Grand Jury Meets in Bluffton for Special Investigations
Bluffton and Wells County residents anticipate a special session of the grand jury. Investigations are planned into two shady houses near the city and county line, with efforts to shut down their operations. The Dr C L Landfair case may be reopened as a civil suit seeks damages and names the doctor as the alleged guilty party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Bluffton and
Wells County
South County
C. L. Landfair
Passed resolutions at Liberty township teachers institute
An institute at Liberty Center school house on December 17 1904 concluded G M Gavin term as township trustee. The teachers endorsed his administration praised high school improvements and his high standards, wished him success and expressed willingness to entrust him again with public trust if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
Liberty Center
G. M. Garcin
Wells County
Ind
Said
G. M. Gavin
Alue Prabe
Ynis
Birthday Celebration In Kreps Area With Local Guests
Andy Romey hosted a birthday gathering near Kreps last Saturday evening. The informal party featured general conversation and games with light refreshments. Attendees included Hugh French Henry Schlaugenhaus Harvey Franks Ervin Shoemaker Harvey Garbodell Goldy Gottschalk Otto Strahm Harry Fran ken Ervin Miller Phrl Gentis Jacob Bossert Meabon Miller J O Speheger W S King Delbert H Leist and Misses Anna Borrest Detla Gottschalk Ida Speheger Dora Grandinard Dollie Gottschalk Ada Watson Cora Gentis Eva Gottschalk Ina Linn Tena Miller Chios Linn Ada Gentis Bertha French Badia Davis of Petroleum Della Remey Elma Remey Henry Elias Agar convenes reforms for legislature proposing a 10 cent tax on each 100 dollars earned by able bodied bachelors over 36 with income over 1000 to fund incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Romey
Kreps
Andy
Messrs
Hugh French
Henry Schlaugenhaus
Harvey Franks
Ervin Shoemaker
Ada Watson
Cora Gentis
Fighting Terrell Pardons Faces Community Opposition
Friends of John W Terrell push petitions to seek a pardon while jurors who convicted him are asked to sign a counter petition. Locals near Terrell’s old home say two thirds will oppose the pardon and doubts about the insanity claim persist amid concerns over his released future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Terrell
Jacob Wolfe
John Terrell
Terrell
Nottingham
Gas in cellars nearly causes blaze at bank area
Gas escapes from jets in basements near the Studabaker bank threatening a fire. Clerk M A Forst notices odor in the Snyder shoe store cellar and, with Harry Studabaker, finds that lights had been left burning. They shut off jets, ventilate the area, and prevent disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studabaker Bank
M. A. Forst
G. D. Snyder
Harry Studabaker
Harry
Arrest Warrant Aimed at White After Oliver Case
Marshal Crosbie and Williiam Fox drove to Petroleum with a warrant for Gurt White, partner of Wesley Oliver, arrested Monday for selling intoxicating liquor without a license. White, linked to the same restaurant, faced affidavit for complicity. At 3 oclock the warrant had not been served. White was said to be in Herne or traveling from Berne, expected to be arrested on return to Petroleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Crosbie
Williiam Fox
Petroleum
Gurt White
Wesley Oliver
Oliver
White
Herne
Berne
Public Sale At Lichtenherzer Farm Dec 23
A public sale at the Lichtenherzer farm located one mile west and one mile north of Domestic will be held Friday December 23 beginning at 10 o clock a m. The offerings include a 24 year old mare a 10 year old horse a 2 year old colt six milch cows three of which will be fresh soon thirty head of hogs a hay loader a hay tedder two cultivators a 1 horse wheat drill a hog rack a bobsled a mud boat a corn shelter a three section spike tooth harrow a disc harrow five tons of hay 300 bushels of care and 400 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic
Lichtenherzer Farm
Circuit Court News Sets Record Busy Day At Montpelier
A crowded Montpelier courtroom heard old cases push forward. The Marion Trust Company v Electa Wilson finally disposed after a century on the docket. Thomas v Thomas yielded an $800 estate settlement judgment. Foreclosures on mechanics liens reached Demming and United Oil and Gas Company with the gas firm favored. Martha Minton won a divorce and child custody after prior denial. S. F. Shoemaker v Eben Bennett authorized sale of real estate. Friday brings eight divorce trials before a large audience. No decision yet on a receiver for Co-Operative Mercantile Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Trust Company
Electa Wilson
Thomas
Montpelier
Stadler, Elsworth and
Alberson
Demming
United Oil and Gas Company
Martha Minton
Shoemaker
Eben Bennett
Pettiiin
Co-Operative Mercantile Company of
Wells County Bank Directors Election Notice
Notice states Wells County Bank stockholders will meet in the banking room on Tuesday January 3 1905 at 10 oclock to elect nine directors. J W Goodyear signs the notice with filing codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County Bank
J. W. Goodyear
W&s
Two Explorers Plan Two Month Central America Trip
E B Williamson and Charles C Deam depart December 31 for two months exploring Guatemala for specimens. Williamson will collect dragon files while Deam seeks new plant varieties. Both hold valuable collections and travel on personal, science-supporting endeavors with hopes of rich finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Williamson
Charles C. Deam
Central America
Guatemala
Old Mexico
Mr. Williamson
Mr. Deam
Williamson
Receiver Requested for Montpelier Co-Operative Mercantile
Ray Nusbaumer and Bart Mills of the Co-Operative Mercantile Company of Montpelier appeared in court with attorney John Burns and requested a receiver for the firm. Organized in May 1902 with $25,000 authorized capital, the business began with $2,980 in stock. Liabilities run about $5,400 and assets around $3,040, with alleged bad management cited. An instance involved $181 worth of pickles purchased at one store, described as enough to feed Montpelier and Blackford county for a year if all pickles were used there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Nusbaumer
Bart Mills
Co-Operative Mercantile Company of
Montpelier
Blackford County
Hullinger plans hotel on old No 10 saloon site
Mr and Mrs Beryl Hullinger announce plans to begin construction of a hotel in early spring on the site of the old No 10 saloon, signaling a major redevelopment project for the block.
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Beryl Hullinger
Leased More Land by Pyramid Coal and Mining
Representatives in Harrisburg Ill report that Pyramid Coal and Mining has acquired additional lease land adjoining its existing holdings. The new site includes an open mine with coal already partly extracted, allowing immediate production once railroad access is established. The company can deduct mined coal from the purchase cost and will push for prompt shipment to Bluffton markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Coal and Mining Company
Harrisburg
Ill
Bluffton
Mal Compromise Case Involving Lake Erie Railroad
Authorities report Lake Erie Railroad officials and Alexander Donaldson in talks last week to settle the case out of court. Donaldson, injured in a train accident while with Mrs. William Hatfield of Nebraska, faces recovery after a kidney injury and a successful operation. Mrs. Hatfield plans a suit for nervous shock and bruises, citing failures in car switching rules requiring a brakeman on each cut. Rescued from the wreck, Mrs. Hatfield remains in fragile health as further announcements are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie Railroad Company
Alexander Donaldson
Alexander
William Hatfield
Nebraska
AII
Hatfield
Pope Bicycle calendar for 1905 memorandum leaf
A daily memorandum calendar for 1905 offers 305 original sayings promoting good roads health outdoor exercise and the bicycle. The calendar is free at Pope Mfr Co stores or available by mail from Pope Mfg Co Hartford Conn or 143 Siget St Chicago Ill after sending five two cent stamps.
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Pope Bicycle Daily
Pope Mfr. Co
Pope Mfg. Co
Hartford
Conn
Siget St
Chicago
Indicted Blue Creek Citizen for Forgery by Grand Jury
Dr. George Calderwood, a notable Blue Creek township resident, was arrested by Sheriff Butler after a grand jury indictment on forgery. The four counts allege receipt of a $1.60 check from Gotts chalk Meyer road contractors, later presented for $9.50, with two counts of forgery and two of check alteration. Calderwood, who has lifelong county ties and is brother to Rolla Calderwood, claimed he settled the matter. Decatur Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Calderwood
Blue Creek Township
Butler
Calderwood
Gottschalk & Meyer
Bluffton
Adams County
Rafe Allison
George Cesterwood
Rolla Calderwood
Decatur Democrat
Local Notes Track Daily Life and Health Updates
Harry Franklin visits Aunt Sarah Gentis. Frei Sehlangenhaus moves from Henry French farm to father-in-law home. G. S. Gottschalk visits Ell Bierne. George Garboden improves from typhoid fever. Mary Schlaugenhauf travels to California for health but improves. David Heller buys a fine driving horse. Pearl Gentis at Bluffton on business. H. S. King relocates chicken house on Washington Ave. A. L. Garboden husks corn. Salem Sunday School to elect officers for the year. protracted revival planned for 1905. Miss Mya Gentis visits Domasie. Young folks celebrate Andrew Romey’s 22nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Franklin
Sarah Gentis
Frei Sehlangenhaus
Henry French
G. S. Gottschalk
Ell Bierne
George Garboden
Mary Schlaugenhauf
California
Ada Watson
L. P. Walser
Bertha French
Eli Bierfe
Salem
Mya Gentis
Domasie
John Romey
Andrew
Thankful note from Mr and Mrs Pusenberry
A card of thanks signed by Mr and Mrs Pusenberry expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for their kindness during their troubles and divorce. The note praises the sympathy and remarks on the meal prepared by Mr and Mrs Dusen Berry as a public gesture of appreciation.
Revival services at Craigville end Saturday night
Miss Stella Wibel has been ill with a sore throat but is better now. Ed Channel and family moved to Bhiffton last week. Kingsley Martin and wife and son Forrest left for Massachusetts last Thursday for the winter. The quarterly conference is set for one week from next Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Stanley spoke powerfully at the U B church at Tocsin Sunday afternoon, inspiring the audience and urging action in the battle for the right.
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Craigville
Stella Wibel
Bhiffton
Kingsley Martin
Forrest
Massachusetts
Stanley
U. B
Tocsin
Indiana Oil Operators Receive Rockefeller Price Cut
Indiana oil operators got a Christmas gift from John D. Rockefeller with a price reduction from 1.02 dollars to 99 cents. The cut is expected to curb operations significantly and portends a difficult field situation at the start of winter.
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Indiana
John D. Rockefeller
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Turboro
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Columbus
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Hartman
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Startman Sanitarium
Pugney
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