Famous Faylor Studybaker case ends in favor of plaintiffs
After sixteen days of litigation the Faylor Studybaker case concluded with a verdict for the plaintiffs. Heirs of Catherine Faylor sought to set aside a deed to David D. Studabaker over a life care agreement and tombstone, arguing unsound mind and undue influence. About sixty witnesses were examined as Judge Smith instructed the jury before a sealed verdict was read.
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Faylor-Studybaker
Catherine Faylor
David D. Studabaker
Faylor
Miss Faylor
Bliss Faylor
Key
Widow seeks housekeeper extortion case ends in warning
A Wells county widower narrowly escapes blackmail by a married woman posing as a housekeeper. After four letters and staged meetings, he ignored demands for money, preserving evidence with professional testimony. The man warns others to beware of similar schemes.
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Wells County
Maul
Tie
Min
Tausting
Ife
Iie
Jie
Attorneys for Plaintiffs Indicate Likely Appeal
The lawyers Levi Mack Dailey and B Sturgis represented the plaintiffs. While not confirmed, an appeal appears likely in the case.
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Dailey
Levi Mack
Electric Bitters Restored Stricken Soldier to Health
An old soldier from Versailles Ohio, bedridden and destitute due to Widney disease, found relief after using Electric Bitters. He reports rapid improvement and a path to full recovery. The tonic is praised for liver and kidney issues and bowel troubles. 40 cents, guaranteed by Chas. C Deam Druggist.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Chas. C. Deam
Easter Dates Range Narrowed By Almanac Forecast
The article notes Easter falls between March 22 and April 25 with April 12 a favored date for Easter. It cites past and future occurrences including years like 1808 and 1998 and mentions the pattern of Easter dates across centuries. It ends with a reference to Good Friday.
Calendar year counts across religions for 6603 and 1320
The text lists dates across calendars: Jewish year 6603 starting October 2, Mohammedan year 1320 month Shayall, and an April 10 with White Sunday on May 31. It ties these to October 2 as the start of Jewish year.
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Shayall
Inauguration Talk for Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythians
The Jelionga lodge whispers about forming a Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythians. If feasible, the group would discuss benefits and pursue solid work to launch the effort. The Decatur Democrat notes district meeting at Blutton may spur Decatur to support Pythian splendor.
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Jelionga Lodge
Knights of Pythians
Blutton
Decatur
Decatur Democrat
Kk. of P
Rathbone
Knights of Pythias
al Ward
Charles Trouck
Houck
Blulton Lodge
Loduas
Frank Bowers
KB. C. Chadwick
Blackford Lodge
Hartford City
Portland
Che
Rathbone Sisters Lodge
Tindall
Wilson
Rank Bowers
Order
Indies
Bluffton Lodge
Ibis
Dunkirk
George Becker
Harrison Township Sends Congrats to Eli Houts
In Rock Creek township the spirit of strife among church people is fading as Eli Houts begins his role as sexton of St. Paul's church. The community notes a return to peaceful ties and blessings.
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Eli Houts
St. Paul’s Church
Rock Creek Township
Ats
Wells County oil wells show declining production
Wells County reports weaker oil output with several small wells recently completed. Reed Mays Henratty Bradstreet own the best at 40 barrels from R H Thompson farm, section 7 Liberty. other 30 barrel wells appear in Jackson and Nottingham townships. Harry Fetters visits Warren before returning home.
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Wells County
Reed, Mays, Henratty & Bradstreet
R. H. Thompson
Liberty Township
Jackson Township
Central Oil Company
Minnich
Ohio Oil Company
S. A
Nottingham Township
Almy & Thomas
Charles I. Ayson
Shephard, Reed & Clark
A Severe Cold for Three Months
A letter from A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind describes a three month cold that resisted pharmacist prepared medicine and a physician prescription but was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar after eight doses. The notice urges refusing substitutes and notes Davenport and Wile as sellers.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville, Ind
Foley
Davenport & Wile
Homes in the Southwest promotional drive and sales details
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Southwest
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mairough
Texas
Cotton Belt
St. Francis Country
The
Diversifier
St. Louis
Thebes
Cairo
Memphis
New Assessment Law Delays 1903 Property Valuations
Auditor Sherrick explains that House Bill 130 passes with emergency clause removed and does not affect 1903 assessments. Property assessments start April 1, 1903 under current law, with future start and end dates adjusted. The bill grants assessors an extra 15 days and the board of review 10 days beyond current deadlines.
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Sherrick
Board of Review
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J.H. Burge
Macon, Col
Zic
Conanit
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Misa
Meru
Harrison Township
Bluffton Market
Kuppenheimer
Norfolk
Ashbaucher Odd
B. Kuppenheimer & Co
America
Chicago
Harry Fetters
Warren
Maslin Empire
K. P
Judge
Wiks
NEW Assessment Law
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