Mother's mistake kills two Mohler children in Michigan
In Manton Michigan a mother mistook arsenate of lead for baking powder and baked biscuits for the family leading to the deaths of two children aged 10 and 14. The father did not eat the poisoned food and later fell ill. Relatives rushed to assist as investigators probed the deadly error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mohler
Manton
Michigan
Mohler
Fred Himes
Wesley Scott
Airs
Otto Pehl
John [Limes
Toner
Mra
Mediier
Die
Steel
Toecserhy
Ani
Bibli? EC1A58 Members Play Basketball Clash at School
The article describes a planned basketball game between members of two groups at the high school gym on Thursday night. It notes the event will be split between churches and references the talent expected from this year's team.
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Christian Bible Classes
Ighchool Cammnasum
Furniture for sale at Budreau's January sale
Public sale announcement for George Budreau featuring a large oak kitchen cabinet a Tang's Rocker and Tack leather Davenport. Sale scheduled Wednesday January 10 with additional notes about local residents' visits and a New Year party at Aris Istir Clark's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Budreau
Dam case set to reopen January 22 in Lafayette
The Indiana Hydro Electric Power Company suit against Harry Lowe and others over the Norway dam adjourned at Indianapolis to the new year. January 22 was set for reconvening in Lafayette Superior Court. Defense witnesses argued dam effects on drainage while objections from the plaintiff’s side were sustained. Dr Murty of Indianapolis was questioned on a hypothetical where dam backed water would lower and create stagnant ponds in summer.
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Lafayette
Monticello
Indiana Hydro-Electric Power Company
Harry Lowe
Norway Dam
Indianapolis
Ketchman and Monon
Murty
State Board of Health
Klan Burning Crosses Reported in State
The Starke County Democrat notes a midnight alarm to a fire company finding a Ku Klux Klan cross set on a hill at Main street north end, soaked with oil. Onlookers witnessed a strange blaze, significance unclear. A cross was also burned near Rensselaer on the Rimington road.
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Starke County
Democrat
Ku Klux Klan
Main Street
Rensselaer
Remingtor Road
Mother of L Krallman Dies at Monticello
Mrs. Matilda Krallman aged 67 died after paralysis at the Bieder Wolf farm home of her son Lambert Krallman south of Monticello. Born in Isenburg Germany on September 9 1855 she had lived in Illinois before moving to her son's home. The Monticello Herald reports her death Monday morning at eight o clock after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Krallman
Lambert Krallman
Biederwolf Farm
Sunday church schedule and evening gathering call
The notice announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 60 p m with a Christian Endeavor meeting at 6 00 p m. Members are urged to attend and participate. Pastor Dunkleberger signs the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Local Social Notes and a New Year Marriage
Alfred Judy and Keith Clark spent New Year's day in LaFayette. Daniels of Knox was here in business yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. George Tehman and children of LaFayette were here last week visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Johnson of Chicago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bender and family Sunday and Monday. Lawrence Owens of Hartford City and Miss Pearl Hall of Francesville were married December 26 at the M. E. parsonage with Rev. Paul A. Reisen officiating. Earl Gray and son Basil of Chicago were here last Saturday visiting friends for a few hours after being in Monticello with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gray. Earl is a disbursing officer for the Federal Labor Board in Chicago, a role he has held since the board's creation to handle railroad labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tehman
LaFayette
C. G. Johnson
Chicago
Robert Bender
Lawrence Owens
Hartford City
Pearl Hall
Francesville
M. E. Parsonage
Paul A. Reisen
Earl Gray
Basil
Monticello
Harry Gray
Earl
Federal Labor Board
Pulaski County
Will Nimz
South Bend
Vernal
W. J. Blubbard
Beaver Township
C. R. Nelloge
S. M. Hoenshell
Charles Swan
Nancy Jane
Della Corts
Loran W. Warner
Cecil Corts
Newanna
PF. Bulger
William Fitzpatrick Family Holds Reunion in Princesville
A Fitzpatrick family reunion occurred in Princesville last week the first in years. Attendees included Aly Fitzpatrick and Mrs John Fitzpatrick of Alabama Mr and Mrs Boyd Porter and children of Rensselaer and William Sr. The elder Fitzpatrick, recently in frail health, was later taken to a Rensselaer hospital for treatment. Mrs Fitzpatrick and her daughter Mrs Porter were also in Rensselaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fitzpatrick
Princesville
Aly
John Fitzpatrick
Alabama
Boyd Porter
Rensselaer
William, Sr
Fitzpatrick
Renselaer
Porter
Nelsons Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C Nelson mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Christmas day with a dinner for relatives including Ale and Mrs Ebert Jarrignes daughter Mrs Louis Lehman and family from Chicago plus Will Brower Bernice Delia Nelson Cynthia Garrigues and Judson Fitzpatrick in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Ale
Ebert Jarrignes
Louis Lehman
Waldo
Ross Nelson
Will Brower
Bernice
Delia Nelson
Chicago
Cynthia *Garrigues
Judson Fitzpatrick
Farm Bureau Gears Up Rural Outreach in Pulaski County
P. C. Enele, president of the Pulaski County Farm Bureau, visited Francesville last Friday to promote the countywide membership drive. Salem township plans a meeting tonight at the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Enele
Pulaski County Farm Bureau Organization
Francesville
Salem Township
Local Residents Visit and Work Notes
Fred Kahler visited Michigan City for employment Monday. Eunice Render returned to Chicago after a visit with her parents. Tyner and Clarence Davidson, both from Headlee and Van Buren, stayed with J. B. Circle. Phaila Riggs went back to Duluth after vacation with the Riggs family. Anna Rhoepkey and daughter Gladys spent New Year’s Day with the Fritz family. A C Mallon returned from Chicago after visiting Will Calvert. Addis Koepkey and Charles Fritz went to South Bend to work at the Studebaker plant.
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Fred Kahler
Michigan City
Phaila Riggs
Duluth
Minn
Joe Riggs
Addis Koepkey
Charles Fritz
South Bend
Studebaker
Miss Emma Malchow Dies Sudden at Home
Miss Emma Malchow of White Post Township died suddenly last Sunday morning after a brief illness described as a persistent cold that worsened. Born April 13 in White Post, she was 24 and survived by her father Jacob F. Malchow, three brothers, and four sisters. funeral held Tuesday morning at the family home.
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Emma Malchow
White Post Township
Miss Malchow
Michigan City
Miss Malehow
Jacob F. Malchow
Ikeg
State Geologist to Speak on Oil and Gas at Local Meeting
Indiana University economist John R. Reeves will speak in Francesville about oil and gas development. He will discuss resources, prospects, and lessons from Indiana's experience, with talks Friday evening and Saturday afternoon to owners and the public. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.
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John R. Reeves
Indiana University
Imoomington
Bad
State Geoloteist
Reeves
Indiana
Francesville
Samuel D Haring Takes Over Trustees Office
Edward Marhugh, eight years as Salem township trustee, turned the office over to Samuel J. Haring on Tuesday. The outgoing and incoming boards attended the transfer. Haring, a business farmer, faced an overwhelming November election mandate and will lead with advisory support from Gudem an Goeller and Evernham, with F G Neel guiding educational matters.
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Edward Marhugh
Salem
Samuel J. Tlaring
Mayhugh
Mavliner
Guderian
Pox
Congram
Haring
Messrs
Gudeman, Goeller and
Evernham
F. G. Neel
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oil Company Starts Accepting Leases for Francesville Field
The Aetna Drilling & Oil Company plans rapid leasing around Francesville to begin drilling once sufficient land is under lease. Geologist John R. Reeves will conduct a ten day survey to locate wells, with leases held in escrow at the State bank and lease blanks available through FH. A. Ames. Landowners urged to sign leases now to enable immediate development and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetna Drilling & Oil Company
Francesville
John R. Reeves
State Geologist’s Office
the Tribune
FH. A. Ames
Double Header Friday Evening In Local High School Gym
A double header attracts crowds Friday night at the high school gym nasium. The Rensselaer Independents face the Francesville Independents in the opener, followed by Star City challenging the town team in a fast paced matchup.
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Rensselaer Independents
Francesville Independents
Star City
Tariff Claim Questioned By Commerce Figures
The Commerce Department released November export data showing a value of 383 million dollars, up 12 million from October and 138 million from November 1912. The report argues that protective tariffs do not destroy or restrict United States export trade, countering free trade criticism.
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Department of Commerce
United States
Monon Man Shoots Self to Death
Clifford Martin a 29 year old Monon resident and fireman for the Monon Railway died by suicide at his parents home Thursday morning. He had been in poor health and recently laid off to recuperate. He was unmarried and had been up briefly the morning of his death.
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Clifford Martin
John Martin
Monon
Wte
Moonshiners and boot leggers pay fines
Monticello Herald reports multiple cases in the State where individuals including John Stoll Leo Miner Neal Johnson Leo Aliner Albert G Wilson and John McCragan paid fines and court costs for moonshining and bootlegging. Totals range from 27.45 to 236.03 with various fine and cost amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoll
George Lelfrich
Leo Miner
Neal Johnson
Leo Aliner
Albert G.wilson
John McCragan
Monticello Herald
Indiana Hopes New Style Hunting and Fishing License
The Indiana general assembly will be asked by the fish and game division to authorize a new resident hunting and fishing license. Licenses would terminate December 31, replacing the current one year from issue.
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Indiana General Assembly
Fish and Game Division
State Conservation Department
Box Social at New Bethel in Beaver
A box social will be given at the Delaware school in Beaver on January 13 1923. Proceeds go to the New Bethel church. Miss Lena Ringen is the teacher.
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Delaware
Beaver
New Bethel Church
Lena Ringen
M E Church New Year Services Led by Paul Reisen
The M E Church invites parishioners to start the year with services and classes. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a men's class available. Morning worship follows at 10 30 and there is a children’s illustrated talk. Junior League meets at 2 00 Epworth League at 6 00 and evening worship at 7 00 led by Pastor Paul A Reisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Appleseed
Epworth
Paul A. Reisen
Beaver Township Box Social Promises General Fun
Mr and Mrs Linor Davidson and daughter visited J B Circle family. A box social is planned at New Ideal school Beaver township Friday night Jan 12. Harold Trader notes a general good time. A R Wentz from Bremen visited relatives here and Monticello. Mrs William Truant returned from Clarksill Indiana. William Brown Sor of South Bend visited the Commercial Hotel on Sunday.
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Linor Davidson
J. B. Circle and Family
New Ideal School
Beaver Township
Harold Trader
A. R. Wentz
Bremen
Monticello
William Truant
Clarksill
Ind
William Brown Sor
South Bend
Commercial Hotel
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Budreau
Mre
So X. Loh
J. L. Beestey
Thorntown
Lewis Beesley
Albert Steele
Thelma Beesley
Greencastle
J. J. Beesley
Wayne Maple
de 1. Delamore
Jack Henry
Aris Istir Clark
Isabelle
Edgar Burd
Margaret
Edward Finnegan
Ross Nelson Jr
Lola Bureau
Velma Watson
L. Krallman
Dunkleberger
Alfred Judy
Keith Clark
WS. Daniels
Knox
Mrs. C. Nelson
Farm Bureau Organization
Mrs. Tyner Davidson
Headlee
J. B. Circle
Clarence Schlesser
van Buren
Mrs
Anna Rhoepkey
Gladys
Mark Fritz
A. C. Mallon
Will Calvert
Samuel D. Haring
Trustee’s Office
Mrs. J. C. Sharrer
Benton Harbor
Noble Riggs
North Canton
Joseph Riggs
Charles Rhinehart
Mt. Ayr
Elmer Congram
Milford, Tl
George Congram
Raymond Hudgens
John Hudgens
Edward Rose
W. C. Rose
Willis Wolfe
Thos. Watson
Velma
Annie Ranton
Edward Ranton
Helen
Dorothy
Rensslaer
Oscar Johnson
Tri-State College
Angola
OIL Company
John Westphal
James A. Carr
Crawford County
Paul Reisen
L. F. Lizenby
William Lizenby
Isaac Wolfe
Stephen Eldridge
James Work
Crawfordsville
James
Miss Bertha Hayworth
Indianapolis News
Box
New Bethel
M. E. Church
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