Quail decline cited as hunters, hawks, and coons blamed
Current events report quail in Bartholomew County thinned by hawks owls and coons with Columbus hunters claiming greater losses than they. Counterfeit bill alert issued in South Bend with bank warnings and tips to inspect notes. Train incident near Kokomo leaves Hugh Umbarger dead and Mary Umbarger injured. Mrs Ella Bundy dies of pneumonia at Spiceland, survivor daughters noted in Buffalo and New York. Train accident at South Bend Lake Shore crossing described as deadly with multiple animal deaths and a death trap crossing. Police investigate Kokomo death of Miss Oli I Floyd accusing a local woman of illegal operation. Portland marshal shot during razor attack. investigation links to Cove special meeting results. Farm Bank Milton robbery yields limited cash and a stolen horse. Patrolman Fringes celebrated with a Christmas mention. reward offered for help.
Progressive Business Men Holiday Ad Picks
The Holiday Edition highlights a large and complete line from Progressive Business Men offering handsome presents for season selections. It emphasizes a broad range of quality goods and festive gift options for shoppers.
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Business Men’s
Where to Buy Christmas Goods in Eight Shopping Days
An editorial urges careful planning for Christmas shopping, promotes local merchants and advertising benefits, and lists merchants ready to supply gifts. It argues time and stock quality beat rushed trips, encourages using local ads, buying Red Cross stamps, and shopping early at home to enjoy Santa Claus night.
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Red Cross
Large Rabbit Shipment Surges From Local Firm
Belle Union Buggy Co. shipped 1 050 rabbits to a Tae diamipolis retail dealer last Wednesday, one of the largest county shipments at once. Other shipments originate here but in smaller lots, suggesting increased imports may be needed next year for hunters.
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Belle Union Buggy Co
Tae Diamipolis
Woman From Bowers Station Seeks $80 Million Estate Share
Mrs Fr Bounds of Bowers Station near Cransfordsville traveled to Philadelphia last Saturday to file a claim for herself and her brother to share in an air estate valued at 80 million dollars. Some 150 heirs are involved. Bundy wired that all is in order, and that each would receive around 600,000 dollars as their shares. Bundy operates a general store and serves as guardian trustee of Saeur Creek Leawnship.
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Bounds
Bowers Station
Cransfordsville
Philadelphia
Bundy
O. KR
Saeur Creek
Beard Wins Salary Dispute In Danville Town Board Case
A Phinville town board salary dispute ends with Putnam circuit court Justice Dodge Brawler sustaining each defendant demurrer. The ruling questions if Danville town board members may set their own salaries and implies removal of the suit. The case hinges on ordinances tied to a yearly salary vote and potential new actions to challenge the board’s pay.
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Phinville Town Board
Putnam Circuit Court
Danville
Osathtiies
Eepentina
Afd
Passinene
Eremsiog Sahivdes
Debt dispute delays delivery of Rev Lebda items
A fragmented notice from St. Louis reports a debt dispute delaying the delivery of items from Word and Works Dedbodiste ing Company. Authorities were not sent to retrieve the goods, as the parties involved face nonpayment and unresolved obligations amid unclear names and dates.
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Canardien Ateeb
Phe Almiraire Ds
Polie
Word and Works
Dedbodisteing Company
St. Louis
Card of thanks for Squire Hendren
In behalf of the brothers and sisters I wish to thank those who assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved father Squire Hendren. Their kindness in our hour of trouble helped brighten the darkness of any sorrow. Morris Hendren.
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Brothers and Sisters
Squire Hendren
Morris Hendren
Mary Baker Eddy's Estate Bequeathed to Church Founder
Judge Clifford B. Smith ruled that the late Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy left about 2,000,000 dollars to the Christian Science Church she founded. A prior settlement in 1909 placed 225,000 dollars to her heirs, with the agreement that the will would not be contested, averting a suit by her so called next friends.
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Clifford B. Smith
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Church
Narrow Escape Severs Coal Hauler Injures Marion Grimes
Marion Grimes was severely injured Wednesday afternoon while hauling coal for W. W. Rollings. Wagon wheels became locked in an alley by J. B. Gambol's feed barn. Grimes attempted to loosen them as horses started and pinched him between wagon bed and building. He was moved to Rollings' and then home. he rests easier with no serious outcome expected.
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W. W. Rollings
Marion Grimes
J. 2B
Gambol
Grimes
Bt Rolling’s
Fugitive trio from Plainfield captured after long flight
Ten months of wandering across the United States and Mexico ends as Edward Atyer of Indian alpulis is seized in Lafayette Indiana. Meyer and other youths escaped earlier from reforms school, pursued by officers, and finally recaptured after a long chase through multiple states.
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Plainfield
United States
Mexico
Edward Atyer
Bafayetee
Charity stamps aid TB patients in shacks backyards
In a Terre Haute effort the Red Cross stamp funds are used by a charity to build shacks in patients backyards. The plan helps those in poverty who must work to live. The program supports fresh air cures for the white plague. Last year Terre Haute sales ranked second in the state with over 40 000 stamps received as entry funds.
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Red Cross
Terre Dlaute
Nervy Hunter Craver Shot By Accidental Discharge
Ninteen year old Bid well Craver was accidently shot when his gun discharged while hunting near Fillmore. The lead strike tore away brain tissue and he crawled toward home before collapsing in the snow. Neighbors followed his trail and reported his condition worsening. he is expected to die from the wound. The piece also notes recent visit by Foun Snodgrass and a Mrs. fates with the Joines family returning from Sunday church.
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Bidwell Craver
Fillmore
Nas Dhbors
Earlham and area hoop notes from early college ball
The report covers several Indiana college basketball items including Portland Business University defeating New Mt. Pleasant 38 to 5, Earlham interclass champions, Y M C A league results, and Purdue and Rose Polytechnic prep notes. Mentions Hughbanks as Earlham football captain and ongoing practice, with details on schedules and likely future trips.
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Portland Business University
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson Township
Ora L. Hughbanks
Earlham
Hughbanks
Quaker
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Farmers Deserve Better Signs From Merchants
A reader laments shabby advertising seen on trees and fence corners during a country tour. He argues such signs insult farmers, who are a reading class and deserve fair, eye catching ads. He warns merchants that avoiding advertising drives business to competitors and urges smarter, generous promotion rather than stingy, outmoded savings.
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Pliat Ds
Phat
Undertaker Called For Sudden Country Editor Death
A country editor died suddenly prompting relatives to telegraph for the undertaker. Wreaths and ribbons bore the inscription in a fragmented account. The scene suggested a somber notice as mourners and associates gathered, with local names and hints of visitors and services.
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South Bend
Ricketts Crossing
Hugh J. Umbarger
Mary Umbarger
Kokomo
Umbarger
Ella Bundy
Spiceland
Joint
Henry
Rush Counties
Earl Churchill
Buffalo
N. Y
Hudson Lander
City
Lake Shore
Michael Pinter
Tie
Monon Truim
John Moore
Delphi
Oli I. Floyd
Ciarighter
Chirence Floyd
Packett
Ikekome
Younge Womain
Mirshad Samuel Bilis
Shirty
Ames Bailey
Portland
Bailey
Farners Bank
Milton
Tudo
Barna
Elange
Condi
Cothacksville
Dnto
Griffin & Saunders
Ian
Rip
Princeton
Trish
Indianapolis
Buyer
First National Bank
Coatesville
Gambo'd & Gobert
Late & Son
W. ON. Lakin
EF. Lakin
Olb Stanley
Neke
Dan
W. PD. Beckett
Arnold Brothers
Stilesville
Belle Union
Amo Lumber Co
Amo. BE. OB. Owen & Co
Scott & Furst
OC. Burch
Santa
Beard
Rev Hicks
Ecrefal Perusal
Stagscribe
Nervy
Foun Snodgrass
Iil
Faete
Ospemit Chedas
Joines
Purdue
Nicol
Earlham College
Flardin
Dale
Scottsburg
Heinze
King
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Harry McColvin
Y. M.oc. A
Ularrises
Hursts
Pavey
Harrises
Riddle
Butler
de Pauw
Wabash
Indiana
Karlham
Rose Poly
Crawfordsville
Karlham O
Boiler Makers
Cireenvastic
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Jordan
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Austin
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Brewa
Noma
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