McFadden Sues Terrell Guardian Over Profits From Bluffton Lots
Francis M. McFadden files suit in circuit court against Pleasant H. Stanley guardian of John W. Terrell claiming an 1902 agreement let McFadden invest funds and take half of profits beyond six percent. He cites 1903 Bluffton lots 97 and 98, their sale for 7000 and 4500, rentals of about 300, net profit 4350, seeking 2175. If paid, a wave of unpaid witness fees may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eichhorn & Matlack
Terrell
Francis M. McFadden
Pleasant H. Stanley
Guaran
John W. Terrell
Frank McFadden
Stanley
McFadden
Bluffton
Bluffton Opera House Company
Indiana Poachers' association to meet in Chicago
Superintendent WLA Warl returns from Chicago after arranging details for the India Poachers' association next meeting in Chicago during the first week of April. Teachers from northern congressional districts will attend on special trains, with several thousand expected. The event spans three days at the Audito rium and includes school visits and addresses by leading educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wla, Warl
Chicago
India Poachers’ Association
Bvight
United States
Indiana
Fancy Leghorn Flock Adds to Local Poultry Farm
Hon Levi Mack purchases a rooster and four hens all straight bred single comb brown Leghorns to join a notable hen collection at his north city farm. Oliver Highland of Markle R R No 3 left Monday for Valparaiso to enter the normal for a short course and teach. Genevieve Decatur secured ere Saturday even-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Mack
Oliver Highland
Markle
R. RR
Valparaiso
Banner Map Project Details and Delays in County Outline
The Evening Banner explains the process of creating a county map, outlining steps from copying unchanged features to locating land parcels. It notes the transfer of rights from Mr Oman, six weeks of outline work, additional weeks for lettering, and several months before delivery. The piece emphasizes accuracy, time, and the map's value to Wells County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Studabaker
Barney R Upright
Priming House
Banner
Enintse
Wells
Robins Nest
Letter on paint quality and buyer caution from Devoe Co
A letter to N K Todd Bluffton Indiana criticizes cheap paint and warns buyers that price does not determine quality. It extols Devoe paints for protection against moisture and wood rot, noting results depend on selection and application. The message ends with promising Devoe products and Davenport Eble as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
FLW
Devoe & CO
New York
Chicago
PPS
Davenport & Eble
Bill would shift interest on county funds to counties
Representative McDonald of Marshall introduces a bill to require county treasurers to deposit funds in banks and turn all interest into county funds rather than to the treasurer. He cites a local case involving county treasurer William O Keefe as example of the current practice.
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McDonald
Marshall County
William O'Keefe
Mystery at Keystone Window Smashing Case
A Fort Wayne bloodhound tracked the attacker of Fred Perry’s home near Keystone Friday night but no clues emerged by Saturday. Windows were smashed while the Perrys were away visiting Daniel Perry. no valuables were taken. The dog led toward Barehman farm area where strangers had recently moved, but Perry and his father see no connection. They vow to continue the search and suspects remain unproven.
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Fort Wayne
Keystone
Fred Perry
Perrys
Daniel Perry
Fred
Dan Perry
J. B. Goodin
Perry
Tong
Peruna touted by officials as cure for catarrh
Letters from J Emile Tanguay and Adolph Koehler endorse Peruna for catarrh and throat and lung troubles. The ad cites Congressman C P Dorr's praise and claims cold prevention and cure within days. Peruna priced at 1.00 a bottle with address for Dr Hartman.
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Peruna
J. Emile Tanguay
John At
Quebec
Jacques Curling Club of
Adolph Koehler
North Side Turnerschaft
Clark and Leland Ave
Chicago
C. P. Dorr
P. Dorr
Johnson
Washington, D. C
West Virginia
C. I
Hartman
Tartman
TheTartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Trial adjourned as defendant and witness fail to appear
State versus Phineas Abshire on a peace bond was scheduled for 1 pm before Justice Kas thea Walbert but both defendant and prosecuting witness were absent. Walbert, ill and homebound, postponed actions. lack of appearance likely to lead to dismissal. Nearby case against Imanuel Caves discussed as he faced prior fines for weapons. no commitment posted. A separate report recounts the death by self inflicted gunshot by Samuel Steele after a prolonged illness and failed pleas from his wife.
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Phineas Abshire
Kasthea Walbert
Umrahde
Phin
Walbert
Tris Offics
Imanuel Caves
Caves
Samuel Steele
Steele
Plungelt
Taroueh
Independent refineries rise amid price declines in oil field
In the Indiana oil field many operators plan a six month pause due to falling oil prices with February 1 proposed for a general shut down. Independent refineries are growing nationwide, with plants at Fort Neches Texas Tulsa Indian Territory Toronto California Humboldt Kansas Paola Ohio Wyandot County Ohio. J D Hite of Uniondale settled delinquent K P lodge taxes after a misnotified assessment caused a 31 cent tax bill and lodge property delinquency notice was published in error.
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Indiana
United States
General Refining Company
al Vort Neches
Tex
Webster Company
Tulsa
Indian Territory
Toronto
Calana
Webster
Humboldt
Kan
Paola Company
Paola
Wyandot Company
Wyandot County
Ohio
J.D. Hite
Uniondale
Hite
Uniondale K
Lodge
Order
Gas Company Wins Geneva School Fire Damage Suit
After nineteen hours of deliberation the circuit court jury awarded $14,000 to the gas company in a case brought by Geneva school trustees over a fire that destroyed the school building three years earlier. Evidence showed wide pressure fluctuations the night of the blaze, and witnesses debated dangerous pressure levels. The ballot favored the gas company with a wide margin.
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Geneva
The
Dawn
Organeport & Wabash Valley Gas Co
Waa
Petroleum's New Rural Route Established Feb First
A new rural route from Petroleum will begin February 1. The line runs west to Dickason corner 144 miles, south to Paxson corner 1 mile, east to C Fisher corner 144 miles, south to Nottingham postoffice 1 mile, east to Phoenix postoffice 2.5 miles, north to Suttles corner 1 mile, west to Moore corner 24 miles, north to Fisher corner 0.3 mile, east to Blocher corner 2 miles, north to Domestic post office 1 mile, west to Johnson corner 1 mile, south to Ankerman corner 1 mile, west to Swigart corner 1 mile, north to Blur corner 1 mile, west to Petroleum 1.5 miles, north to Kirk woods corner 4.5 miles, east to Books corner 13 miles, north to Blair corner Yaile, then to King corner 15 miles and south to Petroleum 1.5 miles. Population served 520, houses on route 124.
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Dickason Corner
Paxson Corner
C. Fisher Corner
Nottingham Postoffice
Phoenix Postoffice
Suttles Corner
Moore Corner
Fisher Corner
Blocher Corner
Domestic Post Office
Bromide of Quinine Promise From Local Drugstore
An ad claims Bromide of Quinine Tablets will break up a bad cold in less than 24 hours without a roaring head like quinine. Priced at 26 cents at Stout's Drug Store. A brief note mentions a Warsaw youth's remark about an attractive young woman.
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Stout
Warsaw
William Huffman of Pribble County dies at 72
William Huffman born October 18 1852 in Pribble County Ohio moved to Huntington county Taoe as a child. He married Mary Barton and produced seven children two of whom died. After her death he married Eliza Hupp and had four more children. He served in the Brethren church and died January 20 1905 at age 72 years three months seven days. Services at Salem Church 1 30 with interment Woodlawn cemetery. pallbearers named Huffman family members.
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William Huffman
Simon
Polly Huffman
Pribble County
Ohio
Huntington County
Taoe
Mary Barton
Jaye
Eliza Hupp
Sto
Spirit Land
Tilted Brethren Church
Salem
John Huffman
Samuel Huffman
George Huffman
Elmer Huffman
Eliza Huffman
Ex-Governor Taylor Extradition Standoff Over Hanly
Ex governor Taylor and former Kentucky secretary of state Charles Finley will not be sent back to Kentucky, per those with knowledge of Governor Hanly position. Hanly expects a requisition from Kentucky authorities regarding the two refugees.
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Taylor
Charles Finley
Kentucky
Hanly
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Bluffton Banner
Wednewaday Geo
Peat
Uon Er
Terrell Guardian
Pbian
Genevieve Decatur
N. K. Todd
Bluffton, Indiana
Australia
United States Navy
Confederate Navy
James Morgan
James M,. Morgan
Wentieth Street
U. S., Navy
Peruna Medicine Co
James MM. Morgan
Petroleum
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