Doctors Meet as Kramer’s Guests
The ninth district Indiana State Medical Association held its annual Mudlavia gathering with 72 physicians and 30 guests in attendance. The visit showcased Mudlavia’s facilities from mud baths to laboratories and kitchens. Papers on arteriosclerosis syphilis spinal cord diagnosis and malaria were presented by doctors from Crawfordsville Indianapolis Lebanon Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Medical Association
Mudlavia
Geo. F. Butler
A. S. Peacock
L. A. Bolling
House of Delegates
Buckley
Gent Merit B- Kramer
M. T. McCarty
Frankfort
Association
George Clements
Crawfordsville
Chas. D. Hume
Indianapolis
W. T.S. Dodds
J. R. Ball
Lebanon
J. D. Marshall
Kokomo
Purnell Booe Nuptials at Veedersburg Home
Miss Myrtle Purnell married Warden Booe at the Purnell home in Veedersburg Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. O E Kelly with Mrs Fred Purnell singing. Guests included Rex Boyd Junita Carter I N Kerr Marie Booe and others. The couple plan to live in Dupont Florida after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Purnell
Warden Booe
S. J. Purnell
Veedersburg
Fred Purnell
O. E. Kelly
Fred S. Purnell
Attica
Rex Boyd
Junita Carter
Indianapolis
I. N. Kerr
Marie Booe
Lara June Sage
W. F. Pu
Veedersburg High School
Booe
Wedding at Justice Hall Unites Leah Chesak and Thomas Powell
Monday morning in Danville Illinois at Justice Hall Leah Chesak and Thomas Powell wed. The ceremony honored by the groom’s father who served in the Civil War. The bride, stenographer for McCabe and McCabe, and the groom, of Williamsport, plan to settle at Clint Foster’s house on Pike Street.
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Justice Hall
Danville
Leah Chesak
Thomas Powell
Jap Cheak
McCabe & McCabe
Williamsport
Dr George F Butler Travels to Decatur on Business
Dr George F Butler traveled to Decatur Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday for a routine business engagement.
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George F. Butler
Decatur
Beautiful new farm house rising on Old Homestead farm
Contractor Wallace Haworth oversees rapid progress on Herman W. Briggs’s new home on the thousand acre Old Homestead near Judyville. The hollow tile, stucco finished house measures 68 by 30 feet with a six room basement, sun porch, veranda, two baths, sleeping porch, maid’s room, sewing room, and attic storage, promising a spacious, stylish Western Indiana residence.
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Wallace Haworth
Herman W. Briggs
Judyville
D. C. Reed
Altho
Indiana
Try Lime Suit at Williamsport in Whicker v Standard Lime Co
J Wesley Whicker of Attica sues Standard Lime and Fertilizing Co to oust McKee and Irvin, land lessees, from possession after alleging breach of contract. McKee and Irvin counter with a cross bill for 5000 dollars damages. Trial set for Thursday May 28 at Williamsport after venue change from Covington. case expected to be hotly contested with interest from supporters of both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Whicker
Attica
Standard Lime and Fertilizing Co
Williamsport
Covington
Mr. Whicker
McKee & Irvin
Homer Frazier Hurt By Street Car Accident
Word reaches Hillsboro that Homer Frazier of Los Angeles was struck by a street car while running to catch another. He suffered deep cuts needing stitches but has returned to work and is an old Hillsboro boy, son of Byron Frazier.
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Homer Frazier
Los Angles
California
Homer
Hillsboro
Byron Frazier
Complex surgery for Fountain county woman at Danville hospital
Mrs E S McKee, a well known Fountain county resident, neared death during a six part surgery last Saturday at a Danville hospital. After several days with life hanging by a thread, her condition has improved and doctors expect her to leave the hospital in about three weeks and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. McKee
Fountain County
Danville
Carnival signs with Williamsport business group for June first week
A carnival company pursuing a contract with the At tica Commercial club will perform in Williamsport for the week starting June 1 after joining the local business men's association. The free feature is a fireworks show while other attractions charge admission. Merchants argued it would divert spending from the downtown area and provide little value to business interests.
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Carnival Company
Attica Commercial Club
Williamsport Business Men’s Association
Danville Visit by Lee Little on Tuesday
Lee Little traveled to Danville on Tuesday for business engagements.
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Lee Little
Danville
Mrs Mary McLain Roley dies suddenly in Pike Street home
Mrs Mary McLain Roley born April 15 1848 in New Madrid County Mo dies suddenly at 6 15 am Wednesday at her Pike Street home. She leaves husband Jacob Roley Jr and children Mrs Frank Carlson Edna Roley and Jacob Jr plus several siblings. Funeral held at 9 am at the Catholic church with burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Jacob Roley
Jacob Roley Sr
Pike Street
Mary McLain
New Madrid County
Edna Roley
Jacob Jr
John and
Bradford McLain
St. Marys
Dudley
St. Louis
Father Oberholtz
Death Comes to John Herrick in Warren County
John Herrick a prominent Warren county farmer died from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home. An ear abscess affecting his brain was cited as the cause. He woke family distress prior to death and died at St Elizabeth hospital Lafayette. Survived by wife daughter Genevieve son Glenn an adopted daughter and two sisters. Funeral in Catholic church with large attendance.
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John Herrick
Warren County
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Genevieve
Glenn
E. E. Parker
Oxford
Joe Loges
Father Oberholtz
Williamsport
Boswell
Death of Wingate notable Charles N. Sheetz at 56
Charles N. Sheetz died of apoplexy at his Wingate home Friday night after a stroke earlier that day. A longtime Wingate merchant, he was 56 and survived by his widow and five children. Funeral was Sunday at the family home led by Rev. W. C. Aye. sister Miss Anna Fix attended with Mrs. Sheetz and the children.
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Charles N. Sheetz
Frank Sheetz
Wingate
Mr. Sheetz
W. C. Aye
Hebron
Death Claims Old Artilleryman Near Stafford
Joseph B. Howard Civil War veteran dies at home near the Stafford elevator at age 79. He served as a private in Capt. Wm. Stokes battery of Indiana Light Artillery and had lived with his wife at the Lafayette soldiers' home before a furlough. The body will be buried in the soldiers' home cemetery today in Lafayette.
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Joseph B. Howard
Stafford
Elisha Sutherland
Lafayette
Mr. Howard
Wm. Stokes
Indiana Light Artillery
Soldiers’ Home
Golden Anniversary for Coffing Couple Celebrated
Mr and Mrs John Coffing marked their 50th wedding anniversary at their Attica area home. More than thirty relatives gathered for feasting and music, with a bride's cake cut to honor the occasion. He is 72 and she 67, longtime Shawnee township residents.
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John Coffing
Attica
Mr. Coffing
Mrs. Coffing
California
Shawnee Township
The New Church at Mellott
Work on Mellott's Christian church is underway with Danville brick for durability. The 80 by 65 foot building with basement will seat 600 and cost about 14000 dollars, turning over to the church by September 1.
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Mellott
Danville
Beachey to Fly at Hoopeston Chautauqua
Lincoln Beachey renowned American aviator is secured as an attraction for Hoopeston chautauqua late July. He has been flying in Chicago this week performing sensational aerial maneuvers.
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Lincoln Beachey
Beachey
Chicago
Tiny Infant Born in Covington Sets Local Record
The smallest baby in Fountain County in years is the infant of Mr and Mrs John Hayden of Covington weighing one pound. The child is bright and healthy and expected to live.
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Fountain County
John Hayden
Covington
Buckles Finds Open Country Pleasing For Pioneer Life In Wisconsin
Raymond Buckles, former National Car Coupler worker, writes that he enjoys pioneer farming near Pem b ine in Marionette county Wisconsin. He describes wild lands, rich soil, timber, abundant wildlife, and abundant trout with his father in law William Randall living in a tent while awaiting neighbors.
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Raymond Buckles
Wisconsin
Ledger Press
Pembine
Marionette County
Chicago
Altho
Wm. Randall
Attica
Mellott Boy Burned In Gasoline Accident
Gerald Rush aged 16 suffered severe burns when gasoline treated clothing ignited after a match was struck Sunday morning. He and his widowed mother Mollie Rush live with James Short between Hillsboro and Mellott. He attempted to self extinguish the flames but sustained extensive burns from waist to ankles. a doctor predicted slim hope of recovery though a later visit gave a glimmer of possibility.
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Gerald Rush
Rush
Mollie Rush
James Short
Hillsboro
Mellett
Purnell Enters Ninth District Congressional Race at Kokomo
Attorney Fred Purnell announces a bid for the Ninth District nomination. His rivals are Everett Neal of Noblesville and James Statesman of Crawfordsville or Peru. Purnell stresses district tours and strong chances, while Morrison’s incumbency remains a factor but Republicans hope for 1916 potential.
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Fred &. Purnell
Kokomo
Everett Neal
Noblesville
James Statesman
Crawfordsville
Peru
Neal
Statesman
Bolivia
Purnell
Eighteen to Receive Diplomas at Attica High School
The forty second annual commencement will be held at the Attica high school auditorium this evening. Eighteen graduates will receive diplomas and Dr. Thomas Moran of Purdue will deliver the address. Musical features by the orchestra, chorus, and girls’ glee club are planned, with classical selections and a solo by Pauline Riggs.
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Attica High School
Marion Florence Daly
Lewis R. Darlin
F. Inez Davis
Ralph Nave Foster
Gladys V. Greenman
Martha Katherine Green
Bernice Marie Hartz
Thomas Hatton
Ella Mary Hullihan
Margaret Luceil Keefer
Bernice L. Lauman
Cora Inez Lemming
Eleanor Elizabeth McDonald
Elizabeth Jane Oakley
N. Pauline Riggs
Bernard Alonzo Thomas
Lemma Thompson
Robert Ivan Todd
Thomas &. Moran
Purdue University
Moran
Purdue
Rhys Herbert
Israel
Mendelasohn
Elijah
Elijah,’’ Sung By the Chorus. the Next Will Be A Number By the Girls’ Glee Club
Shubert
Dvorak
Gounod
Pauline Riggs
Mullinnix
Auction Bridge Party Honoring Mrs Searle and Mrs Geddis
Mrs John Widegart hosted an elegant Monday afternoon auction bridge party on Masterson Avenue in Attica. Guests included Mrs Ralph Searle and Mrs E Geddis of St Louis with Mrs A L Gilbert hosting. Out of town visitors Mrs McEntaffer of Nappanee and Mrs Baker of Lafayette joined as flowers and roses decorated the rooms.
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Ralph Searle
Ft. Wayne
McEntaffer
Nappanee
Baker
Lafayette
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Muclavia
Kramer
Cheak-Powell
Shawnee
Hoopeston
Mellott Boy
Attican
Thos. F. Moran
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