Indiana Buyers Of Texas Calves Add $150 000 To Bank Account
Money in cattle business. Between Winchester and Mune, nine months saw 64 carloads of calves shipped from Southern Texas ranches to 75 farmers. Calves grossed about $75,000. sales in progress push total near $225,000. Farmers gain over $150,000 in beef value. calves were five months old, sent north, held nine months, sold as baby beef by July or August.
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Winchester
Mune c
Thrashing Sunday Crowds Farms In Madison County
Thrashing machines swept across Madison County Indiana on Sunday as deacons elders and farmers pushed to save oats before rain. Thousands of bushels were thrashed and sent to elevators amid the unusual Sunday agricultural drive.
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Madison County
Indiana
Sullivan Cans Win My Sullivan at Washington Park
The local team defeated the visitors 7 to 3 at Washington Park on Sunday in a one sided game. Wicker pitched well for Sullivan, supporting timely hitting including Lemons key two run homer. Sullivan led early and maintained the advantage as the visitors struggled to convert when runners aboard.
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Wicker
Sulivan
Washington Park
Oon
Ovry
Bunn
Bass
Letcher
Bringans
Pasls
Matt Bringhans
Lemons
Feld
Harrison
McAkissie
Armstrong
Serter
Rhodes
Louisville Lady Ruth West Guests of Honor
Miss Ruth West of Louisville visiting aunt Mrs J F Hamer has been guest of honor at several social events this week. A dinner at Mrs Alvin Armstrongs, another for Miss Lott ie Day, and an English Tea at West 15th Street hosted by Miss Edith Allen. Mrs M W Hunter entertained a small gathering with pineapple ice fruit punch and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth West
Louisville
J. F. Hamer
Alvin Armstronge
Lottié Day
South M Street
Edith Allen
West 15Th St
M. W. Hunter
West
Anger and A We Three Circus Coming to Bedford
An advance agent visited Bedford on Saturday arranging a jet display on Lincoln Avenue near the old fairgrounds. The Frank A. Robinson All Feature Shows will feature a single mig ageregration with one hundred head of horses and ample feed prepared locally. The circus is slated to arrive on September Lith.
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Bedford
Lincoln Avenue
Old Fairgrounds
Frank A. Robinson
Plague of horseflies devastates Carr township herd losses
Farmers around Bennettsville near Jeffersonville report a horsefly infestation harming cattle and horses. One cow owned by William Lahr died after becoming entangled by hoof and horn while trying to escape the bloodsucking pests. The brood causes worry, diminished flesh, and fears of further deaths as livestock roam in danger.
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Carr Township
Bennettsville
Jeffersonville
William Lahr
Haircut Breaks 85 Year Old Man From Old Barber Roots
Charlie P. Means, 85, a retired farmer near Lawrenceburg, visited a barber shop for the first time. He had his hair cut and shaved by a barber, ending eight decades of self grooming by his wife after her death. Friends failed to recognize him after the barber’s work.
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Charlie P. Means
Lawrenceburg
Mr. Means
Bloomington couple visits Mail's new plant tour
Blaine Bradfute city editor of the Bloomington Telephone and his wife traveled by auto Monday to see the Mail's new plant, joined by local residents and editors.
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Blaine Bradfute
The
Bloomington Telephone
Mail
Boy Clings to Electric Wire Daring Dare. Father Rescues
In a Saturday evening incident on H street, 10 year old Theodore Schuler climbed a tree and grabbed a live electric light wire. About 110 volts shocked him, burning his hand as he clung on. His father William Schuler, surprised by the jolt, climbed and finally freed him, though shoulder and palm were burned and the boy frightened. A high voltage line nearby threatened further danger.
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Theodore Schuler
William Schuler
Fis
Birthday Party For Christina Erwin At West 13th Street
Christina Erwin four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Erwin celebrated her first birthday at the Erwin home on West 13th street Saturday afternoon. About twenty five friends joined games on the lawn Pinning the tail on the donkey won by Elizabeth Zollman. Yellow and white decorations graced the table a birth cake with Christina s name and four tapers topped the centerpiece. Brick ice cream nabiscoes salted nuts and lemonade were served guests left with gifts and happy memories from the party.
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Christina Erwin
John Erwin
Erwin
West 13Th Street
Elizabeth Zollman
Miss Christina
Farmers Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Ragsdale Grove
The annual Farmers picnic at Ragsdale Grove near Heltonville drew a large turnout from the city and many farmers traveling on Saturday. The event grows more popular each year, with substantial attendance from local residents and visiting farmers.
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Ragsdale Grove
Heltonville
Local visits and kinship ties noted in brief
L M Curry of Brazil visits Mr and Mrs Riza Knight on South H street while Claude McBride travels to Bedford for a short stay. Mrs John G Hobbs of Mt Carmel is visiting her brother in law J L Hobbs and his family east of the city.
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L. M. Curry
Brazil
Mrs. Riza Knight
South H Street
John G. Hobbs
Mt. Carmel Hiinoia
J.L. Hobbs and
Senate to consider presidential term limit amendment
The Indianapolis News editorial argues the Senate should take up a constitutional amendment to limit presidential terms, contending such a move protects organic law from ambitious executives. It notes past rebukes of third term attempts and urges decisive action to safeguard the republic.
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Senate
Republican Party
Washington
Jefferson
Republc
Republica of History
Indianapolis
Indiana Horticultural Society Summer Meeting at Orleans
Indiana Horticultural Society plans its summer meeting at Orleans on August 20 and 21 with the Experimental Orchard program. Monroe County farriers and Indiana orchard leaders will attend. guests travel from Mitchell for tours, talks by Joe A. Burton, A Schultz, and Hon. H M Dunlap, plus pruning, nut and cherry topics, and cooperative selling ideas. The Schumann Chorus will provide music.
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de Indiana Horticultural Society
Orleans
Monroe County
Mitchell
Burton
Franklin County
H. M. Dunlap
Winds
Wendell 2Addock
Horticultural Department
Ohio University
Thos. P. Littlepage
Warrick County
W. J. Ritterskamp
Princeton
Paul Rose
Mrs Herman Taylor and daughter visit Foxs on South H Street
Mrs Herman Taylor and her daughter Frances of Jasonville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harve Fox on South H street. Miss Edith Allen has joined a camping party and expects to be done in ten days.
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Herman
Taylor and
Daug
Frances
Jasonville
Harve Fox
South H Street
Edith Allen
Jack Dearg Dies at Home After Illness Near Williams
Jack Sears aged 60 died Sunday at his Williams area home after a lingering cancer illness. A Fayetteville native and prominent county farmer, he married Sadie Ferguson seven years ago. Funeral at 11 o clock Tuesday from New Union church with several local relatives expected to attend.
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Jack Sears
Williams
Fayetteville
Sadie Smith Ferguson
New Union Church
Marshall Smith
Lon Smith
Perry Fiscus
Charles Smith
Mollie Seoggan
Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty Adultery in Lawrence Court
Monday, Mack Ragsdale, by attorney J K Smith, filed for absolute divorce from Carrie Ragsdale in Lawrence circuit court. He claims cruelty and inhuman treatment including refusal to cook meals, long absences, and unknown whereabouts, plus adultery with Ernest Barner.
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Mack Ragsdaie
J. K. Smith
Lawrence
Carrie Ragssdale
Shee
Ernest Barner
Henderson Family Reunion Draws Big Sunday Crowd
Henderson family reunion at Ragsdale Grove in Heltonville drew a large crowd with an elaborately decorated stand for speakers and musicians. A generous chicken dinner at noon was a featured highlight. Attendees from the city included Mrs Flaye Potter Mr and Mrs Albert Helton and Miss Iva Foster.
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Ragsdale Grove
Heltonville
Henderson
Flaye Potter
Albert Helton
Iva Foster
Impressive Christening at Methodist Church
An impressive and beautiful ceremony followed Sunday services as Homer Sharp Jr. was christened. The four month old son of Dr. and Mrs. Homer Sharp of Zanesville received the rite from his grandfather Rev. Dr. Fields of Leekeville North Carolina, aided by pastor Rev. J F O Haver. Mrs Sharp nee Hstelle Iaffines is visiting her parents while Dr Fields stays with his daughters Mrs John A Rowe and Hoffines.
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Methodist Church
Homer Sharp, Jr
Homer Sharp
Zanesville
Dr. Fields
Leekeville
North Carolina
J.F. O’haver
Sharp
Hstelle Iaffines
Mrs. Hoffines
Mesdames
John A. Rowe
Hoffines
Another Lot Grows Out of Monon Wreck
Herbert Conley files suit in Lawrence circuit court against C I & railway for $5,000 damages over the Sand Pit wreck of August 8. He was thrown to the floor and injured in the legs back face and chest and claims permanent injuries.
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Herbert Conley
Lawrence
Law to Protect Shade Trees Advocated by Indiana Society
An Indianapolis group urges passage of state laws to safeguard roadside trees along Indiana highways. The bulletin notes trees suffer from neglect, vandalism, nails, signs, and animals, and argues owners should be protected to allow planting and long term value.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Mitchell man called home by child’s illness in city
Frank Murray of Mitchell arrived in this city Sunday due to the serious illness of his little child who, with Mrs. Murray, visits Mr. and Mrs. Reed Bridwell on South H Street. Birth announced: a daughter Grace Eva born to Mr and Mrs J Marley Hall on South M Street Sunday morning. Dr H M Paynter of Salem visits Mr and Mrs J Marley Hall on M Street. Ernest Hunter of Bloomington spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs M W Hunter. Mrs Christina Lucas of Smithville visits her daughter Mrs John Erwin on West 13th Street. Lafayette Chesnut and son John of Chicago, who had been visiting, left for Trinity Springs Monday. Mrs Robert Colglazier and daughter Edith of Salem visit Mr and Mrs Oscar Allen on West 12th Street.
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Frank Murray
Mitchell
Murray
Reed Bridwell
South H Street
J. Marley Hall
South M Street
Grace Eva
Ernest Hunter
Bloomington
Mrs
M. W. Hunter
Christina Lucas
Smithville
John Erwin
West 13Th Street
Lafayette Chesnut and
John
Chicago
Trinity Springs
Robert Colglazier
Edith
Salem
Oscar Allen
West 12Th Street
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Flave Potter
J. T. Freeland
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Lafe Chesnut
Wm. Mitchell
West 18Th Street
Mrs. Everett McCarrell
Edler Property
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Ina Foster Span
Purn Kern
Runnels
W. S. Holcombe
Harry Campbell
Breckenridge Road
Liner
Mason
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Bringhans
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McCissick
Smith
Harding
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Mari Bringhans
Stewart
Champs
Fletcher
C. Bringhans
Mart Tringans
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Lerter
Tung Wly
Farne
Cltentille
Claude McBride
Washington Herald
Republ
Schumann Chorus
Jack Dearg
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Henderson Fanly
Geremon
H. M. Paynter
City
J. Marley Hail
M Street
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