Joint Institute Meeting at Poneto Feb 3 1894
Teachers from Liberty Nottingham and Harrison townships gathered in Poneto Baptist church for a joint institute led by County Superintendent R. W. Stine. Secretary W. S. Van Horn elected. Addresses covered school management and geography, with orations on the Bunker Hill Monument and Our Shipping. A dinner followed and resolutions praised local trustees patrons choir and minutes publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Nottingham
Harrison Townships
Baptist Church
Poneto
R. W. Stine
G. M. Gavin
Liberty Township
W. S. van Horn
O. E. Markley
Harrison
F. M. Buckner
M. W. Reiff
Harrison Township
Webster
Bunker Hill Monument
J. W. Mckinney
Stine
Bluffton
Maggie McBride
Liberty Jp
Nora Johns
F. M. Dickason
Curtis Merriman
Mr. Reynolds
Adams County
John Markley
A. T. Merriman
Ren. F. Buckner
Ben
E. P. Houk
Maud Ruth
Lillie Ruth Anna Roberts
Alice Barrington
Ja Grove
The
Stella Leach
W. W. Oman
Local notes touch illness and plans around town
From regular correspondent Mrs. Michael Gottschalk is dangerously ill. J. T. Williams lost a good horse last week. Knox and Mullin will drill a well on Thomas Williams farm soon. Several from this place made business trips to Bluffton Saturday. Jacob VanArsdale attended the farmers institute last week. Northern Indiana Co. is placing several wells south of town. Mr. Karnes will move to Bryant soon. A protracted meeting at New Salem closed Tuesday night. J. T. Williams and family visited friends near Liberty Center Saturday and Sunday. A new oil company has formed at Linn Grove with leases secured and early spring operations planned. A young man failed to sign the agreement after stopping in Bluffton for a purse of 15. Perhaps waiting for better roads. Marly Risers, Early Risers pills for constipation and nerves. C. C. Deam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Williams
Liberty Center
Linn
Rove
Court House
Dbluffton
Zeb at Bluffton's Opera House Promises Grand Laugh Show
Sixbey's Opera house in Bluffton features Zeb with a hearty laugh program on Friday February 9. The company offers new scenic effects including Indiana gas fields, a Pawn Broker interior with a safe explosion, plus a lifelike World's Fair scene and a movable sidewalk requiring vast scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixbey’s
Opera House
Bluffton
Zeb
Indiana
Chicago
Montpelier arrests target green goods ring
Last Friday in Montpelier three men named Higgins Kritzer and Wilson were arrested on a bench warrant at the urging of Prosecutor J H Hind man. Higgins a horse trader Kritzer a bartender and Wilson a shoemaker posted bonds set at 500 dollars and deny guilt while noting widespread illicit activity in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
J. H. Hindman
George Higgins
William Kritzer
Joe Wilson
Gratitude for Wood and Dinner From F M B A Members
Mrs Rachel J Conrad and Miss Adela Conrad thank the F M B A members and others for about fifteen cards of wood and the bountiful dinner provided by the ladies. The kindness is deeply appreciated and neighbors will be remembered with thanks with God’s blessing wished upon all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. B. A. Order
Rachel J. Conrad
Adela Conrad
Railroad plans spark Union City to Huntington link
The Union City to Huntington railroad project looks promising with early construction likely. Rumors claim Pennville may be dropped in the final routing over conflict and envy, but no solid source confirms this. The Penneville Gazette urges vigilance to protect local interests amid uncertain reports and public chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Huntington
Pennville
Penneville Gazette
Teachers Institute at Rockcreek Township Fourth Session
The Rockcreek Township Institute held its fourth and final session on Saturday January 20 1894 at School House No 2 with a full program. Highlights included Websters reply to Hayne by Mr Gilbert school management by O E Lesh and discussions on unity and classification. After a dinner break the afternoon program featured recitations by Mr Guldin and Mr Decker on arithmetic and bank accounts and grammar led by Miss Harker. The meeting adjourned after the closing motions and memorial remarks by L Lesh and Cras E Gilbert. Funeral services were later reported for L C ZoxuMerman in Rockford with interment north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockcreek
Jones
Hunter
Webster
Hayne
Gilbert
O. E. Lesh
Fifth Institute
M. E
Rockford
L. C. Zoxumerman
C. E. Societies
Presbyterian Church
Lucy Vail
Allen
Miss Vail
Obituary of Otis Ellsworth Stahl Aged 1 in 1894
Otis Ellsworth Stahl son of Joseph and Flavina Stall born March 29 1891 died Jan 27 1894 aged 1 years 10 months 28 days. The earthly record closes but the child’s life blossoms under Christ’s care with the appeal of such is the kingdom of heaven. A human being has begun to live. Eternity has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Ellsworth Stahl
Joseph and
Flavina Stall
Blosson
Record of marriage licenses issued
County clerk Oppenheim lists couples granted licenses to marry since the last report. Wilson A Markley weds Maggie Sarks, Emanuel C Woods weds Oliver G Fisher, William Welsh weds Laura E Heckman, Wm W Chaney weds Rosa Jacobs, Henry A Miller weds Mary L Marsh, Alden EB Melling weds Sarah E Yount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oppenheim
Wilson A Markley
Maggie Sarks
Emanuel C Woods
Oliver G Fisher
William Welsh
Laura E Heckman
Wm W Chaney
Rosa Jacobs
Henry A Miller
Mary L Marsh
Alden EB Melling
Sarah E Yount
Ossian Local Notes and Visits Highlight Community Week
Ossian residents recount social calls and visits with Nellie Craig and others, while Andrew Miller visits from Wilshire Ohio. Local events include Rev Craven aiding Rev Hawk in Zanesville meetings, school alumni planning their banquet, and preparations for Washingtons Birthday memorial day.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chance
Joint Institute
Michael Gottschalk
J. T. Williams
Marly
Evers
Tena
C.C. Deam
Green Goods Grief
Art of Rockcreek Township Institute
Ossian
Nora Beck
Nellie Craig
Andrew Miller
Wilshire
Ohio
Pete Wickliff
Bethel
Noah Johnson
Wash Paterson
M. E. Church
Craven
Hawk
Clee Caston
Macey
J. M. Miller
Murphy
Mich
Rev. Lake
U. B
Zanesville
George Vardeman
Mrs. Cherry
Greentown
J. L. Leslie
Jefferson
Markle
Tracey
G. S. Burnett
John Fonner
Hoover & Fonner
Porter & Fonner
Brickley Stock Farm
Nancy
Kimo
Fany N
Apple Jack
Rhetla Boy
Blue Bull
Blue Vein
Osceolia
Jessie Hanson
Pearl Winship
BlueBuil
Roy Wilkes
Bluesigh
Tom Crowder
Ay Sallie
Sweetzer
Bertie
Wilson
Tom Chowder
Notre
Rhetta Boy
Eddie Granger
Jerome Eddy
Maudranger
Abdallah Pilot
Pickard
Red Jim
American Clay
Granville
Ella Clay
Lady Carr
Ambassador
Aleandre
Mary
Morelight
Strathblane
Kate
Todhunter
Sir Wallace
Copperbottom
Fanny Wilcox
Lizzie Mont
Rollo
Lewis Napoleon
Charles Hilton
Fanny Mapes
Alexander
Abdallah
Smith
Burrs
Napoleon
Brooks
Long Island
Eddy Granger
Chassigner
Gardiner Building
L. A. Brickiey & Sons, Props
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