Court dismissals and judgments flood county docket
A flood of district court actions appears with judgments for plaintiffs in cases including Green versus Coffman for $964.95 plus multiple installments. Oppenheim v Harman Netterfield for $78.98. Long cases involving larceny and forgery. and several criminal indictments. Warnings issued and bonds set accompany numerous bench warrants and recognizances as juries return indictments. Farmers plow, schools progress in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice McClanahan
City of
Binffton
Wells County Bank
Chas. A. Butterfield
S. Oppenheim
Harman Netterfield
James Green
Jacob Coffman
Grand Jury
Charles Wickersham
James McClain
Thomas Burk
Matthias Russell
Charles
J. P. Deam
Albert Goff
J. L. Fogler
Wm. Randall
the Utility Paper Company
David Long
Andrew Long
John Hackett
Alvin S. Millington
J. H. C. Smith
Henry Bowman
Lewis C. DeVoss
David Coffee
Adams County
Jusice
Samuel A. Mincer
William A. Saxton
Montpelier
Charles_S. Winans
A. J. Mercer
G. Pew
Flora E. Thompson
David F. Curry
Winifred Fitzpatrick
Coello
RK. Thomas
Eli P. Miller
John Minton
Jesse C
John Studabaker
John Hofstetler
Minnie Edington
Elizabeth Edington
Notary Public Commission Granted to Ett Beirie
Ett Beirie received his commission as notary public on Monday. The entry notes several people from multiple places visiting various families in the vicinity during the previous week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fubed
Sam Risidy
Ett Beirie
Dr SaLe
Municipal Reform Proportional Representation for Cities
Debates on adopting proportional representation modeled after Glasgow and Berlin to reform city governments. Proposes aldermen tied to voter shares, preventing machine control and ensuring each party earns its proportional influence. Advocates claim fairer, purer city governance where no vote is wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Berlin
Tammany
New York
Taocal
For Sale Valuable Saw Mill In Tocsin Indiana
For sale in Tocsin Indiana a complete saw mill setup ready to run with heavy double saw rig long carriage three head blocks Knights dogs under dog up and cut off saws large engine and boiler in good condition with building loading docks and private railroad switch. Will sell on time or trade for a good farm. Address or call Jere North Bluffton Indiana at4.
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Tocsin
Ind
Jere North
Bluffton
Real Estate Transfers and Society Notes
Real estate transfers recorded by Recorder W F Goynes include Alfred K Williams to Alfred G Wedliams in Lancaster township and others such as Erastus Fisher to Sarah A Stockman in Union township and Geo E Gardiner to John Gardiner in Bluffton. Also notes on etiquette and instruction in social conversation and practical tips on washing merino stockings. Rubinstein declines a large tour offer and plans three free Berlin piano recitals for students.
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W. F. Goynes
Alfred K Williams
Aém’r
Alfred G. Wedliams
Lancaster
Erastus $ Fisher
Sarah A Stockman
Union
H Brittenham
JH ‘Csraith
Isaac Gilliam
Isaac Gillomar
Lot T& Dad
Rubinstein
Berlin
Gravel road acreage sale near Blaitton with cash balance terms
The notice advertises 110 acres along a gravel road two miles north of Blaitton offering two large barns. Terms include cash and a balance payable over ten years with the option to pay at any time. Mock & Immones of Bluffton and Holstein & Barrett of Indianapolis represent the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biaitton
Mock & Immones
Bluffton
Ind
Holstein & Barrett
Indianapolis
Non-Resident Notice in Wells Circuit Court
February Term 1804 No 4337. Marushia Bowman and others are defendant in a case brought by BR Co. The court requires an answer or demur by March 7, 1804 at Bluffton. The notice is signed by Clerk Oppenheim and J.P. Hale, attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
F. M. McFadden
Indiana
Hluffto
Blofften
A. O Prendeis
Wells Circuit Court
Aro
BR & Co
Anid Court
Bluffton
Oppenheim
J.P. Hale
The
John T. Adams
Jacob N. Smith
John Cass
Wells
Said Wells Circuit Court
Idiana
A. Oppenhemm
Fragmentary Notes on Remedies and Manuscripts
The text mentions remedies and inflamation linked to milk, then shifts to a claim cures many diseases. It references J. E. Sturgis and a note about Fenelon manuscripts, claiming few erasures per hundred pages. The fragmentary items reflect miscellaneous 19th century medical and literary curiosities.
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Fenelon
Fire destroys large portion of Ben Jonson manuscripts
A fire at Ben Jonson’s house destroyed a large portion of his manuscript works. The blaze caused extensive damage to his literary legacy. No further details on injuries or total losses are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Ben Jonson
Morris English Stable Listment Promises Lameness Cure
An 19th century advert claims Morris English Stable Listment cures lameness sprains bunches sweeney galls puffs pull evil scratches callouses cuts and wounds. It touts promptness safety and economy at 25 cents or 1.00 and notes sold by J. E. Sturgis. A London death figure states yearly deaths inside city limits would fill a 23 acre cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
J. E. Sturgis
Craft Distemper Cure Promoted for Horse Ailments
An advertisement touts Craft Distemper and Cough Cure as a universal remedy for coughs, influenza, epizootic, and catarrhal horse affections. One dose prevents, three to six doses cure, with usage claimed by leading breeders, shepherds, farmers, and turfmen. Price and seller listed as Co. J. E. Sturgis. 113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Co
J. E. Sturgis
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George W. Studabaker
William Mertz
David Eichhorn
Amos G. King
William Jarrett
J. W. Freeman
William H. Rupright
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John H. Cross
M. J. Sawyer
AL. McFadden
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George W. Huffman
Lon Batson
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William H. Davis
John H. Trostel
Thomas J. Sowards
Coronor
W. W. McBride
Joshua Grove
Bb. C. Merritt
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Atroms of
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Robert C. Reynolds
H. F. Lucabaugh
Teorkistan
Syr Daira
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Toorkistan
Russia
Europe
Revue Scientifique
Thomas C. Weeks
Costa
Traction Company
Justice of the Peace Thursby
Weeks
Baltimore Sun
Bate
Tanac Neff
Sheriff's . Sale
W. Huffman
State of Indiana
Alexander McKee
Sheriff’s Sale
Court House
Towit
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J. W. Townley
Geo. W. Huffin
Yondren
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