Wilder's Brigade Reunites in Anderson Indiana
General John T Wilder and Civil War comrades of the Wilder lightning brigade met in Anderson for their annual reunion. A reception committee led by Major Maypost and city leaders hosted the visitors, with Wilder to speak at a camp fire service and tour plans arranged. The group noted the fiftieth first anniversary of the Farmington battle and recalled regimental histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
John T. Wilder
Wilder Lightning Brigade
Maypost
John L. Korkner
Frank P. Foster
Joseph B. Hennings
Chamber of Commerce
Arthur W. Brady
Wilder
Grand Hotel
M. E. Church
Meilett
Union
Farmington
Tenn
Indiana
President's Day program at Presbyterian church
The Magazine club will host President's Day at the Presbyterian church with about three hundred guests. Miss Ether Coombs Harriet Gabriel and Mrs. Demarekus Brown will perform Scotch songs and give an address on Scott and Edinburgh. Mrs. Brown, recently home from abroad, will share war experiences from Europe as Lebanon residents gather at 2 pm with departure planned for 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magazine Club
Presbyterian Church
Ether Coombs
Harriet
Gabriel
Institute Workers Conference at Purdue October dates
The seventeenth annual conference of farmers' institute workers will be held at Purdue University on Wednesday and Thursday October 14 and 16. Otia Crane, formerly of this county but now Grant county agricultural agent, will speak on Efficient Local Organization for Institute Work and address how such an organization may be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Purdue University
Otia Crane
Grant County
Boone County Medical Society Meeting at Public Library
The Boone County Medical Society held its regular monthly meeting at the public library on Tuesday night with Dr. leading discussions on community health topics and upcoming initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County Society
Boone County Medical Society
Delivery Horse Killed While Delivering Groceries
A nameless delivery horse owned by Q N Clemens, a West Chicago grocer, died Tuesday near West Street after stumbling on a brick and tripping, breaking its neck. Clemens was driving the wagon and unhurt, having owned the horse six months without naming it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. N. Clemens
West Chicago Street
Closed season proposals backed by Marion County group
The Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association endorsed a May 1 to June 15 closed fishing season in Indiana streams during black bass spawning. They urged a nonpaid, nonpolitical commission to run the department of fish and game. Resolutions will be presented at the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League meeting in Indianapolis on October 29, with Edward Phipps and James D. Marin as representatives. If the league supports them, the measures may be introduced in the next state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Fish and Game Protective Association
Indiana
Department of Fish and Game
Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League
Indianapolis
Edward Phipps
James D. Marin
Mission Circle Girls Enjoy Autumn Party at Coons Home
The Young Ladies' Mission Circle of Central Christian church met Monday evening at Misses Mary and Fern Coons on East Pearl Street. Miss Ssz Pallard assisted. Miss Ethel Crear led the meeting with a book review by Miss Lou Cox. Refreshments followed in picnic style amid autumn leaves and a woodland-themed dining room. A Hallowe en contest provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies' Mission
Central Christian Church
Mary
Fern Coons
East Pearl Street
Ssz Pallard
Ethel Crear
Lou Cox
Bands Consolidate for Winter Concerts in Lebanon Whitestown
The Lebanon and Whitestown bands merge for winter concerts led by Director Coates. They plan weekly separate rehearsals and biweekly joint sessions, with indoor shows to cover music and room costs. A single open air concert may draw a large crowd next Wednesday at the public square southeast corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Whitestown
Coates
World War I Military Losses Estimated at 1 160 000
Berlin reports war office estimates total casualties reached 1 160 000 killed wounded and missing across all engaged armies. Since then 23 000 more have been listed and German losses may be 225 000. British French Belgian losses 825 000, Russia 400 000, Austria 125 000, Serbia and Montenegro 85 000. No reliable data outside Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German War Office
Berlin
Amsterdam
War Office
Russia
Austria
Servia
Montenegro
Germany
Close Grand Outer Guard race in Indiana Pythians
Greensburg man John W. Craig edged Lebanon county contender Thomas T. Neal by twenty two votes for Grand Outer Guard at the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge election in Indianapolis. Craig led a lineup of officers as the gala session honored a bronze tablet marking Pythianisms golden jubilee with speeches by John J. Brown and others before a thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Neal
John W. Craig
Greensburg
Mr. Neal
Robert A. Brown
Franklin
Charles F. Remy
Indianapolis
F. A. Priest
Marion
Harry Wade
William A. Morris
Frankfort
Frank J. Heller
Columbia City
Grand Inner Guard
C. L. Pulliam
Terre Haute
Grand Outer Guard
Ralph W. Gaylor
Mishonatre
Craig
Neal
A. H. Reading
Valparaiso
Barry D. Graks
Logansport
John J. Brown
Vandalia
Pythian Sisters
Star Lodge of
Tomlingon
Indiana Grand Lodge of the Pythian Staters
Assembly
Indiana Pythian Building
Annual Pilgrimage to the Dairy Show in Indiana Day
Indiana dairymen should plan to attend the National Dairy Show on October 27 in Chicago. Indiana Day preparations are led by the Dairy Division of the Agricultural Extension Department with aid from state dairy associations to keep dairymen abreast of progress and innovations that could boost profits over the next decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Agricultural Extension Department
Interurban Hit By Van Freight At Barner Street Crossing
The Frankfort Times reports the rear vestibule of the south bound interurban car was crushed between two Vandalia freight No. 165 cars at Barner street crossing. Passengers suffered a severe jolt but no injuries. The interurban was uncoupled during switching and began to move before the crew were ready, leading to the crash. Conductor Lawrence McLain of Lebanon led the interurban passengers to safety and the car was abandoned for the remainder of the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort Times
Vandalia Freight No. 165
Barner Street
Lawrence McLain
Lebanon
Progressives Visit Frankfort and Lebanon for Campaign
Fragmentary report notes a journey by Progressives to Frankfort and Lebanon with unclear aims and schedules. No further verifiable details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Two Weddings in Zionsville as Bank Parlors Host Rite
Virg Ottinger and Eunice G. Mastin, both of Zionsville, were married this afternoon by Rev. Homer Dalé in the parlors of the Farmers State Bank. The ceremony joined two couples in one quiet town event with local witnesses and bank staff in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottinger
Eunice G. Mastin
Zionsville
Homer Dalé
Farmers State Bank
Rain or Shine Club Initiates Four Members at Meeting
The Rain or Shine Club held its regular Tuesday meeting at Mrs. John Bohannan’s East Washington home with Mrs. Will Rice as assistant hostess. Four new members were welcomed: Mrs. Clyde Matthews, Mrs. Charles Bryan, Mrs. Charles Rader, and Mrs. H. L. Baker. A social hour included a contest won by Mrs. Grant Wiley, and a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Mark Lanpher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rain Or Shine Club
John Bohannan
East Washington Street
Will Rice
Clyde Matthews
Charles Bryan
Charles Rader
H. L. Baker
Grant Wiley
Mark Lanpher
Ohio
Margaret Wall
Bahamas
Twenty Four Books for Young P eople Reading Circle
Twenty four books for supplementary reading were chosen at the state superintendent of public instruction office for public school pupils from grades through high school. Certificates will be issued to pupils who study the books. The board includes W A Myers Hartford City H A Burk New Albany Manford Livengood Covington A E Weaver Goshen Charles H Dodson Fowler Charles A Greathouse state superintendent and John J Hoffmann assistant state superintendent with secretary Hoffmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Reading Circle
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. A. Myers
Hartford City
H. A. Burk
New Albany
Manford Livengoat
Covington
A. E. Weaver
Goshen
Charles H. Dodson
Fowler
Charles A. Greathouse
John J. Hoffmann
From the Producer to the Consumer Post Office Initiative
Postmaster Robert E. Springsteen of Indianapolis writes that the department designates several post offices to push Parcel Post for direct producer to consumer food transport. He asks patrons to send names and addresses of butter, eggs, or other produce sellers so the office can file them and publish periodic lists for city inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Springsteen
Indianapolis
Ladies Aid Society Regular Meeting at Methodist Church
The Ladies Aid Society held its regular meeting at the Methodist church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bert Miller presented a large portion of the entertainment program. Violin performances by Bobby Leslie, Troutman, 8 Rinehart contributed to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Church
Bert Miller
Bobby Leslie
Troutman
Rinehart
Governor Speaks At The Convention Of The National Horse Thief Detectives
Governor Samuel M. Ralston was the guest of honor at the opening session of the National Horse Thief Detectives Association fifty fourth annual convention in Lafayette Tuesday night. He praised farmers, urged support for the indeterminate sentence law, and warned against insincere pardons. Charles F. Martin of Jamestown is president of the national association.
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Samuel M. Ralston
National Horse Thief Detective Association
Lafayette
Ralston
Indiana
Ohio
Tinnis
Charles F. Martin
Jamestown
The
National Association
Weisehan Funeral Held For Mrs Rose Weisehan
The funeral for Mrs Rose Weisehan of Chicago was held Tuesday at 2 pm from her sister Mrs Fred Vangjahr's Indianapolis Avenue home. Rev Q A Carmichael led services with Presbyterian choir and solos, floral tributes, and out-of-town attendees listed from Indianapolis Noblesville Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Weisehan
Chicago
Fred Vangjahr
Indianapolis Avenue
Q. A. Carmichael
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Quartette
Esther Ccombs
Harriet Gabriel
Ivory Tolie
Lester J. Jones
Esther Coombs
Charles Hartman
Weisehan
J. F. Wild
Eddie Campbell
David Olive
Margaret Perry
Harvey
Ratz
Indianapolis
Leonard Wild
Noblesville
Agnes Carr
Crawfordsville
G. C. Stokes
Will Weisehan
Mrs Wilcox Hosts Fortnightly Sewing Club
Mrs C E Wilcox of North Lebanon Street entertained the Fortnightly Sewing Club Tuesday afternoon. Autumn decor with goldenrod and white asters. Mrs Charles Hartman played piano and accompanied Miss Harriet Gabriel and Mrs Guy Davis. A meat and egg course was served. Invited guests included Mrs Charles Hartman, Mrs Charles Adair, Mrs W H Winn, Mrs Charles Shepard, Mrs J R Ball, Mrs Elbea Walters, Mrs S S Heath, Miss Gabriel, and Mrs Charles Balles little daughter of Chattanooga Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Wilcox
North Lebanon Street
Sewing Club
Charles Hartman
Harriet Gabriel
Guy Davis
Wilcox
Charles Adair
Feeble minded girl found by police in Indianapolis
A feeble-minded girl claiming to be Elizabeth Lease, daughter of John Lease, was found by police in Indianapolis this afternoon. She walked from her home to the city Tuesday morning, seeking factory or bakery work but found none. Her sister arrived later to aid in locating her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lease
John Lease
Atrack
Indianapolis
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Purdue
O. N. Clemens
Mission Circle Girls
Thomas L. Neal
Knights of Pythias
Oppon
Ent of
Splome McCain
West
National Dairy
Enty
Brookside Lodge
Lodge
Brookside Rebekah Lodge
Boone County
Tove
Eridge
Homer Dale
Rain OR
Shene Club
Reading Circle
Chance
Parcel Post
the National Horsethief Detectives
Mrs. Rose Weisehan
Mrs. Wilcox
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