First Smallpox Case Is Found in City Boarding House
A mild smallpox case was discovered at a boarding house on 1318 Smead Street. About six boarders are quarantined in rooms while others remain at the building or seek new lodging. Raymond Kennedy of the Panhandle shops is the patient, and health officials promptly isolated the house to prevent spread.
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Smead Street
Raymond Kennedy
Panhandle
Kennedy
John Bradfield
City Board of Health
Wood Hart
Rosier Burned as Gas Explodes in Stove Oven
W. S. Rosier sustained a burned wrist and singed eyebrows hair and mustache when gas accumulated in the oven of his stove caused an explosion. He was knocked across the room and kitchen windows shattered by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Rosier
Rosier
Appeal Filed In Dunkirk Saloons Licensing Case
B Castaldi and Tony Mazzaro filed separate actions in the circuit court appealing county commissioners December refusals to grant saloon licenses in Dunkirk. No evidence of moral unfitness was shown. commissioners cited opposition to saloons. Hartwick's liquor case featured witnesses praising his orderly establishment. Low Saxon secured a license, while his brother Burch Saxon was denied.
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Hartwick
Burch
Actiosa
Circuit Court
Dunkirk
Tony Hartwick
Fifteenth
Toledo
Low Saxon
Burch Saxoz
Broken Bones Multiply in Icy Falls Citywide Injuries Rise
A winter ice spell sent twelve people to medical care after slips on Third and Broadway streets. Victims include Ulysses Prior a hotel porter with knee injury and John Bonnell who fractured his collar bone. Miss Eileen Burke Mrs M Simmons Frank Dykeman and others suffered cuts sprains or broken bones.
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Tey
William Schiocx
Alien C. Caldwell
Frank May
M. Simmons
John Spenner
Ulysses Prior
Charles Evilsizer
Henry Eiger
Eileen Burke
Knce
R. E Kleckner
Frank Dykeman
Don Richeson
Johnson Hotel
John Eckert
Third
Muriet
John Bradfield
Joan Nicodemus
St Joseph Hospital
R. J. Kieckner
James Kleckner
College Hill
Joseph Kubsam
John Bonnell
Royal Centre
Harry Bonnell
Broadway
J. Ballard
Ninth and
Acean
Caroline Pike
le Corner
Dov Richeson
Spear Street
First Presbyterian Church elects new elders and trustees
The annual congregational meeting elected four elders and two trustees. Roy Johnston and Joseph McNary were chosen trustees to succeed George Ash and Joseph McKinzie. Rodney Strain was re elected elder and George Ash Jacob Reed and Searight were elected elders to SA. John Stewart chosen treasurer and Charles Klinck clerk. A telegram to Rodney Strain confirmed his re election while he is in the south for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Roy Johnston
Joseph JT McNary
George Ash
Joseph McKinzie
Rodney Strain
Jacob Reed
Searight
SA. J. Martin
John Strain
Ullough
John Stewart
Surer
Charles Klinck
Strain
Northwestern Interurban Fair Race Dates Set
At a Frankfort meeting, the Northwestern Interurban Fair circuit fixed race dates for several towns. A. A. Laird was named president and Wallace Himmelwright secretary. Races set include Logansport August 12, Lebanon August 19, Frankfort August 22 to 26, Lafayette August 28 to September 2, and Crawfordsville September 5.
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Frankfort
A. A. Laird
Wallace Himmelwright
Logansport
Lebanon
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Logansport-South Bend Traction Wins Franchise Approval
The South Bend city council grants a franchise to the Logansport South Bend traction line on the condition that streetcars are in operation within one year.
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Logansport
South Bend
Judge Hanawalt to audit state reporter’s books
Judge V C Hanawalt of this city, a Knights of Honor finance committee member, has received notice of the death of James W Jacobs of Jeffersonville, grand reporter of the state. The committee, including Dr J W Hosman of Indianapolis and a member from Vincennes, will audit the reporter’s books.
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V. C. Hanawalt
Knights of Honor
James W. Jacobs
Jeffersonville
Hanawalt
J. W. Hosman
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Ditch contract in Adams and Bethlehem awarded
The John R. Kistler ditch project in Adams and Bethlehem townships was awarded to Ware & Pash of Rochester for 4110 dollars. Martin Uierick bid 4417.60 dollars, and E. E. Barnard offered 4285 dollars.
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John R. Kistler
Adams
Bethlehem
Ware & Pash
Rochester
Martin Uierick
E. E. Barnard
Jury Cases on Trial Next Week
Judge John S. Lary set a petit jury for next week with cases listed for trial. Frank Davis et al vs Charles L Woll et al on Wednesday January 12. State ex rel Galveston vs William Sprinkle liquor license matter on January 13. Samuel Smith vs Lee Wah Sing. Friday January 14 Alice Patterson vs H Wiler & company and Emma Watts vs Henry Wiler & company. William H Sevan vs Rodney Strain administrator of John Burrows estate.
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John S. Lary
Larry
Frank Bs. Davis
Charles L. Woll
Galveston
Wiliam Sprinkle
L. T. Diebold
Samuel Smith
Lee Wah Sing
Alice Patterson
H. Wiler & Company
Emma €. Watts
Henry Wiler & Company
Wiliam H. Sevan
Rodney Strain
John Burrows Estate
Walter Eisenbise inherits $12000 estate in Pennsylvania
A notice states Walter Eisenbise, recently heir to a Pennsylvania relative's estate valued at $12,000, will receive the estate. The report notes the transfer was confirmed today and reflects the legal disposition of the inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Eisenbise
Pennsylvania
County grants liquor license to Hartwick group
Tony Hartwick of Fifteen and Tole streets was granted a liquor license this afternoon by the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Hartwick
Toledo
Oil Tank Wreck Causes Five-Hour Delays Near Delphi
Two tank cars jumped the tracks near Delphi at 2:30 a.m. blocking traffic for five hours. Conductor Thornburg and Engineer Burnfield led east bound No. 62 as crews from Peru repaired the damage. A prior similar fire incident remains unexplained, with officials perplexed by repeated tank car trouble.
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Wabash
Delphi
Thornburg
Burnfield
Peru
Ppru
Delph
Clymers
Ies
Grisworld Tragedy: Father Dies in Fairfield House Fire
Richard Grisworld of the Dean restaurant on Fourth Street reports his father Eugene M. Griswold aged fifty five died after a house fire at Fairfield near Kokomo. The elder Griswold perished while attempting to rescue money as flames engulfed the old home. His daughter witnessed the blaze from the new house and notified authorities.
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Richard Griswold
Dean
Fourth Street
Daily Reporter
Eugene M. Griswold
Fairfield
Kokomo
Griswold
Texas
Cass County Automobile Association Plans Big Auto Show
The Cass County Automobile association prepares for an annual show after last year's success. Organizers expect higher interest and better outcomes this year as more cars are sold post show than ever before. New agencies established since last year include Parry Studebaker White Steamer Hudson and Premier.
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Cass County Automobile Association
Parry Studebaker
White Steamer
Hudson
Premier
Hammontree Sues Getty Over 400 Dollar Stock Purchase
Robert E. Hammontree former deputy city clerk filed suit in Cass circuit court against John J. Getty seeking 400 dollars. He alleges Getty claimed Jennings Oil Company treasury stock was 35 cents a share and recommended purchase of 1 000 shares, later found selling at 10 cents. Several cases were dismissed in the same session.
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Robert E. Hammontree
Cass
John J. Getty
Hammontree
Getty
Treasury
Jennings Oil Company
Chicago
Howard Sues Stiner Over Six Dollar Board Charge
L D Howard filed a suit this morning against John Stiner for six dollars alleging board. Howard says Stiner planned to leave the city and a writ of attachment was issued.
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L. D. Howard
John Stiner
Howard
Stiner
Hotel Proprietor Murphy sues Taber for 30 dollars
William J. Murphy, proprietor of the Murdock hotel, filed in circuit court against Cyrus M. Taber seeking judgment for 30 dollars on a note.
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William J. Murphy
Murdock Hotel
Cyrus M. Taber
Battle in Cass county GOP primary outlined
The Cass County Republican campaign opens with two candidates for county chairman. Herbert A. Brown represents the McKee faction while Caleb Banta is backed by the Landis Johnston group. Primaries will choose precinct committeemen who will elect the chairman, with warlike tactics anticipated as factions sharpen to win control.
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Herbert A. Brown
McKee
Caleb Banta
Armer
Landis-Johnston
Olding
New City
Forburdess
Cass County
Heir to 12000 Aims to Return Weary Woman to Hospital
Cass county officials report Lillian May Weaver missing since thirteen years ago from the local poor farm. Authorities consider either commitment to Longcliff or return to Logansport. County Attorney rank V. Guthrie sends commitment papers to Pvt. Wayne for transfer to Longcliff.
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Cass County
Lillian May Weaver
Pvt. Wayne
Slade
Longcliff
Logansport
Rank V. Guthrie
Fr. Wayne
Sled Upset Injures Boys In City Course Crash
A horse pulled sled entered the Third and Broadway corner yesterday afternoon so fast that two small boys were thrown clear. They escaped injury.
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Third and Broadway
Clever forger worked Hanna coal dealer victim of fake check
Hanna L IA Hanna coal dealer at No 8 Sycamore street was cheated by a stranger posing as Henry Smidt who ordered a ton of coal to 217 Thirteenth street and paid with a forged $14.75 check drawing $7.75 from Hanna. The driver collected $2 then the bank refused payment.
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I. G. Hanna
Sycamore Street
Henry Smith
Thirteenth Street
JL. G. Hanna
Henry Smidt
Joseph Beal
Hanna
Smidt
Cass County Receives Share of State School Tax
County auditor George Cann received Cass county’s half year share of the state school tax amounting to 17 801.35. The state total was 1 155 186.95 with 5.2 percent for the deficiency fund. Cass county lists 9 835 children ages six to twenty one, at 1 81 per capita.
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George Cann
Cass County
J. J. Hoffman
Marion County
Ohio County
Council Tonight Sets Organization Plans
City council meets tonight to perfect its organization and announce committee assignments expected from the session.
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Gunkirk Saloon
B. Castaldi
Tony Mazzaro
Telegraph
Tobacco Trust
Supreme Court
Lairy
H. Wiler & Co
Grisworld
Plan Auto Show
Atteges
Henry Kahler
N. A. Murphy
Slyvester Bacon
N. A
Daniel W. Simpson
George E. Creed
Lorean Bb. Creed
ACH Faction
Buly
Ians County
Council
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