Invasion of Davis Bridge Roaches Drill at Poor Farm
Reports describe a fictional siege near Davis bridge with roaches drilling, entrenching, and marching in formation around the county poor house. Provision trains arrive as the roaches threaten to defend the farm against imagined enemies with improvised weaponry.
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Davis Bridge
Poor House Road
Eel River
State Board of Charities and Corrections
3. Z. Powell
Supt
Homburg
State Board
Portland and Kokomo to clash in Spencer park game
Harry T. Smith press agent for the One Indiana Baseball League arrived in Logansport to arrange a Sunday game between Portland and Kokomo at Spencer park. He touted Kokomo’s four straight wins over Richmond and predicted a pennant chase with Logansport fans expected to turnout in force.
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Harry T. Smith
Spencer Park
Portland
Kokomo
Logansport
Richmond
Bluffton
Stout
United States
Kick
Kilties
Logan
Will Elect Officers at Court of Honor Meeting
A Court of Honor session will convene this evening for the election of officers. All members are urged to attend.
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Court of Honor
Shafer Held for Grand Jury Probe in Royal Center
Deputy prosecutor pushes grand jury inquiry into liquor law violations after Ora Shafer is arraigned and held on $500 bond for shooting a man during an attempted arrest. The panel will also review other cases amid rising local disturbances as officers plan further summons.
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Justice Kistler
Royal Center
Simon Grant
Shafer
Bondand
Mike L. Vaysler
Shater
isSfea
Enyart
Ben Barnett
Apae Franke Livingston
Martin Bligh
Harry Davis
Dan Bebee
Face Cut Injures Glen Vance At Home
Glen Vance four years old son of Mr and Mrs E J Vance of 1206 Broadway fell while playing. He tripped on a stick and cut a large gash across his face above the nose. Dr Charles Ballard attended and dressed the wound though disfigurement is feared.
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Glen
E. J. Vance
Broadway
Charles Ballard
Woulff
Fire damages small blaze at residence on Broadway
Fire crews rushed to the home of Charles D. Lute on Broadway after a match ignited and charred back porch clothing. Fire was subdued with chemical extinguishers, causing only slight damage and no injuries.
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Charles D. Lute
Broadway
Jess W. Smith Resigns from Booth Brothers Market
Jess W. Smith, four years manager of Booth Brothers meat markets on Twelfth Street, resigns to move to Terre Haute on the 20th with his family and start his own business. He was well liked by East End residents.
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Jess W. Smith
Booth Brothers
Twelfth Street
Terre Haute
Smith
East End
Congregational Meeting Postponed After Poor Attendance
The Baptist church congregational meeting scheduled for last evening was postponed to next Friday at 8 oclock due to insufficient attendance. Several members gathered, but the required number to transact business was not present while many others attended a Chau tanqua event.
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the Baptist Church
Chautanqua
Benefit for Morgan by Dowling at local theater
Manager John E Dowling will present a benefit for Jesse Morgan a former theater worker who lost both legs in the Chicago yards The Elks band and theater orchestra donate services and vaudeville sketches will be performed.
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Chicago Yards
The
Elks’ Band
Balloon Ascensions Planned at Brookston Fair
Ellis Hance of this city and Arthur Tritt of Walton will conduct two balloon ascensions at the Old Settlers' picnic in Brookston tomorrow. Tritt recently traded a merry go round for the balloon and will make his first flight, despite past brinkmanship when a chute failed and he barely landed safely.
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Ellis Hance
Brookston Fair
Arthur Tritt
Walton
Brookston
Tritt
George Bush
Delphi
Westside sewer case dismissed and estate funds distributed
Twelve actions against the city over West Side sewer assessments were dismissed at the city's costs as illegal and clouding titles. The Geiger estate final report shows Lisette Geiger receiving 5300.03 and other heirs sums, with a total distribution of 10409.04. Gertrude Haskett was granted a divorce from Frank Haskett on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
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West Side
Vincent Schnitz
Clemens Schloss
Wa ‘Symers
Carrie Schuback
Board of Works
John E. Geiger
Lisette Geiger
Charles
George J
Henry Geiger
Henrietta Burgman
Gertrude Haskett
Frank Haskett
Gun Bore as Large as Cannon Sparks Violent Rift
Newton Kistler swore out affidavits charging Eli Rauch with pointing a dangerous weapon and threatening to blow off the top of his head. Mollie Nucefer was also arrested on public indecency charges. All three men and women reside on the South Side amid hard feelings and calls for eviction from Kistler’s neighborhood. The cases will be heard tomorrow.
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Kistler
Rauch
Eli Rauch
Thether
Teachers Gather at High School for Assignments New Term
City teachers meet at the high school to receive final instructions and the first month’s work. Buildings have been cleaned and instructors prepare rooms for the next term starting Monday. Superintendent Douglass will present the initial books and curriculum for each grade.
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Kegins
Douglass
Patch wins Lafayette stack race in first money
Leo Patch drove by Custer to win the $1000 stack race at Lafayette yesterday before a large local crowd. Kid J. received second prize.
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Leo Patch
Lafayette
Custer
Kid J
Miss Sstfie CuHin Hosts Visit With Vrue Family
Miss Sstfie CuHin is guest of the Vrue art family at Rothesve, enjoying a cultural stay and hosted events. The visit highlights ongoing ties between the artist circle and local patrons in Rothesve.
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Sstfie CuHin
Will Vrue
Art Family
Rothesve
Traffic to Lake Maxinkuckee area declines for winter
Hawk the ticket agent at Vandalia depot said traffic to the northern summer resort region is easing as travelers finish vacations. Most cottages around Lake Maxinkuckee have closed for the winter.
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Hawk
Vandalia
Lake Maxinkuckee
Sullivan arraigned for trespass on railroad property
Milton Sullivan was arraigned before Judge Hanawak this morning for trespassing on the property of theandle Railroad company. He was fined five dollars and costs, which amounted to sixteen dollars. Not having the ready cash, he went to jail to lay it out.
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Milton Sullivan
Hanawak
Andle Railroad Company
Mrs J F Getty Visiting Relatives in Ohio
Mrs J F Getty is visiting relatives in Ohio for a few weeks to spend time with family and explore the region. Her trip highlights personal travel and family connections during the period.
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J. F. Getty
Ohio
Women Assist In Chautauqua Event Continuance
The Chautauqua committee reports a successful continuation at the new location. Women volunteers pledge to help with ticket sales after Hon. Frederick Lan dis urged continued support, and the Elks band plans a concert tonight. Magician Robert Wassman and orator Mahigtaksh drew crowds at the afternoon program.
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Elks’ Band
Frederick Landis
Robert Wassman
Imahigtaksh
Osman and related families hold Lafountain reunion
Incal members of the Osman families gathered yesterday at Elzie Wimmer’s home for a reunion with music and many attendees. The next gathering will be at James Wimer’s home in town. The Wichanan Brown and Patterson families plan a reunion at Spencer Park tomorrow.
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Osman
Lafountain
Elzie Wimmer
James Wimer
Wichanan
Board Deliberates on Liquor License Petitions
The county board spent the morning on a long argument over liquor license petitions by John W. Uberhouser and Jans LaPountaine. Opponents filed a remonstrance claiming the current licenses have not expired, while lawyers disputed legal grounds. A decision was expected late today or tomorrow morning.
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Houser
Jans Lafountaine
Royal Eenter
Fenton
George S. Kistler
Aberhouser
LaPountaine
Easons
McDonald Seeks Removal of Stepmother from Home
Guy McDonald demanded U S Attorney release of his father Mike McDonald estate from a $50,000 bond tied to Dora McDonald indicted for murder. He seeks eviction or rent from Drexel boulevard residence as battle over will and rights to live there escalates with a mysterious stranger safeguarding the widow.
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Chicago
Guy McDonald
United States
Healy
Mike” McDonald
Dora McDonald
Webster Guerin
McDonald
Drexel Boulevard
Cutting
County Officials Meet on Cross-County Road Plan
Abraham L Burkniiler Joseph B Clark and John Draper commissioners of Carroll county met Cass county commissioners to discuss a road to be built between Cass and Carroll counties.
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Abraham L. Burkniiler
Joseph B.clark
John Draper
Carroll County
Cass County
Cass
Carroll Counties
Industrial association sells Still Sewpang Lots
An industrial association announced efforts to sell Still Sewpang Lots with only a single ferret remaining for sale. Members reported obtaining the best advice and securing 18 units in recent proceedings.
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Industrial Association
Committtee
Iater
Best Advices
Doctor pleads guilty to assault charge in Twelve Mile
Dr. L. C. Miller of Twelve Mile pleaded guilty before Judge Hanawalt to assault and battery. He was fined $11.91 after the affidavit was filed by Lelah Fiiby.
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L. C. Miller
Twelve Mile
Lelah Fiiby
Dowling Targets Red Haired Women For Theater Promotion
Manager Dowling plans to admit women with auburn or red hair to see Rafferty's Flirtation next Monday night. By special arrangement with Rooney and Ryan, red haired attendees are urged to attend, with seating arranged to create a “American Beauty rose” effect. Red haired women may choose any seats and will receive tickets at the box office.
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Dowling
Tre
Horta
Lock
Thois Baie
Violent Jail Outbreak Ends In Fatality At Connersville
Harry Robinson a paralyzed religious crank attacked fellow inmates in the Connersville Indiana jail at his mother's request. He beat Harry Ford senseless crushed his head on the steel floor and felled another with a jaw blow. A fire company subdued him after a hose was aimed at him and a firefighter Snow sustained a minor head wound.
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Connersville
Ind
Harry Robinson
Harry Ford
Robinson
Austin Ford
Snow
Epworth League Rally Sets Ten Day Meeting
The Epworth League of the Market Street M E church begins a ten days meeting on September 8 to aid spiritual welfare. Miss Godwin a deaconess from the Northern Indiana Conference and State Junior League Superintendent will speak for a week or ten days. Local attendance is urged.
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Epworth League of
Market Street M
Miss Edna Fordof Tulton Guest at Sister Ira Studs Daker
Miss Edna Fordof Tulton visits her sister Mrs Ira Studs Daker at 324 Cummings Street.
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Srt
Ira Studs Daker
Cummings Street
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Advics
Grand Jury
Ora Shafer
Lad
Morgan
John E. Dowling
Jesse
Gan
Wii
Willie
Ino
Fe Ismaroc Cines
Westside
Eiger Estate
Newton Kistler
Mollie
Lady Patch
Landis
the Board of County Commissioners
Sion Argumat
John W. Uber
Mike McDonald
Hanawalt
Edna Frédiof Tulton
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