Sentiment and the Law and the Bright Murder Trial
The article recounts a defense strategy in the 1875 Bright murder case. Lawyer Rogers argues sentiment can shape law, detailing his path to exonerate Howard Bright by proving the gunshot misfired from distance. He uncovers a 1150 yard sight and a concealed rifle, leading to Pete Jones' confession and Bright’s exoneration.
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Rogers
Corporation
Howard Bright
Lorna Bright
Howard
Charles Bright
Lanark
Pete Jones
Potomac
Jones
Old Bright
Benk
Young Bright
Mindful shift from Classics to college humor
A parent remarks on changing views about education by favoring classical study over reading college jokes. The exchange signals a preference for enduring classical learning rather than peripheral campus humor.
Why I Put Up With Rats for Years
N Windsor a farmer recounts buying rat poison that nearly killed their watchdog and caused lasting fear and distress. He details years of rat trouble and the dangers of improper poison use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Windsor
Local News Roundup from Fremont and Nearby Areas
September 21 1922 Fremont and surrounding communities report numerous travels family visits and notes. Residents such as Lloyd Foss Elmer Grim Inez Allen and Leslie Clark attend fairs in Sturgis Mishawaka Indianapolis and Detroit while others build cottages attend school or move residences. The Kendallville fair weather plans Redpath lectures train service changes and a Harding veto headline anchor regional events and obituaries.
Smiles and Sighs In The News From Eagle Files
Eagle Files recalls events from 28 years ago in York and nearby towns. Miss Mattie Friday visited Ligonier while Mrs. Rena Foster stayed with her father H. M. Howell. James Milnes visited Mrs. Fred Walter in Goshen.
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Eagle’s
Eagle Files
Mattie
Ligonier
Rena Foster
H. M. Howell
James Milnes
Fred Walter
Goshen
Last Minute Flight of a Convict Turned Slayer
A parolee Harris, released after seven years, plans revenge on Louis for a burglary and Mary’s death. He travels toward Augsburg to confront Louis, stalks the cottage in a mill district, and overhears a tense conversation about a child and a planned betrayal. The scene hints at a fatal confrontation to come.
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Harris
Magnus
Augsburg
Louis
Mary
Ed Harris
Harris chooses life over vengeance in rainy escape with boy
Harris, a man driven by revenge, refrains from harming a child and instead bonds with a frightened five year old. He decides to flee with the boy to Elswick, offering him a new chance at safety and a future. They step into the rain together, seeking a fresh start.
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Mary
Harris
Louis
Elswick
Woman’s Congress
Bronson Band
Resting Well at Sermon Sends Family to Laughing Pew
An eight member family sits in a crowded church during a hot Sunday service. The narrator dozes with his head on the pew and awakes to find the whole row asleep and smiling as their heads rest on the pew in front. The scene draws giggles from the congregation.
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Chicago Tribune
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Dorothy Whitcomb
Reese
Nana
Logal News
Lloyd Foss
Pifer
Mrs
Elmer Grim
Sturgis, Mich
Inez Allen
Jackson Fair
Leslie Clark
Indianapolis
Lamont Pew
Roscoe
Russell Brown
Floyd Grim and
Wife
Sperbeck
Amanda Bailey
Angola
June Allen
Montpelier
Ohio
B. A. Blosser
Detroit
Fred Richards
Nipigon Beach
Lake George
Clinton Hilton
Ashley
Fort Wayne
Frank Michael
Carl Michael
Eden
Abner Smith
Chas. Shank and
Geo. Neutz Farms
Lora Duguid
Mishawaka, Ind
T. J. Painter
Geo. Henry
Abner G. Smith
Charles Carr
Lottie Lytle
Esther
Lillie Griffith
Fred Pierson
Miss Eileen Cull
Vern Hutchins
Somerset, Mich
Alvadore Hutchins
Marian Myers
Coldwater
James Kinsey
Frank Dally
Ned Chapin
Coldwater, Mich
R. L. Wade
Frank Shupp
Kendallville Fair
Fremont High School
Adaline Wing
Kinderhook
Massachusetts
Cecil Hilton
L. C. Schaeffer
Ralph Follett
Lewis Bradley
Elmer Ritter
The
Birthday Club
Joy Watters
H. W. Gier
C. E. Gier
Claire Cook
Ann Arbor, Mich
Chub Hassett
Argos
Ind
North & Holman
H. A. Perry
Mr. L. Smith
Ray
Maurice Watters
Orland
Sam Watters
J. D. Weigle
J. W. Schaeffer
Jackson
Ray Ogden
Michigan
Geo, Knapp
Roy Smith
Watters
Fremont
Pythian Temple
Nellie Caswell
Kendallville
Harry Cudney
Western
Canada
W. A
Selah
Clela Blayney Black
Little Son
Fairfield
Mich
Black
Harding
House of Representatives
Senate
Nelson Letts
George
Millard Letts
Edgar Brownell
Mose Kinsey and
M. W. Garn
Wm. Ackerman
J. C. Bisbee
Treas
W. C. Boor
York
Howard Powers
Cincinnati
Dental College
Tully Hill
Augustine Pilliod
Montgomery
Elton Michael
Sergt. Bressler
F. B. Humphreys
Bride
McCain
G. W. Abbott
Lansing, Mich
C. W. Stephens
M. BR
R. C. Jones
Ethel Long
Charles E. Baxter
Adlacrd
Guaruardararog Auk
Western Newspaper Union
F.O.B
Ford
Service
Trammer Milling Co
Fremont, Indiana
Charles’ Cafe
Fremont High
Hillsdale
Hillsdale&, Michigan
Pioneer
Union City
Jonesville-Litchfield Band
Hanover
Hillsdale Band
Woman's Congress Building
Jackson State Prison
State Board of Health
North Adams High School
Farm Bureau and
Chamber of Commerce
Grange Ridg
Red Cross
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