Fair Circuit Opens at Russiaville Meets in Indiana Circuit
The Northwest ern Interurban Fair circuit began Tuesday in Russiaville Indiana with weekly sessions through September 11 at Covington. The circuit lists town dates and secretaries, outlines early and late closing classes with purses, the rules of the American Trotting Association, and expectations of a strong annual exhibition in Russiaville with Boone county entries anticipated.
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Russiaville
Ind
Covington
Indiana
A. CO. Shilling
Lebanon
Len Titus
Frankfort
W. G. Himmelwright
Lafayette
Charles Travis
Crawford
American
Algo
W. Himmelwright
Boone County
Sale of Automobiles Surges in Boone County
John Shelby of Lebanon Hardware reports selling 110 new automobiles this year, along with 20 buggies and a carriage. Automobiles now dominate sales with farmers making up 80 to 90 percent of buyers, and total county spending estimated between 150000 and 250000 dollars as car shipments await new orders.
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John Shelby
Lebanon Hardware Company
Ford
Studebaker
Boone County
Boone County Medical Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Boone County Medical Society met at the library on Tuesday night with eight present. Dr J R Balt presented a paper on Eclampsia which was lightly discussed, with Dr Clifford also noted.
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Boone, County Medical Society
Eir
J. R. Balts
Reely
Injured Crawfordsville Fire Chief Slated to Return Soon
Fire Chief John Hurley of Crawfordsville injured Saturday when a Northwestern traction car struck the east end station wagon, killing Fireman H Clarence Williams. Hurley shows improvement at home and may appear at Central Station within days but will miss duties for some time due to a broken shoulder. Assistant Chief Charles Williams acts as chief. Fireman Will Kelly serves as assistant. John Northcutt appointed temporary successor at east end station until council confirms or chooses another.
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Crawfordsville
Hurley
Charles Williams
Will Kelly
Central Station
John Northcutt
Police Department
Javiner
Williams
East End
Board of Safety
Northcutt
PAY ON NEW BASIS FOR INDIANA RURAL CARRIERS
Beginning this month Indiana rural letter carriers switch to pay based on mail pieces and weight rather than miles. Indianapolis routes require handling at least 10,000 pieces monthly with 1,300 pounds weight. Standards rise with route length to 24 miles or more at 1,200 dollars yearly, 10,000 pieces, up to 1,800 pounds.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Samuel Neese Will Divides Estate Among Seven Children
The will filed for probate directs equal division of all personal and real property among Samuel Neese’s seven children Nora Adair Aliie Neese Alonzo Neese Bert Neese Rosa Shelburn Harvey Neese and Luther Neese. Real estate includes sixty acres valued at about 125 dollars per acre. Dated March 17 1909 and witnessed by Walter St Clair and Cleve Isenhour, with Charles Laughner named executor.
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Samuel Neese
Nora Adair
Aliie Neese
Alonzo Neese
Bert Neese
Rosa Shelburn
Harvey Neese
Luther Neese
Walter St. Clair
Cleve Isenhour
Charles Laughner
Ian Black Hosts Presbyterian Sunday School Event
Ian Black presided as host for his Sunday school class at the Presbyterian church last night, held at his parents' North Meridian Street home. Fred Donaldson led the class as teacher and invited a girl friend, with chaperones, bringing nearly thirty attendees. The evening featured games, music, violin by Mrs. Black, cello by Ian Black, a vocal by Esther Coombs, a reading by Magdalene Mitchell, followed by refreshments.
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Ian Black
Presbyterian Church
North Meridian Street
Fred Donaldson
Black
Esther Coombs
Magdalene Mitchell
Contractor Here Indianapolis Team Inspects National Bank Site
Indianapolis contractor C. C. Pierson with two engineers visited the city to inspect the site of the proposed National Bank building. They evaluated excavation needs and related groundwork for the project.
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Indianapolis
C. C. Pierson
Inst National Bank
Grain Elevator Destroyed in Clark's Hill Fire
A Clover Leaf grain elevator at Clark's Hill burned Monday afternoon, destroying 3 000 bushels of oats 200 bushels of corn and 500 bushels of wheat. The building owned by Joseph Witt of Lebanon and Hugh Seager was valued at 12 000 with losses estimated at 13 500. Fire spread to nearby structures but bucket brigades contained it. The elevator had recently changed hands from Abe Grove to Witt and Seager.
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Orain
Clark’s Hill
Joseph Witt
Lebanon
Hugh Seager
Abe Grove
Frankfort
Messrs. Witt and Seager
Pleasant Companions Visit by Mrs Emma Simmons
Mrs Emma Simmons hosts visiting guests from Galesburg NL including Mrs Charles Shepard and Mrs Arthur Shepard with Lily auction bridge among her entertainments. About fifty ladies attended the morning event with several relatives and guests from Lebanon Indianapolis Fairfield IA Louisville KY noted among attendees. Delicate refreshments were served after the game by the Gutman sisters and Misses Gutman.
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Charles Shepard
Arthur Shepard
O. E. Wilcox
Emma Simmons
Galesburg
Lily Auction Bridge
North Broad Astreet
Margaret Shepard
Simmons
Lebanon
Ind
Indianapolis
Q. C. Wilcox
Gertrude
Ference Gutman
Grace Hurlburt
Alice Booher
Fairfield
Gutman
Louisville
Revision of Lebanon Water Rates by State Commission
The State Public Service Commission approved a rate revision for Lebanon water services. The minimum meter rent rises to 62 dollars per year from 9, while other rates are aligned to remove discrimination and end a previously free service for favored individuals.
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State Public Service Commission
City of
Lebanon
Lebanon Company
Hopewell Picnic Marks Twenty-Sixth Annual Event
The twenty sixth annual Hopewell picnic will be held Saturday August 3 at the G J Crum grove one fourth mile east of Beard. An elaborate program is being arranged for the day.
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Hopewell
G. J. Crum Grove
Beard
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Circuit Court
Hig Sunday
New Bank
Clarks — Hill
J. W. Witt
State Service Commission
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Felker
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