Bold Robbers Attempt Post Office Safe at Pennville
Early hour break in at Pennville post office described as two separate attempts to blow the safe with soap wrapped cracks and a sledge. Robbers fled northward after being spotted by neighbor W. G. Allen. horses and wagons later abandoned near Petroleum. Marshal Crosbie pursues, with a $600 reward for three men, described as young Germans. Route changes announced for star route mail to Bluffton Balbec and nearby towns beginning April 1.
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Vennville
John Crosbie
Marshal Crosbie
Pone
Viele Sam
W. Gc. Allen
Jimmy
Allen
Pennville
Kk. Mills
George Kirkwood
Petroleu
Kirkwood
Petroleum
Poneto
Lake Erie
Bluffton
Balbec
Reiffsburg
Ruth
Derrick
Fiat
Montpelier
Robbers Still At Large After Postoffice Attempt
Marshal Crosbie and a post office inspector failed to locate two or three robbers after they attempted to enter the Pennville postoffice early Monday. They last were seen near Petroleum, with the trio possibly using a stolen wagon and another horse. A $400 reward remains for their capture.
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Pennville
Portland
Crosbie
Miller Saloon
Coldwater
Ohio
United States
Marshal Crosbie
Post Office
Petroleum
George Kirkwood
J. R. Mills
Tetroleum
Sad trip home after deaths in Chicago
Henry Williams returned from Chicago with Marion Nelson after his son in law John Kemp died there. Kemp’s funeral occurred Sunday and Williams learned his granddaughter Helen Toney was ill and died after two days. The mournful journeys left them heartbroken as the Progress showcases 6, 8 and 10 cent wall papers.
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Henry Williams
Chicago
John Kemp
Marion Nelson
Kemp
Williams
Helen Toney
Ife
New Road Law To Be Tried By Jackson Township
Jackson township may vote on forming a tax district to fund forty one miles of free gravel roads this summer or via bonds. Eighty six residents signed the petition listing road segments including Banter, Dillman, Black, McGrew and others, with an election likely in April.
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Jackson Township
Banter
Dillman
Black
McGrew
Jackson Center
Roush
Jones
Mt Aion
Huiman
Lounsbury
Conn
Lake
Salem
Batson
Sugar Grove
Notting ham Pioneer Uncle Jimmy Martin Dead
James Martin known as Uncle Jimiy Martin, pioneer settler born in Virginia, lived in Hookay county Ohio before moving to Wells county Notting ham township. He died March 27 after a large Sunday gathering of friends and neighbors. mineral services conducted by HH GALBRAITH with tribute noting his role in county development.
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James Martin
Jimiy Martin
Virginia
Hookay County
Ohio
Wells County
Nottingham Township
Jimmy
Galbraith
Interurban Line Nears Montpelier Completion
Montpelier Herald reports the interurban track inside city limits nearly finished. Contractor Mayes says grading across the field must be leveled before track layers finish. poles and wire will be erected once surveyors finish work. The Y at North Main and Winsor crossing will be installed and the substation is ready for power.
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Montpelier
Mayes
Main Street
High Street
Winsor
Montpuelier Herald
Fined Man and Associate Arrested for City Ordinance Charge
Jack Tubb and Owen Brown arrived from Tartford City and were arraigned before Mayor Mack on a charge of housing glycerine within city limits. The state charge was dismissed, but they were rearrested for violating a city ordinance and fined twenty five dollars. They paid the fines and returned to Hartford City.
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Jack Tubb’s
Owen Brown
Tartford City
Ofice
Mack
Garlly
Hartford City
Tubbs
New Haven
Judge Vaughn Stands Firm in Anti-Gambling Push
In Grace M. E. church Rev. E. J. Neal relayed assurances from Judge Vaughn that a special grand jury would be convened if the present jury fails to indict gamblers. Neal praised the judge and urged congregants to express their support, disputing claims of business leaders backing an open town and noting broad public favor for lawfulness and accountability.
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Hartford City
Gauavette
Mrs Levi Hill Seeks Divorce in Circuit Court
Ida M. Till files for divorce from Levi Hill alleging drunken cruelty threats and assault at their Bowling Green Ohio home. She cites adultery with a city woman, seeks custody of their two year old child and alimony of three dollars weekly.
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Circuit
Ida M. Till
Levi Hill
A.W. Hamilton
Hill
Bowling Green
Ohio
Warren
Lathhone Sisters District Meeting Plans In City
June fifth arrangements are under way for a district meeting of the Lathhone Sisters in the city. Bluffton last year hosted, Decatur lodge did degree work, and this year Huntington lodge will entertain with Bluffton lodge invited to confer degrees. Huntington to furnish a hinge class for initiation.
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Lathhone Sisters
Bluffton
Decatur Lodge
Wuntington Lodge
Huntington
Carlhuntington News- Democrat
Stink at Keystone Signals Farm Animal Remains
Jr Severin received a defter from Keystone describing a horrible sight on a nearby farm. The letter claims carcasses of cattle horses and hogs lie in the woods, unburied and emitting a strong odor, prompting calls for cleanup. Dr Severin will investigate for possible action if truth is found.
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Jr. Severin
Keystone
Dr. Severin
Poison demand disrupts town girl tale of flight and despair
A 15 year old girl Ella Gaskill entered Stouts drug store and asked for poison. The clerk refused and she confessed intent to poison herself. She described a troubled home, and staff sought work placements for her. Perry Pyle later took her home as authorities considered options.
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Stout
Jake Long
Ella Gaskill
Peter Gaskill
Miss Gaskill
Rockford
Liberty Center
Branson Weaver Farm
Perry Pyle
New Warren church opens debt free with grand dedicatory day
Warren community celebrated the dedication of a new Christian church costing fifteen thousand dollars. The ceremony, led by Dr. Puckett of Kokomo with Rev. David Hardy and other district divines, featured a full program and a debt free fund release. Architect W W Powers praised the building, and Bluffton attendees joined. The congregation plans to seek a pipe organ from Andrew Carnegie, hoping a donation will follow a debt free dedication.
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Warren
New Christian Church
Indiana
Puckett
Kokomy
David Hardy
W W. Powers
Bluffton
Andrew Carnegie
Odd Fellows To Van Buren Train For Meeting
The Model Fellows plan a five o'clock special train to Van Buren with round trip fare of one dollar. About seventy tickets have sold to city residents attending the event to observe the work. The lodge, formed at Van Buren twenty years ago, has grown to around 150 members amid the oil boom. The group will test around twenty five candidates this evening.
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Vaar Buren
van Buren
Petroleum High School Graduates Refuse to Attend Ceremony
Graduates claim they did not consent to participate in a commencement event with eighth year pupils at the U B chiarch in Petroleum Indiana. They say they already graduated three years ago and refuse to appear on stage with younger students.
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Petroleum High School
U. B. Chiarch
Petroleum
Ind
Hotig Warner
Stella Warner
Letter places John Keller amid Kansas pickup and pawn story
A letter to Charley Mock locates John Keller who left the city a week ago. He explains borrowing a grip from Levi Mock and pawning it in Portland with other items. The owner in Hot Springs demands five dollars to reclaim the property, but payment has not yet been sent as Huntington holds court.
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Charley Mock
John Keller
Pelea
Kansas
Joh
Levi Mock
Portland
Mr. Mock
Levi
Jobre
Tie
Hot Springs
Marshal Crosbie
Tra Lluntington
Shiloh excursion plans gain support from locals
J. L. Myers and his wife and ex-Senator Rinear announced they will join the Shiloh trip, with Comrade George Gardiner urging broad participation and using persuasive power to encourage others to go.
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J. L. Myers
Rinear
Shiloh
George Gardiner
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Judge Vaughn
Itas
Hartford
NEW Church
Christian Church At
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