Gas supply in Center township fails rapidly near Mann farm
The Muncie Star reports a sudden gas shortage in northern Center township near Mann farm, four miles north of Muncie. At least twenty five wells have failed in the last week with pressure dropping from twenty five pounds on one Dominion Oil well to barely one, leaving many wells producing no gas. City plans to pipe Mann farm gas to the garbage furnace were scrapped as the supply collapsed. No cause is given for the shortage beyond insufficient gas remaining.
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Muncie
Center Township
Mann Farm
Dominion Oil Company
Council
Owed Him All Dr Metts Story Of Education And Debt
In Ossian Dr Metts recounts a tale showing how a compliment can reverse. A father forced two sons to alternate school and mail duty so neither learned well. One son later thanked the doctor, saying his education and success were owed to him.
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Bluffton
No danger of famine despite delays and frost damage
The article notes a delayed season and frost harming buds and early vegetables but asserts no famine risk. It mentions fruit trees damaged, hot beds tested, and emphasizes that spraying success depends on quality poisons sold at Stout's drug store.
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Paris Green
London
Stout’s
Last Week for Mortgage Exemptions Heads to Audit
Next Saturday marks the final day for three mortgage exemptions in a local audit. Officials Brineman and Ith coordinate the review as exemptions face closure.
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Brineman
Why Car Rides Rough in Interurban Travel
The article quotes an interurban conductor explaining that rough rides are usually caused by the motorman rather than the car. A skilled motorman avoids bouncing by knowing rough road sections and guiding the car properly. A change of motorman can alter the ride quality from rough to smooth.
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Rees
County Trustees to meet for enumeration reports
The trustees of the county townships will meet at the County Superintendent A R Huyette's office next Monday to file their enumeration reports. The figures determine state funds for the county school system and affect local school taxes.
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A. R. Huyette
Wiring the courthouse gains speed on electric project
The courthouse wiring proceeds steadily as expert workers run wires behind plaster. They must first chisel out the stucco to conceal the lines and then fill in with Plaster of Paris.
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Court House
Paris
Hog supply tightens as buyers hunt for stock
City stock receipts have fallen in recent days and dealers are forced to hustle for hogs. They offer good prices, but national supplies are limited and few hogs are in prime market condition.
Introduction to Push-kuro remedy by Dr. Jo Pusheck
Chicago physician Dr. Jo Pusheck introduces Push-kuro in a booklet claiming cures for rheumatism stomach liver and nerve ailments and general debility. The remedy is advertised as available at drug stores and via direct purchase from the doctor.
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JO. Pusheck
Chicago
Of-Pu
Adultery Case Opens In Wells Circuit Court
Special Judge James P. Hale presided as the State v Maude Towns trial began amid a crowded Wells County courtroom. Towns faces adultery charges connected to Frank Bright with witnesses scarce and four issued attachments. A new partition suit Fred Russell v James Russell et al. was filed, likely delaying proceedings.
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James P. Hale
Maude Towns
Towns
W. H. Hichhorn
Jay Hindman
John Burns
Burgeas
Dave Curry
Morrison and Foust Drain
Holloway
Hartford City
Panhandle Railroad
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Poneto
Maude
H. S. Towns
Frank Bright
Bessie Koons
Frank Patrey
Circuit Court
Fred Russell
James Russell
Gottlieb and Julius Schneider to Open Machine Shop in City
Gottlieb and Julius Schneider plan to locate a machine shop behind the Lipinsky saloon on Market Street. A two story cement block building will rise next week, with block making machinery moved to the ground for construction. The plant, costing about 3000 dollars, will house an engine and lathes to manufacture items tied to Gottlieb Schneider patents. They already have six months of contracts and expect steady growth, bringing in former Red Cross factory workers who will run the mechanical side.
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Gottleb
Julius Schneider
Lipinsky
Market Street
Morris Lipinsky
Schneider Brothers
Gottlieb Schneider
Red Cross
Cold weather fuels debate on wheat futures and emigration
The letter cites frozen fields and wheat prospects as a dollar-value forecast for next season while noting mass emigration would follow if bank accounts matched. It references Russia’s actions, Japan, and a fourteen year old husband and a young wife entering divorce proceedings as part of a local discussion. Elmer Herbst, an Adams grocery employee on the west side, is mentioned.
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Russia 9
Japan
Saturday Night Fight at North Main Saloon
Four men attacked James McMullen a teamster east of the city in a barroom brawl sparked by horse debates. Pete Brickley led the assault aided by Tom Covault and a man named Blackburn. Night officer Deam arrested all four. the suspects were jailed overnight and the mayor’s court postponed the trial for a week.
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North Main Street
James McMullen
Pete Brickley
McMullen
Brickley
Tom Covault
Blackburn
Deam
Ice Cream Soda Trust Sparks Price War
In a winter bid to boost profits, ice men formed a soda trust to raise prices to ten cents a glass with a special three for a quarter offer. The plan failed, and authors restored old pricing with two straws allowed, ending the scheme.
Gossip and Scandal Harmful to Community
A local editorial warns that a scandal monger harms the town more than disease. It calls gossip a long lasting injury and recalls the saying Gossip has made more heart aches than truth ever could. Mr and Mrs T F Hoffer travel to Muncie and Hartford City for visits before returning home. Mr Hoffer will attend the Republican convention in Indianapolis this afternoon.
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T. F. Hoffer
Muncie
Drunk burglars grabbed loot at Landisville saloon
Fred Ray and Charles Hickson oil workers and amateur burglars broke into Pat Antrim's saloon in Landisville late Saturday night. They battered a rear door, looted the cash drawer and were captured after bartender Al Montrose offered them drinks and got them drunk, then drove them to Marion police.
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Fred Ray
Charles Hickson
Landisville
van Buren
Ray
Hickson
Pat Antrim
al Montrose
Montrose
Marion
Funeral for Jacob Harvey Held at Murray
The funeral for Jacob Harvey was held in Murray after a long life on a county farm. A early settler for seventy two years he was a member of the G A R with Lew Dalley post in attendance. Lew Justus is in the city for a few days on business matters.
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Jacob Harvey
Murray
Harvey
County
Lew Dalley
Lew Justus
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Blackford County
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