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Newspaper

Knightstown Journal

Location

Knightstown, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1905

Page

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Wilkinson Man Shot to Kill at Wilkinson Bar

Logan Thompson, a Wilkinson bartender, shot cashier Minor L. Baker of Pendleton Bank after insulting remarks. Baker sought his rig at the livery. Thompson drew a revolver and fired twice. Baker fled to the stable, Thompson was overpowered, later jailed by the sheriff on charges including shooting with intent to kill.

Greenfield Logan Thompson Wilkinson L. Baker Pendleton Bank Baker Thompson

Three County News Roundup Sets Wide Local Tone

A rescued farmer and injured dog, Elmer Heim and Rover, move through Greenfield. Congressman Watson backs Riley George for Annapolis leadership near New Salem with student George at Rushville High. A Leonard family reunion in Newcastle, Charlottesville citizen George Kinder dies, funeral Sunday. D A Robinson resigns I and E post for Indianapolis and Western. Thomas Wright named administrator for Catherine Reeves estate with 3000 bond. Indiana Odd Fellows and Red Men attend Indianapolis events. 4000 marchers. Henry County federation selects Mrs Caroline Steele as president with officers Stuart and Meek. Local clubs offer reports on Mosaic and Shakespeare Women.

K—Town Henry County Knightstown W. B. MccGavran Mosaice Louie Whitesell Avon Club Shakapere

Knightstown Figure Young Bukeets Noted Visitor

Young Bukeets, a well known personality in Knightstown, was frequently seen in town visiting recent movers and longstanding residents, drawing attention from locals and sparking small conversations about past ties and community ties.

Bukeets Knightstown

Town Official Has Absconded in Cambridge City

Cambridge City clerk and treasurer Daniel Petro vanished amid a widening shortage in town accounts. An auditor reports the shortage near five hundred dollars with no bond on file. Investigators fear Petro may have fled or is in hiding as they finish a full book review.

Ofice Petro Jessup Cambridge City

Home six over Carthage in ten innings upset loss

The Home baseball team dropped a ten inning game to Carthage 10 to 6 on Saturday. Knightstown High School topped Greenfield in a baseball clash Saturday while Greenfield fell to Cincinnati 8 to 2 on Sunday. The next game is set for Sunday against the Anderson White Sox. Shirley Reeves plays ball with the Grookston Minnesota club.

Myri Sherburne Peters Warren 8. Peters Shelbyville Knightstown de Pauw Land Carthage Knightstown High School Greenfield High School Greenfield Cincinnati Anderson White Sox Shirley Reeves Grookston (Minn.) Club

What the Goat's Doing Memorial and Eagles Events

The Lt. O. F. Home will be dedicated tomorrow at Greensburg with Canton in uniform. A special Big Four train arrives about ten o clock. Canton will attend memorial services at Lewisville Sunday June 4th. A new avenue of Eagles will be instituted at Rushville May 7th with local Eagles attending.

Greensburg Canton Lewisville Rushville

Rev J H Ford Dies In Indianapolis Paralyzed

Rev J H Ford once led Methodist churches in Newcastle and Rockville and counted many local friends. He died at his Indianapolis home last week after paralysis. A noted Methodist divine and lecturer, his talk Pinto the Prince of Philosophers was praised by Herbert Spencer. Send Tha Journal your news.

J. H. Ford Newcastle Rockville Indianapolis Pinto Prince of Herbert Spencer

John Heaton Dead Censor from This City

A telephone message received by Monticuve and Baxter at 3 30 PM reports the death of John Heaton censor of this city. No further details were provided.

Monticuve & Baxter John Heater

Attorneys Newby in Court Over Farm Possession Dispute

In Rushville yesterday Attorneys Newby and Newby appeared for plaintiffs in Toler v Jameson seeking an injunction over rival ants for control of the late William A Gosnell farm in Rush County. Greenfield marshal interviewed a citizen recently on a drinking spree who faced possible punishment. County Treasurer Cloud reports tax collections were strong with under 1500 dollars in three installments unpaid, signaling potential low delinquencies if the fall payments proceed similarly.

Newby Rushville Toler Tressurer Cloud

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M. L. Baker Hugh T. Green Darlington Ind Green W. E. Wilson Wayne Township Library Committee John M. Morris Eric ©. Morgan E. N. Wilkinson L. C. Wisk Howard Crandall Bacchus Rover Elmer Heim Heim Watson Riley George New Salem Annapolis Young George Rushville High School Leonard Jobn Leonard George Kinder Charlottesville D. A. Robinson Indianapolis & Western Capital City Danville Greencastle Terre Haute Thomart Wright Catherine Reeves Rush the Order Red Men Tamina Ads E. E. Smith M. Ruley J. €. Knight Jonesboro J. F.radcliffe Dubois Penn Roy Branson Mary Hinshaw South Jefferson Street Gertrude McBride L.P. Newby Europe John M. Bundy Eleanor RK. White Martha Careen Milton Creighead Richmond Craigherd Alen James Sayler Eaton, GO Misers Meche Gecriteon Mary Cersnn Roy W. Séevle Es Me Jobe S. Flux Dlise Aigrl Sherburne Thie City Gilery Indiana D. K. Hall Edward J. H. Newby N. Adams Street Ed Barker West Main Street Mr. Hell Helen Roy Pike Bloomington L. A. Bell Indianspolis Misa Lena Thayer A. A. Compton J. L. Shelton James Wilson Wallace Constable Steiner Arlington Leona Jackson New Palestine David Overman Marion Oscar Moon The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Elmer E. Smith Alice Shaffer West Elkton, C E. E. Elliott Greesmound W.C. Walling Eph Mee Luther Welborne Frank Lowry Fay Reeves Glen Snodgrass Vern Ada Eilliott Hattie Pritehad Maude Snodgrase Frank Camplin Greeneboro I.N. Barrard I. N. Barnard Keightstown Spiceland Middletown Bertha Carr Alta Morgan Irving Tyner Albert Barnes Lucia Wilson Carl Beher Helen Campbell Bert Simpson Mies Henriette Coleman Vincent Young Arno G. G. Morris Connersville C. B. Taylor Arno—Chas Thornburg Dublin M. B. Craighead G. H. Moore Clyde Madison P. Porter Madison Sports John Heaton
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