Marion couple weds in elegant home ceremony
A large wedding at W A Gatelius residence on West Cherry Street united Miss Harriet Gatelius and Mr Albert Harry Gable of Marion before about 250 guests. The ceremony was followed by a two course supper, and the couple later rode by train toward Murray Crossing for their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Gatelius
West Cherry Street
Harriet
Albert Harry Gable
Marion
Gable
W. B H. Cummins
W. C. Smith
C. W. Halderman
Mr. Westlake
Glenn D. Kimbal
Robert Lowmeyer
Thomas Mahaffey
Harry Hillman
Albert Greenman
I. Swetzer
L. P. Hess
G. W. Webster
F. W. Swezey
G. H. Shideler
Judge Brownley
W. H. Trook
William Flynn
J. Wood Wilson
E. J. Franklin
J. Whistler
Albert
Fred Eward
Miss Brownley
Bessie Brownley
R. BE. Breed
W. B. Penn
Alice Gordon
Service
Goldthwaite
Elma Westerman
Effie Mitchel
L. 5. Lenhart
Miss Porter
Michigan
Knowlton
Topeka
Kansas
Fred Tracy
Boston
H. Altenberg
Toledo
Louis Gable
Indianapolis
Lew Justus
Delphos
May Gable
Grace Gable
Knightstown
Fred Stevens
J. H. Brimmer
Clara Brimmer
Fort Wayne
Kimbal
Geneva
Gutelius
John Ratliff
New Castle
Nettie Gutelius
R « Beeks
Josephine
Field Dailey
Leanna Evans
Nina Hatfield
Lucile Locke
Justine Cook
Murray Crossing
Mrs. Gable
Administrator Appointed for Wae Gro at Marion
Rudolph Bentz died Monday at Marion at age 81 after a long cancer of the mouth. A Bluffton resident past eleven years, he was a Civil War veteran and former Camden postmaster. Surviving children live in Marion except Mrs. Roxy White and Henry Bentz of Maples Iowa. others: Joseph, Louis, Lizzie, Lydia Sohm, and Lillie Bentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Bentz
Bluffton
Roxy White
Marion
Bentz
Camden
White
This City
Henry Bentz
Maples, Iowa
Joseph
Louis Bentz
Lizzie Bentz
Lydia Sohm
Lillie Bentz
Normal No Go Bluffs Bluffton Six Weeks School Canceled
Last Monday was the opening date for a six weeks normal school at Central school led by Professors Myers and Williams. Poor attendance forced dismissal and no teachers’ school will run in Bluffton this summer. Twelve students enrolled, not enough to justify the costs. Myers will work on his father-in-law’s farm in Union township during vacation. Williams stays in town. Merriman closed his Ossian normal school Friday. no other Wells county schools are in session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Williams
Bluffton
Union Township
Merriman
Ossian
Wells County
Medical meeting at Ossian draws strong attendance
Dr. Drayer and Dr. Dunling of Fort Wayne led the Wells county medical meeting at Ossian yesterday. Bluffton physicians called it among the best association gatherings, with Drs. J. S. Metts A. Metts Fred Metts A. G. Gorrell M. N. Newman of Ossian and Spaulding McKinney Cook Severin Markley G. E. Fulton Mason Shoemaker of Bluffton among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayer
Fort Wayne
Dunling
Wells County
Ossian
Bluffton
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation in use for bowel complaints. It is recognized as the one remedy that can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. Especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and saves lives each year. For sale by Davenport and Eble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport & Eble
Health officer chosen in Ossian for town duties
Ossian council last night named Dr. A. G. Gorrell as town health officer to oversee cleanliness and health, with Dr. Severin appointing him deputy in the northern county. Gorrell is a well known Ossian practitioner and popular locally, expected to be an efficient officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossian
A. G. Gorrell
Severin
Dr. Gorrell
Greatly Reduced Rates to Coronado Beach from Chicago
Greatly reduced rates via Nickle Plate road offer an exceptional Chicago to Tent City Coronado Beach San Diego trip with Pullman sleeper service and meals en route. Side trip to the Grand Canyon of Arizona with hotel accommodations and other features at low rates. For particulars contact nearest agent or address O A Asterlin T P A Fort Wayne Ind.
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Nickle Plate Road
Chicago
Tent City
Coronado Beach
San Diego
Grand Canyon
Arizona
O. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Carrie Plessinger and Louis Severin to Wed June Twenty Fourth
The announcement for the wedding of Miss Carrie Plessinger and Doctor Louis Severin appeared today. The ceremony will be held in the evening of June twenty fourth. The Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks is connected with the notice, with Jos. T. Fanning as board chairman and Geo. P. Crone of Omaha as grand exalted ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Plessinger
Louis Severin
Grand Lodge of the Order of Elks
Jos. T. Fanning
Geo.p. Crone
Omaha
Mrs Martin Is Ninety One Celebrated Milestone
Mrs Elizabeth Martin marked her ninety first birthday on Monday June eighth at her daughter Mrs John Wake's home near Murray. About twenty five relatives attended a dinner praised by guests from Fort Wayne Warren Marion and locals. Relatives note she has seen five generations and remains in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martin
John Wake
Murray
Elizabeth Johnston
Odelia Hoch
Fort Wayne
Joseph Martin
Warren
Wilbur Whitaker
Marion
Martin
Mary Hixon
Charles Wilhelm
John Shane
Frieda
Bernice
Robert Mullen
Charles Englert
Florence
Irene
Lightning Strikes Linn Grove Barns In Nearby Outbreak
In Linn Grove and surrounding areas a number of sites were struck by lightning last Sunday evening, including Robert Simison's barn which sustained no damage. The Christian Sunday school observed children's day with a lively program. Other items note personal trips, visits, and plans for next winter as locals engage in various small-town activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Simison
Christian Sunday School
Frank Heller
George Gottschalk
L. D. Miller
L. L. Baumgartner
E. H. Huffman
Ross Devore
Craigville
Ida Baumgartner
Marion
Marion Normal
Anne Bowman
Decatur
Local Social News and Family Updates
Frank Garton visits Richmond wife as she recovers. Mrs. Marion Garton visits Bluffton. John Beckner and wife visit Aaron Wisner. Sunday school social postponed due to rain. Four Sowards children and Cora Wilkerson have measles. Cora stays with aunt in Bluffton. Charles Howard adds a barn and new fences at his farm. Ida and Laura Kreigh return to Elhanan with Mrs. John Sowards and others. T J Sowards and wife in Fort Wayne with daughter Lindeman. Rev Barkert and family visit Lan trustees board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garton
Richmond
Miss Ida
Laura Kreigh
Elhanan
John Sowards
T. J. Sowards
Anna Nash
Hazel Garton
Fort Wayne
Lindeman
Rev. Barkert
Tocsin
Ivan Kleinknight
Lan
Firemen tied to alleged theft after store fire
Surprise followed a report that two Walmer and Engeler store clerks were accused of stealing goods after a fire. Jake Masterson and John Bender, both fire company members, admitted taking towels and stockings but said a clerk encouraged them. A court of inquiry may be held tonight to determine truth. No affidavits filed yet and possible membership action noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer & Engeler
Jake Masterson
John Bender
Masterson
Bender
Huss
Matlack
Local Social and Weather Notes from Phenix
Walter Settle is ill. Mrs W S Settle visited her son James Sunday. Collins Shrewsbury and wife visited John Reeves Sunday. Robert and wife of Geneva visited relatives here Sunday. Nusbaumer visited Dennis Reeves at Bryant Sunday. Mrs Sam Emery of Mt Zion visited her daughter Mrs Lafe O Dell Sunday. John Bailys pony was killed by lightning in an electrical storm Sunday. Wm Prouty and wife visited Bluffton Saturday. John T Adams and wife visited Bluffton Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Settle
Settle
James
Collins Shrewsbury
John Reeves
Robert Shrewsbury
Geneva
L. A. Nusbaumer's
Dennis Reeves
Bryant
Sam Emery
Mt. Zion
Lafe O’dell
John Bailey
Wm. Prouty
Bluffton
John T. Adams
Fine Art Exhibit At High School Grows Strong
New pastel and watercolor works join the high school art exhibit described as the finest ever shown. Officials say next year's line may surpass this year's, though specifics cannot be foreseen.
Stolen Sorrel Mare Reported Near Poneto
Frank Starr found a sorrel mare about a thousand pounds hitched to a steel top buggy three miles southwest of Poneto at daylight. By noon, the rig remained unclaimed. Also advertised are Chamberlain remedies from Davenport and Eble for stomach issues and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Starr
Poneto
Nickle Plate Excursions and Special Rates Offer Deals
Nickle Plate Road advertises Sunday excursions at 1.00 for round trips within 100 miles for groups of five or more returning same day. Special daily and tri weekly tourist car service to the west and northwest with low costs. Bellevue, Weat Low rate excursions to Chicago on June 13 1903. Summer amusements open with round trips at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickle Plate Road
Bellevue and Weat
Chicago
Notice of Drainage Assessments Wells County Indiana
Public notice from the Wells County Drainage Commissioners notifying property owners of assessments for the Pigeon Roost District No 2, confirmed by the Wells Circuit Court, with D O North appointed to collect and supervise. Installments due monthly from August 1904 to June 1904, and non payment will lead to collection by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Indiana
Wells Circuit Court
Commissioners of Drainage
D. O. North
Bluffton Markets Hearing On Ditch Petition
A hearing date is set in Bluffton regarding a petition to create or modify a drainage ditch. Local officials, including the city or county clerk, will oversee proceedings and invite affected property owners to respond. The outcome could alter drainage access and maintenance responsibilities for nearby parcels.
Debs plans speech in Bluffton during labor observance
The Bluffton Trades Council secretary received a letter from Eugene V. Debs stating he would be in the area late June to early July and proposed a July 4 speech under the local union. However, all trades unionists want Labor Day observances and will likely reject the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton Trades Council
Eugene V. Debs
Notice of Ditch Sale in Wells County Indiana
Conrula Stonecroft Drainage of Walls Envnty Indiana, appointed by Wells County Court to supervise Pigeon Roost Ditch No 2 in Lancaster township, will sell to lowest bidder at the County Surveyor office Bluffton. Preference given to lands assessed for benefits. sale starts 10 AM. June 6, 1903. O North, Superintendent and Commissioner of Drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kershner
Lancaster Township
Wells County
State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners of
Section 19
Township 27
Indiana
Wibash River
Hershry
Tudiana
Wells Clientt
Bluffton
O. North
Hataatate of Rebecca Myers in Wells Circuit Court
Heirs, creditors and other parties are named in Probate matter in the Wells Circuit Court. The filing references the estate of Rebecca Myers with September dates and related legal actions ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neve
Rebecca Myers
Wells Gircuit
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Linn Grove
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Phenix
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John H. Myers
J. E. Hensehen
Alexander Fisher
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Walls Circuit Court
India
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Dailey
Simmons & Dailey
Otion
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Pasadena
Debs
Tsulah Langel
J. A. Gavin
A. T. Merriman
Board of Commissioners
Wella County
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Towit
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Anna M. Martin
Simeon
Crosby
Wm. B. West
Eliza J. Crosbyy
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Bylvester
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Leesla Reales
Joseph A. West
Albert J. Fanning
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Marshall Murray
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Naaman
Chas. R. Crosby
James Foam
P. Onleman
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A. Woeat
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W. C. Terhune
S N. McOwlick
Franklin Corn
J. W. Slater
Sarah A. Slater
Francis R. Bennett
Jonni Apannel Bocasier
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