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Shot to Kill Alf Thompson Kills Nephew in Board Dispute
Jim Thompson, 23, of Tully township, was shot by his uncle Alf Thompson over a hay share and board bill dispute. Jim died last night. Alf was arrested and handed to the sheriff. The paper also notes local ads, a fatal 99-year-old death on the railroad, diphtheria handling in Van Wert and Lima, and various brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thompson
John W. Thompson
Tully Township
Alf. Thompson
Jim
Alf
John Kuhl
Grandfather Kuhl
Liberty Township
James Clark &Son
Wemi
Lion Bry Goods House
Lima
May Allen
Harvey Allen
Cloyd Howard
Mrs. Howard
May
Miss Allen
J. M. Stutsman
van Wort
James Harley
Stutsman
W. Long
Union City
Ind
J. B. Parker
Napoleon
H. G. Berthold
Decatur
Eli Woten
Salamania
Smith Miller
Pleasant Township
Toledo
N. W. Hatfield
Spencerville
B. F. Ridenour
Harrison Township
Ft. Wayne
John Shaw
J. G. Rupright
D. Newcomer
J. I. Cable
I. H. Malick
C. F. Manship
A. F. Beck
O. A. Buly