Somebody's Mother and the Noble Boy of the Group
A photographed scene on a crowded street shows a young boy offering to help an elderly woman across a snowy crosswalk. The tale shifts to a moral ode about kindness and the idea that any child may become somebody's mother or father, prompting prayers for kindness to the aged. A second column notes local rural reports from Wabash county about farming, funerals, and community figures, including Deedsville creamery and long-lived grandma stories, with praise for workers and veterans.
Johnson Gets Ten-Year Sentence For Bank Wrecker Crimes
Johnson, known as the Logansport bank wrecker, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Critics say this is a short term for the number of crimes he was found guilty of. He is reportedly residing in Columbus Ohio penitentiary apartments during his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Logansport
Columbus
Ohio
Ingenious Denver Doctor Invents Thin Copling Device
The National Recorder profiles Dr. S. M. Wright of Denver Indiana, inventor of a thin copling device and patentee of a fifth wheel and a can opener. Born 1847 to a Fulton county farmer, Wright studied medicine while pursuing inventive work. He earned a patent in 1880 on a bin coupler, built a steamboat in Florida, and now, with partner A. Kessler, oversees can opener production in Indianapolis while relocating to Indiana. The piece notes his health, travels, and aims to devote full time to invention with ongoing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. Wright
Denver
Ind
Wright
Fulton County
Tad
Florida
A. Kessler
Indianapolis
Trinyxy
Eel River Railroad Case Decided in Ko komo Court
The Eel River Railroad case tried in the Ko komo superior court last week favors Logansport and the state. The loss may be appealed to the supreme court, and a verdict date from that court is highly uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
Kokomo
Logansport
Supreme Court
The New Fish Law Enacted by Indiana General Assembly
The new fish law restricts fishing to Lake Michigan, Ohio River, and private ponds. It bans nets and explosives, limits hooks to three, and sets fines from five to one hundred dollars for violations. The act clarifies conflicts with existing laws and enacts penalties for noncompliance.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
Local items from Denver and Peru reflect community notices
Subscriptions and social news fill the page, with sick lists, visits, and church events. Dora Grimes is on the sick list. Ed Black and Elsie Woolley visit. Hazen Sullivan in Denver. Children’s Day services moved to Sunday morning. various travels to Indianapolis and Denver noted. an ice cream and strawberry festival planned. a dental office opens. a housing for sale in south Denver. Decoration Day observed by Jeremiah Brower Post with a grand address by Rev White. Epworth League festival yields funds for a new organ. patriotic tributes and remarks on veterans’ memory accompany multiple town confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fouts
Indianapolis
Denver Lodge No
K. of P
Grand Lodge
Ladies of the Baptist Church
K. O. TD. M. Hall
Jeremiah Brower Post
Denver
Pawpaw
Rev. White
Wabash
Peru
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Jong
Belnge
Schooter
Allpery
Gayeut
Tony Stud
Hana
Wei
Angela
John Schoolman
Stalin
New Waverly
Ira Miller
Grandma Stowman
Hel River
Mexico
Stowman
Charley Stowman
New Jersey
Grandma
Miami
Fulton
Cass Counties
Charley
Walter
Taunt
Clinton
Frank
Pulaski County
Mrs. Dillman
Marion
Peter Fisher
Deedsville
Milton Quick
William Rush
Dell
Alta Hicks
Lexington
Kentucky
Baker
Ben
George Dewald
Supervisor Bell
National Recorder
Washington, D.C
Dr. 5
My Wright
Eel River Railroad
Dora Grimes
Joseph Kessler
Hazen Sullivan
Ed. Black and Wife
Cass County
George Woolley
Wify
Elsie Woolley
Merit Murphy
Woolleytown
Charley Neal
Albert Woalley
Tiosa
M. E. Church
M. E
Hugh Martindale
Rochester
J. E. Millican
Mr. Haker
North
Manchester
Rev. Baker
Dr. Ridenour
Joseph Norrin
Clark Latta
Chili
Macy
the Progressive Church
Alonzo Dewald
Thomas Skinner
Twelve Mile
Deaver
E. A. Woolley
Linzie Shoemaker
Will Krieg
Perry Township
C.F. Kraninc
Huff
Pera
Met
Grand Old Republic
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