Fry Case at Burlington Prompts Libel Suit in Carroll County
Burlington reports a planned suit by Rev. Fry against the Christian church deacons for slander. Attorney George W. Walters says the case will be tried in Carroll County and that a signed article in the Christian Standard may be used as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorney Walters
Carroll County
Rev. Fry
Burlington
Christian Church of
George W. Walters
Walters
Christian Standard
Cincinnati
Patton
Fry
Mummert
Elder Patton
Mr. Patton
W. A. James
Cary Brothers
H. B. Summers
J. M. Johnson
J. P. Munn
Long Pastorage Fifty Years of Father Marks’ Priesthood
Yesterday marked Father Marks fifty years in the priesthood with ceremonies attended by priests from Grass Creek Kenland Lafayette and Fort Wayne and visiting clergy. He serves as hospital spiritual adviser for eight years and is held in high esteem by local Catholic communities. An Elk band serenade followed the day’s church events with Sisters of the Holy Angels and other parishes in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Marks
Elks’ Band
Father Ford
Grass Creek
Kappell
Kenland
Lucas
Lafayette
Oechtering
Fort Wayne
Guendling
Josepha
Sisters of the Holy Angelis’ Academy
Mrs Jennie Collins Visits Daughter in West Broadway
Mrs Jennie Collins of Saybrook Sr is in the city as the guest of her daughter Mrs Frank Barr of West Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Collins
Saybrook, Sr
City
Frank Barr
West Brodaway
Blue Grocery Proprietor Seeks Action in Anderson
Frank Barr, owner of the Blue Grocery on Sycamore Street, is at Anderson pursuing measures to protect his property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barr
Blue Grocery
Sycamore Street
Anderson
Osmer Snakes Found While Surveying Kokomo–Logansport Line
Ex city engineer Walter Osmer and a crew found two large rattlesnakes on Morvan's hill during the Kokomo Logansport extension survey for the Indianapolis Northern Traction. The snakes, about three feet long, fought as the party subdued them with a pike pole and hatchet. The incident is described as the first authentic snake story of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmer
Kokomo-Logansport
Indianapolis- Northern Traction Company
Morvan’s Hill
Street Car Improvement Underway on Broadway Loop plan
Inventory of stock is being taken as preparation for rebuilding the Broadway street car system. Interurban cars will loop via Fourth and Broadway after reconstruction. Manager J. T. McNary and chief clerk Lewis Denner report material shortfall and anticipate rail and tie shipments late this week or early next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McNary
Broadway
Lewis Denner
McNary
Co. D. Emmons
Fort Wayne
Fourth Street
Erie Avenue
Fifth Street
Fifth
Jury impossible in Morgan County game law case
Deputy Fish and Game Warden John Newhouse found a seine at Nelson Pennington's home three and a half miles south of Martinsville and sought a jury trial before Justice Baker. Morgan County farmers biased against conviction led to retry in circuit court. A second siege was found at Joseph Milburn's house. Milburn pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars and costs, jailed in default of bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newhouse
Nelson Pennington
Martinsville
Justice Baker
Morgan County
Pennington
Morgan Circuit
Joseph Milburn
Baker
Milburn
Wizard Shaw Arrives for Chicago Exhibition at Elks Club
Wizard Lew Shaw, famed billiard and fancy shot artist from Chicago, arrived in the city this morning and plans an exhibition for Elks Club members Saturday evening if arrangements are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shaw
Chicago
Shaw
Elks’ Club
Logansport Driving Club Ends Meet With Record Attendance
The Logansport Driving association closes its summer racing meeting after record crowds and a highly exciting program. Yesterday featured strong showings in the 2:20 and 2:15 trots and today promised two stake races including the unfinished 2:35 trot stake with High Star and Bonner among contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fternoon
Logansport Driving Association
Logansport
Dr. Marvin
Clay
Bonner
Columbia Brewing Company S1 Stakes Heat Report
In the first heat of the 2:19 pace the Columbia Brewing Company stake race features Mitee DB, Coast Marie, and Del Dawson Wenxtel among others. Miss Coleridge broke early and faded to sixth place after the first quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Coleridge
Walton Hosts New Red Men Lodge Installation
Thirty three members of the local Red Men lodge traveled to Walton last night to establish a new lodge with over thirty members. The Walton lodge hosted a banquet after the ceremony and the group returned home in the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton
Lodge of Red Men
Boy Injured Falling From Tree In Bates Street Yard
Thirteen year old Willie Dadwell son of Mr and Mrs George Dadwell Bates street fell from an apple tree in his yard fracturing his left arm near the wrist joint. Dr Downey attended and reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Dadwell
George Dadwell
Bates Street
Downey
Lynas and Lotta Stettler Wed by Justice Reid
Arthur E. Lynas and Miss Lotta Stettler were married Thursday evening by Justice Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Lynas
Lotta Stettler
Justice Reid
Miss Edith Potts Visits Former Baltimore Home
Miss Edith Potts of Baltimore is visiting her former home in this city, reuniting with memories from her earlier residence and area connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Potts
Baltimore
Meeks Nabbed After Return to Mother’s Home
John Meeks, accused of assaulting a Italian man in the Wabash yards last December and robbing him, was arrested at his mother's North Street home around 3:00 AM. Police, tipped to his return, surrounded the residence with Sergeant Morris leading five officers at the scene near Sixth and North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meeks
Wabash
North Street
Meeks
Sargeant Morris
Sixth and
North
Patent Infringement Suit Over Spoon Ball Spinner
Enterprise Manufacturing of Akron files in federal court claiming John J. Hildebrandt of Vansport has infringed its patent on the spoon ball spinner, an improved fishermen outfit. The firm says it holds the exclusive license from inventor Ernest F. Pflenger. Hildebrandt says he owns the patent on the spinner and will contest the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Akron
John J. Hildebrandt
Vansport
Ernest F. Pflenger
Meeks Captured After Lafayette Robbery Break
Police halted Meeks at a house after a planned escape attempt failed. Sargeant Morris forced entry and Meeks surrendered, insisting he will not plead guilty. He previously fled Logansport and avoided discussion of charges or ties to Musselman, who was with him during the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeks
Sargeant Morris
Logansport
Musselman
Myrtle Musselman
Mrs. McCarty
Lafayette
Robery
Soda water habit drives year round sales at local shop
A soda clerk tells the Reporter that soda water is sold in similar volumes in cold weather as in heat. He notes some girls treat soda like a daily habit, equating it to a drinker needing a daily fix, while many customers drink regardless of temperature.
Chicago Trio Pass Through En Route to Richmond
Harry C. Talley James Johnston and Henry Davis of Chicago traveled by automobile through the city this afternoon en route to Richmond and expect to arrive tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Talley
James Johnston
Henry Davis
Chicago
Richmond
Infringer Of Patent Must Face Enjoinment And Answer
The request seeks a court order to bar further manufacture and sale of the improvement. The defendant is to be required to respond to the charges, entering an answer in court.
Spinner patent dispute fuels uncertainty for Hildebrandt
Mr. Hildebrandt says he has long awaited action from the Ohio company over a spinner fastening method. He claims his own fastening invention, patented last November, predates the alleged infringement and vows to fight to a finish, despite possible delay in spinner production during the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildebrandt
Ohio
Mr. Hildebrandt
Bath House Like Confectionery Store On Fourth Street
Water leaks from the third floor of Mr. Clouse's Fourth Street confectionery store as a barrel overflow floods the attic depth. The scene resembles a bath house more than a shop with only warped tables in the ice cream parlor and no major stock damage.
Hartford City wreck tied to freight crew actions
The Panhandle investigation concluded with no official statement yet but indicates Engineer G. Rowe Flagman E. Snider and Conductor C. R. Bell of the freight crew were held responsible for the collision. Rowe remained confined due to injuries while Snider and Bell were discharged for alleged negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
G. Rowe
E. Snider
C. R. Bell
Rowe
Record crowds at Burgman's park band concert by Elks
A large crowd attended last evening’s band concert at Burgman’s Park performed by the Elks’ band. The selections drew hearty applause that at times neared drown out the music, signaling a highly successful event for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgman’s Park
Elks’ Band
Musician Kissell Arrested Over Lodge Gift Funds
Professor George A. Kissell, noted musician, was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after soliciting funds to buy a charity chair for Dr Milburn, a lodge officer. The chair was bought on credit and presented in a ceremony, later questioned by a detective for Ira Cree. He was held for trial with release set pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kissell
Kissel
Milburn
Essel
Silas Morgan
Ira Cree
Prof. Kissel
Wallace Show Wrecked at Durand Train Yard Tragedy
Twenty one killed and many injured when Wallace Brothers circus train wrecked in Grand Trunk yards at Durand Michigan. Two sections collided after airbrake failure. engine and cars demolished. animals and personnel among casualties. Rescue work followed as witnesses recounted scenes of devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand, Mich
Wallace Brothers’ Circus
Grand Trunk
James S. Foley
Detroit
Joseph F. Benton
New Milford
Conn
W. J. Roe
Armstrong
Frank Tilly
Rising Sun
Ind
Lansing
Lapeer
J. McCarthy
County institute instructors meet in Indianapolis
A special meeting is called by Fassett A. Cotton state superintendent to plan uniform teaching for county institutes. Lectures will be delivered by E. M. Stalker J. S. Kinnaman R. A. Aley and J. W. Carr. About 120 instructors attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Cotton
Indianapolis
E. M. Stalker
J. S. Kinnaman
R. A. Ale
No Family Trouble Claimed by Husband in Tragic Death
James P. Brown, husband of the deceased woman who died by self infliction, says there was no family trouble to explain the act. He was unaware of any reason for the deed. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 1:00 PM at the residence with interment at Mt. Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Brown
Mt. Hope
Peru Smiles At Rumor Of Wabash Headquarters Move
The Peru Journal reports Lafayette residents wrongly believe a Wabash eastern division headquarters could move to Peru. A local man wrote to Superintendent Cotter but received a dismissive reply. The piece urges Lafayette to visit Peru to see the Wabash improvements and drop the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Peru
Cotter
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Telma
Sable Kid
Shelly
Leo Rex
Marshall
Marvin
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May Belle
C. Wilson
Eddie Hall
Brewer
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Uoffman
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Octoo
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Turner
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Kate Slige
Shaffer
Dr Bonner
Swisher
Coast Marie
del Dawson
Wenxtel
Johnnie O
Minneapolis Journal
Hark
Prof
Langley
Bath
Clouse’s
Lodge
Wallace
Ciicnits
James McCarthy
Grand Trunk Road
A. W. Large
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Ean
Vassman
Lafe Larson
Cambridge
G. Thomas
Stake and Chain Gang
Harry St. Clair
John Leary
Springfield
Lil
Andrew Howland
New York State
Acanvasman
Frank Thorp
Dundee
Mich
Robert Rice
George Smith
Charles Sands
Penn
Joe Wilson
Pittsburg
W. J. McCoy
Columbus
Sideshow
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