West Side Assault Sparks Fearful Night Fracas
Lew Houser was struck from the darkness while approaching a west side pool hall. A three inch cut above the ear bled as he fought to identify an assailant. Houser later filed an affidavit charging assault and battery with intent to kill against Brother Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Houser
Houser
Joe Marsh
West Side
J Houser
Union Street
Westside
Brother Morgan
Deggaty
Charles C. Dailey
Morgan
Stephen Ridlen Arrives in Columbia City for Lodge Work
Stephen Ridlen arrives in Columbia City from Bluffton to assist the Modern Wand men lodge as district deputy. He plans to organize a class for initiation when the lodge relocates to its new hall in Columbia City Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
Columbia City
Stephen Ridlen
Bluffton
Smallpox payments debated at city council
The council heard the smallpox issue with Dr Brose S Horne to be paid ten dollars daily for all cases treated mirroring the prior city health officer. Dr Cameron objected saying payment should depend on patient transport to the post hospital, while Dr Horne warned against exposure without pay. A seventy dollar bill was approved after two cases were treated over seven days. C Markley traveled to Warren for several days of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brose S. Horne
M. J. Lewis
Cameron
Horne
Hhat
Marlon News- Tribune
Ersham Divorce Filed In Blackford County Court
Paul Ersham sues Sarah Irsham in Blackford County Circuit Court for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and neglect. Once in the saloon business in the city, Paul now resides in Montpelier and has separated from his wife after years of domestic discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton & Brown
Blackford County
Paul Ersham
Sarah Irsham
Paul
Montpelier
Mr Rinear Writes Home From a Western Trip
Denver writer recounts travel through New Mexico Texas and Mexico aboard a Pullman train with Cook's Dram Corps. He describes Amarillo's plains cattle ranches and local reception at the Elks hall noting the Panhandle climate a river channel and the vast grazing lands amid sparse growth. He mentions meeting Jerry Simpson and observes penny picture gallery news from Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Ibave
New Mexico
Texas
Mexico
Denver
Cook
Dram Corps
Dinates
Darvon
Amarillo
Tex
Canadian
Panhandle
Elks’ Hall
Flore
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Wabash Valley
Canad River
Hall’s Creek
RE. M. Rinear
Colo
Kingsbury Found Guilty. Jury Delivers Verdict In Dundee Case
At 2:30 pm the Dundee jury declared Charles Kingsbury guilty as charged and sentenced him to two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. His wife cried as Kingsbury remained unmoved. The same afternoon the court heard evidence in Starr versus Starr, a divorce action likely to draw strong attention. New cases included Alexander versus Alexander to sell real estate and Studabaker versus Alexander, linked to the Reek Creek ditch matter. Damages and gas company suits of May 1902 were also described, with claims of injuries and damages totaling over five thousand dollars per case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Markley
Charles Kingsbury
Dundee
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Kingsbury
Circuit Court
Starr
Starrs
Cas
John T. Alexander
Josie Alexander
Studabaker
Alexander
Reek Creek
Court House
Wells County
Blackford County
Minnie Robinson
Lucinda Turner
Montper
Worlin Brothers Gas Company
Birdsell
Diamond Oi and Gas Company
Striwalor Ve. Didy
Bidding On Court House Fresco Work Opens In County
County commissioners examined five bidders presenting fresco samples for court house decoration. The meeting highlighted the challenge of selecting the best design and the board indicated bids may be postponed to tomorrow. No action yet on Little River promoters after Wells County viewers resigned and prices declined to replace them.
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Court House
Little River
Wells County
Will Take A Crowd To Hartford City For Degree Work
Haymakers of this city have been invited to Hartford City on February 11 for degree work. A special meeting is called for February 9 to arrange details. Those organizing expect at least sixty to make the trip, and Hartford City delegates promise a good time and fine workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Starr vs Starr Case Continued to Wednesday
Late in the day the Starr versus Starr case was postponed to Wednesday of the next week by agreement. The court had set a trial for this afternoon and all witnesses had gathered to testify.
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Starr
Cattle Shortage Pressures Market And Prices
Butchers report a tight supply of high grade cattle in the county as shipments last fall emptied local stock. Prices have not risen yet but dealers fear demand will push prices up soon, complicating business for meat sellers and farmers who sold stock earlier.
Keller v. Walbert Hears Judgment in Damages Case
Anasties Walbert issued a decision in the Keller v. Vey case with Keller awarded writings of one hundred dollars? He had sued for forty. Charles Mettler appeared this afternoon before Walbert and pleaded guilty to assault and battery. The affidavit was filed earlier against him, and officers await Summon Chirley into court. Prosecuting witness failed to appear. no evidence could be offered. A fine was assessed but not levied until the affiant is produced.
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Anasties Walbert
Keller
Charles Mettler
Walbert
Tod
Jobn Milter
Simeie
Chirley
Allen County Fair Dates Scheduled for September
The Allen County association plans a five day fair from September 19 to 23. The dates follow the state fair in Indianapolis and align with no other major eastern Indiana or western Ohio fairs. Planning will begin soon for the event.
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Allen County Association
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio
Oregon Bride Joins Local Couple In Quiet Nuptials
Yesterday at 3 pm at Rev J. String’s West Wabash home Fred J. Kaser of Oregon wed Miss Sarah Frauhiger. The couple will reside in Oregon after brief county visit. Kaser owns a farm in Oregon and the bride has many friends in the area. The Banner extends congratulations.
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Rev. J. 1
Wabash Street
Fred J. Kaser
Oregon
Aps
Sarah Frankiger
Kaser
Waser
Ulrich Frauhiger
New Church Plan Faces Funding Hurdles At Six Mile
A committee from the Six Mile church met at the Van Eenhie to discuss a new church building plan. Pastor Rev. O A Harris leads efforts to raise funds and possibly erect the structure this year as a temporary meeting house may be used during construction. The church, organized in 1838 with 140 members, has a long history in the area and seeks steady pledges to avoid debt risks.
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Six Mile Church
van Eenhie
Die
Geome
Dave
Pyro
O. A. Harris
Chivch
Hallett Barber
Atchison
Granted Franchises Set for Washington and Perry Streets
The franchises committee met briefly and granted routes for Washington Street to the first road reaching the city and Perry Street to South Maine up to the courthouse. Local residents on Washington Street protested, signaling a likely route change.
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Washington Street
Perry Street
Maine
Court House
Stranger calls for dead husband’s clothes at Bhidten home
A shabby man asked to brush and repair a suit for a husband long dead fifteen years. The resident doubted the claim but the caller insisted the husband had sent him, leaving the question of authenticity in doubt.
Praying Band Holds Prayer Service in Montpelier Saloon
A large gathering watched the G. T. B. K. B. young men hold a prayer and praise meeting at Dave McDowell's Lobby saloon in Montpelier. The event featured singing, scripture reading, and testimonies as the group demonstrated earnest devotion despite venue. Meanwhile Mrs. Elza Emerson led a separate meeting with young women in the Shull & Leonard block.
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Montpeper
Young Men’s Prayer Band
Dave McDowell
Spot Cash
Elza Emerson
Shull & Leonard Block
Gilberts
Montpelier
Local Licenses Edge Toward Contested Hearings
Orestes Dickason filed notice to apply for liquor privileges and a hearing is set before the county commissioners. The Oliver bid was previously denied amid remonstrances, signaling a lively courtroom fight as the court reviews contentious license applications.
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Tike
Potpote
Quecense
Wesley Oliver
Orestes Dickason
Commissioners’ Court
Oliver
Death of Bluffton youth Critenden F. Close reported
Charles Close received notice of his son Critenden F. Close death in Minneapolis. The 21 year old hotel cook was well known in Bluffton and preparations were made to ship his body home for burial.
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Charles Close
Critenden F. Close
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Mr. Close
Critenden
Bluffton
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Marion
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Warren
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MR. Rinear
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Arnold
Jeffersonville
Case
Starr Vs. Starr
M. W. Walbert
Allen County
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West
Six Mile
Jee
Dickson Wesh Fa Birenge
Petroleum
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Roosevelt
Postolice Department
Muncie
Hartford
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