Death of Wells County pioneer O F Sutton
After years of suffering Oscar F Sutton one of Wells countys oldest residents died Monday evening at four oclock He was born November 17 1822 in Licking County Ohio married July 8 1849 to Margaret Jane Daily and had eight children His life included service as county assessor postmaster at Murray and leader of the Sutton family reunion Funeral services will be Thursday at one oclock meet at John McVague home and proceed to Murray Rev Lester String and Miller will officiate with burial in Murray cemetery Nearby visits note continued social activity of local residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Sutton
Wells County
O. F. Sutton
Murray
Suttons
John McCague
Licking County
Ohio
Sutton
da A
Rhoda S. Clark
Iowa
Nancy E. Fink
William O
Margaret A. Courtney
Murry
Sarah J
Old Home
Bluffton
John McVague
Lester
String
Miller
Linn Grove News Highlights From Local Happenings
Mrs. Be C Runyan sprained her ankle on home steps last Tuesday. Nora Thompson visited Mrs. Rosanna Baumgartner in Bluffton. Hartford township teachers held an institute with a notable program. Ernest and Frank Morrow and families from Bluffton visited their father H E Morrow. Peter Hoffman made a brief trip to Decatur. John Cowan cut his foot with an ax last Tuesday, suffering two gashes and a temporary layoff. Linn Grove high school hosts a box social next Saturday with prizes for top entries and a fishing pond attraction. L D Miller has barn painting done by John Snyder of Geneva. Peter Hoffman pursuing extensive property improvements.
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BE. C. Runyan
Nora Thompson
Bluffton
Rosanna Baumgartner
Hartford Township
Institute
Ernest
Frank Morrow
H. E. Morrow
Peter Hoffman
Decatur
John Cowan
Linn Grove High School
L. D. Miller
John Snyder
Geneva
Salem church to add east and west porches
Farmers busy with corn harvest and property moves highlight the Salem area. Henry French will relocate from the Walser farm bought last spring while the Salem congregation plans a horse shed at the church. Isaac Joury builds a new barn. Preaching and Y P A services followed Sunday school with Ruben Miller speaking on giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry French
Walser
Salem
Robert Joury
Ruben Miller
O.T. Linn
Earl French
Lizzie Blerie
Biddler
Adams County
Abe Speheger
Maggie Gentis
Uniondale
Ilda Speheger
Berne
Bossert
Vera Cruz
Old People's Day Observed at Uniondale M E Church
Uniondale October 25 1903 attendees aged fifty and over gathered for Old People's Day at the M E church led by Rev Osbun. A discourse followed a collection for superannuated ministers. The oldest participant was Mrs Jacob Biel aged 83 years nine months and one day.
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M. E. Church
Uniondale
Osbun
Win
Newhard
Beckler
Harsh
Chana
Rahrer
A. J. Haifley
J. Taylor
Blick
Crites
Henry Taylor
J Haifley
Ira
Michigan
J. Crum
A. Brickley
Logan
Gilbert
Sarah Brickley
G. Brickley
Spencer
Mills
Jacob Bell
Burnsides
Yell
McConnel
Gentis
May Lipkey
Phebe Ffarris
Jacob Biel
Platt Family Reunion Honors Emanuel Platt's 56th Birthday
A Wells county Indiana gathering on October 25 1903 at Emanuel Platt's home near Arbaugh schoolhouse marked his 56th birthday. Attendees included Frank Platt John Platt David Platt Wao Platt Pred Platt Jos Lamb and family and Homer Platt. A hearty dinner followed by a joyful reunion.
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Platt
Emanuel Platt
Arbaugh School House
Union Township
Wells County
Ind
Frank Platt
John Platt
David Platt
Wao. Platt
Pred Platt
Jos. Lamb
Homer Platt
Oil man injured as horse runs away near Poneto
Jesse Herman of Derrick Notting ham township drove a colt when the horse frightened at a field of other horses. The animal bolted across a ditch jumped a wire fence and threw him headfirst onto the road. He lay unconscious for an hour before being moved to Poneto. Dr. A Shoemaker treated bruises and he was expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Herman
Derrick
Nottingham Township
Poneto
Terman
Herman
Trethus
Local notes trend through Pugney area life events
John Lee is improving while Rev H C Smith and Eva Murphy recover from illness and injury. Dale Wilkerson resumes work after a near misreported foot incident. The Lancaster Center road sees heavy team use as warm weather returns. Families travel, move, and visit across Bluffton Marion Tocsin and Murray with Hog sales and school visits mentioned.
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John Lee
Rev. H. C. Smith
Eva Murphy
Dale Wilkerson
Lancaster Center
Yankin
Kinsley Martin
Seph Crowel
Goudie
Frank Wasson
Pennville
Frank Garton
Tocsin
Mr. Garton
High
Chloe
C B and C Talk on Failing Railroad Plans
The C B and C railroad faces ongoing doubt as claims of potential partial sale to Mr Bowers and A T Russell circulate. Officials report insufficient funds to cover right of way to Pennville and payroll, with no clear path to securing construction finance despite lingering public faith.
Public Auction of Farm Stock at Bell Residence
Charles Bell offers at public sale on Monday November 2 1908 at his residence half a mile west of Honduras a spread of fifty two hogs including brood sows shoats cattle sheep corn and other livestock and two brood mares in foal. Sale begins 10 o'clock a.m. Cash for sums 85.00 and under. Nine month credit on larger amounts with note and approved security. Fred Reppert acts as auctioneer.
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Honduras
Poland
Charles Bell
Fred Reppert
Jones-Schaeffer wedding at Reformed parsonage
Ira D. Jones and Gertie M. Schaeffer married by Rev. H A Welker at 409 W Wabash. Bride daughter of John Schaeffer of Barbers Mills. groom son of Morris Jones of Buckeye. They plan to reside in Buckeye and begin house keeping after a wedding supper. May they have long life happiness and prosperity.
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Mrs. Jones
Buckeye
Well on R upright farm near Tovsin to be shot tomorrow
Gas flow and signs of oil at the well indicate a test shot of two hundred quarts tomorrow morning near the R upright farm, with locals in Kingsland and nearby vicinity watching to see which area is nearer the old best. Mrs Inabelle Diffenderfer returns home to Fort Wayne after visiting Bluffton relatives.
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Tovsin
Kingsland
Inabelle Diffenderfer
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Public sale notice by George Kirkwood October 29 1108
Notice of a public sale at the seller’s residence half a mile north of Petroleum on Thursday October 29 1108. Items include three head of horses cattle milch cows calves shoats wagons plows harness and other farm equipment. Sale to begin at ten o clock with Jim and Jere as auctioneers.
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Petroleum
Towit
George Kirkwood
Jim & Jere
Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Couples
Fred Moyers and Emma McCullick, John Conn and Flora Myers, and Ira Jones and Gertle M Schaeffer appear among marriage license notices. The list reflects recent civil registrations in the county clerk records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moyers
Emma McCullick
John Conn
Flora Myers
Ira ‘Jones
Gertle M. Schaeffer
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Abs Speheger
Wheeler
Effie Gentis
Jay County
Gardboden
J. L. W. Baers
Anna Effinger
Linn Grove
Church Street
Kreps
Seth Cobburn
John Jfrench
William Higgins
Sarah Lest
Herb Deam
Marion
Evans, Winters& Co. Bee Hive
Pugney
C.B
Bowers
Twin Hills
A. T. Russell
Dr. Howard
Bracy-Stoward Construction Company
Chicago
J. P. Hale
van Emmon
Mr. Cloward
Mr. Hale
McCall
People’s Dry Goods
Blurpton Markets
Creseeves
Howard W. North
Jeremiah North
Huan D. Studabaker
Wells Circuit Court
Datley
Simons & Dalley
Attoneys
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