Protest over Jackson Township taxation and council spending
The Jackson Township protests critique a 40 percent tax hike on farming and 20 percent on household goods. They condemn council expenditures including $1,200 for a bridge and $500 to the Boone County Fair Association. The writer urges fiscal restraint, praises J. B. Beaver for economy, and calls for cleaner local government in the coming fall elections.
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Patriot
Jackson
Boone County Fair Association
Rotton
County Council
Fair Association
J. B. Beaver
Lebanon
Fire Sweeps Chicken House On William Broshar Farm
A large chicken house on William Broshar's farm east of town burned Monday night along with several chickens. The blaze started from a trash pile Mrs. Broshar had been burning and failed to extinguish. The barn nearby was saved only by quick discovery.
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William Broshar
Stomach rest with Kodol helps digestion
An advertisement notes that a sick stomach needs relief and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests your food to rest and restore the stomach. It claims you cannot feel well with a disordered stomach and urges trying Kodol, sold by Joseph Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bros
Wanted district managers post signs and distribute samples
Help wanted advertisement from Ideal Shear Co. seeking district managers to post signs advertise and distribute samples in Chicago. Pays 18 dollars per week plus 3 dollars daily expenses. State age and present occupation. Address 89 Randolph St. Chicago.
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Ideal Shear Co
Randolph St
Chicago
Thorntown Horse Show Promises Hope for Town
The Lebanon Patriot reports Thorntown advertised a horse show but failed to deliver. The piece notes indignities toward a local figure, promising a redesigned event with better planning and a chance to earn public goodwill. The writer mockingly suggests a future parade with a half carved stick and free lemonade passes.
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Rayinesite
Supreme Court ruling on cities and towns act debated
The Supreme Court says the cities and towns act does not repeal all prior city laws. It notes vacancies and council elections, and that a tie vote does not create a vacancy. The ruling references Delphi tied vote and overholding of old councilmembers until a special election.
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Supreme Court
Codification Commission
Mec Tase
Delphi
Auto Buster in Central Indiana Spars With Rinehart Cab
The Waveland Independent reports a collision at a crossing when Rey Emanuel of Anderson insisted on crossing as Wilder Rinehart drove through. Emanuel walked away unharmed, though his auto was wrecked and he plans to sue.
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Waveland Independent
Indiana
Wilder Rinehart
Rey Emanuel
Anderson
Rinehart
Exemption Law Rule Backed by Board of Review
The Board of Review decided additions to the mortgage exemption law. Heirs to an estate would receive $700 exemption when the mortgage size and assessment warrant the claim. When two or more parties own real estate, each owner is entitled to a full $700 exemption if filed for, whether filed jointly or separately. Le’a Loun Reporter.
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Board of Review
Early Risers laxative pills touted nationwide
Thousands annually will bear witness to the efficiency of Early Risers. These pleasant reliable pills have long borne a reputation second to none as a laxative and cathartic. They are as staple as bread in millions of homes. Pleasant but effective. Will promptly relieve constipation without griping. Sold by Joseph Bros.
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Joseph Bros
Black Pet Pace Record at Lebanon Fair Grounds
Black Pet, the Lebanon pacing mare in training at the State fair grounds, ran a mile last Saturday in 2 10 on a slow track with ease. She showed superb form and could have gone faster, observers say it was the fastest mile this season on the grounds.
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Lebanon
State Fair Grounds
Bantam hen aids chicks with bread and water feeding
The Jamestown Press notes Hull Roberts’ bantam hen that tends her brood with remarkable care. The hen climbs to a table to eat bread and shares it with the chicks, then drinks from a well trough to nourish them, leading Hull to speculate she may be part Robin.
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Jamestown Press
Hull Roberts
Hull
Miss Proctor Will Teach Again In County School
Miss Gertrude Proctor received a twenty four month license at the last teachers examination and has taught nine consecutive terms in the Advance schools. She is employed for the coming year and regarded as a progressive teacher by patrons and pupils.
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Gertrude Proctor
Miss Proctor
Thorntown Argus. Enterprise
J. C. & W. to Build Traction Line to Crawfordsville
The article from the Ladoga Leader reports that the J. C. & W. traction line from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville is under construction with track laying starting next month. Power house will be at Sugar Creek near Crawfordsville and the line will reach the Industrial School for Girls, passing Clermont, Brownsburg, Pittsboro, Raintown, Litton, Jamestown, New Ross, Mace, and Crawfordsville.
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Indianapoli
Nipmuck Tribe election set for June 29
Notice to members of Nipmuck Tribe No 141 Imp’d O R M announces a special election of Representatives to the Great Council for Friday night June 29. All brothers are urged to attend. This will also be due night. James Percy C of W Cuas E McCuarne C of R.
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Nipmuck
Great Council
James Percy
W. Cuas
E. McCuarne
Pavey Wins $600 Damages for Street Car Wreck Injuries
F M Pavey an old Lebanon soldier injured last May in a street car wreck near the Old Soldiers Home Lafayette has received $600 damages. He suffered two broken ribs and other injuries.
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F.M. Pavey
Lebanon
Lafayette
Firm name unchanged Whitecotton & Carter solicitation
Notice states Whitecotton & Carter remains the firm and asks customers and ladies for continued patronage. It denies any change of ownership and reiterates the firm’s name.
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Whitecotton & Carter
Whitecotton and Canter
Methodist Episcopal Church Singing Friday Night
Attendance Sunday was 51 with a 45 cent collection. Regular services Sunday morning with Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11 by Pastor Rev Hall. Rev Tillotson of Lebanon will preach at 2 30 and perform the baptism ordinance.
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Hall
Tillotson
Lebanon
Sunday School and Meeting Plans For Local Churches
S. S. attendance last Sunday was 72. C. E. leaders for next Thursday night will be Cordelia Caldwell and Rev. Noman McClaine. Sunday school next Sunday at 2 o clock due to Methodist services. Missionary Society meets fourth Saturday at 2. Tent meeting planned for late September with more details to follow. Jefferson township union Sunday school convention at Dover Christian church Sunday afternoon. Arrangement Day Sunday with harness updates. School begins 9 45 to prep for term. Official board reported, next board meeting Friday night June 29. members urged to attend as several features will be discussed.
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C. E
Cordelia Caldwell
Noman McClaine
Methodist Church
The
Missionary Society
S. S
Jefferson Township
Christian Church
Dover
Alamo Bard Seeks Prizes in New Bedford Contest
James Buchanan Elmore of Ripley enters two poems in a New Bedford Grand Army post prize contest offering $100 for best poems on Liberty and The Army Post. He hopes one poem will win and plans to read them at a fall G A R ceremony. The poet believes Army Post suits as a hymn substitute.
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James Buchanan Elmore
Alamo
Grand Army Post
New Bedford
Mass
America
Indianapolis News
Grays overwhelm Browns 18 to 4 on Browns ground
The Grays defeated the Jamestown Browns 18 to 4 on the Browns field Sunday. Palmer started for the Browns but left after the first inning as did three others. Thompson held the Browns to four hits and fanned eleven. The Grays scored eight runs in the first and added ten more across the remaining innings.
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Grays
Jamestown Browns
Palmer
Browns
Thompson
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J. R. Sullivan
Jackson Township
Thorntown
Black Pet
Chas. Oswald
Rensemaersville
Seth Burch
Methodist Episcopal
Shiloh Christian
North Christian
Jamestews Browns
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