Man Kills Son After Domestic Turmoil in Lafayette
John C. Barger a Monon conductor shot and killed his 18 year old son Paul during a violent confrontation at their home 1134 N Street Lafayette. The mother Emma Pitcher had endured years of abuse and the son used a revolver to defend her after Barger assaulted his wife. The shooting occurred around 12 30 AM Thursday with three bullets striking the son. he was later buried in State Line Illinois after the father’s body was taken there for services. The son was held on a $5000 bond and returned to work at a steel company after the incident. The community expects no action against the son who acted to protect his mother.
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John C. Barger
Monon
Paul Barbr
N. 1
Areet
Lafayette
Barger
Emma Pitcher
Wilginsport
Joor
James Burger
State Line
Campbell
Danville
Ill
Martin
Toledo
Charles
Michigan
Masonic Cemetery
Berger
Will contest filed over Esther Loeb’s estate
Charles Loeb of Attica, through attorney Judge Milford, seeks to testate the will of his mother Esther Loeb. The document leaves all state to Henry J with $55,000 to Charles. The case notes his mother’s illness and the August date of execution.
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Charles Loeb
Attica
Milford
Esther Loeb
Henry J
Charles
Otter Iesaus
J Enon
Tilted lid alarms city as police seek culprits
The lid tilted in sections of the city during several evenings over the past two weeks. Police consider detective work and arrests with heavy fines to restore order and clear the atmosphere.
Indiana Survivors Head to Gettysburg Celebration
Nearly 500 Gettysburg veterans from Indiana left Indianapolis Saturday for the anniversary. With only six regiments and three cavalry troops from Indiana in the battle, many seats are filled by legislators and state officers who receive free trips, and the ranks of the survivors are thinning rapidly.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Bridge Pier Collapses After Freight Train Passes
A pier on the Big Four bridge at Lafayette collapsed less than twenty minutes after a 47 car freight train rolled over the river. The second pier from the east end fell just before 4 pm, taking with it the pilings set after the March flood. The earth track may be out of service while trains continue on other lines to Indianapolis.
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Big Four
Lafayette
Indiana Harbor Division
Indianapolis
Drowned at Black Rock
Paul Frazier, 18, son of Frank E. Frevier of Otterbein, drowned in the Wabash river above Black Rock near Independence Sunday afternoon while swimming with friends. Despite swift currents and multiple rescues with a boat, he disappeared for hours before his body was recovered at about 11 PM. He was a popular local youth and nephew of Homer Frazier, formerly of Attica.
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Paul Frazier
Frank E. Frevier
Otterbein
Wabash River
Black Rock
Independence
Frazier
Homer Frazier
Attica
Henson Wins in Higher Court Over Train Damages
Robert Henson son of Rev. John P. Henson of Wayne town won a damage case against the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway. The Appellate court affirmed the Montgomery circuit court ruling awarding about 3,600 dollars including accrued interest. The Indiana court established the last clear chance doctrine in this decision.
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Robert Henson
John P. Henson
First Baptist Church
Waynetown
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Library bids rejected as they exceed $10000 limit
The Library committee opened six bids for construction of the Carnegie library. Builders Brown and Sheats offered the lowest construction bids but both were above the appropriation of 10000 dollars, so all bids were rejected. Heating and wiring bids were also high and will be reconsidered Monday night. The board aims to let the contract for as little as possible to complete the project soon.
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Carnagie Library
Charles Brown
Sheats
Danville
Methodist Church Notes Preview Next Sunday's Themes
The pastor at the M. BE. church will preach on Christians and the Reputation of Christianity and Making Light of Religion. Choirs render excellent service despite the heat. The church is kept comfortable and all are invited to attend the services next Sunday.
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M. BE
H. Y. Mercer
Methodist Church
Claypool Music House Partner Newton Dies at 50
W. Newton Claypool of Crawfordsville, 50, a partner in the Claypool music house, died Sunday at 10:30. Funeral services were from the home on Tuesday afternoon with burial at Oak Gill in Crawfordsville.
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W. Newton
Claypool
Crawfordsville
Claypool Music ‘House
Oak Gill
Back in Old Hands
Alonzo Lewsader sold his south side restaurant to Mrs. Ira Jones and her husband of Ogden Illinois for 150 dollars cash and a six months mortgage for 150 with immediate possession. Rumor says trouble between the new owners led them to leave. Lewsader has repossessed and reopened the restaurant under his mortgage.
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Alonzo Lewsader
South Side
Ira Jones
Ogden, Ilinois
Local weddings tied by county clerk permit and city ceremony
Friday evening the county clerk issued a marriage permit to Dennis Murphy and Emma Hegg and Mek McGeorge performed the ceremony in Covington. They are lifelong Covington residents. Saturday the Mayor joined Walter Hegg and Daisey Foley in marriage, both residents of the city.
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Dennis Murphy
Emma Hegg
Mek McGeorge
Covington
Walter Hegg
Murphy
Daisey Foley
John Foley
Wilmer Foster Leads Grade Repair at Perrysville Wagon Bridge
Wilmer N. Foster holds the contract to repair the Perrysville wagon bridge grades. He has 13 teams and twenty men at work, making good progress on both sides of the structure.
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Wilmer N. Foster
Perrysville
Ie ‘Osbas
Gray Family Reunion Brings 75 Relatives Together
The thirty seventh annual Gray family reunion gathered Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Biddle near town. Relatives enjoyed a big dinner and social hours while a business session included a roll call and election of officers with Uncle James Gray as president and S P Gray secretary.
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Sant Gray
J. W. Biddle
Cage
S. P. Gray
Covington
Democrats Split as City Organization Vote Draws 120 Ballots
In a Monday court room meeting about 120 votes were cast to select precinct committeemen. First precinct backed Harlow and Slim, Second backed Hull Ward Schmelig, Third backed Foust Hickey. Administration retained city chair W B Coleman and secretary Forest Livengood with W E Moore as treasurer amid a lively contest and unrest within the party.
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Democraticaity
W. B. Coleman
Hull
Ward
Schmelig
Foust
Hickey
Harlow
Forest Livengood
W. E. Moore
Notable Debate on Republican and Progressive Principles
A fragment discusses the search for a person who can distinguish between a good Republican and a good Progressive, specifically focusing on individuals who do not seek office. It hints at political scrutiny and differing ideological judgments.
Political Warnings Amid Party Conventions Discussed
In the county scene Republicans and Progressives weigh next moves as Democratic rivals hold a Monday convention. Hopefuls debate leadership with talk of Roy E. Smith as county chair, seen as a progressive yet steady choice to lead the party.
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Roy E. Smith
O. W. McGaughey
Smith
Factional clash heats as two candidates vie for county chair
The article notes a factional struggle over a democratic group resurging after two years. Jim Copeland announces candidacy as Gray faction choice with claims, Roy Sanders seeks leadership, and Gray aims to regain control after the Attica convention where Frank Macoughtry was reelected. The race is described as clean cut with strong expectations.
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Jim Copeland
Gray
Roy Sanders
Friegies
Attica
Frank Macoughtry
Dotson
Mr. Copsland
Benefit Social At Pocahontas Lodge Hall
Ladies of the Pocahontas lodge announce a benefit social in the room recently vacated opposite P. J. Me a barn on Saturday July ice cream and cake will be served everyone invited.
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Ladies of the Pocahontas
P. J
Cike
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