Indianapolis City Clerk Race Claims Narrow Victory
John W. Holtzman won the mayoral race and the Dems gained a city council majority in Indianapolis. Fo Barty was elected city clerk and Edward W. Little police judge, with Holtzman likely inaugurating Thursday. The official count should confirm the close clerk result amid a reform surge and unified Democratic support.
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Bookwalter
Indianapolis News
Holtzman
John W. Holtzman
William M. Fo- Barty
Edward W. Little
Bockwalter
Hits
Tom Rhea Plans Battle For Keystone Saloon License
Keystone saloon man Tom Rhea, in town to discuss his license application, faces a remonstrance campaign with 227 names but counters with a 93 name withdrawal sheet and 39 pledges to switch sides. He vows to fight at the next commissioners court term and may appeal if defeated.
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Tom Rhea
Keystone
Commissioners Court
Warn
Lum
Tom
Iie
Miss Christman Receives Surprise China Shower
Yesterday evening Miss Ethel Christman was surprised by young ladies from Mrs. P A Allens Sunday School class who hosted a china shower. This morning she found a table full of chinaware as guests enjoyed music games and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Notables present included Josie Sanier Mamie Hart Viola Lyons Alice McCullough Cora McAfee Essie Barthe may Bertha Craven Emma Shoe maker Zella Owings Lenora Evans Mary Duff and Clara Sawyer plus Harvey Sawyer Clem Keyser D Win and Clark Nelson.
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Ethel Christman
P. A. Allen
Miss Christman
Josie Sanier
Mamie Hart
Viola Lyons
Alice McCullough
Cora McAfee
Essie Barthemay
Bertha Craven
Emma Shoemaker
Zella Owings
Lenora Evans
Mary Duff
Cora Hitchcock
Anna Goodin
Clara Sawyer
Jennie Beeler
Minnie Oman
Harvey Sawyer
Clem Keyser
D. Brwin
Clark Nelson
Feeser and Fritz Blacksmiths Dissolve Partnership
Feeser and Fritz, blacksmiths on Marion street, have dissolved their partnership Saturday night with Morris Feeser taking exclusive charge of the shop. Fritz plans to pursue his trade elsewhere, citing ill health as a factor in the decision after years of good patronage.
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Feeser & Fritz
Morris Feeser
Fritz
Feeser
Partition Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Mack & Sons filed a partition suit in the circuit court entitled Robert Crosdale vs James East et al. The case is expected to attract heavy attention and considerable interest.
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Mack & Sons
Circuit Court
Robert Crosdale
James East
New Case Filed Docketed in OLY Court
A new case was docketed in Olympia Washington marking the start of a legal action. Court records show the filing entered in the ongoing docket with no immediate further details available.
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Oly
Hunter License Limits Seasons For Waterfowl In Indiana
The article explains hunting law, noting many hunters misunderstand a license. It states bans from October 1 to November 10, unless a permit is granted. Permits require residency, age over fourteen, and a one dollar annual payment to the Fisheries Commissioner.
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Commissioner of Fisheries and
Iame
Iediana
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Lizzie Heckathorn
A Native council mourns Sister Lizzie Heckathorn and honors her with a three moon wigwam drape and a memorial page. Sympathy extends to her family as the Great Spirit calls her home to the hunting grounds beyond the sky.
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Lizzie Heckathorn
Oscar Shelly
D. French
W. J. Green
Had Splendid Luck In Fishing Trip
Lew Starr and Jim Chalfant returned from an extended outing reporting splendid success. They landed nearly two hundred bass and several hundred fine frogs, visiting about a half dozen lakes. They defeated the local regional champion in a key bout and proved adept at striking when the big ones bite.
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Lew Starr
Jim Chalfant
Starr
Chalfant
Oman returns to fix up former Jacob Oman house
Dana Oman, back from the west, works with a western friend to renovate a house once used by Jacob Oman. They are settled in a building described as a former bea house with a wintering dug.
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Dana Oman
Jacob Oman
Tim Smith Returns to Indiana From California
Tim Smith came home with his family from Los Angeles where they had moved for work and a new life. He earned up to three dollars a day but costs, especially rent, were high and he and Mrs. Smith found the climate affected her health. He plans to seek work in Bluffton or nearby, but has no firm plan yet and says he prefers Indiana to California.
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Tim Smith
Los Angeles
California
Tim
Indiana
Plains
Bluffton
Far West
Floosier
Interurban gang draws crowd watching Johnson street tracklaying
A large crowd observes the Interurban crew laying track on Johnson street. Spectators express opinions freely and praise the workers, remarking that the company passed up many capable bosses despite the crowd’s praise of the gang’s skill.
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Johnson Street
A Pretty Window Advertising Palmolive Soap
Arch Cook displays a novel Palmolive advertisement in a window styled to resemble a bathroom. Painted curtains on the glass and interior arrangement create a highly realistic effect that draws attention to the product.
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Arch Cook
Jury verdict in Montpelier bank case against Grant Shellabarger
After a night away, the jury found for First National Bank of Montpelier in the note dispute amounting to eighty one dollars. damages awarded were ninety two dollars and some cents. A related suit against Huisman proceeded next, while Mary A. Roberts guardianship accounting was dismissed with costs assessed to the plaintiff. The First estate heirs listed include Israel First’s children, George First’s children, Mary J. France, Sarah, C. Rinear, Salinda Taylor, Thomas First, and Caroline Euart’s heirs.
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First National Bank of Montpelier
Grant Shellabarger
Shellabarger
Huisman
Mary A. Roberts
Jacob First
Judge Vaughn
Mr. First
Mary Roberto
Israel
Solomon
George
Mary J. France
Sarah
C. Rinear
Salinda Taylor
Thomas
Caroline
Euart
City weighs alley decision as Paxson barn blocks plan
Mahlon Paxson who recently bought the Joel Baumgardner property faces a clash with neighbors over a rear through alley. City council and county commissioners consider opening the alley, potentially forcing Paxson to remove his new barn or the city to abandon the project. The issue ties into a broader push to curb vacating old alleys amid street and utility needs.
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Mahlon Paxson
Joel Baumgardner
Mr. Paxson
Paxson
Delays Hit Opera House Brick Supply
Superintendent Charles Johnson said he faced an annoying delay in construction as brick supplier James Lynch could not deliver the bricks due to unspecified reasons.
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Charles Johnson
Opera House
James Lynch
Wanted A Kind Husband for Fort Wayne Widow
Widowed mother Maud Garley aged nineteen with two young children seeks a good kind husband. Describes herself as 2431 Son Avenue Fort Wayne Indiana with blue eyes and brown hair, weight about 130 pounds. Respondents address to indorsement: ertigem.
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Maud Garley
Son Avenue
Fort. Wayne
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