Precinct Boundaries Readjusted by County Commissioners
The county commissioners altered Harrison township voting precincts to balance turnout. Precincts 1 3 4 and 5 were shifted: 1 starts at Lake Erie railroad and Market Street and runs to Walnut River. 3 runs from Market Marion to Wiley and along the railroad to Market. 4 begins at Walnut Marion and follows Main Central to Marion. 5 starts at Main Central and runs west Oak Wiley to Lake Erie then along the lake and river to Main.
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Harrison Township
Market Street
Market
Marion
Walnut
Marion Streets
Central Avenue
Oak Street
Oak
Wiley Avenue
Lake Erie Railroad
Lake Erie
Township Line
Township Oine
Main Street
Ministers Warn People Off The Pike At St Louis Midway
A columnist complains a ministerial inspection of The Pike in St Louis’sMidway is futile and merely boosts attendance. The piece recalls Chicago’s expo censors and argues visits by W C T U members fail to curb immorality, urging clergy to avoid the Pike.
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W. GC
T. A
Chicago
Work Begins on Carnegie Library Project in Bluffton
Thlingsworth of Muncie, awarded the contract for the West Washington street Carnegie Library, arrives with tools and says a crew will start foundations next Thursday. The firm specializes in stone work and plans a rapid build to create a library on par with Bluffton’s best, aligned with the F. T. Mann residence and surrounding layout.
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Thlingsworth
Muncie
Carnegie Hbrary
West Washington Street
Illingsworth
McNaughton
F. T. Mann
Bluffton
Death of Pennville Pioneer Isaac Underwood
Isaac Underwood a longtime Pennville resident and prominent local figure died Sunday at his home. A wealthy, well known Jay County resident, he was a Masonic member. His funeral Tuesday afternoon was conducted by the Masonic lodge with invited Magonle or friends and short talks as requested by the deceased.
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Pennville
Isaac Underwood
Underwood
Jay County
Masonic Order
Masonic Lodge
County Officials Grant Four Liquor Licenses in Wells County
Wells county commissioners approved liquor licenses for Ike Gehring Joan Haag Tom Fox and Frank Hixson for the coming year Haas will open a saloon in the former Joe Hartman building nicknamed the Nickel Plate A new gravel road program adds thirteen routes to be built this summer and a road on the Allen Wells county line is to be acted on Prison labor for county jail inmates may be set for street work with final decisions expected during the week A tax increase on C B C taxes will be placed on the tax duplicates for collection next year
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Ike Gehring
Joan Haag
Tom Fox
Frank Hixson
Haas
Joe Hartman
Nickel Plate
Wells County
Allen
Wells
John Mock
Bennett, Eckhart and Markley
Snyder Ditch
Linn Grove band to perform in Bluffton June 23
Irvin Rhodes received a letter from Bert Heller leader of the Linn Grove band announcing a free concert in Bluffton on Thursday evening June 23. The band requests a large platform on the square and promises a popular program from a top local ensemble.
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Linn Grove
Heller
Decatur
May Be a Second Trial in Allen Hartman Case
Court may grant Hartman a new trial as of right or permit an appeal to higher courts. Hartman’s attorneys indicated a new trial is likely, though they may choose to pursue an appeal if plans change. The last week’s verdict favored Allen.
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Allen-Hartman
Hartman
Appelate
Allen
Bluffton Urged to Plan a Fourth of July Celebration
The article urges Bluffton residents to begin organizing a patriotic Fourth of July event with a parade speeches picnic and fireworks. It notes business opinions vary but most citizens favor a general demonstration reflecting Independence Day traditions.
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Bluffton
Memorial Day Observance Brings Warren Together
In Warren a commendable idea was executed as secret organizations united to observe memorial day. An immense crowd attended and the scene was impressive, reflecting a strong communal spirit.
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Warren
Mechanics Memorial Parade Unites Bluffton Muncie Lodges
The Bluffton lodge hosted a Memorial Day observance with Muncie members marching in uniform, band support, and a Daughters of Liberty parade. About 250 people joined from Main Street to a Baptist church for Rev. Warner’s sermon and later grave service at Fairview cemetery.
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American Mechanics Lodge
Bluffton Lodge
Muncie
Order
Daughters of Liberty
Lodge
Baptist Church
Warner
The
Christian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Child Shot By Woman Firing At Sparrows
A 6 year old girl from Sheldon was shot in the left breast by a bullet from a .22 rifle fired by Cecelia Mills in her front yard while she aimed at sparrows. The bullet passed through the body. doctors at Ossian and Marion Reed hope for recovery with a small margin of danger. Mrs Mills is prostrated but no blame is assigned.
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Fred Metts
Ossian
Sheldon
Marion Reed
Cecelia Mills
Barnum & Bailey Circus Arrives in Portland
The Barnum and Bailey show lands in Portland Friday for two days of performances ending Saturday June 24. After six years abroad the larger than life exhibition tours Indiana and nearby towns, with Marion as the prior stop and Findlay, Ohio to follow.
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Barnum & Bailey
Portland
Winchester
Decatur
Bluffton
Indiana
Marion
Findlay
Ohio
Portland Sun
Hay fever expected to surge with rains and pollen
Local physicians warn of a bad hay fever year due to constant rains and rank vegetation. They say there is no cure, only temporary relief from certain medicines, and predict many seeking guides and timetables for travel during the coming season.
Marriage at the Parsonage for Hartman Kiopfenstine
Rev Beeks officiated at 3 pm Saturday for Otto Hartman and Louise Kiopfenstine. The Vera Cruz bride and Montpelier groom plan to reside in Montpelier after a week’s visit, with a fine dinner to follow the ceremony.
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Rev. L. A. Beeks
Otto Hartman
Louise Kiopfenstine
Vera Cruz
Mr. Hartman
Montpelier
Thenfair
Balked by medical science in murder case trial
Oscar Saeger traveling salesman is reported by Police Judge Lueders as out of danger from a self inflicted wound after killing Marie Roach of Geneva in Cincinnati He remains too weak to stand trial and the case is continued three weeks doctors say he will be well by then His right eye was destroyed by a bullet and he had shown signs of mental distress after the wound but is now recovering.
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Marie Roach
Geneva
Cincinnati
Oscar Saeger
Lueders
City Hospital
Jefferson township woman sets county chicken hatchery record
Mrs John Wallace of Jefferson township claims the county championship as a chicken raiser. She boasts 312 chickens aged one to three weeks with only four deaths, a record she says is hard to beat and profitable in the chicken business.
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John Wallace
Jefferson Township
Wallace
Infant of Caley Family Dies in City Funeral Held at St Pauls
Relatives received word Saturday that the infant of Mr and Mrs Sam Caley had died. J Brickley and wife rushed to the Caley home. The funeral was held Monday forenoon at St Pauls church. The mother remains in a precarious condition with grave fears for her recovery.
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Sam Caley
Lawyer for Lake Erie Damages Suit in Ossian
John Mack went to Ossian Monday to defend Lake Erie in a damage suit brought by Myer Kahn. Kahn once possessed a cow the company’s engine converted into fresh meat, and he seeks damages equal to the cow’s value under the usual rule.
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John Mack
Ossian
Lake Erie
Myer Kahn
Myer
Appointed Viewers to Inspect County Gravel Roads
County commissioners named John Deam Theodore Melching and W D Huffman as viewers to examine the Smith and Mc Curdy free gravel roads. They will review on Tuesday June 21 and report at the July term. The board will also act on other gravel road petitions and reports filed with the county auditor.
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John Deam
Theodore Melching
W. D. Huffman
Smith and McCurdy
Commissioners’ Court
New Schedule for Rural Free Delivery Carriers
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Bristow has prepared a salary schedule for rural free delivery carriers and sent it to Postmaster General Payne for approval. The plan sets a maximum salary of 720 dollars for routes ten miles or longer and a minimum around 400 dollars for short routes with light travel and light mail.
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Bristow
Payne
World’s Fair Fashion Advice Provokes Propriety Debate
A Kansas paper mocks advice urging women to wear the shortest skirts allowed by law at the World's Fair. The cartoonish remark notes skirts already so short on the Pike that a wide hem would cover them, underscoring the era’s uneasy propriety norms.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Change of venue for Starr assault case moved to Mook’s court
The State vs Chris and Bennie Starr assault and battery cases, brought by Cal Teegarden, were called before M. W. Walbert Monday. Chris felt prejudice in the court and the cases were moved to Mook's court. They are set for trial Friday at 9:30 AM.
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Chris
Bennie Starr
Cal Teegarden
M. W. Walbert
Mook
Tax Board Delays Release Of Tax Lists Totals
The board of review began work on the assessors tax lists and will not release information until labor is complete. Beatrice Bell of Ossian was in town this morning. A wedding announcement noted Miss Amelia Aghbaucher and John Augsberger will wed in a large ceremony at the bride’s home three miles east.
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Board of Review
Beatrice Bell of
Ossian
Amelia Aghbaucher
John Augsberger
Giants Triumph Over Petersontown Rival in Big Win
The Craigvilla Giants delivered a severe defeat to Petersontown Sunday to maintain their dominant amateur baseball form. The first class team has won nearly every game this season, reinforcing their strong standing.
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Craigvilla Giants
Peterson
Giants
Huntington Ward Election Delays Result in Tie
A Huntington city election ended with two candidates tied for first in one ward after delays and council deliberation, leaving outcome unresolved pending further action.
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Huntington
Memorial Day Plans by Knights of Pythias
The Knights of Pythias prepare for memorial day exercises on the last Sunday in June with committees in place and invitations sent to members. The lodge, with nearly 300 members, expects a large turnout, the band providing music, and graveside services at Fairview cemetery.
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Knights of Pythias
Fairview Cemetery
Temperance Lectures Planned in Keystone and Warren Churches
A temperance lecture is offered at the Keystone Methodist church Thursday evening June 9 with free admission and a collection at the end. Another lecture is set for the Salem M E church four miles east of Warren Friday evening June 10 with free admission and a collection after the service. all are invited.
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Keystone
Salem M. E
Warren
Imperial Club challenges Van Buren for next Sunday game
The Imperial baseball club issues a challenge to players at Van Buren for a rematch scheduled for next Sunday after a previous summer loss. The Imperial team aims to regain their lost honors.
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Imperial Baseball Club
van Buren
Advertised Letters List for Bluffton Post Office
Unclaimed letters remaining at Bluffton Indiana post office for the week ending June 6 1904 include DePew William Hoblg John Mandel I McLaughlin Bessie Ober Mrs Esteline Robinson Nellie Waite I U A L Sharpe P My
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Bluffton
Ind
DePew
William
Hoblg
John
Mandel
I. McLaughlin
Bessie
Ober
Mrs
Esteline
Robinson
Nellie
Waite
Marriage License Issued to Charles Lesh and Oma Marshall
Charles Lesh and Miss Oma Marshall secured a marriage license at the clerk’s office, while George Payne and Lydia Irvina from the county pea farm are listed as missing lovers who left town together recently. Charles Krohn was taken to Indianapolis for hospital treatment after poor health, and Miias Rinear departed for Denver to spend a month.
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Charles Lesh
Oma Marshall
George Payne
Lydia Irvina
Miias Rinear
Denver, Colo
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Mechanics
Amee
Bender, Walmer & Barr
Alf
Dorothy Dodd
Regent
Lake Erie Railroad Company
Starr Gases
Ee Myera
Jett
Imperials
A. L. Sharpe
P. My
Charles Krohn
Indianapolia
Krohn
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