Died Suddenly of Hemorrhage at 3 A.M.
Mrs. Robert Johnston widow of Sheriff Johnston died suddenly Friday from lung hemorrhage after three years of illness. Born August 11, 1858 in Wells county, she married Robert Johnston December 20, 1887 and resided here with three children Aggie, Thomas, Fred plus stepchildren. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 p.m., burial at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnston
Sheriff Johnston
Johnston
Chrissie K. Johnston
Andrew Gordon
Wells County
Bluffton
Aggie
Thomas
Fred
Mr. Johnston
John
Carrie
Anna
Maggie Shrader
Robert Graham
Thomas Gordon
Poneto
Archie Gordon
Dublin
Ohio
First Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Young Thief Steals from City Meat Market Then Confesses
An eighteen year old burglar targeted the South Main Street City Meat Market on Friday, breaking in through two doors to reach the cash register. He took $1.60, left the register unlocked, and was later found at a nearby chop house where he confessed and returned 75 cents.
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City
South Main Street
Last Wells county teacher exam held Saturday
The final examination for Wells county teachers occurred in the county superintendent's office on Saturday. A small turnout attended to test for grades, and a few vacancies remain in the teaching corps countywide to be filled by those who passed the test.
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Wells County
Loan Money With Flexible Time And No Commission
Ten years to repay with payment at any time and interest stopping. No commission charged. D. L. Reynolde of Osslan Indiana advertises a loan option offering flexible terms and no broker fee.
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D. L. Reynolde
Osslan
Ind
Young man killed by Chicago and Erie train near Uniondale
Lewis Taylor aged about 21, formerly of Wells county, was struck on the tracks between Uniondale and Kingsland and died from multiple injuries. He had been in Bluffton earlier, jailed for drinking, and reportedly planned to leave town. Coroner notified. funeral held at Uniondale First Methodist Church.
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Cine En Eargly
Taylor
Chicago & Erie
Uniondale
Kingsland
Warren
Bluffton
Crosbie
Moser
John McConnell
John McConnel
McBride
Lewis Taylor
Wells County
Frank Taylor
First Methodist
Herob Church
Senator Hopkins visits Bluffton on railroad talks
Senator Hopkins of Illinois and financier Smith Bracey, with others, visited Bluffton on Saturday to discuss the future of the C., B. & G. C. railroad. They conferred with creditors about claims and possible extension toward Huntington while Blufftonholders seek protection for their five for one bonds. The party returned to Chicago at noon. More details promised later.
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Senator Hopkins
Illinois
Smith Bracey
Chicago
Hopkins
Bracey Howard Construction Company
Huntington
Bluffton
Smith Hracey
Thirtieth Indiana Regiment reunion invites Topeka
The Thirtieth Indiana Regiment Veterans Association issues invitations to a reunion set for September 7 in Topeka Indiana. Members of this regiment are not nearby but all veterans are welcome. Purdue university plans a dairy exhibit at the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis with a model dairy run by associate professor of dairying and Purdue students producing butter as churned packed and shipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirtieth Indiana Regiment Veterans’ Association
Topeka
Ind
Purdue University
Indianapols
Purdue
Clover Leaf appoints R. J. McKay district passenger agent
General Passenger Art Ross announces R. J. McKay as district passenger agent for Clover Leaf with headquarters in St. Louis. The new office separates passenger and freight duties. McKay moves from Chicago to oversee passenger operations southwest and west of the Mississippi, effective Sept 1.
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Art Ross
R. J. McKay
Clover Leaf
St. Louis
Ed Keane
McKay
Clover
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Burlington
Kearne
Mississippi River
Toledo
Pasenger
Ross
Monroe Citizens League Forms to Suppress Rowdy Nightlife
The Monroe community forms a citizens league of about twenty to curb lawless elements. A five dollar reward is offered for affidavits leading to conviction for disturbances and a marshal is paid for arrests resulting in convictions. The letter commends the movement for peace and order in town. It also notes Eaton baby show winner, whose Italian name sparked speculation of an Italian origin.
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Monroe
Good Citizens’ League
Italy
Candidates Meet Over Voter Convenience in County
A meeting called by County Chairman W H Eichhorn gathered several candidates to discuss easing precinct boundaries for the upcoming election. Changes allow residents of Stringtown Lancaster township across the city line and areas near the Bike west to vote in the city, plus Poente area voters in a one mile square at Harri son Chester Nottingham to vote there. The aim is to increase turnout by reducing travel distances for nearby voters.
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Shelf
W. H. Eichhorn
Stringtown
Lancaster Township
Corporation
Montgomery Farm
Cemetery
Clover Leaf Railroad
Poinete
Harrison Township
Chester
Nottingham
Poneto
Markley Family Reunion Interfered by Rain at Six Mile Grove
Rain ruined the attendance of a large Markley family reunion at Six Mile grove. Despite the weather, attendees moved dinners to the church to stay dry and spent the day sharing memories, speeches, and music from various family members.
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Markley
Six Mile
Six Mile Grove
Mrs Swisher Undergoes Operation at Hope Hospital
Mrs J W Swisher underwent an operation at Hope hospital in Fort Wayne on Saturday. A message received by friends soon after the operation stated it was entirely successful and that Mrs Swisher had every hope of a good recovery.
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J. W. Swisher
the Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Kindle Auto Taken Away In Fort Wayne Bankruptcy Case
Federal court representative from Fort Wayne visited to advance the Kindle bankruptcy proceedings. Investigations targeted two unpaid pianos and the court ordered seizure of an automobile given by A J Kindle. The car will be moved to Fort Wayne and sold to satisfy creditors.
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Federal Court
Fort Wayne
A. J. Kindle
Kindle
Remonstrance Set Against Keystone Saloon License
Fred Marsh faces a life sized remonstrance over his bid to operate a Keystone saloon in Chester township. Fr Gordon says the remonstrance will be filed with the commissioners next Friday, aiming to block the license. Marsh plans counter petitions. The board will decide a week into the new term, with hearings likely to draw strong arguments.
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Fred Marsh
Keystone
Chester Township
Tom Rhea
Gordon
Marsh
Rhea
Billy
Wilson Ha
Sunday Mail Stamp Refusal Used by Rev. O W High
A personal stamp from Rev. O W High of Upland asks senders to refrain from mailing on Sunday. The notice aims to have postmasters and mail clerks set aside stamped letters so they do not travel Sunday. Observance level is uncertain.
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O. W. High
Upland
Stray Crystal Str ychnine Evidence Ties to Krauss Case
Strong evidence emerges in a murder case as strychnine in crystal form is found at the Krauss home. Prosecutors say a Logan drugstore shipment linked through a messenger corroborates that Crystal Krauss had access to poison. The defense argues the daughter acted alone or that the powder form kept by the father contrasts with the crystal form found, complicating the liability.
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Rae M
Krauss
Quiet Montpelier Wedding Sealed at MBE Parsonage
William Steele of Wells County and Miss Mary Kilander were quietly married at the M B E parsonage in Montpelier with Rev. C Brown officiating. The groom works in the city and the bride lives four miles north, highly esteemed in her community. They will reside at the bride’s home for now and will soon be at home to friends.
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William Steele
Mary Kilander
Wells County
M. BE. Parsonage
Rev. C. Brown
Oity
Steele
Montpelier
Fragmented complaint on shopping, manners, and ad thrust
A pessimistic passage notes ax men shopping wrapped in perfumes while hardworking husbands lack new clothes, and wives go without kind words. A merchant in Arkani refuses to advertise, fearing continuous customer harassment. A customer inquiry about clothes leads to a dismissive reply.
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F. A. Soule
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Aidirres, Layer CO
Lowell
Mass
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L. F. Andrews
Des Moines
Davenport
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