Warrants Issued Against Builders and Pub Owners
A state wide drive led by a 50 member committee seeks arrests for gambling and related offenses. Warrants name seven property owners Adolph Ginz Oscar Lippman Adolph Kamm Nicholas Schellfinger and three proprietors Mary Margaret Smith Clara E Neuperth Johanna Hagerty Geo J Wagner Jos M Sullivan Jos Logan detainees are prominent figures in Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Ginz
Oscar Lippman
Adolph Kamm
Nicholas Schellfinger
Kamm & Schellinge Brewing Co
Mary Margaret Smith
Clara E. Neuperth
Johanna Hagerty
Gambling House
Geo. J. Wagner
Jos M. Sullivan
Jos. Logan
Temperance Wave Affects Terre Haute Beer Factory
Terre Haute Ind one Root Glass Co plant employing about men making beer closed. President Root says the temperance wave is cutting bottled beer demand and threatens operation. In Indianapolis Root was elected president of the Indiana Manufacturers and Merchants Association, linking beer and whisky traffic to industry membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Root Glass Co
Root Saia
Indianapolis
Root
Indiaana Manufactur“Te” and Merchants’ Association
Trouble Brews Between Law and Order League and Equity Farmers
In Madison and Switzerland counties conflict grows as Law and Order League members threaten Equity meetings and allegedly fire shots in Morefield. Tensions rise with bitter sentiment as Equity supporters accuse invasions from nearby county. A separate case in South Bend involves Attorney Charles Holler seeking a probe into State's Attorney Talbot, while a murder assault warrant is issued in Laporte for William Gunsley following a knife attack by an unnamed suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
Law and Order League
Equity
Switzerland County
Law and Order
Morefield
Therm
South Bend
Joseph E. Talbot
Charles F. Holler
St. Joseph
Robbed By Masked Man in Howell Ind
A masked robber accosted H A Tarr outside a Howell restaurant after he had just sold an item. The gunman demanded surrender of money totaling 2315 and fled as police begin an investigation. Local news notes include a well known Frandsville furniture maker passing away, threats from Night Riders in Batesville, a new Odd Fellows hall dedication in Petersburg, and storm damage in Johnson and Berry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evateville
Ind
H. A. Tarr
Howell
Enraged Father Whips Man at Indiana Church Scene
J William Bailey attacked Charles Robinson outside a church meeting in Elwood Indiana after Robinson used improper language about Bailey’s daughter. Bailey, wielding a horse whip, beat Robinson severely until exhausted, leaving him in precarious condition at his rural home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
J William Bailey
Charles Robinson
Bailey
United Brethren Church
Hobinson
Robinson
Governor Hanly Calls for Prent County Office Nominations
In Indianapolis Gov Hanly urged a 1 080 member Federation of Bible Classes to support Christian duty by voting in the May 15 primaries for good county office candidates. He promised Christian citizens will ensure qualified nominees and that county affairs should be run properly amid a forthcoming major campaign fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Federation of
Pibis
Cheera
Indiana
Death of Maj Megrew prompts city tribute in Indianapolis
Maj Harold C Megrew 30 year old Spanish American War veteran and former city council member dies at home four weeks after a banquet attack of acute indigestion. The death results from cerebral hemorrhage noted as the immediate cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
Megrew
Indianapolis
Ind
Harold C. Megrew
Board of Public Works
Fire destroys Thompson Bottle Co warehouse in Gas City
A blaze consumed a large warehouse of the Thompson Bottle Company in Gas City Marion Indiana with losses estimated at 36000 dollars. The wind carried the flames away from other buildings and the plant’s operating department with 70 men employed was saved. Insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Thompson Bottle Co
Gas City
Mayor Ousts Chief In Nettlesville Ad Interim Shakeup
Mayor Wilson demanded Police Chief James Fenton resign and appointed Frank Dr Luce as his successor. The mayor accused Fenton of failing to prosecute liquor law violators and neglecting to monitor gambling rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettlesville
Ind
Wilson
James Fenton
Heatwheeda
Frank Dr Luce
Fenton
Bottle Factories To Run In Muncie Area
Local glassworkers say the nationwide drive to close all bottle factories by June 1 has failed. Most county plants will stay open until summer heat forces a shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
United States
Faibure
Temperance Faction Wins Warrick County Primary
In Boonville Indiana W E Williams and the Williams faction backed by temperance and laboring elements of the republican party won the Warrick County primary for representative over the W H Lant faction. In Terre Haute Indiana Robert Lee was arrested for passing a number of railway checks. he claimed to be home from the Philippines service and said he had saved money and still had two checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Boonville
Ind
W. E. Wiliams
Williams
Republian Party
Warrrick County
W. H. Lant
Terre Haute
Robert Lee
Philippines
Davis Leads Delegates in Second District Convention
Shoals Indiana delegates to the Second District Congressional convention at Bloomington on April 2 are split between Cyrus E. Davis of Greene County and Alvin Padgett of Davies County with Davis holding a slight edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Shoals
Ind
Bloomington
Martin County
Cyrus E. Davis
Greene County
Alvin Padgett
Davies S Country
Heirs Sought for Clinton York Estate in Brazil Ind
Edward Wilson a special officer of the courts at Anniston Alabama is in Brazil Indiana to locate heirs of Clinton York. The estate includes cotton coal and iron lands valued at 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Edward Wilson
Anniston
Ala
Clinton York
Fined Under Blind Tiger Act In Indiana Court
Bloomington Indiana druggists Benjamin F Lut and L O Picyets of Stinesville were convicted under the blind tiger law for selling intoxicants and each fined 50 dollars plus costs in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Benjamin F. Lutis
L. O. Picyets
Stinesville
Trolley Wires Down in Windstorm Across Indianapolis
A heavy wind swept Central Indiana causing trolley wires to come down in Indianapolis. The storm disrupted transit and prompted crews to inspect lines and restore service. Local officials urged residents to avoid affected streets until repairs were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
and. Ball
Town Merchants Fight Mail Order Threat to Local Trade
The piece argues small towns suffer as mail order houses grow and catalogs lure farmers and townspeople to buy out of state. It calls for open public discussion, home-market preservation, and education on economic values to counteract large-city advertising and trust concentration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Eeublon
Show Windows Attract Customers In Grocer’s Trade
The article notes grocers overlook window stocks while neglecting outside piles of perishables. A western grocer credits neat displays and prompt order handling for growth, with careful, case-only outside displays and rotating seasonal setups. Neatness, cleanliness, fly protection, and frequent changes are emphasized to mirror in-store arrangement.
Advertising Your Store to Customers in Small Towns
Personal advertising boosts sales through circulars letters and newspaper notices. Merchants should send letters to customers even regular shoppers, announce new stock, and invest in small advertising tips. Advertising pays if done with judgment as market conditions tighten and rebates affect trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jonea
Remarkable cures attributed to Peruna remedy
Letters from readers in Missouri Iowa and Michigan claim long time cures or major health improvements after using Peruna. Testimonies describe previous severe health issues and rapid relief or full recovery following several bottles. Manufactured by Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob L. Davis
Galena
Stone County
C. N. Peterson
South Main St
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Peruna
D. C. Prosser
Bravo
Allegan Co
Mich
Perons
Perona Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Duty and Deceit in a Pennsylvania Wash Tale
A colored wash woman misses her weekly visit because she must care for her diseased brother in Pittsburg. Her employer learns the reason and the heiress’s suitor faces her irate father who orders him away. He then proposes painting the door red to win favor while a chase by a Scotch coachman, a French chauffeur, and an English bulldog ensues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Lippincott’s
Baby's Itching Relieved by Cuticura Treatment
A mother describes her boy's months long itching sores healing after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment three times. She reports no scars or recurrence and endorses Cuticura remedies, dated July 22, 1907, Attica Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutiura
William Geeding
Washington St
Attica
Ind
Quarrel Ends as School Memory Sparks Exchange
A domestic quarrel erupts over schooling and memory with a sharp exchange. The woman asserts she attended school, while the man responds calmly and repeats the insult, highlighting a familiar family dispute.
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Tad
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William Fuunsley
Canfield
Junsley
Complaintant
Richard Canfield
Peath
Fransville
Conrad Haase
Mauufacturer
Germany
Incoot Manufacturers’ Association
Evansville Furn- Yere Manufacturers Association
Batesville
Ttd
Berry Dickey
Nates
New Odd Fellows’ Hall
Petersburg
Odd Fellows
Horace Kean
State Rand
Sourth- Jern Indiana
Providence
Fed
Johnson County
de & Bates
Aipany
White
Mer
Meekison
David Meekison
Cuthura
Rarin
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