Ballston Bank Closes As Teller Is Accused Defaulter
Ballston New York First National Bank shuts doors amid probe into teller Charles E Fitcham alleged long term defalcation. Bank directors secure warrants and set bond while officials review deposit certificates and passbooks.
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Ing
Ballston
N. Y
Raed National Bank
National Bank
Pank
Charles E. Fitcham
J. S. Lamoreaux
George West
H. J. Donaldson
Fitcham
Graham
van Vranken
Lamoreaux
Bank placed in receivership after examination cites sole teller fault
Examination shows the teller alone responsible for the issue. Officials assert no losses to depositors are expected since the bank holds a $100,000 surplus and aims to cover the deficit. Bank capital of $100,000 remains unimpaired. Previous examination by Examiner VanVranken found no irregularities. Examiner E J Graham named temporary receiver by the comptroller of the currency for further inquiry.
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Lamoreaux
VanVranken
E. J. Graham
Comptroller of the Currency
Catholic Benevolent League Reports Profit From Pedre Party
At St Pauls school hall the Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana heard financial reports for a pedre party at Saengerhund hall. About 135 dollars were realized and members plan another members and families party. Committee includes Henry Nichter J F Becker J F Federspiel Frank Luly Louis Tegtmeyer. A January date will be set.
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St. Paul’s School Hall
Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
Saengerhund Hall
Henry Nichter
J. F. Becker
J. F. Federspiel
Frank Luly
Louis Tegtmeyer
Fort Wayne and Huntington Traction to Begin Runs
Manager Nelson announces that cars between Fort Wayne and Huntington will run in a few days. Linemen have wired near Broadway and finish work this week. Fare to Huntington will be forty cents with a round trip reduction.
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Nelson
Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Company
Huntington
Broadway
Sensational Divorce Granted for Hon. Sibyl Burnaby in London
A dispatch from London reports the Hon. Sibyl Burnaby has secured a divorce from Algernon Burnaby on grounds of desertion and cohabitation with Lady Sophie Scott, wife of Sir Samuel Scott and daughter of Lord Cadogan, viceroy of Ireland.
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New York
the Herald
London
Sibyl Burnaby
Lord Delamere
Algernon Burnaby
Sophie Scott
Sir Samuel Scott
Lord Cadogan
Ireland
Desperate jail break ends in Brown’s execution
Charles Brown, awaiting execution for murder, led a violent escape attempt at Mount Holly jail before being hanged at 10 05 AM. He attacked guards with a lead pipe and seized an axe before being overpowered and returned to his cell. Washington Hunter, a 70 year old retired farmer, was killed in the January 25 raid.
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Mount Holly
N. 3
Charles Brown
J. C. Diesinger
Camden
Brown
Washington Hunter
Riverside, N. J
John Young
Charlee Miller
Otto Keller
Hunter
Odell
Miller
Young
Court of Errors and Appeals
Inquest Held Over Hoagland Man Henry Fuhrman
Acting coroner Dr. A E VanBuskirk was called Tuesday evening to Hoagland to hold an inquest into the death of 68 year old Henry Fuhrman. Fuhrman died suddenly after returning home from work at the Henry Christian property four miles east of Hoagland.
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A. E. VanBuskirk
Hoagland
Henry Fuhrman
Fuhrman
Henry Christian
Sunday school and community notices in Wallen
The article notes strong Sunday school attendance and an Epworth League gathering planned for next Sunday at 7 30. Stephen Moore and family from Huntington return home after visits. Neema Keyser considers violin lessons this winter. Orville Surface resumes carpentry after a shoulder injury. Manilus Swank buys a new mill and moves in. Grosjean and Hugenard start grinding feed Thursdays after purchasing a new mill. Dennis Madden shows improvement.
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Stephen Moore
Huntington
Neema Keyser
Orville Surface
Manilus Swank
Grosjean
Hugenard
Dennis Madden
Christmas Social at Wallen School House Dec 18
The Wallen Sunday school will host a social at the school house on December 18 with an entertainment planned for Christmas. Everyone is invited to attend. An unrelated note mentions a dance at Walter Haire's, which was well attended but ended in a few fights and calls for a pause on dances.
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Cook
Madden
Wallen
William Reot
Felix Grosje
Walter Haire
Dawkins Protracted Meeting and Local Tidbits
Edgerton hosts a long Dawkins meeting as Roanoke businessman George Bloom resumes work. Laura Steger of Fort Wayne visited Edgerton relatives for Thanksgiving. John Anderson buys four wagons. Joe Collins and Woodburn family guests of Charley Dea hoff. Katy McNutt of Polling visits Edgerton daughter-in-law Katy Collett. Thanksgiving supper and fire dance at Isaac Bollinger. John Mervin buys horses and wagon. Rumor Joe Weitmer sells Maumee township farm for 3300. George Hamm sells farm north of Woodburn for 7000. A W Gregg sells hay to Niezer of Monroeville. Corn price climbs to eighty cents per hundred.
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Edgerton
George Bloom
Roanoke
Laura Steger
Fort Wayne
John Anderson
Joe Collins
Woodburn
Charley Deahoff
Katy McNutt
Polling
Jay County
Katy Collett
Isaac Bollinger
John Mervin
Joe Weitmer
Maysville
Maumee Township
George Hamm
A. W. Gregg
Mr. Niezer
Monroeville
Towler is a traveler mentioned by Logansport Reporter
William Krueger of the tea and coffee house accompanied a lady to the Wabash station. The dog, a poodle belonging to Krueger, boarded the train with the lady and remained aboard until the train disappeared toward Fort Wayne.
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Logansport
William Krueger
the Tea and Coffee House
Royal Baking Powder Heralds Trustworthy Goods
The notice extols Royal Baking Powder as safe and pure, praising its use in bread and pastries and warning shoppers to avoid alum-containing powders. It directs readers to purchase only Royal from ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. at 100 William St New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Dog Returned to Logansport After Telegram Mixup
A man attempted to have his dog removed from a train by telegraphing to Peru but the dog was not located until Fort Wayne. The telegram went to Fort Wayne, the dog was secured in the freight house, and on Saturday morning it was loaded onto another train and sent back to Logansport.
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Peregrinary Poodie
Peru
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Merit Manufacturing Facility Grows on Calhoun Street
The Merit Manufacturing Company shows rapid expansion with a new Calhoun Street plant. One hundred fifty workers are employed and Manager A. E. Harris reports ample orders on hand to sustain growth and production momentum.
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Merit Manufacturing Company
Calhoun Street
A. E. Harris
Factory Near Limit Reaches March 1 Target
A factory moves toward its limit with a deadline set for March 1. Management warns of potential production changes as demand and output strain operations.
Hugh Stewart Reported Very Ill at Home
Hugh Stewart a well known Republican politician is seriously ill at his home at the corner of Butler and Harrison streets. He had been indisposed for several days and his condition worsened suddenly yesterday.
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Hugh Stewart
Butler and
Harrison Streets
Stewar
Probasco and Reichelderfers Visit Maysville Friends
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Probasco, Miss Mayme Reichelderfer and Miss Lola Reichelderfer spent Sunday with friends at Maysville.
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Mayme Reichelderfer
Lola Reichelderfer
Maysville
Lost Scotch collie dog yellow and white
Reward offered for return of a Scotch collie with yellow and white coat. Last seen near 261 Weat Berry street. Return to owner for reward.
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Weat Berry Street
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Ballston, N. Y
Teller
MT. Holly
N. J
Epworth League
Dawkins
Towler
Birmond Rue
Rogers
Cour House
J. L. Sievert
Optician and Jeweler
Fort Wayne, Ind
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