Coachman shoots self after drink troubles at home
Roy Gaskill, 22 or 23, a longtime Hoffman household employee, shot himself in the head with the Hoffman revolver at 720 West Berry Street. Authorities say drink troubles and the employer's reprimand over the habit led to the tragedy. the body was found in the Hoffmans' kitchen after the act. Coroner called. Mrs Gaskill and infant away visiting relatives.
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Yrent
Furtily
Witteh
Wii
Roy Gaskill
Turiye Fouy
Couchtau
Miro Dred Moftma
Wimself
Huffman
West
Berry Street
Gaslill
Iluiself
Aldeud
Wlw. Buenett
A. J. Kouler
Sin
Gaskill
Mr. Hoffman
Atvara
Guakil
Hoffman
Martha
Ile Home
Homan
Vino
Gassell
Gawkill
Mitt
Twoemontas
West Superior
Gaskd
Babe
Devatur
Tragic shooting shocks Port Warne family after
Mrs Roy Waakih of Port Warne learns her husband shot himself near Fort Wayne. Six weeks old daughter Lion left with her parents Mrs and Mr Wentz Stevens in Decatur. Mrs Gaskill, formerly Ola Stevens, mourns as friends grieve. The notice describes Decoration Day events and immediate family reactions.
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Klay News Durean
Decatur
Ind
Roy Waakih
Port Warne
Lion
Wentz Stevens
Ltr
Veleck
Fort Wayne
Gasidll
Surls in Red Having Trouble at Decatur
Elst News Bureau reports Decatur Indiana May 2 where the Girls In Red at the carnival face legal action. Piano salesman John Stoneburner sues managers Rayburg and Afaner for $40 damages and attachment after a tent collapse during a storm damaged his piano and other property.
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Elst News
Decotur
Ind
John Stoneburner
Squire Smith
Mesars
Rayburg
Afaner
Liane Durner
Liane Durner Claing
Steneburner
Decatur Minor News Roundup in Decatur Indiana May 40
Local court sessions suspended today with memorial services planned. Judge Merrymen to Winchester Monday as special judge. Judge Macy to handle Decatur court. Social notices include gatherings of the Shaflers and Wirths, Young Matron club dinner marking season close, and visits among local families.
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Decatur
Ind
Merrymen
Winchester
Macy
Fred
C. ¢. Shafler
Dugan
Will Schrock
F. M.“Schirmeyer
Roy Archbold
Clearlake
Rufus Allison
Bhi
Wertha Winch
Fort Warne
Mark Hollway
Ies
Thomas
Florence McFeeler
Fort Wayne
James Bain
J. Ge Ellingham
J. C. Sutton
Alex, Murray
Harry
Mont Evans
DeLong
J. QC
Neptune
Ina Sverett
Margaret
Alery Hite
Letrie Kintz
George Langhenry
Marsh Burdy
Columbus
Nlht
Westerfeld
Memorial Services In Honor Of Purdue's Dead
Pur due university in Lafayette Ind held a campus memorial for seventeen victims of the PyRlse wreck on October 31, 1202. University leaders from president to janitor joined in a solemn, unified observance to honor the fallen and mark the occasion as a noble, lasting tribute.
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Purdue
Lafayette
Ind
Pure University
Hidena
Romantic scandal at Fort Sheridar exposures two enlisted men
Lieutenant Colonel Maley leads investigation into a party at Fort Sheridar that let two women posing as soldiers enter barracks. Trumpeter Rentz and Private McCarthy are accused, a photo at Monroe gallery reveals the breach, and the affair ends with punishment for the men while the women face no clear penalty.
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McCarthy
Monroe
Iade
Tao
Rents
Highwood
Memory of all who served marked by large parade
More than 3,500 participants joined the exercises and marched in the procession, a principal feature of the ceremonies, honoring the memory of those who served.
Boarding house inquiry sparks want ad interests
A reader recalls a recent question about a good boarding house and notes there is something of interest in today’s want ads for the man who asked.
Geneva saloon remonstrance filed in Decatur
Bears and Juday representing demonstrators against the saloon of Wabash township arrived in Decatur and filed with County Auditor C D Lewton at 8 o clock. The remonstrance, supported by 526 voters, shows an overwhelming majority. Yesterday was the last day to file.
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Dy Kiar Nowa Bureau
Decatur
Ind
Bears
Geneva
Wabash Township
C.D Lewton
Miller remonstrance canvass led by county commissioners
A fragment reports that Miller’s remonstrance prompted action by the Lhn county dammie sioners at thole Januseselon with Owens scheduled next Monday. The canvass for ey Temanatranie began only Inst eadov.
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Miller
Lhn County
Thole Januseselon
Owens
Garrett teacher receives degree of Ph B
Carretty Indiana May 20 The town boasts graduates this spring including Flora Thompson Jones who studied at Chicago University for four years and will receive the degree of Ph B bachelor of philosophy next month She was a teacher here and will resume teaching in the fall.
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Rist News Turesu
Carretty
Ind
Thety Cain
Mirs
Flora, Thompson—Jones
Chicago University
Forgery case and crime reports at local hotel
A. Holsworth is held for investigation after police say a forged signature on a check drawn on the First Bank allowed him to cash $12 to $23 at the Commercial Hotel. A misused $10 payment followed, with Holsworth later claimed as a government agent. Burglary at A J Roussey furniture goes uncompleted as thieves flee after smashing a rear window. Local yard encroachment and Creamery thefts noted. An elderly man rode to a cemetery to honor Decoration Day, leaving his bicycle against a tree.
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A. J. Roussey
Harrison Atreec
C. Aurentz
Mear Miller
Lincoln Avenue
Tindenwoon Cemetery
Invest Your Time In Answering Want Ads
A proverb urges readers to invest time in answering want ads, claiming that consistent effort yields dividends in life. It emphasizes small, regular actions can compound into meaningful rewards.
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Fife
Iowa Battle Over U S Senatorship In Campaign Turbulence
Des Moines reports a heated Iowa senate race with Governor Cummins and Senator Allison mounting opposing campaigns. Cummins claims a strong walkaway in the Tenth and Eleventh districts, with added support in the Fourth and Seventh. Allison backers project a solid statewide majority, citing gains in the First through Ninth districts and farmer backing as key.
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Uie
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Ailison
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Senate
Fine scrap among the wool buyers
Blackford county sheep raisers complain of wool buyers arranging schemes to control prices. Prices rose briefly to 18 and 44 cents per pound as firms push to keep wool with buyers. One buyer forms a combine to buy third, paying in cents with cash prizes to raise profits. War season delays market entries.
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Blackford
Hartford
Mahy
Farmers Satisfied Despite Rain Put Crop Outlook at Risk
Readable farm notes report farmers content with rain yet warn continued wet weather may delay corn planting and rust fears grow in wheat. Northern region observer says wildly shifting sun and rain hinder growth, while weeds threaten corn as ground footing worsens. Millers note rain slows soil work and worsens crop losses. New York financial brief follows with bank deposit figures and earnings snapshot.
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Garrett and Lea of ENS Office Here
Klst News Bureau reportsGarrett and Lea of ENS Office relocate headquarters from Indianapolis to this city and open a new office. Felek, chairman of the state board of railroad vegetation committee, transferred his headquarters to lead labor movement matters. Watson, a Republican from Indiana, involved in state and national railroad text station topics.
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Ll Feelek
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Little Boy Drowned at Lake Wawasee
Arthur Cobb four, son of Mr and Mrs George Cobb, drowned near Lake View hotel Lake Wawasee today about noon. He slipped from the pier while playing and fell in. Rescue efforts lasted about an hour but were unsuccessful. The Cobbs reside in Goshen but spend summers at the lake where Mr Cobb operates a launch.
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Adams County Issues Marriage License in Decatur
In Decatur Tud May 30 a marriage license was issued to Fred Roe age 21 of Blue Creek Township and Daisy Galloway age unknown. The filing lists Nathan Roe and Katie Roe as parents. The groom’s residence is Blue Creek and the bride’s origin is Blus Orcele Township.
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Tamer
Blue Creek Township
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Daisy Galloway
Peter Gaughter
Tames and
Lagrange Area Briefs: Visits and Travel Mentioned
Eliza McKibben visited Klinger Jeke to stay with daughter Mrs Frank Roop at the cottage. Mire Gay Holsinger visits Lima relatives. Jessie Parker, former Las Aranga teacher, heads to Fort Wayne for summer. Miss Michel Hover of Kendallville visits. Ida Alshonee of Middlebury travels to Kenyaville for a few days with friends and relatives.
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Miss Iva Gaiser Guests at Commencement Week
Miss Iva Gaiser of Walcottville stayed with her brother Superintendent J. M. Gaiser during commencement exercises this week. Mr and Mrs William Bingham of Detroit are visiting their daughter Mrs FP A Masten this week.
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Indiana Wheat Ad Is Best Grain Says Millers
Indiana Millers association launches campaign to educate the public that wheat grown in Indiana is the best for bread. A committee including T. S Buss, Edgar H Evans, and David Anderson will promote Indiana wheat interests. Delegates report Indiana wheat crop in strong condition, supporting home flour use.
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Indiana, Millers’ Association
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Edgar H. Evans
Indianapolis
David Anderson
Noblesville
Tpiliam Stratton
Inedaha
Bargain sale of modern house with bath and furnace
For sales room a modern house offers bath and furnace at a bargain. Located at 132 East Woodland Avenue, interested buyers may inquire for details and price.
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