Hartford City Lineman Arrested After Interurban Car Incident
Conductor Sam Duffy of the interurban Hartford City line reported a drunken passenger, James Carter of Bell Telephone, on the 10:58 northbound car. Carter faced Marshal Worley and the mayor, pleaded guilty to intoxication, and was jailed after noisy conduct and threats of removal.
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Sam Duffy
Interurban
Hartford City Times
James Carter
Bell Telephone Company
Sheriff Hudson
Marshal Worley
Carter
Muncie
Duffy
Cartier
Will Go to Kalamazoo L M Kistler Leaves Banner
L M Kistler a machinist operator who oversaw the Banner Linotype resigns to join the Gazette News in Kalamazoo. He will manage three machines and work part time. His expertise is described as hard to match and the new role includes a salary increase.
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L. M. Kistler
Banner
Kalamazoo
Gazette News
Lew
Contractors push gravel roads despite harsh weather
County crews report contractors suffer from soft, weathered roads hindering gravel hauling. Despite delays, nearly all road projects are advancing rapidly as work continues across the county.
University Club formed by twelve local scholars
Twelve congenial spirits organized the University Club to discuss current events, study literature, and pursue scientific progress. Officers include Chancellor Dr C J Blackman and vice chancellor George Arnold, with a constitution committee headed by George Matlack. The next meeting is at Eichhorn Matlack offices.
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University Club
C. J. Blackman
George Arnold
W. S. Cheney
George Matlack
Judge Saylor
A. A. Brown
Eichhorn & Matlack
Mrs Levi Heller Seeks Divorce After Return to Municie
Mrs Heller returned to her mother's home in Municie to pack and inform her husband of her desire for a divorce. Levi Heller said he may seek a writ of divorce, having given his wife money and separated after a troubled marriage. He denied any publicized altercation and indicated no plans to block a divorce, while noting their relations have not been pleasant.
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Levi Heller
Muncie
Heller
Levi
Bluffton Opera House Rivalry Sparks Mudroom Feud
Decatur residents lash out through papers at Bluffton over theatre stature. They call Bluffton’s playhouse superior and recall Manager De Lacour who built Decatur’s venue and refused a modern deal. The feud centers on pride, venue quality, and past negotiations.
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Decatur
Bluffton
de Lacour
Toledo Capitalists Eye Scale Truck Plant Purchase
Toledo capitalists arrive to inspect the scale truck property with plans to buy and restart production. The deal, near completion, faces a possible final hitch but optimism remains for conversion into a leading local manufacturing firm, creating jobs for mechanics and drawing families to town.
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Toledo
Local notes from Kokomo and surrounding towns
F T Mann traveled to Kokomo and Fred Krill to Marion on business. The city purchased 100 loads graves of Amos King and Ale Hesher for repair work. Billy Cover of Rock Creek township visited the city. Mrs Andy Reed is very ill. A prayer meeting is planned at the Reformed Church this evening. Mrs Charles Pierca and Mrs Vince Pease of Craigville spent the afternoon in town. See the window at the 10 cent store enamel ware sale Saturday starting at 8 am. The mother and sister of Attorney Thus B Saylor arrive tomorrow. Mr Saylor has rented property managed by J E McLain and wife and will move in.
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Billy Cover
Rock Creek Township
Charles Pierca
Vince Pease
Craigville
B. Saylor
Mr. Saylor
J. E. McLain
Masonic Lodge Invited to Montpelier Visit and Banquet
Members of the Bluffton lodge received an invitation from Montpelier to attend on September 29. They will travel by interurban and will perform degree work for the Montpelier Masons, followed by a banquet. A substantial turnout is anticipated.
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Masonic Lodge
Montpelier
S. E. Hitchcock
M. W
Hitchcock
Bluffton
Montpelier Masons
W C T U Convention In Poneto Changes Schedule
Tomorrow in Poneto the W C T U holds sessions starting at 8 30 as officers are elected. Morning devotions by Mrs Julia Thurber, committees named, reports given, and noon prayer by Mrs Martha McBride. Afternoon features installation and memorials, then evening medal contest by Mrs Hannah Reiff. Notice to Lady Maccabees seeks return of Supreme By-Laws to 604 West South Street by Monday.
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Poneto
Julia Thurber
Martha McBride
Goodin
Hannah Reiff
Lady Maccabees
Sixteen Roumanians Lose Jobs Over Overtime Refusal
Sixteen Roumanians formerly employed on the C B and C railroad were dismissed after quitting time to avoid overtime loading six ties. Superintendent Curtis smilingly informed them their services were no longer needed as Receiver Fleming began paying workers from his own funds. The men had stood by the offices on South Meridian Street seeking new work while jobs were filled.
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South Meridian Street
Watch
Curtis
Dagoes
Fleming
Flaming
Portland Review
Quarried Stone Plant Faces Repeated Setbacks
Kenagy and Starr opened a stone quarry at the foot of Wabash street but have encountered repeated troubles. A boiler scare led to repairs, pumps were restarted, and today packing blew around a man hole, forcing shutdowns. Starr hopes to resume tomorrow as others like Miss Allie Waltz and Lafayette McWilliams visited the area. A patent pumping jack described in the Banner is praised for limiting wear on polish rods, with 40 enamel sale items listed for Saturday at the 10 Cent Store.
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Kenagy
Starr
Wabash Street
Mr. Starr
Bob Marshall
Another Wedding at County Clerk Office
William Henry Studabaker of Missouri and Delaware County wed Miss Emma Irene Rockstall, a Wells County girl, in a ceremony at the county clerk’s office conducted by Justice Walbert. The event drew witnesses including L L Martz and society editor Clara Cook with a jubilant send off.
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Studabaker
Hugh
Walbert
Fay Swing
William Henry Studabaker
Missouri
Delaware County
Emma Irene Rockstall
Wells County
L. L. Martz
Clara Cook
Our Society
Studa
Cover Habeas Corpus Case Fights Over Amendments
In a continuing habeas corpus dispute the court sustained motions to quash the writ twice and granted leave for further amendments to the petition. The plaintiff again sought additional amendments as the case again looms, while the child remains at the grandfather William Cover’s home under claimed good care. The amended complaint accuses the husband of conduct including throwing the wife’s mother from the house and neglect, seeking custody.
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William Cover
Shaq
Lost Valuable Horse Believed Sick Near Ice Wagon
John Zimmerman reports a large gray horse driven to the ice wagon has died after a lung fever illness diagnosed by veterinarians. The loss amounts to about $200, with the animal valued at $175. Zimmerman laments the setback and notes the team drew much attention and compliments before the horse's death.
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John Zimmeran
John Kay
Zimmerman
Garton Versus Derr Paternity Case Compromised
This afternoon in circuit court the case Garton versus Derr reached a compromise of the suit. The defendant agreed to pay the plaintiff 260, and to have served for all cases in the action up to date. This will bring the total somewhat higher.
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Garton
Death of Mrs Allen Yearich Reported in Argos
The remains of Mrs. Allen Yearich died yesterday afternoon at her mother's home on the west side. She had come to visit three weeks ago and fell ill soon after. Her husband arrived by morning train and she passed away in the afternoon. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Argos, with family members accompanying the body. She initially improved, then declined rapidly yesterday. The county is widening the road between the wagon bridge and railroad north of the city. Villa North residents are having cement walks laid there. Last night Miss Bessie Smith hosted a small gathering on South Street with friends and music. Those present included Misses Bellas Wade Alta Sark and Messrs Tat Hatfeld Vern Jullan Ray Shroy.
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Allen Yearich
William Whitman
Argos
Villa Nort
Bessie Smith
South Street
Bellas Wade
Alta Sark
Mesars
Tat Hatfeld
Vern Jullan
Ray Shroy
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F. T. Mann
Kokomo
Fred Krill
Marion
Andy Reed
Reformed Church
Come
Dowie
Teddy
Poneto Church
John Faylor
Allie Waltz
Lafayette McWilliams
Squire Walbert
John Zimmerman
Sarton
Allen Yearick
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