Warren Burglar Sentenced to Reformatory for Burglary
In Warren a burglar named Kaufman confessed after arraignment and was sentenced by Judge Vaughn to the Jeffersonville reformatory for a term of two to fourteen years and five years disfranchisement. He broke into the Jones General Store, took shoes trousers suspenders and cigars, then fled toward Warren with a driver hired to aid his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Crosbie
Warren
Jon T. Jones
Jeff
Kaufman
Lewis J. Jones
Matlack
Vaughn
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Ohio Oil Company
Eurance
Ife
Johnson Butterfield
Jones
Marshal Mossburg
East
Sheriffs Win Back Salary Under New Law
County commissioners adjourned after approving claims of Ex-Sheriff Higgins for 2046.41 dollars and Sheriff Johnson for 1287.13 dollars, to raise their annual pay to 2100 dollars. Additional claims of 852.81 and 961.00 dollars reflect fees earned but not collected, with steps to bill and collect or, if needed, cover deficits. Courts will convene to secure funds, as sheriffs statewide pursue the new salary law, restoring pay parity with other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Johnson
Axe accident at John Mock’s house injures Jere Myers
Jere Myers, employed by plumber Tom Kerfoot, was at John Mock’s new house when an axe swung by Mock struck Myers above the right eye. A gash about an inch and a half long and nearly a half inch deep required several stitches. Myers was taken to Dr Hatfield for dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Myers
Tom Kerfoot
John Mock
Mr. Mock
John
Ben Buckner
Hatfieid
County assessors get pay raise to two fifty a day
Indianapolis Sentinel reports the law increasing county assessors pay to two dollars and fifty cents per day and deputies to two dollars is valid. Attorneys general opinion shifts longstanding belief that the law was faulty, lifting spirits of assessors and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Rock Creek Ditch Case Ends with Engineer Discharged
The Rock Creek ditch is declared finished and engineer John Trostle relieved of duty. The matter has long sparked litigation and appeals, with Mrs. Delia Studabaker alleging incomplete work. Court records show completion per specifications and discharge, likely prompting further appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
John Trostle
Delia M. Studabaker
Adair
Williikely
Studabaker
Hay Makers Lodge Reorganization Draws Bluffton Delegation
Bluffton men traveled to Decatur to witness the reorganization of the Hay Makers lodge a Red Men side degree. Fifty six candidates took part with St Wayne lodge performing the degree work visitors came from Ft Wayne Sunt ington Monroeville and other towns. A postwork banquet for visitors followed and the Bluffton party returned on the early train this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Decatur
Hay Makers Lodge
St. Wayne
Ft. Wayne
Suntington
Monroeville
A. Shelly
Ed Pierce
Ralph Llerbst
I. Lanton
William Crouse
Charley Smith
Ed Shoemaker
Oscar Shelly
Wartford City Eyes New School Equipment After Fire
Jay Hindman inspected city school apparatus in Wartford City and praised the equipment. Tartford City plans a new school building to replace the fire-destroyed one and seeks similar gear, likely adopting matching specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Hindman
Wartford City
Tartford City
Furrman to Apply for Liquor License in Craigville
Fred Furrman plans a liquor license request at the next commissioners court term amid remonstrances. He claims signatures on the remonstrance are invalid or deceased or underaged and vows to remove them to secure approval. Opponents say they will oppose again and resist liquor sales in Craigville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Furrman
Commissioners’ Court
Fred
Commissioners
Todd & Gordon
Red
Craigville
Truant Officer Chosen After Ballot Victory
Oliver Ormsby of Union Township won the truant officer post after a second ballot in a meeting of trustees and school board members. The office pays two dollars per day, and Ormsby succeeds Dan Shoemaker and Frank Thorpe in a back and forth tenure over recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ormsby
Union Township
Abe Simmons
Dan Shoemaker
Frank Thorpe
Shoemaker
Ballor Shoemaker
Thorpe
Ormsby
Oliver
Éasking
R. W. Stine
United Telephone Linemen Improve City Lines This Summer
United Telephone crews are at work in the city installing new lines and upgrading existing ones. The summer will bring extensive changes and a substantial investment aimed at improving service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Telephone Company
Boundless Nerve and a Sporty Red Vest
A vagabond named Charles Bartram arrived in Bluffton from Marion with bold chatter and a red vest. He allegedly stole about twenty dollars, rented livery, and dodged payment while courting work. Mort McAfee pressed larceny charges. Bartram fled toward the Clover Leaf line, with authorities alerted in Fort Wayne and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bartram
Bluffton
Bartram
Marion
Bliss Hotel
Sam Keller
Panhandle
Mort McAfee
Mort
West Washington Street
Walbert’s
Fort Wayne
del Locke
G A R Meeting Plans State Encampment Delegates
The Lew Dailey Post G A R will arrange to attend the state encampment at Anderson from May 12 to 17. They expect to send many delegates and aim for strong city representation. Railroads offer cheap rates and Anderson prepares to host a record crowd with speakers and national G A R figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Dailey Post
Anderson
Wth
Carey visits then moves toward Marion
Ortho Carey passed through here today on his way to Marion stopping to visit friends. His father Reverend Carey, formerly of Hoagland, has accepted a call to the M. E. church in Marion and they will establish their future home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortho Carey
Marion
Rev. Carey
Hoagland
M. E. Church
Clover Leaf Railroad Hit With 4000 Damages Verdict
A special verdict awarded Luther Bond, a former Marion patrolman, 4000 damages against Clover Leaf railroad. Attorneys Charles and Browne of Anderson argued the hotly contested case for the plaintiff, with trial activity spanning Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Meat salesman N Kahn bitten by dog returns to duty
N Kahn of Armour and Company arrived in the city as scheduled after being bitten on the leg by a cross dog in Montpelier last week. He feared hydrophobia but found his injuries not serious and is back on the road this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kahn
Armour and Company
Montpelier
Mr. Kahn
City Council Adopts New Specifications For Electric Plant
The city council met in a special session to discard old bids and adopt new specifications for a ten year franchise electric plant. Four construction firms attended offering input as John Mock rewrote the articles overnight before bids due Monday at 7:30 and a Tuesday morning session approved the final set. Local officials and bidders clashed at times during the debate over terms and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Olds
Fort Wayne
Ashe
Richmond
John Mock
Mack
Small Towns in Wells County Elect Officials
Four Wells county towns Ossian Keystone Poneto and Vera Cruz held elections Monday electing new officers. Most races were without opposition Poneto saw a split field with a largely Democratic slate winning while two Citizens candidates trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells County
Ossian
Keystone
Poneto
Vera Cruz
Citizens
E. HE. Beck
H.S. Grove
Grove
Beck
Aveystone
Wiegand Expected to Plead Guilty in Indictments
Hartford City News reports Frank Wiegand may plead guilty to indictments with Judge Vaughn set to hear his plea and sentence. Prosecutor Burns notes Vaughn will also hear Mayer Oil Company injunction against Carl Hargess, and he doubts a special trip will be made for Wiegand’s plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiegand
Vaughn
Burns
Mayer Oil Company
Carl Hurgess
Wiegand
Hartford City News
Wabash Street Improvement Debate Reaches Council
Residents discuss paving East Wabash from Main to Bennett as council orders paving amid strong support and equal opposition. Property owners circulate a remonstrance, needing two thirds signatories and front feet to defeat the measure, while some holdouts press for no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Orde
Bennett Street
Land
Princeton Theological Seminary grants B.A. to class of fifty eight
A class of fifty eight seniors graduated yesterday at Princeton theological seminary with the degree of B.A. Gibson Wilson of Buffton Indiana, son of James W. and wife, is among the graduates. He aims to enter the ministry and worked his way through college as a county school teacher before attending Wabash College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N.J
Princeton Theological Seminary
Gibson Wilson
Buffton
Ind
James W. Son
Lancaster Towns
Wabash Colleg
Patton Arrives for Marion Bride in City
Mr. W. A. Patton arrived in town from Marion this morning to attend the home wedding of Miss Stella Vaughn daughter of Judge Vaughn and wife. The ceremony took place at the bride’s parents’ home around twenty o’clock. Patton is employed by United Telephone and will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Patton
Marion
Stella. Vaughn
Judge Vaughn
Patton
United Telephon
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Wales
Will
Fred Fuhrman
Boundless Nerve
G. A. R. Meeting
Samuel Irvin
A. H. Leagle
Neal Sallinga
Henry Starbuck
Fred Marsh
J. L. Kean
Ace Jackson
Cyrus Stine
W. H. Singer
Chas, Fuller
Simon Foreman
Veva Cruz
Michael Hennefort
Daniel Miller
Ed Mosher
Gottlieb Rolle
George West
Obbian
Newman
Dave Tall
Henry Trevey
Jacob Fatscher
Walter Davison
Wabash Street
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