Cupid at the switchboard spurs Oolitic marriage
Miss Jessie Arney daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Arney of Oolitic wed Wesley Figgins a popular Linton man. The wedding occurred with Justice of the Peace Iseminger officiating and the couple plan to live in Oolitic after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oolitic
Cupid
Jessie Arney
Henry Arney
Justice of the Peace
Iseminger
Wesley Figgins
Linton
Miss Arney
Oolitic Exchange
CHAMP Lose In Opener To Terre Haute Walkovers
Wickers Champions showed speed at Washington Park but lost 8 to 10 to Terre Haute Walkovers. Wicker pitched well, Collier and Jove impressed, early five run lead erased by costly errors in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Wickers
Washington Park
Wicker
Collier
Jove
Regiment to Hold Shoot in Bloomington Camp
Bloomington Ind June 10 More than a hundred officers and men of the First Indiana national guard will camp three days for the annual regiment shoot to select a twelve man team for the state shoot at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Col Theodore J Louden directs the camp with Dr Fletcher Gardner as sanitation officer. Expert marksmen come from Spencer Vincennes Washington New Albany Evansville Jeffersonville Princeton and Martinsville. Colonel Louden asked James B Wilson to release Alex Scott a colored cook serving a thirty day sentence for operating a blind tiger to assist in the shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana National Guard
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Theodore J. Louden
Fletcher Gardner
Spencer
Vincennes
Washington
New Albany
Evansville
Jeffersonville
Princeton
Martinsville
Louden
James B. Wilson
Alex Scott
Scott
Soi
Attorneys Of Negro Slayer To Be Defended By Black Lawyers
Three Indianapolis based Black lawyers R L Brokenburr F B Ransom and John Browden of the Marion County Bar will defend Bill Williams in a murder trial at Bloomington without pay. Gurley Brewer editor of the Indiana Polis World arranged the defense. Prosecutor Louden says the state is ready and no further delay is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bill” Wiliams
W. H. Fielder
R. L. Brokenburr
F. B. Ransom
John Browden
Marion County
Williams
Gurley Brewer
Indianapolis World
Brewer
Bloomington
Louden
Athletics Lose Close Game to Lebanon at Athletic Park
The Athletics fell to Lebanon five to four at Athletic Park on Sunday due to costly fourth inning errors. In a three run third, Lewis and Akers drove in runs while Bunn’s sharp smash was snagged by Whitley. The fourth saw four Lebanon runs, aided by a Keppley error and a dropped fly by Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Athletic Park
Lebanon
Lewis
Evans
Cobb
Heflin
Akers
Hardy
Struble
Mitchell
Walton
Bunn
Whitley
Cox
Porter
Keppley
McCullen
Hefling
Page
Quiet wedding for Gayle Neill and Benjamin Wilson
Miss Gayle Neill daughter of Mrs Violet Neill and Benjamin Wilson son of Judge James B Wilson will marry Wednesday evening in a private ceremony. The couple, long connected through local high school and University life, plan to reside in Chicago after a brief wedding observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Neill
Violet Neill
Indiana Avenue
Benjamin Wilson
James B. Wilson
Chicago
Miss Neill
Wilson
Phi Delta Theta
Bloomington
Cramer Plays Short In Indianapolis Columbus Game
Billy Cramer of Columbus Ohio joined the Indianapolis Columbus game in Columbus Tuesday and pitched one inning with effective results. The Indianapolis Star notes four pitchers Hinchman used Kimball Vance Cramer and Cook with Cramer and Cook holding the Indians in check in the last three innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Cramer
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapolis
Cramer
Indianapolis Star
Hinchman
Kimball
Vance
Cook
Indians
Bedford
Ind
Reilley
Crandall
Operation Performed At City Hospital For Abdominal Tumor
Mrs. Newton Quillen of 14th and S streets underwent abdominal tumor relief surgery at City Hospital Monday. The operation was performed by Dr. R B Short with assistance from Drs Freeland and Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Quillen
14Th and
S Streets
City Hospital
R. B. Short
Pellagra Patient William A. Ruddick Dies at Home
William A. Ruddick, afflicted with pellagra, died at 6 p.m. Monday at his home on South Walnut Street. Local physicians had been watching the case as pellagra reached an advanced stage with little hope for a cure, according to the Seymour Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Ruddick
South Walnut Street
Seymour Republican
Insurance man drops match starts blaze at Diamond grocery
A traveling insurance man accidentally throws a burning match from a second story window at the Diamond grocery causing a large uninsured awning fire. A bucket brigade and store employees worked to contain the blaze as smoke and flames spread from the dry awning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Grocery
Logan Browning
Funeral for Tilden Smith Held Thursday
Funeral services for Tilden Smith, whose body was recovered Tuesday, were held Thursday. The ceremony took place at the family home followed by burial at the local cemetery. Friends and relatives attended to pay their respects.
Accidental drowning ends Vallonia widower case
Funeral for Tilden Smith druggist held at Vallonia Methodist Church after body recovered from White river. Coroner's inquest found accidental drowning with no foul play. Reward to river searchers Willy Schooley to receive 200 dollars and John Brewer 300. Widow consoled by natural facial appearance after three months in water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden Smith
Vallonia
White River
Valonia
Smith
John Brewer
Wallonia
Willie Schooley
Brewer
Affidavit Alleges Millard Hornocker of Unsound Mind
Everett Harding sworn in Justice Iseminger's court this morning alleging Millard Hornocker of this county is of unsound mind and dangerous to the community if at large. A warrant for his arrest was issued and sent to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Harding
Iseminger
Millard Hornocker
Smallpox Patient Improves as Child Recovers from Other Illness
William Pendergraff, west of the city, shows rapid recovery from a smallpox attack. A baby in the same family, once thought afflicted with smallpox, was found Tuesday by Dr. Hunter health officer to be ill with another complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pendergraff
Hunter
Will Wood Improves After Accidental Shooting Incident
The condition of Will Wood, injured by his brother during a fishing accident at Henderson mill east of the city last Saturday, has improved markedly in the past day, raising hope for a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Wood
Henderson Mill
Hagenbeck-Wallace Show Purchased by United States Amusement
The Hagenbeck Wallace Shows are sold to the United States Amusement Company in a $300,000 deal. John O. Talbott of Denver will run the business and Charles E. Cory will supervise performers and in-car operations. Winter quarters likely in Indianapolis with 150 staff in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Indiana
B. &. Wallace
Peru
Ind
United States Amusement Company
John O. Talbott
Denver
Col
Indianapolis
Claypool
Charles E. Cory
Wallace
Talbott
New York
Corey
Cory
EB. M. Ballard
Chicago
Hagenbeck
Seerely Injured Boy Cuts Arm in Woods
Ralph Girdley, thirteen, son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Girdley of 6th and S streets, severely cut left arm Friday while playing in the woods. Three stitches needed to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Marshall Girdley
6Th and
S Streets
Leg Bruised by Stone at Gibson Mill
W. Bacon, an employee of the Gibson mill, had his leg painfully bruised Monday while using a crowbar. The flesh was mashed, but the injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bacon
Giberson Mill
Mrs Jeanette Wells Attended By Bedford Relatives
Mrs Jeanette Wells was seen among a large gathering of Bedford relatives and friends at the community event, with widespread attendance signaling strong local support. The turnout reflected close ties within the Bedford area and the extended family network.
Funeral Held for Mrs. Jeanette Hert Wells in Bloomfield
Friends and relatives gathered in Bloomfield for the funeral of Mrs. Jeanette Hert Wells 46 of Indianapolis wife of Frank E Wells traveling agent. The service was led by Rev Allan B Philputt at the Wells home and again at the Christian church in Bloomfield. Mrs Wells active in Christian missions served as president of the state Christian Woman's Board of Missions in 1909 and helped found the College of Missions in Irvington. She was born in Owensburg Greene County Indiana and moved to Indianapolis twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Wells
Indianapolis
Bloomfield
Dickason's Will Filed At Bloomington
A copy of L. T Dickason's will, filed in Bloomington, outlines a $2,000,000 estate with widow Elizabeth Dickason as main beneficiary and multiple heirs. Trustees include Morton L Gould and Joseph H Gerahty. a 1910 will date with a 1918 codicil allows five-year payment deferrals. Dickason built the Indiana Stone Railroad from Clear Creek to southern Monroe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
L. T Dickason
Chicago
Recorder’s
Dickason
John B. Crafton
Indiana
Old Fair Grounds
City
H. B. Gentry
French Lick
Elizabeth Dickason
Morton L. Gould
Joseph H. Gerahty
John Dickason Gould
Ida M. Gibson
Ada
Dorothy
Livingston Dickason
Indiana Stone Railroad
Clear Creek
Monroe County
Stannard Home Farm Sold to Kokomo Buyer for 70 Per Acre
Frank O. Stannard of Springville sells his 249 acre home farm near Springville to W. H. Hikenberry of Kokomo Indiana for 70 per acre in cash with part exchange of a first class hardware store in Kokomo. Osa Clark of Oolitie and Kin Short of Springville assist in inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O. Stannard
Springville
W. H. Hikenberry
Kokomo
Ind
Osa Clark
Oolitie
Kin. Short
John Strout moves garage to new Fletcher building
John Strout nears completion of moving his garage to the Fletcher building on I street across from the fire department. Most machinery has been relocated except the motor, with work now at the new stand. Changeover should be finished in two or three days. the new quarters are light and roomy and built for a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strout
Fletcher
Fire Department
Stone falls at Consolidated mine injures John Super
At Dark Hollow dark Hollow, John Super was seriously hurt when a large stone fell at the Consolidated stone quarries on Saturday. He was crushed in the hips, Dr. Pearson from the city attended and aided him before he was carried home from the quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Super
Dark Hollow
Consolidated
Dr. Pearson
Card of Thanks for Brother Husband and Father
The family thanks friends for sympathy and service after the death of their husband and father. They acknowledge floral offerings and praise the L. C. O. M. and F. O. E. for kindness and contributions. Signed by Mrs. W. H. Fielder and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fielder
Miss Emma Hartman to Return From Terre Haute
Miss Emma Hartman, last seen attending State Normal at Terre Haute, is expected home this Thursday after ten weeks of study and travel away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hartman
State Normal
Terre Haute
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Oolitic Tele
Wilson I
Umbus
DR. Short
Seerely
Fta
Giberson
Stannard Home Farm
Pleted
Fletcher Building
Washington, Ind
Amusement Place
John W. McCarty
Allen
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