Saloon Altercation Leads to Fine and Policerow
Slate Kleplinger was assaulted in an An helt and DeHaven saloon when Oscar Allen entered and struck him. Allen pleaded guilty and was fined one cent plus costs. Separately seventeen year old John Hudson was detained on complaint of a father over alleged crimes reported by a four year old, but released after a lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slate Kleplinger
Allen
John Hudson
Oscar Allen
Anhelt
DeHaven
Kleplinger
East End
Panhandle
Hudson
James Sullivan
Judge Lairy Wins Secretaries Cup at Country Club
Sixteen club members played for the Secretaries Cup offered by George P Bliss at the country club links. Judge John S Lairy won with a 177 actual score and a 10 stroke handicap to record 167. The club's annual meeting is Monday night with four new directors to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Bliss
C. O. Wise
Dr. J. W. Stewart
M. B. Lairy
J. W. Coneys
Seth Velsey
W. D. Craig
B. C. Jenkines
Lewis Mandell
Hal Smith
Robert Weir
KE. W. Alexander
Jacob Herz
Victor Wiler
John
Lairy
G. Ford Rogers
Devor Found Sane but Not Dangerous to Public
A jury in Elkhart ruled James R. Devor a sane man but not dangerous to the community if allowed to remain at large. The verdict implies he bears no responsibility for damages or injuries from hidden dynamite planted on his land to block a proposed road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
James R. Devor
Mr. Devor
Elks Plan Moonlight Clam Bake This Month
The Elks hope to stage another clam bake after the successful fall event. Details on date and location are still to be decided. Misses Ida Geyer Laura and Bertha Wagoner are visiting Georgetown and camping with their father Warren Wagoner at Banta Springs camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
Ida Geyer
Laura
Bertha Wagoner
Georgetown
Warren Wagoner
Banta Springs Camp
Veterans Picnic Set for Spencer Park Next Wednesday
The Cass County Veterans association plans its annual picnic at Spencer Park on Wednesday. Preparations are under way and all county veterans are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Veterans’ Association
Spencer Park
Miss Mae Morrow to Spend Labor Day in Kewanna
Miss Mae Morrow of Spear Street will spend Labor Day with her cousin Mrs. Harry Earley in Kewanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Morrow
Spear Street
Labor Day
Harry Earley
Kewanna
Mail Matter Is Held Sacred in Prison Mail Rules
Attorney general ruling states prison authorities may not open inmate mail without the addressee’s consent. Post Office officials and law officers have no authority to open letters, delivering them intact unless directed by the prisoner. Indiana facilities use mail openings with consent. exceptions require prisoner authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Stern
Attorney General
United States
Pris
Postoffice Department
Indiana
Reformatory
Whittaker
Skidoo Whistle Drops Curfew to Eight PM
The Skidoo whistle now sounds at eight o clock each night, forcing youths off the streets. Previously nine o clock in summer and until February twenty eight, as days shorten children must be in bed earlier.
Ottos to face Regulars in Flora ball park showdown
Flora Hoosier Democrat reports the Logansport Ottos meet the Regulars next Monday at the local ball park. The Ottos boast a fast lineup and have beaten teams including Auburn Hartford City Huntington Decatur and Indianapolis Duesseldorfers. Helvie and Richason start for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport Ottos
Flora Hoosier Democrat
Otto
Auburn
Hartford City
Huntington
Decatur
Indianapolis Duesseldorfers
Helvie and
Richason
Crooks threaten suit over sheriff judge Fivecoats wage dispute
Ashford Crooks plans to sue Justice Fivecoats of Adams township over pay for his son and threshing team. Fivecoats allegedly offered 75 cents and boasted Crooks could not docket the case, prompting Crooks to seek action in Squire Reid's court and then Miami township. Meanwhile a DeFord automatic switch demonstration is announced for Fifth and Broadway to wow streetcar men and backers of the Chicago to New York line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Fivecoats
Team and Son
Benjamin Fivecoats
Adams Township
Crooks
Justice Fivecoats
Squire Reid
Miami Township
Fivecoats
DeFord
Fifth and Broadway
Pittman
South Bend
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Chicago
New York
Couple Granted License to Wed in Twelve Mile
Miss Cora M. Woodhouse and Clyde A. Moss of Twelve Mile were granted a license to wed this afternoon. Guest list includes Mr and Mrs. Thomas Saunders and daughter Harriet of Indianapolis visiting Mrs. Max G. Hoffman on East High street. Dade Thompson, a Chicago bank worker, will spend Sunday and Labor Day in the city. Mrs. Runde Floyd of Royal Center is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Woodhouse
Clyde A. Moss
Twelve Mile
Thomas Saunders
Harriet
Indianapolis
Max G. Hoffman
East High Street
Dade” Thompson
Chicago
Runde Floyd
Royal Center
Billy Mack and Market Street Shoes At Jail
A chaotic night features Billy Mack selling shoes for drinks and arriving at jail with a mismatched footwear load. Deputies report numerous friends delivering outfits to court, including a woman’s pair, for Mack’s appearance next day. Also a public fight near Crystal theater ends with Patrolman Sinott arresting Joe Deck for fifteen days. A Grass Creek man who overstayed his night promises to return to the farm. School entrance examinations are announced for September 5 at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Mack
Billy
Frank B. Livingston
Mack
Livingston
Frank
Crystal Theater
Red Cross
Jack Sinott
Joe Deck
Sinott
Poisoned Lake Fish in Kokomo Driving Park
Thousands of fish died after the water near Kokomo Driving Park turned copper colored. J M Leach Co seeks Dr Hurry and State Fish Commissioner Z T Sweeney to investigate the cause, with water samples sent to state chemists for analysis.
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Kokomo
Hurry
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Indiana
J. M. Leach & Co
Leach & Co
L. B. Hodgin
J. L. Puckett
Puckett
Sweeney
Forgy Victimized In Lumber Company Forgery Case
Glenn C. Forgy of Chicago files affidavits charging Pfiel Hardwood Lumber Co president Philip Pfiel after forged bills of lading enabled a $21 000 loan. Pfiel asserts innocence blaming his former manager H Edwards who allegedly stole the funds and fled the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfiel
The
Pfiel Hardwood Lumber Company
Glenn C. Forgy
Chicago
George B. Forgy
Forgy @ Fox
Uust
Forgy
Philip Pfiel
Masonic Temple
First National Bank
Pfeil
H. Edwards
Fay Star
Alabama
Forgy & Fox
Flora Woman Found Dead in Despondent Act
Susan Davis 63, of West Columbia street Flora died from a self inflicted poison. Coroner G L McNeal referred to it as death by own action with doubt of accident due to cancer stomach. Survived by sister Mrs William Poague of Young America. Funeral at Baptist church with Rev Lee Fisher and burial at Flora cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Davis
Columbia Street
Flora Hoosier Democrat
G. L. McNeal
Deer Creek
William Poague
Young America
Baptist Church
Lee Fisher
Flora Cemetery
Thomas Sheridan Plans Sunday Visit to Defiance Ohio
Mr. Thomas Sheridan will spend Sunday in Defiance Ohio as part of a brief regional visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sheridan
Defiance
Ohio
Damages Assessed in Island Property Case
Appraisers appointed by Judge Larry assessed damages for Biddle's Island property owners. Seybold is awarded 1700 dollars and tenant DeFord 25 dollars. Logsport and Lafayette Traction can appeal if they contest the sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
eGorge Seybold
Biddle’s
Joseph DeFord
Seybold
DeFord
Logansport and
Lafayette Traction Company
John Tam's Melons Draw Courtly Favor
The Reporter notes a fine lot of watermelons and muskmelons from John Tam's melon farm. Tam, famed as a melon raiser, makes this an annual event signaling the season's crop gathering. The melons are described as luscious, surpassing tropical fruit in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tam
Husband and Wife Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Jesse D. Ginther through attorneys Arthur and Ashby filed for divorce and child custody against Pharyba Ginther in the circuit court this morning. The parties reside in the East End. It is believed a reconciliation has occurred and the suit may be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse D. Ginthr
Arthur & Ashby
Circuit
Pharyba Ginther
East End
Rauch in Marion Promotes 11th District Candidacy
George W. Rauch of Marion met in the city with Democratic county chairman Frank V. Guthrie and other party leaders. He expressed optimism about prospects. Mrs. Purnina Brown travels to Williamsport due to her son John Turnpaugh’s illness. Josie Kellar starts as a stenographer for Seth Velsey.
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George W. Rauch
Marion
Frank V. Guthrie
Purnina Brown
Williamsport
John Turnpaugh
Josie Kellar
Seth Velsey
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Devor
Ottos
Flora
Sinker Swim
Sage. Operon
T. Roosevelt
Fuushnell
Defor
Swords Points
Fifth
Broadway
Market
George Nichols
Grass Creek
Douglas
Kokomo Driving Park
Husband and Wife
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