Double tragedy in Crawfordsville ends in murder and suicide
Walter Phalen shot Ike Waldrip at the Crawfordsville jail then drowned himself at a dam above Martin's ice houses. Phalen, 37, had shown signs of mental strain after recent work stress and a disputed property title. Waldrip, a jail turnkey, died from gunshot wounds. The incident occurred near Mar tin's dam and left investigators unsure of motive beyond alleged mental imbalance.
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Crawfordsville
Ike Waldrip
Walter Phalen
Oak Hill Cemetery
Phalen
Martin
Oak Hill
Indianapolis
Frank Burgess
Mount
George Parrish
Waldrip
Hurley Hinton
Swope
Oak Hill Cemetery Association
Sexton Darnell
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Leaders
Quarterly meeting Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Bible School Sabbath morning at 9:30. No Sermon Sunday morning. Epworth League Sabbath evening at 6:30. Miss Mable Prather 1st Vice President. Preaching Sabbath evening at 7:30 by Rev. H. H. Cannon with sacrament at close. Preaching at Bend church Sabbath afternoon at 2:30.
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Bible School
Epworth League
Mable Prather
H. H. Cannon
Bend Church
Tailor made suits for ladies at J Loebs Stores
Tailor made suits for women are showcased at J Loebs Stores featuring the latest styles and a full range of sizes. Sales staff assist customers with custom fitting and fabric selections to ensure a perfect dressed look.
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J. Loeb’s
Meeting of Presbytery Adjourns After Attentive Session
The Crawfordsville Presbytery met at Kirlin with strong attendance. Seventy five ministers and ten counties represented. Rev Harry Stark preached the opening sermon. Rev David Duncan was chosen moderator and Rev H T Gary of Lafayette and Rev H M Rogers of Rossville were named as delegates to Des Moines. Ia M Sterling of Delphi named elder and T G Raney of Lafayette as delegate. Rev T G Orton attended. Ladies drop stitch hosiery offered by Spence Smith & Spence at 25 and 50 cents per pair.
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Crawfordsville
Kirlin
Harry Stark
Frankfort
David Duncan
H.T. Gary
Lafayette
H. M. Rogers
Rossville
Des Moines
Ia. M. Sterling
Delphi
T. G. Raney
T. G. Orton
Birthday Anniversary for Grandma Fulton in Covington
Grandma Fulton celebrated her eighty fifth birthday last Saturday April 14 at Mr and Mrs Zeph Fultons Covington home. Family members including eight children fifty six grandchildren and fifty four great grandchildren attended with many presents received. The gathering noted four generations in a family portrait and thanks were extended to those who organized the dinner.
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Grandma Fulton
Monroe Miller
William Talbert
Lizzy Berry
Grandma
Fulton
Mrs
Zeph Fulton
Covington
One Man Killed In Danville Car Train Crash
Knickerbocker on the Big Four crashed into an automobile at Franklin street crossing in Danville last Friday. Frank Barklet died instantly, Daniel Kinney and Conde E. Bishop injured. Kinney faces internal injuries and possible amputation. Dr W W Toby escaped by jumping. The auto carried three passengers and was destroyed.
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Peoria & Eastern
Danville
Franklin Street
Inga
Frank Barklet
Daniel Kinney
Conde E. Bishop
W. W. Toby
Peices
Kinney
Bishop
Lakeview Hospital
Barklet
Toby
Perry Robb obituary notes birth, death and family ties
Perry Robb born February 9, 1849 in Hamilton County near Cincinnati Ohio died April 20 1906 at his home age 57 years 2 months 11 days He moved with parents to Grant County then to this county Married Queen E Sloan September 26 1878 Covington they had five children Dessie Charles Isa Mary Harry Surviving also two brothers and two sisters Illness began December 3 1904 He later fell ill at home and was hospitalized January 12 1905 Funeral conducted by Rev J G Orton at home and Mt Hope Cemetery The Leader ad follows
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James Perry
John
Nancy Robb
Hamilton County
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Grant County
Queen E. Sloan
Covington
Dessie
Charles
Isa
Mary
Harry
Central Hospital
J.G. Orton
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Out of the Ashes San Francisco Plans Reconstruction
San Francisco Mayor Schmitz wired President Roosevelt pledging immediate city funding to reconstruct public buildings, schools, jails, hospitals, sewers, and water systems. The city aims to restore its status as a key Pacific port.
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San Francisco
Cal
Schmitz
Roosvelt
Pacific
Fisherman Samuel Remster Adjudged Insane
Samuel Remster, a veteran fisherman prominent in this and Warren counties, was adjudged insane last week and taken to Central Hospital on Wednesday morning.
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Samuel Remster
This
Warren Counties
Central Hospital
Death of William Lyons in Mt Hope Cemetery burial
William Lyons aged 64 died from Brights disease early Wednesday. He lived with his brother Ponta in town after moving from Kentucky. Rev. Palmer conducted services at the residence and burial followed Thursday in Mt Hope Cemetery.
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William Lyons
Ponta
Bright
Kentucky
Rev. Palmer
Mt. Hope Cemetery
May Social at Town Hall by Newtown Baptist ladies
The Baptist ladies of Newtown host a social in the Town Hall on Saturday May 5. Doors open at 1 30 p m with fancy and useful articles for sale and refreshments available all hours. Lunch is served from 3 to 6 o clock. Entertainment at 8 with The Lonelyville Social Club.
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The
Baptist Ladies of
Newtown
Lonelyville Social Club
DePauw Receives $50,000 Library Gift Plan
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana reveals a $50,000 library gift from Carnegie with a matching $50,000 goal. The cash subscription funds the new campus building likely on the southeast corner, aiming to form a quadrangle of university structures.
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Greencastle
Ind
Hughes
Towne
DePauw University
Carnegie
Davis township moves to consolidate six schools into central building
Davis township trustee George Shultz considers uniting six local schools into one central site near Ab Funks farm. He argues initial costs will be high but long term savings may justify the expense. Most patrons likely support consolidation, following successful precedents in Richland and Van Buren townships.
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George Shultz
Davis Township
Ab Funks Farm
Shultz
Richland
van Buren
Attica Press
Interest on public funds sparks judge Rabb contention
Williamsport judge Rabb of the Cass circuit court voices an opinion at variance with public sentiment by arguing officials may rightfully keep interest earned on funds deposited in banks when the money is for a public purpose and remains available for use.
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Rabb
Williamsport
Cass Circuit Court
Logansport
Special Notice to Republicans Owing Accounts
A public notice urges Republicans who owe any accounts to settle in the coming months. It calls for a general squaring away during the dull season and asks debtors to pay now rather than wait to be asked.
His Injuries Quite Serious From Auto Fright
H. G. Payton was thrown from his buggy when his horse spooked at an automobile. Doctors found a dislocated hip and other painful injuries. He was reported worse yesterday.
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H. G. Payton
State Encampment Planning Meeting at Lafayette
The G A R encampment executive committee met at the president’s Lafayette office. They ordered badges for delegates and ladies, planned city center decorations, and contracted Burt Terry Wilson for the souvenir book. Fireworks display is set for May 24 followed by a masquerade ball near the courthouse.
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Lafayette
Burt-Terry Wilson Company
Court House Square
Prosecutor Salary Criticism in Indiana Sparks Reform Call
The Lafayette Courier denounces low prosecutor pay as forcing officials into unethical practices to earn a living. It argues justice suffers when peace officers and justices of the peace rely on fines for pay, creating incentives to secure convictions. A brief ad notes Spence, Smith & Spence offering combs and belts.
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Indiana
Justice of the Peace
Lafayette Courier
Obituary for Robert Reed Featured Saloons Figure
Robert Reed died in his rooms above Vickery saloon about 10 oclock Friday morning. Rev T J Orton led a short funeral service with Worth Youngbloods orchestra. Burial followed on the 9:46 a m west bound train to Clinton where a local undertaker laid him to rest beside his mother. Reed, a long time saloon associate, was about 54, born in England, a Stringtown miner turned saloon pensioner, noted as a big hearted if flawed man who spent his life in the trade he loved. Local women donated $60 for a decent burial. He was a bachelor. Ends with ad copy for ladies skirts at J Loebs Stores.
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Robert Reed
Vickery Saloon
M. Board
T. J. Orton
Worth Youngblood
Clinton
Bob
England
Stringtown
Coal Creek
Marlatts Safe After California Trip
Mr and Mrs Tom Marlatt received word from their daughter Mrs J W Coombs in California that they are all safe after passing through trying scenes. There is no longer any fear.
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Tom Marlatt
J. W. Coombs
California
Presbyterian Church Services Next Sunday
The usual preaching services will be held in the church next Sunday morning with a sermon on What is Self-Denial. There will be no preaching in the evening.
Covington Aids Sufferers Through Local Meeting
A citizens meeting at the courthouse organized fundraising for San Francisco relief. Subscriptions will be collected at J Loeb stores The Lender and two banks until Saturday night and sent to the Indianapolis Red Cross Society. Mayor-elect Heath chaired the session urging contributions.
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Court House
San Francisco
J. Loeb’s
Indianapolis Red Cross Society
Heath
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Isaac Waldrip
Dorothy Dodd
Methodist Church Services
Spence, Smith & Spence
Knickerbocker
Nobby Clothing
J. Loeb’s Stores
Perry Robb
Greater
M. Boord
Wm. Lyons
DePauw
Davis Schools
Covington People
Presbyterian Church Services
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