Jail clemency for two prisoners at Chris Evans event
Report from a Monday jail visit describes the release of Ben Derr and Chris Evans. Ben, a farmer on rented land, seeks reform after prior trouble, and Chris gains liberty with Jack Welsh's help promising future employment. Mayor Mack warns against relapse and implies Jack’s risk if Chris missteps.
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Ben Derr
Ben
Lis
Chris Evans
Jack Welsh
Chris
Mack
Jack
Sunday School Excursion Plans Advance for Mid June
A union Sunday School excursion committee formed at McFarren clothing store outlines plans for a mid June trip. M. E. Olds leads as president with G F McFarren as treasurer and George Markley as secretary. They consider Winona as the primary destination with a three day stopover if chosen, or Toledo with a possible side trip to Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
McFarren Clothing
M. E. Olds
G. F. McFarren
George Markley
P. A. Allen
Ben Ashbaucher
Winona
Toledo
Rome
Detroit
Michigan
Sudden Death of Aged Farmer Shocks Liberty Township
Joseph B. Moore, 65, prominent farmer of Liberty township Wellsville? counties, died suddenly of heart trouble with dropsy. Born September 11 1838 in Hamilton County Indiana, he moved west then returned to farm near his home. He married Elizabeth Kelly in 1867 and owned an eighty acre farm. five children survived, funeral at home then burial in Warren Odd Fellows cemetery. he was an active member of the Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Moore
Liberty Township
Wellscounty
Moore
Joseph RB
Hamilton County
Indiana
Cornelius
Elizabeth Moore
New Jersey
Joseph
Wiinuisere
Elizabeth Kelly
Celia Harris
Cora Sheets
Aaron
Susan
Elizabeth Anns
Dr B R Mosher Dies in Kansas Home
Dr B R Mosher brother in law of Mrs Warren McBride dies at his home in Kingsley Kansas on May second He was born February 20 2090 in York Mills New York He studied medicine Worcester MA practiced in Illinois before moving to Kingsley Kansas in 1878 He leaves a widow and two daughters or relatives mourn his death
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B. R. Mosher
Warren McBride
Kingsley
Kansas
Dr. Mosher
York Mills
New York
Worchester
Massachusetts
Grora
Illinois
Nelson Lerry
Ella Miller
Thisty
Warren Mc
Mosher
Edwards County
Fraternal vs Old Line in Insurance Moral Tale
A New England moral tale contrasts two boatmen the frail canoe man offering cheap transport and the trail canoe operator who promises safety to the other shore. The frail boat sinks mid voyage as a warning that loyalty and price do not guarantee security.
Guards Quit At Jeffersonville Institution
Barney quits his guard job at the Jeffersonville institution and says many guards are resigning. He blames assistant superintendent C B Riebling, an Ohio man, for incompetence and breaking longstanding rules. He had requested a day shift transfer after rheumatic pain but was denied. Two other guards left with him after this incident. A missing dog notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Upright
Jeffersonville
Barney
C. B. Riebling
Ohio
Obituary for Joseph B. Moore of Liberty Center
Joseph B Moore born September 11 1838 in Hamilton County Indiana died May 16 1903 near Liberty Wells County aged 64 years 8 months 5 days He was an Odd Fellows member and a Bible student survived by wife Nellie Kelly five children two daughters and one son funeral held under Liberty Center I C C F lodge with Rev John S Blocker delivering the sermon from Psalm 119 105 He died of heart failure leaving a large family and community mourners.
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Joseph B.moore
Hamilton County
Indiana
Liberty
Wells Co
Cornelius
Elizabeth Moore
New Jersey
Elizabeth Lash
Athens
Cornelius Moore
Joseph
Moore
Nlivebeth Kelly
Joseph B. Moore
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Liberty Center Lodge
Grand Lodge
Joseph Moore
Odd Fellows
1.C.C. F. Lodge of
Liberty Center
John S. Blocker
John F. Blocker
Palmer Bound Over In Grant County Case
Clarence Palmer appeared before M. W. Walbert to answer a charge of burglary? or tardy? not sure. He was bound over to the circuit court in the sum of six hundred dollars after a brief hearing. Griffith posted bond and Palmer returned home to Nottingham township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Palmer
M. W. Walbert
Dianna Camblin
Grant County
Palmer
Nottingham Township
Griffith
Snedden Buys Half Interest in Kershner Grocery
A. R. Snedden purchases a one half stake in the Henry Kershner grocery forming Kershner & Snedden. The partners plan to run a first class up to date store and pursue strong customer service. Snedden has ten years in city groceries and recently worked at the Kershner store.
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A. R.snedden
Henry Kershner
Kershner & Snedden
Snedden
West Market Street
Kershner
Compromise Ends Foreclosure Suit In Circuit Court
The Thompson vs Abshire foreclosure case was settled out of court Monday morning after a court term that saw many cases resolved off the docket. Officials noted the unusual chamber practice left days unused as futures days could not be added once a setting was made.
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Circuit
Thompson
Abshire
Dean's Kidney Pills Gain Local Endorsement
Mrs. M. B. Brown of Bluffton testifies to undoubted relief after backache from a six month ailment. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Chas. C. Dean's drug store for prompt relief, urging others to try the remedy. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y sole U S agents.
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M. BD. Brown
Oak St
Dean
Bluffton
Chas. C. Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Decoration day service planned by lodges
The I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges will mark Decoration day Sunday June 14 at 2 30 p m with a sermon in their hall by Rev String. Neigh bor ing lodges and the public are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
String
Judge rules divorce fee unconstitutional in Grant County case
Grant circuit Judge Paulus ruled the law requiring a $5 prosecutor fee in divorce suits unconstitutional. Prosecuting Attorney Dentler challenged deposit in a case where defendant did not appear. The ruling affects similar cases and appeals from Marion leaders Mack & Sons. Also includes a public survey notice for Wella County Indiana set for June 15 1903 with survey details and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulus
Grant
Dentler
Marion Leader
Mack & Sons
Wella County
Indiana
John
Deam
John C. Deam
J. W. Oliver
Woodward
A. Taylor
Cemetery Cleanup Set at Six Mile Church
Relatives and friends of those buried in Six Mile cemetery are urged to attend a church cleanup on Wednesday May 27 to help tidy the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Mile Cemetery
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Ost
Jes Reynolds
Andry
Grimes
OLD Line Insurance
New England
John Hancock
HH. S. Rosixson
T. F. Brown
East Arnold Street
America
Payne
Tower Grove
New Mamie
W. L. Douglass
Hamilton-Brown
A. R. Snedden
Kershner Place
Ree
Notice OF Land Survey
Wola County
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