Saloon keepers fined and indicted in Bluffton crime cases
Bluffton report notes several saloon keepers indicted for liquor law violations. Two pleaded guilty to charges, receiving fines and costs. Other affidavits were dismissed as attorneys moved to determine state intentions before pleas. many defendants faced multiple charges that could end licenses if convictions occur. Authorities plan further actions at subsequent term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherr Stan
J. B. McClelland
Sf Eac
Busis
Miller Family Reunion Near Christmas In Indiana
The Miller family from Bluffton, Fort Wayne area and Toc Indiana held a Christmas reunion at Sam Miller's home in Tocsin Indiana. Attendees included Matilda Archbold Samuel Miller Dora Miller Linda Miller Bel Miller Sadie Miller Nessie Miller Hazel Miller Oliver Miller Chauncey Miller Arden Miller John Miller John Michael Stella Archbold and others from Poneto Kingsland Decatur and Onsin plus Rev. J W Horkert Delpha Mae Berisert and Charlotten Borkerl. Officials anticipate a permanent organization and annual reunions with next year at Matilda Archbold's Bluffton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Matilda Archbold
Bluirton
Ind
Lydia Richey
Chicago Heights
Daniel J. Miller
Toc
Samuel Miller
Tocsin
Sam‘tel Miller
Bluffton
Dora Miller
Linda Miller
Bel Miller
Sadie Miller
Nessie Miller
Dannie Michael
Nona Michael
Donah Michael
Poneto
Arch‘bold
Charles Crow
Kingsland
Hilderbran
Decatur
Quine Hilderbrand
Nancy Hilderbrand
Wihel Hilderband
Freidie Hilderbrand
Tommy Widertrand
Clayton Hilderprand
Norton plans colony in Washington under strict economy
Norton, owner of the Gold Mine store in Marion, contemplates forming a Washington colony based on an economic plan. He would buy a large land tract to divide into farms for colonists, with a no alcohol rule and possibly tobacco ban. Northern Pacific agents may visit Marion to discuss the land purchase. Norton recently opened a Third Street department store and runs cash groceries under his economical system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FB. Norton
Storusy
Marion
Washington
Marion Chronicle
Norton
Northern Pacific Railway
Third Street
Snyder's guessing contest stirs jar mystery at shop
For some time G. D. Snyder has run a guessing contest with two jars placed in the store. One jar is for boys and the other for girls, inviting patrons to estimate contents. The setup creates curiosity and engagement among customers as speculation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Snyder
Wedding Bells On Christmas Eve Near Keystone
C F Studabaker of Keystone wed Miss Maggie Sala of near Dundee in a ceremony by Rev Howard of Hartford City. A large supper followed, prepared by Grandmother Sara. The couple then visited the Studabaker home for a generous reception and many gifts, with plans to start housekeeping near Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
C. F. Studabaker
Maggie Sala
Dundee
Rev. Howard
Hartford City
Sara
P. D. Studabaker
Stubaker
Roll
Resolutions of Respect for Orin Garrett’s Loss
Liberty Center Lodge 747 offers solemn sympathy to Brother Orin Garrett upon the death of his wife Hattie Garrett. The resolutions express grief, bow to the Supreme Being, and order copies and newspaper publication for the bereaved member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Center Lodge
Hattie Garrett
Orin
Garrett
Brother Garrett
John Dean Perceville Johnson
E. M. Collier
Local Holiday Tidbits Mention Visits and Changes
Fragments from KREPS note a holiday visit by Retthen and Tena Miller to relatives in Wabash county. Marion Shin gets a new telephone. Mrs. Hannah Phillips visits Sarah Gentis in the community. Iva Gottschalk and Dora Grandlinard plan a Gosh en holiday trip. J E Haecker sold land to G W Watson. Goldie Gottschalk rescues a rabbit after digging tile. Miss Minerva French clerks during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retthen
Tena Miller
Wabash County
Marion Shin
Hannah Phillips
Southern Illinois
Sarah Gentis
Iva Gottschalk
Dora Grandlinard
Goshen
G. S. Gottschalk
Cliffton Haughton
Geneva
Goldie Gottschalk
Goldie
J. E. Haecker
G. W. Watson
George
Minerva French
Why Drought Persists Says Wells County Observer
A Wells County weather observer cites long term drought causes from forest removal. He argues timber clearance worsened rain retention, accelerated runoff, and river flooding while harming orchards and fruit trees. He notes shifts in Indiana winters and records indicating late February is the coldest half month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Indiana
Pardons Granted to Several Michigan City Prisoners
Governor Durbin issued pardons to multiple inmates at the Michigan City prison and paroled three, including Fred Richards of Decatur. Richards, now about 70, killed Backenstow in Decatur twenty years ago, a case that sparked a lynching scare and a long legal saga ending in life imprisonment before his release on parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Michigan City
Fred Richards
Decatur
Wells County
Richards
Backenstow
Fair Grounds
Fort Wayne
Circuit Court News Delays In Lipkey Versus Markley Case
Circuit court sessions proceed slowly as Lipkey versus Markley contract suit is withdrawn from the jury on a motion to file an amended complaint. Judge Vaughn issues findings in Koontz versus Postal foreclosure suit with both sides filing exceptions. Reports from Merriman ditch commissioners added to court records as Joshua Strange seeks a new trial motion with Dailey firm set to file papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lipkey
Merriman Ditch
Joshua Strange
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Strange
Christmas Dinner at Folk Home Near Uniondale
A Christmas dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Folk, one mile west and one mile north of Uniondale. Attendees included Aunt Mary Wisner, Wesley Griffin and family, Charley Fishbaugh and family, Henry Griffin and family, John Duff and wife and daughter, Tom Randabush and wife, Mrs. Emma Woodward from Buffton, Eli Crum and wife, Oscar Schwartz and family, Nora and Martle Folk from south of Bluffton, Miss Minnia Brikle y, Miss Lizzie Miller, Mr. Francis Robert from Ohio, and Mr. Melvin Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Folk
Uniondale
Mary Wisner
Wesley Griffin
Charley Fishbaugh
Henry Griffin
John Duff
Tom Randebush
Emma Woodward
Buffton
Eli’ Crum
Oscar Schwartz
Nora
Martle Folk
Bluffton
Misa Minnia Brickley
Misa
Lizzie Miller
Francis Robert
Ohio
Melvin Walter
Indictments filed against saloonmen by special grand jury
Indictments numbered thirty two mostly target saloon keepers for screens and election day issues. Names with counts include Kap Bulger five, Fred Blackwood six, Sherr Stanton eight, plus others with one to four indictments. Landfair linked to Beeler case. Nicholson law affidavits may revoke licenses. Some cases may proceed or be debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Kap Bulger
John Bixler
Joe Baumgardner
Fred Blackwood
Wiliam Ewing
Vera Cruz
Tom Fox
Ike Gehring
Gene Gamble
Join Haas
Tony Tofter
Frank Hixson
Ne Lipinsky
Dr. C. L. Landfall
Fred Marsh
J.E. McClelland
I Nash
Aley Penrod
Ed Shoemaker
Sherr Stanton
Jacob Stout
Harve Thornburg
Ed Wisehaupt
Landfair
Beeler
Hoffer
Tey Penrod
Ifome
Peruna praised in testimonial from Alma Lillia of Illinois
A long testimonial extols Peruna as curing catarrh and coughs earning relief in four weeks. It cites Alma Lillia of Rock Island Illinois and a Nebraska senator letter praising the remedy for coughs from cold and campaign fatigue. It urges prompt use before consumption develops and offers free advice from Dr Hartman in Columbus.
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Alma Lillia
18Th St
Rock Island, TL
Peruna
Lilia
Illinois
Perunat
Pernna
John M. Thornton
Nebraska
Washington, D
Jno
M. Thurston
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Pugney Notes Comprise Illness Weddings and Local Events
Stella Wibel remains seriously ill as Christmas week reports show many local visitors and gatherings. Weddings include Miss Jennie Boyce and Arthur Mullin in Sheldon and Miss Hattie Snow and Robert Patterson in Tocsin. Church events center on a new local church dedication led by Rev. W M Bell with district officials in attendance. Bob Cretory and Ben Middleton haul seven channel catfish from the St Marys river after walking on ice to lift them out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Wibel
John Sowards
Bluffton
George Sounder
Mr. Souder
Matlie Byrd
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Robert Hoover
Robert Steward
Emma Jones
Mr. Wanters
Hannah Shady
Toesin W. C. T. U
Anna Kelley
Jennie Boyce
Sheldon
Arthur Mullin
Willamport
J. W. Borkert
Henry Scherrer
Hattie Snow
Robert Patterson
Tocsin
Robert
Pugney
Mr. Patterson
W. M. Bell
D. D
Dayton
A. M Cummins
Nickel Plate
Bob Cretory
Ben Middleton
St. Marys River
Law changes for road supervisor elections in townships
The article explains the radical change in road district elections under the new law, requiring township voters to elect a road supervisor every two years on the second Saturday after the first Monday in January. It details election setup, inspector and clerk roles, polling hours, and compensation of the road supervisor, noting exemptions for incorporated towns and the election date adjustment to January 14, 1905.
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Wolls
Wells County Election Lapses Stir Criticism of Law
A sworn statement must show days and mates of service as the trustee demands. Little interest in the Wells county election has been shown and the law is described as a crazy piece of political work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visor
Wells County
Burns Files Pardon Petition for Terrell in Indiana
In Indianapolis John Burns filed a counter petition with Governor Durbin seeking a pardon for John W. Terrell. The Nottingham township petition bears 360 voter signatures and the signatures of 11 jurors with a twelfth man’s affidavit. Burns expects no action beyond the already filed steps and Terrell may remain in the Richmond asylum until his condition improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Burns
Durbin
Terrell
Richmond Asylum
Michigan City
Married Here at Seabold Home Pearl Seabold Weds Harry Barner
Mrs Pearl Seabold wed Harry L Barner of Montpelier at 4 pm Monday in the Seabold home with Rev J H String officiating. Barner works for Hagelwood Oil Co. Port Reading guests included Mr and Mrs J Le Lebar of Hartford City. Luncheon followed the ceremony. The city school board met that night.
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C. P. G. Seabold
Slater
Miss Pearl
Harry L. Barner
Montpelier
J. H. String
Barner
Hagelwood Oil Company
Mra
Hartford City
A. Seahold
Indianapolis
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Bluffton Banner
L. Saunders
the Morrow
Indisisa
Tnesday
Kreps
Circuit Court News
Kevin
ALMA
Lillia
Chris Seabold
The
City School Board
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