Farmer Awarded $7,000 Damages by Judge Bland
Judge Oscar I. Bland of the district court of appeals ordered Washington DC to pay Howe Totten owner of a Virginia farm $7,500 in damages after escaping prisoners from the DC work house invaded his land and frightened his family. The ruling pins liability on the district for the trespass by inmates lingering near Totten’s property.
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Washington
Oscar I. Bland
Indiana
Congress
District Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Howe Totten
Virginia
Fam
Totten Farm Damages Backed Over Washington Work House Nuisance
Judge Bland of the U S Court of Appeals sitting in Washington upheld a lower court ruling that the District of Columbia created a nuisance by a work house near Totten's farm. Totten sued for damages alleging 300 prisoners left unguarded, escapes and trespasses harmed his land use. The ruling affirmed the District’s liability and Totten’s damages, noting a municipality may be responsible for nuisance harming adjacent property.
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Bland
Totten
Bill
District of Columbia
Berns 8 Awarded Gold Medal At Purdue
R F Berns of Linton received Purdue University athletic department’s gold medal for excellence in spring football practice. Awards consider ability attendance and attitude with Berns positions him as a leading candidate for the varsity next fall. Spring practice under coach James M Phelan drew over fifty contenders and keen competition for medals.
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Lafayette
Ind
R. F. Berns
Linton
Purdue University Athletic Department
Berns
James M. Phelan
A Friend in Need Aids Farm as Couple Falls Ill
In Sullivan Indiana on May 5 William and Carl Lester of Fairbanks township face illness from pneumonia and fever. Despite hardship, 40 men 70 horses and four tractors plowed, planted 35 acres of corn while neighbors shared meals, enabling the crop to begin growing as Carl cares for his sick wife and father.
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Sullivan
Ind
William
Carl Lester
Fairbanks
William Lester
Carl Lester No Jonper
Get election returns while you see the show at Grand tonight
Voters can catch election results while enjoying the Grand Theatre program tonight as local polling closes. Officials expect updates to roll in during intermissions and after curtain calls, with figures from city and county races limited to public summaries.
Fog protected fruit trees says Simpson
The Vincennes Sun reports Robert Simpson of Simpson orchards states Knox county saw no frost damage thanks to fog sheltering fruit trees and growing crops. Apples are large and promise a splendid crop while the crop could endure 29 degrees or lower. Peach buds are scarce but will meet local needs with little for city markets.
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Vincennes
Robert Simpson
Simpson Orchards
Knox County
Woman reports relief from back pain with herbal remedy
Mrs. Price of St. Paul Minnesota says after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her back pain and bearing-down sensation ceased she can do housework and care for her three year old girl. She also used Liver Pills for constipation and encourages other women to write for guidance.
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St. Paul, Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Price
Summit Avenue
St. Paul
Minnesota
Help Wanted and Local Classified Fragments
Classified fragments show multiple ads selling nursery stock selling home necessities and real estate. Includes contact names and locations in Wisconsin Ohio Indiana. Items include cows strollers wallpaper cleaning and housekeeping help with partial data and contact details.
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Bell
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Oscar Bland
Fly
United States Court of Customs Appeals
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Cinemia
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Purdue
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Victor Coal Co
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Vincennes Street
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King’s Flower Parden
Gilbreath Bros
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Jersey
Adian Gaumac
Glenburn
S. Werbner
Gilbert Brewer
R. R
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Renhl
North Main St
J. TW. Stridelmejer
Louis Perrand
Hawks» Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Wis
J. BR. Watkins Papa Dept
Chestnut St
Columbus
Ohio
Matt Bozic
St. N. W
French Club
Tan Reed
Geil
McClung Farm
City Park
Nelle Stockrahm
Vielksborg
Henry Ginestet
Doris
Athletic
Union Suitr
Rhedenbeck Bros
North Main
Florida Opportunities
Richard H. Edmonds
Florida
California
Joe E. Beasley Agency
O’haver
T. H
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Blackhawk Lewis
Coalmont
Jasonville
Hymera Shelburn
Linton Gk
Lewis
Midland
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Lewis Shelburn
Blackhawk
Terre Haute
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