Dead Line freight bias for Indiana and borders
Indianapolis traders describe the Indiana- Winds state line as a costly arbitrary freight boundary nicknamed the dead line. They cite California potatoes moving to Indianapolis paying higher rates than to Chicago or St. Louis, harming local industry and exporters, with differential rates favoring cities just across the line.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Danville
West Hive
Milkee
Waste basket audit and charity concert notes
An official of Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania examined waste in a large building and found items like designation plugs and lamps. annual loss could reach 5000 dollars. The South Bend Conservatory hopes to secure Lillian Nordica for November 9 at the Auditorium and seeks pledges from Elkhartans.
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Bell Telephone Co. of
Pennsylvania
South Bend Conservatory
Lillian Nordica
Justice of the Peace Pierce Sets Record With 111th Marriage
In Muncie Indiana Walter F Pierce a justice of the peace since 20 months tied the knot for his 111th time last week. He notes most marriages are by couples with little money and even paid some licenses out of pocket. He jokes a bit about the fee income and laments that it won’t build brownstone fronts.
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Muncie
Ind
Walter F. Pierce
Coviington
Justice Pierce
Reeputiv
Boy Killed by a Harrow at Decatur Ind
Oct 5 Decatur Ind report: Osa Wherry twelve years old was run over by a disc harrow and killed. Found by his brother Albert. Harrow blades pierced flesh to the bone and one blade entered the throat. In Nashville Ind word spreads county option law may prompt saloon openings at Helmsburg and Inerlac. Hart Park Gazette suspended after twelve years published in Dual fess Morocco Ind. Prof Harry Arnold rents room on South Main to open private dancing academy with hardwood floor and upgrades. Henry Spratt fifty four found dead by asphyxiation in South Bend boarding house last Saturday morning.
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Decatur
Ind
Osa Wherry
Albert
Nashville
Helmsburg
Inerlac
Harry Arnold
Curtis
South Main Street
Henry Spratt
Bend
A List of the Sick
Mrs. John Plass of Johnson street is sick. Levi Rowe, critically ill, is better. J. G. Thompson returned from Akron Ohio sick. R. Duncan is able to sit up three or four hours daily. Mrs. William Cook, who had double pneumonia, is improving.
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John Plass
Johnson Street
Levi Rowe
R. Duncan
William Cook
Local social events celebrate elderly at Trinity church reception
Nearly fifty people over sixty attended a reception for old folks at Mrs. Jacob Thomas's home on West Lexington Avenue hosted by the Epworth League of Trinity M. and church. The event featured carnations, a short program, piano selections by Master Ralph Thomas, and an address of welcome by Miss Lillian Hitchcock with response from Rev. William Lash. The eldest present were Mrs. Ruth Gore born in 1815 and Jonas Markel. The Pastime Club then gathered at Mary B. Snyder's Center Street home for progressive pedro and a two-course luncheon. Prizes at cards went to Mrs. C. E B. Dayhuff and Mrs. C. E. Gushwa, with consolation to Mrs. Allen. The club plans to meet next Friday with Mrs. W. H. Allen on St. Joseph Street.
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Jacob Thomas
West
Lexington Avenue
Epworth League of Trinity M. &. Church
League
Ralph Thomas
Lillian Hitchcock
William Lash
Ruth Gore
Jonas Markel
Mary B. Snyder
Center Street
Pedro
Josephine Snyder
C. E B. Dayhuff
C. E. Gushwa
Allen
W. H. Allen
St. Joseph Street
Reynolds Helped Grant Elks Charter in Saginaw Lodge
George A. Reynolds of Saginaw, longtime grand secretary of the Elks for eleven years, visited over Sunday and played a key role in granting the charter to the local lodge when it was first organized.
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George A. Reynolds
Saginaw
The
Elks
For Rent Two Housing Options in Local Listings
For Rent offers a five room cottage with bath and electricity on Thomas near Franklin plus a $10 house near Beardsley. A large furnished room with dinners for two young men or a kitchen for a small family is available after November 1. Contact G B Arnold at Gas block or 109 N Second.
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Thomas
Franklin
Beardsley
G. B. Arnold
Starlight Chapter announces meetings this week
Regular Starlight Chapter No 181 meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday with important business. Current Club opens for the season tomorrow afternoon. Frank Baldwin Circle ladies gather Tuesday afternoon at their hall with needles and thimbles. Woman's Auxiliary to meet 2 30 Tuesday at St Johns rectory. Mrs I R VanGorder and Mrs N J Roswell host F W Club Wednesday at 118 Pratt Street. Knights of Columbus meet Tuesday evenings starting October 6 with work for all members.
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Starlight
Frank Baldwin
Woman's Auxiliary
St. John's Rectory
I. R. VanGorder
N. J. Roswell
F. W Club
Residence for rent with large barn in Allendale
For sale or rent notice listing a residence in Allendale at 1617 Morton Ave with a large barn and fruit trees. Includes details about the property and rental terms implied by the listing.
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Allendale
Morton Ave
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