Jolly Times Report Two Holiday Party Scouts
Two sleighing parties traveled from Bluffton area last Monday night. The Jolly Peoples Club hosted twenty guests at Frank Randall's farm with teachers and neighbors sharing a hearty meal and music. A second group chartered Sam Keller’s rig to Isaac Lesh Rock Creek township for oysters, games, and songs, with extensive local families attending from Bluffton and nearby country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Peoples Club
Frank Randall
Altres. Randall
Blanch High
Seabold
Henry Deitler
al Gerber
Wilse Clark
Sam Parmerbee
Will Clark
Jefe Arnold
J. H. C. Smith
Joe Hstabrook
Lew Scott
H. Gearhart
Randall
Sam Keller
Isaac Leshi
Rock Creek
Lesh
Foreclosure Case Heard by Judge Vaughn Last Tuesday
The hearing in the case of Bickeol versus Fluffton House Company to foreclose a bank's lien concluded with an award ordered by Judge Vaughn. Damages were allotted and the ruling recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickeol
Fluffton
Ghin
Vaughn
Notice to Contractors for Lockwood Free Gravel Road bid
Superintendent John E. Markley announces a March 21 1904 bid opening at Wells County auditor office for construction of the Lockwood free gravel road in Indiana. Bids require bonds and adherence to state gravel road act approved 1903 with completion by December 24 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
A. G. Winshwiler
Wells County invites bids for Shepherd tree gravel road
Bids will be opened Tuesday March 21 1905 at 1 PM in the Wells County Auditor office for construction of a gravel road in Wells County Indiana commencing at the southeast corner of section 8 township 25 north range 12 east. The road to run west to section lines and terminate at the northwest corner of section 18 with a length of 1000 feet. Completion required by December 20 1905. Bidders must furnish labor and material and a bond with good sureties. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. This project falls under the state act on gravel roads approved March 1900. Signed Joan Bl Markley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood Free
Board of Commissioners
Wells County
Indiana
County Auditoy
Township 20
Camden
Rand
Ofelock
Said
General Assembly
State of
John E. Markley
Range 12
Board of Commissioners of
Sak
State of Indiana
County Auditor's
County Auditor’s
Said County
Lewes
Copel
Blufton and
Salamonte Free
Abbey
Mimal
Said Bend
Lewis
Road Building Setback Moves Through Legislature
The present legislature faces a setback for road projects as a Republican backed amendment requires a majority of those assessed to sign a petition before a road can be granted by county commissioners. Critics say this change could block gravel road construction in Wells county and similar areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickler
Grant
Blackford
Wells County
Wells E County
Boston writer on 2200 mile foot wager to Portland
A. J. Mountain, a Boston newspaper man, travels on foot from Bluffton to Portland driven by a wager. He pushes a combination cart and aims to cover 2,200 miles to win his prize. Mr and Mrs Oser Roush of Mt Zion report the birth of a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mountain
Boston
Blufflow
Portland
Oregon
Oser Roush
Mt. Zion
Frauds in Food Prompt Indiana Board Probe
Secretary J N Hurty of the Indiana State Board of Wealth reports on a state funded test of food adulteration. Samples show 14.5 percent of cream of tartar and 26.6 percent of butter are adulterated. Other products like baking powders contain terra alba. He estimates about two cents of every hundred spent on food is adulterated, costing Indiana about 3.05 million dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
Indiana State Board of Wealth
Indiana
State Board of Stealth
Paris
Harty Sass
Wells County to Let Free Gravel Road Contract in March
The Wells County Board of Commissioners and Superintendent of Construction invite sealed bids on March 16, 1905, for building a free gravel road in township 26 north range 77 east. The 5555 foot road runs from section 32 to section 51, with completion due by November 1, 1905, and bids require a bond equal to the bid amount with local surety.
Witnesses Describe Kidnapping Plot In Markle Abduction
In Markle Sunday morning a scene unfolded as Wygg Mire traveled from Tauntinetan to fetch his wife Iva Diebr Mia. Mante had earlier sought an interview, then returned with a friend and sent his act to the home of Mr Garland to fetch Mrs Mare for a walk before heading to a livery barn where Munro waited with a sleigh. Mr Bair followed and confronted Munro over forcing the wife into the sleigh and taking her to Huntington to reunite with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markle
Wy GG. Mire
Tauntinetan
Iva Diebr Mia
Mante
Monre
Garland
Mare
Vhen
Munre
Burns
Edward Preston Sanderson
Croniger’s Pond
Hartford City
Preston Sanderson
Rane
Ollie Smith
Olie Cook
William Am Ofta
Ernest Sanderson
Ollie Sanderson
Omuau
Mr. Burns
Wiliam
Otto Cash
Missouri
Mrs. Sanderson
William
Otto Cook
Pres Sanderson
Ernest Spedercon
Wood
Paes Banderson Shans
Pres Banderson
Sam Emory
Culbert
Eight Boys Arrested After Church Meeting Disturbance
Members of the MR Pocehureh at Liberty Center report a gang disrupted a church meeting on Friday night. Arrested and arraigned are James Tollin Lon Gamnwood Geo Sturgis Asenest Thompson Grasshopper Jamie Benjamin Munsey and Rodney Davis who pleaded not guilty and posted $50 bonds for further court appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocehureh
Liberty Center
James Tollin
Lon Gamnwood Flames Pirst
Geo Sturgis Asenest Thompson
Grasshopper Jamsey
Benjamin Munsey
Rodney Davis
Lythe Chady
Sander Son Trial Opens With Jury Selection
Special Judge Watkins heads the Sander Son murder trial in Hartford City as William Cook faces charges with Ernest Sanderson and the Cook faction. State open with detailed motive, family feuds, and prior assaults tied to Preston Sanderson's death. defense challenges the death penalty and peremptory juror challenges unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Huntington
Edward Preston Sanderson
Jay Hindman
W. H. Eichhorn
George Matlack
Pierce & Honham
Jon Burns
Emshwitler
William Cook
Pierce
Emory
Cook
Gamory
Wm. Cook
Johnston
Enshwiller
Oliver P. Markley
Peter Weighrodt
Abner Chalfant
Thomas Crosbie
Frank Wasson
John Hupp
John Truesdale
John Butterfield
David Coolman
Richard Oman
John Buckner
Lewis Miler
J. M. Beck
Henry French
Samuel Warner
Charles Stahl
Brose Rowe
Tl. B. Rassler
Eelock
W. HH. Biehhorn
Ryan le Chalfant
Doments
Heather
Matting Park
Homer Root
Frank Dougherty
Joe Park
Walter Bock
Martin Wickliffe
John Grammes
Isaac Roush
Abe Showalter
Calvin Foreman
Josh Park
William Barr
Wm, Wilkie
C. J. Clingenpeel
Emanuel Bieberstine
Alonzo Duff
Philip Gilbert
Commodore Nicholson Endorses Peruna for Catarrh
A letter from Commodore Somerville Nicholson of the US Navy in Washington endorses Peruna as a cure for catarrh. He claims universal support among high men and urges readers to seek free advice from Dr. Hartman, president of The Maruman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Nicholson
United States Navy
NR St
N. W
Washington, D. C
Nicholson
Feruna
Hartman
Tr. Hartman
Maruman Sanitarium
Columbus
Wells County to let gravel road construction contract
The Wells County Indiana board of commissioners will open bids on March 16 1905 at 1 pm for a free gravel road contract described by a detailed measurement from section 1 township 26 north range 12 east to connect with the Blufton and Salamonte road. Work to be completed by November 1 1905 with plans and specifications on file in the county auditor's office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis Brickley
Uniondale
Will Meet
Kain
Stant Allen
Will Meeks
George Beeks
Buck Mrickley
Chiarles Fryback
John Geiger
Zephalite
Gelena Srickley
Vergie Brickley
Fern Wilson
Chlow Drickley
Eva Srickles
Herma Fire
Jyn Cimon
Vic Drick- Jey
Bell Wilson
Olean Brickley
The
Mevers
Howard Brickley
Ity Tasing
Dennis Blick
Pearh Hite
Ili Taylor
John Neth
Grover Brickley
Bar ¢Rardenour
Clint Kain
Dfewasrd Higtaned
Vera Cruz
Wim. Warkley
Ae Vera Cruz
Ahi Juldabaker
John G. Dettelnger
Yocum
Adams County
Arsier No. 10
Vera Cri
Jonathan Mesure
Briner
Evangelical ‘@church
Masure
Elora Heche
Bluffton
Emanuel Heche
Sanderson
al Montpelier
Commodore Aicholson
Peruna
Commodore
Phen
Yeey
Elitason
M.D
New York
Osborn-Colwell Co
Cliff St. Ny
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