Big land swindle draws in Uncle Sam
Indianapolis May 27 A post office inspector and U S marshals arrested four Indianapolis real estate men Perry F Carr J M Newby E E Kessler and George T Warhees on charges of using the mails to defraud in a scheme involving government land trades. The case centers on deeds to Fort Niobrara Nebraska land traded for Indiana land and other securities with a $25 000 bonus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Post Office
William T. Fletcher
Perry F. Carr
J. M. Newby
E. E. Kessler
George T. Warhees
Fletcher
United States
Charles W. Moores
Hooton
Nebraska
Grand
Bray
Cherry County
Fort Niobrara
C. Hastings Reid
Thomas L. Thomas
Polk County
Iowa
Carl Henry Schultz
Schultz
Fort Niobrara Reservation
Crawfordsville Chosen for 1933 Grand Army Encampment
Kokomo Ind May 27 The thirteenth annual encampment of the Department of Indiana Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Crawfordsville after South Bend and Terre Haute withdrew. Officers elected include Department commander John D Alexander Bedford senior vice commander Milton Bell Kokomo junior vice commander W E Gorsuch South Bend chaplain F M Elliott Hammond medical director S I Brown Knox and others. W R C officers include Mrs Anna Tucker Noblesville president and Mrs Laura Kalter Kokomo second vice president. Ladies of the G A R officers named: President Mrs Pearl Wright Logansport senior vice president Mrs Emma Beach Aurora junior vice president Mrs Rebecca Hammel Monticello chaplain Mrs E Graves Lafayette treasurer Mrs R E Hollis Washington secretary Mrs Ida L Tobey Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Department of Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Crawfordsville
South Bend
Terre Haute
John D. Alexander
Bedford
Milton Bell
W. E. Gorsuch
F. M. Elliott
Hammond
S. I. Brown
Knox
W. W. Dougherty
Indianapolis
Council of Administration
Jeffersonville
Anna Tucker
Noblesville
Laura Kalter
Pearl Wright
Logansport
Emma Beach
Aurora
Rebecca Hammel
Monticello
E. Graves
Lafayette
Stele Judge McCabe's Horses Stolen in Williamsport
Former Indiana Supreme Judge McCabe mourns two valuable horses stolen from his stable in Williamsport. A black coach-horse valued at 250 dollars and a boy horse at 200 dollars were taken. Officers traced the thieves to within six miles of Danville, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe
Williamsport
Ind
Supreme Judge
Indiana
Danville
Tragic Accidental Shooting Claims Life of William Fox
In Vevay Indiana on May 27 William Fox was accidentally killed by a revolver in the hands of his son Charles who is not yet nine. The weapon was loaded and the incident is being investigated by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vevay, Ind
William Fox
Charles
Decoy Letter Leads to Postman Grubb Arrest
Danville Iowa May 27 a decoy letter with five ten dollar bills a fifty cent piece and other marked coins prompted an investigation by a post office inspector. John Grubb twenty three employed to carry mail at Centralia is accused of stealing registered letters including one with eleven dollars. Grubb claims a confederate took most of the loot but authorities doubt the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Post Office
John Grubb
Centralia
Grubb
Senate Revises Dick Militia Law Provisions
The House passed a Senate bill revising the Dick militia law. It standardizes service to the enlistment term, prioritizes militia over volunteers when called out, and lets the secretary of war supply uniforms arms and equipment to states without charging against their quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
National Guard Association
Secretary of War
Railroad wreck claims two lives in Kentucky incident
In Olive Hill Kentucky a wreck train crew replacing a derailed engine was struck when a chain hoist failed. William R. Kennedy and Wilbur Johnson of Huntington were killed and Walter Clemens was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuntington
W. Va
Olive Hill
Here
William R. Kennedy
Huntington
Wilbur Johnson
Walter Clemens
Train Flipping Fines Hit Illiinois Businessmen
In Mattoon May 27 three prominent businessmen F H Beals C A Gregory and Frederick Jostes were fined three dollars and costs for attempting to ride between railway stations by hanging to a car. It marked the first Illinois case of punishment for train flipping. In Champaign the Illinois Travelers Protective Association named Quincy as next meeting site with officers including John J Moriarity Quincy and W E Gapen Bloomington elected as first vice president. About 350 members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ilinois Travelers’ Protective Association
Quincy
John J. Moriarity
W. E. Gapen
Bloomington
O. L. Pace
Mr. Vernon
R. H. Johnson
Danville
H. F Bickert
Bellville
W. W. Welch
Peoria
Two Republican Sheriff Candidates Named
The gentlemen below are the two Republican candidates for Sheriff in the upcoming primary to be held Saturday June 6.
James W. Ellis Seeks Republican Nomination
Local campaign note shows James W. Ellis actively pursuing the Republican nomination. Details on the race, endorsements, and key platform points are outlined as part of his candidacy in the party contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Ellis
Marriage of a Kentucky Rabbi in Pillsburg
Rev Dr Samuel Kurman of Lexington Kentucky marries Miss Hattie Weil in Pillsburg. The ceremony is conducted by Rev Dr J Leonard Levy of Rodeph Shalom. The couple plan a return to Lexington after a brief eastern visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Pillsburs
Samuel Kurman
Lexington
Hattie Weil
J. Leonard Levy
Rodeph Shalom
Thurman
Pin Scratch Fatal for Henderson Contractor
Henderson Kentucky May 27 W E Mc Graw a local contractor died of blood poisoning after scratching his hand on a pin He built the agricultural building at the Chicago world's fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson, Ky
W. E. McGraw
Local farmer praised as potential county commissioner
The gentleman cited as a strong, substantial farmer in the township ran ahead of Myers two years ago and would make a splendid commissioner if nominated and elected. He has served as a valuable member of the County Advisory Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioner
Cure Skin Diseases with Zemo Remedy
A St Louis chemist claims a vegetable liquid Zemo draws germs to the skin surface and destroys them, offering clear healthy skin. The E W Rose Medicine Co provides trial packages free. Hedges Drug is agency in Covington and can show proof of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Europe
Zemo
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
Hedges Drnog
Covington
Notice of Administration for Dr. Jacot WK Zinn
Indiana Fountain County notice names Ida M. Zinn administratrix of the estate of Dr. Jacot WK Zinn deceased. The estate in Fountain County is said to be solvent. O B Ratcliff is attorney for the administratrix. Dated May 15, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Fountain County
Jacot
Zinn
Ida M. Zinn
O.B. Ratcliff
Atty
Notice to Non-Resident Defendant in Indiana Divorce
In Fountain County Fountain Circuit Court April term 1908 Charles W Martin v Ruby Martin The plaintiff claims Ruby Martin is not a resident of Indiana and a divorce action proceeds An endorsement sets September 7 1968 as date to appear The notice warns she must appear by that date or the case will be heard in her absence Signed Anson G Madden Clerk and H C Yount Attorney May 23 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Martin
Ruby Martin
H. C. Yount
Indiana
Mountain Circuit Court
Covington
A. D
Anson G. Madden
Leroy Sanuer
H.C. Yount
Pisintiff
Notice of Application in Covington Indiana Township
Walter Hunter a resident of Covington Indiana will apply to the Fountain County Board of Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors cigars and soft drinks at a South room space described as fifty by fourteen feet on land in the Second Ward Covington. The notice also lists a tobacco and soft drink license request at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Township
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
Walter Hunter
Tes
Board of Commissioners’ Court
Board of Commissioners
Coweiry
Lot
Sheriff Sale in Covington over Lot 152 in 1903
By decree in Fountain County Indiana the administrator of Jeremiah Hershberger seeks rents and profits for seven years from the south one third of lot 152 in Covington. If needed the fee simple may be sold to satisfy the decree interest and costs at public auction between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door in Covington. May 29 1903. Livengood and Bryant attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Circuit Court
William W. Layton
Jeremiah Hershberger
Ellen Seaman
Covington
Fountain County
Ind
Jol A. Harden
Jonathan. A. Rodgers
Walter H. Altuan
Court House
Indiana
Covington Man Seeks Liquor License for Small Premises
Charles F. Mertzer of Covington announces his intention to apply at the June term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with consumption on site. The business location is a room facing North on Liberty Street in a two story frame building, described as bounded by specific lot dimensions in Troy township Fountain County Indiana. May 5th 4w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mertzer
Covington
Troy Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Les
Liberty Street
City of
Charles F. Meitzler
Estate of James A. Simpson administrator notice
State of Indiana Fountain County notices the administrator of the estate of James A. Simpson. The estate is described as solvent. 4 C Keller is named as Administrator with Ratcliff as attorney for the Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Keller
B Ratcliff
Atty
Admr
Notice of bids for Perrysville Bridge approach repair
Fountain county Indiana invites sealed bids by 1 PM for repairing the grade leading to the Wabash river bridge at Perrysville. Plans and specs are on file with the county auditor. Each bid requires a bond equal to the bid amount. The board may reject any or all bids. May 6, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
William B. Gray
Fountain County
Wabash River
Perrysville
Ind
Board of Commissioners of
Indiana
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Sam
Ccentrana
Dick Militia
Mattoon
Illinois
James BF. Twiddy
Richlani
Robert H. Kerr
Davis
Paris
Nikelsk
Russia
America
New York
Western Railroads
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce
Clements
Mr. Myers
Castonria
Ant S
Sheriff’s Sale
John R. Hardesty
Livengood & Bryant, Attys
Parker
Wallace Combination
Wallace
Said County
Millcreek
Jackson Township
State of Indiana
James A. Simpson
Perrysville Bridge
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