Local court docket and county news mix
The State vs Bennett Harper—petit larceny case with defense by Lowry Robertson and O Rourke. Other items include assaults, continuances before Squire Bittinger, a cane theft trial, and a rich mix of community notices. County business covers bond filings, rumored physician election, and ongoing highway talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Harper
Lowry
Robertson
O'Rourke
D. O. Fisher
Fisher
Fred J. Warren
Three Oaks
Mich
Bothner
Squire Bittinger
John E. Kerns
Mess
Stratton & Stratton
Newton Burwell
Bluffton
William H. Bond, Jr
John J. Harrington
Bond
Peltier
Montgomery Street
John
Notable Local Arrivals and Moves Reported in Bluffton Scene
The Bluffton town page records visits and movements including Hon. Newton Burwell, Dr. Keller's recovery, Judge Borden taking the bench on Oct 23, 1875, and numerous residents and visitors such as Miss Helen M. Miller, Henry Anderson, Miss Lillie Thomas, and J. C. Beeks heading to southern trips. Also noted are professional and civic ties with Insurer A C Greenebaum, Inman line agent G Falck, and others returning from travels to Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Zollara
Criminal Court
Dr. Holland
Arcola
Kerns
Borden
Helen M. Miller
New York State
Henry Anderson
R.M. Wright
Lillie Thomas
Toledo
Alibi clears Parker. Henry Tons Jr. blamed for fraud
Parker released after alibi evidence at the Squire's court. Henry Tons Jr. is identified as the guilty party, having used checks drawn in his name to defraud retailers including a $37 check at Rommel and Bros and an $18 shoe purchase, before fleeing the city. The Tons family is shown sympathy. restitution is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Parker
Squire
Bittinger
Parker
Henry Tous Jr
L. C. Hull
Aaron Markley
J. Tyler & Sons
B. Trentman & Sons
Groucers
Henry Tons, Jr
First National Bank
Young Tons
Alma Insurance Company
Tons
Enraged physician threatens to amputate with revolver
At 162 Montgomery Street a dispute over Miss Wilder’s care led Dr. Meyers to threaten Burns with arrest and a revolver. Burns was taken to the calaboose but released on bail. The case goes to Squire Bittinger Friday at 9.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Street
Wilder
Wm. H. Meyers
Detroit
Burns
Harrison
Calaboose
Squire Bittinger
Important Court Order Grants Receiver Increased Powers
General J D Cox as receiver of the Toledo Wabash and Western railroad is given expanded authority. The court requires separate accounting for leased lines and directs surplus earnings to be deposited in Toledo banks in the name of the respective companies. The receiver is empowered to modify or abrogate existing contracts related to railroad track use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wabash and Western Railway Company
Wabash Equipment Company
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railway Company
J. D. Cox
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad
Toledo Wabash and
Weathern
Toledo
Ake
Lecture on Biamarck at Colserick's Opera House
Dr Rogera, noted speaker with strong east and west reputation, will lecture tonight on Biamarck at Cols erick's Opera House. He will dissect the diplomat with keen insight. Tomorrow he presents England's Return to Catholicity with doors at 7 and performance at 8. Reserved seats available at Stockbridge's book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogera
East
Biamarck
Colserick
Opera House
England
Stockbridge
Police Court Notes and Pekin Rail Opening
Police court records show several defendants fined for drunken and disorderly conduct including Frank Johnson Manuel Fox George Scott James Stanley John Smith and Victor Eagan with small amounts paid. The Toledo Commercial reports the Pekin division of the Toledo Wabash Western railroad will reach Peoria IL creating a through line to Indianapolis St. Louis and points south and east with new passenger and freight service and a bridge opening to St Louis on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
Manuel Fox
George Scott
George
James Stanley
John Smith
Pocahontas
Victor Eagan
Toledo
Pekin
Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad
Peoria IL
Peoria
Decatur
Daneville
Lafayette
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Boston Tea Store Adverts and Civic Meeting Notice
Extra large ripe bananas and green peas offered at the Boston Tea Store with prices and daily arrivals. A festival notice invites ladies to support the home of the friendless on June 16 at No 15 West Wayne street. Also listings for ham quality, berries, figs, carpets, and a dog purchase ad. stalls resold June 17 per city resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deas Norton
P., We. W. and C
Bourbon Sanday
Deke Mertens
William Jackson
Poole
Jefferson Street
Jobs
Boston
West Wayne Street
Reed
Mas
J. A. Averney
Prest
Common Council
Martin Sonax
Marke
Alexander Smith & Son
El.sworts
Axpurn & Cos
East
Berry Street
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Root & Company
Calhoun St
Ladies
Ulsters
Percales & Cambrics
Grey Nee Batse
Pisin Lewna
Se Pate
Atlemen
Nottingham
New York
D. W. Hammond, M. D
Wagner
Furnival & Son
Charles F. Haviland
Ward
Columbia Street
Baily Sentinel
Fort Wayne
Horatio Goodwin
Elizabeth G. Humphrey
Wm. Ahnetead
Dennie BR. McFeely
Mary Agnes Maley
Ryan and
Edsall
Dra. Beck
Rosenthal
Eg Skoy
Squire ‘Ayenrail
Elie
J.C. Beeks
Enq
Laporte
Ind
the Gazette
Board of County Commissioners
Hammond
Metcalf
John H. Bass
Chicago
Dr. Keller
Dr. Morris and Son
Ohio
Cary Evans
A. C. Greenebaum
General Insur
Ance
Beaj. F. Ibach
Hontingion
Aveline House
John Statsonberger
Our City
Fred Sullivan
Jackson
T., W. and
Ezehlinger
8. E. Moras
Sentinel Office
Barnes Perfection
Boston Tea
Wooleen & Downard’s
Lewin-street
Waray
Grenadines
Pany
S. Matthews
Paconlein
Patro
Breito Sons
Isa
Econ
Eax
Humphreys Homeopathic
Parkege
Avs Bakes and & Ss
Lamon Eit Saanes
Kemauieomner Athic Medicine Company
Broadway
Bie
Powem
Guilirete
YFO
Bax
Brooklyn
Patrick Henry
Sprague
Merrimack
Brussels
Victoria
Marseilles
Auro
Foster Brothers & Company
Irish Catholic Benevolent and
Father Mathew's Societies
Ewing's Grove
Allen Mackey & Co
State Street
Palmer House
Chicaco, Ill
C. Footes
Consaomers
D. C. Foote
Weatern Factory
South Water
Wabash Avenue
Brasoa
Abbot Downing CO
B. Ayres
Druggissit
Aveline House Block
NWEW
Gilbert, Hubbard & CO
Twines & Cordage Steel
South Water Sr
Allan Line
Montreal Ocean Steamship CO
General Western Office
Chicago, Il
Liverpool
Glasgow
Quebec
Portland
Baltimore
Norfolk
Europe
America
Northwest
Allan & CO
Wand
Lasalle St
Junesdead
Armstrong & Co
Mayer
E.G. Grayfe
Mayer & Graffe
Columbia St
Railroads
Muncie
Muncie and
Cincinnati
R.R
Louisville
AED
Terre Haute
Nashville
Kumbcit
Parkersburg
Coal and Iron
Bas & Smith
Coal and Coke
Cannel Coal
Lake Superior
McLachlan & CO
West Main Street
Ogden
Main St
Clinton
Water &T
Cleveland, O
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