Change in Gas Company Takes Charge at Washington Plant
Edward Schneider and his wife arrived from New York and are expected to assume charge of the Washington Gas Company succeeding Superintendent Thomas Jo Axtell who resigned after twenty years as manager. Schneider, a son in law of Bascom Parker, is believed to bring business growth and plant improvements. Axtell will retire after twenty years in the post. exact change date remains to be determined, possibly tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schneider
City
New York
Washington Gas Company
Thomas’ Jo ‘Axtell
Sucbeseor
Schneider
Basizesa
Bascom Parker
T. J. Axtell
Investigation into John Masten Conduct in Longpeter
The president ordered an inquiry into John Masten of Longpeter Indiana. Post Office inspectors review time clock papers. enough evidence to raise suspicion but no proof of dishonesty yet. Public sentiment suggests Masten faced questions amid ongoing scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
John M. Master
Longpeter
Indi
Post Office
Masten
Portland agent cleared of bribery charges in Bristow probe
The charges against Akger of Portland, an agent of the Deyne Company, will be acquitted. The Bristow investigation found grounds for suspicion but no proof of bribery, noting Masten’s 22 years of upright service and a lack of positive proof of dishonesty despite suspicions tied to Brown and the clogs transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akger
Portland
Deyne Company
J. L. Bristow
Masten
Brown
Josiah C Palmer Reported Dying at Home
Reports from the bedside indicate Josiah C Palmer is sinking rapidly and may die soon. His children have been summoned to his home northwest of the city as he lies critically ill this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah C. Palmer
Eadh
The Great Lafayette to Perform at Spink's Opera
Manager Green announced Lafayette the magician will appear at Spink's Opera Saturday night March 25 with a 42 person company and 18 piece band. The act promises a major drawing, with a $200 house guarantee to be paid, and a show that will rank among the season's best attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Lafayette
America
Spink
Lafayette Carries & Company Ok
Washington
Hundreds to Give Up Amusements After Sermon
After Evangelist William Hues preached in Dixon on Sunday night, hundreds renounced amusements including dances and progressive card games. Society women announced plans to abandon decollete costumes. Nearly 4,000 heard the sermon and more than 3,000 others urged reform, gamblers burned paraphernalia and closed gambling halls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Dixon
Look to Your Feet for Better Dress and Comfort
Many people ignore shoes. shabby footwear spoils any outfit. Evening wear sheets are a luxury, but clean dressy shoes are affordable. Proper footgear lasts longer, stays sanitary, and keeps feet comfortable. Visit us to see day and evening shoes offered together at a combined price for two pairs.
City Light Board to be Replaced by New Directors
Democratic Big Five caucus selects Hugh McKernan William Heffernan and Henry Aikman to head the City Light Company board. The trio will join stockholders meeting next Wednesday at 730 PM to vote city shares. Three current shareholders will transfer their stock and resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh ‘McKernan
William Heffernan
Henry’ Aikman
City Light Company
Phe
Big Five
Costello
Alexander
Helphena
iAs
M. F. Burke
H. F. Vollmer
O. H. Brown
Henry Vollmer
O. H Brown
J.T. Neal
RODE HORSE TO THE JAIL AND HELD UP
Thomas Gough a Barr township farmer was arrested Monday afternoon for riding a horse on a sidewalk in the east end He pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 2 dollars and costs by Mayor Clark The horse was placed in care Meanwhile Gas Woodruff and Bertha Ross were arrested for associating and fined one dollar each Doll Ellis was fined 100 dollars for riding trains and sent to jail A tramp arrested for passing was tried before Mayor Clark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gough
Barr Township
Marahal Geyer
East End
Gough
Marahai Geyer
Clark
Woodruff
Bertha Ross
Gates
Holland
Doll Ellis
Will Borders
Fatal blow after county duel rumor swells
A man was found unconscious after a blow from Shott while returning home from a ride. He died hours later. Friends claim the hit was fatal and push for an investigation. Both families are prominent in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shott
Minister’s life work lost on the road
Rev. L. H. Sting of Larencetille, Ill, reports the loss of a manuscript for a book on the life of Christ to the American Express Co. He says much of it was drafted during spiritual inspiration and cannot be replaced. The manuscript was accepted for publication and praised by readers. The author reportedly refused a large damage payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Sting
Larencetille
Iir
American Express Co
Christ
Civine
Unusual land deed transfer blocked by county auditor
Knox county records show a deed transferring land from James Graves to James Lowe is unusual and likely flawed or forged. The property in Steele township includes parts of sections 31 and 36, owned by William Chandler, R. H. Lester, Samuel Eagle, and W. F. Newsom. The transfer may be part of a potential fraud and warrants investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Graves
Knox County
James Lowe
Waukegan
Late
Lil
William Chandler
R. H. Lester
Samuel Eagle
W. F. Newsom
Folding Bed Folds Up in Farmhouse Incident
Lee Tilman a mail carrier in Auborg county built a new farmhouse room with furniture. A folding bed collapsed on him during sleep injuring his head and scalp and bruising his limbs. He was confined to his room for days and the bed now sits in a fence corner behind his barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Tilman
Star Route
Auborg County
Tilman
Titman
Land Agent Robert Russell Appointed for Rock Island Rail
Robert Russell former county auditor has taken the agency for the Rock Island railroad to conduct emigration trips and sell land. Jef Powers traveling agent for the Rock Island appointed Russell during his visit today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Russell
Rock Island Railroad
Pnd
Jef Powers
Rock Island
Russell
Benson suit against B&O S W goes to trial in Bedford
Mrs. Benson of Linton sues the B and O S W alleging serious injuries from a collision between a Louisville to North Vernon train and a Big Four train on the 8 O S W track near Bedford. She seeks 810,000 damages with Gardiner Tharp and R N Palmer representing the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Bedford
Wilson
Linton
Louisville
North Vernon
Aba
Gardiner & Tharp
R N. Palmer
Bids Open For West End Fire Station Project
The city council sets flat bids for a new west end fire station to be received by Clerk Kiefer by 6 6 pm Saturday April 8. The frame building is estimated at about 1500 dollars and plans were drawn by E. W. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Kiefer
Charles Foster Sues for Divorce from Vivalet Foster
Charles W. Foster, a switchman, sues for divorce alleging abandonment cruel treatment and threats to kill. Married in 1901 they separated in 1904. Attorneys listed are Ogden and Toman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Foster
Switchman
Vivalet Foster
Linton
Ogden & Toman
Death Investigation Launched After Altercation at Shott's Saloon
An investigation into the death of Michael Bauerinfiend has begun after an alleged attack on Williams at Shott's saloon. Local authorities report shots were involved and are pursuing leads to determine the cause and circumstances of the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Bauerinfiend
Williams
Shott
Minstrelsy Anecdotes Highlight Columbus Manager
An anecdotal notice recounts Col. I. S. Potts in town announcing John WwW Vogel's Big City Minstrels at Bpink's Opera House. Uncle Josh the whitewash and woodysaw expert is praised as a rare judge, with Columbus pride and audience approval noted. Mrs S P Ellis and Mrs A Hor rall visit Raglesville for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. I. S. Potts
John
Vogel
Big City
Bpink
Opera House
Columbus
Und
Evers
First
Josh
Jis
Elcome
Oshi
Ali Fing
Shop and Rail Yard Transit Notes Highlight Staff Absences
Fireman Ed Hamerely and Machinist Clyde Wallace take vacations. Engineer W A Smalley also away. Foreman O M Algiers on layoff. Wil Gooldy and Asa Radspinner due back from New Orleans. Supt John Hare in city from Cincinnati on business. Sydney Bowling, ex bartender at Joe Gordon’s, in shops this morning. Bridge foreman H C B Sis returns. assistant division supervisor noted.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Axtell
THE
Fromnndiana
Council
Hugh McKernan
William Hefferman
Henry Aikman
Bare Township
Hagenl , Urett
Oshers
Thomas Nugent
Steele Township
Dorley
Louis
Harry Evans
Clarinnast
Mra
Frans Evans
D. R. Monger
W. A. Danley
Monger
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lindeman's Pharmacy
City Council
E. W. Clark
Shearain
Coats
Charles Foster
Ed Hamerely
Clyde Wallaca
Frank Landis
W. A. Smalley
O. M. Algiers
Wil Gooldy
Asa Radspinner
New Orleans
Ohn Hare
Cincinnati
Sydney
Joe Gordon
Ation
Flora
H. C. B. Sis
Epgivéer
Joe We
Pigos
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!