Bootlegger Fined in City Court. Jail Sentence Suspended
William Jackson, a black man, arraigned on bootlegging charges after police found 115 pints of beer in a suitcase. Judge S G Gifford fined him $50 plus costs amounting to $62.50 with a 30 day jail term suspended. Eloise Becker faced intoxication and profanity counts. fined $5 with costs, sentence suspended for good behavior after an assault on a patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
S. G. Gifford
Jackson
Eloise Becker
St. Louis
Becker
Frohmm
LUNGS FOR BEANS AND WARD TAOK LUNGS FOR BEANS AND WARD TAOK 160TH TO HOLD A
Veterans of Logansport and Huntington prepare for the One Hundred Sixtieth Indiana regiment reunion in Huntington late this month. Jack McGinley and Company M members recall Spanish American War rations of hard tack and beans with a small pork chunk. The reunion notes say hard tack and beans will be the bulk of rations, with bean flour forming the wafers, and shortening added though not increasing the bulk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Logansport
Jack McGinley
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana Regiment
Commissarys Department
One Hundred and Sixtieth Regiment
Church Home-Coming Services Announced
Evangelistic services opened last evening at New Wartery M E church. Home-coming observes Wednesday evening with speakers including Dr. C C Cissell district superintendent Rev W M Amoss Walton Rev J B Crook Denver Ind Rev A C Hoover Gilead Rev W F E Hamilton Santa Fe Rev Julian Elwood and Rev McCoy New Waverly Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wartery M. E
C. C. Cissell
W. M Amoss
Walton
J. B. Crook
Denver
Ind
A. C. Hoover
Gilead
W. FE. Hamilton
Santa Fe
Julian
Elwood
McCoy
New Waverly
Frankfort captures alleged forger W M Siple
An alleged forger named W M Siple, said to operate in Flora Delphi Monticello and Camden, was arrested in Frankfort after a bank visit and suitcase search. He is suspected of passing a counterfeit check and faces transfer to Delphi authorities for charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
W. M. Siple
Camden
Carroll Samty
Otto Clothing
Flora
Delphi
Monticcio
Ind
Monon
American National Bank
Sirch
Carroll
Vidal
Baker
Vandalia
Garwood
Laer
Delphi Monticello
Schneider Wins Two Judgments in Hanawalt Court
The case of August Schneider manager of the National Tea company versus Shabeth Gaghyan sought 3101.39 and resulted in a full judgment for the plaintiff. A separate suit against R. Bingaman ended with a 97.44 judgment for the plaintiff. The third case against Donald F. Martin for 91.82 was continued to Friday at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schneider
National Tea Company
Shabeth Gaghyan
V.C. Hanawalt
R. Bingaman
V. C. Hanawalt
Donald F. Martin
Tombstone Dealers Return From Indiana Meeting
Local monument retailers gathered at Lake Maxinkuckee for a two day session of the Indiana Retail Monument Dealers' association. No formal program was conducted as members and families enjoyed an outing. The next meeting is planned for January in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Maxinkuckee
Indiana Retail Monument Dealers’ Association
Indianapolis
Stranger on Interurban Demands Police Help
A man from the north boarded an interurban car in Kokomo and, after alighting, asked a policeman for help. He smiled and asked if a beef steak was tough for a bartender, then was taken back to Logansport with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Logansport
Slogan Promises Big Corn Yields For 125 Bushels Per Acre
The piece touts Charles Spry, a scientific farmer and amateur horse thief detective, with the boast Last year his average yield was 101 bushels per acre and this year he predicts 125. The Logansport Commercial Club seeks a catchy slogan and a ten dollar prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spry
Logansport Commercial Club
Death of George Schaefer in overcrowded asylum
George Schaefer, son of Gottlieb Schaefer, died yesterday at 1 45 PM at his father's home corner North Sixth and Henry streets of paresis. He had been adjudged insane but could not be admitted due to overcrowding at the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schaefer
Gottlieb Schaefer
Indianapolis
North Sixth
Henry Streets
Flora Barnett Williamson Dies on Birthday Anniversary
Mrs Flora Barnett Williamson wife of Panhandle engineer Frank M Williamson died at 1621 Broadway this morning on her fifty second birthday anniversary She had served as judge of art departments at Indiana and Illinois state fairs on several occasions and was daughter of the late David J Barnett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
Flora Barnett Williamson
Frank M. Williamson
Panhandle
Broadway
David J. Barnett
Famous Tramp Visits Logansport in Notable Signatures
A celebrated tramp known as A No 1 visited Logansport on Saturday. He claims death will end his travels and his signature appears in prominent locations, marked with his nickname and an arrow indicating his path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Logansport
Farmer Spry touts seed corn trial results
Spry says he has used his own seed corn for years and pursued experimental farming. He reports improving yields from better seed stock with 101 bushels per acre last year and projections of 125 to 140 bushels this year, suggesting practical gains from careful seed selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aken
Woman Saves Self From Tub Fire By Thrown Tub
Mrs Edward Rumboldt of 212 Brown Street prepared for washing this morning by pouring gasoline into a tub and adding boiling water. The tub instantly ignited in flames three feet high. She dodged back and, despite the blaze, saved her life by throwing the burning tub out the back door before the fire department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Se's
Tub
Edward Rumboldt
Brown Street
Campers Return From Lake Maxinkuckee Outing
William Whitehead Jr John Whitehead Arthur McTagrart Edward Mucker Harry LaGrange William Quirk Martin Grady William Bauer George Baughman Leo Reimbolt and John McCarthy have returned from Lake Maxinkuckee where they enjoyed the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitehead, Jr
John Whitehead
Arthur McTagrart
Edward Mucker
Harry LaGrange
William Quirk
Martin A. Grady
William Bauer
George Baughman
Leo Reimbolt
John McCarthy
Lake Maxinkuckee
Clary Family Plans First Annual Reunion at Spencer Park
The Clary family announces a first annual reunion to be held at Spencer Park on August 30 with extensive preparations underway for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clary
Spencer Park
Price Sued For 20 Dollars And Possession In Hanawalt Court
Mary E. Booth sues Willis Price in Judge V C Hanawalt's court on Saturday seeking 20 dollars and possession. The case names Willard Price as a misidentification in the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Price
Mary E. Booth
Judge V. C. Hanawalt
Willard Price
Escaped-illness inquest commits man to Longcliff asylum
At a recent sanity inquest he was adjudged insane and committed to Longcliff. Crowded conditions delayed entry, and he remained with his parents awaiting admittance. Illness followed removal of patients to Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Richmond. He died at thirty-five, survived by his father and three brothers Charles Walter Len. He belonged to Bridge City lodge K P and the Order of Eagles. Funeral Wednesday at 3 from the residence. Rev W T Arnold officiates. Burial Mt Hope cemetery. Private service. viewing tomorrow noon to Wednesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Eastern Indiana Hospital For Insane
Richmond
Ind
Deceasea
Charles
Star Laundry
Walter
Kansas City
Len
Bridge City
Workman Buried in Gravel Pit Saved After Five Minute Dig
John Wilson of 625 Michigan Avenue employed by A. G. Jenkins was buried beneath a ton of gravel at Eleventh and roadway while digging. Rescue took five minutes. he was conscious and aided in exiting the debris. Dr Rupsam reports internal injuries with no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Michigan Avenue
A. G. Jenkines
Rupsam
Best known woman in city and county and a famed tramp
The article honors a prominent city woman a noted china painter and art judge in state fairs in Indiana and Illinois. It also recounts the travels of a storied tramp known as A No 1 who has visited most large U S cities, spent little on railroad fares, sold two booklets, and plans a Cambridge Springs burial with a tombstone inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
Jack London
London
Cambridge Springs
Hambler
Spectacular Death at Idaville Home Run Ends Game
Jack Schaefer of the Idaville team hit a clean home run at Idaville yesterday then collapsed at home plate and died from heat prostration. A well known local player, he formerly caught for Royal Centre and played with Flora-Bringhurst. the game was halted as the crowd turned somber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaville
Jack Schaefer
Schaefer
Royal Centre
Flora-Bringhurst
Diphtheria Cases Reported and Two Quarantines Mark Health Board Move
Two more diphtheria cases are reported to the board of health leading to quarantines on the homes of Bay Parker at 1630 North Street and Dorothy Wickes at 14 Spear Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Bay Paker
North Street
Dorothy Wickes
Spear Street
North Street Asphalt Delayed byOil Shipment
North street paving is slowed by late oil shipments used in asphalt mixing. Crews have finished from Twenty fourth to Twenty six street and expect completion by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Twenty-fourth
Twentieth Street
Three Smith Siblings Die in Lightning at Farm Home
Lightning struck a barn six miles from Winamac killing August and Willard Smith while their sister Margaret lay unconscious. A sixth sense of danger and heat drove the boys to sleep in the barn. a sister found them at breakfast time the next morning. The father is related to John Gress of State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August
Willard Smith
Margaret Smith
Winamac
Smith
John Gress
State Street
Dr King Advocates Killing Cats Against Disease Spread
The Indiana state health board official Dr W F King urges killing cats to halt disease transmission via fur. He rejects shaving as preventive and cites cats’ grooming habits and fur as disease carriers. State quarantine rules allow authorities to kill domestic animals kept near quarantined people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. King
Indiana State Board of Health
Logansport
Dr. Kings
State Board
Rodgers Buys Out Neff and Continues Five and Ten Store
J. W. Rodgers owner of the Rodgers cut price store and Lowell Neff have dissolved their partnership in Neff & Rodgers five and ten cent store. Rodgers now owns Neff's interest and will run the business as Rodgers five and ten cent store. The venture started recently and has met strong local demand in Loganport. The store aims to stay up to date and maintain its progressive policy under Rodgers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rodgers
Lowell Neff
Neff
Logansport
Rodgers
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