Liquor bill advances in senate amid new license provisions
The senate pushed more measures, including a liquor bill by Senator Kittinger. It requires annual liquor licenses of 1200, with 200 earmarked for the county school fund, and allows license transfers between parties. Restrictions focus on applicant qualifications. saloons may operate with late hours under new rules. unrelated to street frontage limits in Indianapolis Sentinel.
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Kittinger
Niebi
Goa
Farmers Objections to Road Destruction by Heavy Team Traffic
Farmers protest damage to gravel roads from heavy team traffic and urge enforcement. A dozen teamsters face fines after a mayoral hearing for violations under the road-weight law. The writer urges Wells County action to curb damage to roads taxpayers fund, noting wheel damage and obstructed loads from timber and drill stems.
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Montpetier
Maktog
Andiecitina
Ebergevor
Wells County
Bluffton Grave Robbery Probe Promised by Local Officials
Dr. J W McKinney said an investigation will be conducted this week into possible grave robbing in Bluffton cemeteries. Rufus Cantrell, jailed in Indianapolis, claimed prior city visits and named suspects while noting possible cemetery plundering. Cantrell implicated others and described an alleged route to Toledo, but McKinney warns details remain undisclosed.
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J. W. McKinney
Bloufften
Bluffton
Rufus Cantrell
Odianapolis
Cantrell
Sitte
McKinney
Anytiig
Toledo
Tie
Unsolved Letters at Bluffton Post for Week Ending Feb 23 1003
A list of unclaimed letters at the Bluffton post office for the week ending February 23 1003 includes names such as James A. Gurns Ida Gearhart Ramuel Hamestein Oscar Hubbard John Jiunter Nella Johnson J Z Klupfersh Criss Mosberger Miss Julie Maddon Mrs N J Vincent Miss Nora Wilson Calvin Zoll and A L Sharpe P M.
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Bluffton Postence
James A. Gurns
Ida Gearhart
Ramuel Hamestein
Oscar Hubbard
John Jiunter
Nella Johnson
J. Z. Klupfersh
Criss Mosberger
Julie Maddon
N. J. Vincent
Nora Wilson
Calvin Zoll
A. L. Sharpe
P. M
Water Works Change Improves City Plant and Power
The water works plant is undergoing interior changes adding two new boilers and reconfiguring four total units to boost steam and power. New stacks underway with Bert Huunicat of Poneto handling setup, coal bins planned on the south side to store several carloads. The improved plant promises reliable service and reflects the council’s effort for adequate city lighting and water supply.
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Uesday
Bert Huunicat
Poneto
Guy Eved
Weather signals carried by wagons promise farm benefits
Postmasters report Washington notice that weather signals will be carried on week wagons once routes are in operation. In several counties mail carriers already display small flags indicating atmospheric conditions for the next twenty four hours. Farmers praise the system as timely and accurate for planning field work and storage.
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Washington
Farmers institute in Poneto entertains crowd at Methodist church
An evening session in Poneto features two male quartettes and three groups performing for a crowded audience. J B Burris, Purdue graduate, speaks on Glimpses of the World's Agriculture with travel notes. Col Brown argues for quail conservation between songs.
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Farmers’ Institute
Poneto
Sessles
Buckner Quartette
National Quartette
J. 2
Burris
Purdue University
United States
Mexico
Mr. Burris
Tsaue Brown Bean
Col. Brown
Quartette
Institute
Wells County Man Arrested After Barroom Incident
A Wells County farmer from near Echo, Dr. E Tompkins, encountered trouble in Decatur after an alleged scheme with a St Louis sharp. He fired a small pistol at bartender Harry Maxwell and was beaten to the street by officers and jailed awaiting trial for shooting.
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Wells County
Decatur
St. Louis
Flore
Harry Maxwell
Maxwell
Tompkins
Thompkins
Vic
Adams County
Ben Starr Found Guilty of Carrying Weapons
Ben Starr was found guilty in Wal hert's court Saturday on a charge of carrying weapons, fined one dollar and costs, and plans to appeal to the higher court. The weapon involved is a large thirty eight caliber revolver with the word earth quake engraved on it, and authorities note the stock bears a legible name if fired within city limits.
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Ben Starr
Walhert
Ben
Death of Mrs James Hale A Prominent City Figure
After a long illness Mrs. James Hale died Monday night at seven thirty. She was a well known city figure tied to charitable and religious work and held long membership in the Eastern Star and local church groups. Survived by her brother George Wilson of this city, funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 2 PM at her home with Rev. L. A. Beeks conducting. Her remains to rest beside her parents in Fairfield cemetery.
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James 2. Hale
Gale
Ashvenis
Denag Wilson Tiles
Zanesville
George Wilton
Ed. Tarvin
Hale
Order of Eastern Star
Methodist Church
Womans’ Name Missionary Society
Epworth League
Shoe
Foltz Reading Circle
L. A. Beeks
Poe
Pairview
Minister’s Sermon Sparks Dance Teaching War
At Anderson a minister drew a hornets nest after a Mrs Arnold sang at opening services then preached against dancing. Mrs Arnold, wife of a dancing teacher, publicly rebuked him saying she could not praise the sermon. Church factions threaten to disrupt the congregation.
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Anderson
Fish Tales From Oden Visit Weekend
John Biddle returns home from Oden for a brief visit and recalls local fishing lore. Sally shares stories of lake fish and methods, while Jol maintains a cottage there. fishing dominates daily life during the icy months. People catch through the ice using strong lines, and some use illegal dish gigs to hoot the fish. John brings seven fine fish totaling ten pounds for friends in the city.
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John Biddle
Oden
Sally
Jol
Jie
John
State board clears management of Indiana State Institution for the Deaf
Indianapolis reports the state board of charities investigated the management at the institution for the deaf and dumb. Dr Johnson and his wife faced accusations but investigators found no proven charges and the institution is expected to remain. Morris Sawyer testified he visited his daughter four to five times yearly and found progress satisfactory with no evidence of improper conduct.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Charities
Institution For the Deaf and
Dlonk
Dr. Johnson
Morris Sawyer
Tie
Indianapolis Sentinel
M. J. Sawyer
Briffton
Golden Rule Social Aids Uniondale Home Dedication
The spirit of charity shines at the new home of Mrs. George Meeks two miles north and one mile west of Uniondale on Saturday February 21. Friends filled the house for a sewing and wood chopping event with fifteen or more men chopping wood and delivering fuel. Forty covers were set with ample country fare, and the gathering uplifted the lonely with neighborly zeal and shared labor.
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George Meeks
Uniondale
New Miller Engaged in Local Milling Partnership
B C Peters of Muncie has signed a one year contract to work as miller for Theodore Ellingham. Peters brings extensive milling experience from Montpelier and will move with his family in April. His son is a skilled cornet and piano musician. The Peters join the German Reformed church and will reside in the Saurer house after moving.
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B.C. Peters
Muncie
Theodore Ellingham
Mr. Peters
Mr. Ellingham
Jile
Montpelier
Peters
German Reformed Church
Robert Saurer
Mr. Saurer
Son of Ed Mosher Slips Into Severe Mental Disturbance
Joby Mosher received a telegram from Michigan stating his son Jo Mosher has gone violently insane. Fort Wayne authorities request Joby to bring his son to the city with an officer for admission to a sanitarium. Jo has been away weeks, staying with his brother, and his illness is described as the worst of his spells.
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Joby Mosher
Ed Mosher
Michigan
Mr. Mosher
Fort Wayne
Suesday
Mort Warne
Richmond
Slow Fire Alarm Signals in St Petersburg City System
A 19th century description notes St Petersburg uses a tower watchman who signals fires with black balls by day or red lanterns at night. Signals indicate ward location and require bell calls to assemble fire crews, often delaying response by twenty minutes to half an hour unless near an engine house.
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St. Petersburg
Public Sale Ordered in Wells Circuit Court Decree
Certified copy directed by the Clerk of Wells Circuit Court in the Nancy Sanders versus William Cavantt and Philsabeth Cavantt case requires the sum of fourteen hundred dollars with interest and costs. I will prepare for public sale to the highest bidder on a specified date.
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Wells
Nancy Sanders
William * Cavantt
Philsabeth Cavantt
Sula Day
Bluiffton
Wells County
Indiana
Jtufftun
Johnston
Sherif Wells County
Mock & Hoxs
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