Harris Confesses Murder of Sarah Schaffer in 1904
George W. Harris, jailed in Goshen, claims in a signed confession to killing Bedford Latin teacher Sarah Schaffer three years earlier. He says he was paid 500 by a St Louis man named White to commit the murder after which he fled to Montana. Harris seeks the gallows, asserts others funded the crime, and shows no signs of insanity.
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Inal
Ohio State
Indiana State
Goshen
Sarah Schaffer
Bedford
Ind
Harris
St. Louis
White
Miss Schaffer
Montana
St. Joseph
Mrris
Miss Alda Lukens Hosts Pupils Christmas Event at School
Miss Alda Lukens a teacher at School No 8 will host an entertainment and Christmas tree for her pupils on Friday evening December 21 Mr Burdge will perform selections on the Edison Phonograph during the program.
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Alda Lukens
Burdge
Inventory and Stamp Requirement Under New Law
Drugists grocerymen and others who handle drive fruit and drinks are urged to take effect January first next to take an inventory of stock immediately and arrange it so they can prove by witness that every article affected by the law was in stock before January 1 1907. A stamp must be used to mark the date on which it was invoiced.
Confession Reflects Bedford Schaffer Case Ties
The confession shows the suspect, Harris, familiar with Bedford and the Schaffer murder. He claims motive as being done with crime and indifferent to death. Officers say Harris is a dangerous criminal linked to robberies in several states and capable of murder.
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Bedford
Schaffer
Harris
State Board Recommends School Legislation Change
The Indiana State Board of Education, meeting in Indianapolis, recommended legislation for a longer minimum school term to benefit rural districts and an amendment on school centralization to extend the plan at the upcoming General Assembly session.
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State Board of Education
Indianapolis
General Assembly
Akron Couple Weds at Silver Lake Parsonage
Mr. Charles E. Kreis and Miss Florence E. Perry, both of Akron, were married by Rev. E. E. Wright at the M. E. parsonage in Silver Lake on Saturday December 8 1906. The Record extends congratulations.
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M. E. Parsonage
Silver Lake
E. E. Wright
Charles E. Kreis
Florence E. Perry
Akron
Masquerade Oyster Supper Tonight in Rogers Hall
Community event announces an oyster supper in Rogers Hall tonight. Patronize Home Industry and Panrson's for Bread are named in the notice as sponsors or vendors.
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Rogers Hall
Panrson’s
Letter From Alaska Describes Life in Fairbanks Camp
Ray Henderson writes from Fairbanks Alaska in 1906 about frigid days 27 below zero and long nights with the sun up from nine to two thirty. He notes dogs pulling camps and the high cost of shipping and living, plans to hunt moose and caribou and try mining, and mentions companions from South Bend Mississippi and two Indians.
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Earl G. Alspaugh
Ray Henderson
Alaska
Silver Lake
Colol
Jack
Cheno
Missouri
Shorty
Suit over McClure land ends in favor of defendants
The McClure heirs suit to overturn a 2nd division of Elias McClure land was heard in Kosciusko County Circuit Court at Warsaw. After a week of testimony from about forty witnesses, Judge Royse ruled for the defendants.
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Royse
Elias Mclure
Warsaw
Elias McClure
Kosciusko County
Abscess the Cause of Death and Wolf News in Indiana
Two reports tell of wolves bold in Kosciusko county threatening travelers while local papers note a death from an arm abscess. William Straubb, 21, died near Elkhart after an abscess in the left arm spread to the chest and lung, with hemorrhage and medical complications.
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Kosciusko County
Odd Fellows Lodge Marks 30th Anniversary in Claypool
A. J. Scott attended a special I. O. O. F. lodge meeting in Claypool to mark the thirtieth anniversary. Members gathered for the event with a large turnout and refreshments served as part of the celebration.
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Claypool
1. O. O. F.- Lodge
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Early Easter Dates Announced Ahead of Lent
The statement notes Easter Sunday on March 31 next year with Palm Sunday March 24 and Good Friday March 29. The first Sunday in Lent falls on February 10.
Buy Pearson's Bread and Receive Your Premiums in Bread
Local slogan promises premiums delivered in bread with every purchase of Pearson's loaf. The terse claim hints at a marketing stunt or promotional offer without detailing terms or eligibility.
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Pearson’s
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Sarah Schafer
George W. Harris
Crim
Entertainment At
Calander
Cash Store
State Board
Rev
E. G. Alspaugh
Fairbanks
Navy
BE. G. Alspaugh
South Bend
Mississippi
Wclure
SAR SD
Electric Light
Thomas.Gast
James Thrush
Gast
Thomas. Gast
A. A. Gast
Texas
Leesburg
Warsaw Daily Times
William Straubb
Ing
Mr. Strahb
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