Residents press for improved crossing at Ft Ritner Indiana
McHenry Owen representing petitioners T J Brooks the county and William Duncan civil engineer met with the Indiana Railway Commission at Ft Ritner on Saturday to seek a better crossing that remains dry and to have an undertrack crossing built west of the current one. They contend the present crossing, used as a branch outlet, is sometimes impassable and should be condemned. A decision was not expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHenry Owen
T. J. Brooks
William Duncan
Indiana Railway Commission
Ft. Ritner
Brother Co Aorn Badly Hurts Brother Charles Horne
Edward Horne went to Cincinnati to aid his brother Charles Horne who was badly injured in a fall. Charles, formerly of the city, suffered a broken jaw in three places and a severely fractured right leg. His father resides in New Jersey and has been called to the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Horne
Cincinnati
Charles Horne
Horne
New Jersey
Soldiers on the march may camp in Bedford after September
Bedford residents may see the 25th U S Infantry march from Fort Harrison to French Lick Springs with a possible overnight camp here. The Bedford Industrial Club arranged camping grounds if invited, with date post Sept 10 and likely in October. Bloomington expects a visit in early October during the fall carnival with a practice march through Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Infantry
Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
French Lick Springs
United States
Bloomington
Batallion
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Springfield
23D
U. S. Infantry
Elks
Col. Loaden
Ft. Harrison
Jordan Field
Liks
Ilugo Herzog horses join Robbins circus stop
Intelligent animals attract crowds as the Frank A Robbins circus visits this city on Wednesday September 11 featuring the Ilugo Herzog group of eight imported stallions. The show promises extra thrills with Dare Devil Devoe Hillary Long and the Carrens among others, plus a larger menagerie and pre show band concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Robbins
Ilugo Herzog
Carl Gearhart
Dare Devil Devoe
Hillary Long
the Carrens
Oscar Benschlin
Herbert Brothers
Covene
South America
Ash Child In Critical Condition After Friday Illness
Donald Ash, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ash of West 22d Street, was critically ill Friday night but improved by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Frank Ash
West 22d Street
Miss Mary Brooks Returns from Montgomery Visit
Miss Mary daughter of Mr and Mrs W Brooks has returned from an extended visit with relatives in Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
W. ¥. Brooks
Montgomery
Bloomington Boy Charged in Horse Theft
Joe White 19 son of Harry White a Consolidated Quarry worker is jailed in Bloomington charged with stealing a horse and buggy at Clay City. He was arrested in Martinsville while trying to sell the rig and brought to Bloomington. The stolen horse remains in police custody as investigation traces trades to Worthington and a man named James Deckard who bought the missing horse. The owner valued at $200 is expected today and a reward was offered for the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe White
Harry White
Consolidated Quarry
West 11Th Street
Clay City
White
Martinsville
Hensley
Jie
Worthington
James Deckard
Oscar Clay
Dudley
Shinn
Clay Place
Deckard
Bloomington
Panama-Pacific Exposition Stamp Approved by Post Office
The Postmaster General approved a new two cent commemorative stamp for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. The stamp depicts the Gatun locks of the Panama Canal with ships, Isthmian hills in the background, and olive and palm branches symbolizing peace and victory. No color has been chosen. the first issue will be on sale in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hitchcock
Gatun Locks
Panama Canal
Isthmus
U.S
Victory
Tropics
Help Sought to Locate Brother of Indiana-bound Burkett
Republican Governor candidate C A Carlisle received a letter from Rosa Gootee of Pitcairn Pennsylvania seeking help to find her brother George W Burkett unseen for twenty years. Gootee believes he may live in Indiana and Carlisle asks state newspapers to aid in reuniting the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Carlisle
Rosa Gootee
Pitcairn
George W. Burkett
Mr. Carlisle
Indiana
Carlisle
Miss Irene Haynes Guests at Bedford With Aunt
Miss Irene Haynes visits Bedford as guest of her aunt Mrs Parton Cole in Bloomington Telephone society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Haynes
Bedford
Parton Cole
Bloomington
Weather Dope From Parson Srl On September Signals
Parson Srl R Hicks of St Louis forecasts a stormy September with central periods on the 5th 8th and 9th and a stormy second half including the 16th to the 20th. Expect rising barometer delays in cooling and unusual electrical activity from the moon sun and earth conjunctions with possible auroral displays earthquakes and windy to stormy conditions. The month ends cool with possible snow and frost in extreme northern sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathmets
Marth
Accident Reopens Artery In Foot Injury To Boy
Leonard age five son of George Trogden of North H Street again cut an artery in his foot while playing near home Friday. A doctor was summoned to stop the bleeding and the child is reported doing nicely today. Mrs. George Allen traveled to Bedford to visit friends. Linton Call. Mrs. J. M. Deeser of Montgomery is visiting Mrs. W. F. Brooks for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
George Trogden
North H Street
George Allen
Bedford
Linton Call
Showers Plant Fire at Bloomington Sells Loss
Showers furniture plant at Bloomington near the central United States suffered a 15000 dollar fire loss when the adjacent sawmill burned. Police battled a large crowd after a boiler and nearby oil tanks threatened explosion. The blaze began after supper and the fire was confined to the mill. insurance totaled 6000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
United States
Standard Oil Company
Hancock Continues Recovery After Wreck Injury
Fister Hancock, injured in the C. T. M. S line wreck near Helfonville, is improving at his Seymour home after being moved from Cottom hospital a few days ago. He endured the trip well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fister Hancock
Helfonville
Seymour
Cottom
Boat Hotel Planned For Trinity Springs Area
Edward Ballard, Trinity Springs hotel man, plans a large ten horse power floating hotel boat. It will be 11 feet wide and forty feet long with three rooms for fishing parties. Home port Williams, with ability to reach Armstrong Cabin and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ballard
Trinity Springs
Williams
Armstrong
Williams man purchases local general store
Williams resident H. M. Ferguson buys the H. F. Monical stock of general merchandise in Williams and plans to continue the business. Ferguson brings years of mercantile experience and previously worked with McCurdy Grocery in Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Ferguson
Williams
Ferguson
McCurdy Grocery
Local Couple Welcomes 9½ Pound Son James Harold
O P M Davis reports return from Joliett Illinois after business. Born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Clay Duncan 1208 14th street a 9% pound son James Harold with happy news for family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Duncan
14Th Street
James Harold
Inman Family Visit To Orleans With Daughter Trene
Mr and Mrs G W Inman and their daughter Trene traveled to Orleans on Thursday to visit friends for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene
Orleans
Four Boys Die in Train Incident Blameless Verdicts
Coroner reports filed in Terre Haute hold the Chicago, Terre Haute and Southeastern railroad blameless for the deaths of Stetson Tichenor Carl Mattox James Willis Powers and Esse Darnell who were struck from behind by freight train No 310 while walking along tracks near McKeen Station Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Terre Haute & Southeastern Railroad Company
Stetson Tichenor
Carl W. Mattox
James Willis Powers
Esse Darnell
K. H. Jett
John I. Joyce
Terre Haute
McKeen Station
Salvation Army Memorial Service Slated Sunday
Large crowd expected Sunday at 3 p m for a Salvation Army memorial in the army tent at 15th and 1 street. Local pastors participate with Rev Owens of the Baptist church speaking on Salvation as Seen in the Work of the Army and Rev Findley speaking on Salvation As Seen in the General's Example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps
Salvation Army
Army
Owens
The
Baptist Church
Findley
Samuel King 82 Died at Son's Home in Norton Lane
Samuel King aged 82 father of Frank King died at Frank King’s Norton Lane home Friday evening after an illness of several days. A daughter traveled from Migin Neb to attend. Remains were taken to Elgin Neb for burial with a Salvation Army service held at the home. Funeral party departed Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel King
Frank King
Norton Lane
Migin
Neb
Salvation Army
Divorce Complaint Alleges Cruel Treatment and Affair
Ollie Walker, represented by Logan R. Browning, files for divorce from Annie Walker in Lawrence circuit court. Married December 20, 1909, separated May 30, 1912, alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and that Annie gave attention to her former husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Walker
Logan R. Browning
Lawrence
Annie Walker
Ewing Officer Slashes Young Tough in Alley Fracas
Night officer Alfred Johnson subdued three trespassers Cy rus Festus and Guy Kimmons after bottles were broken on the sidewalk. Johnson was slashed in the neck but stabilized and jailed the men after minor wounds. They were fined $22.50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
Festus
Guy Kimmons
Alfred Johnson
Johnson
Sign Hyped Marriage Licenses During Institute Week
After a teachers' institute at Brownstown a sign warned stock of marriage licenses was low and urged pre purchase. A 49 cent special price was posted but Deputy Clerk Mary Manion said sales remained slow with only regular purchases. The card later flipped to admit: We proposed, but they refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Brownstown
Willard Simic
Mary Manion
Bridge Party at Home Led by Miss Florence Norton
Miss Florence Norton hosted a social bridge party at her L Street home on Thursday afternoon. Eight tables competed with Miss Mabel Walker taking top score and Miss Edna Pitts next, prizes included a brass picture frame and a cut glass dish. Ice cream cake nuts and mints plus punch were served throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Norton
L Street
Mabel Walker
Edna Pitts
Girl Drives School Hack For St Louis Crossing School
Miss May Kiefer daughter of Bartholomew county farmer Peter Kiefer will drive pupils to and from the St Louis Crossing school for winter. She will cover about twenty five miles daily and is noted as an expert with horses helping on the farm for exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Crossing School
Bartholomew County
May Kiefer
Peter Kiefer
Sale of Brace property on West 18th Saturday
Hanigan Chesnut sold the Brace property on West 18th Saturday to Alva Cole for 1125 dollars in consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanigan Chesnut
Brace
Alva Cole
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Republican
Legal Advertising
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Ritner
Brother CO
A. P. McCain
D. F. McCain
Arthur Williams
Leland
Pueblo
Colorado
D. Y. Johnson
Nashville
Tenn
Hooper
Tennessee
Joseph Kirby
East Third Street
E. L. Hancock
Charles Maple
Kirby
James Morris
William Skerd
Rowena Cosner
Methodist Annex
James Long
William Brooking
William Brookley
Dugger
William Campbell
5Th and
Lincoln Avenue
Ember
T. J. Louden
HNE
TNS
Parson Srl
R. Hicks
St. Louis
J. M. Deeser
Hancock
Tierone
Bauonath
Allard Building
HIG Boat
O. P.M. Davis
Joliett, IH
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Elgin, Neb
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