Record of State Board of Charities Report on County Poor Houses
The State Board of Charities notes a consistent gender gap in county poor asylums with far more men than women. Of 2 278 residents statewide, 1 167 are men to 1 111 women. Cass county shows an extreme 41 men to 4 women. Other counties vary, with Adams 18 women 16 men, Hamilton 20 women 19 men, Madison 25 women 22 men, Pike 12 women 9 men, Scott 7 women 4 men, and numerous counties showing more women but still outsized male totals.
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State Board of Charities and Corrections
Cass County
Carroll County
Jasper
Newton
Porter
Tipton
Adams County Asylum
Bartholomew County
Fayette
Hamilton
Hancock
Lagrange
Madison
Morgan
Ohio
Pike
Scott
Commissioners Guests at Jail and County Affairs Noted
County commissioners met with Deputy Sheriff Buck Stanley for dinner at the jail as they wrap up terms. George F Brown won a prison shaving contract for the year at 35 dollars, liquor licenses were granted to five applicants, and county and state fee collections were reported. A state charities board view raised concerns on poor asylums, citing several counties with serious conditions including Warren where heating failed and facilities deteriorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck” Stanley
Grable
Gray
Bob” Barnett
George F Brown
B. Castildi
Edward L. Pomeroy
Isaac 4. Geier
John Eekert
Herman M. Miller
Edward Hankee
Wampler Road
Jackson Township
Charles A. Spry
Clay
C. D. Beck
Deer Creek
Harry Bell
Eel
Snow Battle Between AVAL High and Lincoln Schools
Lincoln and high school boys clashed in a 15 minute snowball fight on Broadway between Tenth and Eleventh streets. The younger Lincoln students held the high ground at first, then the older boys charged uphill and captured the fortress before a police officer ended the fight.
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Lincoln and
High Schools
Tenth
Eleventh
Broadway
Lincoln School
Tenth and
Practical Christmas shipping tips for Logansport residents
A Logansport expressman urges early December shipping, sturdy wooden boxes, full addresses, clear “Paid” on packages, receipts, and declaring item value. Emphasizes prompt sending so gifts arrive Christmas morning and to avoid fragile losses.
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Express Company
Milburn Released on $2,500 Bond in Hermann Case
Joseph E. Milburn, held since last Monday night for the stabbing death of Vincent Hermann, was freed on $2,500 bond. The murder in the first degree charge is not bailable, but extenuating circumstances led the county prosecutor to allow bail.
Bendix Plant Deal Closed For City Relocation
Vincent Bendix president of Bendix automotive and G W Patterson private secretary arrived in the city yesterday. The deal closes bringing the plant here with a site already chosen and construction to start at once.
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Vincent Bendix
Bendix Automobile Plant
G. W. Patterson
Woman Remarries Former Husband After Short Divorce
Mrs. Elsie Personett, who divorced her husband October 31, quickly remarried Robert Personett. They obtained a marriage license from Squire Reid and wed at 2:30 PM in his office. Both reside east of the city. divorce cited cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Elsie Personett
Robert Personett
Personett
Squire Reid
Foundation Safe Pronounced for Electric Plant Engines
Electrical expert J Walter Esterline inspected the foundation built for the new engines at the electric light plant and declared them safe. The council meeting previously debated whether the foundations were substantial.
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J. Walter Esterline
Gossamo Couple Headed to Chicago for Short Visit
P. Gossamo and his wife have departed for Chicago to spend a few days away from home.
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P. Gossamo
Chicago
Remains of Philander Oliver Taken for Burial
Remains were sent to Frankfort for burial after Philander Oliver died by his own action Monday night. Two representatives of Logansport camp Modern Woodmen of America, of which the deceased was a member, accompanied the body via Vandalia to the funeral in Frankfort held this afternoon.
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Philander Oliver
Frankfort
Bridge Over the Race To Be Built Soon
The Board of Public Works received reports from the water works and electric light departments showing November collections totaling 1 847 53 with disbursements at 1 457 83. Electric and water clerks turned over 489 68 and 758 68 respectively.
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Water Works
Electric Light Departments
Vn Brown
Electric Light Office
J. C. Sullivan
Water Works Department
Dedication Planned for Indiana Monument at Vicksburg Park
Rodney Strain commander of Incal post 14 G A R announces arrangements complete for the dedication of the Indiana monument in the Vicksburg National Military park on December 2. Local veterans who participated in the siege of Vicksburg will attend. A special train from Indianapolis will leave Sunday evening December 27 carrying Indiana veterans.
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Rodney Strain
Indiana Monument
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg
Indianapolis
City Electric Light Plant Advances With New Machinery
The city electric light plant updates are underway as new machinery and street lamps arrive. A $1 944 partial payment was approved for the equipment while Prof J Walter Esterline deemed the new engine bases satisfactory after earlier safety concerns. Supt David Loftus will oversee installation of the upgraded lamps and new current is expected to begin with the changeover. The downtown lighting upgrade has begun with nearly new lamps being replaced and salvaged units offered for city sale.
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Board of Public Works
J. Walter Esterline
David Loftus
Electric Light Department
State Anti-Saloon League Eyes 15 County Elections
State Superintendent S. M. Shumaker says the State Anti-Saloon League will push special county option elections in fifteen counties over six weeks, with Wabash Pike Whitley and Lawrence under way. Cass County is not included. local residents would need to initiate any action if pursued. The league focuses on counties where victory seems likely.
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Ent
State Anti-Saloon League
League
Cass County
Wabash
Pike Whitley
Lawrence
Wayne
Jay Huntington
Marshall
Gibson
Hendricks
Fountain
Starke
Porter
Bartholomew
Switzerland
State League
Local Rebekahs Seek Missing Girl Allegedly Disguised
The Rebekah lodge in New Haven informs to watch for a girl who last December wore her brother s clothing and went in search of her lover.
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Rebekahs
New Haven
Conn
Legislature to Toughen Horse Theft Penalty
At the next session, Hon. Lewis Stephens of Madison County will introduce a bill to lengthen prison terms for horse thieves. The first offense would carry at least ten years and a second offense at least twenty years.
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Lewis Stephens
Madison County
Vaudeville Benefit at Cliff Hospital Stages Local Talent
Tuesday evening the Longcliff employer sponsored a vaudeville show for patients. Harley Byerly performed a vaudeville stunt. A. W. Gamble presented a stereopticon lecture and a brief sketch titled Two of gm was performed by Byerly and M. C. Halle.
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Longcliff
Harley Byerly
A. W. Gamble
Byerly
M. C. Halle
Merchants to Install Meters at Royal Center Light Plant
Royal Center light plant board reports low expenses and approves meter installation for actual current usage. Captain James aids Salvation Army fund drive. Peter Brink, 65, found dead at hospital with heart failure suspected. no funeral arrangements yet.
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James
Royal Center
Captain James
Logansport
Salvation Army
Peter Brink
Kewanna
Inseyne
Brink
Brown
Melvin House
Nelson House
Mattie Brown
Washington
Local Folk Visit Kin and Neighbors Across Towns
Mrs. Jasper Carney and children of Monon visit former parents Mr. and Mrs. William Berkshire. Mrs. Larue and daughter from Logansport visit Salem Larue family. William Gundrum returns from duty in Hooppool Illinois. Charles Barnett and son stop in Winamac between trains. Logansport shoppers include Mrs. Gearish Mrs. Harry Marsh and son Mrs. Charles Beckley Mrs. M. M. Mayfield Mrs. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lutes William Roose and James Fry. Leonard Burton travels to Ocalaona Mississippi for dredge trial. Edna Kramer daughter of Clem Kramer improves after appendicitis threat. Mr. and Mrs. N. Hile visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Colehan.
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Larue
Pearl Gibbs
Logansport
Salem Larue
William Gundrum
Hooppool
Ill
Charles Barnett
Gearish
Harry Marsh
Charles Beckley
M. M. Mayfield
Sullivan
Henry Lutes
William Roose
James Fry
Leonard Burton
Ocalona
Miss
St. James Lutheran board extends call to Huntington superintendent
The St. James Lutheran school board extends a call to John H. Benn, Huntington schools superintendent, who may accept. Benn resigned last Saturday from St. Peter's school at Huntington but gave no definite indication about coming to St. James.
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St. James
Deputy Recorder Needs Spanish Reader for Deed
Deputy County Recorder Harry Burkitt faces a tough task as he seeks someone who can read Spanish to record a deed. The document turned in was graded in the Philippine islands before a Spanish magistrate and is written in Spanish script.
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Harry Burkitt
Philippine Islands
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State Board of Charities
Met
Deputy
George Brown
Board of State Charities
Boards of County Charities
Indiana
Spencer
Harrison
Daviess
Shelby
Carroll
Lake Counties
Warren County
AVAL
Sun
Thur
Logansporters
Milburn
Vincent Hermann
Bond
Young Hermann
Joseph E. Milburn
Vincent
Murgcd Pal
Foundation Safe
Lot
Electric Light Report
Board of Works
the Board of Public Works This
ER. S. Shumaker
Jasper Carney
Monon
Edna
Clem Kramer
N. Hile
George Cole
Han
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