Cement Load Runs Over Bridgeman on Indiana Railroad
George Reede, 56, of Matthews Indiana, had his left leg broken just above the knee when a push car loaded with thirty sacks of cement rolled over him on bridge No 6203 near Oak Hill cemetery. He slipped while stepping onto the car as workers were moving to their positions. He was taken to Williams hospital for treatment.
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George Reede
Central Indiana Railroad
Reede
Robert Stevenson
Oak Hill Cemetery
George M. Comley
War Delays Home Education Conference in Philadelphia
The fourth international conference of home education scheduled for September in Philadelphia was postponed indefinitely due to wartime concerns. President Martin G Brumbaugh stated the war is the enemy of the home and offered a blessing to widows and children.
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Philadelphia
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Old Soldiers Day Marked by Large G A R Attendance
Well attended Old Sol Old Soldiers Day observed at Zion Park with many visiting G A R members from Lebanon Greensburg Sheridan Carmel Whitestown Indianapolis Delphi Crawfordsville. Morning service by Rev W P McKinzey Lebanon G A R department chaplain spoke on Stone River battle. Department Commander A B Crampton Delphi gave the principal address praising Indiana Civil War service. Colonel Fesler of Indianapolis also spoke. Tents decorated with flags and bunting. Boone Post No 202 oversaw the program.
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Zion Park
Lebanon
Greensburg
Sheridan
Carmel
Whitestown
Indianapolis
Delphi
Crawfordsville
W. P. McKinzey
Stone River
A.B. Crampton
Indiana
Fesler
Boone Post No. 202
Prices Jump Higher Amid War Boost in Goods
Unparalleled rise in food and commodities due to European war. Tea, coffee, sugar, beef, butter and many imports surge 10 to 160 percent with further increases expected as ship shortages and closed ports limit supplies. Rubber, dyes, hides, fabrics and footwear costs soar with leather and drugs also climbing.
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Uinternational News Service
New York
America
Europe
Hamburg
Liverpool
Leipsic
Two Injured After Motorcycle Accident In Town
Joe Anderson and Mike Purdue were badly bruised and cut when their motorcycle skidded on a rough graveled road turning from Indianapolis avenue to West Street. Anderson suffered a severe facial cut requiring four stitches and was taken to Dr. J. R. Bilwhere’s office after bystanders helped him.
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Joe Anderson
Buck Lenox
Mike Purdue
Anderson
Indianapolis Avenue
West Street
J. R. Bilwhere
Pilgrim Girls Orchestra of Boston at Chautauqua
A Boston group titled Pilgrim Girls Orchestra will perform during the Chautauqua from August 24 to 30. The ensemble, dressed in Pilgrim era costumes, promises a refined program after a successful previous season.
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Pilgrim Girls OF
Boston
Pilgrim Girls’ Orchestra of
Johnson Family Reunion Draws Large Local Crowd
The fifth annual Johnson family reunion gathered Sunday at Jas M and Mrs Johnson’s home near the Indiana Girls school despite morning rain. A hearty dinner with ice cream and cake followed a brief program. Attendees praised the host family for cordial hospitality. The 1916 reunion planned for A N Johnson’s near Sheridan on the second Sunday in August.
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Jas. M
Mrs. Johnson
Indiana Girls School
Johnson
Boston Women Bring Historic Music Evening to Life
Six young Boston women present an attractive evening combining the citys early days history with a complete orchestra as the program base. The performance promises to satisfy music lovers and entertainment seekers with orchestral numbers and solos from Miss Gove manager and violinist noted for artistry.
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Boston
Aqros
Miss Gove
Miss Record Trio Delights Audiences With Readings and Song
Miss Record presents cellist Mara W. Conover performing readings and vocal solos. Her past collaborations with the Schuberts and the Victoriane have earned high praise and strong audience response.
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Gram Builder
Miss Record
Mara 'W. Conover
Schuberts
Spanish Count At Fair Grounds Seen In Movies Before
The Little Spanish Count in a fair grounds show has prior screen ties at the Olympic Theatre with Lubin Company films. A 29 inch tall, 24 year old American born performer with large parents, he rose to fame in a royal match plot and comic scenes. Medical notes cite a cranial gland issue and surgical growth acceleration. He travels with a Lyceum company and will later join Lubin Picture Company shoots in Florida.
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Fair Grounds
Lebanon
Olympic Theatre
Lubin Company
Father
Paps
Little Count
America
Lyceum
Conners' Villa
Florida
Lubin Meying Picture Company
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Matthews, Ind
Tion
J. W. Davidson
Latte
Old Sol
Diers
Geo. F. Felker Cabinet Co
Felker
Chautauqua
M. Johnson
Alexander
Bell Wan
Haze Brown
Mara W. Conover
George F. Felker
Boone County State Bank
Sama
N’s Association
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