Foxworthy murder trial in circuit court proceeds
The Charles E. Foxworthy second degree murder trial opened with a juried panel from Troy and nearby towns. State witnesses including Ira and George Kiger testified on the fatal October morning, with defense presenting self defense and Foxworthy’s character. The case paused for rebuttal and closing arguments, with verdict expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Foxworthy
Williams
Nesses
Foxworthy
Bessie King
Philpott
A Thing of the Past
A firm expresses gratitude to its many customers for the rush of last week and the best trade since opening in 1604. It pledges gratitude, good wishes for the New Year, and continued esteem from Tue Leaper Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue LEap_er, Inc
Supposed Mad Dog Killed After Citywide Pursuit
A rabies suspected dog went on a biting spree in the city Sunday evening. It bit several dogs from the northwest area to the southeast and was shot at the old cemetery after a chase by armed residents. Children playing nearby narrowly escaped. The animal showed hydrophobia signs and many bitten dogs were killed as a precaution.
McMahon's horse sale flags buyers for workers drivers breeders
McMahon hosts a large sale featuring horses and 40 good steers for bidding. The event highlights include workers drivers and breeders available for purchase alongside the herd.
County Officials Meet in Special Session Over Appropriations
County council and commissioners convene to close year's work and consider voting machine funding. Discussion urges unified action to approve money and purchase identical equipment. City council orders muzzling or killing dogs amid responses to a Tuesday Bodine attack. $50 reward offered for arrest and conviction. Mrs Frank Willard visits Sheldon II for holidays.
Miscreant Attacks Bodine Residence In Late Night Assault
Thos Bodine grain merchant and guests faced a gunshot through a library window a brick through a dining room window and a railroad tie hurled into the room Tuesday night. Burnham hounds traced a trail from Bodine residence to the railroad yard and depot with possible flight by boat. A $50 reward is offered for information and arrests are expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Bodine
Burnham
John Kelly
G. J. Burnham
Bodie
Williams Cross
Bodine Home
Wabash
Taken to the Hospital in Danville for Operation
John Young, long ill and not expected to live, was taken to a Danville hospital last Friday where doctors will perform an operation to prolong his life. He suffers from dropsy and related diseases tied to army hardships. his sons George and Wilbur Young are among his many friends hoping for his recovery.
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John Young
Danville
Mr. Young
George
Wilbur Young
Overcoats Made to Order by Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Hart, Schaffner & Marx overcoats made to order will be sold at greatly reduced prices at J. Leeb's Stores.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
J. Leeb’s
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Edna Hegg Bride Elect
Mrs Dick Sheaks hosted a pink and white shower at the Hulls on Third street for Edna Hegg the anticipated bride of Les lie Marchell. About forty guests attended and wished her well with many gifts presented. Also announced a big stock sale at McMahon's on January 3 with seventy five horses and mules and forty cattle to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Sheaks
Frank Hull
Third Street
Edna Hegg
Leslie Marchell
Crawfordsville
Miss Hegg
McMahon
Supremacy of Jesus to Be Preached at First Presbyterian
Dr. Horace Reed of the Worlds Purity Federation will preach at morning worship. Christian Endeavor meets at 11 instead of 6 as a Watch Service, ending with bells greeting the new year. No evening services. Week of Prayer programs set for January 10 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Reed
World’s Purity Federation
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Reed
Silk Knit Scarfs At J Loebs Stores
New silk knit scarfs offered for men and women with prices from 0.50 to 3.50 at J Loebs Stores.
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J. Loeb’s
Woman Breaks Arm In Fall On Fourth Street
Mrs. Sarah McMahon, about 70, on Fourth Street, tripped over a coal bucket Friday evening and broke her arm just below the elbow. Dr. Rowland set the fracture and she is progressing as well as can be expected. Miss Tamson Shanklin, on Pearl Street, also broke her arm in a fall and suffered through the night before help arrived. She was taken to Danville and will stay with her daughter in law Mrs. Ike Shanklin until recovery.
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Sarah McMahon
Fourth Street
Rowland
Tamson Shanklin
Pearl Street
Danville
Ike Shanklin
Marriage Licenses Issued in County Clerk Office
County Clerk Leroy Sanders reports new licenses including Seth M. Ashbury and Maggie Bell, Raymond Mitchell and Lulu Rodgers, Ivan Mr Krout and Nora Stephens, and Josep S Romine and Ethel Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Sanders
Seth M. Ashbury
Maggie Bell
Christmas Gift Delights Inmates At County Farm
Sam Sowers the county farm superintendent assisted by his wife distributed Christmas presents to inmates Saturday evening. Following his usual custom, he served an extra good dinner on Christmas Day, making everyone happier.
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Sam Sowers
Sunday Schools Distribute Treats On Christmas
Christian and Baptist Sunday Schools gave treats to pupils Sunday morning under the guidance of their superintendents officers and teachers. The celebrations were modest with no elaborate Christmas exercises but full spirit and earnest participation from all present.
Rhodes Man Marries Paternity Suspect in Court Library
Robert Rhodes, held on a paternity charge involving Eunice Harris of Vienna Illinois, wed Harris in the court library after his arrival with the girl and her mother present. He proposed and the offer was accepted on the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rhodes
Attica
Eunice Harris
Vienna
Miss Harris
Christmas Tree and Treat at M. E. Church
The Methodist Sunday School held its annual Christmas exercises in the church parlors with a literary program and songs. A candle pyramid tableaux and a tree distributed candy and oranges as presents to each child and attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Misses Blossom Board
Lena Cade
Lera Hegg
Harris Walters Wedding at Danville First Church
On December 25 1911 at Rev Jones residence in Danville the marriage of Helen B Harris and Fred Walters was performed. The bride wore brown peau de soie serge with Bourdon lace Bulgarian band and fichus of brown mesaline. groom in black. A three course dinner followed. couple departed for a Denver honeymoon via Chicago for several weeks. A sale is planned for Wednesday January 3.
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Rev. Jones
First Church of Christ
Danville
Helen B
Mary M. Harris
Fred Walters
Rileysburg
Peter Cossey
Gessie
Neice
Leroy Casey
Flora Hains
Denver
Col
Chicago
New Lumber Firm Formed By Fidler and Wilson in City
Saturday sale closed making J. T. Fidler of Broadland NL and Denton Wilson owners of local lumber yard and mill interests. They purchase George Williams lumber and saw mill assets and the Martin L. Clark stock, lease Clark yards, and will operate the mill, lumber and coal business with Wilson in active management.
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Messrs
Wilson
Santa Claus Visits Presbyterian Church Christmas Program
The Presbyterian church held Christmas exercises Sunday evening with a song service speeches by children a large gift load a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. Mrs V E Livengood led the music with Laverne Glascock on organ while Supt Harlow and Miss Bright directed the children. A T Livengood distributed treats and gifts to all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
V. E Livengood
A. T. Livengood
Narrow Escape from Drowning at Vanhook Home
Sunday afternoon at the eastern city home of William Vanhook a cistern accident nearly drowned him and his six to seven year old nephew. Will Vanhook plunged in to rescue the boy, was submerged briefly, then surfaced with the child. A broom lowered through the cistern aided by assisting hands kept them above water until Dr Longacre and Col Madden arrived with hauling lines to lift both from danger. Both were wet but unharmed.
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William Vanhook
Mr. Vanhook
Martin Vanhook
Will
Dr. Longacre
Col. Madden
Vanhook
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Mitchell Kiger
Challen Spining
Troy
Charles Sawyer
Wendell Galloway
F. C. Helms
Shawnee
Samuel Ward
Walter Cook
Millcreek
David Shoaf
Jackson
A. G. Madden
Geo. Clem
Charles Bowman
Ab. DeHaven
Chas. K. Bright
Kiger
D.I. J. R Hicks
Caplinger
Parhim
Coggins
Hicks
George Kiger
Dr. Hicks
Ira Kiger
James Yerkes
Mitchell
Ira
McMahon's
Commissioners and County Council
Frank Willard
Sheldon II
Bodine
First Presbyterian Church
Raymond Mitchell
Lulu Rodgers
Ivan Mr Krout
Nora Steph
Ens. Josep S. Romine
Ethel Downing
Christian and Baptist Sunday Schools
Rhodes
M. E. Church
Odd
Covington Lodge
Indianapols
Jamestown
Perrysville
Rebekahs
Old Armory
Santa Claus
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