Gaver alias Crawford confesses theft of Hagerstown t igrets
Gaver alias Crawford of Ashland Kentucky confessed to stealing railway tickets from the Pennsylvania depot at Hagerstown on April 27 after being caught in South Bend. He carried $4,000 in tickets and faces burglary charges in this county. authorities say he led a broader ticket-theft scheme with possible confederates. The case involves multiple railroads and rewards totaling over $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Gaver
Alais James Crawford
Ashland
Kentucky
South Bend
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown
Bailey
Gaver
Jeffersopville
Gayer
Gulf
Lukes
Railway Protective Bureau
Gaver Stis
Pennsylvania Nne
Pinkertons
Gavernee
Stati
Pon
Gover
Butcher
Trump
Dunkirk
Ohio
Jeffersonville
Covington
Ind
Clinton
Mich
Lynchburg
Santa Monica
Cal
Auburn
Main
Crawford
Newark
Guver i
Tilanatehhohnad
McNeill resigns from Kuellenberg store to join Romey Furniture
Paul McNeill leaves the George H. Kuellenberg store and accepts a post with Romey Furniture, where he will oversee the carpet department to be added by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cneill
Paul McNeill
George H. Kuellenberg
Romey Furniture Company
Arcade Amusement Company formed in Indianapolis
At Indianapolis the Arcade Amusc ent company of this city was incor porated with capital stock $1,500. Incorporators and directors are R. G. Leeds Wilbur C. Hibberd and Samuel W. Cor win. The firm will occupy the former Richmond Trust Company room and run a moving picture show a penny arcade and other amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Arcade Amuscent Company
Capital
R. G. Leeds
Wilbur C. Hibberd
Samuel W. Corwin
Richmond Trust Company
Intervening Petition Denied by Federal Court
Judge 4 B Anderson denied the intervening petition of George F McCuloch in the matter of Daniel G Held of New York against Star Publishing Company and others. Anderson said he would deny the intervening petition as mere buginess proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. B. Anderson
Federal Court
George F. McCuloch
Daniel G. Held
New York
Star Publishing Company
Anderson
All Are In Bad Humor At End Of Congress
Washington reports the closing days of Congress reveal a disorganized Republican party with factional strife in both chambers. The Senate and House blame each other for treasury issues while attacking the White House. Many Republicans anticipate defeat in November and fear a Democratic majority in the next Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Treasury
White House
Rebs Wlan
Demurrer Filed in Terre Haute Traction Case
William Scott sues the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company for 5000 dollars after injuries from an interurban car incident last January. The company filed a demurrer in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
William Scott
Scott
Methodists Pleased With Bishop Hughes Election
Local Methodists celebrate the election of Dr. Hughes of DePauw University as bishop by the Methodist general conference in Baltimore. At 41 he is the youngest man to receive the honor and DePauw hopes to retain him as president until he begins his duties as bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
DePauw University
Methodist General Conference
Baltimore
DePauw
Dr. Hughes
Bishar
Many Improvements Planned for Cambridge City Sidewalks
In Cambridge City Indiana on May 28 a News Special notes plans for several miles of new cement sidewalks and gutters. Bids are now being sought for the construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Baccalaureate to Be Delivered by Richmond Preacher
Spiceland Indiana May 28 seniors receive banquet hosted by juniors on June 5 to end the year. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by the Rev. Harry Keats pastor of South Eighth Street Friends Church Richmond on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiceland
Ind
Spice and Academy
Harry Keats
South Eighth Street Friends’ Church
Richmond
Fire department gear urged by city committee
George H. Knollanberg Clarence Kramer and A L Jenkins of the Commercial Club appeared before the Board of Public Works urging the purchase of additional firefighting equipment. The board took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Knollanberg
Clarence Kramer
A. L. Jenkins
Commercial Club
Board of Public Works
Fire Department
Senate Democrats Unite Against Aldrich-Vreeland Plan
Fifteen Democratic Senators in Washington conferred and pledged unity against the Aldrich-Vreeland currency bill. They expect to speak against passage, with no clear sign of a filibuster, and predict Congress may adjourn by Saturday. Memorial Day affects school plans and a brief program for decorations is noted as children prepare flowers for graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cecil Calvert Withdraws From Wartham College
Cecil Calvert, senior at Wartham College, left the institution last evening after faculty action for disobeying rules by being with dormitory girls on Sunday. Two girls connected with the incident were reprimanded. A second male participant remains unidentified. Calvert will receive his degree but cannot take part in commencement activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Calvert
Wartham College
Calvert
Indiana Dental Association Celebrates Semi-Centennial
A souvenir program marking the fifty year jubilee of the Indiana State Dental Association has been issued for the sessions at the German House in Indianapolis on June 4. Dentists from Indiana and other states will attend, with W. Webster of Richmond noted as a charter member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Dental Association
German House
Idianapolis
Ludivan
W. Tt. Webster
Richmond
Local People Attend Goddard Funeral in Muncie
Prof. D W Dennis Timothy Nicholson Nev Allen Jay and Benjamin Johnson attended the funeral of Mrs Joseph A Goddard in Muncie. They planned to go to Indianapolis with President IU L Kelly for Joseph R Evans funeral and to choose a successor as treasurer of Earlham College financial board.
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D. W. Dennis
Timothy Nicholson
Nev
Allen Jay
Benjamin Johnson
Muncie
Joseph A. Goddard
Iu L. Kelly
Wil
Indianapolis
Joseph R. Evans
Evans
Earlham College
File case arrives in county auditor's office
The county auditor's office receives a new fire proof file case now in position, indicating readiness for use and storage needs.
Bethel 15 Poised to Welcome Vast Memoria Service Party
Bethel anticipates one of its largest gatherings for Memoria services if favorable weather holds. James B. Watson candidate for governor will speak and is expected to excel. Delegations from Richmond attend. Wayne County Auto Club discussion unsettled with sentiment opposed to action. Democrats may register objections and oppose a bill. Senators present include Mosers Culbreon Teller Bicon Bankhead Johnston Clay Cary Taylor Oy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
James BD. Watson
Watson
Richmond
Wayne County Autoibhain
Mosers
Culbereon
Teller
Bicon
Bankhead
Johnst Clay
Cary, Taylor
Indiana Farmers Optimistic With Weather Progress
Reports from across Indiana say favorable weather through June 1 could push planted acreage to completion. Rain has hindered corn early, lifting Chicago grain prices, but recent showers have allowed plowing and planting to resume, boosting farmer confidence for a large crop.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Sud
Chicago
Jover
Local Conditions Favorable for Crops Says Ratliff
Walter Ratliff reports no crop damage from the dry spell and notes warm weather after showers saved the wheat from ruin. Wheat and oats show rust signs but rapid warmth improved conditions. corn is up and growing fast. Bay crops are good except alfalfa which winter killed in patches. a test will check causes and climate suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 8. Ratliff
Indiana Masons ratify temple project at 600000 build
At the eighty seventh annual meeting the Grand Lodge of Indiana Masons ratified the building committee's work on a new temple budgeted at 600000. The corner stone was laid Monday and contracts aim for rapid completion. New grand master Charles N. Mikels of Newcastle announced officers including Grand Chaplain Harry G. Hill and Grand Senior Warden Martin A. Mortison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
Charles N. Mikels
Newcastle
Harry G. Hill
Indianapolis
Artin A. Mortison
Franks
Grand lodge honors retiring master with jewel gift
Roger Parsy of Indianapolis and Edward H. Wolfe of Rushville served as grand officers. Walter Bragg of Greenfield received a handsome grand master’s jewel as he retires from the post.
Market on Saturday Planned by Gardeners at Sixth Street
Gardeners hold a regular market on Memorial Day at the South Sixth street market house. It will begin at 1:80 in the afternoon and likely close early due to the holiday.
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South Sixth Street Market House
Judgment Rendered for Plaintiff in Milton Foreclosure Case
William H. Doney as plaintiff secured judgment against Charles H. and Mary Clawson A R Feemster and Mr and Mrs G E Williams to foreclose a mortgage and recover 1475 Olver H Beeson appointed receiver of Milton property will remain in that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Doney
Charles H
Mary Clawson
A. R. Feemster
G. E. Williams
Olver H. Beeson
Milton
FYE MUST GO 10 STATE'S PRISON
Harry Fye the burglar and assaulter of women will serve ten to twenty years in the Reformatory at Jeffersonville Judge Fox handed down sentence yesterday with a written opinion noting some indications of daintiness but finding he can distinguish right from wrong and must serve punishment Fye will be taken to Jeffersonville Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fye
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Fox
Fye
Celebrated real estate case argued in circuit court
The case of George Doney against Abram H. Laughlin was argued yesterday in the circuit court. Special Judge Rupe overruled Laughlin's motion for more specific statements and the request for a bill of particulars. The defendant's counsel saved exceptions to both rulings. A demurrer to the amended complaint was filed as a last resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Doney
Abram H. Laughlin
Rupe
Aughlin
Taft Delegates Face Contests. Power Shifts at Convention
Chicago May 28 The balance of power at the Republican national convention rests with the national committee next week as contests for over 200 seats are resolved. Taft backers claim enough votes to nominate on the first ballot, while opponents peg uncontested delegates at about 350, 140 shy of a nomination. A favorable committee ruling on contested delegates could determine control of the convention and state caucuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republcan
National Committee
Taft
Tf Taft
Republican National Committees
Earl Taylor Held By Police Authorities
Earl Taylor, a seventeen year old resident of Hast End, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of robbing Peyton Michell’s butcher shop at 1606 Main Street. He was questioned by police and, after denials of involvement, detained for further inquiry.
Three Boys Face Juvenile Court Charges in Cambridge Case
Charges filed at the courthouse allege three youths from Cambridge City aged under 16 with associating with persons of low morals and keeping late hours. Elizabeth Candler filed the case. arraignment before Judge Fox of the juvenile court expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildavits
Warry
Clifford Hickman
Ralph Goodwin
Cambridge City
Court House
Judge Fox
Elizabeth Candler
Program for Social Evening at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The Junior and children’s program at St Pauls Lutheran Church chapel features an 7:30 p.m. start with an orchestra choir and soloists including Edna Sittloh Alma Getz and Elsie Hawekotte. Mrs Morgan Mr Robert Wilson and Bridget’s Investment elements are listed alongside a mission music segment and a silver offering. Refreshments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cae
Elas
A. Speing
Mozart
Living Waters
Edna Sittloh
Verni
Varnet
Robert Wilson
Bridget
Sanity Inquest Asked In Circuit Court
Sitit brings inquest case in circuit court against Luella Ballenger via Manlove Stegall alleging Luella cannot manage her estate and requests a sanity inquest to determine guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitit
Manlove Stegall
Luella Ballenger
Fanning at Pythian Temple Tonight
Mr. Fanning will speak at the Pythian Temple this evening at eight o clock on five questions. The address promises an engaging and lively discussion.
Three Saloons in Hagerstown Face Remonstrance Drive
Temperance workers in Jefferson township push a remonstrance against three Hagerstown saloons. The petition must show about 200 signatures to halt licenses expiring in June. Saloons vow to fight, as commissioners plan to hear the case next Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Jefferson Township
Board of
Wayne County Commissioners
Faculty Beats the Seniors in annual hall game
The faculty of Hartham College defeated the Seniors 14 to 13 in an annual hall game, preserving its prestige after overcoming favorites the Seniors. A large crowd attended the camp fire meeting at First M. B. Church with reminiscences by veterans and readings, proceeds supporting Earlham College Y M C A. The event marked the last Senior chance to challenge the faculty before Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartham College
M. B
Earlham College
Y. M
Grand Army
Informa
John
Judge Fox
J. W. Markley
J R. Milliken
William Russel
John Seaman
Wartham
Wes
Brotherhood of
Charito
Lenge
Suits Filed in Wood Estate Case
Milas Laura Wood of Centerville as administratrix of the Calvin C. Wood estate sues creditors. One complaint alleges Elden T. Wood and Ernest C. Wood borrowed 100 dollars in April 1901. Sean W. Adair is named as a defendant in the other suit for the same purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireuit
Milas Laura Wood
Centerville
Wilfred Jessup
Calvin C. Wood
Elden T. Wood
Ernest C. Wood
Sean W. Adair
Guardianship Ended Request Amid Recovery Claim
A notice reports Harvey Barton previously declared of unsound mind now appears to have recovered. The filing asks the guardianship to end, citing changes in his mental condition and the opinion of Edwards P. Mey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Barton
Hdwards
P. Mey
Spanish Veterans Attend Memorial Observance
The Denver Brown camp invites Spanish-American War veterans to join in honoring fallen companions. The group gathers 8:00 AM at the G A R hall and proceeds to nearby cemeteries including Bethath Cemetery. Three ex-ordera veterans and an ex-member will be recognized as they attend in a body at the Coliseum hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Brown
Orde
G. A. R. Hall
Ordera Bi
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ELKS
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la Follette
Dental Association
Goddard
Outlook
Masonic Temple
National Republican Committee
Earl Taylor
M. E Church
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