Oram and Duffy Stand trial in local store robbery case
Orval Oram testified that he and Zin Duffy followed money taken from Hugh Smith's drug store and traveled via St Louis to Terre Haute Effingham and Danville, with Duffy paying all tickets. The case drew a crowded courtroom as Mrs Duffy faced the impact of a possible divorce suit while witnesses debated admissibility of spousal testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Orval Oram
Jarceny
Hugh Smith
Fender
Gram
Smith
St. Louis
Sycamore Street
Klein
Wabash Station
Danville
Terre Haute
Effingham
Oram
Orami
Arthur & Ashby
Jenkines
Qram
Jury holds Duffy and Oram for grand jury on burglary charges
Arthur and Ashby faced a tough case as attorney Jen kins requested Oram testify. The court overruled objections, allowing Oram to recount his statements to prosecutors and officers after arrest. Judge Fender bound Duffy in 500 dollars and Oram in 200 dollars, with Duffy remaining jailed and Oram seeking bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkines
Arthur & Ashby
Oram
Duffy
Walters
Mocris
Fender
Death record for the month July county wide
Secretary Bradfield reports twenty eight deaths in the county during July. Infants under one year totaled eleven and eight victims were over eighty years. Causes included cholera infantum five cases tuberculosis four typhoid fever pneumonia heart disease and other diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
County Board of Health
Wealthy couple wed in Lebanon office with unusual prenup
John Bowman aged 78 and Nancy J Gray vill 63 married Tuesday morning in attorney S M Ralston's office near Lebanon. Both bring ante nuptial contracts. The agreement limits alimony if Bowman faults the marriage and Gray Bowman sues for divorce, caping her inheritance at 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John €. Bowman
Nancy J. Grayvill
Lebanon
S. M. Ralston
County Recorder’s Office
Courle
Bowman
Gasoline Stove Explosion Injures Miss Abbott
Charles Gibson reports a fatal gas ignition on the Michigan road north of Logansport. Miss Etta Abbott, using a gasoline tank on a burning stove, was badly burned on the head and shoulders and inhaled flames while fighting the fire. The village laments the popular young woman’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gibson
Fulton
Logansport
Michigan Road
Etta Abbott
Miss Abbott
Fire crews quell small barn blaze on Third Street
Fire departments answered a call to O'Donnell's barn on Third Street last night where a small fire started in a horse stall manger. The flames were extinguished before causing serious damage and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donnell
Third Street
Transfer to New Federal Building Nears Completion
At week’s end the transfer of government property to the new federal building will occur, with the public to receive mail there Sunday morning. Postmaster Moss and staff expect the final fixtures and a 100-volt motor to arrive, while a new brick wagon shed is started to house mail carrier outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Federal
Moss
Tiemenstein
Sixth and Market Streets
Misses Shirk Depart For Columbus Visit
Misses Jessie and Clarabel Shirk of Bringhurst street left today to visit relatives in Columbus and in southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie and
Clarabel Shirk
Bringhurst Street
Columbus
Indiana
Teachers Institute Held at Cass County High School
The Cass county teachers institute will run from August 28 to September 1 at the city high school. Instructors include Miss Caroline W. McNitt on music, Prof. Robert Hall on teaching, and Prof. W. D. Howe on literature, with Deputy Superintendent Lawrence McTurman in attendance. The state issued a new uniform course of study listing 215 commissioned high schools, up from 185 last year, plus detailed statements on K-12 work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline W. McNitt
Logansport
Robert Hall
Indianapolis
Sherbridge High School
W. D. Howe
Barter University
Lawrence McTurman
State Department of Public Instruction
Tax collection rules for fifth class cities explored
The Wabash Plain Dealer questions how city taxes are collected in fifth class municipalities like Wabash and Hartford City. It suggests the county treasurer may handle collections while city treasurers act only as disbursers, raising debate among local attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Plain Dealer
Wabash
Hartford City
Fatal Kick Claims Young McDowell After Horse Incident
Roy McDowell of Twelve Mile was severely injured Tuesday when a horse kicked him in the stomach. Surgeons consider an operation to save his life as his condition worsens. His son Young McDowell died this morning from the accident’s effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McDowell
Tear Twelve Mile
Young McDowell
Carnahan Dies Morning Founder of Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias
James Richard Carnahan longtime Indiana Knight of Pythias leader died at 6 25 AM at his home in Indianapolis. Born November 18 1841 in Dayton Tippecanoe County he founded the Uniform Rank and served as grand chancellor of Indiana. He fought in the Civil War with the Grand Army of the Republic later earning wide esteem for his military service.
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James R. CarnAhan
Knights of Pythias
Company
West Drive
Woodruff Place
Indianapolis
James Richard Carnahan
Indiana
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias of the World
Dayton
Tippecanoe County
Pythias
Lafayette Lodge No. 51
Grand Lodge of
Lafayette Lodge
Robert Anderson
Grand Army
Nashville
Grand Army of the State
Grand Army of the Republic
Crockett in Panhandle troubles deepen with creditors
Financial woes mount for Charles Crockett, an employee of the Panhandle, as creditors' claims pile up in a case marked by a string of unfortunate coincidences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crockett
Panhandle
Crockett
Squire Reid Courts Morning of Filings and Attachments
In court this morning Judge Reid handled several filings. Anna Irwin seeks attachment for $10 rent from Crockett. Louis Ray presents a $21.35 grocery bill. Margaret Knight sues for $4 debt and 75 cents loaned. Meehan Bros. show $7.67 grocery bill. Pittman Pros. files a $7.02 meat bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Reid
Mornig
Anna E. Lrwin
Crockett
Louis Ray
Margaret Knight
The
Meehan Bros
Pittman Pros
Governor-Visiting Races Amid Rain Delays and Promising Lineup
Rain dampened attendance at today’s meets after yesterday’s better crowds. A Lake Maxinkuckee excursion and local carnivals drew many away, yet the Logansport crowd remained sizable. Governor Hanry declined to attend pools, urging success without betting. races show larger fields and stronger competition ahead. Yesterday’s summaries list several pacing and trotting results with times and winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Maxinkuckee
Hanry
Miss Kruse in Belgium Disappearance Ends
Miss Frances Kruse, once reported missing from Lafayette and believed deaf by her parents, has been found alive living with her sister in Belgium after about six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Kruse
Lafayette
Bel
Landis Speaks at Eagles Lodge Cornerstone Event
Congressman Fred Landis spoke at a celebration of the Eagles lodge in Wabasa yesterday. The event marked the laying of the cornerstone for the new lodge building in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Andis
Eagles
Wabasa
Eagles’ Lodge
North Street Goes to Court Over Bitulithic Pavement
William H Bevan and John Myers filed in circuit court for a temporary injunction to halt North street paving by the city and Western Construction Co arguing the contract uses Warren’s patented bitulithic. They seek delay until September term to pursue a permanent injunction, asserting monopolistic control and lack of competition in Warren Bros Co. patent rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam H. Bevan
John Meyers
North Street
Circuit Court
Western Construction Co
Kistler
Nelson, Myers & Yarlett
McConnell, Jenkines
Jenkines & Stewart
Nelson & Townley
Western Construction Company
Warren
United States
Warren Bros. & Co
Indianapolis
Post Office Warns on Cashing Money Orders
The article warns readers to verify who they deal with before cashing money orders. It notes criminals alter orders by chemicals to change city and amount, then cash them in another location. The post office plans to use special ink and other safeguards to stop this fraud.
Dayton man sent to workhouse for public spanking on street
Val Fleeter was sent to the workhouse after a Tuesday arrest at Stout and Ludlow in Dayton for making love in public with Maggie Burton. Burton posted bond and forfeited bail. Fleeter received a 210 fine and costs and thirty days in jail, a first in Dayton history for such an offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Fleeter
Worman
Dayton
O. Fleeter
Stout
Ludlow
Maggie Burton
Freeter
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Teachers’ Institute
Iasy Sade
Cass
Twelve Mile
Carnaham
A. R&r
P. Answers Summons
Weasher Keft
Ory
Pace
Ed Patch
Mehaffie
Inston
Anderson
Lilian Winship
Braham
Cecilian Princess
Asher
Ruby Geraldine
Rutledge
Ashlandorff
Leo Rex
Wolverton
Lilly Sherbet
Babb
Wildey
Vanango
Barnum
Lulu Burns
Amsden
Odessa
Kennedy
Mack W
Hiser
Miss Kruse
Belgium
Gium
Landis
Warren Bitulithic CO
Asphalt
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