Bertsch Case Big Surprises Court Letters Damaging
Friends and officials discuss the federal case against Mrs. Carl Bertsch of Centerville formerly Effie Thompson. Reports claim letters to H M Cheesman contain incriminating material and a possible plea of guilt is urged by an unnamed officer.
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Carl Jertsch
Centerville
Effie Thompson
H. M. Cheesman
Post Office
Fletcher
Bertsch
Cheeseman
Dieckinson Trust Company
Eastern Star Initiates Florence Fox and Mrs. Fox
At a Masonic temple meeting Miss Florence Fox and Mrs. Fred Fox were initiated into the Eastern Star. The next meeting in January will install new officers. The year ended with good attendance and effective work.
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Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Florence Fox
Fred Fox
Red Men seek site for new building in Indianapolis
The Great Council Improved Order of Red Men closes its option on the corner of Delaware and Vermont streets in Indianapolis and plans to buy the property for 65000. Aims to erect a building costing 300000 to 500000 with a tall office structure and a rear theater, though final site decision remains undecided.
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the Great Council
Order of Red Men
Delaware and
Vermont Street
Indianapolis
Great Council of Red Men
Indiana Judge Rules Howell Marriage Null Under State Law
Judge Fox in the circuit court yesterday morning voided the marriage of Blanche and Jesse R Howell. Married in Kentucky where valid, the couple sought Indiana recognition but were advised to pursue annulment thus under Indiana law the union is declared null and void.
Earlham Games Listed On Rose Poly Schedule
Rose Poly announces two Earlham basketball games on the schedule. One game will be at Richmond on February 19 and the other at Terre Haute on February 27.
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Rose Poly
Earlham
Richmond
Terre Haute
Case Dismissed for Watt Taylor in Ed McKay’s Club Incident
The case against Watt Taylor, charged as a member of the Knights of the Round Table at Ed McKay’s joint on December 6, was dismissed in city court for lack of evidence. Taylor pleaded not guilty.
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Watt Taylor
Knights of the Round
Ed McKay
Jooint
Taylor
County Supplies Contracts Let by County Offices
The county let contracts for jail poor farm and court house supplies with bids from Nicholson Printing Mfg Co and Hoosier Mercantile Co. Items include office supplies coal drugs groceries dry goods clothing janitorial and jail sundries and total bids show lower court house costs than last year.
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Nicholson Printing
Mfg. Co
Nicholson Printing &Mfg. Co
Nicholson & Brothers
Nicholson Printing & Mfg. Co
Winifred
Chris Lohse
W. L. Parkins
F. M. Jones & Co
Hoosier Mercantile Co
H. W. Deuker
Three Billiard Players Tie in City Championship
Burr defeated Suters at Simmon's cigar store in a city billiards match as part of a three way tie among Burr Braffett and Hibberd. A playoff planned for early this week will decide the overall best man with two proposed formats.
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Simmon’s
Burr
Suters
Aiong
Braffett
Hibberd
Iman
Lot
Cope
John Presbyterian Fan or Unknown?
A cautious note on John, described as an unassuming lad, viewed sympathetically by people across sects who know him. The passage emphasizes his modest character despite intricate attachments to his name.
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John
Closing Postponed for City Meat Shops
The opening of the meat shops statewide has been delayed by one week as dealers east of the river failed to approve the plan, preventing immediate effect.
W R Jackson Stricken in Arba Area
William R Jackson of Arba near Fountain City, a Civil War veteran and brother of Lem Jackson, was stricken with paralysis. About 70 years old, he served in the 69th Indiana and is well known to local veterans. little hope is entertained for his recovery.
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William. R. Jackson
Arba
Lem Jackson
Fountain City
Mr. Jackson
69Th Indiana
Notable Christmas Services Across Local Churches
Local churches report Christmas day services with multiple times and topics. First English Lutheran holds 5 am and 7 pm services with special offerings for the poor. Other congregations list sermon subjects and a sacrament schedule, including baptisms and a Christmas concert in the evening.
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First
FIRST MAN'S NAMESAKE IS SENT TO PRISON
Adam Owens, described as a negro, was arrested for stealing a watch from George Farr at Glen Miller improvements. He pled guilty in circuit court to petit larceny and was fined five dollars and sentenced to one to eight years in the penitentiary with disfranchisement for one year.
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Adam Owens
George Farr
Glen Miller
Program Out for Farmers Institute at Hagers Town
The Farmers Institute program at Hagerstown on January 21 lists music and invocation by Frank Hay and Mr Thompson. Titles include Fertility and Alfalfa with Lawrence Macy, Rural School needs, and a late afternoon topic Shall I be a Mixed farmer or a Specialist. Evening programs feature Farmers among Men, frame making as a profession, and musical interludes by Mrs Lindley. Frazee named Rushville Postmaster.
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Farmers’ Institute
Hagerstown
Frank Hay
Gore
Thompson
Lawrence Macy
Lindsey
Earlham College Students Stage The Public Farce
Earlham college students presented The Public a one act farce in Earlham chapel last night. George Fishering and Homer Furnas drew strong laughs as the porter and conductor while Hugh Larrance Carolyn Stewart and Rachel Calvert delivered notable turns. The Barlham orchestra provided fitting music as the audience enjoyed a well received college event.
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Earlham College
Ionian
Phoenix
Earlham Chapel
Dan
Bersheba
Wiliam Dean Howells
Roberts
Mary
Albany
Boston
Willis
Mr. Roberts
Carolyn Stewart
Rachel Calvert
Riley
Walter Tebbetts
Barlham
Premium list announced for Richmond Poultry and Pet Stock Show
The Greater Richmond Poultry and Pet Stock Association releases its premium list for a January fair in Richmond. The pamphlet details show prizes from five to ten dollars and lists local business offers supporting entries. Officers praise strong local support and expect a successful event.
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Greater Richmond
Baldwin Serious Ill in California Ranch
E. J. Lucky Baldwin noted racehorse breeder and owner and a famed sporting figure is seriously ill at his Arcadia California ranch. He, about 75 years old, suffers a chronic cold causing general breakdown and limited strength. His condition draws wide attention in Richmond.
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E. J
Lucky) Bldwin
Richmond
Hhis
Arcadia
California
Baldwin
Divorce Granted to Mrs Elizabeth Whiteman From Clem entae
Yesterday a divorce was granted to Mrs Elizabeth Whiteman from Clem entae on irlunds.
Agar Confession Tells How He Fled Indiana Debt
In Downsville Texas on December 19 Henry Agar an alleged forger held for Princeton Indiana authorities described fleeing from debt after over speculation and bank theft. He said he planned a trip with Col Albn Heywood oil king of Jennings Louisiana and outlined his escape from Indiana aboard a grain boat on the Wabash River.
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Downsville
Texas
Henry A Agar
Princeton Ind
Indiana
Albn Heywood
Jennings
Whch
Agar
Princeton
Wabash River
Man Survives River Plunge and Plans Evasive Return
A man, swept by a gale into a river, was carried downstream and cried for help. He reached a houseboat, spent the night, then formed a plan to disappear and start anew in a distant place to avoid presumed drowning reports.
Agar Telegrams Wife
Direct message from H E Agar to his wife expresses longing to see loved ones and plans to leave Monday. Samuel A Stewart administrator notes Mrs Agar holds a $5,000 life insurance from the Reserve Loan Life Company of Indianapolis and will refund every dollar.
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Princeton
Ind
H.E. Agar
Samuel A. Stewart
Agar
Holiday Mail Rush Under Way at Federal Building
The holiday rush at the post office has commenced with an unusual early surge. A notable change adds an extra sack to carry registered mail to St. Louis and then to the coast, a step not typically needed so early in the season.
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St.Louis
Democratic candidates press on after New withdraws
In court remarks the speaker warns of heavy costs and litigation. The question arises whether other Democratic candidates for state offices will drop out after Mr. New’s withdrawal. It appears the remaining candidates intend to continue their campaigns.
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New
Pathetic Case of Mrs. Mary Barrett
Mrs. Mary Barrett of Muncie Indiana has been declared unsound minded and removal to Easthaven hospital at Richmond is recommended. The case is deeply sad as she is mother to two small children including a three week old baby. Officials cite over exertion at home as a possible cause but believe proper treatment can restore her to normalcy.
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Muncie
Ind
Mary Barrett
Martin Barrett
Easthaven Hospital
Richmond
Y M C A Dedicatory Address Speaker Still Not Secured
Dean I. Bosworth of Oberlin Theological Seminary cannot deliver the dedicatory address for the YMCA on December 7. George L. Goodwin reports Bosworth’s refusal and is seeking another speaker from among three candidates: I. E. Brown of the Illinois YMCA Frank H. Burt of the YMCA Training School Chicago and Walter M. Wood of the Philadelphia YMCA.
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I. Bosworth
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Bosworth
George L. Goodwin
Goodwin
I. E. Brown
Illinois Y. M. C. A
Frank
Handley Resigns from C S Board As Carrier Represented
Lawrence Handley a clerk in the post office resigns from the civil service board to allow carrier representation. William H. Hansche is appointed to fill the position on the three division board encompassing carrier financial and mailing departments.
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Lawrence Handley
Post Office
Civil Service Board
Handley
Mr. Handley
William H. Hansche
Is He Insane or Not A Question Itself
Alexandria Indiana December 19 Habeas corpus actions filed by Mr and Mrs James Rouner seek release of their son Allen Rouner from county jail after officials declared him insane He was to be moved to Richmond hospital once space opened Doctors at an inquest said he was insane for attacking his mother with scissors The father testified of a hot temper but denied insanity and fled the house to protect him from harm
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Alexandria
Ind
James Rouner
Allen Rouner
Rouner
Richmond
Arrested for Drunk Coats in Crockett Case
Crockett's wife paid the fine after the arrest for drunken conduct involving coats, with the incident noted in local records.
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Coats. Crockett
Inspection committee to complete heating work inspection
The building committee with architect W. S. Kaufman inspected the heating apparatus at the new Y M C A building. Work was not finished last evening and another meeting is planned tomorrow morning to complete the inspection. It is probable the work will be found satisfactory.
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W. S. Kaufman
Y. MC. A
Reprimand for Greensfork Boys
Elizabeth W. Candler probation officer recommended arraignment and reprimand for Samuel Body Herschell Pickett and Hubert Pickett before Judge Fox of the juvenile court for stealing tobacco from a Greensfork depot cage. The aim is to give them good advice to reform.
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Elizabeth W. Candler
Samuel Body
Herschell Pickett
Hubert Pickett
Triumph Lodge Elects Officers
Triumph lodge of the Knights of Pythias conferred the Rank of Knight on Wilbur Mc Adams and elected officers including Walter Hawekotte as Co C and Ramond Street as Vn C. other posts filled by Wm Snover Howard Smith Wm Balzer August Schroeder John Noss Clarence Mote William Hough Lenna Cranor Edward Roser Walter Lichtenfels Everett Lichtenfels Elmer Weisbrod with Ora Fisher as Installing Officer.
Republicans vow solid front against county option repeal
In Indianapolis on December 19 Democrats opposing repeal face a Republican House nearly united. Word from GOP circles says only three or four Republicans might vote to repeal. Governor Hanly aide Luman K. Babcock says no Republican will back repeal. A Republican House meeting at the State House is planned for next Wednesday to discuss county option.
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Indianapolis
Luman K. Babcock
Hanly
House
State House
Babcock
Senate
Caubo
Traded curb market scene ends in fatal shooting
Henry B. Suydam stock broker and Plainfield alderman was shot dead in his Broad street office by inventor John C. Lumsden who claimed self defense after a struggle with clerk George Downs. Lumsden faced arrest as curb market activity paused and police restrained a threatening crowd.
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New York
Henry B. Suydam
Plainfield
N. J
Broad Street
John C. Lumsden
Suydam
Lumsden
George A. Downs
Downs
W. H. Collins
Collins
Violent Deaths in Indiana Reported for November
The Indiana bulletin lists 25 personal crisis reports with 5 women among them. Of these, 3 died by firearms and 2 by carbolic acid. Total violent deaths reach 176 for the month, averaging six daily. There were seven murders, six men and one woman, mostly by revolver. Accidents total 144, with railroads and vehicles responsible for many deaths. 25 cases involved burns and scalds.
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Indiana
Fragmentary cadastral notice at 1027 Main Street
Fragmentary OCR mentions 1027 Main Street and a property or entity named Moffett. No clear action, date, or full details available to determine context or outcome.
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Leake
Main Street
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Burr, Braffett and Hibberd
Wesley Perkins
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W. R. Jackson
First Baptist
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United Brethren
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T. M. Guild
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Board of Education
Second Presbyterian
East Main Street Friends
Union -Meeting of
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Dr. T. M. Guild
First Man
OUT For Farmers’ Institute
Mr. Thompson
Rushville
Frazee
T Rushville
Earlhamites
William D. Howells
George Fishering
Homer Furnas
P&p S.A
Whitemans
Rush
Federal Building
Mrs
C. $. Board
Greensfork
Triumph Lodge
Ora Fisher
WILL
Curb Market
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