Kinney Case on Trial at Angula
John J. Kinney faces trial before Special Judge Watkins of Huntington for allegedly taking a $100 deposit after knowing Kinney & Co. insolvency. Jury selection consumed two days. 12 jurors named. Prosecutors F. I. Welsheimer and associates lead the case. defense includes Woodhull & Yeagley and others. The 1903 incident involves Harmon Sheets’ $100 deposit and Kinney's claimed assets at bank closure. A large crowd watches the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kinney
Kinney
Kinney & Co
Angula
Watkins
Huntington
Ed. Gulden
Delmer Webb
William Morrison
Frank Knisely
Stephen D. Stroh
Frank Phillips
Andrew Pocock
Jonas Eaglekrout
Enos Walter
John B. Grube
Geo. Brockway
Samuel Miller
Auburn
D. R. Best
Angola
N.G. Doughman
Fort Wayne
Woodhull
Harmon Sheets
Arthur Goff Dies at Home in Jackson
News arrived that Arthur Goff died at his Jackson home at 11 o'clock. His remains were brought to his parents' home this afternoon. The funeral is set for tomorrow at two o'clock with the Masonic fraternity officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Goff
Jackson
Masonic Fraternity
Local Notes From West California Community News
Mrs James McKinney recovering from illness. Mrs Chas Follett injured her arm. J C Disbro G K McNett and wives visited Ohio this week. Effie Bowman and friend from Coldwater visited Frank Ellis Sunday. Artie Hall and wife to housekeeping in Mrs Holmes' house. Verbia Fulmer visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs James Watters. Hermie Day visiting friends in Angola and Stroh. Nina Varadine and daughter Gladys visiting Coldwater this week. Miss Vena Disbro clerking in Punck Novelty store. Birthday wishes to ailing friend. Dee thas Doyl and Matt Shredding corn. fire destroyed barn and contents. cause unknown. Lytle displaced by losses. plans to rebuild in spring. Local ads promote season’s best grades and underpriced goods from Premed Pances Conteu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Thas Doyl
Matt
Mr. Lytle
Mir
Locomotive Fates Mirror Changing Rail Power
The Elkhart Truth notes Engine No 160 journeys from Elkhart to the Jackson and Adrian branch for passenger service while other class F and N type engines shift to branch duties. It cites growing belief that electric locomotives may surpass steam, highlighted by New York Central’s test of an electric engine on No 3, signaling a Vanderbilt era shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jackson and
Adrian
Grand Rapids
New York Central Raiload
Vanderbilts
Indiana liquor dealers resist new Nicholson law amendments
Indiana retail liquor dealers brace for legislative action to strengthen the Nicholson law. They fear a bill requiring applicant signatures from a majority of ward property owners and a two year remonstrance rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Winter Reading subscriptions for all papers and mags
Subscriptions for new or renewal split across Cleveland Plain Dealer Ohio Farmer Detroit Journal Chicago Daily Tribune Chicago Record Herald and other titles. R F D patrons can get multiple papers for a bundled price, plus a full line of leading magazines at Follett's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Farmer
Detroit Journal Daily
Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago Record-Herald
Saturday Evening
Ladies’ Home Journal
the Delineator
Designer
Follett's
Gilbert backs Major Kuhlman for Auburn postmaster
Congressman Gilbert announced his recommendation of Major A. H. Kuhlman of Auburn to succeed T. A. Carter as postmaster when his term ends. Gilbert notes Civil Service rules now govern fourth class offices and pledges hearings for third and second class commissions, with appointments based on strong recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
A. H. Kuhlman
Auburn
T. A. Carter
Kuhlman
Washington
Post Office Department
Civil Service
Waterloo
Butler
Lima
Fremont
Churubusco
Garret
Fort Wayne
Cliss
Angola
Kendallville
Columbia City
Monroeville
Walter
Bart Wayne News
Christmas Classroom Cheer From Central School
Schoolrooms enjoyed seasonal activities as Christmas events closed yesterday and will resume January 2. Miss Fox's class celebrated with a tree for the children. All rooms held exercises and the high school pupils presented the superintendent and principal with fountain pens.
American Possibilities and Marriage Licenses in Indiana News
A reflection promotes Indiana Governor-elect J Frank Hanlys rise from manual labor to state leadership noting humble origins and Lincoln era schooling. A list of marriage licenses appears with names such as Homer Lash Hele Heckman John Neal Edith Shade and others. An advertisement touts Poleys Kidney Cure claiming dramatic relief from kidney stones with a testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Warren County
Indiana
Mr. Hanly
Best Licks
Abraham Lincoln
America
Tipton
Homer Lash
Hela Heckman
John Neal
Edith Shade
Ernest Bowerman
Orphie Halstead
Charles Cline
Lillie Leas
Jacob Stafford
Cora Haron
Otis Younsy
Nu Uit
TeeLors
Win
Mo Butler
M Albert Couch
Bosse
Time Card Announcements for LS and MS corrected
The record notes corrected time card entries for LS and MS dated June 19, 1904. It lists a sequence of times including 1:23 pm, 6:43 pm, 6:50 am, and 7:57 am associated with Going Worth.
Transfers of Real Estate in Angola and Pleasant Areas
Real estate transfers reported include James W. Nichols noting deeds from Benjamin F. Sheldon to J. C. letter and others such as Amanda R. Gleason to Leslie Enfield for 40 acres in Pleasant at 600 dollars, Waller to Myers for 10 acres in York at stake, and Elijah Weaver to Geo. W. Graham for an ain Solem at 4250 dollars. The Angola Magnet carried the weekly list and a feature about Angola churches and lake resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Sheldon
J. C. Letter
Wm. Joyce
Amanda R. Gleason
Leslie Enfield
Pleasant
Wm. H. Waller
Hannah J
Samuel Myers
York
Sti
Frank P. Hunter
Parker & Gilea
Lake Gage
L. M. Sniff
Roscoe Smith
Anesola
Eli Allen
Almeda Allen
Winthe Dee
Lake Ames
Nettie Loney
Judson Bolin
Angola Lot
Joshua Showalter
Josephine Zips
Ter
Hike Lot
Sizo
Elijah Weaver
Geo. W. Graham
Elizabeth Sow
George My
Regleston
BISO
Angola
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Moore
Taylor and Farmers
Ind
DR. B. Wolfe
S. W. Duguid & Cos
Fremont, Ind
B. F. Chapin
McKeehen’s
S. C. Wolfe
Zipfel Block
Taylor
Ango Ind Farmers
Bank of Fremont
Freemont
Susax Ball
Barker
Newrt
G. Raut
Jashie
Cyrus C Une
Emmetts. Croxton
Clarence Freeman
J. B. Parsell
Ola
Vce
Cashler Ass‘t
Cashler
Emory G. Melendy
Votary Public and Insurance Agent
Berle E. Taylor
Notary Public
Stale Co
Dunkel
Chas. U
Lint Bros
Agts
D. Schaeffer
M. G. Fawkes
Aluo
EN Lytic
Brock
L. N. Klink
Embalmar
Undertaker
Partners
West
California
James McKinney
Chas. Follett
J.C. Disbro
G. K. McNett
Ohio
Effie Bowman
Coldwater
Frank Ellis
Artie Hall
Mrs. Holmes
Verbia Fulmer
Mrs. James Watters
Hermie Day
Stroh, Ld
Nina Varadine
Gladys
Miss Vena Disbro
Peunck Novelty
Tord the Loth
Lake Shore
Mr. Gilbert
James W. Niciolls
Asti Wharnes
Buta
Weicht & McClue
Indianapolis Express
Cincinnati Express
Connersville Express
Indianapolis
Indianapolis & Cin
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Express & Mail
Lakeshore
Michigan Southern
Fort W
O. W. Crapler
T. A
Det
Jackson cc
Fort Wayne cc
C. W. Mastens
Fren
Ont
Louisville & Nashville
Florida
Gulf Coast
Cuba
New Orleans
F. D. Bush
D. P.A
J. E. Davenport
D. LP
A. H.C. Emiley
N. W
J. H. Milliken
P. A. C. L. Stone
Ges
Pass. Agt
St. Louis
James W. Nichols
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