Berne Saloons Close After Prolonged Battle
The Berne saloon war ends as all town saloons shut their doors and windows black out. In Decatur circuit court Samuel Springer Maritz Eyshan and John Reineker pleaded guilty to selling without license but judges saw no strong case. Saloon keepers decide to close to avoid further liability and Berne becomes dry again until new licenses are granted by county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Decatur
Samuel Springer
Maritz Eyshan
John Reineker
Ers
Samuel Sprounger
Moran
Bank President Accused Of Risky Loans At Matthews Bank
The First National Bank of Matthews failed under President John H. Wood amid claims that loan losses stemmed from loans to factories and properties linked to Wood. Directors and stockholders largely unaware, a receiver is appointed after initial hopes of reopening faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Matthews
John H. Wood
Wood
Thrilling Ordeal For Huntington Cable Worker
Harry McDonald of United Telephone in Huntington was left suspended above Little River when a trolley wire snag halted his crossing. Stranded over the swollen river, he was unseen until a fellow worker spotted him and rigged a safety belt. They reached a pole and safety, ending the perilous aerial ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McDonald
United Telephone Company
Huntington
Little River
McDonald
Family visitors and local returns noted
Mrs. Charles Pierce is visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Lipkey. Mr and Mrs Harrison H E Winchell and their son Fred return to Union City after an extended visit with friends and relatives near this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Charles Pierce
City
Mrs. W. A. Lipkey
Harrison EH. Winchell
Fred
Union City
Time to Begin a City Wide Cleanup in Bluffton
A call for immediate action to remove winter refuse and filth threatening public health. Streets have begun cleaning, but alleys, back lots, and yards remain cluttered. Citizens and property owners urged to contribute to a thorough spring cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Box Car on Bluffton Main Street Travels South
A New York Central box car appeared on Bluffton’s main street this morning. It arrived on an interurban and carried freight sedings. After unloading, the car returned south on its work train. The car’s plastered cards indicate it has toured much of the United States. Mrs. Sarah Ashbaucher returned today from a visit with her sister Mrs. C. C. Sale of Markle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Bluffton
United States
Sarah Ashbaucher
C. C. Sale of
Markle
Wells County Canning Company Seeks Court Receiver
In circuit court a petition by stockholder Welery Lamm seeks appointment of a receiver for the Wells County Canning Company. The move follows a stalled February stockholders meeting, mounting debts around 8000 dollars, and fading farmer contracts. The plant, two acres near town with modern machinery, may be sold as is or to Pennville interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County Canning Company
Welerly Lamm
Lamm
Srep
Delinquent Weeokly Banner Subscribers Dropped
The Weeokly Banner will end delivery to many subscribers outside Wells county due to long‑standing delinquent accounts. Some arrears date to 1890 and have seen no payments. Cash in advance will be required for papers sent outside Wells county, and those accounts will be stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wella County
Wells County
Indiana Business College expands control to Anderson March 1
The Indiana Business College centered in Marion will assume control of the Anderson Business College starting March first. The parent corporation, formed two years ago, now governs multiple northern Indiana campuses including Marion Muncie Logansport Elkhart Wakoma and Anderson. Each branch retains local instructors but operates under unified management in Marion. Officers include J. D. Brunner president Charles Cring first vice president and general manager MM D Puterbaugh second vice president and assistant manager and R F Cummins secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Business College
Marion
Anderson Business College
Is & Corporation
Indiana
Muncie
Logansport
Elkhart
Wakoma
Anderson
J. D. Brunner
Charles ©. Cring
MM. D. Puterbaugh
R. FL Cummins
Anderson Herald
Big Oil Case On In Court This Term
Circuit court was quiet with only one new filing John Bender vs John Alossy to recover money. The Acme Oil company case against Perry Jay Hindman Levi Mack Dailey Simmons Dailey drew attention as knotty legal questions are argued. Divorce suits sit under advisement and may be decided later as docket remains light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
John Bender
John Alossy
Acme Oil Company
Perry
Jay Hindman
Hon
Levi Mack
Dailey
Simmons
Whitright and Allen Reach Outside Court Settlement
Ida Dell Whitright sues Owen Allen for accounting and dissolution of partnership and a receiver. Case never goes to trial and is compromised outside court. Whitright receives three hundred dollars from sale of the renal estate. suit dismissed.
Glycerine Explosion Kills Two At Van Buren Oil Well
Special dispatch reports a nitro glycerin blast during oil well shooting on the William Douvie farm three miles south of Van Buren. Spencer Sanson, 28, and Samuel Saxson died. Sandy Culbertson and Edward Wood were seriously injured. The explosion released two tons of glycerin, destroying the derrick and hurling workers. Sanson died en route to medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William Douvie
van Buren
Spencer Sanson
Pat Samuel Saxson
Sandy” Culbertson
Edward Wood
Saxson
Wood
Culbertson
Express contract opens new mail routes for local line
The B and C railroad company signs an express agreement with United States Express to operate over its lines. Three agencies start at Pennville Balbec and Petroleum with agents Curry Colbert and Byron Witmer. A mail contract with Uncle Sam is pursued to complete the system and adjust train schedules for evening editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & C. Railroad Company
United States Express Company
Pennville
Talbec
Petroleum
Isaac Lanton
Gonne
Mr. Curry
Balbec
Colbert
Byron Witmer
Uncle Sam
Will Smith v Sparks Wins Land Title Case in Court
In the Will Smith versus Lo vina Sparks case the Supreme Court ruled for the defendant on eighty acres contested as Mrs Sparks claimed a widow one third. Judge Vaughn and later Judge Smith of Portland upheld the earlier finding in Sparks favor. W H Eichhorn represented Mrs Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Smith
Lovina Sparks
Supreme Court
Vaughn
Local Illness and Injury Reports from the City
Will Miller, with a crushed foot from a Lake Erie accident, can walk on crutches. Anna Fulton, weakened by rheumatism, may have heart involvement. Jennie McCune suffers erysipelas. Bert Hunnicut’s children show partial recovery from lung fever. Kate Nixson improves from rheumatism. Travis of Poneto ill with lung fever. Peter Falk briefly out after arm blood poisoning. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Valentine left for undisclosed destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Miller
Lake Erie
Anna Fulton
Jennie McCune
Bert Hunnicut
Kate Nixson
Travis
Poneto
Peter Falk
County Board Sees Delays In County Line Road Plan
County commissioners adjourned after noon with plans to visit the poor farm and to meet Friday in joint session with county favored to review the county line road. Bids have consistently exceeded appropriation, stalling two years of work, while gravel road prep and three new roads are discussed for this summer. Attorney Gruber pushes for a subsidy election despite no cash guarantee, risking higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
T. J
Plans For New Bi Hotel Structure Progress Ahead
Detailed plans for the Bi hotel are nearly complete and ready for adoption. The advertisement for the letting of the contract has not yet been decided and will wait until all plans are on hand. Two months remain before any construction begins.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Vrraxier
National Bank Examiner
Landis
Lovelands
Peru
Major Steele
Grant County
A. D. Lynch
Washington
Hartford City News
Chicago
Express Company
Smith Vs Sparks
H. A. Valentine
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!