Rensselaer Doctor Shot by Deranged Son
In Rensselaer Dr Ira B Washburn a prominent physician was shot in his parlor by Joseph Marshall oldest son of Atty Ralph Marshall of the town. The young man a former Philippines Army veteran fled and was later found in a cemetery in a terror stricken condition. His actions stem from a deranged mind and hatred for army officers. Also reported Medaryville man Otto Dumpke found dead along Clover Leaf tracks near Frankfort in a mutilated condition. Foul play suspected as pocket book contained little cash and evidence aimed to destroy clues. Funeral held at German Lutheran church with burial in church cemetery.
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Rensselaer
Ira B. Washburn
Joseph Marshall
Ralph Marshall
Philippines
Dr. Washburn
Philippine Army
Young Marshall
Medaryville
Otto Dumpke
Frankfort
K. of P
Dumpke
Texas
Francesville area eyed for interurban road plans
Local optimism runs high as Francesville residents anticipate an upcoming interurban railroad link this summer. Business leaders worry only about possible longterm consequences while several notices advertise land for sale and seed corn for sale in the surrounding counties.
Air Line survey shifts toward Indiana towns for electric route
Indiana surveyors for the Indianapolis and Chicago Traction Company advance toward Stoutsburg in Jasper county with plans for an electric line from Lafayette to Chicago. Jno A Shafer, chief engineer, notes temporary town alignments with potential changes. the line would cut past Francesville and connect with the Gifford railroad, aiming for Chicago while controlling regional passenger traffic. Mrs Cyrus Ball and son Merl travel to Marion after a telegram reports her brother's serious illness.
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Indianapolis & Chicago Traction Company
Tribune
Stoutaburg
Jasper County
Charles F. Knowlton
Lafayette
Chicago
Indianapolis
Stoutsburg
Gifford
McCoysburg
Wolcott
Francesville
A.C. Mallon
C. O. Hayes
Brook Street
Shafer
Franceaville
Cyrus Ball
Merl
Marion
Dentist Dr J E Shill to Visit Francesville
Dr J E Shill, dentist of Winamac, will be in Francesville on Wednesday and Thursday May 1 and 2 for all kinds of dental work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office with Dr T W Kelsey.
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J. E. Shill
Winamac
Francesville
T. W. Kelsey
Local Shop Ads and Social Notes from Rural Indiana
Clark's offers fish at 1c each and bananas at 10c while Findow shades and linoleum at Prewett's headline area. The four year old son of Steve Timmons is slowly recovering from pneumonia. Mrs. C B Reproglem and son John have returned to Rensselaer. The visit of Mr and Mrs Posey and Miss Kruger from Medaryville and San Pierre is noted. The Johnsons visited Wanatah past Sunday. J A Hayworth mentioned. Johnson is foreman of the Postal Telegraph repair gang. Nolans seek eggs. Ratliff offers eye care.
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Steve Timmons
Posey
Seed Corn Walker's Golden Dent Grows Well Says Lew Huddleston
Lew Huddleston of Winamac Indiana reports seed corn variety Golden Dent shows strong germination with about 98 percent expected to grow. He notes favorable conditions for planting and aims to boost yields.
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Walker
Golden Dent
Lew Huddleston
Winamac
Ind
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Jasper Co
Clark’s
Monon News
Haviland
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Pulaski Co
L.reveal
Paulding
Ohio
Stephen Eldridge
Herman Ahiers
T. J. McCoy
McCoys
George P. Hays
McHugh
Bel Dan W. Simms
Lafayet
L. M. Ratuirr
Jeweler & Optician
West Side
Axe
Inna
Interurban
Myers-Williams Land Company
Francesville, Indiana
Clark's
Findow
Banans
Grewett’s
Nolans
Prewett’s
Ratliff
Optician
C. B. Reproglem
John
E. A. Morlan
The
Northern Illinois College of Ophthmology and Otology
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Jewelry Department
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Indiana, Illinois & Town Railroad Company
Roformwe
Thomas Fitzpatrick
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