Missing Deputy Linked to Blurred Postmark in Stolen Funds Case
A mysterious package mailed from an unnamed town contained a bank book receipts and a $200 check for Marion Evans. Postmaster Jesse Parmenter and deputy Claude Stitt cannot locate the mailing town or sender. The package implies deputy Stitt fled west toward Chicago or St. Louis, using the stamps and funds to cover theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Parmenter
Wabash, Cs
Claude D. Stitt
Mr. Litt
Wabash
United States
H. Petit
Mr. Parmenter
Parmenter
Claude
Postoffice Bank
Marion Evans
Marion
Washington
Stitt
Mr. Stitt
Parrenter
Yevell Revival Draws Large Crowds at Ninth Street Church
Evangelist Yevell continues revival meetings at the Ninth Street Christian church with the series titled The Great Feast. The church bears his salary, while other denominations are asked to assist. Many converts have been made and the schedule promises further outreach with tonight's topic Jonah and the Ninevites and a children's illustrated lecture tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Yevell
Ninth Street Christian Church
Yevell
Jonah
Chilaen
Diphtheria Case Reported. Quarantine Established
Three cases of diphtheria are reported to Dr. W A Holloway secretary of the city board of health. Cornelius and Theressa Colsinger of 120 Garden street are confined at home with the disease and Berlia Tucker of No 1 Maple street also has diphtheria. A quarantine has been established in all three cases.
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W. A. Holloway
City Board of Health
Cornelius
Theressa Colsinger
Garden Street
B_rtia Tucker
Aple Street
Birkenruth’s Great Season in European Racing
Jockey Harry Birkenruth of Logansport wraps a strong season in Vienna before returning home. He won Hamburg’s Grosse Prize on Faith, a 25 to 1 shot, and captured the Austrian Oaks aboard the same horse. Birkenruth rode 33 winners, tied with Fred Laval, and plans winter rest with family in Broadway. Other riders on the Kaiser Wilhelm II voyage included Rieff Ranch Lyne. seasickness plagued them early but they enjoyed the voyage overall.
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Birkenruth
Hamburg
Harry Birkenruth
Logansport
Vienna
Broadway
Birkenroth
Victor Mautner von Karkhof
Fred ‘Laval
Johnny Rieff
Germany
J. Ranch
France
Lucien Lyne
Belgium
Greek Demon Demetras to Wrestle in Logansport Winter Series
Promoter M Charleston announces a winter series of wrestling bouts in Logansport starting at the Nelson theatre. Demon Demetras and Martin Lewis meet in a best two out of three falls catch wrestling match, with Demetras noted as a famed Greek challenger. Subsequent cards will feature top challengers such as Fred Beel and Farmer Burns in upcoming shows.
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M. Charleston
Fred M. Smythe
Nelson Theatre
Charleston
Indiana
Logansport
Demon” Demetras
Jim” Parr
England
Martin Lewis
St. Paul
Strangier
Lewis
Middle West
Demetras
Fred Beel
Frank Gotch
New Orleans
Manageff
the Wonderful Turk
Farmer” Burns
Lectures in Chicago by Judge Baldwin
Judge D P Baldwin delivered a lecture on Orators and Oratory before the Lewis Institute in Chicago and will be the guest of honor at a University Club banquet during his visit.
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D. P. Baldwin
Lewis Institute
Chicago
University Club
May Amputate Thumb At Bowling Alley
Willard Smith a pin setter at Fiks bowling alley suffers a bruised thumb at work The thumb has been lanced three times and doctors fear it may need removal
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Willard Smith
Fiks
Aotler to Push Banking and Local Option Bills
Senator Kistler signals strong GOP backing for a two bill package. The local option measure would end county remonstrance controls and allow ward and township options, with saloons no longer excluded in Pulaski. A banking capitalization bill aims to raise minimums in larger cities to protect depositors.
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Winamac
Kiszter
Senate
Kistler
Pulaski County
Mischief and Theft Plaguing Hoyt Comedy Tour
A South Bend manager Hoyt loans money to 34 actors for The Midnight Bell tour. He disappears with the troupe stranded in Bluffton as actors are discharged one by one. Manuscript theft follows after Mrs. Hoyt claims the play and takes it on a traction car to Marion. Marshall Carlisle holds the manuscript amid ownership disputes.
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Logansport
Hoyt
South Bend
Wabash
Huntington
Mon
Marion
Bluffton News
Stevens
Saylor
Jackson
Interunion
Marshal Carlisle
McKeen Wins Judgment in Suit Against Leasure and Vandalla RR
B F McKeen obtained a judgment in Judge V C Hanwalts court against Edward Leasure and the Vandalla Railroad Company this afternoon. McKeen claimed a debt of 11 dollars and 18 cents.
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B. F. McKeen
Judge V. C. Hanawalts Court
Edward Leasure
Vandalla Railroad Company
McKeen
Shively Aims For U S Senate In Indiana Campaign
In Indianapolis December 14 a major Democratic gathering plans to boost B F Shively for the United States Senate. Congressman Barnhart notes northern Indiana enthusiasm and Shively’s long record as a congressman, leader, and statesman backing broad party support.
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United States
House
Indianapolis
B. F. Shively
Shively
Kenry A. Barnnart
Rochester
Cass County
United States Senate
Senate
Indiana
Turley Jury Fails to Agree in Child Custody Case
In a circuit court case H H Vinton presiding, the Turley trial of Bessie Garrison versus Milton Turley stretched through twenty hours without a verdict. Two earlier juries in similar trials had found Turley is the father of Garrison's child.
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Turley
Bessie Gar
Bessie Garrison
Milton Turley
Henry H. Vinton
Lafreyette
Saratoga
William T. Shafter
Mrs Dodrill Taken To St Josephs Hospital
Mrs J L Dodrill who has been seriously ill at her home at 710 Fourteenth street was taken to St Josephs hospital yesterday afternoon for treatment of her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dodrill
Fourteenth Street
St Josephs Hospital
Snow Storm Buried Town in Early Winter
The first major snowfall of the season covered the ground to four inches from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. Traffic on street cars and trains ran on schedule as the Panhandle and streetcar company plowed and swept. Plows were prepared but stored as snow ceased, while crews cleaned passenger areas and dumped snow across Eel river bridge. Schoolboys enjoyed snow balls and Captain Graham policed Broadway to disperse their antics.
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Traction Company
Eel River
Graham
Broadway
Wright to Talk Prohibition Club Meeting
The Prohibition club will meet this evening at Mrs. Isabelle Ray's home at 1506 Broadway. W S Wright will lecture on Spanish Ways and Customs as part of an interesting program.
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Prohibition Club
Isabelle Ray
Broadway
W. S. Wright
Ross Still Confined by Illness at Home
W. W. Ross, cashier of the First National Bank, remains confined to his home due to illness. He was worse yesterday than at any time during his sickness, though he is somewhat improved today.
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W. W. Ross
First National Bank
Poultry Show Premium List For Cass County Fanciers
The Cass County Fanciers association builds a premium list for a January 26 to 30 show open to poultry dogs and fine cats. Cash premiums reward top poultry entries with fifty percent of class fees, judges select best in show, and special prizes cover chickens cockerels hens pullets and displays. Season-ticket rules apply and owners must handle only their own property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Fanciers’ Association
Thomas Flanegin
Easts Visit Kentucky for Two Week Stay
Mr and Mrs Thomas East went to Kentucky Friday to spend two weeks with relatives. Rev Martin holds protracted meetings in the Seven Mile church this week. Mr Downs resigns as tenant on the Elmore Uhl farm and takes a position at Western Motor Works in Logansport.
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Thomas East
Kentucky
Rev
Martin
Seven Mile
Downs
Elmore Uhl
Western Motor Works
Logansport
Cass Calf Honored at International Stock Show
Fyvie Knight a two year old Angus steer won first prize at the International Stock Show in Chicago. Sired by Woodlawn Knight of Clinton township and raised by Purdue University. George Sinclair the English stock expert called Fyvie the finest calf he ever saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fyvie Knight
Angus Steer
Chicago
Woodlawn Knight
Clinton Township
Purdue University
George Sinclair
Fyvie
Tallest German and fattest named at Deutscher Verein banquet
Dr. Joseph Rubsam was pronounced the tallest German in the city and Otto Schiermeyer the fattest at the Deutscher Verein banquet last evening. Two hundred guests attended, and a social evening was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rubsam
Otto Schiermeyer
Deutscher Verein
Fred Barnes Finishes 2. PF Martin Stone Road in Cass
Fred Barnes completed the 2. PF Martin stone road between Washington and Tipton township in Cass county and it is praised as the finest road built there. Fred Dyke ton promotes a petition to extend the road into Anoka.
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Fred Barnes
Martin Stone
Washington
Tipton Township
Cass
Fred Dyketon
Anoka
New Concord Presbyterian Church Dedicated by Rev George Knox
The New Concord Presbyterian church will be dedicated next Sunday by Rev George Knox D D. Services will be held both morning and evening. Rev J M Belton is the church pastor.
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New Concord Presbyterian Church
George Knox
J. M. Belton
Concert in Walton by Merrill Company and Walton talent
The Merrill Concert company of Peru will perform in Bishop's hall this evening. The program features top local talent and is presented under the Endeavor society of Walton.
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Merrill Concert Company
Peru
Walton
Bishop's Hall
The
Endeavor Society of
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