Delegates Plan March County Sunday School Convention
A county Sunday school delegates meeting in the court house selected March 23 for the convention at Bluffton. The Reformed church offers its hall. E C Bierie travels to attract state officers Halpenny and John Hall to speak. A program committee will finalize plans for publication in tomorrow’s Banner and Charles Snyder was chosen county secretary.
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Court House
Bluffton
Reformed Church
E. C. Bierie
Indianapolis
State Association
Halpenny
John Hall
Rev. Galbraith
Charles Snyder
E. C. Blere
Ben Ashbaucher
Banner
Chas. Snyder
G. D. Snyder
Rohrer faces charges over Berne grand jury conduct
In Adams circuit court Friday evening, Shafe Peterson and Clark J. Lutus filed a Pleas and abatement against Fred Rohrer editor of the Berne Witness. They accuse him of conniving to secure November grand jury seats for Ed M. Ray and Martin L. Smith to indict Berne saloon cases. Judge Erwin will decide on the motion which, if sustained, could prompt nine more charges against the editor and the two jurors. Decatur Journal reports.
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Adams Circuit
Shafe Peterson
Clark J. Lutus
Fred Rohrer
Rohrer
Ed M. Ray
Martin L. Smith
Berne
Smith
Ray
Erwin
Aald
Decatur Journal
Sentence Sermons Hint at Moral Lessons in Turbid Times
A compact, period voice rails against hypocrisy and social oddities as it critiques public figures and international scenes. References to Mexico’s hornless bull fight boycott, czar insomnia, Mikado awareness, Missouri governor’s poker chip remark, and a Chinaman’s rent defies easy interpretation, leaving a fragmented public mood.
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Mexico
Horned Cattlemen’s Union
Dockery
Missouri
St. Joe
New Map of Indiana Oil Fields Nears Publication
State Geologist Blatchley finishes a comprehensive oil map of Indiana detailing field expansions from 4000 to over 12000 square miles, with data on 12098 producing wells. The map will include township by township field quality and oil boring chapters, plus depths to Trenton rock.
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Indiana
Blatchley
State Board of Printing
Trenton
Educational display headed to Indianapolis from litale court
Superintendent Huyette planned removal of the local school exhibit from the litale court room for transfer to Indianapolis to the state department. The city exhibit will move concurrently, with top displays chosen by the state superintendent for shipment to St Louis. County residents will view the Fair exhibit and officials expect strong county performance.
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Huyette
Litale Court Room
Indianapolis
State Department
St. Louis
Carriers to Receive Short Vacation on Washington’s Birthday
Rural mail carriers will take a vacation February 22 for Washington’s Birthday, a national holiday. City carriers will have no mail delivery that date but will be at their windows 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for pickups by request at the office.
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Washington
Deputy Burns Plants 200 Poplar Trees Along Driveway
Deputy Prosecutor Joseph Burns has bought 200 poplar trees to plant on both sides of the driveway planned for his farm property between his country residence and the Interurban station.
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Joseph Burns
Wiring bids set for courthouse and jail contracts
On March 9 the commissioners will award the wiring contracts for electric lights at the courthouse and county jail. Prospective bidders are visiting the sites to submit their proposals, with the projects representing a sizable financial opportunity for the winning bidder.
Liberty Center Revival Continues Amid Minister Transfers
Revival services continue at M. P. church in Liberty Center as Rev. J. L. Barclay departs for Blanche Chapel to lead a protracted effort. Congregation at Genter Interest conducts the meetings in the interim.
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M. P. Church
Liberty Center
J. L. Barclay
Blanche Chapel
Genter Interest
Knights of Pythias Hold Largest State Gathering
The Knights of Pythias from across Indiana met in Indianapolis for the state's biggest lodge event. Arlie Frye and Al Gerber received first rank work, with Past Chancellors in all stations. A new lodge building planned at $25,000 will rise opposite the city building. stock offering targets $8,000+ at $20 per share with a guaranteed 5 percent dividend.
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Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Lew Starr
George Burgauer
Dayton, O
Arlie Frye
al Gerber
Cabbage Scarcity Strains Local Markets
Local dealers report cabbage running scarce as supply tightens across states. Quality cabbage now brings 60 dollars a ton with expectations of 70 dollars. forecasters warn foreign crops are small and eastern shipments may be unable to fill orders. Weather further disrupts supply with frost damaged carloads, forcing buyers to seek sources nationwide to meet demand.
Niece of Mrs Brothers Marries Famed Boxer Kid McCoy
Miss Indianola Arnold aged 19 from The Wizard of Oz troupe wed boxer Norman Selby aka Kid McCoy. The pair planned secrecy but marriage was disclosed as McCoy vowed to settle down after beating Jeffries and others. Mrs Brothers displays a photo of the new Mrs McCoy.
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Dr. Brothers
Indianola Arnold
Wizard of Oz” Company
Kid McCoy
Norman Selby
Jeffries
War News Costs and Telegraph Rates From Far Cities
The piece explains telegraph and cable rates for Russo-Japanese war coverage. It compares costs per word from Chinese points versus Japanese or Korean points, noting Chee-Foo cheaper than Chemulpo. A 1500 word column from Chee-Koo travels 12,848 miles to Indianapolis and costs $692.50, while sources from Korea or Japan run $762.50.
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Indianapolis
Japan
Korea
Chee-Foo
Chemulpo
Chee-Koo
New Church at Pugney Plan Seeks Funds and Subscriptions
The United Brethren church at Pugney votes to erect a new building and has appointed solicitors to raise funds. Marian Garton and Evan Kleinknight each have a subscription list and report good success in obtaining liberal donations. Garton visited the city Saturday and secured several additional gifts from business men.
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The
United Brethren Church Oat Pugney
Marian Garton
Evan Kleinknight
Garton
Sensation In Indiana Marriage License Case Mentioned
Mrs. Charles Blair in Priday reports possible marriage between her step daughter and Baker. They claimed a license issued in town and a Mt. Zion minister performed the ceremony. Clerk Studabaker found no record of such license and doubt remains if license was from another county. Further investigation likely.
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Charles Blair
Priday
Baker
Studabaker
Indiana
Blair
How Western Union Regulates the Clock
The Western Union clock system uses a noon setting via automatic arrangement responding to heat from the naval observatory clock. Operators suspend business as a synchronized circuit forms from the observatory to clocks nationwide. The time ball strikes and a time message flashes, with the telegraph company earning $100,000 yearly from $15 per clock service.
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Western Union
Naval Observatory
Telegraph Company
Unclaimed Letters List Bluffton Indiana Week Ending Feb 15 1904
The Bluffton post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending February 15 1904 featuring Baltemeier Christ Beelower Ben J Davidson Samantha Davis A B Bumgartner Minnie Cunningham Roy Huse Dave Hesner John Hesk Carrie Isroff M W Woll Mrs Renn Poraill Lide Smith Aug Simon Clarence Wallace Hattie. A town anecdote recalls a man walking with a lady and panting pants to the pantatorium then joking about her patronage before a slip of realization.
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Bluffton
Ind
Baltemeier
Christ
Beelower
Ben J
Davidson
Samantha
Davis
A. B
Bumgartner
Minnie
Cunningham
Roy
Huse
Dave
Hesner
John
Hesk
Carrie
Isroff
Woll
M. _W.; Oswalt, Mrs. Renn
Poraill
Lide
Smith
Aug
Simon
Clarence
Wallace
Hattie
Indiana Day Delayed to September 1 at World Fair
Indiana day at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was moved from September 15 to September 1 during a Indiana world’s fair commission session chaired by Lieutenant Governor Gilbert. The meeting reviewed county exhibit samples, discussed insurance for exhibits and buildings, and decided on a fuller display of state institutions.
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Indiana Farmers’ Congress
Indiana
State World’s Fair Commission
Gilbert
Cockrum
Henry W. Marshall
State House
Commission
St. Louis
Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Saloon War Heats Up In Hoagland
Hoagland is stirred as an antisaloon drive targets the citys only saloon. The operator is not the owner, while the real owner faces indictment over deception in securing the license. The case is proceeding.
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Hoagland
National Encampment Set for Boston in August 1904
National Headquarters of the G A R announces the 38th national encampment to begin August 16 1904 in Boston Massachusetts with a parade on that day. Business sessions start August 17 at Hotel Veldome. Roosevelt lauded for recognizing valor and leadership of Union soldiers.
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Boston
Masa
Veldome
Hoston
Preacher and Stranger Enter in Minor Prophet Swap
A Protestant preacher outlines major prophets then seeks place for Hosea. A tall man in back politely offers his seat saying, If you please, sir, he can have my place, I am going out, and leaves.
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Hosea
Accident injures man when rig overturns near Kingsland
John Kreinknight of near Kingsland was thrown from a wagon when a runaway horse struck an obstruction. The wagon overturned and his leg was injured. he received no medical attention at the scene but is reported to be getting along.
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John Kreinknight
Kingsland
Mr. Knight
Georgia Woman’s Fate Written in Prayer on Knees
A Georgia woman’s act of prayer became the focal point as locals describe a moment of supplication and fate. Witnesses note the intensity of her kneeling and the emotional impact on bystanders.
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Georgia
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