Guardian sought for John W. Terrell in Wells Circuit Court
Lucy Wolfe, daughter of John W. Terrell, petitions for a guardian for her father claiming ten years residency in Wells county and current mental unsoundness. Clerk enters general denial. Summons returnable April term opens. Terrell may face legal conflict if sentenced before then.
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Vaughn
Acme Oil Company
William Perry
Terrell
Lucy Wolfe
John W. Terrell
Wells Circuit Court
Horse Stolen at Poneto By Nervy Sneak Thief
Dr. S A Shoemaker, while away at lectures in Chicago, lost his best driving horse, a black mane dark bay unshod animal, plus a four-seat rubber-tired buggy and harness from his Poneto barn during the night. No clue exists and ground conditions hinder tracking. Police aid is being sought with reward cards distributed to officials in the region.
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Poneto
Dr. Shoemaker
Meeting Attempts to Form Bluffton Base Ball Team
Stockholders of the base ball association failed to convene last night delaying final arrangements. Cards were sent to members for an 8 o clock meeting at the Hub clothing store to decide the team name and pursue interurban league representation for Bluffton. The previous enthusiasm has cooled after a severe frost on efforts.
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Base Ball Association
Hub
Bluffton
Dea
Fourteen Chicago Arrivals Put Up In Car By C B C Railroad
Fourteen teams arrived in the city last night from Chicago to work for the C B C railroad. They slept in their cars due to no lodging. J Walker, traveling livestock agent, returned from Chicago with a carload of fancy young cattle to be fattened near Pennville. An extra freight was run this morning to handle daily business, underscoring the company’s unusually flourishing condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C., B. & C. Railroad Company
J. Walker
Pennville
Bluffton
Hartford City Obituary Notice for Mrs Lydia Walta Attending
Friends of Rev and Mrs Winkle learn their daughter died after a long illness of consumption in Hartford City. Funeral services are planned Friday morning with Mrs Lydia Walta of this area to attend.
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Winkleblock
Hartford City
Lydia Walta
Faylor Case Jury Seated In Indiana Court
In the Thos Faylor versus D D Studabaker case the court completed a lengthy jury selection yesterday afternoon. The jury includes Jacob Sherry John Baker Peter N Moser Jacob Klopfenstine Jacob Bollenbacher Daniel Hoffman Lewis Rupert William Singleton Norman Lotbenhizer L W Lewton Charles Mumma and Will Scherer. Witness examination began this morning as costs push past 1500 dollars and could reach 2500 plus substantial attorney fees with four major Indiana law firms on each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Faylor
D. D. Studabaker
Jacob Sherry
John Baker
Peter N. Moser
Jacob Klopfenstine
Jacob Bollenbacher
Daniel Hoffman
Lewis JL. Rupert
William Singleton
Norman Lotbenhizer
L. W. Lewton
Charles Mumma
Will Scherer
Indiana
Decatur Democrat
Trolley Party Aids Eaton Charity Ride To Bluffton
Interurban cars in Eaton will host a trolley party on the evening of March 22 from Eaton to Bluffton. Organized by Indies of the West Ward of the Methodist church, the event funds charitable work. Tickets cost fifty cents for the round trip, less than half the regular fare, with refreshments served aboard.
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Eaton
Bluffton
West Ward
Methodist Church of
Eckhart Couple Welcome Eight-Pound Daughter
Jacob Eckhart and wife celebrate the birth of an eight pound girl at Liberty Center. As first child, the Eckharts are elated and proud. The Reverend C. O. Cissell of Anderson will preach at Prairie M. E. Church Thursday evening. Cissell, Governor Durbin's pastor, is described as a leading preacher in the North Indiana Conference. Revival program noted.
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Jacob Eckhart
Eckhart
Liberty Center
Cissell
Wirat M. EB
Anderson
Ind
Prairie M
Durbin
Bluffton Republicans Hold Quiet City Meeting
In Bluffton the Republican gathering over Rogers and Cole hardware aimed to shape a city organization. They delayed nominating a ticket, planning to endorse after the independent slate formed, and postponed further action to next week. Cline and Baker faced assault charges, pleaded guilty, and were fined 17.26 total.
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Rogers & Cole Hardware
Bluffton
Committee of Seven
Mrs Woodward Called Away At Ossian and Bluffton
Mrs. Woodward, longtime Ossian resident and Wells County native Lucy Dane Woodward, died shortly before four this morning at her daughter's home in Bluffton after years of illness. Born May 15 1881 in Niles Ohio she married Jonathan Woodward in 1853 and they settled in Ossian in 1861. She leaves seven children including Mrs Adam Hatfield Emory J Woodward Mrs John Goshorn and Mrs Frank Forst, with two sons Edward and Thomas deceased. Funeral at Prospect cemetery Bluffton Friday with services by Rev I A Beeks. body in state from 9 am.
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Jane Wandworth
Woodward
Frank Forst
Lucy Dane Woodward
Edward
Catherine Attles
Niles
Jonathan Woodward
Wells County
Ossian
Adam Hatfield
Greenwood
Emory J. Woodward
Kingsland
John Goshorn
Frank S. Staver
Thomas
Methodist Church
Prospect Cemetery
Bluffton
I. A. Beeks
Mystery of dead horse linked to hired buggy solved
The mystery of the dead horse and demolished rig north of Bryant was cleared up. Charles Hanlin hired Bowden Bros. barn rig in Portland to drive to Geneva but never reached. He reached the Limber Lost levee, the horse plunged over the embankment, Hanlin walked back over nine miles, blood found on the buggy seat before the hire.
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Bryant
Charles Hanlin
Bowden Bros
Portland
Geneva
Hanlin
Young Hanlin
City Water Works Station Buzzes With Dynamo Arrival
A large force of workers began excavations at the water works station this morning to lay the floor for the dynamos. Four carloads of coal arrived yesterday to fill bins and prevent shortages. The big dynamo arrived and awaits installation on the siding. Contractor Ashe pushes to complete work soon with lights expected any day.
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Ashe
Fred Barr's Nighttime Run-In with a Drunken Stranger
Fred Barr, returning home, was grabbed by the shoulder from behind near the Dave Studabaker residence. The assailant, about three fourths drunk, asked to be taken to jail for a night’s shelter, frightening Barr as he made his way home.
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Fred Barr
Dave Studabaker
Fred
Tony
Dr J T Biggerstaff Likely Democratic Congressional Candidate
Hartford City physician Dr J T Biggerstaff, a well known figure in the Eleventh district, plans a Democratic bid for Congress. He visited Marion and North Manchester on a preliminary canvass and is expected to issue a formal statement soon.
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J. T. Biggerstaff
Hartford City
Biggerstaff
Marion
North
Manchester
Affidavits Filed Against Higgins in Mt Zion Case
Marshal Crosbie traveled to Mt Zion to arrest Oliver Higgins on four counts in Squire Walbert's court. A court of inquiry yesterday led to warrants for selling liquor without a license and allowing liquor on the premises. Higgins allegedly operated a saloon under a Hop Ale front, attracting witnesses and public complaints. If arrested, Higgins faces trial tonight with strong local sentiment for enforcement of license laws.
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Marshal Crosbie
Mt. Zion
Oliver Higgins
Squire Walbert
Higgins
Indiana
Higsins
Vic Vinity
Van Buren road subsidy blocked by injunction
Judge Danlus ruled in Van Buren township suit against County Treasurer Elsworth Harvey to prevent including the Dayton Union City and Stuntington railroad tax subsidy on Grant county tax duplicates. The injunction halts tax placement as the circuit court case proceeds.
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Danlus
van Buren
Elsworth Harvey
Grant County
Dayton, Union
Promoter PF L Patrick Pushes Columbus Line
The township remains notable for the project with PF L Patrick of Columbus Ohio as the main promoter of the line.
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PF. L. Patrick
Columbus
Ohio
Marion News-Tribune
Knox man misuses wife’s bust developer on nose
A Knox man found a pimple on his nose and tried to treat it with ointment. The pimple grew rapidly, leading to the discovery that he had misplaced his bottle and had used his wife's bust developer instead.
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The
Vabash Plain Dealer
Knox
Griffin and son sail west on Commercial Traveler
Emanuel Griffin and his son George departed on the Commercial Traveler for a western tour. They expect to be away most of the summer and George may settle there permanently.
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Emanuel Griffin
George
West
Bluffton Booms as Northern Indiana's Most Popular City
Bluffton showcases its growth with paved streets and electric lighting. Real estate values have risen, and carpenters struggle to meet demand as new residents flock to the town famed for its improving streets, boosters, and prosperous stores.
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Bluffton
Indiana
Olvie
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