Monon Freight Train Collision Delays Traffic
A northbound Monon freight No 72 crashed into a work extra near the White River bridge south of town at 2 40 pm delaying trains No 5 No 12 and No 8. Supt Fogg and crew escaped with no injuries though a cook initially feared dead. Engine damage included a smashed headlight and minor boiler leak.
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Monon
White River Bridge
Fogg
Supt
Osborn
Negro Cook
Ab Sigman
McGuire
Black
Ray Cook
No. 5
Stolen Big Six Auburn Car Sighted Near Gefford
Police seek a seven passenger Big Six touring car from Gefford Illinois, believed in this area. License Ill K0479 with serial 12084. A total reward of 200 dollars offered for recovery and arrest of thieves.
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Auburn
Gefford
Ill
Burton warns U S risks military sacrifice in war’s outcome
Theodore I. Burton, former Ohio senator, told Indiana manufacturers at Claypool hotel that the United States must build a stronger national defense to avoid being humbled by a victorious power in Europe. He cited the war’s $46 billion cost, urged broader citizenship, and supported primaries as a path for public input.
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United States
Theodore I. Burton
Ohio
Indiana Association of Manufacturers and Commerce
Claypool
Burton
Ford Roadster Accident In Pegalia Night Turnover
A Ford roadster owned by Interstate Public Service Co. turned over on its side on a brick street near the railroad watch house at Fifteenth and J streets Thursday at 9 pm. Driver Mike Boyle, with Jesse Pace and Allen as passengers, escaped injury as the top windshield and radiator were badly bent and a crowd gathered.
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Fifteenth
J Streets
Interstate Public Service Company
Mike Boyle
Jesse Pace
Allen
Spokane Club releases Manager Bob Wicker
Spokane club announces the departure of manager Bob Wicker after a successful season in the pennant race amid economic reasons. Fans consider Cy Neighbors, the team's right fielder, as a strong potential successor for next year.
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Spokane
Wash
Bob Wicker
Cy Neighbors
St. Louis Sporting News
Mayo Clinic nasal operation for Mr Dunihue
Mr and Mrs Albert Dunihue returned home Thursday from Rochester Minnesota where Mr Dunihue underwent a nasal operation at the Mayo Clinic. Mrs Dunihue also submitted to a surgical operation. Both are recovering well and hope to regain perfect health.
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Albert Dunihue
Rochester
Minnesota
Dunihue
Mayo Clinic
Promise to Stay On The Water Wagon Fails Forrister
Samuel Forrister was arraigned for intoxication with a suspended sentence after a promise of good behavior. He violated the terms by drinking again, leading to arrest and commitment by Mayor Fields. He was sent to Putnamville Penal Farm for sixty five days.
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Samuel Forrister
Sam
Fields
Forrister
Putnamville
Rufus Nichols
Funeral for 5 Year Old Twin Daughter of James Byers
Tev John Williams traveled to Heltonville Friday morning to conduct the funeral of the Byers child who died Wednesday night. The service was at Mundell Church at 11 this forenoon with burial in Mundell Cemetery.
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John Williams
Heltonville
James Byers
Mundell
Lickskillet Items From Bloomington Star
A quirky Bloomington Star column notes a restaurant owner fearing slow business, Dick Beardsley visiting the store seeking a peace commission for his wife, and local talk of aves of cards and church satire. A dog incident during a Hardshell church service ends with a scorched odor and doxology omitted.
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Dick Beardsley
Hardshell
Perkins
Hansford
Correction on Evans Police Application vs Street Line Petition
The prior notice misidentified L. A. Evans as applying for a police position. Evans actually filed a short petition seeking a street line, not a police job.
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L. A. Evans
Evans
Reynolds Sues Dora Reynolds Over Replevin in Circuit Court
William T. Reynolds initiated a replevin suit against Dora Reynolds in circuit court on Friday, seeking return of property or redress of the dispute. Proceedings began in the circuit court with the filing of the complaint and service of the case.
Reynolds-Vs Reynolds Suit Opens in Lawrence Circuit Court
The replevin suit of William T. Reynolds against Dora Reynolds began in Lawrence circuit court before a jury on Friday morning. The defendant has recently divorced a son of the plaintiff.
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William T. Reynolds
Dora Reynolds
Lawrence
Funeral services for Ruth Marie McCracken
Ruth Marie McCracken six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd McCracken died Thursday morning. Funeral conducted this afternoon at 2 from the home by Rev Owen with burial at Green Hill Cemetery.
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Ruth Marie
Floyd McCracken
Rev. Owen
Green Hill
Lawrence Stultz Resumes Rural Carrier Duties
Lawrence Stultz, once seriously injured in a runaway accident, is able to resume work as a rural carrier on Route No. 2.
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Lawrence Stultz
Funeral for Mrs Jennie Anderson Held in Indian Springs
Rev J V Girdley officiated at the funeral of Mrs Jennie Anderson who died Thursday night in Indian Springs. The service drew a large crowd in Hickory Ridge cemetery. The widow leaves six children. Also listed are local residents and events in Heltonville Springville and Williams with thanks for sympathies and flowers.
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J. V. Girdley
Indian
Two Holdup Men Robbed and Assaulted Jacob Kramer
Jacob Kramer former Bedford man was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted by two men near New York street Indianapolis after leaving his mobile factory job. He lost 31 dollars from his trousers and could only describe one suspect as about 40 years old, the other around 28, with poor lighting hindering identification. Police Lieutenant Weaver led the investigation amid pay day reports.
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Jacob Kramer
Bedford
Indianapolis Star
East
Vermont Street
Kramer
New York Street
Weaver
Bedford Artist Studying In Cincinnati Showcased In Drug Store Window
Voyle Armstrong of Bedford attends Cincinnati Art School and displays five oil paintings and twelve water color studies in Sterling Drug Store window. Works include Beeches in Winter and The Bridge. He is a Cincinnati Art Club member with pieces in exhibits including Still Life and The Snowclad Vale. Most works are for sale as Christmas presents.
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Voyle Armstrong
Cincinnati Art School
Sterling Drug Store
Armstrong
Bedford
Indiana
Cincinnati Art Club
Prohibition Oratorical Contest At First Presbyterian
The W C T U sponsored a successful Friday evening event at the First Presbyterian Church with participants including Edith Kenen Nellie Mitchell Helen Gann and others. Judge Pram Martin praised the temperance cause as medals were awarded to Alice Helen Gunn and thanks extended to all helpers.
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Presbyterian Church
Pram Martin
Orean
Lenig
Tre
Alice Helen Gunn
Women Christian Temperance Union
Gosport Boy Survives Harrowing Lab Incident
Dr Larson removed a swallowed apple core from the windpipe of Dobyn Draiser, a Gosport High School senior, after he choked during a lunchroom apple episode. A rapid auto ride to Martinsville saved his life as he weakened en route and fouled with spasms.
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Dobn Drasier
OS. Brazier
Gosport
Tr. Willoughby
Dr. Fox
Martinsville
Ind
Springville Visitors Passe Through Caxton Area
Blaine Armstrong Wade Mason and George Fleischauer all of Springville were in the city Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wm Hunsucker of Seymour and Homer Hunsucker the Caxton farmer were visiting together. Mr and Mrs Leo Sage and family, recently moved to Heltonville, have gone to Indianapolis where Sage will run a grocery store.
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Blaine Armstrong
Springville
Wade Mason
Springvile
City
George Fleischauer
Wm. Hunsucker
Seymour
Homer Hunsucker
Caxton
Leo Sage
Heltonville
Indianapolis
Bedford Concert Orchestra charity concert planned for Dec 19
The Bedford Concert Orchestra will perform a Grand Charity Concert at the Stone City Opera House on Sunday December 19 at 2 30 in aid of Captain Henderson and the local Salvador Army. Proceeds fund Christmas dinners for Bedford’s poor and gifts for the Army Christmas Tree. The program promises strong value and will be announced next week.
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Bedford
Stone City Opera House
Henderson
Salvador Army
Army
Nest Week
Redford Boy H. Ragsdale Saves Fellow Student
Indiana University medical student H. Ragsdale of South CG street saved a fellow student from severe burns in a chemistry lab fire. Rose suffered facial and wrist burns but did not inhale flames. Ragsdale smothered the fire with a towel. Professors and doctors treated Rose, who went home with his physician father after initial care.
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Ragsdale
David Ragsdale
CG Street
Indiana University
Indiana
Embree RL Rose
Harrison
Rose
Co. . May
J. K.P. Yolland
Lyons
Irese
John O’larrow
Linton
Fie
Capen Teak
Ueluefly
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Charles Giles
John Singer
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Monroe County
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Jacob Kram
Yoyle Armstrong
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Parmer Brown
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H. ©. Ragsdale Saved Life
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