Bristow Bonded Out After Farm Sale in Scircleville Case
Noah L. Bristow once a Prohibition candidate for joint representative in Logan and surrounding counties was jailed on incest and rape charges. He posted a $3,000 cash bond with Sheriff Mattix of Frankfort using half of proceeds from selling a sixty acre Bristow farm east of Scircleville joint owned with his wife. The bond covers both charges and Bristow’s release hinges on appearing in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah L. Bristow
Clinton
Carroll
Logansport
Mattix
Frankfort
Bristow
Scircleville
Frank Trees
Hillisburg
First National Bank
Neff seeks city police judge seat in daily report
Joseph H. Neff a longtime Cass county Democrat and lawyer announces in The Daily Reporter his candidacy for city police judge pending Democratic city convention action. He is described as a respected attorney and former public school teacher with broad community esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Neff
Daily Reporter
Attorney Neff
Cass County
Wires Burned Outstrain Fire Halts Lights Downtown
An electrical storm knocked out service citywide. Downed wires and burning poles at Thirteenth and Broadway, Seventh and Broadway, Fifth and Market, and Linden avenue and Vine street were extinguished. the Fifth and Market pole remained out until this morning.
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Thirteenth and
Broadway
Seventh and
Fifth
Market Streets
Linden Avenue
Vine Street
Cow Puncher Delights Nelson Theatre Audience
The Cow Puncher attracted a well attended matinee at the Nelson theatre this afternoon. The show remains a Loganport favorite and the manager W. F. Mann reports a stronger company and scenery this year. Tonight’s performance is sold out per advance sales.
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Nelson Theatre
Logansport
W. F. Mann
Stenic Eeffets
Lightning strikes home on West Market Street damaging roof
An electrical storm struck the home of George Allen at 901 West Market Street early yesterday. A hole eight inches square ripped the roof but no fire followed the bolt.
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George Allen
West Market Street
Weir and Mabel Onultz Win Golf Club Two Ball
Robert Weir and Miss Mabel Shultz won the two ball foursome at the Country club with low Nassau score. Kel ler and Mrs Wise were second, Jenkines and Mrs Smith third, as women push for a busy golf year with Friday set as ladies day and the Survival of the Fittest match scheduled tomorrow.
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Robert Weir
Mabel Shultz
Kel
Ond
B. C. Jenkines
Hal B. Smith
Custer Probes Adams Bigamy Case Across States
Prosecutor George Custer returns from a secret trip to Delaware and Richmond to gather evidence against Frank R. Adams for bigamy. He secured a marriage license copy from Boston and may file charges after further inquiry.
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George Custer
Delaware
Richmond
Ind
Frank R. Adams
Adams
Custer
Boston
Behmer Honored as Lieutenant Colonel at Reunion
Walter J. Behmer of this city was elected lieutenant colonel of the One Hundred and Sixtieth regiment of Spanish American war veterans at the Wednesday reunion in Osian Indiana. The next meeting is set for Anderson.
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Walter J. Behmer
Ossian
Ind
Anderson
Old Settlers Picnic Postponed to a Later Date
The Old Settlers association postponed today’s picnic at Spencer park due to rain. A business meeting will select a new date in the coming days, with a hoped for early reschedule as many members plan to attend.
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Old Settlers
Spencer Park
W. H. H. Tucker
Anoka
Old Settlers’ Association
Primaries Loom in Logansport With Fickle favored
Democratic primaries arrive next Friday in Logansport promising lively contests across precincts. The battle centers on Fickle versus Bliss with delegates predicted to push Fickle toward nomination, while Bliss Smith Palmer Gillespie and others rally strong followings. Herman Adamski is dismissed as a serious candidate amid chatter of a barroom quip, as mayoral races heat up and police judge battle tightens between Neff Ritter and Fettig.
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McKee
Bliss
Smith
Palmer
Gillespie
Herman Adamski
Panhandle
Flagman
J. H. Neff
V. C. Hanawalt
Neff
Ritter
Fettig
Clarke Taken Ill Illness Sends Clarke Home by Ambulance
J Albert Clarke collapsed suddenly yesterday and was rushed home by ambulance after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
J. Albert Clarke
Teachers in Rush to Wed Licenses Issued at Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg Indiana August 14. A flurry of marriage licenses was issued at the proba office. The list includes Silas A. Lingo Jr forty six superintendent Milan and Minnie Vinson Little thirty six Moore s Hill, Richard O Fickner twenty seven professor Hunting burg and Susan Grace Fagaly twenty nine school teacher Moore s Hill, Robert E Dinninger twenty three schol teacher Columbus Nebraska and Pauline Hauck twenty three school teacher Aurora Indiana, Walter L. Reidlin twenty two Covington Kentucky Max Gutbrod thirty nine iron worker and Louisa Stewart Miller forty one Newport Kentucky Elbert C Blasdel twenty one farmer and Lulu Blanche Nowlin twenty five school teacher Miller township.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Proba
Silas A. Lingo, Jr
Milan
Minnie Vinson Little
Moore's Hill
Richard O. Fickner
Moore's Hill College
Huntingburg
Susan Grace Fagaly
Moores Hill
Robert E. Dinninger
Columbus
Neb
Pauline Hauck
Aurora
Walter L. Reidlin
Covington
Max Gutbrod
Louisa Stewart Miller
Newport
Elbert C. Blasdel
Lulu Blanche Nowlin
Miller Township
This County
Miles Found Digging Earth in Woods While in religious Mania
James F. Miles twenty two year old Philadelphia resident left home last Wednesday evening and was found in Bishop's woods by Charles White and Harry Crawford. He was digging up earth with his hands and eating it, his face and hands scratched by briars. He had been believed to carry $125 but had none. Miles was due to sail for Ireland next week to receive his late father's legacy.
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Clifton Heights
James F. Miles
Philadelphia
Bishop's Woods
Charles White
Harry Crawford
Miles
Winter Street
Ireland
Star City Set to Welcome New Paper This Fall
F. P. Gould, ex Kenana Herald editor, plans to launch a Star City newspaper. He aims to begin publication as near September 1 as possible, signaling a local media addition.
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Star City
F. P. Gould
Kenana
Adamski Club Forms to Back Panhandle Mayoral Candidate
Herman Adamski, the Panhandle candidate for mayor, pushes his bid as a club is formed at the shops. Heads of departments will join and support if Adamski will hear his whiskers.
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Herman Adamski
Panhandle
Herman
Tony Bender Off Work Due to Sickness
Blacksmith Tony Bender at the shops is absent from work due to illness. He is not currently providing his usual services as he recovers.
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Tony Bender
Rumors Fly Over Mayor Race and City Controller Plans
The paper reports a rumor that McKee fears defeat if he runs for mayor and may back a candidate like Davy Middleton while retaining influence as city controller. Mentions that Middleton could win mayor or McKee could place himself as controller, but notes growing doubts about McKee’s grip and possible rise of John E. Barnes in the convention.
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McKee
Middleton
Davy Middleton
Davy” Middleton
John E. Barnes
Old Belts Philadelphia Gazette advert and news 1807 copy
Miss Ruby Crome owns a January 14 1807 issue of the Belts Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiser once owned by her grandmother Mrs. Ann Smith. The paper mainly contains advertising and about half a page of news including House of Representatives proceedings and a few English dispatches.
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Ruby Crome
Philadelphia Gazette and Daily Advertiser
Ann Smith
House of Representatives
England
Woman Copprovoe Dispute Ends With Fines In Court
Carrie Meek filed an affidavit against Amie Brown alleging provoke. Brown paid her fine in Justice Reid court. Brown then charged Meek with provoke and Meek was fined. The trouble stemmed from a family row.
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Carrie Meek
Amie Brown
Provoke
Court of Justice
Reid
Auburn Team Plays Tomorrow at Spencer Park
Local fans await a big game as Auburn White Sox meet M. & F. of the city tomorrow afternoon at Spencer Park. Sprong will pitch and Johnny Simons backs up. a special excursion train carrying hundreds arrives noon. An Elks band concert follows if weather allows with a long program of marches overtures and songs.
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Spencer Park
Auburn White Sox
Auburn
Johnny Simons
Elks’ Band
Samuel Smith
The
King’s Herald
Horse Seized from Abandoned Well After Rescue Effort
Elmer W. Snyder’s horse fell into an empty well on vacant land between the West Side engine house and the Eel river. A trench was dug and a rope system used by about twenty men to pull the animal out. The horse emerged uninjured after a tense, hours long operation.
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Elmer W. Snyder
West Side
Eel River
Snyder
Nellie Dunn Appointed City School Teacher
Miss Nellie Dunn has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by Miss Bessie Baker’s resignation after her marriage to Fred Landis. The change assigns Dunn to the city school teaching position.
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Nellie Dunn
Bessie Baker
Fred Landis
Police Foil Heist Attempt on Adams Express Shipment
Four suspicious men prowled the Panhandle station as the Adams Express strong box carrying about 600000 dollars was moved from Chicago to Tipton. Police guarded the transfer at Wabash avenue and the money to be used to cover a bank shortage, preventing a major theft before the Louisville train departure.
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Panhandle
Indiana
Adams Express Company
Chicago
First National Bank
Tipton
No. 6
C. Cashdollar
Wabash Avenue
Cashdollar
Express
Narinskay
Louisville
Family Row Ends In Arrest At Miller Boarding House
Frank Dickman a Third street saloonist and a woman named Hattie Brown were arrested after a bloody fight at 10 o'clock in the Miller boarding house. Mrs Miller heard scuffling and called police. Patrolman Kroeger took Dickman on assault charges and the woman for intoxication. They were jailed then released on their own recognizance after Deputy Stanley posted bonds. Miller had a cheek wound and the woman a cut under her ear from an earring.
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Frank Dickman
Third Street
Hattie Brown
Miller
Old Lien Resurrected Against Multiple Defaulters
County Auditor George Canty revived a $1,500 debt against John Girard Philip Eisert J H Shultz B F Yantis John T Daley and Mrs Mary K Landis and sent notices to settle. Also notes Sept 1 1843 loan of $394.81 from the county school fund secured by 270 acres of Wilson estate. interest paid to 1864 then stopped. Ownership has since passed to several holders who must pay principal and accrued interest.
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George Cann
John Girard
Philip Eisert
J. H. Shultz
B. F. Yantis
John T. Daley
Mary K. Landis
John M. Wilson
County School Fund
Wilson
Mexican Veteran Captain Daniel Farley Dies in Indianapolis
Captain Daniel Farley, a well known local Mexican War veteran, died yesterday at his Indianapolis home at age 89. He enlisted in Winamac and served as Pulaski County treasurer in 1860. After his term a treasury robbery led to his arrest and trial, where he was acquitted.
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Daniel Farley
Indianapolis
Winamac
Pulayeki County
Farley
Road extension request filed to abandon Jackson land path
Harry and Lotis Searight filed a petition with the county auditor asking the county commission to abandon the road through the Jackson land in Jefferson township and extend the Lowe road eighty rods, with a promise to provide the right of way.
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Harry and
Lotis Searight
Jackson
Jefferson Township
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Ler
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Aldrich
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Adamski Club
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von Suppe H. Fillmore
Slippery Lady
E. R. Ball
Will McKee
Teddy
Africa
A. Pryor
Wenrich March
F. Clement
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