Minstrel Style Cake Walk Draws Large Crowd At Armory
A crowded armory audience watched a spirited costume cake walk with eighteen couples contending for the prize. Judges awarded first toDy Frank Luke and Miss Bessie Hunter and second to Joe Nelson and Mrs Nelle Adkins. The event raised about 82 dollars and drew strong social interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Georgia Darkey
Frank Luke
Bessie Hunter
Joe Nelson
Nelle Adkins
Indies
Uniform Education Plan Progress Amid Indiana Floods
The Indiana association of school superintendents works toward a uniform eight year course of study for city and town schools while floods devastate the state. Rivers crest, towns abandon schools, and rescues occur as distressed residents seek high ground. An unrelated ad notes cider vinegar at 20c a gallon and baking powder at 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Association of School Superintendents
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Indiana
State Association
Association
Jim Hutson
Covington representatives join new artillery regiments in Indianapolis
Fred Russell and Henry Smith, Covington boys, passed recruitment tests as Indianapolis forms two artillery units. So far 164 applicants rejected and 62 accepted, with country youths succeeding amid dissipation and weaker city applicants. Recruits go to Columbus barracks for enlistment in the Sixth and Seventh regiments authorized March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Indianapolis
Fred Russell
Henry Smith
Captain Black
Capt Black
Cincinnati
Louisville
Columbus
Wedding Surprise in William sport Ends in Hasty Union
Miss Golda Fleming of West Lebanon and Mr. Bell of Richmond Indiana wed after a muddy rainy drive to William sport. Rev. Bently tied the nuptial knot, then the couple left by Wa bash train for Chicago amid family surprise and village chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Golda Fleming
Corwin Fleming
West Lebanon
Mr. Bell
Richmond
Ind
Ll. W. Billings
Bently
Methodist Church
Chicago
Oliver Shelby Dies After Sudden Illness in Fountain County
Oliver Shelby, a farmer and stock raiser from Fountain County, died Monday at 32 minutes past 3 in the morning after a sudden illness. Funeral plans place the burial at his old home with the Masonic fraternity in charge. tributes praise his generosity and active community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Shelly
Shelby
John
Utah
Old Home
Masonic
Republican
J. N. Bowman
Oliver Shelby
Vigo County
Indiana
Joseph Shelby
Ohio
Fort Harrison
Guy
Fountain County
Covington
Nebekers
Steeleys
Billslands
Vandorns
Morrises
Fountain
Warren and Vermillion Agricultural Association
Advertisements and notices for week ending March 23 1808
The week’s list includes H C Krighbaum Chas White 2 and F W Boyo P M. Advertised items reference calling for the above. The fragment also mentions Cascarets candy cathartia and a claim of constipation relief with mock product wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Krighbaum
Chas
White
F. W. Boyo
P. M
Magdalene Carrie Carrier Dies at 18 After Infamous Act
A tribute to Carrie Carrier who died aged 18 after a presumed seduction incident. The notice urges charity over judgment, compares her to Magdalene, and recalls her birth on Sept 9 187 and death March 21 1808. Elder Elmore conducted services at Kirst and Harrison, with interment in the old cemetery. Also advertises bicycle supplies and J T Prather’s carriage factory Covington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magdalene
Charity
Christ
Magdalena
Hell
Syren
Carrie
Carrie Carrier
Elmore
Kirst
Harrison Streets
Prisoner Transfers Prompted by Indeterminate Sentence Law
Prison officials in Michigan City and Jeffersonville plan transfers of inmates after the indeterminate sentence law is upheld by the supreme court. Some judges previously sentenced criminals to the wrong institutions, making transfers necessary to align with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Supreme Court
Nellie Gowdy and MecManomy Ridge Wed in Highland Township
On Wednesday at 4 pm Rev DeLong united Nellie Gowdy and MecManomy Ridge at the bride’s parents home in Highland township Vermillion county. Few friends attended including J M Adamson. After a supper the couple left for Russellville to reside. Gowdy described as a worthy young lady and Ridge as a leading Russellville merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyna Towneley
Highland Township
Vermillion County
DeLong
Nellie Gowdy
MecManomy Ridge
J. M. Adamson
Russellville
Misa Gowdy
Despondent Bertie Murphy's Death Probed by Coroner Jury
Danville recounts Bertie Murphy’s death by suicide at Tremont hotel. Coroner Stansbury notes family tensions and illness as factors while her sister rejected contact and poverty-stricken mother struggled to care for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Carrier
Miss Carne
Kate Brifly
Danville
Miss Brackley
Miss B
Katie
Irrie
Carrie
Buckner’s
Guy Baker
Carrier Carrie
Dr. Towey
Dr. Myers
Birdie Murphy
Miss Murphy
C. L. Myers
Bertie Murphy
Tremont Hotel
Craig
Hilliary
Stansbury
Bertie
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Loeb’s
Peoria & Eastern Division
Laura
Snfe
J. ‘I. Dwyer
J.T. Fink
Nicewander
Mary d. Barnes
Mrs. B
Monroe Walker
Rosetta Clark
Stone Bluff
West Lafayette
W. W. Luke
Shawnee
George Foster
Shawnee Township
Lebanon
Susan Iijer
White River
Maneie
Jackson Hill
Anderson
Morgan County
Wabash
Sullivan County
Highlands
Franklin
Arcadia
Callars
Hildebrand
Attica
Davis Township
Alexander Bever
Cale Township
M. Vancleave
Samuel Warrick
Troy Township
McCarty
Salem Church
Geo, Neal, Jerry Haas
J. H. Gray
Richland Township
Chas Youngblood
Frank Coats
Frank Landers
Ambrose Crane
van Buren Township
Maggie Foreman
L. B. Brooks
William Glover
Christian Church
Heavenly State
L. B. Briows
Mas. L. B. Brions
Carria Boyd
Misa Carris
T. H. McGeorge & Son
THE
Old Maid Boys
Meare
Alaska
Joseph
Rawle
Clinton
Wisconsin
Eastern Star
Meyuens
Gallowara & Yeagy
Miss Carrie Carrier
E. Prather
J. T. Prather
Tnd
O. M
Royal
Ridge—Gowdy
Danville News
Warren County Court News
Frank Shupe
Pine Village
Elwood Gray
Elwood
Rainsville
Robert French
French
Sam Wallace
Wash Welsh
Warren County
Chas. Crosson
Wallace
Welsh
West
Kent Township
Ned McCabe
Brissey and Stearns & Ringer
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