Peculiar suit over hogs before Justice Walbert
George W. Cotton sues five defendants James Crosbie Jr and Sr Marcellus Alexander H E Grove and Harry Grove for 28 50 claiming hogs shipped to Buffalo from his yard were his and that 171 hogs were billed though only 168 were shipped. The defendants say the affair was a mistake and are ready to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walbert
George W. Cotton
James Crosbie, Jr
James Crosbie
Marcellus Alexander
H. E. Grove
Harry Grove
Cotton
Buffalo
Arch Gordon
Crosbie
Bluffton Imperials Prepare for Sunday Home Game
The Bluffton Imperials plan another game in the city Sunday against the Alexandria team. Manager Stout said he expects to have his ads in better shape by next day and hopes to have some accom iban will.run cars to the ground as last Sunday.
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Bluffton Imperials
Alexandria
Stout
County Officials and Expenses Reported in June Session
A scanned financial list shows numerous payments to surveyors assessors and county officials for June work. Items include John French postage 2.00 Continental Brush Co. supplies 11.25 and multiple assessments for townships and individuals totaling substantial sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. North
John French
A. R. Huyette
Bender, Walmer & Barr
John McCague
Continental Brush Co
Josiah Feeser
S. Brineman
Cena
Chronicle Pub Co
Bluffton Banner
T. Webber
G. King
Benevolent Fns
P. B. Alberson
Santon Millington
W. J. Diehl
Ganeas
Wm. Hoover
Lanncaster Henry Masterson
W. B. Little
Orville Burgess
C. L. Schwartz
Union
W. Marshall
A. Williamson
Jack H. J. Roby
Jackson
B. Burford
Recorder
Adv
Ee Banner
Tele. Co
Toll
H. O
Davenport & Bule
Bender
Calvin Foreman
Chester
C. S. Penrod
A. N. Burgess
Nottingtingham Township
Ham Township
Ecsse
J. E. Haiflich
R. C
M. J. Haiflich
Erty
Herbert Smith
Liberty
Son Township
Fred McBride
Wm. B. Burford
Asseenseeenseceee
Auditot Cesseceeeeere Ees
Board of Health
Children’s Day at Emmanuel’s Reformed Sunday School
A large audience attended the Emmanuel’s Reformed Sunday school Children’s Day service on Sunday evening. A splendid program pleased all, with Rev and Mrs H A Welker delivering a duet Love Divine. The offering for the Sunday school board totaled 10.75 dollars.
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Emmanuel's Reformed Sunday School
H. A. Welker
Dynamite Attack on Mrs. Connor Residence Investigated
In Oklahoma a dynamite blast damaged a summer kitchen at Mrs. Mattie Connor’s home. No injuries occurred, but fear and speculation spread as officials, including Marshal Crosbie, investigated with few clues. Domestic strife involving Mrs. Connor and Mrs. Ed Gray shaped local rumors and affidavits were filed and withdrawn.
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Oklahoma
Mattie Connor
Joe Marsh
Connor
Gray
Marshal Crosbie
Devoe Paint Ad Claims Long-Lasting Lead and Zinc Use
A Bluffton Indiana letter promotes Devoe lead-and-zine paints as cost efficient and long lasting. It argues fewer gallons cover more, with paint lasting six years or more and less frequent reapplication. The ad cites Davenport & Ehle as a local paint source and highlights wear resistance compared to mixed paints.
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Devoe
F. W. Devoe
New York
Chicago
P. S
Davenport & Ehle Self
Local youths claims flying machine at Rupel farm
A young man at Rupel farm asserts a flying machine is real not a myth. He has described a construction in detail to World's Fair officials, showing a model that lifts two bricks and plans for a 2100 pound air ship shaped like a Chinese kite bird, with open demonstrations and soon delivery.
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Rupel Farm
Montpelier
Standard Oil plans Kansas to Indiana pipe line
The Indianapolis News states the claim that Standard Oil will build a crude oil pipe line from Kansas to Indiana. It notes a price reduction in crude oil and jokes that Standard Oil avoids paying by having others do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
Indiana
Indianapolia News
Notice to Non-Resident in Wells County Divorce Case
The Wells Circuit Court sets Mary A. Tharp versus Daniel Tharp in Cause No. 8125 for a divorce. Non resident Daniel Tharp must appear or demur by the first day of September 1904. the complaint will be heard in his absence. Allen Oldfather returns home to Fairmount, accompanied by his grandmother Mrs. Mirena Staver, after visiting Bluffton.
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State of Indiana
County of Wells
Wells
Mary A. Tharp
Daniel Tharp
Sturgis & Stine
State of
Indiana
Bluffton
Hugh D. Studabaker
Wells Circuit Court
Allen Oldfather
Minerva Staver
Fairmount
Wire screen enamel sale at Stouts Drug Store
Will Krill is delivering mail on route No 6 due to the absence of W J McAfee who is at Warsaw attending the G A R encampment.
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Stout’s
Krill
WJ. McAfee
Warsaw
G. A. RK
Sheriff Sale in Wells County Indiana on July 9 1904
A certified decree demands payment of 349.75 with interest and costs. The sale at the courthouse door in Bluffton Wells County Indiana will cover rents and profits for up to seven years on described real estate including a lot in Liberty Center. If rents fail to meet the decree, the sheriff may proceed to satisfy the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Spencer and Hogan Company
Owen W. East
Sarah A. East
Bluffton
Wells County
Indiana
State of
Liberty Center
Public sale of real estate to satisfy decree in Wells County
At public sale the fee simple of the real estate will be exposed to auction to discharge the decree interest and costs. The sale proceeds without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. J. R. Johnston Sheriff of Wells County issues the notice on June 1904. Smith and Smith, attorneys for the plaintiff.
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J. R. Johnston
Wells County
Juneith
A. D
Smith & Smith, Attys
Delightful Country Party Near Liberty Center
A party was hosted by Oscar Kinger two miles west of Liberty Center on Monday honoring Miss Mabel Burns and Mr Frank Burns of Marion. Guests included May and Pearl Osborn Bird Jacobs Mable Burns Nettie Nellie Osborn Frad Clyde Frank Burns John Rollin Osborn with games and refreshments of ice cream cake and fudge.
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Oscar Kinger
Liberty Center
Mabel
Frank Burns
Marion
Misses May
Pearl Osborn
Bird Jacobs
Mable Burns
Nettie
Nellie Osborn
Messrs
Frad
Cylde
John
Rollin Osborn
Mt Zion Telephone Co hits growth as poles arrive
Mr Roush visiting town reports strong telephone business with nearly 100 lines in service. More poles are en route and Keystone line work will begin soon as shipments arrive, signaling expansion.
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Roush
Mt. Zion Telephone Co
For Sale Drug Store Items and Farm Binder Ad
Cedarine Sure product claims death to bed bugs and roaches sold in quart bottles for five cents. Stout's drug store advertises items for sale. Deering binder in good agricultural condition offered cheap. Inquiries directed to William Fitzpatrick of Poneto with a contact number 1742wit.
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Cedarine
Stout’s
Deering
William Fitzpatrick
Poneto
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