Proximate Fatal Shooting After Home Disturbance in Burrows
A man with mental illness fired on a prowler at the Hunick home near Burrows, fracturing his skull. Henry Lindsey of Logansport was injured. no arrests. Honick praised as blameless. Also notes community church services and local social items.
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Burnettsville
Christopher Hunick
Burrows
Honick
Mr. Honick
Mr. Hoaick
Henry Lindsey
Logansport
Over is the Vote Amid Bitter Pills and Bets
A fragmented poemish note references voting, gambling phrases, and a wary mood. It mentions Vito Soung and themes of paying debts, frost, signing, and winners, all framed as cryptic lines about overstatement and consequence.
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Vito Soung
Pacing Billy in Flora Becomes Court House Cleaning Saga
Local item recalls William Mack known as Pacing Billy once shone in Flora and Delph i, now working at Flora court house cleanup. He admits a past theft from the treasurer's box, $25 mislaid, leading to a brief confession, partial recovery of funds, and release. The narrative threads through bonds for new officers, cantata plans, Sunday services, and community events in Flora.
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William Mack
Billy
Flora
Bill
Delphi
Court House
Billy Mack
Theo Sheriff Roach
Pacer
Oldest Lady Found in Carroll County Revealed
The Enterprise Sentinel identifies the Carroll County oldest resident as Grandma Kendall now living with her daughter in Camden. Kendall, who turns 95 on December 5, is surpassed by another woman named by attorney George W. Julien of Delphi, who notes a Lady almost two years older.
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Enterprise Sentinel
Carroll County
W. K. Henry
Burrows
Oldest Lady in Carroll County Claim Stirs Debate
An item reports a claim by Kendall of Burrows to be Carroll County’s oldest woman but backs Mrs. Elizabeth Gillam of Radnor as the region’s oldest person. Gillam, born March 8, 1808 in Virginia, will be 97 next March, with long life, memory, and vitality noted.
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Kendall
Burrows
Radoor
Elizabeth Gillam
Gillam
Sugar Creek
Betsy
Middle West
Roosevelt
Enterprise Sentinel
Delphi
Elizabeth Katz
Botetourt County
Virginia
Jackson Township
Marriiadl
Thomas Gillam
Madison Hip
Jiseph 2
Moffmnan
Lona
Iowa
Eiza Downey
Monon
George Smoek
Roseville
G. W. Allen
Radpor
Henry Gillam
Madison Township
O. W. Richtownship
Martin Butz Into Office Election Reflected Local Campaign Jitters
A partisan aftermath describes Martin Butz securing office as Republicans claim gains while Democrats admit overconfidence. Voters teased the result with wagers on Teddy Roosevelt and other figures, noting persistent partisan tensions and calls for unity ahead of 1908.
Tax Ferret Reports Claims on Sequestered Property
Godiover tax ferret and attorney Joseph Peacock filed with the county auditor Tuesday morning three cases demanding addition of sequestered property to the tax duplicate. Targets include Marion Goslee with 13000 dollars, James and Edward Lehman with 31000 dollars, and Joseph Been with 3600 dollars. If the auditor and treasurer refuse, mandamus proceedings will be sought.
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Godiover
Behm
Marion Goslee
James
Edward Bb. Lehman
Joseph Been
Wagoner Freed as Mother Pays Victims' Losses
The Carrollton Township man Charles Wagoner was released from jail in Kokomo after his mother secured discharge of forgery charges totaling 8400. She has spent thousands to rescue him before, spending one farm already, and warns reform is needed to avoid penitentiary. Also: postal orders warning rural carriers not to solicit orders for mail order houses. And a Sedalia family reunion honors James B. Milner, U.S. consul at Calais,France, back for a brief stay after eight years.
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Kern Hapley
Sileer
Summe
Reed
Hanna
Matt Beckner
Mart
Martin
Jesse Martin
Jesse
Martino
Clay Township
Neil
Teddy
Roosevelt
Indiana
McNeal
Hearst
Buzzards Bay
Charles Wagoner
Carrollton Township
Kokomo
Wagoner
Postal Department
Washington
Sedalia
John Milner
Milner
James B. Milner
United States
Calais
France
Divorce Granted in a Big Hurry at Delphi
Martin Johns, a prominent Sleeth area farmer, received a divorce from Maud Johns after filing Saturday afternoon, with the case heard amid scandal. The divorce was granted within two hours of filing. Maud denied the charges despite the accusations of six years of misconduct.
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Martin Johns
Sleeth
Maud Johns
Boyd &Julien
John
James Obear
Maud Secrist
Delphi
Mary
Landis Announces Senate Candidacy in Indiana
On Wednesday Congressman Chas. Landis formally announced his bid to succeed Fairbanks in the United States Senate. His chances appear strong as Indiana recently affirmed Indianapolis’s share of influence, and Landis is expected to succeed Fairbanks.
Young America Beats Spiceland Academy 30–0 in Football
Young America football team defeated Spiceland Academy 30 to 0 on Sunday at the former field. Spiceland's players weighed about 200 pounds on average, but Young America showed superior play and tactics.
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Young America
Spiceland’academy
Spiceland
Fed the Hungry at Klondike Thanks Kind Hosts
The writer and companions were invited to dine at the Klondike by J.M. Culp and chef C Warren Wesley who noticed their hungry expressions. They express gratitude for the royal treatment and a generous meal received yesterday.
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J.M. Culp
C. Warren Wesley
Klondike
Farmer’s pledge sparks church scuffle over hymn line
A White County farmer vowed two dollars for church hymn books upon selling a calf. During service he misheard words as The Calf Has Never Been Sold and began a fight while Wm Tibble and Willard McCarty with their families began moving belongings to Missoni after recent farm purchases.
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White County
Wm. Tibble Hind Willard McCarty
Missoni
Camden Dramatic Club to Stage Tony The Convict
The Camden Dramatic Club debuts next Wednesday at the opera house with a five act drama Tony The Convict. Admission is 10 to 25 cents, door receipts go to the Camden fire department treasury. Editor George B. Wingard manages. Titan Leslie stars with Verde Thompson John Edmonson Glen Cole Jesse Kendall Tom Mills and others in the cast. Specialties between acts are promised by company members.
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Camden Dramatic Club
Opera
Tony
Camden Fire Department
Treasury
George B. Wingard
Titan Leslie
Verde Thompson
John Edmonson
Glen Cole
Jesse Kendall
Tom Mills
Scere Hunt
Hazel Kendal
Gladys Shanks
George Hunt
Leo Whorley
John Gibbs Is Incorrigible in Local News
John Gibbs of Democrat township eloped with his father’s brindle cow, sold it in Frankfort, and was captured. He was sent to Jeffersonville reform school, then transferred to Michigan City. A longtime terror in the community, Gibbs faced numerous petty charges but avoided punishment until taking the cow led to his confinement.
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John Gibbs
Democrat Township
Frankfort
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Whittaker
Michigan City
Gibbs
New Opera House Manager Named in Flora
George W. Benson, Flora’s marshal, has leased the opera house from W. Yund for one year. He plans to book top road shows this season and seeks strong patronage. Benson aims to boost attendance and bring quality entertainment to the town.
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Opera House
George W. Benson
W. Yundn
Flora
Benson
Delphi Herald Expands into Six-Column Folio
The Delphi Evening Herald grew on Monday into a six column folio and is now better than ever. Brother Isherwood praised Delphi's daily edition and urged continued improvements for local readers.
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Delphi Herald
Delphi Evening Herald
Brother Isherwood
Delphi
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