Manchester College President Visits Flora
E M Crouch president of Manchester College visited Flora this week to urge Conservative Brethren support. The article praises the college's departments including Business Music Elocution Bible and notes local residents and nearby towns engaging with the institution. The piece also lists assorted local social notes and upcoming church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Crouch
North
Manchester
Flora
Manchester College
Brethren
Crouch
America
Guardsman returns escaped inmate to reform school
Special Guard J. M. Holwell from Plainfield's state reform school arrested Peter Freis in Logansport this afternoon. Freis had escaped three years ago while serving a sentence here and threatened to flee again, so Holwell handcuffed him behind his back for the journey back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
J. M. Holwell
State Reform School
Plaineid
Peter Freis
Freis
Mr. Holwell
A Fatal Kick In Michigantown Victimized Boy
A five year old son of Mr and Mrs Woah Black near Michigantown was kicked in the head by a horse while driving the animals Sunday. He sustained a severe forehead wound but no fracture. Dr Zinn of Michigan Bown attended the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woah Black
Michigantown
Zinn
Michigan
Bown
Corn and Bean Contest Date Moved for Burlington Event
The corn and bean guessing contest is rescheduled to September 3 to avoid the Burlington Old Settlers' meeting. Guesses are accepted until 11 on Sept. 3. Notable participants include S. R. Long who counts the jars, Noah Smith who bets, N.4. Long with a livery barn count, and J. Smith who claims a scientific approach. Local readers like A. T. Linton and Jim Burke of Rockfield are among the top and low estimates respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
S. R. Long
Niccum
Noah Smith
J. H. Coplea
Long
Jake Smith
Jim Burke
Rockfield
A. T. Linton
Woodville
S. S. Butcher
Bringhurst
Band rehearser ice cream treat at Mrs Campbell’s lawn
Under intense heat last Monday evening, the band used Mrs Campbell’s lawn for rehearsal. Joe Culp arrived with large dishes of ice cream for each member, eliciting warm thanks and praise for the Professor and Mrs Lampbell.
Robbers Break Into a Store In Flora
A Sunday night break in at J. M. Culp’s store left ten dollars in cash and tobacco missing. Transom damage suggests two or more thieves. local gossip hints at likely suspects while authorities search for clues today. Also reported death of Mrs. Malissa Calhoun in Indianapolis hospital and the return of her body to Indiana for burial after a life marked by illness and long devotion to the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
J. M. Culp
Culp
Ines
Malissa Calhoun
Jonathan Calhoun
Indianapolis
Wemac
Hustman
Coshocton
Ohio
Indiana
M. E. Church
Ziome Church
Tin Zion Cemetery
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Eight Year Old Boy
Ewart Barnett eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Irwin Barnett of Michigan town was crushed beneath a heavily loaded gravel wagon Friday morning. He died about twenty minutes after the accident due to chest and leg injuries. The driver Whitcomb stopped after hearing the scream but one rear wheel had already passed over the boy. He was riding the wagon when he lost his balance. his parents are prostrated with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewart Barnett
Irwin Barnett
Michigantown
Whitcomb
Ida Harrison Seeks Divorce From Stephen Harrison
Mrs. Ida Harrison files for divorce from Stephen Harrison citing abandonment and failure to provide in Flora. The couple, married in April 1889, separated last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Harrison
Stephen Harrison
Flora
The Flora Races Week Promises Strong Entry List
The Flora race meet directors plan a three day event August 10 to 12 with multiple entries in driving horse and Carroll County road races. A balloon ascent and parachute leap will highlight daily racing as Flora Day is celebrated. Mrs O B Kirkpatrick died age 36 after tuberculosis leaving husband and seven children. funeral held Friday at Sharon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
A. A. Metsker
Flora
O. B. Kirkpatrick
Sarah A
George Disinger
Sharon Cemetery
Dr Charles Linton Receives Medical License Status
The report clarifies that Dr Charles Linton traveled to Indianapolis to obtain a license to practice rather than a diploma from Indiana Medical College. He earned his diploma at graduation, and both faculty and students regard him as one of the brightest young physicians this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linton
Indianapolis
Indiana Medical College
Linton
Medical College
Dr. Linton
Ward Waddell Receives Cadet Appointment at Annapolis
Ward Waddell of Delphi son of Mr and Mrs James B Waddell has secured a cadetship appointment at the Snavel academy in Annapolis Maryland. He recently visited Annapolis and decided to accept the post. He will enter the preparatory school there early in the fall and many friends cheer his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Waddell
James B. Waddell
Delphi
Landis
Snavel Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Ward
A. J. Wickard Visits Town At 78
A. J. Wickard of Carrollton township traveled to town today. He is the son of A. J. Wickard the former county commissioner and the only surviving member of the board that built the county jail. The others were Mahlon Kerlin and Riley Carson. Wickard is seventy eight and very feeble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
A. J. Wickard
Carrollton Township
Wickard
Board of Commissioners
Mahlon Kerlin
Riley Carson
Jefferson Township
Public schools seek teachers for next year in Rensselaer
The Rensselaer Republican reports only one teacher secured for upcoming year vacancies in the Rensselaer public schools. Morgan Sterrett of Rockfield Indiana has been hired to replace C M Stands in the 6th and 7th grades. He is a state normal graduate and has attended the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Sanders
Morgan Sterrett
Rockfield
Ind
C. M
New Market Reports Feature for Farmers and Stock Raisers
A weekly stock market letter from Rappal Bros. & Co. of Chicago begins this week and will appear on another page in the publication. The letters will be published every week for farmers and stock raisers to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rappal Bros. & Co
Chicago
Woman Committed to Indiana Insane Hospital
Sheriff Roach escorts 69 year old Mrs Phoeba Baker of Democrat township to the Indianapolis insane asylum on Monday. Baker, described as very violent, suffers mental illness following a severe grip attack last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Roach
Phoeba Baker
Democrat Township
Indianapolis
Fire destroys Cambria general store and home
A large general store meat market and dwelling owned by Charles Gunn at Cambria burned Sunday night. The fire started in the grocery and officials suspect incendiary origin after weeks without a blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gunn
Cambria
Old Settlers Day to Be Held August 27 in Burlington
Burlington plans an elaborate Old Settlers Day with business leaders backing a strong turnout. A meeting on the first Saturday in August will elect officers and organize the event. The association mourns president James C. Smith, whose death leaves a vacancy in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James C. Smith
Old Settlers’ Association
Mr. Smith
Flora Band Hosts Large Crowd in Opening Concert
Flora residents packed the Flora Concert Band's Wednesday evening performance, one of the town's largest crowds. Clyde Bonebrake, formerly with the Gentry circus band, has rejoined the Flora Band, and citizens are urged to support the ensemble to ensure its continued existence.
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Flora
Clyde Bonebrake
Cutler
Gentry Circus
Ghd
Cut the Weeds and The Parker Visit
A poem urges cutting weeds to purify air. Rey and Mrs G D Parker, guests of James M Wharton since his daughter's marriage to Anus, visited Converse then Chicago. Rev Parker, former Cutler Presbyterian pastor, has many old friends there. Will Felix shot finger while practicing target shooting. bullet entered a misplaced finger but injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Felix
Jolly Growd From Delphi Band Concert
About twenty five Delphi youths attended a Wednesday evening band concert and enjoyed the event. Fifteen young ladies arrived in Blythe's wagon under Bracken Pollard's protection, then urged visitors to come again. A report that Eula Burns was dying is unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Blythe
Bracken Pollard
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J. D. Kurtz
Rosa Michaels
F. J. Kenopasek
Marion
Noah Jordan
Minnie Dillon
Camden
Charles W. Gregg
Rock Creek Township
Bruce Landis and Family
Jackson Township
Flora Friends
Mise Lettia Tidrick
Crawfordsville
George Witter
Darwin
Will Eckerle
James H. Lesh
W. H. Lesh
Frank Beamer
Young America
Edward Lantz
Lake Cicott
James Eads
Lena Loop
North Manchester
Faye Huotsinger
C.E. Baker
C. C. Orahood
Stella Crosswhite
Roxy Hankins
Blanch Clingenpee
Ethel Young
L. V. Myer
Myer & Eaton
G. E. Voohees
Illinois
Harry M. Stranahan
James
James Fromfelton
Frankfort
John H. Kingery
John E. Wharton
Pansy Arnott
William Wilson
Walter Wilson
W. A. Kleckner
Chalmers
Rossville Baptist Church
Monticello
John G. Timmons
Albert Godlove
Francesville
Walnut Stump
D. C. Campbell
Colfax
Mark Early
Elgin
Ill
Jesse Davis
Josie Ratcliff
Rebekah
Joseph Fite & Co
W. H. Lenon
Panama Canal
Frank Masters
Jtosaville
Panama
Canal
Our Jim
Rossville
Joe
J.M. Culp
OLD Settlers
Jolly
Eula Burne
Eula Burns
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