Remains to Lie Here and New Rural Routes
The death of Mrs. W. I. Fitch, sister of Mrs. Amos Grown, at age two numbers and diabetes complications, is reported from Warsaw. Her body will be brought to Bluffton for interment. Two new rural routes started in Wells County, boosting daily door-to-door mail service to most homes.
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W. I. Fitch
Wells
Warsaw
Amos Grown
Fitch
Bluffton
John McCaughn
New York State
Fred Fitch
Charles Lewis
New Mexico
Brown
Wells County
Homer Clark
Will Krill
Poneto
Keystone
Petroleum
Ossian
Big merger eyed for interurban lines in region
Attorney Bracken visited the city on business tied to titles for right of way and pending suits. He hinted at a major merger uniting all local interurban lines led by the McCullough syndicate, with plans for extensions and subsidies from Jefferson township and Fort Wayne. Legislative moves to curb subsidy elections may push companies to act before a new law takes effect, promising large savings if elections are rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ Bracken
Bracken
McCullough Syndicate
Bluffton
Jefferson Township
Fort Wayne
Indictments Flood Grant County Jails Amid Morality Crackdown
A local grand jury returns 120 indictments as Grant County jails fill up. Officials report a morality wave sparked by Marion police influences, with widespread followship and concern among decent residents.
Militia Company Prepares for Imminent Inspection
The militia company met last evening and was told to stay ready for an inspection within weeks. Two army officers will arrive to inspect soldiers arms and equipment. Anna Beisinger traveled to Van Buren for a music class today.
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Readines
Anna Beisinger
van Buren
SOME OLD TIME TALES IN Bluffton
In Bluffton during long winter evenings locals gather to swap tales of the past. Storytellers recount hunting and deer stories from when the courthouse site was a swamp and Bluffton was a sparse settlement.
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Baron Munchausen
Bluffton
City of
A&a National Game
Ex-members of the house meet in Indianapolis
Hon W OH Eichhorn hosts a spontaneous gathering of former lawmakers in Indianapolis. The social session yields a unanimous resolution praising service, while the writer lampoons Groundhog Day and the prospect of blizzards.
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Indianapolis
W. OH. Eichhorn
Old Guard
Crude Oil Prices in Indiana Stage Uncertain Downturn
The Indiana crude oil price fell two cents to 88 after a seventeen day hold at 90 cents per barrel. Despite rising refined oil prices and growing shipments from the Ohio and Indiana fields, daily production is slipping while demand grows. Field production in the deep pay area of Delaware Randolph and Jay counties runs about 14 000 barrels daily, risking hourly losses with any further cuts. Producers plan to meet and study the oil business to stabilize values and raise prices.
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Indiana
Ohio
Deep Pay
Delaware
Randolph
Jay Counties
Bed That Is Too Short in Revival and Gate Beautiful
Revival services at the Baptist church grow with four new members last night. Two joined by letter, two by baptism. others sought prayer. Speaker reviews the motif The Bed that Is Too Short and urges Christ’s relief. Tonight’s subject is At the Gate Beautiful with short, cheerful services.
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The
Baptist Church
Martin
Heavenly Kingdom
Christ
A Despicable Practice of Writing Unsigned Letters
The writer denounces unsigned letters as cowardly acts aimed at injuring reputations or domestic happiness. Such letters, often sent to newspapers, are refused for print by every office as unworthy, with a call for punishment to deter the practice.
Indiana State Seal Mystery Buffalo Myth Explained
The Indiana state seal, designed likely in 1816 or 1817 by an eastern engraver, shows a buffalo beside mountains. Indiana residents today accept it as a historic legacy tied to the first constitution and legislature, though the exact designer and details remain uncertain.
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Indiana
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Jennings
Buffalo
Rockies
Will Push The Case Against Wingfield
Wingfield returns from a trip and learns a warrant is out for his arrest. Ed asks why and is told. Mrs Wingfield swore an affidavit charging assault and battery. The dispute centers on an unsigned letter to Mrs Wingfield. Mayor Mack was away in Hartford City, delaying a hearing. case to be taken up on return. Winifred Markley's little boy is ill with catarrhal trouble.
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Id Wingfield
Marshal Crosbie
Warant
Thal
Mack
Hartford City
Senate War Talk and Prisoner Scandal in Washington
The house debates General Miles and Jefferson Davis treatment as officer retirement provisions move, a senate amendment battle ends with a conference and a bill on stock company fees in the District. Sheriff Woodson McChert leads a posse to Jackson to arrest Judge Hargis and Sheriff Callahan amid warrants from Winchester grand jury with court warrants expected in Clark county.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
Jeferson
Williams
General Miles
Jeferson Davis
Senate
Nelson
Mdistrict
Cohunida
Hargis
Lexington
Woodson McChert
Winchester
Jackson
Callahan
Fayerleeffeuil
Clark County
Dodge Morse Case Indictments Moved to Criminal Court
New York February 1 the Dodge Morse case indictments for conspiracy and perjury were transferred from the court of general sessions to the criminal court. A foreman of a London coroner’s jury questioned if jurors would receive luxuries. the coroner replied no nor necessaries, and the jury returned a very short time later in a dour mood.
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Dodge-Morse
New York
Dodge- Morse
Criminal Court
Court of General Sessions
Death calls Helen Capside in wartime funeral notice
The obituary notes Helen Caps, born 1901, died at age 13 days after a medical event, with a funeral set for Friday at Bethel Church at 2 o'clock conducted by R. G. Jones. The text references family sorrow and a religious context amid wartime.
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Ford
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Bethel Chereh
R. G. Jones
Married at Noon Teo Hearts Unite in City
Miss Anna J. Burnett and James Glasgow wed at Rev. J. A. Barnes's West Central avenue home after buying a license. Burnett, a prominent young woman of inland, weds a hustling young farmer four miles east. They plan to reside on the farmer’s Tatter farm and visit Ida ville after a noon ceremony.
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Teo
Nom Ony
Anna J. Burnett
Janes
Glasgow
J. A. Barnes
West Central Avenue
Mises Burnett
Innerind
Kiui
Tif
Ida Ville
County Commissioners Set Monday Session With Likely Ditch Request
Wells county officials prepare for a light agenda in regular session Monday. A petition may seek dismissal of viewers appointed to inspect the Little River ditch improvement and to assess costs. The matter dominates local conversation as many residents live in the affected northern area.
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Usue
Wells County
Little River
Vera Cruz Plans Cement Block Factory Opening
Frank Masure said a cement block factory led by Peter Baumgardner of Berne would start soon in Vera Cruz on an acre bought from Jacob Baumgardner. The project aims to use local pit output and involves moving the old Trey road house to survey the area. Local promotion and a cash bonus sought from nearby towns reflect hopeful industry growth.
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Vera Tru
Frank Masure
Peter Baumgardner
Berne
Jacob Baumgardner
Trey Road
Spaulding
Trey
Offies
Jel
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State Library
Grant County
Blackford County
Marion City
Indiana Oil
Ed Wingfield
Winifred Markley
G. A. R. Boys Entertain
Lew Dailey Post
W. JR. C
J. W. Ferguson
Elizabth Bartleman
Mesdames Robison Hatfield
Albert Rothermal
Theo. Ellingham
Edna Gueynes
Messrs
F. O. Dougherty
W. Angel
Mr. M. Justus
Lee Martz
Johnnie
Wil! McAfee
William Angel, Sr
Miles and Davis
Congress
Helen
Geo. Caps Passsi
Vera Cruz
Broderich & Quinlan
Montpelier
Muncie
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