Gay Lothario jailed after string of forged notes and scam
Chester Wescott once courted Columbus society, drawn to Amy Lewellen and a planned marriage to a rich heiress. He forged two checks totaling 20 dollars, traveled between Center and Kokomo posing as a concrete roofing rep, and was apprehended in Columbus by police. Officers recovered postcards to numerous young women.
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Apollo
Kokomo
Westcott
Center
Oscar Apperson
Near Center
Davis & Williams
Taylor
Amy Lewellen
Miss Lewellen
Wescott
Frank Hoffman
Columbus Force
St. Denis
Revival at Indiana reformatory nets 211 conversions
A two week revival at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville led by Rev. W. G. Clinton Rev. C. A. Bennett and chaplain W. E. Fagin closed with 211 inmates professing conversion. Total conversions since last year reach 410 making Indiana possibly first to run regular revival inside a prison. Attendance was voluntary and inmates plus staff and choir provided the music.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
W. G. Clinton
Indianapolis
C. A. Bennett
Fransville
W. E. Fagin
Reformatory
Indiana
Reformatory Board
Reformatory Choir
Indiana Volunteer Firemen Meet Scheduled in New Castle
The Indiana Association of Volunteer Firemen will hold a meeting in New Castle in August with members from area departments expected to attend.
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The
Indiana Association of Volunteer Firemen
New Castle
Y M C A in Logansport Grows Rapidly
The Logansport Y M C A, recently formed, has expanded from ten to about one hundred members in two weeks. A gym and apparatus are in place, and the drive for a dedicated Y M C A home gathers momentum as cities statewide raise funds.
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Richmond
Logansport
Indianapolis
Y. M. CA
Mrs Wright Enjoys Devil's Lake Visit from Jogansport
Mrs Mary A Wright formerly ran a boarding house in Jogansport writes from Devil's Lake North Dakota that the weather is better there though a severe snow storm passed west of St Paul on the way. She says she likes the location.
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Devil's Lake
N. D
Jogansport
St. Paul
Phrase signals brag and social snub in quote
The line shows a boast about wealth followed by a jab about making friends. It reflects a social dynamic where financial comfort prompts a callous suggestion to widen social circles. No clear person or event identified.
Public Playground Plan Favored by Logansport Officials
The Logansport Board of Public Works heard a request from Warren Ferguson and others to establish a Riverside Park playground for city youths. They will act if parents and citizens voice approval via letters to the newspapers or to the board or the Industrial Association.
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Dieten
Nelson
Board of Public Works
Logansport
Riverside Park
Riverside
Industria Association
Lorgansport
Lindsey
Uvenile Court
Metz in the Alps delight at Dowling last night
Al H. Wilson delighted Loganport audience during the last act of Metz in the Alps at the Dowling. He came out to applause and sang several old songs, interjecting jests about his good nature. The audience praised Metz in the Alps as his best show here in years.
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al H. Wilson
Metz
Aps
Logansport
Wilson
Alps
Father Beating Case Splits Family and Arrests Made
A man named George Gugle was arrested on an affidavit by his son in law John Clari after he allegedly brutalized Clari’s wife. The couple had married after earlier disputes involving kidnapping allegations. A separate matter notes appraisers appointed by Judge Larry to value West Side sewer appeal properties, with a list of names.
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Larry
Diphtheria Claims Life Of Three Year Old Williams
Forest P Williams, three son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Williams of South 2 Miami avenue, died last evening after a prolonged diphtheria illness. Funeral held this afternoon at 3 from the family home with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Jessie Williams
S.2
Miami Avenue
Mt. Hope
Hebrew Burial Association Re-elects Officers
At the annual meeting the old officers were re elected: President Eli Greensfelder, Secretary Jordan Hecht, Treasurer Jacob Herz. Board of managers are Otto A. Krauss and Louis Rothschild.
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Hebrew Burial Association
Eli Greensfelder
Jordan Hecht
Jacob Herz
Otto A. Krauss
Louis Rothschild
Women Pay Taxes Then and Now in Rural Life
An elderly observer notes a shift from annual taxes paid mainly by men to modern practice where women in towns and farms handle the settlements with treasurers. He recalls hard times, wagon crowds, and scarce saloons, contrasting past and present, and ends that tax literacy benefits households, especially after a patriarchal death.
Short but a busy session in city council
The council met briefly but processed substantial business. Fiedler became Streets and Alleys chair as Ritter resigned. Actions included 400 for police patrols, 200 to cover health bills, 256.40 for West Side sewer costs, 4700 for electric light system upgrade, and 4009 moved to sinking fund to refinance 8000 bonds due 1908. The phonograph ordinance was amended removing phonograph from streets.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Health Department
West Side
Sexton’s Lodge
McKinley Park
Ritter
O. W. Fiedler
McNary
Johnston
Grover
German Catholic Societies to Meet at Fort Wayne
Several hundred members of Indiana German Catholic groups will travel to Fort Wayne for the St. Joseph Staatsverband annual meeting. The event runs three days with a parade Sunday, high masses, a general delegates’ meeting, entertainment, and officer elections.
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He Staatsverband
Indiana
St. Mary’s School Hall
Hosey
Frank Deck
St. Mary's Church
Spentgerath
St Joseph's College, Columbus, C
Roger
Adam A. Reinhart
St. Mary's Hall
United Societies
Reverend Hollopeter Wins Hearts in First Wabash Sermon
Rev Dr B S Hollopeter newly appointed presiding elder for the Wabash district preached his first sermon in Wabash to the Street M E congregation. The Wabash Plain Dealer notes his daylong visit, strong reception, and reflections on faith and unseen power from Hebrews xi 27.
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Wabash
Broadway
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Wabash Plain Dealer
Hollopeter
North Indiana
M. E. Church
Wabash Street
Dr. Hellopeter
Egypt
Holospeter
God
Moses
Edison
Tailoring at a Moderate Cost Promises Public Endorsement
Ten years ago we found men paid too much for tailoring. We set out to offer high grade tailoring at a fair price and focus on service over profit. The public has rewarded our effort with broad support, and we invite you to let us help reduce your tailoring bill.
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Publi
Lucy
Delphi Editor Del Crampton Visits Logansport
Delphi Citizen and Times editor and publisher Del Crampton toured Logansport today. The longtime journalist, who left Logansport in 1879 to buy the Delphi paper, remains active in the local press during visits to former towns.
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Delphi
Citizen and Times
Logansport
Little Weekly
Logansport Industrial Association Board Meeting Tonight
The Logansport Industrial Association will hold a board meeting this evening to discuss several new propositions. Secretary Warren Ferguson will report on a trip to Chicago and the proposed factory offer will be reviewed.
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Logansport Industrial Association
Warren Ferguson
Chicago
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