Burglary Alarm And Severe Hip Injury Reported In Attica
About nine oclock Tuesday evening a burglar entered Mrs Fritz Petersons West Pike street home and secured less than a dollar. Mrs Mary Newlin fractured neck of femur in a fall at her daughters home, serious injury likely to affect mobility. R M Tankersley of Chicago opens a board of trade in the Farmers and Merchants bank building. Clark Oakley starts as foreman at the Tribune office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Peterson
West Pike Street
Mary Newlin
John Newlin
R. M. Tankersley
Chicago
Board of Trade
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Burglary At Apartments Ends With Escape
A intruder gained entry through a back door of the rooms occupied by Miss Chappelle and fled as she opened an inner door. Mrs Peterson appeared ill or unwell, and Miss Chappelle called John T. Carlson. The thief escaped with only the money, no other items were taken.
City Plans to Oil Principal Streets
City council moves to oil main streets after study by Mayor Reed and Supt. McDonald. The plan drafts a storage tank and tank-car oil purchase at 3.40 per 100 gallons, with oiling funded by a slight price uplift. Brady Street to be first, with options for owners to self‑perform or face compulsory work via legal process.
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Reed
Supt
McDonald
Water and Light Committee
Brady Street
Warren County Realty Transfers of 1914 1918 Deeds
Transfers record several land deeds in Warren County with dates 1914 and 1918. James D Hooker and wife convey Pine township land to Claire Rhode for 1900. Frances Hunter to Bettie Lup pold part of Robert Pearson’s addition in Williamsport for 200. Wm Purborrow commissioner to Frank Wysong et al 16 acres Steuben township for 1. Augusta Covey to James W King 160 acres Warren township for 9000. Halla Conn to Benjamin Conn two thirds of lot 186 Judyville for 175. Farmers and Merchants Bank to Lee V R Butler land in Liberty township for 1. John A Turner to J H Claypool lots 5 6 Cobb’s First add Pine Village for 2700.
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James D. Hooker
Claire Rhode
Pine Township
Frances A. Hunter
Bettie Luppold
Robert Pearson
Williamsport
Wm. B. Purborrow
Frank Wysong
Steuben Township
Augusta A. Covey
James W. King
Warren Township
Halla Conn
Benjamin Conn
Judyville
Farmers’ & Merchants’ State Bank
Lee V. R. Butler
Liberty Township
John A. Turner
J. H. Claypool
Cobb
Pine Village
Carnival Seeks Gambling Privilege For Williamsport Stop
The Williamsport carnival manager sought to move an Attica show here for a next week engagement but Mayor Reed objected to a poodle dog gambling device as a major revenue source. The promoter quit, saying he could not cover expenses without it and blamed his advance man for wrecking the deal.
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Carnival
Williamsport
Attica
Reed
Independe nce Commencement at Baptist Church
The Warren township commencement exercises will be held in the Baptist church at Independence Tuesday night June 9. W B Durbarrow of Williamsport will deliver the class address and the Brown orchestra of Roberts will furnish the music. There are thirteen graduates Everett McAdams Doyle Simpson Leroy C Hickman Bernice Harvey Ruth Florine Carleon Dale McKinzie Paul Mann Nellie King Grace Stetler William Douglas William Knowles Edith Eacret and Emma Stetler.
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Warren Township
Baptist Church
Independence
W. B. Durbarrow
Williamsport
Brown Orchestra
Roberts
Everett McAdams
Doyl Simpson
Leroy C. Hickman
Bernice Harvey
Ruth Florine Carleon
Dale McKinzie
Paul Mann
Nellie King
Grace Stetler
William Douglas
William Knowles
Edith Eacret
Emma Stetler
Democrats Nominate Benton County Ticket for Officials
The Democrats of Benton county on Monday named their ticket for local offices including Clerk Clarence Norquest Sheriff Robert Hamilton Treasurer Joseph McConnell Surveyor William Smith Coroner Lawrence Shipps Assessor Lawrence Burns and Com.ist dist M. Gerlach Com. 2d dist Louis Rummell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Clarence Norquest
Robert Hamilton
Joseph McConnell
William Smith
Lawrence Shipps
Lawrence Burns
M. Gerlach
Louis Rummell
Corner Stone Laid for Mellott Church this Wednesday
The corner stone of the new Christian church at Mellott was laid Wednesday afternoon before a large crowd. A formal program was observed and the work on the building proceeds well. The church is expected to cost about $15,000 and will be an imposing worship space.
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New Christian Church of
Oven Collapse Delays Bakery Session at Yocom’s
A bakery owned by Lee Yocom suffered an oven failure early this morning when the bottom dropped out of the large oven. Eight hundred loaves were affected as workers rushed to salvage bread and arrange shipment to customers until a replacement oven is installed.
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Lee Yocom
A Marvelous Escape During the French Revolution
Jean Odinon watches the guillotine on the Champs Elysees as Julie Le Brun, condemned in line, awaits her turn. After a failed machine, Julie frees herself with a knife from a passerby, they flee under the steps, reach Boulogne, and persuade a captain to sail them toward England.
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France
Jean Odinon
Champs Elysees
Paris
Place de la Revolution
Jean
Julie le Brun
Julie
Monsieur
Napoleon
Boulogne
Bagiend
Republican County Convention Held in Covington Indiana
Fountain county Republicans schedule a county convention at Covington courthouse on Tuesday June 16 1914 to nominate candidates for county offices. Township meetings follow June 6 with delegates based on Otis E Gulley vote totals. wards list Jackson Mill Creek Fulton Wabash Van Buren etc with locations and officers named.
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Fountain County
Indiana
Covington
Logan
Otis E. Gulley
Dacknon
Ccc
Millereek
Wabash Ld
Catsdyocgyceslevn
Ccteuchottateia Bee
van Buren
Riehland
Shawnee
Davise
Total
Jackson— Wallace
Mill Creek
Yedda Hall
Fulton
Silverwood
Wabash
Coal Creek
Veedersburg
Cain
Hillsboro
Troy
Richland
Newtown
Portland
Logan Attica
Davis— Roberts
E. S. Wilkey
R. C. Allen
Runaway Injures Two Misses on Keys Farm
In Rainsville Elizabeth and Dolores Hazel suffer injuries when their horse spooked by a motorcycle and crashed into barb wire. One shows two fractured ribs and the other a severe arm and body cut. the buggy is wrecked. Pearl and Vida Hickman visit from Otterbein. Vida plans to spend summer with sister and ill relative Isaac Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Dolores Hazel
Old Keys
Pearl
Vida Hickman
Otterbein
Harry Boswell
Vida
Miss Ruth Stafford Visits Williamsport Saturday
Miss Ruth Stafford visited Saturday with friends in Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stafford
Williamsport
Antioch Free Methodist Church to elect three trustees
The An tioch Society of the Free Methodist church will meet at Antioch chapel Wednesday evening May 27 to elect three trustees to fill a vacancy on the chapel board. Pastor Ferguson signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch Society of the Free Methodist Church
Antioch Chapel
U.S. Ferguson
Notice to heirs and creditors in Smith estate
In the Fountain Circuit Court April term 1914 William Calvert as Administrator filed final settlement of Amos D. Smith deceased with account and vouchers. The examination will be June 25 1914 and all heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship. Cons Mitrop attorney. May 29-37
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos D. Smith
Fountain Circuit Court
William Calvert
William Colvert
R. Mitrorp
Schwartz Store Offers Wide Stocking and Dress Selections
Schwartz highlights a broad range of babies and children's wear with stockings, underwear, wash dresses for girls starting at 25c, hats at 25c, and washable blouses shirts for boys at 25c and 50c. Stock is described as depleting rapidly and buyers are urged to act quickly to secure items like rompers, wash suits, and small overalls.
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Schwartz
Schwartz’s
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Stork
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