City Building Plan Discussed by Unanimous Vote
City officials consider building a city hall on city property at Sixth and Broadway. A three member committee, led by Rufus Mavee and including Dennis Uhl and Daniel Gillespie, will investigate legal and financial aspects and report by June 3. Banks will be consulted on bond acceptance before final decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughin
Sixth and Broadway
Rufus Mavee
Dennis Uhl
Daniel Gillespie
Decoration day services pushed to 8 30 at the rink
The program committee reports a slight clash with the arrangements committee causing the Decoration day services at the rink to start at 8 30 rather than 8 15 as previously announced. The music committee lists singers Misses Maud Patrick Florian DeHart Mamie Cushman Lulu Patrick Theresa Tudor Lina McKee and Messrs Will Gascon Earl Carter H W Hendee Arthur Foust and Arthur Baker with Organist Philena Tudor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Patrick
Florian DeHart
Mamie Cushman
Lulu Patrick
Theresa Tudor
Lina McKee
Will Gascon
Earl Carter
H. W.hendee
Arthur Foust
Arthur Baker
Philena Tudor
Herring Resigns, Joins Rochester Electric Light
C A Herring resigns as engineer at Logansport Street Railway power house and leaves for Rochester Ind to join Rochester Electric Light Company. He will relocate his family to Fulton county capital as Charles White succeeds him at L A N power house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Herring
Logansport Street Railway Company
Logansport, Rochester & Northern
Rochester Electric Light Company
Rochester
Ind
Herring
Fulton County
Charles White
Little Friendly Boat Leads to Arrests After Fight
Jesse Fairchilds and Peter Sowers were arrested for fighting on the public streets. Fairchilds was arraigned, fined, and released by Justice Kloenne, while Sowers remained jailed. Jim McGaughey, Sowers's employer, stood as surety and was released. Both claim the altercation was a friendly bout with no malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Fairchilds
Peter Sowers
Justice Kloenne
Fairchilds
Sowers
Jim McGaughey
City leaders inspect Smith Street plan on North Side
City commissioners visited the North Side this morning to investigate Smith Street. A petition for the opening widening and extension of Smith Street has been referred to the appropriate committee for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Street
Elderly man injured after falling from train at Royal Center
Joshua Pritchett 70 of Headlee White county says he fell from the 11:42 train Monday while alighting near Runkle's buggy house. He was carried home to Headlee with a swollen hip and suspected fractured femur after a brief walk and initial checks. His granddaughter had boarded for Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Pritchett
Headlee
White County
Royal Center
Logansport
Mr. Pritchett
Skinner
Mr. Pri
Tom Jackson
Morris
Logansport Falls to Notre Dame 6-3 in Park Diamond
Logansport High School loses to Notre Dame University 6 to 3 on the park diamond. An error by the Logansport catcher blamed for the defeat while Helvie dazzled with 11 strikeouts to Notre Dame’s 3. Lineups include Logansport Michelle and Kinney and Notre Dame Patterson and McCaffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport High School
University Boys
Logansport
Notre Dame University
Helvie
Notre Dame
Michelle
Dingman
Fansiler
Lee
Clark
Powell
Richason
Hel
Flawed Indiana Law Blamed for Invalid Soldier Burial Act
Larz A Whitcomb of Indianapolis identifies a fatal defect in a 1899 legislative amendment aimed at extending public burial costs to Spanish American War veterans. The title matches the act but the body misstates its purpose, likely invalidating the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larz A. Whitcomb
Indianapolis
Clary Family Split After Court Fine Paid
Charles Clary paid a $15.25 fine in Justice Kloenne's court for assaulting his step mother Mrs. John Clary of Harrison township. The family has broken up, with Mrs. Clary taking personal property from the former home with a constable's help and moving to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clary
Defense Case on Beerine Drink Ends in Acquittal
The Grant circuit court tried Daniel Miller, alleged violator of the new ban on liquor within a mile of Soldiers' Home. The defense claimed the drink called beerine was not intoxicating. The jury returned a verdict acquitting Miller after a late afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Circuit
Daniel Miller
Kieffer Place
Local YMCA Secretary Heads to Chicago on Business
Secretary N. W. Benning of the local YMCA traveled to Chicago this afternoon for business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Benning
Chicago
Decoration Day Observances Planned With Honors For Soldiers
Preparations are complete for the annual Decoration day tribute to Civil War dead. Hon. Albert Wiggam will deliver the principal address tomorrow as veterans, civic groups, and the public gather for parade and ceremonies at the cemetery following services at Grand Army hall and the Broadway rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wiggam
Sixth Street
S. A. Vaughn
Company M Plans Decoration Day Service at Burnettsville
Tomorrow morning the Spanish American War veterans of Company M will visit Burnettsville to decorate the grave of Comrade O. R. Rizer the sole member of the company to die in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnettsville
O. R. Rizer
Rizer
Company M
Medics Meet to Celebrate Thirtieth Anniversary
The county Medical Society gathered at the ic temple with Dr. Arthur Herrmann presenting on Diet and Disease and Dr Hessler discussing Evening Clinics in Dr Thomas absence. The June 30 meeting marks the organization’s thirtieth anniversary and will include officer elections. Delegates Miller McCully Hessler and Hill will attend the state medical meeting in Richmond June 4 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theounty Medical Society
Aic
Arthur Herrmann
Hessler
Escaped Suspect Clyde Musselman Held in Peru Jail
Clyde Musselman is jailed in Peru on a charge of intoxication and disorderly conduct awaiting trial. He was captured in Scott County and held for grand larceny after escape, with confinement under surety and borrowings from the local jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Musselman
Miami County
Musselman
Scott County
Peru
T Peru
Scottsbureg
Fathers seeks custody after divorce amid allegations
In a custody dispute a contractor, Levi Worley, seeks modification of a court order that gave him custody of a boy and a younger girl to their mother. Worley claims his wife frequents wine rooms and challenges her fitness to have the child. Frederick G. Six is appointed administrator of the estate of the late John M. Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Worley
Worley
Wilkinson Street
Horse Thief Arrested After May 5 Peru Theft
On the night of May 5 a horse was stolen from Peru. The horse thief protective association pursued the suspect and Musselman was arrested with the animal in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Horse Thief Protective Association
Musselman
Woman Injured as Runaway Buggy Overturns Near Hanna Street
Mrs. Joe Stocks of Stevens Street was badly hurt when her horse bolted at the corner of Hanna and Pleasant Hill streets. The buggy overturned on the turn, she was thrown, and her head suffered a severe cut plus other bruises. Wall & Tucker's ambulance brought her home for treatment by Dr. E. M. Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna and
Pleasant Hill Strets
Joe Stocks
Stevens Street
Eighteenth
Nineteenth Street
Stocks
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Hanna Street
Wall & Tucker
E. M. Hatch
Unfit Custody Hearing Highlights Concerns Over Associations
The testimony indicates the father described the mother as unfit to care for the child, noting his observation of her presence at resorts and her association with unfit people shaping the custody dispute.
State Bar Association Meets in Indianapolis in July
The annual meeting of the State Bar Association of Indiana will be held in Indianapolis July 7 and 8. Addresses will be delivered by Walter S. Logan of New York and president Truman F. Palmer. Papers will be read by Allen Zollars of Fort Wayne John L. Rupe of Richmond and Frank S. Roby of the appellate court. A dinner is planned at the Claypool hotel on July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association of Indiana
Indianapolis
Walter S. Logan
New York
Truman F. Palmer
Allen Zollars
Ft. Wayne
John L. Rupe
Richmond
Frank S. Roby
Appellate Court
Claypool Hotel
Widow sues over alleged fraud in marriage settlement
Mrs Minnie B Bliss widow of former Cass County clerk John M Bliss filed a sensational complaint in Cass circuit court alleging fraudulent conveyance. She says she was induced to marry through representations of wealth and that a day before their eight year old marriage he transferred property to his brother William C Bliss to defraud her of rights. The complaint was filed at 3 30 this afternoon.
MISS MORRISON S CONDITION AFTER SADDENING ACCIDENT
Miss Minnie Morrison who was injured in the same fatal accident as her father James Morrison is improving and has regained some consciousness. She asked after her father and was told his injuries are more severe. Her knee is badly wrenched and her arms and body bear bruises while friends hope details remain withheld until she can endure them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
the Friends
No Protection for Bass in Geneva Wisconsin
Geneva Wisconsin May 29 The Chicago colony has spent much to build homes at this lake and seeks a closed season on fishing here. Geneva and one other lake lack a closed season allowing bass to be caught in large numbers. A man recently brought eighty five pounds of black bass, many full of spawn, harming future supply as the state stocks the lake at great cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Wis
Chicago
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin Lakes
Frederick G Six Named Administrator of Bliss Estate
Frederick G Six was appointed administrator of the estate of the late John M Bliss and posted a 5000 bond for faithful service. No will existed. G W Funk attorney for George P Shorts administrator of Henry Snell estate filed two suits on notes against John W Snell with George P Enyart and against John W Snell with Addie M Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Six
John M. Bliss
G. W. Funk
George P
Shorts
Henry Snell
John W. Snell
George P. Enyart
Addie M. Snell
Injunction Suit Filed Over Summitville Water Works Deal
An injunction suit restrains Summitville town officers from paying a $2 238 warrant to Robert C Howard and Samuel Warner, builders of the city water works and electric light plant on installment terms totaling 58 880. Conspiracy and fraud are alleged with claims that Warner and Howard received 36 000 from city income, while principals incurred no expense and city revenue is tied up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summitville
Robert C. Howard
Samuel Warner
Warner and
Howard
Funeral train carries Mrs. Jemima Bates to Pike Creek Cemetery
The remains of Mrs. Jemima Bates widow of Uriah Bates will be transported by the 8 15 State Line train to Monticello and then to Pike Creek cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemima Bates
Uriah Bates
Monticello
Pike Creek Cemetery
Wedding of Miss Nellie Tuberty and Mr. Charles Miller
Yesterday afternoon at 2 at the parsonage of St. Vincent de Paul church Father Crosson officiated their marriage. Nellie Tuberty daughter of Mrs. Johanna Tuberty of 1112 Spear Street and Charles Miller of Argos Indiana will reside in this city.
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St. Vincent de Paul Church
Father Crosson
Nellie Tuberty
Johanna Tuberty
Spear Street
Charles Miller
Argos
Ind
Miller
Condemn Jewish Outrages Rally Held in Springfield
A mass meeting at the First Methodist church condemned the Kishineff outrages in Russia. Speakers included Secretary of State Rose Judge J Otis Humphrey and Judge James A Creighton. A resolution was sent to Secretary Hay and committees were formed to aid destitute Jews in Kishineff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Kishineff
Russia
Rose
J. Otis Humphrey
Federal Court
James A. Creighton
Circuit Court
Har
Washington
Funeral for James Morrison After Street Car Death
The funeral for James Morrison who died after being struck by a street car at Fourteenth and Broadway will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at Broadway M E Church. Rev P Ross Parrish will officiate. The cortege leaves his Washington township residence at 1 30 PM for interment at Mt Hope cemetery.
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James Morrison
Fourteenth and Broadway
Broadway M. E
P. Ross Parrish
Washington Township
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Mrs Randolph Hosts Schilling Club Evening at Sycamore Street
Mrs S H Randolph entertained the Schilling club last evening at her home 50 Sycamore street with cards and the usual refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schilling Club
S. H. Randolph
Sycamore Street
High School Party at Spencer Park Ends Late
A large party of high school students held an event at Spencer park last evening. An elaborate lunch followed with many games. The cheerful group returned home late to this city.
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Spencer Park
Mrs. J. L. Merz to Attend Wo man Label League Convention
Mrs J L Merz will depart tomorrow for Bradford Pa where she will act as delegate to the convention of the Woman’s Label League from the local union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Merz
Bradford
Woman’s Label League
Panhandle Switchman James L. Dawson Returns to Work
James L. Dawson the Panhandle switchman who was injured recently while switching freight cars in the yards is again able to be out and back at his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Dawson
Panhandle
Frank White Joins Denbo and Lemmes Cigar Factory
Frank White accepts a new post with Denbo and Lemmes Cigar Factory, signaling a leadership move within the tobacco industry. The appointment places White in a key role at the firm's production and operations division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Denbo & Lemme’s
Cigar Factory
Horse and buggy stolen in Frankfort alert issued
The marshal of Frankfort reported a horse and buggy theft today and police are actively pursuing the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Edith Fuller Hosts Porch Party With Friends
Miss Edith Fuller of the Trade Palace entertained about twenty five friends last evening at a porch party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Fuller
Trade Palace
Mrs. Walter G. Zahrt Visits Hartford City Relatives
Mrs. Walter G. Zahrt traveled to Hartford City for a short visit with relatives, staying a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Zahrt
Hartford City
Doctor to Visit Ontario District on Combined Trip
Dr. David Deizell plans to leave next Monday for Ontario Rainy Lake district about two hundred miles from Port Arthur. The journey combines business and pleasure as part of a private excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Deizell
Ontario
Rainy Lake District
Port Arthur
Charles McCaffrey Returns From Peoria
Charles McCaffrey came back this afternoon from Peoria Illinois this information was reported in local notes. He was seen at the train station and spoke briefly about his trip before leaving the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McCaffrey
Peoria
Iil
Local resident attends high school commencement
Elmer E. Jones of Fowlerton, formerly of this city, is present to attend the commencement exercises for the high school graduates, where he is listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Jones
Fowlerton
Red Men Given Streets for Carnival Under Bond
A mayoral caucus transformed into a special session approving the Red Men lodge use of Market street from Fifth to Sixth and adjacent blocks for a street carnival. A bond was posted to hold the city blameless from any damage, and remaining details were deferred to a future meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival Co
Bond
Gillespie
Sullivan
Roll Earlies
Haskett
Kruck
Enyart
Slaybaugh
A. Durnberger
Porter
Red Men
Market Street
Fifth
Sixth
Sixth Street
Market
High
Broadway
C. L. Dilley
Dilley
Erie Avenue
Carnival Company
Durnberger
Jpext
Robbers Hit Lucerne Post Office and Store
Robbers visited the Lucerne post office and Frank T. Hilbert's general store on Wednesday night but found little money banked that day and took only a few small items before fleeing. The crime was well planned and executed, with money the sole target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Frank T. Hilbert
Farmer Schad in Rochester Goes Insane After Auto Disturbance
Rochester N Y May 29 Pred Schad a Clyde farmer frightened by a car with lanterns tearing down the hill past his house and dodging a motor car several times since became insane today He was taken to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Pred Schad
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Grand Army Hall
Albert Edward Wig
Gan
G. A. R. Post
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of
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Department of Indiana
Lincoln
George A. Gamble
Dr. Thomas
Mecord Aerald
State Bar Association
Minnie B. Bliss
Cass Circuit
Ternoon
Mrs. Bliss
Duced
John M
William C
Bliss
Miss Morrison
Minnie Morrison
Wisconsin
Springfield, Ill
The
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Mayor Vaughn
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