Birthday Party Honors Miss Edna B Smith in Stormy Evening
Miss Edna B Smith hosted a birthday party on Wednesday at West 17th street. Despite heavy weather, friends attended, presenting gifts while ice cream and cake were served at 10 o clock. Out of town guests included Mr Er B Harrell of Mt Vernon Ky and Miss Roxie Spray of Browns Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna B. Smith
West 17Th Street
Edna
Er. B. Harrell
Mt. Vernon
Roxie Spray
Brownstown
Memorial Day Weather and Monuments Plan
Memorial Day notice recalls heavy rains and lightning across Southern Indiana with damage to homes and tracks. It notes crop benefits from rain, lists Shiloh monument plans 16 feet high to honor Indiana regiments, and outlines Memorial Day ceremonies at Court House Park with processions and speaker lineup.
Locusts Emerge From Shells After Rain Observation
The passage describes locusts breaking free from their thin outer shells after rain, emerging white and then gaining color as their wings unfold. Observers can find newly emerged locusts on the ground or boards, watching their transformation closely.
Wheat conditions reported in Indiana 1901 bulletin
State Statistician Johnson notes Indiana wheat crop will fail in 1901 despite favorable reports from some counties. Forty-seven counties show losses while thirty-three show modest gains. Benton reports no wheat. Best conditions appear in Crawford Jackson Jennings Laporte Lawrence Martin Monroe Orange Ripley Marion Warren and Washington. Drought and strong winds pinched yields though southern counties remain most favorable. corn is largely planted and thriving with moisture available for quick germination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Johnson
Indiana
Eigh
Benton County
Crawford
Jackson
Jennings
Laporte
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Orange
Ripley
Marion
Warren
Washington
Bloomington first in Southern Indiana track meet melee
Bloomington High School leads a 18 member team at Jordan Field winning many firsts and medals in the Southern Indiana Athletic and Oratorical Association field events amid rain mud and crowd of about 3000. Mitchell Salem Orleans Paoli Washington Bedford and Bloomington compete with stars Buckley Seward Banks and Miller heavily contributing to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Salem
Washington
Bedford
Mitchell
Orleans
Paoli
Southern Indiana Athletic and Oratorical Association
Indiana
Indiana University
Bloomington High School
Methodist Church
Jordan Field
Clark
Moore
Turley
Schmidt
Banks
Buckley
Miller
Green
Seward
Martin
Ist
Barnett
Smith
Weddle
Toda
Cauble
Wratten
James Thornton
Lange
University
Arda Knox
Bedford High School
Knox
Citizens of
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
An advertisement proclaims Royal Baking Powder is purest and strongest, free from alum and impurities, and produces the best wholesome food. It is endorsed by Royal Baking Powder Co. of New York with address at 100 William Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Wicker Excursion to Cincinnati trains Bedford tourists
A special Bedford to Rivervale to Cincinnati excursion on June 1 offers a round trip for 1.25 with connections to stake a nine hour visit in Cincinnati. Tickets sold at Bedford and Mitchell. The event honors Wicker’s appearance, with promotional bills planned. An unrelated derailment and engine status reports accompany local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Donahue
Bedford
O. P. McCarty
Rivervale
Cincinnati
Mitchell
Lawrence County
Queen City
Wicker
St. Louis
First annual Shawswick Township commencement at Trinity church
The first annual Shawswick Township commencement on May 24 1902 at Trinity church drew many friends despite rain. Five graduates honored with diplomas. Mary Day to represent Shawswick at the county contest. Capt J D Alexander gave the class address. West Sixteenth Street Orchestra provided music. Prof W E Stipp praised the graduates and noted only five of the hundred who started remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawswick Township
Trinity Church
Mary Day
J. D. Alexander
West Sixteenth Street Orchestra
Bedford
W. EK. Stipp
Weather prophecy predicts volatile June with storms and heat
The piece forecasts a hot and cool oscillating June 1902 with frequent electrical storms, hail, and severe thunder periods from the 9th to 27th, including Vulcan and solstice phases. It warns against shelter under trees during storms and notes additional arrests for intoxication, disorderly conduct, and insult, awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Vulcan
Indiana societies of Christian Endeavor Convention in Indianapolis
The annual State Convention of the Indiana societies of Christian Endeavor will be held in Indianapolis June 26 to 29. It is expected that 2 000 to 3 000 delegates will attend, with many more church workers accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
Chicago
Monon
Buffalo
Liverpool
England
Henry Hasler
Newberry
Dugger Bros
D. M. Bynum
Walker and
Bloomfield News
Indiana Societies of Christian Endeavor
Indianapolis
Miss Sanford Leads Contest In Bloomington Pageant
John W. Cravens praised Miss Sanford of Bloomington as first with Miss Owen of Bedford second and Miss Paynter of Salem third after judges announced results. The notice also reports fly control guidance and plans for a new Monon line linking Indianapolis to Greene county coal fields via Mooresville and Linton, potentially touching Clay City or Coal City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cravens
Bloomington
Miss Sanford
Owen
Bedford
Paynter
Salem
Monon
Louisville & Nashville
Southern
Indianapolis
Greene County
Vincennes
Mooresville
Linton
Cloverdale
Morgan, Clay, Owen and
Greene
Clay City
Coal City
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McDoel
William Hammond
Springville
Mr. Hammond
Lincoln County
Kentucky
Worthington
J. P. Francis
Campbellisburg Graphic
Walter McAvoy
McAvoy
Uncle Sam’s Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Jupiter Pluvius
Mike Guthrie
Western Union
Mike
Marshall Guthrie
North N Street
Charlie Farmer
Freetown
Jackson County
French Lick
Monon Lost River
Indianapolis Weather Man
Washington Observer
John Auld Forsythe
Seymour Observer
Thomas B. Wood
Franklin
Nicholas Ensley
Shiloh Monument
Shiloh Battle Field
John A. Rowe
Indiana Commission
Shiloh
Ohio
Court House Park
America
Edwards
Sons of Veterans
Woman’s Relief Corps
Grand Army Post
West Side
Committee On Flowers
Court House
Com
Atory
Walker
Campbell
Duncan
Ard
Banks Salem
Peek
Blair
Todd
Davis Salem
Blomington
Redarmel
Alda Knox
Monahan
Woods
Lingle
Mens
Clifford Gunnerson
Pauline Sanford
Susie Huffines
Huffines
Hazel Simmons
Leah Messick
Genevieve Iseminger
James McKinley
Swain
Daviess County Home Telephone Co
Bell Company
Bryantsville
Hugh Bass
Mitchell Commerial
Indianapolis Sheet Metal Company
George D. Thornton
William A. Hyed
Thomas V. Thornton
Leity
West 18Th Street
Beech Grove
Will Martin
Gus Martin
Ray Boruff
West Baden
Baden Lick Sulphur Springs Company
George S. Gagnon
Sophia B. Gagnon
Victoria Gagnon
Secretary of State
Henry W.baker
George S. Hancock
Hancock
Campbellsburg
Baker
S-W
Lafayette
Orleans Herald
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute
The
Alfordsville
Daviess County
Dubois County
Dubois
Supreme Court
Batman
Orange County
Utz
New Albany
United States
Alfred J. Henry
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Parsons Hicks
Reau
Bert Lynn
George Spaulding
Theodore Brown
Bob Cloverdale
S. W. Smith
the Agricultural Department
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