Busy Week for Local Post Office Ends With License Pickups
Monday through Wednesday saw a heavy post office workload as customers queued and officials towed fragile parcels to keep services steady. Kellis Collier and Miss Irene Kern, escorted by Constable Charles Jlarmen, traveled to Jeffersonville on Wednesday to secure a license despite a paternity affidavit against Collier from a underage girl, delaying the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelis Collier
Irene Kern
Charles Jlarmen
Tsemingers
Jeffersonville
Colier
Owig
Untitled fragment offers glimpses from old Bots relics
Fragmentary text mentions Sheri fo. genes and Tes Sythe Ger pe teas with printed notes from a period source. readers see references to BR wit, Yeenari hind and a PMs, plus mentions of valuable old Bots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheri
Esr
Diethauar
Unclear OCR Text Opens with Political Probing Mcentity
Fragmented archival lines describe a political figure and legal actions with uncertainty. Mentions include a county attorney and an official facing removal or appointment and possible threats to a campaign. No clear dates or definitive outcomes are readable.
Christmas program at German Moor Church hosts public
The Sunday School of the German Moor Church invites the public and friends to attend a Christmas program Thursday evening at 7:30.
Christmas Visits Reported by Terre Haute Residents
The Master Frei Owens of Terre Haute is visiting his brother Master John Owens for Christmas. Mr and Mrs M F Brooks travel to Windsor Canada to spend the holidays with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frei] Owens
Terre Jlaute
John Owens
M. F. Brooks
Windsor
Canada
Curiehan Manufacturing to Add Woodworking Plant Extensions
Curiehan Manufacturing Company begins foundations for a large addition to its wood dwelling plant in the city’s south part. The expansion covers 177 by 175 feet and will house carpentry and shipping while freeing space for new woodworking machinery. Office quarters move to rooms in the brick warehouse west of the factory. The Carnalan factory is a major local industry, known for Evans process veneered doors, Ringe Joint interior finish, and Tulipwood Oak finishes.
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Curiehan Manufacturing Company
Carnalan
Cits
Evans Process
Evans “Ringe
Tuciape Oak
Leogeutee Sentinel
Wreck on the Monon near Wabash River bridge
A freight wreck toppled four cars from a southbound Monon train No. 73 near the Wabash river bridge north of Lafayette at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported and service was disrupted as trains were rerouted and the Christmas special from Medaryville canceled.
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Monon
Wabash River Bridge
Lafayette
Dyer
Wabash
Delphi
Medaryville
Pearl Cotterlin
William Jarka
A. E. Meeker
Fatal Shelbyville Tobacco Dealer Die in Auto Crash
Lewis Wakefield a tobacco dealer of Shelbyville Kentucky and relative of Mrs. Joe R. Voris was killed instantly when his car skidded down an embankment. Robert N Gallatin city salesman for Washburn Crosby Company also died in the same crash as the vehicle tore through a bridge railing near Bear Grass creek and fell twenty feet. Bodies found next morning.
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Lewis Wakefield
Shelbyville
Kentucky
Joe R. Voris
Indianapolis
Louisville
Robert N. Gallatin
Washburn-Crosby Company
Bear Grass Creek
Trikapea Sorority Gave Annual Christmas Party Tuesday
The Trikapea Sorority held its annual Christmas party Tuesday evening with members gathering for festive activities and fellowship.
Orleans Boy Loses Theft Case Then Receives Help
A 17 year old charged with stealing four dollars was discharged on grand jury recommendation and left court with more than two dollars and a promise of work. Prosecutor Baker started a purse for him, others donated, and plans were made to supply shoes if he cannot find work.
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Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Baker
Orleans
Ind
Indianapolis Star
Auto license plates change under new 1914 law
The secretary of state will begin issuing 1914 license plates after Christmas with blue and white plates replacing the old yellow and black. Register annually, doubling the first year’s cost. plates mailed outside Marion County. About 44,735 autos and 6,505 motorcycles registered. 2,959 chauffeurs and 437 dealers licensed. Net fees fund road work among counties with Madison leading mileage. Distribution about 117000 dollars. department costs estimated at 33000 and plates at 14000.
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Marion County
Secretary of State
Madison County
Grant County
Automobile Department
Margaret Lemon Attends Miss Bratton’s Terre Haute Wedding
Miss Margaret Lemon traveled to Terre Haute on Wednesday to attend the wedding of Miss Daphne Bratton held at 9 PM. Lemon provided the wedding music. Mr and Mrs Thomas Fenton and their children also left that morning to attend.
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Margaret Lemon
Terre Haute
Daphne Bratton
Miss Lemon
Thomas Fenton
Miss Bratton
Monon foreman fron Bedford named at Monon back shop
John Holloway has been advanced to Monon round house foreman at Bedford. Edgar Lucas of Indianapolis and Mrs. Gus Hamer and daughter of Vlora IL will spend Christmas with Mrs. A L Lucas. John Bailey from Illinois attends funeral of his grandfather John Hunter of Heltonville and stays for holidays. May Brooks returns from Smith College to spend Christmas with her parents.
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John Holloway
Monon
Lafayette
Bedford
Kolloway
Edgar Lucas
Indianapolis
Gus Hamer
Vlora, IL
A. L. Lucas
O Street
John Bailey
Ilinois
John Hunter
Heltonville
May Brooks
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Mrs
T. J. Brooks
Christmas at the Williams Home Brings Wide Guest List
Col and Mrs V V Williams host a Christmas family house party at West Sixteenth Street with many out of town guests including Mrs John D Williams and daughter Margaret from Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs J L Glover with son Wilbur. Guests arrive from Lebanon and join in a tree ceremony and a festive Christmas dinner marking a weekend of family joy.
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Tri Kappa Sorority
Helen Norton
West Sixteenth Street
John D. Williams
Margaret
Indianapolis
Col
V. V. Williams
Oscar Hartley
Vinson
Mary Ellen
Lebanon
J. L. Glover
Wilbur
Property Of Elizabeth Cummings Left By Last Will Filed
A last will and testament of Elizabeth Cummings was filed with the county clerk designating the distribution of her property. The document outlines heirs and bequests, with probate procedures to follow under applicable laws.
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Mings
Illness in Avoca: Gyger Child Near Pneumonia Threat
Mrs. Gyger and a physician traveled to Avoca where their little daughter is seriously ill and threatened with pneumonia. Indianapolis guest Wm. Walker arrived to join his wife, a visitor to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker, while Mrs. Jack Vicock also came to spend Christmas with relatives in the city.
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Richard Gyger
Avoca
Wm. Walker
Indianapolis
Robert Walker
West Seventeenth Street
Jack Vicock
Fred Turbeyville
W. J. Cook
L Street
Christmas Apple Gift From Washington Couple
Mrs. M W Hunter received Arkansas Black apples and greetings from Mrs W S Holcombe of Brews ter Washington. Mrs Holcombe and family are happy and delighted with their new home.
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M. W. Hunter
W. S. Holcombe
Brewster
Washington
Arkansas
Holiday Guests Gather at Smith Home
Donald Smith a Bryant Straton Business College student and Miss Fay Hardwick join Miss Louise Dillman of Bloomington along with Mrs. Harry Hulse for holiday visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith in Louisville.
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Donald Smith
Bryant- Stratton Business ,College
Louisville
Louise Dillman
Bloomington
Harry Hulse
Fay Hardwick
Elmer Smith
L Street
Mr and Mrs Sam Hardin plan trip to Spencer and Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Sam Hardin left Wednesday for Spencer to attend a wedding on Thursday. They expect to travel to Indianapolis to spend the weekend with relatives. Miss Lottie Wallheiser, recently in Louisville, is home for Christmas and plans a southern trip in January.
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Sam Hardin
Spencer
Indianapolis
Christmas Visit Notes in Bloomington Family Circle
Mrs Walter Scoggan and daughter Dorothy spend Christmas night with Mr and Mrs Sam Cook in Bloomington. Mr and Mrs Ernest Sharp also join. Philip Furst returns from Chicago to spend the holidays.
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Walter. Scoggan
Dorothy
Ernest Sharp
Sam. Cook
Bloomington
Philip Furst
Chicago
Executor named in Mrs Cummings will
James M. Cummings, a son, is made sole heir and executor of Mrs. Elizabeth Cummings by her last will filed at the county clerk's office. The will, dated June 2, 1899, witnessed by W. H. Consalus and Philip H. Skerd, directs payment of all just debts including funeral expenses.
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James M. Cummings
Elizabeth Cummings
Christmas surprise party honors Mrs. Rice Haverly
Mrs. Rice Haverly was surprised by friends at home on Tuesday evening with a Christmas party. The event featured a surprise bag for each guest, dainty refreshments, and included Mesdames Louis Sercepansky and Wm. Benzel along with Miss Ruth Shortridge Beulah Mitchell and Lola Haverly. Mrs. Haverly received a jewel box.
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Rice Haverly
Beulah Mitchell
Lola Haverly
Haverly
Local Marriages Report From Indiana District
Sylvester Sharbrough of Indiana polis weds Goldie M Butler of Lawrence County Ralph Mattox of Oolitic weds Pearl Cobb of Oolitic Roy Lancaster of Lawrence County weds Nellie Elmore of Mitchell Elmer Stages of Oolitic weds Gertie Lanz of Oolitic
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Sylvester Sharbrough
Indianapolis
Goldie M. Butler
Lawrence County
Ralph Mattox
Pearl Cobb
Roy Lancaster
Nellie Elmore
Mitchell
Elmer Stages
Gertie Lanz
Christmas Gift Idea Daily or Weekly Mail Subscriptions
A year’s subscription to the Daily or Weekly Mail is pitched as the ideal Christmas present. The ad claims the gift will provide twelve months of enjoyment and continued pleasure.
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Daily
Weekly Mail
Salvation Army distributes Christmas dinners and treats
The Salvation Army held an evening entertainment at the hall for children and distributed Christmas presents. Mayor Albert J. Fields inspected the Christmas baskets and praised the Army’s charity work. Joseph Lynch from Oklahoma joined his wife, a member of the E. E. Farmer family house party.
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Salvation Army
Albert J. Fields
Army
Joseph Lynch
Oklahoma
E. E. Farmer
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Kellis Collier
Miss Irene
Kern
Urea
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Mier
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Tedonioue
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Joe R
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Willie
Trikapea
Lars
Helen
Florence Norton
Geraldine
Tate
Roung
OREM
Glenn Murphy
Huron
Mr. Murphy
Charity Murphy
Mrs. C. M. Lemon
Arthur Bestor
Lester and
Basil Burton
Terre Uaute
Charles Guthrie
West Eighteenth Street
Otto Williams
Willams
Walter Jones
Whams
Elizabeth
Ruby Little
Opal Little
Teachers’ Institute
Lottie
Carrie Wallheiser
U. S. Skerch
Chat Mag
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