Stroop Estate Settlement Sparks Probate Debate
In Rock Creek township court discussed the will of Jacob Stroop two land tracts a forty acre southern parcel for the widow life estate and a 150 acre northern tract for the other children. The widow renounced the will claiming one third and a commission set ended with the widow holding the forty acre tract. The court must decide if the three children get a proportional share in the northern tract equal to their potential share in the southern tract. Also Rosa Black vs William Black custody suit filed and Emilla Collier vs Howard Collier dismissed. Judge Vaughn set bond for Hiram Sills at 800 with jail postponement to late term.
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Jacob Stroop
M. Stroop
Rock Creek Township
Circuit Court
Rosa Black
William Black
Emilla Collier
Howard Collier
Drivoree
Vaughn
Hiram Sills
Sills
Wittebort Bigamy Case Stirring Hartford City Attachments
Hartford City reports suggest the Wittebort case may confirm earlier Banner claims. Leopold Wittebort, now living with Miss Grace Mason in Brussels, allegedly remarried after a Hartford City divorce. Mrs Wittebort asks authorities to arrest him for bigamy. if true, he faces penitentiary time and likely custody in Hartford City.
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Hartford City
Wittebort
Fairmount
Grace Mason
Bruffton
Brussels
Father Dice
Miss Mason
Doctor Buckner Injured in Scaffold Fall
Dr. Buckner suffered a near eye injury and facial gash when he fell from a high scaffold while holding a trowel. The blade struck his cheekbone but narrowly avoided the eye. He sought medical care locally and was dressed with plaster strips. his recovery was expected.
Married pact sought to resolve paternity charge in Stringtown area
Miss Lela Bennett testified affiant against Frank Brown charged with being the father of her unborn child. Brown was arrested by Special Policeman John Deam and jailed with a hearing set before Justice M. W. Walbert. Dick Brown urged marriage as remedy and the couple planned to wed. Brown had a brakeman job offer.
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Lela Bennett
William Bennett
Stringtown Road
Frank Brown
John Deam
Young Brown
M. W. Walbert
Dick Brown
Family Diggs Deep to Defend Suspect in Tragic Case
Mrs. Rad Andermai Krauss faces trial for alleged murder of her step-daughter Crystal Krauss. Her father Dr F W Anderman and sister Mrs Alice Bowman vow to fund her defense spending $250 cash and $1,000 in installments. Hindman to remain as attorney as funds are raised from the family and property.
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F. W. Anderman
Alice Bowman
Chicago
J. A. Hindman
Anderman
W. R. Krauss
Hartford City Times
C C Z Alger Drops Dead in Hartford City
C C Z Alger, a Hartford City carpenter and contractor, died suddenly of heart failure at his home after an uneventful day. The 15 year resident of Hartford City left home after 1 a m and was found dead near the house door. He was a prominent lodge man and former Bluffton resident.
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Hartford City
C. Z. Alger
Mr. Alger
Bluffton
Quiet Circuit Court Passes Week With Dismissing Jury
In Wells county circuit court Monday the jury was dismissed until Wednesday with no new filings. Judge Watkins and Attorney Kenner visited the Wells county bar and arranged a deposition to be used in a Huntington court trial. The Millington boy was sent to Work school.
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Millington
Watkins
Kenner
Huntington
Wells County
Red Man's Picnic At Rolling Springs Draws Crowd
The Red Man's picnic at Rolling Springs Sunday was well attended with many reporting a fine time. The event had been planned for some time and the day proved splendid for the popular resort gathering.
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Rolling Springs
Railroad cash crisis looms as claims mount
The C B C builders face a near due date on mechanics liens and foreclosures. Bluffton Pennville and local capitalists funded the rail line. Creditors fear schemes to defraud those not yet hit by the financial collapse as Mrs. Fred Bimel files a cross complaint for nearly $2,000 in a foreclosure action.
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Bluffton
Pennville
Fred Bimel
Peach Season Arrives in Bluffton from Michigan Supplies
Peach season is at hand with Michigan orchards ready to flood Indiana markets. Bluffton grocers send buyers to load cars as peaches become affordable for canning. Wells county once produced many peaches but cleared land ended the local crop. dealers now rely on Michigan for steady supply. Aaron Flemming once led local peach growing, but his orchards have declined.
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Bluffton
Michigan
Indiana
Wells County
Aaron Flemming
Organizing a Sons of Veterans Camp in City
A campaign to form two Sons of Veterans camps in the city progresses with a meeting planned at the G A R hall next Thursday. The committee seeks Civil War veterans’ sons to participate in preliminary organization steps and to appoint chapters for a permanent structure. The aim is to support aging G A R members and extend veterans’ work locally.
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Company of Sons of Veterans
Uis City
G. A. R. Hall
Sons of the
Sons of Veterans
Bluffton girl ill after alleged operation in Decatur hotel
The Democrat reports a Bluffton woman using the name Frances Beeler arrived in Decatur, fell ill after a suspected criminal operation performed by a Bluffton physician, and a dead child followed. Her condition later improved and she is expected to recover. Garth Bixler still owns a Labor Day automobile drawing prize. Asa Brown Jr and Miss Eva D Shepherd were married at Poneto M B church parsonage.
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Bluffton
Decatur
Democrat
Frances Beeler
Garth Bixler
K. of P
Asa Brown, Jr
Asa Brown
Eva D. Shepherd
George W. Shepherd
Near Bethel M. B. Church
Poneto M. B. Parsonage
Ralph C. Jones
Brown
Indiana Medical College
Taulanepolis
Bluffton men eye Har risburg coal field expansion
Bluffton residents exploring a coal field near Harrisburg Ohio have drilled test holes and found good quality soft coal at a shallow depth. They plan to open a shaft soon, expecting to ship coal to major centers using strong railroad facilities and favorable competition.
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Bluffton
Harrisburg
Aged Lady Mary Dulinsky Dies at 84 in Nottingham Township
Mrs. Mary Dulinsky aged 84 died at her home in Nottingham township after a long illness. The funeral was held Tuesday with interment at Stahl cemetery. She was among the oldest residents of the township.
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Mary Dulinsky
Nottingham Township
Stahl Cemetery
Dulinsky
Left off clothing advertised in English notice
English newspaper advertisement invites careful inspection by Mr and Mrs Brown described as having left off clothing of every description. This phrasing signals a sale or display event rather than ordinary wording. The notice emphasizes garments and invites reader attention to the event.
Noted Evangelist Mariah Woodworth Set for Indiana Tour
Mariah Woodworth Etter plans a state revival tour in Indiana after her 20 year impact there. She travels with a large tent and endorses trance style healing as a soul saving ministry. Bluffton audiences may assemble as older residents recall her prior Bluffton visits and St. Louis work is cited as recent activity.
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Mariah Woodworth
Indiana
S. P. Etter
Mariah
Bluffton
St. Louis
Digging Ginseng Becomes City Side Industry
Several young men mine Bing seng roots in the woods and sell them to locals starting small patches. The growing trade could bring profits as demand and value rise. Also advertised is fresh cod liver oil wine and a stout fattening tonic at Stout's Drug Store.
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Stout
Decatur Freak Known as Human Rat Terrier
A Decatur feature reports Harry Reed, a fly factory worker nicknamed the human rat terrier. He sits by rat holes all day, grabs rats with bare hands, and suffers no ill effects from bites. He plans to have photographs taken and tour the continent under the Decatur Commercial club.
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Freakville
Decatur
Harry Reed
Reed
Decatur Commercial Club
Clarification on Miss Frances Beeler Identity
The Banner reaffirms that Miss Frances Beeler from Berne is not related to the Berne Beeler family residing in this city. The note aims to prevent wrong impressions about the parties involved.
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Frances Beeler
Berne
Lennington Separation Case Filed Under New Law
Mrs. Elza Lennington vs Jacob Lennington for separation filed Tuesday. Second docketed case under a new law allowing separation without absolute divorce. Law requires husband to support family though he rarely visits them.
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Elza Lennington
Jacob C. Lennington
Store Offers Latest Weaves and 50 Cent Wool Suits
One of the citys largest departments showcases the seasons newest weaves and exceptional values in 50¢ wool suiting with a wide range of styles to choose from.
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Stroop Will Gase
DR. Buckner
Cc. Z. Alger
Ally
Giaims
Bender, Walmer & Barr
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