Bluffton inmate Calvin Walker again attempts suicide at jail
Calvin Walker, declared insane, attempted to end his life in Wells county jail at Bluffton after two prior self harm efforts. A tin spoon broke to sever his throat and wrist wounds bled heavily. he remained unconscious and in critical condition despite aid. He awaited transfer to an insane asylum in East Haven for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Walker
Wells County
Bluffton
East Haven Hospital
Walker
Cone
Justice Marsh
Keystone
George Morris
Pouecto
Commissioners Refuse Pay to Coroner in Knife Fatality Case
County commissioners, at least two present in December, refused to pay coroner Thornton a bill of 86.40 for investigating the Frank Hall knife death at the infirmary after a Hartford City street fight. The county attorney advised legality, but the payment was denied, signaling a possible suit and added costs. Hal Roe and Carson Johnson were in Bluffton attending Spistriet Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
Hartford City
Thornton
Johan Burns
Costa
Home for Dependent Children Faces Licensure Hurdle
Prof L E Kelley of Blackford County Board of Children's Guardians met Hartford City officials and county commissioners to discuss licensing a county home for dependent children. With only two commissioners present, the Guardians oppose the home, suggesting transferring the ten children to another county to reduce costs while awaiting state licensure decisions. The Worley home near Hartford City currently houses the children, deemed excellent but lacking official licensed status and certain required advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Kelley
Blackford
State Board of Charities
Worley
Hartford City
Board of Guardians
Blackford County Teachers Meet Set for January 21 22
The Blackford County Teachers Association announces its annual meeting January 21 and 22 in Hartford City at the high school. A strong program is planned with State Superintendent Robert J. Aley among the featured speakers and several other noted educators set to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackford County Teachers’ Association
Hartford City
Robert J. Aley
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Promises Quick Piles Cure
An advertisement touts Williams Indian Pile Ointment as a remedy for blind, bleeding, and itching piles. It claims immediate relief, absorption of tumors, and soothing poultice action. Sold by druggists and pharmacies for $1.00, manufactured by Williams Manufacturing Company in Cleveland.
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Williams
Willams’ M’f'g. Co
Props
Cleveland
Waited Bange
Pioneer Drug Stores
Young ladies nominated in Heralds piano contest
The Herald announces a big piano contest with prizes including a $400 piano and daily jewel boxes for subscribers. Special prizes include a $25 gold watch for top vote getters in Wells and Blackford counties. The list names Elizabeth West Laverta Smethwist Lena Johnson Edythe West Pauline Shields Dollie Huff and many others from Wells Blackford counties. Contestants urged to obtain receipts and start collecting votes immediately.
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The
Herald
Wells County
Blackford County
Jackson Tp
Wells Co
Elizabeth West
Laverta Smethwist
Lena Johnson
Chester
Pearl Lancaster Dale Williamson
Olive Shields
Pearl Bright
Leslie Markley
Anna Burns
Suit discounts offered by Purman Johnston Co.
Montpelier residents are urged to take advantage of a 36 percent discount on tailor made suits offered by Purman Johnston & Co at 204te. The ad promotes affordable quality through a local clothing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Purman Johnston & Co
Alberson Buys Eighteen Oil Wells In Northeham Township
J. 8 Alberson, long time pumper for the Indiana & Illinois Oil Company, buys the Uptgrafe and Ankerman farms near Domestic, gaining eighteen wells for 35600 dollars. The deal shifts ownership to Alberson as production remains the key profit source despite declining county oil output. W A Kunkel and Robert Souder with the Indiana & Illinois Company are named among sellers, which still owns 34 other wells locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 1. Alberson
Indiana & Iinois Oil
Northeham Township
Uptgrafe
Ankerman
Domestic
Alberson
Indiana & Illinois Company
W. A. Kunkel
Robert Souder
Bluffton News
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional blood disease best treated with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to affect the blood and mucous surfaces, described as a reputable prescription from a leading doctor. It asserts testimonials are free and cites F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as suppliers with Druggists selling it for ten cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Mrs Ressh Spends Day with Friends in Muncie
Mrs. Charles Ressh visits with friends in Muncie for a social day out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Charles Ressh
Muncie
Village Roundup Notes and Visits in Panama City Area
Social visits fill Sunday as families from John Williams to Judd Wobles share time together. Local events include a McIntire school house literary society formation with a planned meeting, a business men lecture by Dr. Johnson, and upcoming Pocahontas lodge election and Bell lodge rank presentation. Agricultural activity reports include corn work, a saw mill move, and corn shredding. Goodboo meetings continue with local residents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Rell
Joseph Williams
Thomas His
Judd Wobles
Thomas Johnson
Samuel Huffman
Henry Kerring
Charles Turner
C. F. Studabaker
A. W. Sala
McIntire
Indigestion Sufferer Finds Relief with New Life Pills
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina struggled for 15 years with indigestion after trying many doctors and 200 dollars in medicine. He finally used Dr Kings New Life Pills and reports relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
N.C
Dr. King
Mystified Mar leas Interests Mentioned by Freak Brosier
A fragment notes Freak Brosier connected to Mar leas interests. The text provides no clear events or dates, leaving the relationship vague and unspecified.
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H. L. Troutman
Mgr
Shull and Leonard Block
Weat High Street
Montpelier, Ind
Cordnor
Hal Roe
Carson Johnson
Gn Bluffton
Spistriet
Nickwear
Stacy Adams
Charley
JAS. E. Millikan
Lad
County Teachers Association
Se of
Kuppenheimer
J. 8
Pumper
Uptgraft
Strucion
Florence
Hoy
Hardware Company
Panama City
Pocahontas Lodge
Diliman
Peterson
Bell Lodge
Goodboo
George Blauser
Ossian
John Fensel
Elsworth Lambert
Hal Norton
R. A. Carter
Dr. Horne
Jasper Morrical
W. Blauser
John Feasel
Freak Brosier
Marleas
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