Plea of Not Guilty in Diamonds Theft Case
James Mussina, using the alias Charles Mussina Fiske, pleaded not guilty in circuit court to the $250 diamonds theft. His alleged wife Macbeth Mussina appeared on recognizance for $100 due June 18. Attorneys Branyan and Feightner represent Mussina. Elizabeth Beckstein named as the woman. Elizabeth’s father is a Lansbury, Pa physician.
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James Mussina
Warren
Charles Mussina Fiske
Fiske
James
Macbeth Mussina
Branyan & Feightner
Elizabeth Beckstein
Lansbury
C.F. Evans
Williamsport
Robinson's Bill Car Signals Circus Ground Debate
The arrival of the bill car for the Robinson circus intensified rival claims to a north of river bridge or Horton lot site. Ed Spencer notes no contract is final until the twenty four hour man arrives to survey ground and secure best possible location. He advises following the crowd after the palace passes to locate the grounds.
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Bill
River Bridge
Horton Lot
Ed Spencer
Oquirer
Fifteen New Lawyers Graduate From Indiana University
Fifteen new lawyers were graduated from Indiana University law department and admitted to practice in the supreme and United States courts. Notable Bluffton connections include C. A. Reeves of Millgrove Blackford county and C. M. Lawrence of Columbia City. Sverett Smith, visiting this week, is also in the class. The expansion to a three year course has reduced yearly graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University Law Department
Supreme
Juda
George L. Reinhard
Law School
Dailey
Supreme Bench
Bluffton
C. A. Reeves
Millgrove
Blackford County
C. M. Lawrence
Columbia City
Sverett Smith
Gray Declared Not Guilty In Peace Bond Trial
Ed Gray was acquitted on a surety of the peace charge after a hearing before M. W. Walbert. The case stemmed from threats to dynamite Mary A. Jones’s Oklahoma addition home and other alleged misdeeds. Gray faces an assault and battery affidavit from Loretta Gray, with testimony from his sister Mattie Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Walbert
Ed Gray
Mary A. Jones
Gray
Mattie Connor
Connor
Deam
Loretta Gray
Justice Walbert
Condor
Fixing Up the Track on North Johnson Street
The interurban company loaded gravel into North Johnson street at noon Friday, greatly improving the rough track area. Ballasting concludes across the route except for Johnson street, with work to be completed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban
Johnson Street
Poneto
Marriage License Sought by Charles Coffman and Miss Goldie Schroll
Charles Coffman and Miss Goldie Schroll applied for a marriage license with Clerk Studabaker on Wednesday night. The couple resides in the southern county area. Virginia Stuckey was buried Sunday at 2 PM in Stahl Cemetery, Petroleum, with funeral services held the same afternoon.
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Charles Coffman
Goldie Schroll
Virginia Stuckey
Petroleum
Stahl
Bluffton to Hire Contractor for Street Cleaning
Bluffton city council voted to replace municipal street cleaning with a private contractor for five years. The job will cost about $200 monthly, with bond and dumping ground requirements and potential job losses for current workers. The council also set water meter fees including a $1 annual rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Bluffton
Ini |Tion
J W Brickley Dead Hartford City Resident
A Hartford City message reports the death of J W Brickley an aged respected citizen. Relatives in this city and county attended his funeral held Friday afternoon at the house. He had suffered kidney trouble and been in failing health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
J. W. Brickley
Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Saturday
Two marriage licenses were issued by Clerk Studabaker Saturday. The article notes the license seekers as a young couple, with brief mentions of names rendered unclear in the OCR. The piece reflects a routine clerical action in the local court system.
Matrimonial Fever Hits Bluffton and Wells County
Bluffton and Wells County witness a surge of marriages with many couples tying the knot in recent months. Leap year speculation and newspaper notices fuel chatter as locals note 1914 may be a record year for nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Wells County
Bluffton Fails to Rally for Fourth of July Celebration
Bluffton talk of a town Fourth of July celebration dwindled as only four members attended the Retail business men’s association meeting. Secretary Reynolds said most favored staying home and avoiding the town event, with little prospect of coordinated action or even a dog fight on the holiday. Two youths, Fred Marsh and Willard Waugh, returned home Saturday from a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Bluffton
Indian grave site found near Cox farm by gravel pit
A gravel pit east of the city on the Cox farm owned by Dr. J. T. Dickes uncovered six buried skeletons in a reclining pose and one standing skeleton amid scattered bones. Denney & Scott of Fort Recovery worked the pit for gravel for street improvements. by day’s end many visitors removed fragments, hindering reconstruction of seven complete skeletons.
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Cox Farm
J. T. Dickes
Denney & Scott
Fort Recovery
Peter Cook
Will Get Cincinnati Bride
Ben Reiman of Reitman Bros departs for Cincinnati where on Wednesday he marries Flora Hersher, daughter of Mrs. Al Hersher. After a wedding trip the couple will return to start housekeeping at 406 West Wabash Street.
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Ben Reiman
Reitman Bros
Lefs
Cincinnati
Flora Hersher
Ben
al. Hersher
West Wabash Street
Appeal of William A. Lee v Hardwidge Reignites Hog Loss Case
The case seeking about $30 in a disputed account was appealed from a justice court to the circuit court. The dispute centers on who bears the loss for a hog that died en route to market, with the parties William A. Lee and John Hardwidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Vs. Hardwidge
Circuit Court
William A. Lee
John Hardwidge
Justice of the Peace
Attorney Rampier Fined For Mailing Letter Wrapped In Newspaper
E D Rampier of Pelican Minnesota was fined in Fergus Falls district court for evading postal regulations by mailing a letter wrapped in a newspaper with a one cent stamp. He refused to pay a $10 penalty and was ordered to pay the $40 costs after suit by the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Rampier
Pelican, Minn
United States District Court
Fergus Falls
Rampier
Fry
German Syrup Promises Cure for Coughs in Mothers
An advertisement urges mothers to protect children by using Bosehee's Germany Syrup. It claims the remedy stops coughs and throat troubles, eases expectoration, and provides quick rest for both mother and child. The ad promotes a large size available at Dean's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosehee
Germany
Ft. Atance
Dean's Drug Store
Potatoes Scarce As Prices Rise In Graffton Stores
Potatoes are hard to find in Graffton with shelves nearly bare. Supplies are exhausted from a late season and home grown spuds may be the next market option. Prices already approach high figures as traders warn of further rises.
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Graffton
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