Eastern syndicate eyeing interurban from Evansville to Indianapolis
Reports from Bloomington and Evansville indicate an eastern syndicate may build an electric interurban line linking Indianapolis and Evansville. Cities along the route include Bloomington Bedford Linton Washington Shoals Petersburg Oakland City and Coahhland City. Options on multiple power plants are being taken to support the venture and capital seeks water power sites for regional distribution.
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Bedford
Evansville
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Linton
Washington
Shoals
Petersburg
Coahhland City
Indiana
Oakland City
State Capitol
Arthur C. Stone
Kentucky
Tennessee
Miss Hazel Harris Weds Harry B. Simmons in Eliottsville
Miss Hazel Harris formerly of this city married Harry B. Simmons of Bloomington at Dr. O. K. Harris residence in Eliottsville. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. J. W. Jones of First Methodist with relatives present. The couple met as Indiana University students and will reside on North College Avenue in this city.
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Hazel Harris
Harry B. Simmons
Bloomington
O. K. Harris
Eliotsville
Miss Harris
Thomas Harris
Ellettsville
J. W. Jones
First Methodist Church
Elletsville
Indiana University
Simmons
Theta
Delta Tau
North College Avenue
Daggy and Van Winkle Secretly Wed in Jeffersonville
Henry Daggy and Miss Martha Van Winkle both of this city were secretly married in Jeffersonville on November 14. Mrs Daggy formerly resided in New Albany where the announcement was made Wednesday. The couple returned to this city and plan to make their home here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Daggy
Martha van Winkle
Jeffersonville
Moa Lulu Cole Honored by Christopher Smith Family
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith hosted a New Years gathering in Englewood to honor Christopher Smith and family. Smith, treated for diabetes in Xenia Ohio for eight weeks, gained seven and a half pounds on holiday return. A surprise party at Lulu Cole’s home on West 17th celebrated her birthday with relatives from Mr Smith’s family, music, games, and refreshments.
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Fred Smith
Christopher Smith
Englewood
Smith
Xenia
Ohio
Lulu Cole
West 17Th Street
Mr. Smith
Cole
Dindays
Ner Parley
Family Party Under Fred Smith Hosts New Year Dinner
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith entertained on New Year Day with a dinner at their home. The event featured family members and close friends gathered for a festive start to the year.
Landing Seeks Divorce Over Cruel Treatment
William Landing filed for divorce from Cinda Landing in Lawrence circuit court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married March 1912 and separated June 1912 with accusations of verbal abuse and vile name calling.
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William
J. L. Smith
Lawrence
Cinda Landing
Democrats Boosted Bedford Water Debt Figures Untruthfully
A political column argues the city administration misrepresented the debt payoff for Bedford Water Works. It asserts the Democrats paid only 10,000 of the 40,000 debt via bond sales and cash from Republicans, with claims of a 1.12 tax rate tied to elections rather than actual payments.
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Democrat
Bedford
Morgen
Supreme Court of Indiana
Voss
Town of
Waterloo
Divorce Petition Alleges Abandonment by Asa Sparks
Ella Sparks files for divorce through attorney T C Underwood alleging abandonment and failure to provide. The couple married December 1907 and separated June 15 1919.
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Ella Sparks
T. C. Underwood
Asa Sparks
Monon Train Wreck Injures Engineer Wednesday
Engineer James McMahan was slightly injured in a Wednesday wreck on the P. M. and B. at a dangerous switch. Wright's engine stopped before the collision but both engines 115 and 121 were badly damaged and one car wrecked. McMahan suffered cuts and a sprained leg but reported for work next day.
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MONON
Wright
McMah
McMahan
Minor Operation Performed at Huff Residence
John Huffy underwent a minor operation by Dr. Freeland with Dr. Merrill Simpson assisting at his home on Northern Lane. He was doing well today after the procedure last Wednesday afternoon.
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John Huffy
Freeland
Merrill Simpson
Huff
Glee Club to Journey Pacific Coast Three Weeks
The Indiana University Glee Club will make a three week tour to the Pacific coast, departing from Bloomington the week before spring vacation. They will travel mainly by the Santa Fe railroad and entertain YMCA clubs along the route. This will be IU’s longest club trip. Captain Theodore Dillon visits Bloomington.
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Bloomington
Indiana University Glee Club
Pacific Coast
Santa Fe
Twelfth Night Ceremonies Mark Bedford Homes
Bedford residents observe January 6 with the old English custom of burning Christmas greenery and trees in an open fire. Families gather to watch the dancing flames and foresee good luck for the coming year.
Marion Oki Marries Ruby Harris in Belfontain Ohio
MARRIER OKI TO Miss Ruby Harris formerly of this city and Thurman Moore of Indianapolis were married at Belfontain Ohio Sunday. They will live in Toledo. Regular W R C meeting Friday Jan 3 at 2 PM to prepare for installation Saturday Jan 4 at 2 PM. Dirt for filling lots available by hauling from Pentecost Church.
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Ruby Harris
This
Thurman Moore
Indianapolis
Belfontain
Ohio
Fire Horse Bought For Local Fire Department
Chief James Cornwell and Councilman Miller bought a new fire horse in Salem on Wednesday. The seal brown horse, 16 hands high, was purchased from William Etzler and will join two existing horses to form a three horse team for the department.
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James Cornwell
Miller
Salem
William Etzler
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Will
Aeghet
Henry
Daggy and
Miss Martha van
Moa Lulu Cole
Honor Christopher Smith
Family Party
Mrs
Vorce
Cial
Slas
ASA
John D
Chicago Tribune
James McMahan
Glee Club of
West
I. U. Glee Club
I. U. Highbrows
Theodore Dillon
John H.underwood
Dillon
Engineering Corps
Ft. Leavenworth
Philippines
Evening World
Bedford Homes
Oki
Cornwell and
Coun
Cilman Miller
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