Death of Mrs Emma Foster Dixon at South G Street home
Mrs Emma Foster Dixon longtime resident dies at her South G Street home after a long illness. Born January 5 1825 near Fort Ritner to William and Sarah Foster she married Hamilton Dixon in 1844. Survived by six daughters and one son, a sister and a brother. Funeral services held at her grandson John Abel Corner 1th and G Streets and at Dixon's Chapel Fort Ritner with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armasetta Foster Dixon
South
Hoss
William
Sarah McCormick Foster
Fort Ritner
Hamilton Dixon
Catharine Hoss
Addie Newkirk
Dirs
Jane Harris
Henrietta, Quisenberry
Effie Umphries
Bloomington
Ilinois
Josephine Cudahee
Indinnapolis
Jerome Dixon
Dixon
Christian Church
G and 21St Street
Jane Newkirk
Tunnelton
Matthew Foster
Louisiana
John Abel
John Abie
Frank Lenig
Dixon’s Chapel
Reynolds
Dixon Cemetery
Mrs EW Findley Leaves For Midwest Visits
Mrs EW Findley and her daughter from Greeley Colorado, guests of Dr J T Freeland, depart Monday for visits with friends in Indianapolis and Mrs Joseph Phipps at Frankfort. The party, with Frances Freeland, tours Bloomington and D G McLeod home, then extended stays with relatives in Indianapolis Frankfort and Monticello. Mrs Folly Ann Mundy of Heltonville and sister Amanda Hamilton of Salem travel toward Hendricks county to visit kin.
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EW. Findley
Greeley
Colorado
J. T. Freeland
Indianapolis
Jos. Phipps
Frankfort
Bloomington
Folly Ann Mundy
Heltonville
Amanda Hamilton
Salem
Hendricks County
Ordinance Ordered On Traffic Dimmer Lights Parking Rules
City leaders move to draft a comprehensive traffic ordinance by September first meeting. Plan includes dimmer lighting and muffler rules, prohibits west side square parking, designates downtown parking, and sets bids for fountains. Hugh Hayes elected regular policeman. J J Quinn sewer work certificate filed. hospital building insured.
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Albert J. Fields
Clark
B. B. Woody
Twenty First Street
Park Avenue
Albert Fields
Hugh Hayes
Walter Malott
J. J. Quinn
Ralph ¢. Cosner
Constable D. Oatfield Named in Lawrence County
D. Oatfield, a politician, was chosen Tuesday as a constable by the Lawrence county Board of Commissioners. He will be assigned to Justice Robbins court. Sheriff William Sitter was surprised Monday at noon when he returned home to a banquet setup and guests, including Deputy Sheriffs and county commissioners, gathered to celebrate the appointment. A fine chair was presented to him by the guests. Attendees included John Malott and others from county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Oatfield
Board of Commissioners
Lawrence County
William Sitter
Sheriff Sitler
Mr. Sitter
John Malott
A. J. Lee
Clay Tyree
McClure Smith
David Cox
Walter Jones
Henry Clark
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Chase Ends With Sun Brown Caught After Fire Damages Vacant House
Chief Woodruff pursued Sun Brown on West 12th Street after Brown fled a halted car. Police dog Rover helped trap him as laborers aided, ending the chase. A cottage at Fifth and I streets, owned by John Ferrante, burned through the closet, destroying the roof. fire departments from North End and Downtown responded. Insurance covered the damage.
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Woodruff
West 12Th Street
Sun Brown
Brown
Rover
Fifth and I. Streets
John Ferrante
Ferrante
New York
Birds of North America Reveal Secrets of Winter Migration
A biological survey explains bird migration across North and South America and the Caribbean. Data from 2,000 observers totals over 500,000 records showing routes and wintering grounds from Texas to the Gulf of Mexico, with some species traveling thousands of miles to Argentina and Brazil.
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Department of Agriculture
Ornithologisis
North
South America
West Indies
United States
Canada
North Pole
Gulf States
Central
Texas
Guba
Lesser Antilles
Gulf of Merxico
Mexico
Equator
Pampas
Argentina
North America
Peru
Brazil
Alaska
Caribbean Sea
Fatagenjo
Sunday School Class Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Royal Boys Sunday School class of the First Christian Church met at Carl Pearson’s Mitchell County home for their monthly gathering. Guests included teacher Miss Madge Kimberell along with several members. a social hour with ice cream and cake followed the business session.
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Royal Boys
First Christian Church
Carl Pearson
Mitchell Pile
Madge Kimbrell
Robert Martin
Lord Malott Lawrence Owen
Vane Armstrong Wendell Fox
Hubert Corpsee Snow
Frank Strausberry
Marian Hyde
Local Movers and Visits Highlight Regional News
Bab Stevens returns home after baggage delay at the station as James Heedy covers the department during illness. Mrs Cordell and three daughters travel from Linton via Lafayette en route to Mitchell to visit Cordell family relatives. A group from French Lick and West Baden enjoyed a Sunday outing. First Kerber base belt team defeats Trinity AML Star 11 to 5 on Seventh Street diamond. Cortland visitors Mr and Mrs Wm P Benzel return home with Mrs Tilly Kasting of Seymour visiting. J J Hendricks, formerly Bedford Democrat foreman, now at Bicknell, stops in from Mitchell en route to duties. A barn owned by Dr Perry Woolery near Heltonville burned Saturday night with hay loss. no stock, fire caused by lightning, insured for 400. Mrs Howard Fagan and others visit Shanswick for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bab Stevens
Manon
Hecainne
James Heedy
Mr. Stevens
Kerber
Trinity Aml
Seventh Street
Wm. PF. Benzel
Richard
Cortland
Tilly Kasting
Seymour
J. J. Hendricks
Bedford Democrat
Bicknell
Iy Today
Mitchell
Perry Woolery
Heltonville
Jenkins Bros to Receive Berkshire Brood Animal from Missouri Farm
Jenkins Bros stock raisers to receive a fine consignment Tuesday night as a Browning Berkshire Farm boar from Jackson Missouri arrives, transferred by American Express Co. Mrs Viola Edwards has moved from the Tuilsen property and will stay at George Parks home for the summer.
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Jenkins Bros
Dr Jenns
Bershire
Browning Berkshire
Jackson
American Express Co
Viola Edwards
Tuilsen
George Parks
French Break Through at Vermeris Château After Fifty Day Siege
London Post reports a brutal assault at Vermeris where French troops mined the château. German defenders in trenches and upstairs faced a devastating counterattack as French forces stormed the house, killing many with improvised weapons including a leg from a statue of Venus.
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Ares
Chateau
Lawrence County Belgian Relief Adds Sub Committees
A large number of sub committees have been added to the Lawrence County Belgian Relief organization. The group is expanding rapidly as it completes its organization. Local leaders include Noble Malott and J. Farris among others. many residents and nearby towns are referenced in updates on community activity and upcoming games.
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Lawrence County
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South G Street
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Bedford Roof Paint Co
Bedford Hardware Co
Miller Company
Oolitic
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Louisville
Bedford Roof Paint,Co
N.&. Weimer
Leelanaw
Scotland
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John Fer
Rante
Biological Survey OF
JU. S&s. Department
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San John
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Paoli
W. A. Gass
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Trinity Springs
Henry Lancaster
Owensburg
James Lancaster
U That Place
Fd Cordell
Lafayette
Linton
John Lemon
John Cordell
D. W. McKnight
E.G. McKnight
Jesse, Floyd
Carold McKnight
Maud Mills
Mabel McKknight
H.W. Launis
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Mee
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Shanswick
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Mike
Franky
Kan
Lawrence
County Belgian Relief
Dr. Woolery
Stanley Phammers
G. W. Eller
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Bartlettsville
John Sanders
Geo. Lindson, Lindsay Stipp
Zelina
Win, Cireen, Mack Dodd
Noble Malott
BK. J
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Homer Iugle
Frank Sullee
Dr. Reed
George Dodd
Thomas Tlotland
John Wicker
Noble Cooper
Leesville
Geo. Jackson
Kenny Woolery
Humphrey
Alias Brewer
Samuel Summerland
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Montgomery
Bernice
Oden
J. O. Wayman
Lawrenceville
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City
AL. Buchanan
Christian Church of
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Jackson County
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Indian Springs
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Mer
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Simith
North Street
Larry Sears
Orleans
Mildred
Nelson
Thomas Gratzer
Stinesville
Everett Stipp
M. J. Pitemerald
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Ladoga
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North B Street
White Pluto
Beadford Cubs
Washington Park
Elnora
Cubs
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