Democratic Party Delegate Selection Critique Letter
A Bluffton, Indiana letter from 1903 urges party unity for 1904 and condemns local delegate selection by precinct committeemen. It argues delegates should be elected directly by voters to prevent machine influence and factionalism, urging a fair primary or convention process aligned with democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. C. Smith
Bluffton
Ind
Great
Democratic Party
Jefferson and
Jackson
Congress
Fashion notes for women from a velvet and fur trend
For women eye, fur accents enhance attire while caution around velvet spotted ribbons is advised. Stiff linen collars appear, yet soft stock remains favored for comfort. Sleeves drop below the shoulder. blouses of silk or flannel pair with new salt white. Girdles of panne velvet with small buckles appear. Polka dots suit few, taffeta undergarments offer warmth with long sleeves.
Pythian Jubilee Planned for Indianapolis Meeting
Plans are being perfected for a large Pythian jubilee meeting in Indianapolis on January 28 at Tomlinson hall. It will be the biggest Knights event in Indiana, with initiation of a large class to be conducted by top state degree teams. Grand and lodge officers will attend as Indiana lodges promote membership gains before the jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Illinois
Chicago
Bluffton Lodge
Lake Erie
Nottingham forgery case leaves questions unresolved
The Nottingham forgery case drew little new comment as Cass White claimed the order was genuine and Theodore Wilson admitted owing White the amount. White said he signed the order on Wilson command and the matter may exonerate White. Nottingham citizens remain divided on Wilson’s next steps.
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Nottingham
Cass White
White
Theodore Wilson
Wilson
Oscar Way Aims for State University Pitcher Eyes Bloomington
Ossian pitcher Oscar Way, who impressed Bluffton crowds with his summer season, visited Bluffton Thursday and said he will not sign with Marion. He hopes to attend Bloomington University, where the college seeks athletic talent and may offer him a chance to join the team. If he makes the squad he could fund his education and enjoy college baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Way
Bluffton
Way
Marion
University At
Bloomington
Delaware Court Orders Alimony Payers Jailed
The court ruled that all divorced men in Delaware who owe alimony and fail to pay must be jailed upon discovery. Judge Leffler noted one defendant was not present for the divorce ruling and thus unaware of the alimony obligation. The decision emphasizes enforcement and accountability for financial support in dissolution cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Wecordima
Hwee Joseph Leffler
Cane
Theooxcuse Tatte
Wren
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised as Best Liniment
The ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the best liniment on the market and superior for rheumatic and deep seated pains. It touts quick relief for back and chest pains and urges a trial at Davenport & hie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Post & Bliss
Georgia
Davenport. & Hie
Supreme Court rule keeps remonstrance names on liquor licenses
The Indiana Court of Appeals rules that names filed on remonstrances against liquor license applicants cannot be withdrawn. Judge Plummer’s prior ruling is upheld, ending tactics of removing signatures after filing. The decision ends confusion from blanket remonstrances and stabilizes the license hearing process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Court of Appeals
Board of Commissioners
Plummer
Wabash
Indiana
Mortgage Exemption Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Indiana mortgage exemption law is valid. The U S Supreme Court dismissed the suit for lack of federal question and left the Indiana ruling in force. Justice Brown wrote the opinion with Justices Harlan and White dissenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Brown
Harlan and
White
Marion County
Martha J. Lewis
Harry B. Smith
C. C. Hadley
Horace Smith
Proposals Made on Sunday Void as Contracts
A New York judge ruled in a breach of promise suit that a Sunday marriage proposal is void, denying recourse for the promised husband. The court noted a Sunday contract cannot be binding, though marriage on Sunday would allow a divorce suit to dissolve it.
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New York
Berne Witness Editor Beaten by Stock Buyer
Louie Sprunger of Berne attacked Editor Fred Rohrer of the Berne Witness on a Wednesday dispute near the post office. Rohrer suffered a beating and was kept under guard all night amid unverified lynching rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Sprunger
Berne
Berne Witness
Sprunger
Rohrer
Hin
Mrs S Blekel Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
Mrs S Blekel celebrated her fiftieth birthday with friends and family at her home on Tuesday in November. Attendees brought baskets and gifts, and the host expressed thanks for the presents and good wishes for many more birthdays.
Jost and Shoes Mentioned in Hartford City Times Notice
A brief correspondent item from the Hartford City Times notes a woman named Jost with a ratshoe in her hair, mentioned in Evan's buggy last Saturday night. It adds she can obtain the same by visiting W. J. Whetsel’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyl Evan
W. J. Whetsel
Hartford City
Farmer's Home Narrowly Escapes Fire Near Craigville
Oscar Griffin, living six miles northeast of the city near Craigville, faced a close call when a smoldering fire burned a three foot hole between plaster and outside wall. A night worker returning from church raised the alarm as dense smoke filled a room. no blaze was found, but timbers in the wall charred and will require replacement. The hired man’s late arrival prevented a larger disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Craigville
Griffin
Laws for the hunting season warn on Sunday and bag limits
A historic notice lists strict hunting rules: no Sunday hunting, no killing game on Sundays, rabbits restricted between October 1 and November 10 unless using a rifle, permission required for land areas, licenses required outside game season, squirrels protected like quail with limits from year end to November 10, and a daily quail limit of 25 with enforcement by deputy wardens.
Township Trustee Cannot Contract At Will
The supreme court held that township trustees cannot bind the township without advisory board authority. A contract for highway repairs by Sugar Ridge township was invalid despite necessity or attorney advice, and no recovery is allowed even if benefits were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John
Moss
Sugar Ridge Township
Clay County
Judge Moek to Join Hunting Party in December
Hon Levi Moek said last Thursday he plans to join the hunting party in December after his circuit court duties. He did not travel with the group to the South due to a pressing docket, remaining to attend to business rather than head the expedition.
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Levi Moek
Farmer William May Arrested For Drunkenness In Poneto
William May, a Poneto area farmer, arrived in town intoxicated with funds to buy whiskey. Officer John Deum detained him on Main Street, then jailed him to sober up. At 7 pm Mayor Mook fined him 1 dollar plus 9.60 dollars in costs, paid in full, and Marshal Crosbie assisted his return home with his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William May
Poneto
Briday
John Deum
May
Main Street
Mook
Marshal Crosbie
Terrible Wreck on Big Four Railroad Leaves Dozens Dead
A Big Four freight train crashed into a work train in Peoria Illinois on Thursday morning. Thirty one men were killed and more bodies were expected as debris and rubble were not yet fully cleared.
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Big Four Railroad Company
Purdue
Peoria
Ill
Mrs Lew Eley Brings Fine Apples From Michigan Orchard
Mrs Lew Eley returned Thursday from Walkerville Michigan where she had stayed with her parents Peter Clemens and his wife. She arrived with several fine apples from her father's farm orchard, among the best seen at the office in a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Eley
Walkerville
Mich
Peter Clemens
A Friend in Need Gilmore Dray Co. advert
O O Lenz of Piqua Ohio writes about a horse bruise treated with Caustic Q Oil and praises its usefulness for multiple ailments in humans and animals. He endorses the product and mentions price fifty cents per bottle and availability at Stout's drug store along with Gilmore's Headache Powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S
Piqua
Gilmore
Stout
Wells County Bank statement sworn in 1903
The document shows a bank statement with figures such as 450 545 08 1,240 8 12,000 00 and 195,008.95. It is sworn by L. W. Goodyour, cashier of Wells County Bank of Binton Indiana, asserting the accuracy of the statement. Subscribed and sworn before George Mook on November 3rd, 1903, with his commission expiration noted.
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S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gas
Evening Banner
Abram W. Simmons
Central Committee
J.H.C Smith
Democratic Central Committee
Bluffton, Ind
State University
Fred Rohrer
Bill
Aver
J. H. Burge
Macon
Col
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
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Wells County Bank
Bluffton, Indiana
Auditor of State
Banklas
Choy
County
Ater
Cioslel Corin Chrreney
Ciphtal Steel
Rand
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