Dispatch offices shifted for Fort Wayne Interurban line
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction line moves dispatch offices from Peru and Lagro to Logansport and Fort Wayne. Three dispatchers exit Peru for Logansport, covering Peru to Lafayette, while three from Lagro head to Fort Wayne covering Fort Wayne to Peru and Bluffton. New offices in Logansport and Fort Wayne will handle the routes with separate staff for substation duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Battenberg
City Street Car
Fort Wayne
Peru
Lagro
Wabash
Logansport
David Overholtz
Fred Banks
Charles Lentz
Wabash Crossing
Layro
M. E. Emerson
Charles White
UW Action Terminal
Lafayette
Bluffton
Wabash Tower
Huntington
L U. T
Post Office Holiday Hours and Parcel Delivery
Christmas day hours restricted from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wagons deliver on Friday and Saturday with Sunday pickup advised. No city deliveries Monday. rural routes operate. Registry window lists patrons with registered mail. Monday hours 8:00 to 12:00. general delivery 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday School Officers Elected at Market Street M E
The Market street M E Sunday school elected officers for the following year. Superintendent J S Finley. first assistant C S Maple. second assistant Walter Klein. secretary Samuel Marchand. assistant secretary Emma Reed. treasurer May Foster. librarian Ewart Reed and Lottie Johnson. organist Merle Gangner. assistant Grace Hahn. chorister Elmer Olsen. cradle roll Blanche McAllister. home department Mrs George Fahnestock. mission school Miss Mabel Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street M. E
J. S. Finley
C. S. Maple
Walter Klein
Samuel Marchand
Emma Reed
May Foster
Ewart Reed
Lottie Johnson
Merle Gangner
Grace Hahn
Elmer Olsen
Blanche McAllister
George Fahnestock
Mabel Williams
Newport Man Shot In Indianapolis Doubtful Tale
Thomas A. Julian of Newport Kentucky said a friend from Logansport flagged a car to Indianapolis where the pair were robbed and Julian shot in the leg. Police doubt his version of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Julian
Newport
Indianapolis
Logansport
Julian
Practical Christmas Giving Etiquette Advice
Excellent counsel for givers and receivers during Christmas urges gift giving within means, avoid boasting, and select items by taste. It warns against toy gifts for children, jokes, and coercive money gifts, and advises gracious acceptance, discreet thanks, and sincere appreciation without gushing.
Haas Praises Schools At Royal Centre Visit
Professor Haas visited the Royal Centre schools from Logansport last Friday morning and expressed strong approval. He praised Cass county’s schools as up-to-date and credited his tenure as county superintendent with fostering a high standard in the Cass County school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Centre
Haas
Logansport
Cass County
False alarm at Panhandle fire box in Toledo area
An unknown person pushed Fire Alarm Box 421 at Toledo and Fourteenth streets early this morning at 1 30 causing a false alarm. The horses had a long dangerous run for nothing.
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A. D T. Panhandle
Toledo
Fourteenth Streets
Fire claims Chief Horan and 30 men at stockyards blaze
Marshall James Horan of Chicago and thirty firefighters died when a warehouse wall at Morris & Co collapsed trapping them. Firemen fought the blaze as debris ignited and crushed the crew beneath the ruins. A dying chief is shown moments before the wall gave way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall James Horan
Chicago
Morris & Co
Chief Horan
Tim
Extra mail wagons used as holiday rush grows
Mail carriers and Merl Vance with a delivery wagon handled heavy parcels through the city all day. Officials plan another wagon to speed Christmas deliveries as transfer mails and stamp sales rise and the June report will show a larger business volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stephens
Merl Vance
Motormen Arrested Over Stop Violation on Valley Line
J. E. Brading and C. B. Warren were arrested in Wabash for failing to stop their trolleys at Miami street. The city council enacted a new ordinance forcing a stop at Miami street which is a busy town thoroughfare. They were arraigned today.
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J. E. Brading
C. B. Warren
Valley Traction Line
Wabash
Miami Street
Christmas Donations Fall Short at Local Drive
Santa Claus and his chimney collection raised 3.63 while the Salvation Army register took 4.58 yesterday as shopper turnout lagged. Officials expect tomorrow to break records despite today’s weak totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Elas Defeated in Upset as Elks Fail to Show
Elks failed to appear in usual form last night causing a surprise defeat. Whittaker starred as Elks’ rivals faced the Chicago Store and traveling men who plan to clash tonight at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Chicago
Elks Beat Knights of Columbus In Close Bowling Match
The Elks won a close bowling game against the Knights of Columbus with a 32 pin difference after three games. Louis Whittaker delivered the top performance for the Elks, and A. J. West added a 203 in the final game to aid the team. The Elks did not match Tuesday’s score against Western Motor Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Boys
Louis Whittaker
A. J. West
Western Motor Works
Sleuths Nab Two Men in Wheels Theft Case
H E Stanley and John Kessler of Fulton were arrested near Royal Centre by Fulton County Detective Association members E M Kelly and R W Costello and brought to the city. They are charged with stealing wheels from R E Wagner, a Kewanna liveryman. The men were turned over to Sheriff Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Stanley
John Kessler
Fulton
Royal Centre
E. M Kelly
R. W. Costello
Fulton County Horstetcief Detective Association
R. E. Wagner
Kewanna Liveryman
Sheriff Butler
Houges Wanted Bags in Ja
James Hodge returns to jail after a pattern of repeated arrests this year. He receives a ninety day sentence, expresses happiness at jail, and faces banishment after release. Sheriff Butler had previously let him stay, but now orders him out.
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James Hodge
Hodge
Butler
Tle
S. G. Gifford
Covington Marriage Ties Seventeen Year Olds
Word arrived that Charles Irvington and Miss Reeves Elsie were wed in Covington Kentucky. The license issued to Evelyn Elsie and Charles Haught, believed to be Irvington. Both brides and grooms are seventeen.
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Charles Irvington
Miss Rvelyn Elsie
Covington
Evelyn Elsie
Charles Haught
Haught
Irvington
German Singing Society Christmas Entertainment on Pearl Street
The German Singing Society will stage a Christmas program Sunday evening in their Pearl Street hall. A large Christmas tree will stand ready and each child will receive a present. All AH members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Singing Society
Pearl Street
Habitual kissing among married friends observed
Much of the kissing among my married friends seems to be but habit. The remark suggests a routine social behavior rather than genuine affection in close relationships.
Akron’s Moral Crisis and Cotterman Trial Highlights
A suppressed Akron editorial denounces saloons and Sunday outings, urging moral reform. In Ohio, the Cotterman murder trial sees witnesses portraying Brown as violent, while Cotterman is described as peaceful. jurors face potential Christmas home leave amid the case.
Julius Lienemann Named Cass County Commissioner
Royal Centre Record notes Julius Lienemann will take office as Cass County commissioner at year start, succeeding Dr. Gray. The piece praises Lienemann as a widely acquainted business man with sound judgment and strong integrity, confident he will act for the county’s best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Centre
Julius Lienemann
Cass County
Gray
Lienemann
Panhandle section men win prizes after inspection
W McCallister DF Vittle James Daily and C A Wagamion received £40 prizes yesterday after the general manager's inspection. The Panhandle section men were praised for keeping their track sections in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McCallister
DF. Vittle
James Daily
C. A. ‘Wagamion
Panhandle
Kane in Serious Condition After Fall at Crawfordsville
John Kane, Vandalia bridge carpenter, remained in serious condition at Culver Union hospital after a recent fall at Crawfordsville. He suffered a fractured shoulder and a concussion of the brain. an operation has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kane
Vandalia
Crawfordsville
Culver Union Hospital
ANOTHER TRUSTEE SUIT FILED IN ADAMS TOWNSHIP
Attorney General Bingham yesterday filed suit against former Adams township trustee Andrew Irwin to recover an alleged shortage found by field examiners. All cases will be filed this year to meet the statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storney General
Bingham
Andrew Irwin
Adams Township
Limi
Died at Cliff Speckem Dies While Confined Nine Months
Herman Speckem aged forty died yesterday at Loneycliff where he had been confined for nine months. The remains were shipped to Michigan City for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Speckem
Loneycliff
Michigan City
Pedestrian Struck by Car at Sixth and North Streets
Idnas Olen of 1426 Stead Street was hit by Oliver Hand of Royal Centre at noon at Sixth and North. Hand sounded his horn. Olen dodged, was knocked down and dragged before Hand took him to Dr Barnfield’s office for a scalp wound dressing. Olen walked home.
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Idnas
Olen
Stead Street
Oliver Hand
Royal Centre
Oliver
Oleen
Olsen
Hand
Hr. J
President Stevens Comments on Logansport Suit
President Stevens of the C and O says no action has been taken regarding the Logansport suit ordered by Governor Marshall after a $40 000 mortgage filing against the C and O of Indiana. He adds the suit arose from a misunderstanding and notes railroads need larger mortgages to foresee needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Logansport
Marshall
Indiana
Bur
Like Father Like Son at County Seat Trouble
A fragmented local note recalls Roy Titus being in trouble at the county seat for allegedly dragging his wife by the hair and threatening harm. The passage questions whether his father, tied to a prior notorious incident, set a pattern of trouble in their family.
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Royal Centre
Roy Titus
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