Mrs Ada Hare Burnt To Death In Logansport
Mrs Ada Hare wife of William Hare a former Flora resident died from burns at her Logansport home after a Saturday incident possibly involving coal oil and an explosion. She endured severe pain, remained conscious most of the time and died early Sunday. She was 44 and buried in the Odd Fellows cemetery after services in Delphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hare
William Hare
Flora
Logansport
Hare
Billy
Mr. Hare
Delphi
Roy Bridge
Odd Fellows
Ern Arlbright
Johnson Meat Market
Clark & Mummert
William Lenon
W. Yundt
Lulu Black
John Overheiser
J. C. Hannum
Carroll County
John S .Armitage
Mort Sherman
Jackson Township
Local notes from Flora and surrounding towns
Local items detail visits and travels of residents from Flora to nearby towns including Indianapolis and Logansport. Mentions promotions at Clark & Mummert and Sells & Downs circus plans in Logansport. Notices include a school term closure in Democrat township and funeral attendance for Mrs. Hare in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark & Mummert
Rev. Hickman
Bringhurst
Star-In-The-West Grange
Pete Roskuski
E. J. Todd
Indianapolis
S. Sells & Downs’ Circus
Logansport
Jesse Hughes Gets 2 Years for Burglary Case
Sunday night entries at Smith Bros hardware were broken into and two revolvers and pocket knives stolen. Jesse Hughes was arrested and one gun found on him. Albert Hughes jailed for concealed weapon. Young Hunt cleared. Jesse bound over to circuit court likely reform school. Albert to pay 25 dollars. Sheriff cautions against youth crime and urges honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Bros
Jesse Hughes
Monroe Hunt
Albert Hughes
Young Hunt
Jesse
Circouit
Reform School
Delphi
Chain Gang
Jduil
Flora
Frank Bird Jailed for Forgery in Howard County
Frank Bird age 26 lifelong Howard county resident near Burlington is jailed in Kokomo on forgery charges. The forged notes were for 125 dollars with forged sureties. Bird moved to Kokomo a year ago, ran an implement store later sold to W H Wherritt who led to his arrest. He has a wife and two children staying with his brother Charles Bird in Ervin township. his father won’t help him.
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Frank Bird
Howard County
Burlington
Kokomo
Bird
W. H. Wherritt
Charles Bird
Ervin Township
Reed Barnard Wed at High Noon in Simple Home Ceremony
Miss Maude Barnard daughter of Jesse and Mrs Barnard and Chester Reed near Moran were united in marriage in a quiet ceremony at Elder Riley Montgomery's home. They will reside in Clinton county. Both are well known with many friends wishing them a long, happy life. See Wheeler Son's ad on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Barnard
Jesse
Chester Keyes Sued for $1472 in Oklahoma suit
Former Hoosier Democrat editor Chester A Keyes, who started a paper at Jones Oklahoma after leaving Flora four years ago, is named defendant in a sensational Oklahoma district court suit filed last Friday by Mr and Mrs J F Waite former Flora residents. They claim Lena E Keyes died January 26 1905 her husband refused to provide medical aid and the couple cared for her until death seeking 1462 damages including 800 for nursing care and 672 for doctors fees laundry and other necessities. The article also lists local society notes and upcoming church services and town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Keyes
Hoosier Democrat
Jones
Oklahoma
J. 4. Waite
Flora
Lena E. Keyes
Lena Keyes
Reverend Kendall Resigns From Camden Baptist Church
Reverend J M Kendall presented his resignation as pastor of Camden Baptist Church on Saturday to take effect as soon as possible. He has served at that church for three years.
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J. M. Kendall
Camden Baptist Church
Death of Mrs. Fred Kromm in Rockfield
Mrs Augusta Kromm wife of Fred Kromm died at her Rockfield home on Monday from paralysis after a three month illness. A German born lifelong Lutheran, 61 years old, she came to America at twelve, married Ferdinand Gross in 1860, had four children, his death twelve years ago, remarried Fred Kromm two years ago. Funeral held Wednesday at Rockfield Methodist Church with Rev Beebee. interment in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
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Augusta Kromm
Fred Kromm
Rockfield
Germany
America
Ferdinand Gross
Gross
Rockfield Methodist Church
Beebee
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Interurban route favor shifts toward Burlington corridor
The Logansport Reporter reports odds of three to one for Burlington on the Logansport to Lafayette interurban line. Promoter James Murdock backs the Burlington Sedalia Rossville route over three others, with J Levering Jones and Henry Rainy planning to inspect routes next week. It is noted the proposed route would pass through a dense 1,400 people per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Logansport
Byrum Wins Osteopathic Suit Over Epilepsy Claim
The jury in Frankfort on Wednesday evening returned a verdict in favor of P M Byrum of Rockfield after three hours deliberation. Dr Ella McNichols, a Frankfort osteopath, sued Byrum in a case featuring an alleged osteopathic "touch." The doctor, who promised "no cure no pay," sought payment for treatment of Byrum’s daughter’s epilepsy but Byrum refused, leading to the lawsuit. The plaintiff has filed a motion for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McNichols
Frankfort
P.M. Byrum
Rockfield
Byrum
Financial Report Medal Contest at the opera house
The Silver Medal Contest report shows receipts of 55.70 and expenses of 20.40, leaving a balance of 13.30. Of this, 8.00 goes to County Chairman J. W. Dickerson, and 5.30 remains in the treasury for local expenses. The next contest is planned in about four weeks. Lizzie Felix, Sec. Contest Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
J. W. Dickerson
Lizzie Felix
Sec
Dora's Furniture Sale Sparks Countywide Buzz
Dora Myers conducts a furniture sale that has drawn strong attention at the county’s edge. Prices are described as exceptionally low, with the event framed as a compelled clearance. Only two weeks remain at the old stand as the drive intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Myer
Isaacs and Bougher Married in Camden Home
Miss Anna Bougher of Democrat township and James Isaacs of Camden wed at Philip Ray’s Camden home on Sunday evening with Rev Stuckenbure officiating. They will reside with the groom’s mother. Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bougher
Democrat Township
James Isaacs
Camden
Philip Ray
Stucklenbure
Berry
Young America Embraces Reform Amid Old Town Image
Mayor Ed Johnson of Young America proclaims a wave of reform has reshaped the town once famed for riots and looseness. He credits ministers and temperance groups for the change, noting quiet Sundays, rare Saturday fights, and the end of Sunday baseball, with stories of the old days now fading into history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
Johnson
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Deer Creek
Anniversary surprise for Mrs. O. W. Wyatt in Camden
Last Friday marked the birth anniversary of Mrs. O. W. Wyatt of Camden. A group of friends and relatives from Flora attended the pleasant surprise, including O. F. Campbell with wife and daughter, Mrs. Frank Porter and children, and Misses Minnie Atekley and Cecil Whitesel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Wyatt
Camden
Flora
O. F. Campbell
Frank Porter
Minnie Atekley
Cecil Whitesel
Five per cent money to loan Wilkinson Smithe Fiken
A brief notice indicates a loan offer at five percent interest from Wilkinson Smithe and Fiken. The fragment suggests a lender partnership or advertisement seeking borrowers, with minimal additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson, Smithe & Fiken
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WM. Hare
Jake Smith
Jake Barnard
Clark & Mummert's
Beecher Sharp
Cora Woods
Burrows
Emery C. Plank
Jake Simith
Maude Wingard
Muncie
Clark & Mummert’s
Charles Arion
Orrin Clawson
Edythe
Catherine Wingard
Madeline Robison
Rossville
Will
E. L. Peter
Winona Lake
Winona
Maude Moore
Owasco
Vlora
Chain
Reed-Barnard
Wheeler & Son
Chester Keyes
John White
Bert
Ida Loman
Minnie Pritchard
Near Cutler
Shawnee, C. T
A. A. Metsker
Sheridan
Doc
Wm. Jordan
Wallace
Christian Church
A. B. Houze
Bible School
Jr. C
Clara Kessler
Flora Exchange
Roy Ainsworth Arnold
Elwood
G. E. Voorhees
Arnold
Irwin French Co
Wisconsin
Rev. Kendall
Mr. Byrum
Financial Report
Dora’s Furniture Sale
Cass County
Jesse Viney
Mr. Viney
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