Markle Joint Quit Ends Cold Storage Venture
J A Thomas shuttered his cold storage business after a brief run of under three weeks. About two loads of bottled beer arrived weekly from Huntington for storage, with one load seemingly missing, while bottles appeared outside the building on Sundays. The town notes the high heat likely caused evaporation and shrinkage, and the owner’s careful precautions could not prevent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Huntington
Thomas
Markis Journal
Special Excursion to Toledo and Put-in-Bay by Clover Leaf
Special excursion offered on Sunday August 7 1904 via Clover Leaf route to Toledo and return for 120 cents Detroit and return 175 cents To Put-in-Bay and return 175 cents. Information available from Clover Leaf Route agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Put-in-Bay
Detoit
Sunda
Detroit
Serious Farm Accident Injures Henry Bartram
Henry Bartram, working on a southern farm, slipped while climbing a barbed wire fence and fell astride the wire, lacerating himself severely. He was moved to town by Emory Church after growing weaker and is under a physician’s care with grave fears for his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bartram
Bartram
Emory Church
Nickel Plate Road Trip Offer Promotes Pleasant Sunday Travel
Advertises a Sunday excursion on the Nickel Plate road covering one hundred miles and back for a dollar per person when travelling in parties of five or more. Prompt contact via nearest agent or C A Asterlin, T P A Fort Wayne Ind. 336.
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Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Asterlin
T. P. A. Forti Warne
Ind
Sunday Work Protest In Jackson Township
Five Jackson township oil pumpers were arrested on a Sunday work charge and placed under $50 bond for a Wednesday appearance. Others followed with similar bonds. The group said the Standard has lawyers to fight the case as a test of the statute, with some preferring to plead guilty. One worker vowed to prosecute peers who worked on Sundays if discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
M. W. Walbert
Crouse
A. Metzer
Frank Springstead
Dustin Fearnow
Noah Sarit
Edward Burklow
Earl Cutler
Isaac Sills
Jake Spaulding
Standard
Rail line work resumes as Pennville pits supply fill
W S Fleming receiver for Cin cinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad with J C Curtis, Fred Bracey and Fred Bimel visited Pennville on Tuesday to arrange resumption of work. Dirt from Pennville pits will fill lowlands and 6000 yards of gravel will be delivered to the Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne traction line. Four section crews will rework the C B C tracks once Pennville pit is prepared, ballasting to follow and property improved according to the Portland Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Fleming
Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago Railroad
J. C. Curtis
Fred Bracey
Fred Bimel
Pennville
Muncie
Hartford City
Supreme Court rules equal division of estate for Fuchsaber case
The Supreme Court reversed a local ruling in the Fuchsaber will dispute. It held that upon the wife's death the property should be divided equally among all the children, restoring an equal share for each heir in the estate tied to the life tenant.
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Supreme Court
Fuchsaber
Levy on Seats Sought in Grand Opera Case
Sheriff Johnston seized seats at the Grand Opera house Friday to satisfy a replevin suit brought by Les A. Piel demanding repayment of $1,800. The action centers on the claimed debt and collateral location in the venue.
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Johnston
Grand Opera House
Les A. Piel
Sunday school excursion proves advertising payoff and joy
The daylong trip ran smoothly with 8:00 and 8:10 arrivals, no mishaps, and growing crowds aided by M. M. Justus advertising. At Winona the group enjoyed boating, bathing, steamboat rides, and naps in hammocks. Trips to Warsaw and a noon basket lunch followed by public speaking and photography in Winona highlight a lively day.
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M. M. Justus
Focal
Winond
Warsaw
Winona
National Photographers Association
Wedding Surprise Ties Jere Shire and Mariah Gardenour
Jere Shire and Mrs. Mariah J Gardenour were married at Rev. Jones home in Poneto on a Wednesday evening. The ceremony was officiated by the local clergyman and the couple will reside on the Gardenour farm south of Bluffton. Both are well known in the Bluffton area. Shire is a popular auctioneer and sheriff’s clerk. The marriage came as a surprise to most friends, though some intimate circles knew of the arrangment. The Banner extends best wishes to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Shire
Mariah J. Gardenour
Rev. Jones
Poneto
Airs
Gardenour
Bluffton
Jere
S.c
Militia in Camp at Fort Ben Indiana
Company C reached Lawrenceburg via Big Four at 11:80 this morning and marched five miles to the camp grounds arriving at 1. Dinner was served at 3. Rations included corned beef beans onions hard tack bread and butter and coffee. The trip was uneventful though the men were tired at the finish. All members reported well and happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ben . Garrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Lawrenceburg
Yates
Sharpe Divorce Filed After Separation in Circuit Court
Mrs. George Sharpe filed for divorce from George Sharpe through Dailey Simmons & Dailey in circuit court. They have lived apart since last May with household items divided. Allegation states the husband was frequently drunk and an habitual drunkard. Married January 5 1901. separated May 26 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
George Sharpe
Pathfinders to Initiate 15 at Friday Lodge Event
The local Pathfinders lodge plans a big meeting in the city Friday evening August 6 to initiate a class of fifteen members. The Warren lodge has been invited and will attend. A banquet will be served after the regular meeting held last Friday to arrange the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinders Lodge
Pela
Warren Lodge
Baby dies and funeral held for Musselmen infant
Goldie Musselmen eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Musselmen living three miles southwest of Liberty Center died Friday morning shortly after 1 o clock. The funeral was held on Sunday.
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Goldie
David Musselmen
Liberty Center
Loan Money Offer by D L Reynolds at Ossian Tod
A compact loan notice offering ten year terms with flexible repayment anytime and interest stopping. No commission charged. Available from D L Reynolds in Ossian Tod.
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D. L. Reynolds, Ossian, Tod
Five Area Sunday Schools Split Winona Excursion Profits
The Sunday school committees settled funds for the Winona excursion. Five schools share $23.92 each after expenses and unpaid bills. Detailed ticket tallies show Methodist 248.26, Reformed 166.40, Presbyterian 115.80, Baptist 192.90, Christian 907.41 with ten from refreshments included. trains cost 748.12 and ads 30.17, leaving net receipts 124.62. Kingsland Ossian pledges await settlement to balance outstanding bills.
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Winona
Kingsland
Ossian
Methodist
Methodist School
Reformed Schol
Reformed School
Presbyterian School
the Baptist School
Christian Sunday School
Chronicle
Evening News
Montpelier Herald
Ossian News
Sunday School Convention Unites County Churches
Representatives from county Sunday Schools met Saturday in the county clerk's office to organize two district conventions. The South district includes Harrison, Liberty, Nottingham, Chester and Jackson townships with a September 22 event at Poneto. The North district covers Rock Creek, Lancaster, Union and Jefferson with a September 15 gathering at Uniondale. Programs and speakers were arranged to promote county school unity and work.
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Harrison
Liberty
Nottingham
Chester
Jackson
Rock Creek
Lancaster
Union
Jefferson
Pone
Uniondale
Nemo Brothers Arrested Over Hotel Bill Jumping
Captain Nemo and two brothers, all named Nemo, stayed at a Montpelier hotel and ran a tab about fourteen dollars. They fled toward Van Buren but were located Friday and returned to Montpelier to face charges for board bill evasion.
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Nemo
Montpelier
van Buren
Porter Seeks Fire Loss Adjustment in Van Buren
Jim Porter traveled to Van Buren Friday to adjust a recent fire loss. Having just started a cigar factory a week earlier, his building was destroyed along with several homes and businesses. His insured amount was $200, and he expects to receive nearly the full payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Porter
van Buren
Jim
LL and W Fishing Rates Summary
Pleasant Lake offers 16 days for 2.80 and 80 days for 2.70. Angola lists 15 days at 7.54.10 and 80 days at 2.85. Fremont, Ind provides 25 days for 2.40 and 30 days for 3.20. Ends Sept. 0.1
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Pleasant Lake
Angola
Fremont
Ind
Preliminary hearing in Grames versus Grames case
In a Murray area case Cora Belle Grames sues William Grames for fraudulent marriage. The young defendant was arrested earlier, posted bond, and the plaintiff’s testimony was written. The defendant was bound over to the circuit court in five hundred dollars with his father posting the bond. Both sides are said to be earnest and ready for a likely heated trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walbert
Cora Belle Grames
William Grames
Murray
Meeting in city over road mortgage dispute
Fred Bime and Smith Bracy of the C B and O G force attended a Portland related meeting in the city Saturday after dinner. First mortgage bond holders totaling thirty thousand dollars were invited to the session to pursue a possible agreement. Details remain undisclosed and actions taken are not learned.
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Fred Bime
Smith Bracy
C. B. & OG. Force
Portland
Farewell at the Depot Ends with Rice Prank
Friends of a young lady bound for an extended visit in the east staged a farewell at the depot. A suitor accompanied her to Decatur but hid in a factory when confronted. The prank ended with rice sent to Decatur, implying the joke's outcome.
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Decatur
Brother returns with dying son to Fort Wayne
Mrs. John Ulmer received a letter from Fort Wayne stating D. Y. Valentine has brought his son Fred home from Illinois. Fred is in a dying condition with lung trouble. His father faced a hard trip returning to Fort Wayne. Fred was somewhat improved but remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ulmer
Fort Wayne
D. Y. Valentine
Ll Linois
Fred
Wells county teachers exam and local notices in De catur Journal
Aspirants to teach in Wells County met last Saturday with County Superintendent Huyette for the examination, the first in some time. A Roush family reunion is planned near Poneto on Sunday August 28. A dredging petition for Salamonia river will be filed in Jay County Court. dredge work starts four miles southeast of Portland at an estimated cost of 75000 dollars. Indiana hotel keepers plan to combat dead beat guests by sharing guest details with the state association secretary for pamphlets. A cautionary tale from Decatur Journal recounts a young woman learning a harsh lesson after a stranger’s bold approach, interrupted by a vigilant passerby and a protective escort home.
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Wells County
Huyette
Salamonia
Jay County
Portland
Indiana
Indianapolis
Second Street
Decatur Journal
Wells county party shifts to primary for judge selection
The Democratic Central Committee of Wells county adopts a resolution to nominate a judge for the twenty eighth judicial circuit by primary rather than convention at the fall primary. The vote narrowly passed 12 to 11 with two committee members voting, reflecting debate over keeping politics out of the judiciary while aligning with county sentiment.
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Satuday
Democratic Cow Committee
Judicial Circuit
Democratic Party
Wells Coun
Blackford
Wells County
Democrati Central Committee
Indiana
Judici
Democrat Central Committee
Wells Com
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Perfection Biscuit Company
Markle Joint
Annville
Cash Shoe Store
Scott
Po& Browne
Pearl Street
New York
Roush
St. Clair Roush
Democratic Committee
Jack Shell
Bucyrus
Ohio Central
J. N
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Arnold & Engeler
Pennvill
H. C. Bluffton
William Engelville
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