Big Industry Prospect Moves Attica to Invest
The Ledger Press reports a refractories factory project led by C. J. Crawford with Merchants Association backing. Attica residents are urged to subscribe for up to 100000 dollars in preferred stock to fund plant buildings and equipment, with 7 percent dividends and buyback within eleven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
C. J. Crawford
Merchants Association Committee
Attica
Aroan Aus
Indiana Harbor
Chicago
Death of Oliver B. Todd at Eldercrest
Oliver B. Todd died after a long illness at Eldercrest where he had lived ten years. Born in Pennsylvania September 1 1849 his line included a War of 1812 veteran father and a Valley Forge era grandfather. He and his wife began life in Carroll county nearly sixty one years ago. Surviving are seven of ten children including James H. Todd Emma Jackman Anna Childs Herbert S. Todd J. W. Jackman and Thomas C. Todd with a brother Rev Harvey C. Todd. The funeral is set for 2 30 pm Saturday at Eldercrest with burial in Riverside cemetery. A lease agreement was signed by Wells Fargo Express and Western Union for the Rohlfing room with new office fixtures to be installed and offices moved July 1. A birthday surprise for Mrs Elvin Light drew friends to her home.
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Oliver B. Todd
A. W. Jackman
Eldercrest
Mr. Todd
Pennsylvania
Washington
Valley Forge
Carroll County
James H. Todd
Topeka
Kans
Emma Jackman
Lafayette
Anna Childs
South Bend
Herbert S. Todd
Kansas City, Mo
J. W. Jackman
Attica
Thomas C. Todd
Crawfordsville
Harvey C. Todd
Young America
Jackman
C. W. Postill
Riverside Cemetery
Wells Fargo Express
Western Union Telegraph Co
Theatorium
Burglary at Bernhart Home Traced to Hobos
Lafayette police rounded up a band of about thirty four hobos after a gold watch engraved Mary Bernhart Attica Ind was found with a hobo. Officials traced the watch to the Bernhart residence and suspect entry during the family’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Bernhart
Lafayette
Mary Bernhart
Attica
Ind
Reed
Bernharts
Fred Robison
Robison
Ledger-Press
Bernhart
Downstair
Swedish Lutheran Mission Meeting Draws Visiting Ministers
The Swedish Lutheran church of Paxton district held its monthly mission meeting with several visiting ministers. Sermons ran through the morning and evening services and discussions on church spirit dominated the afternoon. Names of visiting ministers included Bergstrand Westerman Hamilton Frykman Thoerell Montan and Magnuson. Judge Schoonover and wife plan a trip to observe Gettysburg’s fiftieth anniversary. John Crumbo reported a cherry tree bearing six bushels of fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton District
C. Montan
Montana
E. W. Magnuson
Rankin II
J. Thoerell
Chicago
Ill
A. P. Westerburg
Paxton, Ill
J. I. Bergstrand
Bloomington
Paxton
Rankin
Hamilton
Wenona
M. Frykman
Gibson City
O. Montan
Montan
Pennsylvania
Son Slays Father in Drunken Tragedy Over Wife
John C. Barger, Lafayette conductor on the Monon railroad and former Williamsport resident, is killed by his son Paul after a drunken dispute. The son, seeking to defend his mother from abuse, fires the revolver multiple times, killing his father. The youth is jailed. a habeas corpus petition may be granted amid community sympathy. Funeral and burial plans noted.
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John C. Barger
Lafayette
Monon
Williamsport
Paul
Barger
Young Barger
Lewis
Charles Pitcher
John Ammerman
State Line
Dinsmore Plans Move From Kramer To New York Farm
James C. Dinsmore, longtime Kramer resident and noted White Wyandotte breeder, has purchased a 240 acre dairy farm near Florence in Oneida County New York. He will move once affairs are closed, taking a capable helper and seeking a farmhouse assistant. Possession is July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Dinsmore
Kramer
Hunter Springs
United States
Oneida County
New York
Dinsmore
Virginia
Maryland
Dedication Services Planned for United Brethren Church
The United Brethren church at New and South Perry streets prepares a Sunday dedication with Bishop Geo M Mathews of Chicago delivering the sermon at 10 30 a m. Dist Supt J T Roberts of Indianapolis will assist and respond at a 3 p m fraternal meeting. Bishop Mathews preaches again in the evening with special music at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
New and
South Perry Streets
Geo. M. Mathews
Chicago
J. T. Roberts
Indianapolis
Mathews
Supt. Roberts
Settlement Reaches $500 in Gamble Fire Case
Attorney F. 8. Purnell for Miss Etta Gamble reports a settlement with National Oil and Refining Co. for $500 over the Winthrop November 16, 1911 fire that destroyed the Gamble home and killed Alfred Gamble and Earl Gamble. A representative settled after an earlier threat of suit for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gamble
Charles Farmer
Winthrop
National Company
Gamble
National Oil and Refining Co
Charles Hickman Honored by State Board
Charles W. Hickman, a member of the state board of agriculture, is appointed to the stallion registration board created by the last general assembly. The three member board includes appointees from Purdue University and the Indiana Draft Horse Breeders' Association. Hickman, a prominent agriculturist, has supported the state fair and Tippecanoe county fair and is an esteemed horseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hickman
State Board of Agriculture
General Assembly
Purdue University
Indiana Draft Horse Breeders’ Association
Hickman
Tippecanoe
Lawsuit Challenges Mother's Will and Undue Influence
Charles Loeb seeks to overturn his mother Esther Loeb's 1911 will alleging undue influence by his brother. The will leaves Henry Loeb the clothing store and most property, while Charles gets 55 dollars, with 50 counted as debt payment. Probate halted until September court terms to determine validity amid accusations of age-related incapacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Loeb
Charles Loeb
Charles R. Milford
F.S. Purnell
B. S. Orr
New York
Lafayette
Purnell
Jacob Loeb
Henry
Charles
Smallpox Quarantine Linked To Local Outbreak
A mild smallpox case was found and quarantined Monday at Brady and New streets. Henry W. Watts, an elderly man, is the patient. officials suspect he contracted it from Mrs. Rector, recently involved in a city court case over wood theft. After Rector left the city, she returned via Fountain, and two Fountain cases arose, but all are mild with rapid quarantine, and officials assure no public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
New Streets
Henry W. Watts
Rector
John Hoffman
Frankfort
Fountain
Attica
Brady Street
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Providence
Danville
Messrs. Hely and
Crawford
East Chicago
Mr. Crawford
C. B. Todd
Elvin Light
John Warrick
Stone Bluff
Clayton Washburn
Fowler
Bernherts
Covington
Luthern Mission
I. E. Schoonover
Washington D. C
Gettysburg
Richmond
Battle of
John Crumbo
John
John Barger
Warren County
Bishop G. M. Mathews
J.T. Roberts
D. D
Terre Haute
Elizabeth Chappelle
Charles Hickman
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