Revival at Ben Davis Creek Church Draws Crowds
The Christian church at Ben Davis Creek reports a thriving revival led by Evangelist Shearer with Frank C. Huston directing singing. Additions rise daily from three at the first service to ten last Sunday and five Tuesday evening, with three more Wednesday. Attendees travel from the city to Griffin Station for transport to the church, a mile away.
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Christain
Ben Davis Creek
Evangelist Shearer
Frank C. Huston
Mr. Huston
Fayette County
Griffin Station
Rigs
Revenue Hits From Frogtribution Affects Tax Receipts
Internal revenue statisticians report that prohibition contributed to a tax slump though not sole cause. The last fiscal year shows a deficit of 5,290,773.04 dollars with a drop in liquor and spirits collections post panic. They anticipate a rise next year as overall U S revenue remains buoyed by wet states supporting commerce.
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Jashington
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
United States
Scoville Draws Crowd at Zion Park in Lebanon
Heat did not deter attendees as Rev. Charles Scoville of Chicago spoke at Zion Park on The Glory of God. He lectured on The Ten Plagues of Indiana with topics including card playing divorce evil and drunkenness. Mrs. Scoville and Mrs. Haley Smith sang while a junior chorus of fifty performed. An illustrated lecture on Palestine followed and Temperance Day was observed.
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Zion Park
Charles Reign Scoville
Chicago
Lebanon
God
New York Dairy Prices Set by Market Rather Than Quotes
The New York Mercantile Exchange ends its practice of official quotations for butter cheese and eggs. A governor Hughes investigation condemned the method for deceiving buyers and sellers and recommended repeal of the exchange charter. Prices will be determined by prevailing market rates moving forward.
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New York Mercantile Exchange
Hughes
Treasury reports July receipts rise boosting national prosperity
Treasury officials praise July revenue gains totaling 22 968 642, marking the first month of the new fiscal year with a $939 328 increase from July last year. The yearbook notes agricultural trade rose from 234 million to 411 million, reflecting broader progress for farmers and farm life improvements.
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Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Washington
James Wilson
United States
County Auditors to Discuss Uniform Accounts in Indiana
Indiana county auditors will meet at the Denison Hotel next week to review the new uniform system of accounts and the handling of school fund loans. Attorney General Bingham has ruled that five year old school fund loans must be paid off or renewed. State Board of Accounts members, State Auditor Billheimer and deputy John E Reed will speak alongside the AG. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
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Indiana
Denison
Bingham
State Board of Accounts
Billheimer
John E. Reed
Boy bitten by bulldog prompts dog control call
A child riding a bicycle along South Central was snapped at by an angry bulldog, tearing a stocking but not the flesh. The incident highlights loose vicious dogs in the city and calls for muzzling or keeping dogs at home during hot weather.
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South Central
W. M. Gregg
John B McFarlan Called Home
John B McFarlan prominent Cambridge City manufacturer dies at 86. Born in London on November 7 1822 he built the McFarlan Carriage Co starting from a small shop in six h street and grew a major factory. His work advanced local industry and his legacy is praised by townspeople.
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John B. McFarlan
London
England
James McFarlan
Cincinnati
John B
McFarlan
Cambridge City
McFarlan Carriage Co
Woman suffers injuries after stairway fall at South 23rd home
Mrs Lester D Smythe sustained painful injuries Friday night when her ankle gave way on a lit lamp while going up a stairway in South 23rd street. She fell to the floor striking her side on a step edge with possible multiple fractured ribs and no fire resulted. Her husband works at the Times office.
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New Castle Times
Lester D. Smythe
South 23Rd Street
Smythe
Tigers to Clash with Connnersville in Sunday Scrap
Manager Ferguson of the Tigers predicts a lively Sunday showdown at White Water park as professional teams Tigers and Connnersville prepare to clash for top honors, with the upcoming lineup promising action on the diamond.
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Ferguson
Tigers
Ball Park
Connersville
White Water Park
Tragic Crossing Collision Near Brookville Claims Evans
James Evans, a prominent farmer and stock buyer, was killed when his wagon was struck by a Big Four passenger train south of Brookville. A boy named Sheath was seriously injured, and the horse died in the wreck. The crossing is repeatedly described as dangerous with prior close calls. The train was on time and due in the city about 11 o’clock. Local reports differ on the boy’s status, with dispatches saying he died after reaching Brookville.
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Aman
James Evans
Sheath
Brookville
Evans
Indianapolis
Indiana Anti-Taloon League keeps local offices intact
The Indiana Anti Saloon League has decided not to close district offices or disband county groups in dry counties. Plans to centralize by summoning district superintendents to Indianapolis and to absorb county staff have been abandoned to support state wide prohibition efforts and anti blind tiger battles in dry areas.
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Indiana Anti-Taloon League
Twet
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League
Blind Tigers
Free Fair Social at Bunker Hill Next Tuesday
A Free Fair social will be held at Bunker Hill next Tuesday evening August 24 for Connersville township. Refreshments will be served and a good time assured.
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Bunker Hill
Connersville
Funeral of J. B. McFarlan Held in City
The funeral for J. B. McFarlan was held from his home on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. G. C. Lamb of the First Presbyterian church led the service. A quartet sang My Faith Looks Up to Thee Nearer My God to Thee and One Sweetly Solemn Thought. The cortege was led by McFarlan Carriage and Connersville Blower Company workers, with many friends paying respects. Relatives from Cincinnati and local mourners attended.
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J. B. McFarlan
G. C. Lamb
First Presbyterian Church
A. KE. Leiter
J. M. Shade
Clarence Backous
Charles Cassel
McFarlan Carriage Company
Connersville Blower Company
Frank S. McFarlan
P. J. McFarlan
Anna McFarlan
George Jackson
Lucy
Jeanette Jackson
Cincinnati
Neffs Return From Southern Trip
Charles Neff and A. Y. Neff have returned from their journey to the South land, bringing souvenirs and stories of their travels.
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Charles Neff
A. Y. Neff
The
Southland
Large Barn Barks
Richard McMullen lost his barn in a Thursday-night fire caused by a lightning strike during a heavy storm. Neighbors aided in saving some contents but most were destroyed, including hay, 1000 bushels of wheat, tools, and other farm items. Estimated loss around four thousand dollars with partial insurance.
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Richard McMullen
McMullen
Importing Draft Horses Aims for American Breeding Revival
Indiana Farmer reports a coming revival in draft horse breeding with big import demand for stallions and mares from France Belgium Germany and England. The Atlantic Transport Ship Line ships weekly drafts to New York and buyers already seek early selections as importers stock up for expected strong demand.
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Indiana
Atlantic
London
New York
France
Belgium
Germany
England
Europe
Trains Collide At Rushville Intersection
Two freight trains on the Big Four and C H and D lines collided Tuesday afternoon at Rushville. Engines derailed and track torn up with box cars damaged. Blame undetermined as crews claimed right of way. Wrecking crews cleared the wreck and reopened the line after several hours.
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Big Four
Rushville
William Shera Dead At Sixty Two In College Corner
William Shera, brother of James Shera of this city, died at age sixty two after returning from his office and collapsing on the porch. The respected citizen was affiliated with a leading local manufacturing firm. He leaves a widow, two daughters and two sons.
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William Shera
College Corner
James Shera
Mr. Shera
Auto crash injures five near East Connersville
Mrs. May Thompson and three others including Mrs. Harry Eshelman and Mrs. Joe Eshelman, plus two children, were jolted when a fast moving auto driven by Dr. E. E. Powell of Oxford collided with a carriage. The horse panicked, throwing occupants, breaking shafts, and the rig. Thompson suffered two broken ribs. others bruised but not seriously hurt. Powell stopped to help and transported the injured to their city home. Doctors Carlisle and Elliot attended. All were reported improving.
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Harry Eshelman
Joe Eshelman
May Thompson
Connersville
Kehl
E. E. Powell
Oxford O
Mesdames
Dr. Powell
Carlisle and
Elliot
Popular Young Folk Married in Maplewood Parsonage
Miss Lillian Pike of Alpine married Dan Bundrant of Bunker Hill Tuesday afternoon at the M E Parsonage in Maplewood. Rev Elmer St Clair officiated. Bundrant is a prosperous farmer and the couple will reside on a farm in the Bunker Hill area.
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Lillian Pike
Train Pike
Alpine
Dan Bundrant
Bunker Hill
Elmer St.Clair
M. E. Parsonage
Maplewood
Mr. Bundrant
Fainting Spell Strikes Local Elder On Hot Street
Mr. Lewis, father of D. Lewis, fainted on a city sidewalk near the Lewis restaurant Saturday at noon due to heat. County recorder Mr. Smith assisted him, and he quickly recovered after being helped to a chair. He walked from East Coomersville, noting the 90 to 100 degree shade heat.
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Mr. Lewis
D. Lewis
Lewis Resturant
Mr. Smith
County Recorder
Coomersville
Elmhurst School Views Publish Attractive Volume
Ed McCormick of this city presents splendid views of Elmhurst school showing landscape and buildings. The school published the collection to aid in advertising and promote the institution.
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Ed McCormick
Elmhurst
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