Court House News: Estep v Stookey damages case and real estate transfers
The case Estep vs Stookey, over a dispute after sheep damaged Estep’s wheat, ended with a jury verdict for the plaintiff and $0 damages. A juvenile offender was committed to reform school for habitual truancy. Real estate transfers for the past week are listed, including numerous parcels in Kosciusko and surrounding townships. Marriage licenses issued include PowerSmith, HossturHaines, GibsonDorsey, CoyGilbert, RivkilKy Leiter, EraggBlck, BlaneyDanner.
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Estep
Stookey
Wrins
W. PF. Me
Columbia City
J.D. Widamao
L. W Rouse
Arthur Biggs
Lee Stuckey
Twun
Deliveratin
Vie Kosciusko Abstract
Viale Gusranty Company
Aalcony Block
Grabner's
Board Rejects Lowest Bid Amid Open Contract Doubt
An editor criticizes a county bid decision where the lowest bidder GC WesSorith was passed over for a higher offer. The piece argues the majority acted unwisely and cites potential precedents harming future bidding fairness and municipal process. Commissioner Poor reportedly did not participate and opposed signing the awarded contract.
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Court House
Board of Commissioners
GC. WesSorith
Say -Heobaver
Nigbo Jas PB
Cook
David Kinietl
Star &Chamber
Commissioner Poor
Smith
Mr. Poor
Pension Bill Sparks Political Debate In Salem Ind
Senator Malrbanks introduced legislation to grant a monthly pension of 872 to Joan A. White of Salem Indiana, accompanied by a letter from attorney HH P White urging passage. The column also cites voter distrust of pensions for political service amid remarks about a Rose county case. Obituaries follow for Mable Jeannette Ringeway of Emporia and Jon Fy er of San Francisco detailing brief life histories and family tributes.
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Malrbanks
Joan A. Dw. White
Salem
Tnd
HH. P. White
Warsaw Commandery No 10 K T elects officers at annual meeting
Warsaw commandery No 10 K T held its annual meeting in Masonite hall electing J M Bush B C Chas B Nye Gem O P Smith Capt Gen J FH Lone Pres W U Kingery S o Wes Wi Conrad J War IP Richardson Treas O J Chandler Ree The Red Cross was conferred on three candidates then the group dined at Ripples restaurant Sir J Langenbrugh Plymouth the last living charter member now 81 spoke Miss Euith Brown daughter of Mrs Rose Brown Elkhart died age 10 and was buried at Pierceton A Friday afternoon.
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Warsaw
K. T
J. M. Bush
B. C
Chas
B. Nye
Gem
O. P. Smith
Gen'h
J. FH. Lone Pres
W. UH. Kingery
S.o Wes Wi
Conrad
J. War IP. Richardson
Treas
O. J. Chandler
Order of the Red Cross
Ripples
J. Jh. Langenbrugh
Plymouth
Langenbaugh
Farmers Institute Delivers Practical Topics for Milford
Milford farmers institute sessions attract large attendance with talks on onion culture by Aaron Miller, animal feeding by F Lane, orchard care by DeVilles of Fort Wayne, and business guidance for farm youth. Lane stresses grit, self reliance, and aims for boys and girls. DeVilbiss outlines Bordeaux spray and pest control. Music and recitations accompany the proceedings.
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Milford
DeVilles
Fort Wayne
Ife
DeVilbiss
Abe Farm
Lane
Ile
Outside Grocery Firm Dims Local Farmers and Town Dealers
A Kosciusko county dispute claims a foreign grocery firm lowers prices on some items to gain customers while overpricing others to recoup margins. The letter argues home grocers support taxes and local services, buy farmers’ produce, and deserve patronage. It also notes rural mail carriers’ request for stamps in cold weather boxes.
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A Payton
Kosciusko County
Tne
Neil
Ewo
Notes on Christmas spirit and a pioneer tale of kindness
The column reflects on Christmas as a festive, generous season honoring its sacred meaning. It recounts Rev. Alexander McLeodland’s story The Golden Rule about a woodman who shelters a starving child, and a Warsaw area visit with James Stoner, highlighting pioneer hardship, charity, and quiet deeds shaping community memory.
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Alexander McLeodland
Woodman
Joam
Nel
Ike
Christ
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Oliver Power
Ethel A. Smith
Walter Hosstur
Jane Haines
Jeney Gibson
Mary Smith
Lorenzo M. Dorsey
Dialast
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Della Gil
Jobo C. Rivkil
Anua Ky. Leiter
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Maude Blck
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