Jail Guard Maintains Watch Over Prisoners as Court Hears Tests
On Wednesday March 8 1903 the court reviews new evidence in the William Conk case and contemplates separate trials. Witnesses may be recalled while defendants Cook and Sanderson await proceedings. The jail guard remains vigilant as discussions focus on sleep disturbances and possible opium use among inmates and examinations of belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faoshwiller
Moniny
Eos
Oita
Gito Cok
Mruest
Sanderson
Emsh- Willer
Mr. Poffenberger
Vishuu
Takimg
Elias
Motion for New Trial in Sherran vs Strange
In Vaigho court Judge Vaigho presided on a motion for a new trial by Sherran against Strange for personal injury damages after a bailer burst on a threshing engine. Sherran sought five thousand dollars. a prior jury awarded a considerable sum. Judge Vangelin will decide later. Separate hearing by Special Judge James P. Hale on Watson vs Elfingham, a foreclosure mechanics lien case from the last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherran We
Strange
Mouchy Aim
Vaigho
Sherran
Sherron
Mandy
Vangelin
James P. Hale
Watson
Elfingham
ELI SOMMERS DEAD IN BLUFFTON AND WARSAW FAREWELL
Relatise reports EM Sommers died from dropsy after years of illness. Former Bluffton resident, he later ran a stable and business in Warsaw. He is remembered fondly by locals and was brother to Mrs Roscoe Johnson who traveled to Warsaw for the funeral. The service was held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EM Sommers
Sommers
Warsaw
Bluffton
Berler
Weeks and a loan offer unfold a landlord’s fate
An elderly London landlord named Weeks faces ruin as a tenant’s departure, a costly property, and a possible sale loom. A dramatic letter from Coutts & Co offers a path to keep the house, hinting at past favors and a later personal gesture, with the tale centering on trust, debt, and the value of hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
Choanehle
Fiat
Guinea
Tie
Hsia
London
Tad Wat
Penidon Noel
Germ Deman
Pam Thomas Coutts
Coutts & Co
Ship Neptune tale of a mutinous crew and a tyrant wife
A dramatic ledger notes the voyage of the brig Neptune with captain and crew breaking under a dominant wife who storms the deck and pursues legal retribution. The crew, fearing doom, abandon ship and flee toward port, while the captain battles a fever and mutiny rumors spread. In time the brig returns with a new crew, the wife still commanding, and the Neptune vanishes from record, its fate uncertain. The account ends with a sharp verdict on the wife’s brutal leadership.
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Pew Eopaine
Ted Weyer
Pia Enernie
Neptune
Short
Sue
Wwe
Aesdin
Caphan
David
Tarppen
Charleston
Geo. M. Quad
Women Sufferers Urged to Write Dr Hartman for Free Advice
A sensational plea claims Dr Hartman, a noted surgeon, will answer free letters from women with any female disease. It cites dozens of testimonials, urging readers to send name, address, symptoms, duration, and age to The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio for gratis guidance and remedies.
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S. He Mactan
Thad
Muriel Armitage
Lucy M. Tiley
Davenport St
Colevelunied
Obie
Tam
Peruac- Lacy
Zeb in Jail A Night Patrol Arrests Criminal Suspect
Special Police Officer J Wise halted Zeb Monday after a front of Wheaton post office disturbance. Zeb resisted detainment, shoved a store entrance, and created a scene attracting night officers. He faced arraignment for March Maelk, pled guilty, and paid a dollar plus costs. Unable to cover, he was jailed with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wisehaat
Aeto
Gianaibers
Zeb
Marcy Maelk
New Trial Denied in Mechanics Lien Foreclosure Case
Special Judge James P Hale denied a motion for a new trial in Watson v Eilingham a mechanics lien foreclosure suit. The ruling appeared on the docket Tuesday after argument Monday afternoon. Viewers Dan O North Phanuel MeIntire and Wo A Popejoy were appointed and ordered to meet on the sixth Monday of the term or next Monday. The court week included visible officials and discussion about interior arrangement to protect attorneys, with proposals to reverse the room and place the judge's bench at the rear, though crowding concerns persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Hale
Watson
Frondenimedus
Ik of P Day District Meeting at Hartford City
The 10th annual district meeting of Ik. of P. lodges will be in Hartford City with a reception of visiting lodges, public session, songs, prayers, and speeches by noted members. Attending officers include G. Offierrs and G.V. Dutton, plus judges from multiple lodges. Over 1,000 members are expected, bands to provide music, and interurban travel being arranged.
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Ik. of P
Hartford City
MiChareh
America
Charles Reaves
Michers
Bhekford
Quinniett Ss
Conaml Chaesdlar
Geo
Powedl
Bluitton Todas
G.V
OD. Dutton
Kear Ro
GC. 1
Union B. Thant
Red
Cross Lodge
Svarthinik
Rodkey Lodge
Redhiey
Ood
Orier
Uniondale
Toesin
Armolred
Bhaitton
Poreland
Redkey
Dunkirk
Hlartford City
DA Tod
Aceon
Elsewheer
Union 2
Hunt
W. Powell
Indianapolis
County boards clash over river ditch viewers role
A tense Wells county meeting heard a letter from Allen county demanding Wells to rescind its action on the Little River ditch viewers and acknowledge Allen county authority. The Allen letter states Wells lacks jurisdiction to resign the three viewers, who were appointed by Wells, and hints they will not seek further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Ailes
Wells County
Little River Ditch
Adieu County Board
de Alen County Board
Huttes
Avter Beim
Moothe
Qweindes
Ted
Hwiuotington
Wells and
Whitley
Wells County Board
No Water for C. B. & G. Helps Halt City Water
Henry Geh rete and crew shut off water to Bluffton to pressure payment of overdue rents from C. B. & G. The city fears lasting disruption if dues remain unpaid and hopes a receiver will fund back rent to restore supply. Possible removal from railroad list or flag stop looms if settlement fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No & Co
Tne
Henry Gehrete
Bhufton
Bluffton
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N. Dak
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