Tragic Peoria Lacon Case Ends In Death
In Peoria county an elderly real estate dealer, Mrs. Nellie Thomasson, dies in Lacon after a brutal confrontation with Richard and Jennis Higgins of Peoria. Richard Higgins, 26, is jailed for murder while his sister corroborates his account of a disputed letter and a sudden assault in the Rock Island depot waiting room. Mrs. Thomasson had not lived with her husband for three years, and a witness says the attack occurred Saturday noon.
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Peoria, i
Nellie Thomasson
Lacon
Richard
Jennis Higgins
John C. Higgins
Peoria County
Higgins
Thomasson
Rock Island
St. Louis
Young Higgins
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a child cough remedy that acts at the source of coughing croup and la grippe, claims instant relief, draws out inflammation, heals and soothes, and enables lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissue. Sold by Meyer Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros. Co
Claims Lodge Branded Him Suit Against Modern Woodmen
Roland Hunnewell of Des Moines sues the Modern Woodmen lodge in Petersen Lodge for 5000 alleging he was braiding during initiation. Attorney A E Hobart of Cherokee represents Hunnewell. Also notes a medical ad for PAZO OINTMENT and reports the death of Carrie Scott near Leesburg from arsenic ingestion amid a personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lown
Roland Hunnewell
Oone
Thns
Peterson Lodge
A. E. Hobart
Fort Wayne Clearing House Move Nears Signatures
The Fort Wayne Clearing House association project advances with draft articles awaiting bank representatives' signatures. Some bankers favor its expense, others oppose, while supporters claim it will streamline daily bank settlements. By-laws require six months of operation for member eligibility, and organizers aim to complete the setup by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Clearing House Association
Bryan Ends His Tour of Indiana
Louisville dispatch reports W J Bryan left Louisville for Parkersburg West Virginia to speak against imperialism and unite Democrats for Parker and Davis. He praised Indiana voters predicting a Parker Davis plurality and noted unity among silver Democrats despite Republican tariffs and special privileges.
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Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Parkersburg
W. Va
Davis
Indiana
Parker
Mr. Bryan
New Albany
Democrata
Bryan
Market House Square
Mgr
Kentucky
Phoenix Hall Garden
Parker and
Indiana WCTU meets in Columbus for 31st convention
The Indiana Women's Christian Temperance Union opened its thirty-first state convention in Columbus with nearly 200 delegates. President's annual report was read by Mrs. Culla Wayhinger, and treasurer Miss Alice Palmer reported 4,822 members, up 600, and $405 in the treasury. Palmer announced her resignation due to other commitments. Wells county leads in membership with ten unions and 161 members. Delegates continued arriving by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Indicoma Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Culla Wayhinger
Alice Palmer
Stolen paper ads recovered in Kokomo haul
Police found nearly a ton of advertising matter in a car of paper scrap tied to a St. Louis firm. The packages included posters lithographs and heralds for Louisiana Purchase expo attractions. The paper was stolen from a St. Louis freight depot sold to a junk dealer and sent to Kokomo for return to St. Louis.
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Kokomo
Ind
Taylor
St. Louis
Lewis Kuerr
Official Short Ends Life in Meon County Recorder Case
Bloomington NL Oct 21 Recorder Matthew B R Cunningham of Meon county shot himself at 3 pm after years of suspected mismanagement in the recorder’s office. A deputy replaced by the recorder’s wife, and a grand jury and board of supervisors pursued issues of shortage. Bondsmen agreed to cover any missing funds as investigations followed and the recorder’s debt remained unsettled.
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Bloomington
Matthew BR. Cunningham
Meon County
Uullel
Recorder
Brand Jury
Tramp saves young woman in South Bend assault
Miss Ella Sherman was found alone in her south side home when a ruffian attacked her with chloroform. A passerby interrupted the struggle, the assailant died, and the intruder admitted he was a tramp while seeking food.
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South Bend
Ind
Ella Sherman
Henry Sherman
Tobacco merger clash reaches New Zealand court
Frenton New Zealand October 21 Julius Eikelheimer and others appeal Vice Chancellor Pitney's ruling refusing to enjoin the merger of American Tobacco Consolidated Tobacco and Continental Tobacco. The injunction was denied last Wednesday and merger articles were filed with the secretary of state on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenton
N. Z
Julius
Eikelheimer
Pitney
American Tobacco Company
Consolidated
Tobaccs Company
Continental Tobacco Company
Jointer Burst Causes Minor Injuries at Bourbon Mill
A jointer burst nearly wrecked the Acker saw mill in Bourbon injuring three workers slightly. The incident prompted a shutdown for inspection as officials investigated the cause and assessed damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Bourbon
Pill Pleasure Promotes Liver Cleansing Pill Tone
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as pleasant liver cleansing pills that rid the system of bile without griping or weakening. The copy claims they gently tone stomach, vet and bowels and notes Mayer Bros Co sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Mayer Bros, Co
Jail Delivery Foiled in Indiana Prison Break Attempt
Bloomington residents recount an attempted jail delivery by Milton Tow and Dave Beasley who were jailed for lawrence county murder. They pried a hole in the ceiling of the tower cell and planned to remove a body, then replaced the floor to hide the escape. The scheme followed the Bryantsville riot where three men died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Milton Tow
Dave Beasley
Trilfor
Lawrence County
Bryantsville
Bluffton Citizen Dies From Heart Paralysis
A well known Bluffton citizen, Dreler & Bro. C, FE, Rinshart, died Thursday afternoon from paralysis of the heart. The article also warns readers not to ask advice for coughs and colds and promotes To by's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy sold locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby
Dreler & Bro
Rinshart
Bluffton
Fort Wayne Plans Big Electric Power Station and Traction Merger
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction firms plan a major power station at $800000 to $1000000, with a five hour buffer car link to Indianapolis after merging with city lines. Expert engineers surveying sites narrow to five for a central terminal. plans include extending electric lights and improving Port Wayne lines. E. Folsom promoted to general superintendent for the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley system.
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Omesaln
Orl Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
al- Hed
Fort Wayne
W. Kelsey Schoept
L Ia
Eity
Port Wayne
Ines
Indianapolis
Polsom
Logansport
E. ©. Folsom
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley
Folsom
Niezer Addresses Parker and Davis Club in Columbia City
Fort Wayne's Hon M Niezer spoke to the Parker and Davis club Wednesday night. The crowd filled the headquarters as the young orator discussed campaign issues in plain terms and avoided mudslinging. Part of the Hoot Owl orchestra provided music. Henry Fuelling of Root township, Adams county, lost three fingers in a coin shredder.
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Niezer
Columbia City
M. Niezer
Fort, Wayne
Parker and Davis Club
Alte
Gary Taker
Hoot Owl
Henry Fuelling
Root Township
Adams County
Pioneer Copeland remembered at Wawaka home
Noble county pioneer John R. Copeland 81 celebrated at his Wawaka residence as local residents recall his longtime community influence. The Northern Indiana gossip column also notes retirements, trials, accidents, and crimes affecting nearby towns including Churubusco, Goshen, Bluffton, Huntington and Logansport with brief mentions of Mill explosions, fires, assaults, and riots.
Schulz Kappel Wedding Quiet Cathedral Ceremony
Mrs Grace Kappel and Dr Frederick J Schulz were wed Thursday evening at 8 at Rev P F Roche residence of the Cathedral officiating The ceremony was quiet with out of town guests Mrs W A Dewey of Ann Arbor Mich and Arthur and Adolph Schulz students at Michigan University The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs George B Wagner of 620 East Jefferson Street
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P. F. Roche
Grace Kappel
Frederick J. Schulz
Mrs. Schulz
George B. Wagner
East Jefferson Street
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Wood's Pine Syrup Advise
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach issues, urging use before illness worsens. It also promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup to treat colds before they seize the lungs, directed to druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Thomas
Dr. Wood
Itch Relieved at Last with Donn’s Ointment
It’s one mistake to think itchy piles cannot be cured and another to endure pain a day longer. Donn’s Ointment offers instant relief and a permanent cure available at drug stores for five times cents.
Indiana Taxable Wealth Report 1903 Values by County
State statistician Johnson releases the biennial 1903 Indiana wealth report showing lands and improvements valued at 693 805 373 with an 11 percent four year rise. Counties with highest land values include Allen Lake Marion and Tippecanoe. total property valuation 1 5546 62 174. Per capita wealth and farm land notes are summarized.
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Indianapolis
Johnson
Indiana
Allen
Denton
Lake
Tippecanoe
Marion
Soldiers Attend Wedding At Bride's Home
Members of company D attended in a body the wedding of Miss Edna Adessa Gruber and William H. Jackson on a Wednesday evening at the bride's home 2724 Henna street. The ceremony at 6 o'clock was conducted by Rev. A. A. P. McGaw and Rev. J. N. Field. The bridal party descended the stairs to a wedding march played by Miss Louise Meyer. The rooms were decorated with chrysanthemums carnations and autumn foliage. The bride wore white crepe de chine over white taffeta and carried brides roses. A three course supper followed. Out of town guests included Dir. and Mrs. L. B. Jackson of Lagrange Mrs. Harry Ressler of Huntington and Mr. and Mrs. Ottle Horn of Roanoke.
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Company D
Edna Adessa Gruber
William H. Jackson
Henna Street
Jackson
A. A. P. McGaw
J. N. Field
College Girls Run a Store to Aid Bryn Mawr Fund
Bryn Mawr College students opened a basement grocery shop in Rockefeller hall to support the college building fund. Miss Anna M Branson initiated the venture, stocking items from sardines to biscuits and preserves. The shop operates 4 to 6 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with profits directed to the library fund.
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Philadelphia
College Building Fund
Bryn Mawr
Anna M. Branson
Rockefeller Hall
Newbrary
Miracle recovery after major lung and rib removal
St Howard W Ferris of Batesburg South Carolina fully recovered from an August operation at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Doctors reports say he had his right lung removed along with all ribs on that side after pneumonia infection. He returned home as progress continued and breathing improved though difficult.
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Philadelphia
Howard W. Ferris
South Carolina
Hahnemann
Batesburg
S.C
Ferris
Hille
Frain and Dignan Tie in Open Ceremony at Home
Miss Lottie Fram and George Dignan wed last night at 2022 Force Street in a Church of Christ ceremony led by Rev. E W Allen. A two courses supper followed with musical numbers by Prof. Barnhart, marking a simple home ceremony.
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Lottie Fram
George Dignan
Force Street
E. W. Allen
West Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
Prof
Barnhart
Mystery in Death Thought Death By Own Action
Montpelier Indiana October 21 Mrs Frank Shanley sister in law of David McDowell shot herself just over her right ear and died. Bodies found by Mrs Frank Denny as dinner was carried to her room. Note and receipt from a Rebekah judge in Chicago pinned to a lace curtain claim ownership of a home. Diamonds valued at 1500 linked to quarrel with McDowell. Suspect Louis Neff alias Mrs Shanley. companion Mr Charles Henley fled after arrest for unlawful association. Police and coroner involved. search ongoing for Henley.
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Montpelier
Ind
Frank Shanley
David McDowell
Frank Denny
Shanley
Louis Neff
Hartford City
Rebekah
Chicago
Lonie Neff
Mr. McDowell
Mrs. Neff
Doctor Amputates Arm for Cancer in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind Oct 21 Dr Wy Q Jenkins performed an arm amputation on 68 year old Thomas Muholern after cancer made it necessary near the shoulder The patient withstood the shock well and the operation is reported as likely to prove entirely successful
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Terre Haute
Ind
Wy Q Jenkins
Lkely
Thomas Muholern
Can You Eat v B Taylor Obriesman Tex
Prominent Obriesman merchant B Taylor says a weak stomach ruined his health and weight. After trying Kodol Digestive Cure he improved after four bottles and regained strength. The ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and is endorsed by Meyer Bros Co.
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V. B. Taylor
Obriesman
Tex
Dane
Meyer Bros. Co
ZIEGLER HURLBUT WEDDING AT HURLBUT HOME
Miss Fanna Marguerite Hurlbut became the bride of Frank Ziegler in a home ceremony at 8 o'clock on Jackson street. Rev. Asher S. Preston of Wayne Street M E Church officiated before a small circle of relatives.
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Jackson Street
Fanna Marguerite
Frank Ziegler
Asher 8. Preston
Wayne Street
M. E. Church
Butcher Whips Mayor in Haunts of Metcalf Incident
In Yerra Haute Indiana on October 21, butcher Rice from Metcalf Tennessee struck Mayor Philip Bennett after the mayor refused to drive out a farmer selling home cured meat to Rice’s customers. The mayor had Rice arrested for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerra Haute
Ind
Whileiam Rice
Metcalf
Philip Bennett
Rice
Bronchitis Cure Claim From Danville Woman
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and never found relief until using Foley's Honey and Tar. The product is sold by Drenloy and Bra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Smith
Danville
Iil
Foley
Dreloy & Bra
Goshen Jail Wedding Ties Couple Before Imprisonment
Miss Wyla Mock of Goshen wed George Wilson in the Goshen county jail. Wilson, under an indeterminate sentence to the reformatory at Jeffersonville for stealing a bicycle, will be sent to begin his term in a few days. The couple had been lovers prior to his arrest.
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Wyla Mock
Goshen
George &. Wilson
Reformatory
Teffersonville
Wilson
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Good Tor Children
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Short Ends Life
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Fighting Tobacco
Northern
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Noble County
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Churubusco
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William Apgar
Elihart Pointer
Edward Murrey
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Wabash River
Huntington
Mr& Rae Anderman Krauss
Crystal Krauss
Roanoke
Fred Alor
Marshal Fields
Schulz-Kappel
Allen County
Asda
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Eeetee
Dignan-Fram
Loses
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