Zeb Ellis Struck by Fireman Amid Hold-Up Train Chaos
A chaotic old train hold-up ends with Zeb Ellis being struck by a coal chunk hurled by a fireman who mistook him for a robber aboard a Big Four passenger car between Thorntown and Colfax. The incident unfolds as two tramps, Horace Hutchins, and others attempt a robbery near Lafayette, with Ellis narrowly escaping harm on the baggage car as a lantern and revolver are involved. The broader report weaves in court notes about guardianship and estate issues beyond the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb” Ellis
Hutchins
Hen “Zeb
Zeb
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Tommy Egan
Ater
Horace Hutchins
Zebed
Babbage
Latramps
Thorntown
Colfax
Ellis
Pyiner
Oone
Elis
Eilis
Ames M Berryhill Way Receive $10000 Remuneration Claim
M Berryhill a former resident of Lebanon and administrator of the Tous Rhodus estate for two years sought annual remuneration of 10000. Proceedings before the judge included six witnesses offering estimates of Berryhill’s guardianship services for the estate valued between 75000 and 1 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Berryhill
Lebanon
Tous Rhodus
Prge Rhodine
Judge Higgins Battled a Nighttime Bat at Home
In a bizarre morning episode Judge Higgins awoke to swishing bullets and a bat flying about his Indianapolis room. He ducked behind furniture, chased the intruder with a broom, and finally exited to pursue the bat, recalling his wartime vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Indianapolis
Mollie Stark
Lato
Tod
Barker Pleaded Guilty to Assault on Farm Hand
Barker a Sugar Creek township farmer was found guilty of assault for firing on his farm hand Curtis Jones during a quarrel over post holes on his farm. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, nearing 100 in total, by Judge Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Barker
Sugar Creek Township
Curtis Jones
Parr
Barker
Jones
Power of attorney extends beyond two years in local order
The text notes that power was executed for over two years despite prior blanket rein by which saloons were barred from the township for two years. It states that a power of attorney can be a continuing obligation until revoked and does not expire by its exercise or by two years passing.
Doctor of Divinity Honors Rev. Powell at Franklin College
The executive board of Franklin College confer a Doctor of Divinity on Rev. P. L. Powell. He has led Franklin Baptist Church for nearly four years and earned praise for his cordial nature and diligent ministry. Friends in Lebanon and Monticello extend best wishes to the Powells for this unsolicited honor.
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P. L. Powell
Franklin College
Powell
Franklin Baptist Church
Franklin Star
Lebanon
Monticello
Lébanon
Double Peach Crop Assured by P. K. Hessong
P. K. Hessong of Zionsville reports a remarkable peach season with a limb on his farm bearing double peaches. He notes the entire orchard displays the same doubled fruit, signaling a bumper yield. The Times office received the unusual limb as evidence of the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.K. Hessong
Mr. Hessong
Times Office
Zionsville
Senator Shively Sidelined by Ill Health in D C Debates
In Washington on June 12 friends report Senator Shively has poor health and has been confined to bed at the National Hotel, visiting only briefly in the senate chamber since delivering a tariff bill speech three weeks earlier. His brother from South Bend remains with him, and Shively plans to rejoin the tariff debate despite the strain on his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Senate Chamber
National Hotel
B. Shively
South Bend
Withim
Gypsy baby dies during storm in Frankfort township
A gypsy camp in Michigan township faced tragedy when a three month old baby died overnight during a fierce storm. A doctor ruled the infant smothered to death, possibly from being wrapped too tightly or due to the mother lying over it. The mother blamed a uniform for frightening the child, and the body was buried beside the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Michigan Township
Court rules on power of attorney in remonstrance fights
A higher court decides a question common in remonstrance battles against saloons, ruling on the scope of a township voters power of attorney. The decision addresses voters empowering attorneys to sign remonstrances on behalf of residents who oppose license applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saison U Coneen
Sso
Prettiest flag was the stars and stripes
A Nova Scotia village school teacher asks a boy to fetch the prettiest flag for Empire Day The boy returns with a Stars and Stripes flag claiming it is the prettiest flag He is Canadian and the joke highlights a cross border sentiment in a light anecdote
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The
United States
Nova Scotia
Canada
United State
Balloons Not Like Lightning Strike At Same Place
In Columbus Indiana on June 13 the Cleveland balloon landed in a thn treaty not first to platform Indianapolis. On July 4 1876 Nicholas Buckle then sheriff of Marion County made a balloon ascent in Indiana and hours later landed on a ?.
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Columbus
Ind
Cleveland
Piatform
Indianapolis
Nicholas Buckle
Marion County
Indiana
One Legged Soldier Spades Garden Triumph
Maz Conyers, Civil War veteran, loses a leg but gardens with a crutch under each arm and a spade in one hand. He cultivates a thriving plot, breaking soil cleanly and proving that effort and skill can surpass many with two legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Conyers
Conyers
Youthful Hold-Ups May Be Identified
Lafayette police plan a conference with the prosecutor over two 17 year old youths accused of robbing farmer James Lowery at gunpoint during a Big Four train incident. They are detained on petite larceny in this city, with heavier Lafayette charges possible if linked to the crime. Officers expect Lowery to accompany Lafayette officers to establish identities.
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Lafayette
Adney
James Lowery
Egan
Collins
Tommy Egan
Charles Collins
Colling
Lowery
Jim Barton May 60 Back Plainfield Parole Incident
Parole violator Jim Barton, age 60, of Plainfield, faced possible return to reform school after repeatedly escaping officers Cooper and Sandilh on Friday. He warned of a relapse if not reformed and threatened to name a felon, with further incidents likely to influence authorities.
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Jim Barton
Plainfield
Reform School
Cooper
Sandilh
Barton
Pininfeld
Barton Pursued by Officers Through City Alleys
Officers chased Barton from Neft's grocery on South East Street as he fled east then west through alleys. Sandlin and Cooper cornered him near Eaton Street after a running pursuit. Barton, 18, was previously in reform school and was in the city on release before joining the army. Officer McKenzie plans to investigate today and likely reclaim him.
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Neft’s
Barton
Sandlin
Cooper
Orth
Eaton Street
McKenzie
Army
Reform School
Electric too powerful headlight hearing before Indiana railhead
Over twenty five engineers and as many railroad men testified before the Railroad Commission of Indiana about locomotive headlights. They favored oil headlights as sufficient and said electric lights were too intense and hindered seeing ahead from the cab.
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Railroad Commission of Indiana
M. R. Lacy
Ft. Wayne
Jil Well to Be Drilled East of Whitestown
The Whitestown Dispatch notes an oil well contract on the Webster farm just east of town. The 100 acre tract is owned by Mrs. George Webster and her brother Henry Webster of Sandusky Ohio. George Webster died about two years ago and had identified a rich petroleum vein on the property. His will requires his wife and Henry Webster to carry out the drilling plans before full possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sahm
John 8. Duncan
Frank van Camp
van Camp Packing Company
Hugh Dougherty
Marion Trust Company
White Winfeld Miler
Massachusetts Life Insurance Company
Edward Daniels
Baker & Daniels
Sahm
Berryhill
Ben
Ross
Rhodius
R. Artman
Elma Dare
Ili
Whitestown Dispatch
Webster
George Webster
Henry Webster
Sandusky
Ohio
Inlaw
Bereaved Ohio Pioneer Frances Keys Dies at 73
Frances C Keys born May 9 1836 in Highland County Ohio dies at 9 45 PM at Stringtown residence aged 73 years 1 month 2 days from heart disease. She married John Keys March 3 1857 and leaves children Mary Fruits Elizabeth Harrison Jas W Keys and Charles M Keys plus a stepson. Surviving siblings include William Hawkins J W Hawkins Mary Allen Susan Witt Sarah Schulse Abigail Pennington. She was a Bethel Methodist member and pioneer. funeral Sunday at 2 PM at Stringtown residence with Rev W P McKinney officiating. burial Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances C. Keys
Stringtown
Highland County
Ohio
John Keys
Mary Fruits
Elizabeth E. Harrison
Jas W. Keys
Chas. M. Keys
Plainfield
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fine Program for Children’s Day at First Christian Church
The First Christian Church hosts a Sunday evening program at 7:30 featuring a blend of children's exercises, recitations, songs, duets, and a band of children. Performers include Mora Gardner, Lottie Gardner, Chester Budd, Melba Perkins, Nada Ulery, Kenneth VanArsdail, Virginia White, and others. A welcome greeting and a benediction cap the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Gertha Dickson
Nehool
Mora Gardner
Freddy
Fred Adama
Ollie Dickson
Lottie Gardner
Altallery
Chester Budd
Lora Dickies
Melba Perkins
Kenneth VanArsdail
Virginia White
City of Beauty
Celebrated Is 75th Birthday Yesterday
J W Batterton veteran carpenter and builder marked his 77th birthday at home on West North street with a quiet family observance. Mrs Batterton was 75 on June 5. The couple will reach 50 years of marriage on Monday June 14, Flag Day, as friends extend congratulations.
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J. W. Batterton
West North Street
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Bedroom Bend
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Wild & Spade
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Pranklin College
Dougle
P. K. Hessong
Eagle Township
Hines
Washington, D. C
Crutch
Maz Flee Garden
Goon
Whitestown
Awad
Prances
Keys
First Christian
Nada Ulery
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