Poole 16 Convicted of Murder in 1909 Killing
Benton County farmer John W Poole found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing farmhand Joseph Kemper in 1909 near Swanington. Jury deliberated six ballots before returning a life sentence. Poole was arrested May 4, 1911. The case drew onlookers and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
John W. Poole
Benton County
Joseph Kemper
Lfe
Poole
Swanington
Emory
Guilty of Manslaughter in Richmond Case
Charles Price of Preble county Ohio was convicted of manslaughter for killing Andrew Avery last summer by striking him with an ax handle. The jury deliberated forty eight hours before reaching a verdict and Price faces a five year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles Price
Preble County
Andrew Avery
Price
Brakeman Scalded in Wreck Near Here
Valparaiso resident A. T. Bassow age twenty eight a brakeman was badly scalded when an engine and several cars left track on the Grand Trunk near here He was taken to a local hospital His home is Battle Creek Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valpargiso
T. A. Bassow
Battle Creek
Mich
Believed Murder Probe After Henley Death At Barn
Carmel farmer Barclay Henley was found dead in his barn with a broken collarbone multiple wounds and a deep left wrist gash. A bloody ax and pitchfork lay nearby and the coroner ruled accidental death though family suspects homicide by a tramp and demands investigation. Celebrating golden wedding in Crawfordsville Joseph and Mrs Winford marked 60 years with five children and grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
Barclay Henley
John
Rolland Henley
Indianapolis
Henley
Crawfordsville
Joseph Winford
Hinford
Thornton Griffith
Hoyskeeping
H. T. Gary
Anot-In-Laye
MD Har PD
Randolph, Jr
Many Indiana Towns Report Varied Incidents and Legal Actions
The notice fragment cites shootings and deaths in Muncie Elwood Tipton and other towns, including a throat cut murder, a fatal railway accident, and horses dying from spoiled corn. It also mentions legal matters such as fines for illegal liquor, a failed motion picture show case, library funding appeals, a failed jury verdict, a man electrocuted, and a land dispute involving Mrs Kern in Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Muncie Lode
Tiks
Elwood
Gibson Ell
Tipton
Arthi Jackson
Costa
Mavion
Nicholas J@ins
Terre Ilaute
Andrew Carnegie
Jeffersonville
Goshen
Earl Sigerfoos
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank Leader
Wikhart
Portalnd
George Freemeyer
Albert G. Lewis
Corydon
Harrison County
Ramsey
Logansport
Vandalla
W. Peacher
Noblesville
William Cropper
Cropper
Valparaiso
John W. Kern
Porter County
Korn
Costs Less Than 55 Cents a Bushel to Raise Wheat in Canada
Western Canada faced variable yields in 1911 but seeding was strong and overall crops showed good growth. Despite August ripening and September October sales, total contracted wheat sold around 25 million bushels brought over thirty one million dollars. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta farmers held about 120 million bushels in early November. cost to produce and ship wheat estimated around 68 cents per bushel leaving a modest margin for farmers on high grade wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Winnipeg
Moliere Matured by a Royal Physician Joke
The king asked Moliere about his physician and the playwright replied that the doctor writes prescriptions he never takes, yet he stays cured. This quip reflects Moliere’s satirical take on medicine and doctors amid his rise to fame and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moliere
Louis M
Pon Moliere
Molere
Truth About Bluing Talk No 2
Bluing advice warns against Hquia bluing and buying water as adulteration. Glass bottles add cost with no value. Consumers should ask for RED CROSS BALL BLUE the pure blue product. Laundresses are pleased with the true blue. Large package costs 46 cents at all good grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
GOOL
In Deep Water
Jack is rescued from the surf as a young widow Sirs Wiles and his aunt speculate about a new rescue mission. The Boston Transcript records the tense scene as Jack’s uncle and family discuss the ongoing peril and possible fates at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Piazzay
Wiles
Boston Transcript
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders For Sickly Children
Advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for ailments in children including colds fever stomach troubles and worming. Claims relief in eight hours and soothing effects. Sold by druggists for two cents with sample by mail to A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Atall
Saample
Drew
A. S. Olmsted
Lestoy
N.Y
California Fir Syrup Co
A Killer Ella and Stella Wordplay in Language Clash
A playful exchange shows Ella and Stella debating language and wordcraft with sharp wit and comic timing as they tease each other about dialect and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Stella
Caution on chest tightness and old fashioned remedies
A warning notes that chest tightness signals possible lung illness and urges using Hamlins Wizard Oil to prevent consumption or pneumonia. It adds that lending a hand often yields little money in return.
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Kemper
New Albany
Toledo
Cincinnati
Madison
William Barnett
Mme
John Curtin
Pittsburg
Thomas Brows
Thomas Bradley
Louisville
Terre Haute
Hattie Seecham
St. Paul
Harry W. Ballard
Ballard
Meg
Stack
Evansville
L. E. Johnson
New Harmony
Ratile
Carnegie
Sheridan
Thistlewaite
Hammond
Murray Phillips
Indiana Harbor
Phillips
Willam Harris
Harris
Indiana
Crief
Bluing
Putnam
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Land Mix Colon
Monroe Drug Company
Geiacen
California Mig Syrup CO
Tie
Jnst
Fletcher
Castoria
Birg
Winslow
Fort Wayne
Semoor
T. L. Staples
H. A. Popp
Wayne Hotel
Lises
Kodaks & Supplies
Brownly
Jones
Wayne Street
Ft. Wayne
Indias
Aste Cuomvany
WAYSK
Pierce
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