Governor Ralston Deliberates on Death Penalty Actions
Governor Ralston said he had not decided on actions to halt executions for John Cherka and Harry Raabo, two convicted wife murderers awaiting clemency or execution in Michigan City. He indicated no date for a final decision, while noting January 9 and January 16 are set for the two executions under Indiana’s new electric chair statute.
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Ralston
Priday
John Cherka
Harry Raabo
Michigan City
Bald Be
Charles
Indiana
Joint Installation of W R C and G A R for 1914
The W R C and G A R held a joint installation in the G A R hall on Saturday night. Dora Caldwell led as Commander of the G A R with officers including Robert Stephenson and Jas Goldaberty. Isabella Ben matt presided for the W R C with officers Eliza Powell and Anna Watts. A brief program followed with readings by Mrs Bert Norton a cornet solo by J Lathrope and Mrs Morrell Tilson as guest accompanist. The event fostered harmony between the two groups and concluded with warm remarks.
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Isabella Benmatt
Liezle Roberts
Eliza Powell
Treas
Anna Watts
Alice Lanpher
Anductor
Dorothy Kincaid
Pet Cobb
Emma Hamilton
Nangy Treese
Jendie Kennedy
Alice Stephenson
Bettie
Hoosier Fanciers Organize for Next Year Show Dates
The Hoosier Fanciers club met at L. L. Graves offices to organize for next year and set December 14 19 for the next show. Howard Riley was reelected president with Ray Jarrell as vice president. V Norris became secretary, Harry Patterson assistant, Otis Hadley superintendent, F G Barker assistant, Len Graves Geo Loveless and Bo Cones named to the executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Fanciers Club
L. L. Graves
Howard Riley
Ray Jarrell
V. Norris
Harry Patterson
Otis Hadley
F. G. Barker
Len Graves
Geo, Loveless
Bo Cones
Died in Illinois and local notices from The Thorntown Times
Wale nca Morris foreman learned by telegram of his father Lemuel Morris death in Mattoon Illinois. Funeral held yesterday. Family had moved from Ozark hills Missouri earlier. Real estate transfers list Zahuma Stump to Roy Grahsin and Martha E Witmer to John Aldrich. Arthur Waitehaa purchased a 55 acre farm near Nashville Michigan. Marriage licenses issued for Vaille Hedge and Laura Martin Alva Nett and Gaynell Baringor.
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Thorntown Times
Walenca Morris
Timeatwehanlea
Lemuel Morris
Lemuel Morris, Jr
Mattoon
Mrs. Morris
Ozark Billa
Bussouri
Zahuma Stump
Roy Grahsin
Tuckwon
Carlatian
Martha E. Witmer
John Aldrich
Washington Township
Arthur Waitehaa
Nashville
Mich
Vaille Gilbert Hedge
Laura May Martin Alva L. Nett
Gaynell L. Baringor
Captain M Wm Neeley Dies. Remembered By Friends
The English born captain Captain M Wm Neeley enjoyed life in sunshine, then declined, later moved to his son’s home at Mattoon where Morris is remembered fondly. Ex students and the Alumni of T.H.S. honor his long career as school custodian. The widow and two sons, Lorhinel and Wallace, survive him.
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Mattoon
Morris
Larhinel
Wallace
Coldest Day Recalled From Far Back in Time
Older residents recall a January first fifty years ago when a rain-soaked December 31 gave way to a frigid New Year. Thermometers fell to 4 below zero by morning and plunged to 30 below by night, as a brutal blizzard claimed eight men in a river crossing and froze many others including soldier Weiner.
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L. Ss. Whitaker
Bam Wesner
Duzavile
Lebanon
Weaner
George Norwood
House Mountain Tenhessee
Gatillery
Stoops
House Mountain
Howre
Mary Ilves
Lewis Moore wedding in city church on Sunday
Arvel Lewis and Miss Jute Moore, both of this city, were married by Rev. F. Hardy Sunday evening at 6 o clock. They will reside in Lebanon.
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Lewis-Moore
Arvel Lewis
Jute Moore
Thi City
Rev. F. &. Hardy
Lebanon
Second Fire Strikes Indianapolis Buildings Early Today
A major blaze in a commercial block on Washington Street and Kentucky Avenue, starting shortly after 10 this morning, burned through the building and forced rescue of about ten residents. Firemen contained the flames within a half hour, with several tenants treated for smoke exposure. The incident followed a Friday night fire that damaged multiple stores on West Washington Street, causing an estimated 350,000 dollars in losses and threatening four blocks of retail shops.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Kentucky Avenue
Tercely
Wader Pontemlewitay
Mra H. L. Shepherd
Washington Street
Mr. Shepherd
West Washington Street
Meridian
Tlinols Streate
Lebanon Wins From Wingate in Low-Scoring Victory
Lebanon high school edged Wingate 26 to 22 after trailing 19 to 8 at halftime. Lebanon surged in the second half with speed and defense, led by King’s lockdown on Stonebraker as Wingate struggled to score. Devol controlled the floor and the Lebanon defense constrained Wingate to three points in the final period.
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Wingate
Lebanon
Syninigrum
Lebanon High School
King
Stonebraker
Bo Sten
Tle Ufc
Winegate
Snd
Lteam Ja
Tndvidnel
Devol
Ang
Lebanon Defeats Wingate in Contested Basketball Clash
Lord Headley led accurate shooting as Lebanon upset Wingate with fast breaks and hard defense. Worley and Church starred. Thomases era doubts dispelled as Lambert's green team proved contenders for the championship.
Dan Coy killed in Indianapolis streetcar accident
The Rev. D O Coy learned his brother Dan Coy was accidentally killed in Indianapolis Saturday. Coy, a motorman for the street car company, was struck while crossing in front of a car near West Washington street car barns and died soon after at City Hospital. He had worked about four years on the Stock Yards Inn line.
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Rev
D. O. Coy
Indianapolis
Dan Coy
Man Coy
Indianapoli
West Washington Street
Coy
Stock Yards Inn
Maine
Mrs J R Black Appointed Organist at First Baptist Church
Mrs J R Black begins duties as organist at First Baptist Church and is described as a capable organist, accomplished violinist, and pianist whose year musical program will feature violin solos. Miss Hazel Carson returned yesterday from a short visit to relatives near Mechanlogbury.
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J. R. Black
Stolen Horse Found in Ohio Leads to Confession
In a Crawfordsville Journal report, James Simpson, once jailed in Lebanon, confessed to horse thefts including stealing John Roberts of Clark township’s mare years ago. The recovered horse, a ten year old Mary valued at about $159, was traced to Lancaster, Ohio, with Guy Roberts returning to pursue legal recovery.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Sines
James Simpson
Lebanon
Afteen
Jere West
Boone Circuit Court
Simpson
John Roberts
Clark Township
Boone County
Mr. Roberts
Br. Roberts
Ben F. Carmen
Ladoga
Jamestown
Guy Roberts
Lancaster
Address on Lime and Rock Phosphates at Zionsville meeting
County agricultural agent R. W. Imel spoke to the farm era club west of Zionsville on Lime and Rock Phosphates. Members discussed buying a car load of rock phosphate. The Hagte township club meets every two weeks, with four clubs already organized in Boone county.
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R. W. Imel
Farmera Club
Zionsville
Institute Work Spreads Across Parke and Montgomery Counties
County Agricultural Agent R W Imes leaves for four days of farmers institute work. He spoke at Bellamore and Marshall in Parke county and at New Market and Waveland in Montgomery counties.
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R W. Imes
Farmers Institute
Parke
Montgomery
Ife
Bellaiore
Marshall
Parke County
New Market
Waveland
Montgomery Counties
Hedge and Martin Couple Wed at Rev Cash Home
Hedge Martin wedding held Sunday evening at 6 at Rev A W Cash home. Newlyweds plan to honeymoon Thursday on groom's farm near Max. Both are prominent youths with many friends sending congratulations. Blanche Jackson reports snow in Colorado Springs with a note home.
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Yallla Gilbert Hedge
Laura M. Martin
A. W.cash
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