Anderson Methodists Seek New Pastor Amid Delegate Hopes
The First M. E. church in Anderson eyes Rev. John C. White as leading candidate to succeed retiring pastor Dr. C. C. Cissell, with several other clergy named as possible successors. District delegates indorsements include Rev. T. M. Guild for Baltimore and Rev. H. N. Herrick as candidate. Anderson hosts eight hundred ministers for the May conference, following Logansport’s lead last year.
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John C. White
C. C. Cissell
M. E
Anderson
Indiana
Cissett
City
Madison Swadener
Grace Church
Kokomo
Dan Gill
Warsaw
Sommerville Light
Marion
T. M. Guild
Richmond
M. E. Church
Baltimore
H. N. Herrick
Logansport
Anderson Methodists
Logansport Methodists
Hard Times The Cause Or Else Families Are Living Happily Together
Logansport couples seem to be living peacefully or lack funds to file for divorce as only two or three cases appeared in thirty days. Judge Lairy may finish the Miller divorce case soon. Birkenruth vs Avery ends with quieted title to the Broadway block. B F Long named guardian for Esta Nicodemus.
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Logansport
Lillian May Miller
John W. Miller
Peru
Harry Birkenruth
Alfred Avery
Lairy
Broadway
Birkenruth
Vienna
B. F. Long
Esta
Jacob Nicodemus
Hack between Kokomo and Burlington ends long run
For fifty years the Burlington hack operated between Kokomo and Burlington, shifting trade to Frankfort as Kokomo merchants lament lost consignments and dwindling passengers. Local business leaders propose replacing the line with a motor truck to revive cross town commerce on the improving roads.
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Burlington
Kokomo
Howard
Frankfort
Carroll County
Sewing denies biscuits and cups attack claim in clash with collector
Lewis Sewing counters an Indianapolis collector P E Vickers allegation of bombardment with biscuits dishes and coffee cups. He admits a quarrel occurred but says Vickers left the scene without being forced to dodge missiles.
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Lewis Sewing
P. E. Vickers
Indianapolis
Sewing
Vickers
Newsboys Riot Sparks Melee On Wabash Avenue
Chicago reports a clash as Chicago City Railway tried to bar newsboys from pay-as-you-enter cars on Wabash. Dozens rushed the cars, fights broke out, police arrested several. Some passengers from Cottage Grove and Indiana avenues were struck but none seriously hurt.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway Company
Wabash Avenue
Cottage Grove Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Civil service examinations announced for next month
The local post office reports spring civil service exams for various government positions. No local tests. residents will likely travel to Fort Wayne Lafayette or Indianapolis. Posts and dates include Marine steam engineer April 8, architectural draftsmen April 8, scientific assistant April 15 16, assistant in grain standardization April 22, laboratory helper April 22, copper plate engraver April 22, wagon maker with $720 per year.
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Civil Service
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Department of Agriculture
Inventions Shake Plow Market Patent Device By Cassman
John F. Cassman of Lake Cicoft has created a seat operated plow adjuster using two levers to change depth and width without leaving the seat. The Oliver plow company of South Bend seeks patent rights, offering purchase or royalty. Final papers closed through George A. Custer.
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Oliver Plow Manufacturing
South Bend
George A. Custer
No Racing at Driving Park This Summer
The Driving club announces no races this season at the park due to betting bans. They report repeated financial losses as attendance was weak and promoters would have to fund events themselves, and anticipate possible ongoing restrictions until laws change.
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Driving Club
Craze Man Attacks Ex Senator in Goshen Law Office
Frank Campbell a former railway clerk said to be insane entered the law office of Davis and Schaefer in Goshen Indiana this afternoon and assaulted ex State Senator William J Davis over a disputed account. Schaefer arrived and police were called Campbell jailed.
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Goshen
Ind
Frank Campbell
Davis & Schaefer
William J. Davis
Davis
Campbell
B. G. Schaefer
Campbell Sues Rush Over Faulty Horse Sale
Oran M. Campbell files suit against Robert Rush in Justice Guthrie's court alleging breach of warranty after Rush sold a horse not meeting the specified requirements.
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Oran M. Campbell
Robert Rush
Justice
Wabash Man Seeks Divorce Over Age Deception
Charles Martin of Wabash files for divorce from Nora Martin after discovering she lied about her age. He testified they believed she was younger. she claimed to be older but was actually 37 to his 27. Court granted the divorce.
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Wabash, Ind
Charles Martin
Wabash
Nora Martin
Martin
Nora Baker
Mor mon Elders Barred From Street Protests in Anderson
Six Mormon elders barred from street preaching in Anderson Indiana after police order to disperse any religious disputes. Superintendent Smith stands by ban and enforces breakup of crowds at busy street corners during a confrontation with local residents on March 18.
Pay Cars Arrive as Vandalia and Panhandle Offices Pay
The Vandalia car paid most of the employer this morning and departed for the north end this evening. The Panhandle car arrived at noon and paid the office and road men at 2 o'clock. It will proceed to the shops tomorrow morning.
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Vandalia
Panhandle
North End
Howard Liquor Sunday Case Set for Thursday
The case against E. E. Howard for gelling liquor on Sunday has been set for Thursday in the police court.
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E. E. Howard
Frogs and Tadpoles Hold Huntington Harmony Meeting
A humorous reference laden report notes a harmony gathering of local politicians dubbed Bull Frogs and toads in Huntington. Key figures like Dr. C. H. Good and Billy Swaim are highlighted as central players in a satirical pre election scene with party mimicry and rumors of future candidates.
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Ireland
Ho Mage
St. Patrick
Huntington County
Huntington News- Democrat
New Court House
C. H. Good
Herald
Alleman
Butler
Billy’ Swaim
Marion
Huntington
Hugh Butler
Valley Line Holds Record for Long-Distance Electricity Dispatch
Fort Wayne transmits current to Lafayette marking the longest steam-powered electric transmission distance in America. The system also claims the nation's longest telephone dispatcher line, with 89 miles from Huntington to Lafayette and 50 miles from Bluffton via Fort Wayne.
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Fort Wayne
Lafayette
America
Huntington
Bluffton
Kin ship of Man lecture delights crowd at Dowling theatre
A large audience filled the Dowling theatre last night to hear Father MacCorry of the Paulists lecture on The Kin ship of Man. He spoke under the auspices of the ancient order of Hibernians and delivered one of the best talks heard in the city.
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Dowling
Father MacCorry
Hibernians
Ground of Riverside Park Reopens for City Youths
The city grants use of the old Forest Mill grounds at Sixth and Race for a new playground. Local youth groups are urged to organize leveling work to convert the space into a central, well supervised baseball ground for all boys and girls, with police oversight to maintain order.
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Riverside Park
Board of Public Works
Old Forest Mill
Sixth
Race Streets
Logansport
Orchard Sentenced for Governor Steunenberg Murder
Caldwell Idaho March 18 Harry Orchard today was sentenced to death for the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg Judge Wood recommended commutation to life imprisonment Orchard will probably refuse to accept.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Steunenberg
Wood
Orchard
Novel scheme stops thefts at Woolworth store
Manager W E Hohoff detains a young thief behind the cashier’s desk with brick walls and rails until the father arrives. After a tense confrontation the boy is sent home with discipline. The method aims to deter repeat thefts by public display of culprits.
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Lad
Back in the Business Charles Chase Takes Interim Undertaker Role
Charles Chase formerly with Kroeger and Strain undertakers resumes work as interim head after Harold Higbee resigns last evening.
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Charles Chase
Kroeger & Strain, Undertakers
Harold Higbee
Tramps Occupy Lake Maxinkuckee Cottages
Three Logansport residents visited Lake Maxinkuckee to assess damage and theft by wintering tramps. They found cottages opened and items taken or damaged, with many units likely entered though complete losses remain unconfirmed until residents return.
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Logansport
Lake Maxinkuckee
Claude O. Wise
Emil Keller
W. H. Snider
Burial for Henry C. Swadener in Mount Hope
Remains of Henry C. Swadener who died in Ferriday Louisiana last fall will be brought here on Thursday March by wagon and buried in Mount Hope. He was brother to Marion Swadener former editor of the Reporter and Rev Madison Swadener former pastor of Broadway M E Church here. His wife and son John L will accompany the body and funeral services will be held here though arrangements are pending.
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Henry C. Swadener
Ferriday
Mt. Hope
Marion Swadener
the Reporter
Madison Swadener
Broadway M. EB
John L
Local bids tighten race for English Lutheran contract
The building committee of the new English Lutheran church is unsure which local bidder will win the contract. Although local bidders were lowest, two offers are so close that officials cannot determine the lowest bid yet.
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New English Lutheran Church
Duel Between Russian Generals Ends in Possible Death
A duel at St. Petersburg between Lieutenant General Smirnoff and General Fook occurred today following Port Arthur events. Smirnoff was probably fatally wounded after a memorandum questioning Fook's courage amid the surrender of Port Arthur and a court martial of Russian officers.
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St. Petersburg
Smirnnoff
Fook
Port Arthur
Smirnoff
Planck Promoted to Teller at Continental Bank Chicago
Clifford Planck advances to teller at Continental National Bank in Chicago. He is son of Thad Planck and previously worked at Logansport State Bank and City National Bank in this area.
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Clifford Planck
Continental National Bank
Chicago
Clif
Thad Planck
Logansport State Bank
City National Bank
Ctv
Meeting Place Changed for Mental Culture Club
The Mental Culture club will meet tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. William Dee's home in Aldine Flats, replacing the previously announced venue at Mrs. George A. Custer's residence.
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Mental Culture Club
William Dee
Aldine Flats
George A. Custer
Yellow Carnation Achieved by Longcliff Florist
Gustav Mina of Longcliff has finally produced a yellow carnation after more than two years of work. The bloom is noted for its deep color and marks a milestone for the local florist.
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Gustav Mina
Longcliff
Decorators at Work Courthouse Clean Walls Begin Painting
Charles Becker serves as contractor for courthouse renovation with walls being cleaned woodwork scraped and fresh paint planned. The project aims for a fine artistic result and improved interior finish.
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Court House
Charles Becker
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Church OF
Elder Guild
Miller Grase Stilon
Doncher
Kookomo
Civil Service Examinations
John F. Cassman
Lake Cicoft
Oiecers
Huntington Paper
Valley Line
Hohoff
W. E. Hohoff
Son
Ers Dock
Logansporters
Lake
Maxinkuckee
Will
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