displayed a Turkish pipe over fifty years old that once belonged to his father the item has four mouthpieces and is being remodeled for a joint smoker event with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bachelor
Griffin Shooting Gallery
David Beeler
Junie Beeler
San Jose
Dave
Emma Heche
Mr. Becer
Louis Severin
Severin
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