County stationery contract split between bidders
The county split the stationery contract between Longwell Cummings Co and Hendricks Bros after bids were close. Questions about timely requisition filing by ex clerk H M Elliott prompted hopes the contract might be relet, with prior delays noted and an investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwell
Cummings’ Co
Hendricks Brothers
Longwell Cummings Company
Hendricks Bros
Cann
S. G. Gifford
Local Brevities and Society Notes Amid Holidays
Local items include savings tips from Loan and Trust Co for January first interest period. Leonard Porter heads to Old Mexico for winter, while A Ja Jones promotes a five percent money show at Crystal. Several residents travel, visit, or attend family events. upcoming Eagles New Year’s dance is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ja. Jones
the Crystal
Jesse Fairchilds
Loan & Trust Co
Jacob H. Stdllet Ax
John Hedde
Woodlawn
City
W. D
Leonard Porter
Indianapolis
J. H. Shultz
George
Will Stevans
Chicago
Dr. Stevens
Frank Alexander
Columbus
Ind
Eli Fink
Race Street
Eagles
Sixth
Broadway
A. F. Stuckey
Los Angeles
Cal
Jessie Powers
Bunker Hill
Edna Stuart
Linden Avenue
Irs
Dr. McGreevy
Hamilton,c
Brown
Coal Prices and Slips Mentioned in Cryptic Note
A fragmented note references coal pricing with a $4.00 figure and mentions Virginia and a coal lump or splint. The text includes scattered terms like Crook and a phone hint, suggesting a casual, uncertain message about coal goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COALI
Orthy
Virginia
Aton.h
We -Crook
County Medical Society Chosen for Poor Practice Contract
At the November term of the county commissioners court the Cass County Medical Society was awarded the poor practice contract for $250. The year is divided among society members by month, listing the doctors covering each period from January to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
County
Medi
Dry wood for sale and local notices in Tribune
Classified items report dry wood for sale with contact 1748 and Dr Stalnaker Denusi with phone 791. Bank promotion by Logansport State Bank. Miss Helen Larger travels to Piqua Ohio. O P Smith to Marion for a labor address. Mr and Mrs J H Stoll of Chicago visiting North Street. Savings deposits due January first must be made in December. Land transfers filed with Cassius M C Swigart and Richard Winnet ux. Loan offers at 5 percent by Joe McNary. Mrs Laura Pickell visiting Muncie. Lola Thompson visiting Melvern Illinois. Barber shops to close noon Friday January 1. Lost small brown purse near 20th and Broadway hospital. reward at Tribune. Local social notes of Ed Gorman, Shoup, Josephine Wickwire, Tom Goodwin to Detroit, Mrs Herbert Coleman and son returning from Paris. Visitors with Bevan and Reimbolt families. holidays depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stalnaker
Denusi
Logansport State Bank
4Th
Helen Larger
Piqua
Ohio
O. P. Smith
Marion
Labor Organization
J. H. Stoll
Chicago
A. K. Stoll
North Street
Loan & Trust Co
Alice A. Thomas
Cassius M. C. Swigart
Clay Township
W. D
Richard Winnet Ux
Florence E
Walter A. Brown
Harrison Township
Joe McNary
Laura Pickell
Twelfth Street
Muncie
Lola Thompson
Murdock Hotel
Melvern
20Th
Broadway
New Hospital
Tribune
Ed Gorman
James. Shoup
Bethlehem Township
Josephine
Warren E. Wickwire
Tom Goodwin
Longwell & Cummins Printery
Detroit
Herbert Coleman and Son
Paris
Advisory Boards to Audit Trustees Before Exit
A special meeting of township advisory boards is likely between now and Friday to audit outgoing trustees books. State law requires audit before relinquishment, with custom placing it in January and meetings planned today or tomorrow. Attorney General Bingham ruled minority party representation on township councils and that no more than two members may belong to the dominant party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Acquitted Of Grave Charge In Police Court Case
Francis Smith and Harry Williams faced a police court case linked to Lizzie Ice a woman noted in local society. Williams was fined one dollar and costs for assault and battery after the rape charge was dropped due to Ice s questionable reputation and prior court appearances. Ice testimony was discredited affecting the outcome of the felony charge. Williams admitted to assaulting Ice to recover a ten dollar bill but the felony charge was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Penmanship Teachers Slated At Indianapolis Convention
Logansport instructor A. C. Cotrell told penmanship teachers at a Indianapolis convention that variance in teachers writing caused poor student handwriting. He cited a seventh grade girl who, due to different teachers, could hardly write.
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Cotrell
Logansport
Indianapolis
Union Delivery System Aims to Cut Merchant Costs
An effort to establish a city wide union delivery service gains interest from leading grocers. A single contractor would manage wagons assigned to town sections, collect baskets from stores, then deliver to patrons on a fixed schedule. Bluffton already runs a similar system for six to seven years with timely deliveries and lower costs for merchants.
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Bluffton
Local Notices and Social Items From Carroll County
Eight mortgages filed totaling 7200 dollars appear in local notices. Rev McCorker conducts meetings at Sugar Grove church in Carroll county on Sunday. Roy Neal returns from Indianapolis visit. Jay Mertz returns home to Detroit after attending Dr Stevens funeral. Mrs John Dugan leaves for two week visit to Ft Wayne. Mrs E S Multholland visiting mother Mrs A J Murdock. W H Murray resigns from Elder Shlaefer Co. Mrs Timothy Sullivan and Kathryn visit Lafayette and Chicago. D E Bennet returns from Chicago. Ethel Pitman visits city. Misses Anna and Chara DeWald and Guy Wise return from Ft Wayne.
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McCorker
Sugar Grove Church
Carroll County
Roy Neal
Indianapolis
Jay Mertz
Detroit
Dr. Stevens
John Dugan
Ft. Wayne
E. S. Multholland
A.J. Murdock
Timothy Sullivan
Kathryn
Friens
Lafayette
Chicago
D. E. Bennet
Charles Glasco
Ethel Pitman
City
F. M. Pitman
Terre Haute
Anna
Chara DeWald
Guy Wise
Mrs. F. J. Bott
Broadway
Caruso Believed Safe From Earthquake After Visit
Ruissipio Caruso, who went to his old home for a visit eighty weeks ago, is expected home late January. While Sicily is near the quake zone, his home lies 100 miles away from the disaster area, and his family feels little fear for his safety. Last fall many Italians left the Panhandle shops and yards, some living in the south, so they may be among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruissipio Caruso
Sicily
Freight Trains Collide Near Boyd Park Injuring Brakeman
A head on collision between two freight trains east of Boyd Park injures Arthur Curts, a brakeman, and damages about a dozen cars. The impact loft locomotives into the air and derailed several behind each engine. Traffic diverted via Marion and other lines while the injured brakeman recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Boyd Park
Arthur Curts
Marion
Peru
Coats
Thankful notice to friends after illness and death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness and support during illness and the death of a loved one. Your help and sympathy were greatly appreciated by our family.
Labor Day Meeting of Wabash Wesley Association 1909
A 1909 notice reports the first meeting of the Wabash Wesley Labor Day association. Local organizers invite members to join at the planned gatherings and discuss initial plans for the holiday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Wesley
Labor Day
Association For
Indiana minister exonerated in divorce case amid guidance on marital conduct
A famous Indiana divorce trial ends as Judge Jerre West grants Mrs. Mary Duncan an absolute divorce from Dr. David B. Duncan, pastor of Crawfordsville First Presbyterian. The ruling finds no criminal conduct but cites acts warranting divorce, issuing lengthy guidance on faithful conduct, lines on associating with unmarried women, and appropriate husband wife roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Indiana Bar
Four Men Fined in City Gambling Case
Four of strangers in the city were deemed guilty of the charge and fined five dollars with costs. The other four cases were dismissed. The fined men were Frank Rhodes Ben Martin Jim Jackson and Frank Jones. D C Arthur acted as special judge.
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Zuilty
Avere
Seach
Frank
Rhodes
Ben
Martin
Jim. Jackson
Frank Jones
Dissolution of Partnership Between Youngker and Bantz
The undersigned announce the dissolution of their partnership with L M Bantz to continue the business and pay all bills. All accounts due the firm are payable to L M Bantz. They thank customers for patronage and wish a happy New Year from A D A Youngker and L M Bantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngker, & Bantz
L. M. ‘Bantz
L. M Bantz
D. A. _YOUNGKER
L. M. Bantz
State v Tucker assault verdict may be appealed
The case of state versus Tucker, a westside grocer fined by Justice Reed for assault and battery on Fred Lehman, may be appealed to the circuit court. Defendant is Mrs. Melvin Deeter and daughter Margaret of Indianapolis, guests of Dr. C. F. Hugh and wife.
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State
Tucker
Westside
Court of Justice
Reed
Fred Lehman
Melvin Deeter
Margaret
Indianapolis
C. F. Hugh
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H. M. Elliott
Elliott
Cal Society
H. C. Johnston
J. J. Stanton
Troutman
Nicodemus
March, Palmer
Her
Man
April
J.C. Bradfield
Miller
Little and McCully
J. B. Shultz
J. H. Barnfield
Gil
Bert
Hetherington
Hessler and
Powell
Cady
Busjahn
Rusbam
Hollo
Reed and Clark
Rogers
Hall and
Haugh
Harry. Williams
Lizzie Icé
Francis Smith and
Harry Williams
Num
Ber
Jeading Grocers
Bruce F. Never
James C
John F. Johnson
Riverside
Tyre Douglass
George Backus
Earl Winegardner
C.W
Care Tribune
W.H. Murray
Elder-Shhaefer Fruit and Candy Company
Caruso
Beleived Safe
Duncan
Crawfordsville
Annals of
Indiana
Jerre West
Mary Duncan
Dr. David
B. Duncan
Byterian
Nina Richardson
Newsy de
Lis
Arana
Crawford
Idays. Ng
Logansport Loan CO
Etnire's
Arthur N. Baker
Optometrist
Optician
Geo. L. Richardson
Cass County Loan Company
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