Mystery in Mussetter estate dispute linked to Clark County heirs
The article recounts George Mussetter’s troubled life in Hartford and Clark counties, his wife’s elopement with John Gadbury, presumed deaths of their two sons, and a later claim by Mussetter’s widow to the estate via a son she will produce. Kingsbury’s murder attempt and Mussetter’s dying yearlong isolation frame the dispute over a likely $30,000 estate and 100 acres of Clark County land amid conflicting claims by heirs.
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Hartford City
George Musseteer
George Mussetter, Jr
Mussetter
Bartford City
Keaness
John Gadbury
Gadbury
Kansas
Charles Kingsbury
Kingsbury
Jeffersonville
Clark County
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Montpelier Speaker
Mrs A Simonton of Montpelier Indiana reports relief from backache headaches and kidney disorder after using Deans Kidney Pills purchased at Pioneer Drug Store. She states three boxes cured her and she endorses the remedy. Sold everywhere price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's.
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Dobo
Montpelier
A. Simonton
Washington Street
Ind
Dean
Pioneer Drug Store
Atl
Foster-Milburn Co
New York
United Sates
Goward Nelson Visited Bluitton Calling on Ladies
Goward Nelson was seen in Bluitton last evening calling on lady friends, a social visit noted by residents.
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Goward Nelson
Bluitton
Poor relief costs by Blackford County townships
Blackford County spent 91305.37 for the poor during the year with Hartford City and Montpelier in four townships. Jackson township trustee paid 90.57, Licking township 707.50, Washington 2064, Harrison 372.13. Trustees listed as M A Clapper J E McFarland W H Thornburg I R Harrold.
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Blackford County
Daugherty
Hartford City
Montpelier
Jackson Township
Clapper
Licking Township
Washington
Harrison
Montpeliar
Licking
M. A. Clapper
W. H. Thornburg
Jackson
J. E. McFarland
I. R. Harrold
Sheep Killing Dogs Cost County Big Losses
The Hartford City Times-Gazette reports that last year dogs killed livestock across the county caused damages far exceeding dog tax receipts. Licking township filed several hundred dollars in claims for sheep and fowl losses. Jackson township paid about 471 dollars in dog-related damage. The county dog fund is overdrawn by over 1000 dollars.
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Licking Township
Jackson Township
Hartford City Times-Gazette
Ickes Gave Them the Slip
Sheriff Clamme reports Sheridan Wyoming officials cannot locate James Ickes who is wanted for forgery in Hartford County. A letter said Ickes had boasted while drunk of forging notes and officers asked for information to arrest him, but Ickes appears to have eluded pursuit.
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Clamme
Sheridan
Wyoming
James Ickes
Ickes
Blackford
Hartford City Times
Gezett
Montpelier Sees No Deaths in Fifty Days
Montpelier, a city of about 4000, reports no deaths in a remarkable fifty days. The recent burial of Mr. Bourne on Thanksgiving Day marks the last death, with Rolland Bonham remaining the only other noted figure since Movasy’s event.
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Montpelier
Bourne
Rolland Bonham
Movasy
Dewitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad
An old advertisement for Dewitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve promotes its use on rashes, burns, and sores, claiming quick relief and healing benefits. The clip reflects era marketing language and product naming.
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Dewitt
Distribution of School Funds Reported for Townships
Auditor Daugherty released a semi annual report detailing how school revenues are allocated among Hertford City Montpelier and five townships. The document lists receipts from liquor licenses common tuition and congressional funds for Hartford City Montpelier Licking Washington Harrison and Jackson Townships with exact dollar amounts for each category.
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Daugherty Han
Hertford City
Montpelier
Hartford City
Congressional
Licking
Common
Washington Township
Harrison Township
Jackson Township
Funeral for Rolland Bonham at Methodist Church
The funeral service for Rolland Bonham was held at ten o'clock Saturday in the Methodist church. The Modern Woodmen accompanied the procession, and Rev. C. B. Brown delivered brief remarks as songs were sung. Bonham, a longtime city resident, was well liked and his funeral drew a large crowd.
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Rolland Bonham
C. B. Brown
Rolland
Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure Promoted for All Ages
A tonic claim praises Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure as safe for babies and adults. It credits a resinous herb extract from a green mountain shrub called the Sacred Herb, used to calm coughs without opium or harsh chemicals.
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Shoopa
Rev Elzey Delivers Farewell Sermon in Montpelier Revival
Rev Elzey preached a farewell sermon asMontpelier church members welcomed total new scholars in Sunday school approaching three hundred. The morning sermon stirred listeners and an altar call drew many young worshippers seeking deeper consecration. Epworth League officers were installed and a powerful evening service featured a sermon on The Unseen Man with prayerful closure. Evangelistic meetings may resume twice weekly, drawing praise for Elzeys independent stance against sin and his positive impact on the community.
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Yeaterday
Eleey Bee
Fred Saxon
Edna Shannon
Elzey
Elsey
Epworth League
Retta Brombaugh
Nellie Ditsier
Elzey Emerson
Inez Boyer
D F.shannon
Mise Clara Kerr
Treas
Cleola Chaney
Sec’y
Leos Shanocon
Mise Cleo Millian
Cooreter
D. F Shannon
Ernest
Eizey
Brown
Montpelier
Weekend Skating Hopes Rise at Blue Water Quarry
A crosh enjoyed a Saturday skate on the blue water quarry east of town, but Sunday warmth slowed skating. Officials expect today’s cold weather to restore solid ice and good skating conditions.
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Blue Water
Festival of the Dead in Yukon Eskimo Culture
Eskimo festival rites honor returning ghosts with communal feasts in a village clubhouse. Lamps filled with seal oil illuminate the space as offerings of food and water are poured to guide shades. Relatives summon and mark the dead with model spears or dishes, while songs, dances, and grave-site performances conclude the ceremony.
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Eskimos
Yukon River
Question of Nationality Parley on an Ocean Liner
A trio of travelers the Frenchman the Englishman and the German muse over identity in a Smok ing room discussion. The Frenchman would be an Englishman if not French the Englishman would choose to remain English if not English and the German would rather not be German if not German.
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Carl Peters
Deutsche Monatschrift
The Yawning Trick Attracts Railway Carriages
A Fry's Magazine note claims yawning spreads rapidly when one person yawns and the others follow. The author jokes a man can induce a whole railway carriage to yawn by taking his time, and he believes the claim true.
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Fry’s
The Ruins and the Hotel Guests
A witty exchange between two visitors at a London hotel. The first asks about ruins while the second notes guests are leaving, reflecting urban sightseeing and lodging life.
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London
Repeated Ponies Ride Echoes of Grief
Fragmentary lines reveal a speaker chained to gambling losses and persistent habit. The dialogue hints at a partner urging change and a refrain of enduring years spent in the same cycle despite distress.
Huntington County to send delegation to Marion convention
A Huntington dispatch says Huntington county will send a solid delegation to the Eleventh district congressional convention in Marion. The delegation will be instructed to vote for one of two favored candidates, with the county central committees backing Dr H Good and Judge C W Watkins. If neither is chosen the backers personal choice could steer the delegation. A lively contest is expected as the convention date nears.
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Huntington
Huntington County
Marion
County
Water Wagon Couldn't Hold Gary In Custody
Davy Gunn, the Montpelier pipe fin er, was jailed Saturday night for intoxication and stayed with Sheriff Lipkey until Sunday. He was released this morning after pledging to leave the city for Montpelier. Gunn had just been released from Hartford City jail where he signed a pledge but forgot it upon release.
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Davy Gunn
Montpelier
Lipkey
Davy
Hartford City
Hiaffton News
Speaker Cannon Prefers Canned Tariff Revision
Speaker Cannon favors a revised tariff approach described as the canned variety as the opener remains misplaced.
Weak Nerves Endanger Stomach Heart and Kidney
When stomach heart or kidney nerves weaken, these organs fail. Do not drug stomach nor overly stimulate heart or kidney.
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