Ophal Kelley Escapes From Fort Wayne Institution
Local police are sent on the trail of 17 year old inmate Ophal Kelley who escaped from the Fort Wayne School for Feeble Minded at 5 PM Saturday. Kelley, admitted from Boone county orphanage in 1908, is listed as 114 pounds, 5 feet 4 inches, with connections to Lebanon and 904 North East Street. No trace has been found and Ora Ellis, chief of police, reports the escape to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Ellis
George S. Bliss
Fort Wayne
Ophal Kelley
Boone County
Caleb Kelley
Lebanon
James Davidson
North East Street
C W Scott Coming to Attend Regimental Reunion
Former Lebanonite Charles W. Scott now in Warsaw writes from abroad planning to attend his regimental reunion on September 2. He and Mrs. Scott expect a Norfolk winter visit with daughter Lulu, and praise the First National for its prosperity and leadership. He notes Warsaw Commandry resumes work with eight petitioners of fine material on the second Tuesday in September and sends regards to Will DeVol and others connected with the First National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Coons
Charles W. Scott
Warsaw
Warsaw Commandry
Sympathy for Ken tucky mountain folk reaches Lebanon
J A Burns life story at Oneida Institute inspires Lebanon residents to donate for Kentucky mountain tuition. A Lebanon businessman and spouse sent twelve dollars to fund one student for one year, with others pledging support for Burns’s charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Burns
Oneida Institute
Kentucky
Lebanon
Old
Burn
Burns
Favey Click Reunion Heeds Seventh Annual Gathering
The seventh annual Pavey Click families reunion took place at Zion Park on Sunday. About 150 members attended as readings and talks were given. Officers for the next year were elected: President Omer Burgin Lebanon, Vice President D D Cohee Lebanon, Secretary Treasurer Zenta V Pavey Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavey-Click
Zion Park
Omer Burgin
Lebanon
D. D. Cohee
Zenta. V. Pavey
Commodore McClaine Prepares For Prairie Creek Cruise
Commodore McClaine builds a submarine boat at his South Lebanon street garage for a planned launch on Prairie Creek near his concrete fortress. He envisions commanding a flotilla as war fever and local chatter swirl around the improvised craft and forthcoming route toward the East bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore M'Claine
Prairie Creek
Chas
McClaine
South Lebanon Street
Eure
North Lebanon
Darnall Edges Coons In Long State Tennis Match
Lebanon’s top players Darnall and Coons faced off in the state tournament draw. Their long match lasted from 5 to 6:20 with Darnall prevailing after a tense duel. Rushton Ritchie fell to Kipp 6 0 6 3.
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Lebanon
Darnall
Coons
Rushton Ritchie
Kipp
Partnership Formed With Albuquerque Law Firm
A partnership is formed with a noted Albuquerque firm of lawyers in New Mexico. The move signals expanded legal services and regional collaboration for clients seeking expert counsel.
Wilson A Candidate and Holloman’s Firm Move
The Albuquerque Journal reports attorney Reed Holloman of Tucumcari, a 21-year lawyer and political figure, will join Catron & Catron in Albuquerque and reside there. He is active in Republican politics as Woodrow Wilson seeks the 1916 nomination, with Catron and son Charles C. Catron among other firm members.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Reed Holloman
Tucumcari
Catron & Catron
Holloman
Washington
Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Thomas B
Catron
Charles C. Catron
Frank J. Lavan
Purdue reunion plans at state fair and homecoming
Plans for Purdue Agricultural alumnae and students to gather at the state fair include a Thursday noon luncheon in the Purdue Building September 10. Old timers will meet younger students, fostering connections with farmers across the state and highlighting livestock and other exhibits at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue Agricultural
Niwn Church
Mace
Purdue
Pur- Jae
Reagan Family Reunion Held At Stop 32 Traction Line
The Reagan family reunion gathered Sunday at Stop 32 on the T. B. H. L and E. line drawing relatives from across the state. A picnic dinner followed, and officers for the coming year were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan
Mare Disappeared From Rack A Postmaster Solves Mystery
Sanford Rice, a farm hand for Thomas Beck north of town, drove the sorrel mare to town and tied it to the rack. He called Beck, who found the horse at his home on North Lebanon Street. Beck was engaged with family washing when he spotted the mare tied nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Rice
Thomas Beck
Mr. Beck
Lebanon Street
Becka
Reverend Landrith to Visit Ward Belmont in Nashville
Dr Landrith here the Rev Lia Landrith president of Ward Belmont College Nashville will arrive this evening from Chicago on one to his home. He will spend the night with Mr De Vol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lia Landrith
Ward Belmont College
Nashville, Tenn
Chicago
DeVol
Widow Mourns Man Killed Near Holmes Station
David Redden, brother of William Redden the man killed near Holmes station, arrived in the city to investigate the death. Redden, a Chicago railroad office employee, praised locals for locating the relatives of the deceased and noted an expired insurance policy that left the widow and two children without support. William Ross of Oak Hill cemetery received a $1 fine plus costs for intoxication after an arrest near the Big Four.
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David Redden
William
Redden
Holmes Station
Chicago Railroad
Mr. Redden
Hig Brother
William Ross
Oak Fill Cemetery
Squire, Hallan’s. Court
Ellis
The
Sai
Ada Ritchie Dies After Sudden Illness in City
The community mourns Ada Ritchie wife of Will S. Ritchie after a three hour illness at home on South East Street. She collapsed in the yard about 7 30 am and died at 10 30 am despite medical help. Funeral services will be private.
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Ada R. Ritchie
Will S. Ritchie
South East Street
Mr. Ritchie
Delaskie Smith
Ritchie
Fruits of
Berks
Sara Addi
Bryntead
Centa Thamoya Ada R. Ritiriel
Ashi
Jefferso
Chiang
Andyrew
Alhalenthned
Madison
WAFS
Sli
Bey Rhevon Hienen
Rsp
Resweily
Rushton
Merceth
Royue
Rh Bint Mb Entolvens
J. F
Epidssleer
Babeng
wEeralin Bidaba
Work of the Supreme Lodge Special Legislation
Synopaia of Work Done by Pythians highlights important and interesting laws enacted by the Supreme Lodge. The article reviews notable measures and their impact on the order and its members, presenting a concise summary of legislative actions and their implications.
Pythian convention in Winnipeg enacts key lodge reforms
At the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythi ng convention in Winnipeg Canada new laws create Pythian Federates with long term members eligible for a special jewel. Other rules authorize homes and hospitals for orphans and adjustments for deputy Grand Chancellors in outlying districts. Also notes Indiana and Boone County lodge counts and state voter residency rules impacting eligibility.
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Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pything
Winnepeg
Canara
Boone County
Boone
Clinton
Montgomery Counties
Indiana
Canal Zone
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Wetbrborg
Areditlen
Duneli
Straus Menge
Park
Steegmabmaen
Rai Cape
Ryan
Staderlia el Ether Sortoniticor
Adyard S.t
Klemm
Asc
Eleaadll
Halla Gita
Berceme Agende Lee
Minaides Nita
Alice
Tsytérad
el Tonlonjel
Dolan
Srila Pri
Louie
CAPT KNAPP DEAD A CIVIL WAR VETERAN ENGINEER
Captain A J Knapp a well known Culver resident and former Vandalia railroad engineer died at his Culver home at age sixty seven. He served as a sailor in the Civil War, later worked on the Michigan division of the Vandalia and was pensioned after retirement. He once ran the Arlington hotel at Culver and was a familiar figure to visitors of Lake Maxinkuckee.
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William J. Bryan
Vinson Jones
Carre Davis
Lon Varntz
Varntz
Sherman
A. J. Knapp
Lebanon
Lake Maxinkuckee
Vandalia
Culver
Knapp
United States Navy
Vandalia Railroad Company
Michigan
United States
Navy
Arlington Hotel
Leeke Nicely Wedding At Farmers State Bank Ceremony
Saturday afternoon at the Farmers State bank Rev Homer Dale officiated the marriage of Garland Leeke and Miss Stella Nicely. The groom is son of Mrs Basha Leake of Ward and the bride daughter of James Nicely of Advance. They will live on a farm near Ward. Leeke is brother of grocer Charles Leske.
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State Bank
Homer Dale
Garland &J
Count Em Now at Boone County Heritage Scene
Fragmentary reminiscence describes activity around a bank site and an 84 year old widow who arrived with six English sparrows in a bird cage. The scene includes watchers Cragon Lane and others, a partly finished brick building, and attention drawn to the novel birds on a hotel balcony.
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First National Bank
Cragon
T. Lane
Powers
Town
Boone County
Ballony
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Union Church
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EB. E. Ballard
Crawfordsville
P. Mount
Indianapolis
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Julia Reed
Sophia Mount
William Harris
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Mare
DR. Landrith
Crief
W. J. DeVol
Big Four
Canada
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Airy
Delton
Wales
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Lake Max
Inkuckee
White River
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Ra Fc Rimemm
Aston
SPA
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Lee
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Leeke
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