Attica Proposes $500000 Flint Silica Brick Plant
Local merchants and industrialists back a plan to form the Indiana Refractories Co. to build a $500000 silica brick factory in Attica using a Flint flint deposit. The project seeks $100000 from residents, promises 7 percent dividends, and aims to employ 300–400 workers with rail access and site near Wabash and C E I lines.
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LGN Ian- Puis Witching
Mr. Hely
C. J. Crawford
Attica
Crawford
Missouri
Hassouri
Hey
Lerner
Stavfenid
Wisconsin
Joliet
Sir. Hicl
Messrs. Hely
Hely
Flint
Corporation For Common Stock
W. H
Hub Church to Celebrate Third Anniversary Gala
The Veecersburg Christian church marks its third anniversary of dedication on Sunday June 1. The Bible school aims for 3800 in attendance and a $3.00 collection. A special program, morning and evening services, and a basket dinner in the basement invite all to join.
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of the
Christian Church
Veecersburg
Bible School
Crandall May Leave the Giants
New York dispatch says manager John J. McGraw of the Nationals has asked waivers on Otis Crandall the Wadena farmer boy whose pitching saved many sick games earning him the nickname doctor. Crandall is noted as a strong pinch hitter and a favorite with New York fans.
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New York
John J. McGraw
New York Nationals
Otis Crandall
Presbyterians Issue Call to Rev Homer Alexander
The First Presbyterian church voted at a congregational meeting to issue a call to Rev Homer Alexander of Columbus Ohio three candidates were considered and Alexander was nearly unanimously chosen He preached here last Sunday Musical Art Society met at Mrs Kathryn Martins home Tuesday evening and will resume in September with Mrs J A Brady as new president
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First Presbyterian Church
Homer Alexander
Columbus
Ohio
Alexander
The
Musical Art Society
Kathryn Martin
J. A. Brady
City Council Postpones Brady Street Paving Decision
A special meeting to discuss Brady street paving was canceled as city Engineer Young lacked final specs. Residents along Brady street urged to attend next Monday night as the chosen pavement style for the southern end could influence the northern part. Delphia gravel and asphalt pavement impressed the visiting committee and may be adopted, despite Councilman Haller’s opposition to brick due to noise.
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Young
Brady Street
Delphia
Haller
Baptisms at Independence draw large crowd on Wabash River
Rev Jeremiah Albert officiated a public baptism in the Wabash at Independence with Elizabeth Chappelle aiding. Twelve converts were baptized Sunday, six immersed and six sprinkled, drawing crowds that filled the bridge and banks. Arrangements loom for Attica baptism as revival converts are later baptized. Options on nearby gravel deposits near Nebeker crossing expire January 1 1913.
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Jeremiah Albert
Independence
Wabash River
Reo
Elizabeth Chappelle
Albert
Attica
Riverside
O. L. Jones
Nebeker Crossing
Here
Covington
Wabash
DeVerter Undergoes Second Operation in Crawfordsville
Donald DeVerter went to Crawfordsville Monday afternoon for another operation. He had surgery in Chicago several weeks ago that was not successful. Mrs. DeVerter traveled to Crawfordsville Wednesday.
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Donald DeVerter
Crawfordsville
Chicago
Return of Spring High School Chorus Diploma Presentation
A high school chorus presents diplomas in a spring concert setting. Students perform songs as staff distribute diplomas to graduates during the ceremony.
Covington Man Convicted of Larceny and Sentenced
Harry Crane of Covington, once jailed on larceny charges, was found guilty by Judge Schoonover for the revolver theft from Al Schaff. He received a determinate sentence of one to eight years in the Michigan City state prison. His brother Mort had earlier been convicted of whiskey theft, and Harry faced additional jail time for assault on Sheriff Kerr during transport.
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Harry Crane
Mort
Kerr
Harry
Bob
Schaff
Williamsport Bank Buys Local Post Office Block
Williamsport State Bank directors closed a Monday deal with Tippecanoe Loan and Trust Co. of Lafayette to take ownership of the post office block in Williamsport. The building, recently owned by Will Hartz, features two lower rooms with the post office in one and a north room for the bank to be refurnished with modern fixtures. The second story holds offices while the third was built for the Masonic lodge. The $5,000 purchase price is described as a bargain.
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Wabash
Chicago
Birmingham
Attica
The
Indiana Refractories Co
Williamsport State Bank
Tippecanoe Loan and Trust Co
Lafayette
Williamsport
Will Hartz
Masonic Lodge
Fraternal Lodges Plan Joint Memorial Service
The Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of this city unite for a memorial Sunday June 1 in Ravine park pavilion with National band music. A speaker will be provided and after the program members decorate graves at Riverside cemetery.
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Knights of Pythias
The
Odd Fellows
Ravine Park
National Band
Riverside Cemetery
Barney May Become Deputy P M Says Local Rumor
Joe Albert Miss Edith Johnson Everett Hoover and Frank Bernhart recently took the civil service examination for the local postal service waiting list. Rumors say Barney could be Frank Macoughtry’s deputy when he assumes the post office next year.
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Joe Albert
Edith Johnson
Everett Hoover
Frank Bernhart
Civil Service
Barney
Frank Macoughtry
Mrs A L Jennings Undergoes Successful Operation
Mrs A L Jennings was taken to Indianapolis Monday and on Wednesday underwent an operation at St Vincent's hospital. Dr Kelsey, her attending physician, reports the operation was successful, she tolerated the shock well, and recovery now promises to be rapid.
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A. L. Jennings
Indianapolis
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Kelsey
Reed Purchases Brigg Interest in Covington Bank
Dan C. Reed buys Herman W. Briggs interest in the Covington bank from the late Sampson Reed. The bank has capital stock and surplus of 100000 dollars and the Briggs interest valued at 50000 dollars.
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Dan C. Reed
Herman W. Brigg
Covington Bank
Worth Reed
Sampson Reed
Herman
Whicker to Deliver Memorial Day Address at Williamsport
J Wesley Whicker of this city has been engaged to give the Memorial day address at Williamsport. Two years ago he spoke at West Lebanon on a similar occasion and his speech pleased the veterans, earning acclaim that led Williamsport to retain him this year. Mrs Earl Edwards went to Cleveland Monday for the death of her brother and will return to Attica next Monday after visiting relatives.
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J. Wesley Whicker
Williamsport
West Lebanon
Earl Edwards
Cleveland
Attica
Manila Graduate DeSelms Tops Law Bar In Philippines
Charles Chase DeSelms son of O C DeSelms and Attica resident Irene Gass earned a Manila University law degree while working as a court reporter. He passed the high Spanish bar exam with the top score among 94, amid 15 graduates. He plans a U S visit this fall, touring San Francisco San Jose Wichita Attica before returning to Manila.
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Charles Chase DeSelms
O. C. DeSelms
Attica
Irene Gass
Philippines
Law Department
Manila University
University of the Philippines
Ann Arbor
Altho
Ifanila University
American Law Schools
DeSelms
Islands
William A Harris obituary and family notes from Indiana
William A Harris born February 3 1847 in North Carolina died May 4 1913 at his home east of Aylesworth aged 66 years 3 months 1 day. Survived by five children Laura David Joseph William Rosa, wife Jennie Wiles and later Maggie Grey, eleven grandchildren and siblings. Funeral held May 7 1913 at Union church, interment Newtown cemetery. Also note on Malcolm Cobb visiting Attica and Carl Schultz, Indiana University pitcher, a Attica native.
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William A. Harris
Selburn
Phoeba Harris
North Carolina
Aylesworth
Martha J. Bowers
Laura
David
Joseph
William
Rosa
Martha J. Harris
Indiana
Virginia
Jennie Wiles
Carl
Maggie Grey
Lebanon
Ind
Our Savior
Christaan Church
Richland Lodge
H. L. Bailey
Union Church
Newtown
Choice of site for Liberty township school resolved
Liberty township Warren county Indiana will receive a $25 000 fund from the William C Smith will to build a graded school. Executor Charles V McAdams chose a site near the Butler cross roads after input from the trustee and advisory board. The decision reflects near consensus among locals and aligns with the will terms.
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Altho
Carbondale
Kramer
Liberty Township
William C. Smith
Williamsport
Charles V. McAdams
Lafayette
Butler Cross Roads
Warren County
Liberty School
McAdams
Local man visits Lafayette mother hospitalized for stomach trouble
Eiba Brown of near Aylesworth traveled to Lafayette Sunday to visit his mother. Mrs. Brown started treatment at the Wabash Valley sanitarium for stomach trouble and then moved to St. Elizabeth hospital to seek better relief. The family reports slow progress.
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Eiba Brown
Aylesworth
Lafayette
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Merchants Association
Daly Ud
Ian Ted Mie
Firewaye
Heiv
National Car Coupler Co
United States
Hub Church
Crandall
Giants
Attica High School
High School
Wirt Lowther
Lord Is
Athalie
Mendelssohn High School
A. W. Jackman
Olav Trygvason
Bjornson’s “Landkrending,” Op
Grieg
High School Chorus
DR. Wirt Lowther
By Kalliwoda
Gavotte
By Carl Bohm
Brother
Pen
Bank
Briggs
Manila
Malcolm Cobb
Winthrop
Indiana University
Carl Schultz
George Schultz
Smith
Will
W. C. Smith
Veedersburg
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