Burke to Leap Into Life Net in Muncie Stunt
Kokomo drummer Tom Burke offers to jump from the Hotel Delaware fifth floor into a life net in Muncie corner Mulberry and Adams streets. Fire Chief John Casey accepts with conditions including twelve strong men to hold the net and a prearranged insurance-backed guarantee. Burke, a prominent Kokomo and Logansport figure, vows the stunt is a bet of 250 dollars with more funds in sight and risks noted, while inviting bets from sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Burke
John Casey
Delaware
Muncie
Mulberry and
Adams Streets
New Life
Burke
Casey
Tom
Kokomo
Hotel
O. P. Bundy
Bunday
Jason Chaumer
Surce
Logans
New York
Fman
Logansport
Noor of Jail Opened at Noon
At noon the Cass county jail doors opened for Robert H. Cotterman slayer of James T. Brown. A $10,000 bond posted by his attorneys was approved by Judge John S. Larry, signed by fourteen south county residents, five with assets over $50,000. Cotterman walked out free until September, to return to his family and await the September circuit court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Robert H. Cotterman
James T. Brown
McConnell, Jenkines
Jenkines & Stuart
John S. Larry
Larry
Cotterman
Court House
Fourth Street
Fire damages shed behind Dr Burge residence
A shed at the rear of Dr Burge's Third Street home caught fire this afternoon. Shavings and rubbish fueled the blaze. damage was light and no injuries were reported.
Edna Goodrich Arrives in Chicago For Winter Marriage
Miss Edna Goodrich formerly of this city and now in theater arrived in Chicago from Berkley California where she and her mother had been visiting her intended husband J H Mc Millen She denied reports that he had lost heavily in mining interests but she plans to marry him this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Goodrich
Chicago
Berkley
Cal
J. H. McMillen
Ellis Hance to Make Ascension at Spencer Park July Fourth
Local sky traveler Ellis Hance has signed with Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction to ascend July 4 at Spencer Park around 5 30 to 6 30 PM and again at 10 30 AM at Bunker Hill. He plans a busy schedule of balloon ascents through the season, aiming for height records and booking many towns after July Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Park
Addison Giants
Ellis Hance
Sky Sojourner
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Ryder
City
Hance
Bunker Hill
Funeral Held for Leo Kohl Killed by Train in Lafayette
The funeral for Leo Kohl who was struck by a train in Lafayette was held yesterday at 10 o'clock from the North Sixteenth Street residence. Rev. Herman Geason officiated and the body was taken to New Albany for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Kohl
North Sixteenth Street
Lafayette
Herman Geason
New Albany
Water Plant a Money Maker for City Utilities
The city water works board reports a profitable month with $2,072.18 in collections and $1,バ,?39.87 in expenditures. Profits total $732.13, cash on hand reaches $17,184.01, and no new mains are planned this month. The National Carbon Company of Cleveland bids to supply carbons for city lights, likely to be awarded again.
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Board of Public Works
City Water Works Department
Fifth Street
High Streets
National Carbon Company of
Cleveland
National Carbon Company
Clerks at Local Post Office Receive Salary Increase
Clerks at the local post office have each received a $100 yearly raise for good work. The raise applies to listed staff including Robert Manders general delivery clerk now $1,100, Jacob Hinkle day despatcher $1,100, Will Jones directory clerk $1,000, Will Shorts day distributor $1,000, Eli March despatcher $1,000, John Harwood night distributor $900, Roy Bumpas money order clerk $900, Elmer Vance registry clerk $900, and Miss Massena stamp clerk $890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McGreevy
Arthur Jones
Robert Manders
Jacob Hinkle
Will Jones
Will Shorts
Eli March
John Harwood
Roy Bumpas
Elmer Vance
Miss. MasSena
Elevator sale secures Walton Bishop elevator purchase
Edgar and Ira Phillips along with J. M. Reehdol bought the Bishop elevator at Walton for 16000 dollars yesterday and will take charge next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Ira Phillips
J. M. Reehdol
Bishop Elevator
Walton
Will
Culver Military Academy Closes With Notable Commencement
Culver Military Academy ends a record year with a Sunday sermon by Dr. Charles R. Henderson and final orations by the graduating class. The Black Horse troop demonstrated rough riding and signaling, while 40 graduates from 18 states earned honors in drill cavalry and academics. Several Loganport attendees joined the cotillion and final ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Charles R. Henderson
University of Chicago
J. Wilbur Chapman
New York City
Black Horse
Hop Cmb
C. F. MacCarthy
Des Moines
Academy
R. H. Espey
Rising Sun Indiana
Purdue Confers Diplomas to 322 Graduates
William Longabaugh and Charles Geyer of this city were among Purdue University’s 322 graduates who received diplomas yesterday. Next fall Logansport is expected to send twenty students to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Longabaugh
Charles Geyer
Purdue
Logansport
Wright Prevails on Appeal in Ditch Dispute
Etta D. Wright won after appealing a ruling by Judge Hanawait’s court. A circuit court jury awarded her 56.69 dollars, while costs are expected to total about 100 dollars, far exceeding the judgment. The case arose from a ditch issue between Etta Wright and defendants Jesse and Matilda Hertschel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta D. Wright
Jesse
Matilda Hertschel
Hanawait
Justice Court
Circuit Court
Home Gas Co Sues John A. Shunk For Gas Bill
The Home Gas company of Peru filed suit against John A. Shunk of Peru for collection of a gas bill. Shunk asserts the company owes him 56 dollars for pipes and material used in piping his residence. The case was venued to this city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Gas Company
Peru
John A. Shunk
Shunk
Monkey born week old acts in Nelson theatre
A week old monkey in the Nelson theatre under Prof. Boynton opened its eyes yesterday for the first time and will take an active part in future performances. The animal has been named Patsy Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Theatre
Prof. Boynton
Little Monk
Patsy Murphy
Great Northern Agent Moot Visits Local Ticket Agents
E. H. Moot traveling passenger agent for the Great Northern Railroad spent the day in the city visiting local ticket agents to discuss routes and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Moot
Great Northern Railroad
Man Jumped From Car Over Bridge Rail In Wabash County
An unknown motorist survived a high speed crash after leaping from a car that struck the Minnow Creek bridge railing. The driver landed in sand at the creek bottom ten feet below, then revived and continued the journey with a second occupant aiding him. The car fled west along the river road.
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Minnow Creek
Kienly’s Island
Wabash River
Panhandle Lightning Grabbers Beat Clerks 11 to 6
The Panhandle telegraph operators organized a baseball team the Lightning Grabbers. They defeated the Panhandle clerks by 11 to 6 with lineup Miller catch Herman pitch Biggerstaff first Gidley second Sullivan third Sagers short Gibson right Sprague center Snyder left B Courtney captain.
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Panhandle
Lightning Grabbers
Panhandle Clerks
Grabbers
Miller
Herman
Biggerstaff
Gidley
Sullivan
Sagers
Gibson
Sprague
Snyder
B. Courtney
Flag Pole Down Ends School Pennant Rivalry
The school board cut down the old flag pole at the high school to stop dangerous midnight climbs by rival classes. A freshman’s pennant was last to fly, and authorities feared students could be killed climbing the rotten, swaying pole. The pole was sawed into sections this afternoon.
Orchestra Reorganized for Dance Season at Longcliff
The Longcliff orchestra is reformed after several changes and will provide music for dances this coming season. Members include Harlow Beverly as leader, Robert Kramer on clarinet, Sam Wise on cornet, Helen Clymer on piano, Elmer Worstell on trombone, and Charles Worstell on traps and drums.
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Longcliff
Harlow Beverly
Robert Kramer
Sam Wise
Helen Clymer
Elmer Worstell
Charles Worstell
Miss Imogene Stevens Visits Columbus Relatives
Miss Imogene Stevens is visiting relatives and friends in Columbus Ohio during a short and informal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Stevens
Columbus
Ohio
Italian Laborer Found Dead in Box Car Home
Salvador Totaro an Italian laborer with Panhandle was found dead in his box car home in Panhandle yards. Postmortem showed a weak heart and death from overeating after a feast among fellow Italians. He had money on him and was respected by his countrymen. Burial arrangements to be handled by Italian friends.
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Salvador Totaro
Panhandle
Totaro
G. D. Miler
Killian & McCloskey
Epworth League Plans Entertaining Logansport Meet
Local Epworth League members prepare to attend the Logansport district annual meeting at Greentown next Tuesday and Wednesday. An excellent program is set with nearly thirty attendees from here including a twenty voice chorus and numerous named speakers and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Logansport
Greentown
Charles Smith
C. Cissel
James Heaton
S. A. Bridge
F. A. Hall
J. E. Coffin
Louise Barrett
Ryder
F. H. Sheets
Will Rossiter
W. KE. Jacks
Perry E. Powell
W. C. Asay
Ruth Smith
E. E. Garber
Ora A. Atkinson
RE. C. Richards
Clara Donaldson
Flora Moore
Maude Cosler
Frank BE. Lewis
J. C. White
Katherine Higgins
St Joseph Benevolent Society Elects New Officers
The St. Joseph Benevolent Society elected officers for the year. Spiritual adviser Rev. A J Kroeger. president George Babel. vice president Val Strebel. secretary John Gross. vice secretary John R Miller. treasurer Nick Fries. sick committee chair Nick Klein. marshal George Helms. Ward officers include George Baker John Eckert F M Grusenmeyer Nat Simons Andrew Radkey. ward clerks Joe Schneider Felix Bauer Jacob Bauer John Klessel Theodore Beier. janitor John Beamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Benevolent Society
A. J. Kroeger
George Babel
Val Strebel
John Gross
John R. Miller
Nick Fries
Nick Klein
George Helms
George Baker
John Eckert
F. M. Grusenmeyer
Nat Simons
Andrew Radkey
Joe Schneider
Feliix Bauer
Jacob Bauer
John Klessel
Theodore Beier
John Beamer
Farewell free to all talk by Rev Rawei at Broadway M E
Rev Rawei the gifted native New Zealander presents a illustrated talk at Broadway M E Church tonight. The event aims to inspire Christian workers of all denominations in missions and prayer. Admission is free with a collection to compensate the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawei
Broadway M. E
Mexican War Anniversary Observed by Cass County
Elijah McGrew of Chatfield Minnesota is the sole surviving Cass County veteran who enlisted for the Mexican War. The anniversary of Cass County men marching away to fight the foreign foe is observed next Monday.
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Elijah McGrew
Chatfield
Minn
Cass County
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Slayer of Brown
Ellis Hange
Ascension
Kohl
Republicanus Fairbancus
Republicanus
Taftus
Cannonius
EWSE
Hughesius
Republicanus Knoxus
Gulver Academy
Logansporters
Culver Military Academy
I. W. Beeson
Montpelier
Ind
G. M. Crothers
Cincinnati
H. Kaldenbaugh
New Philadelphia
C. Spelling
H. S. Rowland
Schuylkill Haven
H. I. Garvey
Kansas
Gage
Fights Gas CO
Minnow Creek Bridge
ST. Joseph Society
Broadway
M. E
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