Woman Found Frozen Near Clover Leaf Bridge
The almost lifeless body of Mrs. F Hostetter was found Tuesday morning on a small island near the first abutment of the Clover Leaf bridge. She had crawled from the river at a riffle, wore frozen clothing, and showed signs of exposure before hospital care or home recovery. Investigators note mental distress and possible self harm, with her husband reporting recent threats and large bank withdrawals prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Hostetter
Clover Leaf Bridge
Davenport & Ehle Drug Store
Fred Hostetter
Fred
Central Avenue
Johnson Street
Mr. Nostetter
Terrell
Hostetter
Mason
Theodore Lllingham
Assessors Prepare County Wide Valuation Effort
In Wells county offices this afternoon a meeting of township assessors and deputies set uniform valuation rates for various properties. State Tax Commissioner Win gate aimed to clarify assessors law. work begins March first with two months to complete listings. The Hartford City meat war intensifies as dealers expand operations and predict prices dropping to eight cents a pound for steak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French
Wells County
John C. Wingate
Hartford City
Hartford City News
Will Surely Pass House Change in Wells Blackford Courts
Bluffton attorneys in Indianapolis report strong prospects for a law altering court terms in Wells and Blackford counties. Wells would get six week terms, Blackford five, reducing docket load and clerk sheriff fees by about 48 dollars annually, shifting costs to Blackford. Speaker Cantwell says passage is highly likely. only appropriation and circuit expansion bills face resistance. A joint Huntington Wells hearing on the Minnear gravel road is set for March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Indianapolis
Wells
Blackford
Blackford County
Senate
Wells County
Sherly
Cantwell
Blairton
Huntington and Wells County
Minnear
Struck by a Train Sends Dairy Worker to Hospital
James Brown, 41, living near the old Faylor farm and employed by D D Studabaker to run a Clover Leaf dairy wagon, was struck by a westbound passenger train at Clover Leaf road near Buckhandle factory at noon. His milk wagon was demolished and he was carried to Clover Leaf station unconscious, then to Dr G B Fulton’s office for evaluation. Brown sustained chest injuries and stiffness, with recovery expected to take some time. The horse remained unharmed. Jacob Goodyear and A B Cline traveled to Toledo seeking a new site for their hoop mill previously at Ockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Mr. Brown
Faylor
D. D. Studabaker
Buckhandle
Clover Leaf
G. BE. Fulton
Brown
Clinton County
D. L
Change in Department at Clover Leaf Passenger Service
A Clover Leaf circular announces March 15 abolition of the office of assistant general passenger agent. C W Mordoff will become traveling passenger agent in charge of Toledo territory. E hu Browne transfers to Wansaug City and Kansas City, reporting to R J McKay. Charles F E Rose named chief clerk to the general passenger agent from Chicago and Alton, with extensive experience in rates and prior roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
C. W. Mordoff
Toledo
E. Hu, Browne
Ths
Wansaug City
R. J. McKay
St. Louis
Alr
Browne
Kansas City
Charles FE. Rose
Rose
Chicawa & Alton
Nteep
Pennsylvania
Alton
Mordai
OC. D. Whitney
Ohio Southern
Ohio Central
Lima Northern
Clover Leaf
Munro released after bigamy charge dismissed
W. G. Munro, arrested in Evansville last week on a bigamy charge, was freed yesterday after investigators showed he and Edna Green had never married. Prosecuting Attorney Jackman requested dismissal, and Munro plans to stay in Huntington to resume business at the former stand with Mrs. Munro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Munro
Evansville
Munro
Iva Baer
Markle
Edna Green
Wenona
Chicago
Miss Green
Marshall County
C. F. Jackman
Huntington Herald
Huntington
Mrs. Munro
A Narrow Escape For Aged Blacksmith In Cold Night
Antonie St Marys a crippled blacksmith who has lived in the city for years nearly froze last night on West Wabash street. William Miller found him at 11 40 pm and carried him to his boarding house where he has stayed in bed since. The temperature stood twelve degrees below zero, and the man might have frozen to death if found later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonie St. Marys
St. Marys
West Wabash Street
William Miller
Lew Dailey post G A R to hold Friday meeting
The Lew Dailey post G A R plans its regular meeting next Friday evening with all members urged to attend. At the last meeting it was voted to attend the Christian church on February 22 to celebrate Washington's birthday. A dinner will be served and a good time is promised. The W R C is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dailey Post
Christian Church
Washington
Ossian General Store Sold to Union Township Buyer
Abner Eley has disposed of his Ossian general store and furniture house. Joseph Burness of Union township purchased the business, with the deal taking effect last Monday. Eley’s future plans are not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner, Eley
Ossian
Joseph Burness
Union Township
Eley
State attorney mentions St Peter amid shooting case in Bemton
Hartford City Gazette reports the indictment of Paul St Peter of Pittsburg president of the national window glass workers union for shooting Ollie Walker on November 8. The trial is likely in Wells county with witnesses from the union and ex President W S Phillips. Legal teams include Cantwell Simmons Dailey Hindman and preliminary motions could push the case toward the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul St Peter
Pittsburg
National Organization of Window Glass Workers
St. Peter
Ollie Walker
Wells County
Riral Organization
Philips Union
W.S. Phillips
Cantwell & Simmons
John Burns
Welly County
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
J. A. Hindman
Supreme Court
Hartford City Gazette
Deep Snow Delays Union Township Sale Cryer Journey
Robinson the sale crier from Union township near Zanesville faced severe deep snow while en route to hold a sale at William Dustman's home in Rock Creek township. After three tried routes and being buried in drifts, a friend aided by trampling through the snow, enabling his sleigh to pass. He arrived in the city around 5 pm and planned to start for the sale at Dustman's yesterday evening, noting fences offered little obstruction to the wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
En Robinson
Union Township
Zanesville
Robinson
John
Rock Creek
Ealy
Sinal
Robison
William Dustman
Watkins Appointed Special Judge for Sanderson Cases
In city circuit court three affidavits sought a change of venue from Judge Vaughn for the Sanderson cases. Judge Watkins of Huntington was appointed special judge to hear them, with a hearing set for Monday. Separate trials for defendants, starting with William Cook, are anticipated as attorneys prepare for a vigorous defense. In Starr versus Starr a divorce and alimony claim proceeds with many witnesses, Judge J. Mr Smith of Portland serving as special judge for evidence and judgment. All indictments against Oliver Higgins were dismissed today as he previously faced a liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciyvcult
Vaughn
Sanderson
Willam Cook
Otto Cook
Ernest Sanderson
Circuit Court
Watkins of
Huntington
William Cook
Starr
J. Mr Smith
Portland
Oliver Higgins
Higgins
Mt. Zion
Gins
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Jacob Goodyear
A. 3B
Cline
Ockley
Antonio St. Marys
Watkins
Cook
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