Flights by Ruth Law at Indianapolis Auto Show
Ruth Law headlines the first American 1916 show with a Wright Biplane and parachute leaps by George Maryland. Indiana events include auto races, a horse show, vaudeville acts, parades, and county agricultural displays plus Purdue University farming features and women’s crafts.
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Ruth Law
George Maryland
Indianapolis Auto Trade Association
Weber
Weber’s Prize Band of America
Indianapolis
Indianapolis News Newsboys
Helen Warrum
Wilmine ‘Hammann
Cincinnati
First E
Indiana
Purdue University
False Fire Alarm Near 21st and G Streets
A resident in the southeastern city area reported a big fire sighting after spotting a street light reflection on fog. The downtown fire department responded but found no blaze. The illusion centered on 21st and G streets.
Williams School construction bid rejected by funds shortfall
The lowest bid for the Williams School project came in at 19000 dollars, above the 15000 dollar appropriation, so the contract was not let on Saturday.
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Williams
Osborn seeks legal separation in Lawrence circuit court
Atlee Osborn filed for divorce from Anna Osborn in the Lawrence circuit court this morning via attorney R L Mellen. The couple married August 4 1915 and separated August 12 1915 with claims of desertion and repeated temper issues. Also noted: Elder Richard Bex will hold services near Bloomington. Noble Quackenbush family visiting Odton. birth announced Friday night a daughter born to Eth Hawkins and spouse.
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Atlee Osborn
R.L. Mellen
Lawrence
Anna Osborn
Richard Bex
Williams
City
Bloomington
Liberty Church of Christ
That City
Eth Hawkins
Pleasant Run Church Neighborhood
Auto Club Members Plan to Strengthen Organization
Some members of the Automobile Club argue now is the time to boost the group, advance the Dixie highway project, and place the club on a more useful footing, with names secured for the effort though little work has yet been completed.
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Automobile Club
Cguite
Scout Camp Report Says 36 Boys at Cherokee Cabin
Daily report from Assistant Scout Master J. E. McCormick notes thirty six boys in camp at Cherokee cabin near River vale. Rain unsettled but all slept well, river too high for swimming this week, and all boys are healthy and enjoying themselves.
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J. I. McCormick
Thesday A. m
Cherokee Cabin
Rivervale
Suit Against MU 7 Seeks 6000 for Crushed Leg
Marshall Cain files a 6000 suit against Oolitic Stone Company for injuries while working as a hooker on an electric derrick. He alleges a stone weighing a ton slipped from the derrick dogs, breaking two bones in his right leg and causing a permanent crippling. attorneys East and East of Bloomington filed the case.
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Marshall Cain
Oolitic Stone Company
East & East Bloomington Telephone
Mrs F Listowski Attends Old Settlers Meeting in Odon
Mrs F Listowski visits Odon on Friday to be a guest of friends for the day and to attend the Old Settlers Meeting. Jesse Ford of Henderson Creek neighborhood is a son.
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Jesse Ford
Henderson Creek
Anna Strong Dies at Pinhook Home at 75
Mrs. Anna Strong widow aged 75 died at the home of Guy Dixon in Pinhook Monday morning. She had no near relatives in the section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Strong
Guy Dixon
Pinhook
Italians From Bloomington Answer King and Country Call
About 15 Bloomington Italians have joined Italy's expedition to support the King. Two began the journey to Naples Monday, with expenses paid by Italy. The 24th is the deadline for reservists to respond, or face up to 18 months hard labor if they return improperly.
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Victor Hmanuel
Naples
Italy
Cleveland
New York
Ndiana
Consolidated
National
Tadley
Glass Works
Funeral Held for Reuben Turner at Avoca Baptist Church
Reuben Turner died suddenly Monday from organic heart trouble while being taken home after working in a hayfield for Hobbs near Avoca. The funeral was held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Avoca Baptist Church with burial in Avoca Cemetery. Maddox, a cousin, joined many mourners.
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Reuben Turner
Avoca
Hobbs
Baptist Church
Atend
Zon Maddox
Southbound Southeastern passenger train delayed by heavy travel
The Southbound Southeastern passenger No 1 was 35 minutes late Sunday due to extra heavy travel. Two K of P excursion coaches joined from Monon to West Baden and French Lick, and one show coach was bound for a southern point.
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Southeastern
K. of P
Monon
West Baden
French Lick
Dam rumor spreads in Harrodsburg over broken dam tale
A whispered warning that Leonard's mill dam failed caused alarm in Harrodsburg at 11 o clock Friday morning. The Bloomington water system dam was not broken, and the city confirmed the dam remains intact as the creek near town surged briefly and halted traffic toward Bloomington.
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Harrodsburg
Leonard
Leonard Mill
Bloomington
Civil War Veteran John Spurgeon Visits Kurtz for Short Stay
John Spurgeon of Washington, visiting his son Doss Spurgeon, went to Kurtz Monday morning for a brief visit. Spurgeon is a Civil War veteran. William Jackson and son John of Kurtz were in the city to oversee purchases of well boring supplies in which they are engaged.
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John Spurgeon
Washington
Doss Spurgeon
Kurtz
Mr. Spurgeon
William Jackson
John
World’s Largest Crep in History Reports Wheat Rise
Government figures show the huge crep totals 1 135 100 000 dollars for wheat with 960 000 000 slated for farmers. All products except apples show a surge in bulk and value amid the broad price increase.
Agricultural Production Totals for August 1 1915
The report lists quantities and values for crops and produce by weight and money. Wheat lead with 6 8 000 000, corn 2 038 000, barley 817 000 050, oats 3 502 000 02, tobacco 748 821 000, potatoes 491 860 600, apples 205 030 050, peaches 6 099 000, and other items including rice buckwheat and wax, with totals in pounds and tons.
Sun Brothers' Shows Bring Wild Animal Spectacle to Town
The Sun Brothers' Shows unveil a wild animal journey featuring elephants, lions, tigers, kangaroos, leopards, camels, sea lions and more. Two performances are planned here on September 9 with free exhibitions at 12:30 p.m. for review.
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Amercan
Sun Brothers
Local News Notes and Family News Highlights
Mrs Mabel Allen visits Guthrie with her parents for the week. A son was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Bolton of Indian Creek. Mrs Chas Hirscher returns from Mountain Springs. A son was born Tuesday night to Mr and Mrs Cletis Taylor on East 1vth Street. Mrs Daisy Tow returns to Mitchell after visiting Mrs Anna Carter and family. S B Lowe goes to Orleans Tuesday to join an automobile party with his wife sister and brothers. The group tours French Lick and returns to Medora Tuesday night. Mr Lowe returns to the city by train Wednesday morning.
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Dra Bolton
Indian Creek
Cletis Taylor
Daisy Tow
Mitchell
Anna Carter
S. B. Lowe
Orleans
Elizabeth Owens
George Zollman
Stanley Owens
Herbert Owens
Daniel Zollman
French Lick
Medora
Mr. Low
Proverb Echoes on Luck and Law in Everyday Life
A collection of aphorisms contrasts youth, sleep, and fortune with practical wisdom. It notes that appearances mislead in judging a person’s wealth or temper, and that preparation can counter misfortune. It also hints that love and risk interact with marriage and legal peril.
U S Farmers Expect Record Grain Harvests in 1915
Estimates from the department of agriculture project harvests totaling billions in value. Wheat may exceed a billion bushels while corn nears 3 billion, oats rise sharply, and barley, rye, rice and buckwheat also show gains. Tobacco output tops over one billion pounds.
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Panama Canals
United States
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Ebe
Wit
Opening of Tenth Street Proposed by City Council
The city council likely will undertake the opening and improvement of Tenth Street. Strong support exists to cross the C I & J and C T H & 8 E railway lines, with limited opposition anticipated. The J Street opening would enhance the cross town street network in the northern part of the city.
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Tenth Street
J Street
Woman Sues Railway For Four Thousand Dollars
Sarah L Younger of C I L Railway sues in Lawrence circuit court seeking 4000 damages claiming a flagman motioned her to cross tracks at Mitchell where a car struck her, she was knocked unconscious and permanently injured.
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Sarahl. Younger
John H. Eoward
Faris & McNabb
Lawrence
Chicago, Lidianapolis & Louisville Railway Company
Mitchell
Mrs William Vorhees Undergoes Breast Tumor Operation
Mrs William Vorhees of Fayetteville undertook a Tuesday operation for removal of a breast tumor. Dr Reg Short led the team with Drs Freeland and Emery assisting at her sister's home on Lith and O streets. Nurse Miss Mabel Newell cared for her as her condition remained satisfactory.
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William Vorhees
Fayettese
Reg Short
Freeland and
Emery
al Lith
O Streets
Mabel Newell
Married by Justice Malott at J Street Office
A 40 year old farmer near Salem married 22 year old May Smith in a ceremony held Wednesday forenoon by Justice Ralph B. Malott at his J Street office. The couple will settle on the groom's Salem area farm.
Mrs Mitchaner and daughter Lorena visit Norman Station
Mrs Henry Mitchaner and her daughter Lorena of Linton left for Norman Station Sunday to visit Lorena’s grandparents, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Wray, who are the parents of Mrs Mitchaner.
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Henry Mitchaner
Lorena of
Linton
Oscar Ping
Norman Station
Benjamin Wray
MorGe Sought By Lizzie Stewart In Lawrence Court
Lizzie Stewart brings a case in the Lawrence Circuit Court involving the MorGe matter. The filing names Lizzie Stewart as petitioner and Jack Stewart listed in relation to the proceedings.
Lizzie Stewart Sues for Divorce in Lawrence Court
Lizzie Stewart through attorney L Browning filed for divorce from Jack Stewart in Lawrence circuit court. They married July 15 1912 and separated August 20 1915. She alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. He is said to have been convicted of grand larceny and imprisoned.
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Lizzie Stewart
L. OR. Browning
Lawrence
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Brown County
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