Woman shoots self amid revival fervor near Silverville
Mrs. Matthew Eggers aged 38 or 45 resided near Silverville and shot herself Friday at 11 o clock with a rifle dying minutes later. The husband and eight children had been at revival meetings for a week and relatives had watched her closely after she behaved unusually. She had attended a religious meeting for a week and the excitement affected her mind. She is survived by husband and eight children.
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Matthew Eggers
Silverville
Ejeht
Rat Day Proclaimed For Annual Rat Extermination Drive
A historical notice describes a state law requiring the governor to proclaim a spring rat day each year. Officers may inspect premises suspected of infestation and seize animals for extermination at public expense where county funds permit. The text outlines enforcement conditions and the governor’s proclamation role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elsa Nh
Arming Bays With Deadly Air Rifles
A woman was shot in the eye by an air rifle wielded by a boy shooting at birds. The Bloomington Star notes parents arm boys with these so called toy guns, warning they can kill or injure and recounts a boy shot in the brain who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington Star
Local Social Guests Attend City Hostess event
Mrs Gena Greer of Oijuawa is noted as a guest at aRobert aebbiey party with other attendees including Mrs Nancy Gyger Mrs avoca Mrs Nellie Gy Liighland Park and Mrs Mery Sen nett in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gena Greer
Oijuawa
Aebbiey Patees
Nancy Gyger
Itgtt
Avoca
Nellie Gy Liighland
Verdict for Plaintiff In Jason Alexander v Gregory Estate
A jury returned a verdict for Jason Alexander against the estate of William Gregory. The award totaled $950 after a brief 15 minute deliberation. Alexander sought additional compensation and costs in his claim.
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Jason Alexander
William Gregory
Last Will of Amos W Scoggan Filed in Lawrence County
Amos W Scoggan of Lawrence County Indiana writes his last will giving all property to wife Mary E Scoggan for life or widow status with remarriage terms. Upon her death or remarriage, one fourth shares go to sons Robert Ju Secoggan Isaac H Scoggan and James D Scoggan and grandson Amos W Scoggan. Robert L Scoggan named executor. Dated July 12, 1912.
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Amos W. Scoggan
Lawrence County
Indiana
Mary E. Scoggan
Robert Ju. Secoggan
Isaac H. Scoggan
James D. Scoggan
Robert L. Scoggan
Enrollment in Every Department of Bedford Public Schools
Read shows enrollment figures across Bedford Public Schools with gains in several departments. Attendance and enrollment by grade level reflect overall district growth and staffing adjustments.
Disease in Horses Spreads in Barr and Reeve Townships
A mysterious ailment affecting horses in southern Barr and northern Reeve townships in Daviess County has killed two horses and left five others ill. Local veterinarians Loogcote and Washington are treating the afflicted, with state officials expected to assist in identifying the cause and seeking a cure.
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Barr
Reeve Township
Daviess County
Loogcote
Washington
Tragic Death Near Switz City Affects Local Family
Willard Tannehill, 56, resident northwest of Linton, died on Illinois Central tracks near Switz City depot last week. His body, found by railroad workers, was taken to the Switz City depot and identified by locals. He had been seen in Linton Wednesday evening and was not believed to be drinking. He planned to fish at a river near Elliston where his camp and fishing gear were later found.
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Willard Tannehill
Linton
Illinois Central
Switz City
Tannehill
Elliston
Electric Headlights Fitted To Southeastern Engines
Seymour Republican reports the C. T. H. and S-E Line adopting electric head lights across engines in response to Indiana Railroad Commission order. Monon already equipped. full modernization expected within weeks. Enhanced fixtures include dimmable main lamps, two way cab switches, city lumen reductions, and safety lights for fireman and rear cab.
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Seymour
Indiana Railroad Commission
Monon
Railroad Commission
Axd Avelers
Salida
Seymour Republican
Indiana Apples With Scientific Culture and Packing
H F VanDeman, a noted pomologist, praises Indiana’s progress in scientific apple culture and market packing. He contrasts Eastern and Western shows, noting Indiana’s improved grading, attractive packing, and a shift from barrels to well labeled bushel boxes. Ohio and Puget Sound markets set price standards, while Indiana aims to prove profitable, well presented fruit.
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VanDeman
Indiana
California
Puget Sound
Indianapolis
New York City
Beei
New York
Florida
Oregon
Elda Gee and Hazel Gearhart Granted Divorces in Lawrence Court
In the Lawrence circuit court on Friday Elda Gee was granted a divorce from Harley Gee and Hazel Gearhart was granted a divorce from Calvin J Gearhart. The session had little business. The case Moore vs Bloomington City was continued due to a sick witness. The Kimian family was ordered to pay $10 monthly child support. Prosecutor Samuel Doman from Mitchell filled in for absent Prosecutorinderwood.
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Elda Gee
Feel T
Harley Gee
Hazel Gearhart
Calvin J. Gearhart
Lawrence
Moore
Bloomington
Kimian
Eclipse of Moon to Be Punk
A partial lunar eclipse occurs early September 15 with a brief viewing window. The moon rises at 5:00 am, eclipse begins eleven minutes later, and by 7:07 am the mid eclipse occurs though daylight blocks observation. Tickets urged for Bedford residents. later event on September 29 visible only in South America Madagascar and polar regions.
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Saeedipee
Iis
South America
Madagascar
South Pole
Bedford Roesidents
Mrs Bert Reedy Former Bedford Lady Dies in Spencer
Mrs Bert Reedy, longtime Bedford resident, died last week in Spencer after a brief illness. She and her husband, the late William Reedy, were active in community efforts and the Bedford church. Surviving are two daughters, two sons, and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were pending this morning.
Funeral Friday for Mrs. Bert Reedy of Spencer
Relatives in this city were notified Thursday night of the death of Mrs. Bert Reedy, a former resident. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 PM in Spencer. James Reedy and Mrs. George Troy traveled from this city to attend.
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Bert Reedy
Spencer
Reedy
James Reedy
George Troy
Bedford Schools List Adds Miss Blanch Chaillaux
The Bedford Mail lists Miss Blanch Chaillaux among this year's Bedford teachers. Chaillaux has several years of teaching experience and is noted for consistent satisfaction. Her father teaches in the Endedword. she has a sister who will teach this winter. Orleans Progress Examiner notes Homer Barnes of Indiana Creek township visiting on business.
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Bedford
Bedford Mail
Blanch Chaillaux
Homer Barnes
Indiana Creek Township
Senate Bans Plumage Imports in War Measure for Birds
The U S Senate adopted a drastic tariff provision prohibiting the importation of wild bird plumage except for scientific and educational purposes The move marks a major victory for bird protection led by the New York Zoological Society and the National Audubon Societies backed by W T Hornaday and officials including Secretary Bryan Senators Chamberlain and Moane of Oregon broke with the feather trade to back the measure which ends the large international slaughter and restrains sales to the United States where women have driven demand The new law takes effect this fall and aims to shield birds worldwide from the feather trade while signaling that state legislatures may act to extend protections this winter
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Washington
Friends of the Birds
McGuffey
United States Senate
W. T. Hornaday
Senate
Chamberlain
4Oane
Oregon
Enate
Fght
The
Birds
O'Gorman
Hitchcock
John Sharp Williams
Uore
Bacon and
Shively
Bryan
Aft
Mrs Ikerd Returns Home From Chicago Vacation
Mrs Laura Ikerd arrives home with daughter Ruth who is ill in Ravenswood Hospital. Ruth will spend three weeks in the city. Mrs Mary J. Frank of Poland Indiana returns home after visiting her brother J D Martin of this city.
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Laura Ikerd
Chicago
Miss Ruth
Ravenswood Hospital
Mss Ikerd
Mary J. Frank
Poland
Ind
J. D. Martin
East ern apple reputation hinges on honest packing at shows
East ern apple producers defend quality by strict packing rules at shows. Top layer apples are scored and laid apart, while lower layers are compared side by side. Any color, size, shape, or blemish differences trigger penalties doubled, reflecting the brand’s integrity.
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van Seman
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Rochester Herald
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Daast
East Building
West Building
C. T.H
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Indiana Apples
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New York Zoological Society
National Association of Audubon Societies
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