Brother Sues E F Obenchain over Father's Keep and Bank Bonds
William Obenchain sues his brother E F Obenchain in attachment claiming $410 for services and seeks property for payment. The case parallels county audits of Treasurer Obenchain, as bondsmen require bank bonds and experts review county accounts for potential deficits. Owen McGreevy, elected treasurer, has bonded, with Frank Amoss named deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Obenchain
William Obenchain
Eder F. Obenchain
Cass County
E. F. Obenchain
Owen McGreevy
Frank Amoss
Republican Central Committee
Judge Grants Clemency in Forgery Case
Judge Anderson of the federal court in Indianapolis suspended sentence for Harry N. Smith who pleaded guilty to forging a money order. Smith, in prison since the plea, sought clemency citing his Alabama wife illness and a mistaken letter containing the order. He must report to the judge from time to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Federal Court
Indianapolis
Harry N. Smith
Smith
Alabama
Sullivan
Ind
Play Postponed in Columbia Benefit
The home talent production Tompkins' Hired Man, advertised for tomorrow evening in Columbia to benefit the Church of God, has been postponed until after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Columbia Has
Church of God
Mrs C P Smith Confined to Home by Illness
Mrs. C. P. Smith is confined to her home due to illness and is receiving care as she recovers.
Drought Straitens Water Supply Across Pennsylvania
Dr J W Barnfield returns from ten day Eastern visit noting drought effects widespread in the United States. In Pennsylvania the drought reduces water sources. Altoona reports water hauled in by wagon amid dried up wells and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barnfield
Pennsylvania
Mercury
Uncle Sam
Altoona
Trouble in Police Force in Logansport
The Logansport police force reels from claims Policeman George Graham took money offered as a reward and put it in his own pocket. Graham denies accepting a reward, saying the money was a present from Ogden officials for the Day arrest. Detective Silas Morgan accuses him, while Captain Foley faces internal clashes with Sergeants Morris and Costello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Graham
Ogden
Utah
Augustus Day
Foley
Silas Morgan
Graham
Morgan
Gus Day
Day
Dick Costello
Captain Foley
Logansport
Elected Officers Named for Trades Assembly Year 1905
The Trades Assembly met yesterday and elected officers for 1905. President A E Hess. Vice President Thomas Walsh. Recording Secretary Harry Shafer. Financial Secretary Henry Tripp. Treasurer Julius Wertheim. Statistician C W Kleckner. Press Reporter O P Smith. Trustees Jacob Klemm Fred Bowers and W A Cotner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
el Ti
A. E. Hess
Thomas Walsh
Harry Sha
Henry Tripp
Julius Wertheim
C. W. Kleckner
O. P. Smith
Jacob Klemm
Fred Bowers
W. A. Cotner
Ex-Sheriff Seeks Divorce After Six Months of Marriage
Henry Snyder former sheriff of this county files in circuit court for divorce from Mary T. Snyder. He says they married in December 1893 and separated in June of the following year when she deserted him. Snyder lives in Tipton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Snyder
Tipton Township
Snyder
Tiptom Township
Milwaukee Tool vs Watts case drags with 100 interrogatories
The Watts case continues as the trial proceeds with jury instructions occupying the session. Milwaukee Tool company sues D M Watts for 1300 dollars claiming it is due for their product. Jurors will hear the case after tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Milwaukee Tool Company
D. M. Watts
Indiana Library Association to Meet in Indianapolis
The thirteenth annual meeting of the Indiana Library association will be held at the state house Indianapolis on Tuesday and Wednesday December 27 and 28. Sessions will be held each morning and afternoon with a special meeting Tuesday night at the English hotel. Noted library workers in Indiana are on the program and many topics of importance will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Library Association
State House
Indianapolis
English Hotel
Indiana
Lulu King Files Assault Charge Against Husband
Mrs Lulu King reports abuse by her husband George King. An affidavit charging assault and battery is filed and King is arrested at the Home Telephone offices where he is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George King
Lulu King
King
Prohibition Conference Heads to Indianapolis Meeting
Aidiain Precition will meet in Indianapolis Tuesday for a state conference to celebrate party gains and plan the next campaign. The state committee meets Monday night to elect a state chairman for two years. The conference will be at Masonic hall Tuesday with a rally at night led by A. L. Crim and Judge H. L. Peeke. Railroads offer reduced rates and a large attendance is expected. C. E. Newlin will not seek re election but may be asked to chair again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aidiain
Indianapolis
Masonic Hall
A. L. Crim
Ladoga
H. L Peeke
Sandusky
Ohio
E. Newlin
Columbia Hunting and Fishing Club Closes For Winter
The Columbia Hunting and Fishing Club gathered at English Lake for a camp feast with wild goose roast and closed the clubhouse for the season. Officers include President John H. Barnes Secretary C. J. Jeanerrette Treasurer John Eckert with trustees Mat Sclneeberger Henry Voss N. A. Losey and stockholders John Manes J. G. Keip J. H. Foley E F E. Schm it M. Winfield Jr W. W. Moss E. F Obenchain O. H. Binns George Hartman John Flanegin John Alber John Threekmorton C S. Kerlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hunting and Fishing Club
English Lake
Club
John H. Barnes
C. J. Jeanerrette
John Eckert
Mat Sclneeberger
Henry Voss
N. A. Losey
John Manes
J. G. Keip
J. H. Foley
E. F E. Sehmitt
M. Winfield, Jr
W. W. Moss
E. F. Obenchain
O. H. Binns
George Hartman
Flanegin
John Alber
John Threekmorton
C S. Kerlin
Farewell Reception for Rev Dysinger and Family
A farewell reception will be held at the parsonage of the English Lutheran church Tuesday evening December 20. All church members ministers and friends are invited. The Dysinger family will depart early in the new year for Sioux City Iowa where the former has accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysinger
English Lutheran Church
Sioux City
Iowa
Trinity Lutheran Church
Roach and Rofelly Receive Marriage License
Francis M. Roach of Monticello and Kate F. Rofelly of Galveston were licensed to marry this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Roach
Monticello
Kate F. Rofelly
Galveston
Robbery in Shultztown Targets Pittman on Stanley Street
Thieves broke into G. R. Pittman home on Stanley Street Shultztown and stole thirty eight dollars. The door appeared unlocked though Pittman says he locked it. Police report the case is outside city limits and not being pursued, despite suspicions of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Pittman
Stanley Street
Shultztown
Pittman
Henry C Eastwood Dies in Chicago After Heart Disease
Henry C Eastwood, long a Logansport merchant on Pearl street, died in Chicago while at work. His remains were taken to Fort Wayne to the home of his daughter for the funeral. Mrs. E M Hatch was notified of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Hatch
Ft. Wayne
Henry C. Eastwood
Chicago
Eastwood
Logansport
Pearl Street
Hunting Husband Missing Man Case in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska police seek Mrs. W. C. Richter’s husband who vanished some months ago. The police doubt Richter is a city resident and have informed Mrs. Richter of their belief after she contacted the Postmaster, who could not share information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Richter
Lincoln
Neb
Legislative panel probes health department funding
A legislative committee led by Senator Goodwine and Representatives Cantwell and Honan met with Secretary Hurty of the state board of health at the state house. The two hour conference highlighted the department's crippled ability to fight disease due to inadequate funds, and the lawmakers signaled strong support for increased funding.
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Goodwine
Cantwell
Honan
State House
Hurty
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Fox Drive Opens with Live Foxes in Indiana Event
A six th annual fox drive in Erie township Miami county Indiana will be held Thursday December 29 starting 9 30 a m four miles east of Peru All foxes caught belong to the association no guns pistols or dogs allowed and all foxes must be taken alive Attractions include corn husking and potato contests open to all schools will be closed that day and trolley service arranged from Logansport Wabash Peru and Fort Wayne The sixth grand annual dinner will be served Prizes go to the oldest married couple and to the oldest man and woman present Frank Daniels president C C Holmes secretary John Payne captain John W Wolpert invitation and printing Walter Miller treasurer
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Peru
Indiana
Logansport
Wabash
Fort, Wayne
Frank Daniels
C. C. Holmes
John Payne
John W. Wolpert
Walter Miller
Donation Event Delights Michigan Ave Church Pastor
The Michigan avenue U B church congregation held a donation party for Pastor Rev. J. T. Keesey on a Saturday. The event recognized his work since his arrival, expressing gratitude and strengthening bond between pastor and congregation as the church project advances quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Avenue U. B
Santa Claus
J. T. Keesey
Keesey
Repainting Summer Cars for Ft Wayne & Wabash Traction
Summer cars of the Ft Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company are being sent to Huntington for overhaul and repainting for use next spring. Open cars will carry the standard city colors after leaving Huntington shops. The plan is to completely overhaul the summer equipment during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Huntington
Feud Between Towns Escalates After Fatal Dance Hall Fight
The Peru Journal reports a deadly clash between Twelve Mile and New Waverly youths after a December dance at New Waverly. Joseph Starkey died from injuries after being pitched from a second floor window during the brawl. The incident raises fears of further violence and possible arrests of David Mooneys or others.
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New Waverly
Twelve Mile
Peru Journal
Here
Joseph Starkey
Odd Fellows Hall
David
Mooneys
Swearing On Ice Sparks Riverside Park Crusade
Parents complain of boys using profane language at Eel River skating area near Riverside park. Park rules ban profanity and the police may act if swearing continues, driving offenders from the grounds and enforcing decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
Riverside Park
Argos Agrees Right of Way for South Bend Interurban
Citizens of Argos and township trustees meet to grant a right of way to the interurban line promoters and pledge $5 000 in addition to other concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argos
South Bend
Coover Family Visits End as W H Coover Returns Home
W H Coover of Bolder Colorado returns home after a week visit with his brother D H Coover and sister Mrs J C Aft man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Coover
Bolder
Colorado
D. H. Coover
Panhandle official visits Chicago parents
One Panhandle terminal official from Chicago visits his parents Mr and Mrs Henry White of this city. The note hints at a personal homeward trip with no further coupling to official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Waite
Chicago
Mrs
Henry White
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Indiana Association
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Lincoln, Neb
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Irie Township
Miami County
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