War Art and Politics Probed at Local Historical Society Meeting
At a Cass County history meeting in Library hall last night a committee chaired by Dr J Z Powell and W S Wright outlined seven departments from sociology to literature and military affairs. The society urged citizens to submit memoranda on Cass County history and related relics with library staff to compile records and charter members to be enrolled.
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The
Historical Society
Library
J. Z. Powel
W. S Wright
W. T. Wilson
Cass County
Indiana
Logansport
Cass F
J. H. McMillen
B. F. Campbell
Dr. Ballard
W. 85. Wright
Ghost causes February alarm spree for town fire crew
Chief Livingston reports fourteen fire department runs in February with four false alarms sparked by a prankster dubbed the ghost. He triggered box 41 at Worth Sixth and Hanna, then wandered toward Mt Hope cemetery. Ten fires caused $300 in loss, fully insured. police and firemen vow to catch the offender and face the full penalties.
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Livingston
Box 41
Worth Sixth
Hanna Streets
Mt. Hope Cemetery
East End
Longcliff Patient William K Windle Dies After Fall
William K Windle a former Huntington County treasurer and once influential Roanoke hardware dealer died at Longcliff after a fall broke his hip three weeks ago blood clots affected his heart and mental health had declined for about a year He was treated in Indianapolis sanitarium before being moved to Longcliff
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William K. Windle
Longcliff
Huntington County
Windle
Roanoke
Indianapolis
Woman Tempted by Finery in Goshen Theft Case
Mr and Mrs William Keaton are held in Goshen for breaking into a storage house and stealing Mrs Hannah Spicer of Lima sis factory stock of ostrich feathers She has confessed the temptation led to the crime Her father Leonard Overlea a farmer bears the family stain until the circuit court handles the case
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William Keaton
Goshen
Hannah Spicer
Lima
Incubator Fire Sparks House Escape in Goshet
A fire on the top floor of William Haab’s home in Goshet started from a chicken incubator. Neighbors a mile away saw flames and alerted the Haab family via a party line, allowing them to jump from windows and escape serious harm.
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William Haab
Goshet
Haab
School work halted over brick wall dispute at Royal Center
The Royal Center Record reports the new school project stalled as architect Crain and contractors dispute brick and wall work. Crain allegedly undercharged, contractors resist redo, school board demands timely completion. Plumbers work pending, basement floors done, concrete wall planned. 500 chairs ordered for assembly hall.
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Royal Center
Crain
Barnes
Grant
Gypsy Queen Goes Free After Hurdled Trial
Mrs. Mabel Stanley Hall the gypsy woman charged with defrauding Mrs. H A Merritt of Mulberry of 50 dollars by promising to charm away cancer with mermaid skin was released from custody yesterday at Frankfort. The jury failed to reach a verdict and the prosecutor declined another trial, sparing the county further expense.
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Mabel Stanley Hall
H. A. Merritt
Mulberry
Frankfort
Smallpox Surfaces in South Side Family
Two new smallpox cases confirmed last night in the South Side family of Jerry Kerns. Mrs. Kerns had the disease earlier, now Mr. Kerns and his son have contracted it. City reports indicate only a few caves remain.
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Jerry Kerns
Assessors in Session for County Canvass of Real and Personal Property
County Assessor Warrick led a meeting with township assessors to begin the annual canvass. This year both real estate and personal property will be assessed, expanding the workload. John Markley heads Eel Township with a team including Charles Smith and others, while other townships list their appointive assessors and deputies.
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Warrick
State Board of Taxation
State Board
Eel Township
J. W. Markley
Charles Smith
John Fuller
A. P. Michaels
A. C. Walters
J. B. Winters
James Chiester
J. N. Watkins
Joe
Clay
J. PD. Fissel
Harrison
W. H. Backus
Jackson
C. E. Faucett
Adams
Thomas Delzell
Sargent Strikes Rich in Canadian Oil Fields
O B Sargent of this city has found a prolific oil well on land adjoining his seventy five acre lease in Canada. Reportedly it will yield several hundred barrels daily and experts say an oil lake has been struck on the property.
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O. B. Sargent
Sargent
Misses Planck and Lee Visit Near Royal Center
Miss Harriet Planck and Miss Clarnel Lee will spend Saturday and Sunday with Miss Mildred Eikelburner near Royal Center.
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Harriet Planck
Clarnel Lee
Mildred Eikelburner
Royal Center
Who Will Be Commissioners in New Metropolitan Police Board
Metropolitan police bill passes both houses and moves to governor J Frank Hanly for signature. It shifts appointments to the mayor with council confirmation, signaling home rule. Rumors name current board members Steve Leyer John Sheerin and T H Sewell likely replaced.
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Metropolitan Police
Senate
Ireland
J. Frank Hanly
Hanly
Police Board
Steve Leyer
John Sheerin
T. H. Sewell
Prisoners Escape and Jail Census in County Report
Sheriff Enyart filed a monthly jail report showing February intake fifty four and releases forty eight. Seventeen prisoners remain, five boys awaiting arraignment. January set a record with ninety nine jailed and forty four harboring razorbacks. Frank Nace escaped Sunday and remains missing after mingling with visitors.
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Larry
Frank Nace
Enyart
Uhl's Attorneys Wary Over Logansport Sewer Bill
The Logansport sewer bill No 298 looms as a danger noted by opponents. B F Long of Indianapolis says passage is possible but hopes linger as the bill has not yet been called up. Uhl's counsel growble pessimistic while Kleckner reports no action this session. The primary law by was defeated in the house.
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B. F. Long
Indianapolis
Senate
Logansport
Long
Uhl
Kleckner
Golden 50th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hall
Mr and Mrs William Hall celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Tuesday at their Burlington avenue home. Four of six children attended while two were ill. Grandchildren joined the celebration and Vernon Earle Poole, their oldest grandson, returned from Cuba with the army. The couple received golden tokens.
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William Hall
Burlington Avenue
Vernon Earle Poole
Cuba
Hall
Thaw Case May Feature Lunacy Commission
New York on March 1 Dr Evans testified in cross examination that Thaw showed signs of adolescent insanity in 1903 at his marriage and also at the killing of White. Jerome appears to seek a commission in lunacy to examine Thaw.
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New York
Evans
Jerome
Thaw
White
Death of George H. Asire Sr. Noted South Bend resident
Word has been received announcing the death of George H. Asire Sr. at his South Bend home. Born in St Joseph County he learned steam fitting at eighteen and worked with several partners. He lived in this city for years, ran a Fifth Street shop, then moved back to South Bend. He was a South Bend council member and an Odd Fellow. The funeral will be in South Bend tomorrow.
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George H. Asire
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Fifth Street
Gifford Released from Jail After Weeklong Confinement
Harry Gifford also known as B. J. Gifford and Charles D. Field, confined since last Monday, was released yesterday afternoon and departed the city for Pontiac Michigan. He claimed to police that he is a wealthy man worth millions.
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Harry Gifford
B. J. Gifford
Charles D. Field
Pontiac
Mich
Destructive Washington Tornado Kills Two, Wounds Dozens
Little Rock dispatch reports a tornado that virtually wiped out Washington Arkansas. Two Black residents were killed and many others injured as the storm damaged homes and structures across the town.
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Little Rock
Ark
Washington, Ark
Purdue corn special heads to city for farmers
The Purdue corn special arrives in the city tomorrow to address farmers and others interested in corn growth. A large turnout of farmers is expected to attend the event.
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Purdue
Cass County Medical Association Backs Plain Paper Wrapping
At a Library Hall meeting last night the Cass County Medical Association passed resolutions urging local druggists to stop wrapping doctors prescriptions in patent medicine advertisements. Doctors say plain paper must be used. the medical society will provide the wrapping if needed.
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Cass County Medical Association
Medical Society
Overhauling Cars On Indiana Union Traction Line
Interurban cars operated by Indiana Union Traction are being repainted and overhauled. Car 257 has been cleaned and repainted and now looks nearly as good as new.
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Indiana Union Traction Company
Revival Sparks Packed Churches Across Town
Rousing revival meetings draw large crowds as Evangelist Scoville plans first big sermon at Broadway rink Sunday. Local ministers praise conversions including a society woman canceling an elite card party, signaling strong turnout and hopes for 1,500 to 2,600 conversions. A citywide choir is being organized for the services.
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Wheatland Avenue
Baptist Church
Evangelist
Anticin
Broadway
Broadway M. E
van Camp
Scoville
Died D. Lou Hoek Noted Indiana Hotel Keeper
Lou Hoek age 63 prominent Ko komo hotel owner and pioneer bus line operator in Ko komo Indiana died yesterday afternoon at his home. From homeless youth in New York he rose to $30,000 wealth and served as body servant to Col. Thomas M. Stillwell during the Civil War. His death followed grief over his wife’s passing four months earlier, and funeral plans mirror his wife’s service per his instruction.
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Lou Hoek
Indiana
Kokoimo
Kokomo
New York City
Thomas M. Stillwell
Anderson
Mr. Hock
Supper a Success at Cumberland Presbyterian Church
About three hundred people attended a four course supper hosted by the Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday school. Meals were served at four locations including J W Powers 927 Miami, James Stewart 812 Linden, John Emire 922 Linden, and the church.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
J. W. Powers
Miami Avenue
James Stewart’s
Linden Avenue
John Emire
Cumberland Church
Forerunners of spring sighted by local residents
Harvey Wilson and Charles Enders reported seeing two bluebirds a meadow lark and Tebins while driving south of the city yesterday as the first signs of spring emerged.
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Harvey Wilson
Charles Enders
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Longclif
Farmer
March Allegory
John Markley
Bill
Earl Poole
Asire
Gifford
Evangelist Scoville
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