Quiet Title Suit in Montgomery County Lands
The case brings James and Mary Brothers against Washington Buchanan and Rose Buchanan in a venue change suit to quiet title to a ten foot strip in Montgomery County. Plaintiffs claim defendants fence, remove crops, graze stock, and cut timber, damming a watercourse injuring their land and planting noxious weeds. Damages sought include 1000 dollars plus injunction and weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8
Brothers
Mary M. Brothers
Washington
Buchanan
Rose B. Buchanan
Montgomery County
Sunshine Society elects new officers for L M S
The Sunshine Society at L M S announces new officers for the coming year: Harriet Ashley president Blanche Hunt vice president Esther Gardner secretary treasurer. Grace Jones outgoing president praised for leadership as the group begins the new school year in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunshine Society of the
L. M.S
Harriet Ashley
Blanche Hunt
Esther Gardner
Grace Jones
Sunshine Society
Largest Bible Class Debate in America
Letter from Elbert A. Richey argues against the claim that Brazil Indiana's First Methodist Sunday school is the largest in North America. Clipping notes the Central Christian and First Methodist schools in Shreveport with 930 and 600 plus attendees, while Brazil's school reportedly reached 2,221 at Easter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Brazil
Elbert A. Richey
Savereport, le
America
Methodist
Ind
Standard Publishing Company
Shreveport
First Methodist
Central Christian
First Methodist Church
Northerica
Indianapolis
Mother's Day Proclamation by Indiana Governor 1914
Governor Samuel M. Ralston proclaims Sunday May 10, 1914 as Mother's Day in Indiana. He urges all citizens to observe the day in honor of mothers, praising maternal sacrifices, loyalty, and influence on church, state, and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
State of Indians
City of
Indianapodie
Congress Will Adjourn July 10 After White House Conference
Washington May 6 Congress will adjourn July 10 whether or not the president's program for trust legislation and rural credits passes. President Wilson, Senator Kern of Indiana, and Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia agreed at the White House on the plan to end summer session by July 10. If possible, trust and rural bills may pass before then. otherwise they will be carried over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Congress
Underwood
House
Methodist church group plans all day meeting in June
The Industrial Union of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon in church parlors for a pleasant social session and business. They voted to hold an all day meeting the first Tuesday in June. The program included Ruth Vaught piano, a reading by Mary Catherine Robbing, two selections by Mrs. C A Houck, with Mrs J R Ball on piano. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Union of the Methodist Church
Ruth Vaught
Mary Catherine Robbing
C. A. Houck
J. R Ball
Frances Ellen Leap 69 Died of Heart Trouble in Perry Township
Frances Ellen Leap widow of William Leap died at 8 15 am in Perry township after four weeks illness from valvular heart trouble. Born January 7 1845 in Shelby County Kentucky she was 69 years four months old. Survived by children Merrit Melvina Smith William H Isaac M Samuel Carrie M Jones Dora Etta Smith James Phillip Mary Ellen Jones Clarence Harvey two sisters Julia Parrott Jane Havens Vina Ruark. Funeral Saturday 11 am at Baptist church Fayette with Rev E A Walliams. interment Mt Tabor cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ellen Leap
William Leap
Perry Township
Shelby County
Putnam County
William Lesp
Merrit
Melvina
Smith
William H
Isaac M
Samuel
Carrie M. Jones
Dora Etta Smith
James Phillip
Mary Ellen Jones
Clarence
Harvey
Julia Parrott
Jane Havens
Vina Ruark
Baptist Church
Cynthian
Fayette
E. A. Walliams
Mt. Tabor Cemetery
Tablet Unveiled in State House Courtyard by Gov Ralston
Governor Ralston spoke at a bronze Lincoln tablet unveiling in the Indiana state house rotunda amid G A R encampment ceremonies. The Lincoln Gettysburg address tribute was presented by the Woman's Relief Corps with remarks by Mrs Flora Millspaugh and Mrs Estella Huffman. The event featured music by local ensembles and readings, with veterans and supporters praising patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Lincoln
Woman’s Relief Corps
Wallace Foster
Winone Crisler Deiwert
Greensburg
Laura Burr
Anderson
American Bay
Army
Navy
Osborne T. Eales
United States Infantry
J. A. Boberg
United States Navy
Ralston
Shortridge High School
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans
Knightstown
Col
Richard Owen
Col. Owen
Camp Morton
Indianapolis
Governor Calls for End to Partisan Prejudice in Wartime Service
The governor urges unselfish devotion to the country and the welfare of citizens, saying fulfillment of duties requires breaking away from party prejudices. He honors women's growing contributions during wartime and thanks them for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Héng
Hadley, Sarah A. 81 Dead at North Salem Home
Sarah A. Hadley, 81, died at her son G. T. Hadley’s North Salem home. Her husband Edmond R. Hadley died in 1876. A long time Christian Church member, she leaves five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem
Sarah A. Hadley
G. T. Hadley
Edmond R. Hadley
Christian Church
High School Pennant Silent Edition Promises Summer Plans
The High School Pennant, a two story junior edition, hits the press and will be distributed at the high school. It includes stories by Nora Roberts and Lois Moore plus photos and notes on teachers planning summer study and travel at universities like Chicago, Cornell, Bradley and more, including placements in Green Lake Wisconsin and various hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Roberts
Lois, Moore
Novellette
Kindig
Walker
Chicago University
Bryan
Cornell University
Detroit
Buffalo
West Milton
Duff
Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Myr
Lambert
Miss Voliva
Cornell
Greencastle
Norwood
New York
Givan
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Prof
Brown
Lebanon
New South Side
Hadley
Mr. Slagle
Miss Campbell
Miss English
Highway Improvement Battles Cloud Thorntown Limits
Petitioners in Sugar Creek township seek public highway improvements in Thorntown area. Motion to dismiss by James A Ball over jurisdiction was sustained for withdrawals. Noble street Lebanon plan referred to viewers with May 11 meeting and May 20 report. Clinton Jefferson township highway orders approved with June 2 bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Riley
Sugar Creek
James A. Ball
Thorntown
Nathan E. Woody
Noble Street
Lebanon
Paul
Tauer
John B. Potta
Riley Bauser
Byron J. Moore
Clinton Township
Joseph A. Campbell
Jefferson Township
Everett M. Et al
Verdict For Defendant In Ball Versus Union Traction Case
A jury returned a verdict for defendant in the Ball versus Union Traction Co case. The trial began Monday and ended Wednesday evening after the jury deliberated 1 hour 40 minutes. The suit sought 2000 damages for injuries from a May 14 1913 accident at Central Ave and Sixteenth St in Indianapolis. Tickets to a May 12 banquet at 6 30 pm were 50 cents, with Dr. F E Taylor of the First Baptist Church speaker and music by a male quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Ball
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Central Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Indianapolis
F. E. Taylor
First Baptist Church of
Taylor
D. L. Whitaker
Star Drug Store
D. L. Creath’s Grocers
Lewis & Storm’s
Lebanon
New Pension Ruling Requires Certificates for Check Delivery
The Interior Department issues a new order to prevent pension checks going to wrong persons. Pensioners must show their pension certificates to the postmaster or carrier before delivery and the number on the certificate will be checked against the envelope or check. If a certificate is lost, write to the Commissioner of Pensions for a new one. Cooperation is requested to avoid future repetitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Commissioner of Pensions
First Year Ends at New Baptist Church Building
The opening year in the new Baptist church building concluded successfully with an address by the pastor to the Lebanon Business Men's Association. The church reports active departments, the strongest Sunday school year, and 85 new members added, including 66 by baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist
Business Men's Association of Lebanon
Annual Convention of Crawfordsville Woman’s Home Missionary Society
The Crawfordsville district Woman’s Home Missionary Society holds its annual convention May 20 and 21 at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Crawfordsville. Officers include President Mrs. Monroe Bush Lebanon and others from Indianapolis and Lebanon. The program covers welcome remarks, class work on colored and white South work, orphanages, international projects, deaconess training, and a closing session with officer elections and papers on immigration and retaining members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of
Crawfordsville
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Monroe Bush
Lebanon
Mary Johnson
Candice W. Hart
West Thirtieth Street
Indianapolis
Hattie Kinney
North Addison Street
Stafford
J. B. Rutter
Thorntown
South
New
Harris
Craig
Darlington
Moorman
Charles
Hayes
Hartzog
Gary
Wilson
Jewett
Miss Barge
Cook
Civil War Veteran Loses Fifty Dollars Then Recovers It
Joseph Rees, Civil War veteran, drew fifty dollars from the bank to fund pension money. He misplaced the five ten dollar bills after a trip from the bank to the Baptist church and courthouse square. He advertised at the Reporter office, then returned to the church area and found the money on the ground near the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rees
Baptist Church
Court House Square
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James
W. I. Buchanan
Gomery County
Marie Cash
Hester Carriger
Helen Frank
Audra Miller
Glee Bowen
GOV. Ralston
Senator Kern
Industrial Union of M. E. Church
Ausbanq
Sarah Hadley
High School ‘Pennant
Tegue
Ball VS. Union Traction CO
Baptista
Bangutt
Woman's Home Missionary Society OF
M. BE
Church
Dilnney
Adler Co-Operative Store
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