Noblesville Wins Central Indiana Oratorical Contest
Noblesville takes first in the Central Indiana Oratorical contest at Noblesville with Lafayette second, Lebanon third, Crawfordsville fourth, and Frankfort fifth. Prizes: 20, 15, 10, 7.5, 5. Lebanon and Frankfort sent the largest delegations. Track meet canceled due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Indiana
Oratorical Association
Noblesville
Lafayette
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Frankfort
Malcolm Cottingham
New South
Mary Frances Abraham
Burns
Robert Beck
Dan Buck
Frederick Melcher— Abraham
Cottingham
Richardson
Beck
Buck
J. R. Moore
Abraham
W. Jennings—Abraham
Prof
R. B. Earnhardt Abraham
HER TWELFTH BIRTHDAY PARTY AT EAST PEARL STREET
Mary Tice entertained about thirty friends for her twelfth birthday at her East Pearl Street home. The event featured games, refreshments, candy baskets for girls, and tops for boys, followed by a trip to the picture show. Mrs. Tice was assisted by Mrs. Mozelle Tice Quick of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tice
East
Pearl Street
Topa
Mary
Refugees From Mexico Crowd Galveston Under U S Care
George W. Barnett reports Galveston is crowded with Mexican refugees cared for by the U S government. Hundreds fled battle torn areas, sharing stories of hardship and cruelty. Government provides meals lodging and transport to destinations across the United States. Hotels are at capacity with every inch used for sleeping space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Barnett
Galveston
Texas
Mexico
Republic
U. S
Barnett
United States
Cote
Operation Successful Cataract Surgery for Abe Caster
Abe Caster, well known Montgomery County farmer and brother of J N Caster, underwent cataract removal surgery the first of this week. He is recovering nicely and is regarded as one of the best men in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Caster
Montgomery County
J. N. Caster
Indiana adopts Miss Alexander readers for state schools
The Indiana State Board of Education adopted The Child's Classic Readers by Georgie Alexander and her sister Grace Alexander for nearly 600,000 elementary pupils for five years. Prices range from 15 to 40 cents per primer and grade, with exchange values for the Howe readers. Also selected were Phillips and Anderson arithmetics and writing books from C. P. Barnes Company. The board postponed agriculture books and noted Alexander's speller and arithmetic. Indiana follows Oklahoma in adopting the Alexander readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
B. G. Brown
Indiana
Georgie Alexander
Grace Alexander
Georgia Alexander
Indianapolis
Miss Grace Alexander
Bobby-Merril Company
Miss Alexander
State Board
Howe
Alexander
Rimer
Silver-Burdett Company of
Boston
Phillips and Anderson
Walsh
C. P. Barnes Company of
Chicago
Eaton
Oklahoma
Roberts Acquitted in Terre Haute Conspiracy Trial
Donn M. Roberts, mayor of Terre Haute, Indiana, was acquitted of conspiracy to commit registration and election fraud after a brief jury deliberation. The verdict was read at 11 10 pm amid cheers as Roberts thanked jurors, his attorneys, and supporters for their loyalty and fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Donn M. Roberts
Daniel Kelley
Donn Bt. Roberts
Mayor Roberts
New Rules Aid Small Tracks for Mile Record Holders
The article notes rules allow horses with mile track records to start in slower half mile track races, boosting participation from former Stand Circuit horses. It cites 2:11 mile records eligible for 2:15 half mile classes if no faster half mile record exists, prompting owners to focus on half mile meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Ja Trotter
Book Making Process Display At State Library Visit This Week
A portable exhibit by Bobbs Merrill Co shows the book making stages from manuscript to final product for the State Library Commission. It includes lithography and a feature from Miss Ann Nicholas of Indianapolis author of The Making of Thomas Barton. The display travels from Princeton and arrives in Lebanon for the week inviting all students to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbs- Merrill Company
Indianapolis
State Library Commission
Azul
Princeton
Lrom
Ann Nicholas
Wilma Walker
Lebanon
Nicholas
Thomas Barton
Record Guernsey cow May Rilma earns 4200 dollars
In Philadelphia May 1899 a Guernsey cow named May Rilma on Captain B. E. Cassatt’s Chester Brook farm near Berwyn produced the world’s top dairy yield for 365 days ending yesterday. She yielded 19,673 pounds of milk and 1,073.41 pounds of butter fat, with gross earnings near 1200 dollars for the year under American Guerncy Cattle Club supervision.
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Philadelphia
Guernsey
May Rilma
BE. B. Cassatt
Chester, Brook
Berwyn
Here
American Guernecy Cattle Club
Case of Utter Witt Versus Witt Moved to Montgomery County
Case involving Clifton Utter as administrator Richard C. Witt versus Albert B. Witt on a venue question has been sent to Montgomery County for action.
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Utter
Witt
Montgomery County
Clifton Utter
Richard
C. Witt
Albert
B. Witt
Hote
Montgomery ‘County
Shingle Roof Fires Warn Indiana Dwellings Hazard
Indiana fire marshal warns shingle roofs cause the most dwelling fires in the state. Data show 846 spark fires on homes in eight months, with 169 in April alone, most from shingle roofs. He urges non combustible roofing and mails pamphlets to affected residents explaining dangers and to prevent another loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Department
Right Way to Select and Operate Incubators
Department of Agriculture guidance on choosing and running incubators stresses steady temperature, proper handling, and regular care. It advises on sizing from 60 to 800 eggs, room ventilation, placement, lamp quality, and keeping daily temperature records for better hatch outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Parmers' Bulletin No
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Six O'Clock Dinner Hosted by Coons at North Lebanon
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Coons entertained with a six oclock dinner Thursday evening at their North Lebanon street home. The dining room featured pink and white voses and carnations as a centerpiece. Unique place cards described each guest and carnations served as favors. Music from an Edison diamond disc machine complemented the evening. Attending were Vir and Mrs W J DeVol, Mr and Mrs Beck, Rev and Mrs A L Cragun, Mr and Mrs Clark Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Coons
North
Lebanon Street
W. J. DeVol
Beck
A. L
N. Cragun
Clark Long
Lebanon Downs Herculean Giants 10 to 2 In Strong Display
Lebanon defeated the Herculean Giants of Indianapolis 10 to 2 as Tomlinson dominated on the mound with 11 strikeouts. Pavey and Yeager fueled the offense with key hits, while Porter and Parker contributed big plays. The Lebanon lineup impressed fans with solid defense and disciplined play, drawing a solid crowd after a poor prior performance.
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Lebanon Moose
Giants
Indianapolis
Mechanicsburg
Vietory
The
Moose
Tomlinson
Lebanon
Pavey
Cox
Parker
Huffine
Purdue
Porter
Yeager
Whitecley
Abreoae
Whitely
Pars Ooloiado
Orritdo Plone
Kweda Purdue
Rf Pirie
Toralinson
Gianta
Hampton
Brown
Knox
Phillips
Johnson
White
Castleman
Balis
License Refused for out of County Marriage Request
James F Knight and Eisle M Jones had their marriage license application refused at the clerk's office on Friday because the bride did not reside in the county. Knight, 22, and Miss Jones, 19, both live in Indianapolis with Knight listing 3280 Hovey Street and Jones at 2021 Yandes Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Knight
Eisle M. Jones
Knight
Miss Jones
Indianapolis
Hovey Street
Yandes Street
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Lafayette High School
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U. S. Government
Gantrects
Yury
Fort
State Library
Commission
Joseph A’ Coons
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