Attican Rides Zeppelin Airship From Stuttgart to Federichshagen
Anton Schmid completed a six hour 185 mile Zeppelin flight from Stuttgart to Friedrichshagen, riding as a passenger on a regular line. He toured Waterloo, the Hohenzollern castle near Schomberg, and took a Rhine excursion, observing Cologne cathedral. He noted German roads, Berlin beauty, and a strong American tourist presence amid growth and costs.
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Anton Schmidt
Germany
Stuttgart
Fredrichshagen
Schmid
Schomberg
Tony
Fatherland
Statwa
Mr. Schmid
Empire
Zeppelin Company
Bremen
Waterloo
Hohenzollerns
Rhine
Fire Destroys Three Barns in Kramer Village
A Tuesday blaze in Kramer destroyed three barns owned by F. J. Allendoff, John Story, and Marion Thompson, killing one horse and threatening nearby homes. Efforts to fight the fire failed due to low water pressure from the hotel hydrant, sparking public alarm among guests at Mudlavia hotel. Insurance may cover Allendoff's loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
F. J. Allendoff
U. S
Mudlavia Hotel
John Story
Marion Thompson
Allenduff
Gilberie Springman Weds Cordelia Swearinger in Royal Center
Friends learned Gilberie Springman married Cordelia Swearinger on June 29 at the bride’s home in Royal Center. They begun housekeeping in Indianapolis at 1431 East Ohio Street, where he works as a bookkeeper for Cole Automobile Co. Rev A G Hoover notes abundant gooseberries at his Ravine Park Boulevard home.
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Gilberie Springman
Cordelia Swearinger
Royal Center
Indiana University
Attica
Christian Church
Coupe
Indianapolis
Gilberie
Fast
Ohio Street
Gilberte
Cole Automobile Co
A. G Hoover
Ravine Park Boulevard
Official Chautauqua Program at Ravine Park Attica
Ravine Park Attica hosts an eleven day Chautauqua from August 15 to 24 with daily lectures concerts and sermons. Notable figures include A P Green president Attica Merchants Association Dr P Marion Simms Prof Lockwood Nina Lamkin and James G Vardaman among others. The schedule features the Schildkret Orchestra Chicago Ladies Orchestra Innes Orchestral Band Hruby Family Orchestra and the Jesse Pugh Company in a series of lectures concerts and sermons.
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Ravine Park
Attica
America
A. P. Green
Attica Merchants Association
Thems
Broun
Fletcher
Jesse Pugh Company
Prof
Lockwood
Schildkret Orchestra
Nina B. Lamkin
Frank. C. Lockwood
Hruby Orchestra
Hruby Family Orchestra
United States
James G. Vardaman
Off For California Vacation By Milford Family
Attorney Charles R Milford Mrs Milford and their young son Charles depart Thursday for a ten week vacation on the Pacific coast They will visit National Glacier park Portland Seattle San Francisco and other coast cities They will stay at Shasta Retreat Cal to visit Mr and Mrs Lewis Hines and expect to meet O S Clark There is a note of a seventh birthday celebration for Clay Huchin with a gathering of about twenty youngsters at the Hushaw home near Rob Roy
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Empire
Mr. Schmid
Berlin
Tro
Bem
Mgr. Schmid
Crocherdevalle
Momence
Decatur
Theodore Marr
Sion City
Lows
Kovocpria Essenceliv
Gulf Stream
New York
Cordance
Mr. Schmidter
Centuyy Po
Charles R. Milford
Milford
Charles Je
Long Beach
Cal
Pacific Coast
Atlantic City
Atlantic Coast
National Glacier Park
Portland
Seattle
San Francisco
Shasta Retreat
Lewis Hines
O. S. Clark
Clay Huch
Will Hushaw
Rob Roy
Hushaw
J. M. Hixon
Merrill
Will Calvert
William
House Burns at Carlson Mine Near Carbondale
A Sunday noon fire destroyed an old farmhouse at John Carlson's coal mine near Carbondale. Occupied by miner Warren Gwinn and family, Mrs. Gwinn was away when discovered. The family saved some belongings. Carlson calls the loss not very heavy despite its age.
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John Carlson
Carbondale
Warren Gwinn
Good Wheat Yields in Warren County
Warren County reports bumper wheat yields with estimates of 45 bushels per acre from a 20 acre field on the Smits farm west of the city. Ed Hobart, resident there, is cited by observers as seeing the high yield amid statewide farming activity. Charles E. Finfrock of the Fairbury Carriage Co. visited Tuesday, greeting friends and noting Lafayette as his central territory headquarters.
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Warren County
Ed Hobart
Smits Farm
Charles E. Finfrock
Fairbury Carriage Co
Lafayette
Head of Famous Band Frederick Nei Leads Event
The organization known as Anevy is preparing a major concert featuring the band leader Frederic Nei. The event, promoted as a grand attraction, is expected to draw the largest crowd yet seen at the Attica grounds this year.
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Anevy
Ares
Thuis Hea
United States
Dinus
Kimeef
Attica Enautinqua
W. M. Allen In Auto Accident In Lafayette
Wilbert Allen, manager of Syrup of Figs company in Lafayette, survived a car accident on Oakland hill after a taxi repair dispute and a faulty steering gear. He received minor injuries, while the driver, John Nelson, was only slightly hurt. Allen extended his stay one day and returned to Louisville Monday evening.
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Wilbert Allen
Attics
Lafayette
Syrup of Figs Company
John Nelson
Wilbert
Louisville
Wabash Train Derails at Granite City No Injuries Reported
Wabash Continental Limited #4 derailed at Granite City Monday morning causing the engine 613 and three trailing cars to overturn slightly. The train, en route to Attica with C. J. Crawford and an American Clay Products Machinery Co. representative aboard, escaped injury as occupants felt only a minor shock on the rear car platform.
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Wabash Continental Limited
Attica
Granite City
Ill
C. J. Crawford
American Clay Products Machinery Co
Lewis Green Returns to Attica After Move from Danville
C Lewis Green and family relocated from Danville Illinois to Attica and will make the city their home. The Switzer house at Washington and McDonald is being remodeled for them and may be usable despite unfinished interiors. Lewis serves as district agent for a life insurance company and will operate from the Central National Bank building with his father. Tuesday noon Miss Ida Webb hosted her Sunday school class for a dinner at her home across the river three miles away.
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C. Lewis Green
Attica
Danville
Ill
Switzer
Washington and
McDonald Street
Lewis
Central National Bank
Ida Webb
The
Presbyterian Church
Independence Lad Injured in Road Cart Accident
Arba J Reynolds 13, son of James Reynolds Sr., north of Independence, was seriously injured when a frightened car caused his road-cart horse to bolt. He suffered two broken ribs, chest and head bruising, and loss of consciousness but showed signs of recovery after a lengthy shock. His brother James E Reynolds traveled to his bedside.
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Arba J. Reynolds
James Reynolds Sr
Independence
Will-Bader
Arba
Mr. Jones
James E. Reynovids
Fourth in Attica Shows Saner Independence Day
The Fourth in Attica was quiet and sane with picnic parties at Ravine park Winzste and Danville. Many stayed home to finish errands while families preferred harmless substitutes for firecrackers. Fireworks were gentler with more paper balloons. Portland Arch drew large crowds from Fountain and Warren counties.
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Attica
Ravine Park
Winzste
Danville
Portland Arch
Fountain
Warren
Veedersburg Farmer Injured Delivering Grain
Albert Marlatt a 55 year old farmer near Veedersburg sustained serious injuries Saturday while delivering corn in Veedersburg His neck injury caused paralysis from the neck down and he was taken to Danville hospital in precarious condition His mind remains clear and he has no pain at the injury site.
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Albert Marlatt
Veedersburg
Danville
Marlatt
Shoaf
Farmers' Restaurant Sold to Victoria Gray on Mill Street
Mrs. Margaret McCabe sold Farmers' restaurant on Mill street to Victoria Gray of Reinsville. Gray takes possession immediately as McCabe notes the move shifts responsibility away from herself. Also noted, J. W. McFarland, a Purdue graduate and former Christie assistant, becomes Benton county agricultural agent under the new vocational training law.
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Margaret McCabe
Mill Street
Victoria Gray
Reinsville
Gray
J. W. McFarland
Purdue
Christie
Benton County
Will Contest Ends Amicably In Family Settlement
The will of Esther Loeb and a deed transferring Mill Street residence to Mrs Henry Loeb were settled out of court. Henry Loeb and Charles Loe agreed to divide the estate equally after debts are paid, with personal effects, the clothing store, and residence included in a full inventory. Attorneys Parnell and Milford brokered the agreement, removing the need for a court battle.
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Charles
Esther Loeb
Mill
Haney
Eiky
Indg
Lafayette
Parnell
Milford
Henry Loeb
Jacob Loeb
Henry
B.S. Orr
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Judge A C Pearson Arrives for Visit in Attica
Judge A C Pearson brother of Mrs A T Leath arrived Monday and stays with his sister. A survivor of the 20th Indiana regiment he attended the Gettysburg encampment. Born on the Enoch Pearson farm near Attica he left Attica thirty years ago and plans to visit awhile if he recovers from travel fatigue.
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Judge Pearson
A. C. Pearson
A. T. Leath
20Th Indiana Regiment
Gettysburg
Aberdeen
Wash
Amos
Enoch Pearson
Attica
Another Attican Making Good Ed Vallencourt in Attica for Vacation
Ed Vallencourt and his family arrived in Attica from Chicago for a week or ten day visit with his mother and relatives. He holds a solid monotype operator position in Chicago and began in the Ledger office. Three years married, he has a daughter three months old and has bought Riverside lot planning a bungalow next year.
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Ed Vallencourt
Chicago
Riverside
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Attican
Anton Schmid
Fredrickhaven
Chicago Ladies Orchestra
Innes Orchestral Band of
Innes Orchestral Band
P. Marion Simms
Frank C. Lockwood
Cyrus G. Hopkins
University of Illinois
Nina B. Lanikin
O. J. Kern
Byron
Prof. Lockwood
Lim Jacklin
Opie Read
International Operatic Company
Tennyson
Beauty
Emerson
Das Garten Spiel
the Red Man
Albert Gale
California
Carlson
Famous Band
Frederic Nei
INS
W. M. Allen
Wabash Limited
Lewis Green
Independence Lad
Farmers’ Restaurant
Salta
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