County audit dispute hints at missing funds and old soldier’s death
The report alleges Ex-Treasurer S Mackerwin short about 1600 dollars and Auditor Gray paid in around 100 dollars without accounting. It notes disagreement on blame and mentions Irwin’s hindrance to J M Martin’s records examination. Uncle Aaron Jack, Civil War veteran and local figure, died at 65. funeral by G A R members. buried at Osborn Prairie. Shaff's meat market advertises prices per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Frazier
Edward Poulson
State Accounting Board
S. Mackerwin
Gray
Irwin
J.m.martin
Aaron Jack
Edward Gookins
Chambersburg
Aaron
John Jack
Osborn Prairie
Stacy Hegg Passes After Long Struggle with Illness
Stacy Hegg died Friday after a long battle with disease. He was 40 years old, born May 7, 1870, in this city and married here to Sylva Murry. Survived by wife, three children, his parents Nicholas and Johanna Hegg, and several siblings. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday from his home, with interment in Mt. Hope cemetery. He served as deputy sheriff under Robert J. Miller and later worked for Ost & Davis. He belonged to the K P and Woodman lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Hegg
Nicholas
Johanna Hegg
Robert J. Miller
Ost & Davis, Grocers and Bakers
Sylva Murry
Watkins
The
Christian Church
Eighth Street
Mt. Hope Cemetery
K. of P. and
Woodman Lodges
Webb Father of Ed gar Webb Dies in Williamsport
Josiah M Webb father of Ed gar Webb editor of the Attica Ledger died at his Williamsport home at 3 15 am after a brief pneumonia illness. He fell ill while doing concrete work for his brother Thomas J Weeb and was brought home by auto Monday. Funeral services were held Saturday from the Williamsport Methodist church and burial followed in Highland cemetery with Rev A C Northup officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McCabe
O.iphant
First Presbyterian Church
Crawfordsville
Williamsport
L. C. Bentley
Indianapolis
Warren County
Josiah M. Webb
Edgar Webb
Attica Ledger
Thos. J. Weeb
Methodist
Highland Cemetery
A C. Northup
Second Count April I Ten Dollars in Gold
A second count awards ten dollars in gold to the candidate who shows the largest gain in votes compared to the first tally, highlighting the contested electoral procedure and incentive.
Fire forces workers to abandon efforts at near new building
A large fire swept through a near new building as workers removed a considerable amount of goods before leaving. The blaze damaged Mr. Hopkins possessions and took from Lew Nebeker's ice cream parlor and soda fountain a substantial loss of inventory and fixtures.
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Hopkins
Lew Nebeker
Fire destroys Hopkins residence and store at Fountain
A large two story building owned by John Hopkins at Fountain burned Friday night, destroying the residence and a extensive general store stock. Loss nears four thousand dollars, about half insured, with bucket brigades attempting to check the fire before authorities could respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopkins
Fountain
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
H C Yount suffered a bad stomach trouble on Wednesday night and was in critical condition for some time. The brief item notes the illness and severity without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Yount
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S. Mack Irwin
Shaff’s
North Side
Judge McCabe
Five Points
Merryman Bros
J. M. Webb
Grace Metzger
Golda Watts
Goldie Watts
Teak
Mies
Evhel Jackson
Mies Faupiel Hall
Misa Balle Johnson
Mieg Pear Morris
Mise Marg
Douglas Ee
Edon Doan
Jennie Wilkey
Miss Della Martin
Daisy Rhodes
Migs
Julia Romine
Seema
Neraseres
Grace DeHaven
Ewee
Seaman
Senser
Miss Stella Graham
Mary Cx
Ruth Cloyd
Grace Hugel
Belle Bantz
Hannah Huni Bee
Jesse Colemen
Laurenn Livengood
Mies Virgie Yerkes
Neilie Norris
Mies Nola Davidson
Virgie Grady
Lela Bilsland
Mary Snoddy
Carson Keefer
Ida Graham
Elsie Gerhart
Daisy Peed
Miranda Green Ee
Bulah Hastings
Anna Hawkins
Ruth Beckett Ee
Maggie Day
Effie Starnsley Roo
Emmah Catt
Fern Glover
Jewell Wilkinson
Ruby Philpott
Maggie Hatt
Ottie E. Johns
Reeb
Ak Emioa Thomas
Chitldren
Cry For
Fletcher
Thias
Castoria
Covington
M. Boord
Hoosier
J. Loeb’s Stores
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