Ossian Man To Be Taken To Richmond Asylum
Sheriff Johnson travels to Ossian to commit Henry Fatscher to the Richmond asylum. Although not violently insane, his condition deteriorates. Fatscher, once released as cured in 1891, exhibits delusions of being a salesman and has incurred large debts while traveling with his father’s firm. He carries a revolver and recently absconded with a watch, prompting concerns of danger.
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Richmond Asylum
Sheriff Johnson
Ossian
Henry Fatscher
Richmond
Fatscher
Jacob Fatscher
Cuba
Fatscher and Son
Icy Penrod
Henry
Bluffton
New Fee and Salary Bill Targets County Officials
A sweeping Senate bill by Senator Gard proposes a general fee and salary system for county clerks sheriffs recorders treasurers and auditors. Salaries scale by population with 10 percent of fees retained. Wells county would see clerk 2240 auditor 2240 sheriff 2010 recorder 1556 and treasurer 1780 plus 10 percent of delinquent tax collections. The measure from the fee and salary commission may pass and affect many offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gard
Frankfort
Wells
Fee and Salary Commission
Independents Win Long Battle Against Bell Company
The National Independent Telephone association secured a decisive victory over Bell after eight years of legal fights. Led by Hugh Dougherty and Judge Thomas, the case began in 1899 and ended with the appeals court ruling in favor of the independents in 1902, ending further litigation. The outcome protects small independents, cost about sixty thousand dollars, and prevents Bell from forcing rivals out of business or delaying patent expirations.
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National Independent Telephone Association
Bell Company
Hugh Dougherty
United States
Brown
Bell People
United States Court of Appeals
Independent National Telephone Association
Bell Telephone Company
National Telephone Manufacturing Company
Independent
Judge Thomas
New York
Peruna Jag Lands East Sider in Police Court
Nathaniel Steffen, described as inventive and German from east of the city, was arrested Sunday by the marshal on intoxication charges. He alleged Peruna helps his tired feeling, fueling a cycle of heavy purchases, abuse when refused more, and an incident where a bottle was thrown through Dr Landfair's window.
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Nathaniel Steffen
Nathaniel
Peruna
Dr. Land
Fair
Peruna Medicine Co
Sirs
Indiana Oil Drops Two Cents to 1.08 a Barrel
Bluffton oil men respond to Indiana oil pricing shift with disappointment followed by cautious optimism. Market observers suggest the decline could precede a larger rise, pushing suppliers to release stored oil and refineries to seek tighter supplies.
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Indiana
Titusville’s Iron Tank Holds 5500 Barrels Since 1875
A Titusville area tale notes Commodore Kuntz’s iron 7000 barrel tank west of Enterprise storing 5500 barrels. Erected 1872, it aimed to wait for oil to rise to 83 per barrel, refusing to sell and hauling some to Titusville refiners. The 5,500 barrels remain unsold at $5 plus, with Morlan’s well supplying the oil. Lipinski saloon and Welty shop measured, two new two story buildings planned for spring.
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Titusville
Pennsylvania
Enterprise
Commodore Kuntz
Pittsburg
Commodore
J. S. V. Morlan
Standard Oil Company
Oune Kibele
Lon Batson
Lipinski Saloon
Welty & Mason Tailor Shop
Brineman Names Deputy in Wells County Office
Clem Brineman selects Q E Lesh as deputy auditor for his term. Lesh, a Wells County native and longtime Rock Creek No 3 teacher, is about 28, married, sociable, and regarded as well qualified. Brineman to assume duties January first. decision seen as wise for patrons of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. E. Lesh
Clem Brineman
Brineman
Lesh
Wells County
James Lesh
Union Township
Rock Creek
Clem
Indiana Monuments at Shiloh Park Ready for Dedication
G E Gardiner announces that Indiana monuments on the battlefield of Shiloh, now Shiloh Park, have been completed and accepted by the United States Shiloh Park Commissioners. Indiana commissioners set April 6 and 7, 1903, for the dedication, marking the 41st anniversary of the battle.
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Indiana
Shiloh
Shiloh Park
United States Shiloh Park
G. E. Gardiner
Brookhart Divorce Suit Alleges Long List of Allegations
Daisy Brookhart files in circuit court a lengthy divorce suit against Bertie B. Brookhart alleging cruel treatment, threats, gambling, theft of household items, heavy drinking, and improprieties including an attempted bribery of a mayor. The complaint seeks custody of their son and a divorce decree.
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Bertie B. Brookhart
Bluffton
Daisy Brookhart
Daisy
City Trustees Aid Poor Families Amid Hard Times
Discussion focuses on the welfare of city poor families with trustees noting no quarantines this year. Families rely on a day’s work and charity from multiple organizations. Trustees report frequent aid requests and seek more funds and clothing to help those reported in need.
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Smith
Bundy-Clark Interurban Plans to Run through Marion
The Bundy-Clark company pushes an electric line to Kokomo via Marion, securing Greentown and Swayzee franchises. Cars from Bluffton would pass through Buren Landesville then Marion and Salem gravel road, intersecting Union Traction at Highland Ave. The route continues along Washington Street to Seventh, then west to Reburg.
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Bundy-Clark Company
Kokomo
Marion
Marion Chronicle
Bluffton
Greentown
Swayzee
Bundy-Clark
Union Tractiorpany
Buren
Landesville
Salem
Highland Avi Washington Street
Washington Street
Seventh Street
Reburg
Will Give a Big Concert by the K of P Band Boys
The K of P band boys plan a concert two weeks from last Monday night at the K of P hall. They abandoned a minstrel show after manager desertion and aim to raise funds for expenses. The program includes band music and vocal and instrumental solos, with a small admission to cover costs.
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Band Boys
Frank Remirez
P. Hall
Elks
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Bluffton Oil
C. E. Lesh
Fort Wayne
J. B. Plessinge
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