Garrett Gets Life Sentence for Murder in Illinois Case
Special to The Reporter describes the verdict in the case of Garrett, convicted of murdering Robert Barrett, a Chicago livestock man. After protracted ballots the jury returned a life imprisonment verdict. Garrett was taken to jail to await transfer to Michigan City. Also notes James Staton as a new father and George Chapin's death in Oregon from pneumonia. includes a bootlegging arrest of Pat Miller in Mt Ayr with two counts of whisky possession and sale, followed by transfer to Mentland for bond.
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George Chapin
Chapin
Hardman
Oregon
George
Mr. Chapin
Brookhack
Eightlea
Pat Miller
Mt. Ayr
Gardner
Newton County
Woodworth
Millette
Mentland
Local government details bond sales and road actions
Officials ordered to advertise multiple bond sales totaling 8 590 and 20 0000 with 20 year terms and 444 percent bands. Petitions and remonstrances on tax issues and road projects filed or continued, including a Colfax macadam road and various ditches. A community sale drew a fair crowd, livestock sold well, with calls for ongoing farmer and business participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Doctor
Resalmon
Rand
Jobn W. Alyst
Temes A. Whaley
Keyi H. Dirst
Henry Troup
D. K. Frye
Conrad Kilfner
Charles W. Fleming Read
Frank E. Kay Read
Bala F. Roberts
Vidder
Edward Sinks
W. C. Grocfuitz
Charlie Cobb
Nels Frandsen
Remonstrance
State Board of Tax Commissioners
M. G. Barker
Colfax Township
Annie O'Brien Ditch
Grant Township
Fred G. Richmira
Beaver Township
Walter Koon
The Last Of The Mohicans at Temple Theatre
Maurice Totrnociur presents The Last Of The Mohicans at Temple Theatre with vivid stage scenery and daring exploits of Uncas Hawkeye Magna and Cora Munro. The production promises dramatic cliff scenes and action under two showings on Wednesday April 13 at 7 15 and 8 45 PM.
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Temple Theatre
Conalhord
Maurice Totrnociur
Cora Munro
Ances
Hawkeye
Magna
Uncan
Uneas
Cora
Temple Theater
County Commencement Details at Brook
County Superintendent Schan Faub announced the date of the County Commencement as June 2. The meeting will be held at Brook in the county building. A speaker of note is expected, but the exact name is not yet ready for publication.
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Schanfaub
Brook
Cou Ity
Brain Storm Garrett's Excuse For Killing Barrett in Wheatfield
A Wheatfield stockyard man Garrett killed Barrett after a two year feud over hogs posts and chickens amid bank pressure. Garrett testified he acted after Barrett accused him of theft and threatened his wife, while Barrett’s family and neighbors described a tense confrontation before the shooting. The trial featured Garrett’s calm demeanor on the stand as prosecutors and defense argued motive and responsibility.
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Robert MM. ‘Barrett
Chicago
Floyd Garrett
Barrett
Bank of Whealford
Garrett
Wheafield Bank
Kenneth Knopp
Wheatfield
Rensselaer
Garett
Tomlinson
McAdams
Gerrett
Grippe
Bir Ming
Saldne
Kenneth Knapp
Barratt
Temple Moviegrams The Place of Better Entertainment
Temple listings describe Thursday through Saturday shows featuring Will Rogers in Honest Hutch Dorothy Phillips in The Right To Happiness Hugenne O Brien Worlds Apart Ruth of The Rockies Viola Dana in Blackmail and Century Comedy plus 17c 28c prices. Sunday through Tuesday offer Love Honor and Obey The Last of the Mohicans and The 14th Man with various comedies.
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Will Rogera
Honest Hutch
Dorothy Philips
Thia
Hugenne O'Brien
Ruth
Rockies
Viola Dana
Priday
Robert Warwick
Bebe Daniels
Dorothy Gish
ft.Luck
Tori
Laporte Police In Town After Robbery Suspect
Chief Alfred Norris and Sergeant Lasa of Laporte questioned Howard Howell and Claude Francis about a private residence robbery. Francis was wanted for stealing nine suits, a watch, jewelry and other items. Howell was said to be connected and possibly knows Francis' whereabouts. Francis left Brook for Laporte, then returned as officers arrived. Howell accompanied the chief back to Laporte. Smith Grover visited from his home on Monday.
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Alfred Norris
Sargeant Lasa
Taporte
Throok
Ingcard
Howard Howell
Claude Francis
Cadwallader
Howell
Francis
Francia
Bis
Laporte
Local and business news highlights from Kentland area
Arthur Louette of Goorsland appears on business Monday. White Orphington eggs sell for 4.00 per hundred. for sale bluff Leghorn eggs at 5.00 per hundred. The Service Garage plans a new gasoline station this week. Various local residents and visitors frequent Kentland and nearby towns, with reports of travel to Chicago, Kankakee, Hammond, and Remington. Notables include Oscar Strole, Rev Longwell, Leland Hess, and others. upcoming Temple Theatre show The Right To Happiness set for Friday April 9.
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Jasper County
Michigan City
James Staton
Ter
Miller
Gomsioners
County
Skets
Miss McAdams
Fin
Mrs. Garrett
Barritt
Jennings
Mann
Darlington & Co
Undertakers
Pat Kensselater
Consol
Temple Moviegrams
Laporte Police
Smith Grover
Hisses
Fred Killin
Fowler
Arthur Louette
Goorsland
Dan
Marley Dearduff
Chie
Clause Warr
Ruth Haynes
Broodland
Frank Mallate
H. E. Waling
Edith Heistand
Kentland
Paul Sell
Mrs
J. J. Sell
Peter Miller
Sheldon, Il
Emma
Cochrane
Goodland
Oscar Strole
Rev
Longwell
Frank Payne
Osage Town
Kankakee
Mrs. Payne
Roy Bowers
Leland Hess
Ivan Weiskear
Purdue
George Shepard
Wm. Hinchman
D. J. Burley
Louise Davis
Lena and
Lela Lyons
Renasolaer
Glen Snyder
Hammond
C. T. Denham
Jos Badger
F. S. Duan
Remington
Arthur Irwin
James Shaeffer
Ninnis
Jim Thas
B. J. Newell Hasang
James Conklin
Mrg. Warren
Kentlard
Ana Mi Jana
Henry Spitler
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