Passenger Train Not In It A Veedersburg Horse Race
Veedersburg correspondent reports a Wayne town horse owned by Pete Hillis ran in front of a west bound midnight passenger near Waynetown. The buggy overturned but the riders were uninjured. The horse escaped, was chased by Hillsboro operator towerman and Veedersburg station staff, pursued along Mill street, and later caught and returned to the livery barn. Veternarian Mr Hillis examined the horse finding no injuries beyond worn hoofs expected to grow back.
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Pete Hillis
Waynetown
Ellis
Hillsboro
Veedersburg
Mill Street
Bilis
Farmer Walter Cook Injured by Mule Near Veedersburg
Walter Cook prominent farmer south of Veedersburg was kicked by a mule Monday, suffering a fractured rib though authorities believe injuries not serious and expect quick recovery.
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Walter Cook
Veedersburg
Cook
Hounds Track Robber Across Indiana to Monon
The Woodworth hounds traced a meat thief from a Monon area robbery. They boarded the 11:48 eastbound train and followed a 32 hour old trail to land a suspect. No arrests yet as stolen goods remain missing. A Mellott general store robbery also led to a Woodworth search and a suspected arrest likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth Hounds
Hoosterdam
Monon
Mr. Woodworth
Mellott General
Woodworth Bomes
Danvile Press
Entertainment at Rob Roy School Aims for Community Fun
Elbea Brown and the Rob Roy teachers and pupils hosted an entertainment on Wednesday with a flag raising and both indoor and outdoor programs. Dr. C C Wert, county health officer, attended as a featured attraction and the event was described as a general good time. New goods of all sorts at J Loeb's Store.
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Rob Roy
Elbea Brown
Ftub Roy
C. C. Wert
Cut in Express Rates Delayed Interstate Action
The Interstate Commerce Commission set February as the date to require reduction of interstate express rates. American Express Co notified agents of the action. The exact reduction remains undecided and likely will not be disclosed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Express
American Express Co
Auction of Property to Be Private Sale by Executor
The property will be disposed of at private sale by the executor TM. V. McAdams of Lafayette. Ei. S. Hobart of Williamsport is the current lessee but possession will be given to the purchaser immediately upon lease expiration March 1.
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Fone Executor
V. McAdams
Lafayette
Ei. S. Hobart
Williamsport
Methodist Church Notes Proclaim Services Across Sunday
The pastor will preach next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m with special music at each service. Sunday school meets at 9 45, Junior League at 2 p m, Epworth League at 6 p m. A preaching service at the Bend follows next Sunday at 2 50 o'clock with local youth providing special music.
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Epworth League
Art Exhibit in grade school draws public interest
The Elson Co of New York exhibits copies of great masterpieces in sepia tones at the new grade school building on Wednesday Thursday and Friday evenings. Miss Glascock lectures on Friday while committees from the Woman's club and Booklovers club attend to select pictures for the rooms. Proceeds aid buying more pictures and the school board curates additions. A chorus led by Miss Balcom provides music. Also listed: two wagons for sale by Atty L P Little.
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Elson Co
New York
Heavy demand for seals drives statewide Red Cross drive
Indiana associations announce 1 300 000 Christmas Seals sent from Indianapolis with three day shipments to county societies. Public sale at one cent each begins Nov 1 statewide, aiming to reach 4 million seals loaned to county clubs, churches, and groups across 60 to 70 counties under the anti tuberculosis campaign.
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Indiana Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Fort Wayne
Gary
Ichmond
Evansville
Terre Haute
South Bend
Kokomo
Indiana Federation of Clubs
Enentire
Homer McDonald Hosts Progressive Euchre Party
About fifteen of Homer's young gentlemen friends were entertained at his home last Friday evening. A fine dinner was served by Homer's mother and the boys enjoyed the evening. They called the event a most enjoyable social gathering.
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Homer
Infant Briner Dies After Illness in Veedersburg
Three month old infant son of Mr and Mrs Goldie Briner died at Ezra Briner home in Veedersburg after enduring indigestion since birth. Funeral held Sunday at Clarence Cofting home.
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Goldie Briner
Ezra Briner
Veedersbureg
Clarence Cofting
Hetfield Farm Sells With Urbana Agent In 200 Acre Trade
A Friday deal transfers the 200 acre Hetfield farm south of town from the late Alex Hetfield to Champaign U1 aligned buyers. William Grimes’s property passes to new owners through Sidward Diffenderfer who has been in Urbana for weeks.
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Champaign
William Grimes
Alex Hetfield
Morrison addresses on studying the Bible at Presbyterian Church
The Hon. Martin A. Morrison, congressman for the Yth district, spoke Sunday morning on Studying the Bible. He urged open minded study to allow conviction and noted the book is more a subject of study now than ever. Dr. and Mrs. Stanfield hosted Morrison Saturday night and he dined with the Robins family.
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Martin A. Morrison
Yth
Presbyterian Church
Prosperity guideposts and travel ads promote progress
An exhortation on reading advertisements as guideposts to prosperity. The text argues ignoring ads leads to wasted time and detours, while careful attention to commercial notices helps travelers choose the right path and advance more efficiently.
Admitted to Fountain County Bar
Elmer Bowers longtime local paper reporter for Danville and Indianapolis papers was admitted to the Fountain County bar on motion of Attorney Lewiss on Monday morning. His court familiarity and legal knowledge are noted and he is pictured as pleased to begin in his chosen profession.
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Elmer Bowers
Danville
Indianapolis
Fountain County
Lewiss
The Mack Irvin Matter Settled in Court
The suit against S Mack Irvin former county treasurer was settled in circuit court Tuesday for 314.45 after State Board of Accounts field examiners had flagged about 3000 in errors. The State Board accepted 314.45 in full settlement following a merits review and Irvin paid the amount.
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S. Mack Irvin
State Board of Accounts
State Board
Irvin
Tevin
Will Argue Validity of Vocational Law Case
Attorneys to argue constitutionality of county agent law before Judge Schoonover. Taxpayers hired Livengood to file mandamus to force county to fund a county agent under the vocational education law. County council counters with Lucas Nebacker opposing the mandamus. demurrer argued December 9. The office offers to prepare any bill needed.
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Lucas Nebacker
Local Furniture Firm Announces Pre Holiday Reduction Sale
M. Board, prominent county and city businessman, launches a wide reduction sale on furniture carpets linoleum curtains and more. Read advertisements for dates and exact reductions as the sale promises to clear his entire stock.
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M. Board
Quiet City Wedding For Hugel And Grubbs
The marriage of Scott Hugel and Miss Lula Grubbs will take place Sunday at 2 pm at the bride's home on East Washington Street. Both are prominent and highly regarded young residents of the city.
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Scott Hugel
Lula Grubbs
East Washington Street
Sunshine Thimble Club Oyster Supper Hosts
The Sunshine Thimble Club ladies entertained their husbands with an oyster supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Wil Adkins last Saturday evening. A most pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Attendees included Walter Hunter and wife, John Bishop and family, Ora Livengood and family, Henry Zimmerman and family, Will Zimmerman and family, Smith Myers and wife, Will Thompson and wife, and Mary Gardner.
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The
Sunshine Thimble Club
Wil Adkins
Walter Hunter
John Bishop
Ora Livengood
Henry Zimmerman
Will Zimmerman
Smith Myers
Will Thompson
Mary Gardner
Covington High School Triumphs in Tuesday Game
Covington defeated the alumni 35 to 18 in a high school gym contest. The high school boys impressed with a strong performance while the girls’ team beat Hillsboro before a Hillsboro player’s injury forced a forfeit due to no subs.
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Hillsboro
Former Covington Girl Weds Wilbur Youngman of Champaign
Ruth H Shulenberg of Tolono Ill and Wilbur G B Youngman of Champaign were married at St Patrick church in a nuptial high mass. Bride daughter of H N Shulenberg grain and coal dealer born in Covington and graduate of St Mary of the Woods Terre Haute.
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Wilbur GB. Youngman
Champaign
Ruth H. Shulenberg
Tolono
Ill
St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church
Father Plannigan
Father Prestor Pesotum
H.N. Shulenberg
Torano
St. Mary of the Woods
Terre Haute
Delta Omega Theta Society
Youngman
Grandma Schma
Will
Fatal Hunting Accident Near Silverwood Claims Beaver Boy
A 14 year old, son of Albert Beaver, and a 16 year old companion were hunting near Miles Martin’s home north of Silverwood when a firearm discharged after snagging on barbed wire. The shot struck the younger boy just over the liver, tearing the organ, and he died about an hour later at the scene.
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Miles Martin
Silverwood
Im Beaver
Albert Beaver
Indiana to Sell Red Cross Christmas Seals Statewide
A statewide drive to sell Red Cross Christmas Seals in every Indiana county progresses through the Indiana Federation of Clubs and the Indiana Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. Dr. Martin Cribb of Crawfordsville chairs the special committee coordinating county societies and participating women’s clubs to reach families including farm households with sales in villages, crossroads stores, cities, and towns.
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Indiana Federation of Clubs
Indiana Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Indianapolis
Red Cross
Indiana
Woman’s Clube
Martin Cribb
Crawfordsville
Salem revival meetings planned by Rev Clifton
The Rev. B. F. Clifton, pastor, will lead a series of meetings at Salem church starting this week and continuing each evening except Saturdays for at least two weeks. Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
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B. F. Clifton
Salem Church
Trial set for Walter Runyan in Annie Stull shooting
Prosecutor Ira Clouse of Montgomery County says self defense will be a side issue when Walter Runyan stands trial in February for the October 24 shooting of Annie Stull. He hints at sensational disclosures likely to reveal the real motive and notes that important testimony before the jury supports a first degree murder charge, drawing wide attention due to the accused's prominence.
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Ira Clouse
Montgomery County
Walter Runyan
Annie Stull
Clouse
Candidates Vie For County Road Superintendent Post
The January meeting will fill the new County Superintendent of Roads office with a daily wage for the superintendent and $2.25 per day for each assistant per township. Potential candidates include W T Willett of Van Buren, T A Head of Aytesworth, and James A Copeland of Kingman. Copeland nears end of two three year terms as county commissioner. appointment could affect his bid for Democratic county chairman.
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W. T. Willett
Shawnee Township
van Buren
T. A
Aytesworth
James A. Copeland
Kingman
Copeland
Attier Tribone
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J. Loeb’s
Methodist Church Notes
Elson
Atty. L. P. Little
Homer McDonald
Briner
Hetfield Farm
Holland
Mack Irvin
Entertains
Sunshine Club
Covington
Salem
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