Spungville Man Found Dead in Indianapolis Room
Orlando Stannard a 31 year old deaf mute from Springville was found dead in his Indianapolis rooming house at 229 New York Street. The coroner ruled accidental death from gas escaping a jet after the stop cock was turned too far. He had been dead about thirty six hours. Frank Stannard, his Kokomo uncle in the hardware business, cared for remains. Funeral at Springville Methodist Church followed by burial in Springville Cemetery.
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Orlando Stannard
Springville
Indianapolis
Frank Stannard
Kokomo
Young Stannard
New York Street
Lawrence County Divorces Granted by Judge Swails
Two couples were granted divorces in the Lawrence Circuit court Tuesday afternoon. Lena M. Lucas was awarded the divorce and custody of their daughter from Samuel I. Lucas. Sarah Danner was granted divorce from Jesse Danner. Hanna Leonard’s divorce petition was refused. Albert Dooley was granted divorce from Sophia Dooley the following day.
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Lawrence
Swails
Lena M. Lucas
Samuel I. Lucas
Monon Company awards silver medals for 25 years service
President Fairfax Harrison presents medals to Monon Railway veterans including Fred Kurfess J W Sher Andrew Burd Martin Ball John B Crawford James Weddle and others with engineers foremen and workers honored for long service John O Mullanes 25 year medal at Cloverdale Main street watchman praised for safety long service and friendly regard across Green Castile and Owen counties Shown in the Greencastle Banner and New Albany Tribune.
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Monon Company
Fairfax Harrison
Fred Kurfess
J. W. Sher
Andrew Burd
Martin Ball
John B. Crawford
James Weddle
Martin Roach
J. Sands
Edward Collins
William Standiford
Louis P. Shcer
Louis Zimmerman
J. W. Brock
Blasius Ball
New Albany Tribune
John O'Mullane
Manon
Cloverdale
Monon
John
Owen
Greencastle
Vile Names Alleged Grounds For Divorce
Ethel Johnson filed for divorce from Harley Johnson in the Lawrence circuit court claiming six years of marriage since December 8, 1907. The complaint alleges drunken, abusive conduct including vile name calling and wishing her dead, with separation since May 10, 1913. Logan R. Browning represents the plaintiff.
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Ethel Johnson
Lawrence
Harley Johnson
Logan R. Browning
Girl Killed by Auto Driven by Former Senator Oscar Bland
In Linton Indiana on September 23 Mary Peterson four died after being run over by a car driven by former Senator Oscar Bland. She was with three other children en route to market when Mary Randall seven was trapped under the vehicle but escaped with minor injuries. A manslaughter warrant was issued for Bland.
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Linton
Ind
Mary Peterson
Oscar Bland
James Peterson
Mary Randall
Bland
Pie Social at Bryantsville High School Oct 4
A pie social is planned at Bryantsville High School on Saturday October 4 at 8 00 p m. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.
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Bryantsville High School
Two Chickens Arrive In City Struck By Illness
Two girls from Bloomington were said to have been given dope by two young men and became violently ill. A second account blamed excessive drinking, with one girl especially sick. The incident reportedly occurred Sunday evening and the pair returned home promptly.
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Bloomington
Special Appropriations for Mitchell City Hall and Bridges
County Council met in special session to approve 1148 for City Hall repairs at Mitchell and to empower deed of county hall to Mitchell. Also 412.20 for the asylum, 430 for Pop Corn bridge, and an adjourned meeting set for October 6 to discuss Landrith bridge near Georgia.
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Mitchell
Board of Commissioners
Springville
Pop Corn
Landrith Bridge
Georgia
Injured Woman Hurt in Rural Horse Incident
Mr and Mrs A J Weddle living east of the city were riding to town when their horse became unruly. Mrs Weddle was kicked in the ankle as she tried to exit the buggy, injuring the ankle. She was treated by Dr J R Pearson after returning home and hitching another horse.
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A. J. Weddle
Seymour Jones V B and O S W jury trial begins
The case of Seymour Jones against the B and O S W for damages arising from the death of his son, Clemit, after a B and O train incident, went to the jury Wednesday forenoon at 11:50. The fourteen year old boy was believed to be running beside the car or attempting to cross in front of the train.
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Seymour Jones
Clemit
Prosecution Continued in Case Of Nine Year Old Raymond Brewer
The nine year old Raymond Brewer of Ft Ritner was brought to the city on Wednesday after a school cutting incident. The matter was continued indefinitely during the boy’s good behavior and no serious injury occurred.
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Raymond Brewer
Elisha Brewer
Ft. Ritner
Joseph F. Taylor Receives Monon Medal for 25 Years Service
Joseph F. Taylor of 11th and T streets is the fourth Bedford man honored with a silver medal for 25 years faithful service to the Monon railroad. He began as a section man in March 1883 and has lived in the city since last June with his family. Taylor recalls working when the engine Admiral was in service and Ranse Brown was throttle.
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Joseph F. Taylor
11Th and
T Streets
Bedford
Monon
Mr. Taylor
Saltillo
Greencastle
Mr.Taylor
Admiral
Ranse Brown
Pleasant birthday dinner honors Mrs Raum at home
A surprise dinner was given for Mrs. Steven Baum on September 21 east of the city for her 26th birthday. Forty seven friends and relatives attended the noon meal and Mrs Raum received several nice gifts. The evening featured social conversation and guests departed late wishing her many more birthdays.
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Steven Baum
Hurst Sisters Improve After Dynamite Tragedy
Fanny and Elizabeth Hurst, recovering from last week’s dynamite accident, show improvement. Fanny remains in serious condition at the hospital but has recovered from the initial shock, with no immediate sign of blood poisoning. Elizabeth, given antitoxin for lockjaw by Mr. Smith, is also improving.
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Fanny
Elizabeth Hurst
Elizabeth
Death by self harm spares third attempt in Bloomington
A third suicide attempt occurred in Bloomington within a week when William Sanders a barber shop porter, ingested poison but was found and revived by Clifford Wolf at 7 p m. Earlier cases included Graham the tailor who swallowed poison and Mack Hurst who blew himself up and killed his daughter. The newspaper links the events as a possible psychological influence.
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Bloomington
William Sanders
Clifford Wolf
Sanders
Drs. Rogers
Graham
Williams Drug Store
Mack Hurst
Peach picker William Gyger improves after injury
William Gyger who was seriously injured by falling from a peach tree three weeks ago has improved enough to sit up part of each day.
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William Gyger
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Lawrence County
Sarah Danner
Jesse Danner
Hanna Leonard
Arlice Leonard
Albert Dooley
Sophia Dooley
Vorce
Mer
Oscar
Mrs. Weddle
U. S. Circuit Court
U.S Circuit Gout of Appeals
Florence
Earth
Catha
Galeby
North Side Square
Indiana
Raymond
Brewer
Airtho Inner Sunn
HURST
AOTC
Bedford National Bank
Citizens Trust CO
Home For Savings
South I Street
T. Fl. Prewitt
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