Central committee canvassed the vote at Bluffton meeting
At 10 oclock Monday precinct committeemen gathered in the new headquarters to canvass the returns. The edition of the Banner Saturday night was slightly revised with few changes. Many committeemen praised the orderly primary and discussed possible changes to a fall primary. The official vote for sheriff and township offices in Jefferson is to be published this week, with new precinct committeemen listed where vacancies exist. The portrait of sheriff nominee William Addison Lipkey is provided, noting his Ohio birth in 1853, move to Wells county and Bluffton meat business partnership with Jesse Lipkey. Precinct tallies show early results for committeemen in several precincts, with Nelson, Brickley, Markley, French, Stine, Betts, Tappy, and Kilander among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hichhorn
Board of Commissioners
Jefferson
William Addison Lipkey
Mahoning County
Ohio
Wells County
Union Township
Bailiwick
Bluffton
West Market Street
Jesse Lipkey
Curry Block
Ad Lipkey
Rock of Gibraltar
Harrison Township
Democratic candidates thank supporters after primary losses
Three Democratic figures from Wells County issue notices of gratitude. Martin Wickliffe, Geo M Brickley, and W A Lipkry all express loyalty to the party and pledge to work for the Democratic ticket despite defeats in the sheriff race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Geo. M. Brickley
W. A. Lipkry
Mrs Colier Files Suit for Divorce in Liberty Center
Mrs Erilla Colier of Liberty Center filed a divorce suit through Mack & Sons alleging domestic difficulties since their 1887 marriage, seeking $2500 alimony and $100 annual child support for two boys aged 15 and 16. She cites 1902 trouble, calls him vulgar and accuses adultery, requesting custody. Collier, a coal businessman and former Clover Leaf station agent, has assets of $1000 real estate, $1275 bank, and $4000 personal property. The case may be heard this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erilla Coller
Liberty Center
Mack & Sons
Tery
Colier
Collier
Clover Leaf Railroad Company
Mrs Brubaker Seeks Absolute Divorce In City Case
A divorce action was filed by Lenna Brubaker against Henry Brubaker in the city court. The complaint cites habitual drunkenness and failure to support for two years. Brubaker says she and two children aged 8 and 6 relied on her parents for necessities. The couple married April 27 1894 and separated September 6 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
Lenna Brubaker
Henry Brubaker
Judge Smith Fines Moellers For Illegal Liquor Sale
In Jay circuit court Judge Smith fined Moellers and another saloon operator from Pennyilla for selling liquor without a license. Pennyilla has been dry for over a year after remonstrances blocked saloon applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennyilla
Holly Miller Pleads Guilty In Mt Zion Hop Ale Case
Holly Miller entered a guilty plea before trial could begin for running a hop ale parlor at Mt Zion. He paid a $20 minimum fine plus $17.60 costs and the other case was dismissed. A witness described liquor handling and a label issue on a bottle linked to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Miller
Mt. Zion
Holly
Roanoke Visitors Travel to Muncie on 4:20 Car
C C Eversole and family of Roanoke had been visiting BK L Helwig and family since Monday and took the 4:20 o'clock car to Muncie yesterday. Second Degree staff of Liberty Center I O F conferred work at McNatts Saturday night. Members of both orders praise the hospitality of McNatta lodge. Marion Redding of Warren a 1904 Indiana University graduate has been chosen by Peru city school trustees to head the science department in the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. C. Eversole and Family
Roanoke
BK. L. Helwig
Muncie
Liberty Center I. O. O. F
McNatts
Liberty Center Brothers
McNatta Lodge
Marion Redding
Warren, & Gradsuate
Indiana University
Peru
Agheol
Court Work Right Today
Judge Vaughn held a short session as attorneys from Pennville and Montpelier attended. State cases included a guilty plea for intoxication with a $5 fine and costs, and Strawder McBride declared unsound mind and ordered confined to the Richmond asylum. John V. Merriman petitions a public drain in Liberty township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Taylor
Pennville
Harrs
Strawder McBride
McBride
Wright
Richmond
John V. Merriman
J. B. Merriman
Liberty Township
Fred Plessinger Sells Bakery and Retires
Dan Lanigan received word from Knox that Fred Plessinger sold his bakery and will retire from business there. Lanigan plans to leave for Knox next week for a week or two of hunting and fishing vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lanigan
Knox
Fred Plessinger
Dan
Nellie Bowman and Elza McAfee Wed at West Central Bluffton
Last evening at the Benjamin Myers home on West Central avenue Miss Nellie Bowman married Elza McAfee in a ceremony conducted by Rev. C. G. Miller of the First Presbyterian church. Bridesmaid Marie McAfee and groomsman Herman Lesh stood beside them as guests enjoyed a palms and flowers bower and a wedding supper for about forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Myers
West Central Avenue
Nellie Bowman
Elza McAfee
C. G. Miller
First Presbyterian Church
Myers
Marie McAfee
Herman Lesh
Miller
West Market Street
McAfee
Bluffton
Mort McAfee
Decatur Paper Clips Manager DeLacour Show
The Decatur Democrat ridicules Charlie DeLacour over last week’s tent show trouble. It accuses him of juggling the truth, notes late arrival of three Tuttton drunks, and says Bluffton is favored over Decatur. The piece mocks his interviews and self serving opera house plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Charlie
DeLacour
Decatur Democrat
Ne|Lacour
Bluffton
ANOTHER DEMOCRAT IN THE FIRST WARD
Jesse Lipkey and his wife welcomed a baby boy yesterday. The father says in twenty one years the son will vote the Democratic ticket like his father. An excursion to Chicago is planned for September 17 aboard the Nickel Plate road with special Train No 5 returning September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lipkey
Voungster
Jess
Chicago
Yla
Nickel Plate Road
Facts About Voting Residency in Indiana
A historical note explains residency requirements for voting in Indiana. It states a voter must be a state resident six months, township resident sixty days, and precinct resident thirty days before an election. It also outlines naturalization rules for foreign-born citizens and the necessity of lawful registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Horse Kicks Frank Stafford at Flour Mill
Late this afternoon Frank Stafford was kicked by an old dun horse used at the flouring mill. The horse was vicious and struck his right hand, but no bones were broken. Dr. Cheney dressed the injured hand and Stafford will require careful treatment for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stafford
Frank
Telephone Ear Observed In London And Bluffton
A peculiar ear condition is noted among telephone users where the left ear seems more sensitive to noise. Observations from London, New York, and Bluffton show reporters, city officials, and operators often listening with the left ear, especially when conversations are quiet or low in volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Bluffton
Deputy Recorder Helps William Quit Smoking in Huntington
In Huntington, the county recorder's office, led by deputy Miss Sibyl Weller, discourages tobacco use. Weller confronted W A High, deputy county auditor, who entered the office smoking a cigar, prompting persuasion to quit or leave. The Huntington News-Democrat notes the local temperance action and mentions a WCTU meeting at Mrs. Sam Linn's home with attendees and a September 8 follow-up planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
County Recorder’s
Sibyl Weller
W. A. High
Recorder
Delegation Heads to Portland for Dem Nomination
A large Wells county delegation travels to Portland for the district convention to nominate a Democratic candidate for congress. 128 votes exist with 68 needed. notable figures include Cass White and Edward C. DeHarity, with speeches planned by John W. Ker and state chairman William H. O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Wells County
Cass White
Nottingham
Edward C. DeHarity
Elwood
Funeral Held At Residence For Pioneer Wells County Lady
Catherine King wife of George King and mother of County Treasurer Amos G. King died at 5 PM Monday at her Travisville area home. A 72 year old Wells County pioneer born in Ohio, she moved here in 1865 with her husband. Survived by husband six children and two daughters in law. Funeral conducted at home by Rev Ralph C. Jones with burial at Six Mile cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine King
George King
Amos G. King
Bluffton
Travisville
Wells County
Piqua County
Ohio
Lewis
Amos
John
Charles King
Sarah Davis
Clara Grove
Ralph C. Jones
Poneto M. E. Church
Six Mile
Minimum Wheat Price Set At $1.20 A Bushel
The American Society of Equity issued a 1904 bulletin setting a minimum price of $1.20 per bushel for this season's wheat crop. It notes the 1904 winter wheat crop was about 100 million bushels short of recent years and urges farmers to hold their crop to stabilize the price, warning against panic by millers and rail interests. It advises holding the crop as much as possible and explains that collective restraint could raise the market price to $1.20 or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Equity
West
Boards of Trade
Methodist Sunday Schools Picnic Near Rockford
A Sunday school picnic is planned one and a half miles north of Rockford next Saturday. An invitation has been extended to area schools to attend. Signed by P. A. Allen Mrs. Will Walmer Superintendents and L. A. Beeks Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
P. A. Allen
Will Walmer
L. A. Beeks
Sturgis Hiatt. Today's 8 o'clock at home of
Local notice notes a gathering or event at the residence of Sturgis Hiatt beginning at 8 o'clock. Details on purpose or host not provided in the fragment.
Devastating Cloth Pedlars Sweep Jay County
Jay County residents faced a traveling cloth pedlar gang that fleeced buyers with inflated bids and misrepresented goods. In Jackson Township Frank Shirk gave a $49 note for suits costing $84 with linings, then the peddlers cashed the note and kept the clothes. Many others report similar losses as warned by Portland papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay County
Portland
Jackson Township
Frank Shirk
Knights Templars Parade Through San Francisco Crowds
Ten thousand Sir Knights marched along decorated streets of San Francisco. Music from forty bands and cheering spectators accompanied a twelve-division formation. The parade started downtown and wound along Market Street to Van Ness Avenue with grandstands, featuring Most Eminent Sir Henry Bates Stoddard and other dignitaries as crowds watched for King Edward of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Market Street
van Ness Avenue
Henry Bates Stoddard
Knights Tenplars
Amertes
Pet Matent
Eark
Eveton
Ma Dentind
Wales
Edward
England
Tennis Match Breaks Even On Montpelier Visit
Montpelier players Rollie Buck Rush Benner and Frank Hayes faced Marsh Cheney and Baldwin on the local court in a balanced meet Montpelier won the doubles and one singles Bluff ton took two singles Hayes was off form in his year’s first play The doubles Benner Buck beat Marsh Cheney 6 1 6 1 Cheney beat Hayes 6 2 6 1 Benner beat Baldwin 6 2 6 0 Marsh beat Buck 6 2 4 6 The next tournament will be on the Diana club courts soon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie Buck
Rush Benner
Frank Hayes
Montpelier
Marsh
Cheney
Baldwin
Bluffton
Hayes
Benner
Buck
Diana Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. B. Nelson
S. J. Brickley
G. T. Markley
John French
R. W. Stine
Lester Betts
Poneto
Warren Tappy
Hugh Rowe
East Jackson
R. A. Kilander
W. A. Lipkey
Martin Wickliffe
Mrs. Brubaker
Bowman
Central Avenue
William
Reiffsburg W. C. T. U
Sam Linn
Trict
Adair
John W. Ker
William H. O'Brien
Adams
Delaware
Jay
Madison
Randolph
Wells
Abe Simmons
Seymour Robinson
W. W. Weisell
J. H. C. Smith
Harry Gutelus
George Brickley
Earl Sturgis
W. H. Wichhorn
Bob Johnston
George Webber
John Grames
David Matlack
Henry Thoma
Geo. F. Fulton
John Eaton
George Leckner
Joseph Stahl
Tom Watson
Emanuel Biberstone
Joe Baumgardner
Methodist Sunday Schools
Sturgis Hiatt
Knights Templars
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