Porter Case Probed by Liberty Center Church Council
The Liberty Center Baptist church council chaired by Senator J. H. C. Smith found J. W. Porter guilty of falsehood and deceit for claiming an Indianapolis bank deposit of 1700 failed, misusing a borrowed horse, and using profane language. The council urged his expulsion, which the congregation reportedly carried out. Porter formerly pastored Liberty Center and published the Decatur Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Porter
Salamonie Association
L’orter
J. H. C. Smith
Mr. Porter
Noah Garrett
C. S. Scotton
Huntington
Oswego
Indiana
Decatur
Journal
Adams County
Funeral in Rockcreek for Mrs McAfee
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth McAfee was held at St Pauls church Rockcreek township on Monday at 10 o clock Rev James H Hawk preached the sermon She was born August 4 1832 in Berkes county PA married Samuel McAfee in October 1851 and had ten children six living She joined the Evangelical Lutheran church in 1859 and lived a devout Christian life amid long suffering and patient faith described as beloved and faithful by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McAfee
St. Paul's Church
Rockcreek Township
James H. Hawk
Presbyterian Church of
Bluffton
Elizabeth Lesh
Berkes County
Pennsylvania
John
Anna Mary Lesh
Samuel McAfee
Westmoreland County
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Christ
Funeral Attendee Tears and Loss Follow Warren Resident
The obituary notes a funeral with many tears for a deceased wife and mother. A husband and children mourn. A Bible verse is cited. In a separate item Sheriff Huffman arrested Charles Stevens on suspicion of a Kentucky murder from about a year earlier and a Tennessee assault. Stevens denied the Kentucky crime but admitted a Tennessee fight. Tennessee authorities requested Stevens be held. Kentucky authorities did not respond. After a delay, he was released and returned home near Warren with no further case developments.
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Huffman
Charles Stevens
Asher
Kentucky
Tennessee
Stevens
Warren
Lawrenceburg
Fire destroys Drum Brothers sawmill at Curryville
A large fire near Curryville destroyed Drum Brothers extensive sawmill and hoop factory Monday evening. The blaze, discovered just before midnight, overwhelmed available equipment with an estimated loss near $6,000, uninsured. The origin remains unknown and the facility employed many local workers providing timber market support.
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Drum Brother
Curryville
Drum Brothers
Petit Jurors Drawn for September Term
The following petit jurors were drawn Monday morning to serve in the September term of the circuit court which begins Monday: John Williams John Minnich and Alonzo Colbert of Jackson Robert Carnes Joshua Groves and John Bell of Chester J W Kenagy Jonathan Markley and Seth Myers of Harrison Joseph Stahl Liberty Wirely Lamm Lancaster and Albert Teagle Nottingham.
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Circuit Court
John Williams
John Minnich
Alonzo Colbert
Jackson
Robert Carnes
Joshua Groves
John Bell
Chester
J. W. Kenagy
Jonathan Markley
Seth Myers
Harrison
Joseph Stahl
Liberty
Wirely Lamm
Lancaster
Albert Teagle
Nottingham
Indiana Field August Oil Output and Rigs Report
The Oil City Derrick notes Indiana completed 122 wells in August, up 38 from July, but new production fell by 95 barrels. As of August 31, 35 rigs and 55 drilling wells were active, four fewer than July 31. There were 20 dry holes in August versus nine in July.
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Oil City
Indiana
New York World doubles issues. weekly rate offered
The New York Weekly World doubles its weekly to twice weekly and bills at 1.00 a year. Readers can receive both the Banner and the New York World twice a week for 2.20 yearly. This enables home delivery of New York news three days apart at a reduced rate.
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New York Weekly World
New York
New York World
Local marriages licensed by Clerk Oppenheim
The clerk issued marriage licenses to Chas H Meyers and Della M Fisher Hugh Parker and Jane Dougherty Chester Maddox and Ida Hege Joshua Feighner and Mary Hoppengardner John W Shane and Maggie Wilhelm William Nash and Elizabeth C Reddin George R Yarger and Mary A Yarger Charles Landig and Louisa A Jones John E Lantz and Virginia Blue Clarence Imfair and Cora A Brecktill George A Walker and Lucy A Peterman Matthew W Storey and Florence Scotten Chas F Jones and Ella Barnthouse Andrew J Schulz and Cela Schneider William Puckett and Melissa M Helton Frederick A Masterson and Cora H Fetters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Oppenheim
Chas. H. Meyers
Della M. Fisher
Hugh Parker
Jane Dougherty
Chester Maddox
Ida Hege
Joshua Feighner
Mary Hoppengardner
John W. Shane
Maggie Wilhelm
Wiliam
Nash
Elizabeth C. Reddin
George R. Yarger
Mary A. Yarger
Charles Landig
Louisa A. Jones
John E. Lantz
Virginia Blue
Clarence QC
Imfair
Cora A. Brecktill
George A. Walker
Lucy A. Peterman
Matthew W. Storey
Florence Scotten
Chas. F. Jones
Ella Barnthouse
Andrew J. Schulz
Cela Schneider
Willian Puckett
Melissa M. Helton
Frederick A Masterson
Cora H. Fetters
End of Fifty third congress yields tariff and tax reforms
The Fifty third Congress ended its session March 28, delivering notable Democratic reforms. Repeals of the Sherman, federal election, and McKinley laws, plus tax changes, greenback taxation limits, and a strong anti trust measure, reduce federal power and expenses. The income tax aims to shift burden to wealth and promises lasting revenue reform.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Republic
United States
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Union
Congress
Cooper
United States Treasury
Sayers
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
Europe
McKinley
Democrats Defend Fifty Third Congress Record and Gas Tax Case
The passage praises Democratic unity in the Fifty third Congress while condemning Republican allies. It cites a Chicago Times editorial boasting that the party ended corporate favoritism in Indiana through new tax laws. It notes the gas trust worth and low dividends, with the state board of equalization under scrutiny for bias and low assessments.
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House of Relatives
Congress
Chicago Times
Indiana
Chicago Gas Trust
State Board of Equalization
Springfield
Gas Trust
Appointment of Henry M. Dawson as Administrator
Notice that Henry M. Dawson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Madison L. Gondin of Wells county deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. Clerk of Wells circuit court, A Oppenheim, with attorneys 7 Watson Mock & Simmons.
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Henry M. Dawson
Madison L. Gondin
Wells County
Oppenheim
Wells
Watson, Mock & Simmons
Notary Public Seeks Wells County Pension and Will Work
C L Bue announces as Notary Public for Wells county ready for business. Specializes in executing pension vouchers and making wills. Clients may find him at Tocsin.
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Wells County
Tocsin
C.L. Bue
Excursions Offered From Indiana to Ohio and West
Railroad notes announce a seventh annual excursion from Huntington Indiana to Lancaster Ohio for old settlers reunion and Fairfield county fair at five dollars round trip with sale dates October eighth and ninth and thirty day return limit. Additional harvest excursions on Clover Leaf lines depart on September 25 and October ninth to points across Kansas Colorado Wyoming Montana and more with through tickets and free reclining chair cars and vestibuled sleepers.
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Erie Lines
Chicago & Erie R. BR
Huntington
Ind
Lancaster
Ohio
Columbus
W. G. MacEdward
T. P. A. Erie Lines
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Nebraska
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisana
Iowa
Dakota
Minnesota
C. C. Jenkins
Gen. Pags. Agt
Toledo
Clover Leaf Route To Michigan Points Announces Fare Dates
Notice from Co. C. Jenkins G. P. A. Toledo O. announces one fare rates to principal Michigan points via T. St. L. & K. C. R. R. Clover Leaf Route with connections. Travel dates October 17 and November 14.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Arkansas
T. St. L
Co. C. Jenkins, G. P. A
Toledo
Sousa Band Announces Low Rate Excursion Tickets
The Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railway Clover Leaf route offers low rate excursion tickets from all stations until Oct 18. Contact nearest agent or C. C. Jenkins G P A Toledo Ohio for details. The St Louis Exposition and Midway Plaisance fair runs Oct 16. 713.
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Toledo, St. Louis
Kansas City
Farmers' Loan and Abstract Office Promotes Local Loans
Money loaned on farm and city property with monthly or yearly payments and privilege of early payoff. We offer fast neat abstracts, guaranteed accuracy and satisfaction. Bluffton Indiana firm claims to loan more than rivals and advertises college fund loans. J H C Smith, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Fund
State of
Todiana
Farmers’ Loan and Abstract Office
Bluffton
Indiana
Frank &. Smith
Northwestern line offers low rate tours to western regions
The North Western Line announces home seeker excursions to Northwestern Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana and Idaho. Tickets go on sale September 11 25 and October 5 with return validity within twenty years. Stop overs allowed on the going trip. For rates details contact ticket agents or apply to W A Thrall Chicago.
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West
Northwest
Northwestern Line
Iowa
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Manitoba
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Idaho
W. A. Thrall
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Wells County Offers Best Terms in Local Deals
Local officials pledge to secure the best terms for residents in Wells County, aiming to maximize benefits from new contracts and deals. Community leaders emphasize transparency and swift implementation to boost services and infrastructure for all taxpayers.
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Wells County
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