Tries to Kill Brother in Danville Feud Case
Danville reports a bloody family shooting as Charles Vansickle, resident of Attica Indiana, nearly killed his brother Harley Vansickle at 1154 North Washington Avenue in Danville. Four shots injured Harley, with one bullet hitting the head area. Charles fled and was not captured early this morning. Harley hired counsel to fight a requisition, and Charles has a history of violence including a prior assault on a Williamsport officer.
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Danville
Charles Vansickle
Attica
Ind
Harley
North
Washington Ave
Charles
Edna Travis
Vansickle
Washington Avenue
Williamsport
Indiana
Harley Vansickle
Pada
Vansickle Faces Potential Penitentiary Sentence
Vansickle has caused trouble for Attica authorities and this county yet often finds loopholes to avoid prison. If caught this time, the sentence is likely to be a penitentiary term.
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Vansickle
Attica
Pretty wedding at Wirt Schultz home
At Wirt Schultz home north of town on Wednesday evening Amy Schultz married Fred Dinwiddie. The couple received warm congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life from many friends. Mellott Hustler notes a sale on stoves and heaters at cost from J. H. Fowler.
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WirtSchultz
Amy
Fred Dinwiddie
Mellott Hustler
J. H. Fowler
Warren County candidates hustle toward Republican primary
John Harvey, the present tru ant officer, is a candidate for sheriff and was in the city Friday en route to lower Warren County to supervise his fences. He believes he has a solid chance to win.
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Warren County
John Harvey
John
Starsisted Otters Elect Eastern Star Officers for Year
The Order of Eastern Star held a regular meeting at the Maronic hall Monday evening. New officers elected include Worthy Matron Dr. E. J. Martin and Bertha Bergdahl, with several assistants named. Installation and refreshments set for Monday evening December 18. The notice also promotes Ball Bend Rubbers.
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Order of Eastern Star
Maronic Hall
Challen Spining
Oklahoma
E. J. Martin
Geo. D. Kerr
Teachers Annual Meeting Comes to Veedersburg
Fountain county teachers held their Thanksgiving meeting at Veedersburg under President Albert McElwee and assistants. The event, without a program, was reported as the best in years with strong social and instructional value. The next annual meeting will be at Kingman.
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Fountain County
Veedersburg
Albert McElwee
Kingman
Eye examinations offered Fridays at Dr Gilson’s office
Dr Faith the eye specialist is available every Friday in Dr Gilson’s office, formerly Dr Stout’s, for free eye tests with examination and consultation offered onsite.
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Dr. Gilson
Indiana teachers prep for annual state meeting in Indianapolis
Indiana educators plan the state teachers association session at the Claypool in Indianapolis December 27 28 and 29 with county superintendents session on December 26 Officials include President Dr Edwin Holt Hughes Marion executives chairman B F Moore Greensburg secretary treasurer J B Pearcey Anderson recording secretary Miss Anna Albrecht Greensburg and J M Wilkey urging full attendance and fall pay to support attendance and travel costs Buckner's advertised locally.
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Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Claypool
Edwin Holt Hughes Greencastle
B. F. Moore
Marion
J. B. Pearcey
Anderson
Anna Albrecht
Greensburg
General Association
J. M. Wilkey
Lawyers sue over unpaid note in Lyda murder case
James Sanderson and Grant Hall sue Star Cox for 500 dollars, the unpaid balance of a 1,000 note for defending Cox against the William Lyda murder charge. Cox claims collusion with the State's attorney to secure a fat fee and notes no real case existed. Cox remained jailed and refused bail, fearing harm. Fowler Leader recalls the case. We also advertise shelf hardware at J. H. Fowler.
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James Sanderson
Grant Hall
Logansport
Star Cox
William Lyda
Cox
Fowler
Merit Should Prevail In Aid Requests
Attica residents urge a formal audit of public aid applications to ensure funds reach the truly entitled. The Attica Press notes concern that more than half of aid may go to undeserving recipients, calling for a trustee authorized to investigate claims and oversee charitable disbursements. Meanwhile Loeb's Stores reports strong sales of overcoats and suits for men and boys, attributing success to their elegant goods and tailored lines.
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Attica
Attica Press
Loeb’s
Candidate announces run for Road Supervisor in Troy township
For Supervisor I will seek election as Road Supervisor in road district No. 3 Troy township subject to voters decision at the election held Saturday December 16 1905.
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Troy Township
Weds to Woe A run of divorce filings listed
The court docket shows new divorce cases filed for the present term including Elizabeth Nelson versus Fred Nelson Hallie M Oleneal versus Carlos Oscar Oleneal Mattie Kiger versus Edward W Kiger Mary M Alexander versus William L Alexander Mary L Young versus George R Young and Forest G Templeton versus Hattie Templeton.
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Elizabeth Nelson
Fred Nelson
Mary M. Alexander
William L. Alexander
Mary £. Young
George R. Young
Forest G. Templeton
Hattie Templeton
Marriage Licenses Issued Since Last Report
Clerks Office lists eight marriage licenses issued by Clerk Bryant including Frank Erickson with Anna Title and Joseph Stephens with Etta Shelley. Others cited are Herman Taylor and Maggie Hants Arthur Hancock and Ceadric Amy Brown Fred Washburn and Annie Wagoner Fred Hesler and Leola Coats William Wade and Pauline Wesley Clarence Somers and Jeusie June Cowgill Josiah Allen and Ruth Thomas.
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Bryant
Joseph Stephens
Etta Shelley
Herman Taylor
Maggie Hants
Arthur Hancock
Ceadric Amy Brown
Fred M. Washburn
Annie E-Wagoner
Fred Hesler
Leola‘ E. Coats
William T. Wade
Pauline Wesley
Clarence ‘Albert
Somers
Jeusie June
Cowgill
Josiah. Allen
Ruth Thomas
Court Proceedings At Fountain Circuit Court
The Fountain circuit court convened with a modest docket. Notable items include cases of trespassing adulter y and alleged rape, with pleas of guilty or not guilty and fines ranging from 1 to 20 dollars plus costs. A divorce case was set for December 7, and other matters were resolved or dismissed with costs.
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Fountain Circuit
State of Indiana
Claude Blythe
State
Dudley C. Martin
Nancy Murphy
Richard Cates
Joe Watts
Chauncey Abernathy
Edward Diffenderfer
Charles Kelley
Abner N. Coffing
Alvin F Coffing
Mary M. Alexander
William L. Alexander
O. P. Lewis
H. C. Yount
Ater ‘Perry
Van Sickle Not Wanted After Brother Shot In Quarrel
Charles Van Sickle, who wounded his brother Harley at 1154 North Washington Ave last Saturday, is in Attica Indiana with his wife. Attica marshal reports Van Sickle arrived there and is not being pursued since Harley refused to prosecute. Harley is recovering after doctors removed a bullet from his left shoulder.
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Charles van Sickle
Harley
Washington Avenue
Attica
Ind
Spangler
van Sickle
Harley van Sickle
E. B. Cooley
Hoosier Cyclopedia Endorsed by Indiana Officials
Endorsements from W H Whittaker State Librarian Henry Anson Hurt and Fassett Cotton praise the Hoosier Cyclopedia as a valuable reference for citizens teachers public men and schools. Compiled by Senator E E Moore it has 300 plus pages bound in vellum dulux and sells for $2.00 prepaid. Orders to the author included.
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W. H. Whittaker
Indiana Reformatory
Hoosier Cyclopedia
W. E. Henry
Anion B. Hurt
State Railroad Commission
State of Indiana
Indiana
Stat
Fassett A. Cotton
E. E. Moore
Connersville
Ind
Beauty in design and color at J Loeb's Stores
A striking design in color and craftsmanship offered large enough to fill a fifteen feet square room priced at ten dollars at J Loeb's Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Reed-Sheffer Hog Sale Proves Successful In Veedersburg
The Poland China hog sale at Veedersburg last Friday drew forty four hogs bringing nearly a thousand dollars. Buyers and sellers emphasize regional breeders who elevate stock standards and benefit the community by marketing high grade stock.
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Poland
Veedersburg
Lew Kerr Shines at International Stock Show in Chicago
Lew Kerr of Newtown shipped his fine cattle to Chicago for the International Stock Show now in progress. He is a regular contender with a string of winners and is expected to claim prizes again. Frank Nave of Attica also has a choice lot on exhibit and will likely win prizes.
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Lew Kerr
Newtown
Chicago
Lew
Frank Nave
Attica
Danville Railroader Connors Jailed Amid Murder Wave
Andrew Guysinger was beaten by a railroader named Connors in a Danville saloon on Thanksgiving. Connors jailed on murder charges, making six men jailed in one week. five of the six were Black men. Guysinger had been a township resident earlier.
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Andrew Guysinger
Connors
Danville
Guysinger
Covington Topples Danville In Season Opener
Covington High defeats Danville High 6 to 2 in a rough season opener at Danville last Saturday night December 2. Score by halves shows Covington leading 3–1 at intermission and 3–1 after, with goals on fouls by Watson six and Johnson one. Attendance reported at 300 as both teams displayed effort and sportsmanship.
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Danville High School
Danville
Covington High School
Covington
Herron
Watson, Gass
Cadwallader
Knecht Bertrang Craig
Harlow Johnson L. Coffing
Miller
R. Coffite Clarkson
E. Coffing Witherspoon
Drollinger
Ibrig
A. Boord
McFarland
C. Boord
Bishop
Williams
Witherspoon
Hosford
C. Miles
Watson
Johnson
Editor tips and a shoe pitch in one old piece
A satirical note offers rules for politicians contacting a local editor. It warns candidates not to overpromise legals, avoid flaunting votes, and not mislead about party loyalty. The piece ends with J. L. Peters advertising a $2.50 shoe, urging readers to try a pair.
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Lincoln
McKinley
Ananias
J. L. Peters
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