Lawyer letter argues for pardon in Fort Wayne case
Henry Colerick writes from Fort Wayne Ind April 2 900 to Frederick Richard Wours seeking pardon for a murder conviction. He claims perjured testimony by witness Smith misled the jury and offers to write a full explanation to aid Richard's attorney Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Colerich
Decatur Democrat Thesday
Fort Warne
Ind
Frederick Richard
Nowas
Smith
Col. Robertson
Henry Colerick
Tielimrd
Elm Poles and Penitentiary Souvenir Stand Update
The notice markets Elm poles for sale at the Clover Leaf hub factory in Fluffton with four inch or larger sizes and any length. Marvin Kuhns buys into the souvenir stand at the Ohio Penitentiary and becomes a merchant, despite past rumors about Charles Young and a prison sales windfall.
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Clover Leaf
Fluffton
S. C Reid
Marvin Kuhns
Ohio Penitentiary
Charles Young
Erio County
Kuhns
Dle
County bids opened for infirmary and orphans home supplies
The county commissioners opened Wednesday bids from Lender Walmer and Barr to furnish all goods and clothing. The contract may not be let this session as decorators’ visits and court interior work issues stir unrest. Gravel road matters and pond reports from Shepherd McCullick Kellar were reviewed and approved.
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Walmer & Barr
Shepherd
McCullick
Kellar Ponds
Petidien
Oe Carnes
Calvin Kin- Sylvanus Shepherd
TS Opeporte
Mavidgsen i Savers
Vias
Superferend
Baleen Read
Telien
Valiaarn
Trostle Elected Surveyor in Lawrence County Tennessee
Trostle, long trusted surveyor, was elected in November 1841 and again in 1856 to Wells County offices. A popular public servant and senior engineer, he led a strong glee club for 16 years and wrote campaign songs for national figures. His achievements are praised by Lawrence County citizens.
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Ais Ssuniiy
Plecret
Lauwrereepy
Tenn
de Tanaht
Suvenilrs
Wells County
Thomas A. Hendricks
Allen G. Thurman
Dan W. Vories
Lawrence County
Teou
Juhm
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold At Deam’s Drug Store
A historical notice notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as effective for cuts and wounds. It mentions availability at Charles C. Deam’s drug store for 24 cents and describes relief from painful sore entry upsets and agonies.
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Lee
Chas
Deam
Circuit Court Adjourms Amid Busy Docket
The adjourned circuit court faced no regular cases Friday but handled numerous petitions, dismissals, and continuances. Cases including Wirley Lamm vs Wells County Canning Co and Ocell vs Bracey Howard Construction Co moved to next term, with Sherron vs Strange awarding $800 and other matters awaiting final disposition as court stresses financial and civil backlogs.
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Griando Bennett
Hig Cn
Min Benmint
Ind
Wirley Lamm
Wells County Canning Company
Ocell
Bracey Howard
Stiit
Maintif
Ristine
Sherron
Strange
Ney
Ita
Osear Moore
Osea
Versailles
Community Group Installations Highlight Civic Event
About 225 attendees witnessed the young installation of the A A Th and W C T U Friday. May Lee Mourtas officiated with new officers of last year retiring and fresh posts filled, followed by prayers, songs, speeches, and refreshments.
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A. A
Lee Mourtas
D. T. Stuidshaker
Charece
Kate Stegkamper
True Charity and Misfortune in Blackford County
Blackford County resident Kirkwood, born in Kirkwood, lost both arms in a corn shredder and is cared for by neighbors after funds were raised to aid him. A petition secured a home for him as the community rallied. Also notes 400 babies at St. Vincent’s Infant Asylum in Chicago awaiting adoption and promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar through Davenport & Ehle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
Blackford County
St. Vincent's Infant Asylum
Chicago
Julia
Foley
Davenport & Ehle
Neighbors Enjoy Old Fashioned Taffy Pull at Huffman Home
A gathering north of town at George Huffman and wife featured an old fashioned taffy pulling. Music provided by Joseph Rinehart. Attendees included Jacob Lash and wife Harve Elzey and wife Charles Gillam and wife Miss Ida Elzey Neva Gilllam Alma Cilliam Georgia Elzey Sadie Elzey Vernon Gilliam Orvil Gilliam Fred Lash and Oscar Westfall. The evening was described as a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Huffman
Jacob Lash
Harve Elzey
Charles Gillam
Ida Elzey
Neva Gilllam
Alma Cilliam
Georgia Elzey
Sadie Elzey
Vernon Gilliam
Orvil Gilliam
Fred Lash
Joseph Rinehart
Oscar Westfall
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S.S.S
B.S. Ragland
Royal Bag Mfg. Co
Charleston
S. C
Annie Hunter
S. Rag
Trostle
Hartford
Hartford City
Europe
Ford
Xiremeiry
Ducket
Studahak+y
Homer Ormsby
Mont
Werfast
Elimphan
Earth
Cire
Eogriore
Evita
Ross Irday
Shirk
Ulis Afterncecu
Guyaraf
Hvis Brothers
Ashbaucher Bros
Kid
Ashgaucuher Bros
John Forbs
M. M. Justus
Ethel Hedrick
Morse
Frank Wiley
Theo
Ellinghaum
D. A. Walmer
Anata
M. AL. Justus
Taines Chatdock
J. CL Fulton
Boy
Henry Stegkamper
J. L. Myers
Ofeer
Andy Ulmer
J. V. Kenagy
Adjt
W. J. McAfee
Sargeant
J. F. Thorpe
Quarter Sargeant
Tom Stur
Mary Thorpe
Alice Sturgis
Ada Davenport
Amarie Evans
Ellen Eningham
Mary Durain
Nellie Burgan
Elizabeth Bender
Martha Hatfield
Lizzie Bartlemay
Pannie Burwell
Matilda Saurer
Anna Thornburg
Mary Kaltwasser
Tom Evans
J. W. McAfee
Salamania Circuit Methodist Protestant Church
J. K. Barclay
Blanche Chapel
Poneto
Pennsylvania
Prornances
Steel Ranges
Cline, Zimmer & Reed
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