Family accused of murder in Wilkes-Barre case trial to proceed
The Johnson family known as the Podls faces trial at the January term for the killing of Bigler Johnson's wife and his niece in Towanda. Charles Johnson has been found guilty of first degree murder. the others await court action as investigators describe a brutal arson and strangulation plot tied to family tensions and financial disputes.
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Wiliam Jonson
New York State
Six Nations
George III
Mohawk Valley
Holland
Vanderpoola
Anthony Vanderpool
Ole Poor
Bradford County
Martin van Buren
United States
Anthony
Sin Wille Johnson
Belaford County
Riger
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Bigier
Sigier
Towanda
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Hooke
Thorn
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Kim Bering
Sering
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Sturs
Alanson
Nancy
Hank Merritt
Peru Man Bequeaths $4000 To Kind Benefactor
Scripps McRae Telegram reports Claude Reynolds of St Peter Minnesota befriended Moses KH Thompson of Peru. Thompson leaves his estate valued at $4,000 to Reynolds as a reward for help given while Thompson faced hardship among strangers.
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Scripps-M'Rae
Ind
Claude Reynolds
St. Peter, Minn
Chicago
Moses KH Thompson
Thompenn
Gas Explosion Injures Kirklin Businessman in Frankfort
Special to The Sun from Frankfort Indiana reports Jefferson Goar a wealthy Kirklin businessman was severely burned and injured when a gas line failure caused a lamp to ignite a gas explosion. The blast demolished the Hamathia residence and hurled Goar about fifty feet. doctors fear serious injuries though expect possible recovery.
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Wid
Cor
Jefferson Goar
Kirklin
Goar
Gear
Baby Left At Home On Christmas Gift In Indiana
John Schoentrup returned home on Friday to find a newborn baby boy wrapped and lying in the living room. Clothes and a nursing bottle were left with the child. Mrs Schoentrup is visiting Evansville and the finder is unknown.
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Shelbyville
Ind
John Schoentrup
Boulevard project funding request to property owners
The Board of Park Commissioners seeks 93 300 from property owners benefiting from the Pleasant Rut boulevard toward construction. The amount covers the difference between the approved appropriation and the lowest bid by American Construction Company. Final action was deferred with a January decision expected.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Pleasant Rut
American Construction Company
Wife threatens self harm as husband jailed for life
Special to the Sun reports Vani Blaricon, wife of Charles, threatening to commit death by her own action and being watched by relatives. Charles Maxwell was sentenced to life in prison Thursday by King Robert Frazier. The couple’s four children are in the care of relatives.
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Maxwell
Charles
Vani Blaricon
King Robert Frazier
Commission finalizes state law report on cities highways and drains
The convication commission created by the last legislature to codify state law has filed its report. The volume covers laws on cities and towns highways drainage and private corporations.
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Convication Commission
Divorce Granted in Seven Minutes in Indiana Court
Special to Tie Sinclair Winamac Indiana December 2 Judge Foster of Pulaski county court granted Mary Portwatl a divorce Friday after she filed her complaint while the court was in session. Her husband appeared and waived service. The court heard her evidence and granted the divorce within seven minutes after she filed.
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Winamac
Ind
Foster
Pulaski County
Mary Portwatl
Simmons
Sbe
Children Break The Will In Beonville Case
Petersburg Ind Dec The suit brought by the children of C A Myers of Beonville to contest a will was won by plaintiffs Myers was worth 55 dollars and willed all his property to his second wife Mrs Stranes in preparing to entertain the Holy Angels social Jan 6
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Petersburg
Ind
C. A. Myers
Beonville
Myers
Burglary Gunfire Wounds Son in Tipton Home
In Tipton Indiana, Thomas J. Kinder shot at a burglar near the door. His son Fred was struck in the leg by a bullet and sustained a dangerous wound. The son returned home early and did not answer when called, prompting the father to fire.
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Kind
Tipton Ind
Thomas J. Kinder
Fred
Miller Seriously Hurt at Howler Skirt Plant
Charles Miller was fatally injured after his clothing caught on a wheel at the Howler Skirt Manufacturing plant in North Manchester Indiana. He was spun around a shaft Friday and suffered severe injuries.
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Manchester
Ind
Charles Miller
Howler Skirt. Manufacturing Company
8old Cats for Rabbits Allegation Shocks Town
Special to the Sun from Wonnsville Indiana reports a claim that local tricksters dressed cats as rabbits and sold them to dealers who fed them to customers after cooking. All involved face potential court proceedings.
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Wonsville
Ind
Col Huffman Receives Christmas Gift from Office Employee
Col W W Huffman, custodian of the fae howsa, was given a Christmas gift of a fine drinking set by an employee in his office.
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Col
Huffman
W. WW
Christmas Endowment Plan Ad Promises Big Returns
An advertisement touts a "pull Armor" Endowment Plan offering monthly and weekly benefits including $1,200 cash guaranteed at 2 years, $5000 paid-up insurance, and weekly indemnities for sickness and accidents. It urges readers to consult F. C. Fry at Ins Dilana Trust Ride before purchasing any endowment policy, claiming unrivaled value for men.
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Caation
Inmirance Guaran
F. C. Fry
Ins Dilana Trust
One Way Excursions on Pennsylvania Lines Noted
Ackota to Alda Floris Geo Kentucky Louisiana Miesissippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia travel by Setters' Excursions offered from all ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines during December January February March and April. For full particulars consult Local Ticket Agents or address W W Richardson AGG P A.
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Floris Geo Kentucky
Louisiana
Miesissippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Pennsylvania
W. W. Richardson
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Bettlera Excursions Ticket Void Across Several States
One way cactraion tickets to pointe in Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia account Bettlera Excursiona will be void from all ticket stations on the Penny. Local Ticket Agents to address WW. RICUARDNGN 9 a.
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