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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
A sensational report recounts rail lines running special trips to LaPorte amid a morbid rattle of relics claimed from the most atrocious murder mystery on record.
The News records a massive Sunday turnout at Gunness farm La Porte Indiana for the so called murder farm visit. Crowds arrived by train auto and bicycle with vendors selling food and souvenirs while sheriff Smutzer and deputies kept order. Reporter notes the scene resembles a fairground and highlights the enduring notoriety of Mrs Bella Gunness as a uniquely evil figure in Indiana history.
Sheriff plans further digging at the Gunness graveyard to verify Mrs. Guoness’s fate amid talk of a possible murder. Sheriff Scsutzer believes the grave contains her body and will continue searches to satisfy himself while local notes mention Miss Ella Gregg’s visit and Republican trustee campaigns in Railroad township.
The Tigers defeated Hamlet 9 to 8 after shutting out the Hamlet club until the seventh inning. Umpires Bert Hay and Henry Schricker were praised for fair calls. Tigers lineup and spectators noted, with next game vs Shelby Reds at the Padding Factory grounds.
State Superintendent Fassett A Cotton urges school officials to tell high school graduates about large demand for teachers meeting 1907 laws. Graduates must have 12 weeks professional study and scholarship equal to a high school graduate to begin teaching after August 1908.
Republican delegates met at North Judson town hall Saturday at 9 and renominated Joan C. Nye of Winamac for Judge of the 44th Judicial district serving Starke and Pulaski counties. Jack Nye was renominated by acclamation for present judge. W C Pentecost sought prosecuting attorney but canvassed as not a candidate.
Howard Johnson who escaped from Bluffton jail a week ago was arrested at Coldwater Midh and will be returned to Bluffton. Quite a number attended the Daly dance.
Republicans of Starke and Pulaski renominate Judge Nye for another term on this circuit bench. The action signals continued support for the jurist amid local political maneuvering and judicial performance discussions.
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