Trial in Faylor lands case spans third attempt
The Decatur trial of Studabaker over Miss Katy Faylor's deed began January 15 with a long session and 79 witnesses across both sides. The case, tied to guardianship and alleged fraud, moved through multiple venues and costs exceeding $1,000, with a verdict finally sought after a venue change to Adams county.
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Faylor
Decatur
Bagan
Levi Mock
Sturgis
Dalley
U. S. Lesh
Huntington
Burns
Hartford City
D.E. Smith
W. H. Hichhorn
David Studabaker
Katy Faylor
Studabaker
Miss Faylor
Heira
Adams County
Erwin
Mrs Mears Cuts Ties With Swindler Doctor After He Skips Town
A letter to Bluffton residents by Mrs. A. L. Mears, widow of a doctor famed for horse whipping and swindling, declares she will recover furniture under a chattel mortgage. The doctor fled to Michigan then Illinois, sold spectacles at inflated prices, and is now jailed in Chicago. Mrs. Mears denounces him as a professional drunkard and swindler and says she will not aid him further.
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A. L. Mears
Chicago
Tim
Bluffton
Beeler Marries In San Jose Bride From Wella County
A letter from David Beeler, six months in San Jose, announces his marriage to Emme Heche, daughter of Ferdinand Heche from east of town. The wedding reportedly took place last Saturday in San Jose with no stated future plans. Beeler has many friends here who join The Banner in offering best wishes.
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David Beeler
San Jose
David
Wella County
Emme Heche
Ferdinand Heche
Heche
California
Beeler
Asa
Ofoad
Indiana oil exhibit aims to prove field leadership at fair
Indiana oil operators prepare a World's Fair display to show the state's oil superiority. State Geologist Bletchley notes the fields as valuable, with 1908 counts of 4829 wells and 524 dry holes, daily production near 61 996 barrels, and prices never below 1 dollar. The exhibit will cover boring costs, quality, markets, and drilling depths to attract capital.
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Indiana
Bletchley
Oilields
Peculiar Case Involving Undertaker Georges Woodward
Georges Woodward the undertaker and furniture man lies seriously ill at his Third street home from blood poisoning. His son Charles recalls inquiry into the cause revealing Atwan believed he contracted the illness from embalming Mrs Bertha Murphy who died a few days ago.
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Georges Woodward
Third’ Street
Charles
Atwan
Samie
Bertha-Murphy
Soast
Williams and Strain in Land Dispute Trial
Court session reveals Williams disputed Strain over land rights. Strain hired Abe Simmons to represent him. Strain seeks delay to summon witnesses. Trial paused until Saturday at 1 o'clock with mayor granting absence.
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Williams
Soarita
Abe ’Sim ‘Mons
Strain
Nesses
Mock
Jackson Township Teachers Institute Reports January 1904
The Jackson township teachers institute held January 6 1904 at District No 1 with all teachers present. William A Jones led opening exercises reciting The Highway Call and The Fly Away Bird. Earl French and James A Park led discussions on Ivanhoe and related topics. Afternoon sessions featured lessons on John Hoge Park Emory Swaim Herbert Jones and A C Williams. Clara J Farr discussed Jean Mitchells School and Florence Deam presented Y PLA. Institute adjourned for Feb 13 at District No 4.
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Jackson Township
Wm. A. Jone
Ivanhoe
Earl French
James A. Park
Li Waa Nés
John "Hoge
da ‘ Park
Emory Swaim
Herbert Jones
A.C. Williams
C. A. Williamson
Florence Deam
City Team Learning Fast In Public Fire Horse Training
The city building draws a crowd for preliminary training of the fire horses Dewey and Schley under trainer Mr. Smith. The horses, Lobley and Dewey, prove quick learners as the system teaches harnessing, seating, and response to signals. Both animals move swiftly to stalls, then resume calm, demonstrating apparent weeks of training in a single day.
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Dewey
Schley
Mr. Smith
Lobley
Sander
Dave
What the Fair Really Is To Be at the Louisiana Exposition
At Indianapolis World’s fair headquarters a statement explains the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be held in St. Louis this summer. It marks the 100th anniversary of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase transfer. The fair aims to surpass Chicago 1898 and rival Buffalo Paris Omaha and Philadelphia expositions in size.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
United States
Louisiana Territory
Napoleon 1
France
Thomas Jefferson
Spain
New Orleans
Upper Louisiana
Chicago
Buffalo
Paris
Omaha
Philadelphia
Coal Smoke Turns Snow Black In Bluffton Town
The local report notes coal smoke from Bluffton's gas era coating snow with a dirty black layer. Housewives report harsher washings and whiter clothes now require multiple rinses due to the soot deposit.
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Bluffton
Local coal dealers report price drop amid rising temperatures
A fragment notes coal supply concerns as prices appear to ease with changing weather patterns. The text suggests dealers faced lower demand or adjusted rates during a warmer period, reflecting shifts in local energy sourcing.
Ossian Man Narrowly Escapes Crushing in Lumber Yard
William Beaty of Ossian was nearly crushed to death yesterday when a stack of lumber toppled onto him in his local yard. He was trying to retrieve lumber for a customer when the adjacent pile fell, pinning him to the ground. Rescuers and bystanders lifted the pile and he was taken indoors for medical care. He sustained a severe bruise to the left leg and other minor injuries.
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William Beaty
Ossian
Odd Fellows Lodge Public Installation At Ossian
Josiah Feeser DeForest Little A W Hamilton and Col J B Plessinger attended a public installation of Ossian Odd Fellows officers. Colonel Plessinger led the ceremony in the lodge room before about 160 members and citizens, followed by a banquet at the Presbyterian church with speeches and a literary program.
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Josiah Feeser
DeForest Little
A. W. Hamilton
Col. J
Plessinger
Osslan
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Colonel Plessinger
Ossian
Worl
Presbyterian Church
Bracy and Russell Inspect Huntington Railroad Prospects
C B and C railroad leaders Bracy and Russell visiting Huntington to review ground and prospects for a mine and possible transit route. Bracy previously oversaw steel laying for the Chicago and Atlantic. The officials plan to travel to Bluffton after Huntington to discuss construction feasibility and routing along the Wabash river.
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Wells County
8ICK
Ganes
Institute Report
BNOW
TS. H. Bracy
Allen T. Russell
C.,.b. & C. Railroad
Bracy
Chicago &, Atlantic
Chicago, & Hrle
Huntingtonvyle
Wabash
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