Ancient Moodus Bell Cast in Spain in AD 815
An antique bell in Moodus Connecticut, originally hung in a Spanish church, was brought to the United States around 1834 or 1835. It bears a Spanish inscription mentioning Miguel Joseph Estivan Corrales and was presented to a local church by William Wyllis Pratt. The piece is a noted relic on a stone platform near St. Stephen's church.
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Meodus
Conn
St. Stephen's Church
Spain
William Wyllis Pratt
New York
East Haddam
Moodus
Miguel Joseph E'Stivan
Corrales
Raymond in Kindergarten Ends Story With And That's That
A kindergarten story ends with Raymond unable to finish and wraps up with the line And that's that. The snippet captures a child’s humorous approach to storytelling in a classroom setting.
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Raymond
Veterans Picnic at Lake Maxinkuckee by Logansport Division
Indiana notes report the Logansport division veterans annual picnic at Lake Maxinkuckee on June 30 with a special train for veterans and families. Also announced are Harold Harding resigning from Franklin high school to take a position in Indianapolis schools with a successor pending. Dr G L Robinson spoke at Goshen College commencement as 26 graduates received diplomas. Earlham College granted 71 diplomas in its largest class. Walter Jessup of the University of Iowa gave the commencement address. The corner stone of the Elwood Presbyterian church will be laid June 23 by Charles E Lippincott grand master of Indiana Masons assisted by the local lodge.
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Veterans’ Association
Logansport Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Maxinkuckee
Harold Harding
Franklin High School
Indianapolis
Earlham College
Richmond
Walter Jessup
University of Iowa
New Presbyterian
Elwood
Charles E. Lippincott
South Bend
Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons
Indiana church group marks twenty fifth anniversary at Marion
The Women s Mite Missionary society of the A M E church in Indiana held its 25th anniversary in Marion with addresses by Rev W D Shannon of Kokomo and Rev J L Craven of Anderson. Ed gar Evans of Indianapolis announced Wabash College Crawfordsville will launch a 1 million dollar endowment drive. A Bedford stone operator E B Thornton bought ten acres near the Kramer heirs and will donate it as a city playground. Kiwanis Indiana plans a Sept 12 13 14 meeting in South Bend to host 2500 Kiwanis members. A Knox man Leo Hogan faced charges for firing on a Ku Klux Klan meeting in San Pierre, venue moved to Rochester. Shelby county auditor Walter W Leslie distributed 516 559 43 in spring tax funds. Warsaw creates sanitary police to inspect dairies and plants for milk ordinances. Missionary society heads in Shelby Owen Monroe Morgan and Johnson counties met near Franklin with speakers Louise Kelly and Josepha Franklin.
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Women's Mite Missionary Society
The
A. M. E. Church of Indiana
Marion
W. D. Shannon
Kokomo
J. L. Craven
Anderson
Missionary Societies of the Christian Churches
Shelby
Owen
Monroe
Morgan
Johnson Counties
A. T. Records
Franklin
Louise Kelly
Indianapolis
China
Josepha Franklin
India
Sapkaris Wins $2500 Against Meridian Fire in Seymour Case
Gus Sapkaris of Bedford obtained a $2500 verdict in Jackson Circuit Court at Seymour against Meridian Fire Insurance. Sapkaris claimed household goods valued at $3000 burned about a year ago after a delayed settlement led him to sue in Lawrence Circuit Court to recover damages.
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Gus Sapkaris
Bedford
Meridian Fire Insurance Company
Jackson
Seymour
Sapkaris
Lawrence
Bridge Project On Grandview Road Bridges State And Railway
Under state supervision the M. P. Contract Co will construct a reinforced concrete bridge on Grandview road north of Rockport at a cost of 30000 dollars. The structure serves as both state highway and Evansville & Ohio Valley Railway traction line, with a 49 ft 6 in width and 50 ft span.
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Grandview Road
Rockport
Evansville & Ohio Valley Railway Company
Local guardians organize board at Hartford City
The Blackford county board of children's guardians organized for the year at Hartford City with L. E. Kelley of Montpelier elected president Dr. W. A. Hollis named vice president and Mrs. Charles Ritter secretary and treasurer. Two hundred killed and scores wounded were casualties in a Frat battle on A. M. Armstrong's Greensburg farm. Rats attacked after dogs released them while moving corn from a crib.
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Blackford
A. M. Armstrong
Greensburg
Howard Macy Named Greesfield Fire Chief in Appointment
Mayor Marshall Winslow appointed Howard Macy as chief of the Greesfield fire department to succeed James Moran. The Upland firnt glass factory at Marion has been rebuilt after a recent fire and will resume operations, employing about 250. A large Barn on a farm north of Hartford City owned by Mrs J T Kelley burned due to sulphur in a hen house. The Merrill block at Central Avenue and Fifth Street Connersville was sold to Mr and Mrs Dora Bourne for 51000 at a commissioner sale.
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Howard Macy
Greesfield
Marshall Winslow
James Moran
Marion
Hartford City
J. T. Kelley
Merrill
Central Avenue
Fifth Street
Connersville
Dora Bourne
Labor Temple Association Buys Phoenix Club Building
The Terre Haute Labor Temple association purchased the former Phoenix club building for 35 000 dollars to be used as a home for local labor unions. More than 50 youths enrolled in the Washington County Purebred Pig club at Salem, directed by C A Furnas. Walter Brown of Frankfort learned his son Alfred Brown will receive the degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Lyons in France on July 15 and plans to return by September 1. Judge Harry Chamberlin told county officials the old courthouse is overrun with rats, likening it to Pied Piper lore, prompting promises of relief.
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Terre Haute
Washington County
Walter Brown
Frankfort
Halfred Brown
University of Lyons
Lyons
France
Brown
Wabash College
United States
Harry
Police seize 75 quarts of bonded whiskey from John Waggoner home
Officers found 75 quarts of bonded whiskey valued at 1500 dollars in a trunk at the South Marion residence of John Waggoner. Also 75 gallons of dandelion wine were located. 60 gallons destroyed and the rest taken to the police station. Waggoner jailed.
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John Waggoner
South Marion
Waggoner
State Normal school to place student teachers in Terre Haute schools
Through cooperation with Terre Haute public schools, student teachers from Indiana State Normal will be assigned to city classrooms for observation and teaching experience. The state institution will contribute 1000 dollars monthly to the city school treasury, effective at the start of the fall term.
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Indiana State Normal School
Public Schools
Terre Haute
Normal
Ep worth League Convention Held in Sheridan
The Ep worth League of the Logansport district met in Sheridan on June 18 and 19 for its annual convention of the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference. Speakers included John Edwards C McPheeters O J Beardsley W T Arnold J Thompson J B Sparling C W Fawns J Ira Jones and W E Gratz. Djie Hian addressed the missionary work in Japan.
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Epworth League
Logansport
North Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Sheridan
John Edwards
C. McPheeters
O. J. Beardsley
W. T. Arnold
J. Thompson
J. B. Sparling
C. W. Fawns
J. Ira Jones
W. E. Gratz
Djie Hian
Japan
Indiana physician named house doctor at Martinsville sanatorium
Dr. Edward M. Pitkin, former anatomy instructor at Indiana University School of Medicine, accepts the house physician post at Martinsville sanatorium succeeding Dr. J. S. Hinkle who resigned for private practice. Dr. W. B. Hendricks, associate physician, remains tied to the sanatorium.
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Edward M. Pitkin
Indiana University School of Medicine
Martinsville
J. S. Hinkle
W. B. Hendricks
Painter Mel Stewart Encounters Moonshine Still by Riverbank
Apropos of the opening of the fishing season Mel Stewart a painter living near Elkhart on the Elkhart river banks remarks that the still fishing is unusually good. He discovers a raft against the bank containing a large boiler which upon closer inspection proves to be a moonshine still from which 20 gallons of moonshine are poured out.
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Mel Stewart
Elkhart
Stewart
Speakers set for St Joseph County Teachers’ event week of August 27
E. B. Henderson of Indianapolis will be a principal speaker at South Bend for the St Joseph County Teachers’ association week of August 27. Also featured are Henry S. Curtis of the National Child Welfare association, Miss Carolyn Hoefer of the Elizabeth McCormick fund in Chicago, and Dr. E. M. Linton of Bloomington, Ind.
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E. B. Henderson
Indianapolis
State Bar Association
State Department of Public Instruction
Red Cross
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Miles Reappointed as County Agricultural Agent at Columbus
S. R. Miles was reappointed to serve two more years as county agricultural agent at Columbus. Miles is a Purdue University man.
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S. R
Miles
Columbus
Purdue University
Temples of Pythian Sisters Meet in New Albany Convention
In southern Indiana districts 11 and 12 across 16 counties 125 members attended the annual convention at Mistletoe temple in New Albany. Mrs Fay Tyson of Butler grand chief M Easterday gran his senior attended. Mrs Verna Keithley of Georgetown district deputy presided over sessions.
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Pythian Sisters
Indiana
Mistletoe Temple
New Albany
Fay Tyson
Butler
M. Easterday
Gran
Verna Keithley
Georgetown
The Herald of Christ John the Baptist Lesson
A compact study of John the Baptist detailing his birth, ministry, humility, courage, and preaching. It covers his role as God's messenger, his call to repentance, demand for true penitence, and the eventual martyrdom at Herod's hands, reflecting on Jesus’ affirmation of John as the greatest prophet.
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John
Jesus
Herald of the
Christ
John, the Baptist
The
Jordan
God
Paul
Herod
Heenttoua Hlerodias
Seeking the Name of God and Turkish Paper Scraps
A compact reflection notes how Turkish people meticulously gather all scraps that pass their way for the sake of the name of God, highlighting religious habit and cultural caution in daily life.
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God
Richter
Men of Genius Quote Stirs Quiet Reflection
A fragment reflecting on genius and society, invoking Longfellow to compare brilliant minds to a blazing meteor descending to earth, suggesting the paradox of notable talent appearing dull within social circles. The quotation prompts contemplation of perception and value in intellectual achievement.
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Earth
Longfellow
Prosperity and Adversity Proverb Reflection
A compact reflection on how wealth and success can soften a person during prosperity, contrasted with the harsher effects of hardship, attributed to O Colton. The piece urges awareness of changing attitudes as fortunes rise and fall.
Fancywork Her Forte Asks Witty Retort
A crime vignette shows a victim asking if his wife does fancywork. The reply quips that she crochets a red border and runs a yellow ribbon through holes to keep a porous plaster from entering the house, highlighting domestic bustle with humor.
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises Baby Clothes Safe Use
An old advertisement promises that Red Cross Ball Blue makes fresh clean white baby clothes without streaks or damage and notes it is sold by all good grocers. The tone reflects vintage retail marketing.
Petroleum Fueled Plane Tests Near Copenhagen
Popular Mechanics notes a historic test where an airplane ran on petroleum fuel, matching gasoline performance with less vibration, no soot, and no engine self ignition, while running 100 revolutions fewer than usual. An advertisement for Cuticura products follows, praising skin benefits and easy use.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Meeting Frays Over Local News Supplies
A dialogue shows villagers discussing access to local newspapers and how a weekly sewing meeting substitutes for daily news, underscoring gaps in information in their community.
Men Contemplate Stand in Silent Meeting
A brief note observes that some men must pause to reflect and determine their position on a matter, signaling thoughtful consideration and potential stance formation.
Every Morn I Bring Thee Violets In Marriage
A Richmond Times Dispatch excerpt depicts Mary urging Jerry to recall a courtship ritual of violets and roses, contrasted with his weary admission that Saturdays bring him only an envelope. The dialogue taps memory, affection, and labor fatigue within a domestic moment.
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Mary
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Children Cry for Castoria In Use For Over Thirty Years
The advertisement promotes Mother Fletcher's Castoria claiming relief for babies and children from constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea while calming feverish symptoms and aiding digestion for natural sleep without opiates. It asserts the genuine product bears the signature of the maker.
Not Me Said He In The Playhouse Entry
A humorous anecdote describes a woman walking into a playhouse with a doorman asking for a ticket. She says the man behind has it, only for the man behind to say Not me. Her husband paused to talk, leaving her to enter alone.
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G. L. Robinson
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Goshen College
Edgar H. Evans
Wabash College At
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E. B. Thornton
Bedford Stone
Kramer
Kiwanis Clubs of
Leo Hogan
Knox
Ku Klux Klan
San Pierre
Starke Circuit Court
Fulton Circuit Court
Rochester
Walter W. Leslie
Shelby County
Shelbyville
Warsaw
W. A. Winebrenner
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Genius
O Colton
Chevrolet
Prices F. C. B. Flint
Mich
Chevrolet Motor Company
General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Mich
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