Hail Storm Ravages Tippecanoe and Carroll Counties
An electric storm with hail, rain, and wind struck Tippecanoe and Carroll counties on Friday afternoon. Thousands of acres of wheat, corn, and oats were destroyed, fruit trees stripped, and gardens leveled, with crops in the affected area ruined. Jasper County also reported storm impact near St. Joseph's College at Rensselaer, with corn fields damaged.
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Tippecanoe
Carroll Counties
Jasper County
St. Joseph’s College
Rensselaer
Excursion to Michigan City Sunday by Monon
The Monon offers reduced rate tickets from here to Michigan City or the regular train as an excursion. Train departs at 10 36. Fare is 1 00 for round trip. Frank Rees Agent announces. Also notices: special prices on oil stores at Hubbards and meat crisps for chicks. For Rent six room residence. Found merchandise package of muslin at this office. O D Engle north of town has 39 acres of corn and plans seed corn.
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Epworth League
Battleground
Epworthians
Indiana
Northwest Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Winamac
Monticello
Jerry Davis
Monon
Jess
John Hancock
Nauvoo
William Hancock
Ethel
Lafayette
Frank Hancock
Manon
Mary Webb
Knox Republican
KE. L. Delamore
Post
Havana
Cuba
Washington
Michigan City
Frank Rees
Hubbards
Farmers Elevator Co
H. A. Ames
O. D. Engle
Coal Operators Keep Prices Despite Better Rail Car Supply
Indiana coal mines faced improved car service with seven heavy railroads delivering full orders, but prices did not fall. Operators' profits rose as supply increased, prompting Governor Goodrich to seek federal talks and possible legislative action.
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Public Service Commission
Indiana
Goodrich
Washington
Army Surgeon Candidates Sought as Government Appeals
Dr F L Sharrer traveled to Indianapolis Sunday to take an army surgeon examination. The government seeks more doctors to join the army as thousands are already enlisted and conscription is seriously considered. Young physicians are urged to serve, with many new entrants needed despite existing civilian practice.
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F. L. Sharrer
Indianapolis
Army
Robbery at Guernsey General Store Leads to Flood of Clues
Thieved goods worth over 100 dollars included groceries shoes clothing a gold watch revolver and other articles. The store owned by C A Ballard is in Guernsey north of Monticello. Sheriff Williams and deputies conduct active search with a 50 dollar reward for information leading to arrests.
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Guernsey
Monticello
C. A. Ballard
Williams
Federal ruling bans all liquor shipments into dry territory
Instructions sent to United States attorneys by the departments of justice ban every form of liquor transportation into dry areas. The order forbids transfers on the person by any carrier or private conveyance and even baggage. It covers interstate shipments where federal jurisdiction applies and notes state consignments fall outside federal reach.
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United States
Departments of Justice
Band Concert Draws Large Crowds From Nearby Towns
A Thursday night band concert attracted an exceptionally large audience, with many visitors traveling from other towns. The performance under Dr. H. L. Miller showcased strong classical band music and highlighted the town’s respected musical group. The editor urges the crowd to give fuller applause.
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H. L. Miller
Auto Wreck on Rensselaer Streets Involve Local Youths
Sunday four local youths on College Avenue south of Rensselaer collided with a car slowing to turn. The Ford overturned, front wheels broke off and windshield and fenders damaged. No injuries were reported as repairs were made and the group returned home.
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Francesville
College Avenue
Rensselaer
Ford
Social Events of the Week Highlight Local Clubs
Mrs Charles Severns hosted the Pioneer Club at her country home east of town where members voted to sew for the Red Cross. A luncheon honored Mesdames Foster Hill Byrd Jones Taylor Engle Molitor Maxwell and Miss Bethel Ross. Mrs George Taylor and the Literary Musical Club met Tuesday with a large turnout and Mrs Kruger led the gathering. Mrs W C Richardson spoke on the causes and events of the Revolution ending with a lively discussion.
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Charles Severns
Pioneer Club
Town
Red Cross Society
Harry Foster
M. P. Hill
Edgar Byrd
Harry Jones
George Taylor
Walter Engle
John Molitor
Harold
Melville Maxwell
Mary Jane
W. C. Richardson
Bethel Ross
Pittsburg
Mesdames
Cecil Bachtenkircher
Lloyd Low
H. A. Myers
Lawrence Poundstone
Charles Kruger
C. B. Judy
F. L. Sharrer
H. G. Jones
Elmer Reish
C. A. Clark
H. J. Myers
Alice Hill
Bertha Hayworth
Jennie Colbo
Heavy Rain Clears After Stubborn Storm Monday
An unusually heavy rain and electrical storm Monday afternoon brought light hail but caused minimal damage. Wheat threshing starts next week and oats cutting is imminent in the community.
Soldier Hess in France with Detroit Harper unit
Clifford D. Hess son of Rev. N. H. Hess now located in France as a surgeon's assistant with Detroit Harper Hospital unit No. 7. He trained at Allentown Penn before sailing, and soldiers abroad face strict mail censorship hindering contact with relatives.
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Clifford D. Hess
N. H. Hess
France
Detroit Harper Hospital
Allentown
Penn
Star City to Meet White Post at Kopka Park Next Sunday
Next Sunday Star City faces White Post at Kopka Park with a 2 p.m. start. Admission is 15 and 25 cents, with free admission for ladies. See porch swings at Spitler and Surber.
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Star City
White Post
Kopka Park
Spitler & Surber
Penrose Bill Seeks Rural Carrier Cost Aid
A bill by Senator Boies Penrose proposes monthly allowances from 10 to 25 dollars for rural carriers based on route length. It targets maintenance costs from rough roads and vehicle wear, arguing government aid is warranted and expects Senate review likely favorable.
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Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Post Office Committee
Senate
Coal Early Purchases Urged To Beat Car Shortage
A local dealer advises buying coal now as grain shipments will crowd rail traffic and car shortages may worsen. He believes prices won’t rise but a famine could emerge from limited locomotive capacity. The western crop outlook is strong with bumper grain.
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West
Card of Thanks and Local Notices
Card of Thanks A R Wentz and family thank friends for help during bereavement. TWO RARE DAYS IN JUNE Ray Wiles and Thelma Wilber wed June 4 1917. Thelma allegedly then left for her first love. John A Dunlap attorney for plaintiff in divorce suit in circuit court. For sale White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red poultry. W R Howatt 114F.
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Ethel L. Hann
Manon
Alpheus W. Hann
Ethel Rogers
Ray Wiles
Thelma Wilber
Thelma
Ray
Wilber
John A. Dunlap
Rensselaer
R. C. Rhode Island
W. R. Howatt
Cattle Stray Near Francesville Inquiries Reported
A white faced yearling steer and a red two year old heifer strayed to a farm five miles southeast of Francesville. Local notices also advertise porch swings, oil store discounts, threshing coal, and a Shumate Razor with lifetime guarantee.
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Andy Minnicus
Francesville
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