Divorce cases dominate Bluffton circuit court docket
Friday's session focused on divorce actions with multiple filings and judgments. Irene McPherson sought divorce from Samuel McPherson after three months of marriage. Pearl Lambert filed for divorce from Ed Lambert and obtained an assault and battery affidavit. Matilda Burnsides sued John Burnsides. Stella Murphy won alimony against Zara Murphy. other cases including Rea v Rea and Minton v Minton were postponed or moved to next terms as judges filed advisements and decrees.
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Circuit Court
Irene McPherson
Samuel McPherson
Kansas
Pearl Lambert
Ed Lambert
Lambert
Matilda Burnsides
John Burnsides
Matilda
Uniondale
John
W. H. Eichhorn
Burnsides
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Rea
Blackford County
Blackford
Wells
Mary Spencer
William Spencer
Vanghi
Irena McPherson
Irena
Pearl
Stella Murphy
Zara Murphy
Stella
Minton
Long Married Life Hurts Case In Crosbie Disputes
The couple, married twenty years with three adult children, faced incompatibility as the main issue in their domestic disputes. Mrs. Crosbie appeared with counsel as cross examination was planned, prompting the court to appoint the prosecuting attorney to contest the case. A $5 fee was paid and John Burns represented the defendant.
Reception for John F Lucabaugh at Emmanuel's Church
Emmanuel's Reformed Church members hosted a Thursday reception at Barbers Mill for Mr and Mrs John F Lucabaugh, honoring his faithful service as chorister, Sunday school superintendent, and elder. The event featured a program, gifts including a clock, a lavish dinner, and several guests from Bluffton and Huntington.
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Emmanuel’s Reformed Church
John F. Lucabaugh
Lucabaugh
Barbers Mill
Emmanuel's Church
Lhabaugh
Anna Kenner
Huntington
H. A. Welker
Kathryn Flickinger
Binton
Welker
HL K. White
Bluffton
Marcellus Kenner
Mary Mygrants
Geneva Kimmel
Huntington County
Misses Eva and Nellie Nelderhouser Visit Linn Grove
Misses Eva and Nellie Nelderhouser spent Sunday in Linn Grove as guests of their mother Mrs 8 Nelderhouser.
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Eva
Nellie Nelderhouser
Linn Grove
Nelderhouser
Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Great Fattener Tonic
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a universal food tonic. It claims the product fattens and strengthens bone flesh blood and nerve for invalids convalescents consumptives weak children and anyone needing flesh. A free sample offer is included.
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Scott
Interurban line may extend toward Uniondale and Zanesville
Attorney A W Hamilton reports Tom Bracken for Muncie Hartford and Fort Wayne interurban will visit soon to discuss extending the line toward Uniondale and Zanesville. General Manager Louis Schlessinger is in Cleveland and will schedule a meeting with residents to gauge support and potential subsidy. Petition signatures show strong local backing.
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A. W. Hamilton
Tom Bracken
Muncie
Hartford & Ft. Wayne
Uniondale
Zanesville
Bracken
Louis Schlessinger
Cleveland
Spring Furniture Store Ad Promotes Large Stock
A brief advertisement urges readers to visit H. R Workruan for a large stock of new furniture ahead of spring cleaning time. It emphasizes choosing from the biggest selection to fit home needs.
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H. R Workruan
Emile Egley Found Insane by Insanity Commission
The insanity commission met at the jail to review Emile Egley's mental state. They concluded he is a danger during attacks and recommend confinement in an asylum or safe institution to prevent harm to family and others. He may remain in the county jail until admission to a state asylum or be placed at the county poor farm if needed.
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Emile Egley
Iegle
Egley
Jarl
Lawyer James Waugh Arrested as Insane at Indianapolis Station
James N. Waugh fifty a Tipton lawyer was arrested at the Union Traction station in Indianapolis after noon yesterday for creating a disturbance claiming he was robbed of gold glasses and a chain He insisted on restitution and was taken to the police station under the pretense of being a witness His mental state had been failing for days according to three onlookers and local Wells county ties are noted with CG A Waugh of Lancaster township involved
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James N. Waugh
Tipton
Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
The
Traction Company
Waugh
Union Traction
Marion
Wells County
CG. A. Waugh
Lancaster Township
Surveying Corps Welcomes Al Rothermel Back
Al Rothermel rejoined the C. B. C. surveying corps Monday after weeks off due to ill health. The unit works outside the city on preliminary surveys with most work completed until road construction resumes requiring final leveling along the line.
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al Rothermel
Opera house nearing opening with April readiness promised
Charles Delacour told a Banner reporter that a contractor assured the opera house would be ready by April first. Interior decorators arrive from Chicago by Monday, heat and wiring complete, and openings planned this season with two shows weekly. The original Way Down East could not be booked. a first class company will be sought instead for opening night.
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Charles Delacour
Opera House
Delacour
Chicago
New York Clipper
Adams, Brown and Stair
City Meat Market Promises Prompt, Pleasing Service
For the city trade the little City Meat Market offers ready service and improved trade. They claim to understand the key to better business is pleasing customers and invite orders by telephone number 448 for delivery or pickup.
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Little City
Gas meter ruling in Farley case sparks appellate judgment
Noblesville Gas and Improvement Co sued Ross Farley for gas used in October and November totaling 5.25 dollars. Farley proved minimal occupancy. jury found for Farley, then appeal led Judge McClure to uphold the company and render judgment for the full amount.
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Noblesville Gas and Improvement Company
Ross Farley
Justice Russell
Farley
Barley
Anderson
McClure
Cox Y
Meter dispute favors Farley device over standard units
A ruling favors the Farley meter over standard meters for measurement accuracy. The decision states standard meters are most accurate when in good working order, but the Farley device proved reliable in tests, guiding the outcome and implying costs near one hundred dollars in the process.
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Arley
Traveling grocery salesmen warned near Bluffton
Bluffton residents are cautioned about a group posing as a large ship company sales crew. They claim to have valuable goods but locals fear inflated prices and subpar merchandise, preferring native merchants to avoid paying travel and hotel costs plus company profits.
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Bluffton
Tailor Ad Promises Spring Suit Offer by R O Stites
A vintage classified style note urges readers to buy a tailor made suit this spring. It claims tailor made clothes are cheaper in the long run and always look good, ending with an invitation for fittings from R. O. Stites.
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Beitman Bros
R. O. Stites
Smooth Grafters Held on Charge at Portland
A gang of forgers active in Ohio Michigan and Indiana has stolen over 50000. Three leaders were captured: John Schanaver in Portland Robert Knox in Columbus Ohio and J Budler in New York. Emmett Kincaid of Cincinnati directed the investigation with five top detectives. The largest haul was 15000 in Jackson Mid. Sehonaver remains in Portland custody and two associates await transfer. More arrests expected.
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Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
John Schanaver
Portland
Robert Knox
Columbus
J. Budler
New York
Emmett Kincaid
Cincinnati
Muncie
Sehonoever
Jackson
Midh
Sehonaver
Bargain Hunter Bride Demands Obey Omission at Wedding
A New Jersey bride asked an officiating clergyman to strike the word obey from the marriage ceremony and, after the vows, inquired whether the minister issued trading stamps. The remark drew amused chatter about bar gain hunters.
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New Jersey
Noon lunch deal at Bluffton Chop House
A quick noon lunch offered for fifteen cents at the Chop House in Bluffton. An advertisement lists PUTNAM FACSLESS DYES as the brightest and fastest, sold by Daenport and Bhile, with a price of 106.
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Bluffton
Putnam
Daenport & Bhile
Farmers Kicking Over Mud Road Condition Across Freeze
Farmers complain about mud road conditions caused by a continued freeze. They say roads are nearly unfit for public traffic and a reversal from the prior week’s better state leaves them frustrated as March weather lingers.
Reduced Rates via L E and W R R Direct Connection
The notice outlines tourist tickets to Florida points issued via one route and return via another. Stops enroute are allowed both ways, with an additional $6 fee added to the rate when such tickets are desired.
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L. RE
Southern
Cincinnati
Florida
Cheap Rates to West and Northwest From Nickel Plate
Nickel Plate road offers daily March and April ticket discounts to the west and northwest. Send a plain postal card with no name or address to the nearest C. P. A. agent, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, for full details and probable transit information.
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Nickel Plate Road
North
C. A. Astlin
T. P.A
Ft. Wayne
Erie R R Excursions Offer Low Rates to West and Northwest
On the first and third Tuesdays each month the Erie Railroad offers one way and round trip excursions to the west and northwest at very low rates. For information contact Erie agents or write O L Enon T P A Marlon. Leslie Cox, formerly Anderson, now in Dunkirk, has been granted slow of 6 48 month with ty.
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Lake, Erie & Western Railroad
Erie R. R
Erie
O. L. Enon
Marlon
Leslie Cox
Anderson
Dunkirk
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Aver
J.H- Burge
Macon
Col
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Interurban Company
James Waugh
Surveying Corps
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
WEAR
Monogramaire
Climax
OPERA
California
Oregon
Washington
H. J. Rhein
Ind
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