Local News Roundup Ties City to Surrounding towns
A dense list of social notes and brief notices from Kokomo and nearby areas. Mentions visits by residents to Chicago Lafayette Kokomo Peru and Walton. Items include sales ads car shows and upcoming events at Golden Rule Flanegin Hardware and Crystal theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettsville
Albert M. Schmeltzer
Kokomo
the Crystal
T. J. Overeck
John Holland
Lafayette
Jessie Kuppenheimer
Chicago
Golden Rule
Nora Lowe
Emma Street
Finnegin Hardware Co
Roland and
Mildred Obenchain
South Bend
S. M. Closson
Third St
Edward Sellers
Martinsville
Charles DeWalt
Peru
Flanegin Hardware Co., Inc
Lloyd Powell
Cubs
J. A. Davis
Burlington Avenue
Niabara
N. Mexico
The Run of the Mill Shaw Socks Sale
Two pairs of Shaw knit socks for fire gear go on sale at Otto's with opening tomorrow morning. The prompt challenges other stores to match the nerve of the deal.
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Otto
Fire sale at cook-John Hedde’s shop on High Street
Auction notice for John Hedde at 422 High Street listing a fire sale of all items. Contact phone 1700 for details and bidding.
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John Hedde
High Street
Shaw Knit Hosiery Display In Otto's Window Today
See display of the celebrated Shaw knit hosiery in Otto's west window today. Price two pairs for 25 cents.
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Shaw
Otto
Crismond Sues Wagner For Cook Wages
Minnie Crismond files suit in Judge V C Hanawalt's court against George Wagner of Third Street restaurant for 25 dollars claimed as pay for her cook services.
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Minnie Crismond
V. C. Hanawalt
George Wagner
Third Street
Delayed Funeral For Irene Goodwin Held Yesterday
Miss Amanda Goodwin arrived from California hoping to attend her sister Irene Goodwin's funeral but was delayed one day. The service occurred yesterday afternoon.
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Amanda Goodwin
California
Irene Goodwin
Police Drill Marks Decoration Day Display
Police units demonstrate precise drill routines under Captain George H. Graham as they prepare a formal appearance for Decoration Day. The force executes coordinated movements without pauses, signaling disciplined readiness.
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George H. Graham
Sale Opens Tomorrow at Otto's Shaw Knit Hosiery
Sale opens tomorrow featuring Shaw knit hosiery with a run of the mill selection. Two pairs priced at 25e.
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Otto's
Otto offers Shaw knit hose sale during limited run
In addition to shirts Otto runs a brief sale on Shaw knit hose in twenty styles from $4 to $11. The offer is two pairs for 25 cents, with a limit of four pairs per customer. Sale opens tomorrow.
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Golden Ruse
J. E
Ft. Wayne
Joseph Grusenmeyer
Otto
Health of Indiana Falls Slightly Behind Last Year
Indiana state board of health reports for April show 2954 deaths, rate 13.2, higher than April 1907. Rheumatism most prevalent. smallpox 329 cases with 2 deaths from 35 counties. diphtheria 82 cases with 10 deaths. Consumption caused 411 deaths. pneumonia 333. City death rate 16.5, state 13.2, with Muncie 22.1 and Terre Haute 19.3 leading urban tolls.
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Indianpolis
State Board of Health
Steuben County
Marion County
Coun
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Anderson
Muncie
South Bend
Orders Taken Phone Your Floral Decoration Day
A note urges readers to phone orders immediately for flowers needed for Decoration Day. The message cites Gelden Rule and emphasizes prompt ordering to secure arrangements.
Hoosiers Score in Washington Civil Service Appointments
Census bulletin shows 25,351 executive civil service workers in Washington with 529 from Indiana. Of these 410 men and 119 women hold positions across departments including State 3, Treasury 134, War 60, Justice unknown, Post Office 49, Navy 7, Interior 126, Agriculture 45, Commerce and Labor 22, Interstate Commerce Commission 7, Civil Service Commission 5, Government Printing Office 89, Smithsonian 3, Isthmian Canal Commission 4.
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Census Bureau
Executive
Washington
Indiana
Capitol
Brank of Congress
State Department
Treasury Department
War Department
Department of Justice
Post Office Department
Navy Department
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce and Labor
Interstate Commercce Commission
Civil Service Commission
Government Printing Office
Smithsonian Institution
Isthmian Canal Commission
Death at Cliff Claims Huntington's Joseph Wolf
Joseph Wolf of Huntington died yesterday at Lonecliff where he had lived the past year. Once a leading county citizen he lost his mind. His brother Seth Wolf arranged the burial and oversaw the remains.
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Joseph Wolf
Huntington
Lonecliff
Seth Wolf
Carroll to Vincennes in Eastern Illinois league move
Charles Carroll formerly a pitcher for the 1 0 team visited the city last evening en route to Danville Kentucky where he will join the Vincennes team in the Eastern Illinois league.
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Charles Carroll
Danville
Vincennes
Fish is Broker's Clerk Son of Illinois Central Chief Shifts to Wall Street
Stuyvesant Fish Jr., son of the former Illinois Central president, has joined William Saloman & Co. in Broad Street as a clerk to study the brokerage end of railroading. He aims to become his father's top helper in railroad campaigns amid Wall Street speculation on the ongoing fight with E H Harriman. The elder Fish approves, saying the youth is gaining an education and earning a living like any other young man.
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City
Will Morris
Elwood
Co. F. Ruff
Cicott Street
Patterson
Charles Enyart
Peru
Margaret Cassell
T. J. Obenchain
New Albany
Ind
G. D. Fickle
Helen
Robert
J. R Allison
Kokomo
Selvages
Eva
Nettie Maloney
Misess Marie
Kathleen Coughlin
Helm Street
Mary Weckins
Chicago
Nancy Penn
Carroll County
Agnes Hoffman
Harriet Shhiefenhoefer
Eva McCartney
Winamac
Agnes Bebee
Harl Bevan
Anderson
William Bevan
North Street
Charles Malin
Albert Brettell
James Matin
W. B. Burke
F. E. Smith
Vandalia
John Connor
Colfax
J. R Connor
High Streeet
Jennie Smith
Columbus
C. Maggie Armstrong
S. T. Griffin
Crawfordsville
Mollie Griffin
A. J. Cupp
Market Street
James Harvey Williams
Broadway
Harriet Sewell
Sgen Eto
Will O. Murdock
New York
Frisco
Stuyvesant Fish, Jr
Illinois Central Railroad
William Saloman & Co
Broad Street
New York Stock Exchange
Young Fish
Wall Street
E. H. Harriman
Fish
Illinois Cen
Divorce Case Between Philip and Myrtle Smith Continued
The case of Philip Smith against Myrtle Smith for divorce was called in the circuit court yesterday but continued due to several witnesses not being present.
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Philip Smith
Myrtle Smith
Police Chief Says Crooks Give Town a Quiet Berth
The town police chief notes criminals retreat from the streets during certain periods, hinting at a lull in activity. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior to authorities.
Rain-Dented Fruit Crop Faces Minor Loss
Heavy rainfall last night caused slight damage to the fruit crop. Officials say the impact is not material and the harvest should largely recover, as the downpour was the strongest in days.
Plea for Open Sunday by Lafayette Rabbi Closes Winter Meeting
Rabbi Nathan Kraks of Lafayette ends his winter meeting with a fervent appeal for an open Sunday. He urged allowing Sunday baseball concerts and wholesome pastimes for the community.
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Nathan Kraks
Lafayette
Oscar Michaelis returns to Kendallville after hospital stay
Former Kendallville News co owner Oscar Michaelis, recently confined at St Josephs hospital in Fort Wayne, shows marked improvement and has returned to Kendallville.
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Oscar Michaelis
Kendallville
Lodge and Club Meetings Noted in Local Notices
Local notices announce gatherings from the Daughters of Liberty at 614 Tenth Street to Pythian Sisters Penny Club at 700 High Street. Also listed are Lorreport Chicken Fanciers in Judge Smith's courtroom and various church and veterans group meetings with times and hosts noted.
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The
Daughters of Liberty
Otto
Tenth Street
Pythian Sisters Penny Club
Elizabeth Davis
High Street
Loransport Chicken Fanciers Association
Judge Smith's
Third ward flower committee to meet at Mrs Horst home
The flower committee of the Third ward will meet at the home of Mrs Henry Horst Saturday morning at 4 o clock. All members are requested to come and bring powers.
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Fifth Ward
F. C. Murphy
Hish Street
Bridge City Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall Association
Hedrick
Logansport
Third Ward
Henry Horst
Automobile Club Sets Plans for Kokomo Run
Logansport Automobile Club members meet tonight at J. T. McNary’s office to finalize two trip plans for a run to Kokomo scheduled for tomorrow.
Harmony Court Notice for Tomorrow's Meeting
All members are requested to attend tomorrow evening for Harmony court with business of importance ordered by the chief.
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Harmony Court
New York Held Mother's Show Event Sparks Baby Inquiry
New York organized a Mother's show event recently prompting questions about who tended the babies during the proceedings. The remark underscores concerns over on site childcare arrangements at public gatherings.
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New York
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Vis
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J. D. Berry
Hartford City
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New Perfection
Blue Flame Oil
Flanegin How. Co.’s
Laura E. Rogersoll
George Gise
al Bauer
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Flanegin Hardware Co
Chester Kistler
Carrie Rasher
Wheatland Avenue
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Margaret
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Twelve Mile
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Burnettsville
Joseph Miller
Idaville
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Amd
Mary and
Lena Shriner
Emma_ Stiefenhoefer
Carl Green
Ninth Street Christian Church
C. BE. Scholl
Camden
Delphi
Carroll
Howard
Miami
Frank Wall
South Side
Ross Brothers
Rochester
Ross
J. J. Ruggles
Columbus City
Longcliff
Eliza Martin
Mike Beemer
James Black
Black
C. Slifer
Meredith
Spencer Park
Ellis’ Band
Red Cross
Jacob Craig
St. Joseph
FP. J. Hooley
Dick” Tyner
Boston
Country Club
Eoard
Ben Hur Hall
L. L. Camp
Emma _ Reder
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Harriet Collins
Sarah Beachtel
Ella Seager
Ruby Strong
Frankfort
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Mike Burger
John Hoffman
George Kaiser
West Side
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Walton
Bloomington
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Michaelis Well
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Postum Cereal Co., Limited
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Hades
M. E. Church Aid Society
Barron Street
Missionary Society of the
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Henry Pitzer
West Market Street
W. & Powell
Lo Fifth ST
Ben Hups
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J. F. Dinnen
G. W. Co
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Oxford
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Harry Payton
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H. D. Schaefer
White & Son
Chas. Demerly
Kraut’s
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Sixth Street
Portland Cement House
E. D. Closson
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Indiana Loan CO
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