The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-01-19
UP AND DOWN IN
INDIANA
RAID BLIND TIGER.


made in Goshen more than year ago.
Annie Fausch, proprietor of the tiger
paid fine of 1926. Last night a Jury
found James Johnson of Marion, Ind
guilty of running poker game and
he was sent to jail for fifty-two days
PREACHER SELLS PAPER.
The Rev. F. Wilson Kaler of Ander-
sonville, south of Rushville, has sold
his paper. The -Four County Herald
said to be the only newspaper in the
United states published on a rural
route, and will devote all of his time
to the ministry. The Rev. Mr.. Kaler
has held an unique position in this Sec
ton of the state for number of years
many editors exchanging papers with
page weekly.
SENTENCE CHICKEN THIEVES.
Prison sentence was pronounced or
three chicken thieves by Judge Sturgis
in the Circuit Court at Hartford last
evening. The prisoners, members of ar
alleged robber band. which had beer
operating in this and surrounding coun-
ties for several years are Tom and
Wesley Gilland, brothers, and Raymond
Lyle. all young farmers. the first and
last named being men of family.
TO DISBAR ATTORNEYS.
Following a move to purge the ST
Joseph County Bar Association of un-
desirable members steps have been TAX
en- to bring about the disbarment OF
three South Bend attorneys who have
been arrested within the last few
months. The men who will probably
be called upon to face serious charges
are Roy Shenahan. sentenced yester-
day to the Michigan city prison; Ralph
B. Burton, charged with criminal as
sault and John S. Buczkowski The
latter two are now under Indictment in
the Circuit Court, Buczkowski for OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses.
CALI MURDER WITNESSES.
Subpenas were issued In Anderson
by Prosecutor Shuman for state wit
nesses who are wanted in the trial OF
Frank Ricketts,, charged with killing
his wife. Ida, and Nettie Brftton on
Thanksgiving day The prisoner is un-
der a grand jury Indictment and his
trial is set for jan "a.
TO RECEIVE GRESHAM'S SWORD.
President william Lowe Bryan of In
diana University at Bloomington is
formal public reception of the sword
of the late Gen. Walter O. Gresham,
which is being presented to the uni
versity by the Gresham family of Chi
cago, President Bryan announces tina,
Gen. Frederick Dent Grant of New
York. commando of the Department of
the East, and son OF former President
U. s. Grant, will be present and will
he
CLERK DESERTS WIFE.
Henry Blankenship. clerk in the Mar
tinsville postofice. left this city Sunday
morning, telling his wife that he was
going to Paragon, where his parents
live. Monday Mrs. Blankenship re-
ceived a letter from him, mailed in In
dianapolis Sunday evening, in which he
stated that he would not return, but
would write her later.
EXAMINE AxTELL's BOOKS.
Harry A. Axtell, Bloomington city
treasurer from 104 to 1909, was found
short by field examiners from the State
Board of Accounts $6,5610, according
to a report made public yesterday.
About half of the total shortage. il is
alleged. was included in difference be-
tween amounts received warrants
and the corresponding amounts charg
ed against himself on the city cash
book. The other half. it is asserted by
the examiners, was actual cash
shortage at the close of Mr. Axtelrs
term OF office.
LOVE ROMANCE ENDS.
Alleging that after six months of
married life the romance of love be-
tween herself and DR.. W. n Harrison,
of Kokomo, As years old. had ended in
disappointment, Mrs. Bertha Wilson
Harrison 25 years old. was yesterday
afternoon granted divorce within
few minutes after the filing of her
complaint.
TEST MAIL CATCHER.
Under supervision of Vandalia rail-
road officers the Pomeroy mail-catcn-
ing device invented by George Pomeroy
of Logansport was given official test
ia Adamsboro. a Vandalia station ten
miles north of Logansport yesterday.
An engine and three coaches loaded with
railroad officials ran to Adamsboro,
where the device had been erected. anu
in all twelve trials were made.
WOULD ELECT BOARD.
Members OF the General Assembly
from Vigo county received word from
Terre Haute late yesterday that friends
of the proposed amendment of the Beal
law. providing for the selection of
school trustees by popular vote. had
chartered a special train and would
come to the capital city 500 strong next |
A special train of FIVE cars
has been chartered, the cost to be paid
by popular subscription.
TAKE UP TRACK ELEVATION.
Mayor Shank yesterday notified city
officials and individuals interested in
track elevation questions to meet with
the Committees on Affairs of the City
of Indianapolis of both Houses of the
Legislature to discuss track elevation
for Indianapolis, but chair
en- of the two committees said no such
were made.