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Williamsport Pioneer

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Williamsport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1923

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Mrs. Elizabeth Crane Dies in Venita Oklahoma

Elizabeth Crane a native of Warren County Indiana died April 19 at the home of her daughter Mrs. J D Hughes in Venita Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Saturday at 8 from her Independence Kansas home. She was born March 27 1842 and married Horace H Crane in the 1860s. Survived by four children Charles C H O and Fred H and daughter Mrs Hughes.

Elizabeth Crane J. D. Hughes Venjta Oklahoma North Eighth Street Independence Kansas Elizabeth High Warren County Indiana Mgr Charles High Coffey County Horace H. Crane T Tme Crane Charles C Springvale H. O Fred H Elgin Hughes Venita West Nopwalla Sycamore Township Independence, Kans Eastern Star

Mrs Elizabeth Hanson longtime Williamsport resident dies

Elizabeth Hanson nee Lutes born February 17 1857 in Shawneetown Gallatin County Illinois married R P Hall April 4 1876 had two children James Edward Hall born March 20 1877 and Ethel May Hall born May 23 1885 lived in Danville Illinois moved to Williamsport Indiana in 1907 joined G A R Circle served as its president and active worker member of the Methodist church and Missionary and Aid Societies spent winter with daughter before returning to Williamsport died April 29 1923 at age 66 leaving son Edward in Williamsport and daughter Ethel May Davis of Palisades Park New Jersey burial at Highland cemetery funeral at Methodist church conducted by Rev Israel Hatton.

Elizabeth Lutes Shawneetown Gallatin County R. P. Hall James Edward Hall Ethel May Hall Danville Abel Hanson Hanson Williamsport Ind Methodist Church The Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid Society Edward Ethel May Davis Palisades Park N. J Israel Hatton Highland Cemetery

Marlatt Car Found Near Fowler After Theft

Marlatt farm Ford roadster stolen two weeks ago was found six miles north of Fowler last Thursday. A farmer saw two men abandon the car and enter a waiting larger vehicle. Engine numbers matched, sheriff connected it to Marlatt, car recovered by Benton and Warren county officers. Some believe the car was used by bandits who robbed a Lafayette filling station.

Wiliam Marlatt Marlatt Fowler Benton County Dutcher Warren County Lafayette

Fountain County agent position abolished by school board

At the Fountain County annual meeting, the board voted 8 to 6 to abolish the county agent post. Albert Hesler, the current agent, will continue in the role until the end of the fiscal year on July 1.

Fountain County Board of Education Albert Hesler

Thomas C Winks Dies After Illness in Ohio

Thomas C Winks died at his brother in law Fred Heltz home yesterday morning at age 44 after illness affecting his wife’s family. He leaves his wife and two daughters Elizabeth and Mrs Nelson Krause of Toledo QC. Funeral at the Presbyterian church at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Fletcher and Rev Israel Hatton officiating. Interment in Hillside cemetery.

Thomas C. Winks Fred Heltz Presbyterian Church Fletcher Israel Hatton Hillside Cemetery

Harry Etnire Arrested Again for Wagon Sale Theft

Harry Etnire of Fountain county was arrested again on a warrant sworn by Clarence Butt. Sheriff Dutcher took him into custody on a charge of selling a wagon without the owner’s consent and misusing the proceeds. He was arraigned before Judge Berry, bond set at 200, and he posted it. Trial slated for the latter part of the current term.

Harry Etnire Fountain County Clarence Butt Dutcher N. W. Slater West Lebanon Etnire Berry

Death of Three Year Old John Roy Black in Kram er

John Roy Black three, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Black, died at home in Kram er after scarlet fever. Two younger brothers ill, two sisters sent to relatives. Interment and funeral held Sunday afternoon at West Lebanon cemetery.

John Roy Black Earl Black Kramer West Lebanon

Death Notice for Guy Siddens Former Warren County Resident

Word reached Warren that Guy Siddens former Warren County resident was buried at Lane S Oak on April 14. He was about 50, son of the late Matthew Siddens who lived near Hedrick. Survived by widow and four children two sons Arthur near Tab and Chester in Denver and two daughters at home. Two sisters Mrs Grover Johnson Hedrick and Mrs Ora Kinney Sloan and one brother Ed Siddens Salt Vale Cal also survive.

Guy Siddens Warren County Lane S. Oak Matthew Siddens Hedrick Arthur Near Tab Chester Denver Col Grover, Johnson Ora Kinney Sloan Ed. Siddens Salt Vale Cal

The Pioneer Begins Its Ninth Volume in Williamsport

The Pioneer marks eight years since May 7, 1915, and launches into its ninth year. Founder T A Clifton later moved ownership. the paper now emphasizes modernization, fair pricing, strict stop-on-expiration subscriptions, and continual growth with strong patron support.

the Pioneer T. A. Clifton Covington Warren Republican Clifton Old Republican Warren Review Williamsport Pioneer Kingman Stay Pioneer

Charles Holtz Dies. Longtime Pence County Farmer

Charles Holtz born January 27 1860 in Williamsport Indiana died April 30 1923 at his brother's home near Pence Indiana age 63 years 3 months 3 days He was the eldest of eight children and spent his life on the Pence farm He endured cancer from October until death Funeral services were held at the Williamsport Methodist church conducted by Rev W V Hackley and Rev Israel Hatton with interment in Highland Cemetery

Charles Holtz Jacob Fredericka Holtz Williamsport Indiana Pence Ind Lena Winks Toledo Ohio George Fred Jacob Holtz Charles Valley of Sufferng W. V. Hackley Israel Hatton Highland Cemetery

Arrest Made in Boone County Rape Case

Sheriff Dutcher arrested Worrel Wrape on a rape warrant from O'Lebanon Boone county while he worked on a gravel road south of West Lebanon. The arrest occurred Wednesday around 12 30 and the Lebanon chief of police began the return trip with the prisoner by 4 00. Authorities had been seeking Wrape for some time after a Boone county girl reported the assault.

Dutcher Worrel Wrape West Lebanon O’lebanon Boone County Lebanon Boone’ County

Herman Nehrig and Family Spotted in Danville Sunday

Herman Nehrig and his family were seen in Danville on Sunday, drawing attention from residents and area watchers amid community activity.

Herman .Nehrig Danville

Clarence Butt Arrested For Theft Of Plow Double Trees

Sheriff Dutcher arrested Clarence Butt near Independence after a Warren Township Horse Thief Detective Association hunt located double trees on Butt's plow. Patrick Carr identified the items by markings. Butt claimed to have bought them from a man in Attica. He posted $200 bond and awaits trial.

Dutcher Independence Clarence Butt Medarea Butt Patrick Carr Carr Warren Township Davie Benson Mr. Carr Detective Association Attica Berry

Court Actions Quiet In Williamsport Courtroom

The Williamsport court has had a quiet week with few cases heard. The Hatton case dominates attention as lawyers debate a technical point about the estate of late Jacob Sheffer and Bond liability in the Attorney General suit. Dale Stansbury represents the state and offers a strong argument. a ruling is unlikely for a day or two as the judge weighs the legal issue.

Temple of Justice Williamsport Hatton Jacob Sheffer

Early Morning Fire Ends With Minor Damage to Home

A grease spark in John Moore’s kitchen ignited old rags above the stove causing a blaze in a back of Warren County Bank area home. Moore’s hands were burned and Cecil Odle saved his vest from catching fire as he acted quickly.

John Moore Warren County Mr. Moore John Cecil Odle

Dog Causes Man's Leg To Be Broken Tuesday

Charles Horn of near Tab was injured when his dog ran into him while he worked, breaking his right leg above the knee. He was taken to Home hospital at Lafayette on Wednesday and endured the trip, with no update on whether the bone was set. Horn previously broke his left leg six years ago after a fall from a hay mow.

Charles Horn Tab Mr. Horn Lafayette

Keep Cool This Summer Oil Stoves Broadie and Anderson

Readers are urged to prepare for hot weather with oil stoves promoted by Broadie and Anderson offering practical cooling and cooking solutions for the season.

Broadie & Anderson

Preachers Hold Summer Discussion at Williamsport Meeting

The Fountain Warren Ministerial Association gathered at the M. E. Church in Williamsport Tuesday with Rev. John J. Wilson presiding. Topics covered summer church activities, Vacation Bible School, and ways to boost attendance, ending after a full afternoon session and a park outing planned for Attica in June.

Fountain-Warren Ministerial Association M. E Williamsport John J. Wilson Attica Probstyl Warren Hotel McGaughey Veedersbureg B. J. Winger Elmer Smith Mr. Smith

Forger Nabbed After Check Forgery At Tab Bank

Sheriff Dutcher arrested James Hoaps of anville in Tab yesterday afternoon for check forging. He cashed a $7.00 Waller Allison signature check at Citizens Bank and fled toward a Jewell’s store before bank staff intervened. Cashier Jesse Marriott alerted authorities, Hoaps was stopped at the station, forced to repay the $7, and jailed.

Dutcher Tab James Hoaps Ofanville Hoaps Citizens Bank Jewell Jesse Marriott Hoops Waller -Allison Murricit Mr. Allison Allison Sheriff Dutcher Mr. Jewell

State Board Grants Unrestricted Graduation Commission

The high school received the commission from the State Board of Education on Wednesday. This ensures certificates of graduation will be issued at the upcoming commencement exercises with no restrictions or questions raised.

State Board of Education

Porter Named Administrator of Mrs Gemmer Estate

Dr George Ss Porter is appointed administrator of the estate of the late Mrs Minerva Gemmer. The order names Porter as administrator with duties to settle debts and distribute remaining assets under probate law.

George Ss. Porter Minerva. Gemmer

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H. H. Crane Elizabeth Hanson
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