Veedersburg Man Arrested In Bigamy Case In Danville
Danville dispatch says William McDonald of Veedersburg Indiana came with Assistant States Attorney Webster to Danville to locate his wife Mrs McDonald and Milligan Harper. The woman was found on South Hazel street but Harper was never here. McDonald admitted private divorce gains and paid $5 for it. He says he has a private decree though Vermilion county records do not show it. He was jailed in the booby hatch and a bigamy warrant was expected to be sworn out next morning.
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Danville
Ill
Wm. McDonald
Veedersburg
Ind
Webster
Fountain County
Susie Lillie
Stone Bluff
Fowler
Rose Hines
Justice Grant
Rose
Emma Brown- Helm-McDonald
Justice Simms
Covington
Colt
McDonald
Frank Jones
Vermilion County
Harper
Guardian requested for Elizabeth Kraft of Attica
Eliza A. Canter of Attica filed in court for guardianship of Mrs. Elizabeth H. Kraft, formerly of this city, who is described as very feeble physically and generally deemed incompetent to manage her affairs.
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Eliza A. Canter
Attica
Elizabeth H. Kraft
Danville carpenter Tames two Bartletts at fairgrounds brawl
Squire Loghead faced off with Warren county farmers Jack and Bill Bartlett after vulgar language at the fair ground. Police detained the pair, who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and were fined one dollar plus costs. Loghead was not arrested.
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Squire Loghead
Danville
Will H. Franklin
Jack
Bill Bartlett
Warren County
Williamsport
Mr. Loghead
Loghead
Dreamland
McGeorge
Bartlett
Hedges Accepts Michigan Pastorship After 17 Months Here
W H Hedges announces resignation as pastor of the Christian church in Sterling after seventeen months. He leaves next week for Petoskey Michigan to lead a Christian church there citing health benefits from the lower altitude. 65 new members joined during his tenure, leaving the Sterling church stronger and larger. No successor chosen yet. church plans to fill the charge promptly.
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W. H. Hedges
Christian Church
Petoskey
Mich
Sterling
Sterling Col
Towpath Wreck Delays Train Service Between Attica and Gravel Pit
A Wednesday wreck on Towpath Road between Attica and the gravel pit derailed several cars and tore up track. No trains reached the city Wednesday afternoon but service resumed regularly by Thursday.
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Attica
Purdue tank scrap ends in death of freshman Obenchain
F W Obenchain of South Whitney died during a tank scrap between freshmen and sophomores at Purdue. Coroner's jury cites heart failure as the cause. university notes the event was not responsible for the death and vows no further tank scraps. Nearby, Earl Warrick suffers severe injuries in a motorcycle crash near Salem church after colliding with a buggy. his condition is reported as improving.
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F. W. Obenchain
South Whitney
Purdue University
Obenchain
Approaching Wedding Of Miss Mary Coffing And William Dunlap
Mr and Mrs Will B Coffing announce the approaching marriage of their youngest daughter Miss Mary to William B Dunlap of this city. The ceremony will be Wednesday evening October 8 at the Sixth Street home. The couple are highly regarded locals and will reside on the Bellfarm west of the city.
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Will B.coffing
Mary
William B. Dunlap
Sixth Street
Fifty third fair draws modest crowds amid light weather
The fifty third annual fair faced poor weather with only Thursday and Friday drawing large crowds. About six thousand gate tickets on Thursday and half that on Friday brought total attendance near eight thousand for Thursday and about half that for Friday. Exhibits spanned most departments aside from the floral hall with notable displays by M Mayer Claypool music Danville florist and Geo W Kerr Son. The stock show and horse display were strong along with implement buggy and building material exhibits by T H McGeorge Jr Co D J Young & Co. Racing drew the main interest on the two clear days with fast times and speeches noting premiums purses and expenses to be paid in full.
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Floral Hall
M. Mayer
Claypool Music House
Danville Florist
Geo. W. Kerr & Son
T. H. McGeorge Jr. Co
D. J. Young & Co
Kingman Driver Reaches Compromise in Damage Suit
Emmett Clouse of Kingman sued Charles Kent after a night collision on a public highway. The wreck left riders thrown to the ground but with no serious injuries. The case for $50 damages was settled Tuesday before the Kingman squire. Clyde H. Jones represented the plaintiff.
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Emmett Clouse
Kingman
Charles Kent
Clouse
Autumn and Fall Opening Sale Announcement
The Leader announces an Autumn and Fall Opening Sale starting Saturday October 4 for one week. The store promises splendid ready to wear values and an invitation to investigate with no cost, while directing readers to check ads in next week’s papers.
Covington Citizens Mass Convention Nominates Local Ticket
An eight o'clock meeting in Covington aims to nominate a Citizens ticket for mayor clerk treasurer two councilmen at large and three ward councilmen to oppose the current Democratic lineup. The article urges a ticket with broad respect and vote-getting appeal to end what it calls the worst politics and avert another four years of prodigal administration.
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Covington
Citizens’ Mass
Citizens
Lentz and Elizabeth McComas Wed at St Josephs Church
Harry J. Lentz of Urbana Indiana and Elizabeth McComas youngest daughter of Mrs. Margarette McComas were married at St Josephs church with only immediate relatives and club members present. They planned an October wedding but moved to an earlier date due to Lentz transfer to Ogden Illinois. After a wedding breakfast they left for Urbana then Ogden to begin their new life. Menifee closes west side restaurant to pursue painting and paper hanging as rents rise.
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Harry J. Lentz
Urbana
Ind
Elizabeth
Margarette McComas
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Shea
Girls’ Sewing Club
Danville
Ogden, Ill
Ogden
Ill
Lertz
Covington
Didn’t Make the Hit This Time at the Big Show Tent
The Guy Players failed to live up to their reputation at the recent fair week performances. The company featured many new performers and the show did not meet usual standards including the feature play. Attendance declined from early week crowds to a smaller finale.
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Guy Players
Chicago Tailor to Measure Men and Boys at J Loeb's Store
Notice announces a Chicago expert tailor will visit J Loeb's Store on Thursday Friday and Saturday October 2 8 and 4 to take measurements for suits and overcoats. Garments measured will be warranted in all details and woolens shown will represent a top Chicago tailoring house.
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Chicago
J. Loeb
Tragic motorcycle death at Washington and Green streets
Edward Grimes, 17, son of John N. Grimes, died when his motorcycle was struck by a Ben Hur traction car at Washington avenue and Green street. Motorman Jesse Wall and conductor Al Morgan faced no blame after an investigation by Police Captain Allen Michael.
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Crawfordsville
Edward Grimes
John N. Grimes
Ben-Hur
Washington Avenue
Green Street
Jesse Wall
al. Morgan
Indianapolis
Allen Michael
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