Contention School Reunion Delights Fayette County
About 250 people gathered at the Contention school house for a reunion of former pupils from Fay ette county. L J Edwards of Norman Oklahoma spoke on idea origin and purpose, with remarks by W M Stoops and others. An evening program featured recitations songs and a large dinner followed by more performances and group photos.
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Contention S&cool
Contention School
Edward Harlan
L. J. Edwards
Norman
Oklahoma
Edwards
Mitton T. Sparks
Mr. Edwards
W. M. Stoops
Elizabeth Trusler
Earl
Webb Sparks
Clifford Mace
Marcus Harlan
Mary's
Charity Sparks
Ben Cole
Baril Williams
John T. White
Porter
Fayette County
Milk and Pasteurization at the White Water Creamery
Prof C H Coons explains pasteurization and milk handling at the White Water Creamery, detailing pasteurization origins, bacteria, and the process from separation to bottling. He notes risks from improper cooling and the need for clean, cool storage to prevent foodborne illness.
Forbes Cottage Lunch Feasts Ben Hur Tribe
Mr and Mrs Charles Forbes entertained the Ben Hur tribe and their families at Forbes Cottage on Williams Creek. About forty guests joined a worthwhile noon lunch under the trees. The day ended with guests returning home, carrying fond memories of the gathering.
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Charles Forbes
Williams Creek
Epworth League Convenes Milroy Delights Attendees
The Epworth League district meets in Milroy with over 150 present as Miss Grace Jennings returned missionary from China speaks on League work. Sessions feature music, talks on social purity and temperance, an evening address by Dr. W G Clinton, and a warm sendoff to Arlington next year.
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Epworth League
Milroy
Harry Maxwell
Nellie Cole
Morristown
Grace Jennings
China
Maxwell
W. F. Smith
Connersville
Miss Jennings
G. Walls
J. T. Seall, Jr
Shelbyville
Hazel Overheese
W. G. Clinton
Moores Hill
Braeck
Grubb
Arlington
New Weed Affects River Valley Corn Fields
A new unnamed weed, resembling wire grass, has appeared in many corn fields especially along the river valley. It forms a thick, tough sod that resists cultivation and even peels through loose soil. Farmers report added labor hoeing in affected areas and fear the weed may be hard to eradicate this year.
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Jamestown
Charles S. Vance Wins Suit Against Oliver Typewriter Co
The appellate court upheld a judgment for $80 and costs in favor of Charles S. Vance against the Oliver Typewriter Company. The suit, begun in 1907, claimed he worked for the firm and received no pay. It was tried before Judge Gray and then a jury, with Vance winning both times.
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Charles S. Vance
Oliver Typewriter Company
Gray
Another Victim of White Place in Brownsville Barber dies of tuberculosis
Walter Bainbridge twenty six years old native of Brownsville and barber by trade died from tuberculosis at the home of his wife's parents in Harrisburg. He married Bertha Adams in May four years ago and after living in Gas City they returned to Harrisburg as his health declined. He leaves a widow a daughter Mildred his father Peter Bainbridge and many relatives. Funeral at Lick Creek church tomorrow afternoon with Rev Preston Smith officiating.
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Walter Bainbridge
Henry Adams
Harrisburg
Fifeen
Brownsville
Bertha Adams
Gas City
Mildred
Peter Tambridee
Lick Creek
Preston Smith
Lick Creek Cemetery
Child Dies at Home in Columbia Township
Clarabelle Vaughn five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Vaughn of Columbia township died at five oclock yesterday morning after a week of illness and long illness prior. Fever and weak constitution contributed to her death. The family mourns as another child had died within a month. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Columbia church with Rev Taylor officiating and burial in Columbia cemetery.
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Clarabelle
Albert Vaughn
Columbia Township
Columbia Church
Taylor
Columbia Cemetery
Two Hundred Knights in Line Honor Guard Parade
A grand 200-strong procession by the K of P Uniform Rank marched from their hall to the cemetery where 39 departed members were honored with rose strewing. Gr Armstrong of Hagerstown spoke, followed by a regimental review of 150 Uniform Rank members from several towns, and a drill along Central Avenue.
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K. of
Order
Connersville
Gr. Armstrong
Hagerstown
Knightstown
Richmond
Rushville
New Castle
Moreland
Cal. Phelps
Central Avenue
Martha McCrory Dies Suddenly At West Of City
Miss Martha McCrory 50 died suddenly from a brain blood vessel rupture at her home west of the city. She lived with sister Miss Julia McCrory and was a devout United Presbyterian. Survived by sisters Hester Woodcock and Margaret Mount and brothers Perry, Robert, and John. Funeral plans to be announced tomorrow.
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Miss McCrory
Juilly McCrory
John S. Clark
United Presbyterian Churen
Hester Woodcock
Margaret Mount
Bluffton
Indiana
Perry
Robert
Glenwood
John
Tipton
Half a Mile of Poles Down In Wind Storm
South east of the city a half mile of poles and wires were blown down during the wind storm Sunday night leaving many patrons with dead telephones. Telephone officials reportedly said users must pay for repairs provoking anger and plans to cancel service in favor of private lines as a test run. The final outcome remains unclear.
Vernon Beeson Narrow Escape Near Bentonville
Vernon Beeson and his brother Harold were using a gasoline engine to pump water when his clothing caught in the machinery. Harold pulled him free just in time. Vernon's arm was badly cut and his body bruised as his clothing tore away.
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Vernon Beeson
Ill Beeson
Bentonville
Harold
Ptomaine Poison Case Strikes City Seven Fall Ill After Dinner
Seven residents became suddenly ill last evening after eating cold boiled ham and ice cream. Names include Mrs. Frank Runyan Cuy Lenglade Miss Grace Runyan Roy Lenglade Miss Virginia Lenglade and Dan Vance. Doctors linked the illness to a shared dish likely containing the contaminant bacteria. All are improving with no fatalities reported and only weakness and throat soreness expected to linger.
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Rushville
Frank Runyan
Cuy Lenglade
Grace Runyan
Roy Lenglade
Virginia Lenglade
Dan Vance
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L. 4d
M. T., Sparks, W. M. Stoops
Elizabeth Teusler
Lurks IK
C. 8. Coons
Pasteur
Paris
Forbes
Ary
Hazel Overieese
5. R. Smith
V. Wevis
CC. S. Black
Charles
Vance
White Place
Clarabelle Vaughn
Colum
Bia Township
Columbia
Monnday's Evening News
Martha W'Crory
Martha McCrory
Brother
Mondas’e Evening News
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