Reunion of Clark Family at Rivervale Home
The Clark family near Rivervale held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark with a large turnout. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jevats and daughters Julia and Dade of Bloomington and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russell and daughter of Louisville Kentucky. The event featured a hearty feast and a generally enjoyable day.
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Clark
Rivervale
Willian Clark
Pharsday
Mir O
Jevats
Juilia
Dade
Bloomington
Harry Russell
Louisville
Chinese newcomers attend Indian university in Bloomington
Two Chinese men arrived in Bloomington four weeks ago to study at Indian university. Mr. Jisi Gi Canton and Mr. Wang of Nanking speak English well, having learned in American schools in China. They will be funded by the indemnity fund China sent to America after the Boxer uprising, returned by Uncle Sam for youth education.
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Bloomington
Jisi
Gi Canton
Wang
Nanking
China
America
Uncle Sam
Yom Kippur Observance Shuts Stores in City
The Jewish Day of Atonement began at sundown and ended Saturday night causing several city shops to close for 24 hours. Most Hebrews did not attend temple, intending to reopen for business Saturday night. Observance follows ten days after Rosh Hashana with beliefs about divine judgment.
Monon Freight Boom and Local Rail activity reported
The Lafayette Courier notes Monon Line freight volume rising with all 600 and 500 class engines in service and no more large locomotives idle. The 522 was placed in service. passenger business also boomed recently. Air Line traffic remains heavy and crews are improving punctuality. Meanwhile a local marriage between Albert Mathews and Ruth Root in Buddha is reported, with details of relatives and travel.
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Monon
Round House
John Priest
Lafayette Courier
NO WATER Transformer Burned Out By Lightning Saturday
Lightning struck the sedimentation basin substation Saturday noon burning a transformer and briefly cutting power. A second transformer was wired to restore service after a few minutes. Residents without water prompted inquiries about the outage. Friday evening about 4 80 lightning disrupted power for about an hour citywide.
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Sedimentation Basin
Cousins Reunite After Fifty Seven Years apart
Frank McKnight of Orleans visited the city and rode with Elmer MelKnight to the MeiKnight home at Leatherwood. The meeting brought together cousins Frank McKnight aged 77 and J Wes ley McKnight aged 81 after a 57 year separation.
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Frank MckKnight
Orleans
City
Elmer MelKnight
D. W. MeiKnight
Leatherwood
Penal Farm Costs to Putnam County Rise
County council notes rising sheriff's office costs due to Penal farm. Since transfers to the State Prison, the county must cover expenses for 30 inmates to date, with projections exceeding $20 per prisoner as the facility operates longer.
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Sheriff's Office
Greencastle
Whea
Putnam County
Haseen
Bedford Cubs Triumph Over Bloomington on Four to One Score
Bedford Cubs defeated Bloomington 4 to 1 in a Sunday game as Taylor allowed only two hits. Highlights included Lee’s running catch and a double play by B Taylor with bases loaded. Pitching featured Hansford allowing two hits for the Cubs and the outhit opponents 7 to 2 with 10 strikeouts by Taylor.
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Bedford
Lee
Bass
Lewis
Taylor
Donica
Hult
Cne
T. Duggar
Thompson
Hans
Farewell Dinner in Oolitic Honors Beyers Family
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lavender of Oolitic hosted a Sunday farewell dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Beyers and family as they move to a new farm near Armstrong station. About forty attendees, including out of town guests from Bedford, shared a meal and social games before departure.
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Jesse Lavender
Oolitic
Cyrus Beyers
Cryus Beyers
Carrie Beyers
Charlie Hubbard
Albert Shipwash
W. M. Calvin
Wilma
Otto Lavender
Bedford
Mrs John Stafford Funeral Held After Passing at Home
Mrs John Stafford died Monday morning at 6 oclock at her home near Heltonville. The funeral was held Tuesday with services and burial following.
Train Delays Hit Morning Run and Local Obituary
Southbound Monon No. 3 arrived 1 hour 30 minutes late due to engine trouble near Heltonville. Mrs. John Stafford died at her home after a third stroke. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters. Funeral at Pleasant Run church Tuesday with burial in the local cemetery.
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Atail Monon
John Stafford
Heltonville
Pleasant Run Church
Grand Jury Adjourns Until Monday September 27
The grand jury adjourned Saturday afternoon to resume Monday September 27. Prosecutor Woolery will prosecute a number of cases in circuit court next week. No report has yet been made, though the jurors had a busy week and many true bills are expected.
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Woolery
Oliver Fines Improves After Quarry Accident
Oliver Fines, a politician, was seriously injured when struck on the head and shoulders by a heavy stone at the P. M. and B. quarry several days ago. He is improving rapidly and there is an excellent chance for full recovery.
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Oliver Fines
Ines
Convention of WGTU at Horatio Harryman Home
The weekly gathering of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Harryman. Members are invited to attend and discuss ongoing temperance work and community outreach.
Convention Highlights At West 17th Street Home
The W C U U of Lawrence county held its annual meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Horatio Harryman on West 17th street. Over fifty attendees braved heavy rain as officers were elected with Addie Brown as president Lizzie McClelland vice president and Della Morgan as corresponding secretary Minnie Dusard treasurer. A matron’s silver medal contest favored Addie Keach and Phoenix Arizona guest Charles Braxton spoke on How Arizona Won Prohibition urging united effort by good people.
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Horatio Harryman
West 17Th Street
Lawrence County
Addie Brown
Lizzie McClelland
Golitic
Josephine Fox
Minnie Dusard
Addie Keach
Charles Braxton
Phoenix
Arizona
Daughter of Yorks Dies at Age 9
Mollie Belle York, daughter of Mr and Mrs John York, died Sunday forenoon at 11 o'clock from heart disease after a period of illness. Born April 27 1906 she was 9 years 5 months and 23 days old. Private funeral was held and interment made Monday at 10 o'clock at Knott cemetery near Bryantsville.
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John York
Freeland Farw
Mollie Belle
Knott
Bryantsville
Died at Home In Pinhook Mrs Susan J Lane
Mrs Susan J Lane wife of Johan W Lane of Mitchell died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the Meclack home of Robert Brooking in Pinhook after a long illness. Burial at Tunnelton. She was 60 years 11 months and 1 day. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at Tunnelton cemetery conducted by herbert in Tunnleton. North Street Saturday Night. The dark angel claimed Albert Edward Said tome on To Street.
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Susan J. Lane
Susan
Dark Angel of Death
Albert Edward
Tome
Smuth Day
Catarrah
Triple Birthday Party Celebrates Dr Gardner Eighty Second
Red Cross home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gardner hosted a Sunday party for a triple birthday. Dr Gardner, age eighty two, marked the milestone while his elder daughter and wife also celebrated. Guests included Dr and Mrs Gardner Bloomington Thomas Gardner Kansas City Joseph G Phipps Jankfort Mr and Mrs J A Rogers and others with a grand dinner and lavish decorations.
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Red Cross
Dre
Joseph Gardner
Dr Gardner
Theovent
Gardner
Bloomington
Thomas Gardner
Kansas City
Joseph G. Phipps
Jankfort
J. A. Rogers
M. W. Flunter
Aliie Phipps
Mollie Gardner
Clay Woods
Farm family reunion at Crawford home east of city
A reunion was held Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Crawford seven miles east of the city. Attending from out of town were Mrs Homer Hunsucker of Coxton a Crawford daughter and her husband and five other relatives including Mr and Mrs Edgar Coe of Indianapolis. Mrs Hunsucker and children returned home today while Mr and Mrs Coe will stay longer. Charles J Pylee left for Sullivan to visit his uncle Simpson didwards.
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Ambrose Crawford
Homer Hunsucker
Coxton
Mera, Crawford
Edgar Coe
Indianapolis
Hunsucker
Fayetteville Lady Dies After Stroke At 62
Mrs. William Short age about 62 died Sunday at her home near Fayetteville after a stroke and arterial hardening. Funeral and burial were held Monday at Old Union church and cemetery. She is survived by her husband and three married sons and other relatives. Seymour Fines was called to Owensburg by his father W. C. Fines illness. Mr and Mrs Edglar Solomon moved from Williams to Seymour last Saturday to live.
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William Short
Fayetteville
Old Union Church
Seymour Fines
Owens‘burg
W. C. Fines
Edglar Solomon
Wiliams
Seymour
Tolliver Women Attend Mitchell Funeral of Mrs Cooper
Mrs Vica Tolliver and Mrs William Tolliver traveled to Mitchell Monday morning to attend the funeral of Mrs Oliver Cooper, scheduled for this afternoon there.
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Vica Tolliver
Willam ‘Tolliver
Mitchell
Oliver Cooper
North End All Stars Beat Mac cabees 8 to 6 at Athletic Park
In a fast game the North End All Stars defeated the Mac cabees 8 to 6 as errors hurt the visitors. Battery for Mac cabees Johnson and Johnson. For All Stars Hilton and McFarlan. Strikeouts: Johnson 19, Hilton 7. Also notes Quincy Short of Springville rode home from Heltonville and nurse Effie Stage broken leg after a fall at City Hospital.
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Athletic Park
North End All Stars
Maccabees
Johnson
Hilton
McFarlan
Nev
Quincy Short
Springville
Heltonville
Effie Stage
City Hospital
Wier
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Hughes
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Lowing
Tunnelton
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Birmingham
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Indiana
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England
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Heunion
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