Words that heal and sharpen the mind at hearth by words
A column extols the power of kind words to soothe minds and foster cheerfulness, contrasting with harsh talk that fuels anger. It urges cultivating a habit of cheerfulness and avoiding fault finding, noting how cheerful people help the world progress and leave lasting legacies. Real estate transfers then list multiple property deeds, buyers, sellers, and amounts in Thorntown and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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The Stern Business Set Before Us in Collier’s
An excerpt from Collier’s extols pursuing a final rival to a fitting destination, maintaining undiminished personal resolve, and growing through adversity. It calls for belief in human spirit to overcome pain and malice, to be saddened yet not embittered, beaten yet not conquered, guiding steadfast effort over a lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Lfe
Love and character guide a cheerful, purposeful life
The piece extols love as a sacred, transformative force stronger than wealth and urges youth to seek fitness and preparation for a life of honor. It argues that outlook shapes reality, recommending a cheerful view to cultivate happiness, virtue, and resilience.
Joint Meeting on County Road Damages Held
A joint session of Boone and Montgomery county commissioners convened in Auditor Engle’s office to discuss the county road project. Property owners’ damage claims were reviewed after prior viewers’ assessment. Allen Byers, James Hughbacka, and C. J. Brookshire were appointed as reviewers for the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Boone
Montgomery Counties
B. B. Engle
Allen Byers
Waynetown
This
James Hughbacka
Whitestown
C. J. Brookshire
Lebanon
Boone County
Go-to Church Sunday in Lebanon Observed Citywide
Lebanon plans a Go-to Church Sunday on March 15 inviting all locals to attend at least one service. Across the United States many cities face crowded churches as worshippers seek to participate in church going Sunday with special music and sermons. A lecture on Christian Science by Prof Herttan A Herring drew a full Blinn theatre audience with attendees from Lebanon and nearby towns.
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Lebanon
United States
Chicago
Blinn
Herttan A. Herring
Cora Hiley
Vern Lawman
Hardy Adler
Willam Emmons
Tom Huckatep
Chas. Cox
Allie Scull
A. Doob
Victoria Lawman
Mary Anderson
Messrs
Clark Lindsay
J.A. Warner
Roy Goodwin
Indianapolis
Governor to form commission on road laws study
A gubernatorial pledge to appoint a ten to fifteen member commission to study Indiana road laws and road conditions was made to a gathering of road boosters. The group included the Indiana Good Roads Association and Purdue University engineers, urging a nonpolitical panel with farmer representation to recommend legislation to the next General Assembly.
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Ralston
General Assembly
Indiana Good Roads Association
Indiana Conference of County Road Superintendents
Land County Surveyors
Indiana Engineers’ Society
The
Hoosier Motor Club
Civil Engineers’ Department of Purdue University
Indiana
James L. Gavin
W. 8. Gilbreath
Indianapolis
Mooster Motor Club
C. C. Brown
Oliver Kline
Huntlington
Indiana Conference of
G. L. Christie
Purdue University
William M. Jones
Fairmount
W. V. Rooker
Noblesville
Clarence A. Kenyon
Good Roads Associaion
Luke W. Duffey
Boone County junior basketball results from Thursday night
In the second series at the high school gymnasium the Methodist beat Ma Baptists 28 to 13 while Central Christiana defeated Presbyterians 15 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Methodist
Ma Baptists
Central Christiana
Presbyterians
Silas M. Cutts Announces Union Township Trustee Bid
Silas M. Cutts states he will seek election as trustee of Union township, pending the Progressive convention. The notice appears as a formal campaign declaration through the newspaper.
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Truste
Progession
Union Township
Silas M, Cutts
Indianapolis Visitors List Includes Moran Family Members
The Monday list of visitors to Indianapolis includes John Moran with his wife and Therese their daughter, plus Mrs Roy Metzger, Mrs Dr Black and son Jamie, Mrs Charles Hartman, Mrs J T Cassady, Will Robinson, Elza Rogers, among others.
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Indianapolis
John Moran
Therese
Roy Metzger
Dr Black
Jamie
Charles Hartman
J. T. Cassady
Will Robinson Elza Rogers
Change in Firm Is Announced in Lebanon Store
Berryhill retires from the firm and Pettigree Pettig assumes full charge. The Gria of Pelig & Berryhill dissolved after six years of partnership. The store will close one week for interior renovations including repainting redecorating and repapering. Upon reopening it will be one of the best and most complete establishments in Lebanon with restocked inventory. Petty will continue to serve ice cream orders by phone. C. N. Sweeney and daughter Mildred Alice returned from Franklin after visiting Frank McConaughy.
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Gria
Pelig & Berryhill
Berryhill
Pettg
Mesers
Petty and
Lebanon
Petty
Ome 9
Whitestown couple wed despite youth rule
John H. Copenhaver of near Whitestown and Miss Aqua Gibbs of the city married Thursday after five o clock at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. O H Carmichael officiating. Each was seventeen, and a license was initially refused due to minor status. An appeal to the court led to a license being granted. They had earlier sought a license in Danville Illinois, reportedly refused there.
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John H. Copenhaver
Whitestown
Aqua Gibbs
Presbyterian
O. H. Carmichael
Tle
Danville
Linois
Murphy Climbing to Top in Pro Baseball Career
Herbert Murphy, a former bell player from Zionsville, rose through several leagues from 1911 to 1918. He played in the Central League with Greenwood, Mississippi, then Thomasville, Georgia, and was drafted by Philadelphia last fall. He is now in spring training with the Phillies in Wilmington, North Carolina. A separate police report notes warrants for Friday night arrests of Smith, Kimble, and Peter Beard for intoxication. Beard could not pay a fine and remained jailed.
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Herbert Murphy
Zionsville
Greenwood, Miss
Thomasville
Philadelphia
Wilmington
N. G
Ann Logan
Corner Park
Busby Street
Smith
Kimble
Peter Beard
Squire Perris
Beard
Mrs Price Receives 1200 In Interurban Suit
Marion case settles a $10,000 damage suit filed by Mrs. Price administratrix for her deceased husband, injured when a interurban car jumped the track at Liberty Center. He died later at his Frankfort home. The widow, represented by R. W. Adney, secured a $1,200 judgment against Bluffton Traction Co. The incident left Mr. Price a noted horseman in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Price Ag
Mar
X Bluffton Traction Co
Marion
Mre
Price
Liberty Center
Frankfort
Dr. Parr
Traction Company
R. W. Adney
Mrs John Lee Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
On Saturday March 7 Mis John Lee marked her fiftieth birthday with sisters Mrs Mark Booker and Mrs James Sanders of Whitestown arriving to help. A noon meal followed and she received presents and many well wishes. Mrs Bells Titus of East Main Street visited Thorntown Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mis
John Lee
Mark Booker
James Sanders
Whitestown
Bells ‘Titus
East Main ‘Street
Thorntown
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Bate
Charles C. Updike
Mary B. Kiltion
Jesse M. Myers
Lydia B. Dickerton
Plersol
Jamestown
Robert @. Holloman
Nelson B. Kern
Thomas W
Hannah J. Hunt
John W. Dean
A. Jefferson
Charles P
Amanda B. Hysong
Jacob W
Roga C. Yinat
A. Harrieon
Barry L Goldsburg
Mary E. Brooks
Fairview
Willson J. Demors
Mary J. Demoss
Mechanicsburg
James Barrett
Lawrence M. Peterson
Highland Fark
Oliver Clark
Ona Howard
Center
Ray Jene Howard
Walter Whitecotton
Wilza A. Jones
Union
Eagle
Charlie
Jones
Maude Chester Jones
Citizens Mutual Building Loan Association
Josiah and
J. C. Rance
Conrad’s
Boone and
Good Road
Commission
Petig & Berryhill
Mr. Petig
C. N. Sweeney
Mildred Alice
Franklin
Frank McConaughy
Murphy
Philadelphia Nationals
Mrs. Price
David Price
Interurban
Otter Tail County, Minn
Otter Tail
Wilkin
Lake and Park Region
Park Region Land& LoanCo
Fergus Falls, Minn
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