Local Council Women Outline Seasonal Civic Projects
The Local Council of Women with clubs including Round Table and Tri Kappa outlines programs for the year. Plans include Red Cross seals proceeds shared with Tri Kappa, child garden projects with ten prizes, and upcoming topics on civic housecleaning sewing in schools and tuberculosis work. Meetings occur monthly on the first Wednesday and are open to the public.
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Council of Women
Round Table
Woman's Club
Informal
Sorosis
Dorcas
Economics
Priscilla
Tri Kappa
Matinee Musical
Tri Kappa Sorority
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Merrill Simpson
Tfealth
Mesdames
J. A. Rowe
J. G. Hogan
J. J. Humston
Childrens
The
Priscila
Dorcas and Economics
Tri Kappas
Mrs Henry Brown Injured in Icy Slip on South I Street
Mrs Henry Brown of South H Street suffered a fracture of the right arm when she slipped on icy pavement near the Stone City Hotel on South I Street Thursday night. Dr Pearson treated and reduced the fracture.
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Henry Brown
South H Street
Stone City Hotel
South I Street
Pearson
Funeral held for Mrs Elza Kirkman at Baptist church
The funeral services for Mrs. Elza Kirkman who died at Avoca Thursday morning were conducted at the Baptist church Friday at 3 o clock. Burial followed at the Old Baptist Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and five children, including a baby a few days old.
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Elza Kirkman
Avoca
Baptist Church
Old Baptist Ceme
Old Fine Locks Up Spaulding After Lectures At Southeastern
George Spaulding an old offender was locked up for twenty five days after a drunken outburst at the Southeastern station. He was not tried for the incident but an old fine was cited and he was jailed on commitment.
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George Spaulding
George
Mitchell Family Narrowly Escapes Home Fire
Charley Walters and his wife with two children woke to a burning home in Mitchell. They escaped through a window after Walters cut his arm while breaking the pane. The house and all belongings were destroyed. insurance helped Meg Walton’s efforts, origin of the fire unknown.
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Charley Walters
Mitchell Tribune
Mr. Walters
Mrs Murray Improving After Appendix Operation
Mrs. Harry Murray is rapidly recovering after an appendicitis operation at the city Hospital. Nurse Miss Rothmund, who had cared for her, has returned to Chicago.
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Harry Murray
City Hospital
Miss Rothmund
Chicago
Mitchell soft drink proprietor pleads not guilty to blind tiger charge
Joseph Bevers of Mitchell, whose place was raided by Prosecutor Underwood and Mayor Dilley, enters a not guilty plea. A hearing is scheduled for next Monday. He admits possessing the goods but says they were for personal consumption, not sale.
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Joseph Bevers
Mitchell Soft Drink
Underwood
Dilley
Elza Jackson Visits Brother in Seymour
Elza Jackson spends several days with his brother Rev. Harvey Jackson and family in Seymour.
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Elza Jackson
Rev
Harvey Jackson
Seymour
Bloomington man dies in Indianapolis double pneumonia
Roy Woodward of Bloomington dies at 27 from double pneumonia at his mother in law's home in Indianapolis after three weeks of illness. A Royal Typewriter traveler and Kelley Springfield Southern representative, he was en route to Chicago when struck. He is survived by his widow, parents, brothers Claude and Glenn, and sister Mrs. Rutherford. Funeral at Mrs. Terrell's Graceland Avenue home with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery Bloomington.
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Roy Woodward
John T. Woodward
West Sixth Street
Marion Terrill
Indianapolis
Mr. Woodward
Bloomington
Jessie M. Little
Royal Typewriter Co
Crown Hill Cemetery
Breach of Promise Suit Compromised in Indiana
Miss Rebecca Hedrick of Indianapolis sued Young Reed of Utica for 15000 dollars over a breach of promise. The Clark circuit suit was compromised today in Floyd circuit court for 750 dollars. Both are fifty, former schoolmates at Campbellsburg. Hedrick alleged a Thanksgiving 1909 promise to wed and a Christmas 1909 wedding planned before Reed wed Mary B. Work on December 9.
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New Albany
Ind
Rebecca Hedrick
Indianapolis
Young Reed
Utica
Clark
Jeffersonville
Floyd
Campbellsburg
Mitchell
Reed
Mary B. Work
Clark County
Company eyes light plant purchase with water system plan
A company representative discussed buying the city light plant and possibly adding water works. He was told the purchase could not proceed without the water system. The option to buy only the light plant remains possible, with further consideration pending.
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Halds Eoud Sucth
M‘tcheil Commercial
Austin couple buys Holcombe cottage on West 16th Street
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Austin purchased the W S Holcombe cottage on West 16th Street and will move from Cumberland Mall once the Holcombes vacate Otis property on North N Street.
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Kenneth Austin
W. S. Holcombe
West 16Th Street
Cumberland Mall
Mrs. Holcombe
Otis
North N Street
Farm trade swaps Albert Fountain property for Ladoga store
The Albert Fountain farm near Zelma was traded Wednesday for the EB K Oder store at Ladoga. The $30,000 deal was arranged by E R Dobbins of Oolitic.
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Albert
Illness at Harry Blackwell’s home reported on L Street
Harry Blackwell is seriously ill at his residence on L street with family keeping vigil. Local observers note the condition as of today and refer to it as a precarious health situation.
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Harry Blackwell
L Street
Aged Lemuel Utterback Died in Guthrie Township
Lemuel Utterback aged 72 died at his home near Buddha in Guthrie township Friday at 1 o clock after a two week illness caused by paralysis. Born in Jackson County he lived most of his life in this county and was a well known Guthrie township farmer. Survived by widow and four sons Lew Andy John and Logan Utterback funeral services were held Saturday at 11 am from the Buddha church with burial at Carlton Cemetery.
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Lemuel Utterback
Lew Utterback
Buddha
Guthrie Township
Par
Alysis
Jackson County
Lew
Andy
John
Logan Utterback
Carlton
Enauqarie Birthday Party for Miss Lora Clark
Miss Lora Clark celebrated her 13th birthday with a party Tuesday evening hosted by Lora. Guests included Mary Lanz, Louise Lanz, Hazel Hanners, Mae Grimes, Mae Matthieu, Ruth Shortridge, Mary Crossland, Lois Webster, Evalon Clark, and Lora Clark. Lads present were Ralph Holmes, Stanley Crowe, Harry Short, Raymond Embree, Lief Weimer, Hoagland Carmichael, Arthur Shurrat, John Owens, James Van Winkle, Barney Crowe, and Earl Keithley.
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Lora Clark
Mary and
Louise Lanz
Hazel Hanners
Mae Grimes
Mae Matthieu
Ruth Shortridge
Mary Crossland
Lois Webster
Evalon Clark
Ralph Holmes
Stanley Crowe
Harry Short
Raymond Embree
Lief Weimer
Hoagland Carmichael
Arthur Shurrat
John Owens
James van Winkle
Barney Crowe
Earl Keithley
Rogers Grilley Musical Moves to February 17
The Rogers Grilley musical event at the Bedford Entertainment Course is rescheduled to February 17 at the Stone City Opera House. It replaces the previously announced February 13 date. The show is billed as an excellent number for attendees.
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Bedford
Stone City Opera House
Mance studies quarrying economics at Bloomington
C G Mance, a Colgate College graduate and former Illinois College faculty member, has arrived in Bloomington to study stone quarrying economics. He will review coal shipments and handling in quarries, assess fuel losses in channeling machines, and evaluate the potential of electric channelers.
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Bloomington
Ind
C. G. Mance
Colgate College
Illinois College
Breach of Promise Debate Reflects Social Double Standard
The Washington Herald cites the Hassler Fisher case to argue breach of promise suits are a farce, noting a mature, respected Mrs. Hassler suffered reputational ruin while Fisher, wealthy and influential, married well and thrived. The piece condemns society for backing the stronger man and condemning the weaker woman.
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Hassler-Fisher
Indianapolis
The
Washington Herald
Hassler
Fisher
Bull Moose
Wayne News
Ill John Underwood Jr Up and Pneumonia Infected Byers Child
John Underwood Jr has recovered enough to be up after illness. Stephen Byers son of Mr and Mrs Riley Byers is very ill with pneumonia. Verner Oaks of Terre Haute visits his uncle Virgil Fish and family on N street.
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John Underwood, Jr
Stephen
Riley Byers
Verner Oaks
Terre Haute
Virgil Fish
N Street
Indiana Senate Frays Over Public Utilities and Bills
In Indianapolis on February 6 the Indiana Senate debated the Spencer public utilities bill and a companion measure by Senator Shively. House actions on the Hughes highway bill and other measures were noted, with delays to allow study. A joint resolution to directly elect U S Senators was advanced, while a minority insurance report moved to regulate fraternal associations. Batts rat extermination bill passed the Senate amid humorous remarks.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Senate
Public Service Corporation of
Indiana
Spencer Public Utilities Commission
House
Taggart
Public Utilities
Shively
Marion
Spencer
Hughes
Ratt
Stotsenberg
Traylor
Washington
Lincoln
House Committee On Elections
Hughes State Highway Commission
Indiana Good Roads Congress
Committee On Roads
Carleton
United States
Mildreich
Evansville
Tingle
Committee On Insurance
James R. Fleming
Jay County
Batts
Recall proposal sparks questions on presidents past
The piece argues a constitutional recall for presidents would have altered history, citing Taft Cleveland Harrison Arthur Hayes Grant and Lincoln era outcomes. It notes potential foreign and domestic consequences and questions the value of such a recall concept.
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Bristow
Kansas
Taft
Cleveland
Harrison
Authur
Hayes
Grant
The
Globe Democrat
Quackenbush Family Welcomes Son on Friday in West Thirteenth
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Quackenbush of West Thirteenth Street on Friday. The couple announced the birth in the local society column.
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Clarence Quackenbush
West Thirteenth Street
Friday
Local notes on residents and visitors in town
Mrs H K Carey is recovering well after surgery at City Hospital. A daughter Mary Elizabeth was born to Mr and Mrs John Hays of Fast 17th Street. J W Bocock, ill with cancer, grows weaker daily. Miss Harriett McDonald, after visiting friends in West Virginia, returns home. Harve Bocock has left for Illinois to join his father. Peter Wright Sears of Marceline Mo travels here for his sister Mrs Alexander Adamson's illness. William Pace returns home after several days in Ferdinand on business.
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Lincoln
Henry J. Raymond
New York Times
White House
House of Representatives
New York
Richmond
Charleston
John Hays
Mary Elizabeth
Harriett McDonald
West Virginia
Peter Wright Sears
Marceline, Mo
Alexander Adamson
Health measures pass in Senate including drinking cup ban
The article notes further health measures advancing in the Senate, including Senator White's initiative banning public drinking cups.
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Senator White
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