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| was found is a sharp stone. We think that the victim fell on the broken bottle and was cut in the neck and the stone inflicted the injury on top. of the head. But, on the other hand, in view of the facts established, I am not satisfied as to how Abbott’s fall was 'caused. Further investigation will be necessary to complete the evidence, and before an intelligent.jyer-dict can. be rendered.” This verdict is not expected before the last of the week.Joints in Business.The death of Abbott can be laid primarily to one cause—the operation ofCmiO Wi$ Fsiind.. — fcT • . ^Frank Craig was in Roanoke early this morning but had left when the prosecutor and coroner had arrived. Securing a rig they^ drove to within a mile of Zanesville, where they located him and secured his evidence. At three this afternoon Mr. Jackman stated to a Herald representative that his testimony essentially corroborates that of Wilson. This afternoon the testimony of Isaac Wright was taken, but practically nothing was learned. The prosecutor also told the Herald that the day had brought forth noth-ing of startling importance, though the alleged “hop ale joints in Roan- j seyeral names remained.on his list, oke. . There have been two of these j and he did Dot expect t0 complete hl3so-called dives in operation several weeks and both did a thriving business. One at the corner of First andCommercial streets was tended by Charles Regadanz, the ex-saloon keeper, and another on Commercial Streep was operated by George Dailey. Legally Roanoke has been a dry town since May 6 last, when the license of | Carey Rose expired and his place of business was closed. Since the opening of the “hop ale” Joints many drunks and drunken carousals have kept up the excitement of the town • and were sources of humiliation among the more quiet citizens. It was the impression among the residents and even the operators themselves believed the “hop ale” resorts were immune from laws regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors. Resorts Are Closed.A different light was thrown on the matter this morning during the visit of the officers in Roanoke. By order of Prosecutor Jackman and Sheriff Mahoney, Regadanz and Dailey both discontinued the sale of “hop ale.” Both protested against the instructions to the officers, claiming that they were not governed by the liquor laws, and stated that they had supplies on hand and shipments coming that would have to be disposed of. The officers declined to argue with the proprietors. They took the hint and promised to quit selling the beverage. The officers secured samples of the alleged “ale,” to be used a3 evidence in case of future legal action.tnvestigation today. Nothing was found to substantiate the suspicions mentioned in the opening paragraph of this article.ROANOKE.PAU-L T. HACKETT, Representative.Mr. Ha.’kctt la authorized to receipt for ttubacrlptloa accounts.Miss Jessie Koontz was in Fort Wayne Tuesday.C. J. Fausz moved from the Atwood property on Fourth street to the Simon Peigh property on Third street Tuesday.Rev. Josiah Simons of Chicago is the guest of his brother, John Simons, who lives west of town.The barn of John Spohahauer, who resides in Jefferson township, Whitley county, burned in the storm Tuesday evening. All of his hay, oats and wheat and some of his farm implements were destroyed. The loss is estimated at $2,000. He carries $800 insurance with the Whitley County Farmers’ Mutual.Melvin Yahne moved from Agnes Bucher’s property on Commercial street to Elsie Rupert’s house on Coe street Wednesday. Mr. Rupert has moved to a farm in Lafayette township, Allen county.John Feighner was in Fort Wayne ^Thursday morning.Mrs. John DeArmitt was a Huntington visitor Thursday.Ed. Keefer, whose foot was badly hurt last week, is recovering nicely.Elden Yanne was in Huntington Sunday.Mrs. Susan Koontz visited in Fort Wayne Monday.John E. Miller, who resides six miles west of town, has purchased a new Aermotor wind pump. The mill will have the new removable arma and the tower is of the popular heavy trussed tripod pattern and forty feet in height. The outfit will be erected next week by A. Wasmuth Sons Co., who are Aermotor agents at Roanoke and Andrews. witE. L. Dagus moved Thursday to Fort Wayne, where he has employment in the Fort Wayne electric works.Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fast and j daughter, Miriam, of Fort Waynek✓rJftrFrom the Daily of Thursday:Who was the mysterious third man with “Frank Craig and Elmer Wilson on the night of the tragedy at Roanoke standing less than a square away from the bridge over Cow creek on which stood Edward Abbott and Isaac Wright at the time? This is the information desired by Coroner F. B.Morgan and Prosecutor C. F. Jackman, as it is now intimated in Roanoke that foul play is the most plausible theory of the death.At the time of the conference of Wilson, Craig and this third man,Wright was in such a state of intoxication that he fairly reeled and was unconscious of what was going on about him. Abbott was leaning against the railing at the side of the j spent Wednesday at the I. O. O. F. bridge with both arms over the rail t picnic.to support his body. The two had j Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Callison re-been in previous trouble Monday j turned Tuesday from a week’s vaca^ night, but had continued drinking at j tion at Winona lake. ,the “hop ale” joints and were in a still worse plight when seen togetherMr. and Mrs. William Leeper and Mrs. A. L. Leverton and daughter ofon the bridge. Wright does not j Fort Wayne are visiting at the For-a33L-L-fiL-ii0trremember how he left the bridge, with whom or how he got to his home. He does not remember any of the movements of Abbott.It was rumored about Roanoke that parties had been found who had overheard certain parties making threats that they would “get that man Abbott and his bunch” for trouble in which their gang had been implicated. These statements were not made for publication but have since offered anrest Leeper home south of town.H. M. Lambert of Andrews stopped here a few hours Monday afternoon on his way to Niagara Falls. Ernest Gray accompanied him.Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Knepp left Monday for a ten-days’ visit ait Cold-water, Mich. They will stop on their way and visit Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Clemmens at Auburn.Mrs. Rosa Hix of Marion is visiting at the home of her father, Danielimportant clue to the officers. The Debbitt, east of town.location of the unknown third man ofThomas Morris is building cementthe trio conference ''may clear up at . walks in front of his property on least a part of the mystery of the Seminary street.cause of Abbott’s fall over the rail of the bridge.The O. O. Or F. picnic in Swaid-ner’s grove Wednesday was attendedMl-tl-aeSi-ot-[fnssndsL-itddFrank Craig, the individual who by from 500 to 600 people. Manywas wanted by the coroner and prose- were present from Huntington, Zanes-cutor for the purpose of offering evi- ville and LaUd. Rev. James Pyle ofdence in the matter, and who could Marion delivered a masterful addressnot be located, turned up in Roanoke on Oddfellowship. The day was aWednesday afternoon. He would not source 0f pleasure to all there, discuss the affair with which his j clarence Wohlford is sick withname has been connected, stating stomach trouble.that he preferred to wait until re-Homer Scott has returned fromquested to do so by the proper offi- the annuai muster of the Indiana Nat-cers. I ional Guard. He is a member of Com-Defiance to the Law. ! pany G, of the Third Infantry of thatA report reached Huntington last * guard. He enlisted at Columbia City, night that the “hop ale” joints which j He is undecided as to whether he will had been operated by Charles Rega- return to his work at Loon lake.danz and George Bailey, and were ordered closed Wednesday by Prosecutor Jackman and Sheriff Mahoney, had resumed the sale of the beverage and were doing a good business contrary to the instructions of the officers. It was said , that Regadanz openly stated he would let the state make a case against him If they could as he did not think that “hop ale” was considered under the rulings in the sale of intoxicants.Qenry Kress has returned from % week’s fishing trip to Loon lake. William Yahne was in Fort WayneThursday.Harry Smith, the plasterer, is atwork on Milo Bare’s new house on North Main street—IFARM FOR SALE IN MICHIGAN.Ninety-eight acres, seventy acres improved good land for general farming, good potato land; good buildings complete, nearly new. Church, storeProsecutor Jackman and Coroner Morgan went to Roanoke again this 1 and school near by. R. F. D. A nice, morning to continue their investiga- slick home. Price $2,8(H). Write for)ttous. Several Important develop- full description and timis, -.meats ^expected *j» a result of this ,. t TV HALI*■*. •• ............ ..... ■■■■' vCV-a*• :r.-ipsSfcs?
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Huntington Weekly Herald
Huntington, Indiana, US
Fri, Aug 24, 1906
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