Major Gerrard Named Indiana National Guard Quartermaster
Major Charles Gerrard of Indianapolis appointed quartermaster general of the Indiana National Guard. The veteran officer, born 1846 in Ross County Ohio, has long served in Battery A and the Second Infantry, earning praise for leadership and a cheery disposition. He has spurred strong interest in drills, sanitation, and military events as plans move for a January Battery B ball and summer camp readiness.
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Missing merchant Lineberry reward raised to $100
Bluffton Indiana December report states Mrs Lineberry increased the reward for information on missing Ralbac merchant G A Lineberry to 100 dollars from 50. He was last seen two months ago in Bluffton ordering coal cars, with officers unable to locate him. Mrs Lineberry suspects foul play or mental derangement. Dr Johnston the Osteopath moved to fourth floor Shoaff building.
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Wells County Contractors Seek Court Order on County Funds
Wells County gravel road contractors filed a mandamus suit against County Treasurer William Dustman and Auditor Q D Garrett seeking to compel them to sue warrants and pay sums due for road work done under a three mile act. Judge Leffler in Delaware County ordered payment, prompting local officials to weigh contesting the ruling to limit liability. FC Dalley, attorney for the bond companies, said his firm might be drawn in as a party.
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Destruction Ordered for Hiser Road House Slot Machines
Sheriff Richelderfer and deputies prepare to smash two large nickel slot machines seized at the Hiser road house after a city court certified copy of the judgment. James Woonan agrees to aid in destroying the machine in exchange for police axes. The Blitz case looms pending further action in the circuit court.
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Bluffton News Roundup of Local Cases and Deaths
The afternoon court session saw Lambert Ramier v. Fleherestate claim for $80 allowed. Lerthi seeks divorce from Starr citing mistreatment and desertion with $1009 alimony. County commissioners opened December session. Adam Richey application for aquoricense to be heard. A protest filed with fifty eight signers. Baumeardner, 70, dies suddenly in Vera Cruz on way to church. Mrs Sarah A Funannan dies at her home.
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Fort Wayne man praised by Elks brothers in Warsaw
Charles Niezer of Fort Wayne delivered the memorial address at Elks lodge services in Warsaw. He drew on the order’s teachings, stressing brotherly love and remembrance. The piece highlights the memorial as living, not stone, and notes the lessons from departed brothers guiding present conduct.
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