Throat Cut Fight Sparks Near Fatal Family Dispute
Sunday morning in Lyford a family feud between the Glovers and Glasses escalated when J H Glover struck Zack Glass with a chair. Frank Glover then opened a razor, slashing Glass’s neck, as Glass pursued them to a saloon. Glass bled heavily and was treated by Dr White in Clinton. Police captured the elder Glover. the younger escaped and is said to be sore from the confrontation.
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Lyford
Parke
Zack Glass
J. H. Glover
E. Glover
Glass
Glover
Grover
Frank
Joe
Clinton
Hice Found Guilty of Grand Larceny at Tecumseh Jury Verdict
After a late afternoon trial the jury convicted Harry J. Hice of grand larceny in Tecumseh. Judge Piety withheld sentence to the following week. Defense claims implicated Winters. money and booze led to the robbery near the saloon of John Webster. Bailor identified the assault and loss of about 45 dollars, with about 76 dollars recovered from Hice by police.
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Harry J. Hice
Michigan City
Piety
Ephriam Bailor
Hinev Winters
Jifce
CO LO Lo Dimne
Wis
Dais
Hice
Winters
Bailor
Interurban Franchise Talks on Extending Line in Clinton
The Clinton city council reviewed the franchise granted to Wm L Morey Frank T Swinehart David McBeth and Wm Kelley for a street railway. A clause required extending the line north through Clinton into nearby territory within two years, a deadline that expired last August. The council plans to appoint a committee to negotiate with the interurban company to achieve the northward extension.
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Wm. L. Morey
Frank TL. Swinehart
David McBeth
Wm. Kelley
Clinton
Indiana
Interurban Company
Violent Incidents Surround Hillsdale Man’s Detainment
Robert James of Hillsdale suffered a violent episode prompting Dr Mack to intervene injuring him and leading to James’ arrest by Sheriff Stephens. He was taken to Indianapolis for asylum but not admitted, then returned to Hillsdale where his brother took charge. He escaped, was recaptured, and jailed while attempting self harm twice, once by leaping from a cage and again trying to cut his throat with a lead pencil end.
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Robert James
Hillsdale
Dr. Mack
James
Stephens
Indianapolis
Maillsdale
Sheriff Stephens
Wrights case delayed to November 7 by Squire
Bert Wright's case, originally slated for October 23 trial, was continued by Squire Ruby until Wednesday November 7 at 2 p.m. The postponement shifts the court appearance to a new date and time.
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Bert Wright
Squire Ruby
Advertising earns big gains for Clinton business
A local Clinton firm tested advertising in The Clinton Plaindealer and reported wonderful sales results. The notice touts the paper as Vermillion county's best advertising medium and urges readers to advertise.
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Clinton
Vermillion County
Oscar Miller Charged After Shooting Into Crowd
Oscar Miller was arrested by Officers Vanhoeosier for shooting three times into a crowd of Italians on North Ninth street Sunday. Miller says locals insulted him and he drew his revolver. One bullet struck a man in the pant leg. Miller released on $500 bond. He faced Squire Ruby on concealed weapons, fined $15 and costs. Miller claims foreigners struck his house with a club before the shooting.
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Oscar Miller
Vanhoeosier
North Ninth Street
Oscar
Miller
Squire Ruby
Burk and James Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Burk Claude O Burk and Adah B James were married at the Methodist parsonage Sunday at one o clock by Rev Leeson. They will establish housekeeping in the Campbell property on Main street.
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Claude O. Burk
Adah B. James
Rev. Leeson
Campbell
Main Street
Ladies Bazaar at M. E. Church Opens November 14
The Ladies Bazaar at the M. E. church opens November 14 and closes November 16 with the Salisbury Family performing a new program.
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M. E. Church
Salisbury
Marriage settles bastardy case in Clinton
Constable Fred Butler arrested John Lewis in Cayuga on a bastardy charge and brought him to Clinton. He agreed to marry Gladys Sacket of Clinton. The ceremony occurred in Miller and Pike's law office with Rev. Long officiating as stepfather. Mrs Long prayed prior to the ceremony.
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Fred Butler
Cayuga
John Lewis
Clinton
Gladys Sacket
Miller & Pike’s
Rev. Long
Lewis
First Team Beats Clinton in Park Ball Scramble
The Clinton first and second teams met at Morris park Sunday afternoon with the first team winning 11 to 8. Both sides played hard and rooted loudly though the game was filled with errors. The two teams are now even after the second team won 4 to 3 last Sunday.
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Clinton
Morris Park
Gulley to Speak on Campaign Issues in Three Towns
Hon. Otis E. Gulley will address audiences in Newport on Thursday October 25 Cayuga on Friday October 26 and Hillsdale on Saturday October 27. He will discuss campaign issues from a Republican standpoint.
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Otis E. Gulley
Newport
Cayuga
Hillsdale
Trade at Home Says Plaindealer Warns Terre Haute Visitors
The Plaindealer argues Terre Haute merchants lure interurban shoppers with big advertising and claims local Clinton merchants offer better values. It contends shopping away from home drains local retail and urges residents to trade locally.
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Terre Haute
Clinton
Witsman James Wedding At Frank James Home Fairview Park
A home ceremony at 8 pm Sunday united Charles Witsman and Edith James in Frank James’s new Fairview Park residence. Rev. Leeson officiated. bride wore white silk organdy. guests enjoyed a two course supper and varied gifts were presented.
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Frank James
Fairview Park
Leeson
Methodist Church
Charles Witsman
Edith James
Donation from George W. Lane to fire boys praised
George W. Lane donated five dollars to the fire boys in appreciation of their work during a blaze that damaged his barn. It is the first recorded individual gift to the fire unit.
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George W. Lane
Fire destroys Parke County barn and residence
A barn owned by Parke County resident Frank Anstead and his house were nearly total losses after a Wednesday afternoon fire. Anstead lives just north of the sub station on the interurban. neighbor Joe Andrews continues to improve.
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Frank Anstead
Anstead
Parke
Crown Hill No. 3 Coal Strike Noted In Indiana
At Crown Hill No 3 coal seam has been struck at a depth of HBA feet on October 24 five years to the day after Crown Hill No 1. The 7 foot vein yields fine coal. A steel tipple from Chicago & Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co. will be erected, with hoisting planned by Christmas under superintendent Wm F Brown.
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Crown Hill No
Crown Hill No.1
5. C. Stuitz
Clinton Coal Co
Crown Fill
Nos.land
Chicago & Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co
Crown Nill
Indiana
Wm. FE. Brown
Eye Punched Out In School Incident
A boy named Wimmer lost sight in one eye after an incident at school on Tuesday while playing with other boys.
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Wimmer
Bert Huffman Returns to Clinton to Work on Switch Engine
Bert Huffman has been returned to Clinton and is assigned to the switch engine. He resumes duties and begins routine maintenance tasks on the locomotive under supervision.
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Bert Huffman
Clinton
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Harry Hice
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Sieg
LE Assath
Interurban
Case
Reese
Karian & Tee
Bonner-Bence Drug Co
Joe Andrews
Mines
H. T. Harger
Ney W
Walker’s Drug Store
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