Thorntown Tales of a Laughing Tree and Indian Legends
A Sunday Times reminiscence recalls James Davin and childhood in Thorntown on the Big Four railroad. A large oak tree in Jimmy Davin’s yard echoed with a singing Indian girl until a tragic night, leaving beads and copper flogs as memories. The tale includes Wahnehtemahnal and Tonawah legends, a wolf at Wolf Creek, and a grave site by Prairie Creek with a carved grave pen still standing nearby.
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Lafayette Sunday Times
James Devig
Thorntown
General Mills
Sunday Times
Big Four
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Horntown
Prairie Creek
Battle Ground
Jimmy
Jimmie Davis
Jinmie
Dig
James Davin
Grandma Burk
Hines
Cones
Camilla White
Grandma Buckles
Theodore van Eaton
Billie Roberts
Mee Curry
Clothier. Com
Tharatown
Tonawah Liver
Shawnee Mound
Wahgehtemahnal
Wahnehtemahnal
Wolf Creek
Page
Black Bass
Tonawah
Blackmouth
Pralria Creek
Evil
Indiana
Brandfather
Joseph
Wesley
John
James Sutth
Lan
Main Street
Fountain Two Squares
SHOULD NAME FARMS REMEMBERED IN BOONE COUNTY
The article explains farmers can name their farms and record the name with a one dollar fee, preventing others from using it. Named farms are displayed prominently on barns or roadside boards, adding value and recognition for passersby. It urges more Boone County farms to adopt and record unique names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Boone Catty
Arbor Day Tree Care Urges Pruning and Planting
Indiana Forestry Association bulletin from Indianapolis urges Arbor Day planting and careful trimming of shade trees on streets and parks. It warns against butchery, advises pruning every two to three years, painting wounds with tangle foot, removing decayed limbs, proper cut depth, sealing scars, cleaning cavities, and watching for pests to protect fifty year old elm and other shade trees.
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Indiana Forestry Association
Indianapolis
Boone county gravel roads compare favorably with top counties
A reader notes Boone county has a strong showing in gravel road mileage, listing fifteen counties with more than five hundred miles. The scattered figures include Clinton, Putnam, Madison, Welles, Grant, Hamilton, Jackson, Tippecanoe, and Greene, with miles ranging around several hundreds.
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Boone County
Top Notch
Clinton
Beb Putnam
Madison
Welles
Grant
Hamilton
Omb Jackson
Tippecanoa
Greene
Simplicity Urged in Commencement Exercises Statewide
Indiana State Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse calls for simplicity in high school and grade commencement events to curb extravagant dress, costly presents, and extended ceremonies. He notes the public schools should model democratic, inclusive traditions and relies on student leadership to drive reform.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Charles A. Greathouse
Greathouse
Bulletins
Departments of Public Instruction
Carrigaes
Indiana
Peoe
Grammer
Public schools urged plain commencement attire and simple programs
Officials urge public high schools to abandon elaborate commencements and costly gifts. They advocate simple, tasteful attire for graduates and programs that reflect students’ growth. The message stresses consistency across high and elementary schools and discourages excessive formality.
April Storm Predictions Sketch Weather Shifts
The article summarizes Reverend Ira R. Hicks forecast for April noting frequent temperature swings and multiple storm periods. It outlines regular and reactionary storm phases with centers around the 3rd, 8th, 13th–16th, 20th–22nd, and 26th, predicting warmer spells, cloudiness, and thunderstorms in western regions.
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Ira R. Hicks
Sith
Warner South Wilds
Death of Mrs. R. S. Sheeks of Mexia at 82
Mrs. R. S. Sheeks, 82, of Mexia died at her son F. L. Sheeks 2445 Broadway home after illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs Jessa S. Allen of Blooming Grove and a sister Mrs T. C. Sicke of Lebanon Indiana. Funeral at 3 p m tomorrow from the Sheeks home with Rev Walter J. Johnson officiating. Magnolia cemetery interment. Pallbearers listed. Born April 28 1898 in Putnam County Indiana. Moved to Texas in 1880s and resided there until death.
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Beaumont
Tex
BR. S. Sheeks
Menon
R. S. Sheeks
Mexia
F. L. Sheeks
Broadway
Southern Pacific
W. A. Q. Miller
J.B. Lounge
A. L. Kuykendall
G . DeYoung
Sheeks
Putnam County
Indiana
Texas
T. C. Sicke
Lebanon
Ind
Law Confusion Over License Tags and Personal Property Tax
Eden H. Wolcott and state tax officials explain that paying state registration does not exempt autos from local personal property taxes. Township assessors will list cars for true cash value and collect taxes, despite debates on the motor vehicle section's use of the word tax.
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Secretary of State
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Eden H. Wolcott
Alter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marlwee
Boone
State Superintendent of Public
Ion
Mrs. Sheek
Beaumot Journal
Mise
Boorette
ACTG
Ecutis
Diean
Wutulsta
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