Corn doctor and wife confess to Fort Wayne officers
Sam Lewis a corn doctor and Ada Lewis his wife held at the county jail on charges of raising and passing bills. They provided written confessions to Police Captain A M Reichelderfer Captain Thomas Halle of the United States secret service. Halle arrived to take charge of the case for the government and secured a confession matching the officer’s. It is said Lewis confessed to passing raised bills in Hartford City Anderson Marion and other Indiana towns as well as Fort Wayne. He is described as a skilled penman and his trade enabled him to travel and practice his craft while distributing counterfeit bills in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lewis
Ada Lewis
United States
T. J. Logan
A. M. Reichelderfer
Thomas Halle
United States Secret Service
Halle
Reichelderfer
Lewis
Hartford City
Anderson
Mantie
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Indiana bans painted candy and misbranded sweets
The Indiana health authorities moved to end painted candy such as painted monkeys and love messages on confections. Dealers who sell adulterated or highly colored candies face heavy fines as H E Barnard, state food and drug commissioner, toured manufacturers urging removal of adulterants and colored candy. Children will enjoy this year’s pure candy as Indiana enforces the Pure Food laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Indiana
Jessie
H E. Barnard
Atste Food and Drug Commissioner
Andy
Pure Food
Simon
Dedication of Pleasantdale Church Unites Community in Weather
The Pleasantdale United Brethren dedication drew many from near and far despite bad weather. Bishop Matthews of Chisago and Presiding Elder James of Marion led morning services and oversaw the Lord's Supper at night. Funds raised covered building costs and two weeks will bring Oak Chapel dedication in Grant county. Eveline Schusler, six, underwent successful eye surgery in Fort Wayne with Dr. Buison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleasantdalec United Brethren
G M. Matthews
Chisago
James
Marion
Matthews
Wrcter James
Lefs
Oak Chapel
Grant County
Linnville
Gifts For Friends At Christmas Time
Christmas shopping advice urges generosity over wealth and urges careful selecting of affordable gifts for friends and for those who have fought through hardship. The store offers many inexpensive gift ideas to bring happiness without waste.
Montpelier Fight Case Goes Through Several Courts
Ernest Jarrett and Homer Elliott from southwest Montpelier clashed when Jarrett attacked Elliott. Elliott filed an assault affidavit. after two failed trial dates the case moved from Squire Nelson to Mayor Schneider and then to Justice Fargo where Jarrett was found guilty and fined 83. He appealed to the circuit court with Geo Mullikan securing his bond. Mrs. Foy remains ill after a prolonged illness.
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Ernest Jarrett
Homer Elliott
Montpelier
Jarrett
Elliott
Elliots
Squire Nelson
Justuce
Nelson
Schneider
Justice of Peace Fargo
Hartford City
Jerreté
Geo. Mullikan
Road Supervisors Elected in Harrison Township
Harrison township voters chose road supervisors for two year terms. In district one Jesper Morrieal won 55 votes over A A Shannon by 23. In district two Arthur Hart edged John Foremas by 3 of 20. District three saw C C Blair defeat John Walker. Blair had 17 of 20. District four has not reported yet but Lafayette Lanning was elected.
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Harrison Township
Jesper Morrieal
A. A. Shannon
Arthur Hart
John Foremas
C. C. Blair
John Walker
Blair
Number Four
Lafayette Lanning
Le Raysville merchant touts Huckleo Arnica salve for piles
O. 8. Woolever, a prominent Le Raysville merchant, urges readers to apply Huckleo Arnica salve to piles for relief, claiming it cures them. The ad notes the product is sold at a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolever
le Raysville
N. Y
Ata Dox
Dates Named For Republicans In 1908 Campaign Setup
The Republican state committee at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis fixed key 1908 dates. Precinct committeemen election on January 10 and 21. County committee reorganization on January 13. District chairman election on January 6. Two days January 10 and 11 chosen for precinct committeemen election to suit voters.
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Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Carl Riddick
Claypool
McCauley Returns to Anderson for Week of Business
McCauley arrived in Anderson this morning to oversee business interests during the upcoming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCauley
Anderson
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FT. Wayne
Pleasantdale
Wao. Schusler
Evelins
Gome
Our Men’s Furnishings Department
Brussels
Montpelier Brothers
Keen-Kutter
HOY Hardware CO
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