Local Brevities and Social Notes Update
Local items report visits by EB Hopkins from Chicago and Deputy County Clerk S G Gifford with family in Kokomo. Miss Margaret Collins of Cleveland guest of Mrs H B Young. Mrs J P Dudley left for Los Angeles. Ladies Auxiliary of the B of L holds a turn at Nelson on March 24. Spring Creek Christian church women meet March 26 with work and business to cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Collins
Cleveland, O
H. B. Young
The
Spring Creek ‘Christian Church
Fire destroys multiple town businesses in Owen Dutchess area
A blaze of unknown origin destroyed the Owen Dutchess drug store and the Galloway saloon, with the Masonic hall and Dr. Flanagan and Dutchess offices damaged. Total loss around 10 000 dollars, only partial insurance coverage, and water mains lacking hampered firefighting. The fire began behind the drug store near oil and combustibles, as Ury Widener alerted owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Dutchess
Galloway
Dr. Flanagan
Dr. Dutchess
Masonic Hall
Walton Bank
Spivey- Scroggs
Ury Widener
Owen
Ben Galloway
Bank
Dutchess
Flanagan
Nogales man guest of South Side cousin
S. H. Houser of Nogales Mexico is visiting his cousin J. C. Newer on the South Side. Houser is purchasing agent for the Southern Pacific Railway company building an extension through Old Mexico. He will stay only a few days before returning to the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Houser
Nogales
Mexico
J. c. Newer
South Side
Houser
Southern Pacific Railway ‘Company
Old Mexico
Appointments in Cass County Indiana Estate Case
Notice states the undersigned is appointed administratrix of the estate of George E. Barnett, deceased, in Cass County Indiana. The estate is claimed to be solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Cass County
George E. Barnett
Hard coal prices rise in April amid shipment delays
Unclear fragments suggest April price movements for various coal types and delivery disruptions attributed to supplier tensions. No clear entities or dates beyond April and delivery issues are identifiable from the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Hedae
Open Letter Clarifies C B Longwell Delegates Role
The author disavows intending to block Longwell from being a First Ward delegate to the Republican State Convention. He says he would be gratified if Longwell is chosen, noting their long friendship and Longwell’s broad ties among Central and Northern Indiana Republicans. He asserts the message aimed to inform Cass County Republicans, not dictate outcomes, and that the Longwell card was offered in good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Sunday Morning
Charles B. Longwell
First Ward
Cass County
Longwell
Indiana
Mr. Longwell
Walton gets dollar in missing word contest
Mrs Grace Ramer of Walton wins the dollar for Saturday in the missing word contest. The words were you in Mc Dowell Bros adv or in Crawford s adv and good in John Holland s adv. Many correct replies. Today different words challenge solvers with a dollar prize daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Ramer
Walton
McDowell Bros
Crawford
John Holland
Notice of Sale of Bankrupt Stock in Logansport
Charles E. Yarlott as Trustee announces a cash sale to the highest bidder of a portion of Charles T. Brandenstein estate goods on April 6 1908 at 303 Market Street Logansport Indiana. Sale subject to court confirmation with right to reject bids and an itemized list available at the trustee’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Brandenstein
Market Street
Logansport
Charles.e. Yarlott
A.D
Man Threatens Prosecution Over Roadway Horse Incident
John Kesling living between this city and Walton threatens to prosecute two motorists who frightened his horse Sunday afternoon. The horse was hitched to a buggy and jumped the fence, but the buggy remained, leaving no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kesling
Walton
Visitors and residents noted in city social roundup
George Elliott Purdue spent Sunday in this city. Ralph Kerby Indianapolis spent Sunday here. O B Sargeant Chicago visiting relatives. James Hume Park avenue improving after illness. P A Summers Toledo visited George Cann Sunday. S H Houser Nogales visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Mann Chicago visiting daughter. Dr W O Holoway purchased a new four cylinder automobile. Miss Helen Martin went to Chicago Sunday to see the Merry Widow. Mrs Lulu Campbell visiting her father John Montgomery at Camden. Patrolman Benjamin Deane ill but not better. Mrs Ray Newman Richmond guest of Mrs Ralph Kerby. Mr and Mrs George Waters move to a farm in Deer Creek township. Robert Justice Purdue spent Sunday with his parents in Clinton town. Mrs B W Alexander went to Los Angeles California yesterday. B H Schmitt Golden Rule returned from New York purchasing trip. W H Green visiting Mr and Mrs Jacob Hinkle then returned home. Harold Bliss at Purdue spent Sunday with parents. O R McMillen city mail carrier returned to duty after short illness. Charles Huntley guests here Sunday. Otto Tyner Meredith Tyner. Dr M B Stewart called to Burnettsville yesterday for consultation with Dr McBeth. Large audience heard Ralph Russell vocal solo at Ninth street Christian church Sunday. Miss Emma Bumgarner Miss Jessie Ruth Walton spent Sat and Sun in Indianapolis as guests of Mrs Pearl Curtis.
Star City Masons confer Master Mason degree
The Star City Lodge A. B. F. and A. M. held a called meeting Saturday evening to confer the Master Mason degree upon two candidates I. C. Baker and Matt Hamilton. After the work a social session with refreshments followed. The lodge officers listed include W. M. T. L. Reed and S. W. E. E. Popleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Baker
Matt Hamilton
W. M
T. L. Reed
S. W
E.E. Popleton
J. W
F. Gilmore
J. D
D. G. Warner
S. D
John Buck
Primaries Set Tonight for State Convention Delegates
The city and county hold Republican primaries this afternoon and tonight to select delegates for the state convention. A strong contest pits supporters of governor candidates with Watson facing Taylor in this city. Miller’s supporters claim gains in the county and aim to elect many delegates. All delegates chosen favor Q A Myers for Supreme Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Watson
Taylor
C. W. Miller
Awill
Q. A. Myers
Supremé
Fudge
John Kelley Appointed Local Manager for Postal Telegraph
John Kelley named local manager of the Postal Telegraph company with headquarters in the Closson building on Fourth street. He began with Western Union six years ago as a messenger boy and is described as an expert operator who will handle the key. Messenger boys will be hired as needed, starting with one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Postal Telegraph Company
Closson Building
Fourth Street
Kelley
Chickens and Ducks Scrutiny Sparks Blame Game
In a local scene officials blame a mix of Italians and tramps for poultry damage as residents debate the culprits behind plunder and bird counts. The report notes tensions rise over responsibility.
Beyer Bros Incorporates Under New Jersey Law
Beyer Bros of Rochester, operatives in Indiana and other northern cities, have incorporated under New Jersey law after finding their Indiana charter too narrow. The move aims to authorize broader business activities across their plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erate
Indiana
New Jersey
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Fleck
Turman’s
J. M. McKinsey
Jones & Jenks
Burlington Avenue
AL. Jones CO
Broadway
Pione
C. J. Panton
EB. F. Hopkins
Chicago
Crystal
Follen & Hagenbuck
J. P. Dudley
Los Angeles
Samuel Cogley
Noble Township
C. M. Hanna
S. G. Gifford
Kokomo
Anna Morris
Galveston
John Quatman
Wheatland Avenue
Fulton County
Stella Davis
Estella Butler
Fairmount
Roy Bumpas
James Barker
Marion
J. D. Hite
East Broadway
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. of L. ‘Eb
Nelson
Charles
Blanche Sheetz
Harmless Club
Mrs
Elijah Leach
Bucket Brigade
Stettiner Hall
Morehart & Denbo
G. H
Walter House
Ind
C. B. Longwell
Q. A
Myers
Prince
E. Schmitt
New York
Panama
Copenhagen
Blondine
Butte
Merry Widow
Rajah
Altmans Voiles
George Elliott
Purdue
Ralph Kerby
Indianapolis
O. B. Sargeant
James Hume
Park Avenue
P. A. Summers
Toledo, O
George Cann
Arizona
George Mann
W. O. Holoway
Helen Martin
Lulu Campbell
John Montgomery
Camden
Benjamin Deane
Ray Newman
Richmond
George Waters
Deer Creek Township
Robert Justice
Clinton Township
B. W. Alexander
BH. Schmitt
W.H. Green
Jacob Hinkle
Harold Bliss
A. Short
Llness
Charles _ Huntley
Otto ‘Tyner
Meredith Tyner
M. B. Stewart
Burnettsville
McBeth
Ralph Russell
Ninth Street
Emma Bumgarner
Jessie Ruth
Pearl Curtis
Star City Lodge
A. B. F. and
A. M
Sion
Cass County Loan CO
Stettiner Bldg
J. F. Murdock
Mer
J.D. Taylor
Optometrist
John Kelly
Telegraph Office
John Kelley
Western Union
Beyer Bros
Rochester
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