I Can Stand It Said John Terrell verdict
John Terrell declares he can endure the verdict as the condemned man maintains the nerve that made him infamous. The article notes his notoriety and defiant stance despite the imminent ruling.
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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
4
Terrell verdict in first degree murder handed down
The jury found John W. Terrell guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The trial spanned twenty days with extensive jury selection and witness testimony. Judge Smith praised courtroom order as Terrell’s supporters and reporters reflect on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Terrell
BH. Sturgis
J. M. Settlemyer
Smith
Melvin Wolfe
Indications Favorable in Older Oil Fields Despite Dry Holes
Reports from older oil fields show more favorable results over the past week with more wells indicating large initial production though overall averages fell. No major rise in new work, but strong results may spur development. output not expected to grow much. Ohio and Indiana show seasonal gains, stock declines could lift prices and stimulate drilling. Pennsylvania and West Virginia hold, Trenton Rock fields eyed for illuminant oil. Indiana drilled 108 wells with 2605 initial barrels. 17 of the wells yielded gas or oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Trenton Rock
Assessors to Visit In March With New Payment Rules
A legislative change shifts property assessment start from April 1 to March 1. Assessors will gain fifteen extra days to complete work and receive higher pay, now 2.60 dollars daily, with deputies earning 2.00 while principals receive 2.50 for the same duties.
Natural Born Forager Dog Provokes Punishment Debate
Ben Moser faces a curious dilemma over his dog’s theft. The dog, described as a natural born forager, carried a jar of fresh sausage home after raiding a dwelling. Investigation confirms the canine thief consumed much of the spoil and stored the rest, prompting Ben to consider an appropriate punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Moser
Ben
Engeler and Miss Arnold Marry in Chicago
The engagement of William Engeler and Miss Affe Arnold was announced by her parents this afternoon. A letter from Chicago stated the marriage occurred there yesterday evening. The couple, highly popular locally, plan Bluffton as their future home and their return is awaited with celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Engeler
Affe Arnold
Foundry to Close for Week as Inventory Begins
The Grimes Foundry will close tomorrow night for the rest of the week. On Saturday the office staff will start the annual inventory while the machine shops remain closed through the weekend and reopen Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Foundry
Pretty Wedding at Horace Ellingham Home
A noon ceremony at Horace Ellingham’s Rock Creek home united Wm. H. Waterhouse and Miss Lela E. Ellingham in marriage. Rev. H. A. Walker officiated. guests included Mrs. Waterhouse of Chicago and Miss Jennie Ferris of Fort Wayne. The couple will reside at 1129 West Washington, Fort Wayne after January 1, 1904. May they have long life, prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ellingham
Rock Creek Township
Wm. H. Waterhouse
Lela E. Ellingham
Mrs. Waterhouse
Chicago
Jennie Ferris
Fort Wayne
Waterhouse
West Washington Street
Patrols Nab Suspect After Jay County Assault Charge
Constable Crouse pursued a suspect in Jay County this morning on a pending assault and battery charge. The man is expected to return home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse
Jay County
Fought at Entertainment Pleads Guilty in Assault Case
Oliver Burgess appeared before Squire Walbert and pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined two dollars plus costs. Constable Crouse pursued a young man named Day from Jay county for possible overnight trial. Affidavits against both boys were filed by J. E. Kizer, Nottingham township teacher, following a school exhibit where the two fought during festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Burgess
Squire Walbert
Crouse
Day
Jay County
J. E. Kizer
Nottingham Township
Kizer
Barr Foreman Leaves for East After Nephew’s Death
Robert Barr, foreman at Grimes machine shops, departed for Rochester New York after a telegram notified him of his nephew Harry Barr’s death yesterday. He may stay a week or two. Rev. J F Warner also left for Hartford City to meet his mother arriving from Dayton and will visit several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barr
Grimes Machine Shops
Rochester
N. Y
Harry Barr
Barr
J. F. Warner
Hartford City
Dayton
Annual Christmas Dinner at Boss Factory a Grand Evening
The annual Christmas dinner at Boss Manufacturing, Kewanee, drew 130 seated guests with Miss Nettie Alexander and Miss Myrtle Markley as reception committee. The program featured music by Verdi Karns, performances by Burkett Baltzell Neff Gillam and Mrs George Mossman on piano, and a presentation to manager Mr Scott. The event became an enduring factory institution, evolving from a family dinner to a public company celebration with a royal spread, decorations, and community entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Manufacturing Company
Nettie Alexander
Myrtle Markley
Herb Burgan
Frank
Harry McDowell
Raymond Shelly
Hugh Thornburg
Frank Morgan
Neff
Gillam
George Mossman
Eva Dawson
Arizona
Bixbey
Gues
Kewanee
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Terrell
Terrell
Bluffton
Dan Vollmer
Yard
Foundry
Will Waterhouse
Lela’ Ellingham
Force AT Zero Factory
Messrs. Burkett and Baltzell
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