William H L Dye Reelected Progressive District Chairman
The Frankfort Progressive convention re elected William H Dye of Noblesville as district chairman for the ninth district with no opposing candidate. Edwin W Lee, state chairman, urged unity and named Dye as incumbent while delegates reported county activity and support from Boone county totals. About twenty Progressives from Boone attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhis
William Holton Dye
Noblesvilla
Ninth Congressional District
Frankfort
Dye
Judge Neal
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Edwin W. Lee
Progressive Party
Lee
William H. Dye
Yaugust
Rye
Boone County
Local Obituary and notices from town article
Alvin Aldrich, 65, died of pneumonia after a two week illness. He will be buried in Luddington, Michigan, with widow and two daughters surviving. Claude Ellis, 20, son of William Ellis, declared insane and committed to Central Hospital for the Insane. Report notes lights on for first time in Advance Tuesday night from Trac ton Company wires and a lecture attendance by Mrs. S. Harvey in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Ellis
William H. Ellis
Marion Township
Central Hospital
Tracton Company
History of State Indians Past and Present magazine
Indiana Past and Present is a new monthly illustrated magazine by Max R. Hyman and George C. Cottman. It aims to present a complete history of Indiana’s material development from earliest times to now, with plans to publish a bound Centennial Handbook of Indiana. The handbook will cover state and county histories with extensive illustrations and no biographical matter. It will include prizes to encourage local history study, and will eventually be revised into the handbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Max R. Hyman
George C. Cottman
Beorga
Cottman
Indiana Magazine of History
Blaze at Vet s Home in Marion United States News
A fire at the Marion Soldiers home destroyed the quartermaster and commissary department causing about 100000 in loss with no insurance. The two story 240 by 84 foot building burned last night while a moving picture show drew several hundred veterans. Major Steele restored order and no injuries were reported. Other supplies would be bought. breakfast proceeded in the mess hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Indiana
Quartermaster’s and Commissary
Stinson Memorial Hall
George W. Steele
Steele
Father Dies of Pneumonia. Family Stricken in Boone County
John Slaughter died Tuesday afternoon eight miles south of Leban on from pneumonia after a week of illness. The Kentucky migrant with a wife and four children, three of whom are seriously ill, lived in Boone County two years on a farm. His brother departed Wednesday with the body for burial in Summerset, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slaughter
Lebanon
Mr. Slaughter
Boone County
Kentucky
Slaughter Home
Surprise Birthday Party at J J Kersey Home
Relatives and friends gathered Tuesday evening at East Washington street residence to surprise Mrs. J J Kersey on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Husky and son John, Mr and Mrs Bruce Carter, Mrs George Powell, Mr and Mrs J J Kersey, Mr and Mrs Thomas Virtue and son William, Mr and Mrs John Gobble and son Dewey, Mr and Mrs Rholla Emert of Advance, Mr and Mrs William Fel, Mr and Mrs Hart Eaton, Marion and daughter Fern, Mr and Mrs Clay Williams, Mr and Mrs Claude Williams, Miss Minnie Husky, Miss Bessie Imbrer, and Miss Carrie Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kersey
East Washington Street
Mrs. Kersey
George Powell
Claude, Williams
William Husky
John
Bruce Carter
Thomas Virtue
William
John Gobble Ani
Dewey
Rholla Emmert
Advance
William Fel
Hart Eaton
Marion
Fern
Clay Willams
Claude Williams
Minnie Husky
Bessie Imbrer
Carrie Robertson
Compromise Reaches $750 in Lebanon Traction Case
The Crawfordsville Journal reports a settlement with Ben Hur Traction Company and T H I B. Heirs of Samuel Vancleave receive $750 after a pole break caused his death. Also, Join Sidener died from injuries while working on the same pole near the fair ground feeding the Lebanon Inn.
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Crawfordsville Journal
Ben-Hur Traction Company
Samuel Vancleave
Lebanon
Vaucleave
Vaueleave
Join Sidener
Sigener
Fair Ground
Lebanon Inn
Ayers Cox nuptials in Alva on North West street
Ayers and Miss Icie Elton Cox were married at the bride's residence on North West street at noon today. The ceremony was performed by Ret. Homer Dale in the presence of only immediate relatives. The groom is a young farmer living west of Sheridan and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
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Alva
Ayera
Icie Elton
Cox
Albert L. Cox
North West Street
Homer Dale
Sheridan
Edwards Granted Divorce From Blanche After Two-Year Restraint
James H. Edwards was granted a divorce from Blanche Edwards. The court ordered he may not remarry for two years. The ruling notes the divorce is final with the two-year restraint on remarriage.
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James
Edwards
Blanche
Awende
Alainti
Beardsley surrenders after weeklong standoff in Malville
Edward Beardsley, sought by Sheriff Anderson for over a week, surrendered to hotel owner Charles Backus and was taken to jail after a scuffle with deputies. He criticized the sheriff, described himself as aware and capable, and explained his actions as defense of his home amid plans to remove his children to a poorhouse. His grandchildren were left with grandmother Edith Austin in Youngsville, Pa. Beardsley fired a warning shot before departure.
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Malville
N. Y
Edward Beardsley
Chautauqua County
Anderson
Beardsley
Charles Backus
Ray F. Pickard
Jamestown
Pickard
J. W. Putnam
Putnam
Ning Beardsley
Edith Austin
Youngsville
Mayvilla
Over Insurance and Fire Prevention Duties by Agents
State fire marshal pins incendiary fires on over insurance by agents who issue policies without risk checks. Agents should inspect before writing coverage and refuse hazardous risks. Close agent contact with insured helps detect conditions leading to arson and allows warnings to prevent fires.
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Timaly
Brush school destroyed by fire near Thorn Town
The Brush school house, four and a half miles northwest of Thorn Town, was completely destroyed Wednesday night by a blaze likely started by a faulty fire. The one room frame building cost about 2600 dollars, was insured in part, and housed 31 students with Miss Jeanette Ward as teacher. Pupils will be sent to No 11 building or other nearby schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Thorntown
Jeanette Ward
No. 11
Recent Food Seizures Reported Across Several Cities
Washington reports seizures on orders from the Department of Agriculture. Numerous products face court review for alleged adulteration and misbranding. Items include lemon flavor from N Loewenstein in Chicago, Oll Wintergreen Leaf from F P Dowe in Spring Glen, Tomato Conserve from Stone & Co in New York, and dried apples from A J Turner in Pittmot.
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Washington, D. C
Department For Agriculture
N. Loewenstein and Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
F. P. Dowe
Spring Glen
Boston
2. D. Stone & Co
New York
Ill
A. J. Turner
Phitmott
Baltimore, Md
Rules for Examinations for Teacher Licenses in 1915
The first teachers license exam is set for Saturday January 31. Rules require numbering, spacing, and order in answers. Spelling penalties apply 1 percent per word wrong. Letters of recommendation needed on first attempt. Afternoon papers distributed after 2:30 p.m. High School license requires science or education passage. County Institute fee of 1.60 collected once per applicant.
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HM. Servies
Discussion of Humor at Research Club Meeting
The Research Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Asher Jacobs home to discuss humor with two papers read by Miss Zena Caldwell on The Effect of Humor on Our Lives and Mr. Tom Huckstep on Different Types of Rumor its. Hosts Mrs. M. D. Long and Mrs. Jacobs hosted a course as W A McMurray of Graceville visited Mrs. A J Pell on Wednesday.
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Research Club
Asher Jacobs
M. D. Long
Jacobs Hosteases
Zena Caldwell
Tom Huckstep
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Edwin
the Party
Alva Aldrich
Alonsville
Michigan
5. S. Harvey
J. 3B
Vandaworker
S Women's Cab
Propylaem
New
Blaze
VET
Rome
John W. Nicely
Emme Nicely
Alvs C. Ayers
Icy Ellen Cox
John Walter Lindawood
Bessie Wilkins
Thurlow Horner
Minneapolis, Minn
Mark D, Jones
Horner
Mr. Jones
H. FP. Coombs
Mies Esther Coombe
J. P. Coverdale
George Campbell
New Orleans
Panama
C.F. S. Neal
South
Charles Fish
North Meridian Street
M. H. Appleby
South Bend
State Anti-Saloon League
J. R. Ball
N. Gragan
Walker
Filmes
Childrenaill
Sheriff’s Posse
Nam
West Virginia
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
D. L. Creath
North Park Street
Eaton Campbell
W. C. Campbell
Pike's Crossing
Sugar] Creek Township
Department of Agriculture
Agricul
Prof
Joel
Grace Norwood
Los Angeles
Callioretsy
L. A. Joel
Miss Norwood
W. A. McMurray
Graceville, Mont
Big Alster
A. J. Pell
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