Crawfordsville Presbytery Meeting Concludes in City
The Crawfordsville Presbytery met in the Presbyterian church this city Monday and Tuesday with about seventy ministers and ruling elders present. Memorial services honored the late Dr. Kene of Wabash College and various clergy were licensed or ordained. Officials announced delegation to the Columbus General Assembly and noted the large attendance and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
C. E. Fowler
Clinton
W. M. Breckenridge
D. B. Duncan
D. D
Kene
Wabash College
Duncan
First Presbyterian Church
Elijah
Ligman
W. E. Livengard
Einers
John P. Hate
First Presbyterian Church of
Lafayette
Asher
Lynn
Good
W. E. Livengood
D. Wilson
Crawfordsvile
Stork
Frankfort
Butler
Rockville
General Assembly
Columbus
Toe Gan Club Scores Attract Marksmen On Fair Grounds
The Gan club has secured excellent shooting grounds at the fair grounds and now enjoys a splendid field. With all training paid for and money in the treasury, the club thrives. They shoot on Tuesdays and Fridays with many fine scores reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Club
Pharaph Traia
Brown Secured 4800 Contract for Allen Shaff Residence
Contractor Charles Brown was awarded the bid to construct Allen Shaff's new residence with a 4800 prize. The contract specifies the project and amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Allen Shaff
May Musical Festival at M E Church Promises Fine Talent
The annual May Musical Festival at the M E church is anticipated with high interest. A strong program is being arranged and the county’s best talent will perform, sparking pleasure and anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. BE. Church
Mmch
Lewman Re-elected Mayor in Danville Victory
J H Lewman a Republican was reelected mayor of Danville on Tuesday. The Republican slate swept including all aldermen except the First Ward where Democrats Werner and Schroeder won. The dry issue carried at Rossville with saloon opponents prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Lewman
Danville
Werner and Schroeder
Drys
Rossville
Sanders Young Dies Here In City Far North East
Sanders Young of Goodland died early Tuesday at his sister Mrs Malinda Rice’s home in the northeast city. He had suffered from consumption and had visited relatives about three weeks earlier. A brief service by Rev. Palmer was held at the residence and the body was sent to Goodland for burial with relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders Young
Gooland
Malinda Rcey
Rev. Palmer
Goodland
Regimental Reunion Plans for 158th Infantry
Plans are under way in Kokomo for a reunion of the 158th regiment of volunteer infantry from the Spanish American War during the State convention of the Association of Spanish American War Veterans, likely in August or September. The Kokomo committee reports strong regimental officer support and broad local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
158Th Regiment of Volunteer Infantry
Kokomo
Association of
Crawfordsville
158Th
Co. G
15Th Regiment
Companie A
Indianapolis
Rochester
Frankfort
Franklin
Winchester
Covington
Sheridan
Martinsville
Koko
Former Wabash Township Boy Dr E M Brewer Achieves Medical Success
A letter from Dr E M Brewer of Rantoul Illinois, formerly of Wabash township, highlights his advancement in medicine. His father Robert Brewer and Fountain County friends express pride in his professional achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Brewer
Wabash Township
Robert Brewer
Rantoal
Ill
Fountain County
Richland Man Returns From West Indies Isles Trip
William Wright of Richland reports a very pleasant West Indies Isles journey last week. He says the voyage was worthwhile and brings home several interesting souvenirs from various points along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wright
Richland
West Indie Isles
Oil Trust Guilty in Rebates Case Large Fine Likely
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana was found guilty on 1 463 counts out of 1 903 in the Elkins act rebate trial heard in Judge Landis court. A total fine of 29 260 000 could be imposed for each offense, with 440 counts dropped due to errors, while sentencing awaits a new trial motion. The jury, out under three hours, returned verdict on the first ballot after evidence showed a special 6 cent rate vs the published 18 cent tariff between Whiting Indiana and East St Louis Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Landis
United States District Court
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Whiting
Ind
East St. Louis
Ill
Elkins
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Whiting, Ind
Standard Oil Company
Mdlana
Island sale near Newport nets camp site for eight men
Interior Department test Monday sold a Wabash River island about one mile east of Newport and a half mile south of Harvey ferry. H. V. Nixon bought the nine and seven tenths acre remnant for $16.50 per acre for the Manhattan club to use as a camping ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Wabash River
Newport
Harvey Ferry
H. V. Nixon
Manhattan Club
Hoosier State
Borah Protests Indictment Tied to Political Conspiracy
Washington reports the Department of Justice seeks full indictment details of Idaho Senator W E Borah charged with conspiracy to defraud the government in land deals. Borah claims the Idaho federal case stems from a political plot and asks the DOJ to pause proceedings while evidence is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
W. E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Fred Dubois
William S. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Department
Federal Court of
Honduran Forces Capitulate at Amapala
Managua April 13 The Honduran forces besieged in Amapala capitulated unconditionally. President Bonilla has taken refuge on the American cruiser Chicago and will not disembark on Central American soil. The surrender was arranged by Commander R M Doyle of the Chicago. Salvadorean forces at Amapala return to La Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
Amapala
Bonilla
Chicago
R. M. Doyle
la Union
Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Thaw Case
New York April 13. The jury in the Harry K Thaw murder trial reported after forty seven hours and eight minutes of deliberation that it could not reach a verdict. Seven jurors favored guilty of first degree murder and five favored acquittal on insanity grounds. Justice Fitzgerald discharged the twelve men and Thaw was remanded to the Tombs for a second trial on the Stanford White murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Fitzgerald
Bhatt
Stanford White
Evading Lawes Motivate Japanese Agents in Musico City
Reportedly, many Japanese labor agents in the United States work covertly to move Japanese nationals toward Texas border ports claiming they head to Canada. They allegedly instruct hundreds to enter the U S illegally, seeking passage into the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawes
Musico City
United States
Hava Besa
Texas
Canada
Methodist Church Services Schedule and Sermon Topic
Quarterly meeting Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at John Bilslend’s home. Sabbath School Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the court room. Preaching Sunday at 10:40 a.m. in the court room on "The two Pillars Jadhan and Boaz." No service Sunday evening in town. Evening sermon at Bend church by Dr. E A Schell with Communion after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bilslend
Pillars
Jadhan and
Boaz
Bend Church
E A. Schell
Mouth of Shawne debated by Shawnee resident
John D. Trott of Shawnee disputes Press fears that the mouth of Shawnee would shift south of the new bridge. He argues it unlikely unless water would flow along the West towpath side. Observation from the towpath suggests a channel south and east of the bridge area, but Trott says Shawnee cannot pass there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Trott
Shawnee
Trott
Attica Press
Indiana Tractions Growth of Interurban Lines
The Tradesman piece by N. N. Wilson traces Indiana interurban expansion from the Marion to Summitville line that gave the term interurban. It notes that ten years ago the first electric car ran in Indiana, with Ohio starting in the same month. Indiana has 1650 miles in operation, Ohio 2240, and 2200 miles under construction in both states, with more gaps planned between Crawfordsville and Danville and Fort Wayne and Bryan. When completed, travelers could ride sleeping cars from St Louis through Indianapolis to Buffalo and Pittsburgh in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marion
Summitville
N. Wilson
Ohio
States
Crawfordsville
Danville
Ill
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Bryan
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Dayton
Toledo
Detroit
Cleveland
Hiie
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg
Lafayette lay member Horace Goodwine noted
Horace Goodwine of Lafayette attended the recent Presbytery session as a lay member. He is a brother of Senator Goodwine and formerly resided in Warren county, described as a most excellent gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Goodwine
Lafayette
Horace
Senator Goodwine
Warren County
Peter Pan Club Hosts Peasant Evening in Cardiff Mall
The Peter Pan Club of Cardiff held a social evening for fifteen married ladies and their guests at Cardiff's hall. The venue was festooned with pink and green ribbons, palms and carnations. Dancing, cards, and a luncheon at 10:30 followed a grand march with Youngblood's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pen
Cardiff
Youngblood
Citizens Meeting for Decoration Exercises
The G A R requests a citizens meeting on Thursday evening April 25 at W E Livengood's office to arrange Decoration exercises. Rev J H Palmer has been chosen to preach the memorial sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Livengood
J. H. Palmer
Warren County Assessor Visits and Renews Acquaintances
Charles Watkins Clark Dennis and N R Reiff of Warren county were among pleasant callers Friday afternoon. Watkins is the county assessor and was meeting the new assessor and greeting old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Watkins
Clark Dennis
N. R. Reiff
Warren County
Mr. Watkins
Pleasant Sandasal club luncheon hosted by Mrs Frank Smith
The Sandasal club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon entertained by Mrs Frank Smith of North 4th street. An elegant luncheon was served and guests included Mrs Frank Board and Miss Maggie Slattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
North 4Th Street
New Township Road Petitions Filed by Jackson and Mill Creek Citizens
Jackson and Mill Creek township residents file petitions for several new roads as tax limits are reached in both townships. The article notes that improvement is widespread and some road work must wait a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson and
Mill Creek Township
Sufferer Lucy Sell Recovers Slowly From Rheumatism
Miss Lucy Sell has endured months of rheumatism and now can ride out yet remains weak and nearly helpless. Brother Fred also recovered from a severe attack and is improving. The family has wide sympathy for their illness and attrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Sell
Fred
Serge
Mrs. Spence Surprised by Neighbors on 45th Birthday
Mrs. D. V. Spence was surprised by neighbors last Wednesday evening as they gathered at her home to celebrate her 45th birthday with refreshments and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. V. Spence
Spence
Pythian Sisters Convened in Williamsport April 17
Messdames Frank Allen Lee Harter Will Coleman and Mort Steely attended a Pythian Sisters convention in Williamsport on April 17 Mrs Steely presided at the bar during the event Grand Chief Mrs Laura A Sin cair of Waterloo Indiana returned home with Mrs Steely Tours day All Pythian Sisters are invited to call and see her Mrs Harter serves as delegate for Jodge New Rugs at J Loebs Stores
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen
Lee Harter
Will Coleman
Mort Steely
Pythian Sisters
Williamsport
Steely
Laura A. Sincair
Waterloo
Ind
Pythian
Harter
Jodge
Earthquake Devastation Expands Across Mexican Regions
News from the strongest tremor in decades reports Tixtla and Ayutla areas wiped out, Chilpancingo messengers say. Mexico City escapes major loss with minor structural damage while Guererro bears the heaviest impact. shock extended 400 to 600 miles across the country, affecting about 24 000 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Chilapa
Tixtla
Ayutla
Mesa
San Luis Potosi
San Juan Bautista
Tabasco
Guerrero
Delegates Named for U S Peace Conference at The Hague
The state department announced the U S delegation to The Hague peace conference. Members include Joseph H. Choate Horace Porter A M Rose David J Hill George B Davis Rear Admiral Sperry William S Buchanan Chandier Hale James Brown ScottCharles Henry Butler. Delegates sail from New York for The Hague around May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
State Department
Joseph H. Choate
England
Horace Poyter
France
A. M. Rose
Arkansas
American Bar Association
David J. Hill
Netherlands
George B. Davis
United States Army
The
Military Academy
Charles S. Sperry
United States Navy
Naval War College
William S. Buchanan
Argentine Republic
Panama
Chandier Hale
Maine
Vienna
James Brown Scott
Department of State
Charles Henry Butler
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Hague
Presbyterian merger plan eyed by general assembly
A proposed consolidation of Lane Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, and Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburg aims to unify Presbyterian properties valued in the millions. The three schools graduate about fifty new ministers yearly and their merger will be discussed when the assembly meets in Columbus May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Presbyterian Properties
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church of the United States
Sesson
Columbus
Lane Theological Seminary
Great McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Western Theological Seminary
Pittsburg
Reviving the Neely Case in Cuban Postal Funds
New York April 15 Charles F W Neely once jailed for a theft of 13 424 Cuban postal funds evaded prosecution via the Cuban Spanish American amnesty treaty. The United States aims to sue again to recover the stolen money for Cuba after losing the first suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neely
New York
Charles F. W. Neely
United States
Budget Committee Cuts 11.5 Million From Schedule
St. Petersburg April 17 report that the lower house budget committee is advancing on the financial schedule. It has already made provisional reductions totaling 11,500,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
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Livengood
Buchanan
E. Guy Sutton
Benton
Warren
Tippecanoe
Carrol
White
Parke
Montgomery
Boone
Putnam
Vermillion
Fountain
Orton
Toe Gan Club
Reed
Lewman
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Pany
Honduras
Methodist Church Services
Shawne
Indiana Tractions
Peter Pan Club
Cardiff Mall
Citizens Meeting
J. Loeb's
America
Presbyterian
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