Raid Seizes Moonshine Still on Virginia Farm in Iroquois
Sunday morning federal officer China Drake raided four stills on the Roland Ade farm near the river in Pulaski Virginia. Two men from Virginia were jailed at Putmanville Penal Farm and Fielden Ferris received a suspended sentence. The operation involved copper stills, large vats, and a brick and cement furnace concealed by brush, with mash and gear shipped from Virginia. The raid followed discovery by Roland Ade while repairing a fence.
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Virginia
Bean
Decoration Day Ball Game Promises Local Rivalry
On Decoration Day a ball game will be played between Kentland and Hirook at Tiunton Field. Sunday the team travels to Kankakee to face the New York Centrals at Electric Park. Support the home team and attend.
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Kentland
Hirook
Tiunton Field
Kankakee
Electric Park
New York Centrals
Baccalaureate Sermon Draws Large Local Crowd
The annual baccalaureate service was held at the U B Church Sunday evening with Rev Blood delivering the sermon. The occasion noted the high school graduates facing real work, character building, and future success as playdays end. Named graduates include John Hershman Roland VanDervoort Alvert Mather Ardith Davie Lora Mailatt Don Barker Paul Westen Gladys Lyons Della Sargison Lloyd McCarty Lela Brewer.
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U. B
Blood
John Hershman
Roland VanDervoort
Alvert Mather
Ardith Davie
Lora Mailatt
Don Barker
Paul Westen
Gladys Lyons
Della Sargison
Lloyd McCarty
Lela Brewer
Interstate Commerce Ruling On Coal Railway Abandonment
A 1922 Interstate Commerce Commission session in Washington grants permission to abandon the Chicago and Indiana Coal Railway division of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad for interstate and foreign commerce. The decision, noting intrastate operation, narrows jurisdiction to interstate matters and references a Texas Supreme Court ruling. It cites co-receiver Redmond D Stephens and details filing schedules referencing the certificate. Local Indiana press allegedly misread the ruling, prompting clarification.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Texas
United States Supreme Court
Eastern
R. R. Co
Indiana
Jimsuchi Commerce
Indianapolis
Division 4
Washington, D. C
A. D
Redmond D Stephens
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Chicago & Indiana Coal Railway
Ana Gain Division
Chelaga & Indiana Coal Railway Division
Chicago & Eastern Ilnois Railroad Company
Commission
George B. McGinty
GOP State Convention in Indianapolis Unites Leaders
Republicans from across Indiana gather in Indianapolis as unity prevails. Watson Beveridge New and McCray predict a winning ticket and defend primary retention. Beveridge pledges to carry the party banner. Wilson’s keynote highlights administration achievements. McCray touts education spending and compares state expenditures with neighbors.
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Indianapolis
Real Harmooy
Watson
Beveridge
New
McCray
Albert J. Beveridge
Wilson
Gy. McCray
Railroad deal chatter as south end sale nears finish
Report of Probst from Cummings & Wilcox and Worthington bidding to buy the southern 26 miles, with plans to operate the line and potential junking of the rest. Lyons and Barnard shift loyalties amid negotiations, while discussions of equipment, rent, and interstate action surface. Governor McCray notes Pennsylvania service and possible sale of the Harce Brook line if business sustains the route.
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Probst
Cummings & Wilcox
Fred Lyons
Worthington
Lyons
Southend
Barnard
Cummings
New York
Cleveland
Workington
Warnard
Lyonsohn
McCray
Pennsylvania
Lyons and Higgins Travel from Kentland to Indiana
John B Lyons Sr and Joan Higgins of Kentland traveled to Indianapolis on Monday evening. The pair then proceeded to Cannerarith s Indiana where they continued their journey.
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John B. Lyons Sr
Indianapolis
Joan “Higgins
Kentland
Senator New Gives Tip On Exiting Capitol
Washington May 24 Senator New Republican Indiana defeated for renomination in the recent primary recounts meeting tourists who were lost in the Capitol. He told them simply to stay at their posts and he would win the primary by sticking to his job.
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Washington
New
Indiana
Capitol
Panc nishing Fanny Brown at Break High
On Friday night Break High staged a two act drama Panc nting Fanny Brown at the Community Building. Miss Haynes led the production with strong acting and stage presence reflecting years of effort. Students showed self command in public and delivered music and drama with evident knowledge.
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Break High
Panc
Fanny Brown
Espraeston
Bowman Named President of Valparaiso University
Milo J. Bowman Jr., dean of the law school at Valparaiso University, was named president by the university board of trustees. He succeeds John Edward Roessler, who will resign after the May 23 commencement. Bowman, born in Madison, Ind, has served on the Valparaiso faculty since 1907.
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Valparaiso, Ind
Milo J. Bowman Jr
Jlaw School
Valparaiso’university
Universlty Board of Trustees
John Edward Roessler
Mr. Bowman
Madison
Ind
Valparaisa, University
Pennsylvania Places Operator at Brook Office Opens Local Service
Pennsylvania officials visited Brook to install station agent M. H. Behney from Royal Center. Regular service will enable two men to handle local freight, with connections by telephone to Goodland. Arrangements for Western Union messages are underway as deliveries begin. Five cars of stock lumber coal and pine wood arrived Tuesdsay.
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Brook
M. H. Behney
Royal Center
Goodland
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Western Union
Parent
Lstrib
The Great Day Theatrical Offers and Actor Lineup
A fragmented notice lists film and stage titles across days with actors Norma Talmadge Julia Swayne Gordon Lon Chaney and Douglas MacLean. It mentions Thursday Saturday and Wednesday showings with long waiting for Norma Talmadge and references The Hi nd and Hellotrop.
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Julia Swayne Gordon
Saturdy
Mon
Norma Talmadge
Bbc
Wadnesday Rf
King
Lon’ Channey
Saurday
Douglas McLean
Brie
Still Raiders in Brook Local Scene and Civic Notes
A chaotic raid near Brook unfolds with deputies and Prohibition officers confronting alleged bootleggers at a farm. Details include a tense standoff, a court-connected backdrop, and a mix of townsfolk observing from the scene. Editor notes, social visits, and local entertainment brief the page. The piece blends crime reportage with community notices and upcoming film at the Temple Theatre.
State Road Expenditures for 1921 in Indiana Counties
The Indiana Year Book 1921 lists Newton county spending 49 995 94 for 47 3 miles of highway, about 1 to 57 per mile, suggesting 800 000 for full upkeep. Jasper county with 57 miles of state roads shows upkeep near 1 200 per mile.
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Indiana
Newton County
Jasper County
Former Sheriff OConnor Seriously Ill In Home Care
Friends across Hensselaer and Jasper counties learn former sheriff Join OConnor is gravely ill with bladder trouble. An operation was performed at his home as he was too weak to travel to a hospital. Last reports say he is somewhat better though still weak and concerned about pneumonia.
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Hensselaer and
Jasper County
O'Conner
Kuiman
O'Connor
James Padgett Dies After Ill Health in Kentland Home
James Padgett died Tuesday night at his daughter Mrs. Dan Markley’s home in Kentland after years of illness. He had spent much of the past months with his daughter and had grown progressively weaker.
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James Padgett
Dan Markley
Kentland
Padgett
Ter
School Transportation Costs by County Across the District
The consolidation of schools and pupil transport laws shows Newton county moved 364 pupils in 50 vehicles at 18 377 82 dollars about 52 per pupil. Jasper county carried 627 pupils for 27 268 26 about 44 2 32 per pupil. Benton county transported 1 035 pupils at 46 148 57 dollars or about 44 per pupil.
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Newton County
Jasper County
Benton County
Cost of Schools Expenditures Listed for Counties
The record shows Newton County paid 219.01 for all school purposes while Jasper County disbursed 4282,206. The figures reflect general funds and county accounts, with entries referencing district needs and allocations for education.
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Newton County
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