Nine Men Vying for Warren County Office Sparks Deadlock
A large slate of candidates for county roles stirs anticipation before the March convention. F B Ogborn and Will Nail are among contenders for clerk and postmaster, with eight others eyeing highway superintendent, while internal division among commissioners fuels speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
F. B. Ogborn
Will Cowgill
Will Nail
Marshfield
Ledger-Press
John van Reed
Board of Commissioners
Robi. Butler
Dale Warrick
Judyville
Annie W. Alexander
Pine Township
Will McAdams
Independence
John James
Warren Township
Frank Waymire
Ora Thomason
Pine Village
Armstrong Evans
Jordan Township
Max McCullough
State Board of Accounts
Vagabond Umbrella Mender Sets Fire To Clothes At City Lockup
A delirious suspect at the city lock-up pulled a stunt by burning his clothing while in custody. He struck Marshal Beamer, was restrained, and later fled in the night with the help of a new outfit supplied by local officials. He left town the next morning under guard.
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Marshal Beamer
Scott Carney
Scotty
Haller
Attica High School Debaters Tackle Initiative and Referendum
The junior and senior classes meet Friday December 19 to argue whether the Initiative and Referendum should join the Indiana Constitution. Seniors Gladys Greenman Elizabeth Oakley Thomas Hatton support the proposition with Lemma Thompson as alternative. Velma Light Frederick Connell Park Campbell oppose with Genevieve Lemper as alternative. The debate tops the last school-day before Christmas with broader holiday programs in lower grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica High School
Indiana
Gladys Greenman
Elizabeth Oakley
Thomas Hatton
Lemma Thompson
Velma Light
Frederick Connell
Park Campbell
Genevieve Lemper
Poison Gas Narrowly Claims Independence Family
Frank May and his mother escaped death from coal gas at their Independence home when a clogged baseburner released monoxide into their bedrooms last week. Otto May forced entry, rescued Frank, and alerted help. the grandmother remained unconscious for hours but is recovering with others.
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Frank May
Independence
Otto May
McNett and Johnson Wed in Danville
Harry A. Johnson and Miss Billa M. McNett, Warren county residents, were married in Danville on Wednesday. The bride, Jasper McNett’s eldest daughter, has helped her father at home. The groom, son of August Johnson, worked on the Covey farm and now lives in Lafayette. Both are well known and receive best wishes for a happy life.
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Harry A. Johnson
Billa M. McNett
Warren County
Danville
Jasper McNett
August Johnson
Covey
Lafayette
McNett
Mary
Funk returns to city after appendicitis operation
Jesse E. Funk trustee of Davia township arrived in the city on Friday marking his first appearance since undergoing an appendicitis operation in Lafayette hospital.
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Jesse E. Funk
Davia Township
Lafayette
Two Clay Plants Close Halting 200 Jobs in Hub Town
The Wabash Clay Co. and Veedersburg Brick Co. near Veedersburg shut down indefinitely due to weak demand, putting about 200 men out of work. Attica’s Poston Oriental plant plans to operate with 65 workers through winter, storing output for summer, while denying rumors of a superintendent resignation.
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Wabash Clay Co
Veedersburg Brick Co
Veedersburg
Wabash
Poston-Oriental
Attica
Joe Nussel
Poston
Danville
New Bible Study System Planned by Sunday School Board
The Methodist church Sunday school board will reorganize classes and install a graded Bible study system starting the first of the year. The new method follows secular education practices, offers textbooks and detailed lesson plans, and will span from primary to adult levels. Omar C. DeSelme, elected superintendent, leads the initiative with teaching staff eagerly adopting the change.
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Sunday School Board
The
Methodist Church
International Association
Omar C. DeSelme
Metropolitan sale in Attica sells 87 suits in one day
The Metropolitan’s special sale in Attica last Saturday proved highly successful with eighty seven suits sold. Globe Tailoring Co praised the event via a congratulatory message, noting it was the second largest sale among its agencies in three days’ orders, while some buyers were declined due to first-class credit requirements.
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Attica
Globe Tailoring Co
Metropolitan
Twiss
Messrs
Twisa and
Robinson
Lonberger Forty Year Anniversary Surprise
Mr and Mrs Isaac Lonberger of Roberts were honored Tuesday evening with a surprise party for their 40th wedding anniversary. Relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs John Potts and children of Roberts, Mrs Maude Miller and daughter, Mr and Mrs Lon Taylor of Odell, Mr and Mrs George Thompson and son Ralph near Lafayette, and Mr and Mrs Cooper and daughter of Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Lonberger
Roberts
John Potts
Maude Miller
Jones
Lon Taylor
Odell
George Thomplson
Ralph
Lafayette
Cooper
Anderson
Surprised Uncle Cyrus Celebrates Sixth Birthday
Friday evening neighbors gathered for the birthday surprise of Cyrus Brown on his sixth birthday. After returning home from supper the group surprised him in darkness, causing playful chaffing about a curtain lecture to his wife. A corn weight guessing contest crowned Brown the winner and T N Lief the booby prize.
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Cyrus Brown
Mrs. Brown
Altho
Mr. Brown
T. N. Lief
Attica Man Heads the List in Piano Agency Race
J. A. Coffing, local Hallett & Base piano agent, leads Indiana’s sixty five agencies in sales. By December 1 he sold 33 pianos and aims for 36 by year end. The top agency gains a substantial discount on next year’s purchases.
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J. A. Coffing
Hallett & Base
Loca
Indiana
Tardy Recognition in Congress for Dr. E. T. Spottswood Medal
Senator Kern introduces a resolution in Congress to award a gold medal to Dr. E. T. Spottswood of Terre Haute. A surgeon in the 71st Indiana, he carried a hospital flag at Richmond Kentucky under fire to shield the field hospital and the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Congress
E. T. Spottswood
Terre Haute
B.S
E.E. Orr
Indiana
Richmond
The Spirit of Christmas Giving and True Gift Meaning
The text urges cheerful noncommercial gift giving at Christmas and cautions against reciprocity. It proposes giving to the poor, hospitals, or charities as an experiment to see the impact, suggesting adults redirect gifts to the needy or vulnerable rather than friends.
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Charity Bureau
Will of John S Anderson Set Aside by Judge
Judge Berry in Warren Circuit Court nullified the late John S Anderson will. Illness and stomach cancer defendant claimed his mind altered by pain and sedatives. Heirs praised for restraint as administrator avoided needless litigation. Estate valued around 35000 dollars with 5000 dollars to each heir.
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Berry
Warren Circuit
John S. Anderson
Warren Circuit Court
DeLaney
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Milford
Martin Munson
Lewis
Will
Walter Anderson
Photographs of Scott Country on display at library
A public library show features photos from Scott country created by Charles S. Olcott who traveled Scotland England and Wales to capture real scenes from Sir Walter Scott novels. The collection sparked the book The Country of Sir Walter Scott and accompanies new editions now at libraries. Olcott notes Scott's rock at Gilsland near the border has worn smooth from lovers visiting.
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Walter Scott
State Library Commission
Indiana
Charles S. Olcott
Olcott
Scotland
Houghton, Mifflin Company
Scott
England
Wales
Sir Walter Scott
Walter
Gilsland
Scottish
Courts Adjourn for 1913 Term in Warren and Fountain
Warren and Fountain circuit courts conclude 1913 work and adjourn to January 5 for the new term. Judge Schoonover has disposed of about 100 civil cases with 200 remaining. Fifteen new cases filed Thursday as Clerk Sanders notes a roughly 30 percent rise in Fountain court activity.
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Warren
Fountain Circuit
Schoonover
Sanders
Fountain Court
Stock Breeders to Meet at Purdue in January 1914
The ninth annual Indiana Life Stock Breeders association meeting will be January 15 at Purdue University Lafayette in the live stock judging pavilion. Also that week the Indiana Sheep Breeders and Feeders association meets January 13 with Prof. W C Coffey of Illinois delivering the principal address and demonstrations by Prof. Allen and Miss Roberta McNeil. Breeders of Short Horn, Angus and Hereford hold sessions January 14 in Agricultural Hall. All stockmen and farmers in Indiana invited, with Fountain and Warren counties urged to attend.
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Indiana Life Stock Breeders’ Association
Purdue University At Lafayette
Purdue
Indiana Sheep Breeders’ and
W. C. Coffey
Ilinois
United States
Prof
Allen
Roberta McNeil
Agricultural Hall
Indiana
Fountain
Warren
John F Judy Arrested for Mail Regulation Violation
John F Judy of Judyville founder and businessman was arrested by a U S deputy marshal on a federal charge for mailing two typewritten letters inside a newspaper bundle at the newspaper rate. He posted 300 dollars bond and faces arraignment December 16 before Judge Anderson.
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Judyville
John F. Judy
United States
Indianapolis
Judy
Anderson
Ole
Warren County
Charles A. Biser
Williamsport
Eight Initiated into Royal Arch in Masonry Outing
Eight men received the Royal Arch degree in the York Rite Tuesday night in a ceremony that ran past midnight. New initiates include B. S. Orr, Chas T. Jacobson, J. W. Rhodes, Earl Minniear, Archie Johnson, Herman Day, Zed Ford, and Wm. Hill. The lodge serves Warren and northern Fountain counties and has 150 members. Banquets funded from dues promote fellowship after each class reception. The group will complete the work at the next meeting with a banquet planned for early next year.
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York
Death of Ed McCabe Linked to Open Saloon in Attica
Ed McCabe son of Pat McCabe died around 5:00 PM Wednesday in the Henry building on East Mill Street. A victim of alcoholism, his death is linked to the open saloon in Attica. He was about 30, raised near Rainsville. The body was moved to Mrs. Hickman’s home on Park Avenue and the funeral is set for Saturday morning.
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Ed McCabe
Pat McCabe
Henry Building
East Mill Street
Attica
Rainsville
Pre-nuptial Shower for Esther Pitzer Mead
About fifty neighbors gathered Saturday night December 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walker Pitzer to honor Esther Pitzer Mead on her upcoming marriage to Donald Mead. Guests brought many useful gifts and refreshments were served and enjoyed by all.
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Walker Pitzer
Esther
Donald Mead
David Shular Dies After Illness at Wallace
David Shular of near Wallace died Saturday morning at 10 o clock at age over eighty after two weeks bedridden. Death attributed to infirmities of old age. He had been confined to his bed for about two weeks.
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David Shular
Wallace
Judy Estate Divided by Heirs After Prolonged Litigation
Heirs of Elizabeth Judy reach a settlement ending a two year dispute over the estate. I S Judy receives community share valued at 21 113 50. A M Judy buys the 200 acre Judyville farm for 45 000 cash after expenses and guardian costs. Each of five heirs receives 6 836 plus a 1 070 cash item. Rex Judy retains city property under a life estate for Mrs Judy.
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Elizabeth Judy
Judyville
A. M. Judy
West Lebanon
Judy
Cyntha Talbott
San Francisco
Rex Judy
I. S. Judy
D. C. Reed
Jackson Street
Lafayette
Damages Awarded in Multiple Indiana Suits and Local Notices
In Warren Circuit Court James Mathers won a jury verdict against Elvin Light awarding him 25 dollars for damages from a farm tenancy dispute tied to 1911 fall plowing and heavy rainfall. Otto E. May won 190 dollars in an Independence suit against Frank Waymire over a wandering horse that killed a brood mare. Mrs Bernard Sackman of Keyser Saskatchewan will bury her husband in Attica then return to Canada to settle affairs before moving back to Attica with her mother Rosa Polk. Charles DeSelms and family plan arrival in Attica on Tuesday December 23 after sending a letter to his brother.
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James Mathers
Elvin Light
Warren
Altho
Mathers
Mr. Light
Warren Township
Attica
Otto E. May
Independence
Frank Waymire
Mr. May
May
Waymire
Bernard Sackman
Keyser
Saskatchewan
Canada
Rosa Polk
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T. W. Kelsey
J. M. Hixon
A. P. Nave
R. L. Winks
Mothers’ Club
Miller
Ringer
Shannon
Warren Review
Uncle Cyrus
Uncle Samuel
Royal Arch
Charles DeSelms
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