French View of British Army Praises Heroic British at Mons
A Paris correspondent lauds British troops in Belgium during the Charleroi battle starting August 23. He highlights calm, courage, and strategic retreat to cover Belgian defenses, noting six regiments charging multiple times and the humane treatment of defeated enemies after combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dufresne
International News Services
Paris
Belgium
Charleroi
Mons
Gaiecy
Masubenge
Cambria
Guards
Chetwode
Twelfth’ Lancers
Royal Scots Greys
Alr
Idan
T Shell
Dinner for Jefferson Township teachers at Shannondale home
Trustee Val Riggins and wife hosted a formal dinner near Shannondale for County Superintendent E. M. Servies and teachers of Jefferson Township. A program of tests on school topics was led by E. S. Stansel with several speakers including Estella Beck, Agnes Hulgoss, Blanche Cain, and others. The event featured toasts, a social, and assistance from Miss Gladys Kiplinger of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Riggins
Shannondale
E. M. Servies
Carl Bratton
Jefferson Township
E. S. Stansel
Tasstmaster
BE. M. Servies
Jefferson
Estella Beck
Agnes Hulgoss
Grace True
Blanche Cain
Constance Young
Florence Proffitt
Genevieve Caldwell
Ethel Rodgers
Vernie Cornelius
Ross Caldwell
Gladys Kiplinger
Indianapolis
Meningitis claims life of Ruby Upjohn at 24
Mrs. Ruby Ethel Upjohn died at 9 this morning at 1521 East Washington after five weeks of illness from acute meningitis. Born June 7, 1890 in Boone County, she was 24 years four months and ten days. She married Clifford Upjohn on September 28, 1910. Surviving are three brothers Carl John C and James Heatherington and three sisters Jonie Davidson Pearl Woods and Maggie Sims. A Presbyterian, funeral from her home at 2 p.m. Sunday will be conducted by Rev. O H Carmichael. Burial will be in Greensburg Monday after shipping the body at 4:26 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Ethel Upjohn
East Washington Street
Clifford Upjohn
Carl
John. C
James Heatherington
Joni2 Davidson
Pearl Woods
Maggie Sims
Presbyterian Church
O. H. Carmichael
Greensburg
A Striking Group of Indian Lyrics in Poetry
A striking group of Indian songs, nine in number, in the October Poetry by Constance Lindsey Skinner. They blend native lore with universal womanhood, presenting enduring themes through vivid local character. Notable pieces include Song of the Young Mother and The Change Song, with two other prize-worthy poems from London contests and strong editorials. Miss Skinner is well known in Lebanon and Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Lindsey Skinner
London Bookman
Rupert Brooks
London “Poetry Review
Campaign meeting at Progressive HQ with multiple speakers
A Friday night gathering at Progressive headquarters drew crowded attendance from candidates and workers. County Chairman Badd J Mi Worley Gay Voris Joe Cain James McCane and others spoke as the meeting continued past 9 pm. Fred Landis canceled October 31 speaking date with dates in closing campaign altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Headquarters
Badd
J. Mi. Worley
Gay Voris
Joe Cain
James McCane
Fred Landis
NEW FIXTURES FOR STAR DRUG COMPANY STORE
The Star Drug Company installs a complete line of new fixtures by S. S. Cox Show Case Company of North Manchester. Polished quartered oak displays line the drug department wall to wall with gliding glass doors. A cigar case, also oak, is sanitary and aims to elevate the store to city wide pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Drug Company
S. S. Cox Show Case Company
North
Manchester
Cigara Land Tobacco
Fim
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Larsh in Lebanon Street
Mrs William Larsh of 922 South Lebanon Street Lebanon enjoyed a birthday surprise on Thursday October 16 as friends and relatives delivered a noon dinner. Attendees included Mrs James Cornett Mrs Ural Smith and Son Marion Mrs Omer Sullivan and daughter Mary Margari of Fayette Mrs Albert Logan and daughter Mary Emma Hager and Mrs Wealey Whitestown Car Von Leachman Carmel and Mrs Samuel Barricks and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Larsh
South
Lebanon Street
James Cornett
Ural Smith
Marion
Omer Sullivan
Mary
Margari
Fayette
Albert Logan
Birthday celebrations honor Mrs Larsh with music and gifts
Mildred and Marjoria of Zionsville, Mrs Roy Cornett and sons Loy and Loren of Pearl Street, and Mrs Larsh were feted at her home. Friends enjoyed an afternoon of music on her piano and extended warm wishes for many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Marjoria
Zionsville
Roy Cornett
Loylat and
Loren
Pearl Street
Larsh
Disturbance at Valone’s Bar Sparks Barber Shop Fight
George Poulos a Greek worker and Doc Nichols a colored porter clashed Sunday at Valone’s restaurant. Nichols claims Poulos shortchanged him, with a knife drawn after a scuffle. Valone beat Nichols with a chair before Nichols fled and was jailed by Policeman Evans. Greeks counter Nichols took gum and refused to pay, with drink cited as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Poulos
Guat Valone
Doc” Nichols
Smith’s
Setto
Valone
Nichols
Poulos
Doc
Valane
Evans
Domestic Science Club Meets At Home of Mrs Morris
The Domestic Science club met Friday afternoon at the country home of Mrs Ed Morris with assistant hostess Mrs A J Clute. New members Mrs Fred Coombs Mrs Clark Long Mrs H P New and Mrs Henry Sicks attended. A representative from a well known baking powder spoke on baking powder uses and refreshments were served. Guest Mrs Kuntz of Cleveland Ohio is sister of Mrs Clute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domestic Science
Ed. Morris
A. J. Clute
Fred Coombs
Clark Long
H. P. New
Henry Sicks
Kuntz
Cleveland, D
Clute
Marl Deposit Found On Farm West Of New Ross
F J Booher reports a marl deposit on his farm west of New Ross with tests from Purdue University showing 61 percent calcium carbonate. The vein covers over half an acre, dug ten feet without bottom reached, in former swampy land that stayed waterlogged in summer and attracted many birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Booher
New Ross
Purdue University Experimental Station
Purdue
Whitestown man Shaw fined for intoxication in county court
Roy Shaw of Whitestown was fined $1 and costs totaling $11.05 in Squire Harlans court after police found him Friday evening near the Blattix elevator along the Big Four tracks, 50 soaked and nearly unable to navigate, a dangerous site amid passing trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shaw
Whitestown
Squire Harlan
Evans
Shaw
Blattix
Kappa Kappa Gamma Observes Forty Fourth Anniversary Dinner
A state group observance marked the forty four year birthday with a dinner luncheon at the Claypool hotel. Lebanon attendees included Mrs W J DeVol Mia B F Coombs Mrs H N Coons Mrs Truman Edwards and Misses Fern Goons and Esther Coombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Claypool
Lebanon
W. J.devol
Mia
B.F, Coombs
Mra
H. N
Coons
Truman
Edwards
Fern
Goons
Esther Coombs
Widow sues Big Four for death at Brownsburg crossing
Ida Layton administratrix of Darius Layton seeks $10,000 damages in Boone circuit court after Layton was killed August 10, 1914, when the Knickerbocker express struck his buggy at the North Green street crossing in Brownsburg. The suit alleges a box car blocked view and speed exceeded Brownsburg’s six mile limit, with Layton hurled 150 feet from the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Adney
Ida Layton
Darius D. Layton
Boone Circuit Court
Layton
Perry Township
Brownsburg
North Green Street
Green Street
Boone Boys in Plainfield School Report
Indiana Boys' School at Plainfield reports six month costs of 49056 with half funded by state and half by counties based on per capita. Superintendent Hanna filed the report with the state treasurer who will collect from counties hosting boys. Boone county has ten pupils costing 426.25 for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Plainfield
Sey C. Hanna
Boone County
Mill Sale Transfer Ends Oliver Tenure at Town Hour Mill
C A Oliver sold the James town Hour mill to William Teague of Jennings county. Possession will be taken next week. The Olivers will move to their old Warsaw home and Mr Oliver resumes milling engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Oliver
Jamestown
William Teague
Jennings County
Teague
Oliver’s
Warsaw
Mr. Oliver
The Tale of a Cat
The fire department faced a trying episode as Doctors Moore and Biddle tried to operate on two cats for fluine which proved fatal. Coy and Grisel attempted another operation on the remaining cat but a live wire shocked it, and the cat returned to earth in a condition that allowed the doctors to perform the procedure without anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Moore
Biddle
Coy
Grise
Darlington Restaurant Closed After Demands From Creditors
Bert W. Saidla proprietor of a confectionery store and restaurant in Darlington has closed his business. The action is said to follow demands from Saidla's creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert W. Saidla
Darlington
Saidla
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Vance
Constance L. Skinner
South Street
Ed Morris
Maz
Kappa Gamma
Blc
Boone
Cording
Bert Saidla
Sears & Roebuck
J. W. Davidson
South Lebanon Street
E. A. Williams
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