Wife shoots husband in Hammond Indiana man in serious condition
James Murray was shot in the neck by his wife Mary Murray in Hammond after a reconciliation attempt. Mary Murray, based in Lafayette, is jailed for attempted murder but later released. Charles Murray, from Danville Illinois, reports the case and plans to move James to another hospital when possible.
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James Murray
Hammond
Ind
Mary Murray
Lafayette
Charles Murray
Danville
Murray
Murrays
Rogers
Mississippi A. and M. to Meet Illinois in First Intersectional Tilt
Urbana Il Nov 14 The first intersectional football game will be played at the Illinois stadium next Saturday with Mississippi A M as the foe. The Aggies bring a heavy, strong contender for first division honors and will face an Illini squad likely less keyed up. The stadium now clean with ample parking, no reserved seats, and a general admission price of 1.50.
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Urbana
Ill
Illinois Stadium
Mississippi A
Fighting Illini
Vanderbilt University
Zuppke
Vanderbilt
United States
Michigan
Wolverines
Mississippi
Illinois
Mississippi Aggies
Mississipians
Dixieland
Indiana
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow
The Hunt and Gamble families thank friends and neighbors for favors and kindness shown during their sorrow.
Newtown Hall Destroyed by Fire
A Friday evening blaze totally destroyed the Newtown hall built in 1901 in the western town, owned by Raymond Hunnings. Firefighters from several towns battled windborne embers. damage estimated at 3500 to 4500 dollars. The hall hosted town meetings and school basketball games, including future Newtown and Williamsport High teams.
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Newtown
Newtown High School
Williamsport High
Newtown Corporation
Raymond Hunnings
Attica
Hillsboro
Mellett
Wingate
President can talk to nation by radio and film
Chicago Nov 12 President Coolidge could reach the nation without leaving the White House through radio and motion pictures. E F McDonald Jr head of the National Association of Broadcasters argues collaboration of several stations could broadcast a White House address to about 15 million listeners, far beyond auditorium sizes.
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Chicago
Coolidge
White House
E. F. McDonald, Jr
National Association of Broadcasters
McDonald
Newtown elects trustees and clerk in quiet town vote
Results from Newtown show Dan Gray winning 1st ward trustee, A F Galloway taking 2nd ward, J R Campbell elected in 8th ward, and Fred Brown elected clerk over J R Chester. In Kingman, Miss Mabel McAllister is clerk and treasurer. Calvin Sanders, Dr Frank Stackhouse and Garland Steinbaugh are trustees with the Citizens ticket prevailing.
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Newtown
Dan Gray
Will Nuss
A. F. Galloway
R. B. McCullough
J. R. Campbell
Freeman Foxworthy
Fred Brown
J. R. Chester
Kingman
Mabel McAllister
Calvin Sanders
Frank Stackhouse
Garland Steinbaugh
Citizens
People’s Party
Philip Hunt Will Probated With Equal Share Plan
The will of the late Philip Hunt was probated Tuesday by heirs Lewis Thornton and Hannah Gamble. Lewis receives 233 acres and Thornton 225 acres in Troy township. Hannah Gamble gets the South Sixth Street home, 15000 in bonds, a 3500 claim, and any residue is split three ways. Thornton Hunt named executor.
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Philip Hunt
Lewis
Troy Township
Thornton
Hannah Gamble
South Sixth Street
Thornton Hunt
Elmer Bowers Buried Here in Local Catholic Rite
The body of Elmer Bowers who died November 8 at St. Vincent hospital Indianapolis was brought here Friday and taken to Miss Martha Kreusch home. Funeral services were held from St. Joseph Catholic church Saturday morning with interment in the Catholic cemetery. He was born August 15 1873 in Parke county son of Andrew and Caroline Bowers who came from North Carolina in 1860. He lived in Hillsboro grew to manhood then moved to Covington and Indianapolis before his death. He is survived by wife Lena Kreusch a daughter Frances Elizabeth three infant children three brothers and a sister. He was a Knight of Pythias and Catholic. Rev Father Moran officiated.
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Elmer Bowers
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Martha Kreusch
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mr. Bowers
Parke County
Andrew
Caroline Bowers
Indiana
North Carolina
Hillsboro
Elmer
Covington
Covington Friend
The
Republican
Campbell Advertising Agency
Lena Kreusch
Frances Elizabeth
John
Seattle
Wash
C. L
Pendelton
Charles
Mary Schewe
Danville
New Books at the Public Library Catalog
A list of new library acquisitions includes Curwood works such as Courage of Captain Plum and Rainbow Trails, Grey Riders of the Purple Sage, and Rainbow Trails, plus titles by Mason, Moore, Wells, and others. William Talbert of Marshfield was in town transacting business Monday.
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Curwood
Courage
Captain Plum
Wolf Hunters
Grey—Riders of the Purple Sage
Rainbow Trails
Young Pitcher
Richmond
Gay Street
Lutz
Spadden
Robin Hood
Merry Outlaws
Smith
Mason—Winding Stair
James —Wedgewood
Ertz
Madame Claire
Middleton
Road of Destiny
Freeman
Swinging Beam
Comfort—Public Square
Heckt
Florentine
Roberts—Scissors
Barrie
Quinn
America
Stoddard
Papini
Christ
Werner
Barnum
Hendrick
Walter H. Page
Ibanez
North
Adele Doring
Vineyard Valley
Holland
Peter
Hall
Wells
Caesars Legions
Sawyer
Brooke
Dorothy Dainty
Steenstrup
Denmark
Dudley
Riley
William Talbert
Marshfield
Heart Tag Day Set For Saturday in Covington
Volunteers of America received approval from Mayor Wert and the Covington Chamber of Commerce to conduct a tag day on Saturday November 17. The event is promoted as a children’s drive with prizes from local merchants and movie passes for donors of three dollars or more. Miss Mattie Hugel will lead activities from the Chamber of Commerce while grade school children assist in selling tags.
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Volunteers of America
C. C. Wert
Mattie Hugel
The
Maud Ballington Booth
Nnicon
T. E. Rainier
Hastings and Hunt
Mayer Hardware Co
Smith & Kreusch Dept
Lyric Theatre
Aros Ps
Covington
Aged Coal Creek resident dies at 80
Christopher Nelson aged 80 died at his Coal Creek home at 1 am Wednesday. Swedish native, long time resident, blind for eight to nine years. Survived by widow three daughters and two sons Hulda Maycroft Elsie Hermling Fred Carl Nelson and Clara Nelson. Funeral at West Liberty 10 am Friday with Rev. Bently of Clinton.
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Coal Creek
Christopher Nelson
Nelson
Sweden
Hulda Maycroft
Elsie Hermling
Fred and
Carl Nelson
Clinton
Clara Nelson
Terre Haute
West Liberty
Rev. Bently
Charley Bowers Attends Brother's Hillsboro Funeral
Charley Bowers of Hillsboro visited last Friday for his brother's funeral, joining family and friends in the service and subsequent ceremonies.
Lyons Home a Gold Mine
Nov 13 at Lyons cottage near this village carpenters Hugh Witsman and Pearl Blacketer found a cache of about two thousand dollars hidden in rafters of John T Lyons 80. Mrs Lyons savings dating back fifty years and pension checks were uncovered among old shingles and a tin can of gold pages. The money was deposited in Lyons name at Cates Bank after the carpenters escorted the reluctant owner to the bank for protection against theft.
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Hugh Witsman
Pearl Blacketer
John T. Lyons
Witsman
Lyons
Puptey
Rembrandt
John
Cates Bank
Mr. Lyons
Matinee Musicale to Present Trial by Jury Cantata
The Matinee Musicale will stage an entertainment at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening November 27. A dramatic cantata titled Trial by Jury will be performed by a fine company of musicians after which further notices will follow.
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V. E. Livengood
Oscar McElwee Conducts Local Business in Wallace
Oscar McElwee of Wallace transacted business here Monday, continuing local commerce activity.
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Oscar McElwee
Wallace
Fatal Wabash Wreck at Attica
Two people died and six teens injured in a collision near Attica at the brick plant curve. Officials say the work train crew disregarded signals while the local was switching on the main track. the engines wrecked beyond repair. Dead include S. A. Whitcomb.
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Attica
S. A. Whitcomb
Highly Approved Work of the National Horse Thief Detective Association
For 78 years the Indiana chapter of the National Horse Thief Detective Association has earned broad support among citizens. In 1923 eight horses were stolen and recovered, 32 autos stolen and 29 recovered, 375 convictions were secured, mainly for chicken stealing and bootlegging. The group added 78 new companies to reach 330, with 14,314 members, operating self funded and countyly organized, aiming to uphold law without taxing taxpayers.
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National Horse Thief Detective Association
Indiana
Association
C. F. Lowe
Detective Association
Organized Labor
Civil Service Report Recommends Postmaster Removal
The Civil Service Commission report on local post office affairs in June found a negative ruling on the office department action to remove route carriers and recommended removing the current postmaster. The Post Office Department has not acted. This serves as a test case for the civil service law.
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Civil Service Commission
Post Office
Post Office Department
Civil Service Law
Fire at Shuff Home Rips Through Shed and Kitchen
A fire badly damaged the shed and kitchen at the Shuff home in the northern part of the city about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Most of their wearing apparel was consumed. The fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze which was making good headway. The Shuffs had no insurance.
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Shuff
New Meat Market Opens At Shulex’s Grocery Co
Shulex’s Grocery Co. installs a fine meat cooler and offers fresh and cured meats at low prices. Customers can be fitted for a full choice meal at the counter and are invited to see and be convinced.
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Shulex’s Grocery Co
Proclamation Declares Thanksgiving Day National Holiday
President Coolidge issues a proclamation setting aside Thursday November 29 as a national day of Thanksgiving. The announcement designates the date for nationwide observance.
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Coolidge
Harry Carey in Canyon of the Fools at the Lyric
The Lyric screens Harry Carey in Canyon of the Fools this Wednesday. A classic Western feature draws fans to a midweek cinema night with the veteran star.
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Harry Carey
the Lyric
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Southern
Thornton Hunt and Family
Lou Hunt and Family
Mrs
A. E. Gamble
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Charley Bowers
Milton Sills
Elliott Dexter
Theodore Kosloff
Anna Q. Nilsson
de Mille
Paramount Magazine
Matinee Musicale
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