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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1905

Page

2

Dundee Dutcher Charis Kingsbury Testifies at Trial

Charis Kingsbury known as the Dundee Dutcher testified in his own defense about the shooting of George Mussetter. He claimed travel route with Mussetter, denied firing the shot, and said Mussetter would not identify a shooter. Kingsbury described aiding Mussetter after the shooting and noted corroborative evidence about his character emerged as the hearing continued with his wife present in court.

Charis Kingsbury Lfe George Musceller Behal Kingsbury Mussetler Sinssetter Wkitesbury Mussetter Phindee Enridle Brown Kingsbury Q Missetter Missetter Tom Winesbury Maeseter Montpeliis Kingbury Kingery Charertsr

Funeral announcements for Della Frankiger and Mrs Doane

The obituary notices state Della Frankiger died at her Ossian home yesterday morning at 4. Mrs Doane leaves a husband, son William and daughter Mrs Roe. Funeral for Frankiger held Sunday at a Berne Mennonite church with Rev Kiewar officiating. A funeral for Doane is planned Thursday at 2 at the Methodist church with Lacey in charge.

Della Frankiger Dlr Thomas Doane Ossian Doane William Doane B. H. Roe Methodist Key Lacey

Judge Vaughn Demands Vigilant Guards for Sanderson Case

Judge Vaughn instructed Blackford County officials to hire a dedicated, sober guard to oversee the four Sanderson defendants from evening until morning, ensuring no mob violence and court safety. He insisted the prisoners remain in custody locally at all times until their trial, with any costs borne by the county.

Tim Wim Otto Cook Ernest Sanderson Sam Emory Fey Custer Blackford Vaughn Tom

Commissioners Open Session on Little River Ditch Case

A county meeting faced a delegation of about forty to fifty residents from the northern part of the county who oppose funding Yorn Enison's Bie Ditch and related lawsuits. They want delay until viewers report assess ments, while attorneys advise appealing the viewers' findings. Several firms have been hired, and questions arise about the legality of Wells County viewers appointment.

Coun Enisen Cera Wells County

Court action over stock car damages and death of cattle

John Roll, president of the Brocton bank, sues Claverhead railroad for 1500 alleging a stock car supplied by the defendant carried Texas fever germs that killed cattle shipped by Roll. Separate notes report the Vera Cruz David Kline sale drawing strong attendance, high livestock prices, and the Nottingham post office closure planned for February 28 with local routing to cover service.

John Roll Brocton Lank Sane Claverheay Railroad David Kline Vera Crus Aman

Wells Circuit Court Opens Busy February Term

The Wells circuit court session begins with high expectations for the term notably the State vs Kingsbury shooting case. Kingsbury a Dundee butcher faces trial after the incident on a Montpelier road. several other civil and criminal matters are scheduled before week’s end.

Wells Terrell Kingsbury Blackford Charles Dundee Mussetter Lon Montpelier Eeeo Shandee Chicago Jais Thaelford Rock Creek Ditch Benely Alussetter Winegsburss Gephart Conrath Watson Emingham Meubay Geade Cooke Kline Ve Kiine Mock & Sas Sutnaders Cosrathe National Bank of Montpelier Thomas Rhea Note Williamson Rank Man Warner Gravel Road Commissioners Court Artis Ve. White Pratt Allen County Superior Court iPist

Public Sale Notice From Six Mile Aid Society Event

Public sale details liquidate household and farm items including two yearling steers pigs gears harness and tools. Sale starts at 10 o clock with proceeds aiding the Six Mile Aid Society. Credit terms include nine months with approved security and $5.00 cash payment. Auctioneer Wam Arnold listed.

Dredfer McCormick Barnes Bay Aid Society of Six Mile Arnold

McLain Moulding Studio Opens on South Johnson

Wellar v. Trey case dragged as trial closed with plaintiffs seeking an extra paragraph to add Mrs. Trey as owner of the property and party to the suit. McLain offers full moulding line and frame dots at new Witton studio on South Johnson Street.

Fran McLain Witton South Johnson Street Wellar Trey AM. W. Walbert Ling

Peruna Endorsements Highlight Grip Cures Across Letters

A collection of testimonials praises Peruna for curing La Grippe and boosting health. Notable statements claim relief after repeated grippe episodes, weight gain, restored vitality, and regained strength for desk work and daily tasks. Individual letters mention Lincoln kin relation and patient recovery across several U.S. locations.

Peruna Promises Relief From Grippe Across Classes

A fragmented 19th century notice touts Peruna as a cure or remedy against grippe the epidemic catarrh affecting all social ranks. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Weed Weinberger and others claiming recovery after using Peruna, noting after effects and the broad reach of the illness.

Allies M. Dressler N. Bryant Ave Minneapolis Minn Alice MM. Dressler Perards Weed Wreibergery Westertes Albany County Telat Thad Jaynin Perna Pred Weinberger Vendames Guill Gisatra Thom Dineses Eisiey

Obituary for Ansones Riddile of Munray Parish

Ansones Phesalore Riddile, born near Glaifton Peb 17 18a, lived on a farm most of his life. He married Lizzie Wing on May 20 1886 and had three children. He suffered asthma from youth and died last Saturday morning at about 454 years old, leaving a wife, two children, two sisters, and many relatives. Funeral held at the Christian church in Munray with Rev J A Barnes, Psalm 90-1. burial in Fairview cemetery.

Ansones Phesalore Riddile Glaifton Lizvie Wing Riddle Tie Plis Hin Vel Earth Jato Presbyterian Curch Christian Church Munray J. A. Barnes Fairview Cemetery

Snyder's Shoe Store Sells Heavy Boots in Bankrupt Sale

A fragmented note advertises deep discounts on heavy boots and overshoes at Snyder's Shoe Store. The message implies a bankruptcy sale and promises savings for next winter.

Snyder's Shoe Store PY Atelarren

May quiring government study on Lite river ditch near Roanoke

A group of viewers near Roanoke are examining a large ditch project proposal aimed at describing its cause and outlining decisions. Debate centers on whether Biehl Mile creek’s course could be altered and deepened, with opposition from locals and concerns over state land impacts.

Roanoke Biehl Mile Creek

No Legislative Action Yet on Appropriation Appeal

A Huntington Herald note states talk or appeal to legislature for an appropriation has been current but nothing has developed. It is certain such a move would be just but no indication it will be accomplished.

Huntington Herald

Kingsland Church Debt Drive Promises Parish Renewal

Encouraging reports show efforts to pay off debt on the Kingsland church property for the Methodist Episcopal Church. Subscriptions were collected this week and handed to local officials for county tax collection, with plans to attach the proceeds to church assets and proceed under church leadership. The pastor will guide arrangements after bishop appoints the conference. A revival greeting is planned once the minister is settled, with preaching on Sunday February 78 at 2 pm.

Kingsland Church Me Burnett Pearetes Rleinbalalt Cat Ag Bouin Go Geyer Maillion Elbenit

G A R Figures Show Changes in Indiana Department

The Indiana department reports 35,502 members across 412 posts as of June 30, with 400 posts now active after nine surrendered charters. Idle membership sits at 15,000 while deaths cut six months losses to seven members. Post funds rose from 26,828 to 45,176.47 with 2,201.01 contributed to relief. total post property value stands at 19,7. Placeholder numbers reflect OCR quirks.

Gh. AL RL Indiana Department Tme

Four Suspects Seek Separate Hearings in Sander son Murder

Four of the six suspects confined in Wells county jail awaiting trial for the murder of J P Sander son will demand separate hearings at the February term. William and Otto Cook Ernest Sandersen and Samuel Emory are among those seeking individual trials.

William and Otto Cook Ernest Sandersen Samuel Emory J. P. Sanderson Wells County TE. Gach

Separate Trials May Stretch Blackford Killings into Year

The Blackford County case may cost taxpayers about $10,000 as four men and two women remain jailed. The women Ollie Sanderson and Clara Smith were denied trial before male jurists and could face confinement over a year if they demand separate trials at February April July and November terms.

Ers Blackford County Ollie Sanderson Clara Smith Blackford Ehartford City Ga Zautlo

Arrests Shake Town In Infamous House Raid

Four women and two men, frequenters of an alleged infamous house run by Lewis Irey, were arrested after two raids. Fay Wells Louisa Davis Colin Sharp and Helen Bond faced charges or bonds, with hearings scheduled in Justice G W Himes court. The move follows prior fines issued by Justice V Taylor Moore amid resident complaints about local enforcement. Marie Watkins and Lena attended a funeral in Peterson as a marriage license was issued to Fred Kaser and Sarah Praubiger, who may move to Oregon.

Muarjo Mibuny Dufier T. Reed Fay Wells Louisa Davis Colin Sharp Fred Kaser Sarah Praubiger Fraubiger Oregon

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