Cottingham pleads guilty to larceny in Tipton case
Judge J F Elliott has not ruled on the embezzlement charge for William Cottingham Tipton traction agent. He admitted stealing tickets and pleas focused on larceny while embezzlement awaits trial or plea. Cottingham aged under thirty seeks swift punishment and awaits sentencing. Mrs Cravens testified against him and plans to relocate with her husband and child to Indianapolis. Cravens remains employed as a motorman while court proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Elliott
Kokomo
William Cottingham
Tipton
Cottingham
Elliott
Fred Cravens
Eze
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indianapolis
Cravens
Traction Company
Return from Winona Bible conference crowds overflow
Logansport attendees report record turnout at Winona Bible conference with hundreds sleeping outdoors due to crowded accommodations. Evangelists Billy Sunday and Gypsy Smith led the event. Returning locals include Mrs. S. E. Howe, Mrs. William Howe, Mrs. Charles E. Yarlett, Mrs. Charles Knauss, Mrs. John Hildebrandt, Mrs. George W. Walters and daughter Edna Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Billy
Smith
Logansport
S. E. Howe
William Howe
Charles E. Ya
Plank Family Holds Eighth Annual Reunion at Spencer Park
The Plank family held its eighth annual reunion yesterday at Spencer park with 300 registrations. Thomas Plank of Lafayette was elected president for the year ahead, H A Deford was vice president, Percy Plank of Rockfield secretary and treasurer, and Enoch Plank of Camden keeper of obituaries. The ninth reunion is planned for the last Wednesday in August 1909 at the same pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plank
Spencer Park
Thomas Plank
Lafayette
H. A. Deford
Percy Plank
Rockfield
Enoch Plank
Camden
Pearl Wilson and Fred Pryce Wed in Chicago
Miss Pearl Wilson of this city and Fred Pryce of Auburn New Mexico married yesterday in Chicago. The bride formerly taught in local public schools and lived with her mother Mrs. Hannah Wilson at 730 North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Wilson
Fred Pryce
Auburn
N. M
Chicago
Hannah Wilson
North Street
Police Close In On Erie Avenue Attacker
Miss Bertha Schiele, eighteen, was attacked on Erie Avenue in the East End as she walked home from her brother Charles Schiele on Liberty Street. A short, stocky man in black sprang from a dark recess, released only when she screamed for help. A watchman named Dad Martin aided after the assault, and police say a suspect identification may lead to an arrest shortly.
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Erie Avenue
East End
Nineteenth Street
Charles Schiele
Liberty Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Parker & Johnston
Dad
Martin
Stanley Shot Self by Accident Will Recover
William Stanley of Burrows accidentally shot himself Monday while cleaning a rifle and is expected to recover. His father denies the son attempted self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stanley
Burrows
Judge Lairy Buys Automobile Sparks Local Talk
Judge Joan S. Lairy becomes a new automobile owner in Logansport and plans to race Benny Oldfield on a track. Local lawyers comment on affordability while George Strecker negotiates to buy a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan S. Lairy
Barney Oldfield
Larry
Logansport
Rogue’s Row
Blackstone
C. D. Billman
George Strecker
Gallion fined for cruelty to birds in Winamac court
Albert M. Gallion deputy state game and fish warden paid a $14.75 fine and costs after being charged with cruelty to birds. He shot a thunder pumper crane to mount it, injuring its wing during a country drive with Winamac men. An affidavit followed, and he was arraigned this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Gallion
Winamac
Galion
Logansport
Gallion
John” Hildebrandt
No Poison Found in Stomach in Death Case
Professor Babcock reports no poison in Lt ulah Cox’s stomach, undermining defense that she died by own action. The finding weakens Mrs. Mary Wright’s murder case as Lakota residents question foul play and suspect carbolic acid only touched her lips. Wright remains jailed and steadfast in denying guilt while awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
North Imkota Medical College
Grand Fork
N. D
Ulah Cox
Logansport
Mary Wright
M Wright
Kilborns Sell House in Taberville to Gustav Minx
Lyman G. Kilborn and wife sold a house and lot in Taberville South Side to Gustav Minx for 1900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman G. Kilborn
Taberville
South Side
Gustav Minx
Picnic Boat Capsize Drenches Four at Lake Outing
Four occupants of a boat on Lake Maxinkuckee were soaked when the craft overturned during a Panhandle employes outing. Two shop employees Henry Ulrick and Josh McIntire and two girls Miss Clara Parker and Miss Sylvia Davis were rescued. none suffered serious harm though none could swim. The incident, kept quiet initially, later leaked out and was told by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Lake Maxinkuckee
Henry Ulrick
Josh McIntire
Clara Paker
Sylvia Davis
County seeks home for Sadie Campbell at Fort Wayne school
Fort Wayne school is asked to admit Sadie Campbell, a feeble minded child whose parents are unable to support her. She has been in the care of Mrs. Otis McCracken but remains beyond her guardians' influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Sadie Campbell
Otis McCracken
Candidates Compete For Truant Officer Post
Many candidates seek the vacancy created by the death of Harvey Wilson this summer. The position will be filled before the new school year opens by appointment of a new truancy officer.
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Harvey Wilson
Mrs Nellie Taylor Seeks Divorce and Alimony
Mrs Nellie Taylor of Walton filed suit yesterday for divorce from Mannie B Taylor and $500 alimony. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Taylor
Walton
Mannie B. Taylor
Wanted Major M Fadden
Harold Hosmer reports an old Civil War veteran asked about Major McFadden’s residence and planned to visit him between trains. The man was disappointed to learn the Major had been dead for eight years and had fought under him as a personal acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hosmer
Panhandie
Major McFadden
Miss Katie Klump Guests in Terre Haute
Miss Katie Klump visits Terre Haute as a guest of local friends enjoying social hospitality and a brief stay in the city.
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Katie Klump
Terre Haute
Fifty Horses Sold At Kreuzhber Iser Auction
Fifty western horses sold at auction this afternoon in Kreuzhber Iser’s lot on Market Street. Dealers and bidders filled the Kreuzhber Iser auction yard as the sale progressed with brisk bidding and strong demand for mounts suitable for ranch work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreuzhber- Iser
Market Street
Grass Creek Picnic Draws Loganport Residents
Mrs. Richard Costello and family joined a parade of Loganport visitors to Grass Creek this morning for St. Anne's annual picnic. The event is described as Grass Creek's big gathering of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Costello
Logansport
Grass Creek
St. Anne’s
Nelson Theatre Dark Tonight Over Rotten Stock Company
The Nelson theatre shut down this afternoon after Fred Smythe, the local manager, ordered Columbia Stock Company to quit. He condemned the troupe as the rottenest he had seen and warned they risked a damages suit. the company will perform in Muncie next week but Smythe vows patrons deserve the real article.
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Nelson
Fred Smythe
James McNavin
Columbia Stock Company
Smythe
McNavin
Golden Inn
Out West
Nelson Theatre
West
Muncie
The
Mother Thinks Baby Is Dead After Spasm
Mrs. Fred Haas of 1624 Last Market Street fainted upon believing her infant had died after a noon spasm. A physician attended her collapse and revived her. The baby, sick for some time, was found alive and playing on the bed when the mother recovered, drawing neighbors to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haas
Mireman Haas
Last Market Street
Boys Released After Burglary Arrest
Milton DeFord and Charles Warner were released today for lack of evidence after being arrested on burglary charges at a countryside home. M. F. Sullivan and F. R. Campbell represented the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton DeFord
Charles Warner
M. F. Sullivan
F. R. Campbell
The
Bory
Stenographers Survive Runaway Beside Bard Wire Fence
Miss Callie Reinhart and her sister Miss Addie Reinhart narrowly escaped serious injury in a runaway near Clymers. The buggy plunged toward a barbed wire fence, Addie was knocked against it while Callie vaulted over, both sisters escaped with minor and possible internal injuries. Callie reached the city, Addie was taken home.
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Clymers
Callie Reinhart
Charles Brandenstein
Addie Reinhart
Dame Fortune
Addie
Callie
Clymers Station
Cupid Gets His At Lafayette Soldiers Home Marriage Ban
Lafayette Ind August 27 Cupid has a knock out blow at the state soldiers home the board of trustees forbids marriages of home members. The order bans marriages between home members and veterans married outside the home and is mandatory. Previously veterans brought young wives to the home and widows protested the reception. The board deems such marriages illegal since either party has been an indigent inmate within five years.
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Lafayette
Ind
Cupid
State Soldiers’ Home
Board of Trustees
Aged Couple Injured in Runaway Near Adamahory
Mr and Mrs W H Brown aged residents about one mile from Adamahory were hurt when their buggy crashed into a fence post and threw them into their yard. They suffered severe bruises and Browns thumb was mashed. Dr B C Stevens treated them at home with assistance from passerby David Flory.
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Adamahory
David Flory
Fiery
B. C. Stevens
Brown
Agnes Fettig to Enter Sisters of St Marys Milwaukee
A farewell party honored Miss Agnes Fettig at 1528 Smead street before she enters St Marys academy Milwaukee to take the veil. She graduated from St Josephs school here two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Fettig
Smead Street
St. Mary's Academy
Milwaukee
Sisterhood
St. Joseph’s School
Panhandle Engineer Henry Calvert Plans Minnesota Trip
Henry Calvert, an engineer from the Panhandle, will travel to Minnesota for a forthcoming assignment or inspection. The plan includes travel arrangements and a visit to project sites.
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Panhandle
Henry Calvert Cwill
Minnesota
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Ity
Bertha Schiele
Stanley
Lairy Fiks
Warden
Pignigkerg
Logansporters
Major M’fadden
Columbia Stock CO
Reinhart
W. H. Brown
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