Perils of the City Sermon At Indianapo lis Union Service
Rev C B Sarber spoke on the perils of a big city at a large union service on the public square in Indianapolis. He warned parents to teach children morality, denounced billiard halls dance halls saloons and prostitution, and cited census figures and police protection as evidence of city vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Larber
Baptist City Missionary of
Indianapolis
A. W. Cash
First Christian Church
A. L. Ward
Central Christian Church
Mr. Sarber
Riverside
White River
New York City
Safe travel tips for young women entering the city
A speaker warned young women not to go to the city without funds for two weeks and travel home, to contact W C A W or allied groups on arrival, to only deal with properly uniformed officials for baggage, and to avoid ads in city papers. He added that faith in Christ offers protection from city perils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleo
Christ
Water in Fine Condition in Lebanon Report
City water reported excellent by state laboratory analysis from Indianapolis. Sample from mains shows no colon bacilli, no turbidity, no sediment, and minor vegetable odor with albuminoid ammonia nitrates nitrites and chlorine levels noted. Water deemed very satisfactory by the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon City
State Laboratories
Indianapolis
Ridgeway
Gov Ralston Takes First Car Ride in Jamestown Tour
Governor Ralston and family took a Sunday jaunt in Boone county to Jamestown with Julian driving the new Cadillac. The governor plans to learn to drive himself, while Mrs Ralston anticipates driving for social outings as the state executive’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ralston
Ralston
Jamestown
Boone County
Julian
Cadillac
Homecoming sermons span Crawfordsville area events
The Rev. Homer Dale preached Sunday at Swartsburg near Crawfordsville and at the Dover church. Ward Christian church will host a homecoming next Sunday with speakers Rev. T. J. Legg of Indianapolis and Rev. Mr. Todd of Bloomington. Rev. Paul Ward begins a revival Monday with preaching by Homer Dale and Ward handling music. Chas Jones was fined $1 for intoxication Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Dale
Swartsburg
Crawfordsville
Christian Church
Dover
Christian Church of’ Ward
T. J. Legg
Indianapolis
Mr. Todd
Bloomington
Paul Ward
Homer Dile
Mr. Ward
Union Picnic Draws Thousands with Governor Ralston Speech
More than two thousand people gathered at the Union Sunday school picnic to hear Governor Ralston. He argued for Sunday schools and country churches, noting the church’s role in good citizenship and urging communities to support centralized rural churches or schools. The day featured entertainment by Sunday school representatives, a Knights Templar quartet, games, races, and a Mt Zion vs Advance baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Proffit
Ralston
Knights Templar
Crawfordsville
G. E. Francis
Jameetown
Advance
Mt Zion
Indiana swine breeders plan Panama-Pacific presence
The Indianapolis Star reports James W. Brendel of Zionsville and C. J. Newby of Carmel lead the Indiana Association of Expert Knest of Swire in promoting Indiana displays at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. Brendel serves as Farmers Bank president in Zionsville. Newby is a progressive Hamilton County farmer. The group backs cooperation with Purdue University to position Indiana first in San Francisco swine shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
James W. Brendel
Zionsville
C.J. Newby
Carmel
Indiana Association of
Knest
Swire
Brendel
Farmers Bank
Newby
Hamilton County
Thegr
Purdue University
San Francisco
Eure University
Hollander Becomes Full fledged American at Local Factory
Martinus Hermans Gerhardus Oedekerk a Rotterdam native and Dairy Cream Separator employee became a naturalized American. He arrived in Galveston from Kimberly South Africa and secured his second papers from County Clerk Gardner after first papers in Newcastle in 1910. Other Hollanders at the same plant expected to follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinus Hermans Gerhardus Oedekerk
Rotterdam
Kimberly
Cape Colony
South Africa
Newcastle
Gardner
Buggy 15 Upset Two Thrown Out No One Injured
Occupant Abe Shelly's son and a girlfriend were in a buggy returning from the fair grounds on North Meridian Street when a motorcyclist swerved in front of the horse causing the horse to panic and the buggy to overturn. Both were thrown clear, no injuries reported, buggy damaged, horse restrained after running into a hitch post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Shelly
Jackson Township
Meridian Street
Walter Hodge
Hodges Barn
Indiana Governor Hosts Conference on Deficient Citizens
Governor Ralston, Dr. Charles P. Emerson, and Amos W. Butler met to discuss the rising number of insane, epileptic, and deficient residents. They favored creating a commission to study causes and propose laws to curb the increasing problem and to report findings to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ralston
Charles P. Emerson
Indiana University School of Medicine
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Dr. Emerson
Ms. Butler
Farmer Injured in Zionsville Buggy Accident
John Huffman, a farmer two miles east of Zionsville, was thrown from his buggy when his horse ran away. He suffered severe cuts to the face and head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huffman
Zionsville
Methodists Elect Officers at Battleground Camp Meeting
At the Battleground camp meeting the Foreign Missionary Society elected officers: president Mrs. L. B. Buckles of Lebanon. vice president Mrs. F. G. Howard of Mulberry. secretary Miss Elizabeth Stafford of Crawfordsville. treasurer Mrs. T. J. Besset of Boswell. Rev. and Mrs. Buckles, formerly in Lebanon, now reside on property recently bought at Battleground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battleground
The
Foreign Missionary Society
L. 8. Buckles
Lebanon
F. G. Howard
Mulberry
Elizabeth Stafford
Crawfordsville
T. J. Besset
Boswell
Buckles
G. J. Caught
Per
Mrs
Bucklea
Third for Each Married in City by Squire Perrill
William Huffman and Julia E. Gross of this city wed Saturday evening in a ceremony conducted by Squire N. A. Perrill. It marks the third marriage for both spouses. the groom is 46 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huffman
Julia E. Gross
Interurban Line to Link Lafayette with Chicago Wins Approval
Tippecanoe county commissioners grant Lafayette and Northwestern Traction Company the right to build a line through the county. Franchises issued in Jasper White and Newton counties with Benton county upcoming. Line will pass West Lafayette via State street and Main street bridge, through Remington Wolcott Rensselaer Malacca St Marys St Ann and Kankakee. Construction begins in about ten days with completion aimed for January 1 1916. Stock sale planned in Tippecanoe reach townships at 35000 dollars per mile. Indiana and Northwestern Traction opposed but plans not altered and will seek its own franchise next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Chicago
Board of County Commissioners
Tippecanoe County
Lafayette and Northwestern Traction Company
Jasper
White
Newton
Commissioners
Benton County
West Lafayette
State Street
Main Street
Remington
Wolcott
Rensselaer
Malacca
St. Mary's St. Ann
Kankakee
Comppany
Tippecanoe
Reach
Indiana and Northwestern Traction Company
Lafayette and Northwestern Line
Indiana and Northwestern Company
Commission
Autos Turned Over In Two Weekend Crashes
Two automobiles rolled into ditches Monday injuring no one. James Morrison of North Meridial Street drove a Paige-Detroit touring car into a ditch near the Mort Kimmel farm south of town, badly scratched with a bent radius rod. George Reagan near Mechanicsburg skidded and turned over near James White farm on the Frankfort road, a bent radius rod and scrambled eggs inside the car. Both cars were righted by Elmer Brenton garage staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
Meridial Street
Mort Kimmel
George Reagan
Mechanicsburg
James White
Frankfort
Elmer Brenton
Threshing Ring Social Near Lebanon Accounts Settled
Threshing ring members and families, totaling sixty two, met at Otto Patterson's home after finishing harvest to settle accounts and share ice cream and cake. The group reported threshing 16 763 bushels of oats and 2 846 bushels of wheat. Earl Adney vs William W White for 1 01 52 was heard in Squire Harlans court with a judgment of 238 for the plaintiff after the defendant failed to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Otto Patterson
Will] Robinson
Tivious Tinder
D. C. Price
Maryland
Edgar
Oliver Burgin
Joseph Clifford
George Cann
Bessie
George Egbert
Dennis Halpin
John Crawford
Russell Kelley
Martha Mildred
Frank Kelly
Cunningsham
Alva Small
Mike Courtney
Will Martin
Chester Ranney
Charles Burgess
Miss Jones
Earl Adney
William W. White
Squire Harlan
Help for Rural Domestic Science Teachers Outlined
State Superintendent Greathouge asks counties to choose one of three domestic science focus areas for seventh and eighth grades, to be supported by monthly leaflets and expert visits. Choices are Foods, Clothing, or Shelter, with guidance on implementation, equipment, and teacher qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ML Servies
Charles A. Greathouge
Rura
State Department
Race driver Joe Dawson leaves hospital after Memorial Day injury
Joe Dawson, a speedway race driver, is reported much improved and discharged from Methodist Hospital on Friday. He is now resting at home with his parents Mr and Mrs F Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dawson
Methodist
F. Dawson
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C. B. Sarber
State Laboratory
Rass
Brive
Chas Jones
Costa
Squire Ferrill
Hollander
Farmer
L. Buckles
Leba
F. M. Society
William Hufmen
Julia B. Gross
Lafay
Ette
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