Ex-Sheriff Huffman Fully Exonerated by Judge Vaughn
Judge Vaughn ruled in the county versus ex Sheriff Huffman that Huffman did not owe the county fees or allowances totaling 3119.21 and that the county owes him about 800 for overpaid items. The decision notes lawful per diem and jail board costs, boarding prisoners, and insane asylum expenses as properly accounted for or reimbursed. The judge concludes Huffman properly accounted for all funds due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Huffman
Board of Commissioners
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Board of County Commissioners
Edwin C. Vaughn
Millionaires and Tellers Suffering Stomach Troubles
A vintage warning echoes that both rich and poor suffer digestive woes with dyspepsia common among tellers and millionaires. Green's August Flower touted as a thirty five year household remedy, claiming to stir the liver, spark appetite, and improve digestion. Trial bottles are 26 cents, regular size 76 cents.
Advertised Letters List Bluffton Ind Week Ending Dec 28 1903
Unclaimed letters at the Bluffton Indiana post office for the week ending December 28 1903 include L B Britthart Jacob Brown Allie Ball James R Fox Huert Greamly Huert Gfeller Orlat Hubner Frances Heller Rufus Hersher John Kihele Mary McQulloch Alica. Names appear in a routine postal notice of unclaimed mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Britthart
L. B
Brown
Jacob
Ball
Allie
Fox
James R
Greamly
Huert
Gfeller
Orlat
Hubner
Frances
Heller
Rufus
Hersher
John
Kihele
Mary
McQulloch
Alica
Telephone Company Suit Seeks Injunction to Protect Lines
Cantwell and Simmons filed in circuit court for an injunction and restraining order to stop house movers Michael Capper and Alonzo Maddox from interfering with United Telephone Co lines on East Washington street. Judge Vaughn in Bluffton granted a temporary injunction as prayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantwell and Simmons
United Telephone Co
Michael Capper
Alonzo Maddox
East Washington Street
Bluffton
Vaughn
Hartford City Times
Indigestion Sufferer Recounts Miracle Recovery
Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe stomach and bowel pain. After doctors and remedies failed she tried Electric Bitters and says she instantly improved and is now fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
Fairness Thwarted in 1903 Indiana Legislative Apportionment
Huntington opinion by Hon J Fred France denounces the 1903 Republican apportionment as an unjust gerrymander that denies counties fair representation. He cites 46 counties in 20 districts, unequal senator counts, and disparities in votes per senator, arguing the law violates the state constitution and warrants court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fred France
Huntington
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Democratic State Committee
France
The
Journal-Gazette
General Assembly
Ohio
Dearborn
Franklin
Union
Switzerland
Elven
Lake
Lagrange and
Noble
Allen and
Adams
Tippecanoe
Madison
Tipton
Wayne
Lawrenee
Monroe
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Aonty
Equal Voice in Elections and Voter Rights
A speaker argues that the 1903 act robs voters in Illinois of equal representation in electing senators and representatives. He contends the constitution guarantees equal voice in suffrage, and that the act outrages voter rights, predicting the courts will rule accordingly.
Announcement of Wells County Democratic primary candidates
A collection of notices from readers requesting publication of their names as candidates for Wells County offices in the Democratic primary. Submissions cover treasurer, surveyor, and county commissioner posts with subject to primary results language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
A. J. Brickley
Candidates seek party primary for township offices
A scanned notice lists Nottingham Chester and Jackson township residents announcing candidacies for township trustee and assessor, all subject to the Democratic primary. Names include Amos W. Sawyer A N Burgess W A Lee Fenrod Jefferson Jones Christman Huffman H J Roby Wm I Clingenpeel J B Griffith Albert Sowards John H Meyer William H Wasson W Hoover and others.
Harrison Township Democratic Trustee and Assessor Candidates
W K Grove editor Banner Please announce my township trustee for Harrison township at the primary January second W H Davis candidate for trustee Harrison township E C Miller Assessor candidate for Harrison township subject to the Democratic primary H C Moffett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Gavin
BE. B. M’dowell
Chester Township
Fenrod
Jackson Township
H. J. Roby
J. B. Griffith
Lancaster Township
Albert Sowards
John H. Meyer
William H. Wasson
Harrison Township
W. K. Grove
Banner
W. H. Davis
E. C. Miller
Liberty Township
John Hupp
Union Township
FBM
FOLK
Isaac J. Wolfcalbe
E. B. Nicholson
Democratic primary slate for Liberty and Rock Creek townships
Multiple residents announce candidacies for township offices in Liberty and Rock Creek townships. Joseph L. Jamison seeks Liberty township trustee, while C. W. Marshall and Henry J. Johnson enter assessor races. Rock Creek candidates include W H Bahrar, Jonas Elick, and J B Schwartz for assessor and trustee respectively, all subject to party primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Trustes
Liberty Township
Henry J. Johnson
Rock Creek Township
W. H. Bahrar
Pleasa
Jonas Elick
Union Township Democratic Primary Candidates for Trustee Assessor
Michael Crow runs for Union Township trustee in the Democratic primary. C L Schwartz seeks Union Township assessor. Isaac J Wolfcalbe and E B Nicholson also appear as candidates for trustee or assessor in the Democratic primary.
Indiana's Big Steer Grows to Record Size for Fair
The Indiana World's Fair committee tracks the 4 year old steer owned by eight Liberty township youths in Howard county. Dubbed Indiana King, the creature stands six feet six inches tall and stretches eighteen feet four inches long. Purchased for 240 dollars, the steer has gained over 400 pounds under their care and aims for 4,000 pounds by opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flva
Liberty Township
Howard County
James Swope
Interurban Company Sued for Damages in Hartford City
Attorneys Waltz and Secrest filed in the circuit court for Hee Desgain a complaint seeking $1,000 damages against the Muncie Hartford City and Fort Wayne Railroad Company. Desgain claims unlawful ejection from a railroad car by conductor Arthur String and motorman James Kemp. Straching and Kemper were found guilty in mayor's court of assault and battery, with the damage suit arising from those proceedings. The railroad’s counsel plan an appeal, not yet filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltz & Secrest
Hee Desgain
Damag
Muncie
Hartford City
Fort Wayne
Hector
Arthur String
James Kempp
Thepany
Straching
Kemper
Tery
Desgain
Polic
Attorn
Hartford City News
Head Ends Bilious Attack With Free Sample
Mr J W Smith of Juliff Texas recounts relief after using Chamberlains Stomach Liver Tablets for biliousness and stomach troubles. He reports feeling like a new man after a dose and recommends the tablets priced at 25 cents available from Davenport & Eble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Reduced Round Trip Rates Advertised by L B W
The Bluffton to Poneto Keystone Montpelier Hartford City Eaton Shidlers Royerton Muncie and Indianapolis routes offer reduced round trip fares. Two ride tickets are valid in either direction, promoting travel to several towns and back. FP F Boltz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Poneto
Keystone
Montpelier
Wells County election meeting for directors in banking rooms
Notice states annual meeting of Wells County holders to elect nine directors for the ensuing year in the banking rooms on January 5, 1904 at 10 oclock. Vern Markley visited Ed Mossbur family as guest during Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste Holdera
Wells County
Nin
3. W. Goodyear
Cashi
Vern Markley
Ren
Ed Mossbur
Vitona tonic claims vast sales and strong guarantees
An advertisement touts Vitona as a powerful tonic and nerve remedy with over 200000 bottles sold under a positive guarantee. It asserts benefits for blood, kidneys, vigor, and aging, urges universal use, and cites Ohio agent M. L. Duncan praising early sales and guaranteed satisfaction without returns.
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M. L. Duncan
M. Ohio
Wmn
Also Mentioned on This Page
SWIFT
Atlanta
George Huffman
Telephone Company
Saurha
Elijah Huffman
M. M. Justus
WM. J. Dustman
Wm, Higgins
Surveyor
Dano, North
Ofice
Joseph Stahl
G. W. Lechner
Nottingham Township
Amos W. Sawyer
A. N. Burgess
W. A. Lee
Jefferson Jones
A. P. Christman
Jackson
F. C. Huffman
Holster
WM. I. Clingenpeel
W. A. Hoover
Moffett
Joseph L. Jamison
Liberty
C. W. Marshall
Rock Creek
J. BE. Schwartz
Bannen
Michael Crow
Township of
C.L. Schwartz
Indiana
Ayer
J. C. Williams
Attica, NY
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Interurban Company
Vitona
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