Irregular Warrants Cast Shadow Over County Treasury
Investigators probing irregularities by the treasurer’s office face difficulties as fake warrants were cashed. Warrant cashing targeted by strangers aided by officials, with Emmett Huggies and a circuit of county workers under scrutiny. Court actions and new deposition laws push officials to reveal irregularities and reform in the handling of warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasuree
Andianapolis
Emmett Huggies
Board of Commissioners
Krow
Revetgular Wetrrants
Maroin
Tad Dager Pritchard Io
Adwert
Bryan Delivers Humorous Speech Before Indiana Democrats
Former presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan addresses the Indiana Democratic club, praising Democrats and Republicans, sharing stories, and urging support for the Denver convention. The event includes remarks from state party leaders and a table of gubernatorial hopefuls, with laughter and applause throughout.
Greatest Personal Triumph for Bryan in Indianapolis
William Jennings Bryan, humbly prominent in private life, drew vast crowds in Indianapolis for a two day visit. Ministers, students, and crowds at Grand hotel and Central Christian church cheered his talks. He spoke to Indiana Law School students and addressed youth with famed enthusiasm before returning to private affairs at the Grand hotel.
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Indianapolis
Tndianapolis
William Jennings Brven
Brian
Indiana
Grand Hotel
Chistiany
Larmen
Central Christian Church
Van
Caleb Mills
Shortridge Nigh School
Nan
Bryan
YM. Co. A
Winnis Street
Indiana Law School
Ulm
Unclear City Officials Linked to Southward Trip Facilities
Fragmentary report mentions County Auditor Georges W Lindemith Deputy County Auditor Cal Brown and Attorney Bennerk at a Bryan banquet in Indianapolis with references to positions at various offices. Vague notes of travel through the southwest and Mexico, and a Sanitary Wealth Omear Ketrow tied to a hearth office. Scattered names appear with mentions of scarlet fever cases in Mensuit towngap and suffering children in Nan Teste.
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Georges W. Lindemith
Cal Brown
Bennerk
Bryan
Indinapolis
Marry Tepper
al Rosal
Kegel
Southswest
Mexico
Constantine Srey
Ann Anton Wells
John Krock
Nan Teste
Estella Platter Seeks Divorce in Concord Township
Mrs Estella Platter of Concord Township appears in a public notice seeking a divorce. The document mentions alimony and child support provisions, naming parties including the husband and likely attorney involvement.
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Ins
Estella
Platter
Concord Township
Iaree Double Holidays Due 1908 Calendar Trick
A quirky notice explains how 1908 yields three holidays on Saturdays Washington's Birthday Memorial Day and the Fourth of July due to leap year shifts. It notes how February gains a day, pushing holidays earlier and aligning weekdays, with Memorial Day first cited as affected and the broader calendar disruption discussed.
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Alierta
Washington
Saunday
Thleves
Celme
Providence
G. AR
Washington Birthday Program At South Whitley School
South Whitley students plan a Friday program at the school house chapel to mark Washington’s birthday. The senior class will present a Dickensian mock trial, with instrumental music by the high school orchestra. Proceeds from Chinese entertainment will be donated to the piano fund.
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Washington
Geecn
School House Chapel
South Whitley
Tid
School House
Hecht
Chin
Gilbert Couple Host Pleasant Hearts Party in Lagrange
Mr and Mrs Almon Gilbert entertained about thirty guests at their High Street home in Lagrange Indiana on a Valentine themed evening. Hearts featured on cards and decorations with a two course luncheon served late. First prize went to Mrs William Gratt and consolation to Frank Smith.
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Quesn
King Ecards
William Gratt
Frank Smith
New Columbia City Church Brotherhood Forms locally
In Columbia City Indiana on February 17 members of the United Brethren church remained after services and resolved to organize a church brotherhood to advance the church Christian spirit and citizenship. A meeting next Sunday will complete the group as funds of 201 were raised for church improvements including a furnace. The move follows recent organization of Presbyterian and Methodist brotherhoods, signaling revived moral and religious life in the community.
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Columbia City
Ind
United Brethren Church
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Brotherhood of St Paul
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
United Brethren
Rheumatic Remedy Urges Free Trial Across County
A bold ad proclaims that every rheumatic in the county should try the “Rheumatic Remedy Urie-O” at the publisher’s expense. It claims the remedy cures virtually all rheumatism and invites readers to mail their names and addresses to Smith Drug Co for a free bottle with full testing directions.
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Avery
Ben Gath
Rheyna- Hem
Syracuse
Ko Y
Vries
Fort Way Oy
Meyer Bron Company
Calbiin
South Whitley Plans Rare Treat With Clayton Jubiles Singers
Young organizers in South Whitley Indiana negotiate to bring the Clayton Jubiles Singers, a ten member color group, to town in April. The troupe, famed in Dayton Grand Rapids Indianapolis and other cities, commands about 3150 per engagement but aims to secure an open date at a lower price to fit South Whitley plans. The organizers report progress toward a Gretport venue for an April appearance.
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South Whitley
Inds Fein
Lalgments
Fib
South Carolina
Clayton Jubiles Singers
Dayton
Grand Rapids
Minn
Indianapolis
Inn
Whitley
Gret
Promoter Gump Amid Brown County Farm Ties and Church Demolition
Local notices report Fel.iz B. F Fan Gump, once promoter of Van Camp Burial Vault, owning a Brown County farm near Oliver Pontius. Tucker Church Torn Down. Gertian Baptist Church near Horace Tuckee’s farmstead removed. Swihart buys brick remains. State horse disposal law sparks court questions after “Old Joe” trade mishap in Silver Lake. replevin case set for Feb 24. Sophia Pratt, 80, dies near North Manchester after a fall. revival services by Wright halted due to sickness. Aged couple, 90 and 86, reported seriously ill at J im Parket’s home. Tom ix kills a valuable family puppy for medical reasons. owner disputes.
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Claypool. Ind
Fan Gump
van Camp Burial Vault Company
Claypool
Brown County
Ingiana
Oliver Pontius
Tucker
Gertian Baptist
Pmikard)i
Inter Horace Tuckee
Niles West
Swihart
Ony
Old Joe
Willa Gaines
Olsypol
Silver Lake
Jon Telson
Babenck
Titian Nehureh
Clayton Miller
Fav
Wright
Silver Is Home
Aormant
Burke
Gad Afry
I. Walters
Parket
Tom
Baby Gupied Monday at Jhurubusco
A six month old baby died following a four day illness after being cared for by Mrs John Vontelney in Milford Indiana. The funeral services were held Monday and Rev Father Foret officiated. Groves hosted a Sunday gathering in Milford with a formal dinner and a decoratively adorned North Henry Street home.
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Jhurubusco
Tad
John Vontelney
Paritionite
Sunil
Father Foret
Milford
Ind
Pot
Groves
North Henry Sterot Cwr
Late crowd departs after gathering at Mrs Groves
A fragment notes a late hour gathering with several attendees listed by name. The text mentions Mrs. Groves and names such as Cecil Overlease Escher Torlun Opal Holuw ay Butt Cushmai Spru Saylor online Smith Hazel Stout, but the remainder of the sentence is garbled.
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Eiel
Mrs. Groves
Lisesses
Cecil Overlease
Escher Torlun
Opal_Holuway
Butt Cushmai
Spru Saylor
Online Smith Hazel Stout
Aad Ed Aati
Milford man to open grocery in Main Street building
Chad C. Newey of Dilford plans to open a grocery store in his brick Main Street room in the near future. Neest previously ran a pool and hand room in the same building but will abandon that venture to pursue the grocery business, a move supported by local residents.
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Milford
Ind
Chad C. Newey
Dilford
Main Street
Neest
Dusi- Hess
Nerse
Hamilton Knights of Pythias to celebrate anniversary
Hamilton Indiana February 27 Members of Hamilton Knights of Pythias will celebrate their fourth anniversary Wednesday. All members are asked to attend K P hall with well filled baskets for an old fashioned picnic dinner and music from noon to 2 PM A public meeting will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in the evening An interesting program of music and tributes will be rendered Rev W A Mek a Tril will deliver an address
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Hamilton
Ind
Knish of
Pythias
K. of P. Hall
Methodist Episcopal Church
W A. Meka
Lagrange High School Orchestra Makes Hit Debut
The Lagrange High School orchestra delivered a strong public debut in Agrange Indiana. Manager Moriinsky of the Majestic Theater arranged between-show features, boosting the young ensemble’s exposure and audience appeal.
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Lagrange High School
Agrange
Moriinsky
Majestic Theater
Lima High Orchestra Praise Sparks Audiences
The article notes the audience pleased by the orchestra played during film showings. It mentions Lima high school claiming top orchestra status, and details a Friday rehearsal with George Boesinger directing and solo violin. Personnel include Paul Thomas, Blossom Draw, Archie Jones, Bernice Kerr, John Lamson, Almond Kerr, Harry Haigland, Leslie Gir Mire, and Charles Dries. Debby Frenk Bratt from Fort Wayne and Miss Thames wed at One Christian Church parsonage with J A Benton officiating. The ceremony began at 6:15 pm, with guests arriving earlier at 4285 o'clock previously. the scene depicts a small-town wedding and school orchestra recital.
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Lima High School
Simte
Silva
Itar
George Boesinger
Boesinger
Las
Violln
Paul Thomas
Blossom Draw
Archie Jones
Miss Bernice Kerr
Corneta
Ohn Lamson
Arthur Bak
Almond Kerrn
Harry Haigland
Trambone
Leslie Girmire
Charles Dries
Warsaw
Ind
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Bratt
Fort Warne
Mtiss
Thames
al Thomas
Christian Church
Ter
J A. Benton
Penpla
Fort Wayne
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