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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
The Plymouth Tribune notes rising county cases under fish and game laws with farmers and lawyers questioning legality and fairness. It cites fines and license revenue, argues for removing deputies, and previews a lecture by Vernelo the Wizard of Magic on Feb 10 at Burch's hall with 15 25 35 cent admission and seats at Eatinger's.
In Remington a mortgage dispute centers on John Stitz owing 1000 dollars and his brother William receiving 500 dollars from a man who owed him. The three men met at the bank where the debtor handed a 500 dollar check to William who deposited it to John. John drew a 500 dollar check and they bought a 1000 dollar draft that failed when the bank collapsed. The matter asks who bears responsibility for the missing funds.
A dejected woman from Kewanna walked twelve miles to Logansport in tatters with no money or food. Landlord Hardesty provided a meal and bought her a ticket to Logansport where her dying daughter is. Attorney W A Foster of Knox announced a salary for a local fish and game watcher and a bounty on vermin.
Albert Fort 19 died Sunday from a shotgun accident at his parents home north of town. The likely cause says his uncle repaired the gun and a loaded shell fired striking his left hand and stomach. Funeral services were held Tuesday, with the Juvenile Band at the procession and burial in the local cemetery. He leaves a large family and many relatives. A fundraiser play The Iron Hand is planned for Friday evening February 14 in Burch's hall to benefit the band. Tickets 15 25 and 35 cents.
Indiana engineers at the twenty eighth annual convention warned that automobiles ruin gravel and macadam roads. They urged paving with crushed stone and asphalt or coal tar in upper courses to resist tire suction, noting pneumatic tires loosen surface and prevent binding. Asphalt treatment is reported as successfully used in the Hast.
In Starke and LaPorte counties a massive bear terrorized stock for months until two Indianapolis hunters Ed Longerich and J C Ricketts trapped it after a long pursuit. The bear was cornered, hounds fought it fiercely, and Longerich killed it with a hunting knife. The 694 pound carcass was sent to Chicago for mounting. The Dog King and Wilder residents seek reimbursement for losses and hound damage.
Winamac judge Burson develops and patents a cement brick manufacturing machine. He has received some attention for the invention and its potential impact on construction.
Rumors say Gus Spenner may enter politics as a Democratic candidate for Wayne township trustee. After selling his coal yard he faced questions about running. Initially joking, Spenner now leans toward considering a bid as time progresses.
A German farmer tests his son by placing a Bible a bottle of whiskey and a dollar on the table. The boy chooses the Bible then drinks some whiskey and pockets the dollar. The farmer concludes the boy will become a politician.
Reports from Peru Kendalville Wabash and nearby areas describe a residence fire caused by an overheated wire saved by a dog, embezzlement arrest of Charles Lovelace, dangerous overdose near Kendalville, deaths in Columbia City and LaPorte, mental illness cases in Wabash, a Whiskey era mischief case, and a long list of local incidents including a 250th wedding by Squire Reid and a Baker's restaurant refresh.
L C Foust of this city will seek the Republican nomination for a joint representative from Starke Pulaski and St Joseph counties. He served in the House last session and aims to use that experience. An old soldier with the 73rd and 29 Indiana regiments and a GA R worker, he is labeled the told soldiers candidate by the Winamac Republican. Attorney H R Robbins of Knox also enters the race, making four candidates with three from North Judson. Leap year dance invitations are issued for Dusek's hall next Saturday night hosted by several young ladies.
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