Indiana utilities annual report to show state rates and finances
The public service commission plans its first annual report under Charles Stewart and Miller Kent. It will print in May and include a complete compilation of Indiana utility rates by city, asset and indebtedness data, and a comparison table of costs. The report also covers total bonded debt versus capitalization, and mirrors prior railroad commission summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Charles Stewart
Miller Kent
Indiana
Indang
Commisasion
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Lanham's Players Touring East with Strong Crowds
Lanham's Players a repertoire company owned and managed by Lebanon toys is touring the East. They played at Fairmount Virginia last week after Salem Ohio where they drew capacity crowds. They plan to move toward this region again and will be in Pittsburg soon.
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Lanham’s Players
Lebanon Toys
Fairmount
Salem
Ohio
Pittsburg
Porter Makes Rep Dick Porter Lines Up for Varsity Captaincy
Dick Porter, home from Indiana University, is expected to join the next year's varsity basketball team. He played on the freshman squad last season and is regarded as one of the fastest and most qualified players at the university. It is stated he has a good chance of becoming captain of the varsity quintet.
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Dick Porter
Indiana University
Porter
Indiana Artists Exhibit Heads to Castle Hall Second Floor
An Indiana Artists traveling exhibit arrives in the city April 17 to 24 in Castle Hall on the second floor of the building. A ten cent single admission is charged with season tickets at twenty five cents. Free access is offered to all city pupils and teachers, and a night lecture by William Forsyth of Indianapolis is set for April 20. The display will feature local student crafts including sewing painting drawing and manual training. The exhibit links with school work shown in several towns to create added interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Castle Hall
Lebanon Telephone Company
William Forsyth
Indianapolis
Adjournment Taken To Monday In Prest-O-Lite Case
In the circuit court the trial of Christopher Hansing v Prest-O-Lite Co. was continued to next Monday due to illness of James Allison, general manager of Prest-O-Lite. The case, moved from Marion county, had been allotted three days starting Thursday for trial.
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Christopher Hansing
Prest-O-Lite Co
Marion County
James Allison
Prest-O-Lite Company
Pinnell-Coombs Lumber Co. Case Dismissed and Fees Paid
The Pinnell-Combs Lumber Co. case against William Morrison was dismissed with costs. Pinnell-Combs Lumber Co. obtained a judgment against Arthur Denny for 33.20 dollars and 5 dollars attorney fees and costs to foreclose the mechanic's lien. William F. Huffman was granted a divorce from Goldie Huffman. Ralph Wilhoit faced a grand jury indictment for wife desertion, bond set at 500 dollars with Robert Wilhoit and A. B. Jones as sureties.
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Pinnell-Coombs Lumber Co
William Morrison
Pinnell-Combs Lumber Co
Arthur Denny
William F. Huffman
Goldie Huffman
Ralph Wilhoit
Robert Wilhoit
A. B. Jones
The Pennant musical at Central Christian church play
Date chosen for Tuesday April 28 at the high school building. The Pennant showcases a romance between Jack Lawson, a college senior, and Doris Bond. Levi Lender and Lord Woodby Rich plot to disrupt the affair while the church group aims for its best production yet.
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Central Christian Church
Thehigh School
Jack Lawson
Doris Bond
Levi Lender
Lord Woodby Rich
City to Enforce Ordinance Against Chickens Running At Large
Ora Ellis, chief of police, warns chicken owners of a city ordinance prohibiting chickens from running at large and states it will be strictly enforced as complaints rise to the police.
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Ora Ellis
Smith clothing sale draws huge crowd in Lebanon
The Smith stock sold by A M McMillan under Boone Circuit Court order drew a record crowd last Friday in Lebanon. About 300 patrons entered in waves as a team of twenty six clerks struggled to serve all, with doors locked to admit more customers. Many shoppers left disappointed.
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Smith
A.m.mcmillan
Boone Circuit
Lebanon
Abatement Plea Sustained in Parr Farm Case in Hamilton Court
The Hamilton circuit court on Monday sustained E T Conant's case abatement against Fred Bert and Jacob Parr, ruling Fred Parr lacks ties to the suit over diseased cows and the action against Bert and Jacob should be filed in Boone county. The lengthy report notes many other named defendants and jurisdiction issues. The piece also covers Jefferson Way religious services celebrating Fleasant View church, its founders, early meetings, and the church’s historic 50th anniversary with over 1000 attendees.
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Hamilton
Vestal
E. T. Conant
Fred
Bert
Jacob Parr
Fred Parr
Lebanon
Parrs
Boone County
Hamilton County
Adam Kern
John Stephenson
William Darrough
Thomas M. Burris
Samuel Moore
Sampson Bowen
Gid Jackson
Rural
Jackson
Erskins Threiskelds
James A. Thompson
James Davis
Samuel Hollingsworth
Nathan Cory
Manoa
Helstand
William Sanford
Jesse Jackson
Jefferson Way
William Young
Clayborn
Fleasant View
Benjamin Beeman
James Hall
Jane Hall
Alice Pauley
John Bowen
John Pauley
James Kern
Miles Hall
Doverland
Jefferson Township geography and early settlements
The Jefferson township article notes it lies between Jackson and Sugar Creek townships, covers about forty six acres, and is drained by Walnut Muskrat and Wolf creeks. It praises rolling, easily drained farmland and Sugar Creek watershed to the Gulf. Settlements began as early as 1829 with settlers listed in order.
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Thorntown Argué Enterprise
Jefferson Township
tWeen Jackson
Sugar Creek
Walnut Creek
Gulf
Local freight service between Mere and Waveland cut from schedule
The Central Indiana Railway removed the local freight train running daily between Mere and Waveland. The train departed Mere at 7 a.m. and returned the next morning at 7 a.m., marking a stoppage in the line as part of broader service adjustments.
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Central Indiana Railway
Waveland
Trai
Big General Sale at Jamestown Draws Large Crowd
Merchants of Jamestown celebrate a full day event called the Big General Sale. The Jamestown band played while fair weather and heavy advertising drew an estimated thousand attendees. Shoppers enjoyed socializing and purchased many dollars in goods carried from local stores.
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Jamestown
Knights of Pythias to stage Damon and Pythias in Jamestown
The Jamestown Knights of Pythias have hired Annis Burk and M. L. Closson and Company of Indianapolis to present Damon and Pythias in the K of P hall next Saturday night. The company previously produced Damon and Pythian here with great satisfaction.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Jamestown
Annis Burk
M.L. Closson
Rev E T Lane Seeks Republican Governor Nomination
The Rev E T Lane formerly of Lebanon and longtime Boone County pastor is a candidate for governor of Oklahoma on the Republican ticket. Popular in his adopted state, Lane is viewed as a strong contender with many friends statewide who will follow his political career with interest.
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E. T. Lane
Lebanon
Central Christian Church
Boone County
Oklahoma
Lane
Surprise Birthday Party Near Thorntown Honors Chris Witmer
On Sunday a large gathering of over forty neighbors and friends surprised Chris Witmer for his thirty ninth birthday near Thorntown. Two large tables loaded with food filled the room and guests enjoyed the celebration. Present were Joseph Jacques and family Clem McDonald and family Charles Reagan and family Charles Beck and family Frank Moore and family Elie Withrow and wife Mia Johnenna Withrow Frank Clark Frank Ritchie and Forest Harlen from near Brunswick.
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Chris Witmer
Thorntown
Joseph Jacques
Clem McDonald
Charles Reagan
Charles Beck
Frank Moore
Elie Withrow
Mia
Johnenna Withrow
Frank Clark
Frank Ritchie
Forest Harlen
Brunswick
Easter Meeting at Central Christian Church
Young members of the Central Christian church held a Banter themed Sunday service with Alvert Nelgon delivering a standout talk. The event showcased spirited discussion and a warm, communal atmosphere.
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Central Christian Church
Alvert Nelgon
Young People Prepare The Pennant At High School
Esther Perkins leads a society lesson with a vocal piece Hold Thou My Hand. Dr C C Higgins discusses Great Hymns and Their Writers, Abide With Me sung by Mrs H De Vol and Mrs Clyde Neese. The Pennant play progresses with April 28 performance at the High School. general admission 1 cent, reserved 75 cents. reserve tickets released at Barkers Drug Store.
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Esther Perkins
C. C. Higgins
H. de Vol
Clyde Neese
Barkers’ Drug Store
Easter Services Shine With Special Programs Across Churches
Easter services drew large crowds as churches offered varied programs. Methodist Church held a sacred concert in place of evening preaching while Sunday school featured children’s performances. Presbyterian Church showcased a short primary program after Sunday school. Central Christian presented a night feature on The Life of Christ in Picture and Song. First Christian combined Sunday school and church in the forenoon with a joint Christian Endeavor and evening service. Floral decorations adorned all churches.
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Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Central Christian Church
Christ
Christian Endeavor
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