Ossian News Roundup Highlights Local Toasts and Turmoil
Evangelist Rev Williams leaves Ossian for Bluffton after two weeks of services at the Presbyterian church. Local sawmills, school institutes, and gas meter debates sweep the area as Jefferson township teachers wrap up a successful institute and plan another before Christmas. The M E church parsonage fund nears completion with Thanksgiving eve entertainment in sight and a district dedication scheduled for Tue Nov 24 with Rev Mr Sweetner. Wentz Kreigh and Ethel Sewards wed last Thursday. Kreigh teaches in Jefferson township and the couple will reside on his father’s farm northeast of Ossian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Bluffton
T. C. Guldin
Lockie
O. EB. Lesh
Rochester Township
Jefferson Township
Nelson Cress
Fort Wayne
O. A. Ormsby
Prospect
Marion
Wentz Kreigh
Ethel Sewards
Kreigh
Jefferse Township
Ossian
Farmer Injured After Horse Runaway Ride
Eugene Stiner a farmer four miles northeast of the city was thrown from a halter controlled pair of horses at a pasture gate. He struck his head and shoulder, was unable to rise, and was helped home by neighbor John Pierce. He suffered severe facial cuts and shoulder injuries but is expected to recover after several sore days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stiner
Stiner
Mr. Stiner
Edward Ehle Stricken With Paralysis In City
Edward Ehle a well known city resident suffered a paralysis attack Monday about 9 30 am. He collapsed after entering Dr. L H Cook’s office and was carried home. Doctors treated him and he regained some movement and speech though remained unconscious at times. Doctors cited general system failure as a possible cause with hope of recovery if no further stroke occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ehle
Ehle
L. H. Cook
South Main Street
J. C. Fulton
Mr. Ehle
How an Oil Well Helped a Farmer
C M Miler recounts how an oil drilling attempt that yielded salt water instead of oil led to a profitable water well on a farmer’s land. Drillers hit gravel at seven feet and pierced thirty six more feet to find abundant water, flooding a nearby creek bed and opening a new water pit across about twenty acres. The farmer gained a lucrative water source dubbed a bonanza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Miler
Charley
Horse Kicks Buggy to Kindling Near Studabaker Farm
Homer Mills employed for Dr. J. C. Fulton on a farm north of the city had bad luck Sunday night when his horse frightened near the Studabaker farm. The animal kicked violently, demolishing the buggy and causing several dollars in damage. A. L. Peters of Hartford City is in the city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Mills
J. C. Fulton
Studabaker
A. L. Peters
Hartford City
Poneto Man Terrors Town Then Is Sent Away
Poneto residents were frightened by a reportedly unbalanced man who claimed to be a barber. He carried a full barber kit, threatened self harm and harming others, was jailed briefly, then sent to Van Wert, Ohio for care. Sheriff Bob Johnson directed removal to avoid county detention. The man had lingered in Ossian recently and appeared lucid at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poneto
Johnson
Bob
van Wert
Ohio
Vanburen
Sherif Johnson
Ossian
Divorced Man Sues for Legal Relief in Bluffton Circuit
James Crosbie sues Mrs Eliza Crosbie in Bluffton circuit court claiming abandonment since April. He alleges she ceased living with him and neglected household duties while three children remain with her. Case filed Monday with attorneys Sturgis and Stine seeking a decree of divorce and proper relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crosbie
Eliza Crosbie
Bluffton
Crosbie
Sturgis & Stine
John Terrell Sued Over Fees By Mack and Sons
Mack and Sons, long-time attorneys for John Terrell, withdrew from his case after demanding 1000 for fees. They filed suit for 500, claiming services rendered and costs incurred, with M. W. Walbert representing them. Mack said money disputes rather than case prospects caused withdrawal to protect their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack & Sons
John Terrell
Terrell
Tere
Sait
M. W. Walbert
Mack
Nine Miles of Track Progress Report by GE C
Nine miles of track have been laid by GE. C. up to date with more than a mile laid Sunday. Work continues at about a mile per day. The line has passed Reiffsburg and will reach Petroleum soon. Labor is being intensified with all available workers hired to hasten completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE. C
Reiffsburg
Another Saloon to Open Here Soon in City
John Bixler applied for a liquor license. court hearing at next commissioners court term. He leased the Stumphrey room on North Johnson street and will fit it up as an up to date saloon once license is determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Indiana
McElhaney Ditch
Wells Circuit Court
Commissioners of Drainage
Nerk
D. C. North
John Bixler
Commissioners Court
Stumphrey
North Johnson Street
Gardiner Seriously Ill At Home
G E Gardiner of Central avenue is listed among the sick. He has been failing for some time and mostly confined indoors with lung and throat trouble. Brickley traveled to Buckeye this morning on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. &. Gardiner
Central Avenue
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Pugney News Notes
Lantz Wasson
Hulda Drummond
Addie Rabbit
Decatur
Aaron Wisner
John Wisner
Tocsin
Frank Garton
Will Kreinknight
Garton
T. M. Hall
T. J. Sowards
Mr. Reed
Zanesville
John Lee
Robert Stowe
Aid Society
Henry Garton
Wenta Kreigh
Ethel Sowards
Mr. Combrink
Albert Sowards
Samuel Kreigh
Elhanan
Arthur McCullen
Silas Wisner
Bome
Keystone
M. P
D&w
Manson Reiff
Montpelier
Passeng
Poento
Bluffton and Wells Co
Walmer & Engeler
Arnold Black
Amram
Court House
Ladies
Choice of Silk
Walmer & Engeler’s
Walmer
Arnold Block
Petroleum
Nottingham Township Sunday School Association
Petroleum A. B. Church
Airline M. E
Petroleum P. B. Church
Monroe Courtney
Cradleroll
Bertha French
H. C. Galbraith
L. K. Waldo
J. A. Warner
W. A. Settle
Saving the World
J. Roberts
Airlane Sunday School
Petroleum Sunday School
State of
Ny Land
D. O. North
Draciaze Wells County
Wells Ctrenit
Liberty Township
State of Indiana
North
F McElhaney
Mary E. Wiley
Robert W. Keer
Wiley
John Wiley
Philip Jones
Enoch P. Jones
W. Brenneman
Oscar H. Brenneman
Granville Walker Theese
William Harris
Elizabeth E Barens Tee Elmer
Morris Liberty Township
Wirch
G. E. Gardiner
George. Brickley
Buckeye
Dusiness
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