Mad dog scare after bites at East Oolitic and Perryville
Following the death of a male and a dog bitten by a supposed mad dog near East Oolitic, a statewide scare is reported. Hubert Hawkins, son of L. V. Hawkins, was also bitten, while his mule and the dogʼs head are sent for state lab testing. An order may require dog confinement in the area.
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East Oolitic
Hubert
L. V. Hawkins
Hawkins
Perryville
F. C. McCoy
Hunter
Qalitie
Local Labor Day Celebration Planned by Local People
Local residents plan a September 1 Labor Day event to honor peace between stone cutters unions. Bedford has lacked a Labor Day celebration for years, but organizers expect strong turnout for a downtown affair with free attractions and a parade showcasing the citys industrial history and activity.
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LOGAL
Bedford
Bedford Site Ideal for Home Says Architect
The Elks National Home site commission visited the city Monday to inspect Felden Fields. The architect praised the site as the most beautiful from an architectural view, and the commission planned to decide within eight to ten days after leaving for French Lick. Some members proceeded to Chicago.
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Bedford
French Lick
No. 4
Chicago
Man From Springville Is Taken To Madison Insane Hospital
Joe Neal of Springville was moved Tuesday to the Hospital for the Insane in Madison after being declared of unsound mind. He had been held at the county jail and showed violence at times, but remained quiet on the train visit. Officers Cline and Maroney managed the transfer with a staged distraction to secure the move.
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Joe Neal
Madison
J. Lee
J. H. Cot
Neal
Monon
Cline
Maroney
Springville
Fields
McKissick
Washington
The
Stone City
Fair
McCarty
Police Court notes on assault charges and pleas
Dave Fisher faced assault and battery charges on Robert Hunter in Justice Iseminger's court and pleaded not guilty with a trial scheduled for Monday morning. The state case against Huse Anderson for provoking Clara Crider was heard Monday afternoon. Robert Hunter pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Dave Fisher in Justice Iseminger's court and was fined one dollar plus costs.
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Dave Fisher
Robert Hunter
Justice Iseminger
Huse Anderson
Clara Crider
Iseminger
Mrs J M Butcher of Heltonville Dies at 40
Mrs J M Butcher aged 40 of near Heltonville died Tuesday at 4 due to consumption after a lingering illness. She was born in the county, daughter of G W East, and is survived by her husband and four sons. Funeral at Christian church Heltonville conducted by Rev Quincy Short with burial at Gilgal.
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J. M. Butcher
Seltonville
G. W. East
Christian Church
Heltonville
Quincy Short
Springville
Gilgal
Harmonious Cutters of the City Initiated in Union
About 170 National Society cutters were initiated into the General Union at a Monday night meeting. The hall above Cosner store proved too small, so the gathering moved to larger quarters. Members returned to their mills the next morning with General Union cards.
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National Society
General Union
Cosner
Stone Cutters
Will of Gustavus C Houston placed on record in county clerk
The will was recorded Tuesday in the County Clerk’s Office. Executed December 8 and witnessed by W C Denniston and W H Martin. It appoints wife Sarah A Houston as sole executrix, directs payment of debts and funeral expenses, and leaves all remaining property to Sarah A Houston.
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Gustavus C. Houston
Stalker
W. C. Denniston
W. H. Martin
Sarah A. Houston
Sudden Attack of Appendicitis Suffering Harry Reynolds
Harry Reynolds of Oolitic endured a sudden appendicitis attack causing hospitalization. Doctors reported a timely operation, and he is recovering with family support. Local officials noted no complications and expressed best wishes for a swift return home.
Teenager Underwent Emergency Appendectomy in Oolitic
Harry Reynolds seventeen year old son of Mr and Mrs Luke Reynolds of Oolitic was stricken with appendicitis Saturday night and rushed to City Hospital Monday afternoon. At 7 pm he underwent an operation performed by Dr R B Short with assistants Drs Simpson and McLaughlin.
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Harry Reynolds
Luke Reynolds
Water From City Basin Declared Fairly Satisfactory
City water from the sedimentation basin southeast of Indianapolis was tested by engineer C. H. Hurd. The report states the water is fairly satisfactory and that no further samples are needed for two or three weeks.
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C. H. Hurd
Injured Plner Goes Home After Base Sliding Accident
Fred Booster, injured at Athletic Park Sunday afternoon, returned to Terre Haute Tuesday. His ankle was broken and the ligaments badly torn.
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Fred Booster
Athletic Park
Terre Haute
Constitutionalists Claim Control of Three-Fourths of Mexico
Led by Gov. Carranza of Coahuila the constitutionalists say they rule Chihuahua Sonora Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas Sinaloa Zacatecas San Luis Potosi Durango and parts of other states with 60 000 to 86 000 men in the field They denounce Huerta as illegally ruling the country and report American losses estimated at 40 to 50 million dollars Zapata's camp sits near Cuernavaca forty miles from Mexico City and he reportedly blocked a proposed Japanese colony site.
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Constitutionalists
Carranza
Coahuila
Mexico
Huerta
Chihuahua
Juarez
Chihuahua City
Sonora
Guaymas
Saltillo
Mon
General Urbina
General Villa
Durango
Hidalgo
Queretaro
Puebla
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Reception for Rev J H Skeen and bride at Avoca
Many friends of Rev J H Skeen and bride gathered at Miss Mary Bridwell’s Avoca home Sunday evening to extend congratulations. About 250 to 300 attendees enjoyed cakes and ice cream as the couple returns from French Lick and West Baden. The best moment was when the groom rode a mule during the celebration.
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J. H. Skeen
Mary Bridwell
Avoca
Pretty Ceremony at Trinity Church Unites Miers and Cooper
One of the most beautiful weddings at Trinity church united Miss Agnes Miers elder daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miers Crosslanes with Mr Harley Cooper Sunday evening at 730. Rev Leach officiated before a large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride wore a blue silk gown with lace overdress and the couple after the ceremony went to the bride’s parents home for the remainder of the evening.
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Trinity Church
Agnes Miers
Daugher
George Miers
Crosslanes
Harley Cooper
Audrey Beavers
Leach
Mrs. Cooper
Gathering Of Old Friends At Mrs Emily Johnson Home
At Mrs. Emily Johnson's home on E street a cheerful gathering of old friends occurred Tuesday with a sumptuous dinner. The event honored Mrs. Lottie Conley and her daughter Kate from Anadarko Oklahoma visiting relatives here. Six attendees represented three generations across two families and lifelong friendships. Group photographs were taken.
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Emily Johnson
E Street
Lottie Conley
Kate
Anadarko
Okahoma
Miss Mary Kimbrell vacation plans with sisters
Miss Mary Kimbrell enjoying a vacation from Webb's store will spend time with her sisters Mrs. Tom Gratzer in Stinesville and Mrs. Everett Stipp in Bloomington.
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Mary
Kimbrell
Webb
Tom Gratzer
Stinesville
Everett Stipp
Bloomington
Another Fight Over Stallion in Orleans Court
Constable Charles Harmon attached to Justice Iseminger's court traveled to Orleans Tuesday to replevin a stallion near the city. The plaintiff in the suit originated from Decatur to obtain service of papers here. The animal is the same one involved in a lengthy dispute in this city about a year ago.
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Charles Harmon
Iseminger
Orleans
Decatur
Grays Restore Favor After Sunday Washington Game
The main Washington newspapers praise Sisson's high quality mound work and all around ball. Bedford fans hail the kid's performance as among the prettiest displays seen. The Herald ran six columns and the Democrat more than five on the game.
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Washington
Sisson
Bedford
The
Washington Herald
Washington Democrat
Washington Grays Edge Bedfords After Strong Rally
The Washington Democ rat reports a tense Woodlawn game praised as the best in some time. Bob admitted recruiting top players from the region to bolster his squad and praised Washingtons talent, especially the infield, noting Grays outmatched by Wickers stronger lineup. Bedford efforts nearly salvaged a shutout for the visitors.
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Bob
Washington
Indiana
Grays
Wicker
Loogootee
Bedford
Grays Defeat Wicker Champs in Washington Game
Washington Grays triumph over Wicker’s Champs 38 to 2 on Sunday, a game marked by crowd songs and local support. Sisson of Vincennes pitched for Washington, with Terre Haute and Evansville pros helping, amid a festive town mood.
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Washington
Washington Grays
Wicker
Shedford
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute
Evansville
Sisson
Vincennes
Vincennes Sun
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