New Trial Pending in Terrell Case as Judge Delays Verdict
Edge Smith of Portland visits the city as the Terrell case moves toward a possible new trial. Judge Vaughn extends the decision into February while a bulky motion for a new trial and two bills of exceptions wait. Other rulings include partition in Little v Evans and advice on Rex title suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge Smith
Portland
Terrell
Raing
Gene Fine
Worning
Smith
Supreme Court
Wells County
Vaughn
James Little
George Evans
Margaret Smith
John Rex
Jackson Township
R. A. Kilander
Phanuel Melatire
Erie four track system may be expanded soon
Reports from the Chicago & Erie headquarters indicate the line may be double tracked along its entire length with portions becoming triple and even four track segments. The railroad is described as one of the country’s best and notably progressive in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
The
Chicago & Erie
Money to Loan at Five Percent in Wells County
Home and farm property loans offered at five percent for three to five years. Repay in installments of 100 dollars or more before maturity. Lenders advertise local availability and reasonable terms through John W. Tribolet at Wells County. Also notices a life plant remedy claim and a druggist ad for M. A. Brout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells ‘Sounty
John W. Tribolet
Studabaker Bank
New Health Panacea Ad Promotes Virona and PoNA Cure
An old advertisement touts Virona as a universal tonic improving digestion nerves liver kidneys and skin with claims of renewed vigor and health. It urges readers to buy PoNA and Virona reducing ailments and offering letters from customers as testimonial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viaccas
Viroxa
Nature
Virona
Avery Friend
Indiana indeterminate sentence law lengthens average terms
Amos W. Butler reports in the state charities board annual review that the indeterminate sentence law in Indiana has lengthened average imprisonment terms. He notes the prison population did not rise with state population and, for the state prison, actually declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Amos W. Butler
State Board of Charities
New Year Cob-Web Party Hosted by Miss Baumgardner
A New Year’s Eve cob-web party for Miss Emma C Baumgardner drew forty two schoolmates and friends. The event featured music apples and popcorn with a pleasant evening ending as they wished each other a happy New Year and returned home in 1904. Attendees included Nona Hoffman Clara Klein John Foutz John Mosure Vina Dunbar Theron Lindsey Osa Mosure Tena Schingenhaus Clara Meshberger Rob Slawson Eddie Opiiger Katie Meshberger John Liddy Vernon Lindsey Noah Lindsey Bessie Baumgardner Martha Ashleman Arthur Shaup Clee Studabaker Bell Mullen Stella Lindsey Charles Shaup Nelson Gentis Olle Heller Dan Studler Elsie Meshberger Rufus Meshberger Gracie Lindsey Bessie Kindel Cora Runyon Glenn a Bierne Lawrence Yeager Nellie Hunt Carrie Davenport Chester Baumgardner Merlin Dunbar Earl Meshberger Cle Mosure Harley Mosure Dell Mosure Davis Mosure. This was what they call 1 cob-web party and it proved quite interesting for the young folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Baumgardner
Nona Hoffman
Clara Klein
John Foutz
John Mosure
Vina Dunbar
Theron
Night Was Her Terror Cured by New Discovery
Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Jod. writes that after severe coughing fits and blood spit from consumption she was cured by Dr. King's New Discovery. She reports a 58 pound gain and credits three $1 bottles for curing coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and lung troubles. Trial bottles offered free at Chas. C. Deam's SW store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Applegate
Alexandria
Jod
Dr. King
Chas. C. Deam
Constable Captures Defaulter Holcomb in Bluffton Area
Constable Watson tracked down Noble R. Holcomb seven miles east of Bluffton on a lander bill fraud charge. Holcomb was brought to justice before Squire Holman after a long trip. arraignment resulted in not guilty plea and a January hearing. He had left oil work without paying a board bill, prompting the landlord to suspect defraud.
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Watson
R. Holcomb
Charles E. Shaff
Landersville
Bluffton
Squire Holman
Holcomb
Marion
Gilmore's Caustic Oil Endorsed By Local Physician
J. B. Barker of Fletcher Oregon testifies to Gilmore's Caustic Oil as an effective counterirritant and recommends its use. The product is sold at 50 cents a bottle, along with Gilmore's Headache Powders described as harmless, available at Stouts' drug store.
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Gilmore
J. B. Barker
Fletcher
Stout's
New Year's Coldest Day In Indiana Remembered
Forty years ago on Friday Indiana endured a record cold with the mercury at thirty degrees below zero and a biting west wind. Residents stayed indoors as livestock and people suffered in the bitter weather remembered by old residents.
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Indiana
Piles Cured by Arnica Salve Ends Painful Tale
Verbenal resident F A Gulledge recalls years of fighting illness and a severe pile condition with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him, praised for burns and aches. The ad note promotes 25 cent price at Chas C Denam’s drug store. George H Beans from Barnhill Ohio reports heart and kidney troubles prior to trying E-Forwale.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Chas
C. Denam
George H. Beans
Barnhill
Ohio
Former Wells Co people among Chicago theatre fire victims
Relatives report Miss Stella Leach later identified as a victim, badly burned, mother Frances Leach missing and presumed dead. Keystone residents J. Markley, wife and Joe Maddox, wife travel to Chicago. Leach was a Wells County teacher. Officials investigate cause as roiling death toll grows and national sympathy pours in.
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Stella McCauslin
Stella Leach
Chicago
Frances Leach
Burpei
J. &. Markley
Joe Maddox
Keystone
Leach
Miss Leach
Wells County
J. l. Markley
Maddox
United States
Roosevelt
Climatic Cures Not Essential for Consumption Cure
The article argues climatic conditions are overrated for treating consumption. It advises patients to improve at home with proper digestion and regular use of German Syrup. It claims German Syrup promotes free morning expectoration, better sleep, and relief from coughing and night sweats. Trial bottles cost 26c and regular bottles 75c.
New Muncie Hartford Fort Wayne Interurban Schedule
The Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne Interurban switched to a new timetable last Friday. The first car leaves at 5 45 am, with service every two hours until 9 46 am and 11 am. Local waits are about forty minutes, with arrivals around ten minutes after odd hours. the final car reaches at 2 05 am and returns in the morning. Between here and Montpelier service stays every two hours while southbound is hourly. A forthcoming sub station will enable hourly service on this end and overall operations have been smooth with some readers briefly confused by the time change.
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Muncie
Hartford
Fort Wayne
Montpelier
Remarkable Relief Cited From Electric Bitters
Colusa resident Jon Golobick writes of long rheumatic pain and says Electric Bitters cured him. The advertisement claims benefits for liver and kidney troubles and general debility with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by Charles C. Denmore, druggist.
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Jon Golobick
Colusa
Calif
Chas
Denm
Wanted Red Oak Blocks For Bluffton Handle Factory
Advertisement seeking good smooth red oak blocks eight inches and up in diameter cut four inches. The seller will be paid the highest market price. Contact: Tong. Will pay top rates.
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Bluffton
Notice to Non-Residents in Wells Court Quiet Title Suit
Wells Circuit Court in Bluffton Indiana hears a quiet title action Thomas W Watson vs Clarence Richardson Cause 8019. Defendant is a non resident of Indiana and must answer by February 29 1904 or the complaint will be taken as true.Filed January 1 1904 Hugh D Studabaker Clerk Mick & Song Attys for Plaintiffs.
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State of Indiana
County of Wells, Sd
Wells Circuit Court
Thomas W. Watson
Clarence Richardson
Mock & Song
State of
Indiana
Bluffton
Hugh D. Studabaker
Mick & Song
Wells Circuit Court actions quiet title and estate notice
In the Wells Circuit Court February term 1904 Thomas W Watson vs Allen Richardson No 8018 non resident defendant is necessary party. Notice to heirs creditors et al in the estate of John Henry Durr deceased final settlement hearing February 1 1904 at Bluffton, Indiana. Frank Bieberstine administrator to appear with heirs creditors or legatees to show cause why accounts should not be approved. Hugh D Studabakker Clerk. Sturgis & Stine Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Durr
Wells Circuit Court
Frank Bieberstine
Circuit Court
Wella Circuit Court
Bluffton
Paes
Reduced Round Trip Rates on the L HB W railroad
Bluffton to Poneto and return twenty five cents. Bluffton to Keystone forty cents. Bluffton to Montpelier sixty cents. Bluffton to Hartford eighty cents. Bluffton to Eaton one dollar ten. Bluffton to Shidlers one dollar twenty. Bluffton to Royerton one dollar eighty. Bluffton to Muncie one dollar fifty. Bluffton to Indianapolis eight dollars twenty six cents. These two ride tickets valid both directions. Mrs Sarah McCreary of Gnadenhutten Ohio reports relief from rheumatism after using Life Plant remedies, now on third bottle. For sale by M A Stout druggist.
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Bluffton
Poneto
Keystone
Montpelier
Hartford
Eaton
Shidlers
Royerton
Muncie
Indianapolis
Tipton
B. Boltz
Agt
Sarah McCreary
Gnadenhutten
M. A. Stout
Little Justine Kirkwood Obituary
The daughter of Ed and Nora Kirkwood born May 1 1908 departed this life Dec 22 1903. A bright child beloved by family and friends her loss leaves a heavy heart for her parents and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justine Kirkwood
Nora Kirkwood
Rosa
Justine
The Treatment That Cures Catarrh and Related Ailments
An advertisement promoting the Dr Lyon Home Treatment for Catarrh claiming cures for catarrh stomach digestion liver kidneys and bladder disorders. It touts two remedies internal and local and urges readers to obtain a free 25 cent package from W A Gurenius special agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lyon
Public sale of Kingsland lots tied to Wells County decree
By order of the Wells Circuit Court and a decree against Peter Showalter, Union Trust Company as receiver for Mutual Life Insurance Company of Indiana will offer at public sale Saturday January 9 1904 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door Bluffton Wells County Indiana the rents and profits for up to seven years for Lots 1 and 2 in Kingsland. If not enough to satisfy the decree the fee simple of the land will be offered. Sheriff J R Johnston. Dec 16 1903. Attorneys Joss & Jamison. The Bluffton handle factory advertises ten dollar per card ash handles.
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Wells
Union Trust Company
Mutual Life Insurance Company of Indiana
Peter Showalter
Bluffton
Wells County
Indiana
Kingsland
J. R. Johnston
A. D
Joss & Jamison
Attys
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Coshocton
Wells CO
OPERA
Allen Richardson
Mack & Sons
Taft
Intiana
Hugh Dpd. Studabaker
Mock & Sons
Atty's
Hugh D. Studabakker
Sturgis & Stine
Fred Reppert
Decatur
Warren McBride
H. Thoma & Son
Sheriff’s Sale
Ash
J. M. Buck
ST. Louis
Traina
One
Core
Litney
Hic
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati
Louisville
Sandusky & Peorla
Ndianapolia
Michigan City
Rt. Wayne & Connerville
Canada
North Sound
Une
Bloomington
Peoria
Lima
Fosteria Fremont
Sandusky
M.C
Lake Erie & Western
Ketionaa
Ind
R. R
Deuatur
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
Dail
Weil
Argo & Goress
New York
Boston
Columbus
Wells Vargo Express
WLU
OL Enos
TPA
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Sam
Traway Guide
St.chicago
Queen & Crescent
Orincinnats
Danted Matter
Bates
Washington.d.c
Siggers
Ater Ia
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