Runaway Bus Collision on South Main Street
An auto at high speed spooked a buggy carrying Charles Warner's three children nine miles south of the city. The rig overturned near the Cook residence, occupants uninjured aside from a bruised leg to one boy, and the horse later captured by Jacob Ochsenrider. The auto driver fled into the night. no identification available.
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South Main Street
Charles Warner
C. C. Sixbey
Cook
Jacob Ochsenrider
The Greatest Criminal Alain Worth Exposed
Judge E C Vaughn received literature on Alain Worth touted as the greatest criminal of modern times. Worth allegedly stole about 9 090 000 in a career spanning years with a steam yacht but died penniless. He was arrested only once by Pinkerton detectives and never harmed anyone or betrayed family members.
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Knox
Portland
Pinkerton Detective Agency
E. C. Vaughn
Alain Worth
Worth
Pinkerton
City Band Plans Concert To Seek Support
Fred Tangeman of the city band announces a concert next Thursday to show merchants what the band can do. If crowds respond, a petition will circulate to fund future summer concerts with two practice nights and one concert night weekly. Merchants may fund the effort as performers deserve pay when crowds attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tangeman
A New Scheme: Woman Buys Eggs By Weight At Store
A humorous tale describes a woman in a grocery store asking for 50 cents worth of black hen eggs. She selects eggs she believes are largest, claiming black hens lay the biggest eggs, and walks off with a basket of premium eggs. The note adds eggs in Europe are sold by the pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New Menace Threatens Early Cherry Crop
After frosts end, reports of a new pest spread through orchards. Small black bugs of an unfamiliar variety attack early cherries, causing green fruit to drop in large numbers and some trees to be stripped of fruit, risking total crop loss.
Republicans of Jackson Township Nomination Meeting Set
The Republicans of Jackson Township announce a meeting on June 14 at Jackson Center to nominate a township ticket. Several prospective candidates are reportedly considering runs.
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Jackson Township
Jackson Center
Sutton Reunion Set for June 16 at Metts Grave
The twenty third annual Sutton reunion will be held in Metts grave and is scheduled for Thursday June 16 1904. All members are urged to attend and partake in the cordial gathering.
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Sutton
Mt Zion liquor case pits Higgins against license rules
Marshal Crosbie brought Oliver Higgins to Mt Zion on Friday to answer about six charges of selling liquor without a license. Higgins claimed hop ale was a soft drink and denied knowledge of its intoxicating effects. He faced three guilty pleas with promises to quit the business, while prosecutors blamed breweries for a pattern of illegal sales and urged heavier fines to deter similar offenses.
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Marshal Crosbie
Mt. Zion
Oliver Higgins
Higgins
Burns
State Sunday School Convention Held in Indiana
The fortieth annual Indiana Sunday school convention meets in Richmond June 25 1994. Wells county Sunday schools should send two delegates and secure credential badges from the county secretary in advance. Notable workers from the United States will be on the program. pastors teachers and officers are urged to attend for plans to improve local schools.
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State Sunday School Association of Indiana
Richmond
Ind
iBust Main Street Friends Ehnreh
Wells County
United States
Chas
Snyder
Craigville GiantsBeat Peterson Nine In Key Victory
The Craigville Giants defeated Peterson 21 to 10 on Sunday afternoon. The team issues a challenge to any amateur squad in Wells or Adams counties and recalls Kingsland as a prior challenger. Local social notes mention visits, gatherings, and plans for an ice cream social to aid the Craigville Guards.
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Craigvile Giants
Peterson
Craigville
Giants
Wells
Adams
Old Kingsland
Elmer Church
Bluffton
Laura Church
Craigville Guards
Orla Pierce
Wm. Diehl
Dunkard
Berg
George Hamrickhouse
Entertainment plans hinge on Richmond homes for delegates
Richmond faces a call to open homes to 1,600 state convention delegates of Sunday schools. Ed Humpe, president of the City Sunday School Association, urged residents to host guests as canvass results show 300 homes pledged. Rev E W Halpenny said Indianapolis will send 300 to 400 delegates, with minor increases from missing reports.
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Richmond
Ed Humpe
City Sunday School Association
Fiske
E. W. Halpenny
Indianapolis
Richmond Sun Telegram
Bluffton Welcomes Captain Derr as New Citizen
Captain Derr, once a leading citizen of Qssian, has moved to Bluffton to establish his permanent home. The Bluffton community expresses pride and warmth as they welcome the new resident and pledge to support his adaptation.
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Derr
Bluffton
Qssian
Hia
Aman
Twenty-Fifth Annual Encampment to Draw Large Delegates
Warsaw and Winona Indiana prepare for the Depart ment of Indigena Grand Army of the Republic encampment June 14 to 16. An enlarged 1760 delegate body includes each past post commander. Mardi Gras parade opens the first night with brass bands and fireworks. Principal sessions in Winona auditorium.
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Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Department of Indigena
Grand Army of the Republic
Winona Auditorium
Indiana Fair Racing Schedules Across Towns
A lengthy list details Indiana racing associations and their meet dates from July through October across many towns including Fort Wayne Montpelier Marion and Lafayette. Secretary and organizer names accompany each location and period, indicating a broad regional racing calendar.
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Fort
Interurban park site eyed near Bluffton
Local leaders discuss a potential park on the old Bugh farm owned by Charley Robison, about a mile from town. The site features a ravine suitable for damming to create a fishing and rowing water body with ample timber and easy access via a gravel road. The plan mirrors Eaton’s popular park to attract city visitors and boost interurban traffic.
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Interurban
Eaton
Bluffton
Post Card Mailing Rules Publicize Rates After July First
The notice restricts mailing cards bearing United States of America text after July 1. It clarifies private mailing cards become post cards under international agreement. Full or printed messages affect domestic and international rates, with 1 cent for first class letters to Canada and Mexico and 2 cents to other Universal Postal Union countries.
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United States of America
Congress
Post Office Department
Canada
Mexico
Universal Postal Union
Happily wedded at the Warner home near Poneto
Miss Catherine Pearl Hetzel and James R. Courtney married at 5 p m in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev J H String. Hetzel is related to the Warners and Courtney belongs to the Montpelier grocery firm Courtney Moore. The couple will reside in Montpelier.
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Theodore Warner
Poneto
Catherine Pearl Hetzel
James R. Courtney
J. H. String
Miss Hetzel
Courtney & Moore
Montpelier
The Warren Telephone Strike Over Price Increase
Over thirty telephones were removed from business houses in Warren on Wednesday after the local company raised rates. Businesses paid 150 dollars monthly, residences 1 dollar. The raise to 2 dollars monthly for business use takes effect June 1, while residences were not raised due to a storm. The business community formed a cooperative to refuse payment, hoping to compel the company to extend the higher rate to residences.
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Warren Wenesday
Warren Company
Petition Drives Restore Ed Elliott Salary to 400 a Year
By last Saturday nearly 300 residents signed petitions to restore Ed Elliott’s salary to 400 dollars annually. Signers come from across party lines and intend to reach all city voters before the June 15 council meeting. Petitions will be presented to the council, which may act in line with majority will or petition turnout.
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Ed Elliott
Senior Oil hits strong oil well on Duncan farm near Parker City
The Senior Oil company struck a splendid well on the Duncan farm near Parker City on Thursday. The initial production reached 300 barrels, marking a promising start for W. A. Kunkel and D. W. [surname incomplete] as principals.
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Duncan Farm
Parker City
W. A. Kunkel
D. W
Parker City Boom Drives High Prices and Rapid Drilling
Brown and others on site report strong results with many wells to come as Parker field remains hot. Drilling pushes at rapid pace, with workmen living in tents amid soaring costs and busy commerce as prospects stay upbeat.
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Brown
Parker Field
Parker City
Fox F
Hourly Interurban Service Planned for Bluffton Route
Muncie Star reports officials of the Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne interurban say hourly service will replace the current two hour schedule once ballast is laid. Gravel is hauled from Scheidler pit and will slow ballast work. A light freight service will accompany the hourly passenger runs, boosting Bluffton business.
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Muncie
Scheidler
Star
Bluffton
Interurban Line Adds Hourly Cars Soon
The interurban line will run cars every hour in under a week, promising a great improvement and convenience for travelers.
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Indianapolis Racing Association
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