Red Men hold Fort Wayne district meeting with parade
The Independent Order of Red Men wrapped up its Fort Wayne district meeting with a 7 o'clock parade led by the Wayne Tent band. Delegations from 23 councils joined in Harmony hall for degree conferrals and secret work as about 200 warriors gathered in the city. Great chiefs from Indianapolis Martinsville Mineola and Richmond attended along with district leaders.
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Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Independent Order of Red Men
Wayne
Aveline
Harmony Hall
Funtington
Wabash
Thomas G. Harrison
Indianapolis
John E. Sedgwick
Martinsville
Sagamore
John 8. Coffman
Minele
Frederick Krone
Richmond
Indiana oil dips again as prices fall to 1.14 per barrel
An Indiana oil market report notes a further three cent drop to 1.14 dollars per barrel amid ongoing price swings. The piece blames Standard Oil for limiting crude and questions why refined oil prices stay high while coal oil remains at 14 cents per gallon.
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Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Bell Central Union cuts Marion rates in new price plan
Marion merchants and residents receive lower rates from Central Union Telephone as home phones drop to $1 monthly and general rates reduce by $12 yearly. Hamaker of the Marion exchange says full price schedule will be released soon. Merchants Association had opposed Central Union but now allows members to subscribe to any telephone service they choose.
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Central Union Telephone
Bell
Marion
Tanager
H. G. Hamaker
Manion Exchange
Bo Th
Cotral Union
Hamaker
F Jonesboro
Central Union Company
Militia Inspection Praised by Fort Sheridan Captain
Captain Day of Fort Sheridan inspected the local militia company last night. The unit showed good turnout and met rigid testing, with Day saying many National Guard companies could challenge regulars. The mood was elated as maneuvers proved well drilled and spirited.
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Captain Day
Fort Sheridan
Day
Liberty Center Telephone Linework Advances Township Coverage
Mrs. L. D. Nutter dies at 1 o clock in Relffsburg after a long illness. The Liberty Center Telephone company moves ahead with pole stringing along the right of way and plans to cover nearly the entire township with a central exchange in Liberty Center. Funeral for Mrs. Nutter slated for Relffsburg tomorrow at 1 with interment at Garnand cemetery.
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Liberty Center
L. D. Nutter
Relffsburg
Wells County
Garnand Cemetery
Bliss Hotel project to seek bids for new construction
Dell Locke announced that once weather permits the Bliss hotel company will advertise for bids for a new hotel construction and begin work as soon as conditions are favorable. The project aims for rapid execution with no start until all factors align.
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Dell Locke
Wether
Bliss Hotel Company
Yale University Corporation Vote Soon for Local Resident
Brickley of this city a Yale graduate learned this morning that by state law he would be entitled to vote on June 28 for a Yale University corporation vacancy created by the expiration of Hon. Bilas How r. and Mrs. Harrison Connor of Osty were visiting friends here and returned home tonight.
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Harrison Connor
Old Osty
Yook
Lights Installed at New Opera House Opening
Jack Seeby and City Electrician Henderson wired the new opera house today. All lights are attached and it will be sighted with electricity on opening night. Also announced is a cheap excursion to Kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma via Clover Leaf Route on Tuesday April 5 1904. Write for full information to Geo H Ross G T M Toledo Ohio.
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Jack Seeby
City
Henderson
Opera House
Kansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Geo
H. Ross
Toledo
Ohta
Wheeler and His Dancers Split After Turbulent Run
George Wheeler and his dance troupe dissolve their partnership and depart south side. Wheeler leaves for Jay county amid police court troubles while Mrs Wheeler packs home goods and prepares to live with her father near Craigville. The couple’s history includes frequent separations and reconciliations, with Mrs Wheeler ending the union.
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George Wheeler
Wheelers
Wheeler
Jay County
Zionite Will Return Home
Japhet Amstutz former Berne resident now in Zion City works for Dowie and funds his ventures. He plans to return home soon after a visit from his brother John who reports disillusionment with Dowie’s system and Zion City. Bowie in Australia faces trouble keeping his kingdom alive and the Zion lace factory remains suspended.
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Japhet Amstutz
Berne
Zion City
Dowie
John Amstutz
Bowie
Australia
Ttem
Many Robins Sing Of Early Spring Arrival
Old timers report an unusual number of robins this year as spring hints appear. Early risers at six observe flocks hopping about and foraging vigorously for worms in the warm morning air.
Ossian High School Graduation Banquet Set Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening in Ossian the graduating class will hold a banquet at the high school. The event is expected to be the social highlight of the season with many Bluffton residents invited and planning to attend.
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Ossian High School
Ossian
Just Where to Go to Buy Carpets
People’s Store offers the prettiest line of carpet patterns with a variety not found in ordinary lines. The staff invite customers to tour the carpet department and view their new patterns.
Post Office Rig Prank Sends Mail Run Off Course
A lighthearted incident at the rural carriers post office shows William McAfee starting his wagon with Walter Fetters’ mule team fastened behind. The mules balked, ran a short distance, then returned after McAfee located a fresh team. McAfee, though unaware, joined the joke.
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William McAfee
Hie
Walter Fetters
William
Mr. McAfee
Not the Same Booze Says French Doctor on Heat Treated Liquors
A French physician Dr Lotr proposes pasteurization to kill germs and remove intoxicating properties from wines and liquors, claiming it could end temperance issues. He notes even temperate drinkers may avoid alcohol, but argues hard drinkers crave the intoxication, not the taste.
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A. Lotr
Indianapolis
Everything Lovely in City for Orphans Home Supplies
Superintendent Ullmer of the Orphans' home visited the city this afternoon to purchase supplies. He told a Banner representative that the inmates were in good health and that the institution was in first class order.
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Ullmer
Orphans' Home
Reynolds Sues For Divorce In Adams County Courts
Mrs. Bessie Reynolds filed for divorce from Oliver D. Reynolds in Adams county asserting cruelty and infidelity. She seeks custody of four children and $50 yearly support per child, alleging the father’s unfitness and long disappearance. The case, linked to the earlier Julia Loser kidnapping, will be heard next court term.
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Oliver D. Reynolds
Bluffton
Julia Loser
Adams County
Bessie Reynolds
Miss Loser
Oliver
Court House Booms With Ditch and Road Work and Maps
Happenings show busy court house activity despite no session. Surveyor Dan North and Tom Guldin handle ditch and gravel road tasks while George Studabaker and Barney R upright draft a county map noted for accuracy. Clerk Studabaker processes term records as new cases file for the next term and a lien foreclosure suit and a contract dispute vie for court action. County commissioners meet Monday to address road repairs and safety upgrades spurred by Dr Landfair’s narrow escape and calls for improvements.
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Tom Guldin
Dan North
George Studabaker
Barney R Upright
Studabaker
Barney
Hugh
Studabaker Bank
Thomas Rheaedal
H. Sarver
The
Rock Well Oil Company
Lein
W. A. Lipkey
Gabe Markley
Lipkey
Elm Grove Cemetery Association
Markley
Lipkey Direct
Moving Day Shifts Residents and Notes Local Survey
Liberty Center residents took a day off for moving with Mrs. Rhea leaving for Buckeye and Harry Brown and C. B. Russell relocating nearby. The C. B. & C. surveying corps worked south of the city, estimating for contractor payments and planning ballast work when weather allows. Clarence, seeking ducks, mishandled a loaded gun with Herbert aiding. a misfire at the creammnery left Clarence injured. A. C. Wilkerson returned from Huntington after visiting sisters Elizabeth Bowman and Mrs. D. K. Rinehart in the city.
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Liberty Center
Herbert
Clarence
Herb
Creammnery
A. C. Wilkerson
Huntington
Elizabeth Bowman
D. K. Rinehart
Gun Incident Reported In Vague Terms
A terse local note describes Clarence Burgan recounting a recent encounter with a refractory shotgun of old muzzle loading design. Details are sparse and the account ends without a clear outcome or date.
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Clarence Burgan
Smallpox Threat Hits Wells County Farm Area
Wells county faces a threatened smallpox epidemic as four members of the Sherman Davis family are sick. Robert Jones, a new farm hand from Muncie, is implicated after exposing many during revival meetings. Dr. Severin placed the home under strict quarantine and urged rapid public health action to prevent spread. The case highlights concerns over delays in reporting and enforcement of health laws.
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Wells County
Severin
Sherman Davis
Robert Jones
Muncie
Jones
Mr. Davis
Prairie J Church
Poneto
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Liberty Center Telephone Company
Dancers
George
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C. Reynolds
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