Whipping in Family Dispute Ends With Affidavits
The Ramirez family turmoil spilled over when Frank Ramirez allegedly abused his wife after heavy drinking. Bill Elmer, Ramirez’s father-in-law, intervened, dragging him outside where he was beaten by the father-in-law. Ramírez later sought affidavits against Elmer for assault and battery with intent. The wounded Ramirez, with bruised face and cuts to his hand, recovered sufficiently by morning. Prosecutor Matlack, Marshal Crosbie, and Ramírez filed the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Frank
Romiter
Matlack
Marshal Crosbie
Ramiréz
Studabaker Sugar Camp to Begin Maple Syrup Production
The Studabaker sugar camp two miles north of the city, with over 3000 sugar trees, plans to start when weather allows. Captain W. W. Angel notes sap tapping and boiling processes, with 1800 trees tapped yearly, producing about 600 gallons of syrup sold at $1 a gallon, plus a Florida order for 140 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studabaker
Norcross Farm
W. W. Angel
Florida
Bluffton business leader deflects governor bid
Hugh Dougherty of Bluffton says he has no gubernatorial aspirations despite being urged as a Democratic nominee. He praises the party’s prospects and warns against Roosevelt, naming Olney Parker Gorman McClellan as potential types for the ticket. He favors delaying Indiana’s state convention until after the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
Dougherty
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Olney
Parker
Gorman
McClellan
Indiana
Indianapolta Sentinel
Montpelier Barbers Set to Add Neck Shave Fee
Town residents fear a barbers union move to raise prices after a meeting that aimed to raise neck shave charges. Local shoppers worry the new policy will widen costs for patrons seeking grooming services in Montpelier.
Quitting Time at Boss Mitten Factory Sparks Wage Clash
Reports say about thirty additional workers may have left Boss Mitten after wage cuts, though managers confirm only reduced attendance. About fifty machines run, down from seventy five, as workers seek jobs in Decatur and Tiffin with familiar scales. Bluffton merchants fear the Boss company may abandon the plant if disputes persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Mitten
Decatur
Tiffin
Bluffton
Bogs Company
Holiday Dates and First Day of Week Observed
The article notes three holidays this year fall on the first day of the week creating long weekends. Memorial Day Fourth of July and Labor Day align with Sundays or Mondays for rest, with Christmas and Washington’s Birthday mentioned in winter and less celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Death Claims Grim Harvest In Union and Curryville
This morning in Union township Frank Keplinger died after two years of failing health. He leaves a wife and one child. Also this morning Mrs Steven Earl, a Union township farmer’s wife, died at her home leaving a husband and a large family. In Curryville at 6 am Reuben Pierce died at 84 after a short illness, leaving many children. Pierce once lived near Greensburg with a sailor brother who later died. He loved Bible lore and claimed his brother hid a buried treasurer, though none was found. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Union Township
Frank Keplinger
Keplinger
Steven Earl
Curryville
Reuben Pierce
Adams and
Wells Counties
Pierce
Decatur County
Greensburg
Lew Ellingham Mentioned as Congressional Possibility
Democrats in Bluffton praise Lew Ellingham editor of the Decatur Democrat as a potential candidate in Indiana's eighth district. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette notes Ellingham attended the convention with Judge Erwin and others and predicts the honor could be his if he desires it.
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Bluffton
Lew Ellingham
Decatur Democrat
Ellingham
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Decatur
Judge Erwin
L. G. Ellingham
A. P. Beatty
Daniel Erwin
Tyndall
Congress
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Bir
Oil price drop puzzling oil men across states
The five cent decline in crude oil prices baffled oil men, with no evidence of overproduction in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana. Some point to Kansas prospects, but no strong production data exists yet. Kansas and Indian Territory total oil output runs under 10,000 barrels daily, with about 800 wells still active.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Indian
Olrea Eer
City Considers Day Current With New Electric System
A council member says a daytime current will begin only if enough residents support covering the operating costs. If demand meets expenses, the plant will run. otherwise the city will not run a loss. The small engine and dynamo could supply daytime current, and several citizens have shown interest.
Pleasant Surprise for Jesse Reiff on Seventeenth Birthday
A birthday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bender two miles west of the city surprised Jesse Reiff on his seventeenth birthday Monday evening. Refreshments were served and many neighbors attended including Lulu Barcus Yallie Bender Maude Miller Bessia Morris Carrie Bowman Beatrice Dillbone Jennie Hazel Christman Chester Branes Fred Miller Elza Brineman Willie Barcus Gus Brineman Virgie Bender Oscar Brineman John Reiff Lon Branes Manuel Brineman Curtis Mownsey and Bert Koontz who had just returned from Lima Ohio on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bender
Ctty
Jesse Relff
Lulu Barcus
Yallie Bender
Maude Miller
Bessia Morris
Carrie Bowman
Beatrice Dillbone
Jennie
Hazel Christman
Chester Branes
Fred Miller
Elza Brineman
Willie Barcus
Gus Brineman
Local couple to wed at Moores home this evening
William Clark secured a license to wed Mollie Moore at the county clerk's office. The couple, popular in the community, will marry at Mollie Moore's home at six o'clock this evening, followed by a wedding supper. They will reside in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clark
Studabaker
Mollie Moore
Nelson Clark
Frank Kain
Circuit Court Quiet as Guardians Sought for Krohn
In circuit court relatives petitioned for guardianship of Charles Krohn who is under hospital care for possible admission. One new case Paxson et al versus Rockwell Oil seeks to foreclose a medical lien to recover wages. Jennings versus Mount awaits decision as Bayha returns to Kansas City after his sister’s funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krohn
Krohn
Richmond
Ralph Paxson
Medicane
Jennings Vs. Mount
Family of Fred Lehman Faces Public Welfare Concern
The Lehman family is highlighted as in need of care due to the father's drinking and alleged mistreatment. The wife is described as mentally unbalanced, with disruptive behavior and missed duties, prompting calls for charitable or institutional aid to protect the three children and provide proper attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lehman
Lehman
New Driver from Montpelier Joins Tudor Company Wagons
Al Clark arrives in town to take charge of one Tudor wagon and begin regular runs nationwide after poultry and produce. He will move here next week while getting acquainted with residents. T. T. Charles of Dunkirk is in town handling business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Clark
Montpelier
Clark
T. T. Charles
Dunkirk
Election Ordered in Rock Creek Township for Subsidy Vote
The Rock Creek Township board of county commissioners met in special session to call an election on March 28 to vote a subsidy for the C B C railroad. Petitioners Grant Pyle Perry Gilbert Jacob McAfee and 27 farmers urged the subsidy, claiming the road must be completed by January 1, 1905 to secure funding. The route aims a straight west line to avoid splitting Rock Creek farms.
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Rock Greek
Board of County Commissioners
Clem Brineman
C., B. &c Railroad Company
Rock Creek Township
Grant Pyle
Perry B. Gilbert
Jacob McAfee
Bluffton
Harrison Township
Barbers Mill
Rack’ Creek Township
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Bill Elmer
Ramizer
Wells County
Mississippi
Billy
Ramirez
Indianapolis Sentinel
Barbers Union
DEATH
Grim Harvest
Steve Earl
Lew
Birdie
Writ
N. K. Todd
Council
Bert Koontz
Lima, O
String
Mr. Bayha
Kansas City
Mrs. Muth
Mrs. Lehman
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Tudor Company
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