Wife Took His Children In Civil Divorce Move
William Godfrey traveled from Celina to Bluffton with the Red Cross to obtain certified court papers in a divorce case. He seeks to reclaim his two children, whom the mother took while visiting Mansfield. The prior divorce granted him custody, and he hopes to locate the children to resume legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Godfrey
Celina
Ohio
Godfrey
Bluffton
Will Godfrey
Red Cross Company
Mansfield
Will
Hop Ale Joint Rumor In Mt Zion
Rumor spreads of an illicit hop ale joint inside Mt Zion corporate limits. Authorities may seek evidence for a proper court inquiry or grand jury action, with enforcement officials expected to confront alleged sellers and deter further violations. The piece critiques repeated demoralization and urges strict punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Lmits
Vaughn
Hopple
Eighth Congressional Convention in Portland September plan
Bluffton expected to send about five hundred people to the Eighth Congressional convention in Portland on September 7. The event aims to feature W. J. Bryan as a speaker with other Democrats including Tom Taggart and State Chairman O'Brien. E. C. DeHarity is the only declared candidate for congress locally, with others possible. Delegates vow strong attendance for a notable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Bluffton
W. J. Bryan
Tom Taggart
French Lick
Indianapolis
O'Brien
Bryan
E. C. DeHarity
Elwod
Congress
Van Buren Annexation Expands Town Limits
Van Buren grows by 150 people and ten thousand dollars in assessable property, adding about twenty acres. County commissioners approve annexation of adjacent territory, citing access to sidewalks streets schools churches and markets. Seventy children attend town schools from outside the corporation while township funds cover part of the school budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
van Buren News-Eagle
Curious Montpelier finances perplex expert
An Ohio boy swallowed tacks last spring and now mom disciplines him by kneeling and slapping his stomach, while the boy hides tacks in the carpet. An expert reviewing Montpelier records finds a confused, muddled financial state with funds mixed between streets and accounts, indicating long standing financial disarray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Montpelier
Receiver Flem ming denied loan for B C extension in Portland
Court refused to grant leave to the Flem ming receivers to borrow 32000 dollars for extending the B and C line across Portland. The judge postponed action to the third Monday of the term, keeping funds limited to current operations and ballast work. The decision halts further improvements unless a new petition is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemming
Portland
Thase
Ego
Lake Erie
Smith
Court Names Receiver for Bracey Howard Construction Co
Federal court in Chicago appointed James S. Hopkins as receiver for Bracey Howard Construction for Illinois assets after a bankruptcy petition by foreign creditors. Indiana actions also named Hopkins receiver for Indiana assets, taking control from prior appointee J. O. Pierce. The firm’s troubles trace back to the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bracey-Howard Construction Company
Kohlsaat
James S. Hopkins
United States
Albert J. Hopkins
United States Court For
District of Indiana
Indianapolis
A. B. Anderson
E. V. Horris
Fort Wayne
Harris
Hopkins
Indiana
Bracey-Howard Company
Jay Circuit
J. O. Pierce
Cincinnati, Bluffton & Chicago Railroad
Lasted a Full Month Indiana Spiritualists Elect Leader
Hon Leyi Mock president of the Indiana Spiritualists Association arrived from Camp Chesterfield after a month long yearly meeting attended by thousands. He was chosen for the coming year with little opposition and led a session noted for a large roster of mediums and prominent exponents. Mock was accompanied by Elihu Thompson of Dayton Ohio who will stay a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyi Mock
Indiana Spiritualists Association
Camp Chesterfield
United States
Mack
Elihu Thompson
Thompson
Dayton
Ban Concert Thursday in Bluffton Seeks Large Turnout
Bluffton to host at least one more band concert this season. Cline Band led by Dinner Cline will perform Thursday evening between Bliss house and McBride's furniture store. The merchants fund the event and expect a large crowd. Concert begins at 7 30 with new up to date music and good entertainment.
Monroe Center Defeats Craig Villains in Underscore Match
In a sparsely reported event from Monroe Center, a local team defeated Craig in a disputed matchup. Details are sparse but the result stands.
Walmer and Engeler Prepare New Store Move
Walmer and Engeler expect to move into their new store Monday evening. The nearly finished interior features golden oak finishes and a central circle of glass floor cases. Stock will be moved at night to minimize business disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer & Engeler
Family puzzle: father and two married sisters
A Banner reporter was asked to solve a county conundrum: a father marries two sisters and each couple has a son. What is the relation between the children and what ties bind the families? The paper seeks reader answers and will publish results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goid
Kreps purchase Chop House from Robinson founders
Russel and Sam Kreps have bought the Chop House, taking immediate charge. Started by Charles Robinson about two years ago, the eatery has earned a reputation as a modern short order house. The new owners promise to bring the same vigor and success as their predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feed Russel
Sam Kreps
Charles Robinson
Advertised Letters and Local Notices From Bluffton Indiana
List of remaining advertised letters for Bluffton post office week ending August 22 1904 includes Covault Maud Hauser Edward Kramer Edward Maddox G H Snell W EB Wale Matthew A L and others. Local items note Bona Vista Christian Sunday school celebration September 3 in John Stiner grove and invitation for attendance. Virginia Ferguson a Fort Wayne girl bitten by a spider required medical care. Camp Louis lodging circulars available at county clerk for St Louis fair travelers. Case Saylor vs Union Traction Company appealed to higher courts. Attorneys Dailey Simmons Dailey and Tribolet cited. Anecdote about fishing large fish and a note on Kan sag oil field pipeline 800 miles long costing 160000 to be built by Standard Oil. W C T U meeting at Libbie Neff home with Bluffton participant Mrs Hawkins and press work talks. Union meeting Aug 30 at Virena Linn residence. Automobile ticket drawing planned with three impartial selectors and public drawing in Thomas show window Labor Day with 10c machine prize. W A High deputy recorder and Auditor Morris raced on Warren Street. High claimed victory over Morris and a challenge on Jefferson Street.
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Bona Vista Christian Sunday School
John Stiner
Virginia Ferguson
Will Ferguson
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Camp Louis
Robert Saylor
Union Traction Company
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
A. J. Tribolet
Rome City
Dolf
Kansag
Whiting
Ind
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil Company
Reiffsburg W. C. T. U
Libbie Neff
Hawker
Bluffton
Virena Linn
Cora Cornall
Thoma
Violent Deaths Reported In July By State Board
The state board of health reports July deaths by violence totaling 185, including five murders and 153 accident deaths. Murders were all male. personal crisis cases included 17 men and 10 women. Methods cited include carbolic acid morphine strychnine gunshot hanging drowning and rail and other accidents. Two males were legally hanged in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Case Taken Up in Oil Pumping Suit on Appeal
The State versus Freely Wohlfarth appeal from M. W. Walbert’s court has been filed in the circuit court. This oil pumping case recalls Wohlfarth being fined $2 and costs previously for working on Sunday after it was shown he helped start a gas engine.
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Freely Wohlfarth
M. W. Walbert
Wohlfarth
Immortal J N Visits Frankfort in Not Dead Yet Fashion
Frankfort Crescent reports J N Free, famed as Immortal and the man who lifts the veil and assumes the pressure, touring the country with passes on railroads and a reputation for traveling without paying fares. This marks his first Frankfort visit.
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J. N
Frankfort
J. N. Free
George Francis
Frankfort Crescent
Wedding announcement for Elaa McAfee and Nellie Bowman
The Banner reports the wedding of Elaa McAfee to Nellie Bowman at the home of Ben Myers 210 West Central avenue on September 6 at 8 oclock Rev C G Miller to officiate The couple will begin housekeeping on West Market Street where the groom is preparing a home
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Elaa McAfee
Nellie Bowman
Ben Myers
West Central Avenue
C. G. Miller
West Market Street
Wash mouth with antiseptic to reduce sickness
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat item advocates rinsing the mouth with antiseptic solutions two or three times daily to prevent throat and lung troubles. It cites carbolic acid as an effective, simple agent and claims frequent use yields a cleaner mouth and immunity from colds, sore throats, and fevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
The Big Reunion at Six Mile Grove
The Markley family plans its annual reunion this Thursday in the pleasant grove at Six Mile. Hundreds attend as records are kept to track family history, increasing enjoyment and interest each year at the gathering.
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Markley
Pleasant Grove
Six Mile
Hower Couple Plan Move to Warren Ohio
J. Y. Hower and his wife announced plans to relocate to Warren Ohio as their future home starting next month They will farm in the vicinity and Bluffton mourns the loss of longtime residents as the couple prepares to leave for Indiana or Ohio.
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J. Y. Hower
Ohio
Warren, O
Mrs. Hower
Bluffton
Pennville Hosts Busy Day for Tri-County Old Settlers Reunion
Pennville celebrated a bustling Saturday as hundreds gathered for the tri-county old settlers reunion in the hustling village. The event concluded with Charles E. Miller marrying Miss Grace Morgan, marking a notable double highlight for the town.
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Pennville
Tri-County
Old Settlers
Charles E. Miller
Grace Morgan
Man Disqualified In Florodrake Tag Contest
Ingram Merriman sent over 500 tags to Florodrake Tag Co claiming a five entry set for a guessing contest. He received a letter stating the test was void and the prize invalid under U S postal laws, credit for tags offered, and a chance to win $25,000 was discussed.
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Ingram Merriman
Agg
Florodrake Tag Company
Vida
United States
Saloon Remains Closed as Buyer Pursuit Continues
The Manhattan saloon on East Maker Street stays closed with no immediate reopening expected. Lew Ashley plans to sell, several prospective buyers pursue the place, and it may be sold any day or stay shut until his license expires.
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Manhattan
East Maker Street
Lew Ashley
Ashley
Nurse Recalled as Typhoid Strikes Family in House
Mrs Elfen Borne has returned to the home of William W Smitw where she has been employed as a trained nurse. On June 9 she was called to treat typhoid fever but the family soon had four cases all sick. Borne cared for the entire party. One case developed into typhus and led to a patient’s death.
Farm Sold in Lancaster Township for Four Thousand
Alva B. Line sold his seventy one acre Lancaster township farm to Richard McIntire for four thousand dollars. The deed specifies the purchase price and parties involved in the transaction.
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Alva B. Line
Lancaster Township
Richard McIntire
Modoc Bitters Offered At Reduced Price
This ad promotes Modoc Bitters as a tonic for kidneys liver and bowels. It states a price reduction to 50 cents per bottle sold by Chas O Druggist.
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Maud
Hauser
Edward
Kramer
Maddox
G. H. Snell
W. EB
Wale
Matthew
A. L. Sharph
P. M
W. A. High
Morris
Warren Street
Jefferson Street
John Steele
Publis
Elfen
the Royal Tailors
Royal Touring Car
Franklin
The
Royal Tailors
Tly Close
Oldsmobile
Buffalu
United Suites
Deater
Iniow
Royal Tailoring
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