Peru News Snippet: Henry Mogel Father of 23 Children
Peru Indiana February 22 Henry Mogel recently moved from Fulton County is father of 23 children 16 of whom are living. His wife bore triplets three times. only one child married. Oil boom in Peru saw prices at 42 cents a barrel. Roy Jones the accused kidnapper of Nellie Berger may be called soon as she recovers. Rural mail route between Peru and Pawpaw proposed. Grocers unite to deter low pay customers but warn against trading stamp craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Henry Mogel
Fulton County
Hying
Goger
Roy Jones
Nellie Berger
Pawpaw
Bond family golden weddings recalled in Indiana region
In Auburn Indiana February notes celebrate long marriages among the Bond families scattered across Northern Indiana. EB Wright and his wife marked their fiftieth anniversary and did not attend. Wim C Bond of Richmond sent a gold headed cane years earlier, meant to be returned at a future golden wedding, and it was returned at that celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Bond
Indiana
EB. Wright
Wright
Wim
Family Troubles Settled in Martinsville Court
Isaac Curtis pleaded guilty to an attempt to murder his father and was released under suspended sentence on condition he leave the state and behave as his parents require. His brothers’ charge was dismissed and the family dispute ended with the mother obtaining a divorce and Curtis paying alimony. Most actions occurred out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Isaac Curtis
Curtis
Young found guilty of incest in Bedford court
Jesse Young was convicted of incest in Bedford Indiana on Monday and sentenced to prison. His 13 year old stepdaughter was the victim. Judge Martin expressed regret that the law did not allow death penalty power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Jesse Young
Martin
Eye knocked out in twig accident near Logansport
Frank Davis, a young farmer near Logansport Indiana, was struck in the eye by a snapping twig while driving in the woods. The eye was knocked from its socket but promptly replaced and doctors hope it may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Frank Davis
Man Seeks Divorce Decree Set Aside in Marion
Marion Ind Feb 27 Wil lis a Democrat asks court to set aside his divorce decree claiming misrepresentation and inability to attend court to defend himself. He alleges his wife obtained the decree previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Fast Horse Sale Preview At Cambridge City
Richmond Indiana February 27 Some of the horses to be sold at Cambridge City next month are Gambrel 210 Sweetman 2124 Gus Barret 21014 Light Star 21114 Clinton B 211% Piney 21244 Rand 2184 Barony B 318% and Red Steak 216% listed for the forthcoming sale including top speed times and breeder notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Cambridge City
Gambrel
Sweetman
Gus Barret
Light Star
Clinton B
Piney
Rand
Barony
Earth Shakes at Butler In Abnormal Tremor Report
Butler Indiana residents report continuous rumbling noises day and night with noticeable ground vibration. Furniture cups and shelves shake in some homes as experts investigate the unexplained seismic-like occurrence during February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Butler, Ind
Dees
Man on trial for robbery and assault on Mrs Torrence
Rochester Indiana February 27 Lawrence Jones faces robbery and assault charges in a case tied to threats made to scare Mrs Sarah Torrence into fear of living alone. He claims the act was at the behest of her son-in-law Frederick Brown who allegedly urged him to commit the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Lawrence Jones
Sarah “Torrence
Frederick Brown
Love Feast Hostile to Party Chairman Announces Gathering
Richmond Virginia Feb 27 ap C. G. Btn a Republican County chairman announces a love feast to be held here Tuesday evening before the district 6 congressional convention. All candidates for state office are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, and
C. G. Bwatn
Republican County
Maréeh
Old Pott Barnett at Linton Ind
A fragment notes Barnett in Linton Indiana described as old pot or potter activity. Details are fragmentary and unclear. The item appears as a terse local mention with limited context and no dates or outcomes given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pott
Barnettt
Linton, Ind
Wien
Barnett
Daughter search ends in tragedy after 25 years
In a case spanning a quarter century, authorities say the mother who spent years seeking her missing daughter died Sunday night. The report notes ongoing investigation and family sorrow as investigators pursue closure.
Faris Withdraws From Congressional Race Fueled By Local Factions
Local politicians note Faris exit aligns with three week whisperings by his supporters and a Terre Haute Tribune faction that opposed the Faris machine in the county convention. Speculation centers on Bob Catlin rising to the front as the contest remains open and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faris
Terre Haute Tribune
Bob Catlin
Despondent Woman Survives Morphine Overdose
Richmond Indiana report says Mrs Elmer Landis 20 attempted suicide Monday night by morphine due to domestic trouble. She was saved after five hours of medical effort. The couple married six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Elmer Landis
Landis
Smallpox Subsiding in Clay County Quarantine
The smallpox epidemic in Brazil Indiana is rapidly subsiding with only 15 houses quarantined in Clay County, down from 60 two weeks ago. Elijah Latta's child at Staunton, once reported with smallpox, is recovering and now has a rash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Elijah Latta
Staunton
Judge Rabb Refuses Marriage. Sends Couple to Preacher
In Logansport Indiana on February 27 Judge Rabb of Williamsport refused to marry a bashful young man and his bride and sent them to a preacher. He never married anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Whisky Bottle Found Hidden in Old Shelbyville House
In Shelbyville Indiana on February 27 a work crew tearing down an old house discovered a bottle of whisky wedged between weather boarding and the wall. The bottle remained in place for over three decades before being unearthed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
City Buys Bicycles for Police. City Refuses Payment
Ellwood Indiana February 27. Several months ago the police board purchased three bicycles for the force and the city has refused to pay for them. A lawsuit has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood
Ind
Police Board
Monster Hog Roars Through Elkhart as Farmer Nets $43.75
Reuben Wohlford displayed a massive hog in Elkhart Indiana weighing 8% pounds dressed and earned forty three dollars and seventy five cents for the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Reuben Wohlford
Will Test the Vaccination Law in Montpelier
In Montpelier Indiana on February 27 patrols of the public school will test the vaccination order validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Ind
Broad War Among Bakers at Peru and Local Scandals
A jumble of Indiana items covers labor, politics, crime, and society. Topics include Bakers' dispute at Peru, Terre Haute rail bickering, a large depot planned for Alexandria, Mormon elders campaigning in Wabash, a home for aged ministers before the Methodist conference at Fikhart, a fire at Flint Horstaday hardware in Forest with $3,000 loss, B M Hutchins of Columbus running for G A R commander, a burglar arrest after a home intrusion, Democratic slogan mockery from New Albany Ledger, Kid Grira the prizefighter drawing attention in the gas belt, YMCA offering a college tuition prize for members, Ira Overmeyer charged with embezzlement from Albany Camp, vaccination issues in Martinsville, mischief by local rune ners and steerer meetups in Jeffersonville, a Etna Green trap incident involving wolves, and a preacher near Columbia City prompting hat removal from ladies in the audience. Sheriff Starr of Albany denies a claim.
Curtisville Boy Seeks Father Found Dead in Elwood Morgue
Monday Jerrie Kane aged 10 walked six miles to Elwood to find his father who had not been home since Saturday. He located him in the Elwood morgue after falling from a railroad bridge. Dr Boots, editor of Greenfield Herald, has sold the paper to Herald publishing. Charles Robinson, defeated Democrat for Congress from district 6, will be the editor. Indiana deaths listed include Henry I Bennett 76 Lebanon Gradville Mahan 58 Noblesville Miss Bessie Slater 20 Montpelier Charles Hensley 35 Pendleton Casper Leist 75 New Albany Mrs Edgar Hollis 2 Jeffersonville Mrs Caleb B Williams 38 Richmond. Joseph H Shea of Scott county announces as candidate for Congress from district 3, seen as a move to head George H Voigt. past rivalry with Voigt resurfaces from 1902 nominating convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerrie Kane
Curtisville
Elwood
Kane
Boots
Greenfield Herald
The
Herald Publishing Company
Charles Robinson
Indiana
Henry I. Bennett
Lebanon
Gradville Mahan
Noblesville
Bessie Slater
Montpelier
Charles Hensley
Pendleton
Casper Leist
New Albany
Edgar Hollis
Jeffersonville
Caleb B. Williams
Richmond
Joseph H. Shea
Scott County
George H. Voigt
Shea
Voight
Fire in two nearby homes leaves $725 in losses
At 2 a.m. Tuesday Mrs. Harrison Hill woke to smoke and rushed outside in her night attire. The kitchen fire spread, costing about $700 with no insurance. Nearby, Clinton Nunn’s home also burned, causing an estimated $25 in damage, but was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hill
Martindale-aye
Clinton Nunn
Fire damages two houses on Yandes street
About 8 p m Monday a blaze caused 350 dollars in damage to a double house at 1942 and 1544 Yandes street occupied by Charles Crosley and Charles House. It started from a defective flue and may have burned undetected for hours. Crosley’s furniture damaged 75 dollars and House’s 25 dollars, both uninsured. The owner, Mrs. Evans of Broadway, reported 250 dollars damage to the house itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yandes St
Charles Crosley
Charles
Crosley
Evans
Broadway
England Condemned as Irish Liberty Rally Leads
Maude Sonne addressed thousands at Music Hall in Cincinnati on February 27 rejecting English persecution of the Irish. Mayor Tafel presided as pupils heard Miss Gonne praise Beers and urge Irish-Americans to aid, declaring two South African republics expose England’s false glory. Resolutions pro-Beers endorsed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Maude Sonne
Music Hall
Tafel
Miss Gonne
England
Esers
South Africa
Ireland
Gotthold Withdraws From Grand Stock Company
Charles F. Gotthold, set to succeed J. Henry Kolker, cancels engagement citing chronic nervousness. He withdraws to allow Hunt time to hire another, saying he would not do justice to the company. He was to appear March 19 and had impressed at English's and in The Power of the Press with Miss Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Gotthold
J. Henry Kolker
Grand Stock Company
English’s
Charles Layman
Gotthold
Rumored Afternoon Edition Considered by No Evening Sentinel
Charles G. Stewart, managing editor, notes a possibility of an afternoon Sentinel during the coming campaign but has no definite knowledge as Samuel E. Morss is in the east. Business manager McCarthy denies any truth to the report and says subscriptions are not being solicited. He recalls past talks by Morss on an afternoon democratic paper, but warns it could affect morning editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinels
Charles G. Stewart
Samuel E. Morss
East
McCarthy
Morss
Indianapolis
Bliss Named as Cabinet’s Choice for Vice President
Washington dispatch reports the administration backs Cornelius N Bliss for second on the Republican ticket and denies efforts to nominate Gen Horace Porter as VP. The president and cabinet favor Bliss for several months with no plan to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
the Herald
Horace Porter
France
Ihe
Cornelius N. Bliss
Bliss
Germany’s Naval Bill Popular Gains Backing in Reichstag
BERLIN February 27 The new naval increase project gains popularity and a seat remains in the Reichstag. Blacke, a National Liberal candidate, won the bye election at Badheresien Monday by a 1,200 plurality. The National Liberals are the strongest supporters of the naval bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Ace
Teichstag
Tlacke
Lberal
Badhersiehen
Populists Seek Delay and VP Pick in Kansas Dragoon
Information from national democratic headquarters reports a concerted populist push in Kansas to postpone the national convention from May 9 and move it to Kansas City while transferring events from Sioux Falls. Dems expect a Bryan ticket with Caldwell as running mate, aided by Caldwell’s popularity and Johnson’s support for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAGO
National Democratic
Kansas
Sioux Falls
D. D
Kansas City
Democratic Committee
People's Party
Klondike gold rush shifts to machinery era
Seattle report from M. R. Healy of Chicago notes Klondike no longer a country for labor as capital and machinery replace manpower. He observes wage disputes, high provisioning prices, and a fierce survival of the fittest while temperatures plunge to 60 below zero before warming to 40 below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
M. R. Healy
Chicago
Klondike
Explorer Grogan Returns From Africa Journey From Cape to Cairo
London February 27 Explorer Eye Grogan has completed a two year trek through Africa covering about 6500 miles. He claims to be the first European to travel from the cape to Cairo. He alleges the Balekas a 5000 strong cannibal tribe. The region notes indicate famine and human sacrifice with villages marked by skeletons and rivers running with decomposed remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grogan
Africa
Cape
Cairo
Lake Tanganyika
Judge Alford bans sale of quails in Indiana case Swick
Judge Alford upheld a state quail ban, ruling no person may possess quails from Jan 1 to Nov 10, irrespective of where killed. Charles S Swick, a game dealer, was fined $6 plus costs for possessing six quails. Local dealers may appeal to the state supreme court. Judgment suspended until Saturday to gauge appeal interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford
Indiana
Charles S. Swick
N. Micnelist
Squire Hay
Fish and Game
Earl
Chicago
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Swick
Street Car Plans Resume Service and Car Output
The street railway should begin pay and track improvements as weather improves. Assistant manager Grant said work resumes where left off last fall. About 150 summer cars to be produced, with 30 winter cars finished and in use. A new power station house will be completed in about a month. Indianapolis company sold several small cars to Greenfield interurban, refitted from old stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siest Car Company
Grant
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Greenfield Interurban Company
Heir To 10 Million Estate Named In London Will
Vincennes Ind February 27 Gwin Siviggs a local contractor is identified as one of several heirs to a 10 million dollar estate left by the late William Briggs of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Gwin Siviggs
William Briggs
London
Milwaukee trades council plans higher wage ranges
A compact roundup notes labor leaders in Milwaukee proposing elevated wage scales. The item lists local union activity and anticipated bargaining focus without detailing specific increases or dates, preserving the era’s tone and concise reporting.
Court-martial in Sudan mutiny recommends expulsions
Cairo report states five Egyptian officers should be expelled, one officer censured, and a non-commissioned officer dishonorably discharged as the mutiny cases are resolved. Omdurman quiet, troops redistributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Omdurman
Births and Deaths and Marriages Record
Birth announcements list Fred B Chesterson and Bertha Chesterson with a girl at 172 Hayt Ave. George Sauer and Ella Sauer with a girl at 317 Downey St. William Flora and Lizzie Flora with a boy at 048 Florence St. Ellis D Mears and Mary Mears with a boy at 405 Randolph St. August Duderstadt and Anna Duderstadt with a boy at 3431 N Senate Ave. Death notices: Jane M Grubb of 110 E Thirteenth St from cancer of liver. Mary E Field of Union Station from tuberculosis. Alexander Holland of 2830 Adell St from tuberculosis. Susan A Alward at Cay Hospital from a tumor. Osiris Smart aged 19 of Osage St from phthisis. Cyril McWilliams of 126 N Missouri St from pneumonia. James Locklar of 41T Cora St from consumption. Henry W Granthaus of 422 Downie St from consumption. Dora A Vanblareum of 20 California St from bronchitis. Infant Allison of 653 E Twenty-Fifth St born. Marriages listed: Dave S Ashbrook and Margaret Isgrigg. William Mitchem and Mamie Kimble. Edward C Kerth and Margaret A Bierbusser. John Polk and Myrtle Holder. Richard Watson and Lizzie Battle. Thomas Brannan and Mary Welsh. Timothy Griffin and Anna M Riet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B
Bertha Chesterson
Haytave
George and
Ella Sauer
Downey St
William and
Lizzie Flora
Florence St
Ellis D
Mary Mears
Randolph St
John and
Annie’ Cagserley
S. Wests ‘St
August
Anna Duderstadt
N. Senate Ave
Jane M. Grubb
E. Thirteenth St
Mary E. Field
Union Station
Alexander Holland
Adell St
Susan A. Alward
Cay Hospital
Ocis Smart
Osage-st
Cyril McWillams
Missouri-st
James Locklar
Cora-st
Henry W.granthaus
Downie-st
Dorkes A. Vanblareum
California St
Allison
Building Permits Filed for Additions and Repairs
E Geram at 1412 Bates street applies for an addition costing 315 dollars. Elizabeth Spethe at corner Adier and 8S Meridian streets plans a remodel of a frame dwelling costing 425 dollars. B Gorman at 729 N Illinois street seeks repairs valued at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Geram
Bates-st
Elizabeth Spethe
Adier
Meridian-sts
B. Gorman
Illinois-st
Dentist Grant H. Clay Seeks Clients on Illinois Street
Grant H. Clay, lay dentist with 14 years experience, offers dental sets at three dollars per set. Office located at 108 North Illinois Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant H. Clay
Illinois-st
Conductor Dies in Freight Train Wreck
CHICAGO February 27 Henry Shoenberg a freight conductor was killed in a wreck on the T B M and S Tuesday morning. Another freight train crashed into Shoenberg's train causing his caboose to plunge down an embankment and catch fire with Shoenberg burning to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Shoenberg
Praise for Otis in Manila letter from Berlin papers
Berlin reports published Tuesday quote Manila letter praising the American administration of affairs in the city. The message, carried by European papers, lauds Otis and his leadership during a period of transition and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Berlin
Manila
The Kite Sample-Room and Cafe Restaurant Ad
An advertisement for a court street business, sample room and cafe restaurant offering lunch and dinner. Claims finest Che cage style cuisine with hours from morning to night and open day and night. Emphasizes first-class service and varied menu offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant's
City Markets Provisions Prices From Indianapolis Feb 27
A detailed list of provisions and groceries from Indianapolis market prices dated February 27. Includes smoked meats such as hams and bacon variants, dried beef, sausage, pickled meats, lard in tierces, fresh pork products, onions and potatoes prices, fruits and vegetables, nuts and candies, gram groceries, tea and spices, canned vegetables, fish and game, oysters, seeds and grasses, coal prices, and assorted drugs and oils. Notable items include California celery at 4.50 per crate, orange boxes at 3.00, ham at 2.50, lard 7 54c tierces, coffee varieties around 12.73, and broad ranges for flour and corn meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
California
Hamlets
Indiana
Tierces
Also Mentioned on This Page
William A. Ular
Montana
Shree
Indiana Inklings
Bakers
Terre Haute
Terre Hate & Chester
Union Traction Company
Alexandria
Utan
Wabash
Fikhart
Flint Horstaday
Forest
B. M. Hutchins
Columbus
William Brown Anderson
New Albany Ledger
Kid” Grira
New Albany Young Men's Christian Association
Ira Overmeyer
Muncie
Albany Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
Board of Health
Columbia City
Starr
Albany
Evening Sentinel
May
Bryan and
Caldwell
Healy
Charles 5. Swick
Criminal Court Bench
Street Car Company
Milwaukee Building Trades
Hugh M. Corner
Savannah
Georgia Central Railroad
Pope Leo
Rome
Columbus, O
Owen Edwards
Richard Wade
Bordenshaft
Wade
Edwards
Kimberley
Cecil Rhodes
Perry, Ga
Loan and Savings Bank
Astoria
Ore
United States Supreme Court
Adula
Clarion
Judgge Barr
Bryan
Galveston
Tex
Memphis
Tenn
T. C. Fell
Portsmouth
Brussels
San Francisco Health Board
Richard Varrer
Mansfield
John McNulta
Bloomington
Cape Nome
Boston Page
United States
Sudan
Dave
Ashbrook
Margaret Isgrigg
Wiliam Mitchem
Mamie Kimble
Edward C. Kerth
Margaret A. Bier
Atlas Engine
Andrew E. Walks
Washington and
Pennsylvania
Sta
Andy
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
City Markets
Baltimore
Florida
Floridas
Ridgewood
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Gold
Ex. C
Avindsr Ax. C
Ridgewood Ex
Yelle Cc
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
Navy
Johnson
Lima
TASC
Jobbern” Peben & Retail
Highee
Pickerel
White Fish
Best
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada
G. S
W. S
New York State
Wisconsin
Michigan
Limburger
Pittsburg
Kanawha
Wislfrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Brasil
Island City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!