Labor Day Parade Highlights Bluffton Celebration
On Labor Day Bluffton celebrated with a grand industrial parade at 10 o'clock and a torchline parade at night. The morning procession featured Lee Martz and Henry Johnson as marshals, Linn Grove band, Helen Cook with carriage, 500 school children, and various trades unions followed by floats from carpenters, bricklayers, cigar makers, typographical union, painters, and local businesses. Afternoon programs included speeches by Joseph Shields and Fred Strickland, an old fiddlers contest with prizes including the tallest violinist and oldest fiddler, and numerous other prize-winning acts.
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Bluffton
Lee Martz
Henry Johnson
Qarshals
Linn “Grove
Bert Heller
Helen Cook
Typographical Union
Painters’ Union
Opera House
McBride
Ferguson & Redding
George D. Shigley
Myer & Klopfenstine
Dr. Fowler
Joe Pierce
S Auto
Royal Tailors
Colored Jubilee Singers
Marton
W. J. Spencer
Bulger
Arnold & Co
J. W. Smith
Dray
Ashbaucher Bros
Rube Orchestra
Rube Band
Frank Stafford
Joseph Shields
Elwood
Fred Strickland
A. W. Ham- Milton
Levi Mock
Manson Reiff
Osias Eliott
Montpeler
Harrison Craig
John French
Scott fined for gas escape at Wells county well
Scott of Chester township was fined after three cases over escaping natural gas from a well on the D M and Albert Spaulding farm near Montpelier Wells county. Gas inspector Bryce Kinney filed affidavits. prosecutor Burns sent them. Scott pled guilty to two counts, paying $32 total, with two cases dismissed.
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Peter Scott
Chester Township
Fridday
Crouse
Scott
Walbert
D. M
Albert Spaulding
Montpelier
Wells County
Bryce A. Kinney
Marion
Burns
New Club Rooms Open In Opera House Lodge
The Hiks held a meeting Thursday evening in their new club rooms at the opera house. The unfinished lodge room will host meetings once furniture arrives, likely this week. The space features two billiard and two pool tables and is open to the public, with members praising the move and anticipating a fine, future finish. The next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday at the same venue.
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Hiks
Opera House
Bluffton Team Triumphs In Nine Inning Battle
Bluffton defeated Montpelier 15 to 12 after a nine inning contest that extended beyond the planned seven. Montpelier led at the seven inning mark but consented to continue, and Bluffton sealed the win in the ninth with a final score of 4 Boore of 15 to 12. A return game likely soon.
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Montpelier
Bluffton
Fifteen year old Vilas Newhouse charged in forged check attempt
Vilas Newhouse, aged fifteen, was brought to police headquarters after trying to pass a ten dollar check in the name of Wiley John Newhouse. The youth claimed harsh home treatment and a stepfather's eviction, with ties to multiple local homes near Petroleum and a prior theft at Ben Moyer's residence.
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Vilas Newhouse
White
Police Department
Reasoner
First National Bank
C. H. Bundy
John Newhouse
Warren
Ind
Cliff
Wiley Newhouse
Marion Chronicle
Petroleum
Wm. Books
Samuel Gehrett
Ben Moyer
Moyer
al Moyer
Bluffton
Clover Leaf introduces new engines and expanded tracks
Several Erie engines leased by the Clover Leaf were brought to Delphos shops and put into service. No 1220 did yard duty Sunday. The trainmen call the new engines Mother Hubbards as freight traffic remains brisk. Roadmaster Kelley orders 4100 feet of new passing tracks between Toledo and Marion to handle the growing trains.
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Erie
Clover Leaf
Delphos
Kelley
Toledo
Marion
Delphos Herald
Mossburg Fined for Assaulting Betts
Mossburg was fined one dollar and costs after resisting Officer Betts on Sunday evening near the south side park. Betts, the sexton, attempted to arrest him and bring him to the mayor's office. Mossburg pleaded guilty. his father stayed the docket.
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Mossburg
Lester Betts
South Side Park
Betts
Sexton
Miller and Baker Wedding at Keystone Home
On September 1, 1904 two miles north of Keystone, Lewis Elmer Miller and Sarah Odessa Baker wed at the groom’s home. Rev J W Robbing officiated with three witnesses as family shared a noon ceremony and a bountiful meal followed by fruit and candy at four. The couple began married life amid well wishers and a festive sendoff.
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Keystone
Lewis Elmer Miller
Sarah Odessa Baker
Fred Oswalt
Ida Miller
J. W. Robbing
Muncie
Oil men leaving Montpelier shift to Muncie fields
Oil operators are abandoning Montpelier for Muncie in large numbers amid hopes of a permanent Delaware field. The Muncie region reports about 100 wells in 90 days with total initial production over 21 000 barrels, averaging 210 barrels per well. Leases near gussiers fetch up to 15 000 dollars, while an eighty acre parcel recently sold for 65 000. The Republic Iron and Steel company could divest its Delaware holdings for over a million. Providence Oil’s Mills farm near Selma yielded a 700 barrel well after only days of drilling.
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Montpelier
Munele
Peru
Delaware
Muncie
Kansas
Indian Territory
Lather
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Delaware County
Providence Oil Company
Mills Farm
Selma
Editors Gather in New York for Democratic Conference
A large meeting of editors led by Josephus Daniels plans a September 7 banquet at the Waldorf Astoria with toasts from Henry Watterson Clark Howell John B Stoll P Herman Ridder Willis Abbott and Andrew McLain. Delegations from states east of the Mississippi are to attend with guests from the far west. George Saunders and B Cox travel to New York for the conference while Thursday includes a Hudson visit to Judge Parker and Charles W Knapp who will address the presidential candidate.
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Josephus Daniels
New York City
Alten B. Par- Parker
Mississippi River
Waldorf-Astoria
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
John B. Stoll
South Bend Times
P. Herman Ridder
New York Staats-Zeitung
Willis J. Abbott
Detroit Unites? States Daily
Andrew McLain
Jaooklyn Citizen
The
Banner
Ienday
B Cox
Hartford City News
Hudson
Esorus
Judge Parker
Charles W. Knapp
St. Louis Republic
Advertised Letters Remaining in Bhiffton Post Office
A week ending September 5 1904 lists remaining names including Mrs Brown Mr John H Ballenbaucher Adolph Christiones F N Depew J A Davis Tillie Fisher Mrs Lorenz Grimes Bob McCordal Lizzie Reed Robert A Smith Peter Sigsbee T C Sander Mrs Phil two Weist J H Weist plus others in Bhiffton Indiana post office.
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Bhiffton
Ind
Brown
John H. Ballenbaucher
Adolph. Christiones
F. N. Depew
J. A. Davis
Tillie. Fisher
Lorenz. Grimes
Bob. McCordal
Lizzie
Reed
Robert A. Smith
Peter
Sigsbee
T. C. Sander
Phil
Weist
J. H
Len Monroe In Trouble After Clash With Charley Mock
Monday evening near the court house corner Charley Mock of West Bluffton struck Len Monroe after Monroe allegedly insulted Mock's wife. Monroe, said to be intoxicated, attempted to embrace Mrs Mock. Mock defended his wife with a punch that cut Monroe's nose. He was cared for by friends.
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Charley Mock
West Bluffton
Len Monroe
Monroe
Mrs. Mock
Poffenberger Fined for Assault in Local Case
Late Tuesday Prosecutor Burns brought State vs Peter Poffenberger for assault and battery on Fred Rinehart and dismissed the charge intent. Judge Vaughn fined Poffenberger ten dollars and issued a severe reprimand. A recent American Federation of Catholic Societies meeting urged Catholics and non Catholics to influence state legislatures to enact laws restricting divorce and harmonizing marriage and divorce laws across states.
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Burns
Peter Poffenberger
Fred Rinehart
Vaughn
Poffenberger
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Uwpon
K P Auto Lottery Ends As Garth Bixler Wins Car
The K of P automobile venture concluded Monday evening. Garth Bixler claimed the prize after buying many numbers. Proceeds go to the new castle hall fund for the lodge. The sale and draw were supervised by Harry Swisher, J S Gilliland, and BH Mossman with Kent Skiles operating the churn.
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K. of P. Automobile Enterprise
Thoma
Messrs
Harry Swisher
J. S. Gilliland
BH. H. Mossman
Kent Skiles
Wessell Cummins
Wessell Cumming
W. H. Eichhorn
Garth Bixler
Bee Hive
Bannerman
Myers Bros
K. of P. Lodga
Compulsory Education Law Sets School Attendance Rules
The law requires children aged 7 to 14 in Indiana to attend public private or parochial schools or multiple schools for a term at least equal to the local school year. Violations may incur fines from five to twenty five dollars and possible county jail time up to ninety days.
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Indiana
Taylor Coons Again Takes Over Clinton Hotel
The Clinton hotel changes hands again as former proprietor Taylor Coons takes possession this Friday. Retiring owner R. A. Brown plans to return to Bluffton possibly with relocation, while remaining in Kokomo is also a possibility. The new proprietor will run the hostelry on up to date lines.
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Clinton Hotel
Taylor Coons
R. A. Brown
Bluffton
Kokomo Dispatch
Bryan at Marion Rally by Eleventh District Democrats
Democrats of the Eleventh district plan a monster rally at Marion in the coming weeks with Bourke Cochran of New York Senator Daniels of Virginia and William J. Bryan likely to speak. Chairman Barnes booked the coliseum for three meetings and the date will hinge on the state speakers bureau. Bluffton Democrats will attend to hear these distinguished orators.
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Marion
Bourke Cochran
New York
Senator Daniels
Virginia
William J. Bryan
Barnes
Bluffton
Divorced Suit Filed by Alma Ertle’s Attorneys
Eichhorn and Matlack file for divorce from John B. Ertle on abandonment and request alimony and support. Former residence Fayette County. petitioner Mrs Alma Ertle now resides in Union Township.
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Eichhorn & Matlack
Alma Ertle
John B. Ertle
Fayette County
Barbers and Cigar Makers Clash In City Ball Game
The barbers and cigar makers played Monday with the cigar makers winning 10 to 3. A curious note says the barbers marked five scores on the smokers and claimed ten to eight. The match took place on Studabaker farm grounds north of the city. Mrs Nancy Marsh, nine miles south, fell seriously ill Monday at noon and was moved to her son's home W A Marsh on Central Avenue for care. By Tuesday morning she was reporting improvement.
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Barbers
Cigar Makers
Studabaker Farm
Nancy Marsh
Honday
W. A. Marsh
Central Avenae
Mystery of Krauss Home Case Deepens With Poison Clue
A found envelope in Rae Krauss's room reportedly contained poison used to mix arsenic with corn meal for Crystal. Relatives reveal details as suspicions rise over Mrs Rae Krauss's role. Bowmen’s nervous actions led to drawer search uncovering the toxic clue.
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Krauss
R. Krauss
Mra
Rae Krauss
Aig Ter
Tocsin Notes Y P C U Meeting and Local Activities
Miss Effie Foley is on the sick list, but improving. Grace Beaty, J Kleinknight, and Elmer Davidson spoke at the Emmaus Epworth League and Tocsin Y P C U joint meeting, which elected Elmer Davidson president and a slate including Viola Smith, Mayme Meckley, Garnett Kleinknight, Irvin Engle, and Emily Henline. Rev. J K Borkert preached farewell, five were baptized, one joined the church, and Rev. Borkert leaves the U B conference on the 13th. Others attended a Decatur trip. Laura Beck and Misses Sadie and Dessa Miller rode the train. Sunday School drew 125. officers elected include Raymond Wasson, Dessa Miller, Garnet Kleinknight, and Irvin Engle. Edgar Sage and wife of Fort Wayne visited Mrs Sage’s parents, Mr and Mrs John Engle.
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Effie Foley
Pearl Ruby
Sadie
Dessa Miller
Emmaus Epworth League
Tocsin Y. P. C. U
Grace Beaty
J. Kleinknight
Elmer Davidson
Y. P. C. U. Society
Viola Smith
Mayme Meckley
Garnett Kleinknight
Irvin Engle
Emily Henline
J. K. Borkert
Borkert
U. B
Decatur
Laura Beck
Raymond Wasson
Garenet Kleinknight
N. J. Kleinknight
Edgar Sage
Fort Wayne
SOWARDS REUNION AT T J SOWARDS FARM
The third reunion will be held at the T. J. Sowards farm in Lancaster township on Friday September 9 1904. All boys and everyone are cordially invited to bring baskets and enjoy one day of recreation. President Wm Sowards announces details.
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T. J. Sowards
Lancaster Township
Hiys
Wm. Sowards
New Council Member Appointed in Harrison Township
Onns Bender was Tuesday appointed to succeed Peter Brickley who resigned creating a vacancy in Harrison township. Brickley stepped down from the council, and Bender took the seat this week.
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Onns Bender
Peter Brickley
Harrison Township
Mr. Brickley
Miss Avella Hammond Resigns as Substitute in City Schools
Miss Avella Hammond resigns as substitute in city schools and assumes charge at a school in Chester township. She will begin her duties one week from last Monday. Squire Miller of Rock Creek township visited town Friday morning after months away, having suffered a bout of malarial fever for a month. An altercation occurred Sunday morning near the post office between Freem Carlisle and W H Wichhorn, with a brief street dispute but no serious harm.
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Avella Hammond
Chester Township
Squire Miller
Rock Creek Township
Milles
Freem Carlisle
Freem
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