Automobile Strikes Boy. Driver Escapes Serious Harm
Joy Bailey nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bailey narrowly escapes death when struck by an automobile driven by Donato a local stone carver at the corner of 1st and J streets. The car passed over him as he lay limp yet no bones were broken and only bruises noted after examination by Dr Pearson. The incident occurred as a crowd of theatergoers left the Colonial matinee.
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Joy Bailey
Fred Bailey
Donn O
Pearson
Shere
Jie
Colonial Theater
Donato
Mitchell man acquitted in lumber theft case
The jury found Jaspeh Good of Mitchell not guilty in the state case charging him with receiving stolen goods. The verdict came at 4 p.m. after about one hour of deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaspeh Good
Mitchell
Explosion Fatal and Surviving Injuries Reported in School Accident
A tragic explosion killed Lib ow DugselY and injured six others with a wound 6 inches long and 5 inches wide revealing flesh. Surgeons grafted skin to the girl’s knee hip area. Rescuers and schoolchildren including Louise Tapp Mars Andrews Grace Cooper Grace Cooper Raymond Fowler aided the injured and faced the operation calmly.
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Fannie
Louise Tapp
Mars Andrews
Isse Cooper
Grace Cooper
Grace Goodman
Raymond Fowler
AMD
DloomjIneton
Mitchell Boy Sentenced For Theft Taken To School
Sidney Allison, a Mitchell boy, was sentenced Thursday to the boys school at Plainfield by Judge Swails for stealing several articles and was Friday taken to the institution by Deputy Sheriff het.
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Sidney Allison
Mitchell
Plainfield
Swails
Het
Drebrah Gray Sues Indianapolis Southern Damages Settled
The Drebrah Gray versus Indianapolis Southern case from Monroe County was settled out of court on Friday. The plaintiff received $150 in the settlement.
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Drebrah Gray
Indianapolis
Monroe County
Mitchell Mapped as Dodd by 1903 government atlas
Local readers note a cartographic error in a 1903 government map. Mitchell, Indiana, appears as Dodd at the crossing of the B&O and Monon roads, while the actual city is not shown. Carlos J.T. McCarty laments the misnaming in the Logootee Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mitchell
Twinkles From the Bloomington Star
A column notes changing fashions and social shifts with satire on speed limits, tax costs, and suffrage, contrasting old wheelbarrow jail hauls with auto enforcement. Police report 26 arrests in September, all but six for drunkenness in a dry town.
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Hensley
Hardware Store Moves to Zahn Building Next Door to Wilson's
The store announces its relocation to the Zahn building beside Wilson's and invites old customers to visit the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zahn
Wilson’s
Nado Orion & Stlon
Boy Locates Himself in Arizona After Rye Colorado Disappearance
The Rye Colorado family reports Robert Reed, a mentally troubled local youth and cousin of Mrs. Elmer Smith, may be in Phoenix Arizona after being seen there in late September. Chester Munson confirms Reed was spoken with in Phoenix on Sept 30 and Oct 1, while Reed’s sister and father seek more definitive word.
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Robert Reed
Rye
Colorado
Elmer Smith
Phoenix
Arizona
Bloomington
Col
Ariz
Chester Munson
Reed
Munson
John Reed
Bob Reed
W. J. Reed
Ind
Bob
Robert
Beulah, Cole
Died at 85 Mrs. Sarah E. Fultz of East 17th Street
Mrs. Sarah E. Fultz age 85 died at her daughter Mrs. A G Sage home on East 17th Street Thursday night October 9 at 11 30 funeral and burial at Old Union church Saturday at 11 o clock. She leaves one daughter Mrs. A G Sage and four sons John Martinsville Frank Bloomington Thomas Coxton and William C of this city.
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Sarah E. Fultz
A. G. Sage
East 17Th Street
Old Union Church
The
Christian Church
John
Martinsville
Frank
Bloomington
Thomas
Coxton
William C
Old Soldiers Discuss Reorganizing Mitchell Army Post
Veterans in Mitchell and nearby seek to revive a former post that once thrived but faded away. Over fifty local veterans are involved in the effort to reestablish the unit and honor sid veterans.
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Mitchell
Sid
Death of Mrs Wesley Lively of Heltonville
Mrs Wesley Lively of Heltonville died Thursday October 9 after several months illness due to rheumatism and brain trouble. She was 70 and survived by her husband. An aunt of Mrs T L Tarris of this city funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Christian church Hert Worpsptige pratt ville and burial will be at Giskal.
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Wesley Lively
Heltonville
T. L. Tarris
Pratt
Local High School Boys Run Up Against Railway Detective
Two Martinsville youths visiting Indianapolis spent their spare change on a city adventure and attempted to ride home on the Illinois Central. A railway detective halted the plan at Martinsville and placed them in a sanitarium. a father's intervention freed one boy, while rumors arose about treatments and mud baths, though both reportedly recovered.
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Indianapolis
Illinois Central
Martinsville
DePauw Sells Greene County Farms From Smith Estate
DePauw University trustees dispone two farms in Greene county acquired under Simeon Smith's will. A 150 acre tract sold to William Hasler of Newberry for 14600 dollars. A 280 acre parcel sold to John E Manley of Newberry and partners for 26000 dollars. Remaining Smith lands are still owned by DePauw.
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DePauw University
Greene County
DePauw
Simeon Smith
Bloomfield
William Hasler
Newberry
John E. Manley
Peter A. Hasler
Osbon
C. BE. Gregg
Moomfield
Smth
Devauw
Four Indiana Ranchers Charged in Horses for Insurance Arson
Davie s County veterinary surgeon Daniel D Wolfe and three farmers Van Allen Albert M Perkins and Harry Drake were indicted on multiple counts including arson perjury and insurance fraud. They allegedly purchased three horses for 100 each placed fictitious names on them and insured each for 806 before setting the barn on fire to burn the animals. All four posted 500 bonds and face court appearances as the term nears adjournment.
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Washington, Ind
Daniel D. Wolfe
Daviess County
van Allen
Albert M. Perkins
Harry Drake
Sullivan County
Wolfe
Allen
Delmar K
Byron Mack
Oxoneer
Aetna Stock Insurance Company
Longeley
Spencer Republicans name Fay Cochran for Clerk
The Spencer Republicans designate Miss Fay Cochran as their candidate for town clerk. Bloomington reports a tax rate of 4.80 dollars. Miss Ida French of West 6th entertains. Miss Alice Spires from Bedford is referenced in Bloomington Telephone notices.
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Spencer
Fay Cochran
Bloomington
Ida French
West 6Th
Alice Spires
Bedford
Telephone
Seed Corn Meeting Draws Strong County Interest
A two day seed corn meeting in Lawrence County drew large farmer turnout and 60 Williams students. Lectures by Mr. Martindale covered seed selection and care with prize shows planned for Bedford next winter. County pledge totals 35 men. local merchants fund seed and fertilizer for plots.
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Martindale
Williams
Harry Elrod
Mitchell
Bedford
Merchants’ Association of
Nobile Moore
H. H. Crawford
Lawrence County
Giants Win World Series Game Triggers Fatalities
Intense World Series excitement leads to fan deaths in New York and Philadelphia as Mathewson hits secure the winning run in the tenth. Reports describe a NYC scoreboard watcher collapsing and a Philadelphia fan dying after Home Run Baker strikeout.
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Mathewson
New York City
Philadelphia
Baker
Noor
Giants
Greencastle
Demolished Train Collision at Rivervale No Injuries Reported
A rear collision occurred Friday morning at Rivervale when south western eastbound freight No. 46a struck standing No. 54. Brakes failed on the second train. track blockaded for hours, Seymour wrecking crew cleared by afternoon. No crew members were hurt.
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BL & O
Southwestern
Frst
Rivervale
First
Wais
Seymour
Too Young Lovers From Tunnelton Denied Marriage License
Richard J. Jackson and Goldie M. Dowling of Tunnelton were refused a marriage license by County Clerk Stalker due to the bride’s age. She was fifteen as of June 8th, below the legal limit even with parental consent, and was advised to return home and wait a year.
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Richard J. Jackson
Goldie M. Dowling
Tunnelton
Stalker
Hooper and Stover Tie Official Georgia Marriage License
James A. Hooper of Georgia marries Nellie G. Stover of Georgia in a formal marriage license record.
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James A. Hooper
Georgia
Nellie G. Stover
Local Families Welcome Newborns Amid Indiana Visit
Mr and Mrs W A Wilson and Mrs Edward Sohn traveled to Indianapolis Thursday for a short stay. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Frank Akers on Lincom Avenue.
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W. A. Wilson
Edward Sohn
Indianapolis
Frank Akers
Lincom Avenue
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