Perpetual Light project gains steam from Niccum
Niccum of Logansport advances his so called Perpetual Light in Carroll county and plans to unveil to capitalists in Logansport. He hopes to market the device by fall and is writing a book on air vibrations as the basis of the light. Justice news notes Illinois court upheld jury bribery convictions of O Donnes and Gallagher. locals claim political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niccam
Logansport
United States
Carroll County
Niccum
Camden
Deer Creek
John West
Supreme Court of Illinois
John O.donnes
John Gallagher
Chicago
Pat the O'’Donnell
Washington Township
Pat O'Donnel
Fishermen's Tall Tales And Local News In Carrollton
A reader-narrated episode recounts Jesse Baroard Pery Baroard and Bill Bowser fishing the river with exaggerated claims of massive catches and bizarre fish behavior. In other notes, Miss Peary Baroard wed Leonard H. Schaefer at Carrollton township. Rev. H W Steen officiated. Flora welcomes Rev. A B Houze as pastor. local guests join at Dr. Cam’s Camd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Billman
Carrollton Township
Miss Pear
Leonard H. Schaefer
H. W. Steen
Rural man to receive raise under congress act
Under an act of congress the rural man will have a salary increase and the law takes effect today. Carrier Bourke and Canter of the Fiers routes are set to earn 720 dollars per year under the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bourke and
Canter
Fiers
Crume to be Tried in October for Kidnapping
The case of Elmer Crume, charged with kidnapping, was continued to the October term due to defense readiness issues and absence of Lex J. Kirkpatrick. Bond renewed at 5000, signed by A F Crume and Dr W H McClurg. Grace Crume traveled from Camden, aiming for a settlement that did not occur. The missing child Paul remained with relatives to prevent abduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Crume
Howard
Lex J. Kirkpatrick
Craume
A. F.crume
W. H. McClurg
Grace Crume
Kokomo
Camden
Crume
Paul
Price Man Severely Wounded in Orchard Ax Cut
David Price of between Cutler and Frankfort was cutting a roadway through his father Jacob Price's orchard when an axe struck his left leg above the knee. He received a deep bleeding wound, was treated in Frankfort, then sent home on crutches. Jacob Price lies gravely ill and not expected to recover soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Price
Cutler
Frankfort
Jacob Price
Manson
Flora's New Car Prompts Local Interest and Talk of More
Flora reports Ed Hedderick owns a recently acquired Oldsmobile described as one of the best gasoline autos on the market. Residents joke about his driving and note plans by A. A. Meteker, L. T. Hakins, Dr. E. L. Peter, E. G. Kitamaller, and others to acquire additional vehicles before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Ed Hedderick
Ed Fe
A. A. Meteker
L. T.hakins
Dr. E. L. Peter
E.G. Kitamaller
A Tale of Lovelorn Dr M L Martin and a Murder Plot
Remains of a woman are brought to Rossville for burial as Dr M L Martin, aged 84, recalls a forty year journey with his wife who left for Thomas Gordon then died. Gordon is blamed for her death by poison, while Martin forgave and buried her with quiet nobility. The report includes other notices of obituaries, jury verdicts, and local civic plans across Carroll County Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
M. L. Martin
Thomas Gordon
Mrs. Martin
Gordon
Lafayette
Martin
Missing Young Man Found After Long Search
A report details the locating of a missing young man amid a string of local notices. Also covered are the formation of the Supreme Order of Pestalozzi of America lodge in Flora with school teachers charter members and aims to lift teaching terms and salaries. A Young America High School poised to open a four year program next fall and additional notes on Wilder's Brigade reunion plans and a parole case near Delphi wrap the roundup.
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Supreme Order of Pestalozzi of America
Red Men’s Hall
Flora
H. C. Holley
Jay County
L. H. Porter
Clinton County
Delphi
Flora Lodge
William Dunkie
Fren | Musselman
George McCain
Everett Lennon
Fern Hendrix
Young América High School
Young America
Vass County
Deercreek Township
A. J. Gray
F. A. Cotton
Young America High School
Boy Locates Safe After Disappearance in Armstrong Illinois
Wilmer McCloskey eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles W McCloskey who vanished from home near Deer Creek last week has been found working as a railroad carpenter helper in Armstrong Illinois He wrote his parents from there indicating he would stay on until fall and would send money home He is praised as honest energetic and bright and friends predicted he would be all right in the end
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Baroard
Pery Baroard
Bill Bowser
Wawbash
Balluick
Jesse
Bome Pery
Bill
Pery
McCutchen
Allen
Clinton
Charles M. Allen
Allen-McCarty
Rossville
Charles
McCarty
Elmer Penn
Manitoba
Canada
Camden
Penn
Paint Creek
John Peno
Carroll County
Rollo
North Dakota
Boissevain
Indianapolis
Riverside Park
Carroll
Wilder
Frankfort
W. T. Youkey
Lafayette
Chickamauga
Wilmer McCloskey
Charles W. McCloskey
Deer Creek
Wilmer
O. K
Honeymooning William Arnold Hits Game Winning Home Run
William Arnold, now Rushville right fielder and former Duesseldorfer player, homered on his honeymoon after his wife Amanda Lewis watched from the grand stand in Indianapolis. The late ninth inning burst gave Rushville a 2 to 1 lead over the Dayton Reserves in a tense game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arnold
Duesseldorfer
Indianapolis
Rushville
Arnold
Amanda Lewis
Dayton
Willows
Stars Entertained at Trent Home Club Meeting
Wednesday the Star Man dolin club met at Arval Evert and Earl Trent north of town. Ice cream and cake were served. The group voted to plan a picnic on the banks of the Wild Cat for the Glorious Fourth, despite a weather forecast predicting rain. Hicks is a chump, declared by resolution. John Brookie of Democrat town reported two young colts lost last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Mandolin Club
Arval, Evert
Earl Trent
Hicks
John Brookie
Democrat Town
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Schaefer-Billman
New Christian Pastor
A. B. Houze
Ind
Flora Christian Church
Houze
Leo Whorley
B. T. Wyatt
Deer Creek Township
Cass County
B. F. Long
Ethel Treeman
Ross Hubler
Elmer Hess
Dottie Wright
Ira Stanford
Bessie Hindbaugh
Grace Beard
Willard Hyman
Edie Snyder
Ora Bower
Ross Lenon
Roy Nelson
Edna Logan
Maggie McClain
Anna Salsbury
Ira Willis
Edgar Cripe
Alta Bowman
Leroy Dorsey
Carl Wilson
Howard Charnes
Automobile
Mrs. Lyon
Flora Lyon
Dorcas Noble
Monticello
D. EB. Miller
Telco Companies of
Indiana
Batavente
Pestalozzi Organi
The
Teachers New Secret Society
Wilder’s Brigade
W. A. Rafferty
Jeffersonville
Oscar Davis
Davis
Witherow
Bedford
Union Gasket Meeting
Tee
Darwin
Salem
William Allee
Armstrong
Illinois
Armstrong, Lil
Rushville Groom
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