Investigation promises action on county shortages and settlements
The Leader reports that ex county officials face suit if they do not settle, with about $27,000 still rumored due to the county. Several have paid around $6,000 in relief of discrepancies, including H C Martin, D S Ferguson, W W Luke, Chas Stewart, H Elwell, and Samuel Clark. Expert J M Martin says work will push toward completion. Also noting a Spring Opening Sale on carpets, rugs, and curtains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C Martin
D S. Ferguson
W.W. Luke
Chas. Stewart
H. Elwell
Samuel Clark
J. M. Martin
Excursion Sunday To Indianapolis By The Big Four
The first excursion of the season will run to Indianapolis on Sunday by the Big Four. Round trip fare is $1.25. The Covington departure is at 1:14 a.m. and Indianapolis return is 7:30 p.m. J J Loeb's Stores offer a fine selection of ready made suits for men and boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Big Four
Covington
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerix Madden
The past week saw marriages license issued to William Brown and Emma Field Pierce, Lewis Peck and Louise Springer, and Alvah J. Johnson and Bertha Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerix Madden
Wm. Brown
Emma Piercefield
Lewis Peck
Louise Springman
Alvah J. Johnson and
Bertha Grimes
Methodist Church Signals Third Quarterly Meeting This Month
The Methodist church announces the third quarterly meeting April 20 and 21 with Sabbath School at 9 30 Sunday. Hon Ascoe Fertich of Terre Haute will preach Sunday at 10 40 and again at 7 30. Epworth League leads Sunday evening at 6 30. Miss Pearl Bord to lead. Resere Fertich to speak next Sunday at Covington. Children’s suits advertised from 150 to 750 dollars in the local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascoe Fertich
Terre Haute
Epworth
Grand and Petit Jurors
Grand jury members listed include Leroy DeHaven Troy Henry C Sheaf Jackson Byron Hesler Cain Francis M Moore Fulton John Flora Richland Wm Richey Davis Petit jury names include Joseph Bodine Fulton I N Kerr Van Buren Lewis Tudor Mill Creek Chas N Sawyer Troy Cons E Archer Richland Mofford Conover Wabash Howard Shafer Wabash Philip Keler Jackson Chas McKnight Richland John Madigan Van Buren James Laird Cain Wm Calvert Logan Ready made wear for men women and children J Loeb stores largest assortment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy DeHaven
Troy
Henry C. Sheaf
Jackson
Byron Hesler
Cain
Francis M. Moore
Fulton
John Flora
Richland
Wm. Richey
Davis
Joseph Bodine
I. N. Kerr
van Buren
Lewis Tudor
Mill Creek
Chas
N. Sawyer
Crawfordsville Presbytery Spring Meeting to Open Monday
About seventy five ministers and laymen of Crawfordsville Presbytery will convene for a spring meeting starting Monday evening April 15 at the Presbyterian church in Covington. Rev D B Duncan will preach Monday night and topics on Presbyterianism and elder relations will be discussed Tuesday with Elders leading the dialogue. Special music features and open business sessions invite public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Wiliamsport
Miss Alma
Presbyterian Church
Covington
April Fool Party Crowds Masked Neighbors
About twenty five neighbors and friends of Mrs Stanly Pavey gathered at her home on April 1 masked and entertained with guess contests recitations and songs. Mrs Pavey was surprised when the crowd rushed in while she posed at the front door. Lara Spinning wore the comic mask while Mrs Tom Britton sported the most ridiculous outfit. Refreshments of fruit salad cake and coffee were served and the party ended at midnight with all reporting a jolly good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly Pavey
Lara Spinning
Tom Britton
Kurtz Faces State Bar Disbarment Proceedings
George A. Kurtz former St. Joseph County prosecutor is a defendant in disbarment hearings initiated by judges’ committees. The complaint, filed in open court, urges removal and disbarment for alleged willful dishonest collusion to protect vice and crime and disregard of duties as county prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
George A. Kurtz
Walter A. Funk
Circuit Court
Kurtz
St. Joseph County
Dynamite wrecks Bruner drug stores in Sandborn feud
In Sandborn Indiana on April 10 two Bruner drug stores were destroyed by a heavy dynamite blast estimated at twenty sticks. The blast caused 5000 dollars in damage to buildings and stock and shook almost every structure as windows shattered. A buggy was seen leaving minutes before the explosion amid local hostility to Bruner tied to a crackdown on illegal liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandborn
Ind
Apri 10
D. A. Bruner
Bruner
Elijah Covert Convicted of Manslaughter in Tharp Killing
Elijah Covert of North Vernon Indiana was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Charles Tharp at Scipio on December 26 after a dispute over a fence. The jury initially fixed sentence but was sent back to correct the form. the verdict stands. Covert, sixty, pleaded self defense and has long borne a good reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Ind
Elijah Covert
Charles Tharp
Scipio
Covert
Tharp
Downfall Followed by Death in Indiana Mine Workers Leader
Terre Haute Indiana April 8 J H Kennedy ex secretary treasurer of the Indiana Mine Workers died last night from a nervous collapse after disclosures that led to his removal on a charge of embezzling funds. He held the office eighteen years and was reelected before the shortage was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
J. H. Kennedy
Indiana Mine Workers
May Select Indiana Artist for Owen Memorial
Indianapolis April 8 The Robert Dale Owen Memorial association has raised about $1,000 toward buying a post of the famous Indiamian to be placed in the statehouse. It is probable Mrs Frances Goodwin the Indiana artist now living in Paris will be commissioned to do the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Robert Dale Owen Memorial Association
Statehouse
Frances Goodwin
Paris
Woman Burned to Death in Remig Street Home
Lafayette Indiana April 9 Mrs Harry Brighty wife of a railroad man burned to death in her Remig street residence She was alone and apparently threw paper into a sitting-room stove causing flames to ignite her thin garments. Hammond Indiana April 83 Dearborn Park poolroom opened Saturday by the Smith Perry White syndicate Three special trains from Chicago to the park sent out while the syndicate claims activity from Benning City Park and Oakland Lake county officials will act if called on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Harry Brighty
Remig Street
Hammond
Dearborn Park
Smith-Perry-White
Chicago
Park
Benning
City Park
Oakland
Lake County
Newest in fur and straw hats at J Loebs Store
J Loebs Store showcases latest fur toppers and straw hats blending luxury with seasonal style. Shoppers browse trimmed furs, wide brims, and decorative bands as clerks highlight fit and fabric options. Local fashion fans report timely arrivals and in-store discounts.
Prospective Highlands Township Trustees Eye Pie Counter
From Perrysville a note on Highlands township politics describes Republicans lining up early for the township trustee post. Potential candidates named include Charles Carthers, J. F. Compton and J. T. Lowe as the race nears. Democrats, though quiet now, are expected to join vigorously when campaigning heats up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrysville
Court docket notices list dozen civil actions and dissolutions
Circuit Court entries include quiet title and damages cases such as Ratcliff vs Canby and Vester as administrator against E I Ry, multiple divorces Shuler Mills, numerous liens and foreclosures, partition suits Walton, paternity petition Flora DeVault, dissolution of a corporation, debts in a batch against Dice Marshall Bonebrake McCord, renewals and venue change from Warren county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Ratcliff
Israel F. Canby
John G. Vester
Wu. H. Shuler
Stella M. Shuler
Laura Mills
Thomas Mills
Cayuga River Bridge Progress and Delayed Floor Opening
The Cayuga Herald notes the east approach fill is finished by Preston Thomas and the grade to the bridge is nearly complete though the floor is missing. The engineering firm faces a $10 daily fine since December for not finishing the bridge, prompting three counties to watch how it will be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Thomas
Cascar et Plant Destroyed in Attica Fire
Fire at the Sterling Remedy Company building in Attica gutted the basement and caused heavy damage to a three story structure. Five o clock Sunday morning blaze damaged color lithographs papers and cascar ets ready for shipment. About two hundred workers faced temporary displacement as investigators sought the fire origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Company
Attica
Johnson
Aarm
Ladder Company
Tremont Hell
Will B
New Styles Debut at Spring Opening Sale Event
Come and see the new styles shown for the first time during Our Spring Opening Sale on Saturday April 13.
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
The church announces services next Sunday at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with preaching at the usual hours.
Best quality of men's ready made suits ot Loebs Stores
A brief catalog note from Loebs Stores touts high quality ready made men’s suits. The item highlights fit and fabric, inviting customers to visit stores for selection and fitting services.
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Loeb’s
Death of Joseph Houts at 36 in Crawford county area
Joseph Houts aged 36 years 3 months 21 days died at his home northeast of the city Saturday after a long illness from Brights disease. Funeral services were held at Osborn Prairie Church Monday with interment in the adjoining cemetery. He leaves a wife and children and many friends. You will find shoemaking in Crawford shoes. Try them. J G Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Houts
Bright
Osborn Prairie Church
Houts
Crawford
J.G. Peters
Death of Judge Wilkin in Danville Illinois
Judge Jacob W. Wilkin died Wednesday evening April 8 at his Danville home. He served nearly twenty years on the Illinois supreme court and would soon reach the chief judgeship and his 70th birthday. A veteran of the war he fought alongside General Grant and was popular across political parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Wilkin
Danville
Ill
Supreme Court of Illinois
Grant
Card of Thanks for James DeHaven Sister
We thank friends and neighbors for loving kindness through the sickness and death of our beloved sister. James DeHaven. Ollie DeHaven, Bettie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James DeHaven
Ollie DeHaven
Bettie Smith
Gillespie Free After Supreme Court Decision in Murder Case
Indiana Supreme Court reverses trial court error ruling and orders discharge of James Gillespie, convicted of murdering his sister Elizabeth Gillespie, arguing double jeopardy did not occur when a juror was dismissed after discovery of a connection to a co defendant. The case remanded for discharge from further prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
James Gillespie
Rising Sun
Elizabeth Gillespie
Oliver Jones
Belle Sewrad
Gillespie
Opinion of the Lawyers in Gillespie Murder Case
Ex-congressman Griffith and Marcus R. Sulzer of Madison argue in Madison that all defendants in the Rising Sun murder case shared jeopardy in the first trial. They say the Indiana Supreme Court’s ruling releasing Gillespie should free the other defendants as well, even if their cases were not appealed, since jeopardy attached to all parties equally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Griffith
Marcus R. Sulzer
James Qgillespie
Myron Barbour
Supreme Court
Danville Boards Grants Retail Liquor Licenses
Danville Indiana officials overruled a remonstrance and granted retail liquor licenses to Edward D Crawley Herbert L Wilson and Scott M Lingenfelter marking the first license in Danville in over forty eight years Crawley a restaurant operator is described as a leading local businessman Wilson and Lingenfelter run drug stores The remonstrators plan an appeal to the circuit court with saloons set to open pending the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Board of County Commissioners
Edward D. Crawley
Herbert L. Wilson
Scott M. Lingenfelter
Wilson
Lingenfelter
Indiana Man Honored for Shanghai Consul General Post
Evansville's Charles Denby, chief clerk at Indiana's state department, is near appointment as consul general to Shanghai China. Denby, with years of China experience, is regarded as best posted to Far East affairs. The role pays eight thousand dollars yearly versus his current three thousand five hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Denby
Evansville
State Department
Shanghai
China
Denby
Far East
North Indiana Methodist Conference Opens in Logansport
Logansport Indiana hosts the forty fourth session of the North Indiana M E church with presiding bishop Wm F McDowell of Chicago. Main sessions at Market Street M B church. About 275 ministers assigned to local homes and hotels and 1000 delegates expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana
Logansport
Ind
North Indiana Methodist Episcopal Church Conference
Wm. F. McDowell
Chicago
New Market Street M. B
Teachers Elect Officers in Northern Indiana Association
The Northern Indiana Teachers' Association closed a successful session in South Bend Indiana and elected officers for the coming year. President is J A Woog of Laporte with Miss R Catherine Beeson of Lafayette as secretary. Treasurer remains W A Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
J. A. Woog
Laporte
R. Catherine Beeson
Lafayette
W. A. Mills
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Chas. Tharp
Highlands Township Politics
Ed. Patton
Harry Martin
Ann Fosdyke
Oscar Nelson
Mary F. Nixon
Catharine Irvin
John Bester
Frank Gover
Samuel Cade
Emma Leich Hardy Rush
Jerome
Dunkle Et al
Joseph Boggs
Young Henry
Solon
Pat Walton
Michael S. Walton
Flora DeVault
Jesse Chapman
W. P. Conner
Edward Marlatt
Edna L. Hall
Thomas Q. Johnson
Charles Kntal
Juletta Mitten
Warren County
Cayuga River
Cayuga Herald
Attica Enterprise
Jim Gillespie Free
Daneville
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