Constable Fooled By Escape of Wife Deserter Berryman
Local constable William Iliff tracked John Berryman, once living at Bunker Hill, for wife desertion. Berryman fled to a Howard County sawmill and later vanished after a Kokomo tip, leaving his wife with her parents in Logansport. Police plan further search and arrest once located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Iliff
Kokomo
Peru
John Berryman
Bunker Hill
Iliff
Berryman
Howard County
Cass County
Miami County
Kagy
Lliif
Local teams clash in quick baseball roundup
Murphy & Fleming beat Plymouth 16 to 4 as local teams played through the afternoon. A Murphy & Fleming player was badly winded after a softball line drive strike to the stomach and took ten minutes to regain breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gray
Sturkin-Nelson
Spencer Park
Devostaie
Gray
Not First White Child In Cass County
Historian W. Wright corrects a local claim naming Lewis Cass Bell as the first white child born in Cass county. Gillis McBane, born in 1828 and living in Oregon, held that distinction. Major Daniel Bell died November 7, 1874, at 86, buried in Sprinkle cemetery. his monument notes his service at Tippecanoe and in the Mexican War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Cass Bell
W. Wright
Wright
Logansport
Cass County
Gillis McBane
Oregon
Bell
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Wabash
Daniel Bell
Sprinkle
Jackson Township
Tippecanoe
Jefferson township seeks improvements to rural roads
Residents push for good roads under a county plan. Once swampy land has been drained and now supports many farms. Farmers vow to maintain roads to gain rural delivery, while the county commissioners prepare to act on road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Great solar eclipse draws crowds and smoked glass demand
The annular sun eclipse yesterday drew thousands as crowds filled streets gazing upward. Many prepared smoked glass to view a golden ball suspended in the sky while others missed it and regret the sight.
Fourth Victim Named In Firecracker Incident
Floyd Melton of New Waverly suffered severe facial and hand burns after a giant firecracker failed to ignite and exploded as he inspected it last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Melton
New Waverly
Trades Assembly Seeks Public Pool and Political Wins
The Trades Assembly held its semi monthly meeting in Labor hall with delegates present including Brewery Workers union No 78. They reported city officials favor the pool but say funds are insufficient and pledged to push for annual appropriation while seeking railway workers support. The political campaign fund for the Indiana Federation of Labor reports good progress. Officers were elected: West president Dora Smith vice president C E Clugston financial secretary Halstead treasurer, Kleckner statistician, James sergeant at arms, Klein Gust and Spahr trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trades Assembly
Labor Hall
Brewery Workers’ Union No. 78
Kleckner
Board of Public Works
Indiana Federation of Labor
A. J. West
Printers
Dora Smith
Woman's Label League
C. E.clugston Electrical Workers
A. Halstead
Tailors
C. W.kleckner
Tipton Township Republican Convention Chooses Trustees and Officials
The Tipton township Republican convention met Saturday afternoon in Walton. Charles P. Wilson was named trustee against O B. Ferguson. George W. Bowyer was nominated for assessor against Walter Bumgarner. John Gray and Edward Smith were nominated for justices, with M. E. Reed and John Persinger as constables. The latter pair faced no opposition. Samuel Yoln and E F E Phillips presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Township
Walton
Charles P. Wilson
O B. Ferguson
George W. Bowyer
Walter Bumgarner
John Gray
Edward Smith
M. E. Reed
John Persinger
Samuel Yoln
Ef.e Phillips
Forty Year Reunion Among Long Lost Cousins
Mrs. Brandenburg of Denison arrives after forty years to visit cousin Mrs. Cline in Fulton. She and her husband once lived in Whitley County and raised a large family before moving west. She plans separate visits with Mr. and Mrs. Bugby and will stay a few days in Fulton before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever
Branderburg
William F. Bugby
Brandenburg
Sell
Whitley County
Fulton
Steng
Cline
Bugby
Green bug menace hits Cass County corn crop
The green bug devastates corn at the root in Cass County. Farmer Grany Vernon on the Victor Seiter farm reports three acres destroyed by the pest, threatening the county's corn yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Grany Vernon
Victor Seiter
Two Injured From Domestic Accidents
Mrs Coyle of the North Side stepped on a nail at home Friday evening and was treated to prevent blood poisoning. Miller Cotrell of the East End fell against a barbed wire fence and received a deep arm gash needing several stitches.
Walton men buy Haynes autos in Kokomo parade
Walter Bishop of Walton bought a fifty horsepower Haynes automobile in Kokomo on Saturday and left the factory without an expert driver. Elmer Oden of Walton also recently purchased a forty horsepower Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bishop
Walton
Kokomo
Elmer Oden
Haynes
Called to Capital for Wife’s Illness in Indianapolis
Charles Reed of this city was called to Indianapolis Saturday due to his wife’s serious condition at Eastman Hospital. She underwent an operation recently and became worse Saturday but is some better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
Indianapolis
Eastman
Indiana Case Remanded for Higher Court Appeal
Judge Larry overruled a motion for a new trial in the state case of Lewis Ray against W. B. Enyart and W. E. Lybrook. The ruling sends the matter to a higher court for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
State of
Indiana
Lewis Ray
W. B. Enyart
W. E Lybrook
New Mail Boxes Installed for Resident Districts
Two new package mail boxes were installed Saturday for residents. One sits at Wheatland and Yycamore streets and the other at Seventeenth and Erie Avenue.
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Wheatland
Yycamore
Seventeenth
Erie Avenue
Wagner Family Goes to Cottage on the Wabash
Julius Wagner and his family left for their cottage on the Wabash River for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Wagner
Wabash
City Council to vote on $30 000 electric light appropriation
Tonight the council will meet in an adjourned session to pass a $30 000 electric light appropriation including $1 800 for an electrical expert. Saturday night a portion of the funds nearly passed and a Monday meeting will finalize the ordinance before enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterline
Roy Johnston
J. Y. McNary
Board of Works
Soong
Powell Adelsberger Wedding in Springfield
Cards announce the marriage of Dwight C Powell son of Dr J Z Powell to Mildred Adelsberger. The ceremony occurred Thursday morning June 25 at the bride residence in Springfield Illinois. The couple will be at home after July 10 at 605 South Douglas Avenue SpringfieldIllinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight C Powell
J. Z. Powell
Mildred Adelsberger
Springfeld
Powell
South
Douglass Avenue
Berry Sues for Divorce from Editha Berry
Charles L. Berry files for divorce in circuit court through Kistler & Kistler alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by his wife Editha M. Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Berry
Circuit Court
Kistler & Kistler
Editha M. Berry
Golf Championship Narrowed To Four At Country Club
Four players Weir Heffley Ridenour and Larry won yesterday at the Country Club and will play next Saturday to cut to two for the gold cup challenge. Weir defeated Mandel 7 and 6 Wise edged Bartholomew, while Ridenour beat Wiler and Larry beat Bartholomew in close fashion. The final follows on Sunday with the cup awarded then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weir
Armour Heffley
M. B. Lairy
W. W. Ridenour
Carl Mandel
Claude O. Wise
Victor Wiler
M. B. Larry
A. C. Bartholomew
Longabaugh Survives Bridge Fall Near Lafayette
W H Longabaugh formerly of this city and a Purdue football player last fall narrowly escaped death when a steel beam fell from the Granville bridge construction near Lafayette He was seated on a beam when it shifted and fell striking his leg and foot causing a gash but no life threatening injuries He will be laid up for several weeks and other Purdue students work on the same bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Longabaugh
Purdue
Granville
Lafayette
Happy Hunting Grounds
Longabaugh
Two Men Start Long Drive to Peoria in New Car
Claude Wise and F B Wilkinson left this morning to drive Wilkinson s new automobile to Peoria Illinois. They expect a pleasant trip and plan the journey as a leisurely test of the car s capabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wise
F. B. Wilkinson
Peoria
Relative Seek Settlement of Insurance Shortage
Relatives of Charles I Knouff claim he is short in accounts with Ohio Farmers Insurance by about 3000 to 3500 dollars and that forgery may be involved. Knouff disappeared last Wednesday night, leaving his wife unaware of his whereabouts. His brother and Rufus Magee are implicated in a forged note for 1300 dollars. However, relatives are arranging a settlement using available property to cover the shortage. The insurer has been notified and bondsmen will settle if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Knouff
Rufus Magee
Herbert Keesey
Pottowattomie Club
Magee
Detroit
Richmond High School
Custer Ships Racehorses to Peoria for Upcoming Week
G. D. Custer of this city moved Lady Patch and Cold Steel to Peoria on Saturday. He plans to enter the two local race horses in races this week at the state fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Custer
Lady Patch
Cold Steel
State Fair Grounds
Peoria
Wabash Railroad Buys Cass County Gravel Pit Land
The Wabash railroad negotiates for about thirty acres of the McCandless farm near Cass station to establish a gravel pit. The Peru pit is nearly exhausted, and a higher quality gravel is available at the Cass site, prompting the land purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Railroad
McCandless
Cass Station
Peru
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Plymouth
North Manchester
Hanson
Gormley
Myers
Clark
Warnke
Petrie
Long
Strong
Simon
Cowder
Barbers and Dry Goods Clerks
Barbers
McDonald
Cox
Fettig
Young
Fisher All-Stars
Longcliff
Clarke, Panton and Petrie
Copeland and Krauss
Cliff
Baker
Commercial High School
Logansporters
Fire Works
Labor
E. L. James
J. Klein
Martin Gust
C. M. Spahr
Bishop
Weir, Heffley, Lairy
Ridenour
Page
Purdue College
G. I. Knouff
Charles I. Knouff
Custer
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