Tragic Belt Junction crash claims four Terre Haute youths
Four boys from Terre Haute died and two were seriously injured near Belt Junction on a Southeastern Line freight run. The victims, sons of prominent local families including Dr W R Mattox and the Darnell and Tower households, were walking on the right of way when struck.
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Belt Junction
Terre Haute
Southeastern Line Extra
Extra
Southeastern
Spring Hill
Louis Tower
Jesse Darnell
Carl Mattox
Earl Mattox
Earl Bridwell
William Reagin
St. Anthony's Hospital
Carl
Mattox Boys
W. R. Mattox
Husband Sues for Divorce on Cruel Treatment
Charles O. Craig filed for divorce from Pearl Craig in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He claims she threatened to eject him and break his neck and refused to cook or mend. Adultery is alleged in Williams. Married March 11, 1903, separated August 9, 1912.
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Charles O. Craig
Boruff & Boruff
Lawrence
Pearl Craig
Williams
Mrs J F Hamer Hosts Pleasant West 14th Street Party
Mrs J F Hamer entertained a company Friday afternoon at her West 14th street home in compliment to her niece Miss Ruth West of Louisville. Ice cream and cake were served as guests enjoyed social pleasures.
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J. F. Hamer
West 14Th Street
Ruth West
Louisville
Thanks for support during illness and death of our mother
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during our mother’s sickness and passing. Floral offerings were appreciated and thanks go to those who contributed. Special thanks to the men at the Salem Mill for their financial aid. Mr. Nicholas Hackney, Mrs. W. Denniston.
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Salem
Thousands pay tribute to Gea Booth in England vigil
Thousands gathered at Congress Hall Clapton to honor General William Booth of the Salvation Army as his body lay in state. Dignitaries including the German Emperor and embassy sent wreaths while flags from multiple nations hung above the catafalque.
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William Booth
Congress Hall
Clapton
England
Salvation Army
Catafalque
Salvation Banner
United States
Japan
Hogan Party Joins Trip to Menton and Indianapolis
Mrs. John Hogan and her daughter traveled to Menton Indiana for several days. Mr. Hogan accompanied them to Indianapolis where he continued on business.
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John Hogan
Menton
Ind
Mr. Hogan
Indianapolis
Bedford Girl Elopes and Marries in Ottawa
Mrs. Stella Johnson of 24th and J streets is notified of her daughter Goldie May Bruce and James Morris Manus wedding in Ottawa Illinois. The groom, a former Bedford resident, holds a two year work contract. The couple eloped after the girl, age sixteen, defied her mother’s consent. They plan to live in Ottawa for two years before likely returning to Bedford.
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Stella Johnson
24Th
J Streets
Goldie May Bruce
James Morris Manus
Ottawa
Hhs
Man Flogged by Night Crowd After Harassment Warning
A 35 year old schoolteacher accused of following a young girl near a picture show was chased by a group of local men after the final performance. They captured him to frighten him, discussed lynching, but released him after warning him to stop at night.
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Teachers Institute
Bloomington
Girl Dead Miss Buckles Dies at Madison Hospital
Miss Bessie Buckles died Friday afternoon at Madison Hospital after several weeks of critical illness. Relatives were notified in the city. Funeral services were held at her North 1 Street home at 3 oclock Sunday. burial followed at Green Hill.
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Bessie Buckles
Madison
North 1 Street
Green Hill
Special Campaign Rate Offered by The Weekly Mail
The Weekly Mail offers a special campaign rate of 25 cents postage prepaid to any address until after the election. Mrs Daisy Barnes of Chattanooga Tenn is visiting her mother Mrs W A Mathes on North N Street.
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Daisy Barnes
Chattanooga,fenn
W. A. Mathes
North N Street
Adultery Charged In Divorce Suit In Lawrence Court
John E Wilkinson sues for divorce from Katie Wilkinson after thirteen years of marriage. He alleges adultery with a man known as Jake the Barber in 1908 and another affair with Harve Collier, plus an incident with a man at French Lick ten months ago. Custody of three children, Earl 12 Allie 16 and Walter 5, is requested.
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John E Wilkinson
Simpson B. Lowe
Lawrence
Katie Wilkinson
Jake
St. Ritner
French Lick
Harve Collier
Earl
Allie
Walter
Funeral services held for infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Walls
Beautiful and impressive funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Walls with Rev J Fr O Haver officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill. Attendees of note included Mrs George Walls and families from Mitchell Bloomington Seymour and W Va.
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Walls
O’haver
Green Hill
George Walls
McIntyre
Mitchell
William Hyland
Seymour
Fred Hoover
Bloomington
Geo. Burdock
Marshall Wheeling
W. Va
Watermelon praised by mail office staff
The Mail Office force expresses gratitude to Uncle Charlie Thomas who lives east of the city for growing one of the finest watermelons in the county. All employees called it the best they had ever tasted.
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Charlie Thomas
Deaths and visits noted in Seymour and Robinson report
Mr and Mrs William Hyland of Seymour travel for the death of their granddaughter Margaret Wallis daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Walls. Miss Carrie Bonham and Helen Henderson of Robinson who have stayed with Ollie Henderson move on to Mitchell this morning.
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William Hyland
Seymour
Margaret Wallis
Will Walls
Carrie Bonham
Helen Henderson
Robinson, H1
Ollie Henderson
Mitchell
Bell Telephone Suit Over Damaged Barn Pole
John Borders, by attorney Marshall Woolery, sues Bell Telephone in Lawrence circuit court for 100 dollars damages. He alleges a rotted pole, ignored for 15 years, caused the pole to fall on his barn damaging it and making it unsafe. He seeks all proper relief.
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John Borders
Marshall Woolery
Bell Telephone Company
Lawrence
The
Bell
Surprise shower honors Edward Bluff and Audrey Kern
A party at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jacobs home on West 18th Street honored Edward Bluff and Miss Audrey Kern with a pleasant shower. About sixty friends attended, sharing music and conversation while ice cream cake and lemonade were served. The wedding date was not announced.
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J. B. Jacobs
W. 18Th Street
Edward Bluff
Audrey Kern
Mad Dog Scare Prompts Police Chase on J Street
Last Friday a mad dog roamed the 14th and J streets area causing alarm as police, armed with a rifle, chased it to the Summers boarding house. The dog was driven from a verandah and then fled under a lunch stand, with officers abandoning the pursuit. Residents feared rabies and noted the animal had attacked other dogs and appeared severely injured.
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J Street
14Th
Woodruff
Garnegie
Plaintiff Sues B&O for $500 Damages Over Alleged Wrong Stop
William F. Lagle of Mitchell sues the B&O railroad in Lawrence circuit court for $500 alleging he bought a ticket to Black Oak, was told the train would stop there, boarded train No. 7 and was carried past the station, causing damages for not being let off at his proper destination. The suit names Giles & Doman as attorneys.
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William F. Lagle
Giles & Doman
Lawrence
B. & O. S W. Railway Company
Black Oak
Japanese Tea Missionary Society Hosts Pretty Affair
The Japanese Tea Missionary Society held a pleasant event at the home of Mrs. W. A. Ramsay. Attendees enjoyed light refreshments and a showcase of cultural items reflecting the group’s activities.
Local residents visit and travel notes from Bloomington
Mrs George K Beddoe and sons William Cosner and George Halsey returned to New York City after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Cosner. John Reid rushed to New Albany for his son’s wife who underwent surgery at St Edwards Hospital. Mrs J H Cottom ill at home with hay fever and asthma. Mrs Andrew Syke from Chicago visits sister Mrs Robert Taylor. Miss Laurinda Brinegar of Avoca visits sister Mrs Mary Blackburn. Mrs L W Smit of Bedford visits Cornelius Zant.
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George K. Beddoe and Sons
William Cosner
George Halsey
New York City
John Reid
New Albany
St. Edwards Hospital
J. H. Cottom
South F Street
Andrew Syke
Chicago
Robert Taylor
Laurinda Brinegar
Avoca
Mary Blackburn
West 14Th Street
Stephenson Family Visit to Campbellsburg Extended
Mrs. E. B. Stephenson and her young daughter traveled to Campbellsburg on Saturday to visit her mother-in-law and sister, both ill.
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E. B. Stephenson
Campbellsburg
Delightful Japanese Tea by Missionary Society
One of the week’s prettiest social events was a Japanese Tea by the Methodist missionary society at Mrs. W. A. Ramsay’s West 14th street home. Rooms glowed with cherry blossoms, providing a charming backdrop for an interim gathering between showers. A musical program featured Mrs. J. M. Winstandley on piano, Frank Reed on cornet, and Miss Anah Webb on violin. cream, cake, and candy were served. Out of town guests included Miss Lydia Stevens of Evansville with Mrs. Allie Phipps and Miss Jennie Jackson of Binghamton, N Y, staying with the Ramsays.
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Missionary Sociey
Methodist Church
W. A. Ramsay
West 14Th Street
J. M. Winstandley
Frank Reed Cornet
Anah Webb
Lydia Stevens
Evansville
Allie Phipps
Jennie Jackson
Binghamton
N. Y
Ramsay
Bedford Daily Mail Plant Shines With Duplex Press
A fine new Daily Mail establishment at Bedford unveils a purpose built home and the largest linotype typesetting machines, a duplex press, making the plant a source of local pride for Bedford.
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Daily Mail
Bedford
Bloomington
Bloomington visitors with Mrs Sears and Miss Watts
Mrs Fred Sears and her young daughter from Bloomington visit Mrs Bert 2isisi8 with Miss Mary Watts from Indianapolis joining the gathering.
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Fred’ Sears
Little Daughter
Bloomington
Mary. Watts
Indianapolis
Bert
Charming hostess Beryl Foster hosts guests at L street gathering
Miss Beryl Foster entertained Thursday evening at her L street home for house guest Mrs. Paul Morrison of Indianapolis. Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. George K. Beddoe of New York City offered vocal solos while Miss Rowena Cosner of Indianapolis performed readings. Ice cream cake and lemonade were served. Several attendees were noted as out of town guests.
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Beryl Foster
L Street
Paul Morrison
Indianapolis
Logan R Browning Nominated For Judge At Progressive Convention
Logan R Browning a young attorney of Brownstown was Thursday nominated as a candidate for Judge of the Forty second Judicial district to run on the Progressive ticket. The Brownstown judicial convention was held Thursday with prosecutor selection left to a committee chaired by E B Stephenson of Brownstown.
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Logan R. Browning
Forty-second
Brownstown
E. B. Stephenson
Veterans Ride Rail to West Baden Reunion Amid Gathering
A large group of veterans boarded an early morning train bound for West Baden for a soldiers reunion. Among them was Jam BD Moore of Los Angeles, formerly from Lawrence County, visiting relatives, accompanied by Col. V. V. Williams.
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West Baden
Moore
Los Angeles
Lawrence County
Col
V. V. Williams
Woman Dies After FiveFoot Fall Near Solsberry
Mrs. Henry D. Calland, 28, of near Solsberry Greene County, fell from a five foot porch stone and sustained internal injuries. She died from the injuries at home, according to local report.
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Henry D. Calland
Solsberry
Greene County
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Train of Horror
Speigler
Moa West
Nicholas Hackney
W. Denniston
Gea Booth
Ando
Mahesh
Miss Bessie Buckles
Madison Hospital
Damies
John E. Wilkinson
Ako
Suesb & O
Mitchell, al
Missionary Society Gives
Frank Turner
West 6Th Street
L. W. Smit
Cornelius Zant
Cosner
Beddoe
Morrison
Homer
Wolue
Progressive Judicial
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