Fire Blazes Through Williams Store in Knightstown
A major blaze gutted the Williams hardware and furniture complex on the Knightstown main block. Losses run about 100000 with only 15000 on the buildings. insurance covers roughly 36500. Origin unknown. gasoline in a generator and a possible forced safe access cited amid anonymous letters predicting trouble. The Morris building adjoining suffered heavy damage. both sites were among Knightstown’s oldest businesses. The Williams firm, a long-time Republican-linked outfit, had been in the corner location for over 25 years.
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Knightstown
Ind
George W. Williams, & Co
Wagoner
Morris
Wiliams
Shetty
Rafe It Williams
Sbam
Williams
Williams Company
Newry County
Indianapolis News
Stallion and Colt Show Delights Local Audience
The Stallion and Colt show last Saturday drew an estimated 500 to 600 spectators as horses were lined up and judged by R. Hohn. Prizes went to several owners including Snow and Pritchard, Lee Bros, and Charlottsville Breeding Co. Notable entries included Grivois and Star Pilot with multiple colts earning top honors. Judges were Roe Robbins Jobin D. White and Bryce Fort.
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R. Hohm
Noah Reddick
Harrais
Charlottesville Breeding Co
Charlie G
Lon Dalrymple
Jake Alliston
John Tritby
Sterling Prince
Gloster
KR. H. Hill
Decoram Wilkes
Decoram
R. H. Hill
Star Pilot
Bay Pilot
Snow & Pritchard
Orkanus
Ravenstar
Raven Wilkes
Gary Oldham
Clarence Haskett
J. A. Fancher
Isaac Bitner
Jesse Haley
Frank Earnest
Grigvis
Jared Kinford
Robert Whitton
Marine Grey
Last Hope Vanished in Pesan Doctor’s Discovery
Leading physicians said W. M. Smithart of Pesan Ia had incurable consumption but Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saved his life. He praises the drug, claiming a ten year cure and calling it a Marvelous cure. Sold by M A McClain’s drug store with trial bottles available.
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W. M. Smithart
Pesan
Dr. King
M. A. McClain’s
Nelson & Johnson's Meat Market Bread Ad on East Mill Street
The best bread in town available at Nelson and Johnson's Meat Market on East Mill Street. All styles sizes and prices displayed in screen doors at Shares.
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Nelson & Johnson’s
East Mill Street
Share’s
Courage That Won Courage That Won
Dr Phil, facing a swollen river and a bleeding woman, crosses the torrent on horseback to reach a house on the far bank. He brazenly fights the flood, saves the patient, and returns with the horse proving loyal as a new partner in his hard life. The rescue earns no fee but grants gratitude and a symbolic gift of companionship.
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Judge Pauls
Edith
Phil
Dr. Phil
Dr. Peters
Ferry Road
Dan Sims
Dan
Peters
Lonesome Valley
The Permanent Novel in Literary Value
A renowned author contends that truly lasting works of literature rarely sell more than 5,000 to 15,000 copies, while ephemeral bestsellers may reach 50,000 to 100,000. Such popular books profit authors and publishers but do not attract discriminating readers, as enduring value outlasts immediate fame.
Christian Helpers Entertain at Sipe Home
Christian Helpers of the East street Christian Church entertained about fifty guests at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Sipe on a Thursday evening last week. The event featured a “tailess mule” game and a photo activity, with brick cream cake and coffee served afterward. the social was deemed a success. The group will meet with Mrs. John Duncan on Thursday afternoon next week.
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East Street Christian Church
J. A. Sipe
John Duncan
Carthage HLS defeats New Castle 31 to 0 in high school game
Knightstown hosts a Carthage High School baseball win over New Castle 31 to 0 with strong pitching by Smith and McWhorter. Battery inclusion lists Rhoade Kinder and McWhorter. Also notes tragic death of Eugene Harris after being struck during pregame practice in Asheville, NC. Schedule shows league entries and upcoming games. will of John Landis probated detailing monuments and legacies to Myrtle Orr Martha Orr and others.
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Carthage Hls
New Castle
Sonings
Carthage
Smith
N. C
McWhorter
N.C
Strackount
Amiie-Devis
Rhoade
Kinder
McWheorter
Maclin
N. Castle
Asheville
Eugene Harris
Indianapolis Sunday Star
Mgr. Publow
Carthage H. S
Knightstown
Spiceland
John Landis
Myrtle Orr
Charlottesville Gas Company
Martha Orr
Jackson Township
Obituary of Dol Hin Roberts Relays Family Ties in Rush County
Dol Hin Roberts born August 28 1838 in Rush County son of John and Elizabeth Roberts spent life in the vicinity. He married Parabie Brown January 8 1856. they had five children. He joined Mt Pleasant AME church February 1860 and lived a devout life. Stricken with paralysis March 26 he died April 4 1905 aged 76 years 7 months 7 days. Survived by two brothers one sister a daughter a son seven grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at AME church last Friday at 2 PM Rev A Cottman officiated. Interment Riverside Cemetery pallbearers listed.
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Dol Hin Roberts
John
Elizabeth Robers
Rush County
Piarabie Brown
Mt. Pleasant A. M
A.M
A. Cottman
Riverside Cemetery
Granville Gray
Wim. Scott
Levi Weaver
Wm. Terry
Henry Bell
Uhas. Lamkine
Local Social Roundup at Farm and Area Homes
Farmers Station Mr and Mrs George Ewing and daughter Margie were visiting Oscar Stewarts Sunday. Misses Ethel and Nema Earnest were guests of Albert Earnest and family Sunday. Misses Mary and Della Whitton were at Rushville Saturday. Mrs Albert Earnest and daughter Earnestine were visiting Wim Paul eys Thursday afternoon.
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George Ewing
Margie
Oscar Stewarts
Ethel
Nema Earnest Wee
Albert Earnest
Family Sunday
Mary and
Della Whitton
Rushville
Earnestine
Wim, Pauleys
Notice of sale and firm name change at Nelson shop
Charles Nelson announces sale of a half interest in his meat shop and wishes to settle all debts promptly. The firm will be known henceforth as Nelson & Johnson.
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Walter Binford
Walnut Ridge
Cleveland Bay
Huis
For Sale Strawberry Plants in Various Varieties
For sale fine strawberry plants in various varieties. Call or address B. F. Stinger in Charlottesville Indiana. You can leave your order at this office.
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B. F. Stinger
Charlottesville
Ind
Local News Notes From Charlottesville and Nearby
Charlottesville social wear with visits, arrivals, and small town happenings. John Shultz visits brother Joseph while the Cook family stay with their children near Westland. Sneak thieves strike William McGraw’s store and the saw mill but leave little loot. Riley Finney weds Minda Youse in a quiet ceremony at Squire John Duty’s home. Thomas Riley remodels his house. Alvin White returns after surgery. Community members attend, host, or hostesses share brief encounters across Greenfield, Carthage, New Castle, and Indianapolis connections.
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Riley Finney
Minda Youse
Squire John Duty
Thore
Walter Daubenspeck
Pearl Cross
B. F. Stinger
John Duty
How to Plant Trees Distances By Varieties
How far apart to plant fruit trees varies by soil and variety. A practical table suggests Apple forty feet apart, Standard Pear twenty, Dwarf Pear fourteen, Plum eighteen, Peach twenty, Cherry twenty. Exceptions exist for many varieties. use judgment and err on spacing.
For a Weak Digestion Tablets Aid Digestion
Claiming no medicine replaces food these Chamberlain tablets aid digestion and assimilation. They boast many beneficiaries and cost a quarter. Sold by M. A. McClain.
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Chamberlain
M. A. McClain
Christian Science Journal Opens Twenty Third Volume
The Christian Science Journal, published in Boston, begins its twenty third volume with the April number in a new dress. Mrs Eddy contributes a poem Whither and an article on Prevention and One for Divorce. Mr Kimball writes Christian Science Its Compassionate Appeal and Mosley discusses The Problem of Evil. the issue presents first-hand testimonies of Christian Science benefits in living and health.
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The
Christian Science Journal
Boston
Eddy
Kimball
Christian Science
Mosley
Sharer's Showcases Gale Sure Drop Planter With Spray Pumps
Bread at Nelson and Johnsons highlights include Sharer's display of the Gale Sure Drop Planter operating alongside spray pumps. The event emphasizes agricultural equipment practicality and local supplier offerings.
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Sharer’s
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