Freeman Favorable Ruling on Marion Liquor Signers
Judge Swails ruled that the Mitchell signers of the remonstrance against Freeman’s liquor license had no legal right to sign, affecting Marion township’s efforts. Drys say they will add names outside the Mitchell group and seek a Brownstown court hearing, or push for a township vote to go dry. Freeman pursues a saloon on the Mitchell road near the Half Way place across White River.
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Mitchell
Freeman
Drvs
Jude Snails
Brownstown
Mitchell Road
White River
Half Way Place
Penal Farm Commission Visits Lawrence County
A state Penal Farm Commission, including Capt. WL Li and Dr Alvinn, arrived Thursday for a site survey in Lawrence County near Springville. They viewed land offers of 600 acres with another adjoining tract, aiming to confine prisoners sentenced sixty days or more and reallocate some inmates from Jeffersonville to the farm.
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Jediana Miaie Penal Parimajen
WL Li
Bon
Oe Smith
Supi
Spencer
Alvinn
Richmond
Penollispec Bavun
Jeffersonville
Harreodeburg
Spencer and
Martinsville
HL. Shideler
Marion
Bloomington
Ishcomington
Harrodsburg
John Nance
Son seeks mother Mrs Sophrinia Romine in city after four years
Dan Romine of Brazil writes to authorities asking for help locating his mother Mrs Sophrinia Romine who he believes owns 160 acres of land near Bloomington and about 364 in the bank. He mentions a possible marriage to Susan Smith and notes his mother may be in or near the area with local acquaintances naming Ella Leshbrook.
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Dan Romine
Sophrinia
Rominé
Bloomington
G. Hoos
Willard
Paoli
Ella Leshbrook
Romine
Dan Hk
W. FE. Coward
R. Pod
Brazil
Jnd
Fire damages West 171st Street cottage slightly
A small fire at John Chastain’s West 171st street home caused by a barrel of old papers spread slight flames in a summer kitchen. Neighbors used water to control the blaze before the fire department arrived at 11 30 p m using a chemical extinguisher. owner William Cook.
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John Chastain
171Th Street
William Cook
Married at Chattanooga Wednesday Oct 26 1913
In Chattanooga Tennessee on Wednesday October 26 1913 Boyd Torphy of Terre Haute and Claire Carter of Atlanta wed. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs James Torphy and nephew of David Torphy. They will reside in Chattanooga after November 15. Mr Torphy works in the lumber trade there. Frank Rhodes West 12th street is ill with pneumonia threatenings.
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Chattanooga
Tennessee
Boyd Torphy
Terre Haute
Claire Carter
Atlanta
Georgia
Torphy
James Torphy
David Torphy
Bedford
Mrs Clara Lang Dies at 72 with Funeral Near Mitchell
Mrs. Clara Ruff Lang, 72, widow of George Lang, died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs. John Tyre’s home near Mitchell after a stroke and lingering illness. She leaves ten children, with four daughters and one son named plus twelve grandchildren. Funeral was Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Tyre home, Mitchell cemetery interment. Mrs. Owens unable to attend due to illness, but Mr. Owens attended.
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Clara Ruff Lang
John Tyre
Mitchell
George Lang
Germany
Fred Lang
Kate Cook
Louisville
Near Mitchell
Edward Owens
West Twentieth Street
George Ruf
Election Commissioners Break Deadlock on Ballot Printing
At a Wednesday meeting the Election Commissioners awarded ballot printing to Sherrill & Strupe after a deadlock. City voting places remain as in the city option election, with precincts at Snow’s store, Weigman shoe shop, City Hall, Court House, Dr Smith’s office, Deckard Annex, Weaver’s store, and Greentee’s barber shop. Boundary lines run along North Lincoln L street 13th 135th K street and the south corporation line with wards split by 17th and 14th streets and by the B. and B. railroad and Sth street.
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Sherrill & Strupe
Snow's
Weigman Shoe Shop
City Hall
Court House
17Th Street
14Th Street
B. & B. Railway
Sth
Sister of GHA Acton Dies in Cincinnati
Charles Acton of this city received a telegram Thursday announcing the death of his sister Mrs. C A Acton of Cincinnati He left for Cincinnati that afternoon to attend the funeral Pare Notes: The article states the sister’s death and Acton traveling to attend the funeral with the sought details.
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Gha
Acton
Charles Acton
C. A. Acton
Cincinnati
20 Percent Electric Light Rate Increase Debated
A public dispute attacks Bedford's 20 percent electric light rate rise and mayoral spending. Opponents claim tax money rose from $99,253.42 to $166,476.32 over four years, with costs for brick streets lights and a Fast Side sewer largely borne by taxpayers or assessed to property owners. They accuse the mayor of leaving duties during vacations to avoid docket fees and imply future costs hinge on the 1914 election and Mitchell Guthrie’s challenge.
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Alberta
Child Dead at Dolitic in Local Tragedy
Eighteen month old child killed in Dolitic area tragedy with sparse details available. Police investigating cause and circumstances as community mourns. Further information pending official statements.
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Dolitic
Death of Mrs Hiram Hatfield in East Oolitic
Mrs Hiram Hatfield of East Oolitic died at home on Wednesday morning from measles and pneumonia. Her remains were taken to Owensburg for burial. A grand petit jury met to hear the case Amanda E Bierley vs James W Stafford for $10,000 alleging breach of promise. The suit, venued from Lawrence County, is expected to be hotly contested with prominent counsel for both sides.
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Petit Jury
Amanda E. Bierley
James W. Stafford
Lawrence “County
Seymour
State debt woes prompt tax advance payments in Indiana
The Indiana state board of finance seeks $150000 to $200000 in advance tax remittances from 23 counties amid protests over lost interest when funds are sent to the state. Governor Ralston replies to Durbin on the state’s financial squeeze and a $460000 bank loan.
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Democratic State Board of Finance
Treasurer of State
State Revenue and Benevolent Institution
Ofice
Rall
Marion County
Treasuer
Vigo County
Ralston
Durbin
Indianapolis
Col. Dursin
Col. Durbin
Hanly
Col Durbin
State Board
Master mechanic Clarence Butcher fights for life after mill accident
Clarence Butcher, master mechanic at the Hoadley stone mill in Stinesville, lies critically ill in an Indianapolis hospital after being struck on the head by a burst fly wheel. A second operation was performed Monday evening by the specialist attending him, but his condition remains grave and his recovery doubtful.
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Clarence Butcher
Hoadley
Stinesville
Indianapolis
Butcher
Bloomington
Mitchell Maypung Home River Water Works Prospects Rise
Mitchell town eyes water works from White River after failed well plans. A promoter will buy the city light plant for 7163 dollars to fund the system. The council has approved the sale ordinance to proceed.
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Mitchell
White River
Oolitic Foreman Narrowly Falls From 18 Foot Ledge
Jack Hodge a Ledge Foreman at the P M and B mill in Oolitic had a narrow escape Wednesday afternoon when his glove caught on a falling ladder causing a fall from an 18 foot ledge. He suffered a severely wrenched back but survived.
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Jack Hodge
Hodge
Police Court Finds Tannehill In Assault Case
John Tannehill was tried in Justice Iseminger's court on the charge of assault and battery against Thomas Nelson and fined $1 plus costs.
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John Tannehill
Justice Iseminger
Thomas Nelson
Marriage License for Ernest Williams and Helen Erwin
Ernest Williams of Lawrence county and Helen G. Erwin of Louisville obtain a marriage license. James Jenkins, son of Mr and Mrs George Jenkins of East 17th Street, is treated for an abscess on the neck.
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Ernest Williams
Lawrence County
Helen G. Erwin
Louisville
James
George Jenkins
East 17Th. Street
Advance payment law cited for state funds relief
A board note urges county officials to recognize the need to remit nearly all funds from two state revenue and benevolent institutions to provide immediate relief. It requests compliance with a prior letter dated the 15th and to transfer moneys on hand without exact distribution.
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Essary
State Revenue and Benevolent Institutions
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Fed Freeman
Swalls
Torvs
Marion Township
Times of
Auomobiles
Curtis
Springville
Mrs
Sophrinia Ro
John Chas
Tain
Frank Rhodes
City
Ust
Panama
Mitchell Guthrie
Jan
Justice of the Peace
Hiram Hatfield
East
Oolitic
Owens
Burg
O’brien
State Board of Finance
Board of Finance
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