City Council Transacts Routine Business in Regular Session
The City Council met in regular session Tuesday night. Actions include referrals for electric light at 17th and D streets and a four foot walk on 5th street. Glass Reid’s license bond approved. August Dussard on file for police. permits for remodel at Richardson's Addition and barn at Williams addition. A 40 watt light ordered for 7th and R streets and walks required on east side of R street. Hearing set for August 6 at 8 p.m. on North J street opening assessment.
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17Th
D Streets
Glen Reid
Phumber
5Th Street
August Dussard
C.K. Franklin
Richardson
Hartley Buys Reed Laundry in Bloomington
Oscar Hartley, renowned Lebanon laundryman, has purchased the Reed laundry on south Lincoln street and will assume ownership next week. Hartley previously ran a Bloomington laundry and is regarded as a capable businessman who will contribute to the city’s commerce.
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Oscar Hartley
Lebanon
Reed
Lincoln Street
Hartley
Bloomington
2000s for Poor Skeeter
Charles McBride was fined 2000 dollars and costs by Mayor Cooper after being arrested with twenty three others during the Big Four freight train incident. He served time at the State Penal Farm for nonpayment and claimed persecution rather than prosecution. His wife testified the fine would break their home as McBride admitted carrying a revolver but denied involvement with dynamite or explosives found nearby. He sought work in Indianapolis while raising chickens and garden truck at Linton.
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Charles McBride
Hy Big Four
Ayas
Cooper
McBride
State
Iis
J. H. James
Linton
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Somuething
Farewell to Captain and Mrs Sehnarr of Salvation Army
Captain and Mrs Sehnarr, who led the Salvation Army in Bedford for four years, receive orders to transfer to a new post. Captain Schnarr plans a farewell address at the Army hall and a month’s furlough before moving. supporters are urged to provide financial help for moving costs.
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Sehnarr
Salvation Army
Fareiwell
Bedford
Schuarz
Harmy
Martin
Stone City Bank
Selinarr
Schnarr
Bloomington Council Installs Cluster Lights on Stone Posts
Bloomington officials set up a row of cluster lights on stone posts along business streets. Citizens worry the posts may fall if someone leans on them, in a dry city where sturdy, many posts are deemed necessary.
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Bloomington
Seymour Democrat
Mrs Burke and son Eugenee Guests of James O Connell
Mrs Burke and her son Eugenee are listed as guests of James O Connell and family in the downtown social column. The item notes hospitality and social ties within a local community network.
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Peter Burke
Eugeneé
James O’connel
Amily
Married couple wed in Louisville on June 28
It leaks out that Mr. Beryl Allen and Miss Gladys Shipp traveled to Louisville and were married on the 28th. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fromer Allen of West Seventeenth Street. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shipp of West 20th Street. They will live with the Shipp family at M and 20th streets for now.
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Beryl Allen
Gladys Shipp
Louisville
Mr. Allen
Fromer Allen
West Seventeenth Street
Allen
J. E. Shipp
West 20Th Street
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Shipp
20Th Streets
Will Barnes
Areola, NL
City
Quieans
J. L. Barnes
Six new smallpox cases reported in East Oeli te families
Six new cases of smallpox have developed in the families of C. C. Des kard and John Duncan in East Oeli te. Authorities say the disease is under complete control.
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C. C. Deskard
John Duncan
East Oelite
Fall From Tree Breaks Boy’s Arm in Dolin Family Incident
A seven year old son of William Dolin fell from a tree on a Wednesday and injured his right arm above the wrist. The incident was reported in this newspaper with details focusing on the accident and the child’s condition.
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William Dolin
Lawrence Driving Park Horse Bite Wounds Rider Elbow
Rowe Driscoll suffered a painful elbow bite at Lawrence Driving Park when his father's horse bit him. The wound's flesh was lacerated on both sides but the family physician says the injury is not dangerous.
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Rowe Driscoll
Lawrence Driving Park
Farewell Party for McMillan Family at Clan Fraser Hall
A Tuesday evening farewell gathering of Lady Frasers honored Mrs. McMillan and daughter Miss Mary who depart this month for Arbroath Scotland. Guests enjoyed merry games and Scottish songs. A silver sugar shell and butter knife were given to Miss McMillan and a comb and brush to Mrs. McMillan. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, olives, ice cream, cake and tea as the party ended with best wishes for a safe voyage.
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Clan Fraser Hall
Irasers
Police Court to Hear Assault Charges Monday Night
Charges of assault and battery against Elmer Reath Frank Rout William Lawson and Max Sheffel arising from a Monday mix up will be heard before Mayor Fields on Monday night at 8 o'clock.
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Elmer Reath
Frank Rout
William Lawson
Max Sheffel
Mayor Fields
Mrs Sallie Smith Visits Father Fred Stipp at Erie
Mrs Sallie Smith travels to Erie to spend time with her father Fred Stipp. The visit highlights family reunion and regional ties in the area.
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Mrs. Sallie Smith
Fred Stipp
Erie
Orleans Man Oren Chatham Ends His Life at Home
Oren Chatham son of Mr and Mrs Will Chatham of Orleans died by self inflicted throat cutting with a razor at his home Tuesday evening about six o clock. He was 25 to 30, single, and nephew of Mrs John McCart and Mrs Frank Walls. Relatives arrived by noon train. funeral held in Orleans Thursday afternoon.
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Oren Chatham
Bedford
Pole collision dents car in Leatherwood neighborhood
Jesse Meikknight of Leatherwood was in his new car on the road to the city when, while arranging items in the rear, he struck a telephone pole. The only damage reported was a bent front axle.
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Jesse Meikknight
Leatherwood
City
Gentry shows tour moves through Ohio Indiana and Michigan
The Gentry show travels from West Virginia into Ohio and northern Indiana with a possible stop in Michigan. Reports say Ohio Indiana and Michigan are the strongest territory so far this year and business remains only fair.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Monon Railroad News From Lafayette Area Hints Depot Plans
Rail traffic notes include Mop on No. 4 delays at McDoel due to a loose baggage car wheel and a near derailment. It also reports Lafayette section on Monon lines considering a new passenger station at Monon and discusses sheep loads, engine upgrades, and schedule changes affecting crews and switching needs.
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McDoel
Dick Strain
Oe Sicer
McDeel
Lafayette
Ourler
Monon
Monticello
Cannedy Party Heads to Chicago and Midwest Visits
W E Cannedy and daughter Katharine with Mrs. George McMillan depart Tuesday night on No 4 for Chicago. Cannedy serves as Elks delegate to the National Convention in San Francisco while Katharine visits relatives in Kansas City Missouri. He plans to return home via Kansas City.
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W. E. Cannedy
Katharine
George McMillan
Chicago
Mr. Cannedy
Rom
Mrs Inman Family Return After Funeral Call
Mrs. G W Inman and her children of Franklin returned home Wednesday after traveling here due to the death of Mrs Inman’s father B F P Wible.
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G. W. Inman
Martinsville Beer Raid Sparks Riot at Dr Million Office
Crowds gathered in Martinsville as Civic League officers aided by Mooresville Horse Thief Detective Association raided Dr C B Million's office on suspected beer sales. Beer was seized then seized back by the crowd amid brick and stone tossing. Morgan county grand jury probes the incident with indictments anticipated.
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Martinsville
Civic League
Dr. C. BE
Dr. Milhon
The
Horse. Thief
Mooresville
Horse Thief Association
Salem resident injured aiding injured dog in street incident
James H Wolf of Salem, visiting since the fourth, was bitten by a dog on West 26th street while helping a canine after it was struck by a vehicle. The bite to his right hand required cauterization and caused significant pain.
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James H. Wolf
Salem
City
Wolfe
West 26Th Street
Dr Freeland
Wwelfe
Paralyzed Elderly Woman Stricken Prompt Family Notice
Mrs. W C Tields left for Campbellsburg on No 5 to respond to word that her mother Mrs William Gipson has paralysis. Mrs Gipson aged over 80 is not expected to survive and is mother to Thomas Gipson Merchant Policeman and James Gipson at Fall Stone Mill. Lloyd Noe in the U S Navy left after a ten day furlough to join the ship Louisiana in Norfolk Virginia.
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Southeastern
Campbellsburg
Manon
William Gipson
Thomas Gipson
James Gipson
Fall Stone Mill
Lloyd Noe
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Louisiana
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