Skeleton of Benjamin Griswold Found After Storm Mystery
In Farmianp Indiana the skeleton of Benjamin Griswold, missing for fourteen years after a cyclone, was unearthed among uprooted trees near the Delaware and Henry county line. A brass rule marked with K G, a book rim, a metallic clasp, and old silver coins lay beneath the remains, prompting renewed inquiry into his disappearance and possible Oakville connections.
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Farmianp
Ind
Delaware and Henry County
K. G
Oakville
Chicago
Benjamin Griswold
Thanksgiving notices and bakery pleas spread in Oakville
A fragmented local notice recalls old Oakville landlord ties from fourteen years ago and promises more facts to come. It advertises Thanksgiving orders at L P Scherer’s Model Steam Bakery with free city delivery and promotes Zollars and Merz Turkey Lunch on Thanksgiving Eve at 368 South Calhoun Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zollars & Merz
South
Calhoun Street
Ed. Pauley
Chas Gruber
Broadway
Valkyrie II Sold? Dunraven Eyes Sale To American Buyer
Boston dispatch reports Lord Dunraven may sell Valkyrie II to US interests, with Defender plans in flux. Potential buyer would race Valkyrie against Defender in American waters to gauge claims of superiority, captain Sycamore possible to sail. No reasonable offer refused. Thanksgiving events noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Boston
Lord Dunraven
AG. McVey
Sycamore
Storm King Rips Through Allen County Wrecking Wires and Roofs
A severe gale battered the city with high winds and blizzard-like conditions. Telegraph and trolley wires failed, roofs were torn away, and signs, fences, and chimneys were toppled. The Lakeside street car barn collapsed, train service faltered, and many buildings suffered damage as crews assessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bereas
Texas
North Dakota
Allen County
Murder Trial Draws Kellar Family In Indiana Case
Wallace Indiana November 26 The trial of Daniel Kellar Nannie Kellar and Maggie Kellar for the murder of Clara Shanks opens in Parke County Circuit Court. Shanks 18, found dead July 7 in Wolf creek after a head injury and neck fracture amid family feud. Public anger nearly sparked lynching. detectives from Indianapolis pursued arrests.
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Wallace
Ind
Daniel Kellar
Nannie Kellar
Maggie Kellar
Clara Shanks
Parke County
Kellars
Rockville
Wolf Creek
Shankses
Kellar
Harry ©. Webster
L. P. Byrnes
Indianapolis
Hinshaw
Danville
John
Daniel
Nannie
Annapolis
John Kellar
Sims
Elida
Eliza Kellar
Fountain County
Pa‘yenta
Storm delays and derailments hit Pittsburgh rail lines
Train crews report major storm impact as Pittsburg and Wabash trains run late. Engine No. 272 battled debris and trees, barely reaching Con voy after a pole fell and windows shattered. Officials discuss trunk-line rate maintenance while personnel, repairs, and scheduling strain amid widespread delays.
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Pittsburg
Wabash
Roundhouse
Keegan
Pocock
Washington, D
Wabash Road
D. B. Kehler
Foster Furniture Works
Pearl Street
Third Street Vote Narrowly Decided in Bloomingdale
A mass meeting at city hall with the board of public works debated opening a street across the Lake Shore tracks in Bloomingdale. About 50 north side residents attended. Votes favored Third street 27 to Fourth street 26. Fifth street received none. The meeting adjourned with no clear Ninth ward sentiment.
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Board of Public Works
Bloomingdale
Lake Shore
North Side
Calhoun Street
St. Mary’s River
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Ninth Ward
Great Closing sale at Mergentheim millinery department
Hats trimmed and untrimmed at half price. The Model Steam Bakery offers world class bread cakes and pies for Thanksgiving. Orders will receive prompt attention. Telephone 388.
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Mergentheim
Model Steam Bakery
Mergentheim’s
No Free Tickets From Street Car Company to The Post
The Electric Street Car Company refuses to extend free transportation to the Eventna Post editorial staff. Reporters previously received green tickets, but a cashier told a Post reporter that orders from Mr. Robison stop free tickets. The Post seeks the reason behind this discrimination and plans to publish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eventna Post
Electric
Post
Robison
Thas
Streetcar Victim Jacob Gindelsparger Injured In Accident
A German citizen, Jacob Gindelsparger, was struck by a streetcar near Brackenridge and Calhoun while boarding at Noble grocery. He suffered head injuries and possible internal damage. Mrs. Pickard injured after a fall at home. John Manning sprained ankle. Thanksgiving notices and local ads follow.
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Brackenridge
Calhoun Streets
Gindelsparger
Noble Grocery Store
Belt Line
Hanna Street
Detzer
B. von Sweringen
Chicago Street
Two Divorces Granted By Judge Dawson The Justices
The circuit court granted two divorces today Eliza Bashilier was divorced from Louis Bashilier and Mary L Wilson was separated from Frank Wilson. Also a man charged with embezzlement by his landlord Aug Baals was brought to the city and tried before Justice France. Robert Spice sues Frederick Boltz in a probate case for twenty dollars. Sebastian Miller’s case against the Wabash railroad draws large crowds. Michael Sheridan protested county purchase of the New Haven road before county commissioners urging a public vote in Adams township. An advertisement fragment ends with a prompt to read further in the issue.
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William Coleman
Aug. Baals
Butler
Roebke
Justice France
Robert Spice
Frederick C. Boltz
G. C. Boltz
Sebastian Miller
Wabash Railroad
Eliza Bashilier
Louis Bashilier
Mary L. Wilson
Frank Wilson
Michael Sheridan
New Haven
Board of County Commissioners
Sheridan
Adams Township
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Earth
L. P. Scherer
Valkyrie
Haviland
M. I. Kana’s
East
Columbia St
the People’s Store
Fort Wayne
THE
Storm King
Frank Stouder
Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Montgomery
Francis Street
Jas. Summers
Baker and
Margaret Harrnet
Baker‘street
James Danehy
Hoagland Avenue
Daer
Calhoun and
Highland Streets
Koppenhoeffer
Lafayette
DeWald Street
Hamilton Homestead
Ingalls
Angalls
Big Four
New York
Trunk Lines Passenger Committee
Tom Telley
C. Bricker
Pittsburg Road
H. H. Gross
Pennsylvania Car Shop
Frank Allen
St. Louis
Henry M Heidenreik
Bass Foundry
Melita Street
Joseph Grathouse
Thomas Powley
Peter Bird
Pennsylvania Blacksmith Shop
Aick
Frank Sweringen
Pennsylvania Company
Fred. Meyer
Pennsylvania
Millis
Big Little’ Gin
J. Beugnot
Portsmouth
Keystone
Huntington High School
Huntington
J. K. Kretzinger
Pennsylvania Planing Mill
Daly
Lake Erie and Western Railway
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway
C. H. Rockwell
Fritz Lipper
H. L. Stonecifer
Calvin
Brice
Brice Syndicate
Joint Traffic Association
Lake Erie & Western
Central Traffic Association
Voluntary Relief Department
Pennsylvania Lines
Jacob Gindelsparger
Mr. Gindelsparger
Peter Pickard
Ning Car
White Elephant
East Main Street
Charles Muehlfeith
Chicago Civic Federation
Carcano
Civic Federation
Michigan
Frart House
John B. Manning
American Benevolent Association of
Manning
Dawson
V. Gutermuth
Glook
Ond Fur Howse
Indiana
D. Monahan
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