Another Gunness Farm Found in Huntington County
Reports claim a new chapter in the Mosher case with a suspected Gunness farm in Warren township. A box containing infant bones was found by Levi Kivett’s son while plowing the Mosher land, linking the site to prior killings and a 1907 infant death alleged to be Nora Mosher’s child.
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Huntington County
Gunness
Mosher
Gynness
Warren Township
Levi Kivett
Wabash County
Nora Mosher
D. A. Mosher
Huntington
Fifty Corporations in Logansport Missed Tax Schedules
Fifty private corporations in Logansport and Cass County failed to file assessment schedules by May 15. Fifty more face possible legal action with fines up to 160 a day for delinquency, while ten have complied. The county assessor and board of review warn arrests and hefty penalties if schedules are not filed next week.
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Logansport
County
Cass County
Harry C. Warrick
Board of Review
J. B. Swanton
National Glue Company
Indianapolis
Marion County
Swanton
Sixes Influence A Lafayette Elopement
Miss Lottie Russ and William B. Egnew eloped from Lafayette and wed by Squire Reid the Marrying Squire. The 266th marriage by Reid, six people present, Fred Six arrives with six half dollars, all but one coin dated with a six, clock tolls six during the ceremony.
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Lottie Russ
William B. Egnew
Lafayette
Squire Reid
Squire
Fred Six
Reid
Court House
Woodmen's Memorial Services in Loganport
The Logansport camp of Modern Woodmen of America will hold memorial services at 9 o clock. Six deceased members are buried here. Members meet at the hall in the morning and march as a body to Mt Hope cemetery. Short services at the cemetery will honor the deceased, whose graves will be strewn with flowers.
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Logansport
Woodmen of America
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Youngest Subscriber to Y M C A Fund
James M. Winter, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Winter, becomes the youngest donor to the $10,000 Y M C A fund. He was six hours old when Dr. William DeHart found a solicitor and a dollar was donated in his name.
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James M. Winter
Burt Winter
William DeHart
Boy Falls from Market Street Bridge Avert Water Dive
Otto Panton, 15, stood atop the Market street bridge over the Eel river last evening and slipped while preparing to dive. He struck the hand railing, knocked out three teeth, and was bruised but not fatally injured. He remained bedbound with bruises after a visit to Dr. Holloway.
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Market Street
Otto Panton
Chris Panton
Eel River
Woman sues for 35000 over nickname fem ine paerophorn
Miss Eve lyn Groesbeck Mitchell sues Dr. Harrison G. Dyer assistant curator of the National Museum for 35000 claiming he called her a feminine paerophorn in a Canadian Entomologist article. She wrote a mosquito life book in memory of Dr. J. M. Dupree whom she studied under and acquired notes from.
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Washington
Evelyn Groesbeck Mitchell
Harrison G. Dyer
National Museum
Editor's Father Dies In Indiana News Note
John A Movity father of John M Movity of the Valparaiso Vidette died Thursday evening at Longcliff after a two week commitment. He came to attend the editors meeting and learned of the death. The remains were taken to West Lebanon for the funeral.
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John A. Movity
John M. Movity
Valparaiso
Longcliff
Movity
Lebanon
Panhandle Conductor Joseph Kin Key Retires
Panhandle conductor Joseph Kin key ends his long run between this city and Chicago due to rapidly failing eyesight. He has lost sight in one eye and Chicago specialists warn the other may fail soon. He lives with his family at 1627 Broadway.
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Panhandle
Joseph Kinkey
Chicago
No. 1627
Broadway
Cotterman Case Ponders Verdict in Murder Trial
Judge John G. Lairy holds Cottermans case under advisement with verdict expected soon. Cottermans liberty hinges on jail release or summer freedom awaiting September murder trial. Dellia F Larimer sues Hallie Larimer for cruelty and seeks child custody and $500 alimony. Mary Tyler granted divorce from John W Tyler. David Powlen appointed guardian of Adolph Eckerle.
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John
Lairy
Cotterman
James T. Brown
Justee Lairy
Dellia F. Larimer
Lairy & Mahoney
Hallie Larimer
David Powlen
Adolph Eckerle
Gold certificates found buried beneath old church site
Samuel Sims of Montmorenci unearthed a brass can containing 400 in gold certificates on the former Radical Church site in Lafayette. The bills, buried for years, were verified as genuine. Capt. Christian Nisley recalls a 1896 stranger who died leaving a large sum. banks and relatives yielded nothing, with a theory the money was hidden near the church.
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Lafayette
Ind
Samuel Sims
Montmorenci
Sims
Christian Nisley
G. A. R. Post
English Lutheran church construction advances rapidly
The new English Lutheran church project is progressing rapidly with a large labor force. Exterior walls on the south and west sides are about half finished, door and window frames are in place on the remaining sides, and nearly all exterior material is on hand for speedy completion.
Prostrated by Heat Struck Farmer Near Young America
George Wilson a farmer near Young America was overcome by the sun while working in fields. He collapsed but soon recovered with aid and rest.
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George Wilson
Young America
Police Hunt Missing $400 After Death On City Visit
Hugh Faley, eighty four, died of heart failure at the Gladden boarding house on Biddles Island shortly after midnight. He had carried about 400 dollars which police cannot locate, and investigators suspect he was robbed before death. The body was taken to Killian McCloskey morgue and funeral arrangements set for Monday. Faley had been staying with James Dickerson in Clymers prior to traveling to the city.
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Hugh Paley
Faley
Gladden
Biddle’s Island
Benjamin Dickerson
Dickeson
Dickerson
Miller
Killian & McCloskey
James Dickerson
Clymers
Meeting Closes at National Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Session
The national conference of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Columbus Ohio ends after fifteen days with a three oclock closing. Delegates return home as the event is praised as one of the best with thousands in attendance. Watches are awarded to named officials including John H. Baker and Thomas Humphries, S. D. Hutchins and F W Boterell gives a farewell speech. Two delegates, including Frank Gross, are expelled for liquor rule violations.
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the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engins
Columbus
John H. Baker
Thomas
Frank Gross
Galveston Plans Lecture Course By Local Committee
Citizens form a committee with Rev. Taylor E R Morrison and H S Carey to book attractions for a new city lecture series. The effort aims to bring educational talks to Galveston audiences.
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Galveston
Rev. Taylor
E. R. Morrison
H. S. Carey
Beat Board Bill Case In Judge Hanawalt Court
William Sales was arraigned this morning in Judge Hanawalt's court and fined 10 dollars 6 cents plus costs for beating a board bill filed by James Conway.
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William Sales
Hanawalt
James Conway
Carriers Face Shortfall With One Daily Mail Delivery
Local post office plans to cut collection trips and deliver mail once daily in distant districts to preserve carriers' fifteen day vacations. The move stems from congress raising vacation rules and insufficient funds for substitutes, forcing many carriers to double up during summer.
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Congress
Postoffice Department
Washington
Reorganized Band to Give Park Concert at Spencer
The newly reformed band in new uniforms will present a two hour concert at Spencer Park if weather permits. Professor Coon conducts with a program including Eighth Regiment N. G. P march, Danube Waves, Indian Intermezzo, Remick selections, The Merry Widow Polonaise, Hearts of Oak, From Fort to Fort and more.
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Spencer
Eighth Regiment
Ae Rosen Krauss
Ivanovici
Hoosier
Vandercook
Remick
Bos de Tae
Diana
Sine
Coon
March
Scouton
Robbers Fire At Young America Post Office
Robbers attempted to break into the Young America post office Tuesday night. Postmaster Elmus Wirick, sleeping inside, fired through the door but the outcome of his shot is unknown. The intruders fled after trying to force the rear door.
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Young America
Elmus Wirick
Wirick
Barn Fire Destroys Louderback Property in Royal Center
A barn belonging to John Louderback in Royal Center was destroyed by fire yesterday, resulting in the death of two valuable horses. The origin of the blaze remains unknown.
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John Louderback
Royal Center
Loganport Man Seeks 100000 Damages From Railroad
Jess Morgan of Loganport filed suit in Cook County Illinois against the Chicago and Erie Railroad seeking one hundred thousand dollars for the loss of both legs suffered while employed by the company. He recovers with artificial legs and expects a large award though says he would trade the legs for the use of them. Nine operations fought blood poisoning after the injury and he now claims incapacity for active work. Morgan is in Chicago preparing for an early trial and remains optimistic about the outcome.
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Jess Morgan
Cook County
Chicago and Erie Railroad Company
Logansport
Morgan
Chicago
Chicago & Siie Rairoad Company
Chicago Yards
Insanity Delay Halts New Castle Wedding
In New Castle Indiana on June 6 a marriage was halted when a court insanity decree for the bride had not been dissolved before the ceremony began. The license had been issued and a habeas corpus suit against the sheriff was filed to obtain dissolution and permit the marriage to proceed.
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New Castle
Ind
William H. Carmichael
Pearl McCormick
Kennard
Burgess
Clark Hosier
Peru Eagles Set for Big Show at Spencer Park
The Peru Eagles meet Murphy and Flemming tomorrow afternoon at Spencer park with Elks band music before kickoff. M and F have struggled, losing twice to Noblesville, while Frank Todd returns from injury to anchor the defense in a stiff local battle.
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Peru Eagles
Murphy & Flemming
Spencer Park
Otto
Elks
Eagles
Peru
Noblesville
Auto Ditch Near Deacon Injures Walton Party
Dr. Neff of Walton and Mr and Mrs A S Bird also of Walton were injured when the automobile ditched near Deacon yesterday afternoon. The car, moving about twenty miles an hour, lost steering gear and struck a fence. Bird sustained bad bruises while the others were injured to varying degrees. The wrecked car halted the scene.
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Dr. Neff
Walton
Deacon
A. S. Bird
Bird
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Woodmen’s Memorial
Boy Gove
David Powten
Adolph Eckerie
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Mary Tyler
John W. Ty
Ts City
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Gongert
Lehar Overture
Ripley March
Milton
Jeooe Morgan
Windy City
Chicago & Erie Railroad Company
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