Eichhorn and Matlack Form New Law Firm in Bluffton
A new firm opens in Bluffton as W. H. Eichhorn and George Matlack form a partnership to practice as Eichhorn and Matlack. Matlack resigns as Wells County deputy prosecutor after two years, having earned praise for his prosecution work, and plans to continue in private practice with Eichhorn. John Burns departs for Indianapolis to attend the state convention, with Charles Dailey slated for the deputy post.
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Luffton
W. H. Eichhorn
George Matlack
Eichhorn & Matlack
Matlack
Wells County
John Burns
Indianapolis
Charles Dailey
Hichhorn
Indiana University
Wells County Democrats Set Second Primary on Sept 3
By Supreme Court ruling the Wells County Democrats gain a second primary this year. The party will choose its sheriff candidate on Saturday September 3 after a meeting called by Chairman Eichhorn at 1 30. Delegates debated dates with a rising vote affirming September 3 and adopted resolutions on whether the judge candidate should be chosen by primary or convention in 1998 as the paper went to press.
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Supreme Court
Wells County
Eichhorn
Committteeman Sturgis
M. A. Stout Callng
Aged Poneto Woman Severely Injured In Fall
Mrs Isaac Brittenham aged 65 residing south of Poneto was injured Friday afternoon when she tripped on a front step fell and dislocated her shoulder. Relatives carried her indoors while Dr Hatfield and Dr Doster reset the joint and made her as comfortable as possible. Recovery will be slow due to her age.
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Isaac Brittenham
Poneto
Hatfield
Doster
Mra
Brittenhem
Atlantic City Round Trip by B W Railway in 1904
Round trip fare fourteen dollars six dimes from Atlantic City to Washington via the mountain scenery route with topovers allowed at Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. Travel August 4 1904, limit twelve days. Further particulars may be obtained from the railway office.
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Atlantic City
Washington
Balmore
Philadelphia
Vis &O
Sutiler Stiefel Brings Message Past Indian Hostiles
Captain and major hire Stiefel the sutler to reach Fort Wilson with a critical message. He crosses through IndianCountry using stagecraft and trickery, spitting fire from a stick, parleying with the chief, and delivering the dispatch within two hours. He later collects a reward after the fort receives relief with wagon train and cavalry.
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Fort Wilson
Indias
Stiefel
Iris
Henry V. Bissell
Rural route mail box rules cut clutter and costs
Postmaster general imposes signals on rural route mail boxes to show mail status and allows two or more families to share a box with a signed agreement. This reduces unneeded cross road boxes and lanes, easing labor for carriers and saving costs for patrons.
Reunion at Chickamauga Plan for 160th Indiana Band
Plans form in Marion Tipton Wabash Logansport Anderson Warsaw Columbia City Decatur Bluffton Lafayette Ossian Huntington for a Chickamauga Park reunion of the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. About 300 men could attend paying roughly eight dollars for car fare with a commissary and hired cools funded from common funds as a first step toward future camps possibly including Cuba.
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160Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Chickamauga Park
Marion
Tipton
Wabash
Logansport
Anderson
Warsaw
Columbia City
Decatur
Bluffton
Lafayette
Ossian
Huntington
National Park
Chickamauga
Chickmanga
160Th Regiment
Cuba
Indiana Democrats rally behind revived national effort and
Indiana Democrats urge revival after Thomas Taggart withdrew the National Chairmanship. Candidates emerge for state offices including John C. Aultman for state treasurer, ex surveyor and ex-auditor of Huntington, and Jesse D. Smith seeking state statistician. Convention set for August third at Tom Lison's hall in Indianapolis with delegates from June to attend.
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Thomas Taggart
Indiana
John C. Aultman
Huntington
Aultman
Huntington County
Jesse D. Smith
Tomlison’s Hall
Indianapolis
Average Girl of Today In Ridicule and a City Rail Grudge
The piece mocks modern girls with habits like soda drinking, chewing gum, brief party dresses, and delayed morning rising while a Hartford City News editor attacks the Interurban for speed violations. It urges citizens to record car numbers and times when drivers exceed the twelve mile limit.
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Hartford City News
Lookout for Smashup Rails at Interurban Warns of Danger
A railroad worker warns that an interurban line uses a motor flat car hauling gravel with loose iron weights. He says a collision could launch iron pieces like projectiles, killing passengers and wrecking cars. He argues only trained railroad men should operate such lines and cites a recent near miss at Eaton River bridge.
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Interurban
Eaton River Bridge
U. G. Miars
Grocers Resist Flour Price Cut Amid Miller Move
A misprint in the Banner caused confusion as processors cut flour by twenty cents per barrel while grocers delayed price reductions. Miller plans another cut when new wheat arrives, with grocers expected to follow. A telephoned inquiry to Doc Sharpe about postage stamps clarifies pricing, noting three stamps for five cents with two 2-cent stamps and one 1-cent stamp.
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Doc Sharpe
Mr. Sharpe
SQUIRREL LAW OUT PROMPTS HUNTERS TO WATCH WOODS
A local law grants extended immunity to squirrels, delaying hunting restrictions until after a grace period. Squirrels are plentiful this year with rumors of increased denning sites, sparking hope they avoid harm while observers note rising numbers in wooded areas.
Policy Lapse In Modern Woodmen Leaves Heirs Unsatisfied
The death of Johm Mowery reveals a $2000 Modern Woodmen policy once held by Peoria lodge. Premiums stopped since May 1901, leaving the policy void and not payable to his mother and two sisters. Local officers notified Peoria and learned the lapse nullifies any claim.
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Johm Mowery
Fred Tangeman
Peoria
Lodge
Mowery
Ill
Will Mine Coal In City for New Mining Company
Local men form a coal mining company led by C. C. Sixbey and L. B. Stevens with options on first class coal lands. Stevens reportedly travels west to complete purchases with Fort Wayne as a possible waypoint. The group promises secrecy until details are ready and projects strong financial backing.
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C. C. Sixbey
L. B. Stevens
Man in Print Shop Causes Church Row
A young printing office worker from a neighboring city quarreled with his best girl, daughter of a minister, and attended church hoping to mend matters. He sat in a front pew wearing his best attire while the morning sermon featured Matt 15 22 about a grievously vexed daughter. Mrs Lipkey and guest Miss Mamie Coffman of Huntington visited Ossian with Vic Hatfield and family.
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Matt
Mrs. Lipkey
Mamie Coffman
Huntington
Ossian
Vic Hatfield
Burning Gas Again In City Budget Pressure Rises
The city revisits fuel choice at water works as natural gas proves cheaper than coal during a test. One day of coal cost about 22 dollars versus 14 dollars for gas, prompting a plan to use gas only when cheapest. Council expects freight rate cuts and coal stock maintenance amid a proposed coal price drop from 1.40 to 1.20 per ton from Lake Erie.
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Paul
Lake Erie
Advertised Letters List Bluffton Indiana Aug 7 1904
The Bluffton post office lists remaining advertised letters for the week ending August 7 1904. Names include Mrs Litisha Brown Miss Edna Bradsley Leota EB Monroe Mrs Pearl Sauders John A Thornton Miss Emma White J B Woods A L Sharph P M. Last Saturday Herman Lesh hosted about thirty friends at his father Isaac Lesh's home west of town for an evening of games music and amusements with refreshments.
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Bluffton
Ind
Litisha Brown
Edna Bradsley
Leota EB. Monroe
Pearl Sauders
John A. Thornton
Emma White
J. B. Woods
A. L. Sharph
P. M
Herman Lesh
Isaac Lesh
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