Love and scandal echo in police court verdicts
The Lena Smith case with her uncle Charles Seaman ends in police court after a night of tears and pleas. Seaman is fined and sent to the workhouse, while Lena seeks to return home amid emotional scenes. Other incidents include John Grandolph's arrest for assault over beer and a row at Chris Harmeder's saloon ending with Holland paying for a street fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Smith
Charles Seaman
N. West St
Bellefontaine
Court House
Seaman
Daweston
Buskirk
John Grandolpho
Madison Ave
John Grandolph
Fred Holland
W. R. Shannon
Chris Harmeder
Shannon
Sergeant Schwab
Holland
Birtus
Gordon
Lena Wait
H. F
Mrs. Hearsay
Henry
Anna Sponsel
A. W
America Burris
Charles and
Hattie Goll
Duarus
Joel Boub
Laura Roop
New York
Market-sts
Martin Igoe
Lockerbie-st
Margaret Reed
Missouri
McCarty
Central Labor Union
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Columbia-ave
Mr. A. Hoffman
Mies Mamie Back
St. Louis
Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Ruralet
Erein
City Life Highlights and Local Court Actions
Secretary of State Matthews grippe and the Supreme Court’s holiday adjournment set the scene as Kokomo news fill the week with legal cases, police court notes, and a flood of civic happenings. Edward Gaston’s death, a $1,500 verdict against the Panhandle road, and street improvements reflect a busy, evolving city landscape.
The Christmas Tree Traditions From Folklore To Festive Customs
The article surveys evergreen greens holly and laurel as Christmas symbols. It notes evergreen trees from country nurseries supply markets and decorate homes and stores. It traces the German origin of the Christmas tree and Bodings of Winfrid of England spreading Christianity in Germany. It discusses mistletoe origins and kissing customs under its boughs, the holly and laurel in southern regions, and laurel gathering in the Great Smoky Mountains. It mentions the yule log and lingering holiday songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlatmas
Santa Claue
Santa Claus
Walhalla
Germany
Scribners Magazine
Winfrid of
Ingland
Foresters
British Isles
Alabama
Tennessee
Scandinavia
England
Maine
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains
Norway
Merris
Merrie Boys
Water contract talks stall as city awaits terms
Vice-president Davis of the Water Company said on Tuesday no progress has been made toward a new contract. He noted the board of public works will gather information, consider mains extension, and discuss a purchase clause seen as a hardship. He cited purity standards as the main unsettled point before agreement on other terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
The
Water Company
Bord of Public Works
Decatscam
Indianapolis
Bord
Tisiss
Ywater Company
Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
Sun
State Board of Agriculture Sells Fair Grounds
The State Board of Agriculture finalized the sale of the old fair grounds. Judge Martindale signed the deed for 31000, securing the site, while 61000 of 91000 from the sale was placed in the bank to cover outstanding accounts. Mortgage interest was noted at a high rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Terry Hut Mitchell
Fair Ground
Martindale
Moore
Summer and Icicles Divorce Case Ends in Dismissal
A frosty divorce tale opened in Judge Brown's court with John Lawhan, aged about 60, and his 20-year-old wife who lived 22 years and had two children. After years apart and her stay at an Kansas asylum, she accused neglect and sought divorce, but the case was dismissed without testimony. A second brief note reports a fatal freight wreck near Chicago at Auburn crossing, injuring a switchman L W Davis and causing $10,000 in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews—la Grippe
Supreme Court
Edward Gaston
Maryland-st
Brown
Circuit Court
Grippe
Metcalf
State Board of Health
Kokomo
American Strawboard Works
Wildcat Creek
Slabtown Gas Company
Boone County
Western Indiana Coal Company
Terre Haute
North Dakota Farming Company
Geneva
Daniel White
Cox
John Rathouse
Massachusetts Ave
Syd Conger
Shelbyville
Capt
Tarleton
Sydney
Charles McCarty
Horton Gang
Katie Greiner
New Jersey
Harper
Otto Miller
Panhandle Road
Miller
Tuscarawas, C
Charles A. Russ
New York
Jaffersonville
Silverstar Assembly
Cyclorama Place
Order
Vincent
Etna Marehail
E. Oaiest
Earp
Muncie
U.S
Brush Electric Company
Cleveland
Win. Tobin
No. 7’S
Board of Public Safety
Jos. Brannon
John Keating
Capt. Campbell
Board of Public Works
Fletcher-ave
Noble
Dillon-sts
State-ave
Mugliahave
Washington-st
H. B. Smith
Orinless
Rehraeinet
Lincoln Lane
Kansas
Perce
Chicado
L. W. Davis
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Auburn Crossing
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Supreme Council of the K. of P
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Omaha
Bowers
Indiana Lodge
the Sun
Carnahan
Ohio
Elkins Nomination Confirmed as Secretary of War
Washington December 22 The senate in executive session Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Stephen B Elkins as secretary of war.
Christmas Dinner Turkey Source at Bruckmeir's Market
Plan a festive meal at home with a turkey from Bruckmeir's market located at 425 Nilinois Street. The shop offers poultry and meats of the best quality and can deliver orders via phone 1170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruckmeir’s Market
Nilinois St
Marion county coroner race sees two hopefuls
Tuesday morning Dr. Beck announced his candidacy for coroner. A Marion county resident, he says he sought the role at friends' urging and will stay and work to win. Incumbent Dr. Manker seeks renomination, leaving Beck and Manker as the only candidates so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Marion County
Sun
Dye
Manker
Fresh Foreign Facts From The World News Briefs
The report surveys global tensions and events. Emperors face illness and political strain in Austria while migration rises in Brazil due to scarce work. Tolstoy aids starving Russians and Chinese publish anti Christian texts. London endures dense fog requiring searchlights. Mexican bandit Gatza offers surrender for ten thousand dollars and a U.S. consulate. Rioting in northern China causes mass Christian slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
Austria
Brazil
CiThe
Gsnata
Count Tolstoi
Russia
London
Gatza
United States
Chins
Dramatic Club Stages Mixed Russian Honeymoon Play
The Dramatic club presented A Russian honeymoon at the Prepyleum to a large audience on Monday night. Despite the weak script and dubious humor, the company delivered credible acting with William Kirk as the hero and Miss Elizabeth Dye as the leading lady. Horace Hood faltered with a faulty laugh while Mer Grover and Mrs. Elder and Miss Shover earned praise for their roles. The servant character by Wood was notable in appearance though not listed, and the stage settings were splendid making the performance a success overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Club
Eugene Scribes
Mr. Win. Kirk
Mr. Leathers
Horace Hood
Mr. Hood
Walt Whitman Near Death in Philadelphia
Walt Whitman was in a critical stage with doctors reporting the right lung collapsed and the left severely affected. They warned death could come from choking or exhaustion, with the poet facing a nearly painless end if it occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Walt Whitman
McAllister
Whitman
Fire at Drapery Store Kills Two Women in Hatterser
A Sunday blaze at a Hatterser drapery store caused the deaths of two women and seriously injured two others. Local authorities reported the names of the deceased and injured are being withheld pending notification of relatives. Firefighters battled the flames into the night, with investigations to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legton
Hatterser
Baseball and league moves stir college and pro plans
The L A W meets at Columbus on February 15 as teams discuss rosters and future schedules. Pfeffer may join Brooklyn while Anson stays unsigned. J J Case dies in Racine as Russia plans a NY draw. Harvard and Princeton mend ties and resume base and football play. Tom White KO'd Peta Peterson in Chicago and preparations for Christmas turkey orders are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Duffy
Farrell
Chicago
California
J.J. Case
Jay Eye Lee
Racine
Wis
Rusia
New York
Pfeffer
Brooklyn
Anson
Harvard
Princeton
Tom White
Peta Peterson
Cheagu
White
Tis
Cohei
Louisville
Mitchell
Corbett
St. Louis
Comiskey
Cincinnati
Committees listed for House leadership posts
Washington dispatch reports the Speaker will announce 26 committee chairmen by Wednesday with several key posts shown. Names include Holman and Springer, plus 24 others across Ways and Means, Appropriations, Judiciary and more. A pensions chair likely remains unsettled amid broader committee allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Appropriations
Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Springer
Washington
House
Shane
Congress
Charles T. O’ferall
Virginia
William Is
Illinois
Williams
Indiana
David B. Culserson
Texas
William H. Haines
Ohio
Richard P. Blank
Missouri
R. Q. Milla
Newton C. Blanchard
Louisiana
Amon J. Gummings
New York
Willian H. Hatch
James H. Blount
Georgia
Joseph Outhwaite
Hilary
Herbert
Alabama
Thomas C. McRae
Arkansas
F. ¥. Beltzhoover
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
John Hemphill
South Carolina
John
Henderson
North Carolina
Pacific
James B. Reilly
A. C G. Durburrow, Jr
Ilinois
GU. Wilson
That Deadly Cigarette
John Richardson, a millionaire valued at one to two million dollars, died last week on his plantation near New Orleans from excessive cigarette smoking. He held life insurance of one hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Richardson
New Orleans
FADZ AROUND TOWN Stele combs and holly leaves gain favor
Young ladies admire new aluminium trinkets with white lustre yet costly and scarce. Photographs appear on watch crystals for jewellery trends. Holly leaves and berries rise in popularity for Christmas decor while prices for pines stay high due to local scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawelera
Miss Indianapolis
McPherson’s suicide bid ends with rescue by doctor
William McPherson, 35, recently released from prison, attempted suicide at his mother’s Indianapolis home by taking laudanum and morphine after his wife obtained a divorce. Dr. Geiss saved him. The incident follows reports of a planned migration to the afterlife route and reflects a troubled spell after his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McPherson
Dr. Geiss
McPherson
Washington St
Pine
The Grand Sothern Dancers At Grand Mon Day
The Grand Sothern English company presented The dancing girl at the Grand on Monday drawing a cultured audience including visitors hindered by poor rail service. Sothern shines, though Morton Selton and Virginia Harned deliver strong turns. The production features notable scenes, graceful stage business, and lively interjections from supporting players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Sothern
London
Mr. Sothern
Morton Selton
Reginald Slingsby
Ovardo
Mr. Selton
Virginia Harned
Drusella Ives
Island of
Madellion
Harry Eytinge
David Ives
Wright Huntington
John Christian
Endellion
Tully Marshall
Goldspick
Mansfield
Sothern
Duke
Seberry
Favor & Company
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Luna Smita
City Life
W. A. Thomposn
Bright St
Sentinel Printing Company
Burford, Baker, Randolph, Baker & Thornton
Hasselman Printing Company
Morrison
Sentinel
Anthur Jorden
Speaker Crisp
Elkhart
Ind
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Father Kroeger
Druys
Los
McGluire
McGuire
Sun Vyanor Light Company
Council Chamber
Madrid
America
Charles V
Montezuma
Belgium
Sturresant
Ark
Dewitt
J. A. Smith
Floyd Gregory
Mose Hankerson
Smith
Cleopatra
Homie
Vincennes
Freeman's
Wm. Higgins
Chas. Sellers, Jr
Ally
Grand—Sothern
Dancing Girl
Park
Daniel Boone
Rentz-Santley Company
English’e
Rice Evangeline” Company
A&a
Wm. L. Elders
Olsen
2Nd Panhandle
Common Council
Johan White
P. J. Ryan
Preston Curry Trusler
McGill
Mr. Woollen
Yontz
Bill Hicklin
Neen
Olaf
William
Bob Martindale
Committee On Railroads
Otto Stechhan
Council Committee On Railroads
Otto
Murphy
Cooper
Pearson
Mr. Trusler
Belmont-are
Michigan-st
Munson St
Barthave
Martin Murphy
Gatling St
Myers
Kiseel
Trusier
Simeon Coy
Trusler
Kissel’s
Beeler St
Martindale-aye
Fifth Ward
Sir John
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