Oddities of land transfers and oil news mix with local notices
Deeds show transfers in Hoppes addition and Lancaster township with prices from 4600 to 2450 dollars. A Decatur elder, 77, dies after Civil War service as local surveys finish work between Mallon and Warren and await franchise decisions. Encampment officers plan a large Odd Fellows meeting and evangelistic services feature Rev. Klopfenstein and Dr. Zartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrus Hoppes
Samuel Burgess
Obed Myers
John Myers
Lancaster Township
Mary Trullender
Frances R. ‘Shady
Lancaster
Esse Brandyberry
Decatur
Adams County
Plater
J. Coffee
Wash‘ington
Mayor Coffee
Dan North
Herb Burgan
George ‘Sharpe
Inter-State Company
Mallon
Warren
Odd Fellows Lodge
Tha ‘County
S. E. Klopfenstein
Cul‘ver
Ind
H. A. Welker
Emmanuel’s Church
Klopfenstein
Zartman
Dr. Zartman
Synod of Ohio
Synodical Evangelist
Kansas
Westphali
Delphi
Turple
Elty
Indiana
The
Treasury
Rev
J. Tracewell
Corydon
Tracewell
United States
Congress
Penfield
William C. Bynum
United States Treasury
Arrest at Zanesville leads to paternity charge for Zagenius
Sheriff Johnston located Fred Zagenius in the Zanesville area on a Saturday, arresting him on a paternity warrant that had been outstanding for days. He was moved to Albion, Noble County, Monday morning for formal processing, amid suggestions he might negotiate a settlement or marriage to resolve the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneto
W. Thompson
Marion
Indl
Christ
Weaver
Johnston
Zanesville
Fred Zagenius
Zagenius
Albion
Noble County
Mrs Ed Markley Dies After Hospital Stay
News arrived Monday of the death of Mrs. Ed Markley formerly Elizabeth Walmer after a three week hospital stay and a difficult operation. Her husband and son traveled to Fort Wayne for the funeral, with support from Odd Fellows and American Mechanics members. The family resides south of town and Mrs. Markley was a longtime city resident with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Markley
Hope Hospital
Markley
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Walmer
Harry Travis
Odd Fellows Lodge
W. A. McFarren
The
American Mechanics
Mr. Markley
Local reporter joins Huntington county coverage as new hire
Clin Haflich of Markle begins Monday morning as a reporter for this paper. The Banner endorses Haflich and praises the courtesy extended to reporters here. Debates over county debt limits threaten occupancy of the new courthouse, with estimates suggesting costs may exceed the 320000 limit and delay occupancy by a year or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clin Haflich
Markle
Haflich
Huntington County
Portland Commercial Review
Pennville
Portland Review
John Obldather
Lita Kapp
Thaila Karns
Mazie
LeAnna Evans
Snew Graven
Alfer Tarr
Zana Baumgardner
Bernice McDonnell
Mararen Tribolet
Anna Kaltwasser
Alta Walteer
Anderson
Mary and
Florence Alshouse
Bliffton, O
Messrs
Merle Williamson
Merle Smith
Fred Barr
Herb’ Burrows
Ralph Morrow
Orin Craven
Chas. Tribolet
Robert Sanders
Jon Shoemaker
Henry Strohm
Leon Locke
Henry Engeler
Emil Baum
Gardner
Indianapolis
Durbin Grants Unconditional Parole To Hinshaw
Governor Winfield T. Durbin paroled Rev. William E. Hinshaw from Michigan City penitentiary in his final act before retirement. Hinshaw, once the state’s most noted prisoner, walked free after parole papers reached Warden Reid. The case remains a mystery with no proven motive, though the community largely sees Hinshaw as the victim of circumstantial evidence. His mother welcomed the news with devout gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield T. Durbin
William E. Hinshaw
Michigan City
Reid
Hinshaw
Durbin
Oman Named Deputy Postmaster in City
Wilbur Oman has been appointed deputy postmaster, filling the vacancy created by George Sharpe's resignation on January 1. The move follows speculation and rivalry for the deputy role, which could lead to Oman becoming postmaster at the end of Sharpe’s term. Oman chaired the Republican county committee and is seen as a Crermer ally, boosting the likelihood of later elevation to postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Oman
Oman
George Sharpe
Sharpe
Republican County Committee
Congressman Cromer
Cremer
A. L. Sharpe
Homer Clark
al Studalaker
O H. Krill
Frank Stogdill
Warner Free
Nottingham Township
County Board of Commissioners
Circuit Court
For Sale and Local News From Huntington Area
Items include a Garr Scott engine and equipment for sale, a birth announcement on the Peter Neuenschwander farm east of town, and a marriage of Miss Anna Yarker to Matt Crumm. The Warren post office moves to new quarters, skating party at Poneto on Doster's pond, and carrier appointments for The Huntington Herald. Also notes on the Warner free gravel road remonstrances and county decision to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Yarker
Gus Yarger
Matt Crumm
Yarger
Charlies Houck
Adams County
Warren
Alr. Larrimer
Postorastey Elliott
Huntington Herald
Poneto
Doster
Massive Salamonie township drainage petition filed in circuit court
Attorney Emmet O. King presented a petition for a large drainage system in Salamone township under the new ditch law. The plan covers the King and Whitelock ditch and tributaries across about 125 farms totaling roughly 7,000 acres, with an outlet and tile work planned. Notices must be served personally to each property owner as project preparation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet O. King
Salamonie
David A. Clampitt
Lemuel Colbert
David Colbert
King and Whitelock
John King
Plum Tree
Wells
George H. Thompson
Souers
Sutton Ditch
Stevens Ditch
Palmer Ditch
Wysone
Redding
King
Salamonte
Huntington Democrat
Wells County Assessor John French Attends Indiana Meeting
John French leaves Wells County to attend a three day joint session of all Indiana county assessors and the state tax commissioners in Indianapolis. Governor and state officials speak as French presents a paper arguing that county and district meetings ensure equitable assessments, with calls for a regulating law. Only ninety two assessors may participate in the program this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French
Tindianapolis
Board of Tax Commissioners
French
Wells County
Uanly
Aly
New Church Opens in Kingsland Area with Welcoming Service
ABL Cline led a fine service at the Kingsland line in the newly consecrated echiveh church formerly Presbyterian. A large attendance praised the excellent sermon and singing by J R Bishop and others. A second service is planned two weeks later with Sunday school to follow, and an organiation plan to form a circuit including Kingsland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.bl Cline
Kingsland
Tela
Tikele Tee
J. R. Bishop
Cline
Bryan elected president of Franklin College
Dr Elmer Bryan of Kokomo head of philosophy in In Mana university has been elected president of Franklin College to succeed Prof W G Snart. Bryan will take charge July 1 and is noted as a self taught educator from Wells County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Bryan
Kokomo
In- Mana University
Franklin College
W. G. Snart
Hryean
Bryan
Wells County
Daraw
Iie Advancement
Friday Night Cake Walk At Red Moats Event
Fragmented notice describes a Friday night event with a cake walk and claims the occasion features the city’s best instruments. It mentions W. TL Bieltrors attending Lafayette Tuesday for a Jackson elit banquet and notes a major Democratic political gathering with invitations to leading Democrats nationwide.
Lawmaker to push bill for salt water free water in oil regions
A Grant county legislator plans a bill to supply good water to oil districts troubled by salt water tainting drinking water. Citizens in Anderson Muncie Alexandria and Elmwood report salt water intrusion and some railroads consider water stops at the belt edge. The idea follows a previous packing method for wells and seeks state oversight during packing to ensure proper sealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Anderson
Muncie
Alexandria
Ewood
Marion
Marion Leader
Painful Wagon Accident Injures Ephraim Adams
Ephraim Adams of the southwest city edge was thrown from a wagon while hauling wood on Monday afternoon. A wheel struck a stump, throwing him and the rear wheel passed over his leg, causing bruises and a scraped shin. He returned home, now stiff and sore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Adams
Th City
Adams
Good Man Gone Wrong and Kidney Cure Claims
A fragment reports a man’s decline with kidney disease and advocates Foley's Kidney Cure. It cites A. R. Mass of Morgantown Indiana and a patient near Davenport seeking relief from frequent urination and back pain by the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Uslog Phen
Elmore Palmer
Buffalo
Osborne-Colwell Co
Cliff St
N.Y
Poley
Bright
Foley
A. R. Mass
Morgantown
Davenport
Non-Resident Divorce Suit Filed in Wells County Court
In the Weis Circuit Court of Wells County Indiana a nonresident defendant Harlan Kitterman is named in a divorce complaint filed by Lovina Kitterman. The case proceeds in absentia with the first Monday of February 1905 set for court actions in Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
County of Wells Bet
Weis Circuit Court
Lovina
Kittterman
Har- Inn Kitterpan
J.B. Merriman
Attornes
Harlan Kitterman
State of
Indiana
Dhattton
Bluffton
Hugh D. Studabaker
Wells Circuit Court
J.B. ‘Merriman
Pitt
Market prices and livestock figures from the Chicago and Cincinnati exchanges
The bulletin lists anthracite and Pocahontas coal prices, cattle and hogs, steers and cows with weights and price ranges, and notes on beef and sheep markets. It reports daily grain and livestock updates from Chicago and Indianapolis, plus regional figures from Cincinnati and New York markets. A social note mentions Miss Verna Miller hosting friends at her home with music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Timothy
Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Verna Miller
The
Erie
Taganes
Ulisses Huby Catton
Aichel Towers
Carrie Montgomery
Muay Ehler
Vera Bowman
Grace Miler
Messrs
Edgar Nelson
Barl Forst
Thesius Rheaten
John McAfee
Metvin
Charles Knight
Her
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Henry Weismann
Curryville
van Bowman
Peter
New Methodist Church
Prof. Bryan
Bluffton Markets
Bluffton, Ind
Ool
Dutton
East Buffalo
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