Damages Sought In Interurban Work Fatality Case
Hays and Murphy sue Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company as administrator of Charles Montgomery estate in Putnam County Circuit Court. Montgomery died April 8 1914 while working on the right of way near Almeda when a west bound Vandalia freight passed. his companion Paul Brandenburg of Lebanon survived. Damages of 10000 sought for widow and several children residing in Coatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ind
Hays & Murphy
Putnam County
Crcuit
Terre Hutte, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Charles Montgomery
Montgomery
Almeda
Paul Brandenburg
Lebanon
Coatesville
Election night draws big crowd as returns favor Republicans
A large crowd gathered at three party headquarters on election night. Bulletins on screens showed Republican leads growing, with early county results indicating gains for Republicans and a possible countywide landslide. Voters and supporters remained buoyant despite slow returns, as Miller edged Beveridge in the county tally and progressives faced setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Beveridge
Tested New Mikado for Big Four at Lafayette
Big Four road foremen tested a new Mikado locomotive on a Lafayette run with four supervising engineers aboard. The train carried 3,000 tons of freight to Indianapolis via Lafayette and Templeton, while a dynamometer measured speed, drawbar pull, hill and curve performance, steam pressure, and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Big Four
Kankakee
Indianapolis
Templeton
The American Express Christmas shipments to Europe
The American Express will transport free of charge all Christmas presents sent to Europe, departing from Brooklyn. The program covers presents shipped under the Christmas also initiative, with shipments leaving on specified dates and paths as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Express
Europe
Brooklyn
Christm
Miss Lida Perkins Hosts Civic Party for Mrs. Smith
Miss Lida Perkins hosted a Friday afternoon party at her North Lebanon Street home honoring Mrs. Will H. Smith. Guests enjoyed chrysanthemum decorations and a music program by Ethel Fish of Indianapolis and Bonnie McKinney of Whitestown, followed by a lunch catered by Mrs. Perkins with several local helpers. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. Otis Miller, Mrs. Fred Coulter, Mrs. Milton Smith, and Mrs. Earnest Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lida Perkina
North
Lebanon Street
Will H. Smith
Perkins
Ethel Fish
Indianapolis
Bonnie McKinney
Whitestown
Metropolitan School of Music
Rommel Princesa
Leoni
Mio Fernendo
Donizetti Vere
Lotti
Caro
Mio
Giordani
Madame Butterfly
Case Puccini
Magdalen
Michael’s Gate
Lehmann Spross Salter
Saens
Rachel
Madeline McKinney
Miss Perkins
Thomas Huckstep
Guy Schultz
W. H. Green
Cora Riley
Anna Gilmore
Otis Miller
Fred Coulter
Frankfort
Milton Smith
Advance
Earnest Brown
Lafayette
Newt Krask's drunken escapade lands him in jail
In Frankfort Newton Krask, recently fined for drunkenness, is arrested again after an Lafayette hijink and a taxi ride. Officer Watkins retrieves him, Krask pays fines totaling $26, and he begins a fifteen day jail term. Mayor Gard had warned him to sin no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Newton Krask
Newt
Gard
Lafayette
Watkins
Krask
Tippecanoe
Shay Shafer
Joaded Kraskin
Lafilette
Entertains Tri Kappas with Autumn Decor and Lunch
Mr Herma A Beck entertained the Tri Kappas on a Turaday afternoon with autumn foliage and chrysanthemums in the living rooms. Mrs Beck was assisted by several ladies in making the event pleasant. A two course lunch was served and many guests attended including Mrs Nancy Gilmore and Miss Anna Gilmore among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herma A. Beck
Beck
Charles “Hartman
Roy Metzger
Kenneth McMahan
George Palmer
Zella Bratton
Nancy Gilmore
Anna Gilmore
Harl Higgins
W. H. Green
Ivory Tolle
G. S. Hi
Willian Smith
Walter Parking
Lydia .Perkins
John Hornaday
F. C. Edwards
J.R. Ball
A N. Coons
Postmaster General urges early Christmas parcel mail planning
Postmaster General Burleson states in a public notice that letters have been sent to all postmasters directing newspaper and post office postings urging people to buy blanks for manned and other parcel forms in advance. He emphasizes packing edibles securely and sending perishables within set weight limits to prevent Christmas delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Miss Hess V Anderson Secures Philadelphia School Post
Friends in Lebanon learn Miss Hess V Anderson has won a substitute role at William Penn High School for Girls in Philadelphia, with permanent appointment possible February. She previously taught in Boone County and studied at Pratt Institute, stating she passed Philadelphia exams last April and placed first. Her Philadelphia address is 1742 Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hess
Anderson
William Penn High School
Philadelphia
Miss Anderson
Lebanon
Thomas Masters
Boone County
Brooklyn
Pratt Institute
Harry McDaniel
United States
Green Street
Opened School After Repairs At Bowers District
After a month delay due to repairs not meeting specs, Bowers district pupils attended the first session of school Monday. The building will be used temporarily as a consolidated school with plans for later changes. This marks the district’s first full high school year with thirty five in attendance and good grade turnout. R E Elmore is superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
R. E. Elmore
Shot In The Foot Hits Local Hunter From Brown Valley
A Brown's Valley hunter named Eldon Chenault was shot in the foot Friday afternoon when a loaded .22 rifle with the hammer cocked discharged during a rabbit hunt. The incident occurred while he handled the firearm, causing a nonfatal injury. Chenault is reportedly in stable condition at a local clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon’ Chenault
Brown's Valley
Surprise Musicals at 501 West Washington Street
Mrs Dwight Gravee Byers hosted a surprise musical afternoon Friday with a thimble party twist. Guests included Myre Hartman, Joe Jacobelli, Leslie Troutman, Harriet Gabriel, and Vern Lowman. Violin, Italian songs, and piano duets delighted attendees, followed by a Halloween themed luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Gravee Byera
West
Washington Street
Myre
Charles Hartman
Joe Jacobelli
Leslie Trout
Wheeler Minuetto
Beethoven
Nerudas
Johnson
Man Snoozes On Leaf Pile After Election Return
T J Cook of South Meridian Street, aged 80, lay down on a pile of raked leaves to nap after a celebratory mood. He slept soundly until police arrived and found him peacefully resting, disturbing neighbors with loud snoring, before being taken to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cook
South Meridian Street
South Meridan Street
Cook
Informal Luncheon Hosted by Higgins at East South Street
Mr. and Mrs. B S Higgins entertained a small group Sunday evening at their East South street home for an informal luncheon. English violets from their yard adorned the table. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. 2. King, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Or. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hartinet, and Mrs. W. A. Oetzel of Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Higgins
East South Street
Higgins’ Yard
C. 2. King
Elza Or. Rogers
H. A. Beck
Charles Hartinet
W. A. Oetzel
Danville
Hallowe'en Party At Central Christian Sunday School
Miss Mabel Moody taught the class at Central Christian Sunday school. A Hallowe'en party was held in the church vestry with yellow and black decorations Jack o lanterns and witches. Children were masked and entertained with games and music. Refreshments and Hal loween cards with verses were distributed to the members Ocie Riggins Lillian Johnson Julia Ridgeway Jessie Dale Marjory Guljon Martha Lang Ferrel Denny and Lathering Padres Apple were named in attendance.
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Mabel Moody
Central
Christien Sunday School
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Ocie Riggins
Lillian Johnson
Julia Ridgeway
Jessie Dale
Marjory Guljon
Martha Lang
Ferrel
Denny
Miss Dorothea Verntz Hosts Hallowe'en Party for Girls
Miss Dorothea Verntz entertained twenty girls Saturday afternoon at her home on Lon Varntz with a Halloween party. The rooms were decorated in season with a witches cauldron and Jack O Lanterns. Centerpieces featured a Cinderella pumpkin coach and yellow and black crepe. Refreshments included black, yellow and white brick ice cream and cake, followed by marshmallow toast. Juanita Varntz and Abbie Rutgersenboer assisted in hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Verntz
Lon Varntz
Juanita Varntz
Abbie Rutenaelboer
Auto Crash Into Wagon Near New Ross
A New Ross special reports a Saturday collision on Whitesville road where a two horse wagon loaded with coal was struck from the rear by an automobile. The wagon endgate split, harness broke, and the tongue pierced a wire fence. Driver and wife escaped injury. occupants of the wagon were bruised but survived. The auto’s lights were demolished and the car towed to the Thompson garage. The other party left before settlement. the driver admitted speeding and loss of steering. Nearby residents heard the crash a quarter mile away and the event occurred near J. W. Linn’s residence east of Greenwood schoolhouse. The car owner later agreed to a five dollar settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Orvilla Randell
Frank Rise
Whitesville
Masquerade Party For Miss Ola Broshar Held Friday
Miss Ola Broshar hosted a Halloween masquerade at her brother Walter Broshar home. Florence Kimball won the girls prize and Paul Wright the boys prize in a jolly frolic with late refreshments before guests departed for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Broshar
Walter Broshar
Florence Kimball
Paul Wright
Frazer Takes Charge of Hazelrige Blacksmith Shop
Joseph Frazer has taken charge of Frank Green's blacksmith shop at Hazelrige, reopening Monday due to Green’s illness. Frazer brings twenty five years of experience and will continue all kinds of blacksmith work under his management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Frazer
Frank Green
Hazelrige
Green
Frazer
Finger torn off on Elizaville farm corn shredder incident
A report from Elizaville describes John Biddle losing the index finger of his right hand to a corn shredder on the William Robinson farm west of Elizaville. The accident occurred on December 3 as he operated the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Biddle
Wiliam Robinson
Eos Sey
Elizaville
Sudden Death of John Stephenson Attributed to Apoplexy
John Thomas Stephenson died suddenly at his home 229 South West street on Tuesday night at 10 45 after retiring for the evening. Death was due to apoplexy following a brief illness. he had suffered a light stroke six months earlier. He was 62, born July 27, 1852 in Hendricks county. Survived by wife Margaret Saunders and two children Dean Stephenson and Jenetta Quackenbush of Lebanon. Funeral 2 pm Thursday at home, Rev. Louis Egnew officiating. Burial Oak Hill cemetery.
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John Thomas Stephenson
South West Street
Stephenson
Hendricks County
Margaret Saunders
Danville
Ind
Dean Stepen
Jenetts
Electric Lights Bring Kirklin to Brighter Streets
Kirklin now gleams with electric lights as houses begin wiring and businesses show support. Street lamps cost 2,500 dollars yearly. residences pay 12 cents and commercial 16 cents per thousand watts with a 1 dollar minimum monthly. Monthly bills are due, with a ten percent rebate if paid early. Carnegie library brickwork rises. basement excavation for the Christian church nears completion. D.l.s 2ecaholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirklin
Kirklin Journal
William Turner
Kirklinsmi
Carnegie Library
Christian Church
D.l.s
Halloween Masquerade at Mrs Cobb’s Pocahontas Lodge
Mrs L F Cobb hosted the Grill team of her Pocahontas lodge with a Halloween masquerade party at her Est Elm Street home. Decorations reflected the season with pumpkins fodder and jack o lanterns. After unmasking guests enjoyed tacky-pulling games and Halloween entertainment with candy apples peanuts and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Cobb
Pocahontas Lodge
Est Elm Street
Mary Tauer sustains broken left arm roller skating
While skating near her parents home on Noble Street Mary Tauer fell and broke her left arm with wrist injury. Her grandmother Mrs. A A McCaslin and Mr. Tauer carried her home until a doctor dressed the arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
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LDA Perks
Bride
Endered
Newt Krask
TRI Kappas
Miss Bess
Tor
William Penn High School For Girls
Byers
Manner
Lesiie Troutman
Pleese
Verdi
Acobelli
Gabriel
Randel
Rice
J. W. Linn
Greenwood
Frazer Takes Charge
Hazelrige Blacksmith Shop
Shredder Aeddant
Negie Library
Bers of
Pocahontas
Mary Tauer
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