Death of S Morss Mllen by Fall From Window
Telegrams from Indianapolis report the editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel, Samuel Morss Mllen, fell from a third story window and died within an hour. A prominent Democrat, he had a career in Fort Wayne, Chicago, and Kansas City before owning the Sentinel. recent losses and reorganization are noted. He leaves a wife and daughter Josephine.
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Indianapolis
S&s. BE. Mores
Morss
The
Star
Indianapolis Sentinel
Cleveland
Méris
Paris
Sentinel
Sentinel J
Josephine
Elizabeth Dougherty
Bluffton Rebekah's Visit Decatur for Degree Work
Forty three Bluffton Rebekah lodge members journeyed to Decatur yesterday evening at six thirteen to confer degree work on one candidate. A banquet followed in Decatur rooms, then an all night social with recitations, music, dancing and games before returning on the morning train. Local attendees included Max Shoenline, Wm Wasson, Mort McAfee, Frank Wisner, William Burris, J B Plessinger and many others with their wives and companions.
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Rebekah
Decatur
Bluffton
Max Shoenline
Wm. Wasson
Mort McAfee
Frank Wisner
William Burris
John Bruwn
Col. J. 8. Plessinger
George Markley
W. I. Evans
I. I. Moore
Dave Karns
Joel Pugsley
Elizabeth Bender
J. A. Parmerlee
Thornburg
E. S. Mason
Adam Porter
Joe Est
Otha Pratt Sentenced After Guilty Verdict
Otha Pratt was arraigned before Judge Vaughn and found guilty of attempting to steal five dollars. The jury recommended a one dollar fine and one hundred days in the county jail. Pratt cried with his father as the sentence was pronounced, and his confinement will last into 1904 if not released earlier.
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Otha Pratt
Vaughn
Otha
Bain
Farewell Surprise Held for L S Walser
Yesterday evening at the home of L S Walser south of the city a farewell surprise party was given by his old time neighbors. Walser plans to move to Faw farm five miles north of town. One hundred seventy five guests attended with ample edibles supplied.
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L.S
Crippled Crew Threatens Each Other at Work Site
A report describes three injuries at a construction company where workers with wrist stubs navigate the site. The men, all crippled and missing a hand, are seen moving about and threatening each other with their stumps.
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Nteruyban Construction Company
Suits Dismissed in Acid Runoff Case Against Two Firms
Asa Brown compromised damage suits against the Empire and American Nitro Glycerine Company over acid runoff into Johns Creek. The creek flowed through his farm, making water undrinkable and pasture land worthless. The compromise settles for twenty five dollars with defendants to pay all costs.
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Empire & American Nitro Glycerine Company
Asa Brown
Brown
Johns Creek
Tribolet and Miss Ashbaucher Wed Tonight at Bride’s Home
George Tribolet will marry Miss Obbie Lou Ashbaucher this evening at 7:30 at the bride’s West Washington street home. Invitations have been issued and the couple will depart tomorrow for Van Buren where Tribolet works in the lumber business and has property and a home prepared for their future residence.
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George Tribolet
Obbie Louise Ashbaucher
West Washington Street
van Buren
Tribolet
Hay Prices Fall Amid Dealer Break in Tindown Trade
Local hay and grain dealers cut hay prices by fifty cents per ton on Tuesday. Timothy good straight dropped from eight dollars fifty cents to eight dollars. mixed hay fell from six fifty to six. One dealer blamed slim margins for the decline and warned offerings could be cut if demand falters.
mare defeats Major in Memphis race
Lou Dillion rode the little mare in a match race at Memphis Tennessee yesterday. The horse, with a record of two minutes, easily beat Major Delmar and the Major’s mount Shpanents.
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Lou Dillion
Major Delmar
Memphis
Tennessee
John J Thompson Funeral Held for Local Resident
John J Thompson, 25, of Buckeye Indiana, died October 15 after a lung hemorrhage from consumption. His funeral was held Monday October 19 at Liberty Center with Rev. Winans officiating. he leaves a wife Norma and his parents.
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Liberty Center
John J. Thompson
Robert H
Eliza. Thompson
Wisconsin
Tryon
N. C
Baptist Church
Rev. Winans
Thompson
Buckeye
Ind
John Joseph Thompon
Wells County
Birthday Surprise for Miss Emma Davis in Barbers Mill
Friends gathered Monday evening at Miss Emma Davis home Barbers Mill for a birthday surprise. Ada Raber Pearl Redding provided music with local talent. Winnie Redding sang My Hannah Lady. Guests included Imma Davis Pearl Olive Redding Ada Artie Raber Alice Braner Winnie Redding Rosa Newman and Mr and Mrs T P Redding.
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Emma Davis
Barbers Mill
Fudge
Ada Raber
Pearl Redding
Winnie Redding
Hannah Lady
Imma Davis
Pearl
Olive Redding
Ada
Artie Raber
Alice Braner
Rosa Newman
John Lucabaugh
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Rachael Gehrett
Hall reads solemn resolutions from Mount Olive Rebekah lodge No 671 Petroleum Indiana dated October 19 1903 mourning charter member sister Rachael Gehrett. They extend sympathy to Gehrett and family and drape charter for thirty days while providing copies to family and minutes.
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Halil
Mount Olive Rebekah
Petroleum
Ind
Rachael Gehrett
Gehreth
Blutton
Jessin Myers
Verna Williams
Jogsie Foreman
U S Professor Declines Philippine Education Post
University of the Philippines tenure candidate Elmer B. Bryan, once head of U S educational work in the Philippines, has declined an acceptance offer from the press. The decision reflects Bryan’s continued commitment to his current duties.
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Elmer B. Bryan
United States
Philippines
Seven Big Damage Suits Filed in Adams Circuit Court
Seven damage suits in Adams circuit court seek a total of 36500 dollars. The action centers on former Colonel Drake Oil Company stockholders who allegedly conspired to depress property value and force buyouts after the company was formed on February 19 with 100000 capital. The firm operated 1646 acres with 13 wells producing about 100 barrels daily before being bought out for 35000. Officials named include Wm Maylor president and Wm Glendenning vice president. legal action led by Hon Tresdore Schackney with W Hichhorn representing.
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Adams
Colonel Drake Oil Company
Jay County
Wm. Maylor
Wm. Glendenning
Curry
Pyle
J. H. Dison
Treas
Porter
Tresdore Schackney
Union City
W. H. Hichhorn
Warren Dry: Licenses Denied in Remonstrants Case
Warren remains dry as Judge Plummer in Wabash circuit court upholds county remonstrants against Reame and Higgins licenses. Applications were withdrawn. remonstrants’ two year validity blocks licenses. Crabb and others noted. appeal to appellate court possible.
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Warren
Plummer
Wabash
Reame
Higgins
County Commissioners’ Court
Jine
Circuit Court
Crabb
Telephone company improvements boost Bluttton system
United Telephone completes outside work for summer adding over ten thousand feet of new cable. Butterfield builds the run with new poles and messenger wire, replacing old reads and eliminating cross talk. The board now serves 425 local phones, 25 behind orders, with 40 rural lines joining the switchboard and a new up to date call book to come.
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United Telephone Company
Butterfield Construction Company
Bluttton
Burglary Attempt At Ashbaucher Studio
An attempted break‑in at Ashbaucher studio was thwarted when thieves cut glass with a diamond last night. This morning the west side door showed a cut pane and a burglar could have unlocked the door from inside, but he fled without entering.
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Ashbaucher Studio
Nutting expedition brushes out from Smoke House
A party left the Smoke House this afternoon for Hickory nuts. Jack Scuby led climbers to harvest nuts for the group and they expect to return with a large pickup. Mrs. Maria Lyons of Hartford City has returned home after visiting her mother and sister.
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Jack Scuby
Maria Lyons
Hartford City
Football clash with Montpelier canceled on short notice
The planned game with Montpelier could not be played as scheduled after a late message from them. The team could not assemble in time, and players offered to switch to a later date but requested extra time to arrange.
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Montpelier
Two men challenged on farm over honey hunt
On Squire Moore’s farm two men tried to cut a tree to reach honey. Walter Moore and the farmer confronted them with a shotgun forcing the intruders to flee. The farmer retained the saw used in the attempt. Frank Romiser forms a new band and rehearsals begin to prepare a first rate music act.
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Squire Moore
Walter
Mr. Moore
Frank Romiser
Brank Felts v Smith address Washington House trust case
The case tests ownership and control of Washington House property in the city. Five years earlier Elisha Felts estate settled and deeded the property to William Smith for safekeeping. Felts argues Smith holds as trustee. Smith claims he owns the property or will not convey it, seeking settlement terms and potential compensation for five years of possession.
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Brank BE
Smith
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Mllen
John Thompson
Telephone Company
Ington House
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