Flora and Bringhurst Co-Operative Telephone Vote
Flora residents debated merging the Flora and Bringhurst Co-Operative Telephone with the Miller system to form a single unit offering mutual exchange across the state. A proposed union would keep rents at 1.00 for homes and 1.50 for businesses, with a $12,000 initial purchase and continued service, while critics warned the mutual system might not deliver full service. The vote favored proceeding with the mutual arrangement. Laura Rardon died at seventy-nine after rheumatic illness, survived by three children, with funeral services held at the local church and burial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora & Bringhurst Co-Operative Telephone! Company
Opera House
Flora
A. G. Crosswhite
Brethren Church
N. E. Mayhill
F. P. Lyons
E. L. Peter
A A. Metsker
J. P. Lyons
James L. Willson
R. R Lit
Jesse V. Bright
M. W. Eaton
LV. Myer
D. E. Miller
Miller System
Mutual
Miller
Co-operative
Mutuals
Thief identified by no name in Culps store theft note
A cryptic report on the Culps store robbery notes an unknown thief and hints at a planned noon event. The letter enclosed ten dollars and pleaded friendship, admitting guilt and promising to end such acts. The piece adds a personal, humorous touch to a crime report.
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J. M. Culp
Culps
Joe Culp
Joe
Ben
Mrs Ailie Steen Dies in Zion City at 58
Mrs Ailie Steen wife of J C Steen of this city died in Zion City after a period of illness caused by dropsy of the heart. She was 58, survived by husband Richard A Steen and daughter Mrs Ruby Woodworth. Funeral services were in Zion City with interment in the Zion City cemetery. She was known as a conscientious neighbor with a noble character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailie Steen
J. C. Steen
Zion City
Steen
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowte
Richard A.steen
Chicago
Ruby Woodworth
Milford
Davis and Shedell Bride in Logansport Ceremony
Francis C. Davis wed Miss Minnie Shedell Thursday evening in Logansport with many friends present. Davis, from Flora, works at Strecker bakery and is brother of Henry Davis. bride from Logansport. They will reside in Logansport after visiting Cutler and relatives before returning home.
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Davis
Strecker
Delphi Girl's Advancement Prompts Library Move
Miss Emma Meyers who ran Delphi's public library for five years left Sunday for a month in the Adirondacks then to Albany to take a position in the New York State Library. Delphi loses a fine librarian and a highly regarded townsman. Her work earned her many county friendships and success in her profession.
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Delphi
Emma Meyers
Delphi Public Library
Adirondack Mountains
Albany
New York State Library
Meyers
Death by Own Action or Accident Clouds Burlington Man
James Stone of Burlington was found unconscious at a Logansport boarding house with a chloroform saturated handkerchief and a bottle of the drug. He denies self harm, is known as a chloroform user, and receives sympathy from locals. Stone returned home Wednesday evening.
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James Stone
Bulington
Logansport
Mr Stone
Stone
Mr. Stone
Jim
Burlington
Prohibition Leader Oliver W Stewart Set for Burlington Meeting
Oliver W Stewart chairman of the National Prohibition Committee will headline a Burlington gathering on Saturday August 6 with addresses at 1 30 and 8 00 pm. Thousands are expected to attend as Stewart as the Illinois legislature’s sole Prohibition member is described as a premier orator and strong party figure.
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Burlington
Oliver W. Stewart
National Prohibition Committee
Ile
Prohibition
Stewart
Illinois
Band Plans Summer Concert Series After Rainout
The band will not perform in Flora this Wednesday due to rain. A big concert is planned for next Wednesday and weekly through the summer. Rehearsals at the opera house tonight will prepare new popular music for the concert.
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Flora
Opera House
Flora Social Club formed in Flora with by laws adopted
The former Flora saloon reopened as the Flora Social Club headquarters led by President F J Konopasek and Vice President Ora Lape. The club’s incorporation, by laws, dues, officer terms, and member requirements are detailed, with notes on duties and dues of 21 year olds. Willis Martin of Memphis, Tenn., visiting locals.
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Flora
Flora Social Club
F.J Konopasek
Ora Lape
Secre Sty
de ‘Clare
Death of John W. McCarty in Franksport falls to railing
John W. McCarty, 54, father of Frank and Jesse McCarty, died after a fall from a veranda at the Sipes house in Flora. He was found on the sidewalk shortly after 1 am Sunday, died en route to a physician, and the coroner's inquest led to burial preparations. Survived by four children. funeral set for Monday at 2:30 pm in Frankfort.
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John W. McCarty
Frankfort
Jesse
Frank McCarty
Flora
Sipe
McCarty
Sipes
Clinton County
Russell
Frank
Jesse McCarty
Mollie Kelleher
Thomas McCarty
Attica
Brazil
Kuh
Jefferson
Oil drilling stock company formed at Sandifur farm meeting
Stock subscribers met at the opera house to organize a drilling venture on the Sandifur farm east of town. Officers elected include President James L. Willison, Vice-President E L Peter, Secretary R D Voorhees, Treasurer R R Bright, Directors L T Hawkins, J Frank Smith, E J Tood. The group pledges honest, economical work and will proceed with drills once all adjustments confirm a bona fide project.
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Sandifur
Opera House
James L. Willison
E. L. Peter
R. D. Voorhees
R. R. Bright
L. T. Hawkins
J. Frank Smith
E. J. Tood
Indiana University 1903 4 Catalogue Highlights Enrollment
The Indiana University catalogue shows 1903-04 enrollment of 1,418 men and 497 women with 76 graduates. Students came from eighteen states and foreign countries. catalogues available from the Bloomington registrar. County attendees listed include Camden, Delphi, Bringhurst, Flora, Rockfield, Cutler, Yeoman. Dr A A Metaker plans a weekend visit to Indianapolis and Sheridan returning midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana
Camden
Edward L. Sieber
Albert Penn
Ralph Penn
Mary Sieber
Marion B. Camp
David E. Cripe
Nellie J. Hanaway
Fren Z. Musselman
Delphi
Isaac Cripe
Emma B. Shealy
Ernest H. Lewis
William B. Lewis
Mindwell J. Crampton
Bringhurst
John FF. Johnson
Maurice KE. Crites
Byram W. Harris
Flora
Arthur
Ritchey
Elmer C. Wooley
Rockfield
Floyd A. Sterrett
Morigan L. Sterrett
Cutler
Claudius E. Quinn
Bina Q. Cripe
Yeoman
Thomas J. Headlee
Adult Burlington Rowdy Pair Sparks Local Outcry
A scandalous Burlington dispute centers on William Miller and Kate Coy, described as an old pair causing neighborhood disruption. Coy, 30, moved from Kokomo and leases a north Burlington property, resisting eviction despite owner Henry Collins protests. Public decency cited as motive for residents’ complaints amid ongoing local tensions.
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William Miller
Kate Coy
Burlington
Miller
Kate
Burlington Township
Kokomo
Henry Collins
Collins
Bill Miller
Glass Factory
The Flora Races Mark Three Day Event at Flora
The Flora race meet runs August 10 to 12 with driving horses and county breed races offering purses of 82500 and 75.00. Balloon ascensions and parachute leaps are planned daily. Karl Osterday and wife visit Flora while Kari sells his Noblesville business and may move to Kokomo.
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Carroll County
A. A. Metsker
Karl Osterday
Flora
Kari
Nobiesville
Kokomo
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NEW Mutual Company
Laura Rardon
James
M. B
Willis Martin
Memphis
Willis
Publishers Enterprise-S
Lee
John McCarty
Tre O's Company
A. A. Metaker
Indianapolis
Sheridan
Foxy Bill Miller
Old Settlers
Court House
O.L. Broven
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