Arrest of A Scott in Rockwell City oil stock scheme
The Rockwell City Advocate details the arrest of A Scott of Montpelier over an oil stock deal tied to Sac City firms. Investors paid 2600 cash for about 250 worth of leases, claiming misrepresentation. Scott claims legitimacy. bond set at 39000 but not posted. case slated for November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Scott
Abe Risley
A. Scott
Montpelier
Oong
Sacoff and Gas Co
Sag City
Rockwell Oil Co
S. M. Elwood
Sac City
W. E. Gray
M. “Frick
Frank Walters
Rock- 1 City
D. B. Spafro
Jery
Calhoun County
Thos. E.tt
H. Eichhorn
Bluffton
Ind
F.C. Stevenson
Indiana
Small Portland excursion draws sparse crowd for Beveridge speech
A Portland bound excursion by the C B C aimed at Republicans attracted a small turnout. Poor advertising and confusion over the speaker reduced interest. Beveridge spoke while Roosevelt’s photo and Beveridge name appeared in small type, and a half sized Portland crowd compared to Bryan's visit.
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Portland
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Bryan
Malp Fare Rates To Hunters on Nickel Plate Road
Malp offers three or more on one to Payne Indiana, South Whitley and Ind, with return by December 8 1904. Gales and agents listed for Fort Wayne Indiana. Standard to November 80th including return date.
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Artiea
Nickel Plate Road
Payne, O
South Whitley
Ind
C. A
Fort Wayne
Tragic Erie Train Accident Strikes Markle Youth
A 12 year old boy Homer Robinson was fatally injured while attempting to board a moving Erie freight car at Markle. He suffered a fractured skull severe spine injury and a broken arm. Despite medical aid he died at 2 PM after failing to regain consciousness. The incident follows another Erie collision in Markle weeks earlier.
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Markle
Homer Robinson
Charles Robinson
Robinson
Frank Myers
The
Erie
Attmpling
Markie
May Sell Canning Factory In Wells County
Permission was granted the receiver in the case of Wirely Lamm vs. Wells County Canning Co. to sell the factory’s personal property. The Berne canning company deal is now assured, with terms finalized earlier. New owners will take possession soon and plan to enlarge operations, canning tomatoes and farm products, creating many jobs with good wages.
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Wirely Lamm
Wells County Canning Go
Berne Canning Company
Indiana
Berne
philanthropist battles carp in Lake Mer cer project
William Decker, aiming to rid Lake Mer cer of carp near Celina, spent about a thousand dollars on nets and hired workers. He pulled the nets and found tree trunks and drift wood, ruining gear. Winds wrecked progress, forcing a pause with plans to resume next spring.
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William Decker
Lake Mercer
Celina
Decker
Special Homeseekers Excursions to Northern Michigan
Special Homeseekers Excursions to Northern Michigan via the Clover Leaf Route listed for Oct 18 Nov 1 15 29 1904 Get full information of agents Clover Leaf Route or address M A Chambers T P A Frankfort Ind or W I Ross G P A Toledo C
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Michigan
M. A. Chambers
Frankfort
Ind
Ross
G. P
Toledo
Arm Torn Off In Geneva Cog Wheel Accident
Andrew Blick, Emmanuel Wirt, and Frank Boyd of Rock Creek township traveled to Geneva after a telegram said Frank Blick was severely injured. In a power house incident, Blick’s hand was crushed by cog wheels, leading to shoulder amputation. Doctors fear he may die or be crippled for life. Relatives went to Geneva to arrange care as Blick is from Rock Creek. Elick was working on a lease west of Geneva.
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Andrew Blick
Emmanuel Wirt
Frank Boyd
Rock Creek Township
Geneva
Frank Blick
Blick
Elick
Death of Frank Blick After Arm Amputation
Frank Blick died soon after an arm amputation following a machinery accident. Internal injuries from the ground arm and shock contributed to his death, not solely the operation. He was 85, formerly of Wells county, survived by a wife and four minor children. Funeral tomorrow at his home with burial at West Grove Cemetery. Relatives had travelled from Rock Creek township to Geneva for his bedside.
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Frank Blick
Gay
Geneva
Elick
Wells County
Rock Creek Township
West Grove
Ellcl
Adjourned Wells circuit court shifts to Blackford four weeks
Judge Vaughn adjourned the September term of the Wells circuit court for four weeks. Bluffton attorneys will practice in justice courts or chase accounts while he attends Blackford county. Docket was light but many cases disposed. one new filing, one default judgment of $90 to Wilt & Co. against Adams. Twenty five divorce cases pending hint at heavy Blackford term ahead.
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Vaughn
Wells
Bluffton
Justice Courts
Blackford County
Citizens’ Trust Company
Vrs
Joseph Henline
James Paceys
Commercial Oil Company
F. P. Wilt & Co
John W. Adams
Blackford
Mrs Aaron Worth Dies After Stroke at Bryant
Mrs Aaron Worth, of Bryant, died Friday afternoon from a paralytic stroke after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 in Wesleyan church. She was wife of Rev Aaron Worth, a prominent prohibition party leader and congressional candidate, drawing sympathy from Wells county friends.
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Aaron Worth
Bryant
Wesleyan
Wells County
Worth
Robbery at Murray Calder Mill Strips Engine Parts
The Tope and Garett Calder mill at Murray was robbed last night of all brasses and critical engine components. Police suspect known thieves and believe they will be identified soon.
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Tope & Garett Calder
Murray
FIRED AT FOOTPAD Walter Dickerson Fights Robbery
Walter Dickerson, a Poneto butcher, shot at a robber Friday night and believes he hit the man. He counted out cash, observed a stranger, carried his revolver, and fired when approached. The robber fled after the first shot and has not been seen since. The incident follows ongoing petty robberies in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dickerson
Poneto
Dickerson
Walter
Grames Visit to Trenary Michigan and Griffin Family News
J. G. Grames and wife return from Trenary Michigan where they visited their son and he praises Michigan as a fine place for youth. Emanuel Griffin and son Ed with Miss Stella Griffin left for Muskogee Indian Territory to establish residence after Mr. Griffin bought two fine farms near there.
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J. G. Grames
Trenary
Mich
Mr. Grames
Michigan
Emanuel Griffin
Stella Griffin
Muskogee
Indian Terriory
Mr. Griffin
Bluffton Triumph Beats Poneto In Fast Exhibition
Bluffton defeated Poneto high school 8 to 2 in a brisk Friday night exhibition on the local grounds. The county athletic association promotes a winter schedule with by laws ensuring orderly play and expense sharing among participating schools.
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Bluffton
Poneto
County Athletic Association
Marriage License Obtained For Huffman and Clingenpeel
Bennie Huffman and Miss Alma Clingenpeel applied at the county clerk's office on Saturday and secured a marriage license. They plan to wed at the bride's home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Huffman
Alma Clingenpeel
Ballot order favors Democrats with rooster emblem
State headquarters says the Democratic emblem the rooster will appear in its traditional position on ballots this year. Democratic candidates will be listed first, followed by Republicans and then other parties.
Expresses Sympathy Over Snyder Death In Ossian News
Commissioner George Lechner writes to Ossian News to correct impressions about Harley Snyder s death by his own hand linking past injuries and ill health to his act. He praises Snyder as a good hard worker and urges sympathy not condemnation. October poultry feed ad promotes Stouts Poultry Food 25 cent package. Jacob Wolfe from Nottingham township reports his wife recovering from serious illness. Chan Son the Hartford City laundryman surrenders his charter to Bluffton and plans partnership with his brother.
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George Lechner
Ossian News
Harley Snyder
Snyder
Mr. Lechner
Jacob Wolfe
Nottingham Township
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N.Y
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