Court progress and long trial reflections in Wells County
Judge Vaughn continues in the small court as Terrell trial ends. Deam v Deam and partition cases advance. Rarick v Felts on note decided for $448.27. Disbarment action against Charles DeLacour proceeds. various orders, guardians ad litem named, and amended complaints filed. Lucy Miller v Straw yields deed reform. Deming estate appraisals ordered. cross-claim amounts set. Two divorces denied. McKee v McKee ends with a divorce decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Terrell
Wells County
Deam
French
Schlangenhaus
Rarick
Felts
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Charles DeLacour
Matilda J. Thomas
Samson M. Thomas
Clyde T. Mahan
W. H. Eichhorn
Lucy A. Miller
Benjamin F. Straw
Straw
John K. Rinehart
Dan C. North
William Maddox
Walter Perry
Edward Ludlum
Deming
Admi
Dudence
M. W. Walbert
Eva van Camp
John Osborne
Carney
Hammond
McKee
Hale
Montpelier Hotel Owner criticizes Interurban line
A Montpelier hotel man said the Interurban line hurts his business by drawing traveling salesmen to brief two hour stays instead of longer half day visits. He noted more guests but shorter stays cost less, preferring longer visits for profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Call
Burns Address Wins Wide Support in Terrell Cage
Friends from both parties praise John Burns for a strong persuasive speech delivered before a crowded Terrell meeting. Citizens congratulate him and Montpelier takes pride in his selection as a leader, noting he has served well through two terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Terrell Cage
Montpeliers
Burns
Ghosen
Brickley Jailed for Bigamy in Police Court
James T. Brickley was arraigned on bigamy charges in police court and sentenced to ninety days in jail plus a ten dollar fine for improper relations with Eva Charlton known as Goldie Bigler. Charlton proved a common law marriage with a document dated June 1, 1901 in Fort Wayne Allen County. Brickley admitted to a wife and family in Kingsland Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Brickley
Eva Charlton
Goldie Bigler
Brickley
Fort Wayne
Ind
Allen County
Eva G. Charlton
J. H. Brickley
Kingsland
News of Verdict Reached Bluffton Readers
The Bluffton Banner chronicles the Terrell trial as a historic, hard fought case. Judge Smith earns praise for fairness and executive handling while the paper reports every courtroom detail, including juror instructions and lawyers’ pleas, with rapid extra editions sold across Wells County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Wells County
Bluffton
Banner
Relffsburg
Keystone
Jury Selected On Hooper Murder Trial
At 4 15 Monday evening the jury was selected for the Hooper murder trial in Marion this week. Hooper is tied to the shooting of Marshal James Payne during an attempted burglary arrest at Fairmount. The defense will argue self defense and the trial is expected to end by Thursday evening with a large crowd in attendance.
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Hooper
Marion
James Payne
Fairmount
Kooper
Advertised Letters List for Bluffton Indiana 1903
The post office at Bluffton Indiana lists letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending December 21 1903. Names include Wm C Crist John Campbell David Mrs M H Fate Mrs BE G Lane T B Mitchell F L Price Harry Waugh Bill A L Sharp H P M the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Crist
Campbell
John
David
M. H
Fate
BE. G
Lane
T. B
Mitchell
F. L
Price
Harry
Waugh
Bill A. L. Sharph
P. M
Six Mile church to hold annual Christmas entertainment
The Six Mile Christian church invites the public to its annual Christmas entertainment next Thursday evening featuring a Christian tree, music and recitations. Robert Chalfant and Ty will perform, with Santa appearing during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile
Christian Church
Robert
Chalfant
Will
Santa
Disbarment Petition Sparks Court Hearing in Wells County
Judge Vaughn read an ex parte petition accusing Charles DeLacour of fraudulently using a Michigan connection to gain bar admission. The candidate admitted to practicing without exam, using the alias Cline, and promised to supply proof to exonerate himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Charles DeLacour
DeLacour
Terrell
Law School
University of Michigan
Edwin C. Vaughn
Wells Circuit Court
Ann Arbor
EB. C. Vaughn
Bluffton
Ind
H. B. Hutebins
Mr. DeLacour
Cline
Clines
Charles DeLacour Cline
M. H. Ormsby
Homer
Detroit
Fresh Air Campaign Targets Factory Ventilation
State Factory Inspector McAbee leads a drive for better sanitary conditions in factories. He has secured an air tester from the state board of health, a German design, to prove when ventilation is unsatisfactory. The device uses lime water and a glass tube to show air quality by a visible precipitation mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAbee
State Board of Health
Mr. McAhee
Snyder A Candidate For Congress In Portland Review
Frank H. Snyder announces in the Portland Commercial Review that he is a candidate for the congressional seat held by Hon. George W. Cromer. Snyder claims county backing and vows a stiff fight, signaling his campaign kickoff with bold support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Commercial Review
Frank H. Snyder
George W. Cromer
Snyder
Hits County
Frank
Banner Heat
Night Policeman Faces Mayor After On Duty Drinking
Night officer Deam, three sheets, led a street round up with several detainees jailed at 2 a.m. Tuesday and released by 7 a.m. No action was taken. Deam admitted fault and promised reform. Mayor Mack planned resignation but may retain him if he stays on track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Deam
Force
John
Smallpox Case Reported in Ossian Quarantined
Ossian reports a genuine smallpox case involving 17 year old Miss Maude Worley who was taken ill last week. Dr Fred Metts diagnosed the disease on Monday and the residence is quarantined after her Pennville visit. Dr Severin found the case extremely light and anticipated no further spread due to prompt quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
Maude Worley
Fred Metts
Pennville
Severin
Real for Sure Baby Sought by City Pastor
A city pastor received a letter from his young niece in another city asking for a real for sure meat baby as a Christmas gift. If unavailable she would settle for a blue and red sweater, showing she labored to propose a thoughtful present for her uncle.
Rupright Test Well Abandoned After Drill Fails
The Rupright test off well was abandoned and tools moved to Holl jease on Wednesday. The showing was fair but saving the hole was impossible as the drill wedged. Initial attempts to fill the crevice were in vain while the company held to every leased foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holl Jease
Letter about Terrell trial questions jury fairness
The Banner received a Monday morning communication criticizing the jury in the John W. Terrell trial. The paper declines to publish the letter as unfair to the jurors. It notes the jury may have preferred not to be summoned and commends their effort to consider all evidence fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Terrell
Trouble on Interurban Car Ends With Officers Arrival
A Saturday evening scene near the interurban car 7:35 crew involved Holloway, who drank and argued with the conductor. Tom Rhes and friends intervened to defend the conductor before officers arrived and dispersed the belligerents. Some fired workers considered retaliation, but no action materialized by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Tom Rhes
Marshal Crosbie
Bluffton Photo Studio Claims Superior Pictures This Year
A Bluffton studio invites patrons to visit east of the courthouse to see why their pictures are presented as the nicest the year. The note thanks customers for liberal patronage and asserts quality exceeds any previous work.
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Bluffton
Court House
Not in Indiana Race Deaths and School Enrollments
Indiana reports deny race death by self harm in the state and note steady public school enrollment growth. Logansport figures lag last year but statewide totals rise from 756,004 in 1900 to 761,801 in 1902. White student numbers increase from 742 to 746,799 while colored students fall slightly from 15,230 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Logansport
Cotton
Damage suit filed against Lake Erie and Western road
W H Eichhorn filed in circuit court a suit for damages of 2000 dollars against Lake Erie and Western. Plaintiff Philip Hamilton was unloading a car when a switching crew moved cars and knocked him from his working platform, causing serious bruises he has treated by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Eichhorn
Day
Lake Erie & Western Road
Philip R. Hamilt
Hamilton
Stone
Cros
Mrs Chester. Bette from infirmary in county
Infirmary patient Mrs Chester Bette is described as improving from dropsy though prior illness left her fragile. The report notes her condition as better and monitored by county infirmary staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Bette Grandma Chester
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Jean Wen Charles Delacour
London Box
West Market Street
Hare Schalfe & Marx
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