Concentration of Schools Prompts Boone County Debate
The Thorntown Argus Enterprise argues that Boone County must enlarge school districts to attract enough children, warning decline in population threatens schools, churches, and local institutions. It traces historic rural growth, laments underproduction, and urges placing school houses every four to five miles to prevent depopulation and safeguard the child as the foundation of community.
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Thorntown Argus Enterprise
Apri Ag
Boone County
Sugar Creek
Marty
Compliment to George Ritter Jr. Moves to Deschler Stands
The Thorntown Times reports Geo W Ritter Jr left for Indianapolis last Saturday and on Monday began work with Deschler, owner of several leading cigar stores in the city, as a clerk. His first duty was at the Claypool Tabby stand, part of the Deschler operation noted for high class service and a selective hiring of top young men.
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George
Thorntown Times
Geo. W. Hitter Jr
Indianapolis
Deschler
Claypool
Thea Deschler
Ritter
Marriage of Samuel F. Guillon and Miss Lotti Sedwick
Samuel F. Guillon and Miss Lotti Sedwick, both of Lebanon, were married Wednesday night by Rev. C. Carmichael at his East Main Street home. Darnent and Frank Richman of Indianapolis are guests of Miss Perkins and Miss Lida Perkins.
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Gollion-Sedwick
Samuel F. Guillon
Miss Lotti
Sedwick
Lebanon
C. @. Carmichael
East Main Atroat
Darnent
Frank Richman
Not Active Candidate Denies Congressional Run Claim
Greencastle Herald reports Auditor C L Airhart of Pubman county back home after Christmas with relatives denies an active candidacy for Congress. He states no authority was given for such claims and he would not pursue the nomination. He remains receptive only if the district nominates him. The town records note a Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Will Hawking at Pikes Crossing with several guests.
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Greencastle Herald
C. L. Airhart
Pubman County
Herald
Terre Hauts Star
Airbart
Democratic Notnation
Congress
Airuart
anyongRhat
Aga
Star
Democrats Oftrict
Cone
Nomin Wea
Airhart
Will Hawking
Pikes Crossing
James McKinney
Shirley Wainscott
Rush McKeney
Elzabeth ‘Wainscott
Roy C. Kiser
Jos McParran
Lafayette Y. M. C.A
Jacob Brown
An- Evia
H. @. Brown
Weat North Street
American peace plan by Mr Witherbee gains support
Mr Witherbee an American proposes an all American union with Latin American republics as equal parties to a mutual protection and peace policy. He favors a tribunal to settle disputes and concerted action to keep foreign powers from invading. Witherbee hails from Michigan.
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Witherbee
Mexico
Withurces Ia
Michigan
Insurance Argument Highlights Life Insurance Duty
The Christmas issue of Knights of Pythias Insurance Department urges every husband to insure his family, citing the Beard tragedy in Lebanon Indiana as a warning. Brother Neal and the Lebanon Pythians aided Mrs Beard and her eight children, showing the community role in protection. The piece urges contacting the Home Office to learn plan details and stresses life insurance as essential, not optional. It also reports several local family movements and visits, including illnesses and relocations among Keys and Kunze families and Mrs. J R Saunders receiving Florida greens.
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Knights of Pything Insurance Department
Joseph Beard
Lebanon
Indiana
C. P
Neal
Beard
Brothers
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Keys
C. E Keys
West Salem
W. W
C. B. Keys
Mr. Keys
Clbh
Keys
J. R. Saunders
Moultrie
Florida
Nellie Moag
Columbus
Ohio
Indianapalis
Minx
J. L
Squnders
John Kunze
Paul
BE. Superior Street
Bippisa
Christmas Spirit Prevails In Lebanon Town Observances
Lebanon reports a broad and joyful Christmas spirit with widespread gift giving to the poor and sick. Churches hosted programs as stores closed for the holiday, and a green Christmas gave way to evening snow settling on a white mantle by night.
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Lebanon
Anpsayanne
Unique Christmas Tree Gift Delights Thorntown Family
Dr and Mrs Hurt welcomed a unusual Christmas greeting from Thorntown neighbors a tree three and a half feet tall covered with about 150 cards bearing Christmas remembrances. The display drew much attention and the Hurt family hosted a dinner where Peter Hurt Finty Hurt and Harry Hurt with families joined in the celebration.
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GC. K Aurt
Thorntown
Wedding at Rev Cash Home Near Jamestown
On a Wednesday evening at six the marriage of John E Camp and Lovie B Gossett occurred at the home of Reverend A W Cash in Vile City. Both parties reside in Jamestown and plan to live on a farm near Jamestown.
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A. W. Cash
Vile City
John E. Camp ‘Vio
Lovie B. Gossett
Jamestown
Married in City as Hzra E Good Weds Clara Good
Hzra E Good and Mrs Clara 3 Good were married at the bride s home 729 North East street by Rev L Warstier The bridegroom is a resident of Worth township
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Hzra E. Good
Clara
Good
North East Street
Santa role stirs young boy at Cecil Connors home
The Stark played Santa Claus Thursday evening, leaving a baby boy in the care of Mr and Mrs Cecil Connor. The event appeared in a local neighborhood gathering, with neighbors noting the unusual scene and the family's hospitality.
Lane Nichols Couple Married in County by Reverend
Ollie C Lane and Grace D Nichols both of this county wed by the Rev B L Hardy Wednesday at 4 30 PM The ceremony took place in the pastor study at the Pyrat Veptst church Mr and Mrs George F Cook of Morristown were Christmas guests of De H L Baker and wife
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Ollie C. Lane
Grace D. Nichols
B. L. Hardy
Pyrat Veptst
Geo. F. Cook
Morristown
de “H. L. Baker
City Fireman Injured in Xmas Night Accident
Abe McIntire, a tire department driver, was injured Christmas night while handling horses. A hoof struck him during a foot-removal task, breaking two ribs and causing injuries. He was treated and taken to his daughter’s home to rest.
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Abe McIntire
Tire Department
Mat
Mr. McIntire
Mr. Melnika
Melniks
Tate
Alyoft
Tri Kappa Charity Ball Draws Sixty Couples
The Tri Kappa charity ball at the Miks Club room drew about sixty couples for a festive Yuletide social. Mr and Mrs Pred Byers of Kokomo and Dr and Mrs B W Avery of Whiting led the grand march. Lanahan’s Orchestra supplied music for the evening. Decorations featured holly Christmas wells and red and white carnations with college pennants.
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Tri Kappa
Miks
Eixty
Pred Byers
Kokomo
B. W. Avery
Whiting
Lanahan
Orchestra
Indianapolis
Hanes Hall
Tri Kappas
Lke
Merchants report strong December trade gains
After a brisk Christmas rush, merchants report December sales totaling higher than last year. Many sold holiday stock early and finished the month with stronger totals, despite cold weather limiting winter apparel sales. January is expected to improve further as demand for heavier clothing rises.
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Wit ‘Tor
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deeds
Real estate transfers include Ben F Coombe to Hattie Blar yin in Lebanon for 2800 dollars and John J Saunders trustee to Len Heck in Center township for 320 dollars. Additional moves feature John M Whicker to Cora EB Murdock 20 acres in Marion township for 2400 dollars and Wilcox to Bla A Golds borough in Lebanon lot 32 for 1200 dollars. James L Quick acquires 40 acres Harrison from John A and Ruth M Sehenek for 6600 dollars, with Elias An Quick to Wilda BD West 60 acres Marion for 9600 dollars. Mies Luctta Kirtley of H South street appears in partial note.
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Ben F. Coombe
Harrison
Somes
Elias An Quick
Marion
Confirmation of road rumors in rail line plan
The Indianapolis Star reports a Pennsylvania and Vandalia system plan for a direct Louisville to Chicago route via Indianapolis and Frankfort. A 55 mile Indianapolis to Frankfort branch would connect with Vandalia lines, reducing travel time and enabling coal from Knox and Greene counties to be shipped. Surveying is underway through Boone county with Lebanon at the edge noted.
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Indianapolis Star
Pennsylvania and Vandalw
Louisville
Chicago
Indianapolis
Payera
Indianapolis & Frankford Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Frankfort
Vandalia
Legateport
Knox
Greene County
Eagle Creek
Ita
Pennsylssbnia
Vandala Syatens
Joseph Wood
Vandalla
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
J. J Turner
D. T. McCabe
Edward B. Taylor
Pennsylvannia
L. Peck
Pennsylvania, Ai
Pittsburg
A. M. Shoyer
St. Louis
Boone County
Lebanon
Xmas at the Hospital Brings Cheer to Patients
Wednesday evening at Williams Hospital a Christmas program brightened the ward for shut ins. The second floor hall was turned into a decorated assembly room with a lit evergreen tree. The high school orchestra conducted by Miss English performed admired numbers. Rev. A L Ward spoke on Christmas and a nurse distributed many gifts. The event uplifted patients and relatives, while Mr and Mrs Chas Nagse moved to their West Main residence.
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WiHams Hospital
Miss English
A. L. Ward
Central Christian Church
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Onsy On
5. St. Artman
Indianapolia
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
TRI Kappa’s
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H. South St
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