Wells county fugitive James Tinsley jailed after chase
Wells county resident James Tinsley, known for threats to a married woman and a daring horse pursuit, fled from Marshals Reynolds and Morrical across Keystone and Montpelier. He was cornered at Lem Pace’s home near Chester Center, arrested with no resistance, and jailed on intoxication charges with bond set.
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James Tinsley
Wells County
Bluffton
Marshal Reynolds
Tinsley
Bob Lambert
Keystone
Montpelier
Marshall Reynolds
Mr. Morrical
Reynolds
Morrical
William Rea
Keysone
Lem Pace
Chester Center
Dragon
Rea
Pace
Man Remanded on Cruelty Charge After Beating Horse
In Wella county James Tinsley faces an affidavit for cruelty to a dumb animal after beating a horse. His father posted a $100 bond at Keystone squire Marah's court, for a hearing next Friday at 9:00. Mrs Labmert’s razor claim could lead to additional weapon charges. The incident caused the elderly mother to faint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Morrical
Tinsley
Wella
Squire Marah
Keystone
Keystone Squire
James Tinsley
Cooney Faces Trial After Balkan Night Arrest
Fred Cooney, known as the Keystone barber, was arrested in Montpelier after an intoxication charge. He admitted obtaining whiskey from Mrs. Fuller and pleaded guilty in a later court appearance. Judge Nelson set the hearing for next Thursday at 9:00 AM, with Mrs. Fuller denying the sale.
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The
Herald
Fred Coon
Keystone
Montpelier
E. P. Fuller
Tinsley
Wells County
Balbec
Squire Nelson
Illinois
Hartford City
Cooney
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Blount estate
In Blackford circuit court the administrator Lewis W. Blount filed final settlement for Mary A. Blount deceased. The court will examine the account on April 10 1908 and all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted. Heirs must also prove heirship. Additionally an unrelated market note discusses cattle prices rising as corn feeds scarce, predicting higher meat costs this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Blount
Blackford
Lewis W. Blount
Consu
Best Healer in the World Rev Starbird Claims Buckien Arnica Salve
East Raymond Maine pastor Rev F Starbird says he has used Buckien's Arnica Salve for years on his old army wounds and obstinate sores with success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Starbird
East
Raymond
Maine
Buckien
School Sanitation Bulletin Urges Fire Safety in Indiana
Fas sett A. Cotton Indiana state superintendent of public instruction urges strict fire precautions in schools and better sanitation. He recommends two story buildings with wide stairs and outward swinging doors and outside fire escapes to reduce danger. Building a third story is discouraged to protect children.
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Fassett A. Cotton
State Board of Education
Ceveland
Indiana
Cotton
Notice of Administration in Blackford County
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Blackford County Indiana appoints John W. Marsh as executor of the estate of Sarah E Starr deceased. The notice states the estate is solvent and is dated March 17 1908.
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Blackford County
Indiana
Sarah E. Starr
John W. Marsh
The Lucky Quarter Drug Promise at Bonge and Mad dox
An old ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills promising health benefits for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It offers a cheerful refund if the pills disappoint at Bonge and Mad dox drug store.
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Dr. Kings New Life
Bonge & Maddox Drug Store
County Bars Brewery Bonds for Liquor Licenses
Marion County officials move to end a long practiced practice by prohibiting breweries from acting as bondsmen on saloon license applications. County Attorney Albert Sahm says corporations formed to run breweries lack legal right to sign bonds unless the articles authorize such action and it is within the regular business of the brewery. The opinion states bonds tied to breweries will not be approved going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sahm
Marion County
Gillette Executed in Auburn for Adirondacks Murder
Chester Gillette, convicted of killing his sweetheart Billy Brown in the Adirondacks in July 1906, died in the electric chair at Auburn prison in New York. He confessed the crime just before the current was turned on. Asa Hackney and Louis Ruble visited friends in Muncie on Sunday.
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Herald
Indianapolis
Ind
Chester Gillette
Billy Brown
Adirondacks
Auburn
N. Y
Railroad Employees Seek Expanded Pass Privilege
Speaker Cannon endorses extending railroad passes to employees and families. The bill by Senator Clapp advances in the Senate and awaits House action. The measure broadens the Hepburn anti pass clause to include interchanging passes for carriers and their families and defines covered groups broadening eligibility. Indiana railroad workers have led calls to widen the pass privilege to include company workers and relatives.
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Cannon
Clapp
Senate
House
Indiana
Congress
No Use to Die Says Rushboro Woman on New Discovery
Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. She says it loosens a cough quickly and cures lung disease even when deemed hopeless. The remedy for coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Bonge Maddox with a guarantee. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Bonge & Maddox Drug Store
Favorite Prescription and Dr Pierce Endorsements
A vintage medical promotion touts Favorite Prescription as a cure for debilitating drains and female weakness with printed ingredients and professional endorsements. It notes free medical advice from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo and offers a pamphlet, book, and Pleasant Pellets for stomach, liver, and bowel regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Offalo
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Gillette
Asa Hackney
Louis Ruble
Muncie
Garpet Trade
Columbia Brussels
Ingrams Tapestry
Brussels
Smith Velvets
Columbia Axminsters
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