Stock Fraud Arrests Linked to Columbia Casualty Firm
Clarence R. Griffin, in custody on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, is accused with associates of selling stock for the defunct Columbia Casualty Co. in Lafayette. Warrant issued by Fountain County, bond set at 2000, Griffin claims the company directives and sales role, not personal deceit, drove the scheme. He and attorney Robison deny personal fraud, noting funds misused by promoters after initial sales. Other warrants for Dobson and Carter referenced similar charges in Montgomery County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Times
Fountain County
Clarence R. Grif
Miller
Wiliam Robison
Covington
Millar
Griffin
W. Wu. Sransfeld
Newton
Mellott
Stansfeld
Columbia Casualty Comany
Lafayette
Grand Jury
Montgomery County
Martin 3. Dobson
Hedman M. Carter
Crawfords-ville
Columbia Casualty Co
Miller Hag
Fountalm
Revseral
Works Ang
Itto
Robixon
W. W. Layton
First National Bank of
C. W. Griffin
Sheridan
Stansfield
Hustlers Defeat Agoga Second Team 26 to 16
Hustlers first team of the Methodist church defeated the Agoga second team of the Baptist church 26 to 16 in a hard fought game. The match was evenly contested as both teams played well and this marked their first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustlers
Methodist Church
Price of happiness and virtue in daily life
A reflective essay urges that happiness cannot be bought with wealth or glamour. It argues true value lies in effort, character, and duty, noting fortunes fade while integrity endures. The piece advises restraint, reliability, and shared support within families, warning against boastfulness and quick promises.
Elegant Passage Reflections and Sheriff Candidate Omission
A fragment from George D. Prentice evokes immortality and beauty beyond this life. The page notes M. M. Apple was omitted from the Democratic sheriff candidates list and clarifies his ongoing campaign. then includes short, stray lines about domestic life and episodes from Fowler Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. Apple
Sherif
M. M. Apple
Apple
Thureday
Catherine Shernan Dies at 66 in Perry Township
Catherine Shernan aged 66 died Friday at her home in Perry township after several weeks illness. The funeral was held at St Malachy’s Catholic church in Brownsburg on Monday at 9 o'clock. Burial followed at Green Lawn cemetery Brownsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirs
Catherine Shernan
Perry Township
St. Malachy's
Brownsburg
Buria
Green Lawn Cemetery
Hammit Thaxton dies in Indianapolis tragedy
A New Ross man Hammit Thaxton was killed when a sixty foot pole collapsed while he stood atop it during telegraph repair work in Indianapolis. He came to the area three years ago from Virginia, lived with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whorley, and left behind guardianship due to his age. An aunt in Bedford City, Virginia was notified and arrangements were made to return his body for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Hammit Thaxton
Indianapolis
Ward Gray
Guy Hamilton
Vern Routh
Glenn Smith
Virginia
Frank Walkup
L. W. Tipton
Tom Whorley
Bedford City
Go-to-Church Sunday Draws One Million Chicago Faithful
Sunday February 1 in Chicago marked Go-to-Church-Sunday with about one million attending services. The campaign spent only 100 and reached roughly 500000 non regular churchgoers, many for the first time in twenty years. Milkmen drivers newspapers and church members united to make the effort a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Campaten
Church Meatberg
MRETTWE Revival Fetes Growth and Marriage Notice
The revival meets with strong church support and 64 additions, including 37 parents, boosting the church’s future prospects in the northern city area. Reverend Homer Dals officiated the marriage of Cecil B. Sparks and Alpha Gray at Farmers State Bank, with the couple to reside near Dover on the Henry F. McDaulel farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank
Homer Dals
Cecil B. Sparks
Alpha Gray
Oscar Sparks
Lebanon
Thomas Gray
Troubles Not Yet Over in Colfax Perjury Case
The Frankfort Times reports a bench warrant for Flussle F. Golisberry of Colfax on subornation of perjury, connected to the Morrison liquor sale case. Marshall Jones and others admitted perjury. hearings set for March 10 for Mrs Hattie Boyle and Dahm, with further pleas expected from Goldsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Times
Flussle F. Golisberry
Colfax
Judge Combs
Walter Corns
Goldsverty
Marshal Jones
Morrleon
Sulling Mayuor Hlegally
Goldsberry
Morrison
Marshall Jones
Calfax
Lateyetts
Vega
Lafayette
Hattie Boyles
Earl Dain
Glen Williams
Charles Dabm
Mre
Hattie Boyle
Jones
Dani
Williama
Mra. Boyles
Dahm
County Council Special Session Allocates Bridge Reappropriations
In a Friday afternoon special session the county council reappropriated funds for bridges Nos. 125 203 11 30 32 28 36 with amounts 400 475 560 283 748 2595 379 respectively. An additional 8120 was set aside for payment of temporary loans principal and interest. A further 280 was appropriated for a typewriter for the county auditor's office.
County road superintendent must pay own expenses
Opinion of the state board of accounts holds that the county highway superintendent and his assistants must bear their own expenses from their four dollar per day salary. There is no provision for paying expenses. only when a team is used for actual road work is the fifteen cent per hour allowance due, and not when used for personal conveyance. Progressive $1.00 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etate Board of Accounts
Honan
Bia
Saafdtant
Ulm
Lebanon Defeats Kokomo In Rough Friday Night Hoop Clash
Lebanon beat Kokomo 38 to 21 despite rough play from the visitors and several lineup changes. Worley and Devel each scored five, Bush four, with King absent due to a death. The game was 21 to 11 at halftime and Lebanon maintained control throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Lebanon
Jocel
Igi
King
Worley
Devel
Bush
Church
4Rvla Hive
Morrison
Hush
Porduy
Little
Coors
Death of a Veteran Capt. W Clinton in Indianapolis
Captain W Clinton died at home in Indianapolis at age almost eighty eight after distinguishing service in the Mexican and Civil wars. He was born in Kentucky, moved to Indianapolis in 1829, and resided there since. Survived by three children, funeral held from the family residence with burial at Crown Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. W. Clinton
Tudianopolis
Wharton R. Clinton
John L. Saunders
Tndianapolis
Clinton
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Ho Fg
Crown Hill Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Griffin
Frankfort
Grifin Ex
J. D. Buchanan
Chas. Hartmut
Villian
George D. Prentice
Epin
James Rodman
Fowler
Indiaca
Nick
Mith
Fils
Capt
Walt
O. P
Rodman
Catherine Sheridan
New Ross
Mrettwe
Atty. Goldsberry
A. M. Baker
Margaret Bliestein
Pater Trips
Cmnplaimi TL
Nino
Horan
Raabe
Osrid
Beale
Aetu
Tharama
Ca L
Sieks
Truitt
Silvers
Casey
Akers
Laughner
Reliable
Sicks
Butler College
Hneup Andj
Whiteatown Bicks
Stesteees West
Etter
Caldwell
Silvers Co
Hall
Si Silvera
Haver
Sticke
Hull
Refers
Cline
County Couneil
Cba Ayn al Hid
Gibi Ch ‘Teanelay ‘Sitar
Ontien
Oulmgis
Sani N'E Abba
Nhs Bobby
A Phitesee Pte Aan
Kokomo Worley
Shewman
Chandler Church
Purdue Morricen
Williams Bush
Greereeyees
Sisson Davol G
Shawhan
Cormweil Morrisap
Little F
Laden
Warley
Devot
Willams
Cornwell
Chandler
Shawman
Maloney
Cal
C. O. Tribbett
Rushville
J. J. Kerssy
Wits
Washington Street
Pater Tripps
South Street
Arippe
Mra. A. ‘M. Baker
George Deboney
Thorntown
Otto Hanlon
Jas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!