Swartz Charged With Serious Sodomy Crime In Indiana City
William Swartz, a fifty something bachelor, was arrested last Thursday on a serious sodomy charge after Prosecutor Carl Mehaffey gathered evidence from several boys. If convicted, he faces two to fourteen years in Michigan City penitentiary and fines up to $1900. Trial date set for March 16 amid public interest. Nearby family celebrations marked Mrs Nancy Farmer’s 72nd birthday with a large turnout and festive meal despite sickness limiting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Swartz
Fred Corbin
Carl Mehaffey
Swartz
Michigan City
Thas
Mehaffey
Isherwood Seeks Democratic Nomination for Congress
Laf ayette resident Rheno H. Isherwood is a Democratic contender for the Tenth Congressional District nomination. The letter argues he is a true Democrat devoted to equal rights, well versed in congressional needs, especially labor, and would reliably represent the district if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheno H. Isherwood
Lafayette
Tenth
Isherwood
Washington
Appendicitis Operation Scheduled for Mrs Smith
Mrs Harry Smith formerly Elva Farmer of the city was taken to Home hospital Lafayette for an appendicitis operation set for 8:60 oclock Monday morning. Dr Thompson to perform the surgery. Ill health for four to five weeks led to the decision, friends regret the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Elva Farmer
Charles Farmer
Lafayette
Thompson
Attica Woman Visits Relatives in City
Mrs. E. D. Purviance of Attica visited relatives in the city on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Purviance
Attica
King Sentence Suspended For Assault Case
Henry King, confined since January, was tried for assault and battery with intent after intoxicated Christmas celebration. He pleaded guilty, fined one dollar and costs, six months at the Penal Farm, suspended if he stays sober and supports his ten-member family. His wife did not appear as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
King
Hubby
Covington
McFerren
Berry
Indiana Trials Primary Ballot System Introduced
Indiana conducts its first ever primary election next Tuesday using Australian ballot rules. Voters choose first and second preferences by marking columns, with color coded ballots for Democrats Republicans and Progressives. The article explains voting order, multiple nominations, and how second choice tallies are counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Saint Officers
Mrs Hickman Undergoes Operation in Danville
Mrs. C. E. Hickman of Walnut Grove underwent an operation at St. Elizabeth hospital in Danville Illinois on Wednesday. At the last report she was getting along nicely and this will be good news to her many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hickman
Walnut Grove
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Danville
Ill
Unusual Eight Grandparents Claim for Two New Babies
The newspaper notes two newborns with eight living grandparents each. Mary Ellen Rozell of near Winthrop shows five grandmothers and three grandfathers across Rozell Kerr Cade and Marvin lines. William Woodhall of Woodstock, Illinois also shares eight grandparents, though full names are not listed.
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Independence
Mary Ellen
Chester Rozell
Near
Winthrop
C. W. Rozell
Harrison Hickman
J. W. Kerr
Sarah J. Cade
Kerr
A.J. Marvin
Mr. Kerr
William Jr
William Woodhall
Woodstock, Ill
Williamsport Sets Up City Library In Clerk’s Office
Williamsport gains a public library soon with books from the state library now shelved. A recent book shower added many volumes showing local interest. Miss Mabel Claypool chosen as librarian. high school students shelved volumes while awaiting state librarian to organize the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Withamsport
Library Board
Mabel Claypool
Death near Winthrop claims 12 year old Alice Baker
Miss Alice Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Baker of near Winthrop died at 4:05 pm Wednesday after a long typhoid illness. She was a beloved girl with many friends and mourned by her parents. Funeral services will be held today.
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Alice Baker
Charles Baker
Winthrop
Alice
Death of Elisha Brown Gead from grief and grip
Elisha Brown Gead an aged Warren county farmer died Friday night at Lakeview hospital Danville after being taken there January 20 the day his wife was buried Death was caused by grip and complications partly from grief He resided in Mound township for 20 years Survived by three sons Edward of State Line Henry a Danville justice of the peace and Samuel M Brown a Cleveland railway agent Funeral Sunday at Benson Chapel burial in Mound cemetery
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Elisha Brown
Covington
Warren County
Lakeview Hospital
Danville
Mound Township
Edward Brown
State Line
Henry Brown
Ill
Samuel M. Brown
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Cleveland
Ohio
Benson Chapel
Mound Cemetery
Love in a Hurry Ends in City Clerk Marriage
Alfred E. Brush 28 a Detroit contractor and Isabel G. Nestiesode 22 of Chicago married in the County Clerk's office with Rev. P. T. Martin presiding. The brief romance began after meeting at Indiana Mineral Springs where both were staying. Brush plans to reside in Detroit.
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Alfred E. Brush
Detroit
Mich
Isabel G. Nestiesode
Chicago
P. T. Martin
Indiana Mineral Springs
A Case of Smallpox Strikes Attica Family
Dr. A M Sulivan called to the home of Charley Farmer in Attica finds a well developed smallpox case. Charley had been sick for weeks mistaken for grippe. The family is quarantined and Dick Dee, who has had the disease, stays to help care for Charley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sulivan
Attica
Charles Farmer
Charley
Dr. Sullivan
Dick Dee
Farmers
Karst Purchases Interest in Attica Pool Hall
Henry Karst, four years with International Harvester Co, bought a half interest in the Will Collins pool and billiard room at Attica and took possession last Wednesday. He plans to move his family to Attica as soon as a suitable house is found. local friends regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Karst
International Harvester Co
Will Collins
Attica
Karst
Billings Transacts Business in Attica Monday
H. D. Billings conducted business in Attica on Monday, engaging in formal dealings as recorded in local commerce activity.
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H. D. Billings
Attica
Ballot Confusion Explains First and Second Choices
A reader explains how voting for three first choices and three second choices is counted. The example shows C B H as first choices and A B F as second choices, with misalignment clarified for each candidate’s ranking.
Pioneer Woman Passes On
Catherine Davis Ferguson died February 25 1916 in Monticello Indiana aged 75 years 5 months and 23 days. She was born Sept 2 150 in Monticello and married Howell Ferguson after the Civil War. Her survivors include a son-in-law Abner Butt and grandchildren Carrie Albert Gladys Dewey Golda Clarence. Funeral service Monday at 2 pm at the M E church with Rev E L Butler and Rev A G Leazenby officiating and interment at Highland Cemetery.
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Catherine Davis Ferguson
Sarah
Jacob Davis
Monticello
Ind
Howell Ferguson
Union
Alvin Flord
Jennie Butt
Abner Butt
Methodist Church
GA. R. Circle
Rebekah Lodge
Elizabeth Huffman
Idaville
Lewis A. Davis
Buffalo, Ind
Mary Colvin
Veedersburg
Carrie
Albert
Gladys
Dewey
Golda
Clarence
M. E. Church
E. L. Butler
A. G. Leazenby
G. A. R. Circle
Highland Cemetery
Appreciation for condolences on mother's passing
Abner Butt and family express thanks for sympathy during the illness and death of Mrs. Catherine Ferguson. They thank Rev. Butler and Rev. A G Leazenby for condolences and assistance, the undertakers, and the Ladies Circle and Rebekah lodge for floral offerings.
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Catherine Ferguson
Butler
A. G. Leazenby
Rebekah Lodge
Abner Butt
Leap Year Baby Born Near Indep Endence
A Leap Year baby girl was born Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Benson Jr. near Indep endence. Both mother and child are doing fine. She will celebrate her first birthday only every four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Benson Jr
Independence
Babe
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Nancvy Farmer
William Flint
John Farmer
Roy Farmer
Pine Village
Briggs
Flint
Congress
Sylvia Fewell
Albert Fewell
May Miller
Joseph Miller
Viola Martin
Ralph Martin
West Lebanon
Johanna Larm Bead
Johanna Larm
Oscar W. Larm
Pine Township
Rainsville
Larm
Sweden
America
Boswell
Kors
Elisha Brown Gead
SEN
AVPOR
Pena
F. A
Poe
Caroline Ferguson
Alva Collyer
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