Dennis Uhl Wins Point In Court Over Sewer Lien Case
In Cass circuit court Judge Larry overruled Dunn demurrer in Nelson trustee v Dunn. The court held assessments under 1905 law valid for the West Side sewer despite Dunn’s challenge citing 1901 law. Nelson's suit to foreclose proceeds. Dunn’s attorneys plan further sewer actions. Trial likely at January term. Judge Nelson represents Uhl and the West Side sewer.
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Dennis Uhl
West Side
John C. Nelson
Herbert Dunn
John
Larry
Cass
Nelson
Long, Yarlett & Souder
Dunn
McConnell
Jenkines
Jenkines & Stuart
Uhl
West Side Sewer
Westside
Asphalt Paving Rushes to Complete Broadway Track Work
The Andrews Asphalt Paving Company aims to finish ballast and paving on Broadway this winter. Weather slows not, as two cars of crushed stone arrive at Seventh and Broadway and concrete mixers move in. The goal is Broadway line ready for traffic before Christmas, with asphalt on the south side up to Seventh Street after ballasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Asphalt Paving Company
Broadway
Seventh and Broadway
Thirteenth
High Streets
Traction Company
Seventh Street
County Clerk Reports November Licenses and Fees
Edward Hankee, county clerk, reports 515 hunters licenses issued and similar dollars collected for them in November. Thirty-eight marriage licenses issued. For September October and November the office took in 1 119 08 with 106 state docket fee 240 marriage licenses 268 50 estates and 264 18 civil fees.
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Edward Hankee
Night Office Changes At Panhandle Division
The completion of the double track on the east end of the Panhandle prompted a series of shifts. Harry Hirst moves from day force to lead the night office which will operate around the clock, and Henry Burman becomes wire chief in the dispatcher's office.
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Panhandle
Harry Hirst
Henry Bureman
Gutterman to be tried in Cass circuit court
The case of Robert Cotterman charged with the slaying of James T. Brown is set for trial in Cass circuit court on Monday December 19 with Judge John S. Larry presiding. Attorneys McConnell Jenkines Jenkines and Stuart represent Cotterman. The lengthy delays end as the trial schedule aims to conclude by Christmas Eve amid juror deliberations. Cotterman was previously acquitted in self defense by coroner George D. Miller, raising questions of timing and mercy as his two young daughters await the verdict.
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Robert Cotterman
James T. Brown
Cass
John S. Larry
MccConnell
Jenkines
Jenkines & Stuart
Cotterman
Henry Vinton
Lafayette
George D. Miller
Michigan City
Paris restaurant owners face multiple claims after fixtures attached
George W. Cann & Co. filed a $12.75 claim for electric wiring and Mrs. Tillie Yarbro for $8 board against the Paris restaurant proprietors. The fixtures were attached yesterday. Seven other claims were filed against the restaurant men yesterday.
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George W. Cann & Co
Tillie Yarbro
Paris
Gillespie Recovers Frayed Coat in Frustrating Swap
Dan Gillespie, a local liveryman, spent 4.40 trying to retrieve a stolen overcoat. A jail term and a $1 restitution to Toledo police preceded a damaged brown bundle arriving instead of his coat, now deemed unsuitable and not his.
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Dan Gillespie
Toledo
Gillespie
August Snow
Kokomo
Snow
Protect Self From Disease Series Starts In Daily Reporter
The Daily Reporter unveils a first of a series by Dr. Bradfield on colds and prevention. Aimed at reducing illness, the articles promise concise guidance on causes, prevention, and cures, with humane motive and collaboration with family doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Reporter
Prevention for Pneumonia and Child Illnesses Emphasized
The article urges readers to read in order to help prevent diseases. It notes pneumonia will follow colds and lists croup whooping cough diphtheria and quarantine as subsequent topics. Mothers are asked to keep the articles for repeated future readings.
Motorman Loses Control On Miami Avenue Street Car
A new motorman operating a Miami avenue car after dark ran off the rails at Wilkinson Street. The car crossed frozen ground and struck the gutter, dislodging the motorman and conductor while the lone passenger, Frank Berndt, clung to his seat. Crews towed the car back onto the tracks after about an hour.
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Miami Avenue Street
Wilkinson Street
Miami Avenue
Frank Berndt
More Shopping Days Before Christmas Fray
The snippet contrasts holiday shopping tempo and dress rehearsal banter with a half lyric cadence. It hints at social chatter about gift buying and fashion, illustrating seasonal bustle and jokes about shoppers and stylists in a playful mood.
Perry Bowser Reappears After Hospital Disappearance
Perry Bowser, a morphine user from the Soldier's Home in Marion, left St. Joseph hospital months ago and vanished. He returned to the city this morning, attempted to enter the hospital, caused a fit in the Spry building, and was taken to John Murphy, Eel township trustee.
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Pearl and Broadway
Perry Bowser
Perry
John Murphy
Eel Township
Bowser
Marion
Bond Posted For Youth In Cass County Court
Richard Griswold alias Frank Collins released on 200 dollar bond by Judge V C Hanawalt after a farmhouse robbery spree north of the city. Bond filed by the youth’s mother. Grand jury action anticipated in January or April. Other cases set for trial include John S John v Lewis N Berenby and several Winn and Conn actions. Trial dates December 20 to 22 list multiple civil and criminal matters before Judge John S Larry.
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Richard Griswold
Frank Collins
Cass County
V. C. Hanawalt
Oakford
Howard County
Cotterman
John S. Larry
John S. John
Lewis N. Berenby
Susan Winn
Willard Winn
William A. Winn
Charles Kreis
George Petrie
Samuel Long
Indiana Union Traction Company
Nathan B. McManus
Matthew Moroney
Matilda P
Sampson Recovers from Paralysis After Illness
Glen Sampson, stricken with paralysis last Saturday, has recovered and can be out again. It was first thought he had infantile paralysis, but he regained use of his right side after three days.
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Glen Sampson
Fire damages home of Mrs Dorsch on Melbourne Avenue
Firemen rushed to 221 Melbourne Avenue this afternoon at two o clock as a defective flue set the roof ablaze. The house filled with smoke, with total fire damage estimated at six dollars.
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Catherine Dorsch
Melbourne Avenue
Morgan Sues for 2500 Damages After Rail Wreck
John H. Morgan files a suit in Cass circuit court against Indiana Union Traction for 2500 damages claiming wrongful dismissal after a Broad Ripple wreck. He alleges negligent sand loading caused a northbound car to derail at an open switch, injuring him and sidelining him for weeks.
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John H. Morgan
Indiana Union Traction Company
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Morgan
Indiana Railroad Commission
Traction Company
Commission
Cass
Long, Yarlett & Souder
Orphans Home Quarantined After Chickenpox Outbreak
Discovery of seven chickenpox cases at the orphans home led city health officer Charles Miller to impose immediate quarantine. Thirteen children reside there. seven ill, six exposed. Names of affected children include Andrew Hellings Nora Moriarity Ethel Hellings Ada Smith Annie Tucker Merle Hayden Charles Smith Genevieve Wheeler. A new matron will tend to the seven infants as the illness progresses. The outbreak, with no other local cases, foreshadows a difficult Christmas.
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Charles Miller
Stewart
Andrew Hellings
Nora Moriarity
Ethel Hellings
Ada Smith
Annie Tucker
Merle Hayden
Charles Smith
Genevieve Wheel
Elks Memorial Service Set With Pictures of Departed
Elks lodge No 66 BPOE holds its annual memorial Sunday at 2 30 in the Elks hall. George W Funk will deliver the principal address and 45 departed members will be shown on screen. The program features bands orchestras solos and a benediction by Rev J F Fraser.
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George W. Funk
Elks’ Lodge No. 66
Elks’ Hall
Elks
Michael Fansler
Steinhart
J. F. Fraser
The
Baptist Church
Ollie
Clifford
Paul Ward
Joseph Bahr
Fraser
Margaret Bitter- Marsh
John McMillen
Ice Skating Rink Planned at League Park
Leo Leffert, manager of the League baseball park, moves to flood the grounds and create an enclosed ice skating rink to operate during cold months. The plan aims to fill the winter skating gap on rivers.
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Leo Leffert
League Baseball
League Park
Tainted Meat Sicken Mrs Gallaher and Daughter
Mrs John Gallagher and her daughter of Helm Street became violently ill after eating tainted meat and required medical care.
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John Gallagher
Helm Street
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Dennis Unl
Demurrer
Night Office
Gutterman
Cecil
John S. Lairy
Exorgitant
Street Car Company
I.P. Family
C.p's Home
DR. Bradfield
St. Joseph Hospital
Sampson
Broadripple
Job
Orphans Home
M. B. Stewart
Elks Memorial Service
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