Local contractors deny railroad grading contract claim
Fisher Keefer Bailey of Huntington say they have not secured any tier of grading for the new railroad and know of no good authority claiming they hold the contract. A Chicago firm and an unsigned letter are cited as possible but unconfirmed sources, with speculation on shop locations and future work in Huntington.
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the Herald
Fisher, Keefer & Bailey
Fisher
Keefer & Bailey
Chicago
Cuicaneo
Fisner, Keever & Bailey
Huntington
Ind
Markle
Haustington Iterald
Vandalism at Warner school house district No 2
Last Friday night vandals entered the Warner school house in Notting ham township and destroyed children’s books. The floor was strewn with fragments while a pane was removed to reach and unlock a window. Residents urge thorough investigation and possible grand jury action.
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Warner School House
Nottingham Township
Grand Jury
Political pledge from B F Katy after candidacy
In a public address B F Katy thanks supporters who remained loyal in past campaigns and acknowledges others who backed different candidates. He vows to treat all with courtesy and to serve as a faithful public official, remaining true to the party and county interests if elected.
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B. F. Katy
Notice of perfect attendance in Lan caster district schools
For the month Dec 18 1893 to Jan 19 1894 at Dist No 9 Lan caster township Wells Ind the following pupils were neither tardy nor absent Emma Ulmer Iva Davis Pearl Davis Joe Fisher Harry Shoemaker Maudie Weaver Myrtle Ulmer John Shoemaker John Alexander Thomas Wallace Marshall Cotten James Quick Harry Fisher Total enrollment 31 Average daily attendance 263 10 Per cent attendance 94 W L Burnau teacher A H Reed trustee
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Dist
Lancaster Township
Wells County
Ind
Emma Ulmer
Iva Davis
Pearl Davis
Joe Fisher
Harry Shoemaker
Maudie Weaver
Myrtle Ulmer
John Shoemaker
John Alexander
Thomas Wallace
Marshall Cotten
James Quick
Harry Fisher
W. L. Burnau
A. H. Reed
Protracted meeting aids Craigville as rain floods hold
Health remains good yet crops washed out by recent rains. A protracted meeting in Craigville draws many, with more expected. Funeral notices include Joseph Banner in Ft Wayne after a self inflicted gunshot. Town residents attend visits and illness, with updates on Mrs Davenport and Lem Shaffer.
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Alex Fisher
Amanda Drum
Ft. Wayne
Joseph Banner
Father Bahr
Orlan Craner
Geneva
John Miller
Craigville
Eva Drum
Curryville
Grip
Poneto News Roundup and Local Happenings
Poneto notes include illness among residents Uncle Jimmie England and Grandma Moore, plus Chas Hart and others on the sick list. A local derrick was moved south, Eph Ruth plans a Poneto hotel, and Amos Davis builds a spring barn. Eph Ruth sells millinery stock. rumors say a general store may open in the old Kain meat market room.
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Poneto
Jimmie
England
Grandma Moore
Clay Burgess
Mt. Zion
High
Warren
A. J. Foust
Jackson Township
Amos Davis
Chas. Hart
Andy McGoldrich
Eph Ruth
Knox
Starke County
Wm. Singer
Wm. Kain
Josn
Union of Evolutionists and Churchmen Banquet in San Francisco
A Church club of the Episcopal church hosted a banquet at the Occidental hotel where scientists and devout churchmen discussed shared work for humanity. The event marked a new era of cooperation between evolutionists and churchmen.
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Union of
San Francisco
Occidental Hotel
Church Club
Episcopalian Church
Plan for monetary union to regulate silver world trade
A Berlin report outlines a plan for a monetary union among the United States France Britain and Germany. The scheme calls for US silver currency of 10 million dollars annually and 20 million francs from France, with gold coinage halted in Germany and France and notes issued against silver deposits. London price rules and a potential withdrawal clause are included, plus a defense of gold standard compatibility and mine shortfall incentives.
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Londox
Standard
Berlin
United States
France
England
Germany
Racheny
Dia
London
Unique strike at Thiel College over hazing reinstatement
In Greenville Pennsylvania Thiel College faces a rare strike as faculty refuse to reinstate expelled students tied to hazing. All college classes continue with only the affected students at issue amid reports of hazing violence. Separately in Lawrence Indiana John Yorger and William Gibson clashed over a liquor license remonstrance when Gibson fired a revolver. Yorger escaped unharmed.
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Greenville
Thiel College
Stnikee
Lawrence
Ind
John Yorger
William Gibson
Gibson
Orger
F M B A Notice on Bluffton City Hall Meeting
Pres. C A Robinson will address a meeting at Bluffton City Hall on January 30 at 10 30 a m All are invited to attend A J Smith Secy Not one minute elapses between the taking of One Minute Cough Cure a dresser Why shouldn't people take one Minute Course Cure They should They do .6 Deam
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Louisville
Louuisvints
Buckingham Theater
Hash Hassan
Morocco
Amena Mathomat
C. A. Robinson
City Hall
Bluffton
A. J. Smith
Secy
Sheriff Sale Notice From Wells Circuit Court
By virtue of an execution from the clerk of the Wells circuit court I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder on a date to be announced. The sale action proceeds under judicial process and will be held at a designated public venue.
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Wells Circuit Court
Wells Circuit
Dotin ST. Adams
Jacobo Smith
Christian Moeselstarger
Magdalene Beeler
Wells County
A. Oppenheim
Well4 Circuit Court
James Green
Platutil
Jacob Coffman
Sheriff Sale Notice in Wells County Indiana
The sale on February 1, 1894 in Wells County Indiana offers the East half of the northwest quarter of section 14 township 25 north range 11 east totaling 80 acres more or less. Proceeds cover rents and profits for a seven year term with costs and judgment interest if realized. the property of James A Rhody at suit of Lewis A Hinckley. Sale occurs at the courthouse without valuation or appraisement delays. George W Huffman Sheriff. Attorney Brickley for plaintiff.
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Wells County
Indiana
Willie
James A. Rhody
Lewis A. Hinckley
State of Indiana
Isaac Neff
John Brown
F. M. McFadden
Wells Eireuit
Bkluffto
Bluffton
A. Oppenheim
Whit Cover
Court House
Blunfton
W. HL. Ernst
SSS
Jackson Township
North
Jones Pee Sheal Dacaeeth
Adbuance
Deda Cay Deay
Kline Levi
Wren Rene Cere Sar
Esse
Anes
Bt Myers Eliza Wee Nees
Smith Henry
Annie Susan
Chester
Sears Gray Geo W
Minton
Sarah B
Rhody James Ie
Ot Smith Carlton
Wily
Liberty Township
North, Range
Earh Burgess James
Pointe _ ml loge
Fee
Lorenz Asses
Edee
Liberts
Lot
Sea
Rockcreek Township
Range
Nhc
Butter
Amanda
Crisamore Allen
Slutsell
Kreps Henry
Uhtondale
Lipkey
New Safe
Wwe
Yy Shearer
Geo
Taylor John
Antennale
Morgan
Rockford
Union Township
Rippers
Banner City
Granville
Lewis
Tavior Leviner City
Williams FE
Williams
Feltenbeth
Nottingham Township
Norte, Eee
Kirkwood ‘Henry
Nev Lund
Harrison Township
Anthony Geo Wtesne
Ravisville
Barton Marvy
Pame
Kieshbaum Kwily
Robert Webnbure
Mel
Reiffsburg
Lancaster Township
East Fay
John H
Uiarton Lewis
Wis
Garton
Sarah J
Huffman
Tase Ai
Keller Abraham el Ne
Loree John iKingsland
Noarcross
Allen
Lancaster
Tree
Réchey Harlan
Uston
A Wilkinson Rosa
Ptt
Ange
el Melsheimer
Sharpe AL
Thome van Jane
Thomas Rer
E’rey Abner
Ossian
John
Foxselman
Lyons
Millikin James
Ringheiser Frederick
Ates Y W
Nif
Ifield Mark A
Brown Cora
Arnolds
Burwell Juste
Seers
Crott Nancy
Carter John W
Pais
Hall Abbie
Kirkwood Henry Tad
Samuel M. Ats
Jacob
Matilda Er
McLeod Naury
Inees Aolpt
Patterson Afe
M Stud
Swathwood
Randall William
Sharpe Mery
Sarah Ipe
Sharpe
Townsend Amos
B& Nl
Oelock
Ovlock
R. W. & C. W. Townley
Bilffton
Ind
Geo. W.ffman
Celock
Welock
Wells
Non-Resident Notice in Wells County Indiana
State of Indiana issues non resident notice for Wells County case involving Alexander Melkee. Official notice outlines filing requirements and deadlines for respondent. Action centers on recognition of service and potential court process for non resident respondent.
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State of Indiana
Wells County
Alexander Melkee
Delinquency Report Recorded in Wells County
Auditor records a true copy of delinquencies for year 14 percent and penalties and costs for current year, returned by the Wells County Treasurer and recorded on a January date.
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W W.ernst
Caine
Wells County
Jamimary
Rea
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Silvis
New York
American Federation of Labor
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New Albany
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Snyder's Cash Shoe Store
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George A. Rowman
Ulysses L. Rowmian
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Wells Curett Court
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Auditor Wells County
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