Republicans Form County Club And Open Headquarters
At the circuit court room Saturday night the Lawrence County Republican Club was organized with Dan Moore as president Frank Judah secretary and Ray Mitchell treasurer An open permanent headquarters plan was approved and a locating committee was named The event drew a large crowd and spirited speeches followed Board of Commissioners actions included re appointing R L Mellen as county attorney Sam Doman as pauper attorney and other staffing and bids for poor farm supplies were reviewed later sessions appointed new officers and set county finance arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court Room
Lawrence County
Republican Club
Dan Moore
Frank Judah
Ray Mitchell
Kf. S. Humer
Andy Fines
Charles Goodman
Shanswick
Henry Mclntire
Walter A. Jones
J. J. Mord
Citizens National Bank
Stone City Bank
HmauCue Bank. of Mitchell
Bank of Mitchell
Citizens Test Company
Mother of Albert Hall Dies at Mitchell Home
Mrs. Hall, mother of Albert B. Hall, died Saturday at her Mitchell home. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. Burial followed at Mitchel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clouse
Henry ‘Clouse
Carr
Mitchell
Injuries Suffered By Arthur Southwell On Way To Work
Arthur Southwell of West Sixteenth street fell on the pavement Monday while walking to Reed Mill. He suffered a badly wrench and bruised left shoulder, initially feared to be broken but not. He will be laid up for a few days. J Jr Fanbion of Jeltonville, a prominent farmer, visited his son James Fanbion and family on North I street and returned home Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Southwell
West Sixteenth Street
J. Jr. Fanbion
Jeltonville
James Fanbion
North I Street
Smoker Honored by Local Brotherhood Meeting
W M Lemon long time master of the Local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen hosted a smoker for members at the trainmen's hall. An address by Lemon followed. New officers for 1845 were elected: W M Lemon PM RC Dann Master J Brazzel VM L C Uiduavender Lee WM Smith Treasurer. Nearby edits note residents moving homes and a funeral service for William Clouse at Carr Station with burial at Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voom. Lemon
Brotherhood of Railway Trainnmien
Burglary Charge Handed Against Local Man Frank Henderson
Frank Henderson, a local colored man, was arrested Saturday afternoon on burglary charges connected to the theft of hides from the Leig slaughter house near the city. He pleaded not guilty, posted bond in Justice Malott's court, and requested a change of venue to Squire Owens' court. Trial date not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Henderson
Leig
Henderson
Justice Malott
Squire Owens
First Offering To State Penal Farm By Mayor Fields
William Scully an old offender is to be the first man offered to the state penal farm from this city. Scully just finished a long jail term and appeared again in police court. He was given a sentence and thirty days. Mayor Fields may send him to the new farm near Greencaatle if needed there. When the farm opens several police court figures will spend vacations there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scully
Peneal
Scully
Fields
Greencaatle
Bond Granted in Child Desertion Case for Clyde Brock
Clyde Brock arrested at Fort Wayne on wife and child desertion charges was released on a $500 bond after returning to the city. The report notes Brock had been in jail since his return several days ago and was freed Monday morning. Nearby: Nettie Stephenson returns to Grandville High School after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Brock
Fort Wayne
Death of Local Stone Cutter in St Paul
Word reached this city of Charles Laughlin formerly of the area dying in St Paul Minnesota. He was a respected stone cutter here for years and was found in his room overcome by gas in Newport Kentucky where interment will be held. His wife and daughter were away in Chicago for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Laughlin
St. Paul
Minnesota
Newport
Mr. Laughlin
Joint Installation of G. A. R. and W. R. C. Officers
The G A R Post and W R C held a joint installation at the I O O F hall Saturday afternoon January 2. Lee Potter and Mrs Kate Culhan conducted the ceremonies installing numerous officers including Ida Harvey as W R C President and W V Williams as G A R Commander. Other named officers and color bearers were listed, with several local residents noted for travel and illness.
Great Day At Christian Church Sunday Attendance
Five hundred and five people attended the Christian Church service on Sunday, reflecting strong local participation and communal engagement. Elder speakers highlighted community outreach and faith in daily life.
Rev Dubbers Fifth Year at Christian Church Observed
Sunday at the Christian Church marked Rev. Dubbers fifth year with a 9:30 a.m. service 505 present followed by the Lord's Supper and sermon from E. J. Meacham. Officers elected earlier were ordained, noon services, afternoon board organization, and departmental reports. The day saw five additions to the church and plans for daily services all week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
E. J. Meacham
Dubber
Christian Endeavor Society
Crabtree
Martin
Mitchell mill man visits city as rheumatism eases
W M Sellers of Mitchell, with a Williams mill, was in town Monday en route to his operation. He is just able to be out again with a cane after six weeks confined to home with rheumatism. American Express Agent Frank Reed, who fell on icy streets, remains in a sling with a damaged left shoulder and arm. Pauline Crawford returns to spend the winter with her parents Homer and Mrs Crawford. Mrs Charles Ragsdale of South G street remains ill at home. Miss Marie Mackay returns from Wallonia. Harry Sears family back from Orleans. Mrs Herman Taylor and Frances return from visit to H C Fox. Freeman Gilson, confined with Brights disease, shows no quick improvement. Emery Love returns to Purdue University in Lafayette. Newton Thomas, west ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sellers
Mitchell
Williams
Mr. Sellers
American Express
Frank Reed
Pauline Crawford
Indianapolis
Homer Crawford
R Street
President Wilson Says Indianapolis Speech Will Be Political
President Wilson described his Indianapolis address as decidedly political and the opening gun of the 1916 campaign He declined to reveal the line of attack and said the speech would be off hand and informal as he prepared to campaign nationwide.
Nicholson Leads Western League Pace With 60 Stolen Bases
Ovid Nicholson, ex Bedford player with the Wichita team, tops the league figures after 154 games. He had 586 at bats, 100 runs, 179 hits, 2 sacrifices, and 60 stolen bases, ranking third in steals as Baird of Sioux City and McGaffigan of Lincoln stole four more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid Nicholson
Bedford
Wichita
Nicholson
Baird
Sioux City
McGaffigan
Lincoln
Field Examiners Arrive to Inspect Clerk's Office Records
John Morrison of Loogootee and Robert Burton of Washington arrive Monday as field examiners to begin work on the clerk's office books. They have previously checked other offices and have many friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrison
Loogootee
Robert Burton
Washington
Messrs Morrison
Burton
Dislocated Shoulder for local resident after icy fall
Charles Strosnider of Qwensburg, aged father of Mrs. Howard Fields, suffered a dislocated shoulder when he fell on ice at his home last Saturday. Miss Ruth Duncan taught English in Brazil High and visited this city during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strosnider
Qwensburg
Howard Fields
Ruth Duncan
Raymond Abel Fractures Arm in Sled Collision
Twelve year old Raymond Abel, son of Mrs. Nellie Abel, was injured coasting south of the city Monday afternoon. He suffered a fractured right arm, both bones broken between wrist and elbow, treated by Dr Short. This is his third fracture in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Abel
Nellie Abel
Short
Mysterious Death of 17-Year-Old Louis Kerlin in Bloomington
Louis Kerlin, 17, of Lafayette, died by strychnine at the Turner Hotel in Bloomington Sunday evening. Adopted son of S W Kerlin, he had run away Wednesday to visit Miss Alice Campbell. Police and family pressed search but could not determine a motive. His pocket contained photos including Miss Campbell’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Louis Joyce Kerlin
Lafayette
Tourner Hotel
S. W. Kerlin
West Lafayette
Louis Kerlin
Alice Campbell
Lincoln Street
Kerlin
Bedford Boys Exposition Guides at Frisco
Wilbur Owens and Wayne Armstrong, both of this city, report they are now in San Francisco working as guides for the Exposition there. Owens is the son of Henry Owens of Sixth street and Armstrong the son of Nevil Armstrong of North I street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Owens
Wayne Armstrong
West
San Francisco
Owens
Henry Owens
Sixth Street
Armstrong
Nevil ‘Armstrong
North
I Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Commissioners
Mellen County Attorney
R. L.mellen
Sam Doman
Albert Hall
Brotherhood of Railway Train
W. M. Lemons
Rice Haverly
West 15Th Street
17Th Street
J and
Ora Kouitz
James Ruble
Harrodsburg
W. M. Wiley
Shawswick
City
Clyde Bishop
Wm. Reuter
Carr Station
Keach & Meglemre
Foster
Ford, Ind
Ter
Frank
Man
Bond
FT. Wayne
Nettie Stephenson
Grandville
Ind
J. L. Stephenson
West 22Nd Street
van Clark
Sparta
Ill
Illinois Southern Railway
Mr. Clark
S. S
Southeastern
Ladoga
Rev
William Hawkins
John S. Bailey
West 17Th Street
James Thorn
At. C. O. F. Hall
W. V. Williams
Minnie Bak
Marguerite Lemon
Kate Taylor
Elsie Gratzer
Kate Bickenhauser
Mary Benzel
Vv.v. Williams
John B. Malott
L. P. Leonard
Lee Potter
W. M. Helton
James Riley
James Owens
Howard Bryne
Gertrude Rariden
Hill Top
Terre Haute
Lela Whitted
Pat. Lester
12Th and
O Streets
Roscoe
Rev. Dubbers
Charles Ragsdale
South G Street
Marie “Mackay
Wallonia
Harry Sears
Nelson and
Mildred
Orleans
Herman Taylor
Frances
H. C. Fox
South 11 Street
Freeman Gilson
Brights
Emery Love
Purdue University
Newton ‘Thomas
West Jast
United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Ianapolis
Felders
John Lisk
Mt. Auburn, Ind
Cora Ridgeway
Martinsville
Frisco
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!