Notable Bluffton Trial Details Fatal Wolfe Shooting
Witnesses in Wells circuit court recount John W. Terrell firing on Melvin Wolfe at Dr. Saunders' office on July 12. Testimony shows Terrell smashing the door and firing as Wolfe lay wounded. clothing and blood evidence presented. Hutchinson notes Terrell had threatened and was seen with a shotgun.
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Sentinel
Bluffton
Ind
John W. Terrell
Melvin Wolfe
Nottingham
Wells
Wolfe
Saunders
Terrell
J. M. Hopkins
Hopkins
Moerlestine
Frank Kelly
Petroleum
Fire destroys St. Pauls Church in wind swept blaze
A south wind carried sparks from a fire at St. Pauls Church to Berry Street as burning debris rained down. Firefighters fought the blaze under freezing conditions with ice-locked gear for about two hours. Pipeman Henry Guth was injured when a slate detached from the roof struck him near the eye.
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Berry Street
Henry Guth
Engine Company No. 1
Guth
Gross Drug Store
8. H. Havice
St Pauls Lutheran Church Fire Destroys Historic Edifice
The St Pauls Lutheran congregation, founded in 1887 as a pioneer in the state, saw its handsome church building burn today. The destruction marks a loss for one of Mo s finest church structures, with only one other nearby church rivaling its size and setting in the synod.
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St. Paul’s
Missouri
Direst Poverty Starvation and Addiction in Fort Wayne
An affidavit charges Isaac Herring with failure to provide for his wife Elizabeth Waugh Herring and four children. The family, living in squalor, faces lack of food clothing and fuel as local charities may help but cannot meet needs. A fifteen year old son works at Wabash shops while the wife cannot work due to illness and pregnancy.
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Churubusco
Herring
Elizabeth Waugh
Isaac Herring
Fort Wayne
G. V. Kell
Eel River
Catherine Sorg
Pleasant
Merica Hoagland
Georgia Reynolds
Indianapolis
Public Library Commission
State House
Lani
Bank of Earth
Resort Destroyed In Fire At Lakeside Hartman Bath House
The Lakeside bath house owned by Henry and Joseph Hartman was destroyed by fire shortly before 4 am. The loss, about 1500 dollars with 500 insurance, included stock, a gas engine, rowboats and bath paraphernalia. Cause listed incendiary by owner John Hartman. Firefighters 2 and 6 responded. second alarm from Washington and Harmer streets. A new waiting room will be erected in a week or ten days.
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Messrs
Henry and
Joseph H. Hartman
George Behler
Columbia Avenue
Behler
John Hartman
St. Joe Athletic Club
Washington and Harmer Streets
Lakeside
Hartman
Farmers Advocate Road Improvements and Soil Renewal
Farmers urge better roads and tile drainage in clay soils. Kell advises fewer acres with more bushels, soil fertility via clover grass livestock manures drainage and proper tools and fertilizers. Billingsley applauds Allen county corn quality and promotes beef and pork profit with improved stock housing and feeding practices.
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Kell
Billingsley
Allen County
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Governor Endorses Remedy
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid that digest all foods, strengthens the stomach, cures dyspepsia and indigestion, and improves blood and strength. Gov. G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses it after trying multiple bottles and recommends to friends. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Meyer Bros. Co
Colombian officials lunch with Secretary Hay on Isthmus matters
In Washington on December 3, Dr. Herran and General Reyes, Colombia's special representative, met Secretary Hay for luncheon. They discussed recent happenings on the Isthmus and Hay listened with interest to Reyes' statement of the Colombian government's position.
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Washington
Herran
General Reyes
Colombia
Hay
Reyes
Panama Cheers Roosevelt as Canal Treaty Signed
About 3,000 Panamanian supporters celebrated after the canal treaty signing. Crowds gathered at the palace and U S officials residences, with band music and national anthems. Mr Gudger will receive and relay the document to Washington, delaying its transfer until December 8 unless Admiral Walker ships it to New York sooner.
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Panama
United States
Roosevelt
Donell Gudger
Admiral Walker
Gudger
Washington
Mr. Gudger
Admiral Waelner
New York
City of
Panama Railroad Steamship Company
Reform School Chooses Foley’s Honey and Tar Exclusively
J G Gluck superintendent Pruntytown West Virginia reform school reports after trying various cough medicines they will use Foley’s Honey and Tar exclusively. He claims it is effective and harmless. Dreier and Bro thank you.
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J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Dreier & Bro
Democrats plan challenge to apportionment law at French Lick
Indiana editors meeting at French Lick Springs decided to attack the current apportionment law as unconstitutional. Suits will be filed in several counties. Other news includes W. H. O'Brien seeking re election as Indiana Democratic central committeeman and W. L. Taylor announcing candidacy for governor.
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Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
French Lick Springs
Thomas Taggart
French Lick
W. H. O’brien
Indiana
Democratic Central Committees
W. L. Taylor
Durbin
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J. W. Terrell
Wells’ County
Harrison
Superior Streets
Wyneken
Barr Street
Madison
Sihler
Wing & Mahurin
William Moellering
Henry
William Brooks
Wallace
St. Louis
Rover & Son
Barkhoff
Jacob Miller
William Doehrmann
Henry Wahrenberg
William Kruse
C. Grah
ST. Paul's Church
Jerseys
J. Harvey Hubler
Committee On Organization
State Farmers’ Congress
Lafayette
J. W. Hursh
Committee On
MR. Kell
W. F. DeVilbiss
State Horticultural Society
San Jose
Ant
Miss Erwin
Myr
Law
Miss Reynolds
Commonwealth of
Alexander Johnson
Naomi DeVilbiss
Grace Erwin
Bourbon
State Institute
Allen County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Farmers’ Institute
George V. Kell
Nettie Hubler
Kel
C. B. Woodworth
Woodworth
Mead
Monroeville
Youse
Hoagland
Mise DeVilbins
Mr. Billingsley
Institute
V. J. W. Bidlingsley
Ekodol
Isthmians Exaet
Report From
THE
Reform School
French Lick O’brien
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