Indiana Republicans Name Contested Ticket at Indianapolis Convention
The Indiana Republican convention in Indianapolis drew about 2500 attendees with delegates from all counties. Key speakers included Senator Beveridge and Senator Fairbanks as the party set its national and state campaign tone. The ticket nominated includes Daniel W. Storms for Secretary of State, Woodfin D. Robinson, James B. Black, Daniel W. Comstock, Ulric Z. Wiley, Frank S. Roby, and Willis S. Blatchley for various appellate and state posts.
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Goodrich
Worth M. Tippy
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Covington Prep for 4th of July Celebration
Covington gears up for Independence Day events with plans to read the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Clifton and a Declaration of War read by David Sanders. Brother Parker of the Hustler will perform the monkey and hand organ act.
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Covington
Thomas Clifton
David Sanders
Mellett Huster
Brother Parker
The
Hustler
Beefsteak Prices Rise in Markets
Beefsteak advances from 12 to 15 cents per pound due to fierce butchers stock. Weinerwursts liver and soup bones remain available at the same old rates, and the note adds no personal impact from the price hike.
Carpet Plant Fire Damages Lafayette Facility
A blaze destroyed the boiler room of the Lafayette Carpet Company's plant last Monday. Significant losses occurred due to delayed repairs while goods had already been sold in anticipation of continued production. Fire reportedly started beneath the boilers, an unusual origin for such a fire.
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Lafayette Carpet Company
Drst. Duc. McClure Sells Alexander Stock at Public Sale
Waynetown grocer closes sale of Alexander stock groceries and meat market. Beginning Saturday April 26 buyers may bid on the clean fresh stock at their own price with bargains for attendees.
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Duc. McClure
Waynetown
Alexander
Fire destroys Riverside residence of Jack Bethel
A noon Monday blaze at Riverside gutted Jack Bethel’s one story frame home caused by a defective flue. The uninsured house suffered near total loss with household goods mostly destroyed and an estimated damage of 500 dollars.
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Jack Bethel
Riverside
Jack
Danville Highschool team wins 68 64 at Lincoln Park meet
The Danville Highschool track squad defeated Covington 68 to 64 at Lincoln Park amid threatening weather. Thompson Cantrell Bookwalter and Mabin led events including sprints hurdles relays and field events with Danville taking the half mile relay and several firsts.
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Danville
Covington
Lincoln Park
Thompson
Rinn
Covington and Mabin
Bookwalter
Central
Crigler
Mabin
LaTourette
Cantrell
DeBoord
DeBoard
Steely
Burghart
Cavanaugh
Danville Democrat
Family on J. L. Allen farm faced with small pox
Jim Martin reports that the family of James Martin living south of town on the J. L. Allen farm is seriously afflicted with small pox and a request has been made to the trustee on their behalf.
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James Martin
J. L. Allen
Jim
Marriage of Clinton Postmaster W H Bonner and Myrtle Wright
The marriage occurred at the bride’s home yesterday evening at 8 o’clock. W H Bonner, longtime Clinton resident and former cashier at the Wabash Valley Bank, was married to Miss Myrtle Wright. Warm friends sent valuable presents and extended congratulations.
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W. H. Bonner
Clinton
Myrtle Wright
Bonner
Wabash Valley Bank
Missionary Rev Pyke to Speak at M E Church
The Rev Pyke, missionary to China and Boxer siege survivor, now based in Indianapolis, will preach at the M E church in this city on Sunday morning and evening May 4. He is known as a pleasant talker who will describe the terrible scenes faced by foreigners.
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Pyke
China
Indianapolis
Boxer Seige
M. E
Mudlavia Completes Artesian Well Drill At 1000 Feet
The Mudlavia artesian well reached a depth of 1000 feet and produced a strong flow. Management plans a semicircular peristyle on the hillside above the well with seating for guests. The well top will be incased in masonry to create a cascading, sparkling water display.
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Mudlavia
May Social at St Joseph's in Cardiff Hall
The May Social under the Ladies Society of St Joseph's church opens May 2 at Cardiff's hall on the public square. The entire building will be used with decorated booths and supper served from five o'clock. An interesting program runs each evening for two nights with novelties and refreshments at the booths. Admission 10 cents per person or a couple's ticket.
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Ladies’ Society of
St. Joseph’s Church
Cardiff
Visitants at Indianapolis Easter Star convention
To Indianapolis Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams and others attended the Easter Star grand chapter meeting or visited the convention. Names listed include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker, Ed Harris, Graht Gossett, Mrs. Bergdahl, G. W. Boyd, J. L. Townsley, Tommy Rowell, H. C. Randolph, O. Boord and Fletcher Boyd. New goods coming in daily at M. Boord's.
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Indianapolis
Easter Star
George Williams
Robert Baker
Ed Harris
Graht Gossett
Bergdahl
G. W. Boyd
J. L. Townsley
Tommy Rowell
H.C. Randolph
O. Boord
Fletcher Boyd
Fire alarm sounds for small blaze at Islet home
Fire crews responded to a morning alarm about 10 o clock at the John Islet residence on East Washington street. The small fire caused little damage and was quickly extinguished. Boyd's grocery carries a full line of groceries.
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John Islet
East Washington Street
Rev Tinkham to Lead Services Next Sunday in Veedersburg
The Rev. Tinkham of Veedersburg will again lead the Sunday morning services at the M E church here. A quarterly meeting led by Rev. Colvin is scheduled at the Salem church at the same hour.
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Tinkham
Veedersburg
M. E
Colvin
Salem Church
Free Rural Mail Boxes Move in Senate Amendment
The Indianapolis News notes a Senate amendment to the post office bill requiring the postmaster general to buy metal boxes of uniform size at up to 50 cents each and furnish them free to rural delivery patrons. Farmers currently pay 1.50 to 3 for boxes, with a 14 box limit, and the House rejected the measure earlier. A conference committee will decide if it remains in the bill.
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Senate
Indianapolis News
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