Smith Memorial School Planned for Liberty Township Warren Co
Plans for the Smith Memorial School building in Liberty township Warren county are nearly finalized. The two story brick facility at Butler corner will include a basement gymnasium domestic science agriculture and manual training rooms six classrooms an auditorium for 300 and a modern steam heated ventilating system. Executor McAdams supports the project aiming for a model township school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
Warren County
Butler Corner
Elm Grove
King’s Daughters
Kramer
McAdams
W. C. Smith
Warren Review
County Budget Appropriations For 1914 Session
The county council at its annual session appropriated 78 951 58 to meet 1914 expenditures. This creates a levy a little over 40 cents. Including other income the total will reach 98 000 00 to be raised through standard channels next year.
Lafayette probes murder case against Paul Barger
Mrs J C Barger of Danville Ill mother of John C Barger the Monon freight conductor killed by his son Paul is in Lafayette with her sons Martin J Barger and H L Barger to aid prosecution. They hired Frank Kimmel ex prosecutor to assist Homer W Hennegar. Grand jury will meet when circuit court opens September term September 22.
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J. C. Barger
Danville
Ill
John C. Barger
Monon
Paul
North 15Th Street
Lafayette
Martin J. Barger
Detroit
Mich
H. L. Barger
Jackson
Michigan
Barger
Frank Kimmel
Homer W. Hennegar
Grand Jury
Warren Review
Elect' Committesmen for City Precincts Union
Republicans and Progressives met at city hall to elect precinct committeemen for three districts. Oliver Blakely named in First, C F Lowe in Second, Peter Anderson in Third. Fusion party aims to finalize organization by Friday evening. Sterling Shirts and Collars advertised by M Sces ley the Batter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Blakely
C. F. Lowe
Peter Anderson
Electric Light Reaches West Lebanon With First Night
West Lebanon lit up last Friday as the new electric system operated perfectly. Many homes will be wired and the lights used in them while a new motion picture show opened the same evening giving residents a local venue.
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Lebanon
Bolky Brothers Dramatic Co to Present The Cowboys Pal in Covington
The Bolky Brothers Dramatic Co. formerly the C A Phillips show brings a 30 member troupe and the Cowboy Band to Covington for one performance Friday night Sept Sth of the Western comedy drama The Cowboy's Pal. They travel in a private Pullman and guarantee a first class production. Band performs at noon on the square and 7 30 near the tent. Prices are 35 cents for adults and 20 cents for children. One night only.
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The
Bolky Brother Dramatic Co
C. A. Phillips
Covington
State tax levy fixed at 40.1 cents per hundred
Auditor O'Brien reports the legislature set the state tax levy at 40.1 cents per hundred dollars. The breakdown is 7 for state revenue 10 for benevolent institutions 1.5 for debt sinking 7 for educational institutions 138.6 for common schools 1 for vocational schools totaling 40.1. Plus a 50 cent state poll tax and a 50 cent school poll tax per taxpayer.
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O’brien
Benevolent Institution Fund
Educational Institution Fund
Common School Fund
Vocational School Fund
Obituary of J W Patterson Dies in Danville Ill at 70
J W Patterson longtime city resident died at his Danville home Monday morning from a complication of diseases aged 70. He was born here and married Margaret C Isler in 1867 who died about nine years ago. He leaves two children. After funeral services at his late home his remains were brought to this city over the Big Four at noon Wednesday and interred in Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Patterson
Danville
Ill
Mr. Patterson
Margaret C. Isler
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Last Will Filed for Probate in Warren County
The last will of William R. Foster was filed for probate in circuit court last Wednesday evening. His estate includes about 1,000 acres in Warren county and substantial personal property. Florence Foster Abdill and her son Russell are to inherit, minus 280 acres to son Joseph Foster who lives in Cincinnati and will receive farm income for life for his care. Upon Joseph's death the property goes to Florence Abdill, or Russell if she is dead. Russell must not sell or encumber his share until age fifty. Florence Abdill is named executrix. witnesses were Amelia Schmelig and John B. Martin.
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William R. Foster
Circuit Court
Warren County
Florence Foster Atdiil
Russell
Foster Station
Joseph Foster
Cincinnati
Amelia Schmelig
John B. Martin
Boord Calls for Settlement Before Westward Move
Paul C. Boord urges those who owe him to settle within the next two weeks due to his failing health requiring a move to the West.
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West
Paul C
Boord
County council refuses vocational aid funding
The county council again refused to appropriate $1,000 toward the payment of the vocational agent under the STAHL act. The movement is wise as nine of ten county residents view the law as injudicious.
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Stahl
County to Buy Sixteen Voting Machines
The county council recommended and authorized the commissioners to buy 16 voting machines under terms outlined previously. The board will contract the purchase and place the machines for the next election, a move believed to be prudent and cost saving.
Guardianship Petition for Cita E Graham Filed
Seymour and James W. W. Graham seek appointment of a guardian in circuit court for their mother Cita E Graham a fragile elderly woman over eighty who recently fell and broke her hip and now resides at Seymour Graham's home southeast of the city claiming she is of unsound mind and unable to manage her affairs.
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Seymour
James W. W. Graham
Cita E Graham
Cattle Dealers Sell Car Loads in Chicago At High Indiana Prices
John Crawford of Shawnee sold a car load and M O Smith two car loads of cattle in Chicago last week at nine cents per pound. It marked the highest price for Indiana cattle in Chicago this year and reflected credit on Shawnee township methods of feeding stock.
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John Crawford
Shawnee
M.O. Smith
Chicago
Indiana
Shawnee Township
Celebrated Birthday of Fountain County Pioneer Schuyler LaTourette
Friends gathered at his Wabash township country home to mark Capt. Schuyler LaTourette’s 79th birthday. A grand dinner followed, memorable for many guests. Known as “Uncle Schuyler,” he and his wife run Orphan's Home caring for five orphans.
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Capt
Schuyler LaTourette
Wabash Township
Captain LaTourette
Fountain County
Schuyler
Horton Brothers Buy Covington Picture Show
Perry and John Horton owners of Barnes' Gayety Airdome acquire the Covington picture show in a town of 2100 near Danville Illinois. Mrs Horton moves there with her sons to run the ticket window while Perry plays piano and John handles drums. Dr Horton remains in his dental practice. The package includes a dance hall with Horton musicians.
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Perry
John Horton
Barnes’ Gayety Airdome
Covington
Danville
John
Horton Brothers
Musi
Rensélaer Republican
This Is Your Newspaper Read Advertisements for Profit
A call to readers to value the paper through its advertising pages. Advertisements guide on reliable stores pure foods and useful merchandise, promising readers profit by following ads and staying informed about commercial life.
Burned With Hot Metal Injures Attica Teen
Clarence Wilson, a 16 year old from Attica, was badly burned when hot metal exploded while he was pouring it into a mold that held a drop of acid or liquid. Dr Finney removed the metal particles and treated the eye, with initial reports hopeful about saving his sight.
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Clarence Wilson
Wiley Wilson
Attica
Finney
Boy Returned from Plymouth Under Suspicion
Deputy Sheriff Glover retrieved Willie Baker from Plymouth last week. Baker, an indigent child from this county in 1911, behaved so badly at the state institution that the matron asked Judge Schoonover to remove him. He may be sent to Plainfield after a new affidavit is filed. his parents previously lived in Veedersburg.
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Glover
Plymouth
Willie Baker
Schoonover
Plainfield
Veedersburg
S M Ratcliff Barn Burns Near Kingman
Fire destroyed S M Ratcliff's barn one mile east of Kingman on Friday. The house caught fire but Kingman fire department saved part of the building. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with limited insurance. Ratcliff sustained burns.
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S. M. Ratcliff
Kingman
Ratcliff
Soord Family Reunion Held at McLean Farm Near Stone Bluff
The Soord family reunion will be held at the home of F. E. McLean near Stone Bluff on Thursday September 25 1913. The event is a memorable gathering, scheduled later this year for unspecified reasons.
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Soord
F. E. McLean
Stone Bluff
Rural Carriers to Meet in Lafayette September 5 7
Lafayette lands the 1914 meeting of the state association of Rural mail carriers. The Greencastle gathering decided the dates September 5 to 7. J O Bonebrake of Veedersburg serves as association president.
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Lafayette
State Association of
Greencastle
J.O. Bonebrake
Veedersburg
Enumeration of Voters by Township Across the County
Township trustees present voter tallies for each area Logan 1255 Van Buren 930 Troy 926 Richland 578 Mill Creek 526 Cain 411 Fulton 518 Jackson 306 Wabash 289 Shawnee 258 Davis 214. County total 6018 with three colored voters in Logan and four in Troy.
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Logan
van Buren
Troy
Richland
Millcreek
Cain
Fulton
Jackson
Wabash
Shawnee
Davis
County
Uncle Bobby Briggs Dies at 90 in Lodi
"Uncle Bobby" Briggs died at his home in Lodi early Thursday morning after a short illness. He was 90 and a member of Company H 63rd Indiana Volunteers, having served as drummer boy. Uncle Billy Ephlin was a fifer in the same regiment. He is survived by a wife two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at the Lodi church Friday at 10 o clock, burial in a nearby cemetery.
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Bobby” Briggs
Lodi
Company H. 63Rd Ind
Billy Ephlin
Impressive First Communion at St Josephs Church
A Sunday morning service at St. Josephs Catholic church marked by a class of nine children receiving first communion. The event featured nine youngsters six boys and three girls with music by Florence Cardiff and the Schmas. Father Shea, the new priest, delivered a meaningful address to the children and congregation.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
John Schma
Robert McGeorge
Patrick Ryan
Albert Smith
Laurence Purfeerst
Patrick Ad- Frances Bowers
Eloise Peters
Florence Cardiff
Will Schma
Shea
Entertained Their Friends at Richland County Farm
Oakdale Farm, the home of Wm. Messmore in Richland township, hosted a pleasant Sunday dinner for friends. The event showcased farm raised foods and genuine hospitality, attended by Judge Schoonover and wife, M. Herzog and wife, B. F. Praust and wife and son, Claude Philpott and wife, Marx Herzog and wife.
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Oakdale Farm
Wm. Messmore
Richland Township
Messmore
Judge Schoonover
M. Herzog
BF. F.praust
Claude Philpott
Marx Herzog
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M.scesley
North Side Square
Department of School Attendance
Tribune
Lewsader & Ciem
Hebben & Holloway of
Indianapolis
Ness
Auditor of State
Guardian
Horton Bros
Holland
Board Family Reunion
Catholic Communion
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