Congress Amends Pay Bill for Rural Carriers Based on Route Length
Rural carriers win House amendment to base pay on route length, not business volume. Indiana carriers led protest. National Association of Rural Carriers plans Senate push. Pay scales range from 1,200 dollars for 24 miles plus routes to 480 dollars for four miles or less.
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House of Representatives
House
Sims Railway
Indiana
National Association of Rural Carriers
Senate
Former Boone County Woman Killed by Train at Frankfort
Mrs Emily Braden, formerly of Boone County, died after being struck by train No 2 engine 163 at the Clay street crossing in Frankfort on July 9. Coroner J B Wise notes the death at 11 30 pm and a $10000 damages suit against the Toledo St Louis & Western Railroad is expected to be filed in circuit court this month by her heirs Montraville and Sarah Waddle to Samuel Waddle Gaines deeds listed in the case excerpts show land transfers in Center and Clinton townships including parcels 56 acres and 12.66 acres with various grantees and prices.
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Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railroad Company
Emily Braden
This
County
Frankfort
J. B. Wise
Clay Street
Braden
Landis Sells 224 Acre Farm Near Delphi for 40000
Ex congressman C B Landis sells his 224 acre Indiana farm one mile west of Delphi to Alexander Spring of Galveston. The deal price was about 40000. The land is described as the richest in Indiana and well improved with a residence on the property.
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C. B. Landis
Delphi
Alexander Spring
Galveston
Indiana
Concrete road contract to be let in South Bend
George T. Miller, contractor, will be in South Bend on September 20 to let the contract for twelve miles of concrete road on the Lincoln Highway. He notes concrete is favored. Seymour and Connersville recently completed or expanded concrete roads with satisfactory results.
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George T. Miller
South Bend
Seymour
Ind
Connersville
Witham Declines Progressive Nomination for Councilman
Witham declines the Progressive nomination for councilman at large on the county ticket. In a letter to County Chairman D. D. Budd he cites age and health as reasons. He remains a Progressive and supports the party, L. L. Pauley chosen to fill the vacancy.
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F. J. Witham
D. D. Budd
Mr. Witham
L. L. Pauley
Injured Worker Falls From Straw Load Near Town
John Swift an employee of Davis' Bros livery barn fell from a load of baled straw at Charles Heady's place, four and a half miles east of town. He weighed over two hundred pounds and suffered severe bruises and shock though no bones were broken. He was treated by Dr. H N Coons and returned home. Other notes mention ill health of Mrs. Sarah Falls and various local visits and trips this week.
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John Swift
Davis’ Bros
Charles Heady
Swift
H. N. Coons
Palmer-McMahan Company Ships First Chairs
The Palmer-McMahan Company, new owners of Felker Cabinet, sent two carloads of chairs to Logans Port and Mishawaka. They employ fifteen men now and plan to hire twenty more once skilled mechanics from Anderson arrive. The firm asserts rapid expansion and progress in the city’s cabinet industry.
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Palmer-McMahan Company
Felker Cabinet Company
Logansport
Mishawaka
Anderson
Wood Shed Fire at 107 Lafayette Avenue Damages Set at 26
Firefighters rushed to 107 Lafayette Avenue to control a blaze in a wood shed owned by Mrs. Jennie Gabriel and occupied by Mel Slagle. Officials say the fire started from lunch items used by children, causing about 26 in damages covered by insurance.
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Lafayette Avenue
Jennie Gabriel
Mel Slagle
Lounches
Death of Six Day Old Child in Parry Township
Junior Yai Sullivan six day old son of Buren and Verna Audra Sullivan died at 2 o'clock August 10 in Parry township home. The funeral was held at the residence at 10 a.m. burial followed at Mount Tabor Cemetery.
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Yai Sullivan
Buren
Verna Audra Sullivan
Parry Township
Mount Tabor
Zula Stevens Named New Teacher in Anderson Schools
Miss Zula Stevens daughter of William Stevens the music man has been appointed to a department position in the Anderson schools for the winter. She will teach English in the local high school after the resignation of Miss Jennie Farmer. Stevens is a Lebanon High School graduate and near an A B degree from DePauw University, with prior teaching experience in the county.
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Zula Stevens
William Stevens
Anderson Schools
Miss Stevens
Jennie Farmer
Anderson
Lebanon High School
DePauw University
Auto party to Michigan plans trip to Finnville and Jakes
A group led by Frank Moore and family of Jefferson, Earl Moore and wife, Walter Moore and wife, and David Price with sons Russell from Manson, William Barnett and his children, and Charlotte Carson of Thorntown departed yesterday for Finnville Michigan and an outing at the Jakes. They travel in three cars from Frankfort. Times.
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Frank Moore
Jefferson
Earl Moore
Walter Moore
David Price
Russell
Manson
William Barnett
Charlotte Carson
Thorntown
Finnville
Mich
Jakes
Frankfort
Family Reunion News Highlights Roush and Boulden Gathering
The Roush and Boulden reunion was held Sunday in Mundell grove with seven to eight hundred attendees. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dulin and son Frank of Fort Wayne who are visiting Mrs. John Dulin of Gadsden and other relatives. Mr. Dulin is an attorney in Fort Wayne.
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Mundell Grove
Frank Dulin
Frank
Fort Wayne
Mr. Dulin
John Dulin
Gadsden
Notice of Kersey families reunion postponed
There will be no reunion of the Kersey families this year but it will be held as usual next year. T. A. Kersey is president and Cora Kersey is secretary.
Past Three Months Not Very Profitable Period For Cupid
In Boone county the past quarter saw only twenty five marriage licenses issued, matching February. May yielded five, June fourteen, and July shows small numbers. Explanations cite rising expenses and shifting jobs for women as factors, yet marriages remain low despite tempers.
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Cupid
Boone County
Mother Mistakenly Gave Lead Poison to Grandson
Mrs. Samuel Lyons of Antioch gave her 12 year old grandson Vivian Dunn sugar of lead after mistaking the bottle for epsom salts. The boy grew violently ill and was driven home to Frankfort where Dr. M S Canfield treated him. Authorities credit prompt medical care with a likely recovery.
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Epsom
Samuel Lyons
Antioch
Vivian Dunn
Pearl Dunn
Frankfort
M. S. Canfield
Creath Chosen Auditor Candidate After Essex’s Death
At a Progressive county committee meeting Daniel L. Creath a well known local grocer was selected as auditor candidate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles Essex in this city.
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Progressive County Committee
Daniel L. Cresth
Ithis City
Progressive County
Charles Essex
Sailed for home after six weeks in Europe
Thorntown relatives and friends of R. E. Niven and son John Niven report they are en route home aboard the Cunard liner Laconia sailing from Liverpool. No word yet from Mrs. Nannie Neptune and daughters Celine and Helen in Europe, causing anxiety.
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Thorntown
R. E. Niven
John Niven
Europe
Cunard
Laconia
Liverpool
England
Nannie Neptune
Celine
Helen
Record oat yield on Joe Clifford farm near Lebanon
A yield of seventy one bushels per acre from twenty six acres on the Joe Clifford farm, located one and one half miles south of Lebanon, is reported as a record. Can any one beat it?
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Joe Clifford
Lebanon
Noblesville Wedding of Pritchard and Jessup Couple
Ralph Pritchard and Miss Lu tile Jessup were married Thursday afternoon at the Christian church parsonage in Noblesville. Rev. L. C. Howe conducted the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Marvin Jessup, county highway superintendent.
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Ralph Pritchard
Sheridan
Lutile Jessup
Noblesville
L. C. Howe
Christian Church
Marvin Jessup
Saline Salts Claim Kidney Health Benefits
An old remedy promotes Jad Salts and lithia water as a cure to keep kidneys clean. The ad urges high water intake and a morning dose of four ounces of rad Salts to boost urinary tract function and relieve bladder weakness.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Remedy for Darker Hair Popular
An old time home recipe for darkening hair via Sage Tea and Sulphur is revived with Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold in stores for about 60 cents a bottle. It claims to disguise gray, add lustre, and protect the scalp while remaining undetectable.
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Jing
TIZ promises foot relief from ache and swelling
An old advertisement touts TIZ for aching feet with claims of rapid relief from burning, tired, and swollen feet. It urges readers to buy a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores and guarantees a year of comfort or money back.
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Congress
Toledo, ST. Louis & Western
Montraville
Sarah Waddle
Samuel Waddle
Center Township
Mary E. Buchanan
Milton Amos
John R. McDonald Heira
Elizabeth A. B. McDonald
Clinton Township
John RK. McDonald
Carrie A. Ansberson
John R. McDonald
Mattie E. Abate
Landis Sells
Witham
Joan Swift
Sarah Falls
Sherman Pollard
Tom Riely
Mechanicsburg
Jess Kersey
Whitestowm
Clifford Maze
Newt. Kersey
Pritchard Buchanan
Clarence Roberts
Ervin Anderson
Wabash
Viola Church
Hazel Stevenson
Jeanie Butler
Relph
Wil Duff
Virginia
Leander Beck
A. J. Fall
Coalmount
Jennie Butler
Viola, Church
Sarah Fogle
Art Beck
Shepardsville
Mose Beck
Palmer-Mmahan, CO
Lafayette
Buren Sulvan
Lebanon High
Pauw University
Auto Party
Michigan
Kersey
Samidesinge
D. L. Creath
John
Clifford Farm
Grandma
Otter Tail County, Minn
Otter Tail
Wilkin
Lake and Park Region
Park Region Land& LoanCo
Fergus Falls, Minn
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