Fire destroys multiple barns and damages utilities on East Fourteenth
A Wednesday forenoon blaze at Riley Foddril’s East Fourteenth Street property destroyed two Foddril barns and one William Tuggle barn, damaged Zollman barns, and forced early removal of three Foddril horses. Firefighters faced delays from a slow response, a disconnected phone line, and utilities damaged by flames. Losses at Foddril totaled 560 to 600 dollars with insured contents including wagons harness and clothing.
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Riley Foddril
East Fourteenth Street
Foddril
William Tuggle
S. T. Zollman
Cornwell
North End
Interstate Public Service Company
Central Union Telephone Company
T. Zollman
Zolman
J Street
Monon Station
Dismissal in Morro case follows missing key witness
The State dismissed the blind Tiser charge against Joe Morro after the defense star witness disappeared and after two continuances. Narcotic inspectors visit local doctors and pharmacists Wednesday to review drug sales and use as prescribed by law. Mr and Mrs James Black Sr of Sullivan arrived to visit the Black family on West 12th Street for a few days.
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Blind Tiser
Joe Morro
Morro
James Black, Sr
Sullivan
J. .R. Black and
West
12Th ‘Street
Speer and Smith Wed Quietly at Home of Fred Smith
Mrs Sallie Stipp Smith married Andrew Speer on Wednesday at 2 o clock at her son Fred Smith s home on South G street in the presence of relatives. Rev John Williams officiated the ceremony. The bride wore a dark blue poplin gown with messaline and net trim. Mrs Speer is Fred Stipp s daughter from Irie and has lived in the city for 20 years. They left for their country home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Speer
Sallie Stipp Smith
Fred Smith
South G
John Williams
Irie
Mrs Jacob Schmizer Dead After Lingering Illness
Mrs Jacob Schmizer died at her home on East 18th street Tuesday night at 9 45 following a lingering illness. Born March 3 1868 near the city she was 47 years 8 months 12 days. She lived in or near the city her entire life and is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Katie Iaker and Miss Frances Schmizer and two sons Rol He and Gordon. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 o'clock and burial was at Green Hill.
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Jacob Schmizer
East 18Th Street
Katie Iaker
Frances Schmizer
Rol He
Gordon
Gireen Hill
Trial set in Harbinson case for malicious mayhem
Thomas Harbinson faces trial on malicious mayhem after being bound over to circuit court in 500 dollars bail. Martin Fitzgerald testifies as prosecuting witness about a nose injury. Harbinson denies knowledge of the incident amid teased confrontation. Local notes mention Rev. Culberson moving to Bailey flat and others visiting or shipping livestock via American Express to Georgia buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harbinson
Martin Fitzgerald
Harbinson
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Kate Bach at Rout Home
A northern city area party honored Mrs. Kate Bach on her eighty first birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Rout. Attendees included Mrs. Gertrude Rariden, Mrs. Mary, Mrs. Fred Standish, and many Rout relatives. A noon feast featured seasonal delicacies and gifts, with thanks extended to those who aided during a family illness and after the loss of baby Carol Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Rout
Kate Bach
Gertrude Rariden
Mary
Fred Standish
Will McDaniel
Cassie Rout
Leonard Woody
Nélia
Goldie Woody
Walter Rout
Juyster Adamson
Beulah of
Williams
Jessie Stafford
Lou Rout
Owen
Carol
Mra
Roscoe Rose
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Blaze
Court
Jesse Kern
Eureka
City
Gerald Culberson
First Christian Church
New Bailey Flat
West Sixteenth Street
Ona Nicholson
Saltillo
Wm. R. McNeeley
S. EB. Crabl
American Express
F. J. Walker
Pattergon
Georgia
Lawrence County
Indiena
State County
Pleasant Run
Pol
Perry Township
Indian Creek
Spice
Valley Tow
Marion Township
Bono Township
Shawswick Town
Polk
Marshall Townst
Guthrie
Bedford
Mitchell
Huron
Oolitic
Iship
Mel
AIS
IOC
Nii
Justice of the Peace
Earl G. Short
Ezra W. Edwards
Co Eo AS
K.G. Rout
Mrs
Caro
Alonzo Bush
Justice Hills’ Court
Bush
Lawrence
Shee
Green River
O'Connell
Beppord
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