Charles Farr Found Guilty and Sentenced to Reformatory
The jury in State versus Charles Farr, charged with assault and battery with intent to commit rape, found Farr guilty after a three day trial. He is aged thirty-one and faces a two to fourteen year term at Jeffersonville. Farr had previously been released after an earlier, abandoned case. The trial stemmed from an incident on July fourteenth, 1902, in which he attacked a girl near Farrville, after which he fled and was re-arrested for the second trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Farr
Jeffersonville
Charles Arr
Farrville
Gibson Burgeon
Allen Pence
Burgoon
Farr
Burglars Strike Ossian Drug Store In Early Morning Theft
Four men on a hand car raided the Ossian drug store run by W. D. Mains between two and three this morning. They blew the safe, took about two hundred dollars, and escaped toward Fort Wayne. The hand car left at Right Mile was traced by tracks, but no suspects or clues were found. Authorities across nearby towns issued warnings.
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Benner
Ossian
Indiana
Ossian Drug Store
W. D. Mains
Sheldon
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Mr. Mains
Main Street
W. M. Watfield
Kokomo market house bill becomes law for county and seat
Farmers in this county welcomed a bill passed by the last legislature and signed by Governor Durbin granting counties and county seats power to jointly levy a tax for a market house and assembly hall. The measure, urged by Farmers Institutes, aims to streamline rural routes, showcase farm products locally, and reduce spoilage for perishable goods benefiting grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Farmers’ Institutes
Indiana
Farmers’ Institute
Not Unlucky Train Run Defies Old Superstition
An incident on the Wabash railway Friday involved train number 13 west from Detroit with coach 13 and 13 Italian emigrants, all on the 13th of the month. The crew claims it was the best run made. Rev. L. A. Beeks returns tonight from Kokomo to lead the regular prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ill Iack
Detroit
L. A. Beeks
Kokomo
Bluffton Visitor Recalls Historic Vincennes Tour
Be. B. McDowell recounts a Knox county delegation’s trip to Vincennes tracing the Wabash river border and iconic sites. He notes the old brick Harrison house built in 1803, the state’s first legislature, Tecumseh’s era, and a famed Alice of Vincennes while praising the city’s French heritage and historic battlefield links.
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Harrison
A. P. Shepherd
Indiana
Tecumsah
Wabash
Vincennes
Benjamin Franklin
Court of St. James
Patrick Henry
BE. B. McDowee
Decoration Day Plans Aimed at Big G A B Meeting
Lew Dailey Post G A B schedules Sunday evening gathering to arrange Decoration Day and memorial services. Leaders hope to attract a large crowd including county soldiers and the new militia company to participate in a parade and marching events with Spanish American veterans from the city.
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Lew Dailey
Clover Leaf Posts Rising Gross Earnings Early This Year
The Clover Leaf reports increases in gross earnings for January and February. January shows AE Y10 growth, February gains reach 61,477 dollars. Based on the rise in gross earnings, earnings on the preferred stock are estimated to be about 14 percent after expenses.
Fourteen Initiated at Fort Wayne Scottish Rite Convocation
George L. Arnold and FF. F. Boltz attended a Fort Wayne Scottish Rite convocation where fourteen candidates received degrees four through thirteen under Mgr. William Geake. A banquet followed with speeches by W. C. Geake M. C. Campbell and Judge S. R. Alden. secretaries had expected at least twenty candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Arnold
FF. F. Boltz
Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Valley of Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple
Mgr
William Geake
Mort Wayne Lode
Woman repels back porch burglary on Cherry Street
A burglar attempting to enter the William Watkins home on West Cherry Street was thwarted by Mrs. Watkins who aimed a revolver at him after hearing a noise on the back porch. He fled after being confronted at the window. several local youths nearby aided in the commotion but the man escaped unseen.
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West Cherry Street
William Watkins
Harry Covault
Watkins
Albert , White
Harry Roth
Harry Stegkamper
Earl Estabrook
Runaway Nitro Wagon Terrorizes West Washington
Residents heard a nitro glycerine wagon run wild with two drivers and four horses. Jack Tubbs of Montpelier and Owen Brown were arrested after the team dashed through town from the outskirts to the water works area. The wagon was said to be loaded, and authorities began davits against the pair for hauling a dangerous load through town.
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West Washington Street
Charles Kaltwasser
Marshal Crosbie
Jack Tubbs
Montpelier
Owen Brown
Blufton
Meg
Crushie
John
Brown
Lilly Howard
Tubbs
Matluck
Stoll sues Western Union over rejected telegrams in South Bend
Edgar A. Stoll of the South Bend Times files suit against Western Union Telegraph Co for damages after five special telegrams were refused at the Lake Shore station. He seeks 100 dollars under the statute. The case centers on railway operators duties and liability for transmission. Also, Thomas Lyons arrested for intoxication and fined two dollars at Mayor Mack court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Stoll
South Bend
Stollavers
Lake Shore
Thomas Lyons
Mack
Tommy
Miss King Wins Gold in Six Mile W C G Medal Contest
The Six Mile W C G T A held a gold medal contest at Six Mile church with an audience enjoying solos duets and instrumental selections. After judging the five contestants Eva Dawson Della Sark Nettie Fryback Maggie Iggins and Milenore King impressed the panel with strong performances. Mrs Hall announced Miss King the winner and the medal was presented with a brief speech. The group thanked Mrs Bradley Hall the Six Mille n union and assisting newspapers in a closing vote of thanks.
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Six Mile
Six Mile Church
Hall
Eva Dawson
Sworn Ott
Della Sark
Nettie Fryback
Maggie Liggins
Milenore King
Bluffton Commandery Plans Easter Sunday Service
The Bluffton Commandery arranges to attend divine services on Easter Sunday with strict rules on display. A committee is arranging the event and will announce the church to be attended, aiming for a strong turnout and an imposing parade in full uniform.
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Bluffton Commandery
Jimmy Felker Found After Running Away
Saturday evening Agent Bohlin of the L I W received a tip from Keystone about Jimmy Felker a twelve year old who had run away. He was seen boarding the southbound train and was found riding under the car among six to one trucks. Mr Bobling rescued him and took him to Sheriff Morrhal. He was transported to Hartford City Sunday and this morning.
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Bohlin
Keystone
Jimmy Felker
Bobling
Sherif Morrhal
Hartford
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Charles Farr Foun
Reformatory
Bluffton
Alice
Old Vincennes
Wells County
Ilinois
Illinois
Sol
Montreal
Quebec
Wiliam Henry Ctarrison
Kaskaska
George Roger Clark
Fort Knox
Messrs
Arnold and
Boltz
Washington Street
Miss King
Jimmy
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