Wedding at Craigville Ends With Michigan Farm Trade
The wedding of Miss Stella Wibel to Merritt Abbott was held at the Prum home in Craigville with Rev. Borkert officiating. A Michigan farm for Abbott’s general store at Domestic was part of a concluded trade. Guests from Bluffton, Fort Wayne and Williamsport attended. the couple will live in Craigville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Prum
Craigville
Merritt
Do. Abbott
Borkert
Foesin
Engle
Michigan
Domestic
Nowers
Mr. Abbott
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Willamsport
Craigvisle
Woman Receives Official Appointment as Deputy Postmaster
Thursday announced his official appointment as deputy postmaster with a government seal. He had begun work earlier, and his salary will start from the first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Operation at Foster hospital on Alonzo Simmons
An operation for appendicitis was performed Saturday at Foster hospital by Drs. Cook and Severin of this city and Dr. Dickason of Petroleum. The procedure was successful and Simmons is recovering as well as expected. He will remain hospitalized until full recovery, a brother of Abe Simmons of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Hospital
Alonzo Simmons
Marshall Cotton Marries Opal Groomis in Fort Wayne
The Banner received a notice that Marshall Cotton married Miss Opal Groomis at the bride’s home in Fort Wayne on October 3. The couple will reside in Buffalo New York where Groomis holds a prominent stock exchange position with Pfeifer and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Marshall Cotton
Opal Groomis
Fort Wayne
Buffalo
N. Y
Pfeifer & Son's
Stock — Exchange
Young Revelers Attend Snyder Home Get Together
A merry crowd of young people visited Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Snyder near Murray on Thursday for an evening of pleasure. Ovys ters were served. Attendees included Misses Hary Smith Tena Adams Blanche Wolfcale Della Gehring May Bowman Maude Stine and Messrs Earl Forst Coulson Eddington Frank Vore Herman Davis Oris Huffman Thestus Rheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Snyder
Murray
Ovysters
Hary Smith
Tena Adams
Blanche Wolfcale
Della Gehring
May Bowman
Maude Stine
Earl Forst
Coulson Eddington
Frank Vore
Herman Davis
Oris Huffman
Thestus Rheaton
Fatal rifle accident kills 9 year old in Rock Creek Center
Nine year old Harry Zell died after a muzzle loader rifle discharged at his home during a hog butcher day. His half brother Russ Highlen accidentally triggered the weapon while playing with it as family and neighbors rushed to aid. Despite Dr. Redding and Mr. Holcomb, the boy died Friday morning, leaving the community in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek Center
Harry Zell
Russ Highlen
Russ
Dr. Redding
Mr. Holcomb
Indiana voting machines bill eyed for statewide use
Representative Branch of Morgan seeks to amend the 1903 law to require counties to use voting machines at elections. Machines would cost no more than 300 dollars each and could replace the old process if compatible. Proponents say machines end fraud by floaters and speed results, with a fallback to the old law if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Representative Branch
Morgan County
Branch
Remedies for Tonsilitis Epidemic Pressed by Weather
An old but effective remedy resurfaces as tonsilitis and throat troubles surge amid slush and rain. Doctors report daily cases across age groups, with grammar school children and railroad workers heavily affected. The epidemic has already sidelined several workers, while Walter Fetters presses for reopening a post office case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fetters
Post Office
Fetters
George Hyans
Mrs George Gardiner dies after long cancer illness
Mrs George Gardiner died at her home on South Johnson street Saturday at 1:30 pm after a long battle with cancer. Born Lucinda Sanderson in 1845 at New Carlisle Ohio, she lived in Auburn and married twice, first to Dr D B Roether and later to G B Gardiner. She leaves two sisters and a brother, with funeral services held in Auburn and burial there.
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Geo. E. Gardiner
South Johnson Street
Gardiner
Lucinda Sanderson
Lemuel
Maria Sanderson
New Carlisle
D B. Roether
Emma L. Rose
Saginaw, Mich
Effie” Kibert
Preston Emory
New York City
Auburn
G. B. Gardiner
Effie Patterson
Hartford City
B. P. Sanderson
Presbyterian Church
Welock
G. G. Miller
May Contest Election Sparks Road Supervisor Battle
In Union township a May election for road supervisors in the Zanesville district sparks a contest by Earl over Ed Platt. Platt won by two votes with proxy votes and a minor allegedly voting. Protests hinge on proxy ballots and a minor voter, while the position pays 1.50 per day of service and offers limited gain.
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Union Township
Zanesville
Ed Platt
Platt
Rarl
Earl
Trusteeship Settled in Jackson Township
Henry Swain will succeed the resigning trustee Minnich after initial refusals. Auditor appointed Swain, who eventually accepted. Swain is regarded as a strong Democrat and a tireless community worker. The township trustee bears responsibility for schools and welfare, with substantial work relative to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Henry Swain
Minnich
Brineman
Henry Swaim
Swain
Levi Huttman
Huttman
Tn Anite
Swaim
Wells County
Death by own action shocks Decatur community
Samuel S Steele, a Decatur, Indiana saw mill partner and uncle of local residents, shot himself in the morning and is dying. The incident, near Norwich Kansas, leaves relatives uncertain whether it was accident or crisis. Steele, about fifty, lived here many years and is father to Mrs Arthur Abbott and uncle to Mrs Roy Venis. Remains to be interred at Peterson. family members in Kansas unlikely to return due to illness. James Steele left to escort the body home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Lennart
Decatur
Samuel S
Steele
Noe
Peterson
John Lenhart
Norwich
Archer
Wis
Decatur Demsocrat
Arthur Abbott
Roy Venis
Ironshi Ty Peterson
Kansas
James Steele
Oliver Found Guilty In Liquor Sale Case
The State versus Oliver ends with a guilty verdict after a jury trial before Justice Grave. Arguments, ballots, and venue changes drive costs, with a $5 fine and substantial witness fees likely totaling at least $150. potential appeal to the circuit court keeps the matter unsettled.
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Oliver
Wesley
True
Olver
Bond
Yeb
Surprise Party for Stomach and Liver Relief
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by Dr Kings New Life Pills. They relieve pain and discomfort including headache dizziness and constipation. 25¢ at Chas CG Deams drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Chas
CG Deam’s
Funeral services for Mrs. William Arnok held Thursday
A large crowd attended the funeral at Sty Mile church Thursday afternoon. The sermon was delivered by Rev J H String with Rev Hartis assisting in the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arnok
Sty Mile Church
J. H. String
Hartis
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Adv
Montpelier
Wiliam DePew
Vr. NePaw
Bhufton
Tmartfore City Lodge
Cline, Zimmer & Reed
Sign of the Square
George Gardiner
Electon
Ayer
J.A. Gruenenfelder
Grantfork, WH
CO. Lowell
Norwich, San
W.O. Ledbetter
M.D. Bloomfield
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