10 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
1
The committee reports a regulation plan for vehicles to improve safety at night. It argues the system is practical and could become universal to reduce accidents and make nighttime road use more satisfactory.
M. H. Ingram, 86, former publisher of the Winamac Democrat Journal, died February 26 at his son John C. Ingram’s home in Trinidad Cole. A Confederate veteran and Sons of the American Revolution member, he is survived by his son and a daughter Mrs. L. A. Smith of Winamac.
The council votes unanimously to designate the event as an annual affair, outlining a plan for regular staging each year and confirming organizational support. The decision sets a recurring schedule and solidifies commitment from participating groups.
Last Sunday marked the second birthday for William R Jee with family notices from Mr. and Mrs. EL Deta and daughter along with Charles Jo Red Key and Mrs. Ida A. The message highlights a family celebration and greetings from relatives.
Federal officers seized 200 pints of Old Taylor whisky from a wrecked automobile south of town in February. Sheriff True D Woddworth of Tennee Lae aes, a Republican, loses local support as the alcohol is poured into Lake county sewers.
Dr and Mrs Hal J Larabee of Winamac will present an entertainment at the opera house on Thursday night March 17 under Francesville high school's auspices. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Tickets on sale at City Drug Store Tuesday at 4 pm. This event is not part of the local lyceum program.
Auction notice lists two geldings aged four and five years and a 16 month old registered Shorthorn male. Contact Charles Topp at 112 in Francesville for details. Mention of real estate investments and a stay in Indianapolis appears in fragment.
The readable fragments hint at a brief local item possibly about a person or event but lack key names places or dates to establish a clear outcome or action. The text remains incomplete with no verifiable details or context for a full summary.
The wedding unites the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Beaver living west of town with the groom a farmer and son of Mr and Mrs Philip Rohmat of Winamac disclosed by the Winamac Republican.
A two headed calf was born on a Firman Thompson ranch at Parr before noon Monday and lived only briefly. The heads are described as perfect and Mr Thompson plans to mount them for display in the Central Sales Co salesroom window.
The Somers Millinery Shop in Medaryville unveils a fine line of new millinery goods with hats for everyone. Ames Fess visits Medaryville on business Monday. The Pioneer Club held its Thursday meeting at Mrs. M. P. Hill's home.
Mer and Andy are adjusting after years of turmoil as they return to a calmer routine. Friends report steady progress, with ongoing therapy and resumed social activities. The timeline for full recovery remains uncertain but hopeful signs show resilience.
Mr and Mrs Robert S Drake and their daughters Ola and Ellen from Lafayette visited Mr and Mrs Rob din Stewart and family over the weekend. Mrs Drake and the daughters returned Sunday while Mr Drake remained and was in Rensselaer Monday with Mr Stewart. Mrs Stewart is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Drake.
Francesville basketball team delivered their best form to defeat Medaryville at the Community building last night. A large crowd fueled the spirited, aggressive play as the rivals clashed in a sensational showdown.
The readable fragment references a machine engine and a price increase. No clear names, places, or dates are present to establish details or context.
A report notes Gillam receives relief following medical treatment at ROC. The event involves an eye injury and a puncture incident with Mr. Long. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
The excerpt reports the death of a son of Mr and Mrs Emi of Lacrosse at a Valparaiso hospital after a chronic mastoid operation. It notes complaints prior to the procedure and mentions Harold Martin the secretary and residents of the community as context, listing relatives in the family.
Local obituary notes the death of Newell Gottier in Lafayette on Sunday. The report identifies him as a member of a known local family and recalls his activities within the community.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions war, wounds, ammunition, and a veteran. It references a battle context with possible praise for usefulness and speed but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions. The fragment is too incomplete to determine a full event or person.
Federal prohibition enactment ends some businesses and reduces income tax. Officials estimate losses to personal taxes around one thousand dollars per ten hundred in the affected sectors as revenue declines and deductions adjust.
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