W. C. T. U. Convention Closes After Spiritual Sessions
The W. C. T. U. convention concluded Friday night after three days of services and meetings. Highlights included devotional start on Thursday, reports by Mrs. Walmer and others, practical talks by Mrs. Unruh, and lectures on the Future of Young Americans and prohibition topics. Eleven subscriptions to Union Signal were taken and Friday's sessions featured notable talks and a strong spiritual spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Goodin
Bickel
Lanning
D. A. Walmer
Dicky
Fred McBride
Theodore Ellingham
Warren McBride
Grace Smith
Unruh
Cc. T. U
Union
Messrs
Burkett, Snyder
Kerwood
Gilliam
S. A. Goodin
Jennie Bickle
F. Garrett
Martha McBride
Mortgage exemption filings rise as year ends
Auditor Clem Brineman notes mortgage exemptions filed this year nearly reach 900, up from last year. He expects the total to surpass 900, reflecting increased mortgage exemption activity this season.
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Clem Brineman
Willshire Oil Boom Hits Wiltshire Township Front
The Cully farm well in Willshire township flows fifty barrels per hour from 25 feet depth. Two hundred fifty barrels stored in five hours while fifteen hundred barrels wasted awaiting tanks. Owners rush storage as field expected to boom and attract new companies.
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Cully
Willshire
Wiltshire
van Wert Bulletin
Claim Settled On Ten Per Cent Of Original
Goldberger versus the National Steel Casting company of Montpelier settled out of court last Friday. Goldberger, agent for the casting firm and former stockholder, sued for 30000 dollars in fees. The compromise pays an account against Witikofsky Bros. in full and half the court costs, totaling about 3000 dollars, equating to ten percent of the original claim. A new circuit court case, Robert Thompson versus Owen Faust et al, to foreclose a mortgage, was filed.
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Goldberger
National Steel Casting Company
Montpelier
Fort Wayne
Witikofsky Bros
Youngstown
W. H. Eichhorn
Circouit Court
Robert Thompson
Owen Faust
Clock tower to glow at night in city hall
The city proposes lighting the courthouse tower clock faces after dark now that the electric plant is in place. Currently the clock vanishes from view at night, making time unreadable for residents. Wiring the face for illumination would keep the time visible and aligns with practices in other cities.
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Court House
Wells County Builds Permanent School Exhibit Cabinet
The county superintendent arranged a room for school exhibits last Friday. A cabinet like the St. Louis fair use will arrive and improve display of all school work. Wells county is unique in the state for a permanent exhibition of this kind.
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Board of County Commissioners
St. Louis Fair
Wells County
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement
Scott's Emulsion is described as a life sustaining remedy for men women and children aiding recovery from consumption and wasting diseases. The copy emphasizes strength for growth in children and nutrition for women facing special trials, presenting it as a sustaining tonic.
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Scott
John W Terrell Arrives Insane at Richmond Hospital
Special to the Evening Banner Richmond Ind May 5 John W Terrell accompanied by Wells County Sheriff was brought to Richmond in custody after boarding the G A R I train. He was carried from the car to a carriage and driven to East Haven then to Clover Leaf and finally to the hospital. Doctors deem him insane and he will be treated as such with efforts to determine if he is shamming before potential transfer to Michigan City or parole by the governor.
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Richmond
Ind
Johnston
Wells County
John W. Terrell
Terrell
East Haven
Smith
J. W. Terrell
Clover Leaf Station
Decatur
Sheriff Johnston
Elias Poffenberger
Jake Terrell
Michigan City
Ossian Bank Shows Rapid Growth After One Year
Ossian Bank marks its first year in business with $60,000 in deposits and $56,000 in loans. Management plans an 8 percent dividend, with potential doubling next year as local capitalists show interest in stock. Stockholders to meet in Bluffton in June.
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Ossian Bank
Ossian
Binuffton
Bluffton
Ossian News
Sick headache cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets
Headache traced to a disordered stomach and quickly cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Davenport and Elle.
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Chamberlain
Davenport & Elle
Ossian Welcomes New Dentist Dr Poffenberger
Earl Poffenberger arrives in Ossian to open a dental practice in the Elzey block upstairs quarters formerly used by Dr Stowell. He completed Indiana Dental College studies this spring and begins operations after outfitting his office. Poffenberger is the son of John Poffenberger and comes with strong local support.
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Ossian
T. GC. Stowell
FE. —. Poffenberger
Indiana Dental College
Poffenberger
Dr. Stowell
Elzey
Ossian News
Earl Poffenberger
John Poffenberger
Mrs Lydia Fox An Swers Last Summons
Mrs Lydia A Fox widow of James A Fox died after months of illness at her daughter’s West Market street home. Born March 26 1834 in Pennsylvania she lived in Ohio and Indiana. her funeral was held at the Christian church with Rev Markley of Murray presiding and interment at Fairview cemetery.
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Lydia A. Fox
Fox
William Harvey
West Market Street
Pennsylvania
Columbia City Hat Controversy Wavers Over Church Etiquette
In Columbia City the issue of large hats in church stirs complaints from nonchurchgoers while theatergoers often remove their headwear. The debate highlights social norms and tensions between local faith customs and public spaces.
Subscriber Protest Answers Hat Attire in Churches
A reader decries oversized picture hats obscuring view in churches and theaters. The letter argues hats hinder seeing the preacher and choir, causing some women to skip services, and urges consideration for others in level seating.
Man and woman wed to end fornatn case
Lon Kahn faced a fornicatio n suit from Mrs. Vashong over his relationship with Margaret Vas hong who returned with an infant. After arrest on Wednesday he obtained a marriage license that evening and married her, prompting dismissal of the case and release.
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Lon Kahn
Big Hereford Cattle Sale Set for May 25 at Wabash
Bills post a big sale in Wabash on May 25 offering sixty head of fine Hereford cattle. D. E. Studabaker of this city organizes the event.
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Wabash
D. E. Studabaker
Putnam Faceless Dyes Promise Color Fastness
Advertisement notes that sweat or fruit acids will not discolor goods dyed with Putnam Faceless Dyes sold by Davenport and Hime in 10 cent packages.
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Putnam
Davenport & Hime
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