Mystery Tunnelton Man May Yet Be Identified
Indianapolis woman Mrs. Sarah Silcox seeks information about a nameless man buried in Potter's Field near Tunnelton. Describes a 55 year old Irish mechanic with gray hair, 5 ft 11 in, about 180 pounds, blue eyes. Authorities have received two inquiries about his identity since he died at the Lawrence County Poor Farm after being found near the Baltimore and Ohio tunnel in 1911.
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Sarah Silcox
Eugene F Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Frank Silcox
Baltimore & Ohio Tunnel
Tunnelton
Jess
Horse Stuns Pedestrians On J Street With Frisky Escape
Early pedestrians on J street helped an unruly horse that could not stand on the brick street. The animal tore its harness and broke the shafts in several places. The incident caused brief excitement for bystanders.
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J Street
Utterbacks Honored by Surprise Wednesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Dale Utterback were surprised with a delightful gathering Wednesday evening at their home hosted by friends and neighbors. The event included warm wishes and shared refreshments.
Surprise House Party for Dale Utterback Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Utterback welcomed a large gathering at their North O street home Wednesday evening. Friends including Donald Williams Oliver Gil lcott Grover Simpson Samuel Davis Joseph Rape J Davis H D Manus Oren Martin Clyde Reed and B Bowman attended along with Misses Willa Fowler Goldie Taylor Ida Adams Walterette Mitchell Martha Waldron Lillie Faulk Helen Curren Ruth Kindred Virginia Kindred Stella Kindred Dessie Boyd Maggie Fisher Nellie Camron Fra Bailey Edith Buckles Madeline Seybold Elsie Mitchell Ruth Sellars Pearl Reed Zeazie Utterback and Mrs H D Manus.
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Dale Utterback
North O Street
Messrs
Donald Williams
Oliver Gillcott
Grover Simpson
Samuel Davis
Joseph Rape
J. Davis
H. D. Manus
Oren Martin
Clyde Reed
B. Bowman
Willa Fowler
Goldie Taylor
Ida Adams
Walterette Mitchell
Martha Waldron
Lillie Faulk
Helen Curren
Ruth Kindred
Virginia Kindred
Stella Kindred
Dessie Boyd
Maggie Fisher
Nellie Camron
Fra Bailey
Edith Buckles
Madeline Seybold
Elsie Mitchell
Ruth Sellars
Pearl Reed
Zeazie Utterback
Mrs Mary Ellison Succumbs After Long Life Of Service
Mary Breckenridge Ilison widow of James H Ilison died suddenly Thursday near Flinn township. Born December 18 1823 she would have turned 84 this month. She leaves eleven children James Nathan Reed Dr William T Martha David H Robert H Susan John and Carrie with several deceased. A Kentucky native she moved to Indiana early life and lived on a farm with a reputation for strong character and guidance to her family and community.
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Mary Breckenridge Mlison
James H. Ilison
Flinn Township
James
Nathan Reed
William T
Martha
David H
Robert H
John S. Ramsey
Mary Lively
Susan Jicbson
John
Carrie
Kentucky
Washington County
Indiana
Beautiful Wedding Of Mr C V Link And Miss Emily Houston
The First Presbyterian church hosted the wedding of Emily Louise Houston and Clarence Vincent Link with a green and white decor. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march, a ring ceremony, and a bridal party including ushers William K. Houston and Edwin Link. A reception at the Dodd home followed with extensive floral displays, a punch bowl by Miss Florence Garrett, and a formal dining setup with lace centerpieces and a green white theme.
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First Presbyterian Church
Emily Louise Houston
George M. Dodd
Clarence Vincent Link
Theodore C. Link
St. Louis
Clinton McCurdy
William K. Houston
B. W. Weaver
William Baker
Peru
Charles Fletcher
Edwin Link
Marian Mitchell
George Meyer Dodd
Presbyterian Church
John W. Findley
Lohengrin
Dodd
West 15Th Street
Theodore Link
Bedford
Florence Garrett
Olive Mitchell
Frances Freeland
Florence Dye
Punch Bowl
E. W Shirk
Frankfort
Myra Durham
Borden
Byron Smith
Valparaiso
H. P. Radley
Bogey
James Simpson
Cincinnati
Mamie Applegate
Louisville
William P. Malott
Indianapolis
Walter Gillette
Fred Ramsey In Jail After Petit Larceny Conviction
Fred Ramsey charged with stealing a case of eggs from a Monon freight train appeared in court and allowed a trial. He was found guilty and fined one dollar plus costs, jailed 75 days, and disfranchised for one year.
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Fred Ramsey
Monon
Jury Delayed as Baltimore & Ohio Killing Case Proceeds
In Mitchell the jury in the Samuel Gray vs Baltimore & Ohio case over the death of the plaintiff’s wife did not reach a verdict by Thursday noon. The jury remained out past 4 p.m. Wednesday and continued to deliberate. The wedding party and guests gathered in formal attire with gowns of charmeuse, satin, and chiffon as plans for New Year travel to Hot Springs and New York were noted.
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Samuel Gray
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Mitchell
Theodore Link
Edwin Link
Hot Springs
Virginia
New York
Washington
Louis
West 15Th Street
Cold Morning Delivers Harsh Readings Across City
Thermometers in parts of the city showed four degrees above zero Thursday morning while others ranged from two to three degrees higher. The morning proved the most disagreeable yet this fall with several locations recording frigid air.
Fine Garage and Office Building Planned for Elks Lot
There is strong likelihood a three story building will rise on the old Elks lot at Sixteenth and K streets within months. Martin Fletcher of Bedford Stone Construction Company may develop the site, with orders already given to remove existing small structures. Plans call for a garage and store rooms on the first floor and office space above. The current restaurant on the site was moved and the rear blacksmith shop will occupy the site until the first of next month.
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Elks
Sixteenth
K Streets
Martin Fletcher
Bedford Stone Construction Company
Great Fill Talked Of At Corners Of Seventeenth And K Streets
Property owners discuss possible fill at the corner areas of Seventeenth and K Streets. Public interest centers on improving land use and traffic access after recent neighborhood changes.
Plan to improve Seventeenth and K streets discussed
Property owners near Seventeenth and K streets weigh filling in and grading the two street squares to raise value. Western Union in Indianapolis shipped a package of jewels to this city for a Link-Houston wedding guest. The messenger arrived Wednesday at 4 30 and delivered the package, with receipt given.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Indianapolis
Manoer Sample
Western Union
Policeman Clark Cleared By Police Board Meeting
Police Board met Wednesday night to review the Saturday episode involving William Frank. Testimony and investigation found Clark deserving commendation for his fearless conduct and the board backed the officer, countering calls for reproach.
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Clark
Police Board
William Frank
Parlels Pug Local Post Master Tasked on 15 Day Expenses
The local post master has been instructed to determine expenses over a fifteen day period. Officials require a detailed accounting of costs and requisition of funds for operating subsidies during the period.
Bedford Post Office Plans Parcel Post Start
Orders from the postonce department empower the Bedford postmaster to select methods for parcel post during the first half of January. Wagons and men will be added as needed while the initial operation uses current staff and a later report will guide full plans and congressional appropriations. A total of 750000 dollars is provided for the system with 300000 to be distributed to 16000 post offices.
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Postonce Department
Bedford
Keach
Congress
Lagle Damage Suit Began Against B and O Railway
The damage suit by W F Lagle against the Baltimore and Ohio railway for alleged negligence in carrying the plaintiff by his station began in the Lawrence circuit court. The jury was empaneled quickly and opening arguments were completed.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railway Company
Lawrence
Mrs Marie Hoover-Ellis Impresses London Recital Hall
The New York London notes report American pianist Mrs Marie Hoover-Ellis from Chicago gave a Bechstein Hall recital on November 8. Her Bach Liszt G minor fantasy and fugue opened with precise technique and refined tone. The Chopin B minor sonata showed singing lines and control. Brahms intermezzo and rhapsody followed with strong musical sense. Liszt etude and rhapsody closed a program praised for discipline and genuine musical feeling. Ellis plans further London recitals in the early spring.
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Musical Courier
London
Bechstein Hall
Marie Hoover-Ellis
Chicago
Largo
Liszt
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Man OF
Mystery
Potters
Tyree
Lawrence County
Mr. and
Mrs
Prise
Mary Ellison
Great
Mr. C. V
Link
Miss Emily Houston
Fred
Ramsey
Chicago Daily News
Case of
Gray
Baltimore
Ohio
Enteenth and
Wes
Tern Union Company
Seventeenth
Ables
Jexon Grated
Frank
Lagle
Mitchell Man
Ing
Marie
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