Tragic B and O Train Death Of Bert Hoopingarner
Bert Hoopingarner thirteen is fatally crushed by a westbound B and O freight near Rivervale Station after riding the train with companions on a Sunday lark. He died at Mitchell at noon after awaiting doctors, with relatives notified and funeral services held in Tunnelton. The incident involved several local youths and occurred nine miles east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hoopingarner
Issac
Rivervale
Hoppingarner
Mitchell
Bay
Hoopingarner
Malott Farm
Buddha
Tunnelton
Cecil Hoopingarner
Joseph Hoopingarner
John Hoopingarner
Olive Johnson
Walter Johnson
Henry Flinn
Issac Flinn
Iand
Bert Hoppingarner
Rivervale Sta
Florence Hoppingarner
Ralph
Colorado
Kent
Iowa
John
Lola Newton
Nebraska
Elsie
Leah
Dorothy
Thomas
Jizzie Hoopingarner
O Street
Frank Hoopingarner
Plans for Big Labor Day Ride by Muatinee Driving Club
The Matinee Driving Club grounds south of the city will host Labor Day races on Monday September 6 unless plans change. Entries are welcome from anywhere and the July 6th event restricted entries to Lawrence county owners, but Labor Day will have no such limit. A motorcycle race of 50 to 100 miles is planned with a large prize to attract top riders from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muatinee Driving Club
Lawrence County
Married Roy Lively and Clois Skerd in Heltonville
Roy Lively prominent Heltonville merchant wed Clois Skerd on Monday at 3 30 pm. Justice Ralph Malott officiated at his J Street office with intimate friends present. The couple plans to live in Heltonville amid community wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lively
Heltonville
Clois Skerd
Philip Skerd
Ralph Malott
J Street
Campbell Injured in Sunday Scuffle
Bob Campbell a baggage transfer wagon driver for the Dobbins Hotel was injured Sunday in Mitchell during a friendly scuffle while returning home from a Bedford ball game. He slipped while jumping from a car twisting his left knee and will be laid up for several days.
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Bob Campbell
Dobbins Hotel
Bob
Bedford
Mitchell
Unclear fragment reports injuries after fall and altercation
A partial report notes Marshall Owens of Needmore and a daughter Vivian Elois from UW. A man named Rey Dillman tripped at 16th and J streets after leaving a bar. William James went to Mitchell I with a bruised face near the left eye following a dispute with Bareford Bros. contractors.
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End Birs
Marshall Owens
Needmore
Vivian Elois
Rey Dillman
16Th
J Streets
Wiliam James
Mitchell
Bareford Bros
Funeral of Mrs Frank Vance at First Methodist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Vance were held Sunday at 1:80 PM at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Frank Lenig officiating. Her burial followed at Green Hill. she was active in the Sunday School, Eastern Star, and Heb Shas, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Frank Vance
First Methodist Church
Bedford Residents Attend B and O Train Event
Bedford locals gather for a Baltimore and Ohio train event, with community members listed among attendees. The report notes local participation and the significance of rail-related activities in the area.
Hoopingarner Family Attends Funeral Following Train Death
Misses Lizzie and Bessie Hoopin gather with Tom and Frank Hoopingarner and others to Tunnelton for Bert Hoopingarner’s funeral after his death near Rivervale on Sunday while attempting to hop a B and O train.
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Lizzie
Bessie Hoopingarner
Tom
Frank Hoopingarner
J. W. Hoopingarner
Harry Accam
Katie Hoopingarner
Tunnelton
Bert ‘Hoopingarner
Rivervale
Dinner Beneath Trees At Felden Fields Surprise Family
Mrs. Thomas Meglemre was surprised Sunday at Felden Fields when relatives and friends gathered with baskets. Watt Pearson family W R Jackson family Opal Jackson family Quincey Jackson family Will Embree family Myrtle Sheeks family attended as guests with a large noon table and an afternoon of social time and woods rambles.
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Elden Fields
Tom Meglemre
Watt Pearson
W. R. Jackson
Opal Jackson
Quincey Jackson
Will Embree
Myrtle Sheeks
Minerva Miller Celebrates 68th Birthday With Family
Mrs Minerva Miller marked her sixty eighth birthday with a dinner at her daughter Mrs Albert Lovell home. The event brought together her children and grandchildren including Bazil Graham Doyle Graham Bazil Miller Harry Miller Orlando Graham Harve Lake and Albert Lovell and their families for a lively family gathering.
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Minerva Miller
Albert Lovell
Bazil Graham
Doyle Graham
Bazil Miller
Harry Miller
Orlando Graham
Harve Lake
Rainfall Data Indicates 3.3 Inches In City
Weather notes report 3.3 inches of rainfall on the evening of the tornado in the city. The government instrument recorded the amount and sparked local discussion about the storm’s impact.
Olivia Boyd Four Miles West Of This City Sunday
Olivia Boyd attended a enjoyable Sunday gathering four miles west of this city. The event brought local residents together for a pleasant afternoon of socializing and leisure activities.
Ormvia Boyd Hosts 38th Birthday Herd at Westward Home
About eighty friends gathered at Ormvia Boyd’s home four hundred thirty four miles west of town to honor his thirty eighth birthday. A noon feast fed all attendees including Leonard Boyd and son Mearl, Bina Boyd and family, Herman Boyd and Bernice, Lowell Boyd, Rengar Quackenbush party, Eulalia, Lottie Babb’s group, Arthur Quackenbush family, John Evans family, Bert Perkins clan, Clayte Cole family, Tom Pierce group, Susan Pierce, Ed Sears crew, Will Pitman kin, Charley Craig kin, Green Kern family, D I Abbot party, Jesse Kern family, Cecil Webb, Lewis Burton, Fred Callahan, Joyce Sears, Mildred Pless, Glenn Rogt, Mary Miles, Carrie Miles and Hergehel Jones.
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Ormvia Boyd
Leonard Boyd
Mearl
Bina Boyd
Herman Boyd
Bernice
Lowell Boyd
Rengar
Quackenbush
Neice Eulalia
Lottie Babb
Green Kern
Eva
D. I. Abbot
Jesse Kern
Card of Thanks from Mr. Frank Vance
Mr. Frank Vance expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of his wife. He thanks those who offered support and the beautiful floral offerings.
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Frank Vance
Revered Rev. A. J. Dubber Inspires Union City Report
The Union City Eagle lauds Rev. A J Dubber of the Christian Church after his first Sunday sermon praising his earnest, sincere delivery. The piece calls him a big hearted leader who will elevate the community and lead religious and civic life.
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A. J. Dubber
Christian Church
Rey
Dubber
WAGLE
Union City
Hagle
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Helton
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Mra Raymond Bugh
7Th
L Streets
Ambrose’ Frostét
Ekell Wes
Robert Campbell
Ling With Friend
Brick ‘Street
Green Hill
Charles H. Allen
J. W. Harvey
John Pace
Cloud Kern
Homer Connelly
Fred Pitman
Clensy
Ohio
Verne Warner
Salem
Charles Miller
Linden
Vance Sr
Mate and Son
Indianapolis
Ourprsse
Thomas Meglemre
Felden Fields
Olivia Boyd
Bedford National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve Bank
Mayo
N. Seiayare Strest
Daly
Maral
W. BR. Mayo, ML
Indianapolr, Didiana
Delaware Street
Tornado Insurance
CUP ZN SI Tete T Company
Milton Nichols
R. G. Bedford
Ind
J. A. Blankenship
Walls & Walls
Cees Real Estate Loans
Honge & Walls Bits
DF. G. A. Gamp Osteopath
State Board
Thifteenth Street
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