Narrow Escape After Auto Wreck West of City
Four men Fred Hatfield Herschel Moore Joe Melter and Milt Blackwell escaped death when a borrowed car driven by Hatfield overturned on a sharp turn west of the city. All sustained bruises and cuts as the wrecked vehicle suffered extensive damage including a splintered body and shattered windshield.
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Fred Hatfield
Herschel Moore
Joe Melter
Milt Blackwell
Hatfield
E. B. Crowe
Withdrawal cards filed in saloon fight near Marioa
Fred Freeman pursues a saloon license at a midway site between this city and Mitchell. He filed withdrawal cards listing 203 men who granted power of attorney to sign withdrawals from any remonstrance. Drys had not filed their remonstrance by morning but expected to by evening. Freeman plans to file his formal liquor license application next Monday.
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Mitchell
Freeman
Drys
Bedford High School Holds Fortieth Commencement at Stone City Opera House
The Bedford High School 40th commencement was held Thursday at Stone City Opera House. Twenty five graduates received diplomas in white gowns as the Senior class was honored with decor, the Glee Club performances, and remarks by Walter Sargen of Chicago University on education and efficiency.
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Bedford High School
Stone City Opera House
Opera House
Ian
Arnob Webb
Vielin
J. Ik.Carercella
J. W. Instandley
Moss King
Y. J. Owen
Mrs Hodge Confined Home with Rheumatism
Mrs W P Hodge is confined to her home due to rheumatism.
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W. P. Hodge
Government releases new bulletins on mines and wells
The Interior Department lists publications for free distribution through the Bureau of Mines. Bulletins include Foundry-cupola gases and temperatures 1918 and Oil and gas wells through workable coal beds 1913. Technical Papers cover gas-analysis labs in coal mines 1913 and quarry accidents 1913 among others. Request one copy per person and order by number and title to the Director, Bureau of Mines, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Bulletins
A. W. Belden
G. S. Rice
O. P. Hood
G. A. Burrell
United States
A. H. Fay
Clarence Hall
A. G. Heggem
Bureau of Mines
Washington, D. C
Prisoner Claude Helton Escapes Mitchell Jail
Washington Indiana May 29 police threaten developments after parolee Claude Helton escapes Mitchell jail. Chief McCrisaken was injured when attempting to return him to custody after violence on the road to jail. A mattock was later found in the Mitchell lockup.
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Washington
Ind
Mitchell
Claude Helton
Helton
McCrisaken
Broken Glass Injury Hammers Gyger Child
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gyger suffered a severe cut to her left foot on broken glass Thursday afternoon while at play.
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Richard Gyger
Guilty James Tyler Gets Two ToTwenty One Years In McQuaid Murder
Vernon Indiana May 29 James Tyler was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Charles McQuaid and sentenced to two to twenty one years in the state prison. The jury returned its verdict after one hour of deliberation and follows two earlier convictions in the same murder case of Charles and John McQuaid.
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Vernon
Ind
James Tyler
Charles McQuaid
Tyler
Charles
John McQuaid
James Romine
Rufus Clarke
Bartholomew
Unusually Good Bass Catches Reported Nearby City
Local fishermen report a run of fine bass catches in creeks near the city over several days. veteran bass angler N E Strout landed three or four large bass Wednesday and others reported good strings, with many catches coming on wooden minnows.
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N. E. Strout
Condemnation Cases Settled Out of Court by Power Company
Two of the condemnation suits by Southern Indiana Power against landowners near their Williams dam were settled out of court. Appraisers appointed to value the land did not file a report. Defendants named were Jackson Bowman and Thomas Pierce. Land involved was in the bottom used for overflow.
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Southern Indiana Power Company
Williams
Cout
Jackson Bowman
Thomas Pierce
Quaprices Lodge Members And Friends Commemorate Birthday
Quaprices Lodge members and friends gathered to celebrate a birth anniversary with tributes and shared memories. The event highlighted community ties and the enduring tradition of honoring longtime members.
Local residents attend events and travel updates
Miss Vonnie Smith of Indiana University returns home with cousin Miss Daisy Harris of Bloomington. Families host relatives while Mr Yecought attends conventions in Washington. Mr Laforce ill with heart trouble consults in Indianapolis. Elmer Benzel travels to Seymour then Columbus for auto races. Various locals visit relatives and plan moves as political and social ties continue.
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Vonnie Smith
Indiana University
Daisy Harris
Bloomington
Fred Smith
Geo. Woodruff
David Larforce
Indianapolis
Laforce
Elmer Benzel
Seymour
Columbus
Arthur
Surprise birthday for Effie Johngsen in South Street home
About twenty five members of the Rovel Neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs Effie Johngsen on South Street Thursday evening and gave her a surprise on her forty second birthday. The evening was spent in a tecasput manner and light refreshments were served.
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Effie Johngsen
South & Street
Oevacs
Mrs. James Small Injured in Fall at Wallheiser Home
Mrs. James Small of Columbus visiting Mrs. Julia Wallheiser is confined to her room after a fall at the Wallheiser residence Wednesday evening. She sprained an ankle and injured her back from the stairs incident.
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James Small
Columbus
Julia Wallheiser
Wallheiser
Twinkles from the Blooming Star
Town notes mention shrinking empty bottles suggesting a tapering off. The Mayor is described as the only man in town with toes. Churches face more trouble as Sunday excursions are set to begin. Barbers are praised for fishing skill. A belief links gum chewing in youth to increased jawing after marriage.
Bloomington Southern completes eight mile railroad to quarry 18
Kaiser and Maloney announce the Bloomington Southern railroad contract finished at $100,000. Started March 22, 1912, the line reaches quarry 18 as southern terminal and will extend toward Bedford French Lick and Evansville. A 2.5 mile switch to Ohio Oolitic Stone Co. quarry also completed. Steel laid soon for the switch to haul stone, aiding development of stone lands. Kaiser and Maloney praised for on time completion amid floods. Kaiser moves to Big Four project and levee work at Cairo.
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Thomas Baker
Clear Creek
Kaiser & Maloney
Kaiser
Bloomington
Big Four Railroad
Cairo
Mississippi
Illness Strikes Little Son Of Guthrie Area Resident
The little son of Curt McPike, of near Guthrie, is quite ill with the flux.
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Curt McPike
Guthrie
Marriage License for Cleveland and Farmer in Oolitic
W L Cleveland of Oolitic married to Grace Farmer of Oolitic as recorded for license.
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W. L. Cleveland
Grace Farmer
Railroad to Build $75,000 Steel Bridge in Hazleton Area
The C and E L Railway will construct a steel bridge costing 75000 to span a washout between Hazleton and Decker Indiana caused by a March flood. Hazelton interprets this as no effort to stop the river from changing its course at the break site. Nearby minor washouts will be filled with gravel and stone.
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C. & EL Railway Company
Hazleton
Decker
Ind
Hazelton
Funeral for Mrs Laura Tapp Follows Euremic Poisoning
Mrs Laura Tapp 47 died at her home in the southwest part of the city after Euremic poisoning. Funeral services were held Thursday at Green Hill burial followed. She was born in Kentucky and is survived by two daughters.
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Laura Tapp
Euremic
Green Hill
Tragic Fielder Family Left Facing Hardship After Murder
Peter Fielder, a construction foreman, was murdered and his body brought home to a grieving wife and seven children. Insurance policy lapsed leaving the family with little cash as contractors and an undertaker comfort the widow who plans to stay in the city and support her brood. Some children have battled chickenpox while the family faces an uncertain future.
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Peter Fielder
Jaiser
Nicholas
Gillaspy
Confessed Baxter Admits Stealing Shoes Near Ft Ritner
George Baxter of near Ft Ritner pleaded guilty in Justice Hollenbaughs court to stealing a pair of shoes from John Chastain. He was brought to the city and jailed awaiting circuit court action after a search warrant located the shoes in his home and they were identified by their owner.
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George Baxter
Gray Case: Woman's Killing Trial Underway
A trial proceeds over the killing of a woman with gray case details central to proceedings. Prosecutors outline the case against the accused as the courtroom atmosphere intensifies.
Many Mitchell Witnesses In Monroe Court Damage Suit
In Monroe circuit court Tuesday Samuel Gray sues the B O railway over a fatal Mitchell crossing accident. The plaintiff’s wife was killed while crossing near the tracks when a train’s whistle allegedly confused her, hindering her attempt to escape.
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Monroe
Samuel Gray
Mitchell
Fisher Leaves Hospital After Pneumonia Attack
Dick Fisher was discharged after a bout with pneumonia. He had been hospitalized for several days and is now resting at home with family and medical follow up advised.
Lafayettes Dick Fisher Shown Recovered From Flood Illness
Dick Fisher of Lafayette, formerly of this city, has been released from the hospital after recovering from pneumonia caused by exposure during the recent flood. He served as a mail clerk on the Monon and was marooned for four days in the flood district. His six year old daughter underwent an operation for appendicitis earlier this week.
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Dick Fisher
Lafayette
Monon
Roosterirp enters home during piano showcase near Bloomington
An old fashioned crowing duel erupted at Jacoo Starres’ Bloomington area home on Saturday. A sturdy roofer, seeing his reflection in a newly polished piano, decided to challenge the “king” of the barnyard. The intruder entered via an open back door. the piano suffered only minor, repairable damage.
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Jacoo Starres
Bloomington
Illness News From South Street Family
Helen the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Heitger of South Street is ill with measles.
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Helen
Clem Heitger
Southstreet
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Nellie Madge Ray
Alice Eithellay
George Abraham Branainin
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Berle Ray
Mary Elizapeth McCune
George Eastman Jackson
Glenn Crackenbush
Adelaide C. Walker
Harold Forbs Wykot
Rowe Taylor
Edward W. George
Iiva Stephenson
Harrison Wtrth Shagsdale
Alexander Hamilton Dunihue
Raymond Reible
Georgia Johnston Dubber
Wilbur Owens
Bery
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Hanlet
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Grover Wright Haus
Yecought
B. of la Send
Waeshibaion
Walter Marlin
Leland Wicker
Mrs
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West 11Th Street
Genevieve Iseminger
W. P. Malon
Tadianapolis
W. C. Wirtandley
Mattie Simpsn
Evansville
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Mary Wallheiser
Fayetteville
Thomas Dixon
Ome
Wm. Payne
Mrs. Payne
ING Star
Bloomington Southern
Laura B. Tapp
Ft. Rit
Ner
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Dick” Fisher
Houser Sisping
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