Death of Hon. Americus C Daily prominent Boone County figure
Former Auditor of State Hon. Americus C Daily died Tuesday night at his Washington and West Streets home after a year of declining health due to diabetes. Born March 10, 1835 in New Carlisle Ohio, Daily rose as a leading Boone County citizen and wealthy resident, with an education from Linden Hill Academy under educator A M D D Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Daily
Boone County
Washington and
West Streets
Linden Hill Academy
Thomas Harrison
Ohio
Western Christian Advocate
Moore's Hill College
Daily
Harrison
New Boss and Visitors Spur Local Social Roundup
Claire Sperry returned home after a two week visit in Indianapolis. Grace Jennings of Darlington called on friends here. Several residents such as Wayne Shelton John Powell and Forest Graves witnessed a sporting match in Indianapolis. Allen Johnson Crawfordsville and Marion Loup of Chicago visited relatives here. Bessie Micheltree went to Covington for a few days. Mrs James Dayton and her son from Zionsville visited John McVey and wife. Wilse Tipton and family visited Indianapolis relatives Friday and Saturday. James Dayton and son returned to Zionsville after visiting. Lee Morris and family returned to Lebanon after acting with relatives. George Baber planted corn Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Sperry
Indianapolis
Grace Jennings
Darlington
Wayne Shelton
John Powell
Forest Graves
Allen Johnson
Crawfordsville
Marion Loup
Chicago
Lizabeth
Bessie Micheltree
Covington
James Dayton
Zionsville
John McVey
Wilse Tipton
Lee Morris
Lebanon
Rela Bear
James
Emmert FamilyVisits and Local Gatherings Reported
Mrs Ora Emmert and son Thomas and Carrie Emmert visited John Thomas from Thursday to Sunday. Roy Nicely and wife spent Sunday at Gen Babers. Mrs Chas Emmert of Jamestown stayed with Richard Emmert Monday. Mrs James Nicely recovering. Lena Abbart and Merle Nicely attended Advance meeting Sunday. Mrs Walk Smith and others visited Mrs Joe Sutton Sunday. Chas Owens spent Sunday at home and returned to Attica Monday. J M Nicely and wifewent to Indianapolis Monday.
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Ora Emmert
Thomas
Carrie Emmert
John Thomas
Roy Nicely
Gen. Babers
Chas. Emmert
Jamestown
Richard Emmerts
James Nicely
Lena Abbart
Merle Nicely
Chas. Owens
Attica
J.M. Nicely
Indianapolis
Round About Local Notes Involving Meadows And Nicely Families
D O Meadows and family visited Charles Anderson and family Saturday night. John and Ora Nicely replanted 30 acres of corn for Frank Riner Wednesday. Mrs Otis Coons was very sick the first of the week. Fletch Whorley remodeled the old Nicely school building and fenced it. Farmers graded gravel roads. John Nicely helps Mackea with a new fish pond. M Lucas and family visited Frank Rout ki and family. Bert Ferguson and James Golli day traded horses. Ferguson traded the horse for a cow. Mamie Sheets and Effie Willett visited Vernie Nicely. Robt Summers and wife from near New Market visited Jas Nicelys. Roy Lucas will preach at New Ross Sunday night. Thomas Riner reroofed his house Monday. A E Brosher and wife at county seat Monday. M J Riner on business trip to Putnam County Monday. Walter Nicely, with a broken leg, is getting along nicely. W P Ray marketed hogs at Advance Monday.
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Fletch Whorley
Nicely
John Nicely
Mackea
M. Lucas
Soviey
Frank Rout Ki
Roy Lucas
New Ross
Thomas Riiner
A.E. Brosher
M. J. Riner
Putnam County
Walter Nicely
W. P. Ray
A Fair Exchange Ends in a Well Metered Swap
Ed Burns and Tim Smith marry twin sisters then face a years long harmonious life until a teasing remark about the sisters prompts a bold swap of wives. Both couples secretly exchange spouses, and the men pretend nothing unusual has occurred as the scheme unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Burns
Tim Smith
Wives Swapped and Hidden Truths In Small Town Tale
A humorous tale recounts Ed and Tim swapping wives after a year of marital strain. The sisters Jenny and Mary benefit from the arrangement as the men pursue peace, while the wives endure unhappiness. The twist reveals both couples misperceive partners, leading to comic self discovery.
Devoted Student Earns High Regard and Support
A student shown strong intellect and vigor across studies. He demonstrated increasing industry and perseverance, impeccable morals, obedience to regulations, kindness to peers, and universal popularity among classmates. His parents aided his education and he cooperated diligently with them in their shared effort.
Odd Fellows Elect Officers for Six Months
The local Odd Fellows lodge held a Tuesday night election to choose officers for the next six months. Robertes Dean was named Noble Grand, James E. Ashwell Vice Grand, and C. M. Forbes Secretary.
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Order of Odd Fellows
Robertes Dean Noble
James E. Ashwell
C. M. Forbes
Visits at Anderson and local industry activity
John Thompson visited Anderson on Tuesday May 25 and stayed a few days with his ill brother D C Thompson. Mills and factories are running full time employing two sets of hands. The canning factory covers about a quarter acre with pea hullers installed. The company has 2140 acres of vegetables 700 acres peas 700 acres corn and 750 acres potatoes. During canning season 600 women work. Peas are in bloom and work on them will begin by June 16.
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John Thompson
Anderson
D.C. Thompson
Thompson
Raid on Powell barn ends in fines for seven gamblers
On Saturday near noon Offilia Hedge and four men raided an old barn in George Powell's pasture east of the C I Railroad and captured seven men gambling. They were brought before Squire Peterson who fined each 50 cents. All paid the fines into the local treasury.
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New Ross
Marshall
George Powell
C. I
Squire Peterson
Crawfordville
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Visitors Across Town
Real B. F. Jones appears in this column noting various residents and visitors. Rosa Swindler, Mrs. Sam Ailes, Mrs. J. W. Waters, Lora Smith, and others are listed as visiting or staying in Lebanon or nearby towns. Several residents travel for treatment, relatives, or to visit, including clusters around Crawfordsville Ladoga and Indianapolis.
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Rosa Swindler
Lebanon
Sam Ailes
Eight graduates shine from a country school this year
The Wara school furnishes eight graduates this year from a country school. Fern Oxley stays with Walter Christer this summer. Dan Ryan visited Lebanon while Ora Tolley's horse wandered and was found near Thorntown. Oats crop improves after late rains as James Swindler visits Lebanon.
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Wara
Ora Tolley
Thorntown
James Swindler
Lebanon
Local Residents Play Week of Social Activity in Bushtown
Abp Shelly and Otis visited Lebanon on Monday while Toi Walker and George Sparks marketed bogs. Conner traveled to Indianapolis to see Teddy. Jel Whiteman and family joined Bruce Whiteman and wives at New Ross Sunday. Foster from near Ladoga shopped in the neighborhood last week. Pie Coons is improving. New Seeger residents Whitely and James Walker hauled supplies. Ethel Burris and her mother with Mrs. Bruce Burris shared a Sunday dinner with Mrs. Garfield Burris. Esther Sparks visited Sunday with James Walter and wife.
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Abp Shelly
Otis
Lebanon
Moday
Toi Walker
George Sparks
Ching. Conner
Indianapolis
Teddy
Jel Whiteman
Bruce Whiteman
New Ross
Mt Foster
Ladoga
James Walker
Ethel Burris
Bruce Burris
Garfield Burris
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